tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67949781046716858382023-11-15T20:38:00.835-10:00Amor De PlataFine Silver Handcrafted Art Jewelry, promotions, marketing, crafting sites, advertising tips and more.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-17577790745807568542010-06-24T12:25:00.003-10:002010-06-24T12:43:28.555-10:00Working Hard or Hardly Working?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5wzO-mh7pvVdKU9U3FBUJk91HE_9E87Ga8fLCQZavhJ9WWA8VWKtvb3XlhcFPVgoMBpuyAKjbZdUquglxqv-2f80r-GhvrUhWHUuyaRW2RBGUx2oIw1cR6SQvUm_URqC9dh9wmzrWcQ/s1600/flowers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5wzO-mh7pvVdKU9U3FBUJk91HE_9E87Ga8fLCQZavhJ9WWA8VWKtvb3XlhcFPVgoMBpuyAKjbZdUquglxqv-2f80r-GhvrUhWHUuyaRW2RBGUx2oIw1cR6SQvUm_URqC9dh9wmzrWcQ/s400/flowers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486470605857499842" /></a><br />I've been working hard at my job at the unemployment office and hardly working on my blog, shop, jewelry. I was getting exhausted, stressed, and not getting my work done. Lately I decided I would just relax and not stress too much about posting, designing and marketing my etsy shop. I have a positive outlook at work, which is difficult sometimes but I am so blessed to have a job. I'm feeling better and started making jewelry for myself. <br /><br />I plan on getting on with jewelry making, taking pics and posting. I hope you are all taking some time to smell the flowers!Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-46924075875378059572010-02-02T11:13:00.003-10:002010-02-02T11:23:07.458-10:00Enjoying Winter?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qFRFsStCQqn6I39sVrqtmRQx3N93sh-2GySyrsPsUrzUjrDMm0Yv4kSipszakOquTAnD5Af3N0iNh7NsnTJthbog6XJZTFx8GiGkS-BYR_N9RiTrDnAWLSpDlAlEc_h__CjPNZwnZz8/s1600-h/DSCF0788.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qFRFsStCQqn6I39sVrqtmRQx3N93sh-2GySyrsPsUrzUjrDMm0Yv4kSipszakOquTAnD5Af3N0iNh7NsnTJthbog6XJZTFx8GiGkS-BYR_N9RiTrDnAWLSpDlAlEc_h__CjPNZwnZz8/s400/DSCF0788.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433758811807288434" /></a><br />Are you enjoying your winter? I am so loving all the white winter snow. It is something new to me to watch it snow and I can say I love it. I know, I know, you all say ugghhh, are you kidding? It's chilly but not as bad as I expected and I love the scenery. Soon it will be all gone but in the meantime I will enjoy.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-74339029301275861032009-12-25T14:39:00.003-10:002009-12-25T14:48:30.523-10:00Happy Holidays to Everyone!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXO2m5T9iG88x47SurjJHEsCBlWYGCUNzTWan_RQI5zVitIQSdvRkoL5mNyTkVoOIY1-5IlMMG4SfISunaCBUfSO1pKCofx5wG3GZdvGzyx_tzmbY7aTFb1eBSZkOwX_S2OSw2E99uOE/s1600-h/raindeer+with+lights+color.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXO2m5T9iG88x47SurjJHEsCBlWYGCUNzTWan_RQI5zVitIQSdvRkoL5mNyTkVoOIY1-5IlMMG4SfISunaCBUfSO1pKCofx5wG3GZdvGzyx_tzmbY7aTFb1eBSZkOwX_S2OSw2E99uOE/s400/raindeer+with+lights+color.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419338703385238114" /></a><br />Wishing you all a very happy holiday season. Spending time with family is the best gift you can give someone. I hope you all the best during the holidays! Miss all my friends from Hawaii and an aloha to all my new friends here in Indiana. We are enjoying the white Christmas here. The snow is beautiful.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-78805102360997858622009-06-18T11:29:00.005-10:002009-06-18T11:40:34.560-10:00How's Your Summer?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxuBQEJZh357PQjZlBEENcSZZd0a3UWDtC_4_bGwhFcF_EwhWt7HdMkrewgYt1lW4taQpX44USsUs5nyqQkoXzanv0Xs_GKSsZ3CqeW91hRSGXSfEDjmn9-G9ABPeLSTLEE4dicZf1Zo/s1600-h/DSCF0079.