HUGE sale and GIVEAWAY going on now!

I recently joined the JET team on Etsy- a collection of amazing jewelry artists, and we're celebrating spring with a HUGE team-wide sale and giveaway!

To ENTER the GIVEAWAY!!!

Just pick an item from a participating shop (you'll find a list in the thread), then post the link to that item in the thread, telling everyone why you like it, and you'll be entered to win one of TEN prizes a DAY!

And don't forget, this is the perfect time to celebrate Spring and all of these shops are having AMAZING sales! :D

As for me, I'm having a 30% OFF sale on all of my Spring Fling items! Come check it out!

I have a stalker!

And it's the best kind of stalker- one who features my items on their blog! :D

These lovely little musical note earrings of mine were featured today on the Etsy Stalker blog in a musical exhibit!

I also make them in copper. :)

Beautiful Blue Treasury!

An Alberta Street Teammate of mine let me know last night that I'm in her new Treasury! :D

Thanks, Cindy!

Blurple!

Rings with Bling.

As soon as I was comfortable hammering pure sterling rings, I wanted to add more to some of my designs. I have SO many beads that I'm in love with, and I know that they'll make fabulous rings, but I needed to work out a few techniques for how exactly to attach them to a sterling base.

I'm really pleased with what I've come up with so far, and glancing around Etsy, I haven't seen any others like them. :)

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Amethyst and Peridot.

Tiger's Eye.

Faceted Amethyst.

Hematite.

I have ordered MANY more fabulous stones which I hope will arrive soon so that I can make more of these rings. I'm really excited about the ideas that I have bubbling around in my head. :D

Branching out! Ring making- here I come. :)

I can't remember what made me think of it, but it recently occurred to me that if I got myself a steel ring mandrel, I could make hammered sterling rings. I already had on hand a few feet of 16 gauge sterling wire that I had purchased before I understood that 20 gauge was what I needed to make earrings like these Musical Notes. So I went online and found a good deal on a steel ring mandrel that came with a small nylon hammer. I was so happy when it arrived. :D

I started by making myself a ring. I needed to practice and learn anyway, and it's nice to have the very first of something when you're branching out into a new technique. :)

I made a second ring in the same style, which turned out really well, and I have that one listed in my shop now.

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Perfect for everyday wear- I have mine on right now. :)

This little beauty has gotten a lot of attention.

And I love the sparkle in this one from the dimples of the hammer in the sterling.

This one was a challenge, but I'm very pleased with how it turned out. :)

I'm having a lot of fun making rings, and am very happy to see that they're getting a good amount of views and even some hearts. :)

I have two more in the works, and hope to list them soon!

Etsy Finds - cindylouwho2

Cindy from cindylouwho2 is a member of my Alberta Street Team, and has been really helpful lately with a project that I've needed a bit of assistance on. :) So I thought I'd take a moment to share her beautiful jewelry creations with a wider audience!

We share a love of abalone, so this is one of my favourite pieces of hers.

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These earrings are Cindy's bestseller. :)

And this bracelet is just plain gorgeous!

If you enjoyed this post, check out my other Etsy Finds by clicking the "etsy finds" tag just below this text. :)

Ocean Blue Treasury!

I woke up today to a convo letting me know that my Oceanic blue abalone zipper pull is in a Treasury! :) SerendipityByErin created this marvelous collection and was kind enough to include me. Check out her shop for beautiful handcrafted earrings.

Gorgeous Ocean Blues

Etsy Finds - seajewels2005

I just came across this lovely shop today and thought I'd share it with a wider audience. :)

Seajewels2005 sells unique and colourful jewelry and supplies. Here are a few of my favourites from her shop.

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Want to see my other Etsy Finds? Just click the "etsy finds" tag below this post. :)

Featured Artist - 2monkees

This feature is a part of the Holiday Giveaway that I'm contributing to. Running the whole month of November, there are 30 incredible prizes to be won! It's easy to enter- just blog about one of the shops or items participating in the giveaway and then leave a comment (on the host blog) with a link to your blog post and your email address.

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For this feature, I asked 2monkees a couple of questions. Here they are, along with her answers. :)

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am the mom of two active little boys. A lot of my life is spent hustling them around and keeping up with all we have going as a family. Our whole family likes being outside running around and most of our free time involves some kind of sport- running, soccer, hiking, biking or skiing. I started making jewelry a little over a year ago and have become fairly obsessed. I enjoy having a creative outlet for my time!

How did you first find Etsy?
I first found Etsy while trying to promote another business I was working with. I kept seeing references to "Etsy" on social networking sites but had no idea what it was. I was totally floored and hooked the first time I saw it!

How long have you been selling on Etsy?
I first opened an account on Etsy about 18 months ago but it was not until the last six months or so that I became more involved with actually trying to have a shop.

What inspires you with your craft?
I find that I get inspiration from almost everywhere.... Sometimes it is something somebody says or something I see. Most frequently it comes when I am outside working out. Most of my jewelry has some sort of nature theme to it and my mind is often humming with new ideas as I am struggling through one of my slow jogs through the neighborhood.

