Now I have gone and done it...

I have read about them ~ I have looked at a few of them. ~ But, now I am part of one!!

I am signed up for the 7th Annual Bead Soup Blog Hop! 

~Hosted by Lori McDaniel Anderson~

http://www.beadsoupblogparty.com/

I have been planning out what I will put in my soup for my partner.I think I will make  a clasp that will match the beads I am going to send.  I have been studying all of the previous  entries to get an idea of how this works. I am excited to  stretch my creative muscles and maybe even give me a new direction with my craft. 

Keep checking back and see what develops!

I was going to post a link to last year's blog hop but I can get the link to work! Maybe I will learn how soon!

Enjoy!

PS I think I might have found the link I was looking for:

http://lorianderson-beadsoupblogparty.blogspot.com/p/past-party-reveals.html

I am really striving to be more focused this year!

I have spent sometime thinking about how I want to proceed with my creative adventures. So let me share my accomplishments and setbacks with those who care to listen....lol

I recently reorganized my studio, it is now more efficient.

I rearranged my desk in what seems to be a little more user friendly.

I relocated the computer to the far right so that I can have my invoices and files all in one place and I dont have to worry about it getting in the way of my current projects.

I can now use the shelf to hold a great deal of my bead stash - the best part is that it will pull  out for easy  access. Yeah!!!

I have been working in the studio as much as on the studio. I have been a part of the Year in Jewelry project:

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/452347441480249/

And I have been keeping up with it so far.  It is week three and I have almost finished my third project.  I will share it after I have posted it in the group.  

Week 1 Project was "Renewal"

Nothing signifies "Renewal" to me morethan nature!

Week 2 Project was "Grace"

To me a Rose is the epitome of "Grace"

You will have to come back by to see Week 3 submission unless you are a part of the group.

Until Next time.... 

Blogs I follow:

http://askszarka.blogspot.com/

http://www.brainyquote.com/link/

http://inspirationalbeading.blogspot.com/

~Gotta Start Somewhere~

Where to start?--

Seems like a normal question, but given the fact that it has been a couple of valuable years since I have had full time Internet access, it makes this small question almost paralyzing.

Do try to catch up on some of the newest social media?

Do I post pictures of my latest projects?

It is hard to decide what should take priority and what can wait.  Looking at some of my favorite sites, sometimes makes me wonder how they get every thing done.  I am good to check email, and read the latest posts on Facebook and Twitter, not to mention checking Pintrest and the online shops I have.

I have tried to use the list method; but it gets unmanageably long.  I think I will do a little of everything and should get caught up by the time I am 110 years old...

Seriously though, someone once said:

"The only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time." -author unknown

So I will pick up a fork and just pick a spot and start.  I can ration the time I have between the to-do list and the wanna do list.  I figure I will eventually get it worked into a routine which will make me look like I know what I am doing and I will actually get something done.

We will see how this goes.  I will be updating my blog and trying to make it actually relevant to my craft.  One byte at a time.

My online locations:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeweled-Inspirations-Texas

 http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Jwldnspirations

ShopHandmade - Blushing Bride

ShopHandmade - Blushing Bride

Here is my latest listing.  I am having difficulty in my transition to the payvment platform on Facebook. 

Shop handmade seems to be the most user friendly.

Current Happenings

I have been designing and creating Jewelry for about four years now. I have a profound passion for any type of Jewelry.
In the last two years I have started migrating towards the French bead Technique. I have begun to create bouquets using these types of flowers. They have captured my heart and I sure they will capture yours as well.
I can't wait to see where this journey will lead...

"Hey there Happy New Years!"

For everything there is a season!

I have not posted any of my projects or added any postes lately, my baby Jeweled Inspirations, has been going through some growing pains and time has gotten away from me!





My sales have increased by 200% this year, and other changes have kept me from touching base and saying hello!





We will be relocating to Texas and anticipate a new vision along with the change in venue! We anticipate a couple of weeks down time.

This is my latest project and it was commisioned by a friend for a friend! The pendant was given to me and I was requested to come up with a design. I must say that the finished product was well received, and liked by everyone.

Well, I have some great ideas in the works and feel this blog will under go changes that will make it more of an open forum; instead of the current format.