Tracy Matthews

Designer Spotlight: Reisha and Rachelle Walton

By Tracy Matthews / September 20, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. We have always been in love with fashion jewelry and we started making our on beaded bracelets around two years ago. We decided to try out…

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Unique Ways to Host Jewelry Parties for the Holidays

By Tracy Matthews / September 17, 2013

In NYC, the city is abuzz:: New York Fashion Week just ended, Instagram feeds are going off with the newest collections and stores are having their own version of sip & see parties. It’s all the prep to…

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Designer Spotlight: Pamela Jackson

By Tracy Matthews / September 13, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I weave little pieces of magic out of gold and silver and gemstones. Using various gauges of wire, I knit, crochet and wire wrap all of…

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Hey Jewelry Designers… Do You Want to Get Discovered by a Well Known International Retail Catalog?

By Tracy Matthews / September 10, 2013

Flourish & Thrive Academy + UncommonGoods = All sorts of Goodness for jewelry designers! Have you always wanted to get your jewelry into the hands of a buyer for a well-known catalog but weren’t sure how to go…

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Designer Spotlight: Dawn Hill

By Tracy Matthews / September 6, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I design and create jewelry for hands and feet; barefoot sandals, hand harness jewelry, bracelets, anklets, toe rings, & finger rings. I do it because I…

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Join the "20 Sales in 20 Days Challenge"

By Tracy Matthews / September 5, 2013

Robin and I had an idea the other day and since the holidays are such an amazing time to build a business, we know that this will work. We want to get you on track for a successful…

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Designer Spotlight: Staci Egan

By Tracy Matthews / August 30, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I specialize in wire working techniques incorporating precious metals, semi-precious stones and freshwater pearls into my designs. I find manipulating wire to be extremely relaxing. The…

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How to Make Your Booth Stand Out at a Jewelry Trade Show (or any type of show)

By Tracy Matthews / August 27, 2013

Woo hoo! You did it! You’ve committed to doing a jewelry trade show, a craft fair, a trunk show, or even a show at a friend’s home. Whichever it is, you’re investing money and time – and your…

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Designer Spotlight: Bev Feldman

By Tracy Matthews / August 16, 2013

What I do and why I do it: I primarily make modern chainmaille jewelry for women, with a little bit of metalsmithing thrown in. I do what I do because I love to be creative. I have always…

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How to sell with confidence, make more cash, and rule your market

By Tracy Matthews / August 13, 2013

When I was first starting out as a jewelry designer, I was a little shy. Curiously, I have always felt comfortable selling. In fact, when I first started my jewelry business, I was one of the top sales…

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