What is your favourite item currently for sale in your shop?
I think my favorite item right now is this round Eyes Wide Shut Pendant. Last week, I thought I was finished making jewelry for the two shows I had for the weekend, than a catalog arrived that featured all these adorable bird pictures. I had to make this pendant. I love the detail of the eyes and the feathers.

What's the best advice you were ever given regarding selling on Etsy?
I think the best advice I was ever given about Etsy is to promote yourself outside of Etsy. Etsy has brought me many great things- wholesale orders, new community, etc but to be successful, you need to have sales outside of Etsy.

Do you have any upcoming shows, events or projects?
I am very busy with shows during the holidays and I will be keeping an updated calendar in my shop announcement.

If you enjoyed this Artist Feature, check out the ones I did on, lewesiaglass, jessijewels, CelticKnot, and hdawnparratt.

The Lovely Ms Linda!

I just got a convo from the lovely Ms Lindabutterfly letting me know that I'm in her gorgeous new Treasury! :)

She added my By The Seashore shell bracelet to this beautiful collection. Thanks, Linda!

Alberta Rocks!

I'm in a Treasury! This beautiful collection was put together by MyGrandpasPen (check out her shop for unique and creative handcrafted cards). She's clearly a talented Treasury creator, and I'm just thrilled to find my sister's Purple Thistle photograph included! :)

Alberta Street Team

Etsy Finds- LaurenAlexander

I adore owls! :) And searching through Etsy this fine evening I found a stunning set of prints that I thought should be shared with a wider audience. These glorious creations by LaurenAlexander would be a gorgeous addition to any room of the house!

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Check out this adorable ACEO....

And this fabulous little painting. :)

LaurenAlexander has an amazing selection of colourful pieces with 154 listings to choose from.

Check out my other great finds by clicking on the "etsy finds" tag below. :)

And the giveaway begins!

The holiday giveaway that I posted about yesterday has now officially begun! The giveaway runs for the month of November, and there are 30 fabulous prizes to be won. Visit SweetFigments.blogspot.com for details on how to enter! :)

Christmas Blog Giveaway!

I signed up to participate in a Christmas blog giveaway being run by TheTinyFig this holiday season. I donated a pair of earrings (center bottom, the green ones) which will go to one lucky contest participant. :) The giveaway opens tomorrow, so keep an eye out for more information on how to enter!

A little PICK me up!

I managed to snag a Treasury West the other day, and I was feeling a bit down at the time, so I decided to make it a Pick Me Up collection. Beautiful items to lift your mood. :) I found these pieces from the shops of friends, and it's one of my favourite Treasuries ever.

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Bitty Bird * Watercolour * The Ocean.....

Tropical * Cloud Dance * Pink Rose

Ruffles Hat * Wave Rider * Coffee Mug

Glass Pendant * Poppies * Glamor Ring

Etsy Finds - Christmas and Holiday cards

That's right, the time has come to start thinking about who you're going to send holiday or Christmas cards to, and what kinds of beautiful cards you will choose! :) This is a great time to get your hands on some items from the talented card makers on Etsy. Here are a few of my picks.

From hdawnparratt - Deck The Halls Cat Card

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And Snowmen Sleigh Ride

From jessijewels- Merry Christmas

And Happy Holidays

From rubyclover - Christmas Cards, Set of 2


And Santa Christmas Cards, set of 2


Interested in my other Etsy Finds? Click on the "etsy finds" tag at the bottom of this post. :)

Etsy Finds - laurali

An Etsy friend of mine, jessijewels, pointed me towards laurili's shop today and her work is so amazing that I just had to show it off. :)

This gorgeous Siamese cat pendant made from polymer clay really caught my eye.

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She also has some truly gorgeous art prints.




And show-stopping ACEOs. :)





Take a minute to check out the rest of her shop! You won't be disappointed. :)

Etsy Finds - Handpainted Glass Sunflower Pendant

This hand painted glass sunflower pendant by LewesiaGlass is absolutely stunning! I love the colours and the way the light shines through it. This piece would also make a beautiful sun-catcher. :)

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Learn more about Lynn and her painting techniques in this feature I did on her - Featured Artist- LewesiaGlass.

My First Time Being Featured!

I've done features on fellow Etsy artists here on my blog, but have never had the honour of being featured anywhere before. I got a wonderful surprise this morning when a lady I made a pay-it-forward banner for sent me the link to the feature she did on me on her blog! :D I'm so excited! What a wonderful feeling. :D

Check it out: The Ordinary Housewife - featured artist- Genuine Article

Kelly has a fabulous little Etsy shop of her own, which she just started listing in this past weekend. :) She does wonderful work with silk and crochet.

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Isn't this the most gorgeous shade of turquoise? :)

An adorable hat for the stylish toddler.

This charming scarf would be the perfect accent to any outfit.

And check out her work painting on silk!

Take a look at some of the features I've done on other Etsy artists- jessijewels, CelticKnot, hdawnparratt, and lewesiaglass.

I'm on the Front Page!!!

Whoohooo!!! I just got a convo from the curator of a Treasury West that I'm in telling me that the Treasury made the front page of Etsy.com!!! :D

This gorgeous collection was created by floralia. Check out her amazing art prints! :)

Hushhh......

Mine are the Moonshine earrings at the bottom center.