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxuBQEJZh357PQjZlBEENcSZZd0a3UWDtC_4_bGwhFcF_EwhWt7HdMkrewgYt1lW4taQpX44USsUs5nyqQkoXzanv0Xs_GKSsZ3CqeW91hRSGXSfEDjmn9-G9ABPeLSTLEE4dicZf1Zo/s400/DSCF0079.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348784890099444210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4mboPLeYOwGFQ-gkqaDqIIwVe16uEVGaNw7aVv4cBZNNWH1eoibYaXNxo0DSnjKjXeGGaJ862ny4Xkdt_tBHFeJY6ThMGI8zxc1e7L-D4-6swwV-hB5f9rDrTzErjVOhKFc4UrHiuZI/s1600-h/DSCF0087.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4mboPLeYOwGFQ-gkqaDqIIwVe16uEVGaNw7aVv4cBZNNWH1eoibYaXNxo0DSnjKjXeGGaJ862ny4Xkdt_tBHFeJY6ThMGI8zxc1e7L-D4-6swwV-hB5f9rDrTzErjVOhKFc4UrHiuZI/s400/DSCF0087.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348783938342766114" /></a><br />Summer is coming up and so far it has been great! I've been busy camping, visiting a windmill farm, traveling to a few states to visit relatives. I'm taking some time to smell the flowers.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-58085922032858063102009-04-22T10:11:00.004-10:002009-04-22T10:21:19.899-10:00Amor De Plata featured in Etsy in Spanish Blog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRkFyE2hWKysYh8hAQ8kZJ9F5uMlN5GiKM-fC1j4gGb_KA8BjKyszFUTchFuE-wgRyd6pRWUbpGMBYFwRw_EncXR4n-wq7mzFXLxVekiA7b1iOGa3aNM1yEMA4jNv-DyTQXKZ-puEkw0/s1600-h/amordeplata02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 374px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRkFyE2hWKysYh8hAQ8kZJ9F5uMlN5GiKM-fC1j4gGb_KA8BjKyszFUTchFuE-wgRyd6pRWUbpGMBYFwRw_EncXR4n-wq7mzFXLxVekiA7b1iOGa3aNM1yEMA4jNv-DyTQXKZ-puEkw0/s400/amordeplata02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327611532865783858" /></a><br /><br />Amor De Plata has been featured in blog Etsy in Spanish. The article is in english and spanish with photos of my latest work. A special thanks to Lolo who helped me with my photos and made them into a nice collage.<br /><br />Check out blog <a href="http://etsyinspanish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="Etsy in Spanish">Etsy in Spanish</a>Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-17966681916631238182009-04-21T06:55:00.003-10:002009-04-21T09:36:41.462-10:00Marketing Your JewelrySometimes I think marketing your jewelry or products is the hardest part of the job. Do you find that some days you spend most of your day trying to market your product? I go to my Amor De Plata Etsy site and spend time in the forums, bounce into Twitter and leave a few twits, go to Facebook and catch up. I haven't had time to log onto Myspace forever. I try to add friends on Scoutle and then go to my Artfire and check out forums. Do you have any special tips for marketing?Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-16068015103050795492009-04-01T06:10:00.002-10:002009-04-01T06:17:45.501-10:00Need Twitter Followers!Hi everyone, it's been awhile but I will start to post a little more regularly now. I am using a borrowed computer which makes it difficult to use during off hours. Anyway on to what I wanted to post about, twitter. I need twitter followers so I can follow more of you. I think twitter cuts you off from following people until you get 2000 followers. So even if I have 1,425 followers, I am only allowed to follow 1,000. So I have over 400 that I want to follow but can't.<br /><br />I know I can count on you! Here is my twitter and I will follow you as soon as I can.<br />Thanks a bunch.