Friday, January 30, 2009

Love-Hearts-Romance.........

Valentines' Day is right around the corner. If you're looking for jewelry as a gift for your valentine, look no further! Members of the Artisan Beaders Street Team create high quality handcrafted jewelry, and items are on sale right now. Go HERE to check them out.
Remember, you will need to give yourself enough time to allow for shipping.
The Jewelry Box is offering 20% off Valentine jewelry.
Sale ends February 14th!

Brand Spankin New!

I write a weekly article on my team's blog every Friday that features new handcrafted jewelry and beads from team members. I love strolling through everyone's shops and drooling over all the pretties! You can read the article HERE and check out the new beauties for this week. All items are for sale and just waiting for a new home! Happy Friday & Happy Shopping!!

Monday, January 26, 2009

Glass Artist Profile

I recently met a very talented glass artist that creates the most stunning pendants and jewelry with dichroic glass. Her name is Tanya Veit of A.A. Glass Art. Her talent for forming such artistic pendants is incredible! Here's a lil bit about her.

What is your first name, and how did you get started with your talent? My name is Tanya, and I have been artistically inclined since I was about 5 years old.

Where do you sell your lovely glass art? ArtFire shop: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=15704 Ruby Lane shop: www.rubylane.com/shops/aaglassart

What is your best seller item? Best sellers are my nature silhouette pendants: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=64169

Can you offer any advise for anyone that is just starting out with glass making? The best advice I can offer for glass artisans is don't by too many supplies and glass when starting out! Start with 2 or 3 colors and slowly incorporate new glass/supplies as you develope your technique. When I knew I wanted to do this for more than just a hobby, we spent $2000.00 dollars on glass and supplies at the glass store that we ended up not needing. Half of that is still sitting in the studio 5 years later!

And finally, what are your goals for your business? We are relocating to St. Petersburg Florida from Chicago. We plan to open a working studio and eventually teach by private instruction.

All the best to you Tanya! :)