We have TWO, Yes, TWO Winners to Announce Today....

by MaryAnn Carroll

Our first winner is the new owner of these fabulous earrings created by Shannon LeVart of Missficklemedia.  Shannon can be found at multiple locations, but to see more of her components, check out:

Components Shop

http://missficklemedia.etsy.com/

and for her unique design styles, you can find those at

 http://slevart.etsy.com/

So... who is the winner?  Using the number selector on random.org, #21 was the selected number and excluding mairedodd (Mary Jane- who is ineligible to win due to being a member)

Yes.... I took a picture of the computer screen.... Just seemed easier than all the fiddling around that I usually do to get something "just right!"

is.....

Kristen....

....to learn more about Kristen, you can follow her blog:

http://kristen-beadjourney.blogspot.com/

Kristen, please contact Shannon.  I would tell you how, but it appears from your comment that you might already know ;o)

And.... our other lucky winner of the June Monthly Art Spark Challenge

who will win the following:

-1 month on our blog sidebar

-1 year with her design along with links to her shop and blog on our website:

http://lovemyartjewelry.com/

-1 wood-fired lidded container created by Bill Perrine of Splitfire Pottery

-1 set including a very cool polymer clay pendant with matching beads donated by Barbara at Floridity

and

-Soldering Made Simple donated by Mairedodd, one of LMAJ's members

(chosen at random)

is
MaryRose

(Rosebud 101) with this very cool, very fun bracelet....

Please contact Bill through his Etsy Shop:

http://splitfirepottery.etsy.com/

Barbara through her Etsy Shop:

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

Maire through her Etsy Shop:

http://mairedodd.etsy.com/

Be sure to check back next Monday for our Art Spark challenge for July.

~Thank-you for supporting those who create handmade with handmade~

MaryAnn

LMAJ Giveaway.....

by MaryAnn Carroll

....and what do we have here?

Missficklemedia patina-ted hoops meet MACarroll ceramic beads to create these

very cool earrings donated to us by Shannon LeVart.

I will keep it simple today....

Whether you are a jewelry designer, beads/components creator,

or both..... or neither.....

Here is the essential question:

What materials do you think work well together?  Have you found that some just seems to work?

Feel free to be general.....

"I think copper goes great with ceramic"

or specific....

"I think the components that I have purchased from Missficklemedia go great with beads that I've purchase from SummersstudioEtc.

Leave your comment.  That's it.

If you want to be entered more than once, post and link this giveaway to your facebook page, twitter, blog, etc. and come back each time letting us know where you linked this to.

Each comment will count as "one entry" so please do not combine multiple links in "one" comment.

~Thank-you for supporting those who "create handmade with handmade"~

The winner will be announce on Monday, June 27th.

Spice Up Your Sunday....

by MaryAnn Carroll

....with a sprinkle of color and class.....  This great book by Jennifer Heynen, the creator of Jangles Ceramic Beads, could be yours by sharing a little about yourself.....

"What colors do you tend to gravitate to when you

 sit down to design and why?"

Mine would be colors that are earthy.  The reasons I think that is the case is because I like everything that is rustic and earthy.  As a child I was raised in the suburbs, but had friends who lived in the country.  I always wished that I could live out there amongst the farm animals, the woods and away from lots of houses, stores and more.  As an adult that is what I did..... moved to the country without the cows and horses....  That fantasy disintegrated when I realized that someone more equipped than I needed to be in charge of taking care of all of those farm animals ;o)  They were substituted with dogs!! 

 That works for me. 

So..... colors?

....it's khakis, browns, greens for me....

How about you?

Then....as always.... If you want to enter more than once you can do that by sharing this giveaway on your facebook, blog, twitter, etc. and come back each time letting us know that you did.

Spice Up Your Sunday Giveaway...

by MaryAnn Carroll

Today I will keep it short and sweet.....  And here are some sa-wwwweeeeeeeettttt patina-ted links by Missficklemedia hooked up with some of my ceramic beads..... 

