...Crumbling Stone walls & Cobblestone Streets, Ancient Arches & Slick High-rises, Jagged Mountaintops & Meandering Roads, the Rush of City Marketplaces & the Ache of Ancient Villages... these are the things that influence and inspire me; the shapes, textures and cultures of the world. I try to convey that emotion in my jewelry and I hope you are inspired by it.
Being invited to attend an all Etsy seller show was absolutely amazing and an incredible opportunity. Several of us on my local Etsy seller team managed to score an invitation and none of us really knew what we were in for. They didn't give us much details but they DID ask for our bios and our shop information and requested, no required, that we bring at least one product that we make to the show with us. That was what got us all worked up! Why did they want all of our info? Would some of the audience be called down for an interview? Who knew! But we did know that it could be amazing!!!
The day was hectic! Well, days I should say, since I went up Sunday afternoon and the show was shooting Monday afternoon. Here's some pics of the day!
I was going to go have coffee with the other girls on my team but when I walked by the studio (over an hour early) people were already lining up and I HATE to be last in line and LOVE to be first. So I skipped the coffee date and jumped in line! :) Thanks Kimberly Richard for being anal about being early too and coming to stand in line with me!
Here's the line not too long after I hopped in it. Turns out they had free coffee and food for Martha Stewart people, so I ended up getting my coffee anyway! Yay!!
Jenn Michaels (giving the peace sign) Linda Blackbourn (in red and black) and Starr Ashcraft (in magenta and white) - 3 of my teamies that were invited to Martha Stewart also waiting for the show to start!
Here's the jewelry that I took with me to the show. It's a little jumbled, they were giving demos of a new HP "3D" scanner and I was trying it out... not great for flat jewelry though :(
In the waiting room, being briefed and waiting for the show to start. The guy who does the briefing, Joey Kola, is also the show's MC is VERY high energy, lol. He was a blast, I just don't know how he keeps up that energy all day, every day!
The closest I got to Martha! lol.
Walking into the studio. There's the cooking area in the background.
More of the studio. The kitchen, the craft area, & the atrium.
All the empty seats.... to fill up quickly
This lady takes one look at you and "sorts" you into your spot in the audience. I'm assuming by the colors we're wearing.
The sorting... They very quickly sort us into our seats.
My ticket... 5th in line, 5th to be sorted. :D
Prime seat! Just awesome!! 2nd row up aisle seat in the center aisle. Right where the MC stands during filming.
Incredible amounts of equipment and lighting! That huge (boom I think they call it) is the main camera that swings around the whole studion filming.
Martha giving a final recap. We weren't allowed to to take any pictures during the filming but had a few minutes afterward before Martha left.
Just before Martha left, she surprised all of us and her whole staff (it was obviously not in the plan) by saying she's putting all of our pictures with our shop names onto the Martha Stewart website! WOW!!! Incredible, my website listed on The Martha Stewart website, I can't wait to see the traffic that results from that. :D
The experience was beyond what I expected. Thank you Martha!!! :)
It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Weeza McCALL of StringingAlong a little better by reading her responses to my
unexpected, but fun, questions.
~some photos Weeza wanted to share~
1) my babies (shh, don't tell them they're adopted!) -- 2 & 3) Bead manufacturing day at my house -- 4) My favorite item to make, footprints!
Tagline:I'm a jewelry designer and small business owner, but really...I play with clay all day
My signature color(s):For me? Brown or tan. For my jewelry?Blue and brown
3 things in my handbag right now:Advil, cell phone,coupons. I'm not exactly a purse girl
The superpower I would love to have:Instantly know when a crime was occurring and stop it
I get inspired by:Colors and patterns!
If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be?Florence Italy. I've never been there but every image I've ever seen is amazing. Or my hometown of Seattle, I live two states away right now
What I’m reading:1491, about pre-Columbus America
Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years?Selling in a boutique, my website expanded
Favorite Reality TV Show:Biggest loser and The Bachelorette
If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why?Foundation, it hides a multitude of sins
What's your favorite item you've ever made?I can't pick, really
Thanks Weeza!
I feel like we know you just a little better now! :)
~xo
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It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Debrah Block Krol of DBK Design a little better by reading her responses to my
unexpected, but fun, questions.
~some photos Debrah wanted to share~
1) picasso -- 2) hydrangea neckpiece -- 3) picasso mesh cuff -- 4) opal ring -- 5) my guys -- 6) me
My signature color(s):i love all colors! if i had to pick a favorite, i would pick blue, but i don't think that reflects in my work.
