Simple Design Jewelry--The Brand

The time has come, I need to devise a branding strategy.   I have been using a half decent picture of a stack of rings for my logo, but I don't feel it conveys the image I want to present.  The name Simple Design is exactly what I want to provide.  I am not personally fond of "fussy" designs, which, I suppose, is why the stacking rings appeal to me.  I would like my logo to show:

1. The simplicity of my designs.
2. My love of color.
3. The beauty of my jewelry.
4. Of course, the logo must also be attractive, meaning pleasing to the eye and able to attract attention.

I don't have the money to hire someone to create this logo for me, so I am trying to come up with something myself, but I don't really know how to "design a logo".

Yesterday I heard through one of my Facebook groups that Vistaprint was having a 50% off sale, so I decided to have a look.  I chose one of their stock images and ordered 500 business cards for $12.50. Heck of a deal!  This is what I chose, and I really like it.

This will work wonderfully until I find someone to help me design a custom logo.

I have been busy with sales lately.  January was my best month ever on Etsy, but February is looking to be even better! I even had a sale on ArtFire! I have also been getting some wonderful feedback from my buyers.  Their kind words make me feel good about my design and fabrication skills and my skill improvement.  

I'm finally getting into a rhythm with working full time and still creating jewelry.  It's kind of funny because at work all I can think of is what I want to do when I get home, but when I get home I'm usually so tired from work that I don't do anything.  I have decided to work at least one night a week, even if it is just finishing something up or cleaning my workbench.  On weekends I get all my orders completed and try to work on something new.

Now I just need to take the time to photograph and list the new items I have! Here's an example:

                 

Sterling Silver Bulls-eye Earrings

Green Agate Pendant on Sterling Silver Chain

Sorry for the small pictures, but they were taken with my cell phone and get really fuzzy if I enlarge them.

I''m trying to set a week night to work on the blog as well, since it has been woefully neglected, but I'm not making any promises.

Until next time...

July Artists Synchroblog - Morning Bird or Night Owl?

The Artists Synchroblog is a group of bloggers who post on the same topic on odd months and on even months we take on a Pinterest Challenge where we each take inspiration from a Pinterest picture, creating something (art, a meal, a DIY project, etc) and then posting about it. You can read more about the Artists Synchroblog here. 

This month's topic:
Which are you - a Morning Bird or a Night Owl?  

Do you roll out of bed in the morning rip roaring and ready to go? Or do you stumble eyes shut to the coffee pot growling at anyone in your way?

or

Are you in bed before the sun goes down? Or do you burn the midnight oil?

This is a tougher question than one might think.  I tend to be a night owl, if given the chance, but when I am working a regular job, I definitely get more done in the morning.  Strange.

As far as jewelry goes, I can really only work in the afternoons or at night.  I live with other people and have to be considerate of their schedules.  Also, I am on the 2nd floor of the house so I can't bang around too much.

So, I guess the answer is:  Yes!  I am a Morning Bird and a Night Owl.

Here is what I have been working on (in the afternoons and at night):

These rings are larger than my normal stacking rings and I hope they attract more attention.  They are really substantial and I like them even better.

Be sure to read these other Synchrobloggers.

http://amyestellemetalworks.blogspot.com
http://www.islandgirlsinsights.blogspot.ca/
www.elenorbuffington.blogspot.comhttp://www.wrapturewirejewellery.on.ca/blog
http://doxallodesigns.blogspot.com
http://www.journeyinjewelry.com/blog/My-Journey-in-Jewelry
http://designsbylynnea.blogspot.com/
http://marikach.blogspot.com/
http://design.kcjewelbox.com
www.allwiredupjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com