Monthly Archives: August 2011

Being Ready

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

From what I have learned about marketing, one of the the first steps is being ready. Not ready to quit your day job or ready to sell a zillion widgets. But having a site that is ready to receive the … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry Business | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Book Review and Giveaway

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

I’m delighted to review Margot Potter’s new book – New Dimensions in Bead and Wire Jewelry. Don’t we all love learning new techniques and exploring new ways to do things? Even more exciting – I’ve got a copy to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Long Days of Summer Jewelry Challenge

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This is the first jewelry challenge and blog hop I have ever hosted. I’m excited about it and pleased to have some super sweet jewelry designers and bloggers join me. My inspiration was this mermaid image of a woman curled … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Bead Table Wednesday 8-10-2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

I do not want to have a ka-tillion projects going on at any one time, but I usually do. I tell myself as soon as I clear the table of the ones that are out, that I’ll work in an … Continue reading →

Posted in The Working Artist | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Global Marketplace

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

I love how the Internet can bring us together. I recently ordered escutcheons and vintage pen nibs from Latvia. I’ve received an order of Burmese Coins from Austria and metal gears from Australia. Really, aren’t we all just creative people … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Lag and Lead Indicators

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

I’ve been thinking a lot about my business, the statistics around my websites, and lag and lead indicators. There was a period of time when I did not look at Google analytics or any other statistics. I guess I didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Jewelry Business | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Making Links and Beady Links

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

These are steel links I’ve been making. My fingers are all dark from the soot. I love doing it. Taking wire from a spool from the hardware store and turning it into jewelry. A nail brush and some soap and … Continue reading →

Posted in wirework | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: 21st Century Jewelry

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Lark Crafts 500 series books have been breathtaking compilations. This book presents the best of the 500 series in jewelry. The book is visually stunning from its embossed cover to page after page of provocative work. And while all of … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Focus and Priorities

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

This year has been good, but a little crazy making too. I took a lot of classes and I’m excited by everything I learned. And I want to do it all. Right now. All of it. I’ve been scurrying, racing, … Continue reading →

Posted in life, The Working Artist | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

My Blog Went Crazy Today

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Here’s what happened. I always get an email when someone leaves a comment and another email when the comment is approved. I don’t know why I need the second email since I know I approved it. Well for some reason, … Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged , | 3 Comments