Devine Designs Jewelry

Go to your hair dresser for a cut, and come home with jewelry display items; who knew? Don't forget: last week for my necklace giveaway: http://www.devinedesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/2012/06/june-giveawaysmokey-quartz-rhodonite.html

This week I've found myself in 2 treasuries! And what fun finds they have in them. This first one is entitled "Got Copper?" Created by Susan of Sassafras Bead Works My picks from her shop: Picasso Czech Glass and Silver Bracelet Ocean Jasper Earrings And then yesterday, I found this one entitled: "Easy Riding" So cool! This one was created by Cori of Coriosity . She does some wonderful enameling! Check out her shop too. Here's my picks: Enamel Earrings Ornate Dangles Sterling Silver and Purple Enamel Necklace Don't forget to share the love!

Craft Inc. by Meg Mateo Ilasco One of the best books I have read about making your creative business dreams into a reality. Meg's book covers every topic imaginable; taking the reader through the ins and outs of being a creative force in business. From finding your creative muse, to designing your products and finding your niche audience; you'll also find chapters that explain topics in great detail, such as: production, pricing, marketing, everything you ever wanted to know about your on-line presence, social media, photography, retail shows, consignment, wholesaling, and much more. Throughout the book you will also find interviews with several small business owners, who themselves, offer great tips and insights into about owning and running your own business. Overall, a Wow read!

This week's treasury find was created by Nicole of Treelovergirl . She calls this one, "The Copper Has It". And I just love it! I do love working in copper, and enjoyed being featured in this treasury with so many other cool copper finds. Nicole is one part of a husband and wife team of creative artists. Let me share with you my favorite picks from their shop on Etsy. Steampunk painting on canvas brown grey gold silver original on canvas 16X20 40% OFF SALE Blue Flower Upcycled Abstract Painting on vinyl record original mixed media acrylic painting OOAK Nature Womens T shirt Octopus and Vintage diving helmet Nautical original design OOAK black white undersea image art t shirt wearable art Share the love!

I have not attempted to actually sew anything for a few years now, but I wanted to make a fitted table cloth for a tall, podium-like table that I use in arts and crafts shows. So, I dug out the old Singer, (I'm surprised it still worked) and I gave it a try. Here it is with 2 sides done. And complete. Not as tight as I wanted it, but it will do. I used some of the extra material to make small cloths that I can use to cover risers on my big table. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Since I'm always on a strict budget, I like to go to the thrift stores looking for anything that I can repurpose for display ideas, or anything else useful for my jewelry business. I went to the Goodwill super store, and found these: This acrylic CD holder (I think) will make a perfect riser for one of my table lamps. I can use a drape cover cloth over or, it use it just the way it is. I think I paid $1.95. And these, something I've been looking for, a...

A "thank you" to Megan, of Blushie , on Etsy for creating this wonderful treasury entitled, "Redwood" featuring my copper disc earrings with red lampwork beads. Megan's Etsy shop consists of handmade soaps, Mineral Make Up, and perfume oils. Here's a couple of my picks from her shop. Sweet Lemon Cream Soap Mineral Lipstick Sample Set Share the love!

I have not had a giveaway in a loooong time! So here you go. Polymer clay pendant necklace with smokey quartz and rhodonite https://www.etsy.com/listing/95018499/giveaway-item-on-hold-polymer-clay Here's how to win the necklace above. Make any purchase during the month of June, and your name will be entered to win. I will choose a winner on July 1st. For every purchase made, your name will be entered. So take a look around in my Etsy shop OR my website: DevineDesignsbyCindy.com , where you'll find some different styles of cuffs, plus a "custom works" page . Enjoy shopping!