Ebay finds!

My Ebay Jackpot!

Way too many "wins" this month!!! Here's a picture of about 1/4 of my purchases... Yes, I feel very guilty. But I still can't wait to start some projects!!!

New Year Resolutions

GOT ONE?
Here's mine (in no particular order):

1. I of course, have the usual "exercise more"...or exercise at all :o)
2. Take half an hour a day to stop clutter of jewelry projects
3. Take 10 minutes a day to speed clean the house
4. cook more
5. Keep in touch with my brother more
6. Serious business plan for RubyVegas

The last one is a doozy because I have so many goals! Sometimes it's so hard to even know where to begin. Maybe this year I will actually make it to SCORE (a program where retired executives volunteer to help with your business).

I feel better seeing this written down :o)

LET IT SNOW!!!

IT'S SNOWING...in LAS VEGAS?!!%@
It's literally been six years since I've seen snow. It is absolutely gorgeous, mostly cuzz it's not cold out- just white and stunning.

Ebay bites

The truth is that I love ebay. I try not to go there because I completely get sucked into it. My secret competitive nature rips out of my body and battles it out- auction after auction...
For the past 5+ years, I've been so good, only doing the BUY IT NOW listings. But last week I suffered a set back. Today I had to buy a tumbler...which led to purchase, after purchase, after purchase.

So I guess I might as well start a store to sell my ebay purchases. Anybody need sterling pendants, earrings & rings in the coolest stones imaginable???
SSSSSSSSSSshhhhhhh don't tell on me, or i'll end up homeless too.

Pins and more pins...

Been making orders like CrAzY! The truly funny thing is that while I'm making them, I come up with new ideas...then I have to experiment...next thing you know it's 5am.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DADDY!

Make a Smilebox postcard

On Task?

It's so hard to find a balance...

I'm taking a few days off from the gallery so I can focus on website orders.

But naturally, I get sidetracked making new designs...

Saturday is our silent auction at the center. I'll post a picture when I'm done making whatever it is I make :o) No worries, I still have two days----YIKES!

Woohooo I did it!

December 2nd...4:05am and I'm finishing up! Everything is made, packaged and postage applied. I only have one more to apply postage to in the morning!!! Not bad, 5 hours of work. Come on baby, throw some more goodies my way :o)

Good Night! Sweet Dreams.

December First

December 1st!!!
Wow, I got slammed with 19 orders today! I'm so excited. YIPEE.
Many of the pins are my more unusual designs, I look forward to challenging myself with them a bit :o) Don't worry, there's still another 2 weeks to place your order and get the pins in time! I'm gonna dare myself to get all 19 shipped out by tomorrow...think I can do it??? It's 11pm now...

This weekend the Museum and Art Center is having a silent auction to help raise money for projects. Each gallery/artist is going to donate something fabulous. I have no idea what I'm donating yet, I'll try and post a picture before it goes bye bye!

I need a Graphic Designer Friend!

AHHHHHHHHHH. So everytime I want to advertise or someone offers to promote me, I need a logo or a banner or an ad. For the past few years I've been getting by, but I'm going to have to breakdown. I just spent WAY tooooo much time on the below banner.

I wanted to make the funniest one ever (see the big pic on top), but it was a disaster. I couldn't get anything to turn out crisp...or the right size :o(.

I'm not giving up though, I have big plans for funny retro ads and themes... Momma didn't raise no quitter.

Thanksgiving day GIFT!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Every customer that orders from either of my online stores on Thanksgiving day (11/27) will receive a FREE pair of my very popular "Great Balls of Yarn" earrings with sterling silver earwires ...just a little "thankful" gift :o)

www.RUBYVEGASDESIGNS.COM

www.RUBYVEGAS.ETSY.COM

Always wanted to be a Pirate anyway?!

OUCH! So the other night when I was updating my website, I took my glasses off. Always wondered if I could read the monitor better without them...well now I can't read it at all...with my right eye.

That's right! I poked my EYEBALL with the arm of my eyeglasses. It didn't hurt too bad until the next day and the day after. Why Me?!!!???

Oh well, at least I have another one just like it :o)

My apologies to all my fabulously patient customers whose pins were a day later than anticipated. It's apparently easier to do a lot of things with two eyes...

Yipee it's my busy season!

I so look forward to the weather turning cold! Come winter time (okay it's still 70 degrees here), I get to wear my scarves and hats. My customers start wearing theirs too and this means I get super busy making pins!

Right now I'm working on a new series of "Teeny Tiny's". These are kilt style pins measuring 2" or less. After all size doesn't matter, right girls :) ???

Isn't it funny to miss that fiesty, chilly, nippy temperature. But love Las Vegas because of the constant happy sunshine. Mostly I live here so I never have to drive in blizzards or on ice ever again. Nothing like a Wyoming winter white-out or getting stuck in 35 below temps and calling Search & Rescue to save us...oh the good ole days.

Sneak Peak

"Wired & Stoned"
Here's a sneak peak at my new gallery & store. This is when it was still getting organized.
I can't wait until all our lighting is figured out. I'll take more pics then.


This is one of my new pins. One of my faves, but I love copper & anything vintage, so I'm pretty partial :o)

Mi Mama Y Pappa

My parents came for a visit this week! It's always nice to play with them. Mamma bear is a fabulous cook and daddy helps me with my tools & computer problems... It's always great to have them come to Las Vegas. Too bad it's only every few years (hint:hint).

OH Yeah, I also got a haircut. It's too short, but I'm getting used to it. And I'll save a lot of money on shampoo and conditioner, so I can't whine too much.

Newest Shawl Pins

I made these kilt style shawl pins a couple of nights ago.

They'll be available on my website & Etsy store in a few days.

Playing with the light tent & actually having fun taking pictures!!!

I need a cold shower!

Yeah right, like I need another pair of shoes.

• I awoke to no coffee- OUT! Fortunately, Brince brought me a cup from 7-11. Unfortunately, I am worthless w/o 2+ cups of morning joe.
• Followed by a cold shower- water heater went out.

Besides the slow start, the day did get better. We started moving into the gallery around 2pm.

I am so in awe. There are already a few stores set up ...and they are absolutely FABULOUS! There are some amazing artists in Las Vegas and I am going to get to mingle with them everyday. Wow. I'll be sure to take pics in the future.

Secret of the Stole Pins

These were my orders for the day!

I am soooo incredibly lucky to work with DK & her Secret of the Stole group. I get to custom design theme pins to co-ordinate with their knit along. The secret theme this time was "Estes Park". The design of the stole showcases a beautiful 8 sided snowflake pattern, which I developed into a snowflake shawl pin...well stole pin :o). I absolutely love this group!

9:36pm I'm off to start revamping my website. I want to make it less cluttered, which is NOT my area of expertise. Yup, my nickname as a child was "slobby Robbie". I haven't outgrown it.

Tomorrow is Day One of moving into the new store/gallery. Wish me Luck!!!

"Your Fired" - Now what? Start a blog!

I've decided to blog...tune in for the drama!
It's been one week since I was "fired" from my day job. Now I'm one week away from opening my own little venue. Yes I'm stressed, excited...and more stressed.

"YOUR FIRED?" ---Okay, well I was told to either merge my website, abolish my website or find another job. It's an unfair request and a long story, so I'll save it for another day. I'll share it on one of my super funny days, so it's less upsetting. haha

I'm much busier than I was when I worked. There's so many things to get caught up on. And naturally, I keep making more things for myself to do-like this blog!