Okay my fellow bloggers (and non-bloggers), I need your help! This would be a good time for you lurkers to delurk. :)
I'm preparing to start up a home-based jewelry business. Well, maybe it's more than just a jewelry business. I'll be attempting to sell beaded and wire-wrapped jewelry that I've created (the bracelet you see above is one that I made). I'll also be selling embellished bookmarks, hairclips, and other odds and ends.
I'm having trouble thinking of a cleaver name. I don't want to use my IRL name or even Overwhelmed With Joy. I want something totally separate and distinct. I want a name that's creative and catchy but also concise.
So, here's where you come in (I hope)! I'd like you all to help me come up with a name for my business. In return, I'm offering to give away one of my products to the person who comes up with the name I end up using. I'll even give the winner a choice.
The winner can choose either this sparkling bracelet and earring set (made with Swarovski crystals)
or
one of my embellished bookmarks, like the styles you see below (you pick the color and style you like best and I'll custom make it for you).
All you have to do to enter this "contest" is leave me a business name suggestion in the comment section of this post. That's it!
Of course, if you're feeling generous and would be willing to help me spread the word, you could grab the "Name that business" button from the top of this post and use it in a post on your blog, but that's certainly optional.
I'm leaving the comments open until end of day on Friday, 17 August. As long as there's a business name that I like (which I'm confident there will be) I'll select a business name on Saturday, 18 August and announce the winner that day.
So, can you help me? I sure hope so!
Just a side note: The pictures that you see on this post were taken by my beloved husband, Oronzo. Isn't he a fantastic photographer?! I just love the work he does!
Labels: bloggity goodness, giveaways, home-based business
63 Comments:
I want one of those book marks. I do, I DO!
Hmm, "Plethora of Pretties", "Beaded Beauties", "Beautiful Baubles"
Can I enter more than once if I come up w/more ideas???
Goodness, Kathryn wants to win! LOL
I'm thinking, OW. I'm not good at these things but I will seriously think about it. If I come up with something clever, I'll be right back over here. Promise. :-)
Kathryn beat me...I also thought of "Beautiful Baubles".
Another one I thought of is a bit long...but there are lot's of references in the Bible to
"Sparkling Jewels and Precious Stones"
By the way...the bookmarks and jewelry are beautiful!!
What about "Precious Gems"? I am not so good at cutesy names. I will let you know if I think of anything else!
Some ideas...
Frosted Droplets
Ribbon Stones
Ribbon Jewels
Forever Precious
Jewels from the Heart? or Jewels from my Heart? Good luck with the business - the jewelry is beautiful! :)
The first thing that jumped into my mind was "Baubles and Beads."
What cute stuff! Can't wait to see the full collection!!
I don't have anythng yet - but will be thinking on it. I love the pink bracelet though! Beautiful!
I love the bookmarks! I'll see if I can come up with any names.
The Bejeweled Beadery
Beaded Blessings
First of all I can't wait to buy some of those book marks they would make wonderful stocking stuffers at Chrstimas!! You do have quite a talent.
Beaded from love
Beaded Blessings
Precious in her sight
I have never been very good at the creative thing...wish I could help more!
Hmm...how about...
Beadiful Beads
Beadiful Jewelry
Beadiful Jewels
Trifles and Trinkets?
Ohhhh, those are absolutely beautiful. I will definitely be racking my brain. I'll be back with something clever... I swear! =)
Loverly's Beads - think My Fair Lady - when I saw the bracelet, all I could think was "Oh, it's loverly!"
Jewels of Joy
Jewels by _________ Your first name
Jewelry by ________ " " "
Treasures by ________ " " "
Designs by _________ " " "
Accessories by _____ " " "
Your First Name's Jewelry & Beadwook or Beadwork & Jewelry
Hidden Treasures
Beads and Baubles: Homemade with Love
Homemade With Love
Snuggle's Baubles
Snuggle's Beads and Baubles
Snuggle Up With Baubles and Beads (or Beads and Baubles)
A Treasure Chest of Trinkets
Trinkets and Treasures
Beads and Bows
Beads Galore!
