Inspirational Jewelry by mairedodd

duality, originally uploaded by mairedodd.

I'm not a great writer, but I know someone who is! Someone who is beautiful both inside and out. Someone who creates amazing jewelry that always exudes so much passion and inspiration. I can feel her jewelry right through the computer screen...almost like I am holding it in my hand, but more importantly, in my heart. Her name is Maire Dodd. Don't take it from my blah blog post, but go see for yourself. You will quickly become a fan of her blog of the same name and her inspirational jewelry. Also, be sure to visit her Etsy mairedodd online shop! Thanks so much for using my raku "raven" and other raku beads in your creations!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (8/14-8/20)

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (8/14-8/20), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

The Bead Art Originals (BAO) Etsy team is offering great specials from their members this week! Something new...our week is starting on Friday instead of Sunday! Check out the specials from each of the bead artisans on the BAO blog!

I might be a bit MIA as I get in gear for my shows this fall. My next one is Saturday and Sunday of labor day weekend (Sept. 5th and 6th) in Pine, Arizona at the Pine/Strawberry Arts and Crafts Festival.

I'll be at the Cave Creek Coffee Company in Cave Creek 9/11-9/13 and 9/26-9/28

I'll be at the Carefree Resort 9/18-9/20

Hope to see you there!

My 400th Sale on Etsy!

Thank you to everyone who has purchased my raku jewelry and beads from my MAKUstudio Etsy shop! Today is a good day! I hit my 400th sale in my Etsy shop! I didn't run a contest or anything...still not quite that together! LOL! But, I did want to give a big thank you to JAVA723 on Etsy!!! She was my 400th sale! Java, you'll be getting a special gift for sure!!! Make sure to visit JAVA723 on Etsy. Reading her profile, you can see what a beautiful soul she is! I really like this necklace in her shop!Thanks again JAVA! I'm wishing you all much prosperity and happiness!

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (6/22-6/28)

Bead Art Originals Items of the Week (6/22-6/28), originally uploaded by Sand Fibers.

More deals from the BAO etsy team! Check out the Bead Art Originals blog for details!

Weebly Just Added E-Commerce...FOR FREE!

I really need to share this with you!!! Weebly, THE place to get a free website, has added e-commerce to their site!!! FOR FREE!!!! How exciting! I'm getting ready to add some of my pieces and I'll let you know how it goes! Weebly is so easy! For those of us who are still trying to catch up in the internet world, Weebly is awesome. It is so user friendly!!! I really can't stress that enough! So, if you don't have a Weebly (FREE) website yet...what are you waiting for? Click HERE to get one!!!

SEO and Etsy

Just wanted to share the link to the forum by Timothy Adam Designs. Great info on SEO and Etsy! Thanks Tim! Here's the link:

http://www.handmadeology.biz/home/archives/845

Have a good night!

Vote Please!

Timothy Adam Designs is having a photo contest! Please vote for my raku pendant "Peace In Your Heart". Just visit his blog and scroll down until you find my pendant! You should be able to recognize it! While you are there, you can also enter your best photo! The prize is free advertising!!! We can all use that! Make sure to check out Tim's awesome metal work in his Etsy shop! Want this pendant for yourself? Just visit my MAKUstudio Etsy shop to buy it now! Thanks everyone!