3 things in my handbag right now:mirror, business cards, almonds
The superpower I would love to have:to cure illness
I get inspired by:just about everything- color, texture, nature, ballet, music, art, fashion
If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be?italy, greece, spain
What I’m reading:just finished clara and mr tiffany, about a woman designer in louis comfort tiffany's glass studio--it was excellent! now i am reading a novel titled, "there but for the...."
Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years?well of course i would like to still BE in business, having grown over the ensuing time..i would like to have a commercial account with a large retailer, like anthropologie, and have several lines in production.
Favorite Reality TV Show:don't watch reality tv--but i kinda like the judge shows, especially judge alex...
If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why?concealer...hides a multitude of sins---
What's your favorite item you've ever made?usually it's the item i am currently working on, but i have grown quite attached to an oval ring i made, and wear it almost every day.
Thanks Debrah!
I feel like we know you just a little better now! :)
~xo
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Have a look-see at the very official event guide for the Oscars gift lounge! It highlights all of the artisans involved with photos of the display items! --Mine is on page 20. Let me know what you think of it! :)
I adore this song and I love her voice. You have to read the lyrics on this one! And the juxtaposition in this video is absolutely hilarious! LOVE.
Not Fair by Lily Allen
Oh, he treats me with respect,
He says he loves me all the time,
He calls me 15 times a day,
He likes to make sure that im fine,
You know I've never met a man,
Whose made me feel quite so secure,
He's not like all them other boys,
They're so dumb and immature.
There's just one thing,
That's getting in the way,
When we go up to bed your just no good,
its such a shame!
I look into your eyes,
I want to get to know you,
And then you make this noise,
its apparent its all over
Its not fair,
And i think your really mean,
I think your really mean,
I think your really mean.
Oh your supposed to care,
But you never make me scream,
You never make me scream,
Oh it's not fair,
And it's really not ok,
It's really not ok,
It's really not ok,
Oh your supposed to care,
But all you do is take, yea all you do is take
Yewell I lie here in the wet patch in the middle of the bed
I'm feeling pretty hard done by, I spent ages giving head
then I remember all the nice things that you've ever said to me
maybe I'm just overreacting, maybe your the one for me
there's just one thing that's getting in the way
when we go up to bed you're just not good it's such a shame
I look into your eyes I want to get to know you
and then you make this noise and its apparent it's all over
it's not fair and I think your really mean
I think your really mean
I think your really mean
oh your supposed to care but you never make me scream
you never make me scream
oh it's not fair and it's really not ok
it's really not ok
it's really not ok
oh your supposed to care but all you do is take
all you do is take
there's just one thing that's getting in the way
when we go up to bed you're just not good it's such a shame
I look into your eyes I want to get to know you
and then you make this noise and its apparent it's all over
it's not fair and I think your really mean
I think your really mean
I think your really mean
oh your supposed to care but you never make me scream
you never make me scream
oh it's not fair and it's really not ok
it's really not ok
it's really not ok
oh your supposed to care but all you do is take
all you do is take
It's time again for the Inside Scoop! Get to know Julicia Hernandez of Julicia's Creations a little better by reading her responses to my
unexpected, but fun, questions.
~some photos Julicia wanted to share~
1) Triple wrap Customizable bracelet -- 2) Butterfly Pendant necklace -- 2) my Leather in Bloom Necklace -- 4) pic of me
Tagline:Handcrafted Custom Leather Jewelry and Accessories
My signature color(s):Deep purple/eggplant and Gold
3 things in my handbag right now:Wallet,coupons, and weekly grocery ads
The superpower I would love to have:super speed
I get inspired by:Fashion, Nature, My dreams, My Children
If you could live anywhere you wanted (money's no object), where would it be?I would be a Gypsy, with many homes I love the winter season here in Arizona Love the summer in Los Angeles, Spring In Puerto Rico and maybe fall in Europe(Italy,spain) if moneys no object why limit to one place : )
What I’m reading:No time for reading unless its my emails,Fb,twitter,and everything else im doing on the computer
Where do you see yourself/business in 5 years?In 5 years I would really love to be a More succesful Leather Artist, a steady stream of customers, maybe be in local shops or have my own place, Have my Leather skills always improving and able to do my own patterns and stencils. be Noticed by Leather guilds for my work in Leather.
Favorite Reality TV Show:Like shows on DIY,HGTV extreme couponing (TLC), intervention,hoaders
If you were forced to only have 1 make-up item, what would it be and why?chapstick, I dont wear makeup
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