tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57145754184400314482024-03-18T22:47:32.922-07:00Betsie DivaWelcome to my blog♡
I have a background in fine art, but only started making jewellery a few years ago as a way of relaxing from my stressful day job in the NHS. In the last year I have started making mixed media art.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-20092303952143204232015-04-26T07:58:00.001-07:002015-04-26T07:58:25.150-07:00Isle of Wight Art Classes: En Plein Air Checklist for Painting in the Great O...<a href="http://isleofwightartclasses.blogspot.com/2015/04/en-plein-air-checklist-for-painting-in.html?spref=bl">Isle of Wight Art Classes: En Plein Air Checklist for Painting in the Great O...</a>: The blank canvas had been sitting in my studio for several weeks waiting for inspiration. On a beautiful sunny April morning I grabbed the...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-71703191386907627352015-02-16T09:03:00.001-08:002015-02-16T09:03:47.474-08:00My latest painting..Girl Under the StarsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-2148169205005424882012-05-12T10:11:00.001-07:002012-05-15T10:49:46.735-07:00Featured Folksy Seller - Say It<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">Laura from Say It on Folksy is my latest featured Folksy seller. Laura makes gorgeous handmade gifts including cards, notebooks and jewellery....perfect for the special people in your life!</span></h2>
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a bit about yourself:</strong>
I live near Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire with my husband. I set up my
Folksy shop 'say it' last September after spending several months looking for
work. Job applications were getting me nowhere (despite having a degree from
Cambridge!) so I decided to try and make some money on my own. Who needs a
boss?! I now love working for myself and I'm so pleased that I can spend my
time doing what used to be my hobby. I'm also involved in the local church and
when I'm not making I love to spend time reading the bible and meeting with
other Christians.</span></span> </span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://folksy.com/items/3269802-Rhodes-map-notebook-journal" target="_blank">Rhodes Map Notebook Journals</a></td></tr>
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My glasses! Can't see a thing without them. And then I go in search of food
because I'm usually very hungry when I wake up.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>3. What’s better plain or milk chocolate?</strong><br />
Definitely plain chocolate. But I wouldn't say no to milk. Oh, now I want chocolate!</span></span></span>
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</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>4. How did you discover that you have creative tendencies?</strong>
I'm not artistic and I can't draw to save my life, so I never thought I was
very creative. But I've since learnt that there's a lot more to it than being
able to draw and paint. I got into jewellery making when I discovered a
bracelet kit in my cupboard when I was tidying out. I think it was a birthday
present when I was a kid but I'd not opened it. I was bored so I made it up and
then thought I could do another one so bought some beads and made up my own
pattern. And I started card making a few years later when I realised it would
be so much cheaper than buying them in the shops.</span></span></span></span></div>
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I don't know really, I just make things I like. My mother in law gives me all
her old craft magazines which are great for flicking through to get ideas. And
sometimes I see a bead or a piece of ribbon and that sets me thinking what I
could do with it <em>[Traceyann says: I can your creativity in the wonderful colours and textures you use in your cards]</em></span></span></span></span></div>
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I needed to bring in a bit of income, so I decided to try selling things that I
could make - cards and jewellery. I want to make sure everything is my own
design, so I tend not to use patterned papers or anything that has been
designed by someone else. I also need to make sure the things I make can bring
in a profit, so they can't take too long to make up or use expensive materials.
