My New Marketing Job

Holy cow! It's been 5 weeks since I've touched my blog, thanks in part to my amazing new job in marketing and social media for Corner Bakery Cafe. I couldn't be happier here. I also could eat an Anaheim Panini every. single. day.


Not much has been going on in the world of tefi. I've made several beaded necklaces for myself, took part in the Etsy Dallas Supplies Me! sale, and have started working my tookus off planning this year's 4th Annual Jingle Bash. Other than that, it's my real job, my awesome kid, and just livin' life in general.


The good news for you guys? I'M HAVING A BIG SUMMER SALE!! Any purchase in my Etsy shop through the end of summer comes with a freebie - either a magnet set (of 2), a bookmark or a mirror. You choose! Visit my shop today and start getting free stuff: http://www.tefi.etsy.com.

Vacation Day 3: Big Necklace Sale!

Today I dropped off 33 - yes, 33! - beautiful beaded necklaces at my Indie Genius booth space. Normally priced from $22-45, all of these necklaces are on sale for a mere $20. Wow! My space is next to the cashwrap at Indie Genius located in north Oak Cliff just outside Biship Arts @ 7th and Zang Blvd. These necklaces will only be available for the month of April. Don't miss out!

(Not in Dallas? Check out my super sweet Sale section in my Etsy shop.)

Supplies Me! Art + Craft Supply Sale

Want to get crafty with the best of us? Come on down to the first-ever Supplies Me! Art + Craft Supply Sale presented by Etsy Dallas. This is your chance to get your hands on some great crafty supplies from local handmade talents.

I'll be selling a ton of beads, pendants, charms, tools, and findings straight from my stash to yours. This is your chance to get some of Tefi's most prized possessions: JEWELERY SUPPLIES! Here's a sneak peek of what I will have to offer:

Most of my items up for sale run around $1.50 - some as low as fifty cents! Get lampwork pendants, pearls, pottery shard pendants, clasps, pewter charms, even pliers and cutters! I'll also have a pile of other random crafty supplies like stickers, ribbon and scrap paper. See you there!

WHEN: Saturday, June 26th

WHERE: The Blue Room @ South Side on Lamar

ADDRESS: 1409 S. Lamar, MAP

WHAT: Art + Craft supply sale brought to you by Etsy Dallas

EXTRAS: Free munchies, charity raffle, fun times

Fix-My-Back Sale

Went to the chiropractor today, to fix my stiff and tingly shoulder. Ian is one heavy baby to lug around and something tells me humans were not meant to sit at a computer for 9 hours straight. She had me in traction then cracked me to kingdom come. Oh dear chiropractor, I love you.

Scotland Is for Me ring $9.50, Gumballs necklace $28, Peapod necklace with 2 peas $22.50, Matryoska necklace $10

What I don't love is how my HMO refuses to acknowledge your magic hands. This means I will be broke getting the ol' back fixed up. SO! I'm having a Fix-My-Back Sale. From now until the end of the year, get a 10% refund when you purchase something in my shop and mention the word "chiropractor" in the Message to Seller portion at check-out. Or mention "chiropractor" to me in person at Cliff Fest on November 15th or the Jingle Bash on November 21st, and get 10% off your purchase in person!

Juicy Fruit necklace $28, BINGO bobbies pair $, Brooch $15, That Smile necklace $28

I've got all sorts of goodies in my shop, and even more in person so get all your holiday shopping done NOW and save 10% with Tefi! My back will thank you.

Here's the Deal-io

Now it's my turn to lose my mind. In order to clean house and make way for new fabric jewelry designs, I have drastically reduced lots of my one-of-a-kind beaded necklaces to UNDER $20. You heard me right. Among the pieces on mega super duper sale is my Year of the Cat (left), made with lusciously vibrant Russian amazonite, marked down from $36 to a meager $19.50. Also on the chopping block is my Everything that Rises Must Converge series of stacked glass pendants. These are marked down from $28 to $15. Wowzers! Only three left...

Best get your Tefi on quick-like before these one-of-a-kind designs are all gone. http://www.tefi.etsy.com/

Free Shipping in July

I'm offering free shipping throughout the month of July on my Balls and Fabric Pendants. This is only good for U.S. domestic sales. After all, we Americans have to stick together. And thanks to my gal Pamela Michelle for this super duper graphic shown below. Check out the upcoming Weekend Guide on our Etsy Dallas blog for more July Sale events. Wheeeeeeeee!

New Pottery Shard Pieces

Fresh new designs just in time for Spring and Mother's Day! All designs available in my Etsy Shop and all come with a FREE gift box.

Visit the Pottery Shards section of my shop to purchase online, or stop by Move Studio in north Dallas where I sell other one-of-a-kind Pottery Shard designs.

A Beautiful Sight: Gift Ideas

Thanks my designer friend Pam for being the inspiration for my latest batch of posters and banners. Check out her wood-etched lovelies: http://www.pamelamichelle.etsy.com/!

Oh, Nuts!

Introducing a new line of jewelry called Nuts & Seeds, thanks largely in part to my mom who schlepped these beads back from Colombia. They are made from nuts and seeds harvested from the rain forest. This commerce gives indigenous people jobs and preserves the trees and plants they come from (rather than chopping them down). Be on the lookout as I create new designs with these beads and add them to my Etsy shop.

