For those of you who sell your work through the home Jewellery Party route to some extent, what have you found helps your party really buzz?

I'm not a natural party person - (I've got a bit of a hermit mentality) - so I give everyone the opportunity to make their own (silver plated) dangly bead earrings - using 'kits' based on a 2" headpin and a selection of co ordinated beads that they can arrange however they like. This calms me down because it is something I know I can do!... I don't have to talk to people 'en masse' face to face... and it establishes me as 'the expert' in the room!! I have mini boards, pliers and cutters for everyone and do the bits that they can't! It does break the ice as everybody helps, admires and laughs at each other in equal measure!! On the other hand - I know some people prefer to keep their Jewellery Sale 'pure'...

What works for you?

Barbara