MonicaH Jewelry Designs

I've been neglectful and I'm s o sorry!!  I've been trying to keep up with my website,  Jewelry Designs By Monica ; which happens to have a 20%  off sale on several items. Then, I've stepped into a new venture.  I, now, have an Etsy Shop called JDByMonica.  You can find my store at :  JDByMonica .   I'm happy to say I've had a lot of interest in it thus far and sold my first pair of earrings.    STARFISH WISHES   … more later,  as it's time for bed. Please do stop by my new shop for a look at my merchandise. I'll give you a sneak peak of some new designs that I 'll be adding to the store in the next couple of days!  Some for Halloween!  Goodnight and Sleep Well. 

IN Honor of The Kentucky Derby, THEY'RE OFF!!! The package with my merchandise for   Rustic Roots On Second should arrive at the shop tomorrow!! I'm so excited and honored to have this door open and be among so many other Kentucky Artisan's. Crossing fingers that my designs go over well.  I have back up plans, but I don't want to think about that right now. I have a video prepared of the first release of my jewelry designs I've mailed to them.  I'm so looking forward to personally going to the store to see  Jewelry Designs By Monica in it's new little personal retail space.  The package should arrive tomorrow; so I'm anxious for feedback.  I'd lie if I said i want nervous regarding reception of style, pricing, etc.  Keeping fingers crossed! I'll know more tomorrow!!!  My video is scheduled to to release at 5am tomorrow.  More later!  ~ Monica                           ...

Good Morning .... Sorry to have neglected my blog again. You'll be pleased when you see all the new pieces I've been creating since my last post. Some will be going to the store in Pikeville,  Rustic Roots on Second , and some will be going to my new website that I've been working to get published. It's ready to publish; just need to get my merchandise listed on it ... Not the easiest task. I need to update my Facebook page with my listings as well. Just takes a while.  I can give you a sneak peak at my listings. You can, also, order online they Rustic Roots ... You don't have to live in Pikeville.  I'll update to let you know when they will be ready to sell in the store.   Here's a Sneak Peak of what I've been doing :

I received an awesome invitation today for my jewelry line and is such an amazing opportunity.  A friend from my High School alma mater manages a store a town over from my hometown that features KY Artisans. They have items from home decor, homemade foods, soaps/lotions, fashion, accessories, to jewelry and more ... most is KY themed. I was offered a space in her store,  Rustic Roots on Second  at 239 2nd Street, Pikeville, KY 41501. 

Well, call it a feeling,  intuition,  whatever you want; but the original buyer, as my gut feeling said would happen,  didn't/ couldn't go thru with her commitment to buy CORAL BY THE SEA Necklace/Earring Set.   She has a lot going on personally and I truly feel for her.  I didn't know but my MIL asked my husband about it the day after it was pending sale.  So when she found out the sale fell thru, she told me she wanted to purchase it.  YAY!!   So It has definitely sold and the transaction  will be completed today. It stays local and in the family.  Yay!!  The other person would've loved j it and take very goid care of it,  too.  Wrong tine and place.  Maybe later she'll ask for something when things vs have things aren't so chaotic for her. Today, I'm working on some earrings.  I made some last night; but need to redo one of the pair. Update : I remade said pair of earrings ... I'm happy with the ...

Isn't it supposed to be SPRING??? ANYONE??? It's snowing ... Again! I'm outgrowing this weather.  It's time to move to the tropics!  I love the Peanuts cartoon where Charlie Brown's sister is screaming,  "I'm NOT MADE FOR WINTER!!!"  Well,  since it's technically SPRING,  "I'M NOT MADE FOR THIS WEATHER!!!" LOL  For one,  I'm a Mermaid at Heart. 😉 It's been too long since I posted,  so I'm feeling guilty for neglecting my Blog.  I've finished my Photography Class and I actually learned something.  Not because I didn't have an excellent teacher in my SRAJD instructor Laura Bracken, but because it actually sunk into this thick skull of mine.  Oh, there's still tons to learn in these editing programs. I could take the class a couple of more times.  It's clicking.  I've designed some new pieces of jewelry I'm proud of,  as I've been doing a lot of practicing with my editing in the photo class.  

