tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post3590033627710872747..comments2024-03-14T19:12:35.076-04:00Comments on Love My Art Jewelry: Online Communities and What I Have LearnedArtisan Beads Plushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-25101089730314181142012-03-24T15:57:10.236-04:002012-03-24T15:57:10.236-04:00Staci - this is such an awesome post! I love that ...Staci - this is such an awesome post! I love that there are so many great relationships made through our similar interests and how we can SO understand each other - through creative ups and downs, through struggles in life. I can't imagine my life without having all of you in it just about every day! You're the best!!! Thank you for your great words to guide us :)Marsha of Marsha Neal Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326184577849290068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-65170574680385062312012-03-23T02:42:59.834-04:002012-03-23T02:42:59.834-04:00Staci, I agree with everything you said! Being a ...Staci, I agree with everything you said! Being a part of an online community of beaders has not only helped be grow as a designer, it has filled my heart with wonderful people like you. I am so grateful!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013223342802270728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-18925258882291948162012-03-22T21:40:39.604-04:002012-03-22T21:40:39.604-04:00Really nice post, Staci. It's a great feeling...Really nice post, Staci. It's a great feeling to care about friends I have never met in person, and feel the same kind of support from them.<br /> Your points are well made and important. I love the sharing of tips, tricks, and ideas that goes on in this community. Pay it forward indeed. Thank you!Barb Fernaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433989348652724690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-24645956958748694282012-03-22T21:33:08.258-04:002012-03-22T21:33:08.258-04:00Great post Staci!! I agree! My "charming we...Great post Staci!! I agree! My "charming weekend" didn't include online beady buddies, but my art show buddies. Either way it was an incredible experience. I think we all learned something that weekend!!! And the copying is not just online.... it happens at shows. I was once bitten, badly. An experienced mature artist bought several of my pieces when I was just starting out, and I was just gushing and thankful that she would purchase from me... My next weekend was my first juried "art" show.... low and behold, replicas of my pieces were all there on sale... sigh.... It's disheartening.. but then again, on the other hand, it was quite the compliment. I guess it's all in how you choose to take it.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638777927479610157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-59710763061957339402012-03-22T20:24:05.488-04:002012-03-22T20:24:05.488-04:00Fantastic post, Staci...I don't know what I wo...Fantastic post, Staci...I don't know what I would have done without my online friends over the years, many of whom are my real life friends too...I agree about copying...you can't get all bent out of shape about it, just continue with your own evolution and keep your eyes on the horizon...Mystic Indigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13819788891906071402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-43121614217714953572012-03-22T15:53:00.556-04:002012-03-22T15:53:00.556-04:00Such a nice article! I completely agree with every...Such a nice article! I completely agree with everything you said.<br />Carol Bartrawpliccbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03939765728411203442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-69655992708381116162012-03-22T12:34:47.580-04:002012-03-22T12:34:47.580-04:00Seriously, you guys have me tearing up. See? Thi...Seriously, you guys have me tearing up. See? This is what I am talking about, great people. I would have never been able to meet with you all if it weren't for the internet. Who knew it would be so life changing? You guys are awesome.stacilouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337978880639296378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-23036211326330477552012-03-22T11:39:06.473-04:002012-03-22T11:39:06.473-04:00You are a generous and honest person. The makings ...You are a generous and honest person. The makings of a true teacher require these traits. <br /><br />Somebody famous once said:<br />"Before we are artists, we are amateurs." <br />Do you agree my friends?<br /> And we can use all the help we can get! Thank God for people like Staci-they are the teachers.Rising Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06415223820119866137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-52632184504314596782012-03-22T11:10:32.435-04:002012-03-22T11:10:32.435-04:00Such a great post, Miss Staci! I have learned that...Such a great post, Miss Staci! I have learned that I am not alone. There are other bead-weirdos in the world just like me! I have come to find some of my best friends through this online community. I am truly humbled that I have formed these relationships. I have learned that I have to keep at it to keep the relationships going, but I also know that we can all pick up where we left off so seamlessly. It is better than I ever imagined it would be to be a part of this larger than me movement online. I am so honored to be friends with you, too!<br />Enjoy the day.<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-32409419722647993962012-03-22T10:48:47.248-04:002012-03-22T10:48:47.248-04:00Well said, woman! I heartily agree. You have to pu...Well said, woman! I heartily agree. You have to put yourself out there personally and professionally to reap the benefits. Otherwise we would be toiling alone, no feedback, no rewards. Thats not how I want to live...Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577867087004709820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-13073337891545237692012-03-22T08:43:39.698-04:002012-03-22T08:43:39.698-04:00What a nice blog today and so glad I have gotten t...What a nice blog today and so glad I have gotten to know you too and possess one of your beautiful heart charms! :) You advice is right on!!kristibaskethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809037474106206220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-15063975519718946622012-03-22T08:37:19.259-04:002012-03-22T08:37:19.259-04:00Your advice is worth it's weight in gold Staci...Your advice is worth it's weight in gold Staci, or whatever ones preferred metal is! You know I agree whole heartedly with everything you've said and I'm proud to have you amongst my online friends who gives freely of their knowledge, time and support not to mention heaps of humour and fun. And if those bad things do happen, well your online friends will understand and see you through to better times.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974728482917154566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-67464197098422571862012-03-22T08:27:19.102-04:002012-03-22T08:27:19.102-04:00i agree completely... i can honestly say that my c...i agree completely... i can honestly say that my craftsmanship improved exponentially once i began blogger/flickr/etsy ... the world was a bigger place instantly... i am always moved by and grateful for the connections that can form over the miles -mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-58122866107070417172012-03-22T08:23:17.603-04:002012-03-22T08:23:17.603-04:00I could not agree more Staci. I was just telling a...I could not agree more Staci. I was just telling a young person I know who is thinking of selling online how important online relationships are. She ate up everything I said. As for those who copy and undersell, it is frustrating, but it is one of those things that you cannot control. It just "is what it is". I loved this post and I hope it encourages others who have not ventured out to do so. :o)<br />MaryAnnArtisan Beads Plushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162473523455499816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-77664604006333545932012-03-22T08:04:14.048-04:002012-03-22T08:04:14.048-04:00Way to go Staci. You tell it like it is and I admi...Way to go Staci. You tell it like it is and I admire you for that. You have always been honest to me and I feel privileged to 'know' you :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753134248058602675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-91265306697322848032012-03-22T07:50:46.125-04:002012-03-22T07:50:46.125-04:00Great post Staci!Great post Staci!Izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129979013427994643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9010443633955755126.post-43884611019267791462012-03-22T07:41:51.667-04:002012-03-22T07:41:51.667-04:00Great article Staci and so so true! I have learned...Great article Staci and so so true! I have learned more on Facebook then 4 years of college lol - and always when your deserate for information or someone to lift you up - someone comes to the rescue. It has been an amazing gift for me as well! XOXOMy Life Under the Bushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836423832413060032noreply@blogger.com