<br /><br />http://twitter.com/amordeplataAmor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-76664619055499505752009-02-08T09:23:00.004-10:002009-02-08T09:35:08.056-10:00Moving from Hawaii to IndianaI've been off the blog for awhile during my packing for our big move. Yes, we are officially moving from Hawaii to Indiana. Some people say we are crazy but what counts most in life is family. My hubby wanted to be closer to his family and I am staying with my brother and sister-in-law here in Indiana.<br /><br />We flew out of Hawaii on January 20th. Stayed in Oakland, California for a week visiting my only brother-in-law and his wife. Picked up our vehicle we had shipped from Hawaii. We drove to Palm Springs to visit with my side of the family, mom, brothers and cousins.<br /><br />We stayed an extra couple of days due to a big ice storms we wanted to avoid in the midwest. Our driving days were great with no rain, or snow/ice on roads. We did have trouble with hotel stays due to workers hired for the storm. Other than that everything went great.<br /><br />So we are now near Fort Wayne, Indiana, enjoying the snow. Yes, I miss Hawaii but I am thankful for the 18 years I was lucky enough to live there and the great friends I had there. I look forward to a great new life here in Indiana where the people are fantastic and everything is so beautiful.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-12053294392383985202008-08-31T09:06:00.008-10:002009-01-01T19:03:24.359-10:00Martha's Vintage - My New Etsy Shop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaah9R8SbByGYyk87j34aCNzhD-VwB-hc15L59Jgu5w0kHxZ8qBIzYNMhB63tq0ixCu3fDFtV_EhkqQnsrseBl0nxgDqrsGWPTbAeR8IE4rf89wjztGBKjXLiuYysG3o5unDi1ydup4wU/s1600-h/ashtray1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaah9R8SbByGYyk87j34aCNzhD-VwB-hc15L59Jgu5w0kHxZ8qBIzYNMhB63tq0ixCu3fDFtV_EhkqQnsrseBl0nxgDqrsGWPTbAeR8IE4rf89wjztGBKjXLiuYysG3o5unDi1ydup4wU/s400/ashtray1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286557326549407154" /></a><br /><br />I have a new Etsy Vintage shop named <a href="http://marthasvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank" title="Martha's Vintage">Martha's Vintage</a><br />! Check out some of the great stuff I have. The pic is of a cool vintage ashtray I'm selling now. I will be posting more vintage items, jewelry mostly and kitchen items. I will also be listing some supplies and craft books. Stop on by and take a look.<br /><a href="http://marthasvintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank" title="Martha's Vintage">Martha's Vintage</a>Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-23896713850597109762009-01-01T18:44:00.006-10:002009-01-01T18:58:29.451-10:00I am Officially Unemployed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljEFzslJQdJRfUX3b4sjJ-F971idODFVwq_eF6dr8QFbiHldUV_XyRHijmpPpUDvjM83P4FSENj-Nbn05hyphenhyphenG1Br_xgXlA84seHa5lnsBygf4IruSivk9f_hHdMupaQHoBM9cKF-oxm1Y/s1600-h/bird+of+paradise+pic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljEFzslJQdJRfUX3b4sjJ-F971idODFVwq_eF6dr8QFbiHldUV_XyRHijmpPpUDvjM83P4FSENj-Nbn05hyphenhyphenG1Br_xgXlA84seHa5lnsBygf4IruSivk9f_hHdMupaQHoBM9cKF-oxm1Y/s400/bird+of+paradise+pic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286555860794620482" /></a><br />The time has come, as of today I am free of my day job! After 17 years at the Hawaii Sheriff Division, I have resigned. <br /><br />I can now dedicate myself to my art clay silver jewelry creations and my vintage and supply site on Etsy and other sites.<br /><br />I can tell you one thing, I am not sad and I'm not excitedly happy either. I feel a sense of calm right now, as if a heavy weight has lifted off me. I feel good and I don't really care about anything. <br /><br />I am so looking forward to what this new year will bring. There will be more great changes to come!Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-85151819656673676912008-12-24T15:51:00.004-10:002008-12-24T15:57:15.334-10:00Happy Holidays to All!Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season. Hope you and your family are enjoying the holidays. <br /><br />This is a busy time for all of us, but I look forward to a great, prosperous and exciting New Year!<br /><br />Feliz Navidad y Prospero Ano Nuevo!<br /><br />MarthaAmor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-73318948298159809842008-12-09T11:54:00.005-10:002008-12-09T12:07:01.860-10:00My New Creation - Wood Texture Jewelry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi_MoA1GPBXJBCDkBF3ErtZGWv5mR6S3TQd0pJCOp4zizaXqo-7D9mwFXqLs8BnjcNbtT9_KJwklBAoiqf5XTsM2xTeMBHiNfo3pr1ISt5QrRgu1l3i2n6gTbWWz8QsfyQc4Qvg4aUXA/s1600-h/woodpendant.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXi_MoA1GPBXJBCDkBF3ErtZGWv5mR6S3TQd0pJCOp4zizaXqo-7D9mwFXqLs8BnjcNbtT9_KJwklBAoiqf5XTsM2xTeMBHiNfo3pr1ISt5QrRgu1l3i2n6gTbWWz8QsfyQc4Qvg4aUXA/s400/woodpendant.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277915284866749170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4m1dMuNssx0Ne8IfwCatgUBvcCHuqbjt_vdUh2xYqCqPob9_FcfHXP_JXmTk4lrItaNQ8_qnOYJoWmmaAyuw_X_y4TdF_5dcQYUjcCP2rx3F31BOd4zevwjNMrYfQyKi1Fv8TcHaZoo/s1600-h/wooddiscearrings.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4m1dMuNssx0Ne8IfwCatgUBvcCHuqbjt_vdUh2xYqCqPob9_FcfHXP_JXmTk4lrItaNQ8_qnOYJoWmmaAyuw_X_y4TdF_5dcQYUjcCP2rx3F31BOd4zevwjNMrYfQyKi1Fv8TcHaZoo/s400/wooddiscearrings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277915148026669858" /></a><br /><br />Here are my latest creations, jewelry made with a real wood texture. I discovered this great piece of wood by Bellows beach here on Oahu. I made a mold, put it aside and just recently had time to make the pendant and earrings. I'm making rings later when I have more time.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-62990610162048282782008-12-09T11:41:00.003-10:002008-12-09T11:52:49.530-10:00FREE Video Classes - Annealing Metal and Sawing MetalOnce again, one of my favorite sites <a href="http://beaducation.com/" target="_blank" title="Beaducation">Beaducation</a> has more FREE online video classes.<br /><br />I want to learn more about metalsmithing which is really a must if you make jewelry. I visited beaducation and saw 2 new classes. Annealing metal and Sawing Metal.<br /><br />I have watched almost all of their FREE videos, which are fantastic. I'm sure I will be taking some paid classes soon. I love that you can stop them and go back if you want to repeat something. You can watch them over and over.<br /><br />So check them out <a href="http://beaducation.com/" target="_blank" title="Beaducation">Beaducation</a>Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-58969808468248766772008-10-23T14:52:00.004-10:002008-10-26T19:57:58.287-10:0050 Great Jewelry Selling Techniques<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcGNq39CS7YeJJrqA17etfPkkrUbL3zDeDOfYyXOrPOSvJIvKcbly0Cz1rS6hgLurnVCSF6HzHAy1BYCcaBNXnHdpZ3W_QbTKYNHzvE7v8Xw7j-PSKhGeSPOIEucxaIhk75KJQPk7xrs/s1600-h/martha.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcGNq39CS7YeJJrqA17etfPkkrUbL3zDeDOfYyXOrPOSvJIvKcbly0Cz1rS6hgLurnVCSF6HzHAy1BYCcaBNXnHdpZ3W_QbTKYNHzvE7v8Xw7j-PSKhGeSPOIEucxaIhk75KJQPk7xrs/s400/martha.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261708817857516850" /></a><br /><br />Free e-book, <a href="http://www.marketingjewelry.com/" target="_blank" title="50 Great Jewelry Selling Techniques">50 Great Jewelry Selling Techniques</a><br />by David Weiman, with great information on marketing your jewelry. Just sign up with name and e-mail for the free newsletter and get your free e-book.