These two things combined tend to mean my designs are quite simple and
minimalist.</span></span> </span></span></span>
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have any role models/inspirations in the area of Design? If so, who and why?</strong>
The design world is all a bit new to me. I studied psychology at university,
not anything to do with craft/design and have never had any formal training so
I really don't know much about design. As I said above, I just make things I
like! I do quite like Orla Keily though because her patterns are very
distinctive and simple.</span></span> </span></span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://folksy.com/items/3302642-Munich-vintage-sheet-music-notebook" target="_blank">Munich Sheet Music Notebook</a></td></tr>
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</span><span style="color: #3d85c6;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">8</span><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: inherit;">. What are your future plans for your work?</span></span></strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;">
Say it was set up on a temporary basis as a trial to see if I could make money
from it whilst continuing to job hunt. I've now given up the job hunt and plan
to put all my efforts into expanding say it as a business. </span>
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My husband (closely followed by chocolate!). I couldn't do what I do without
his support.</span>
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<strong><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">10. Can you share some of your favourite Folksy shops with us?<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I
recently discovered <a href="http://folksy.com/shops/jennyrosemann" target="_blank">Jennyrosemann</a> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> and think her art work is amazing. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;">I also
really like <a href="http://folksy.com/shops/MadetoMake" target="_blank">Made to Make</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"> and Sophia <a href="http://folksy.com/shops/sophiavictoriajoy" target="_blank">Victoria Joy</a> (</span></span></span></span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/sophiavictoriajoy" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">http://folksy.com/shops/sophiavictoriajoy</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-size: large;">) as they make lovely paper
products<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span id="goog_1411163225"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Thank you to Laura for taking time to do this interview and giving such fabulous answers. You can check out her Folksy shop at </span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/sayit" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Say It.</span></a></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-8302493498214932232012-03-29T13:59:00.001-07:002012-03-29T13:59:29.284-07:00say it says: Giveaway<a href="http://sayitsays.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaway.html?spref=bl">say it says: Giveaway</a>: Today is say it's six month anniversary ! The say it shop has been trading for six months today and to celebrate we're having a giveaway. ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-79750843335675886962012-03-25T09:41:00.001-07:002012-03-25T09:41:59.455-07:00New Design - Little Tweet with Personalised Lettering<p><font color="#4bacc6" face="Lucida Calligraphy">This is my new little tweet ring design with personalised lettering around the ring shank. I’m really interested in using lettering in my work and at the moment I’m experimenting with making my own stamps to use with precious metal clay. Jewellery designing is just so amazing with the vast techniques available!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fhy7y1QM4Ds/T29K0j-gcPI/AAAAAAAAAF8/-gm8Xo4zyMs/s1600-h/grace%252520angelica%252520012%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="grace angelica 012" border="0" alt="grace angelica 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UJIdvlGQGuk/T29K1UCwC_I/AAAAAAAAAGA/MC4k92aFH9E/grace%252520angelica%252520012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-51597547369248314122012-02-19T11:23:00.001-08:002012-02-19T11:24:21.484-08:00Silver Earrings - Owl Design - Long Earrings - by ArtisanSilver - DaWanda<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/28257765-Silver-Earrings---Owl-Design?partnerid=add_this&utm_source=add_this&utm_medium=blogger">Silver Earrings - Owl Design - Long Earrings - by ArtisanSilver - DaWanda</a><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">My latest listing in my Etsy, Folksy and Dawanda shops...more owls!!! xxx</span><br />
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padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6149/5931021836_2a37e00762_s.jpg" alt="Cheeky Cheshire Cat Earrings" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5930464961/in/photostream/" title="Cheeky Cheshire Cat Bracelet" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6010/5930464961_1d78235816_s.jpg" alt="Cheeky Cheshire Cat Bracelet" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5768655895/in/photostream/" title="100_4815" style="display: block; padding: 0 0 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2655/5768655895_1d524c658a_s.jpg" alt="100_4815" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><br clear="all"/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5768655171/in/photostream/" title="100_4797" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3438/5768655171_86f36ca949_s.jpg" alt="100_4797" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5769195068/in/photostream/" title="100_4785" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2203/5769195068_7dce44e714_s.jpg" alt="100_4785" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5768654257/in/photostream/" title="100_4783" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5067/5768654257_cbd6dcde86_s.jpg" alt="100_4783" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5768653897/in/photostream/" title="100_4897" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2319/5768653897_28fe58b3dd_s.jpg" alt="100_4897" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5769193784/in/photostream/" title="100_4840" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3421/5769193784_99afcdc8be_s.jpg" alt="100_4840" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/5755949666/in/photostream/" title="100_4732" style="display: block; padding: 0 0 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2118/5755949666_3a91a8dc19_s.jpg" alt="100_4732" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><br clear="all"/></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px"><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50522899@N07/">Artisan Silver's photostream</a> on Flickr.