Bracelet Tutorial- recycled telephone wire

As part of Earth Day 2021 I was planning on sharing a couple of tutorials on how to get crafty with recycled materials, but I’m not very tech savvy and I can’t figure out how to share the video tutorials on this post...

Feel free to contact me at mariru.designstudio@gmail.com so I can share the video tutorial with y’all!!!

Maribel

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What a year 2019 has been!

I am so grateful for the many good things I have experienced this year. However, I am sad to say that I lost one of my aunties earlier this year because of a mass transportation bus running over both my aunts while they were crossing the street. This tragic and unexpected loss has put a damper on my happy moments and accomplishments for 2019. I am feeling super excited to have participated in some awesome local artisan markets and events that have allowed me to grow my jewelry business. I'm just going to share a few of the moments that have made 2019 a great year to me and my handmade business despite all the heartache! My uncle Angel has really been an angel this year. He has helped me a couple of times when I really needed help. Here at Plaza de Colon in Old San Juan Once in a while I make new handouts So grateful that I can participate in the Artisan Market on weekends at Pase La Princesa in Old San Jua The UPR Rio Piedras campus is one

I finally got my Artisan Certification in Puerto Rico

I am very excited to have finally gained my certification status as a Puerto Rican Artisan! I have been trying since 2011 to achieve this and now I am so happy, excited and marveled by how easy, yet so painful the process was. There is actually a Law that governs the artisans in the island. Known as Law Number 166 from August 11, 1995, this law defines what is an artisan, the categories of artisanal products, how the artisans are regulated and what agencies are in charge of doing so. More specifically, Puerto Rican artisanal pieces must be made in Puerto Rico, by a resident of Puerto Rico, made with materials found in Puerto Rico, hand made with original designs that represent Puerto Rican culture. There are over 30 categories of artisanal pieces. The certification lasts for five years, although artisans must go annually to receive a letter to be exempt from collecting IVU (local sales tax). The interested candidates must go to the Compania de Fomento Industrial (known locally as

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