Featured Member: MY Peace Jewelry

Meet  EAOC Member Zalina of My Peace Jewelry.  Beautifully handcrafted out of repurposed materials like wood, brass and ethnic beads.  Her inspirational bass cuffs makes a thoughtful and inspirational gift for a friend, sister or co worker.

Zalina comes from a family of artisans.  Zalina's mother was a woodworker who focused on making furniture. Zalina also sculpts her mannequins out of paper.  Check out Zalina Shop. 

EAOC's Monday Spotlight: Kathy Rosemon

Meet EAOC Artist:  Kathy Rosemon.

Etsy Shop:  
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ekletikdesignz

Tell us about yourself.
I am the owner of Ekletik Designz Boutique online women's apparel and accessories boutique.  I enjoy creating statement pieces for the Bold Fashionista!  I am also working on a handbag line that will feature oversized clutches with cool hardware and mixed fabrics, K.Lynns Handbags. 

What are you currently doing besides your craft?
Fashion and the Beauty Industry has always been my passion, as well as helping others.  Besides my online boutique I have worked in social services all of my career as a Case Manager and Youth Counselor.

What is the address for your Etsy shop and what does your shop offer?
My Etsy shop,  www.etsy.com/shop/ekletikdesignz,  features cuffs, bangles earrings and sets.

Where do you find your inspiration?
My inspiration comes from strong women that I know that take chances and make sacrifices everyday.  I create at home in my studio space and the most important lesson I've learned on my journey, is to pace yourself.  Don't give up; keep trying until you get the results you are desiring!

What are some of your favorite online shops on and off Etsy?
My favorite Etsy shops on are DemestiksNewYork, Myjewelryfindings, and Vozcollective and off Etsy is Melodrama Boutique.

What are your other sites?
I also have a women's apparel online shop, www.ekletikdesignzboutique.bigcartel.com.
Here are some of Kathy's other items found in her Etsy shop:

New Team Treasury by Satin Doll Co.

Check out this new Etsy Treasury Fall is Coming by  team member Gaetana of Satin Doll Co. 

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Creative Entrepreneur: Make Every Second Count.

Many of you may be thinking. Is it possible to squeeze more work and productivity into my already packed schedule without losing hair, sleep and scaring my love ones away.   As a creative business owner I ask myself this question all the time.  There's always something to do.  It seems like it's never enough time.    I go to bed late and try to wake up early. The laundry is pilling up, I still have to answer emails, photograph, edit, write  product descriptions, make 10 mugs, go to post office and cook dinner.    I do believe balance is the key to life and it doesn't just happen it takes lots of effort.  To me balance is an action word.  You have to keep shifting your weight in order to stand on one leg.  When I think of balance I like to think of a juggler.   How to make every second count? This quote sort of sums it up.

Book Review:

Time Management Tips and techniques for more success with less stress: Make Every Second Count By Robert W. Bly 

The book was helpful.   Here's a few of my take away points but I encourage you to read it for yourself.

• The key component of creating a personal productivity system is to make a series of list. 

Create Daily to-do list  with most important tasks at the top.

Create Projects lists for all the projects your working on with next actions steps.

Create Long term to- do lists ( for example like learn spanish, visit Spain etc..)

• Break tasks into 1 hour sessions. 
• Give yourself rewards for accomplishing tasks
• Learn to Say No.
• Use 80/20 Rule

80 percent of your accomplishments comes from only 20 percent of your efforts.  The trick is to figure out what makes that 20 percent so productive.  Devote more time to productive activities.

• Adjust your schedule to your energy levels.
• Design a productive workspace and studio -

Everything you need like supplies, reference materials should be in reach by a swivel of your chair it possible.

Also, Do you have a great resource, tips for time management.   Love to hear it. Share thoughts in the comments below.

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-Shevon 

Meet Tracy V of "One Brown Crafter"

One Brown Crafter = Art + Craft + Culture

ABOUT ONE BROWN CRAFTER

One Brown Crafter is a blog that was created 22 months ago by illustrator, recycling crafter, and DIY expert Tracy Viverretta, to give voice to culturally diverse artists and crafters by showcasing their work. OBC was also created to share art related resources and information, establish a positive, uplifting, creative community and to celebrate cultural diversity.

ABOUT THE "NATURAL HAIR ART PROJECT"

Spawned by a love of natural hair, Tracy created the "Natural Hair Art Project", which is a reflection of that love. So every Friday for 52 Fridays in 2013, she shows a new piece of artwork that could be an illustration, collage, textile painting, embroidery, hand lettering, plush doll or any number of crafty projects - all related to natural hair. Most of the NHAP pieces are available for purchase in the One Brown Crafter shop. Tune in every Friday to see the featured piece of the week.

MULTICULTURAL DOLLS COMING APRIL 2013

Tracy's currently designing a line of multicultural/biracial/ethnic plush dolls. Her goal is to design several different series with different price points in mind so they will be accessible to everyone. Tune into One Brown Crafter or Tracyville for upcoming details, photos and updates.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CALL FOR ARTISTS + CRAFTERS: She's always looking for new artists and crafters to feature on the One Brown Crafter blog, so all of her contact info is below. If you have any questions, email her at onebrowncrafter {at}gmail{dot}com.

One Brown Crafter Blog: http://onebrowncrafter.blogspot.com/

One Brown Crafter Shop: http://onebrowncrafter.storenvy.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/One-Brown-Crafter/220848741269779

Tracyville Blog: http://tracyville2.blogspot.com/

Tracyville Shop: http://tracyville.storenvy.com/

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/onebrowncrafter/

Email: onebrowncrafter{at}gmail{dot}com