Pricing Your Work

My friend Brandi has put together an ebook (free!) that covers every aspect of pricing your work.  This guide is specifically written for artists.  Brandi did an outstanding job of tackling this difficult and sensitive subject.

See her blog post about it here.

Even if you're not interested in the subject of pricing, you should have a look at her blog, brandi girl.  It is visually stunning and joyful.  Brandi has an eye for color and composition that is evident in every blog post and every piece of jewelry she creates.  While you're at it, visit her website.  You won't be disappointed in her spectacular jewelry.  I own a few pieces myself and I can attest to her meticulous attention to detail.

Finishing the Outfit

In yesterday's post, I selected a dress from J.Jill and a beautiful necklace from my friend Brandi's etsy shop.  Brandi herself found some awesome shoes to go with both.  Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to get the image from that website to here, but here's the link for them:

http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?index=39&sort=&category=dsw12cat740010&prodId=186929&brand=

I did a little searching on etsy and found this bag that I think will complete the outfit.  It is from BagItDesigns.  You can click on the photo to go directly to the listing.

This outfit is pretty casual, considering it contains a dress.  Given my lifestyle, a dress usually means serious "dress-up", but I think this one qualifies as casual.

Should we do this outfit thing more often?  I think it's kinda fun.

Build an Outfit

I'm a huge fan of the jewelry created by my friend Brandi.  There's this one particular piece that I "visit" in her etsy shop quite often, Truffle Necklace.  I decided to create an outfit based on this gorgeous necklace.

I don't wear dresses very often, but if I did, a simply styled dress is what I would gravitate towards.  I shop often at j.jill and this dress caught my eye.  It would look terrific with Brandi's necklace, without overpowering it.

I know what you're thinking, this isn't quite an outfit yet.  Help me out -- shop around the web and find me a bag and some shoes, please!

Catie's Blue - Jewelry Inspired by Color

Today I'm featuring one of teammates on the Artisan Beaders Street Team, the very talented Brandi of Catie's Blue. I'm thrilled to have a good reason to stalk her shop! I do it everyday anyway, just to see what's new. Brandi is one of the sweetest, smartest and helpful people I have met on etsy and I'm proud to call her friend as well as teammate.

Brandi's use of color and materials is incomparable. Have a look at this gorgeous necklace. The artful combination of natural stones, artisan lampwork and precious metals is impressive.

These earrings also feature lampwork and gemstones that complement each other perfectly.When you are in need of a jewelry fix, please be sure to visit Caties Blue on etsy. You will NOT be disappointed! Brandi has also opened a shop on Artfire.

New Artisan Beaders Giveaway!!

The Artisan Beaders are pleased to present a little holiday present from us to you! Over the next few weeks, participating members will be sponsoring a giveaway of their fabulous handmade items.


This week is a lovely lampwork necklace from Brandi of Catie's Blue! It features an artisan borosilicate lampwork bead, lemon quartz, aqua apatite, fine silver headpins, and sterling silver findings. The chain measures 18 inches long, and has a 3 inch extender chain in the back for adjustments; the pendant itself measures 1.5 inches long.


How to enter to win:

Visit Brandi's shop, then leave a comment on the Artisan Beaders Blog* with a link to your favorite item. We will be picking the winner** on Friday, November 28th, at 5:00pm EST, so you have until then to leave a comment. The winner will be announced shortly after, so make sure you check back Friday night. Thanks for playing!


* If you don't have a Blogger account, please leave your email address or a way to contact you if you win.
** Winning name will be randomly chosen by using Random.org.