Cycling Jewelry for Sale

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10-17-2006, 09:55 AM
velogirl

Cycling Jewelry for Sale

Hi ladies! I've been making spoke nipple bracelets as gifts for friends, teammates, and coaching clients this summer and so many folks have suggested that I sell them that I took the plunge! I wanted to create something a little different than what you see online -- these are custom-made to your design specs (colors, styles, etc) and also made as a high-quality piece of jewelry with silver clasps and wire (instead of just elastic). I think they're pretty cool! Let me know what you think.

http://www.velobeads.com
10-17-2006, 10:10 AM
Bikingmomof3

VeloGirl,
Your bracelets are wonderful!! I love that you can have them personalized and add an inspirational saying. :)
10-17-2006, 10:33 AM
chickwhorips

they are beautiful!

i wish i had places again to wear jewlery and look cute again.

hmm... xmas is coming and i need presents for people....
10-17-2006, 12:05 PM
CyclChyk

Wow Velo! Pretty!

I love beading myself and often do anklets, earrings, etc as xmas gifts.
Too bad I'm the only one in my circle of family/friends who bikes (other than my DH that is) cuz I love the spoke idea....
10-17-2006, 01:50 PM
velogirl

Thanks for the compliments, everyone! I've had way too much fun with this. I just got some spectacular beads from a cool shop in San Luis Obispo and I can't wait to work with them. I'm now as addicted to bead shops as I am to bike shops -- it's dangerous. I have more beads now that I'll probably ever use.
10-17-2006, 02:07 PM
CyclChyk

I know what you mean Velo. Prior to biking I was very into beading (biking has slowed that considerably) and I think at one point my DH might have threatened to hide all my $$ so I couldn't buy anymore beads.....

I use stones tho, not seed beads or czech beads, etc. I do use some delicas for spacers. I also love working with pearls.

Dang - now I really want to bead and we are supposed to go to the gym tonite..... how do I get out of that one??? :p
10-17-2006, 03:04 PM
Thistle

Hey Velo

They are gorgeous. Would you ship to Australia? (Obviously i'd cover the shipping cost) I love them!

Thea
10-17-2006, 03:19 PM
velogirl

Yes, I'll ship outside the US -- just need to calculate shipping costs. I'll PM you.
10-17-2006, 06:02 PM
emily_in_nc

They're beautiful, velogirl. How much for a bracelet? I need to measure my bird wrist as I am sure 7" would be way too large (okay for an ankle bracelet, tho!)

Emily
10-17-2006, 06:08 PM
snapdragen

Quote:

Originally Posted by velogirl

I'm now as addicted to bead shops as I am to bike shops -- it's dangerous. I have more beads now that I'll probably ever use.

Fellow bead junkie, I have a couple thousand dollars of left over inventory from my now defunct side business. I keep thinking I should go through everything and see if I can sell some of it off. Then I think, NO! You should start making jewelry again! So I do neither.:o
10-19-2006, 06:31 AM
GLC1968

Quote:

Originally Posted by snapdragen

Fellow bead junkie, I have a couple thousand dollars of left over inventory from my now defunct side business. I keep thinking I should go through everything and see if I can sell some of it off. Then I think, NO! You should start making jewelry again! So I do neither.:o

Ditto! I too have thousands of beads that have been sitting idle for years now! I have switched from spending hours (and $$$) in bead shops to bike shops...to DH's delight! ;)
10-19-2006, 06:34 AM
GLC1968

Very cool bracelets, Velo! I love the ones using the colored spoke nipples...really neat looking! :)
10-19-2006, 09:53 AM
CyclChyk

Quote:

Originally Posted by GLC1968

I have switched from spending hours (and $$$) in bead shops to bike shops...to DH's delight! ;)

Ditto. The only thing I need to add is that my DH would love it if I sold some of my beads to pay fo some of my biking stuff....

Yeh - like that'll happen.:p
10-19-2006, 06:34 PM
GLC1968

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyclChyk

Ditto. The only thing I need to add is that my DH would love it if I sold some of my beads to pay fo some of my biking stuff....

Yeh - like that'll happen.:p

Ha! My DH just said "that wouldn't be a bad idea!"

Are they loco? :p
10-20-2006, 07:07 PM
velogirl

Ooh! I just got pink nipples!!!
11-02-2006, 03:23 AM
Mimosa

Yeah! The bracelet arrived today and 'oh my' it is a beauty.
Many thanks velogirl. I now have some bicycle parts every moment of the day close to me ... ~me bike chick~ :D
11-02-2006, 12:08 PM
velogirl

Yeah, I'm so happy you like it! Send me a pic when you can.

Lorri
12-10-2006, 09:05 AM
velogirl

Holiday Orders

Hi ladies! I've been getting lots of orders from TE members -- thank you! As many folks are interested in these bracelets for holiday gifts, I've become pretty busy. To guarantee delivery by December 25th, I need to receive orders by December 15th.

I can also ship directly to your gift recipient and include a gift card.

http://www.velobeads.com
12-11-2006, 09:04 AM
SheFly

Hooray!

Velogirl - my bracelets arrived today and I LOVE them! You did a great job with the NEBC bracelet - it looks terrific, and arrived just in time to maybe bring me some luck at Natz this weekend. Thanks SO MUCH!

Ladies - support on of our own! Velogirl was great to work with on this, and the bracelets really are gorgeous. I'm wearing them both right now!

Thanks, Lorri!

SheFly (Cathy)
12-27-2006, 11:24 AM
KayTee

Oh why didn't I find this thread before Christmas? Hmmm, have to drop hints to DH for my birthday. Gorgeous stuff, velogirl!
12-28-2006, 05:33 AM
jeannierides

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayTee

Oh why didn't I find this thread before Christmas? Gorgeous stuff, velogirl!

yeah, I missed it too! I'll bookmark the page, though, and when I have money again :o I'll order one for myself!:D
01-05-2007, 11:14 PM
velogirl

Thanks for the compliments, ladies! I've been away for a while and haven't been on the board lately so I didn't see these. Cathy, I'm so glad you loved your bracelets!

Lorri
11-21-2007, 05:23 PM
velogirl

2007 Holiday Orders

Hello, ladies! It's holiday time again and the orders have been pouring in for velobeads gifts. If you're interested in ordering a bracelet, I would encourage you to place your order soon. To ensure delivery by December 25th, I'll need to receive orders by December 15th.

http://www.velobeads.com/

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