More gift ideas - jewelry books
Posted by Administrator on Nov 30, 2007
I was looking at jewelry books on Amazon and found a bunch that I think would make good gifts for an aspiring jeweler. Here are a few:
Marketing and Selling Your Handmade Jewelry: The Complete Guide to Turning Your Passion into Profit
Bead On A Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
500 Earrings: New Directions in Contemporary Jewelry (Lark Jewellery)
All Wired Up: Wire Techniques for the Beadworker and Jewelry Maker (Beadwork How-To series)
Jewelry on Etsy Team
Posted by Administrator on Nov 28, 2007
Just saw a list of all the Jewelry on Etsy (JET) team members over at the team blog. Wow, there are a lot of talented jewelry makers in this group! Take a look….
Holidaze Craft Craze
Posted by Administrator on Nov 27, 2007
PCM’s Holidaze Craft Craze is coming up in a few weeks - and now has its own blog!
PCM is the Pacific Coast Mestieri, formerly the Pleasanton Craft Mafia, and is the California branch of ZNE. We throw a great party/craft show so please stop by! All the info you need is on the craft craze blog.
Artisan Affaire is this Sunday!
Posted by Administrator on Nov 27, 2007
Artisan Affaire is this Sunday! Here is the info:
December 2nd
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Hall
301 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA, 94566
Partial list of artists and crafters participating
Here is a sample of one of my new pieces that will be available for the first time at the show Sunday:
Don’t miss this - several very talented artisans from PCM will be there selling all kinds of handmade goodies that would be perfect for holiday gifts. Shopping locally and buying handmade items helps the environment and your local economy, and gives you the opportunity to give a truly unique gift this holiday season.
Gallery Show in Oklahoma
Posted by Administrator on Nov 20, 2007
My jewelry was in a gallery opening the first weekend of November in Oklahoma. I just got some pictures from the show, and I am thrilled to see how beautifully my jewelry was displayed! Although the opening has already happened, the gallery is there & my jewelry is still on display, so if you have the opportunity to visit Stillwater, OK please stop by Exhibit One and check it out. Here are some shots of the gallery and one of the case showing my jewelry:
ZNE day on Etsy!
Posted by Administrator on Nov 15, 2007
It’s ZNE day on Etsy! Check out this list of ZNE sellers on etsy.
Also - PCM, the California branch of ZNE, is hosting our annual holiday craft fair extravaganza on December 15th and 16th. I will be posting more details soon, but for now, mark your calendar if you live near Pleasanton, California! Our holiday shows feature lots of gift-worthy crafts, snacks, free gifts, raffles, and a fun group of talented artists and crafters to hang out with.
Moving
Posted by Administrator on Nov 8, 2007
I posted this on my main website, but wanted to also announce on my blog: I am moving! If you need to send me something via snail mail, please contact me for a temporary address. I will post a permanent mailing address once I’m settled at the new location.
In the meantime, you can still order jewelry from my etsy store or email me for a special holiday gift order, or set up appointments to see my jewelry - I just can’t have you over to the studio because it’s kind of a mess and filled with boxes.
I do have a holiday show coming up in Pleasanton on December 2nd - Artisan Affaire. Check out their website for details, and check back here for more information soon!
Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas
Posted by Administrator on Nov 5, 2007
I’m lucky to be a member of a group of etsy stores called Designing Swanky Moms which is full of talented moms making just about everything imaginable. If you are looking for inspiration for holiday gifts, check out some of the shops listed below. You can also search etsy for “dsm” to find the latest items added to stores run by members of this group. It’s like an online mall filled with handmade products!
For jewelry:
My etsy store (Michon)
Cindy’s Creative Crochet - Jewelry Crocheted from Wire
The Empty Nest - fabulous jewelry & accessories
Hope Renewed - jewelry & paper goods
Michelle’s Jewelry Designs
Morning Sky Jewelry - beadwork and chainmaille
Handbags and accessories:
Just Add Charm - lots of accessories
Carissa Black - great purses
Crafty Bags etc. handbags and accessories
MJD Boutique - a little of everything, purses, jewelry, and other accessories
Domestic Goddess Creations - crocheted accessories and clothing
Bath and Body products:
Fireside Soaps - Handmade soaps, and also quilts
Cozy Moments - bath and body
Vintage Body Spa - bath and body
Ivory Magnolia
Two Rivers Soap Company - made with fair trade shea butter
Home decor, gifts for kids, and much more:
B Inspired Boutique (brag books, photo albums, etc)
CraftMom - paper products, scrapbooking supplies
Valerie’s shop - felted “pottery” - you’ve never seen anything like it
Nikki’s Nacs - home decor, including nursery/children’s room decor
New England Quilter - quilts, hand sewn gifts for kids
Chamberry Cherry - stockings, sewn gifts, and more
Tada Designs - home decor including handpainted signs
Klymyshyn Design - handknit baby & kid apparel
Suzanne’s Special Kids - gifts for kids w/ special needs
Mona’s quilts & gifts - handsewn gifts including baby blankets and bibs
Candyragz - cards, altered art journals, and more
Berry Creek Candles - candles, home accents
