Gemini Sky-Jewelry Creations from the soul.

Brett Mannings Singing Success CD's

2008-03-17T08:27:00.000-07:00

I know this is a Jewelry Blog and I actually am going to create an informational singing Blog also but for now I just wanted to update you on my experience in using the CD's.

All I can say is it is amazing! I had even done some of the exercises before with teachers but the way he describes things and why you are doing it just makes it click! I can feel a difference already and I've only practiced a few days now. My voice was breathy and I could belt but it wasn't always supported correctly and then mixing the voices was a nightmare for me. I had been to so many teachers over the years telling me different things and this is the method that seems to work and work efficiently. Almost without you knowing it works.

How do I know this so quickly? Because I have had a lot of bad singing lessons that not only didn't help me but made me worse and made me never want to sing again!

I was hesitating about putting myself up on Youtube but I may just start doing it. If I'm brave enough I'll tape my before singing and after. I'm not so sure I want to show my vocal problems to the world but if it will help someone I will.

As for jewelry design. I have made a new silver and blue bracelet for spring with silver flowers in it but haven't photographed it yet. When my cat leaves my sunny window sill I will.

Now...back to vocalizing! This singing program is $199 dollars but I tell you it is so worth it compared to the amount of money I wasted on voice lessons! Before anyone starts to take lessons...I would buy these CD's. It will save you a lot of hassle and frustration!

Bye for now!
Jennifer

Any beaders Singers Also?

2008-03-10T08:05:00.000-07:00

I know this is a jewelry blog but I want to share my other love with you and that is singing.

Now...I had many voice teachers and even attended Berklee College of Music for a while but have never quite found the right vocal method to fix my vocal problems. I have problems resonating until I hit my high range and then I can but my voice has just never felt totally connected with the breath and I've yearned for more control because I know I have a better voice in there that I just can't get out.

Well...I prayed to God about it and the next day I found this site online called Brett Mannings Singing Success. I listed to the free lesson and tried some of the exercises and was so excited because it was already helping my resonating problem!!! I just had to order it! It should be coming soon and I can't wait!!! This is the answer I have been waiting for I can just tell!!

Just click on this banner to go to his website!

I tell you if you want to sing better and have been put down by professional voice teachers...I think this is for you. I hope this will help myself and others too. I will be updating you on my progress and let you know if it was worth buying.

Dragonfly Pendant

2008-03-09T15:10:00.000-07:00

Well...sometimes it takes almost a year to sell an item but when you least expext it...someone buys it.

This lovely Dragonfly was just sold and reminded me that yes Spring is coming up and Dragonflies will be all around. I may have to make some more!

In our backyard, the dragonflies will come and land on my finger and tilt their heads and look at me and let me pet them. They are so beautiful...they are like a little reminder from God that he is all around us and his little creations watch us too.

Jewelry Making...should it be kept a hobby?

2008-03-03T05:50:00.000-08:00

I love to make jewelry and have been trying to create a "real" full time business of jewelry making but have only been able to do it very very very part time. This is mostly due to the fact that I'm a full time SAHM(Stay at Home Mom) and that my children are my first priority. Take today...both of my children and I are all home sick today. So yes I can sit on my laptop and type while sitting next to them with my arm or arms around them while they are watching cartoons but beading...not easy to whip out everything and work intricately with tools when little ones need your attention.

I put my computer down and just drew three pages of cows so maybe I should change my hobby/profession to illustrating and writing childrens books. At least that is something I could do on a continual basis while fulfilling my children's needs.

I started to sell some of my old beads and zip. They immediately sold! Hmmm....supplies selling much faster than jewelry means that more women or men have caught the jewelry bug and are creating jewelry. Everyone and their grandmother is but that's alright because everyone has their own style and their own personal touch to add to their own creations.

I am excited to say that we will be moving back into our old house(we are living in small quarters with our in-laws right now while trying to sell our house that didn't sell.) This way...we are planning to dedicate a room for my jewelry studio/office! Yeah! Put a lock on the door!
Then I will be able to just lay everything out and keep it out so I can create more and more often. YAHOOO!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!

