MIXED MEDIA MAKERS

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HEART & HANDS of a MAKER podcast

Sessions filled with great ideas, inspirational stories, everyday little joys, and life's big dreams. Each week, my guests and I discuss topics such as creating, the maker's life, business challenges and successes!

Wedding gift delivered! A pair of champagne flutes decorated with (most of the) the moon phases over a bed of stars ✨ wishing the happy couple a lifetime of happiness, love and good health. 🥂 
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#brideandgroom 
#customdesign 
#handmadewithlove 
#celestialart 
#celestial 
#moonphases 
#austriancrystal 
#jameswebbtelescope
#rocketscientist

Wedding gift delivered! A pair of champagne flutes decorated with (most of the) the moon phases over a bed of stars ✨ wishing the happy couple a lifetime of happiness, love and good health. 🥂
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#brideandgroom
#customdesign
#handmadewithlove
#celestialart
#celestial
#moonphases
#austriancrystal
#jameswebbtelescope
#rocketscientist
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Such a great location for a special wedding celebration. So many special and fun moments were had by all. Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom - wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness. 
We were also able to visit @thecrystalninja studio. If you’re in the area - stop by, shop and see all the amazing examples of art on display. #sandiego 
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#encinitas
#familytime 
#wedding 
#crystalninja

Such a great location for a special wedding celebration. So many special and fun moments were had by all. Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom - wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness.
We were also able to visit @thecrystalninja studio. If you’re in the area - stop by, shop and see all the amazing examples of art on display. #sandiego
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#encinitas
#familytime
#wedding
#crystalninja
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Are you a maker looking to turn your passion into a business? Are you a maker looking for community support? ⁣
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In this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, Francesca shares insights from her personal maker journey, emphasizing the intrinsic value of creativity and making. Aspiring entrepreneurs will receive invaluable advice from Francesca, highlighting the importance of seeking professional guidance and crafting robust business strategies—before(!) you start. Francesca emphasizes the value of community, sharing our knowledge to lift others up, and to never stop learning.

Are you a maker looking to turn your passion into a business? Are you a maker looking for community support? ⁣

In this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, Francesca shares insights from her personal maker journey, emphasizing the intrinsic value of creativity and making. Aspiring entrepreneurs will receive invaluable advice from Francesca, highlighting the importance of seeking professional guidance and crafting robust business strategies—before(!) you start. Francesca emphasizes the value of community, sharing our knowledge to lift others up, and to never stop learning.
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Do you love gemstones? Do you love beads? A curated collection of these beautiful @dakotastones beads are making their way to @studiojsd🎉 

On 5/16 we will be hosting an opening reception and Makers Market at @juliesanforddesigns studio - where you can shop, mix and mingle. 

On 5/17 we will be hosting jewelry making demonstrations all day so come back to shop and learn! 

Demos include #vikingknit, #pearlknotting with gemstones, #beadstringing, #kumihimo with kumimaggie and more! 

Can’t wait to see you there! 
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#makersmarket 
#trunkshow 
#studiojsd 
#tamarahonaman 
#jewelrymaking 
#jewelrymakingtools 
#jewelrymakingsupplies 
#beadalon

Do you love gemstones? Do you love beads? A curated collection of these beautiful @dakotastones beads are making their way to @studiojsd🎉

On 5/16 we will be hosting an opening reception and Makers Market at @juliesanforddesigns studio - where you can shop, mix and mingle.

On 5/17 we will be hosting jewelry making demonstrations all day so come back to shop and learn!

Demos include #vikingknit, #pearlknotting with gemstones, #beadstringing, #kumihimo with kumimaggie and more!

Can’t wait to see you there!
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#makersmarket
#trunkshow
#studiojsd
#tamarahonaman
#jewelrymaking
#jewelrymakingtools
#jewelrymakingsupplies
#beadalon
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Thank you to all who have joined the Mixed Media Makers group as a founding member🎉🎉🎉

Today, I wanted to share a little about the genesis of the group and what’s next. 

Thank you for joining me and watching. If you have any questions please DM me. 🩷

Thank you to all who have joined the Mixed Media Makers group as a founding member🎉🎉🎉

Today, I wanted to share a little about the genesis of the group and what’s next.