Treasures Galore!
Adornments Galore!
Accessories, Inc
Accessorize Yourself
The Bead Cottage
I am running dry here. If I think of something else I will let you know.
This is a great idea! I hope you plan to sell online as well.
Hugs!
Hi, I'm thinking of a name because I want me some jewelry!
I finally accepted and passed along my Creative Blogger Award.
http://slurpinglife.typepad.com/slurping_life/2007/08/the-creative-bl.html
Joyous Jewels
Beautiful Baubles
The Bead Bag
Beads N Bling
If I think of more, I'll send them your way.
The green bracelet and earring set is simply stunning. I'd pick that!
Thanks!
I am no good at all with thinking up names like this! Wish I had suggestions, but if I do think of any I'll let you know :)
Those jewlery pieces are really pretty though!
I forgot to tell you that I gave you an award :)
How about "More Precious Than Jewels" Cute idea for a contest.
Hmmm -how about The Beading Blogger or Bead(s) and Blog(s). You have had some great suggestions AND your work is gorgeous - I do hope you sell them online too - they are excellent@!
What about 'Beyond Baubles and Beads'
Or 'Baubles, Beads and Beyond'
Or 'Bangles, Baubles and Beads'
Or 'Homespun Finery'
Or 'Simply Polished'
Or 'Homespun Shimmer'
Or 'A Touch of Sparkle'
Just some thoughts. Hope you get a good name! Surely you will have good business!! :0)
Precious Pretties - Handmade jewelery by.........
Finishing Touches
Just Because
Whimsies (play on the word whimsical)
Bodacious Beads
That's all I can think of.
Congrats!
Kim
Beauty Within-Jewelry that reflects your inner beauty
super2webb@yahoo.com
Lovely stuff!
Here are some suggestions (can you tell I'm in a star-themed mood?):
Earthstars
Handheld Starshine
Points of Light
Homemade Stardust
Spangles
Glitterybits
True Colors
Tangible Dreams
Earthshine (which is the reflected light one can just barely see when the moon is very new and one can see the old moon in the new moon's arms. That light is from Earth...the light glowing from us.)
I loved what cdbj left in her comments. I read through the list and may have missed it - how 'bout:
Bangles & Beads, or
something not thrown out there -
Easy on the Eyes.
Hope you find something that rings just right with you.
Ok, here are my ides.
Delicious Frivolity
Delicious Indulgence
Indulge and Delight
Have fun picking a name!
Okay... how about Classy Creations, I'm thinking about this with a 'K' though... I'll keep thinking :o)
All of your stuff is so neat! I am no good at naming though. Hope everything goes well!
I'm thinking "Bead it" with a Michael Jackson song in the background.
Good luck!
Just because I like these words for baubles:
Bibelot (or the phonetic Beebuloh)
Gewgaw
and they're really beautiful!
Bejeweled!! (You could even play with it a little and do something like BEjeweled, or italicize the "be" or something!!)
Meanwhile...
IT'S PARTY TIME over at my blog!! Stop on by and check it out!!
I'm thinking....
Embellished Diva
or
Jewel Me
I LOVE the bookmarks!
Hi,
There are some great suggestions in the comments. I don't think I have anything much better but here are a few more for you to think about anyway "Jewelry Joy" "Indulge Yourself With Jewels" "Sparkles"
Love the photos on your site I'm a sucker for old buildings and your husband has certainly captured them well.Best wishes with your jewelry plans. Hope it all goes well for you. If you need some extra help in getting started I have a free mini jewelry course all about starting your own home based jewelry business You can grab a copy here http://www.lennag.com/jewelrymaking.htm
Good luck with the business. The contest was a fabulous idea, well done.
Joyous Jewels
-MrsThursdayNext (delurking)
Hmmm lots of good ideas, I am wracking my brain. Here are a few?
Snuggle My Jewels
Jewels With Love
My Jewels for You
Hmmm my creative juices must be on summer holidays LOL. Good luck with a name.