But as for keeping it a hobby/business or a "full time business plan business" is another story.
It all comes down to how much time one has to invest in their craft. Right now...it seems just when I start to have time some other setbacks happen...life happens and priorities have to be in place and that is my family. Hopefully in the near future there will be more of a balance so I can do both well and be happy.

For now...we will all try to be healthier for that is the most important thing.
And now...back to the Doodlebops!
Ciao for now,
Jennifer Camara
Gemini Sky
http://www.geminisky.etsy.com
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/geminiskyjewelry

What kind of jewelry are women looking for?

2008-02-27T13:20:00.000-08:00

I was just curious as to what type of jewelry women are looking for that they can't often find in stores? Maybe full sets with necklaces,earrings,rings and bracelets? Something eclectic that nobody else would have and would be raving about when they saw it on your neck?

I'm just doing some research to brainstorm about a certain type of jewelry that is missing from the market that I could start making and that women would love. Most of the time I make jewelry that I would wear or whatever comes to my imagination. I would love to create some jewelry that would change a persons life or send a message to someone else in their life when they gave it to them.

Just thinking outloud before I really streamline my business and really find my niche.

Any thoughts, ideas are welcome!

Thanks for visiting!

Valentines Day!

2008-02-04T16:48:00.000-08:00

I know, I know...most guys dread this holiday but if you just embrace it you will get much love in return. It doesn't take much. A card, some flowers or a nice piece of handcrafted jewelry.

Why not buy handcrafted jewelry? A unique piece of jewelry for a unique woman. Most of the advertised jewelry will cost you $500-$1000 dollars! I think my husband cringes when he sees those commercials they start playing every five minutes near Valentines Day. I think he's relieved that I make jewelry.

I have been in creating mode now. I have more pieces ready but I just have to photograph some and post them up.

The newest piece I sold was this one.
My Valentines Heart that I made last year!
Some woman will be happy I hope...
I'm sure her man knows her style in order to buy her this heart.

I do have another heart that I have yet to post up but will soon.

I re-opened my Ruby Lane store and am hoping to redirect some business there.

I am investigating new advertising avenues but it is tough. It takes a long time to research the best way to market and advertise your jewelry. When I figure it out...I'll let you other jewelry designers know.

If anyone wants to help me out with some marketing tips feel free to do so.

Thanks for stopping by Gemini Sky

My Ruby Lane Shop

2008-01-26T19:47:00.000-08:00

I decided to reopen my shop on Ruby Lane although I couldn't get my old url back so instead of Gemini Sky my store is called Gemini Sky Jewelry.
I will have to create some very unique pieces to put exclusively up there but for now I have similar listings in both shops.

Ruby Lane does have great advertising and marketing but it does cost to participate in it. We'll see...it just may pay off.

This is my year...I can feel it!

Happy New Year!

2008-01-11T15:42:00.000-08:00

Well,
I was looking for a sign to create and I got one. I got an order placed just the other day! Hooray!

I am working on some Mother's Day bracelets already and should have some posted up soon. They are not your average Mother's Day bracelets for they are more about what Mom may like then about her children.

Please come back and visit soon! I have a feeling it's going to be a great year!

Looking for a sign-To create more or get a job

2007-11-17T08:40:00.000-08:00

Well...we were trying to sell our house and it never sold. In the meantime we have been living with our in-laws and have been paying bills at our old house and our regular bills that follow us everywhere, plus storage, pre-school etc. So basically we are spending more money not living in our own home.

I wanted to try to make my business work but..I feel as if I have less time and less money to spend so...maybe I should start looking for a job.

We'll see...I am going to create using the rest of my bead inventory, do a few shows, possibly have some house parties and see where it goes from there.

I have been experimenting with Adwords and Adsense for Marketing but it seems to eat my money away...getting more people to my site but nobody is buying anything.

Should I feel insulted? Nobody likes my jewelry? Just Kidding.
It takes time....I know...
Ciao for now.

A bit Frustrated!

2007-11-16T09:15:00.000-08:00

I thought that I would have more time to create when my children started school but it seems as if I'm busier than ever! I just sorted and organized some of my beads to make it more efficient to create in a short amount of time.

