Comments on: Popular Freebie with Purchase

By: Erinn LaMattery

Erinn LaMattery — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:28:02 +0000

Sweet idea! I package orders over $50 in a handmade kimono silk bag I had made up for me by a local seamstress from kimono remnants a retired designer gave me years ago. I think my customers like it! I also package a unique to Japan candy in each order, for fun.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 03:43:25 +0000

In reply to Kathy Zee. Kathy, looking forward to seeing that!

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:39:32 +0000

I also give a free gift with purchase. Usually a zipper pull. I also send out a free gift from any online sales. I had some cards printed that I include with the free gift that gives them 10% off their next purchase. I will post a photo of the gift card in the next Jewelry Making Journal.

By: Gay Nace

Gay Nace — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:24:18 +0000

Thank you for the great idea. I usually give a small gift with a purchase, but I really like this idea.

By: Irene Vrbensky

Irene Vrbensky — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:35:24 +0000

Thank you for the info on how to make these great freebies!!! Love your designs.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:11:02 +0000

In reply to Betty-Anne Olton. Betty-Anne, your versatile key rings sound like a great small gift item (or for a customer to treat herself!).

By: Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:10:03 +0000

Some added info for those of you who would like to know how to create easy ear wires from ball head pins…
Here’s a tutorial from my blog.
https://freshbakeddesigns.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/tuesday-morning-tutorial-and-invitation/

To make the ear hugs…add a bead to the ball head pin. Bend the wire at about a 45 degree angle and curve the wire over a small diameter marker pen or ink pen. I usually trim some extra off the bottom of the wire. File the end smooth and bend about 1/4 inch ‘foot’ up (to keep the earring from slipping out of the ear). I also lightly forge the curve of the ear wire to work harden the wire for strength and to keep its shape.

By: Betty-Anne Olton

Betty-Anne Olton — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:48:39 +0000

I usually sell my jewelry at shows, and also do a small gift with each purchase over a certain amount. I have recently done some key rings which were quite a hit. I used orphan lampwork beads and small tassels added to a sturdy ring with an over-sized swivel lobster clasp. That way, it could also be used as a purse or backpack charm. I’ve also had requests to purchase them separately.

By: Jeanette Oglenski

Jeanette Oglenski — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:26:15 +0000

That is a great idea and thank you for sharing. I am just starting my business in earnest and I think this will be a positive selling point. So simple to do, yet such a big impact for the customer.

By: Kathy Zee

Kathy Zee — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 14:01:37 +0000

Lynda, you are so clever. What a great idea of the earring hugs. I am definitely going to try to make some of these for the Christmas season. Can I ask how much you sell them for if they want extras? You always come up with gorgeous ideas and i love to see your posts. Do you have a website we can check out?

By: Irene Vrbensky

Irene Vrbensky — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:12:36 +0000

Another comment/question: I’ve never made an earring wire. Would I just bend the ball eye pin and then sand the end so it is easy to put on? I know this is a dumb question but I love your idea and want to do it correctly. Thank you.

By: Irene Vrbensky

Irene Vrbensky — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:03:44 +0000

Wow. Love this idea. I am doing my first show in October and I think I will incorporate this. Thanks for sharing.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:29:28 +0000

What a great idea!!! Sometimes, a little does go a long way.

Thanks for sharing!