Sunday, December 19, 2010

Pookbellums Post Holiday Plans

I am so excited and relieved that Christmas is ALMOST here. It has been a blessed and busy season and I look forward to some down time in the coming weeks. However, I will still continue to create pookbellum products for those interested.

I have streamlined my products & hope to start either an online store or etsy shop in the very near future! If you check out the 'product' link you'll see some of the more recent changes to my stuff. More details on that option to come...

Since the best sellers are BY FAR the brooch pins and headbands, I will be focusing my efforts on creating those items in the coming months. Look for new fabrics and prints, new styles (I have some flower ideas that I am working with) and perhaps even necklaces using the combination of my flowers. Can you say, "anthropologie" knockoff? Yeah, I love that store. Such great style.

Some people have asked me where I learned to make the flowers on the pins and headbands and the honest answer is that I did not learn it... I just kind of... well, created it..one day, in my house. I was at that time thinking about the possibility of making something for a friend for a gift on a tight budget. I know that the flowers are not so completely dissimilar to the ones found in the stores. However knowing that what you get when you purchase a pookbellum item involves reusing items that would otherwise go in the landfill is being a "green" and responsible shopper. In addition, the folks at His Harvest Stand are very thankful for your donation that accompanies each purchase.
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
~Jessica

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Christmas Open House--Take 2

That is right, we are doing ANOTHER(and final) open house this weekend. I'll be selling all my original pins/brooches and hair accessories PLUS some new and more fabulous than ever sparkly brooch pins. I will also have new holiday hair flower-bows for wee ones and tweens.

We'll provide food--hopefully including my dad's famous homemade bread---coffee and a nice atmosphere to shop. It will be sans fluorescent lights and wall to wall shoppers--we promise!

Who will be there?
Pookbellums--pins, festive pins, headbands--both stretchy and hard headbands are in stock

JK+designs--perpetual calendars, magnetic calendars, gift coaster sets, & of course--beautiful cards for all occasions

LJK designs--handmade jewelry--unique earrings and necklaces handcrafted by Lindsey.

Where?
Jayne's House
10109 Holiday Dr
Zeeland MI 49464

Time: 11am to 2pm


***It would be wonderful to see you there!!!***

Friday, November 19, 2010

Christmas Open House


skip the department stores!
***Shop with us***
Saturday December 4th
11am until 7pm
7234 Grachen Drive Grand Rapids 49546


Featuring four fun & fabulous artists

k*belt designs --custom designed cards & perpetual calendars

pookbellums --brooch pins/clips, headbands & necklaces appropriate for toddler to adult

sara leo photo --matted/framed photos, photography service for families events...

kate dekoster handmade --jewelry--necklaces, bracelets, earrings

*Light snacks and drinks provided. Please spread the word and bring your friends & family!*
We Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Legacy Christian Craft Show--November 6, 2010

Here is a small sample of what is coming to Legacy Christian this weekend. I have almost 100 new pins in stock ready for the two upcoming shows this weekend and next.
As you can see there are so many possilbilites for pookbellum pins: on a pillow, cardigan, coat, shirt, sweater, bag, scarf, necklace, little girl dress, belt, funky hat, winter hat or clutch.
As always, please email me at my yahoo account with questions or custom orders. THANK YOU for your support!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Hudsonville Christian Craft Show



We survived...our first show. b r e a t h e o u t.
It was fun. A success. We learned a ton!
We look forward to improving selection, quantities and design in the future.

Hot sellers for pookbellums: brooch pins, decorative bobbis & headbands.

What to look for coming up: Brooch pins that double as hair pins & brooches, casual headbands in different sizes and shapes, & circle scarves.

Other ideas: table top accessories! We received many compliments on the display--Thanks to Jill. She did an amazing job. Perhaps we can come up with some way to sell our table top style.

If you like what you see here, or would like to make a custom order, please email me at jessicasetsma@yahoo.com. I'd love to assist you in creating the perfect gift to yourself or treasured person in your life. Please write "pookbellums" in the subject line.
Tip: You can view some of my products on product page at the top of this blog.