Behind the scenes

Handmade Beaded Rings: Why I Create Statements of Existence

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Hanmade Beaded Rings by Artisan Regina L / ReginaCreates™ This Graphic features three different Handmade Beaded Statement Rings, one is sold, the other two available. Gothic Rose Statement Ring. Ring of Enchantment. Floral Boho Ring

MY handmade beaded rings are loud enchanting statements for those who are ready to be seen and noticed. Today I pull back the curtain to tell you a little bit more about my handmade beaded rings of the statement variety. Who are they for? Why do I create them, and what is the enchantment and blessing I whisper to each bead? Read more.

Why is handmade in the USA higher priced?

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ReginaCreates brand banner featuring artisan jewelry and crochet wearables on a dark purple Victorian Bohemian background, with text titled 'Why Is Handmade In The USA Higher Priced? Looking beyond the Sticker Shocker!

Ever wonder why “Handmade in the USA” carries a higher price tag? From the physical strain on the maker’s body to the “loss leader” math of a professional artisan, I’m breaking down the elephant in the room. Learn why your purchase is an investment in heritage, not just a sticker price. Read more…

What unfiltered creative process really looks like!

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ReginaCreates™ branding over a collage showing an unfiltered creative process: a YouTube screenshot of Regina painting a pendant, bead boxes and supplies spread across a bed, a close-up of a messy workbench with paints and brushes, and multiple shots of the finished hand-painted pendants.

In a world of filtered perfection, I’m pulling back the curtain on my “tired hot mess” reality. From a bedroom studio that doubles as a disaster zone to the physical grit of 12-hour workdays, this is the unfiltered truth of my creative process. Join me for a look at the “radical honesty” behind ReginaCreates™—and why the woman reclaiming her life at 56 is exactly who I want you to see. Today it is all about unfiltered creative process and beyond… Click featured image to read more!

My Artisan Studio Upgrade:The Truth About the Dreaded Behind-the-Scenes.

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Digital art of an artisan studio desk with bead embroidery, shipping labels, and a calendar circled for an April 8th birthday. Not my actual Artisan Studio.

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.