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-21877848520640388232008-09-28T14:02:00.004-10:002008-10-26T19:49:42.910-10:00A Great new Site - BeaducationI stumbled upon <a href="http://beaducation.com/" target="_blank" title="Beaducation">Beaducation</a> , a great site and signed up immediately. Beaducation has online video classes on many types of crafts and jewelry making. They also sell the kits to go with each class if you don't want to search for the items you need for the class. You print your instruction sheet and follow the video as you go along and you can stop, or go back while you work.<br /><br />What really caught my eye was the FREE classes! Some of the free classes include Felted Beads, Byzantine Chain, Intro to Chainmaile, Making your own Earwires, Stamped Jewelry, Intro to Seed Beads, Coiling Wire by Hand and more!<br /><br />Beaducation also sells supplies like charms, hard to find steel stamps, wire, stones with holes, jewelry kits and more. <br /><br />If you ever wanted to take a class and couldn't afford it, or it's too far away, now is the time to check out <a href="http://beaducation.com/" target="_blank" title="Beaducation">Beaducation</a> .Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-40477766710650495412008-10-05T10:49:00.004-10:002008-10-05T11:12:57.425-10:00My Son - New Hawaii Deputy Sheriff!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFsmiyggKvOf9vJr38cUIdptZ_2lN_D95si4fFy7cpqc4jKXJAFgBATfM-palW8OoQXL5rhjeLRRLcHMt8GzXImUm6W_INRlwbxigLVx55-DqoFNGJtEdn4GLRoGRp9k9OQzsq89AMZ0/s1600-h/ben+shayna+garden.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuFsmiyggKvOf9vJr38cUIdptZ_2lN_D95si4fFy7cpqc4jKXJAFgBATfM-palW8OoQXL5rhjeLRRLcHMt8GzXImUm6W_INRlwbxigLVx55-DqoFNGJtEdn4GLRoGRp9k9OQzsq89AMZ0/s400/ben+shayna+garden.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253780553682837874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dMy7lpwgqEI64hInweCX9fptIQrh5v0W4xSPBTL-4h1-8Aah9C5dD3eDVbyUfFtq3JYp4ykp-rngd2CKD-ii5mAWR2HkWRBHgjuITiBhICYi9c3DF2Nbs-Q8Br09IKMaLXVP6tTAhNg/s1600-h/the+family+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dMy7lpwgqEI64hInweCX9fptIQrh5v0W4xSPBTL-4h1-8Aah9C5dD3eDVbyUfFtq3JYp4ykp-rngd2CKD-ii5mAWR2HkWRBHgjuITiBhICYi9c3DF2Nbs-Q8Br09IKMaLXVP6tTAhNg/s400/the+family+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253779676837829474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDkYQ4nE-peBYd7X990PJjoUd6fuX3qUUWXrGBZNcMUlV27t86K1n-HCQMnPeBWEUSE7hKKzlFHO0aPMSJMgGoZ8WL7bqMA6Cz0zxNYjc-D7BpiUifR3K5NXj3MRht5z1hyy3vqCRz30/s1600-h/ben+with+leis+closeup.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDkYQ4nE-peBYd7X990PJjoUd6fuX3qUUWXrGBZNcMUlV27t86K1n-HCQMnPeBWEUSE7hKKzlFHO0aPMSJMgGoZ8WL7bqMA6Cz0zxNYjc-D7BpiUifR3K5NXj3MRht5z1hyy3vqCRz30/s400/ben+with+leis+closeup.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253776016159787778" /></a><br />Friday was a happy day for us. My son Ben has graduated recruit class and is now a Hawaii Deputy Sheriff. I am so very proud of him and his accomplishments including his six years in the Air Force. I have struggled many years as a single parent, trying to raise my only son to be a good kid and it has finally been accomplished in my eyes. My hubby Ray and Ben's fiance Shayna have also contributed greatly to his success. We look forward to a great career in law enforcement.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-64302793073604483102008-08-23T07:14:00.005-10:002008-08-31T12:35:04.170-10:00Metal Clay AcademyNew site for everything you need to know about Metal Clay. Great for resources, training, suppliers. The site has a great metal clay gallery and lists of businesses that work with metal clay. If you work with metal clay you can list your shop for free in the directory. I love that instructors can list their classes there, also for free. You know me, I love free!