Every jewelry artist should have resources, and Beadwork magazine is the go-to resource for me. I love how stylish each issue is and the themes are always up to trend […]
Holiday Marketing Tips I’ve Implemented with Success
Every year I write different posts dedicated to different holiday marketing tips. The goal is to give small jewelry business owners (and all small business owners) ideas for how they […]
Halloween Inspired Jewelry collection release
I am not a huge fan of Halloween. It think it’s because I don’t have the imagination I wish that I had when it comes to costumes. Also, when it […]
Autumnal Bliss: Fall Jewelry Collection Release
I love the fall; there is something about the crisp morning and evenings, the chill that signifies winter is coming. And the range of colors from the trees, in my […]
Handmade Gemstone Jewelry FAQs
Gemstones are a true love story. Ask any jewelry artist about their favorite stones to work with and each one will have a different answer and list a different reason. […]
Bezel Jewelry & Stone Setting Tips
Starting with my Sparkling Snow jewelry collection I have begun to create my own bezel jewelry. This means for the last several months I’ve been creating handmade bezels for several […]
Nature Inspired Jewelry: Using Natural Elements in Jewelry Design
Nature inspired jewelry is how some jewelry designers create collections or unique stand-alone designs. Natural elements can help add texture, color, and a unique look. If you’re looking for ways […]
Finding Jewelry Making Inspiration Around You
Over the last three months, I’ve been able to create three different jewelry collections that were different from one another and included some cohesive jewelry designs. I’ve also created more […]
2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral
Every year Pantone, a company that provides a universal language for designers about colors, chooses a Color of the Year. They have been doing this for 20 years, and the […]
Red and Gold Jewelry
There’s something about the November and December months that make me want to create rich designs that will light up the dark days. I find that the color combinations that […]