Shell collection symbolism: secrets hidden within illustrations
Why I chose beach treasures for my tissue paper illustrations and what they mean to me.
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Ruth
- Jun 27
- 2 min
Why I’m proud to announce my new packaging
and why it took so long to get right. *UPDATE: in my haste to share the news, I didn't check over every new box before making this post....
Ruth
- Mar 20
- 3 min
The problem with packaging
I’ve wanted to update my packaging for a long time. I started looking into it seriously a few months ago, but it’s been hard. Before...
Ruth
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Tracing geography in jewellery
Looking back at my work, I can see that its evolution has a lot to do with where I live and how I interact with that space. When I was...
Ruth
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
I can't use 100% recycled silver anymore! Read on to find out about the alternative.
A while ago, the company I buy most of my silver from was taken over by another. I must admit, when the switch happened, I just assumed...
Ruth
- Oct 29, 2020
- 5 min
Navigating the small business world as a highly sensitive person
This past month I finally got my tax in order. I did an audit of my stock. I took a big look at my pricing structure and had a bit of a...
Ruth
- Jul 2, 2020
- 3 min
What to do when your creative drive disappears
It can be scary when you’ve scheduled time to do your creative thing, and suddenly, you’re just not feeling it. Especially when you let...
Ruth
- Apr 24, 2020
- 2 min
Where magical realism meets the sea
The Ocean Collection explores everyday magic - like moonlight dancing on the water - and magic that resides in the imagination.
Ruth
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Small business woes and my COVID-19 pledge
Oh *insert preferred expletive*.
Ruth
- May 23, 2018
- 2 min
Donation Station
I am super excited to announce that Ruth Evenhuis Designs is now donating to EDO Tasmania! I have somehow refrained from going on an...
Ruth
- Feb 14, 2018
- 2 min
Uncertainty and newness
New work, new uncertainties, new fear and a new resolution to just do it anyway. Fear often prevents me from moving forward and every step i
Ruth
- Jan 3, 2018
- 1 min
That new year feeling
Has anyone else got that new year feeling? Since 2018 began I've devised a new and improved weekly planner and tidied up my creative...
Ruth
- Apr 19, 2017
- 3 min
Market stall checklist for the easily overwhelmed
Market stall checklist for the easily overwhelmed: all of the things I need done and packed to make the whole market stall experience stress
Ruth
- Apr 12, 2017
- 2 min
Behind the scenes: my new creative space
As I mentioned in the last blog post, I've moved house! Since giving myself time to settle, I've been able to get back into being cr
Ruth
- Mar 16, 2017
- 2 min
Hello! I'm excited to share my creative journey with you.
Welcome to Ruth Evenhuis Designs and welcome to my blog! Today I registered my new business name, which feels so scary/good. I want Ruth...