Gray and Turquoise Boho Beach Accessory

September 22, 2015September 22, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Who says summer clothes can’t be worn all year long? I don’t know about you, but I love the versatility of loose clothes that can be paired with different pieces throughout the fall and spring months! The secret to making your most comfy tees and baggy pants not look like pajamas is by pairing them with eye-catching accessories! I made this necklace for just that reason… by adding a bold statement piece you’ll automatically create a more structured look to any loose, beachy outfit! The gray and turquoise hues in this necklace mimic stones, thus giving off an earth-tone vibe that can be worn by all ages, and at any time of the year. I made this necklace using a central Turquoise Oval Stone and Turquoise Howlite Accent Stone Beads. I also used Gray Metal Hermatite, Smoke-Colored Faux Pearls, and a Silver Metal Fringe Tassel to complete this one-of-a-kind piece! This necklace is sturdy and carries the proper dash of masculinity needed to pull together any free-flowing outfit! Shop this piece here!

Xoxo,

Andie

Back to Basics

July 23, 2015July 25, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

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This Back to Basics necklace exemplifies both the saying and attitude of being “down to earth.” By incorporating the basic elements that come from the earth itself into its design, this stone necklace with pearls, gold, and copper will be sure to make you feel balanced and centered! I handmade this Art Deco necklace using a variety of mediums, including Faux Pearl Beads in a Smoke Color, Gold Glass Czech Fire Polish Beads, Copper Plated Oval Beads, White Shell Spacer Beads, and a large Taupe Center Tumbled and Polished Stone. Get balanced with this beautiful “Back to Basics” piece. Shop this statement necklace here!

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Xoxo,

Andie

Happy 2nd Andie-Versary

July 7, 2015July 8, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Jewelry By Andie B. on Etsy

Wow! I can’t believe I celebrated my 2nd year of business as Jewelry By Andie B. on July 1st, 2015! Where has the time gone?!

When I first opened my shop on Etsy in 2013 I never imagined I’d continue to make and sell beautiful necklaces til this day — and make a profit, at that! Over the past 2 years I’ve learned many valuable lesson and continued to perfect my ever-evolving craft. For those who are interested in starting a business, I have a few important lessons I’d like to pass on:

Be a good book-keeper. Maintain a profit and loss statement, keep all receipts, and evaluate your business expenses on at least a monthly basis. The only way to make a profit is to keep your profits larger than your expenses (i.e. cut out frivolous things).
Read the book “#GIRLBOSS” by Sophia Amoruso. Seriously. After reading this book in the summer of 2014, I felt the most motivated to make my business succeed than I’ve felt in a long time! She tells a crazy story about the evolution of her clothing store, Nasty Gal, with some valuable life lessons she learned along the way. It’s also hilarious! #girlboss
Create tangible relationships with your customers to keep them coming back and to set yourself apart from the competition. Whether it be excellent customer service, handwritten thank you notes, or special discounts just for them, you need to make your customers feel special — or they’ll go somewhere else!
Don’t be afraid to start! The most valuable lesson I learned was opening my shop on July 1st, 2013… even though I felt ANYTHING but ready for business! Trust me, I’m a perfectionist too, and opening my shop unprepared was the hardest step! However, learning as you go is the best way to improve your business to meet your customer’s needs. If you already have your entire business plotted out, detail by detail, you’ll be less willing to make changes after putting so much effort into those initial plans.

To celebrate my 2-Year Andie-versary… Enjoy 15% off your entire purchase of $25 of more, using the coupon code: HAPPY2NDJBAB at checkout, now through 7/8 at midnight!

Xoxo,

Andie

Mint Green Goodness

June 19, 2015June 19, 2015 / Andrea / 1 Comment

Jewelry By Andie B. on Etsy

I recently fell in LOVE with this mint green color when shopping for beads to make fresh new summer designs! This color is the epitome of a thirst quenching color on a hot summer day… it will brighten up any summer outfit! I made two variations of this necklace, as seen above. The first with chunky sea-foam green gemstones for my festival-goers, and the second is a classier look with round pearl-shaped beads for my Audrey Hepburn-type girls. I paired these light green colored beads with a gold hue to give a cheerful and fresh summer look. These necklaces will go perfectly with your favorite summer cotton sundress for an easy-breezy, flowey look with a pop of color! The best part is that this Mint Green color will make any outfit fresh and glowing. I made both Double Stranded Statement Necklaces using Mint Green 6mm Glass Beads, Aqua-Colored Opaque 8mm Glass Beads, 6mm Glass Czech Gold Beads with a Fire Polish, and Green Oval Stones in a 15x20mm size (as seen in the 1st design). Shop here to get your fresh new summer look!

Xoxo,

Andie

Spring Frills and Thrills

June 11, 2015June 11, 2015 / Andrea / Leave a comment

Wow! What a fun month it has been! I just moved back to Cincinnati after spending my 1st month of rotations in Chicago participating in an HIV/AIDS specialty pharmacy and primary care rotation! Boy oh boy did I learn a ton! Although I deeply miss my time in Chicago, I’m excited to be back at my apartment for more jewelry designing and Jewelry By Andie B. love!

While in Chicago, I did get a brief chance to make this lovely necklace. My handmade White, Blue, and Gold Tassel Pendant Necklace is so beautiful you won’t be able to take your eyes off of it! This necklace is pure boho chic and perfect for every summer style. Pair this pendant tassel necklace with your favorite festival outfit, or dress it up with a skirt and crop top, like I did in the photos above! Although this necklace looks fab in pictures, it is even more gorgeous and earthy in person! I made this necklace using Blue Howlite 3mm Round Beads, Turquoise Howlite Stone Beads, White Howlite Round 8mm Stone Beads, and White Shell 6mm Spacer Beads. Hurry and get yours before it’s gone (only 1 more left)!

Xoxo,

Andie