Personal experience – Artful Gems

Covid 19

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Artful Gems

It has been several months since I last posted. One would think that with the shutdown of the US and people being asked to quarantine alone would have given me ample time to write. Well, that hasn’t been the case. When the Virus came to the United States, it pretty much turned things upside down. Read More

Happy New Jewelry,,, Year!!!

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by Artful Gems

This is the time when we all make New Year’s resolutions. I’m not going to suggest any resolutions you can’t keep. What I will suggest are some resolutions regarding your jewelry. Yes, your jewelry. The Perfect Time This time of year is the perfect time to take inventory of your jewelry box. I am always Read More

Addicted to DIY

Posted on September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by Artful Gems

I sometimes think back to a small reproduction of a vintage style desk I had on top of my dresser and it reminds me of a monthly subscription I had in the sixth grade. I received one kit a month which included all the materials I needed to build/create that month’s item. I hated finishing Read More

June

Posted on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 by Artful Gems

To say that this past month has been stressful would be an understatement… June is probably my favorite month when it comes to business. Here in the Northeast, school lets out and teachers, as well as students do a happy dance. In my case, it also means I can give more attention to my blog and Read More

Never Give Up

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by Artful Gems

And here we go again… A woman owned business is, shall I say, hectic for lack of a better word. I knew this going in. However, I didn’t know that everything that could go wrong, would go wrong at the same time. I am behind in every possible area and it has shut me down. Read More

A New Medium?

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Artful Gems

A medium, according to Merriam Webster is a mode of artistic expression or communication. It is the material used in any creative endeavor. In my art, my preference is wire and it is what I play with when I want inspiration. But, here’s the thing. I love to play and not just with wire. Before Read More