  It's Spring!!! 🌞  February is my least favorite month; so I'm so glad to see it GONE! I know we have to go thru some more cold streaks; but it's March!!! Thinks are budding,  turning green,  the rebirth of Mother Nature's beauty.  I've got my green beads out for St. Patrick's Day!  I was recently challenged to my first Seven Day Jewelry Challenge.  So exciting!!  I joined Creative Bad Chat Group and posted in the 52 Week Earring Challenge Group.  I'm halfway between my SRAJD Photography Class;  and I'm sooooo glad I took that course.  Laura Bracken is such a wonderful instructor.  Those of you that are members of the the SRAJD Organization,  I highly recommend this class!!  I hope to have,  thru my groups and challenges,  some listings up on my Facebook page for you to view and hopefully purchase!  The big theme will be green!  It's the Irish Welsh blood calling to me.  Enjoy these war...

  Feb, SLOW Start; But Will Get Busy!  *UPDATE* I'm so bummed at how this month began ... you know what they say about plans.  I had all these plans of making lots of Jewelry for Valentine's Day to sell on my Facebook Page or in a couple of auction groups. First, I had technical problems,  then I became sick for a week. For me that means twice the amount of time to recover than normal due to my autoimmune diseases. I'm completely wiped out.  I HOPE I can do something today!!  I'm really excited about this class because I know nothing beyond "point and shoot". I'm taking it thru my SRAJD Organization (  SRAJD International Organization of Jewelry Designer's  ) thru Laura Bracken of  Laura Bracken Design's Studio .  Stay Tuned for More!   UPDATE :  It's the day of  the first lesson of my Photography Class! SQUEEEEE!!!! Time has gotten away from me where I've been consumed with getting my Windows 10 ...

Feb, SLOW Start; But Will Get Busy! I'm so bummed at how this month began ... you know what they say about plans.  I had all these plans of making lots of Jewelry for Valentine's Day to sell on my Facebook Page or in a couple of auction groups. First, I had technical problems,  then I became sick for a week. For me that means twice the amount of time to recover than normal due to my autoimmune diseases. I'm completely wiped out.  I HOPE I can do something today.  I just received my new laptop to cover my technical issues and none to soon, as I'll be taking a photography class 2/15-3/15.  I'm really excited about this class because I know nothing beyond "point and shoot". I'm taking it thru my SRAJD Organization (  SRAJD International Organization of Jewelry Designer's  ) thru Laura Bracken of  Laura Bracken Design's Studio Art .  I know I'll get so much knowledge out of this class; so I...

❤💖❤ HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!!❤ 💖 ❤ I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day, whether you spent it with your significant other, spent it pampering yourself, or with friends.  I've always felt today's holiday tends to be over commercialized towards couples. Yeah, I know ... LOVE! Right?  But, have you heard the words, "Love yourself as I have Loved YOU"?  Love isn't just about the love between couples.  I believe before we can love someone else we truly need to learn to love ourselves.  So, hopefully. if you find yourself checking "single" or "it's complicated", you did something special for yourself  your pet (what a great day to volunteer at a pet shelter/rescue), volunteer to assist the elderly, homeless, our vets ... a great day to pay it forward.  Also, what a great excuse for a Girl's Night Out, like we need  more excuses for those nights!  Valentine's day isn't just for couples' in love.  ...

I'm so thankful for the wonderful encouragement of my friend's & family.  When I say friend's, I'm including all those in the jewelry community, too.  It's taken me awhile to regain my confidence after having to step away for those years when I was practically living in hospitals. I'm getting my groove back, people; and it's a great feeling!