The Rachael Necklace

The Rachael Necklace

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, gold, chain, kelly green, vintage, upcycled, crystals, long, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, pendent, jewellery, AllConnected

**Materials: gold chain, kelly green seed beads, vintage chandelier charm, jumbo gold toggle claps

Description: This necklace is a perfect mix of vintage flair and class. It consists of looped kelly green seed beads, connected to super shiny gold chain. The most breath taking aspect of the necklace has to be the vintage chandelier pendent I have turned into a pendent. This necklace is a perfect 18 inches!

The Donna Necklace

The Donna Necklace

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, black, white, chains, one-of-a-kind, circles, seed beads, interlocking, gold, vintage, handcrafted, jewellery, AllConnected

Materials: white seed beads, black seed beads, gold jump rings, vintage gold chains, small gold toggle clasps, gold crimp beads

This is funky take on a classic black and white necklace! It is made of hand counted circles of seed beads, interlocked with each other to make a very interesting presentation. It’s finishing touches are the two vintage chains I add to make chic – funky! It is a one-of-a-kind necklace that is a must have for any wardrobe. This beautiful necklace is 17 inches long, the perfect length for any outfit.

The Alana Necklace

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, black, gold, vintage, geometric, shiny, chain, metal, upcycling, art deco, one-of-a-kind, jewellery, AllConnection,

**Materials: gold chain, vintage beads, gold spacers, gold crimp beads, jumbo gold toggle beads

Description:

This is an art deco inspired vintage necklace that I reworked into a beautiful one-of-a-kind statement necklace. The necklace has beautiful geometric beads with perfect gold spacers. It has a jumbo toggle clasps that makes for an accessible put on. This necklace would appear to be a neck breaking statement necklace, however it is very lightweight, the beads are vintage plastic.

It is 12 inches long, just the right size to make a bold statement for any outfit.

My Bio :)

Hello! My name is Anna and I am a college student who has been creating jewelry since I was 12 years old. This is a passion of mine that has been maturing with my experience and education.

Taking old jewelry and turning them into new treasures is my main goal. I am inspired by the past and color. My favroite materials to work with are things that would not commonly be used in jewelry.

I pride myself on my original ideas and hope you enjoy them!

The name AllConnected originated from me wanting to make sure the amazing women in my life were represented in my life long passion. I also named each piece of one-of-a-kind jewelry after each one-of-a-kind women who have touched my life. The pieces are inspired and dedicated to them.

"Tagggggggs"

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, black, gold, chain, vintage, geometric, shiny, one-of-a-kind, upcycling, handmade, jewellery, metal, chic, art deco, AllConnected

Materials: gold chain, vintage beads, gold spacers, gold crimp beads, jumbo gold toggle beads

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, gold, kelly green, upcycling, vintage, jewellery, chain, metal, beaded, on-of-a-kind, chic, AllConnected

Materials: vintage gold chain, kelly green seed beads, vintage gold ball beads, small gold toggle clasps, eyehooks

I took an old vintage necklace and decided to add a little pizzaz to it.

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, gold, chain, kelly green, vintage, upcycled, crystals, long, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, jewellery, pendent, AllConnected

Materials: gold chain, kelly green seed beads, vintage chandelier charm, jumbo gold toggle claps

**Tags: jewelry, necklace, black, white, chains, one-of-a-kind, circles, seed beads, interlocking, gold, vintage, handcrafted, jewellery

Materials: white seed beads, black seed beads, gold jump rings, vintage gold chains, small gold toggle clasps, gold crimp beads

** Tags: jewelry, necklace, gold, red, elephant, vintage, upcycled, long, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, jewellery, charm, metal, chain, AllConnected, beaded,

Materials: unique vintage gold chain, red seed beads, gold elephant charm, gold crimp beads, gold balls, small gold toggle clasp

**Tags: jewelry, bracelet, charms, owls, pearls, crystals, silver, chain, upcycled, handmade, jewellery, metal, beaded, AllConnected, birds,