What makes these beads special is that they are actually from clay that my husband Bill dug up at an area close to us.  A mudslide back in the 90's changed the lay of the land exposing lots of red clay..... cool, huh? 
These unique earrings can be yours by answering a very simple question.

And here is the question...

"When is the earliest time in your life that you can remember that you accomplished something that you were proud of and not too modest to admit it?  What was it?"

If you wish to be entered more than once, let others know about this giveaway on facebook, twitter, etc. and come back every time that you do letting us know with a link to that page.

Please keep those comments separate because each comment will be counted once.

Spice up your Sunday.....

Calling all bracelet wearers..........

This is one giveaway that you DEFINITELY do NOT want to miss out on!!!

This gorgeous bracelet was created by Elisabeth Strong. 

Elisabeth, who so generously donated this for our giveaway, has an etsy shop called Lizard Breath Beads.

Check it out by clicking HERE.

Here is Elisabeth's description of this beautiful piece....

"This has seven of my lampwork beads (two simple orange beads and five orange beads rolled and worked in a shimmering frit). The findings are copper and antiqued copper with a lobster clasp and the bracelet measures 9 3/4 inches."

To win???

Well....of course we just can't give this awesome bracelet away without asking a question.  I found the name of Elisabeth's Shop very interesting.  It made me wonder what goes into naming shops. If you have a shop and you would like to win this gorgeous bracelet, here is the question:

"What went into naming your shop?"

"If you don't have a shop, what are the kinds of names that you tend to remember the easiest as a buyer on Etsy?"

Feel free to share this giveaway on your facebook, twitter, blog, etc. and come back each time to let us know EACH TIME that you did.  Each must be a separate entry as each entry will count once.

On another note, we have been making some changes on our blog, to hopefully, create one that is different and fun to visit.  Here are a couple of the changes:

Mondays we invite you to join us for ART SPARK!!

This is a new challenge that will be replacing our former "Call-to-Create."

Check out our first challenge HERE.  Lots of great prizes to add to the fun.

Sundays will be a mix of giveaways and introductions to designers that create handamade with handmade.

Thank-you to everyone who has been following and participating with our blog.

And I can't forget this today......

Happy Mother's Day!

a new monday giveaway -

this is a signed copy of sherry serafini's book donated to us by jen!


i am still tallying up the books that you said you most treasured and will be sharing those results soon... 


how many of you work with seed beads? and if you haven't, do you see a new way to work them into your projects if you think outside of the box?


leave a comment to be entered... the winner will be announced next monday!

Steampunk Jewelry GIVEAWAY

Steampunk Jewelry GIVEAWAY

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING ,
THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED !!!

I'm hosting a Steampunk Jewelry Giveaway and Contest to celebrate 20000 fans. The prize include items that are new in my ETSY shop .
I will draw 3 winners .
The giveaway is open to anyone worldwide .

How to Enter ?

All you have to do to enter is to Comment on my Blog with the link to one of your favorite items in my shop : http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatherinetteRings
You can earn additional entries by Helping me promote my giveaway .
Just indicate in the comment what you have done .

Ideas :

- Blog : Create a blog post about the Giveaway and add a link to my Etsy shop .
- Facebook : Make a note / Invite your friends to join my facebook page . Link
- Twitter : Send a tweet to your followers and mention me @SteampunkRings
- Comment , share , thumbs up , my Youtube Video : ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7sziaFhjk)
- Use a Social Bookmarking site such as Stumble Upon
- Follow my Blog , Twitter , Facebook Fan Page, Youtube add me to your circle on ETSY etc...

The giveaway ends on the 31 March .

1st prize : Bracelet



2nd Prize : Ring



3rd Prize : Necklace

Etsy CatherinetteRings

Special Announcement :

Canadian National Steampunk Exhibition‏

You are cordially invited to park your dirigible and join us for a wonderful weekend of whimsy at the Canadian National Steampunk Exhibition.

Happening in Toronto April 29th - May 1st at the Holiday Inn Markham, the CNSE will feature sales by superbly skilled steampunk artisans, as well as performances and appearances by tremendously talented folk such as Professor Elemental, Psyche Corporation, Veronique "Weird Val" Chevalier, Baron Marcus, Flux & Fire, and many others.

