Still Waters Jewelry

Back to my Blog

2012-09-14T20:39:00.000-07:00

Have not been very active on my blog will try harder. Getting ready for busy time of year and will be posting pictures of new work and the festivals I take part in. I will even attempt some tutorials. Stay tuned
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Hot Red Beaded Wire Cuff Bracelet - Still Waters Jewelry

2012-01-25T13:34:00.000-08:00

Hot Red Beaded Wire Cuff Bracelet - Still Waters Jewelry One of a kind brass wire cuff bracelet for that black dress, completely handcrafted

Web Store - Still Waters Jewelry

2012-01-22T18:47:00.000-08:00

Web Store - Still Waters Jewelry Check out my new wire cuff bracelet design

2011 New Goals

2011-01-03T19:22:00.000-08:00

Here we are, a new year a new set of goals ! 2010 for most was better than expected especially during Holiday season of retail selling. Still Waters Jewelry wants to thank all customers who support local small business. As a jewelry designer I was thankful to many customers who support local art markets like the Freret Market and Harrison Art Market in New Orleans. I was also thankful to store owners who carry my jewelry, what a compliment that is. But with all that behind me, I have to start anew with new goals and new plan.

Every year starts with a sense of optimism and it is this optimism that we have to keep in mind. Writing our goals is important so we can look back to see how far we have come. So that is how I will start 2011:

1. Work on my web site. I gave out so many cards with my web site on it so the least I can do is make it presentable ! I will keep interesting inventory listed with good pictures. This is my priority.

2. Hold at least one jewelry party a month. This will get my jewelry business a boost by getting to know more customers.

3. Be more selective of shows I take part. Sometimes it is better to invest your time in creative process than to be at wrong show. you know what I am talking

4. Be more organized and diciplined with my paperwork. I hate that part.

5. Improve my booth layout. Make it more user friendly and create atmosphere where people can stop for a while. Longer they stay more apt they are to buy.

6. More importantly I will strive to be more creative in my designs. Venture out in area that is new.

There is my list and will check back and let you know which goals I have actually acomplished. Good luck to my fellow artisans and much love to my customers. Here we go 2011.

Goals met ?

2010-10-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

When I last wrote, I was going over the plan of anybody dedicated to selling for the Fall season. The process of looking at materals that yu have and moving forward to the selling season. Well I am here to tell you that I am making good progress. I amde a list of what MUST be made for each show and stuck to the list. Each show is different and attracts different clientele.

I have followed my list and made jewelry items that are crucial to any show.Good earrings,variety of necklaces,and my staples the wire rings. Most importantly I am making great strides in moving my jewelry into a different direction. I plan on eventually doing high end wire jewelry. In this Fall season I have added numerous wire jewelry designs that I am proud of and also sold !Forge ahead creative and dedicated folks.

Planning for busy Fall Show Season

2010-07-30T20:59:00.000-07:00

Today I stopped at my favorite coffee shop,CC's in Slidell,La, for some java and organizing. For any artisan out there knows that August is the month for organizing your thoughts and selling plan for the busy Fall show schedule. As jewelry designer, I live for this time. Even though sometimes sales are not the greatest, I look forward to meeting new customers and getting in the Holiday shopping mode.

As I sipped on my medium roast, I fully realize the chore ahead of me . The economy not the best, high unemployment, and customers buying only the minimum. Jewelry is certainly at the bottom of the buying totem pole !I made a list of what I need to get ready

1. Take inventory of materials you already have! Meaning realize what you have and make use of it.
2. On calender mark the shows you will do. By August you really should have committed to several shows already. Knowing this, this helps you set up design inventory.
3.Set time for home shows. This is really great one on one time with jewelry customers. This also reduces your overhead, as you do not have to pay booth fees.
4. Make a list of all jewelry you need to make. Yes, a daunting task. Here is the deal, set numbers of earrings, bracelets etc.... you need to make and really go through with it. Make an effort by end of August to finish all items on your jewelry making list. You will feel so good.
5. Also set selling goal, as in dollars you think you will sell. I know this is hard but you have to do it. Set weekly goals, in other words , one bite at a time. I learned that from my Mary Kay days.

The economy will get better and people will always find the money to spend on things they really want. I will update you on how I do with my list. Forge ahead creative people.

Welsh Corgi Olivia and Photography

2010-07-13T11:43:00.000-07:00

My dog Olivia helping me while I take pictures of my designs. She had her eye on something else . I usually take pictures of my work outside for the best lighting. For you jewelry makers out there, customers want to visualize what jewelry looks like in natural lighting. It is also good idea to have earrings suspended so light is surrounding them, shows them up really well. Picture taking of your handmade items, jewelry or otherwise, evokes good mood in customers. Studies have shown lighting affect moods !

Holiday Season 2010

2010-07-11T07:29:00.000-07:00

Expecting a very busy Holiday season this year. Will be busy with shows, art markets and wholesale to stores. I am starting to see a turn in the economy for better, people will start to buy more treats for themselves like jewelry.

More Earring Orders

2010-07-10T15:58:00.001-07:00

Got call from one of the stores in New Orleans that carries my jewelry. They informed me that they have sold out of my brass earrings and need more !!!! That's good news.

Stores that carry Still Waters Jewelry

2010-07-09T19:58:00.000-07:00

Still Waters Jewelry is carried at Judy at the Rink on Prytania st. and Miss Smarty Pants on Magazine st. in New Orleans. Also at Lee Tracy in Ocean Springs and Maggy Mays in Bay St. Louis , both in Mississippi. Visit these store and ask for Still Waters Jewelry

Pendants on Leather Cord

2010-07-09T05:54:00.000-07:00

Here are some pendants that are made with 16g hammered wire and gemstones. I put these on leather cords.

2010-07-09T05:46:00.000-07:00

These earrings are being carried at a couple of stores in New Orleans . I make these with 16g brass wire. Also making matching pendants.

2010-07-08T16:44:00.000-07:00

Will stay up late again tonight to make some more hammered brass earrings. Maybe use tiger eye !

Creative Sleepless Nights

2010-07-07T19:45:00.000-07:00

Last night could not go to sleep because of numerous designs in earrings I wanted to finish creating. Love times like that, you just can't put your tools down. As jewelry designer you live for those times.