Eternal Girl Giveaway - Handmade Necklace

Are you a henna lover? Do you enjoy handmade all original jewelery? Do you like to WIN FREE STUFF?!? I sure do!

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Meet Julia Toussaint of Eternal Girl on Etsy. Julia has a passion for quality handmade accessories. "My jewelry is made of my own hand-drawn designs. Each drawing features an object that has specific symbolism to henna tradition. I make black or colored designs, and can do custom orders."

Julia draws inspiration from Henna and Mehndi art, derived from middle eastern cultures. "I was drawing a lot of henna inspired designs during the time I began making jewelry, and my creations have been evolving ever since."  Julia has been making jewelery since 2011 and enjoys the opportunity it gives her to connect with people across the world. 

Handmade Plumeria Flower Necklace Giveaway

Want to know what you could win? This hand-drawn, pendant necklace! It displays a henna inspired, tropical Plumeria flower. In henna tradition, flowers represent joy and happiness. The image is secured in an antique styled, bronze pendant with a round glass covering and a bronze metal chain. It is sure to gather many compliments!

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Giveaway Time! Shadowlune Mega Pokemon Giveaway - Ended

Hark! The nerd giveaway has ended! The winner is Crystal Porter, entry #333 - followed Tiny Tipis on Instagram. SEE MORE GIVEAWAYS HERE!

For this giveaway you will have a chance to win two handmade Pokemon prizes: a stuffed Ditto Plush and a handmade Pokeball necklace from Christina of Shadowlune.

Shadowlune specializes in nerd and gamer themed novelties. All items are handmade with special care. I asked Christina a few questions about her store and here is what she had to say:



What is your favorite item from your store to make and why?
To be honest I love all my items. Every item I make I put a lot of time and effort. Everything I make is special to me. So asking me which item is my favorite is like asking a parents who is your favorite child is.

Handmade Ditto Plush from Shadowlune

Where or what do you draw your inspiration from?
My Inspiration comes from games and anime. If I see something I like I try to make it. It's even better when I think the item is a challenge. So I design the item in my head and put it together with my hands.


Where do you see Shadowlune 5 years from now?
In five years I still see me doing this. I see me still owning a shop on Etsy. I also still see me being an artist at an event called art walk. My shop might be bigger in five years, my items will better, but you'll still have the same girl. The gamer and anime freak that loves to make her stuff.


How do you stay motivated?

Handmade Pokemon Pokeball Necklace from Shadowlune

I stay motivated by the people and my family. Whenever I see someone smile or get excited because they see something they like that I made keeps me motivated. Come on isn't it great when you make someone smile? My family also keeps me motivated. They are proud of me and the stuff I can do. Because not just anyone can do what I do and stick to it. :)


Tell us a little about the item you are giving away.
The prize for the give away from me will be a Ditto Plush and a Pokeball Necklace. The retail value for this prize is $15 dollars. I want to give this away because I was watching the old Pokemon show and it just came to me. I hope who ever wins them will love them. :)

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Product Review: Earrings from The Tiny Bee

Time for something new on this blog! Time for my first product review! If you love jewelery (and especially handmade jewelry) then you are going to L-O-V-E  love this review. Melissa, of The Tiny Bee, kindly sent me a pair of her yellow Chrysanthemum Earrings to review and I must say - these earrings get a big thumbs up from me! Read on for details on why I love these earrings so much.

First let me say that I sometimes have trouble with earrings. I gauged my ears when I was younger and have saggy holes as a result. These saggy holes tend to droop when I wear heavy earrings. Seeing as the earrings from The Tiny Bee are polymer clay I was a bit worried my ears might droop when I wore them but they didn't! I put a larger back on them and they held firmly against my ears all night. The backs that came with the earrings would work wonderfully if you didn't stretch your ears like I used to - that's my own fault.

The second problem I sometimes have with earrings is when my hair gets caught in them. No one likes the pain that comes from brushing your hair and ripping out an earring. These earrings did not catch my hair once and I wore them to a concert with a mosh pit! I'm surprised at this since I have very fine long hair. It gives me confidence to wear these lovely earrings more often for sure.

