Confused about what you find online? Does “silver” mean sterling silver or silver tone? Does “gold” mean gold or gold tone? Here’s a little 101 on metals and common jewelry terms for buyer, that I hope will go a long way in helping you shop online.
If it doesn’t say “sterling silver” or “10K, 14K, 24K [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 23, 2008
To Model or Not to Model?
It seems there is an interesting debate going on in the handmade world surrounding whether photos for jewelry should be taken on a model or not. Some say “Ewwww! It’s gross to see jewelry that you will own being worn by someone else. Particularly earrings.” Others say, “Well I won’t buy it unless it’s shown [...]
April 21, 2008
Sunday, Sunday
What a beautiful Sunday here in Minneapolis. Getting ready for my craft show, I got together with my beading buddies and made some new items today. I quickly scooted home and went for a nice walk to the ice cream shop under sunny skies and 77 degree Farenheit weather. What a relief! We had snow [...]
April 17, 2008
New Items Added to Etsy!
I’m slowly but surely building my shop! Just added some new items today, check out the “My Work” page to see what I do. These are so pretty, I have to add a photo!
April 16, 2008
Announcement : Craft Show Date and Location
I’m pleased to announce the date of my upcoming craft show in Maplewood, MN. The show will be held on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Gethsemane Lutheran School, 2410 Stillwater Road, Maplewood MN 55119. The school is on the corner of McKnight and Stillwater.
Come on by and see me!
April 15, 2008
Photos are fun
Well, I have a few pieces made and up for grabs at my Etsy store. Yeah! Truth be told, I had an absolute blast setting up and taking the photos of my pieces. I’m figuring out my own aesthetic as I go, which is almost as satisfying as designing. Above, Flora necklace and earrings. Below, Aquora earrings.
April 14, 2008
Crazy Hair Chair
All in all, I’ve had a lovely weekend. I spent Friday evening with a good friend, attending a lecture given by Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Convention Center. It was wonderful, he’s very funny and gave a great lecture on “Making Friends of our Enemies”. We capped the evening off by devouring a delicious pizza [...]
April 10, 2008
Hello world!
In recent years, I’ve been tapping into my creative side, and have finally focused myself on jewelry design. I’ve been primarily making jewelry for myself and for loved ones as gifts. I get a lot of compliments on my work, personally as well as from people that like the jewelry I’ve created for others, so I’ve recently decided to [...]
