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The Secret

Posted on June 23, 2018July 9, 2020 by Artful Gems

The solution we crave is surrender. Gary Zukov It’s no secret that life has many ups and downs. I’m sure every person out there has had their share of difficult times as well as happy moments. My life is no different: highs, lows; good and bad. It’s life and I dealt with everything the way I Read More

I Am

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Artful Gems

Before I begin today’s post, why don’t you check out my feature on Jewelry Making Journal. I love being featured here because this is a very valuable jewelry site. Rena Klingenberg has great ideas and is very welcoming of new talent. If you are interested in jewelry and all its facets, this is the place for Read More

Intentions Are Healthy for Your Day

Posted on April 14, 2018April 24, 2018 by Artful Gems

‘There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.’ – Albert Einstein Intentions What is an intention? According to Deepak Chopra, an intention is the starting point of every dream. It is the creative power that fulfills all Read More

Should I Make Videos?

Posted on December 26, 2017April 19, 2018 by Artful Gems

It’s the day after Christmas and I couldn’t help myself. I already started on a piece for a coworker. My coworker wants a pendant with her birth stone and her two daughter’s stones. She asked for ideas and I thought why not a PMC pendant? Quizzically she asked, “What’s that?” and I tried to explain Read More