Back on Track ~ Positive Vibes

Aloha!

I can't believe it's been awhile since I've been blogging. I tried out Wordpress for awhile and liked it a lot but I couldn't keep up with blogging and my Etsy shop at the same time. I was awful at maintaining my page. Unfortunate, really. But I was doing too much at one time.

So here I am, back again. I figure I start this particular blog up again, since I already started with tutorials on here. I want to get back into it. But wow, so much has changed in my Etsy shop since I last posted here in 2014.

Back then I had just gotten into hand-stamping metal jewelry. With 2 years under my belt focusing mainly on hand-stamping, I have really evolved in my skill. It's taken a lot of trial and many errors. Blood, sweat and tears! Well maybe no blood, some sweat and very little tears. *patting myself on the back* haha :-)

I've collected a bunch of new metal stamp fonts, experimented with different types of metal and have found some vendors I really love. I am constantly learning new ways to get better at my craft.

Positive Vibes Ribbon Wrap Bracelet by FancifulWishJewelry

I've added different bracelets and necklaces to my shop, some have stayed and become popular favorites. Others have gone away, expired and forgotten. But it's all good! That's what creativity is all about right? Change.

There is so much I want to add to my shop, and hopefully I can do that soon. I can't believe we're already in April.

It's nice to be back and thanks for reading! Sending out Positive Vibes to you all!

XO,
Yolanda

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