GalleriaLinda :: Hancrafted Contemporary Beaded Jewelry

Do you have the same problem that I do?

Artists and crafty people often don't tend to their marketing strategies because the tasks are time consuming and often frustrating to do (such as using online templates). We as a group just want to create.

I find that writing posts for my blog is often pushed aside and I never "get to it." One of the road blocks is the process of having to go on the Internet to my blog site, sign in, and use the template. The template sometimes goes goofy on me and I have to redo my work, then once posted I have to edit again and again to get it tweaked. It gets frustrating!

Maybe this will help me and perhaps you!! I discovered Windows Live Writer. You can write your posts offline and use it like any other software on your own computer. No glitches and no slow Internet connections. The choice to publish immediately or to schedule your post is very useful.

This is my first post offline and to be published through Windows Live Writer! Tell me how it looks!

I seldom work with watches, but I was inspired by this red-faced watch with deep black patina when I came across this black and red chevron bead. It was a perfect marriage!

Remembering the fashion-forward watch necklaces and rings from the 70s and 80s, I decided to do a watch necklace. It is designed with that inspiring bead that was adorned with a sexy tassel and red/black accent beads. The clasp itself is handcrafted from silver wire by me!

My web site is shared with a lot of people that I meet and one day I mentioned it to a nice gentleman I had just met. At the time, I had some jewelry samples I was showing the ladies in the group, including the watch necklace. The next day, he let me know that he wanted the watch necklace and custom earrings for his wife. I was so tickled! It was a surprise for her upon their leaving for a concert that week. It is these kinds of happenings that just make me beam!