Devine Designs Jewelry

I've been making and selling jewelry for a good 5 years now. And I consider myself a fast learner, and have grown in my designs and style. But the business end is something that has and is taking a much longer time to grasp. This year so far, this is what I have learned, which is my own personal experience. Consignment is not making me much money. I realized this when I pulled out of one of my shops. The "split" was too high. Most shops that have consignment work on a 60/40 split; where the artist gets 60% of the sale, and the shop gets 40%. This is o.k. if you're pricing your items correctly in order to make a profit. Others that price any higher, or that you must pay a membership fee, have not worked well for me. copper feather cuff I realized that I was always struggling to make and have enough inventory to sell at shows. That included continuing to need to purchase more and more supplies, whether I had the cash flow or not. Now that I've streaml...

So many treasuries that I have been fortunate to be featured in! Thanks to all who created these wonderful groups of goodies. Enjoy!

248 miles and a tank full of gas later-a bust. The Maitland Civic center is a small, dimly lit Rotary club building. A civic center lead me to think of something like a football stadium or something like that. I did not even take photos this time. They did have over 100 people lined up outside the doors before they opened, and a steady flow of people all day. I had a lot of lookers, touchers, and one girl who bent 3 cuffs almost in half and could have ruined them. At least I did make back my fee and gas money. But that's it. I usually stand for an entire show, but about half way through, I decided to sit. Then, when realizing that people were sticker shocked with my prices, I changed my display around; I put out all my lower priced jewelry, and put away my more expensive items, just to see if that would work. Nope! People were more into looking and browsing. And possibly spending only a few dollars. I talked to a few makers around me that were not doing well either- ...

This is where you'll find me this Saturday. Hope to see some friends and make some new ones! More about this show here , or here .

This week I'm showing off treasuries created by my fellow members of SRAJD (self-representing artists in jewelry design). A group that I am proud to be a member of; and has a long tradition of great and diverse jewelry artists. Enjoy browsing, and remember to share the love!

These new earrings are NOT available in my Etsy shop right now. They will be available at my next upcoming shows on Sept. 7th, 21, 22. (see side bar) If there is something that you would like to purchase, please leave me a comment or email me at: edoandgreeb@msn.com, and I'll get right back to you! Thanks!

My, there were alot of treasuries this week that I've found my items in. I'll be posting 4 today. Please click on each to explore and enjoy. Fun and FESTive '"Walk In The Woods" ~ FEST August Treasury Challenge' by tinapacker1 What an inspiration a walk in the woods can be!! Just look at these beautiful items. I would love you to comment, heart, click and help promote on your social media. Thank you! Landscape Painting Abstract ... artbyglorianna $185 Peace Sign -- Oak Slices -- ... AThirdLife $22 Hello Owl Card - blank insid... LoveManifested $5 small ceramic plate for serv... hopejohnson $32 Bold Wood Tiger eye Lion Pen... EstiloMargot $32.99 Leaf Pendant with Water Drop... StoneForestJew... $10.1 Pillow Cover Chickadee Decor... CinfulArt $42 Copper flower earrings with ... DevineDesignsJ... $30 The SpY Crow/Blackbird Fine ... RobinMariaPedr... $75 Mint Green and White Flower ... angelsandcraft... $5 Gold Titaniu...