I have decided that my current business name just doesn't cut it anymore. It almost seems too personalized, and not very professional. I did a lot of brainstorming over the past week. I wrote down all sorts of individual words related to my field, and tried figuring out interesting word combinations. Each one that I thought was pretty good, I went straight to the search engines, looking to see if it was already taken. I finally found a free name I'm happy with. So, CB's Made 4 You will be becoming Green Bead Expressions. Fitting, I think, since they are recycled beads, and are definitely an "expression" of my creativity.
The dot com is set up, now just waiting until I can transfer my domain, and we'll be all good to go. This is the last post you will be seeing on this blog. Instead, you can find the new blog, under the new name, here: www.greenbeadexpressions.blogspot.com
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Interesting finds
Sometimes I like to search through Etsy to check out what other crafters have, and to get inspired. I occasionally come across a few things that really catch my attention, whether because they are exceptionally beautiful, or just odd and interesting. I thought I would share some of these with you.
My first is a real different kind of jewelry. It's called "Toilet paper & poop ring". I kid you not. It's a happy little roll of TP with a bit of poo on it.
Toilet paper & poop ring
My next is along the lines of cute-but-creepy jewelry. "Origami dress earrings-skulls" is interesting. The origami dresses are super cute. The skulls that sit atop their necklines, however, not so much. I picture these being worn by a little old voodoo lady down on the bayou.
Origami dress and skull earrings
Next up on the weird list: *Caution*- adult word coming up... "Diagram of a penis" necklace. Oh yes they did. This is a very novel idea (or maybe a bit more phalic than novel), but it caught my interest. It is an actual diagram from a medical book on a clay medallion. Although I'm pretty sure I would never find an occasion to wear this piece. Adult toy selling party perhaps?
Diagram of a penis
Have you ever wished your pretty ring pop could just stay that way forever? Now it can! But don't lick this one, it's only resin.
Ring pop ring
And last, but not least, we have ba-bomb earrings. I actually find these ones pretty adorable. Who doesn't love something that takes them back to those good old days of playing Mario Bros. When video games were simple and one dimensional. Oh, to be a kid again.
"Bombomb" earrings
As I come across these strange and different items, I will be saving them to put in another post down the line. I hope you found these as interesting as I did, and believe me, I will be posting more.
Etsy shops, in order from top to bottom: mybeadgarden, VintageFolds, sushipot, 1badattitude, and wasabeads
My first is a real different kind of jewelry. It's called "Toilet paper & poop ring". I kid you not. It's a happy little roll of TP with a bit of poo on it.
Toilet paper & poop ring
My next is along the lines of cute-but-creepy jewelry. "Origami dress earrings-skulls" is interesting. The origami dresses are super cute. The skulls that sit atop their necklines, however, not so much. I picture these being worn by a little old voodoo lady down on the bayou.
Origami dress and skull earrings
Next up on the weird list: *Caution*- adult word coming up... "Diagram of a penis" necklace. Oh yes they did. This is a very novel idea (or maybe a bit more phalic than novel), but it caught my interest. It is an actual diagram from a medical book on a clay medallion. Although I'm pretty sure I would never find an occasion to wear this piece. Adult toy selling party perhaps?
Diagram of a penis
Have you ever wished your pretty ring pop could just stay that way forever? Now it can! But don't lick this one, it's only resin.
Ring pop ring
And last, but not least, we have ba-bomb earrings. I actually find these ones pretty adorable. Who doesn't love something that takes them back to those good old days of playing Mario Bros. When video games were simple and one dimensional. Oh, to be a kid again.
"Bombomb" earrings
As I come across these strange and different items, I will be saving them to put in another post down the line. I hope you found these as interesting as I did, and believe me, I will be posting more.
Etsy shops, in order from top to bottom: mybeadgarden, VintageFolds, sushipot, 1badattitude, and wasabeads
Friday, March 18, 2011
Photo professionalism
So, I've started really trying to work on my camera skills. I go on Etsy and see other seller's item photos, and think to myself, "Mine look nothing like that." I know my digital camera has good quality, even if it is just a regular Nikon. It must just be me!
I love taking photos, but that doesn't mean I'm any good at it. I have recently noticed that so many professional looking photos have white backgrounds. I'm hit with a "duh!" moment. Now I find it somewhat humorous that I thought my micro-suede couch served as a good back drop for my jewelry. I'm reminded of the old rule they taught me back in art school: KISS- Keep It Simple Stupid. Once again, duh! This goes for a lot of things when it comes to art and design, but especially for photos of something you are trying to sell. I've forgotten so many things from college, and I'm sure a few of them might have helped me out a bit in this department.
On an Etsy blog, I found a very helpful little article about how to make a simple photo set up with nothing more than a tote, poster board, and a couple clip lights. I think I'm going to head to the store and pick those up right now.
I love taking photos, but that doesn't mean I'm any good at it. I have recently noticed that so many professional looking photos have white backgrounds. I'm hit with a "duh!" moment. Now I find it somewhat humorous that I thought my micro-suede couch served as a good back drop for my jewelry. I'm reminded of the old rule they taught me back in art school: KISS- Keep It Simple Stupid. Once again, duh! This goes for a lot of things when it comes to art and design, but especially for photos of something you are trying to sell. I've forgotten so many things from college, and I'm sure a few of them might have helped me out a bit in this department.
On an Etsy blog, I found a very helpful little article about how to make a simple photo set up with nothing more than a tote, poster board, and a couple clip lights. I think I'm going to head to the store and pick those up right now.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
A new blog is born
I've created this blog as a self proclaimed artist with a need for crafting. My fave? Creating recycled paper bead jewelry. I stumbled upon this idea a year or so ago, and quite honestly, I'm hooked. I spend a good chunk of my days diligently finding and cutting strips of paper and rolling them into beautiful beads. I just can't get enough! My latest find is using empty cereal and pop boxes. I've realized that this gives me an extra thick chunky bead, full of personality and charm.
As I sit here typing this, I look around my living room, thinking of all the things I should have been doing today. I'm babysitting for a friend in the morning, and the house is strewn with kid's clothes, toys, and of course, my jewelry making supplies. I know I need to get off my rump and tidy up before bed. It isn't lack of motivation, but more too much motivation for crafting, and not enough for cleaning. Maybe it's time to put down the beads for the night. I can just hear that pile of clean clothes calling my name.
As I sit here typing this, I look around my living room, thinking of all the things I should have been doing today. I'm babysitting for a friend in the morning, and the house is strewn with kid's clothes, toys, and of course, my jewelry making supplies. I know I need to get off my rump and tidy up before bed. It isn't lack of motivation, but more too much motivation for crafting, and not enough for cleaning. Maybe it's time to put down the beads for the night. I can just hear that pile of clean clothes calling my name.
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