Philosopy…Symbol…Pendant…

The Tree of Life. . .a circle with a many-branched tree inside with its roots reaching and wrapping around the base. . .a symbol universally illustrating all life on earth is related. . .used in science, religion, philosophy, mythology and elsewhere. . .sometimes depicted in abstract form. . .sometimes in wood, metal, wire, glass and  jewelry.  I [...]

New Bag Charm Zipper Pulls & Cell Phone Charms

I have been adding inventory to both of my stores with new designs and spring and summer colors.   I have redesigned most of my handbag charm zipper pulls using silver metal tassels with beads and charms added as dangles on the chains of the tassels.  These have a variety of color combinations, charms, and different sizes and [...]

Designing Inspiration and Influences

Finding inspiration for designing  jewelry can come from many places.  It may come from seeing the jewelry and accessories pictured in magazines or catalogs.  A visit to a local department store may inspire you to design with the clothing styles and colors shown for the current season.  You may find a pattern or color combination [...]

Spring Cleaning. . .

I’ve been on a roll changing the look and content of my websites, banners, and now my blog too!  I guess this is my equivalent of  “spring cleaning”.    The “rite of spring cleaning” is one habit I learned from my mother and she learned from her mother, etc.   The annual “spring cleaning”  took over our house every [...]

Keeping Up With SEO and New Graphics Design

One question all ecommerce website owners ask themselves on a daily basis is “what information will keep the shopper on my site?” Ecommerce website owners are looking for a magic formula to get their website on the first page of a google search for keywords. That would be number one on my “wish list” if there [...]

KC Bead Designs Top 100 Artisan Jewelry Sites List

In the constant search for additional ways to promote, advertise and market my website store, I have created and am sponsoring a new Top 100 Site List.  Description: Browse and find Artisan Jewelry Sites featuring unique handcrafted jewelry, original lampwork beads and custom cut semi-precious gemstones by some of the finest artisan jewelry designers, handcrafted jewelry [...]