Ready, Set, Go...

Just about ready to send out emails, and launch the Etsy shop.  I am so excited!  Here are a few new things that I will be featuring.  They will be listed today.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/studiocatsmeow.

Yeah! I did it...

I did it.  I got my Etsy shop, (Studio Cat's Meow), and my Facebook business page (Cat's Meow Polymer Jewelry) up and running.  It took me a while, but I really learned a lot in the  process.  I hope that you will visit both sites, and feel free to offer suggestions or comments (be gentle!).  I am new at this, and still have a lot to learn.

I did get a new set of mokume gane pendants completed.  I can hardly wait to put them together, which I will do as soon as I finish this post!  I posted a few photos to show the process which I hope you enjoy.


















 



As I wrote in my last post, I am planning to spend more time on my jewelry business.  I am currently in the throes of setting up an Etsy shop!  I thought I was pretty good on the computer, but the challenges of social media can be daunting.  I am muddling through, however, and hope to have my shop up shortly.  Facebook is next on the agenda!  I'm sure some of you can relate!

In the meantime, I have gotten a few more things done.  These will be posted on Etsy soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ah, a new year and new beginnings!

It has been very busy since my last post.  Just catching my breath after the fall shows, all the holidays and visiting with family and friends.  This new year brings a lot of changes.  I am starting a new job, and will also be devoting much more time to jewelry making as well.  I will be updating this blog, setting up a Facebook page and doing more shows this year.

My first resolution was to reorganize my studio, and make it more work friendly.  It turned out to be a much bigger job than I thought.  I think I am just about finished, and I am really anxious to to get to work.  I am planning to participate in a polymer clay retreat with a well known artist in May.  I can hardly wait...more about that later.

Here are a couple of new items.  I just finished a photography tutorial, which has helped a lot.  I still have some work to do, but I am pleased with the results so far.

 

 

Not enough hours in a day...

It has certainly been a busy several weeks doing shows just about every weekend.  I have met so many interesting new people.

I will be doing the Keene Art Tour this coming weekend.  Check out the website:  www. KeeneArtTour.com for more Information.  I will be located in Terri Lipman's studio along with Kyle Stuckey, at 103 School Street.  We had so much fun last year, and I am really looking forward to doing it again.  If you are reading this, hope to see you there!

Here are a few new items.  I am having a great time making pendants, and then finding interesting beads to accent them.  Also a photo of my setup at one of the shows, and of course my "Cat's Meow" inspiration.  The neat piece made with an old shutter was crafted by my friend Lynne Mason, and "No, I won't sell it!"

 

"THE CAT"

 

 

 

 

You can never have too many grandkids!

This was just a great week welcoming a new granddaughter in Pennsylvania.  She is beautiful, with lots of dark hair and big blue eyes.  If that wasn't enough, I had a surprise visit with my son, David, his lovely wife, Anna, and their four terrific boys.  This was a big event as they live in Poland!  We enjoyed a picnic at the lake and a great time of swimming and visiting.

Two new pieces:

New baby has arrived!!!

We have a new baby girl born last Saturday!  I am traveling to PA tomorrow for a busy, busy weekend.  I can hardly wait to see little Olivia...

I haven't been posting much, but I have been working!  Here are a few of the latest.