</p></div><p>Check on my photostream on FLICKR!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-32694514687522094642012-02-06T11:26:00.000-08:002012-02-06T11:26:38.405-08:00Metal Clay Valentine Jewelry Blog Article by Lark Crafts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #3366ff;">A big thank you to Kathy at Lark Crafts for including my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71747900/artisan-silver-jewelry-silver-tweet"><span style="color: magenta;">little tweet heart necklace</span></a> in her tribute to Valentine's Day! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3366ff;">Please check out the <a href="http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/metal-clay-valentine-jewelry/"><span style="color: magenta;">Lark Crafts article</span></a> if you a have spare minute...</span><br />
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<img alt="Artisan Silver Jewelry, Silver Tweet Heart Necklace, Silver Heart Necklace" height="522" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.234267692.jpg" style="height: 383px; width: 383px;" width="570" /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-50905551944826115582012-02-02T11:45:00.001-08:002012-02-02T11:47:29.197-08:00Hoot! Hoot!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<a href="http://folksy.com/items/2904186-Valentines-Jewellery-Owl-Ring-handmade-aluminum-ring-valentines-gift"><img alt="love cuff 047" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UfTcBEfO7ys/TyrnzkhAfjI/AAAAAAAAAEc/AViKaaSZv7c/love%252520cuff%252520047%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="love cuff 047" width="244" /></a><br />
<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">Can I have a favourite from my own shop? I think so and this <a href="http://folksy.com/items/2904186-Valentines-Jewellery-Owl-Ring-handmade-aluminum-ring-valentines-gift"><span style="color: #0b5394;">little owl ring</span></a> is one of my designs that I wear myself everyday. </span><br />
<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">In the next few weeks I’ll be asking different crafts folk to choose their favourite items from their shops. </span><br />
<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">Watch this space!</span><br />
<span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">Traceyann xxx</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-36497596802376553772012-02-01T12:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T12:01:34.415-08:00Lovebirds Necklace - Fine Silver - Necklaces (medium) - by ArtisanSilver - DaWanda<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/27567361-Lovebirds-Necklace---Fine-Silver?partnerid=add_this&utm_source=add_this&utm_medium=blogger">Lovebirds Necklace - Fine Silver - Necklaces (medium) - by ArtisanSilver - DaWanda</a><br />
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<span style="color: #ff99ff;">I just listed this romantic necklace in my shop. Perfect for that unique special someone - after all Lovebirds mate for life!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91577801/horse-ring-aluminum-equestrian-design?ref=tre-1991055166-7" style="clear: left; float: left; height: 320px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 393px;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh2qDBYKtqk_QIerCRmvo1ANpVdLF7NP0SPJGzhLT1xat8Ij48wDO5jTOfEI9CPS0jT6U8E0HqRhyB5X4Z9XPgEufy8ghUCcE-TcqIHw6OjBKps1whGwwKDGQIu1ZwrrXPnLTipc_iS8/s320/horse+018.JPG" width="319" /> Artisan Horse Ring</a></div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Check out this beautiful treasury by Lauren of LaurenBlyTheDesigns at Etsy! Lovely Lauren included my new </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91577801/horse-ring-aluminum-equestrian-design?ref=tre-1991055166-7"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">horse ring design</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Lucida Handwriting; font-size: small;">Click on the link to see her treasury….</span><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzkzMzQ3MnwxOTkxMDU1MTY2/wild-horses"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wild Horses by Lauren on Etsy</span></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-13357856636201617722012-01-17T12:44:00.001-08:002012-01-17T12:44:26.205-08:00Don’t worry–smile!<p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2866530-Artisan-Jewellery-Smile-Bracelet-Mixed-Metal-Bracelet-Valentines"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="smile 019" border="0" alt="smile 019" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6Sooqo7mlCQ/TxXdqDsoGQI/AAAAAAAAAEE/1t02bVMnbzQ/smile%252520019%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="243" height="244"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2866530-Artisan-Jewellery-Smile-Bracelet-Mixed-Metal-Bracelet-Valentines">Mixed metal bracelet</a>. Lovely aluminium focus with riveted copper and brass flower featuring hand stamped SMILE, bee and flower motifs. Silver-plated chain and clasp. Bracelet measures 8". <p>Aluminium is lovely to wear. It looks like silver, but is lighter and has a gorgeous sparkle to the metal. This unique bracelet will fly to you via 1st class Royal Mail or airmail. It will be gift wrapped in a gift box. <p>A sunny morning, a walk along the beach, holding hands and sharing a smile.... </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-47621469369865379342012-01-12T23:26:00.001-08:002012-01-12T23:26:02.170-08:00Little Squirrel with heart<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fibrous/6674907759/" title="Little Squirrel with heart"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6674907759_6b53afb9ba.jpg" alt="Little Squirrel with heart by fibrouspics" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fibrous/6674907759/">Little Squirrel with heart</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fibrous/">fibrouspics</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>I love this!