Agape earrings. Made with red agate, swarovski crystals, and cultured freshwater pearls.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Goals for 2009 NOT RESLUTIONS!
Lets see..... Business Goals for 2009
1. Get my business license and resale number. Surprised as some of you may be, I haven't acquired these two vital pieces of documentation as of yet. Apparently it wasn't even necessary until I surpassed a certain sales figure, but that time has come. So I am going to get this done.
2. Get organized. I mean this in a few ways. Organize my inventory and keep track of it daily by using a jewlery manager program. It is extremely time consuming to look up the cost of my items manually by flipping through old invoices and searching online. I think this software will change the way my business is run!
3. Set up at two events per month in the months of March through November. This will take some planning definately. Not only craft fairs, but I have been very graciously encouraged to join the local farmer's market. Much to my surprise and delight, the sellers I usually buy my vegies and jams from, want very much to start encouraging "Kentucky Proud" artisans and sellers to set up. I feel pretty good about this move considering our farmer's market is packed on any Saturday.
4. For my online participation... Keep a healthily stocked etsy shop, participate in every JET Team project I can get my hands on, and Blog more regularly!
I think these four goals will be good stepping stones. Hopefully I can come back and add more goals to my list as I knock them out!
2009 is going to be an awesome year!
1. Get my business license and resale number. Surprised as some of you may be, I haven't acquired these two vital pieces of documentation as of yet. Apparently it wasn't even necessary until I surpassed a certain sales figure, but that time has come. So I am going to get this done.
2. Get organized. I mean this in a few ways. Organize my inventory and keep track of it daily by using a jewlery manager program. It is extremely time consuming to look up the cost of my items manually by flipping through old invoices and searching online. I think this software will change the way my business is run!
3. Set up at two events per month in the months of March through November. This will take some planning definately. Not only craft fairs, but I have been very graciously encouraged to join the local farmer's market. Much to my surprise and delight, the sellers I usually buy my vegies and jams from, want very much to start encouraging "Kentucky Proud" artisans and sellers to set up. I feel pretty good about this move considering our farmer's market is packed on any Saturday.
4. For my online participation... Keep a healthily stocked etsy shop, participate in every JET Team project I can get my hands on, and Blog more regularly!
I think these four goals will be good stepping stones. Hopefully I can come back and add more goals to my list as I knock them out!
2009 is going to be an awesome year!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
There are some great tips below. Here is to a great 2009....Cheers!
40 Tips for Better Life - 2009
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm , and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree .
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28.REMEMBER GOD heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'
5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm , and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree .
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28.REMEMBER GOD heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!)
37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
40. Please Forward this to everyone you care about. I just did.May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but happiness come through your door!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
More favorites~ Teal and Brown...
Here are some of my pics for the day. See if you can't tell my theme.
#1 Serpents Dance Designs
#2 Phydeaux
#3 NoraJane
#4 & #5 Two Little Wrens
Light Box Project
Here is a list of materials you will need to complete this low-cost light box:
- 5 12x12" pieces of white acrylic
- 1 12x22" piece of flexible polystyrene in white
- Acrylic Cement
- Double Sided Tape
Glue the five pieces of acrylic together with the acrylic cement to create a cube with one open face. This will be the side you take the picture from.
Take the double sided tape and attach a 12" strip alont the top and bottom of the styrene. Peel the backing off one side and place it inside the cube on the bottom edge. Peel the second piece of backing off and attach it to the top back of the cube.
Set up lights above the cube, and on both sides. The acrylic will filter the light and give the light box a nice glow. I am still experimenting with the correct lighting to use.
I also used suction cups with hooks on them to suspend my necklaces from.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Favorite Finds 9/2/08
Its finally September. The beginning of my favorite time of year, and a great time to start with a listing of great fall season finds from ETSY! I want to feature some of my JET Team members' pieces! Check out these great jewelry finds!
#1 Catherinette Rings www.catherinetterings.etsy.com
#2 Beadstylin www.beadstylin.etsy.com
#3 & #4 Alyson1234 www.alyson1234.etsy.com
#5 Designsbycher www.designsbycher.etsy.com
Just a couple designs I think are fantastic. So proud of my JET Teamers!
TTYL
Brenna
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