Until March 31st, registration is just $50 for the entire weekend. Please visit http://www.cnse.ca/ for further details and to register. We would love for you to join us at this first annual event.

This Week I Love & More...

Happy Monday!


I hope everyone had a great weekend.


I'm so happy that the weather has been nice and that I've been able to wear some spring apparel.


This week I love my pastel pink, cropped boyfriend sheer shirt from H&M:

It's perfect for spring! Think I'll pair it with my Michael Kors clutch (which you've seen before!), my Charlotte Russe peep-toe booties, my Juliette & Company earrings (which you've also seen before!) and my leather Blank skirt. What do you think?

Spring is definitely in the air!


Also, I wanted to thank the lovely Cammie from A Women's Right to Shoes for nominating me for the Stylish Blogger Award!

Thanks again girl! This really made me smile. You should all go check our her blog! She is a wonderful writer and has incredibly interesting posts!


I will send this award to others by e-mail.


Lastly, I have another exciting announcement to start off the week....Zestii!! This is a new members-only rewards program for top fashion retailers. You could buy accessories, apparel, cosmetics, food & wine, and MUCH more! You earn a certain percentage every time you spend, for example: at beauty.com, earn 7% of every $ spent! For every dollar you spend at one of their partners, you earn Zestii $$ redeemable for cash, products and gift cards. It's great and I'm inviting you all! Click the link below to sign up...

I hope you all have a great start to your weeks!


Don't forget to enter my spring GIVEAWAY from the stylish line of Juxtapose.


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
www.shopbop.com
www.michaelkors.com
www.charlotterusse.com

final day

mary jane dodd

to win these wonderful earrings by our own d'arsie manzella... please make sure to leave a comment here ... 


d'arsie makes the most wonderful mini sculptures - and i have turned to her work when i needed something very meaningful and special... 


this piece is one of my most powerful amulets... her wise mama  sits at the soft spot in my throat, allowing me to speak my truth when i feel vulnerable...

(and, yes, i would love this tattoo!)

mary ann posed some interesting questions to our readers - because we really want to talk about what you want to hear about! it helps us to develop a better relationship with you - we love the idea of community and want this to be a place where collectively we share and learn... we know that artistic minded people are often isolated - i know i am so grateful to blogger for allowing me to meet so many wonderful individuals... 


drawing for d'arsie's earrings will be tomorrow!

GIVEAWAY!

Good Morning!


I apologize for not posting earlier this morning... I hurt my foot, and have been a little delayed with starting my day.


Well, today I announce a VERY exciting giveaway!


Juxtapose is an up and coming clothing line based in New York City. The line incorporates gorgeous African prints in a variety of ways and styles. 


From their website:


Our line embodies the meaning of the term juxtapose. It’s a little bit feminine, a little bit menswear, somewhat eccentric and very wearable. It’s a direct representation of the two of us, our different tastes, and our different design styles. For the Spring/Summer 2011 season, it combines intricate African prints with hand-dyed neutrals to add a dash of urban style and some fun to your daily wardrobe. We hope you love it as much as we do!

So, I'm teaming up with the beautiful ladies of Juxtapose to offer you a piece of clothing from their Spring/Summer 2011 line!!

To enter this giveaway:

• Go to the Juxtapose Shop and Look Book to choose your favorite item. Leave it as a comment on this post.
• Leave a comment with a valid e-mail address
• Follow me on Google Friend Connect (publicly)

For bonus entries:

• Follow me on Twitter (@artfashion20) and tweet about this giveaway
• Follow me on Bloglovin'

Let me know in a comment all the different ways you entered. The contest is open those in the US and will run until March 31st at 12:00 am EST.

This line is absolutely GORGEOUS and I'm so excited about this giveaway.

Let me know if you have any questions and have a great weekend!


