I did it....

I took the handmade pledge...




support handmade...you can start @ http://www.tophujewelry.com :) lol
ciao

Gettin' Goin......

Wow, I can’t believe it’s almost a week since I last blogged. I’ve been trying to get it together as alwaysJ. I’ve been trying to get my supply stash up; I’ve been researching for different craft fairs and events to attend. I’ve applied to one boutique just today, so we will see what the outcome is…..

oh wait….

I MADE MY FIRST SALE!!!!! They purchased the ‘Bahamian Island’ Necklace….very very sweet piece, I’m sure they will love it! Thank you thank you to my first buyer!!! Hey I relisted it, so it's up for grabs for the last time. You will be 1/2 people in the world with it....isn't that the point? :) Just go to http://www.tophujewelry.com


Bahamian Island Necklace

…okay…that was a huge announcement..lol…but I was saying that I applied to a boutique here in Atlanta, so it’s only a matter of time when I will hear feedback. There is one shop I visit regularly in Atlanta, I am going to make a trip to see the owner next week, show her my jewelry and try to get in where I fit in! lol I’m pretty confident someone will love my jewelry enough to let me have a little itty bitty spot in their shop. I’m also okay to taking rejections…hell it’s all part of life…I’ll be alright.

I will be showcasing give-a-way by the end of next week. It will probably be open for about 1-2 weeks, but like I mentioned, keep your eyes and your ears open….

It’s getting closer to the EAOC ‘s summer treasury. I decided to donate a pair of earrings, so now I have to put my thinking cap on to figure out the design. I can’t wait for that to start.


ciao

New Listings

I added new pieces to my listings. One piece is a pair of earrings called "Hypnotized" which I tihnk are sooo cute. They are made of all antique copper components, with golden metallic crystals...and two small chains hang low.

I think they are so darn cute! I told myself, if someone stared at these babies for so long (out of envy) they will get hypnotized because they are sooo cute. Okay I know I keep saying that but they are cute....and they are only $16 little ones!

It's been a long week!!!

It's been a VERY long week! OMG! Let's start off with this past weekend.

I went to the Intergalactic Bead Show on Saturday and Sunday and I had THE BEST time. I met a few folks and bought LOTS of supplies for my jewelry stash. Some of the vendors had some beautiful stuff, vintage (my thang!), crystals, gemstones, gold, sterling silver...the list goes on. I spent wayyyy to much than I planned to, but I guess it's okay..

You have to spend money to make money.

Speaking of making money, I still havent had a sale on ETSY yet :( . I manage to sell A LOT of jewelry in live but not on ETSY yet??? But I'm not worried about it. I know I'll have plenty of sales down the road. I'm still trying to get my inventory stash up, and that has a lot to do with it.

For this summer is going to be a busy one! I'm going to apply to be a vendor in at least 3-4 shows throughout Atlanta.

Indie Craft Experience/Kraftwork is one. Here is the announcement from their website (click on their logo for more info)

"Kraftwork is the ATL’s monthly indie craft market hosted by Young Blood Gallery & Boutique and the Indie Craft Experience. Each month features a showcase of crafters, snacks, cocktails and good times! See photos of Kraftwork here!
Join us the first Thursday of every month 7-10 p.m. at Young Blood - 636 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306"

there are a few others, but I'll post about them when it's official.

I'm going to do my first feature in a about a week. I'm going to go around and find talented independent artists and designers like myself...and do a mini write up on them. I already have a few people in mind....so stay tuned....

MY WEBSITE (http://www.tophujewelry.com)

Currently redirects to my etsy instead of my own website. I think I"m going to keep it like this for a minute until I get a webhost that I'm really going to like. I wasn't too happy with the company I hosted through...

I'm in a Treasury!!

Thanks so much to my fellow EAOC etsian, EternalLegacy, for including my Pendulum Swings earring in your treasury!! This was the first treasury that I saw that I was included in...and it's exciting!

Whooo—hooo! I've been accepted into SRAJD!!!

I’ve been accepted into SRAJD (Self Representing Artist in Jewelry Design Organization). This is very exciting…as it’s a chance for me to promote myself through a great organization that supports self representing artists and it’s a chance for me to continue to network within the industry. I’m still waiting for my member # but I received an email, so it’s official!

ciao

Revamped Website

So I had to do a lot of recreating. The first website layout I had was not really working. It wasnt vibrant or catching. My disappointment had a lot to do with the low quality pictures I took of my jewelry. The pictures didnt capture the details of my jewelry...

I have recreated my website and this is how it looks now and I love it. Not bad for a NON, first time web designer huh?

So that's my progress.. I'll be back with more updates!

ciao

TOPHU Kids

TOPHU Jewelry introduces a new line of TOPHU product....

TOPHU Kids!

We are so excited to offer fun, colorful and playful jewelry for the little ones. We are offering earrings, necklaces, bracelets and many different accessories! Make sure you check back often on http://www.tophujewelry.com/ and http://www.tophu.etsy.com/ for updates!

TOPHU Jewelry.com

This is my first post and I can say that I'm super duper excited. I finally did it! I launched my first website @ http://www.tophujewelry.com/.

It's obviously still under construction, but I feel so good about it because I am making steps to help get TOPHU as sucessful as I know it can become. Stay tuned because I will definitley be updating you on the process. in the meantime, you can check me out @ http://www.tophu.etsy.com/

ciao