<br />Visit the <a href="http://metalclayacademy.com/" target="_blank" title="Metal Clay Academy">Metal Clay Academy</a> soon.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-55973963732381920882008-08-03T13:28:00.005-10:002008-08-31T12:31:57.506-10:00Do you Scoutle?I just joined <a href="http://scoutle.com/" target="_blank" title="Scoutle">Scoutle</a>! A new networking blog traffic site you can use to promote your blog, or website. It was superfast and easy to join. It automatically hooked me up on blogspot when I chose which icon I wanted. See my little icon at the top right of my page? A big thanks to TimothyAdamDesigns.etsy.com for hooking us up to <a href="http://scoutle.com/" target="_blank" title="Scoutle">Scoutle</a>.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-40249624544693539712008-07-11T09:16:00.004-10:002008-07-11T10:02:38.215-10:00Please Be Courteous and Don't Jump To ConclusionsYes, the title is harsh but true in all types of business. I have seen many Etsy shop owners who cancel an online sale because they didn't receive the product in a few days. The buyer was in another country! Anyone who has been doing any amount of online business knows it takes a couple weeks (or more) to receive something from an international address. The seller jumps to conclusions and thinks the buyer is a loser and posts about it in forums!<br /><br />Another example is what happened to me and this is why I'm a little upset. I was recently down and out with surgery hassles and really didn't want to broadcast it. I was dropped from an Etsy team for non-participation and because they didn't see me around the forums. So fine, I took all the team stuff down and feel like maybe someone should have e-mailed me first to ask if something was wrong. No, I am not going to explain to them or beg to be back on the team because I don't want to be on it anymore. <br /><br />Why do they jump to conclusions and assume I don't WANT to participate? What if I had a tragic death in the family? Do they really expect you to be on the forums while you are at a wake, funeral, in mourning, etc? <br /><br />This is the reason I am asking everyone to please be courteous in all of your business transactions because it's not nice to jump to conclusions.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-39556523474804790552008-06-30T20:19:00.008-10:002008-06-30T20:35:30.405-10:00New Business Card and Banner for Amor De Plata<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nTW95D2mEfGq5LYKS1smoBr4kirxz8knl84t_8Rt8AxAUxD3-dnZVuHTNPMzn7DCnz_aUQnEFz5mcqKmbzhE3PjL3maBY9PAyes1q3DpMEzc2pWHG7jXwISRwWB6Es1Ah7Z9_rGI8Kc/s1600-h/adp+new+color+bus+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nTW95D2mEfGq5LYKS1smoBr4kirxz8knl84t_8Rt8AxAUxD3-dnZVuHTNPMzn7DCnz_aUQnEFz5mcqKmbzhE3PjL3maBY9PAyes1q3DpMEzc2pWHG7jXwISRwWB6Es1Ah7Z9_rGI8Kc/s400/adp+new+color+bus+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217928930808539522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VuA0Sr8u2Hl_4SYKApd8R5wZ2TkMVyk1HzYnCL8p9Ezxk6_SeCzHRd1kc3e-J8Pg8h1czHfDXxLe3nBMMR_CGM1JI4le-HvR_wFksw7KxzVcdicMKYp3H1rT8wPqgUHrDNeHCqyqUk8/s1600-h/ADP+final+sticker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VuA0Sr8u2Hl_4SYKApd8R5wZ2TkMVyk1HzYnCL8p9Ezxk6_SeCzHRd1kc3e-J8Pg8h1czHfDXxLe3nBMMR_CGM1JI4le-HvR_wFksw7KxzVcdicMKYp3H1rT8wPqgUHrDNeHCqyqUk8/s400/ADP+final+sticker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217927998999793922" /></a><br />In case you haven't noticed, I have a new banner for Amor De Plata. My bright new banner was created by Etsy shop Stypecreative.etsy.com. I was so pleased with my banner that I asked Stypecreative to make some business cards and round stickers (shown above) for me. The back of my business cards is the silver. I'm very pleased with all of the graphics stypecreative did for me.