</p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-61839789873970986322012-01-07T11:22:00.000-08:002012-01-07T11:22:48.052-08:00Rough Magic Creations Showcase: Treasury Number 7 of "365 in 365"<a href="http://roughmagiccreations.blogspot.com/2012/01/treasury-number-7-of-365-in-365.html?spref=bl">Rough Magic Creations Showcase: Treasury Number 7 of "365 in 365"</a>: "Say it with Silver" showcases beautiful silver and mixed metal jewelry by members of the Jewelry on Etsy Team - the JETs. This treasury i...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-41287583751289836352011-11-12T01:34:00.001-08:002011-11-12T01:42:09.213-08:00My latest listings: Handmade Silver Necklaces<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy; font-size: medium;">I spent a lovely morning yesterday making these two little owl necklace. I used precious metal clay to make the discs and then hand-stamped the design. You can find the little owl at </span><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2559389-PMC-Silver-Jewellery-Owl-Necklace-Handmade-Silver-Jewellery?shop=yes" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Lucida Calligraphy; font-size: medium;">Folksy</span></a><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy; font-size: medium;"> and the large owl at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85939951/pmc-silver-jewelry-owl-and-moon-necklace" target="_blank"><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Lucida Calligraphy; font-size: medium;">Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;">.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;">Last week I made this snowflake necklace from precious metal clay with a snowflake white imprint and Let it Snow stamped on the reverse. You can find it in my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85206261/pmc-silver-jewelry-let-it-snow-white"><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;">Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;"> and </span><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2511433-Silver-Jewellery-Let-It-Snow-Christmas-Snowflake-Reversible-Necklace?shop=yes"><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;">Folksy</span></a><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting;"><span style="font-family: Lucida Calligraphy;"> shops</span>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">Customise Options: The snowflake can also be made to order with different wording on the reverse. I can also make a similar necklace with Let it Snow on the front and your own words on the reverse minus the snowflake. The Owl necklaces can also be personalised with your own words or a special date on the reverse. Let your imagination run wild! Just message me at either of my shops with your ideas and I will get back to you within 24 hours. All best wishes, Traceyann :)</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85206261/pmc-silver-jewelry-let-it-snow-white"><img alt="little bird 005" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QQG8xLFqnDc/Tr49sM7Wg6I/AAAAAAAAADs/2auOCDwb4pY/little%252520bird%252520005%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin: 1px 2px 1px 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="little bird 005" width="243" /></a><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2511433-Silver-Jewellery-Let-It-Snow-Christmas-Snowflake-Reversible-Necklace?shop=yes"><img alt="little bird 016" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Uaa66pbYtdA/Tr49sxFkgoI/AAAAAAAAAD0/9eg9SatyRXY/little%252520bird%252520016%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="little bird 016" width="243" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-82496771608105383752011-11-08T12:04:00.000-08:002011-11-08T12:04:30.844-08:00http://www.misi.co.uk/shop_info.php?domain=artisansilver<a href="http://www.misi.co.uk/shop_info.php?domain=artisansilver#.TrmLJyk6Dn0.blogger">http://www.misi.co.uk/shop_info.php?domain=artisansilver#.TrmLJyk6Dn0.blogger</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-8477302796443403172011-10-28T12:03:00.000-07:002011-10-28T12:06:46.924-07:00All About the Owl Pendant Fine Silver by ArtisanSilver on Etsy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84861281/all-about-the-owl-pendant-fine-silver#.Tqr8FPUpyfI.blogger">All About the Owl Pendant Fine Silver by ArtisanSilver on Etsy</a><br />
