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My Distinct Designs



Visit My Distinct Designs http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyDistinctDesigns for fabulous handmade silver jewelry.

I make jewelry that I love. Even if it means making it and remaking it until I get it like I want it. I enjoy working with sterling silver the most. I sometimes use other materials but the majority of my pieces are all sterling silver.

I have a spare bedroom that I have turned into my studio / work room. I would like to say that I am very organized but my picture gives me away. I called it organized chaos. Amazingly I know exactly where everything is.



I do not have a favorite quote but what I will say is this. I take pride in my work. I always strive exceed my customers expectations!

Mind4Design Jewelry

Be sure to visit Pamela at Mind4Design http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mind4Design where you will find fabulous handcrafted jewelry.

I'm Pamela of Mind4Design.
I have researched important jewels and their famous collectors, gemstone and costume jewelry designers, current trends, and the newest runway styles.

I like discovering new stones and design ideas. My creations celebrate the personal touch instead of the mass-produced. I usually design a suite, either necklace, earrings, or bracelet & earrings, it's rare that I make a lone piece of a design...guess you could say I like togetherness.


I design and make every item in my Etsy shop called Mind4Design.

Recently, I was featured on the Saturday Evening Post website for Crafts. We did a photo tutorial showing how to make a basic earring design. I was delighted to have some great response to the article and am considering doing another article about choosing beads and materials to make a friendship bracelet set, like the styles seen in my shop.

Good news - I will have my first retail venue this year for the holidays in a shop on Mass Ave. in downtown Indianapolis. What a thrill!

I hope everyone has a great holiday and safe New Year!

Cheers!

I am on Pinterest (Mind4 Design) and I tweet (myndfordesign).

My tutorial on the Saturday Evening Post website: www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2012/10/25/health-and-family/crafts/beaded-e...

Sparkle City Jewelry

Sparkle City Jewelry

You are sure to love Sparkle City Jewelry's whimsical and unique jewelry. I love her gemstone beaded jewelry and sparkly resin pieces. Sparkle City Jewelry http://www.etsy.com/shop/sparklecityjewelry is holding a back to school sale... check out her shop for this special deal! Back to school sale 15% off your entire purchase from now until September 14, use coupon code backtoschool at checkout.

I'm an artist who graduated with a degree in visual communications from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. My love for jewelry design began years ago when a bead store opened near my house. I used to go and buy some beads and I just made earrings and my designs grew from there. Then people started to take notice of my creations when I wore them and I just sold them right off my neck. That's when I decided to open my home business.

I choose only the highest quality materials for my designs. My philosophy is that if it's not good enough for me then it's not good enough for my customers. The gemstone beads I use are a high grade and rich in color and texture. Also, I use resin, I have to say it is my favorite material do to the versatility of the substance. I can design items that are more colorful and funky. There are not limits to how creative you can get with it.

Over the years I have sold at various shows and fundraising events. Recently, I opened my Etsy store and have enjoyed the site very much. There are many wonderful artists on Etsy, it's amazing to me how you can really connect with people online and grow friendships. Truly that is what jewelry designing is to me, it's about connecting with wonderful people thru my work.

Funny Little Bird

Be sure to visit FunnyLittleBird's http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunnyLittleBird  lovely handmade vintage jewelry shop lovingly made from vintage and found items.

by FunnyLittleBird

I have to admit that I am a completely scatterbrained jewelry designer and a lot of my jewelry is created by accident. My desk is always a mess and I frequently will set one part or piece next to another and then realize, those actually look great together. Although I do have an actual workspace, I don’t always utilize it the way one might imagine. I tend to assemble jewelry wherever I am. If I’m working on a necklace and I have to go into another room to get something, I tend to just walk and assemble. I probably picked this up from working at a bead store for 5 years where multitasking was a necessity.

I began designing jewelry while working at Bead It, a bead store in Austin, Texas that specializes in vintage and antique beads, parts and pieces. Prior to working there I had no interest in jewelry, let alone designing it. The history of my materials is what really sparked my love for making jewelry. Working there, I learned what made the pieces and beads worth more than the craft store bulk selection. I have only recently made the transition from bead (and parts) collector to jewelry designer.

I adore Etsy and my virtual shop. It’s a lot of work, and there are over 200,000 sellers on Etsy, so many of which are talented, hard working individuals. I’ve found that participating in the forums, reading seller blogs and the Seller’s Handbook are all really helpful tools. Also getting on social networking sites, joining Etsy teams and always having business cards ready are some of the best ways to increase exposure.

Being a designer, I’m not in it for the money, I can honestly say that. I want to offer people truly original creations and impress people with a little bit of history (as well as treasures to be coveted because you can’t get them in the mall or out of a catalogue). The idea of selling someone a necklace only to have them walk down the street and see someone wearing something similar seems disheartening. I get bored with trends pretty quickly and am always working hard to stick with the design that seems the least obvious. I strive for the strange and the imaginative. I am always aiming for the extraordinary.

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