About this project
Please visit my site: www.swatijrjewelry.com
Find me on twitter: @swatijr
and FB: swati jr jewelry
Swati jr jewelry has been a one woman show for a number of years- selling privately on-line and to boutiques on the side.
My current budget doesn’t allow for new advertisements or extra supplies. In addition, my entire website needs a face-lift and the photos on my site could nicely benefit from a more professional eye. What to do?!
Last month I took a grant writing class where I realized that I’ve been going about my business practices all wrong! Success doesn’t come from doing things alone, in isolation- as a one women show!! Success comes from reaching out to your community and beyond, asking for help and assistance and throwing your ideas, desires and brilliance at the feet of your supporters!!
Enter Kickstarter. Essentially, this is my first grant-writing attempt. I am seeking minimal outside funding for my business in order to take it to the next level. My small, one-women jewelry business has BIG goals that include inspiring through conscious jewelry, promoting fair-trade and sweat-shop free fabulocity, and advocating women-centered business in the US. In the next year, as I expand, I hope to hire another female worker who can help me keep the vision.
This $3,200 will enable me to:
1. Upgrade my photos, website and marketing capabilities.
2. Buy the necessary supplies to meet the expected demand of new orders.
3. Help me create more sustainability and more beauty in the world.
Your donation will help make this a reality!
Thank you for taking interest in my work and my vision. Don’t forget to check out the variety of perks for various donations. And please help me spread the word by tweeting, posting this on Face Book and emailing your friends, family and business partners.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 6, 2011.
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
A truck load of good karma + a one-of-a-kind creation made especially for you and inspired by my fall/winter 2010 collection. Earrings? Necklace? Your choice! Plus, I will mention you on the new website on our friend page as well as my newsletter.
Pledge $1,000 or more Pledge $1,000 or more
A world of good karma + a unique one-of-a-kind jewelry set created exclusively for you (necklace and earrings). In addition, I'll throw in a special mala and prayer bracelet set stamped with a message of your choice. You will be added to our friend page on the new website and I will give you a personal call to thank you.
Pledge $3,200 or more Pledge $3,200 or more
A lifetime of good karma + anything you want from my creative collection. A never ending 25% off of all your purchases. Plus all the above treats and rewards!
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Swati Jr* Jewelry is the creation of Saraswati J. [nicknamed Swati Jr* by a friend]. A self-proclaimed artist and visionary, color and texture never cease to astonish me.
I love to create bold statements with jewelry- especially through asymmetry or through slight oddity. If there can be an added element of simplicity, all the better. Indigenous art, ritual pieces and goddess adornments are most spectacular to me.
As a yogi, I am influenced greatly by consciousness, Nature, creativity and uplifting others. My work is inspired by my practice. Tying my practice in with my creative process seems like an ideal partnership. I hope you feel the same.
