Comments on: Share Empowerment with Statement Jewelry https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 02:18:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Autumn https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-248161 Mon, 03 Nov 2014 02:18:07 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-248161 Wonderful! When I first started making jewelry I didn’t understand the fascination with bullets and shells. But as I’ve grown as an artist, I can appreciate them. Your creations speak of strength and a fierce “don’t back down” attitude. Keep it up Monica!

]]> By: Virginia Vivier https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-154302 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:32:00 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-154302 Monica,

I am so proud of you! You did it! And, with strong emotional flair! I particularly love the “Get Nailed” earrings! So powerful and daring!

I must admit, I got started making jewelry when my neighbor gave me some very large bullet shells and said, “make something with these” (I had just lost my job and was really bummed). I did make some unique jewelry with them and sold them at gun shows (the booth fees are fairly inexpensive).

I first read Rena’s wise publication on how to setup a good jewelry booth, what to bring, etc., so that really helped. But after while, I realized this wasn’t the real me. I wasn’t a gun person, or into anything punk related. My real passion was ancient, Pre-Columbian, tribal designs. So, the small success I had making bullet jewelry gave me the confidence to switch gears and follow my ultimate passion. Now, I am doing VooDoo designs and just love it! It’s the PASSION in your work that sells it! You go girlfriend! Great job!

]]> By: Tricia https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-11874 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:48:43 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-11874 Your story is inspiring, Monica. And your jewelry rocks! I love the combination of stones & metals…very cool.

]]> By: Diane https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-11744 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:29:18 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-11744 I find that it is hard for most people to open up about times in their lives when they are feeling weak. I appreciate you telling your story of helping yourself out of your weakness and becoming strong once again. Very empowering! And that you in turn help others….priceless.

]]> By: natasha burger https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-11732 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:32:09 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-11732 Anything that makes you feel strong and hold your head up is totally worth it. I love how you make your pieces both strong and sexy at the same time – rock it girl 🙂

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/share-empowerment-with-statement-jewelry/#comment-11505 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:04:47 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=19783#comment-11505 Hi Monica! Thanks so much for sharing your inspiring jewelry story with us! I love your phrasing, “use your art as a way to move forward” when something’s holding you back – a fantastic piece of advice.

I especially appreciate that you make what you feel strongly about, and that you help causes that are near and dear to your heart. Those are two things that add passion and authenticity to your business – and they fire up your customers too!

I’m thrilled to hear that KOOHI Jewelry got off to such a great start, and that you’ve got exciting plans for growing. Please keep us posted!

And thank you for your kind words. 🙂

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