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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 4d

Welp worked a market yesterday and I came out in the negative 😮‍💨 didn't make ANY sales so couldn't cover my vendor fees ($100). sometimes thats just how it goes but still makes it hard when you put in weeks of work and lose money 😔 let's hope my pieces sell better on my website! ☺️ Beadworkbykay.ca 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 12d

Alright y'all my goal for today is at least 3 orders to feel comfortable going into the beginning of the month 🤞🏼 I have so many great pieces waiting for new homes! I'm sure there's someone out there who loves beaded jewelry that will surely fall in love them! ☺️ www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 12d

It's just never ending this year! Here's hoping this strike doesn't last too long 😮‍💨

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 12d

Well this year just keeps getting worse 🙄 Canada post is officially on strike now so I unfortunately have had to remove all shipping to the US until the strike over. Currently only shipping to Canada again! Sales are already down more than 75% and now it's just completely non-existent 😩

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 17d

Yay!! They look so good!!! Thank you for sharing! 😊

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 21d

So many beautiful beaded pieces available and ready to be shipped to new homes! Head to my Etsy beadworkbykay.etsy.com or my website to shop! Help me find homes for these! 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you!!

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Friday! Today I am showcasing my beaded clay earrings! They are all handmade clay centres by another Indigenous artist and of course beaded and assembled by yours truly ☺️ all available! Would love to see them find homes 🫶🏼 www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 21d

Also! If you are shopping on my Etsy all of the tariffs, duties and fees are added into the product cost :) beadworkbykay.etsy.com

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 21d

Remember! I am back open for shipping to the US! A 35% fee will be added at checkout to cover the tariffs but I wanted to make sure I could open back up for those who wanted to still order. Hopefully one day I will be able to remove the fee but I appreciate those who can and still want to support 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 22d

My goal today is to sell $200 between today/tomorrow to be able to cover my dogs medicine 😮‍💨 I've never felt so stressed about my financial situation as I have over the last few weeks. My sales have dropped 85% since the tariffs started and the de minimis was removed 😩 All I can do is keep pushing! 🤞🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 22d

Some beautiful pieces that are still available in my shop! They are ready and waiting to be shipped! Check out my website www.beadworkbykay.ca or my Etsy beadworkbykay.etsy.com to shop! 🫶🏼
Free shipping on all Canadian orders and discounted shipping for all US orders!!

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 22d

I know I've been fairly quiet but I've just been busy navigating life and trying to save my small business. Ever since the new tariffs have been put in place sales have basically stopped 😮‍💨BUT I'm still going, working on new pieces and not letting it stop me! Thank you for all the continued support 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you so much! I'm so happy that she loved her pin! 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 27d

Happy Saturday! Today is my partner's birthday so I will be taking the day off to celebrate them! 🎉
My goal is 2 orders to hopefully be able to spoil them with a birthday dinner🤞🏼. Lots of great pieces available on my website and Etsy still! www.beadworkbykay.ca or my Etsy beadworkbykay.etsy.com

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 27d

Hoping to sell a few items today so I can take my partner out for their birthday tomorrow 🥹 They have had a bad year medically & finally deserve to have a good day all about them with no stress. Hoping to sell enough for dinner & a small cake🤞🏼I have LOTS of pieces available on beadworkbykay.ca 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 27d

Hoping to sell a few items today so I can take my partner out for their birthday tomorrow 🥹 They have had a bad year medically & finally deserve to have a good day all about them with no stress. Hoping to sell enough for dinner & a small cake🤞🏼I have LOTS of pieces available on beadworkbykay.ca 🫶🏼

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 1

Fall vibes are making their way into the shop and these autumn inspired pieces including earrings and accessories are all available now 🍂
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 9

Some spooky Halloween themed pieces all available! Why not start your Halloween spooky season early 🎃👻
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Aug 19

New! These handmade clay beaded earrings are now available in my shop! All clay centres are made by local Indigenous artists. Just one of each available as each pair of centres are one of kind 😍 www.beadworkbykay.ca or.in my Etsy shop beadworkbykay.etsy.com

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · 29d

These are all still available!! 😳 I would love to see them find a home🤞🏼🫶🏼

Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Aug 22

✨New collection!✨
New beaded Clay dangles are now available! Just one pair of each available as all of the handmade clay centres are one of a kind ✨
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 10

Happy Wednesday! My goal this week is to sell enough to take my partner out for dinner for their birthday on Saturday! They have had a hard time the last year medically and I just want to be able to do something small for them😊 lots of great pieces available in my shop!
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 10

Happy Wednesday! My goal this week is to sell enough to take my partner out for dinner for their birthday on Saturday! They have had a hard time the last year medically and I just want to be able to do something small for them😊 lots of great pieces available in my shop!
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 9

Some spooky Halloween themed pieces all available! Why not start your Halloween spooky season early 🎃👻
www.beadworkbykay.ca

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Beadwork By Kay @beadworkbykay.bsky.social · Sep 9

USA shipping is back on my website! I have spent all morning setting this up for my US customers and I am happy to say we are ready to ship! All US orders will be subject to a 35% tariff tax at checkout that will be paid to customs myself before delivery. Head to beadworkbykay.ca to shop!

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