Funky Beads by Sarah Jane

Many customers have come to me saying they can’t wear statement jewellery. Many go on to buy a piece within 3 purchases.

With this in mind we have devised a key for buying, which we also thought would be great fun.

I know a lot of you girls out there like to wear certain colours with more and more of you having your colours done . At FB-SJ I’m more into personalities, you’ll see from my designs that I like experimenting with colours and textures, and want you to be noticed in you necklace, bracelet or ear-rings.

Now for the fun bit, I’m now putting jewellery into categories on the website.

 THE FIRST TIME BUYER!

Ideal for the women who likes discreet but individual pieces.

READY TO MOVE UP THE LADDER!

Ideal for the women who enjoys her individual look but is ready  for something more interesting.

LET’S  HAVE ANOTHER PIECE!

If you’ve already got a couple of FB-SJ pieces maybe you are looking to create a set. (ear rings & bracelet) or something a bit more elaborate.

BUYING YOUR FIRST STATLY PIECE!

You know you’ve arrived by the time your looking for your first ‘BONKERS’ piece. Some of you might like to look here first!

Design your Own!

If you fancy being able to tell others you designed your own piece, I’m  happy for you to come to my Milton Keynes studio, where I will discuss your look and personality. You can pick the gems you like. While you sip on fresh coffee, I will put my creative juices to good use stringing you your unique piece. How will that make you feel?

This coming weekend I will be exhibiting the latest collection of Funky beads at Leeds Castle, Homes and Gardens Exhibition.

All customers who tell me they have read this post will receive a 10% discount.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

With more and more local business women becoming return customers, I felt it would be a great idea to organise a photo shoot, capturing corporate local women in Funky Beads.

Neil Shelby Long was the photographer, he managed to get all the ladies relaxed, and I’m sure you’ll agree the results were excellent.

We chose the slogan; “funky beads by sarah-jane. Imagine how they’ll make you feel?”. Each model then gave us a quote.

Make up artists on the day were Scarlett Jeavons Golding and Lorna McEvoy

We were very lucky to have hosted the day at South Lodge boutique bed and breakfast in Wavendon, Julia was the perfect hostess making everyone feel welcome and relaxed.

The pictures have been used for marketing and advertising.

Huge  thank you’s to everyone involved.

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On the 8th of May my business was three years old. To celebrate I held a party and exhibition of the latest collection at Westbury Farm.

The English weather let us down slightly, it rained all day and most of the night, but it didn’t dampen everyone’s spirirts over 80 people braved the rain, the evening was a great success.

Thankyou to all my lovley customers and friends who have supported me and helped me grow the business this far. 2010 proves to be an exciting year, the focus of last night was the launch of my wholesale range …….

SJ-Jewellery.com

This range is aimed at Independant retailers, I’m looking for 10 new stockists this year. A fantatsic new website has been built and promotional video shot to promote the range, which is currently exclusivly stocked by Doyles in Woburn Sands and Market Harbourgh. If your interested in viewing the range or would like more details please contact me via e-mail or on 07950470861.

On Thursday 25th March you will have the opportunity to view and buy my latest collection at the Milton Keynes business exhibition.

I’m really excited, I have collaborated with photographer Neil Shelby Long we have created a visual feast consisting of local corporate women and one token male, wearing Funky beads by Sarah-Jane.

We had a fantastic photo shoot, on location at South Lodge boutique bed and breakfast situated in Wavendon, Milton Keynes. There was a great party atmosphere. We had expert help from  media make-up artists Scarlett Jeavons-Golding and Lorna McEvoy. Everyone enjoyed themselves, which has resulted in an array of Stunning pictures which will be featured on the stand and website.

Entry to the exhibition is free, so no excuses not to come along.

The venue is Jury’s Inn, 500 Saxon Gate West, Milton Keynes, Mk9 2HQ
between 9am and 4.30pm

Hello,this  is a new era for me, I’ve decided to start a daily blog, upload a lot more pictures and show you what I’ve been designing. You can let me know what you think by sending me an e-mail through the ‘contact us’ tab.

Firstly I’d like to start by letting you know my designs are now protected by ACID, anti copying in design.

The Dragonfly range of necklaces, bracelets and ear rings continue to be my best seller, in homage to this range I’d like to share the latest dragonfly range with you.

As a way of saying “Thank You” to all my customers, Funky Beads are offering 10% off all jewellery until December 10th.

To claim the discount online, simply enter “chrimbo09″ (without the quotes) into the promotional code box when completing your purchase.

It’s that time of year again, so here’s a friendly reminder of 2009 Christmas delivery deadlines.

Please make sure you place any online orders by the end of December 21st to ensure they will be with you in time for Christmas.

If you’re outside of the UK, please contact me to discuss delivery times.

Whatever your plans, have a brilliant Christmas!

A few pieces of good news for those tempted by the photographs on the website, but who would prefer to sample our Funky jewellery first hand before committing to buy.

Funky Beads are now producing a limited edition range exclusively for Doyles in Woburn Sands and Market Harborough called simply SJ’s. The autumn / winter collection is available from August 2009!

On september 19th Funky Beads by Sarah Jane will be exhibiting at the Autumn ball in the Midsummer hall at Jury’s Inn. This evening has been organised by SJF events in association with Willen Hospice. Even better, a percentage of all Funky Beads sales on the evening will be donated to Willen Hospice, so you can feel doubly fabulous about your new Funky jewellery purchases!

Thursday 24th September, Funky Beads will be exhibiting at the annual charity shopping extravaganza, held in the atrium at Whittlebury Park in support of Macmillain Cancer support and the Helen & Douglas Hospice.

Thankyou to all my lovely customers for their continued support!

Sarah-Jane

Thank you to all my wonderful customers for a great 2008.

Not only are my designs inspired by nature, but they are, of course, influenced by what you tell me, and I hope my latest range reflects what you are looking for.

Update for Christmas deliveries.

If you still haven’t found the perfect gift, the latest date for dispatch before christmas is 12pm on the 19th of December for uk postage. For overseas, please contact me to discuss your requirements.

Have a fantastic holiday season, and a great 2009!

Sarah-Jane

We’re delighted to announce that Funky Beads by Sarah Jane are available now to try and buy at the incredibly eclectic Beehive Interiors in Newport Pagnell.

Beehive Interiors is an Aladdin’s cave of the most wonderful furniture, contemporary gifts, everything you could imagine, and somethings you probably wouldn’t.

If you’re in the area and looking for something special for that certain someone (or yourself), be sure to drop in and check out the collection of Funky Beads now in store.

Thank you for all your recent enquiries!

Sarah-Jane has been busy creating a new range of Funky Beads jewellery for the winter season, and is currently busy attending several Funky Beads Parties in and around the Milton Keynes area.

The Funky Beads website will be updated very soon with photographs of the latest range of jewellery, featuring rich, natural colours and bold patterns, perfect for brightening up any occasion during the dark winter months. If you can’t wait for the website updates, please contact Sarah-Jane for details on pricing and availability, or to arrange to visit in person.

As for Funky Beads Parties, Sarah-Jane is now booked up all the way into Christmas and beyond, but would be delighted to take bookings for 2009, please get in touch with Sarah-Jane to arrange your Funky Beads Party.