Finished!

   Hello! Been a while since I posted but I really have a great explanation. I was a little busy earning my Associate of Arts degree with a Concentration in Business Foundations; and I am excited that I have completed my program. I enjoyed the courses I took especially PC Application Support, Finance, Management of Information Systems, Principles of Accounting, and Cultural Diversity, but Business Communications and Critical Thinking was my favorite. Although I continue to study and learn new concepts every day I now focus my efforts back on the one thing that lead me to the University, TamsJewelry.

   One thing always holds true for me as long as I dare to dream, as one goal is accomplished another is created. So I took a little break for a week to get my house in order and to get back in the routine of not having one, believe me it is harder than it sounds. Lol

    Now I am back to work and as I get in a groove I moved to the next project of moving into a bigger space. I will tell ya all about it soon. I am also exploring some bead making techniques and will be sharing some craft tutorials soon. Yes it is going to get busy just in time for the Holiday season….Thanks for stopping by! Come back again soon!

Oh, it seems I'm slacking but I'm not....

    

 

 

Hello, it has been a while since I have posted here. It may seem like I have been slacking off on work but, I'm not. I have been extremely busy earning my associates degree, and only six more courses and I'm done! July 27th, 2014 will be my final day. I am already applying the principles I am learning to my business, and I am so excited about the direction I am going in.
    I have learned one very valuable piece of advice I would like to share, if you love what you are doing with your life then congratulations and never stop learning how to improve, if not, then get educated to do something you do love! I have certainly enjoyed the challenges provided by the University Of Phoenix. 
      I have been making some new creations and last month heads were rolling around my house, actually they were skulls... that's exactly what's on these trays. I had a lot of fun making these earrings, lanyards, and badge holders but I am definitely ready to move on to some other fall favorites. What have you been working on lately? Well thanks for stopping by, I hope you are doing as wonderful as I!

 

 

 

 

 

     
  

Happy 2013!

Happy 2013!
      2012 was extraordinary for me,and I am thankful for all the Blessings I received! The last quarter of the year I was having a melt down, mid life crisis, I wasn't happy with who I had become.lol   I want to work smarter, I want to be able to help others better themselves also.  I decided to do something about it and college seemed to be the easiest remedy for me. I want to be a better writer,photographer, designer, retailer,marketer, mother, and well you get the idea. I want to take responsibility for my own happiness. Although I have only earned my first six of sixty college credits for my Associated degree in business and entrepreneurship I have already learned so much. I only regret not signing up years ago. In 2013 my blog and websites will start to reflect the new improved me, as I apply what I am learning. It is sure to be an interesting year for TamsJewelry and I can't wait to share what I learn. Promoting others is one of my focus's, I want to be more effective at promoting handmade artist's work. I am fortunate to have figured out that the biggest thing that keeps me from my success is myself. I am finally finding the balance I needed to accomplish my dreams! I am so excited about 2013 and I hope you get everything you want out of this new year as well! I hope you have a safe and happy 2013 and all your dreams come true!

Where did it go?

    Well I am asking myself as I look at the calender where did it go? I am of course talking about this year ,it flew by and here we are about to jump right into 2012 and well I am not ready! I just don't want to leave 2011 because I haven't nearly finished my to do list for the year.lol  It's not that this has been a good year because truth be told it was pretty depressing to me. Instead of complaining about it I guess I will just say, I miss my nephew Travis and wish 2011 hadn't taken him.I am truly hoping 2012 is the year our economy bounces back.  I have every intention of celebrating the end of 2011 and can't wait to smile my way into 2012.lol  Do you make New years resolutions?  I have several hoping to keep one.lol I just want to wish you a Happy New Year and Thank you for sharing your precious time with me! Stay safe if your out celebrating!! 8) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!                                                                                                   

Getting Ready for A Great time at Fredericksburg Trade Days!

Pink Howlite Necklace

Slab Turquoise Necklace

Sterling Silver With Large Lab Ruby Ring

Gold Chain Eye Lanyard

       Hello friends!Well I looked at the calender and wow, Christmas is almost here. Already?  I love Christmas and most everything about it.I have almost reached my selling goals on Etsy,just one more sale and I'm there wahoo! It was a long year but we made it.Now hopefully the economy will turn around and with luck next year will be even better. Maybe I can cut back to 12 hour work days instead of 14?lol Well anyways ,I just wanted to share some of my newest works with you and if you haven't done it lately would you browse through my Etsy shop and tell me what ya think.What do ya think of my new pictures? Now I am going to work on filling my other shops I have been focusing on Etsy because it was my first ,and I have sales there.lol  Next year I will put as much energy in all of my venue's who knows maybe I will open an Ebay store.That's where most of my online sales are anyways.                                                                                                                                                                                This next weekend Dec.16-18th I will set up a booth at the Fredericksburg Trade days.It will be my last show of the year and I am so excited! I hope to see my local friends there and with any luck maybe I will even sell a couple things.So if you are in Fredericksburg Texas on Dec.16th please come out to Trade Days and stop by and visit me.I will be right across from the Biergarten  next to barn 6 my space is V2.Can't wait to see ya there!They will have Music and fun for everyone! I will take pictures to share next week please keep me in your Prayers, and wish me luck! Thank you my friend have a fantastic week!