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This week I made this little owl from little pieces of silver I had lying around the workshop! I have listed it in my Etsy Shop, but I am half hoping it will stay mine forever! It's abit more shiny than the picture shows - it was a dark rainy day when I took the picture. What do you think of All About the Owl? I'd love to read your comments! Traceyann xxx<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKv5Uaz-LhxpD3Q8C4tr5oxAB19A3yPJRDv_5Nd0k8v2v6JvHOxo7GO2GgWbxZYa9aMGQqP1BBYH6D_CunrmmOs1dJGgE4_trxQrmWTTjeyzBPj_ALzPD5BoEAULhASPFeFMI1z4VIzs/s1600/inspire+081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKv5Uaz-LhxpD3Q8C4tr5oxAB19A3yPJRDv_5Nd0k8v2v6JvHOxo7GO2GgWbxZYa9aMGQqP1BBYH6D_CunrmmOs1dJGgE4_trxQrmWTTjeyzBPj_ALzPD5BoEAULhASPFeFMI1z4VIzs/s320/inspire+081.JPG" width="318" /></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-29300135157635482312011-09-11T11:23:00.000-07:002011-09-11T11:23:36.331-07:00Fluttering Butterfly Filigree Adjustable Ring | Artisan Silver Jewellery & Keepsakes MISI Handmade Shop<a href="http://www.misi.co.uk/gifts/76181/Fluttering_Butterfly_Filigree_Adjustable_Ring.html#.Tmz8HE870lE.blogger">Fluttering Butterfly Filigree Adjustable Ring Artisan Silver Jewellery & Keepsakes MISI Handmade Shop</a><br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;">Take a look at my little shop on MISI where I have listed a few items, but more will follow soon!</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">Traceyann xxx</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-20729527070200029132011-09-08T11:53:00.001-07:002011-09-08T11:53:38.118-07:00Little Sheep Necklace<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vfnplBiixBI/TmkPLuLbxUI/AAAAAAAAADE/lsMmZGGjEEc/s1600-h/needles%252520026%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="needles 026" border="0" alt="needles 026" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FzVqDm6TGiI/TmkPMUqVbcI/AAAAAAAAADI/EILrw-7ZOVE/needles%252520026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="243" height="244"></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Lucida Handwriting">i would really value your opinion on this little sheep silver pendant…</font></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-72054004369315065372011-08-08T11:55:00.000-07:002011-08-08T11:55:13.512-07:00Vintage Inspired Owl Pendant Watch<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_yll4sx="184"><span closure_uid_yll4sx="208" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Lovely owl pendant watch for £3.00 in my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2128369-Owl-Vintage-Inspired-Pendant-Watch?shop=yes">Artisan Silver Treasure</a> Folksy shop! Just add a chain to make an unusual necklace...</span></div><br />
<div closure_uid_yll4sx="237"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2128369-Owl-Vintage-Inspired-Pendant-Watch?shop=yes"><img alt="vintage 049" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5rfZyyXo8z8/TkAwXuMWeYI/AAAAAAAAADA/DjJj4wNrAWo/vintage%252520049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="vintage 049" width="243" /></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-3676797215192810142011-08-07T04:39:00.001-07:002011-08-07T04:43:27.997-07:0049 Vintage Inspired 25mm Cabochons for Crafting!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div closure_uid_4bh48v="100"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/artisansilvertreasure" target="_blank"><img alt="vintage 004" border="0" height="244" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lqw7efMt_ZY/Tj55ib5JujI/AAAAAAAAAC0/ddEwf50AojY/vintage%252520004%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="vintage 004" width="244" /></a></div><div closure_uid_4bh48v="100"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_4bh48v="100"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Take a look at these gorgeous vintage inspired cabochons. These are flat backed so they can be used for all sorts of jewellery making and crafting. To be found at my new destash supplies shop - click on the photo to take a look at the goodies!</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-78523880177568707012011-08-06T09:36:00.000-07:002011-08-07T00:40:53.678-07:00Featured Folksy Seller - Personalised Treasures !!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1941501-Personalised-Keyring-Bag-Charm-Round-Message-Tag-Solid-copper-disc-stamped-with-your-message-names-short-poem-or-lyrics-Ref-PT-2006-02-Copper-gift-for-7th-wedding-anniversary-"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdez9jQ2YooN_IeNwzKlmSiUwxmmzFeNjpM8imyRnYMhT_UTHv0KpuZBDBq4vLidZl2lUE4aGN6b3xz4Bkt7qQEL8LSgknb5aLiuOzzmFss6CAa53EAZmCH0GtDe7aobbM46Sav6EN1vc/s320/blog.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" closure_uid_nexu66="100" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="147"><span closure_uid_6occki="110" closure_uid_gctyhx="183" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My featured Folksy seller this month is Martina of </span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/PersonalisedTreasures"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Personalised Treasures</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">. My favourite items in her shop are the <span closure_uid_gctyhx="184" closure_uid_nexu66="139">personalised sterling silver name necklaces and name bracelets hand stamped with names, date, initials or personal messages. Elegant and personal at the same time! </span></span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="147"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="184">I will let the lovely Martina tell you more about herself and her work:</span></span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" closure_uid_nexu66="140" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1.<span style="color: #38761d;">Tell us a bit about yourself: </span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="108" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="136" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="820" closure_uid_nexu66="144" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My name is Martina and I love making things! I have had a go at all sort of crafts but I think jewellery making is my favourite. I'm a full time mum to a 2 year old little girl so my creative time is limited at the moment. </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="136" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="200" closure_uid_nexu66="145" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="185" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2.<span style="color: #38761d;">What do you reach for first thing in the morning? </span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="200" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="200" closure_uid_nexu66="147" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="185" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most mornings it is my laptop! I try to at least check my emails before my daughter wakes up at around 8am.