{"id":159,"date":"2008-01-28T00:01:39","date_gmt":"2008-01-28T08:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheldodge.net\/blog\/2008\/01\/28\/featured-etsy-shop-beautifuljewels\/"},"modified":"2008-01-28T00:01:39","modified_gmt":"2008-01-28T08:01:39","slug":"featured-etsy-shop-beautifuljewels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/lavajewelry\/2008\/01\/28\/featured-etsy-shop-beautifuljewels\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Etsy Shop: beautifuljewels"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is your day job?<\/b>
\nI work as a cabin service director for Air Canada, also know as in-charge or head flight attendant, based in Montreal and I travel the world. When I have the chance, I go hunting for semi-precious and gemstones when I am on layovers overseas.<\/p>\n

What inspires you in your work?<\/b>
\nWhat inspires me; creating. I love colors and putting individuals stones together and having something tangible, that I created, as the fruit of my labor. I often imagine myself on a cruise or on a Carribean beach and picture all the colors….<\/p>\n

Swarovski crystals are notoriously difficult to photograph, and you do a beautiful job. Can you share any photography tips with my readers?<\/b>
\nAs far as photography goes, I am no expert; I take about 200 pics to get a few good ones, use daylight as much as possible and a white background to make the colors show.<\/p>\n

How did you name your shop?<\/b>
\nAs for the name of my store, well, that’s just what comes to mind when I look at the end product… beautifuljewels.<\/p>\n

What advice would you offer someone who was thinking about starting a business?<\/b>
\nAdvice for someone looking to start a small business selling handmade goods, expect to put a lot of time and effort into it and still not make a profit. If you are not passionate about what you do, don’t do it. It has to give you pleasure because there is a lot of fierce competition out there. And lastly, if you wouldn’t wear it or use it yourself, don’t try to sell it.<\/p>\n

Where is your work available for sale?<\/b>
\nI sell on-line beautifuljewels.etsy.com<\/a>, at craft shows, home shows (also known as jewelry party), as well as in boutiques.<\/p>\n

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