I am starting to get really angry at myself right now. Let me just fill you in on a few things that have changed in my life. I was in a relationship for 3 years. That relationship ended about a week ago. Because I could already sense that this was going to happen, a week before it actually happened, I have been in this really weird state. I keep telling myself that I'm fine, I don't want to dwell on it, I'm over it, I'll move on. But I don't think I'm being really honest with myself. I haven't really eaten much of anything in the past two weeks, which I know isn't healthy and is definitely the cause of my lack of energy. Anyways, moving on....
I am now a single mother who just wants to enjoy life and catch up on the life that I feel like I've missed out on for the past 3 years. I want feel free, not depressed. I want to be inspired by life around me, not confused. I know that jewelry is my passion and I have a chance to live and breath this jewelry obsession and enjoy this time in my life. But I found my self being very uninspired. I haven't made any new jewelry in the past 2 weeks since this whole relationship issue surfaced. I'm trying to get back on track but I just want to sit around and think about how wonderful life is going to be, from this day forward. I guess this is my way of dealing with this new change and trying to adjust to my new life as a single mom.
Everyone keeps asking about my jewelry, how am I going to spread the word to more people, am I going to sell my jewelry in bulk to other stores, am I going to open up my own boutique, where can they buy jewelry online. These questions are so overwhelming and I don't know how to begin to address these questions with an honest answer. I want to do all of these things, but I'm still lost and confused as to where to start! All I know is that I love making jewelry. I love taking different pieces and putting them together to create something new that is original and can't be found anywhere else. I love the feeling that I get when I sit down to start a piece, rip it apart, put it back together, and come up with something amazing! That is why I love jewelry. You never know what will come out of your mis-matched creation, but the end result is always spectacular. I love expressing myself through my jewelry, and I refuse to give up, just because of one little bump (or two) in the road. Please stay tuned, I will bring more one-of-a-kind creations your way. Thanks for supporting me thus far, and please continue to follow me on this jewelry journey.
New Necklaces!!!!
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So I was up until 3 am trying to make some jewelry that I was really proud to say was my own creation. I made 1 custom necklace, and 3 necklaces that I felt were perfect for this season.
These are the big, chunky, orange, crackle glass bead necklaces that I absolutely love! They just scream summer time, but the beautiful orange beads can easily be worn during the Fall as well.
This is the custom blue "Cha Cha" necklace that I made. I wasn't really expecting these to get as popular as they did. I made one in red, purple, pink, and now blue! I'm thinking of making another one for myself because I sold the red one that I was in love with.
This necklace isn't really a seasonal piece. This necklace is really elegant and not too over the top. I think it is the perfect mate for a little black dress. No matter what color you put this necklace against, it is always going to stand out because of the strand of pearls and the sparkling pendant. I think every lady should have a pearl necklace. I didn't make this one age specific but I did want it to be fun and whimsical, but also make a lady feel elegant at the same time.
I am so excited to have a day off from my day job because I'm going on a road trip! Not very far though. I'm only going to be driving for about an hour. I've been hearing a lot of crafters mention Hobby Lobby, but I didn't think one existed anywhere near where I live. I just recently found out that there's one in Florence, South Carolina, which isn't too far from here (Myrtle Beach). I've pretty much seen all that Michael's has to offer, but its the only craft store that I know of. Maybe I need to do some more hunting for my crafts. I still think the best place to get jewelry supplies is online, but I'm not a very patient person. I like instant gratification! Well I'm going to pause my jewelry journey at this point. Keep a look out for me on youtube! More jewelry videos to come. Thanks for tuning into my Jewelry Journey =)
These are the big, chunky, orange, crackle glass bead necklaces that I absolutely love! They just scream summer time, but the beautiful orange beads can easily be worn during the Fall as well.
This is the custom blue "Cha Cha" necklace that I made. I wasn't really expecting these to get as popular as they did. I made one in red, purple, pink, and now blue! I'm thinking of making another one for myself because I sold the red one that I was in love with.
This necklace isn't really a seasonal piece. This necklace is really elegant and not too over the top. I think it is the perfect mate for a little black dress. No matter what color you put this necklace against, it is always going to stand out because of the strand of pearls and the sparkling pendant. I think every lady should have a pearl necklace. I didn't make this one age specific but I did want it to be fun and whimsical, but also make a lady feel elegant at the same time.
I am so excited to have a day off from my day job because I'm going on a road trip! Not very far though. I'm only going to be driving for about an hour. I've been hearing a lot of crafters mention Hobby Lobby, but I didn't think one existed anywhere near where I live. I just recently found out that there's one in Florence, South Carolina, which isn't too far from here (Myrtle Beach). I've pretty much seen all that Michael's has to offer, but its the only craft store that I know of. Maybe I need to do some more hunting for my crafts. I still think the best place to get jewelry supplies is online, but I'm not a very patient person. I like instant gratification! Well I'm going to pause my jewelry journey at this point. Keep a look out for me on youtube! More jewelry videos to come. Thanks for tuning into my Jewelry Journey =)
I Almost Gave Up!
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I haven't been blogging as much lately because I didn't think anyone was truly interested in what I have to say. I thought I was wasting my time with all of these posts and pictures and ideas. Well, let me go back in time and explain what almost caused me to give up.
