More Valentine Goodies!

Now it's time to start creating my new Spring line of jewelry. I am really excited and have so many new ideas floating around in my head. I am also planning on taking a few days to catch up on Life Book. I have a few lessons to enjoy.


"Make each moment sparkle." by Madi

Chrissy Gemmill: Beads and Baubles Trunk Show

I wanted to share an awesome chance to find some real "gems" this Sunday. If you live in the area, Chrissy Gemmill will be holding a Beads and Baubles Trunk Show in Frederick. Here's the details:


 Sunday, January 29th from 3 to 5 p.m.

This event is located at the Hluch's studio (where The Muse classes are held) located at 113 West All Saints Street in historic downtown Frederick.

Shop from a variety of competitively priced gemstone and pearls, pewter beads, pendants and clasps along with special short strand deals. This selection has been hand picked by Chrissy and is brought to you by Talisman Associates. All are welcome and wholesale prices are available to designers with a sales & use number. Quantity discounts are offered on certain items. :)

Please feel free to contact Chrissy for more details or questions at chrissygemmill@gmail.com

Hope to see you there!

Chrissy

"Make each moment sparkle with excitement." by Madi

Valentines Jewelry to the shops today!

Here are a few pieces of the new Valentines Day Jewelry that I just mailed and dropped off to The Muse and The Waygoose Redux. I will be photographing my new pieces for my Etsy shop and posting them over the next few days.  So love Valentines Day Jewelry!

"Love your World." by Madi

New Valentines Day Jewelry!

The first piece of new Valentines Day jewelry listed today! I love this time of year in the jewelry world. Hearts are one of my favorite creations to include in my jewelry. I have a bunch more Valentines Day jewelry to finish, send off to the shops and list in my Etsy shop. I'll post a few more photos later this week when I finish designing them.

"Love is everywhere." by Madi

Handmadeology Weekend Handmade Challenge

Handmadeology is having a great weekend challenge that can win you free advertising! Here are a few details: Pop over to this article for more details on how to enter.


"In 2011 Handmadeology saw over 2.5 million pages views.  Hundreds of articles were published and thousands of handmade and vintage items were featured from Etsy.  Here is your chance to get your Etsy shop in front of thousands of readers!
Here is the challenge:
Who can drive the most traffic back to Handmadeology in one week.  Jan 14 – Jan 22
What is up for grabs:
The top 15 refers during the next week will get featured right here on the blog.
The top 5 refers will receive a 125×125 ad for 3 months worth $125"

Timothy Adam does a great job of sharing great sales and marketing ideas over at Handmadeology. If you haven't signed up for his email list, take a minute, visit his website and sign up. His ideas always seem to be innovative as well as practical.

"Shine your star." by Madi

Life Book 2012

My First Page of my Life Book 2012

Madi's First page of Life Book 2012

What a great class! We started Life Book 2012 with Tamara Laporte and I'm already having so much fun. Tamara is a great teacher. Our first lesson was creating a Goddess page and listing our good qualities. We drew and painted a 3/4 face portrait and played with paints, inks and watercolor crayons. I am really happy with my page and so proud of Madi and her beautiful Goddess.

This weekend we are going to work on a dream board and a storage box for the book. I'll post what we create after the weekend. On the jewelry front, I'm having a great time creating Heart pieces for Valentines Day. I love to make Heart jewelry. I'll post photos when I have some completed pieces.

Wishing you a creative and wonderful day.

"Joy is a present you get when you do art." by Madi

Growth

My word for 2012 is growth. I'm looking to grow artistically, spiritually and find new ways to stretch myself. What is your word for the new year?

"Grow everyday." by Madi