Devine Designs Jewelry

It's coming. Are you ready?

Welcome to a showing of member's of PAVA art located at the Octagon Arts Center in Clearwater, Florida. This showing will run from February 18 until March 31. Located inside the Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater center. Some of the artist's work you will find there: Lorraine Ulen Joyce Curvin My work ( Devine Designs Jewelry ) There is an opening reception on Friday, February 26, 7-9 p.m., and all the art is for sale, of course!

I'll consider this part one in this series on making changes in your business. To see my last post, go here . One of the things I decided to spend money on this year is education and marketing. Very important to educate yourself about marketing. What I'm learning is that it is best to try to have a 50/50 split in the time I spend making jewelry and marketing my jewelry. (This formula is what seems to be the best for me at this point in my business, and may not be right for you.) And what I would suggest is to take some classes, read some books or sign up for a free small business counseling session with SCORE in your area. SCORE is a national non-profit organization of business professionals who donate their time to help people with their businesses. You can find SCORE help in your area here . What I have done, and am glad I did, was to purchase some classes on Creative Live . They offer so many classes on so many topics from craft to business; it's well worth th...

Boy, it's been a while since I've done one! Thank you Barbara from "Touch of Silver" for including my crysoprase copper cuff bracelet in this turquoise treasury. Enjoy, and remember to share the love!

When you keep doing the same thing over and over, getting the same (or no) results. It's as simple as that. Although sometimes it feels like I need to be hit over the head in order to actually see it for a fact. And I'm talking about change from a business standpoint, but I guess you could apply this to anything in life. I don't like to consider myself a quitter, in fact, I don't. I will try, try, and try again to make something happen, or to get it right. So, FINALLY, after 8 years of having a handmade jewelry shop on Etsy, it's time to do something different. "If nothing changes, nothing will change". Another quote I have come to realize is, "You've got to spend money, to make money". This one I have been known to cringe at. I like to consider myself frugal in every way, even when it comes to my business. Well guess what? It's not working. I have started a list of things to do differently this year for my business: 1) Br...

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Rings! Organic and completely unique in design. These rings are made of all sterling silver. I use a wide band and added some texture, then I start with a solid base piece of silver in a shape I want to ring to take form into. Then I melt, and reticulate the silver into patterns that look pleasing, while adding silver (or other metals) dots or pieces of metal. You can get any type of free-form pattern this way. Look at the random splatter pattern I got on this one. Cool huh? You can find these and other rings in my Etsy shop here .