Modern Flower Child Giveaway -Choose an item of your choice!

Super cute shop!  Beautiful flowers preserved forever!  A true artisan!  And guess what?!  She takes custom orders!  Wouldn't it be wonderful to have jewelry made of the first flowers you ever got from a loved one?  A bangle from the sand collected from your honeymoon?  The possibilities are ENDLESS!

Real flowers, grasses and other foliage are handpicked, dried and embedded into crystal clear resin. Each piece is shaped into a nice slip on style bangle and given a crystal clear finish that sparkles in the light.

I have a love for jewelry from the Modern Era (1900’s-1980’s), especially the style of the early 1970’s in which these bangles were inspired from.

Each piece of handmade artisan jewelry you will find is an original design and is a tribute to the beautiful things nature offers us.

The jewelry in our shop is made by hand and not a machine so tiny bubbles, bumps and slight imperfections are part of the unique characteristics of the jewelry.

ModernFlowerChild is open to custom orders and will soon be making pendants, rings and other beautiful flower resin jewelry

Where you can Find Modern Flower Child:

etsy:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ModernFlowerChild

Winner gets to choose ANY ITEM from Modern Flower Child's Etsy shop!!

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Bad Chihuahua Design $25 GC Giveaway

I have another great giveaway for you!  My pleasure to introduce Alex from Bad Chihuahua Design; whose shop is filled with great accessories for reasonable prices!

Hi!  My name is Alex, and I live in a small country in Europe named Republic of Serbia.  Bad Chihuahua Design was created in 2009 and it all started as a hobby, but today, my jewelry is sold outside the borders of my country; mostly in the USA, Canada and in several European countries.

I believe the wearing of accessories is a reflection of who you are and how you choose to present yourself to the world.  Your choice of artisan jewelry is an outward expression of your love of art and a peek inside what stirs yours soul.  I am honored that my jewelry adorns the bodies of so many unique women and I strive to continue to create pieces that not only stir, but ignite, your souls.

As the sole designer of all items available on my Etsy shop, I take exceptional care in the creation of each piece and pride myself on the high quality of the final product, an original, wearable work of art.

I insist on working with high quality materials to ensure that the finished piece is beautiful and can endure regular wear for years to come.  My pieces include natural materials:  leather, stone, pearls, and gemstones combined with silver and stainless steel.


come to visit my shop!  Its a place to find a few of your favorite things, a place to find the things you remember growing up and the happy times!

Where you can find Bad Chihuahua Design:

etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/BadChihuahuaDesign

Check out my original review of Bad Chihuahua Design here

Enter below for a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate from Bad Chihuahua Designs

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Expressions Bracelets $20 Giveaway! ends 7/2

Expressions Bracelet is a bracelet design company that specializes in creating the trendiest, highest quality bracelets on the market today.  As the owner and designer, I study fashion trends and research the fashion industry on a regular basis to stay abreast of all the latest styles in the fashion industry.  


I want my customers to accessorize like celebrities but at an affordable price.  I also do custom orders so that my customers and I can create a one of a kind, uniquely fashionable piece.  

Since crosses are the hottest trend right now, I use many different color crosses to create a special "Crosses" section on my site.  You can find almost any color and if it is not listed, let me know and I am sure I can get it for you.  

My motto is "Look like a celebrity but at an affordable price".

The giveaway is for a $20 giftcard to use in my shop!!!  Can't wait to create your arm candy!

You can find Expressions Bracelets here:

etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/ExpressionsBracelets

facebook:  www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Expressions-Bracelets/336204356420160

Twitter: @expressurstyle

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Ayami Hiroshige Giveaway $25 Gift Certificate! ends 6/10

It's my pleasure to bring you a giveaway from Ayami Hiroshige Jewelry Designs!  

I grew up going to kid's art classes offered by my local Armory for the Arts - I really enjoyed making jewelry.  We used recycled items like bits of newspaper and made paper beads, and learned how to use jewelry findings and made necklaces, earrings and bracelets.  When I was going to community college, I took a jewelry making class and learned how to work with silver and made jewelry from moulds!  My mother always had jewelry making items around, so I would occasionally put together pieces on a whim.

I decided to start seriously making and selling my jewelry since my addiction to accessories is strong, I had to share my love and passion with others.

I am inspired by skulls, crosses, hearts, love and things that sparkle.  My motto is:  NEVER enough bling!  My parents are from Hawaii, so sometimes tropical colors or hints of the ocean creep into my pieces.  If You've noticed, some of the names of my jewelry are inspired by Hawaiian words ;)

Ayami has great stuff!  I love all the items in her shop sooo much!

It's got the perfect amount of bling!

Stack her bracelets for even MORE bling!

Check out my review for her shop here.

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You can find Ayami

www.etsy.com/shop/ayamihiroshige

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Win a $25 store credit to Ayami Hiroshige Jewelry Designs!

