Monday, September 28, 2009

Romantic Lapis necklace


I really enjoyed creating this romantic necklace. Rich jewel tones of Lapis Lazuli and Chrysocolla jasper dangle from this Victorian style copper component.

A perfect accessory to brighten up your winter wardrobe.Romantic Lapis necklace

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Improving my SEO


I must be an adrenalin junkie! I was doing 2 craftshows a weekend and am relieved that the Sunday show has ended for the season. I am eager for the Saturday show to end, which is just a few weeks away.

As you know I now have my own .com shop and what a learning curve it is. I discovered this website grader from folks on the Etsy forums called hubspot It has been such a help. I see areas that need work and am googling trying to learn as much as possible.

One thing I have learned is how valuable links are. I am always linking back to my Etsy shop and I think I will start to link back to my own store.

Blogging is such a fantastic way to do this. So, I have worked on the beautification of my shop and now it is time to improve it's SEO. Gypsy Moon Designs Boho chic jewelry
And to help my hubby I am going to add a link to his store, aren't I such a good wife! LOL Mitchell Poor, Primitive Surrealism paintings

Also, I am going to start adding links onto the sidebar of my blog of all my favorite shops.

I really recommend you checking out HubSpot. They have helpful free videos and a website SEO grader.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Adsense problem

Greetings fellow bloggers.

I was wondering if others were having trouble with Adsense. From my view point of my blog I no longer see ads. I checked and everything is still set up but no ads.

Anyone have Adsense missing from their blog?

Thanks

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Etsy Treasury



My Gothic Black earrings are currently in a Russian themed treasury. I was delightfully surprised!Click here
You can see them in my shop Click here

Saturday, September 19, 2009

New Boho Chic Jewelry Designs


As a designer I eagerly await the change of season in order to create new designs. It is so fun to go from a light summer color palette to a more rich fall/winter palette.

I created this chunky bohemian necklace is two color choices. Warm colors of tans, browns, olives and denim blue are glazed upon these large porcelain beads.

The pendant is a large copper oval with a pendant of Glazed Porcelain. I dangled the pendant on a tubular copper bail from Bali.

For a South Western flavor I teamed up the porcelain beads with turquoise color stones of Magnesite.

The tomato red chunky Bohemian necklace is paired up with round stones in a brown-black called Mahogany Obsidian. This one would look so beauty with a light cocoa silk blouse.
You can view here

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Martha Shade Mosaic Artist


Martha Shade is a west coast artist who enjoys the fine detail work of mosaic art.
The deer is her most recent sculpture. I love the peacefulness she has captured in it's pose.
This current piece measures 20 inches high and 24 inches wide.

Martha Shade has had her work shown throughout the SouthWest and Pacific NorthWest. If you are interested in contacting her you can email her at marthashade@rocketmail.com

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Newsletter


I have started to accumulate email addresses to send out occasional newsletters. I found a very user friendly site that I will design my newsletters. If you are an online shopkeeper and interested is starting a newsletter check out Mad Mimi Email Marketing.

If you are already sending out newsletters I would love to hear your tips!
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