Valentines Day falls on February 14 and is dedicated to love. While the holiday started out innocently as a way to honor your partner, but like most holidays was commercialized […]
2022 Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri
Many view the new year as a new start, a chance to reevaluate areas of their lives, to try new things, and even incorporate new habits into their lives. To […]
2022 New Year Business Resolutions
The beginning of a new year (or fiscal year) is a great time for entrepreneurs to take a look at what they’ve accomplished over the last 365 days and set […]
Favorite Necklace Gifts to Give
Around this time of year, I have a lot of people visiting my booth looking for handmade gifts to give to those on their list. If you’re shopping for someone […]
Tucson Show Tips for 2022
The Tucson Gem Show is a several-week-long event that brings some of the biggest names in the jewelry world to Tucson, Arizona at the same time. It’s a spectacle, and […]
Earring Gifts to Give this Holiday Seson
If you’re searching for a unique handmade gift to give this holiday season, handmade earrings are the perfect gift. Why? Some folks love earrings so much they wear a different […]
Inktober 2021
Inktober is a month-long challenge that provides daily prompts to artists, allowing them to grow their skills. I learned about Inktober in 2018 and loved the push it provides artists. […]
Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas for the 2022 Season
In 2021, the big news is the global supply chain and how it is forcing many who buy from larger vendors to shop even earlier in the year. Instead of […]
Onyx Moon Pendant Project
Ever since I published my first pendant project in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist magazine, I had been looking to publish another project. I got my wish with the March/April issue […]
Favorite Fall Season Jewelry Designs
The varying temperatures felt during a fall day include lots of layers, perfect for incorporating color and texture. This means the handmade jewelry you choose needs to be equally versatile. […]