The final thing I would like to look at with these earrings is design. Are they beautiful? Check. Are they professional quality? Check. Do I love the color and composition? Double Check! Did I get complimented while wearing them? Check! Will I be wearing them again? YES - and soon!

In summary, I love these earrings. At around $8.00 a pair I think I know one of the stores I'll be looking at during the holiday season. The factors that make these earrings so wonderful in my opinion are that they are affordable, beautiful, made with quality craftsmanship, and of course that they are handmade. I would absolutely recommend The Tiny Bee to all my friends and family.

If you would like to win a pair of these earrings from The Tiny Bee you can enter the giveaway here. Easy entry for everyone! Open Worldwide until September 30th, 2013.

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Headband Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to the winner of the Headband Giveaway sponsored by Talila Design.  Jens Ken Lundstrom, entry #210, won by following this blog! The handmade headband is on it's way. 

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Giveaway Time! The Tiny Bee

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Do love Handmade Jewelry and Great Accessories? Meet Melissa of The Tiny Bee. She designs, crafts, and sells wonderful polymer clay push pins, stud earrings, coin purses, fabric button magnets, and key chains.

WIN these lovely handmade chrysanthemum earrings below!

 
I had a few questions for Melissa about her shop. Here is what she said:

What is your favorite item from your store to make and why?
My favorite things to make are the things I'm making for the first time. I love learning so its fun for me to try a new technique, pattern, or design.

Where or what do you draw your inspiration from?
Craft stores are my happy place. I draw a lot of inspiration just from looking at materials and day dreaming about what they could become. I taught myself to sew and work with clay using YouTube

videos and Pinterest tutorials. I apply the lessons from my internet teachers to materials I like and make things that I want to use. That's my basic formula.

Where do you see The Tiny Bee 5 years from now?
I put no limit on where this adventure could take me. I'd love to support myself on The Tiny Bee full time which is my current goal. In 5 years I hope to be saying, "Wow, this is more than I could have ever dreamed of".

How do you stay motivated?
Most importantly, I am very passionate about my business. I have a strong desire to succeed and create. Secondly, I am motivated by my failures. When something isn't working I learn from my mistakes, make the necessary changes, and wait for the results. I find it deeply satisfying and motivating to see improvements when I put in the hard work of editing myself.

Tell us a little about the item you are giving away. 
We are giving away a pair of my yellow polymer clay chrysanthemum earrings. These bright and cheery flower studs retail in my Etsy shop for $8 a pair.


The Tiny Bee is giving away a pair of handmade earrings. Would you like to win these cheerful yellow beauties? Easy entry below. Giveaway is open worldwide from August 30, 2013 to September 30, 2013. The winner will be contacted via email for their shipping address after the contest has ended. Winner will have 48 hours to reply before a new winner will be selected.


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Giveaway Time! Bridal Headband just for You!

  Win a Gorgeous Bridal Hair Piece from Talila Design!

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You may be getting married soon, going to prom, or just looking for that special item to compliment an outfit. Look no further. Talila Design hand crafts unique jewelery and accessories for the bride-to-be. Of course, I think the princess in all of us can appreciate her beautiful pieces as well. Hop on over to her Etsy shop to peruse all the wonderful items and when your done don't forget to Enter to Win the lovely headband shown above. This Giveaway is open worldwide with FREE Shipping - more than a $20 value! Visit daily for more chances to win!

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Isn't she lovely with a classy Bridal headband?

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Win a FREE market tote from Tiny Tipis! Giveaway open worldwide with FREE shipping included. Rose colored Hand Dyed, all natural, and handmade - this is a $45 value. See the Created By Laurie Blog for Easy Entry and more details. Giveaway ends April 19, 2013

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Featuring Tanuki Jewlery

 Occasionally you find an artist that clearly creates from the soul. Their work is such a part of them you aren't sure where the artist ends and the masterpiece starts as they seam to merge as one. Today I would like to share with you a jeweler who creates art from metal in a most elegant way.

