Question

I have a question and I really do not care who I offend. Why is it that I have oodles of folks begging for me to "Like" their Facebook and Etsy pages, but when it comes time for them to reciprocate........nothing...not a word? My FB is teaming with ads from beautiful designers, friends and friends of friends advertising their latest documentaries, pics, creations and what what and ......nothing? I am a very patient person and I understand the necessity for awareness and understanding, but I feel as though I am being abused. I am NOT your personal ad. campaign. No response to the invitations for my Ashar Gems FB page, no response to my attempts to communicate in a positive manner. Interesting. I am NOT a FB whore looking for any and everyone to be my friend. I have chosen carefully and have reached out to fellow artisans and designers who have simular likes and passions. I am not talking to my faithful friends and neighbors who have been supportive and communicative throughout these tough times. I am talking about the users, those who only want their names in lights. Please do me a favor and defriend me, because I do not want or need you. Take up space elsewhere. I have been given a gift that I appreciate and respect. I wish to follow those who respect God's creation, gifts and attributes as well. You know who you are, and I am giving you the opportunity to tune out. AND I AM OUT!

Oxidized Copper Earrings

Hot off the presses! My earrings are oxidized copper wire-wrapped roses with aquamarine beads. See?

Spring/Summer Shows and New Ideas

Spring has come and gone and I am still plugging along, designing and reinventing myself. I have been using mixed metals in quite a lot of my designs in 2012. However, copper has been the metal of choice for spring snd summer (see my pic). It is such a pliable metal; I use 16g for strength and durability. I have not abandoned silver and 14c gold-filled metals, I happen to like mixing things up a bit. I am a member of the Olympia Etsy Team and we had a "Spring Spectacular" show in late May. We had a great time and a good turnout. I met quite a few new artists, for example: Baskets by Carol Birchlight ~ Nicole Addison Pacific Noethwest Art ~ BriAnne Waite Ziva Shayna Design Co. ~ Reva Wittenberg Linda Landig Designs Nostalgia Captured ~ Lisa Ellefson Nanette Stewart Jewelry Design Natures Dream ~ Azure Arts.etsy.com My Oly Girl BluJeanBeads ~ Theresa Kimball ~my sister and many many more Check out these artists. MAKE OLYMPIA Street Market will be featuring several shows this summer and I am not sure I will participate in one, but I will keep you posted. Another shout out to Melinda Orr Designs; great jewelry, metal and components. Check her out on Etsy and FB. Now go and hit "Like" on the Ashar Gems page on Facebook!