Solid perfume locket deal? Are you in?

Hello my friends! I have really missed being here so often, I really hope to get back into the swing of things soon. :)

Anyway, since I consider you all my friends, I need your advice on something. Remember my solid perfume lockets?

{find my tutorial here}

I made a ton of them back in February and I still think they are one of the coolest things ever. Sadly though, I stopped production because the cost of the materials/time it takes to make them is much higher than most of my other jewelry, and at the time I just didn't have the time or money to keep going. It has been requested a few times to put up these up on a deal of the day site like {Gigis Petals}, {Very Jane}, {Sassy Steals}, or {Groopdealz}. But there just hasn't been a way where I could mass produce them like these site require, they just cost too much. Boo.

Now, here is the good news! I believe I have found a site that will sell gigantic lockets like this (actually, exactly like that one) at a pretty good price. (If you look at the tutorial, this locket I found here was $5, not exactly inexpensive.) Now, here is the catch. The site I found is a wholesale site, meaning I have to buy a crapload (exact amount) of them and take on a pretty big financial risk in order to get them at a good price. Kinda scary for a tiny business owner like me!

So, here is my question! If I were to put up solid perfume lockets very similar to this one, would you buy it? Or, would you at least consider buying it? I have several scents I would offer, including:

• Vanilla
• Peppermint
• Lavender
• Lilac Honeysuckle
• Headache relief

and I am open to more suggestions! I'm not really into really fancy scents with a thousand different oils in them, I like my scents to be very simple.

I would love your input! I truly do value it. :)

I'm on GigisPetals!

Hello friends. I'm sick in bed today but I wanted to let you in a super amazing awesome deal going on right now.

These super cute, super springy, super study filigree mum rings are only $3.50 on {GigisPetals}

I really like them, I mean, I made them, so I should like them. But c'mon, they're super cute right?
Nice matt mums, contrasting shiny ring bases. So springy!

And they come in six pretty colors!

Ok, I've blabbed about them enough. I'd love it if you shared the word! And if you decide you like me enough to want to buy one (or twelve), mention this blog post at checkout and I juuuuust might throw in a super special something extra. Maybe a coupon code, maybe some earrings, ohhh secrets are fun aren't they? ;)

{Get this deal now}

I'm crazy. I opened another shop.

Yup! I've opened another shop! Brand-spanking new. Yay me? 

So, you know how pretty much all crafters are hoarders right? Right. I am no exception. I have wayyy more supplies than I would ever be able to use. I could craft all day, all night, and I would still never use it all. And so...

...was born! (Do you like the banner? I actually did it myself! Clearly my designing skills are unmatched. Sarcasm.)

The title would be wayyy more funny if you were familiar with a certain meme...

{From the blog, Hyperbole and a Half. Please go to the link and read this hilarious comic. It's absolutely my life.}

Getting off topic...so. What can you find at All the Destash? For now, jewelry making kits and some regular old destash. I'll be adding way more as I get more organized. 

 Sunset inspired jewelry kit. Listing {here}

 Filigree bobby pins kit. Listing {here}

Gold button destash. Listing {here}

Here's to hoping this little shop will help make a small dent in our major student loan debt. :) 

Have a wonderful weekend friends. 

Gigis Petals feature! Rings for only $3.50

How's that for an informative title? In case you missed it, now until February 18, you can get one of my new bloomin' rose filigree rings for the rock bottom price of $3.50. Srsly.

These are rocking rings, my fave of all the rings I make. And the best part is, the ring base is SUPER sturdy. None of that flimsy-ness going on. Sturdy and still adjustable, a win/win situation.

Squeee, they are so pretty. There are a limited amount available so get them quick, they won't be this cheap on facebook or in my shop EVER.

{Get the deal here}

Shameless plug in, I know. But I DO have an extra incentive for you since you are my most favorite readers ever! Ready for it?

....this is annoying isn't it?

If you enter the word "earrings" into the comment box at checkout, I will include one pair of FREE rosebud earrings with your order. Just because I like you! :) (One pair of earrings per order.  I wish I were rich enough  to give everyone free earrings!)