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Hi, I’m Lauren!  I live in Manhattan.  I was always an artsy kid, and that never changed as I got older.  I’ve always loved pencil drawing and painting with watercolors, as well as making all different kinds of jewelry.  My grandfather was a jeweler, so maybe it’s in my blood!  I’ve taken classes and learned to make bone-carved pendants in New Zealand, bead weaving in the American Southwest, and metalsmithing right here in New York. 

In the past few years, I found myself increasingly fascinated by wire wrapping. As a way to relax and enjoy myself in free moments after coming home from my very hectic full-time job, I sat in front of the TV and made beaded jewelry using wire wrapping.  Soon I was making more than I could possibly wear, and getting so many complements on my necklaces, that I was inspired to start an Etsy shop.  I’d been an avid buyer on Etsy for years, and it seemed the perfect platform and outlet for an emerging, part-time artist.

My inspiration comes from all over- the streets of New York, the places I’ve visited and people I’ve met, glimpses of nature, saturated color, movement, and especially vintage pieces, which I love to deconstruct to create something new and evocative.  I especially love taking bits of vintage chains and antique unloved beads that I’ve discovered, and putting them together in original ways to create something new and beautiful. 

My shop is named Wandering Laur because I love to travel and explore, and the cultures and places that I discover around the world influence the pieces that I create.   I studied anthropology as an undergraduate, and think that jewelry is a wonderful expression of culture and personality.  My jewelry is eclectic, whimsical, natural, and a little bit nostalgic.  I hope it makes you as happy as it has made me to create it!

Where you can find Wandering Laur:

Etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/WanderingLaur

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/Wandering-Laur/303891433000519

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Get 10% off with code

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It's my pleasure to bring you another awesome sweepstakes giveaway!

May I present Marcella and Lil Cuties!

I got started making jewelry in June of last year when I took a class to make earrings at a local craft boutique. I have always been a creative person & I love making things for others. I had so much fun in the jewelry class that I purchased some supplies & started to make more earrings. This was also during the time when I first discovered Etsy, and I decided that it would be a good place for me to reach out to people and list some of my creations.

Eventually I branched out to other forms of jewelry since I loved making the pieces so much. I mostly use beads and wire. I like the combination because I find you can do so much with them, the combinations are limitless! I especially love semi-precious stones & gems, and I have been trying to move toward the direction of using genuine stones in my work.

My store also features some creations from my mother, which is who passed on her creativity to me :) My mom is a seamstress & decided to make a few key chain fobs to add to the Etsy shop. 

As far as inspiration goes, I like to take a look at current high-fashion trends & put my own spin on them. Usually when I sit down to make a piece, I look at what I have & just let the idea for the piece come organically. Many times I will start out with one idea & it finishes as something completely different. That is one thing I love about creating things, the outcome is completely in your hands!

                               Where you can find Lil Cuties:

pinterest.com/pupola7

www.facebook.com/LilCuties

twitter.com/#!/LilCutiesJwlry

etsy shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pupola7

Buy It!

Lil Cuties is now offering

15% off discount

 coupon code 15BLOG.


Enter below to win this pretty spring bracelet!

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Another Sublime Gems Giveaway! ends 4/8/12

I'm pleased to bring this giveaway back!

One winner is going to win their choice of one of two bracelets from

Amber started making her own jewelry when she couldn't find what she wanted in the stores.  That's when she had her "aha" moment and realized it was easier to make exactly what she wanted instead of spending her time searching for something that may not even exist.

She mixes natural color variations of gemstones and glass with metals and crystals to create beautiful and unique pieces!

Here are some pieces I love from Sublime Gems:

this gorgeous agate slice necklace

and these gold tree branch earrings!  so organic!  i love it!

and these beautiful pink stone earrings - these are very vintage and pretty at the same time

Find Sublime Gems :

Etsy Store:  www.etsy.com/shop/sublimegems

Facebook:  Sublime Gems

Twitter:  twitter.com/#!/Sublimegems

Buy IT!

Right now you can get 20% off your entire purchase

from Sublime Gems with coupon code

JEWELRYBYJ20

WIN IT!

Win your choice of one of the following bracelets - choose red or white!

Each bracelet is made with 6 mm glass beads that are crafted on an elastic cord

Fits a wrist up to 7.5 inches

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Amita's Mudroom Giveaway! ends 4/1/12

It's my pleasure you bring you Amita Bhalla, from Amita's mudroom.  A woman after my own heart, who loves sculpture and playing with clay!  I've always wanted to learn how to throw on the wheel, but never got around to taking a class (you know, it's always, I'll do it next month)...now I don't know how I'm ever going to do it with a new baby, but now I can live vicariously through Amita's gorgeous jewelry!

Amita, please tell us a little bit about yourself!

Hello! My name is Amita Bhalla and I am the artist in the mudroom! Ever since I can remember I have been drawing and painting. I was introduced to the world of clay over a decade ago and right then began my love affair with mud. I have created numerous pieces of pottery both by hand-building and throwing on the wheel.

