Design by Cassandra is on Facebook!

That's right, folks!  I've finally reached out to the masses on Facebook and made myself a Fan Page!  I urge you to come visit and press that 'Like' button!  I'll be working on some special promotions for Facebook fans, sneak peeks on future projects and fun updates from fellow artisans!  Come by and say hello!

Photo Editing With Picnik!

Three cheers for Picnik.com!

This is a very awesome photo-editing site that offers lots of options to personalize your photos!  I'm very excited to check out the possibilities to make my product photos 'pop'.  Check out some of the "before and after" pictures of some pieces I'll be posting very soon in my Etsy shop.

first subject: Flute Key necklace - small thumb key, left hand

Before ...

... and after!

A 'collage' product shot, made with Picnik's templates.

Artbeads.com 48-Hour EXCLUSIVE TierraCast® Jewelry Supplies Sale!

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An offer not to miss!  Artbeads.com is having an exclusive sale on all TierraCast® jewelry supplies - save up to 15%!  The offer is only up for 48 hours - better have your orders in no later than Monday, January 24, 2011. 

Check out some of the beautiful selections that have made my 'favourites' list:

TierraCast® Antique Silver-Plated Large Labyrinth Pendant

TierraCast® Brass Oxide Pewter Hammered Ellipse Clasp Set

TierraCast® Antique Silver Paloma Bead

TierraCast® Black Finish Pewter Buddha Bead

TierraCast® Brass Oxide Pewter Skull Bead

Happy shopping and creating!

Hello Gorgeous! Time For Some Bead Soup!

I am very excited to introduce to you Sue Hodgkinson and her blog, Hello Gorgeous!  We've been matched as Bead Soup Partners!

hellogorgeousdesign.blogspot.com

Sue hails from Cardiff, Wales, where she lives with her husband, three teenage boys, two cats and a "gorgeous, sweet-souled dog named Millie."  New to the jewelry-making scene, Sue has been keeping her hands busy since 2008 making beautiful and inexpensive pieces featuring unique gemstones and Karen Hill Tribe/Sterling Silver components.  Strikingly elegant and poignantly simple, her pieces highlight the natural beauty of the beads she chooses, making them glow with sterling silver chains and settings.

Moss bracelet

Late Night Friday Covets, Issue #18: Stay In Touch

Curated with this week's Etsy Monday! in mind!  Enjoy!

Pen pal collage Mipiacekatedes... $50.00	Further Correspondence - Vin... savagesalvage $24.00
3 "let love in" po... CoriKindred $5.00	Writing a Letter - One Blank... StoriesDivinat... $6.50
SALE - Typewriter Keys - 8x1... MommyMakes $20.00	True Friends - Letter Set LaPapierre $8.00
To get a letter write a lett... brainscan $1.75	Secret Chunky Antiqued Silve... alicewearsgold $20.00
Write Mini Hand Painted Chal... BookishCharm $9.95	set of 12 recycled map envel... picklehead $5.00
Card-File Address Book (Blue... BethBee $14.95	Personalized Initials Modern... pinkbathtub $20.00
Semicolon Letter Press Neckl... WoodenNickelsJ... $29.00	Pushing Up Daisies French Bu... crankbunny $8.00
Shift Key Vintage Typewriter... contrary $18.00	Make Time For Your Writing (... artsyville $8.00

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Etsy Treasury: Chocolate & Roses

Enjoy this Etsy Treasury full of romantic gifts for your Valentine!

Waft ... Brown Cocktail Dres... aftershowersho... $42.50	Handmade satin organza sew o... JujaCrafts $8.99
Koa Wedding Band with Satin ... MinterandRicht... $175.00	Personalized Wood You Love M... blockpartypres... $35.00
Vintage skeleton key necklac... BlackStar $30.00	32 Belgian Dark Chocolate Ma... FusionSweets $13.97
Animal Lover Scarf in Red Xenotees $22.00	Red Flower Pop Up Greeting C... crankbunny $7.00
Cherry Chocolate lip balm. T... BotanicalLabs $3.90	Multicolor Sequined Party Dr... LanaStepul $185.00
Red Rose Chocolate Heart calabasascandy... $7.50	Chocolate Cotton Twill Ruffl... tippythai $39.00
Chocolate Covered Cherry wra... TheJewelryChat... $40.00	15% OFF My Funny Valentine&#... SweetlyFallen $21.25
Mocha Whip Bobby Pins - FREE... lizhutnick $12.85	I HEART YOU Valentines Day O... cukorcookies $18.00

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Artbeads.com 48-Hour Valentine's Sale!

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Artbeads.com is having a 48-hour sale on all things love!  It's time to break out those Valentine's Day ideas and be inspired by a fantastic selection of gorgeous pearls and beads, pendants and craft supplies - just about anything and everything you need to create beautiful gifts for your true love this Valentine's Day! But hurry - sale ends at 9:30 am (PT) on Thursday, January 20, 2011.  Check out what's on my wishlist!

Sterling Silver Script Love Slider

6mm Pink Opalite Roundels

Hill Tribe Silver (Thai Silver) S-Clasp With Flower

Rose Large Nugget Pearls

Hill Tribe Silver Textured Heart Bead

Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon, Pink/Gray With Metallic Trim

Small Rosebud Pendant

 Visit Artbeads.com to take advantage of this great sale!