</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="200" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="199" closure_uid_nexu66="148" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="186" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3.<span style="color: #38761d;">What’s better plain or milk chocolate? </span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="199" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="199" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="186" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I prefer milk chocolate but I'm more of a biscuit/ cake girl!</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="199" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/2084361-Name-necklace-with-personalised-heart-charms-Swarovski-Crystal-Pearl-Ref-PT-2004-24-Sterling-Silver-Features-heart-charm-stamped-with-your-name-date-or-initials-More-Personalised-Necklaces-and-Gifts-Personalised-Treasures-Shop-" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ZlIiwRsCD2jPNaYkpGrflJUHiQbaE_P5s1mP4CIvk87MzCTdvYDYi3p1P0dQPmwTYpZArzCfMBF6sozP5eNaDqjb2n2pGYmy3mV4ukJZZ7AuTVEH0aY-I4BCTArljjnj3rspdPn3ZMY/s320/name_necklace_heart.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" closure_uid_nexu66="149" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="187" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4.<span style="color: #38761d;">How did you discover that you have creative tendencies? </span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="187" closure_uid_nexu66="150" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think it was thanks to my mum, who is also quite creative (not so much now) but she taught me all the basic crafts when I was a little girl. Also seeing her making things made me want to do it too.</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" closure_uid_nexu66="151" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="188" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5.<span style="color: #38761d;">Where do you find your inspiration?</span> </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" closure_uid_nexu66="152" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="188" closure_uid_nexu66="153" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was inspired by my new baby girl <em closure_uid_nexu66="156"><span closure_uid_nexu66="157" style="color: #38761d;">(congratulations!)</span></em> when I created personalised jewellery as I wanted to wear something personalised with her name on. So I think she is the biggest inspiration. I also love showing her what I made, although she usually just ignores me... </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="198" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="197" closure_uid_nexu66="158" style="text-align: left;"><div closure_uid_p94k3f="121"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="189" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6.<span closure_uid_p94k3f="122" style="color: #38761d;">Do you have any role models/inspirations in the area of Design? If so, who and why?</span></span></div><div closure_uid_p94k3f="121"> </div></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="197" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="189" closure_uid_nexu66="159" closure_uid_p94k3f="102" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find my fellow Folksy makers a real inspiration. Most of them are just ordinary, creative people, quite often self-taught who are very talented and make gorgeous things in order to make some extra pennies doing what makes them happy. That's my goal too... I love looking at their work!</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="197" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="196" closure_uid_nexu66="160" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="190" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.<span style="color: #38761d;">How did you come up with the ideas for the products in your Folksy shop?</span> </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="196" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="196" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="190" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As I mentioned above it was when I had my little daughter, I started to make jewellery with her photos on and her name engraved. I then made some for my family and friends and it went from there...</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="196" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1940069-Name-necklace-with-2-personalised-silver-charms-Ref-PT-2004-19-Sterling-Silver-Features-2-silver-charms-stamped-with-your-name-date-or-initials-Personalised-Name-Necklaces-Great-gifts-for-her-" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwPmertGMv7epBZPeJppxZk-NJhYF7xHA40wTbHaPkhbN46rz2pttG9FMJV7PSx0sNJgZ4O23EDLBHiAkQ3mGqM3JNzZzByFpXnycdZi9m_plnMk6vNXc1AoQGiKTrOq6Qj_k4gDJpIY/s320/personalised_necklaces_with_name_a.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="195" closure_uid_nexu66="161" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="191" closure_uid_nexu66="162" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">8.<span closure_uid_p94k3f="132" style="color: #38761d;">What are your future plans for your work?</span> </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="195" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="195" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="191" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would like to grow bigger and make more personalised jewellery but I can't until next year when my daughter goes to the nursery. In the meantime, I'm slowly adding new and original products, personalised copper guitar picks at the moments.</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="195" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="194" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="192" closure_uid_nexu66="165" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">9.