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Casto Creations on Etsy – simple designs
Casto Creations on 1000 Markets – a bit more artsy
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And Enjoy some of my favorite websites!
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I Took The Handmade Pledge! BuyHandmade.org

Some of my very favorite sites!

Posh Mama - Are you a Posh Mama? Or planning to be one? Join this great networking site. Meet friends and get great advice.
The Switchboards - Women business owners helping each other out!
Rare Bird Finds - Find some unique gifts and fun items for yourself. I LOVE this blog!
The Purse Forum - Indulge yourself in designer and non-designer purses. It's a purse lovers dream!
Starving Artists Jewelry Forum - a forum for jewelry designers of all levels.

 

Other Talented Jewelry Designers

Eni Oken - An absolutely amazing artist with skills to which I can only aspire. She is gracious, generous, and shares her knowledge through tutorials that are easy to understand and fun to learn.
Jewelry by Jennifer Casady - Because understated elegance never goes out of style.
Bijou Boutique - Stylish Chic handmade jewelry
American Made Jewelry - Contemporary vintage jewelry for modern women, children, and men.
Margaret Reed Designs - Handcrafted beaded jewelry and handmade wearable art fiber.
Jeanette Shanahan Designs - Designer jewelry featuring the finest Austrian crystals, freshwater pearls, and natural gemstones
Gaie Pelikan MG - This is a talented jeweler - a Master Goldsmith!
J&M Jewelry Designs - Unique custom made jewelry by J&M Jewelry Designs using Swarovski Crystals, and semi-precious stones. Visit us to see our great gift ideas or how you can earn free jewelry!
Golden Knots - Such cool work! I really wish I could do those kinds of things with wire.

Even More Reasons to Shop!

KimonoMomo - I love Kimonos and she has some really cool scarves!
Custom Doorbell - Doorbells, intercoms, interlocking floor mats, and more
Mohop Shoes
Mohop Shoes - These shoes could not be more amazing. Wear the same pair every day with a different look!
Bobe Bath Essentials - Yummy bath and body goodies!
Country Meadow - Ooo La La, candles and soaps and aroma therapy and more!
Mi SPA - Handmade SPA body & home care. Try the roll on perfume. I'm in love with the Peony Blossom!
Soapy Love - her soaps look good enough to eat and too pretty to use...but you must have them!
Alabu - Handmade Goat milk soap - how cool is that?!?
Unique Baby Cakes - Made to resemble real cakes ,these elegantly decorated cakes are Created and filled with Inedible items appropriate for that "particular" Occasion

 

Resources - Get Connected, Network, & Research

Bruce Baker - Increase Your Sales! I have two of his CDs and love them.

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Jewelry Vigilance Committee - Great source of information!
PMC Guild - Become a paid member for invaluable resources.
Society of American Silversmiths - I LOVE the quote on their page "Because Tiffany silver isn't up to your higher standards." HA!
Jewelers of America - a national association for retail jewelers
The Ganoksin Project - Information for the gem and jewelry community