How about "Beads, Bangles and Bookmarks" or just Bandles and Boolmarks
How about:
JoyBeads (or) BeadJoy
Favorite Things (think Sound of Music)
Unique Boutique
The Beadtique
How about "Wired & Strung Out" - no, maybe that's not quite the image you were going for...
I'll come back if I think of any more...
Lovely work, by the way!
PS - I was thinking what great photography you had done of your jewelry pieces & bookmarks, and then I read that your husband took the photos - remarkable! Does he do professional work?
How about Beaded Beauties. The jewery and book marks are beautiful.
I am not sure if anyone suggested this but how about Unique Treasures.
All That Glitters
Bead Mine
It's Crystal Clear
My kiddos are helping come up with some suggestions:
Beads of Joy (related to your website name...they think your name might be Joy)
Itty Beady Treasures
Itty Beady Wonders
Nothing but Beads
Beaded Wonders
Dazzle!
Delightful Dazzles
The Jewel Box
Sparkling Jewels
Splendor!
Sparkle and Splendor!
Bits of Glitz
Brilliant Bits of Glitz
Treasure Trove
OK--That's all I've got! Since I didn't read through all of the other suggestions, I don't know if some of these have already been mentioned. Good luck with your endeavor! Your work is beautiful!
Wow, I really love the bookmark and bracelet! :)
I don't know if these have been suggested yet but how about:
Joyful Beads
Stones of Love
Gemilicious :)
Precious Gems
Stones of Beauty
Treasured Gems
Precious Treasures
Joyful Hearts
Stones of Beauty
Desirable Treasures
Treasures of Faith, Hope & Love
Heavenly Tresures
I'll think of more! :)
More...:)
Heavenly Treasures :)(Forgot the 'a'!) lol
Precious Stones
Precious Jewels
Treasured Jewels
Beauty for Ashes
Blessings of Beauty
Joyful Heart Designs
I'm not good at these things either :-) - but your designs are beautiful!
What about 'SnuggleBug Designs' ??
I was thinking basically because I have recently named my business with the help of my daughter Timoni, The Hummingbird and the Lark Books and Gifts. I will have to show you the logo sometime...
Anyway, what is your favorite bird, flower, fragrance...animal, etc...?
Maybe think Irish, because like me, you love Ireland or Italian, because you married your Italian?
Bella Luna Jewels for example
Just some thoughts here.
Hugs!
If Kathleen Marie doesn't win, I think she needs to get a consolation prize for Most Enthusiastic Commenter :)
Her suggestions are GREAT!
Organising queen and
Marcia's take charge blog
My ideas, perhaps too many, but I enjoy brainstorming. It's one of my life's delights:
Joyful Sparkles
True Beauty
Dazzling Designs
Created with JOY!
Beaded with JOY!
Son Shine Design
INSPIRED Designs
My top 2 (that I thought of, I think):
Joyful Life Designs
Blessed Beadery (it might be a word)
I don't know how you're going to decide. But it sure is fun seeing all the ideas!!
Wow! Beautiful jewelry! All I got is:
1)Ba-da-Bling!
2)Bling Dreams
Or like the old song -
3)Beautiful Dreamer
I'm late on this, but I like "Your Beadyness"
Good JOb! :)
"your name" Handmade Delights
How about "Queen Bee-d
Just a thought
How about:
Little Surprise
HandmadeByMe
Those are absolutely beautiful bookmarks. I like your style to make something new. Thank you for sharing such new items.
Hi
Really love the bookmarks - came across your site whilst looking for inspiration for my own silver jewellery business name.
Why not try using a local place name or something Irish Gaelic? I looked up the word jewellery which is Seodra, which you could combine somehow, seodra Beads...? I also really like your husbands name, Oronzo; it would sound good as Oronzo Beads, Oronzo Jewels, Oronzo Jewllery etc and it would be personal to you.
Best of Luck
G
jewels galore and more
bling n other things
Sprakly,Embedded,Joyous, and made with feeling
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