Few things are more exciting than getting new tools - that is if you are as obsessed with creating jewelry as I am:) But some of those tools can be a little pricey. So if you are sitting on the fence about whether or not it makes sense for you to buy one of your own, let me tell you why I decided ... Read More
Tools of the trade
Lights, camera, action – tackling jewelry photography
Etsy recently began rolling out a new shop design, as they do every now and so often. As you can imagine forums in the Etsy community are abuzz:) Some like the new design, touted as more mobile friendly and apparently many do not. For me it's a cue to really buckle down on a project that has kept ... Read More
Fold forming – a new (to me) technique
One of the things that drew me to jewelry making, and continues to keep me hooked, is the fact that I can make good use of the many different types of crafting techniques I have learned through the years. So far I have made good use of loom and basket weaving, cutting, sewing techniques, even ... Read More
Stamp your little heart out!
Have you seen the cool stamped jewelry that is all the rage lately? I love the look and figured it would be fun to add writing to some of my jewelry. So I figured it would be worth to give it a shot - I am always eager to learn a new technique. Getting stamping straight and even and equally deep ... Read More
Etsy Photography
Don't you just love the beautifully photographed images on Etsy's front page? Ever try to take one of those pictures? Easy? No. Intimidating? You bet. Etsy photography is what sells... Now, I have always fancied myself a photography enthusiast, at least back in the day, you know, when there was ... Read More
Whiskers on kittens…
Whiskers on kittens are one of my favorite things. If they are not one of yours, I'm not sure I want you to read my blog;) But as much as I love talking about cute little fuzzy creatures, this post isn't really so much about kittens and puppies. It is about - you guessed it - because you are so ... Read More