 Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. has been included in Kelly's Thoughts on Things 2016 Holiday Gift Guide! Click here to see her write up about Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C.! I am honored to have been included in her 2016 Holiday Gift Guide. I am hoping that you find something unique and lovely from my boutique for a loved one these holidays! Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is not just jewelry. It is inspirational wearable art, handcrafted by me with love and passion!
Don't forget! I do custom repairs and orders. Click here to submit a custom order, repair, or ask for more information.  Saturday November 19th Westfield High School will be hosting it's annual Holiday Craft Show! Here is the description of the event taken directly from the Annual Holiday Craft Show Facebook Page. If you click on the description, It will take you directly to their page. I have been selected as one of the vendors in this event! I am looking forward to seeing you there as you do your holiday shopping! Supporting local businesses and artists is very important to the community! It also helps support the Band! There is a $2 dollar entry fee for adults. It is free for kids 12 and under. Bring the family or invite some friends for a fun day out. The event runs from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Of course, if you can't make it, shop my boutique online. Don't worry about shipping. IT'S FREE!!
On my homepage an identity statement is there to give you a sense of who Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is and what Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is about. It reads, "Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is not just jewelry. It is Inspirational wearable art, handcrafted by me, with love and passion." The creations of Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. are more than just jewelry and the small business of Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is more than just a small business. The inspiration, passion, and love that goes into the art and the customers at Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. also flows out into the community. In a recent blog, I wrote: As you wear my jewelry, remember my catchphrase, “It’s everywhere you want to be!” I challenge you to live it out by being inspirational, kind, and creative in ways that will make a difference in the lives of those around you. One of the ways Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is rising to this challenge is by starting Charity Wednesday! Every Wednesday 10% of your purchase will be donated to Bread and Bowl. Bread and Bowl is an outreach located right here in Indianapolis. It serves food to hundreds of people each week in their soup kitchen. Bread and bowl also provides transitional training for high school students seeking entry into food service industry jobs. Helping to support this local outreach is a simple way that I can use my creative gifts to give back to the community! The next time you shop Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C., remember that every purchase made on Wednesday goes to support this excellent community outreach program! As you wear my jewelry, remember my catchphrase, “It’s everywhere you want to be!” I challenge you to live it out by being inspirational, kind, and creative in ways that will make a difference in the lives of those around you.  Local Indianapolis Artist, Yvette Snow has been painting since 2007. She works with various mediums primarily including acrylic on canvas and some oil works. She also experiments with “trash art” created on cardboard, wood, or foam. Yvette describes herself and her work as Complex, raw, and original. Her piece, Open Sky, was the 2011 first place winner in the Non Professional Abstract Category of the Avon Town Hall Art Show. See Open Sky here Very active in the arts community, Yvette is a member of the Central Indiana Artists, Arts Counsel of Indianapolis, Business Ownership Initiative, RAW: Natural Born Artists, and Flava Fresh. You can find her unique abstract work on her website FYMartworks.weebly.com, ArtWanted.com, Instagram, RAW, and Red Bubble. Yvette says that, “Expression is just one brush stroke away.” Her goal is to color your world, communicate emotion, stir creativity, and touch your soul with her artwork. Her gallery is sure to add inspiration to your day. View and purchase her work at www.fymartworks.weebly.com.
Authentic Awakening Collection
Today I've released some of my fall collection. I've named it the Authentic Awakening Collection. The pendant necklaces in the Authentic Awakening Collection have been designed using agate stones, quartz crystal, and sea glass. Each pendant has a stamped connector that can be personalized at request! This collection will be mentioned on Wish-TV 8 Indy Style this week as a part of Indiana Originals! The Indy Style Segment airs 9 AM weekdays!
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It’s time for part two of my Business Philosophy. My last blog talked about the identity of Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. In part two I’m going to tell you about my Customer Service Philosophy! My Customer Service Philosophy can be summed up in three parts: the golden rule, more than customers, and my promise and guarantee. These elements to my Customer Service Philosophy are written out short and sweet below! Have a look and rest assured that I have your best interest at heart.  This is the first blog of two that will overview my business philosophy. If you’ve been to my website, you will already know that I create and sell handcrafted jewelry. This is just the basic frame of my business. Like any other business, I create a product, market it, and sell it to the consumer. What makes Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. unique, is the soul of my business. It goes far beyond creating, marketing, and selling a product. Below, I have outlined three important things that I would love for you to know about who Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. is!
Handcrafted Jewelry by Teri C. “It’s everywhere you want to be!”  Remembering to give a bit of TLC to your handcrafted jewelry will go a long way in keeping your treasured pieces beautiful and bright. The first thing to keep in mind is that handcrafted jewelry should be worn and stored with care. Exposure to chemicals and abrasive environments can cause permanent damage such as oxidation and scratching. To the left are five simple preventative guidelines. (Click on image to enlarge)
To keep your jewelry clean, a bit of mild liquid detergent added to warm water creates a gentle cleaning solution versatile enough to clean and care for the majority of handcrafted jewelry made with silver, glass beads, crystal beads, and semi-precious stones. If cleaned regularly, a damp microfiber cloth will do the job effectively, often without requiring a cleaning solution at all. It should be noted that pearls should ONLY be cleaned with warm water and a soft cloth. Be sure to gently pat your jewelry dry, once clean. Following these guidelines will keep your jewelry looking shiny and new so that you can enjoy the fine craftsmanship and beauty of your wearable art every time you put it on.  We are now, 6 months into 2016. This is the time of the year, that I review my goals & progress. I must say, so for, so good. Woot, Woot!!!
I have learned a lot about metal stamping. There are many tools that you need to create a stamped bracelet, pendant & stamped tags. Now let me tell you, once the stamping is completed, now you need to be sure to darken the image that you just stamped. Oh, my, don't use to much of ink, because if you do, now you need a special polishing pad, to remove the excess ink. Don't worry about your freshly painted nails, because, now they are a different color. LOL!!! As I mentioned earlier, about the different tools, I forgot to tell you about the special brass head hammer that you must need. Well, who knew that I needed a 2lb. hammer for some of the many stamps that I have added to my tool box. Did you know that now is a great time of the year to go through your jewelry to see, what you wore a lot and what you bought thinking that you would ware that piece a lot and never did. Well, it might be time for a Jewelry-makeover. You might be able to turn that outdated necklace, into a cool bracelet or bracelets that you can wear as a stack set. Wishing You A Fabulous June! Every now and then while working on a custom jewelry order make over, I have a vision of what else could be made from the jewelry piece. Did you know that you can wear a brooch as a unique necklace by adding jump rings & chain to it. Do you have a beaded long necklace that you like, but no longer wear, because it's out of style.
(jewelry never goes out of style) :0) You can take the necklace and wrap it around your wrist, for a bracelet, only if it's long enough. How about the piece of jewelry, with the missing stones. Yes, it can be saved, with glue, that is used for jewelry, and maybe taking a visit to the bead store to see if you can find a stone that will work. I do this sometimes from broken jewelry. Today is also the last Friday in January. Can't believe how time flys!! How are you doing on your list of projects, new things that you plan on trying this year? Have you made it to the gym as many times in January as you planned? Have you made a change in anything that you said you were going to give up? If not, don't worry, because everyday, we get to start over. Wishing You Much Success!!! "Gratitude turns what we have into enough" |
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