I'll just have to stay up all night to create! Oh well...gotta go pick up pies at my daughters school!

Male Jewelry take 2

2007-11-11T12:30:00.001-08:00

I haven't taken a picture of the piece I made yet for men but I think it was a little too feminine. But some guys can pull it off and make it look masculine. It's just silver metal and black shiny silverish grey beads. Maybe there is too much shine. I will have to post some pictures soon. I have been doing more jewelry creating than photographing so please be patient.

I also may be "You Tubing" soon as a vocalist. I do have one home movie of my daughter up if you would like to visit.
http://www.youtube.com/jchoatecamara

I was making one of a kind pieces of jewelry but may start making a collection of pieces that will be made to order.

My cat is staring at me typing for she is in love with me and the heat radiating from my laptop.

Please visit again.!
Sincerely,
Jennifer

Male Jewelry

2007-11-06T14:11:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I made my first piece of male jewelry that I had made in a while. It's tricky to make jewelry for men for I seem to make it too elegant or complex instead of simple and manly.

I don't have a picture of this necklace yet but I will post a picture of one of the ones I made for an older rockstar of the 80's which I handed to him in person.

Here it is...

It is fairly long and has magnetic hematite beads, onyx and sterling silver in it.
He's into the whole Magnetic therapy jive and Celtic Crosses so...
I made it especially for him.

If you are trying to guess who this is it is Rick Springfield.
I may have to post a better picture because he is really hot in person if I may say so myself at the ripe age of 57!!!

Just a Good Morning

2007-11-03T04:14:00.000-07:00

I am being beckoned by my children as I sat here wondering what to write this morning so I will be back...We are having a 3rd Birthday Celebration for my little boy but it's mostly adults with a few kids. AHHHH! Stressed a bit!

Different avenues of Selling

2007-11-01T15:37:00.000-07:00

I'm going crazy with researching marketing products! I just want to get my jewelry out there and get a steady roll of orders so that I know that I should be doing this for a living. I almost put a post up saying "Everything is free!" Just to see if anyone was paying attention.

I guess I'll just keep creating, maybe have some home parties and do some shows.
It's hard to know when to stop creating and move on to something else.
But...I love to create so I guess I'll do it as long as I can afford to do it without my husband divorcing me! Only Joking!

Well...after the children go to bed...it's off to creative land!
Goodnight!
Jennifer

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2007-10-31T06:10:00.000-07:00

It's a crazy day today! My in-laws Wedding Anniversary, Trick or Treating, My sons birthday party this Saturday! I must clean and get the rest of the party together and deal with Halloween so...no jewelry creation for me today!

I am having a sale on my site BUY ONE ITEM AND GET ONE FREE!!!!!!

Please visit www.geminisky.etsy.com
Buy something for someone and choose something for yourself for free!!!
Christmas is sneaking up!

Ciao for now,
Jennifer

Create Trendy Jewelry or Create Jewelry I like?

2007-10-29T07:12:00.000-07:00

Creating jewelry for the love of creating jewelry makes one ask themselves...should I create the trends or jewelry that I would wear and that is timeless and unique? Well...if it's totally about making money I would say create the trends. But...I just love to create jewelry and of course I would love to make money doing so but...I think I would rather express my creativity and be proud that someone would like my ideas than copy the trends. Of course I do research what is "hot" and what is "not" and then I decide what I think is beautifully artistic with that in mind and make my own creations. Today, I am going to try to create some unique designs and see what comes to me. I feel as if I'm just talking to myself on this blog but hopefully someone will read this whether it be other jewelry designers or people that love jewelry. If you visit...please leave a comment...come in and say "Hi" Have a beautiful day!

Good Morning Jewelry Lovers!

2007-10-27T07:27:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!
I added my "Rustic Autumn Breeze Necklace" up on Etsy!
I had to have my husband keep my children busy to do so and I love him for it!
Have a jewelry business takes time...but I LOVE IT!!!
Anyway...please check it out on my site!

Please leave comments, suggestions, etc.
If you'd like me to make some certain type of jewelry or create bridesmaids or bridal jewelry I can do that also.

Enjoy your weekend!
Sincerely,
Jennifer

New Creations!

