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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 7 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: The Joys (NOT!) of Vending at Public Events
One of the fun things (not!) I picked up at this past weekend's events appears to be a head cold...
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- Author $0.38
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 9 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Show Retrospective
Finished the first show of the holiday season; had a good time, although sales were disappointing.
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- Author $0.60
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 12 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: And We're Off!
Quick recap of our first day at the first event of the holiday season... and we're OFF and started!
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- Author $0.65
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 17 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Jamming a Lot Into Very Little Time
Trying to jam as much work as possible into preparing for next weekend's show... but there IS no such thing as "ready!"
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- Author $2.62
- Curators & beneficiaries $2.60
> hive-113967: $0.26
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 22 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Handmade isn't Trying to be "Perfect!"
Handmade work is about mastering your craft and doing your best, but do not expect machine-like PERFECTION!
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- Author $0.27
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 25 days ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Closing Doors and Time Pressures
I really hate it when 3rd party marketplaces find a way to hold onto sellers' money for a LONG time!
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- Author $1.12
- Curators $1.12
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Completed Work, Theft and Making Time
It is REALLY annoying and frustrating when you discover that something you just SOLD online was previously STOLEN!
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- Author $0.27
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> hive-113967: $0.03
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Gratitude and Planning for the Season Ahead
Turns out I made the right decision to do some quick beach combing, because it sure is STORMY now!
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- Author $0.08
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Beating the Rain to the Beach!
Decided to take another spur-of-the-moment beach trip because the next three days are forecast for heavy rain!
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- Author $2.73
- Curators & beneficiaries $2.67
> hive-113967: $0.27
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Time to Get to Work!
Well, got new art supplies and paint in, and we only have about 3 weeks until out first holiday show!
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- Author $2.66
- Curators & beneficiaries $2.58
> hive-113967: $0.26
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Beachtripping and Linktree
Finally made it to our local beach to look for stones. Meanwhile, a new podcast opportunity is on the horizon!
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- Author $2.74
- Curators & beneficiaries $2.72
> hive-113967: $0.27
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • last month
Art and Creativity Journal: Change of Direction — Expanding Horizons
Thoughts about painting mandala patterns on quartz crystals and other semiprecious stones.
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- Author $0.26
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Social Media Housekeeping... and Places to Find Inspiration
Ramping up both social media preparations, as well as getting online marketplaces ready for the holidays.
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- Author $0.42
- Curators & beneficiaries $0.41
> hive-113967: $0.04
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Ramping Up — Holiday Quarter Musings
Time to get my enthusiasm on, as I ramp up into the 4th quarter and the holiday selling season!
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- Author $0.30
- Curators & beneficiaries $0.30
> hive-113967: $0.03
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Art and Creativity Journal: Patience Rewarded?
Changing the format of the blog a bit, and celebrating a final breakthrough with Amazon Handmade!
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- Author $3.22
- Curators & beneficiaries $3.15
> hive-113967: $0.32
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Art and Creativity: Life in Limboland
And so, I continue to WAIT for Amazon Handmade to confirm my seller confirmation... it has been a WEEK now!
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- Author $0.25
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> hive-113967: $0.03
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Art & Creativity: Obstacles and Enthusiasm
Sometimes it's hard to stay enthusiastic when it seems like there's nothing but barriers and obstacles in the way
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- Author $4.19
- Curators & beneficiaries $4.09
> hive-113967: $0.41
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Forward With Amazon Handmade: Frustration Fandango
In which I discover that working with Amazon Handmade is NOT as easy as I was hoping it would be!
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- Author $0.26
- Curators & beneficiaries $0.26
> hive-113967: $0.03
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Shifting to Put More Effort Into Amazon Handmade
In spite of some of my previous misgivings, I have decided to really expand my offerings on the Amazon Handmade site!
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- Author $0.26
- Curators & beneficiaries $0.26
> hive-113967: $0.03
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alchemystones (67)in GEMS • 2 months ago
Creative Inspiration: Working and Focusing During Times of Uncertainty
Creativity can sometimes be hard to "access" when we don't have a tangible objective to motivate us!
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- Author $0.18
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