Blog Ring? How does that fit? LOL

          Hello my friends I am curious !LOL    I would like to know if you are part of a blog ring?If so please tell me what you like the best about it.I love meeting and learning about others and I love promoting my friends!That is why I do it.Some of you are probably wondering what I am talking about.I am writing this post mostly for you that don't know what a blog ring is or how it will help you.I belong to The Handmade Artist Forum .It is a great place to meet other Artisans and learn more about your handmade business.It is Free to join and there is no better place to hook up with like minded people.Weather you have a question or just want to share your latest work HAF is the place!We have a Blog ring,we are going to start a new session in a week or two and the more people that participate the more exciting it will be.Please Join!                                            A Blog ring is fun and once you get the hang of it its easy.1:Sign Up 2:Check back with forum each Sunday and See who is featured Artist  3:Write a post 4:go back to forum and let us no your post is ready 5: Read and comment on posts That is pretty much it.It really only takes an hour or so of your time a week.Can you fit that in your schedule ?You will meet some great people and maybe even make some friends, all while gaining traffic at your sites!I hope you have found this post useful and I hope you click on through and sign up.Here is where you sign up for the Handmade Artist Forum and here is where you sign up for the Blog Ring.Thanks for stopping by!                                                                                  

Colorful Feathers 8)

             Hello!I just wanted to show you what I'm working on this week.Pretty colorful feathers don't ya think?I love the yellow myself, can't wait to make them in gold and yellow.I am making long and short ones and I should have some listed this weekend.Enjoy the sunshine.Have a great day!!

Photography Ugh! Like A Slap In the Face.LOL

Original Photo

Before  with Auto Adjust

Wow Big Adjustment don't Ya think?

          Hello,this week I learned something playing around in my photo gallery that made such a remarkable change.It was really like a slap in the face.I didn't think my photo's were bad before but now that I look at my shops I am desperately seeking time for a three day photo shoot.I can't wait to redo all my photo's.You can see from these photo's the difference.My shops will be Sharp when I am done,hopefully I will be finished before spring8)Funny how last week I thought everything was just fine. Self improvement stings sometimes.LOL

Rings and Things 8)

            I have been working on some rings and things.LOL  Eye lanyards and a few other things I have been playing around with in my spare time.I will be adding many new items soon for Spring.Here are a couple of pictures,What do ya think?The wire wrapped rings are fun I have made several Sterling Silver but I have ordered some non Tarnish wire I can't wait to get it.Of course I would love to have a little more time to work on jewelry my head is full of designs.More money would be nice to.LOL  I would love to do some stone set rings but  money is tight maybe in the Spring when things pick up 8) So what have you been up to?

Black Friday Already?

Hello,Black Friday already?It will be here in just a few hours and I am ready!Everything is on sale free shipping US and Canada!Plenty of time for custom orders so don't be shy request that special gift for that special someone.Most important my friends have a SAFE and HAPPY Holiday Season!Thank you for all your support!!

Beautiful Weekend!

Hello,the rally was great!It was beautiful weather.There was great music and lots of great people.The sales weren't as good as previous years but about what I expected for this economy.Most important the raised a great amount of money for the children s home.I enjoyed seeing my old friends and meeting a few new ones.I am already looking forward to next years.I hope your weekend was as great.I am gonna go take a very Well deserved nap now.Enjoy what is left of your Sunday 8)

Ready Set,GO!

Ready,Set,GO!Time to load everything on the truck.My booth has to be set up by 9AM.I have everything as ready as I will.I am nervous.You never no what will happen.Looks like sunshine this weekend.I hope it doesn't turn ugly.Nobody wants to go to a motorcycle rally in the rain.Last year it rained the week before and we had a small turn out.I want to make up for it this year.I am really excited now ,so I guess I will load up.I will update you as soon as I can.I will hopefully be so busy that you won't hear another word out of me till Monday.Cross your fingers for me I need all the good luck you can give.Have a great weekend8)

Johnson City Pig Roast Next Weekend!

Good morning my friends.I have been working really hard to get ready for my next event The Johnson City Pig Roast Motorcycle Rally.October 8th-10th. in Johnson City Texas,stop by my booth if you are out there.I will give you a discount 25% off.I will also be doing any alterations needed and custom orders.It's a great event.

Johnson City Pig Roast 2010! October 8, 2010 - October 09, 2010. Old School Biker Fun In The Hill Country. It is a motorcycle run put on by the Hill Country Toy Run Association held the 2nd weekend of October in Johnson City, Texas to benefit underprivileged children, primarily the Cherokee Home for Children. $25.00 per person for the weekend. Also there will be camping too. There will be the Barrel Race, Eggstacle Course, Keg Roll, Wienie Bite, and the Slow Race. First, Second, and Third Place Trophies will be awarded for these events.Come out and have some fun and support the kids! I hope to see ya there!

