Behind the Craft (BTS)
Go behind the scenes of my creative process and journey as an artisan. Discover how my handmade pieces come to life, along with insights into the challenges, growth, and realities of building a handmade business.
My Artisan Studio Upgrade:The Truth About the Dreaded Behind-the-Scenes.
Transitioning from an 8/10 to a 10/10 artisan studio isn’t just about better beads and gold-filled findings; it’s about the messy, behind-the-scenes truth. As I hit my 56th birthday, I’m pulling back the curtain on the “studio shuffle”—from AI-generated dreams to the gritty reality of SEO, trademarking, and leveling up my creative world.
Art that tells a story Beyond the Brush: My Journey with Mixed Media Storytelling
Among many things, I am a Storyteller at heart. Everything that I create has a story behind it. Regardless if it is a piece of hand-crafted jewelry, a crochet product, or, as in this case, mixed media art. To me, the story behind the art, regardless of the method you use, is what gives it … Read more
The truth about how I build from ground zero: Sweat Equity and my handmade business!
When you start building your dream, in my case, my handmade business, you’ll have to put a lot of time and money into it. The less money you have available, the more time you need to spend on all aspects of it. Where money is tight, using sweat equity becomes the only way! Financial investment … Read more