Creative living for busy moms
Have you ever had the desire to create your own necklace but weren’t sure how to begin? You see pin after pin of GORGEOUS jewelry making tutorials on Pinterest and feel overwhelmed by all the choices and materials. Stop right there, because I’ve got some good news for you! One thing I’ve learned from years of teaching jewelry making combined… Read More
After my older daughter was born, the first piece of jewelry I made was a chunky Byzantine bracelet. Though I tend to gravitate toward lighter, understated pieces, with bracelets I favor something a little more substantial. Sadly, after a year and a half, after returning from an emotional trip to California to attend my great-aunt’s funeral and a long day flying… Read More
These earrings look super complicated and fancy but actually whip up super fast. Back when I had my jewelry business, I would easily crank out about 15 pairs of these elegant freshwater pearl earrings in an hour during my busy season. (But don’t be alarmed if it takes you more than four minutes. When I first started making these it… Read More
Whether you are a maker, designer, or blogger, or any combination, it’s important to have the right tools to grow and maintain your small online business. In my 7+ years jewelry designer / blogger / author, I’ve tried out many tools to stay organized, productive and grow my business. (And despite being a creative type, productivity + organization are totally… Read More
