Reinventing Myself

 Before the social media craze, back in the days of MySpace, I blogged. I would share stories about what I was working on, what was my inspiration and the creative process behind my pieces. 

Wow did things change. 

Then came Facebook, Instagram, Pintrest and the list continues. I was on all of the social media, yopping my brand, my ideas, my creations to the faceless masses and loosing footing fast. 

I spent more time trying to be creative on social media than creating my art, my passions. The love of my medium faded quickly, forced out by the urgent need to create content, be relevant and to go viral. 

Now here I am in 2025 reinventing myself again.

It was not a hard decision to dump my social media, and I did at the beginning of the year. That was phase one. I had to get over the fear that I was going to be forgotten if I dropped my social media. Next step was to revamp my Etsy store. I have too much going on in my Etsy shop. I love to make jewelry, tie dye and crochet, and all of that was crammed into one shop. My vision was to make it like a boutique, but in all honesty, it was just a catch all for all of my work. It was too overwhelming. 

Sticking with Just A Tish - I now am working on Just A Tish Designs, the OG jewelry storefront, Just A Tish Tie Dye and Just A Tish Crochet. Each store will focus on the one medium and make it easier to shop, and keeping the name format the same, easier for my customers to find me. 

Now how do we get the word out that I am still doing what I do. Blogging and YouTube.  I am going back to what I love. Keeping it simple. Blogging about what I am making, where I am selling, what processes I am using, and following up with how to's on YouTube for my followers that need a visual. I am a visual learner too!

I feel such a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders, and this relief is the validation that I am doing the right thing. I am excited now! I am excited to build my new Etsy stores, make new things, explore new processes and share them with you!

Stay tuned! 

I can't wait to share what is going on with you!

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All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

Although I do live a lifestyle that is richly enhanced with healing crystals, crystal energy, and universal energies, some do not, and that being said, I must say - Crystal meanings, metaphysical and spiritual healing lore is lore for inspiration, folklore, reference, and entertainment only. Crystal and spiritual healing lore is not a prescription, diagnosis or healthcare information. See a doctor or other healthcare practitioner for all health issues. By using this site and associated materials, and accessing this metaphysical and healing lore information, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use or misuse of this lore.

Lapis Wire Wrapped in Yellow Brass Pendant

 

I love lapis. 

Do I love it because blue is my favorite color, and lapis is that beautiful, bold, cobalty blue? Maybe the energy behind the color blue itself is what draws me.  Does Lapis share any of the energies with the color? Do I love lapis because of it's metaphysical properties?  

What is it!!??

I find this very interesting.....

Blue: the color of communication, peace, protection and clarity

Throat chakra: the color blue, for communication

Lapis: the stone of truth, deep communication, friendship and harmony

and I can go on and on and on.

How awesome is the correlation between the color, the chakra and the stone. 

Once I started to make the connection it made it so much easier to study and relate to the properties of stones, and I just wanted to share that with you today. 

It is all about learning and evolving!

May your journey to enlightenment be filled with those wonderful Ah Ha! moments that keep you energized and fueled for the next chapter.

I send you love!!

All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

Although I do live a lifestyle that is richly enhanced with healing crystals, crystal energy, and universal energies, some do not, and that being said, I must say - Crystal meanings, metaphysical and spiritual healing lore is lore for inspiration, folklore, reference, and entertainment only. Crystal and spiritual healing lore is not a prescription, diagnosis or healthcare information. See a doctor or other healthcare practitioner for all health issues. By using this site and associated materials, and accessing this metaphysical and healing lore information, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use or misuse of this lore.

Copper Wire Wrapped Cuff with Dragon Blood Jasper

I stumbled on a new shop on Etsy,  JL Dreamworks with stones I have never heard of before. This is now one of my favorite places to shop for stone beads. 

Here I found dragon blood jasper (also called blood jasper).  It is a beautiful stone. If unakite and bloodstone had a baby, it would be dragon blood jasper. 

It has the green and red/brown spots like a blood stone, but the mottling of unakite if that makes sense. 

It is just dreamy to me!

A little about the stone: 

The dragon blood jasper is a powerful healing and protective stone. Healing in all aspects of your life, emotional, spiritual, mental and physical as well as keeping negativity from you. 

It is a green stone, which connects it to the  heart chakra.  This helps to keep depression and loneliness at bay, and helps to keep your moods high. 

It is said to help bring courage, strength, vitality and grounding.  It’ll also help you in setting fresh, new goals, as well as in attaining them.

It is also a stone that will bring you joy, love and forgiveness. 

 What a little beauty this is. I love this stone so much. 

Would dragon blood jasper be a good fit for your life right now? Let me know in the comments!

All of my jewelry creations are based on the metaphysical properties of the stones or the colors that are incorporated. Jewelry should be a window to our soul, a protector of our emotions and a companion to our spirit. All of my other creations come directly from my heart in hopes they touch yours as well. Celebrate yourself with healing jewelry, and other gift ideas made with love!

Although I do live a lifestyle that is richly enhanced with healing crystals, crystal energy, and universal energies, some do not, and that being said, I must say - Crystal meanings, metaphysical and spiritual healing lore is lore for inspiration, folklore, reference, and entertainment only. Crystal and spiritual healing lore is not a prescription, diagnosis or healthcare information. See a doctor or other healthcare practitioner for all health issues. By using this site and associated materials, and accessing this metaphysical and healing lore information, you acknowledge and agree that you personally assume responsibility for your use or misuse of this lore.