2007-10-24T06:17:00.001-07:00

I have a few new creations I thought I'd let you see before I put them up on my Etsy site. It's easier to pop them up here quickly but it takes a while to crop the pictures and write descriptions for my site. So just to let you know that I am on a creative flow...here they are!

If you are interested in purchasing any of these items and do not see them up on www.geminisky.etsy.com within the next week...just email me and I'll let you know how much they are.

I can't wait to create more!!!! Kindergarten is a wonderful thing! I still have my 3 year old boy with me most of the time but unbelievable he is letting me create! He also likes to make jewelry too! Hmmmm....it could be a family business!

Thanks for visiting and have a nice day!

FALL INTO FALL SALE!

2007-10-22T17:04:00.000-07:00

Buy one item and get 20% off of any other item in my Etsy Shop which is www.geminisky.etsy.com!

This is one of my new creations which is a dragonfly pendant. This pendant is made of sterling silver wire, Fuchsia/Lavendar freshwater pearls and lavendar and clear Swarovski Crystals.
It can be made into a pin,a pendant for a necklace or it would make a great mirror decoration!

Busy Busy Busy

2007-10-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

It's been a long since I blogged but I have been very busy with many life changes that I won't go into here. It's all good.

I have decided to try to make jewelry designing my full time job for now and give it my best try to get it rolling until my two children are both in school full-time. That way I won't have to get a real job!LOL!

I am organizing all of my beads, gemstones by color and will be posting some new items up soon!
Wish me well!
I have two years to make this work!

Featured in my first Etsy Treasury

2007-05-14T21:45:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited! I was just handpicked and placed in an Etsy Treasury!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury.php?id=1179190935471U5121640

This is an old old old old bracelet that was featured but that's alright.

It's 12:50AM and I should go to bed but I have been trying to work on my store for the past few hours.

That made my night! I have no new creations today but at least one of my old ones was recognized.

Goodnight!
I am going off to dream in my Gemini Sky...

Waiting for a sale...

2007-05-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

Well, May has been a slooooow month for sales. My main reason to having a store is that I love to create so I'm not all about the sales but...it encourages me to see that people like my work and inspires me to create more and more.
Unfortunately I can't always create when I want to due to the fact that I have two darling kids ages 2.5 and 5 who drive me crazy and demand almost every minute of my time but I love them to death!

We are also in between two homes right now. The house we own and our in-laws.
We decided to move in to save some money and possibly give me a chance to work on making Gemini Sky my full time job when my kids are both in school full time. That gives me a few years to really work on my craft and build up my clientele.

I want to create, create, create but I will have to wait until I really set up shop. For now I am carrying around my little organized bead bad and hoping that I get a chance to create when my children are playing.

Well, my plot to fill my children with an ice cream goodie has ended for they are done!
Oh no! We must go outside to play before they destroy my in-laws house!

Is it September yet? Full-time Kindergarten = 6 hours without my lovely daughter= no fighting with her brother=some peaceful time to create? Hopefully!

Well have a nice day if anyone is reading this.
Please post comments here. I get a bit bored being a SAHM although I have more than enough work to do.

For now...look at this necklace that I know you want to have!

Purple Lucite Flower Delight

2007-05-10T18:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I just moved into my in-laws house with my family and finally found a few minutes to make some new earrings.
Here they are:

"Purple Lucite Flower Delight"

The "Purple Lucite Flower Delignt" is made of Sterling Silver ear wires attached to dainty Sterling Silver chain leading to a beautiful flower dangle. This dangle is created out of a blue zircon Swarovski round, a pink lucite flower resting gently within a purple lucite flower.

The earrings hang approximately 2 inches from the ear.

Just Beautiful! Dainty yet a bit eclectic!

Stay tuned for more creations...

Gemini Sky-"Jewelry Creations from the Soul"

2007-04-03T11:57:00.001-07:00

Welcome to my Blog!
Gemini Sky is an online store residing at www.geminisky.etsy.com
You may see me post on E-bay at times.

I really want to branch out from being a part part part time business for a stay at home Mom to a full time one.

I will post later. Just wanted to reserve this space.