KIU,


Twentysomething


Photo Credits:
www.wearejuxtapose.com

Steampunk Jewelry Deal

20000 Likes under the SEA

I have just reached 20000 Likes on my facebook page ( Link ) !!!
I will celebrate with Deals , Contest and Giveaways !!

STAY TUNED !

Over 100 designs : http://www.etsy.com/shop/CatherinetteRings

Etsy CatherinetteRings

More Fun to come during the week .

LMAJ Bracelet Giveaway....

This week, we will be giving this very cool bracelet made by me (MaryAnn Carroll).

Lots of Pics....  I know....

My biggest struggle lately is learning to take pictures of completed jewelry.  I've checked other shops..... I've checked in magazines.... I've checked blogs.... but I'm still struggling....

Todays comment request is that you leave a tip (or a struggle) that you have while photographing jewelry.  If you are a buyer ....  and don't sell .... what types of things in the pictures on Etsy, Artfire or elsewhere are appealing to you when you are shopping for jewelry, beads, etc.

As always ....  if you share this post on facebook, twitter, blogs or other places on the internet, leave a separate comment letting us know that!  Thanks a bunch!  Name will be chosen at random on Monday,  March 7th....  WOW!  2011 is flying by!!!

This bracelet was made with my porcelain beads.  The chain (have no idea where I purchased it) was given a light patina effect using a torch (purchased from Barbara Lewis).  The clasp was created using 16 gauge copper wire.

**The bracelet can be sized for the individual winner**

Winner of the bead giveaway....

is.......

Michelle Wiggins!!

Please contact me (MaryAnn Carroll) with your address so that I can ship them out!!

~thank-you for buying and creating handmade~

celebrate... think spring...

by MaryAnn Carroll



happy thoughts.... good times... sunny days... warm winds...  stay current...  all DONE!

Those are just a few of the thoughts that passed through my brain while I was fighting against the elements to get the finishing touches on our website completed before today. 

I know...you're asking, "elements?" 

Why, I just have an answer to explain that....  or, perhaps, I will share some of those thoughts too....

blasted snow!  darn satellite internet connection!  ughhh!  I'll try again later!  ughhh!  who predicted a snowstorm? will it ever be warm again?  ughhh! 

You get the picture.  Although I do love living in Central, New York and could never really understand why others who were raised around this area would leave; I was ready to pack it up yesterday and head for some warmer winds, sunshine and any pretty much any place where the internet would stay connected!

Today, however, everything is calm, light falling snow, travel is back to normal, driveway needs to be plowed...  thank-you, Bill :O)

And....  our already new website has received a MAKEOVER!  That is one word, right?

To help us with our 5 month, 6 day, 2 hour anniversary....

You could WIN....  yes WIN.... these, might I say, very cool ceramic, spring themed, (they're actually all-season beads... but today, we are thinking Spring) by just heading on over to our website and signing the guestbook.  I'm even going to make this very easy for you.....

Click HERE.  Then, when you get there, please and I am saying, "please," sign our guestbook.  And this time, just let us know whatever comes to mind after cruising through and checking out the various artwork displayed. 

Also....

for those of you who love to conversate (that is a new word that I learned on Judge Judy yesterday),  feel free to throw your two cents in on the blog too!  We LOVE all you conversators!

But, I'm refusing ~ harsh, I know :O(

to bounce back and forth and figure out who has signed where.  The winner will be chosen from the guestbook on the website.

The winner (chosen at random next Sunday) will win these....

  So, if you like them....  and, please keep your conversating to yourself if you don't ;o)

head on over to the website and start yackin'!

Love,

MaryAnn

It's that TIME!!!

What time?  LMAJ Monday Giveaway time, of course!!

Barbara Lewis is offering something very cool and most certainly unique....

These are enamel pendants or charms that are 5/8" at their widest point. 

The image of the eye is from a 1935 Montgomery Ward catalog advertising mascara.

I, myself, might even consider creating earrings from them!

Question:

"What is it that you like about jewelry that has been completely handmade?"

Share your thoughts by leaving a comment.

And as usual.....share this giveaway on your blog, your facebook, your twitter or anywhere else that you might share on the internet and come back to leave multiple comments letting us know each time.  Each comment will only be counted once....

