Healthy Eating

It is never too late to start eating healthy.  With so many people posting delicious photos on so many social media platforms, who wouldn't want to jump on the band wagon to a healthier you...?!

 

Who doesn't love Quinoa?  You can incorporate so many different types of ingredients with Quinoa.  This time around I have added the following ingredients:

~ 1 can Black beans
~ 1 can Hominy
~ 1 small cucumber
~ 2 Roma tomatoes
~ 2 small gloves of garlic
~ Cilantro (chopped)
~ Jalapeno (if you like it hot)

The dressing :
~ Olive oil
~ Fresh Lime Juice
~ Dash of roasted Cummin
~ Dash of Corriander

Enjoy...!

How would you like more views on your Pins on Pinterest...?

If you are an Etsy shop owner, you may be concerned about using Pinterest to gain views and followers.  In order to do this we must keep up on marketing strategies.  This includes how to use social media sites to benefit your business.  Recently I have read that using "Long Pins" are more beneficial than short pins.

What is a long pin..? Right? If you are an avid Pinterest user such as myself, you have seen many long pins but probably did not realize it had a name.  Basically a long pin is a collection of photos that take up more space than a single photo.

I decided to give this strategy a try... I used photoshop to create a collection of my most popular items from my Etsy shop. Here is the Long Pin:

Pinterest

In about 2-3 months I will re-post any results of using this marketing strategy.

Hapa Girls in Bead Style Magazine..!

Hapa Girls is honored to be included in the May 2014 issue of Bead Style Magazine..
Thank you Bead Style...!

It's that time of year...

When everyone is rushing to find the perfect gift for their family and friends.  If you are in need for help to find that special unique gift, Pinterest and Wanelo prove to be very helpful. Thousands of items from handmade Artisans can be found on both sites.

Urban Corner on Etsy

Lucy and Larry on Etsy

What's going on in the studio?

Key, Keys, Keys!

When I get an idea in my head, there is no stopping me!  Right now I am obsessed with making key style pendants.  These are my newest additions.

I have also added a new Lotus pendant to my ever growing collection of flowers.  I started making this blossom about a year ago but only offered it in my shop when one was made.  It is now available as a made to order item. Let's see how it does!!!

Spring Cleaning  

I know some metal artists participate in challenges such as "Ring a Day".  I would love to do that but there is not enough time in a day, week or month to devote the energy needed to come up with designs for a new ring EVERYDAY.  I also can't see myself creating so many pieces that may never find a new home but the plastic container I keep them in! 

On that note, one doesn't have to participate in a challenge to have excess rings and pendants. I think all jewelry artists/Metalsmiths, have pieces they have made tucked away in  baggies titled, "NEED TO LIST ON ETSY", or "NEED TO RE-PHOTOGRAPH"! 

It may have taken me 2 years but I final am starting to clean out those baggies and get these pieces out for public viewing!  Visit my "Is this Ring Your Size" section of Hapa Girls and get Free Shipping !