Vanessa O of Tanuki Jewelery has a passion for simple beauty one could say. Her work draws inspiration from her surroundings taking note of the textures, shapes, and current fashion trends. Utilizing techniques such as wax carving, casting, stamping, soldering, stretching, and metal manipulation Vanessa is able to create unique jewelery with pure sophistication.




When asked to tell us a little about herself here is what Vanessa had to say:

     "I am a traveler, photographer, crafter, and jewelry maker.  I am in love with things DIY, and had always wanted to make my own jewelry.  I took some courses on wax carving, and metalsmithing and fell in love.  I take inspiration from every day shapes, my travels, and street fashion.  All my items are handmade with love, and are meant to wear as simple every day jewelry, that can also grab attention from your friends!"



Vanessa is a lover of all things handmade and enjoys the care put into handmade items. Browse through the collection of delicate items she has created for you on her Etsy store or follow her on Twitter to keep up with her newest pieces.

Remember there's never a better time to buy than when there is a discount! Vanessa has kindly offered free domestic shipping in the US for the month of March 2013 to all Tiny Tipis blog readers. Use code "TINYTIPISFREESHIP" at checkout.

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Final January Feature - Art by Suzanne LaPierre

For the final Artist Feature for January we will be looking at an original artist who works in many mediums. Her skills are vast and her art desirable. Her style is one that moves with the subject even when stationary. Read on for more on this inspiring lady.

Suzanne LaPierre even does custom work!!!

Meet Suzanne LaPierre. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and opened her Etsy store in March of 2011. Her work is collected by art lovers in many parts of the world with her followers bragging about the use of vivid colors.

When asked what inspires her to create here is what Suzanne had to say:

"My art is inspired by nature and imagination, usually containing both abstract and representational elements. I paint in acrylic, oil, watercolor, encaustic and have experimented with many other materials and techniques over the years. My goal is to be continually evolving as an artist. I am a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (Painting, BFA) and The George Washington University (Museum Studies, MA). The poet Forrest Gander wrote "I don't think poets tell things at all. Poetry listens." I believe this is true for painting as well, though in a visual sense."

 Browse through the lovely collection Suzanne has showcased on her Etsy and ask her about her custom order work if you need something specific. Feel what inspires her as an artist while you admire her skills with oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums.

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4th Weekly Feature - Kelly Axtell: An Artist Who Gives Back

Few people can find time for themselves these days and even fewer have time to give back to others. In this busy time with so many distractions it has become rare to hear of someone who volunteers or donates to a worthy cause. Grab your teddy bear and perhaps a tissue as we embark this week on a very touching feature for a loving mother and awesome artist.

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Kelly Axtell is an amazing mother and artist who creates for a charitable cause. Her Etsy shop donates a percentage of all sales to the Hydrocephalus Association to help those suffering from this chronic condition. Kelly takes the time to hand make each unique piece of jewelery so that her customers get the best of what she has to offer.

When asked what inspired her to create here is what she had to say:

     "I joined Etsy in early 2012 as I have always loved handmade items. I started to create jewelry and other items to specifically give back to a cause that is dear to my heart, the Hydrocephalus Association. I truly enjoy creating each piece and am excited to share my work with others. The Hydrocephalus Association helps create awareness and research for this chronic condition that affects so many people. I appreciate you taking a look at my shop and I hope people come to visit my shop and page often!"

Hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, causes pressure to build up in the affected person's head and can lead to brain damage. As a mother of a child with Hydrocephalus Kelly is very close to this cause.

You can keep up with Kelly Axtell and all the new happenings on her company Facebook Page (make sure to give her a like and leave her a nice comment for us). Check out Kelly's Etsy Store and remember that every purchase gives back to a good cause.

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3rd January Feature - Angelina's Avenue

Are you a pet lover? Do you have a furry little thing running around your home? More importantly, do you spoil your dog or cat the way they deserve? This week I am featuring a lovely shop that caters to out furry four legged friends, Angelina's Avenue. These pet beds are sure to please your pet and give your home a stylish look. Read more to get the full details on these amazing handmade items.