Materials: silver chain, chandelier charm, shiny silver beads, rhinestone, oblong pearl, porcelain owl charm, silver accent balls

**Tags: jewelry, earrings, coral, gold, circles, interlocked, one-of-a-kind, unique, jewellery

Materials: earring hooks, coral beads, gold crimp beads,

'The Art of Taking A Photo"

10 Online Photoshop Alternatives for Simple Photo Editing

Pixlr

1. non-professional users have no trouble with

2. can create or open an image already on ones computer

Sumo Paint

3.similar to adobe photoshop

4. beautiful photo editing

Splashup

5. easy to use and works in real time

PicMagick

6. free

Photoshop

7. has mobile access

8.like adobe

Pixer.us

9.manipulates photos

Phonenix

10. many different editions

Picnik

11. very easy to use

12. fun, easy, and fast

Snipshot

13. no downloads necessary

14. use straight from the browser

Flauntr

Shop Makeover Series; Photographing for Success

1. photographic are the number one visual description you can give and Etsy shopper

2. Questions to ask your self when taking photos.

- What type of environment does your product live in?

-does your product fxn inside or outside

- What type of background works best for my product?

- tips: hard cover books, card stock, ironed flat fabric, and scrap booking paper are all great backgrounds. stay away from everyday backgrounds.

-What type of lighting works best for my product?

- tips: never use the flask on your camera for product shots. It washes out natural coloring and details in your product.

- Am i editing my photographs to maximize my sales on Etsy?

- tips: use cropping and editing to make your products stand out

3. this blog was FULL of helpful tips for the future

How to Photograph Jewelry

1. Light: Sharp vs. Smooth Shadows

2. correcting the photometer; can take a dark photo and make it lighter

3. Get as close as you can to the product

4. set up a make shift white backdrop for products that have patterns to keep them from being drowned out or fading in

5. simple products can be photographed with more eccentric backgrounds

How-To: Brighten Your Photos with Paperama

1. colored paper is the best way to brighten up a dull background

2. makes thing pop

Give Props: How to Style Your Photos

1. styling is the tool with unlimited possibilities

2. make sure the props do not take away from the actual product

3.type EVERYTHING that pops in your head, brainstorm to get outside ogf the box

Forty's Foto Tips, #2: Make a Light Box!

1. needs: small desk lamp

2. set it up on a table

3. allows you to get close up without making any shadows

Forty's Foto Tips, #3: Fabric is a perfect backdrop for earrings!

1. make an easy portable backdrop

2. choose a color that highlights the products

3.choose vintage or new fabrics to make for an interesting photo

Online Workshop Wrap-Up: Color Theory Applied to Your Shop

1. choose a color scheme; monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary

2. these are all very concert terms in my vocabulary because i sued to be an art major; and i also took a Color Theory class

3. create the mood of your shop with colors and themes

Bright Lights, Big Color: Using EV and White to Make Your Photos True to Life

1.many tips on setting the EV balance for your camera

2. many sellers have this problem when it come to there photos looking washed out

3. LOOK BACK ON!!! with camera

Staying Sharp: Achieving Clarity and Crispness in Your Photos

1. Don't forget about using a tripod!

2. Make sure pictures are clear and crisp; don't let your products get blurred out

3. Make sure every aspect of your product is in focus

Reflection Blog 1 - Paragon Learning Styles

I found that the learning styles surveys where very helpful in my every day life. I was like Dr. Price knew everything about me and knew exactly why I do the strange little quirks that I do. She went into detail about why I am a list maker and also why I tend to keep my feelings inside. She explained to me that just because I am introverted and feeler does not mean that I do not have to ability to be extroverted and a thinker. That just because I am one way and not the other does not mean anything is wrong with me.

I think that knowing these things will defiantly help me in my future education and job searching. I now know what my strengths and weakness are, I could use either to my advantage in almost any senerio. I am very glad that I was assigned to go to the ThinkCenter. It is a resource available to me that I knew nothing about. I plan on keeping in touch with Dr. Price and making follow up appointments.