I think it’s exciting to revamp old treasures into something new. Often times clients have a collection of loose charms and broken bracelets loaded with treasures given to them or collected on travels. I like offering the service of repair and restyling.One client had me convert an uncomfortable necklace into a fun bracelet. I typically add a shiny new .
My client Kay has figured out a way to save herself time & money. Kay prefers to give a sentimental gift for those in her social circle and rather then driving to Kohls or Target, shopping for an hour or scooping up a gift card, Kay simply calls me & tells me 3-5 things her recipient is interested in & .
Fun News!!! We are now offering personalized charms. My fantastic Dad, known to all as Jake, has taken on this new branch of Ruby Mae Jewelry. He likes making these charms & I love that we can offer them. The possibilities are endless. Graduation, christening, bridal, holiday, initials & numbers, children’s names …the list goes on & on. Wouldn’t it be fun to .
I recently taught my first Buttons 101 Class & it was hosted @JAM, a boutique in old town Scottsdale. These lovely ladies came together & we made lots of cool buttons projects and they gave some away as gifts. I loved seeing what they wrote on the gift cards. I find it interesting to see the button combinations they picked. Also, I think .
“Twitter puts your face & business in front of infuential people who would never see you otherwise”. This is the sage advice from my social media director Bev Lefebvre of One Less Hat and I’ve taken it to heart. Plus, it’s free advertising & networking. It helps if you have a smart phone so you can post on the fly. I use .
Well folks, fall is coming & you know what that means…festivals, boutiques, craft fairs & church bazaars. I’ve got my calendar out & this kitten is signing up for even more fun events this holiday season. I plan to work 1-3 events per month Sept-January. I’ve got my booth packing down to a vintage suitcase science & my tiki .
This month marks the 1 yr anniversary of my new little business, Ruby Mae Jewelry. So much has happened that it's hard to believe where I started & where I am now. Looking back, the numbers tell the story. I've created close to 400 items. I've worked 12 festivals & 5 home shows. I've obtained 4 licenses & started a blog. My .
Last wkd I worked my first festival/art market/wkd boutique/ get out on a sunny day and shop event. It was at Cheap Thrills in Phoenix & I learned a lot. I learned I needed shade & I didn’t bring my own. A quick trip to Big 5 & now I’m set w a 12ft accordian style pop up tent. I .
How do I describe my wing women? Well they are the ones lifting me up, giving me feedback and opinions and advice and have been there for me in many ways. Amanda & Jen, Jeni, Michelle, Robin,Gigi, Ari, Kay,Shauna, Vickie & Cathi. Sometimes the truth hurts. I always try & listen to their feedback. They are usually right. I’ve had to thicken my skin. The first .