Devine Designs Jewelry

Now these cocktail rings are available to purchase! https://www.etsy.com/listing/159145943/cocktail-ring-big-bold-teal-glass-bead?ref=shop_home_active https://www.etsy.com/listing/159146617/cocktail-ring-big-bold-blue-glass-bead?ref=shop_home_active https://www.etsy.com/listing/159134472/cocktail-ring-big-bold-purple-glass-bead?ref=listing-shop-header-3 https://www.etsy.com/listing/159135046/cocktail-ring-big-bold-blue-glass-bead?ref=listing-shop-header-2

Thank you, Susan, of Sassafras Bead Works for including my turtle beaded bracelet in this beachy treasury. And from the darker side, this treasury, by Lauryn of The Frolicking Frog . You really must view each item for full impact. Enjoy, and remember to share the love!

I decided to relax quite a bit this weekend. The only "jewelry business" work I did was to list more new items in my shop. Here's the lastest that just went live this morning. fold formed copper earrings copper triangle earrings I'll be continuing to add new items almost daily, so check my shop often. Also, there will be some new things happening in my life, so stay tuned!

I wanted to find a way to use some of my "orphaned" or left over lampwork beads. I found this technique from Janice Berkebile. Coming soon to my Etsy shop !

Yes, you heard me, a zero dollar budget. Call me frugal, if you will-I tend to invest my money in good, high quality supplies for my jewelry. And I try not to spend ANY money on just about anything I don't have to. So I thought I'd share a few tips. Business plan? Should I have one? Yes, but do I? No. I have discovered FREE small business counseling: SCORE . You may also want to check with your local library; as I have found FREE counseling sessons available there too. Speaking of the library; this is the best place to find any information you could want. From business planning to how-to-make anything books and guides, this is the place. There are also some great blog sources for small businesses, DIY, craft businesses, and jewelry. I have some of my favorites posted in the side bar(you may need to scroll down a bit)-------------------------> Rena Klingenberg's blogs are a favorite of mine, and another one where you can find free advice for your Etsy shop is ...

I'm finally catching up on my treasuries postings, since last weekend's PAVA Cool Art show. I've been featured in 2 wonderful treasuries. Created by Marina of mc2attitude And this one created by Georgiana of georgianacristea I hope you enjoy these, and remember to share the love!

A good beginning, and a good end. Crowds of people all weekend long! I am grateful! I want to thank all of my friends who stopped by this weekend- I even ran into a couple of friends that I haven't seen in a long time. Here's a look at my new booth display. You may remember me complaining about the last show I did, and I got many comments and suggestions about booth set-up. As you can see, I took that advice and set-up in an "L" formation, with my tall black stand in the back corner. This worked for me. I had adequate isle space, and using the back corner for my 3 panel shelves worked. You can't tell, but I did have lights hitting just the right spots on my tables. My brand new varascite jasper ring sold. Thank you Sarah! And now I have many requests for pieces from one of the shop owners, (where I sell my jewelry locally), so I have a bunch of work to do! I will be a busy bee for the next few weeks! Note to self: Just about 6 weeks left befo...