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-17042972534632244302008-06-18T18:39:00.002-10:002008-06-18T18:44:58.106-10:00Mexican Sun Drawing Inspired Pendant<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP5WSQlvr9qNFZoQWuwEEO-prc0ZK65N2vo7B5DLWtGVD0jvXl7qBq2mCz_7MFVJW2dq3mXtkBNY4mP1Ux_eXo7wpnzxeCr9HRddfyOjxqC9X0TVw3rKYa9_fN_HUpm_57H1ssZo4v5Y/s1600-h/2008_06100018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrP5WSQlvr9qNFZoQWuwEEO-prc0ZK65N2vo7B5DLWtGVD0jvXl7qBq2mCz_7MFVJW2dq3mXtkBNY4mP1Ux_eXo7wpnzxeCr9HRddfyOjxqC9X0TVw3rKYa9_fN_HUpm_57H1ssZo4v5Y/s400/2008_06100018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213448807605773378" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is one of my latest creations. A pendant inspired by ancient mexican sun drawings. My sketch was used to hand carve a mold and make this metal clay beauty of a pendant. All handcrafted and made by me! The pendant is oxidized with a bronze background and shiny sun.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-12844302464846354322008-06-18T18:34:00.003-10:002008-06-18T18:39:08.737-10:00I'm Healthy and Back in Business!It seems like I've been "out" of contact with others and my Etsy shop, blog, silkfair etc. forever. Without getting into the ugly details, I had health issues that have been resolved. I feel good now, I'm healthy, and I'm ready to get back to business. <br /><br />Thanks to all who have commented, convo'd or e-mailed me with happy thoughts and prayers.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-6917057279763951402008-04-24T22:29:00.004-10:002008-04-25T22:10:42.579-10:00Do You Have A Scratchback TopSpot Widget?What is a Scratchback TopSpot Widget? It's a FREE widget to post on your blog or website to accept online tips and post a small image ad in return. You name the price on your tips and earn money from every interaction.<br /><br />I have put one up here on my blog. I humbly ask for your "tips" so you can promote your site for $5.00 a spot! Grab your top spot now.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-41341689796191605332008-04-22T07:50:00.002-10:002008-04-22T07:54:44.466-10:00Celebrate Earth Day with Amor De Plata JewelryGo green with Amor De Plata's jewelry. Yes, Amor De Plata's jewelry is green! Made with 100% recycled pure silver. Do your part and save the earth, buy your jewelry from Amor De Plata.Amor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6794978104671685838.post-51283027313378464222008-04-17T18:14:00.004-10:002008-04-17T18:26:05.357-10:00How To Build Your First Webpage - FREE CourseStruggling to build a website? I have been agonizing over building my website and not wanting to spend money. I discovered a FREE online course going on now at ivillage.com, in the ilearn section. Signing up is simple and FREE! That seems to be my favorite word lately.<br /><br />So, I signed up, and they e-mail you when lessons are available. You can download the whole PDF file and scroll through at your leisure later if you want. Once a lesson is posted, it remains on the site 24/7 until the end date of the course.<br /><br />I have no excuse now, I will let you all know how it goes with my page. Good luck with yours!<br /><br />http://ivillage.comAmor De Platahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10121946096547657780noreply@blogger.com0