Tag Archives: artisan jewelry

Pretty Rocks: Jesika Jack – Constellations for the Body

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Yazmin

As I start listing my destash items on Etsy again, I can’t help but take a browse now and then through the jewelry section. I’m sadly disappointed with most of the jewelry. Much of it looks the same. When I … Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Perfect Gift

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Yazmin

It’s the time of year when I get lots of questions on how to choose the right gift. Of course, I feel jewelry can make the perfect gift for almost anyone. However, it also happens to be something on which … Continue reading →

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Pretty Rocks: Little Blue Studio

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Yazmin

A few years back I found myself comparing my work with other jewelry designers. There’s such an abundance of us that you can’t walk two feet without bumping into one of us. So I stopped purposefully looking at other’s jewelry … Continue reading →

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Family, Crying and Longing to Create

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Yazmin

I didn’t mention it, but I’ve been in Florida for a week. Mi abuelita and aunt are visiting my mom for several months. My mom wanted to throw a group birthday party for Fiona, her neighbor’s daughter who was born … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Me Colorful – Catie’s Blue

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Yazmin

It’s very few and far between when you find someone who really gets an idea. For example – color. There are tons of artists online, but so many of them do not have a good grasp on color. I am … Continue reading →

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Weekly Failure Baggage

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Yazmin

I feel I haven’t been very successful lately when it comes to the jewelry business. You may realize that already since you haven’t seen me post much jewelry or destash many supplies. Other things always end up higher on my … Continue reading →

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Favorite Custom Orders

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Yazmin

If I’ve missed anything about the jewelry business, I’d have to say it’s the custom order requests. I always appreciate custom orders. They provide a type of validation you can’t get from simply selling an item you created. Having someone … Continue reading →

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Illusion Necklace – Take 1

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Yazmin

Whew! This week has been backloaded with posts! But when you have a lot to say… ;) Word of mouth is amazing. I still consider it – hands down – the best method of marketing. I wouldn’t have a web … Continue reading →

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Piece in Progress

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Yazmin

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! It made me take a look through my shop and realize that I didn’t have very many jewelry pieces with red, garnets, or hearts. Browsing through the gallery, I thought I would recreate … Continue reading →

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Last Chance Christmas Sale!

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Yazmin

Get your gifts while you can! The Last Chance Christmas Sale is finally here! From today until Monday, December 21st, get 15% off all jewelry! Use code “LASTCHANCE” at checkout. Also, you get FREE SHIPPING for orders over $50! If … Continue reading →

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