My Winnings!

http://xenotees.blogspot.com/2009/05/winner-announced-for-polarity-kendra.html

I just won my first giveaway ever thanks to Noelle of Xenotees, Cat of uncorked/polarity, and Kendra of teamzvonik/greenpost! Thank you all so much and I cannot wait to recieve my very own Kendra Zvonik necklace!!!

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More blogs and giveaways coming soon :)

-Kelly ♥

Mother's Day Collection

Hit or Miss
Etsy is holding a Mother's Day Collection Voter thingy (haha sorry I don't know the correct term for it) and my aunt Jenny is included in it! Please vote for Jenny in this mother's day collection! Jenny's username is jennreese7. The piece of jewelry entered is the bracelet "Hit or Miss," as shown above. We would both greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much.
://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=43
^here is the link. click on this then vote for jennreese7

Featured Seller of the Week!

Come on down, Cat from uncorked/polarity, you are the next contestent on the Price is Right! HAHA just kidding! Cat is the featured seller of the week on this blog!

Here is the interview......


Where do you get your inspiration?
I get my inspiration from my inability to throw anything away; my need to hold onto everything in case I need it to become something else. I don't want to build a better mousetrap- I want to build something ELSE with the mousetrap (of course, I wouldn't actually be messing around with a mousetrap, Kelly, because a girl - not to mention a mouse- could get hurt!)

What is your favorite piece from your shop?
My favorite piece from my shop is my See Jane Play recycled magnet board which has never been much appreciated and I think I have only sold one, but reminds me of the books I learned to read with (yes, I am THAT old Kelly). And Jane had a little curly haired sister named Sally and I had a little straight haired sister named Vicki, so we were almost like twins; Jane and I.

If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?
If I could buy anything I wanted on Etsy and, actually I can, because I am very, very rich Kelly- I would buy the Pantheon dog bed for my little pup Olive or maybe not because she already is way too spoiled and needs Caesar, the dog whisperer, to teach her that she is a dog.http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21632536&ref=sr_gallery_5&&ga_search_query=bed&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=price_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

How did you start crafting?
I am not sure why I started making jewelry because I am not a big jewelry wearer. I have always loved eclectic, unusual jewelry though and have always been drawn to unusual textures and pieces with more natural elements.

Do you enjoy making jewelry?
I love making new things and when I set aside time to just be creative with no expectations on the outcome I am most happy. Sometimes, the repetition of making the same pieces again and again can start to get to me, but then I just think of that amazing Pantheon bed for Olive and I keep on going .....

http://olivebites.blogspot.com/
CATSSSS BLOGGG!

http://www.uncorked.etsy.com/
http://www.polarity.etsy.com/
^ her 2 shops, and they ARE amazing!!! I love everything in both shops!
Cat, rock on girlfriend! You rulee! :)

Name Game!!!

MY FIRST NAME GAME EVER!!!

Here's the rules! This new necklace needs a name. Please leave a comment on this blog with your idea/ideas and if one of yours is chosen, you win a piece of jewelry! You tell me what you want, I make it! This necklace will be listed for sale in my shop using the winning name. You may enter up to 8 names and your email address or etsy username needs to be included in your comment on this blog.

Please enter my first name game!

If any questions, email me at kayjay5115@aol.com or convo me on etsy (sweetnessjewelry)

Ends April 22, 2009 and winner will be announced April 24.

Thanks so much :)

Featured Seller of the Week!

adornbyamysingley

Where do you get your inspiration?

Color and texture inspire me... I see a great bead or a new textured chaing and immediately I picture a new piece. I can't make something that I don't like. Sometimes I wish that I could because I'd probably be more successful. I feel that since my name is on it, it represents who I am and I want the customer to know that the piece they are getting is a quality piece.

What is your favorite piece of jewelry from your own shop?

Ugh... decisions, decisions... I have an all time favorite and it is the very 1st design I ever made. It is my Simply Elegant Breast Cancer Bracelet. My current fave is my Wrought Sterling Earrings. I love the architectural feel mixed with the softness of the pink. Yummy~

If you could buy anything on Etsy, what would it be?

There are 3 that come to mind immediately... the first is from your Aunt Laura's shop... LauraSlocumPainted.Etsy.com http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21711795 I think that her watercolors are absolutely amazing and this piece is hands down my favorite. The second is from Phydeaux.Etsy.com Brenda makes the most amazing scarves. They are impeccably made and her eye for color is stunning; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21826076 The third is from KikiHuston.etsy.com she is an amazing artist and her work inspired by New Orleans (my old home) is spectacular... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18465042

What made you start making jewelry?

Well, almost 6 years ago, I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, had endured several surgeries and was undergoing chemo. My body was being poisoned but my mind and spirit were as creative as ever! I found that even though I was incredibly weak, I could bead for hours. I'd found a true calling.

Do you enjoy making jewelry?

ABSOLUTELY~ but... I have to be in the mood to do it. If I try to force a design, it looks forced. Some days I sit at my work table just looking at the beads for hours before a new design comes to me and other days my creativity just flows. I love the fact that people really like my creations, that they are well made and that they represent the person that I've become... a survivor...

Go to www.adornbyamysingley.etsy.com and check out the rest of Amy's awesome jewelry! :)

GIVEAWAY!!!

<------My personal absolute favorite piece of jewelry from Nicole's shop!!!

Hello all! I am having a giveaway, my very first one! Inspired by Nicole over at Lillyella. Check out her wonderful jewelry shop! Nicole is one of my very best friends on Etsy and I appreciate her very much. Thanks Nicole, you rock! :)

I am giving away a pair of pink sterling silver earrings! To enter the contest, all you have to do is comment here and tell us what your favorite piece of jewelry is from Lillyella and myself, sweetnessjewelry. Be sure to leave your name, Etsy name is fine, and also some way to contact you. The contest will end April 1 and the winner will probably be announced that day. Please check back to see if you won! If you do win, I will convo/email you!


The Giveaway Earrings! :)