Thank you for joining me and watching. If you have any questions please DM me. 🩷
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Don't miss this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, with special guest: Francesa Watson! 

Francesca shares insights from her personal maker journey, emphasizing the intrinsic value of creativity and making. Aspiring entrepreneurs will receive invaluable advice from Francesca, highlighting the importance of seeking professional guidance and crafting robust business strategies. 

Francesca also shares her passion for teaching and creating a safe space for students to learn and grow. She recommends taking classes from different teachers to gain different perspectives and techniques so you can find your own voice as an artist. 
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#meetthejewelrymaker 
#jewelrydesigner 
#jewelryinstructor 
#jewelrymakingcommunity 
#heartandhandsofamaker 
#themakery 
#francescawatson 
#tamarahonaman 
#entrepreneurship 
#mixedmediamaker

Don`t miss this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, with special guest: Francesa Watson!

Francesca shares insights from her personal maker journey, emphasizing the intrinsic value of creativity and making. Aspiring entrepreneurs will receive invaluable advice from Francesca, highlighting the importance of seeking professional guidance and crafting robust business strategies.

Francesca also shares her passion for teaching and creating a safe space for students to learn and grow. She recommends taking classes from different teachers to gain different perspectives and techniques so you can find your own voice as an artist.
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#meetthejewelrymaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
#jewelrymakingcommunity
#heartandhandsofamaker
#themakery
#francescawatson
#tamarahonaman
#entrepreneurship
#mixedmediamaker
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Could you choose just one bead? If so. Which one is your favorite? 

I’m having fun pulling an assortment of gemstones beads to go with one of these metal clay hollow beads - to soon all come together as a necklace. 

Hollow bead/pendant workshop at @studiojsd on 5/18 - having a new finished sample made with @dakotastones beads is my motivation. That and I’d love a new necklace for an upcoming special family event. 

Seats still available for the workshop if you’re in the Grand Haven Michigan area! Contact @juliesanforddesigns or me for any questions. 
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#metalclay 
#metalclayjewelry 
#metalclaysilver 
#tamarahonaman 
#mixedmediamaker 
#jewelrydesigner 
#jewelryinstructor

Could you choose just one bead? If so. Which one is your favorite?

I’m having fun pulling an assortment of gemstones beads to go with one of these metal clay hollow beads - to soon all come together as a necklace.

Hollow bead/pendant workshop at @studiojsd on 5/18 - having a new finished sample made with @dakotastones beads is my motivation. That and I’d love a new necklace for an upcoming special family event.

Seats still available for the workshop if you’re in the Grand Haven Michigan area! Contact @juliesanforddesigns or me for any questions.
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#metalclay
#metalclayjewelry
#metalclaysilver
#tamarahonaman
#mixedmediamaker
#jewelrydesigner
#jewelryinstructor
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Did you catch the latest episode yet? Be sure to tune in and meet Jen Cushman. ⁣
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Jen is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic. She’s spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored print and digital works, and is currently a contributing artist on the MadeTV maker network. ⁣
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In this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, Jen discusses the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the need to prioritize oneself and overcome cultural conditioning that often places women's needs at the bottom. Jen also encourages embracing failure as a learning opportunity and reframing mistakes as feedback. She highlights the freedom of art and the power of embracing imperfection along with the importance of supporting and empowering each other on our creative journeys.⁣
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Read the full article on my site (link in bio) and catch the podcast on your favorite platform, including YouTube.⁣
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Did you catch the latest episode yet? Be sure to tune in and meet Jen Cushman. ⁣

Jen is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic. She’s spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored print and digital works, and is currently a contributing artist on the MadeTV maker network. ⁣

In this episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker, Jen discusses the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the need to prioritize oneself and overcome cultural conditioning that often places women`s needs at the bottom. Jen also encourages embracing failure as a learning opportunity and reframing mistakes as feedback. She highlights the freedom of art and the power of embracing imperfection along with the importance of supporting and empowering each other on our creative journeys.⁣

Read the full article on my site (link in bio) and catch the podcast on your favorite platform, including YouTube.⁣
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