May was crazy with some work travel for my day job, plus other things going on that kept me from creating, but I did get some new tools and have been experimenting and playing around. I have some ideas in the works and am considering launching an email newsletter. I’m not sure what the campaign…
Short post just to add a new video. I filmed myself making this necklace a couple of weeks ago and am just getting it posted. I’m working on my videography, but I do feel like this was an improvement. I need to figure out how to keep everything in frame and keep the top of…
Sometimes I find myself gravitating toward similar colors or combinations, so I decided to direct that into creating a few collections. This is a first for me, because I generally go into the creative process without much of a plan. I may have a vague idea or sketch, but usually, I just let the beads…
I finally gave in and invested in a quality phone. I have not even scratched the surface of what it can do! I did take a few photos of jewelry of course, and also recorded myself making a couple of pieces. I am not happy with my camera placement, but you can see some of…
I’m really trying to keep up with posting and updating! Today I created a showcase of various recent pieces and added to my YouTube channel. You can access my channel by clicking Watch in the menu. Please like and subscribe!
I finally found a video editing app for my phone that seems to do the things I need it to do and I think I can actually use it! Next, new overhead phone mount so that I can get a better view for video, and possibly a new phone! I made this necklace a few…
Well, I am on track to reach a couple of my January goals. I attended a jewelry business forum this week and have added to my goal and to-do lists, haha! One goal met – tidy up the studio/library/study/home office – check! Okay, so not exactly clean, but you should have seen it before. I…
I will have a booth at the second annual Hyde Park Holiday Art Fair Saturday, December 10th! Last year was a blast, and I’ve got a sparkling new canopy to show off as well as some new jewelry! There should be more than 30 vendors this year, so please join us! Hyde Park Fresh Plus…
I am participating in two art fairs in November and December, so I have been working hard building my inventory and not enough on my social media and online store. I fully intend to pick that back up next month! November 13, 2022, I will be at the Hyde Park Homes Tour Art Fair from…
This project is a little different for me, but it is summer here and this chunky choker necklace feels very much like the season. I am getting my inventory ready for an art and craft fair in November, so soon I will be back in my comfort zone of rich tones and deep colors. I…
