November 6, 2013

There is no difference in cost between my regular jewelry line and a custom piece. Normally when you ask this question, you get the answer “It’s custom, so it depends.”  However, I want to give you some real specifics on what goes into custom work. I have been making jewelry for almost 25 years, I

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October 21, 2013

Hello Friends! Every three months I am lucky enough to attend a gem fair to get new beads, findings, wire, chain and inspiration for next round of jewelry. I will post a series of my Gem Fair Goodies and let you know what they are, why I loved them and what I am planning to

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October 18, 2013

Is there something about your job that doesn’t feel like work? I can honestly say there are at least three things about my jewelry business that I love doing. These tasks don’t feel like work, and yet they make up the majority of my business. They are: Making the jewelry Shopping for the beads Being a vendor at a

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October 14, 2013

Along with my everyday jewelry line you can commission custom jewelry pieces. This option is great for brides and their bridal party, prom goers, or anyone wanting a special piece for a special outfit. Whether it is a piece for a special occasion or a pair of earrings you want to wear everyday, this is

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October 5, 2013

Hey there! One of my biggest struggles with making and selling jewelry comes when I am ready to post it on my online store. The naming of the pieces for me is something I dread every single time. I have never been good with words. How do you name artwork? Do you use characteristics or

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October 5, 2013

  Hello! My hubby Josh and I recently had our 4th anniversary. It got me to thinking about anniversary gifts and I remembered seeing a list for gifts to give at each one. So I did some research and found that not only is there a traditional list but modern, gemstone and flower lists, too. When I

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