<span style="color: #38761d;">What’s your favourite thing in the world and why?</span> </span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="194" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="194" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="192" closure_uid_nexu66="167" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Apart from my family (of course!) I think it is Dogs! I love them and I think they make a real difference to your quality of life. Unfortunately, I don't have one at the moment.</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="194" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_nexu66="168" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="193">10.<span style="color: #38761d;">Can you share some of your favourite Folksy shops with us?</span></span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="170" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_gctyhx="821" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love </span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/TheCottonPotter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Cotton Potter </span></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- very simple but original and beautiful fabric flower wraps. Also </span></span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/Storeyshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Storeyshop</span></span></a><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- beautiful hand cut greeting cards. Last but not least </span></span><a href="http://folksy.com/shops/saranorwood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sarah Norwood</span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span closure_uid_nexu66="171" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> animal theme handmade gifts. <span style="color: #38761d;">(Good choices - check you their shops!)</span></span></span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="172" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana;">Thank you to Martina for sharing a little bit of herself with us. Please take a look at her lovely Folksy shop - perfect place for Christmas presents (yes, it's only four months away!).</span></span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="172" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="172" style="text-align: left;"><span closure_uid_nexu66="175" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana;">If you would like your shop featured on my blog you can contact me at <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ArtisanSilver">my Folksy shop</a> and I will get back to you as soon as I can.</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="176" style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana;">Best wishes,</span></span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><br />
</span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="174" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Traceyann xxx</span></span><span style="background-color: #134f5c; font-family: Arial;"></span> </span></span></span></div><div closure_uid_gctyhx="223" closure_uid_nexu66="174" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div closure_uid_3vq4r5="214"><span closure_uid_3vq4r5="183" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have donated an <a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1945461">Antique Script Silver Dog Tag Necklace</a> to <a href="http://www.handmade-crafts.co.uk/Blog.aspx?id=july-2011-crafts-giveaway&c=default">Handmade Crafts giveaway</a> this month. The closing date is the 27th July 2011. To enter go to </span><a closure_uid_3vq4r5="163" href="http://www.handmade-crafts.co.uk/Blog.aspx?id=july-2011-crafts-giveaway&c=default"><span closure_uid_3vq4r5="313" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Handmade Crafts</span></a><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> !</span></div><div closure_uid_3vq4r5="214"><br />
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<div closure_uid_3vq4r5="209"><div closure_uid_vpexb8="109"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span closure_uid_3vq4r5="213" style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">This pendant can be customised with a personalised engraving on the reverse, for example a significant phrase, name or date. It's made from precious metal clay which is 99% fine silver and fired in my kiln making it really strong. I add a patina to the silver to enhance the script and give it that vintage quality.</span> </span></div><div closure_uid_vpexb8="109"><br />
</div><div closure_uid_vpexb8="109"><span closure_uid_vpexb8="148" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Update:</span> A lovely lady called Lisa won the pendant! The giveaway was so popular (over one hundred entrants!) that I will be doing regular giveaways from my blog.</span></div><div closure_uid_vpexb8="109"><br />
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</div><div closure_uid_vpexb8="109"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Traceyann xxx</span></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5714575418440031448.post-81372043518078232782011-07-07T11:32:00.000-07:002011-07-07T11:49:50.554-07:00All About The Rings<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_431399165"></a> <br />
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</tbody></table><a href="http://www.folksy.com/items/1992309-Little-Kitten-Vintage-Style-Adjustable-Ring?shop=yes"></a><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have gone absolutely nuts for vintage style rings and over the next week or so I will be listing lots of gorgeous designs featuring birds, cats and floral designs! Check out my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/ArtisanSilver"><span style="color: magenta;">Folksy</span></a> shop of vintage lovelies!!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890043088209160987noreply@blogger.com0