Featured Artsist Eva Harder Of TheNeedleHouse

Afghan on Etsy by TheNeedleHouse

Hello my friends! I sure hope you are having a fantastic Friday.I would like you to meet a a friend of mine.Her name is Eva Harder Creator of TheNeedleHouse on Etsy.She creates the most beautiful Afghans.You know  she puts a lot of time and love in each one.I am sure she knows what it takes to make a warm one because she lives in chilly Minnesota.She also makes these awesome 100% cotton Dish clothes in a large variety of colors.Oh and the pot holder's,she gets pretty creative with them also I love this one. I hope you have time to browse through her gorgeous shop, I know you will find something for your home (and your friends and relatives home's also).You can keep up to date with Eva on her Facebook Fanpage also.Well what are you waiting for?Grab some coffee and Visit Eva,Tell her Tam sent ya!

End of Summer 8(

I have to tell ya this is my least favorite time of year.My girls are ready to go back to school but I will miss that little bit of extra time we get together.They are growing so fast,and the summer's are getting shorter .Of course the fall is my favorite time of the year I love the cool mornings,the fall colors the Holidays are coming fast. I have added back to school specials in my shops as well .I have a few more chores to get finished before summer is over and I am excited  about some projects I have planed for the fall.I have some beautiful new accessories to share with you.soon.I am gonna go make the best of the next to weeks with my girls.I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer as well!

All Caught Up! LOL

I have had a great week so far.The tournament went great no injuries to report.Yeah! I will absolutely work harder at it this session.I had the last couple of days off.I have been doing housework and paperwork and of course more housework.When I was changing my daughter's bed I found a huge scorpion. I killed it ,no I don't feel guilty I wouldn't have been able to sleep knowing it was in my house .I had no desire to capture it either.My girls are so curious so I let them look them up and they found this article that makes me want to give up our Texas Parks and Wildlife pass.To all my friends that want to come visit me bring a torch for your own safety.LOL

Texas Caver Catches 65 lb Scorpion!
The Associated Press Jun 24 2000 9:48PM ET

Western, Texas (AP) - Local Caver Bill Bentley caught an unbelievable 65 pound Scorpion during a camping trip and was captured on film by a friend with a digital camera! Experts believe that this is the largest Scorpion ever caught by man on record. "Top Scientists will want to study it". said Texas Parks & Wildlife Ranger Lars Wilthorp in an interview on Saturday.
``This is one biggest finds of the century!'' was the word heard in the small West Texas town of Notrees, Texas where the huge Scorpion was caught. Mr. Bentley will have it stuffed and mounted and available for display soon. "This will make a nice addition to my collection" said Bentley in an interview with reporters shortly after the catch. Mr. Bentley has a the only stuffed and mounted Jackalope and 9 foot high Roadrunner in his unique collection.
It is not known if there are any more giant Scorpions in the area, but they have been known to travel in packs of 3 to 4.

Check out My Handmade Spark !

Good morning! In my previous post I told ya I was checking Handmade Spark out.I have been reading a lot of useful information from their great blog .I realize I have a great,great deal more to learn.LOL  I think I am up for the challenge, after all my goal is to learn something new every day.This morning when I checked my mail it was there,confirmation I have my own My Spark Mini-site.Go ahead click on it.LOL Isn't it great?I am really looking forward to hearing what you think.If you are an Artist you really owe it to yourself to learn everything you can about the marketing part of your business.I believe you will agree this is a great place for that.What are you waiting for ?Go get your own!Go ahead enjoy 8)

Learning Something New Everyday!

I am still working on pictures ,I definitely have a great deal of catching up in that department.You can tell when you visit my shops that I am currently working the new Photo's in.The traffic has picked up so I am pretty sure they are catching some attention.Thanks to all of you who left feed back in that matter.I have been doing some homework in the promoting area,It's hard to promote yourself without being all about me.I learn a lot from my peers of course.Today I joined Handmade Spark I will tell ya more about it soon.I haven't had a chance to explore what it has to offer yet.I just know it's gonna be great because it was created by some pretty great people. Everything is great in my world.Hope things are even better in yours! 8)

Item Pictures

I had a great couple of days off.I went shopping with my daughters yesterday.Got some house work done and even a little paper work.Now for the  fun stuff.LOL I have been working on backgrounds for my Jewelry photographs.I got great feedback from my posts the other day.I have decided to go full speed ahead.From now on My items will be presented with a colorful background .I will still have my white detailed photo's I am just adding to the collection.I have also added pictures of the earrings with a tape measure that shows both inches and centimeters.And I even added a photo of the boxes the come in.So I think I have got things figured out.I expect to have all my shops updated by Sept.1st,that's my goal anyways.Then I will focus on Holiday promotions.Here is a picture of some of the new backgrounds you will be seeing soon for TamsJewelry.I hope they are appealing to your eyes!

I have to Know!

All week I have been working on some photographs.Not my norm by any means here ,let me show you what I mean.So tell me what do you think? Are these eye catching enough ? I am keeping my other photo's just adding these as the first image .What do you think are they an improvement?I finished updating all of my Handmade Artist Shop Items already.So check it out Please!