How is Blogging working for you? More marketing tips!

August 4, 2008

I have been keeping this blog for less than two months now. At first, I didn’t know what to expect from taking the time to “talk” about my jewelry. I really didn’t think that it would be of interest to anyone. I’ve got to tell you that in the past few weeks I blogged about […]

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Who loves Prasiolite???

July 31, 2008

I know I do! Prasiolite is actually amethyst that has been heat treated to a lovely green color. Prasiolite, also called leek-green quartz, is a relatively rare gemstone which comes into being when certain amethysts from the Montezuma deposit in Brazil are exposed to heat of 932 degrees F to be exact. This elicits their […]

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Silver Byzantine Rose Design

July 30, 2008

Although I think my favorite medium is wire sculpting I do love chain maille. This necklace is part of a 3 piece set I posted at Etsy today. I have the bracelet and earrings to match. It took me about 3 evenings to assemble the necklace and an additional evening to put the bracelet and […]

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Shabby Accumulations: Mary#links#links

July 28, 2008

Shabby Accumulations: Mary#links#links

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Packaging your “pretties” and more Marketing tips.

July 27, 2008

I thought I would write briefly about packaging. It is your first “hands on” impression before your customer even see your piece(s) in person. Take this opportunity to create a memorable event with them. It doesn’t have to cost much. I love the design on my business cards and have incorporated that to packaging by […]

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My love for dichroic glass and more marketing tips!

July 25, 2008

I enjoy wire wrapping dichroic glass. One of my favorite places to find beautiful pieces is fromhttp://www.designercabs.biz/ I urge you to check out this site. Donna Cason has a wonderful selection, great prices and quick service. Here is a little more about dichroic glass: Dichroic Glass is valued and prized in the art glass world […]

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Would this interest you….and of course, Marketing tips

July 23, 2008

I know I’m not the first to make something like this…. I think my grandmother would call these added pieces “skirts”. I was playing with the idea of introducing a few of these designs I would call “Impact” pieces. They fit neatly over any stud earring taking you from a business daytime look to a […]

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Felt like sharing tonight

July 22, 2008

I know many of you in the eSMArts team are unaware of this….as I am still quite new to the team… but I have to share some awesome news with all of you. Let’s back up a smidge….my Mom and Dad live next door to me and we are very close. I’ve included a picture […]

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Needles aren’t always bad….

July 21, 2008

Especially when they are in Rutilated Quartz…how interesting and intriguing! While most varieties of transparent quartz are valued most when they show no inclusions, some are valued chiefly because of them! The most popular of these is known as rutilated quartz. Rutilated quartz is transparent rock crystal with golden needles of rutile arrayed in patterns […]

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I’ve Got The World On a String…and more marketing tips!

July 20, 2008

Lapis Lazuli….what a beautiful gem. With the gold flecks throughout it reminds me of seeing the earth from outer space. Lapis is said to evoke knowledge, wisdom, perfection, protection, and creative expression. This was my new edition today on Etsy. Just a reminder…my “Catch the wave bracelet” will be going on sale soon! Be on […]

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