I’ve been featured on Merkaba’s Musings, the blog of Jennifer, a talented jewelry maker and friend of mine who owns Merkaba Jewelry.

I’ve been featured on Jeweled Blossoms! Thank you so much to Cathy for doing such a nice job on this feature - it’s a really nice write-up, followed by an interview with me, and she chose pictures of a variety of work I’ve done to illustrate the article.

It’s Take 10 Tuesday!
The FAM Etsy Street Team is having another fabulous promotion and this time it’s take 10% (or whatever!) off in any of our participating shops!
Beginning at 5:oo pm EST (through midnight Pacific time) on April 22, 2008 the FAM Street Team of Etsy will hold it’s first team-wide sale. Each store [...]

One problem with being a mom and an artist and working is that it can be hard to keep my energy levels up enough to keep up with everything and not go too crazy. I know it’s important to take care of myself, but sometimes that comes after everything else. I’m sure other people can [...]

Cyndi at Jewelry and Beading just published an article about me. You can read it here.
We actually did the interview a little while ago so I just want to point out that one of the links is outdated - I’m no longer updating my 365pendants blog, because I decided to focus on making pieces that [...]

A new law is going into effect very soon in California to protect consumers from lead poisoning in jewelry. Many base metal and plated or painted products contain lead, so to be safe, when purchasing jewelry *ask* what it is made of and if any materials contain lead. Once the new law goes into effect, [...]

A group I’m a member of on etsy.com, the Designing Swanky Moms, is having a scavenger hunt. The prize is an amazing gift basket filled with lots of handmade gift-worthy items. Check out the details here. The contest ends on the 9th, so only two days left!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]