Create, Make, Sell — A Small Handmade Business Blog — From Studio To Market

Sea glass beach art handmade by ArtSeaFramed

Sea Glass Art | Handmade One-of-a-Kind Decor fo...

Barbara Macy

We create one-of-a-kind framed artworks using genuine sea glass, sea pottery, pebbles, and driftwood collected from the Oregon Coast. Each piece is handmade, thoughtfully designed, and ready to display.

Sea Glass Art | Handmade One-of-a-Kind Decor fo...

Barbara Macy

We create one-of-a-kind framed artworks using genuine sea glass, sea pottery, pebbles, and driftwood collected from the Oregon Coast. Each piece is handmade, thoughtfully designed, and ready to display.

PepeTools 130mm rolling mill on the jewelry workbench in the Accent Yourself studio

A New Tool in the Studio: Our Rolling Mill

Barbara Macy

We added a PepeTools rolling mill to the studio — and it's already transformed how we work with silver. Here's how we're using it to recycle scraps, make custom sheet...

A New Tool in the Studio: Our Rolling Mill

Barbara Macy

We added a PepeTools rolling mill to the studio — and it's already transformed how we work with silver. Here's how we're using it to recycle scraps, make custom sheet...

Vendor checklist for selling at craft fairs and holiday markets

Vendor Checklist For Selling At Craft Fairs & H...

Barbara Macy

Selling at craft fairs and holiday markets is rewarding — but preparation makes all the difference. After years of real-world vendor experience, this checklist covers everything you need to pack,...

Vendor Checklist For Selling At Craft Fairs & H...

Barbara Macy

Selling at craft fairs and holiday markets is rewarding — but preparation makes all the difference. After years of real-world vendor experience, this checklist covers everything you need to pack,...

Colorful gemstone stacking rings handmade by Accent Yourself, featured in Pinterest tips for small business

A Deeper Look at How I Use Pinterest for My Han...

Barbara Macy

A deeper look at how I use Pinterest to promote my handmade jewelry and sea glass art business using simple strategies that bring steady traffic.

A Deeper Look at How I Use Pinterest for My Han...

Barbara Macy

A deeper look at how I use Pinterest to promote my handmade jewelry and sea glass art business using simple strategies that bring steady traffic.

Oregon orbicular jasper ring handmade by Accent Yourself, featured in Pinterest marketing tips for small business

How I Use Pinterest To Promote My Small Handmad...

Barbara Macy

A simple, realistic look at how I use Pinterest to promote my handmade jewelry and sea glass art business — without spending hours designing pins.

How I Use Pinterest To Promote My Small Handmad...

Barbara Macy

A simple, realistic look at how I use Pinterest to promote my handmade jewelry and sea glass art business — without spending hours designing pins.

Japanese fishing glass floats found on the Oregon Coast

Japanese Glass Floats: From Fishing Nets to Sea...

Barbara Macy

Japanese glass floats once kept fishing nets afloat across the Pacific Ocean. Today, they occasionally wash ashore on Pacific Northwest beaches and are believed to be the source of much...

Japanese Glass Floats: From Fishing Nets to Sea...

Barbara Macy

Japanese glass floats once kept fishing nets afloat across the Pacific Ocean. Today, they occasionally wash ashore on Pacific Northwest beaches and are believed to be the source of much...