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Angelina Elizabeth, owner and artist extraordinaire, has done an amazing job creating a reliable and gorgeous pet bed line for her Etsy shop. When asked why Angelina's Avenue was so special here is what she had to say:

"Angelina's Avenue opened its pet bed section on October 15, 2012. Our pet beds focus on comfort and cuteness! We use 100% recycled materials in all of our poly filling. Our beds are machine washable for your convenience and maintain the same super soft feeling to keep your pets comfy."
 
Angelina's Avenue offers more than just pet beds though. Check out the amazing fine art and photography offered in the store as well!

You can keep up with Angelina'sAvenue on Facebook or browse the www.etsy.com/Shop/AngelinasAvenue anytime you like. Your pet will thank you!

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Second January Feature - Crooked Corks Wine Racks

How is your year going so far? Have you been able to stick to your New Years resolutions? My resolutions this year were to get organized and to finish projects. I want to make a point of finishing the lovely things I started! I'll admit it, I'm already falling behind on the finishing projects but the organizing is going great!

I'll bet you've been waiting all week for the new feature artist and super secret coupon code. A new and tasty talent for you to sip up into your eager mind... Wait no longer! This week I have an especially juicy, and perhaps even fermented, treat for you.

Crooked Corks Wine Racks

Elise, the brilliant mind behind Crooked Corks, hand-crafts each wine rack sold in her online store. Her wooden wine holders are made with careful attention to detail to ensure the functionality is second only to the visual appeal. Here was what she had to say when asked why her shop is so unique:

"Crooked Corks creates custom made wine racks, wine stands, wine gift sets and wine accessories for anyone who simply enjoys a glass of wine. Our natural wood designs are made by hand and are designed to be unique, eye catching, and functional. We love exploring the different flavors and cultures wine brings to our kitchen table and taste buds. Wine is special, and so are you!"

The idea for Crooked Corks creations was born from a very special Christmas gift given to Elise by her husband a few years ago, a handmade wine rack of course! The gift brought tears to her eyes as she unwrapped it and inspired her to start her shop. Now, over 3 years later, Elise still loves selecting old, new, and recycled wood to turn into the wine accessories she will sell in her store. You can find Crooked Corks on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Wanelo in addition to their Etsy Store.

You have to check out these gorgeous hand crafted wine racks! Order from them now and receive 10% off your entire purchase with the Special Coupon Code BLOGTIME.

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Happy New Year - 1st January Feature

Happy New Year Everyone!!! How were your holidays? Mine were great but I'm so glad to be done with all the craziness. This year I decided to take a look at other artists and creative people that I admire. I want to share their passion with you and hope that you will be inspired. As a bonus the artists I feature will be sharing a super uber secret coupon code for you to use in their store. Do you feel loved yet? Good.

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Meet Sally-Ann. She is the creative genius behind Etsy Store The Navigatrix. Her store features Upcycled Steampunk creations and other Victorian inspired jewelery. I asked her what inspired her and why she started making Steampunk accessories. Here is what she had to say:

"I have a background as a professional modelmaker and began making costume and props for Live Roleplay, a favourite hobby. I began getting involved in Steampunk fairly recently, being introduced to it by a friend and by my brother Matt simultaneously, who both encouraged me to take my Steampunk costume creations further. My creative impulse has re-awakened and now I'm doing the cliche: making stuff on my dining room table out of bits and bobs and inspirations. Etsy taught me the verb 'to upcycle'; my materials come mostly from charity shops and family hoards!"

Her brother Matt has an Etsy Store as well, Arcane Armoury. The two of them work closely together to inspire each other and create one of a kind items. Both Sally-Ann and her brother are located in England and come from a creative family. Sally-Ann has a degree in model making from the University of Hertfordshire and enjoys being a mom.

If you would like to purchase any of Sally-Ann's lovely items you can find them in her Etsy Store and don't forget to use your special coupon code: BLOG15 for 15% off!

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