 More recently I also began applying my love for sculpting to jewelry and I am enjoying making a diverse style of unique “Wearable Art”. Each piece of art is one-of-a-kind, with it's own name and my initials engraved at the back (except in cases where the pendant has a metal back-plate). In my quest to use premium quality clay, I came across a non-irritant phthalate-free product containing pure beeswax and this is the clay I use to make all my jewelry.

Being in my mudroom is a zen-like experience for me and the stillness allows my instincts to guide my hands to create with pure love and a feeling of harmony.  Since we are all spiritual beings made of energy I believe that having one of my pieces will bring these good vibrations into your life.

I am also a wife, mother, daughter, friend and health-care provider and all these roles I find deeply fulfilling. I believe in creating ones own happiness and I'm always finding ways to maximize my existence. In the process I hope to spread love and good cheer in the world around me.

I hope you enjoy my work as much as I enjoy creating it.

Where to find Amita's Mudroom:

etsy:  www.etsy.com/shop/amitasmudroom

facebook:  www.facebook.com/amitasmudroom

Win this gorgeous Serenity Necklace!

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Blue Soul Designs GIVEAWAY

I would like to offer you a wonderful giveaway for a wonderful shop!

I'm so pleased to introduce you to Sarah from Blue Soul Designs!  She does gorgeous rings featuring the natural beauty of whatever stone or item she's working with!

Hi!  My name is Sarah and I live in Enterprise, AL. I am a wife and mom to 4 kiddos. I love the beach and anything inspired by nature. Because of that, you will see a lot of designs that center around nature. And, blue does happen to be my favorite color :) I LOVE natural stones. I use those as often as I can. I also like to think outside of the box and come up with unique rings, such as my Cog ring. 

The idea for this shop came out of illness. I have mold illness and Lyme disease. I needed an outlet and a way to help offset some medical costs. This was it:) I started making rings and when friends & family saw them, they just loved them. I can tell you that making rings truely come from the heart and soul and I absolutely put my all in it.  Money earned from my sales go toward offsetting medical costs.  We have insurance, but doesn't cover everything, and my family and I had to leave our home and all of our belongs February of last year.

Opening my own Etsy store has been wonderful!  I love making rings for people.  It's very theraputic for me.  I put my all into each ring that I make!  I am passionate about my work! I want you to be completely happy with your design. I am a bit OCD and a perfectionist, so that totally works in your favor!

Thanks, Sarah!

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Love something you see?

Sarah is offering YOU 15% off any purchase!
use BLUESOUL15 at checkout!

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Enter to win a RING OF YOUR CHOICE!

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Oh WOW!  

Do I have a wonderful giveaway for you!  It's my pleasure to introduce you to Amber Harper, the designer behind Sublime Gems!  And boy are they sublime!  Amber, please tell us a little bit about your shop!

I started making jewelry when I was having difficulty finding what I wanted in stores. I realized that it was easier to make exactly what I wanted instead of spending my time searching for something that may not even exist. After a while I found that I had made more pieces than I could possibly use on my own, this is when I decided to share my craft with others. My main focus has been charm bracelets and necklaces. I find that they can be simple, beautiful and full of personality.

I love mixing the natural color variations of gemstones and glass with metals and crystals to create beautiful and unique pieces, like the marble and gold lion charm bracelet above.I hope you enjoy my pieces as much as I do creating them. 

Everything can be customized, so please email Amber with your special orders!  What I love about Sublime Gems is you get a cool, fresh look that you would pay a fortune for in a chic, trendy boutique - but for a fraction of the price!  And you can get a couple of bracelets and it would look so modern stacked up your arm!!!

Find Sublime Gems :

Etsy Store:  www.etsy.com/shop/sublimegems

Facebook:  Sublime Gems

Twitter:  twitter.com/#!/Sublimegems

Buy IT!

Right now you can get 20% off your entire purchase

from Sublime Gems with coupon code

JEWELRYBYJ20

WIN IT!

Win your choice of one of the following bracelets!

Each bracelet is made with 6 mm glass beads that are crafted on an elastic cord

Fits a wrist up to 7.5 inches
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I've got an adorable shop for you today!  Emma Yanco from Emma's Earrings is here with a great giveaway!

Hi!  My name is Emma, and I am the woman who started Emma's Earrings.  Ever since I was little, I loved crafting.  Painting, scrap booking, you name it.  As I grew up I focused on one art that was introduced to me later than all of the others, creating and designing jewelry. 

 I took classes at several places, my knowledge slowly expanding, learning how to use different tools and how to design different kinds of jewelry.  My main work is of earrings,  though I do create necklaces, bracelets and other pieces.  

I started my shop on Etsy in early October of 2011 and I hope to share my passion of jewelry with the world. 

I love how dainty all her items are!  


Find Emma's earrings:
Etsy:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmmasEarrings
Blog:  www.emmasearringsjewelry.blogspot.com

Buy It!

Right now, Emma is offering YOU

40% off with discount code

JUSTFORYOU

Win it!

Enter now for your chance to win

$10 Etsy GC to Emma's earrings

AND

This fabulous green with envy bracelet!

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