Oh...speaking of free. All you knitting/crocheting folks better warm up your keyboards, because I've got a giveaway for you tomorrow! See you then.

A few things on clearance!

Sooo I have a handful of listings that are going to expire on Etsy in the next few weeks. I don't want them to expire, because that's just more work for me to relist them and promote them again. So there is bad business woman #3917! What say you to 65% off of those few listings??

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I've marked all of these 65% off their original price. Get them before they expire! (Or before someone else does :o) Thanks for keeping this lazy crafter lazy.

50% off coupon giveaway!

Wahooooo!!! Yesterday I made my 50th sale in {my shop} I feel like this is a huge accomplishment, so I am celebrating!

To celebrate 50 sales, I am giving away 50% off coupons! I am giving away not one, but THREE 50% off coupons to my shop!

There is only one requirement. Just head on over to my shop, come back here, and tell me what your favorite thing is (in the shop now or already sold). That's it! One entry per person, nice and easy. I'll leave it open through tomorrow and pick the winners Thursday morning. The coupon will be good for one week.

{click here is visit my shop} 

Good luck!! :)

Our Thanksgiving and a Black Friday deal!

And that wasn't even everything. Talk about a loaded table! We couldn't even pass anything. I was in charge of all things potatoes. Twice baked and mashed. I think I used an entire bag of potatoes from Costco! Though it was just me and David's family, six people. Mmmm....potatoes....

I love Thanksgiving, it really is a wonderful time to reflect on all the blessings that Lord has given you for the past year. I know you're totally sick of thankfulness posts by now, but I really am so thankful for everything I have. I have a loving husband, wonderful family that lives so close, a roof over my head, food to eat, a small business that is earning me enough money for Christmas presents, two cute kitties, a college degree, spoons...ok now I'm getting a little winded.

Did I mention I completely flooded that bathroom and it leaked down into our storage? Ugh, so humiliating. I don't know what happened, it just erupted!

Black Friday. Yeah, that's right now. Apparently I'm about to go shopping...I did not plan this. I am afraid of mobs. Are you going Black Friday shopping? If it involves Etsy-ing, use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off your entire order today!


That is all. I need to go get dressed and put shoes on....

I've got ONE more reindeer necklace!

Hi, I'm Amie and I take unexpected blogging breaks for no good reason at all.

Anyway. Soo you know how I had a reindeer necklace during my little Monday sale?

I was totally once the fence about these little charms. I thought they were cute, but I wasn't sure anyone else would! But I bought them anyway and made two necklaces, one for me, one for you!

And then you totally threw me off my groove! I had no idea you guys would like these necklaces so much! I sold the only one very quickly and I was so sad that there were some of you that wanted one but didn't get one! So I went on a search, I looked EV.ER.Y.WHERE for these charms! I searched for hours, days! Online, in stores, no luck. I was about to give up, and then I FINALLY found a few in a store 30 miles away....at more than QUADRUPLE the price than I had bought them before. Honestly.

But I bought them anyway. (ALL of them.) I sold a few to everyone I knew that wanted one, and I now have only ONE more for you! Since the price of materials was drastically increased, I have to sell them at a higher price. Sorry about that. :( But if you missed your chance at getting one of these reindeer necklaces before, now's your chance!

I am selling it for $25 free shipping. If it's not sold, I will put it in the shop for $28+shipping. Get it now, because there are NO MORE. I guess everyone is gearing up for Christmas. :)

If you want it, leave your paypal email address in a comment. First come, first serve.

Christmas came early, and it's Monday

Here in Maryland, it is THE most gorgeous day. Not too warm, not too cold, slightly cloudy, light breeze. I was very inspired this morning and I made a TON of jewelry. Like, way too much. So now it's scattered all over my table, and I thought "Oh! Blog friends only sale!" I'm a really good mood, can you tell?

Everything I'm listing has FREE shipping! You can fill a lot of stockings with this loot! If you'd like anything, leave a comment with the name of the set you'd like and your paypal email address (you can email me too at kittycatsandairplanes at gmail dot com). Happy Monday loves!

 Seahorse necklace. Swarovski crystal eyes. Reg. $15 you get it for $11.