I had made up my mind about a month ago. I was going to make about 100 pieces of jewelry and sell every last one at the flea market, here, in Conway, SC. Turns out, not many people actually shop at flea markets. Not the kind of people who would be interested in my jewelry anyway. So I decided to go to a more popular flea market. I called the manager and got all of the information I needed, and once I was ready to go down to the flea market to rent a table, she told me that they were over crowded with hand made jewelry and she wasn't accepting any more at this time. I was heart broken. I felt like it was finally my moment to prove to everyone that this wasn't just some pointless hobby. I wanted to prove to everyone that I can be successful. I wanted to prove to everyone that I was right and they were wrong. But that moment didn't happen when I thought it would.
So I stopped making jewelry for a few weeks. Everyone that I told about the flea market plan was going to come out and support me but that wasn't good enough for me. A part of me really wanted to meet new people who were willing to take a chance on me and believe in the product that I was presenting to them. I didn't want all of my friends to show up and support me, only because they felt sorry for me. I wanted to feel like people were genuinely excited for me to succeed. Now that I look back on the situation, I realize how selfish that sounds. I should have been excited that the people who know me wanted to be there to support me, but at the time I didn't see it that way. I was ready to give up.
But then I realized that I started making jewelry as a hobby. It made me feel good to know that I had jewelry that made me feel pretty. Jewelry that no one else had. Jewelry that other people actually admired and wanted. I didn't need the approval of anyone else. I was in love with every piece of jewelry that I made, and if no one ever bought one piece, I was okay with that.
At that moment, when I decided to stop worrying about what other people thought of me, something amazing happened. When I started wearing my jewelry with confidence, people took notice. When I was comfortable putting a price on my product, people began to pay attention. And little by little, people started buying my jewelry! I would wear a necklace to work, and by the end of the day, someone wanted to buy it from my neck! I couldn't believe that people were attracted to my jewelry, and I didn't even have to try! Once I became confident in my pieces, other people saw the beauty in my jewelry that I saw.
Now, I thank God every day for this wonderful gift. The gift he has given me is worth more than all of the money in the world. I have been given the gift of creativity! I wake up every morning with a thought in my head, which I am then able to translate into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. I am proud of every piece of jewelry that I make. It gives me pleasure to know that I created a piece that another woman is wearing. Not because she felt sorry for me, but because she felt like something I had created was worth having at that very moment. For that I am forever grateful. If a successful business comes out of this hobby, that is great. If it doesn't, that is great too. I just want to show my children that you can do whatever you want to do in life, as long as it makes you happy, and you never give up. I just want to say thank you to my subscribers for actually taking time to listen to my story, and show interest in my hobby. Thank you =)
I had made up my mind about a month ago. I was going to make about 100 pieces of jewelry and sell every last one at the flea market, here, in Conway, SC. Turns out, not many people actually shop at flea markets. Not the kind of people who would be interested in my jewelry anyway. So I decided to go to a more popular flea market. I called the manager and got all of the information I needed, and once I was ready to go down to the flea market to rent a table, she told me that they were over crowded with hand made jewelry and she wasn't accepting any more at this time. I was heart broken. I felt like it was finally my moment to prove to everyone that this wasn't just some pointless hobby. I wanted to prove to everyone that I can be successful. I wanted to prove to everyone that I was right and they were wrong. But that moment didn't happen when I thought it would.
So I stopped making jewelry for a few weeks. Everyone that I told about the flea market plan was going to come out and support me but that wasn't good enough for me. A part of me really wanted to meet new people who were willing to take a chance on me and believe in the product that I was presenting to them. I didn't want all of my friends to show up and support me, only because they felt sorry for me. I wanted to feel like people were genuinely excited for me to succeed. Now that I look back on the situation, I realize how selfish that sounds. I should have been excited that the people who know me wanted to be there to support me, but at the time I didn't see it that way. I was ready to give up.
But then I realized that I started making jewelry as a hobby. It made me feel good to know that I had jewelry that made me feel pretty. Jewelry that no one else had. Jewelry that other people actually admired and wanted. I didn't need the approval of anyone else. I was in love with every piece of jewelry that I made, and if no one ever bought one piece, I was okay with that.
At that moment, when I decided to stop worrying about what other people thought of me, something amazing happened. When I started wearing my jewelry with confidence, people took notice. When I was comfortable putting a price on my product, people began to pay attention. And little by little, people started buying my jewelry! I would wear a necklace to work, and by the end of the day, someone wanted to buy it from my neck! I couldn't believe that people were attracted to my jewelry, and I didn't even have to try! Once I became confident in my pieces, other people saw the beauty in my jewelry that I saw.
Now, I thank God every day for this wonderful gift. The gift he has given me is worth more than all of the money in the world. I have been given the gift of creativity! I wake up every morning with a thought in my head, which I am then able to translate into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. I am proud of every piece of jewelry that I make. It gives me pleasure to know that I created a piece that another woman is wearing. Not because she felt sorry for me, but because she felt like something I had created was worth having at that very moment. For that I am forever grateful. If a successful business comes out of this hobby, that is great. If it doesn't, that is great too. I just want to show my children that you can do whatever you want to do in life, as long as it makes you happy, and you never give up. I just want to say thank you to my subscribers for actually taking time to listen to my story, and show interest in my hobby. Thank you =)
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