First off, I want to say a HUGE Thank You to everyone who has supported Glass Cocoon and the wonderful organization that a portion of the proceeds go to, Compassion First. Never did I think so many people would enjoy the jewelry I made, nor did I expect to get so much business! Being so busy, especially during the winter months, was such a huge blessing. But, at the same time it took a lot of time away from my family and I found my heart torn in two between wanting to spend time with my family and creating fun and unique pieces of jewelry. My daughter would even ask me if I had to work on jewelry that day, and when I said yes, she would get a sad look on her face and tell me she wanted me to play with her or color pictures. I absolutely love creating and I will never stop because I truly believe it is what I was made to do. However, when the enjoyment starts to fade, because I feel like I 'have' to work on jewelry, instead of 'I get' to, it's time to make some changes.
When I began my jewelry business, it started off as a small hobby with the main goal of donating a portion of money to help fight human trafficking. I found a way to do something I loved, while supporting a cause I am very passionate about. As I got busier, the focus changed and the 'production mode' took over. I was excited about the growth of the business and I thought promoting my jewelry was the best thing to do at the time. Facebook has been a great tool in growing my business, but what I didn't realize was that I was promoting something I couldn't keep up with. I had to put my family on the back burner many evenings and weekends in order to fill orders or keep new designs coming and my 3 hour a week hobby turned into an 8 hour a day job.
So with all that being said, I am not quitting making jewelry all together. I am merely trying to 'get back to the basics' and simplify life a bit in order to spend more quality time with my two daughters and my husband. Kids grow up so fast and soon they will be in school full time and I will be able to do more projects and creating. But for now I would like to be present and share in all the special moments that go by so fast.
The changes that will take place are as follows: 1)I will NO longer be taking ANY custom orders. Though I absolutely love creating custom orders and conversing with my fabulous customers, these unfortunately are the most time consuming. I apologize for no longer doing custom orders and will truly miss this process:( 2) I will be on facebook less, but will still post when I list new pieces. 3) New pieces may not be posted regularly. Meaning, that I may create a couple pieces and then not create more for weeks. I want to create quality, unique pieces as my 'creative whim' inspires me.
I know these changes may seem sudden, but with the new year being a year of positive changes, I feel this is the best step for me to take for me and my family at this time. Plus, I'm honestly just pooped out from pushing hard before the holidays and am needing some time to ease back into being creative again. Thank you again for so much support and positive feed back and for sharing in my cause for fighting human trafficking! You guys truly mean the world to me and I appreciate the love and loyalty to Glass Cocoon. May you all have a wonderful 2012 and may it bring you and your families some wonderful new experiences and adventures and may you all be extremely blessed! I'm not gone for good:) You'll just be seeing my posts and pictures less, but I will still be making unique designs that you can enjoy and wear this new year! God bless!
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