Halloween is just 30 days away, but who’s counting?    With today being October 1st, it was a jolt that Halloween is right around the corner. I saw candy corn for sale for the first time in the grocery store.  Only one out of the four kids has decided on their Halloween costume.  I think I need to start giving this holiday some consideration because we all know how fast this month flies by!   Are preparations underway in your house?

I don’t tend to make seasonal jewelry very often, but I usually can’t resist Easter and Halloween.  Just so many cute and creative beads out there made by talented lampwork artists.  Last year I custom ordered some beads from Novelty Beads and Snozberry Beads.  I made two long necklaces that  could be worn from year to year (in lieu of a costume even) …I wanted them to be a keepsake, full of sterling silver links and SILLY AND SPOOKY lampwork beads. I did not have an Etsy shop at the time, so my extra necklace will be available this year.  I’m hoping to add it to my shop later.   My necklace sure received a lot of attention at the preschool last year.  Why do preschool teachers get to wear all of the fun, whimsical necklaces?

Oh, and did you remember to say Jack Rabbit (1st of the month!) 🙂