Revolutionary Money Exchange

I heard about this way to receive and send money through Revolutionary Money Exhange. Many Etsy sellers have joined and it was all the rage in the forums so I decided to check it out. RME is giving away 25$ to all who sign up before May 15.

I did a little research online first and came up with this info:

1. Some people have signed up with no problems while others have gotten "error" messages. Upon contacting the company, they have stated that their volume has increased and they are playing "catch up" with the demand.

2.While signing up many people have been asked to provide different information. Some have been asked to supply a phone or light bill, copy of a drivers license or social security number.
Upon further review of this, I found that RME issues accounts the same as a "brick and mortar" bank does and requires that you "prove" your identity before they issue and account.

3. Unlike Paypal, you do not have to include your bank account information if you choose not to. But, even if you do include your bank account, RME does not pull from that account to cover purchases that exceed your RME account balance.

I've included their schedule of fees:
Transaction Description Fee Register for an Account FREE
Add Money Electronically from Bank Account FREE
Send Money FREE Receive Money FREE
Request Money FREE
Withdraw Money Electronically to Bank Account FREE
Withdraw Money by Check $2.50 per check
Paper Statement $5.00 per statement
Returned ACH Fee $35.00 per returned
ACH Overdraft Fee $35.00 per overdraft
Stop Payment on a Check $20.00 per check

4. Make sure to "Opt Out" on their privacy form. They don't offer this option online (wonder why?) but you can mail in the form. Here's the link:
https://www.revolutionmoneyexchange.com/WebSite/PrivacyPolicy.aspx

5. You will receive a 1099 for the 25$ to file with your taxes. (nothings REALLY free in this world)

Overall, I signed up to test it out and see if this was something that I would like to offer my buyers. I filled out the online form and then was told that I would receive and email telling me if I was approved. (I thought strange) Needless to say, I received the email and followed the login process and that was that, the 25$ was added to my balance. I am offering RME as a form of payment in my etsy shop, but I will use it wisely and encourage others to do the same.

If after reading this, you Still want to try it out, click here:

My New Line- Be Inspired Designs

Ok, so I finally took the plunge yesterday. I opened my second Etsy shop to showcase my inspirational clay pendants.

http://www.beinspireddesigns.etsy.com

It's something that I've been wanting to do for awhile as I have been giving the pendants away as encouragement to others. But for some reason, it was really hard to take that step. I've seen peoples reactions when they recieve one of these pendants and that brings joy to my heart. Hmmmn, maybe I was being selfish and trying to keep that joy for myself..?? (Light bulb moment)

I will see where this leads..giving someone hope and love is the greatest gift.

(haaa...I sound like a flower child)

Say I Do

We are coming to the end of the pre-wed class that my hubby and I teach. (Only two classes left) We have had some great discussions this time around.

Talking about weddings always puts me in the mood to design wedding jewelry. I love seeing photos of the brides with their lovely jewelry pieces. They look like princesses... ahhh

I love this time of year. I guess I'm an ole romantic at heart.

Available colors for Pearls

Here are some of the colors available for the Swarovski pearls.

My First Treasury!!!

I've waited ages for a treasury spot on Etsy and today was the day..I finally sangged a spot.
My hubby and I teach a marriage class and we're starting a new session next week so I thought it would be cool to se a wedding theme. I opened it up to the members on Etsy to submit their wares and this is the finished product.

It would be great if this Treasury was picked for Etsy's front page!! Keeping my fingers crossed!

Am I a addict??

I can't stop creating! It's Saturday night and instead of going to the movies, dinner, etc. I'm here in my studio making jewelry. So many design ideas, so little time..
Do they have rehab for Bead a holics???…

Yearning for Spring..

I am totally missing the beautiful colors of Spring flowers.

It's winter here in Georgia and due to the drought we have been on a total outside watering ban. (frown) The grass is brown, no flowers around.

I recently took a trip to Orlando and there were beautiful flowers were EVERYWHERE! Talk about putting "pep in my step". I went to every bead shop I could find and bought all the pretty flower beads that I could find.

I'm having so much fun working with these flower beads, I'm so inspired!

What inspires you?