I thought I would introduce you...

...to a new passion of mine. I've always loved photography but lately my playing around with the camera just for fun has gotten me some recognition. I've had an online travel business that is also an app for the iphone is using 2 of my photographs for places in cities that they cover. The picture I took of Bailey with the pineapple in Hawaii is being used. One of the pictures I took in San Francisco of China Town is being used and I have one of the pictures from here in Phoenix is being considered.
I'm not stopping the jewelry but I'm going to start adding in the photography as well to what I do. When I started Cherry Creek Designs as a real business not just a hobby I always intended it to be much more then just jewelry, I just never thought it would be in photography! But the ideas are starting to flow for me on what to do with this to include it with my business. I will keep you informed on where this goes.

I will tell you that I'll be taking a course in photography with some amazing photographers in the business! It will kill me to go but it happens to be in Hawaii so I'll force myself to go and learn as much as I can. I'll let you know more as I get closer to the time to go. Until next time please enjoy the photographs. I would love feedback if you have any, just be nice!

H

Did you notice?

These clouds have nothing to do with the content of this post I just like the clouds & its my blog!

I've been making some changes around here and in my shop. I have been working with a fantastic graphic designer, Amy from Bean Sprout Studio. I had her design a logo for me. Look up, that's it and in my shop and some new business cards, and...oh wait thats it! But what do you think? I love it!
If you are in need of anything in the graphic design department I would highly recommend contacting Amy. I am so very happy with everything she's done for me. I'm actually looking around for things she can design for me. I'll keep looking but in the meantime go see her shop!

H

A few new items for the shop

Tiny heart ring in gold. I have had a lot of requests for this and I'm almost ready to move forward on these. I'm having the tiny hearts cast in silver and gold so I'll also be able to do the tiny heart earrings too.

And these little babies. I've been wanting to do a gold personalized charm. Everyone does them in round so over course I needed to do mine a little different. So mine are tiny little squares. I'm going to do these in silver and gold so if you want to mix up the metals you can do it. I'm also having these cast so there will be a be of a wait still but if people would like to send me an email I'll add your name to the list for when they get here. I'll be offering these with a single charm on a chain a double charm and 3 charms. I'll also offer just the charm so you can add if you want.

Thanks for looking! The weekend is almost here so enjoy the rest of your week.

H

Goals for the month of May

Just something pretty to look at, it has nothing to do with this post!

I've been reading the Modish Biz Tips and I've decided to participate in the monthly goal. I have learned so much from reading this blog. Jena is awesome! So here goes: 1. Hire help! 2. Get a handle on the packaging area. 3. 3 more wholesale orders 4. Write press release for local media for upcoming article in Modern Bride 5. Finish recipes that go with new pendants (Garden Charms) 6. Find new supplier for recycled fine silver and gold. (I've been trying to go completely green with everything I use, maybe this will be the month I can get it done for good.)
7. 5 new designs ready for castor. I know there is many more things to add to the list of goals but most of them are personal so I will save those for another blog post. I have been writing my goals for a while but I really like the idea of writing them down for me to be more accountable because now I have to see them and tell people so now I really have to strive to complete them.

If you have a business or are looking at starting one you need to be reading this blog. I hope you're having a good week.

H

Crazy Week!

I've got a super busy week shaping up here! I'm working on about 20 retail orders and 2 huge wholesale orders. I just got a load into the tumbler and now I'm getting ready to take miss priss to dance class.
Brian won't be home until really late so not much work is going to get done tonight!

Isn't she cute? That picture was from the recital in December. She wanted to wear all her princess stuff, and trust me its a lot! Anyway, we are off to do that right now. How is your week looking?

H