 Turquoise Burst, earring and necklace set. Will list it in the shop for $19 if not sold, you get it for $15.

 Ocean Avenue. Three pairs of earrings, one filigree ring. Reg $21, you get it for $17.

 The Royal Treatment. Two pairs of earrings, one necklace, one filigree ring. Reg $25, yours for $20

 Date Night, two pairs of earrings, one filigree ring. Reg $18, yours for $15.

 Sunshine on a Cloudy Day, one necklace, two pairs of earrings. Reg $18 yours for $15.

 Grayscale, three pairs of earrings. Reg $13, yours for $10

 Green with Envy, three pairs of earrings, one ring, one necklace. Reg. $26, yours for $20

 Ice, Ice Baby, three pairs of earrings one ring. Reg $19, yours for $15

SOLD!!!! Diamonds pearls and Guns, will list for $17 if not sold, yours for $13.

SOLD!!!! Rhinestone deer necklace, will list for $18 in the shop if not sold yours for $15. 

Once things are sold I will update the post. I will leave this sale open for 48 hours (sooo...Wednesday at 2 I will close it!) Everything that is not sold will go into the shop at a higher price + shipping! Get it while you can!

Edited to add: Don't hesitate to offer a trade, I LOVE trading. If you're a little strapped for cash and have a shop of your own and would like to trade items, I am totally down with that!

Is there more to life than being really, really, really, ridiculously good looking?

I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. I just love that quote.

Did you know my mom minored in photography? True story. She always took our Christmas card pictures and all of our senior pictures and even makes fabulous scrapbook pages.

My senior picture. How is this seven years ago yet I still look the same? Ok, maybe I've aged A LITTLE. A teensy little bit....my hair is longer, that's for sure, by like three whole inches. And I part it on the side now instead of the middle. Oooooo we're living on the edge now.

Moving on. Mom takes good pictures. I dress up and bring my camera to her house and bug Mom nonstop until she spends 10 minutes taking pictures of the hubs and I. (Right as the sun is setting...procrastinator much?) She finally caves in. (squeaky wheel gets the oil right?) These are the results.

Disclaimer: Husband and I don't pose together very well. Haven't quite got that down yet.

 Half black and white is cool right now right?

 This one is my fave. It actually looks like we like each other.

My right side is not my good side. My left side is. But David is uber cute, all tender looking.

This is the really awkward one that I had to include for you to laugh at. David's eyes half closed and drunk-looking. Awkward hands on hips. Awkward arms at sides. Awkward smiles. Awkward is my middle name. Amie Awkward Allen. I'm also a car insurance company on the side.

Outfit breakdown:

Headband: made it {my own tutorial here}

Top: made it {Tea Rose Home, tutorial here}

Lace Tank: Kohl's

Cardigan: Target

Jeans: Kohl's or something

Boots: Payless

I'm a big spender.

If you haven't taken the survey on Cyber Monday, I would love it if you did!

Click here to take survey

If you have an Etsy shop feel free to email me if you'd like to be a part of our Cyber Monday deal! Free advertising, free exposure, lots of awesome freeness.

Cyber Monday survey

Happy Monday my friends! If you've got two minutes on this seriously gorgeous day (at least, I hope it's gorgeous for you!) I would REAAAAAALLY appreciate it if you took this very quick Cyber Monday survey. I am trying to gather information on what YOU like in a Cyber Monday sale, because it's YOU that will be buying!

Click here to take survey

Mini photoshoot with my mom teaser.

....did you take the survey yet?

Facebook fan sale going on NOW!

At this very moment, KC&A facebook fans are getting killer deals on lovely cabochon jewelry.

Some items have already been sold, so get over there quick, I only have one of each item. All items are listed at a reduced price, these deals will only last 24 hours so get them now! Anything not sold in 24 hours will be put in my Etsy shop regular price plus shipping!

Don't miss this major sale. Like KC&A now and get steal some deals! (Best announcer voice I can muster.)

{CLICK HERE}

And just because I love holidays, use code HAPPY4TH to get 20% off anything that's already in my shop! Happy weekend friends.