Thank-you for...

~creating handmade with handmade~

The winner will be picked at random on February 21st.



Giveaway Winner & This Week I Love...

I used Random.org to determine the giveaway winner (see screenshot below) and the winner is Shaé L! Congratulations! I will contact you for shipping information. 

This week I love my DIANE von FURSTENBERG silk shirt!

It's one of my favorite pieces because of its color combination and versatility!


I think I'll wear it this weekend and pair it with my Habitual black skinny jeans, my Michael Kors clutch and Yves St Laurent pumps...

What do you think?


Have a great weekend everybody! More outfit posts coming...


KIU,

Twentysomething

Photo credits:
cdn3.ioffer.com
bagbliss.com
assets.tobi.com

GIVEAWAY!

Yes, the time has finally come for my first giveaway! I wanted to prepare a little something to celebrate reaching 50 followers and to thank my readers.

The giveaway includes:

Adorable Silver Earrings from Charlotte Russe

Le Juice Lipgloss from Annabelle (sorry for the poor picture quality)

Cosmetic Bag from Jordi Labanda

To enter:

• Leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address
• Follow me on Google Friend Connect AND Bloglovin'
• For a bonus entry, follow me on Twitter @artfashion20

Open to everyone, everywhere. Winner will be picked randomly using random.org and will be contacted by e-mail. This giveaway will be running until February 8th, 2011 and will close at 12:00am EST. Let me know what & where you're following in your comments.

GOOD LUCK and thanks again for reading!

KIU,

Twentysomething

And I'm Feelin........

Gooooooooood.......

And wearing these FABULOUS earrings made by Mary Jane Dodd ought to do just that! 

They could be yours.....

What makes you feel good?

Is it a special friendship?

A kiss from one your children?

Completing a piece of jewelry that came out just like you wanted it?

A big huge piece of chocolate cheesecake?

Leave a comment letting us and everyone else who reads this blog know what makes you feel good!

And as usual.....share those good feelings on your blog, your facebook, your twitter or anywhere else that you might share on the internet and come back to leave multiple comments letting us know each time.  Each comment will only be counted once....

Thank-you for...

~creating handmade with handmade~

The winner will be picked at random on February 7th.



Very Cool Focal.... Free

and created by Patty Lakinsmith.

how, you are asking.....  pretty simple.....

Just answer the color poll on the sidebar and let us know that you did. 

You can pick more than one color if you would like....

In addition to the poll, there are mulitple chances to win....

Be creative...

Post this giveaway on your blog...

Post this giveaway on facebook...

Post this giveaway on twitter...

Post this giveaway in your Etsy shop...

Post this giveaway on your refrigerator......

Okay, just kidding about the refrigerator, but you get what I mean....

Just come back as many times as you would like letting us know where you posted!

That's it! 

Good Luck!

the language of color & weekly designer

mary jane dodd

'i found i could say things with color and shapes

 that i couldn't say any other way -

things i had no words for.'

~ georgia o'keeffe

first, our weekly designer - 

kristi bowman... i love how she balanced the colors in these earrings... to see more of her work you can visit here and here... oh, and no pressure kristi - but i want to see some of your bronze clay pieces entered soon!

barbara came up with a call theme that at first almost shocked me in its vibrancy... i tend to feel more comfortable with the neutral, worn and subdued ... but in her choice i saw the enamels i have in my home - i saw the fiestaware we eat off of each day... i saw richness - and fun... 

i would like to offer 2 mini giveaways with a quick turnaround time and winner announcement next saturday... 

keith o'connor purple raku bead, marsha neal studio porcelain charm in brown, swirled apricot lampwork glass by linden avenue designs and a couple of my own deep red trade beads... 

more colorful marsha neal studio charms, keith o'connor orange raku and trade beads... 

truly one of the gifts of a group blog is working with other members to create something interesting for those who visit... and it can take you out of your comfort zone which is an excellent thing... 

just leave me a comment - 

and congratulations kristi!