The Cows Need to Get to Work!

Cow Coming Home

Hello! Summer is coming to an end here and I am *still* working on getting my little jewelry business going. I am having such fits and starts with it! It is very frustrating but I am not losing my hope - or my desire - to do it, which is a very good sign for me (since I can have a tendency to lose interest when I begin to understand things more.)

Right now I am in the process of expanding my jewelry to include necklaces, bracelets and rings (and maybe even hair-clips in the future). I am also wanting to expand my technique. Currently I melt the glass into enamel by using a stable flame into which I dangle the metal pieces but what if I kept the metal piece stable and dangled the flame instead? (I would do it very carefully, of course!) Hmmmmm. Sounds interesting! There are many options to explore and I am excited to see what results they bring.

I am also planning ahead to two winter shows I am hoping to do and I'm working on a long-term plan to have my own website (not just Etsy) and sell wholesale.

So many things to do!

I have to admit that it's challenging for me to be so excited about so many things I want to do and then to struggle with finding the time (and discipline!) to get to work just *doing* it! I am good at thinking up ideas until the cows come home those cows need to get to work!

Tucked Away

Recently I've been like this little house, tucked away and hidden in the woods, but it's time to make an appearance!

This weekend I have craft/art show in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It is an outdoor event and I will use my canopy tent for the first time.

I have more products than I had before. I now have, in addition to my matted frameable 5 x 7 size greeting cards, I have matted prints, 4 x 6 size greeting cards and packs of cards as well as a new series of design images I call, "Flower Kaleidoscopes."

And, I also have some jewelry! I've made glass tile pendant jewelry from my photography and images. They are in various different sizes and are very cute (if I say so myself :).

 
In any case, as long as the weather holds (fingers are crossed!) it looks to be a fun and exciting show and I hope to see you there!