Fearful of making it big...

I know I experience this every now and then. At times, I feel I can handle the world and embrace stardom with my jewelry. Other times, I'm afraid to say... I'm scared at what if really make it big? I'm sure we all feel this at one time or another.

My friend, Dawn Boyer of Dawn Boyer Jewelry, just got published online with an article that talks about this. Check it out: http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/fear-of-making-it-real.html

For me, Dawn's article brings up a conflict I'm personally having - how do we continue to create intricate jewelry with high quality stones in today's tough economic state? It's a challenge that all of us jewelry designers are faced with especially as we move forward with 2009. I just pray that we'll survive the downward slide of the economy. I know that for me, a few of my loyal boutique stores that have sold my jewelry have decided to close their doors. It just breaks my heart. It also impacts my business as I would now have to re-evaluate my business strategies in order to survive. At this point, I refuse to compromise on my intriguity of using lower quality materials and gemstones to cut cost. I just can't do it. So, what is my solution?

There's no easy answer but it's definitely something we all need to think about!

New Year - new resolution to post more!

I know! It has been forever since I started this blog. So now that the holiday orders are done and my craft shows are done, I promise to start blogging more. I have lots of new creations in my mind and once I recover from the Holiday gluttony, I'm gonna start creating again! I can hardly wait!

Thanks for being patience with me and thanks for the nudge, Lissa ;-)

Welcome!

Hi everyone! I figure it was time to start a blog of my own! Everyone I know has one but I kept stalling. So, now it's my turn.

My goal with this blog is to share with all of you the challenges and rewards of being a business owner, a jewelry designer, a wife, and a mother of 3 little girls. My life right now sure is hectic but always fun! It is definitely more interesting when you're trying to juggle all that life gives you. I've been very blessed and I believe in helping others whenever I can. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

I have a few jewelry orders (it's Mother's day next week and I'm also participating in a local school's auction) to get out but I promise to write more when time allows for it!

Please feel free to visit my etsy store at: www.jumajewelry.etsy.com or my website at: www.jumajewelry.com!

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!

Judy