Elite Art for the elite at heart.

I have been spending almost all of my spare time either trying to relax after a long week at work or working on new items for my shops. What I thought I knew about time management has seem to have gone out the window, and I haven't felt like I've had the time to create enough original pieces.

I've been focusing on stud earrings because I do love them, and a lot of people like them too.

I am having a real problem trying to clean up (as well as organize) my home studio so I can be most productive with my off time.

These next few days I'm going to try very hard to make a noticeable effort to clean things up. If you have any tips please feel free to post them! And if I pick anything up I'll be sure to pass the tips on to you.

Thank you so much for reading!!

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]

Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, stud earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

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Sit down on the first of every month and do the "book work" whether it's uploading your PayPal transactions into a spreadsheet, compiling your invoices and receipts, and/or charting your business income. Whatever you find yourself scrambling to put together for your accountant every April 14th do it once a month. This will help you stay in control of your finances and allow you to breathe without the assistance of a paper bag. You may also find a little bit of extra money to splurge on new supplies.

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]

Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:
Twitter / Myspace / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire

Here's hoping this idea will help tame your bead stash, your buttons, your craft supplies, and the list goes on!

You can find this shoebox container (w/lid) at Walmart and Target for about $0.97 a piece.

I found these jello shot cups w/lids on Amazon.com for about $15 after shipping (for a pack of 100.) Etsy and Artfire have the occasional supply listing for these as well. Search for "portion cup" under the supplies section.

I've seen some people use these portion cups on shelving. For now I keep them in these plastic shoe box containers until my spare desk is cleared off.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck with trying to tame your supplies!

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Christina
CM Designs dba 1337 Art
[Elite Art for the elite at heart.]
Featuring jewelry for men and women, awareness items, bookmarks, brooches, cards, cell phone charms, clip on earrings, cuff links, hair accessories, wine charms, and more!

You can also find _1337 Art on:
Twitter / Myspace / Deviant Art / Etsy / Artfire