And don't forget that I'm still offering free shipping through January 31, and a ton of CLEARANCE items at HERE (shipping offer does not apply to clearance items).

Etsy Dallas Giveaway on Funky Finds!

In celebration of our big upcoming 1st Annual Jingle Bash (co-organized by your truly, Ms. ED Founder), Etsy Dallas is sponsoring a big swag giveaway on Funky Finds. Here's the info from the FF web site: Etsy Dallas is a cooperative craft collective of artisans and artists living and working in Dallas who sell their wares on Etsy.com. The group is made up of over 100 members working in a range of mediums. They have put on several successful shows, including the Etsy Dallas Beer-B-Q that was held in May. This Saturday, November 22, the group will be hosting their 1st Annual Jingle Bash at the Sons of Hermann Hall in Dallas. The event will showcase 50 local handmade vendors, great food, live music, karaoke, make 'n takes, and much, much more! *GIVEAWAY: To celebrate this exciting event, Etsy Dallas is sponsoring a swag giveaway. You have the chance to win some awesome swag with a retail value of $270! (pictured above) The swag includes the following items donated by Etsy Dallas members: • Dowdy Studio: Original Owl silk screened tee (retail value, $25) • Pamela Michelle: Art print (retail value, $35) • Tefi Designs: Juicy Fruit Necklace (retail value, $32) • Patti Haskins: Stuffed Drawing-Flying Dog (retail value, $20) • Bijoujuju: ‘Treelightful’ polymer pendant (retail value, $11) • Karma Crochet: Wool Headband in Red shades (retail value, $20) • LolaFalk: The Lola Mini-Zip Pouch (retail value, $22.00) • MiaMaria Designs: “Calavera” craft apron (retail value, $24) • Michele Cook Designs: Copper & Blue bead earrings (retail value, $15) • Cut Out & Collect: Japanese Linen Scooter Pouch (retail value, $15) • Freeforged Jewelry: Ionic-Sterling silver molecule post earrings (retail value, $16) • Starrydance: Lucky Cat necklace (retail value, $12.00) • Designing Diva: Pink Fused Glass Guitar Pendant (retail value, $25.00) To enter, visit the Jingle Bash vendor shops listed on the Etsy Dallas blog and choose something you think would be a great gift for someone on your holiday shopping list. Leave a comment ON THIS POST noting the item you have chosen. A winner will be randomly selected & announced on Saturday, November 22. The winner must live in the continental U.S. and must provide a mailing address upon winning. Good luck! Many thanks to Randi, the Designing Diva for organizing this!

2008 Fall OCA Show

Hope to see you all at the 2008 Oak Cliff Artisans Fall Show this weekend. Shop for pottery, jewelry, glass art, photography, wearables, & more!



Tefi Designs will be having a big blow-out CLEARANCE sale of most beaded jewelry. So get the jump on your holiday shopping and give the gift of local, handmade love.

- FREE gift wrap while supplies last.
- FREE smiles all weekend long.
- FREE shipping online at my Etsy shop.

When: Saturday the 15th, 10am-5pm & Sunday the 16th, noon-5pm
Where: At the beautiful and historic Kidd Springs Park in north Oak Cliff
Address: 711 W. Canty (the first exit just off I-30 from downtown Dallas)
Click Here for a Map

Pamelita's Flyer

Too often I forget to mention the super-awesome craft collective I belong to - Etsy Dallas - and founded, um, by the way!

The leadership team (LT) is revving up for the coolest, most awesomest, most fantastic holiday show Dallas has ever seen (Can you tell I'm excited?), and I have to give my girl Pam of Pamela Michelle some major props for leading this particular show and taking care of our team graphics, to boot!

As you all now know, I'm going to be late into my third trimester by the time we hold our show on November 22nd, so Pam has bravely agreed to be the leader of this here crafty bash. The rest of us on the LT are also working our tails off to make this show rock. More details to come...

And while I'm bragging on Pammers, check out her latest design for a general team flyer (up top). Awesome work, Pam Pants

Welcome Summer Solstice!

Today is officially the first day of summer. If you live anywhere near my corner of Texas, then you know that summer really began 2 months ago. But alas, the stars have aligned and it's time to whip out the leafy garlands and dance around a tree or something.

But it's too dang hot!

So instead, let's ring in the summer season with a Big Ol' Sale in my Etsy shop. I've slashed prices like mad, and made sure nothing was over $40 ($39.50 to be exact). Just look at these great deals:

Forever In Blue Jeans
WAS: $60 / NOW: $39.50


Live Oak
WAS: $48 / NOW: $39.50


Maura
WAS: $55 / NOW: $39.50

Sale Ends Tomorrow!!

Whew! I've been a busy little beaver lately. Not with my Tefi line, but with this. I'm a little factory, and I have been exhausted most of these past few days.

In celebration of hitting 100 sales in my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, I waived all shipping and handling charges (domestic and jewelry only) for the month of May. So you've got 2 days left to take advantage of this offer as it ends tomorrow night. Just check out some of the goodies in my shop:

A Long Circuitous Path necklace: $22


Word Up! cameo bobby pin: $7.50


Let's Stick Together earrings: $14.50