Nah nah...this one's all mine!

I've yielded to the temptation (see my previous post) and am keeping this creation! The colors are just so wonderful together! Plus...when the ultra-supportive hubby says "I think that's your best piece yet" without prompting, it needs to go in MY jewelry box!

The good news for Etsy shoppers (and all other jewelry fans) - I have just enough of that lovely deep blue chrysocholla left to make another pair! YES! I can have my cake AND eat it too! It will take me another day or so to make the "sell" pair...so in the meantime, enjoy my latest listing - "Celtic Dream" bracelet.

The Artisan's Dilemma

"Should I keep it?"

Those of us who handcrafted items know this question well. The creation of something new, special, and meaningful is not taken lightly, and part of the artist goes into each piece.

For those who sell their work, each creation is a fraught with questions. Ideally it is listed for SALE, to generate enough income to keep making more. And really, one can only keep so many of an item. Painters have only so much wall space to display their work. Jewelry-makers cannot cover their body in new pieces.

Still, there are times when an item speaks so clearly - keep me! Then the agony and rationalization begin. Perhaps wearing those earrings can be a form of advertising! That lovely tote bag should be displayed on my arm for best advantage. If it doesn't sell in 2 weeks I'll keep it.

Am I facing this decision currently? Of course! How will I decided? No idea....