Showing posts with label Kris Lancia Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kris Lancia Designs. Show all posts

Sunday, December 4, 2011

The University Of Scranton's Holiday Vendor Fair 2011 - A Success!

This past Thursday, December 1st, I had my annual table at "The University of Scranton's Holiday Vendor Fair.  This is the fourth year I've been a part of this craft show, and I have to say, this was definitely the best year yet!  Not only did I have record sales but I had the most fun there I've ever had.  I got to meet a bunch of really nice new people and visit with some of my favorite customers, and my "neighbor" at the table next to me turned out to be a really nice woman who sells amazing hand-knit scarves (and naturally, I ended up picking one out for myself as a Christmas present...hey, I've got to support the fellow hand-made artisans out there!)  So all and all, it was a really big success.  Every year I get really nervous and anxious and stress about all the details that don't even matter before the show, and every year everything turns out fine and I end up having a ton of fun.  So I'd like to say that I'll learn from this and next year I won't worry about anything, but seeing as this is my fourth year...I'm thinking that is wishful thinking.  

I do want to say a huge thank you to all of the customers who purchased some jewelry or just stopped by to say hello!  Even though no one really reads this blog, on the off chance that someone does I will say, thank you for giving me the opportunity to do something I am really passionate about.  And a HUGE THANK YOU to my wonderful husband (who is actually reading this...yay, thanks hun!) for coming with me every one of these 4 years and putting up with my stress and anxiety beforehand!  You are the best and I love you!

I took some photos of my table before the fair started, so I thought I would share them here...

The full table- turned out pretty good if I do say so myself!
  

Close Up of the left side!
 
    

Close Up of the right side!



Center of the table!
 

"Demeter" styles...sold 2 sets of
the "bronze" color!


Brand New "Zelda" style -
best seller overall!
  

"Astrea", "Ella" & "Isis" styles
 

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Kris Lancia Designs: New Designs for 2012!

In addition to my day job (which pays the bills), I have a little side business called "Kris Lancia Designs" in which I design, handcraft, and sell jewelry.  I specialize in Swarovski Crystal and silver designs that are simple, classic, and perfect for any special occasion.  Whether that special occasion is a wedding, prom, or night out with your significant other.  I personally think every day should be treated as a special occasion, so I wear my pieces daily with my jeans!  It's the same idea as saving your china or "good" towels or whatever.  I think you should live every day like it's your last, and never be afraid to use or wear anything that puts a smile on your face. 

I just finished designing some BRAND NEW pieces for 2012, that I am going to unveil at THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON'S HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR on THURSDAY DECEMBER 1st FROM 11-3PM in THE DeNAPLES CENTER ON MULBERRY ST. IN SCRANTON.

Since I have photos of the new pieces, I thought it would be nice to post them here! 

The "Astrea" and "Psyche" styles were inspired by Greek Goddesses, continuing with my Greek Goddess Collection.  "Astrea" was known as "The Star Maiden", and she was the goddess of innocence, justicy, and purity.   

"Psyche" was the "most beautiful woman on earth" who later became Cupid's wife, giving her the "goddess" title.  The story of Cupid & Psyche is really very entertaining to read.   

The "Zelda" style was inspired by the "Roaring Twenties" and it's namesake, Zelda Fitzgerald (F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife and the inspiration for some of his notorious female characters - they did not have the best relationship.  F. Scott Fitzgerald is best known for his novel, "The Great Gatsby").  You can read all about Zelda Fitzgerald, dubbed "The First American Flapper" HERE

Enjoy!




 

"ASTREA EARRINGS"
in Crystal AB
$17.99
 
   

"ASTREA NECKLACE"
in Crystal Ab on Chain
$18.00
  




"ELLA EARRINGS'
in NEW color, JET
$17.99

    

"ELLA NECKLACE"
in NEW color, JET
on white multi-strand organza cord
$18.00
 
 

"PSYCHE EARRINGS"
in Crystal AB
$17.99
  

"PSYCHE NECKLACE"
in Crystal AB on Chain
$18.00
 
 
"ZELDA EARRINGS"
in Amethyst
$17.99

"ZELDA NECKLACE"
in Amethyst on Wine Satin Cord
$18.00

 

"ZELDA EARRINGS"
in Aquamarine
$17.99


"ZELDA NECKLACE"
in Aquamarine on Chain
$18.00



  

"ZELDA EARRINGS"
in Crystal AB
$17.99
 

"ZELDA NECKLACE"
in Crystal AB on Chain
$18.00
 

 

"ZELDA EARRINGS"
in Emerald
$17.99
 

"ZELDA NECKLCE"
in Emerald on Dark Green Satin Cord
$18.00
 


"ZELDA EARRINGS"
in Siam Red
$17.99





 


"ZELDA NECKLACE"
in Siam Red on Chain
$18.00

  


"ZELDA EARRINGS'
in Dark Grey
$17.99
  


"ZELDA NECKLACE"
in Dark Grey on Dark Grey Satin Cord
$18.00