Hidden Treasures - Golden Glow

MINE
Golden Glow
This elegant, warm and welcoming treasury was inspired by Sue's necklace, holding it's place as first in the listing...:)

YOURS
Smile!
Just how FUN is this collection by FlourishBathBody? She managed to capture my personality with this one. I definitely smile a lot and yellow, green, aqua, orange and pink are some of my fav colors!

Smile!
What I love about this collection by CherubimArts is that she made it both soft and bright. Some of the items looks as delicate as whispers while some explode with vibrancy. Something magical is in the air, perhaps?

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Mini Marvels - Bellabijoujewellery

It's Mini-Marvel time!

As many know, I have started on the path to learning how to metalsmith. I have been privileged to have the opportunity to meet some AMAZINGLY talented artisans from whom I have learned a great deal and been inspired to aim high and never give up! Bellabijoujewellery is one of those who inspired me to push my limits and aim for the sky...:)

I asked her to share a little about her journey:

I am one of those people who has a ridiculous memory. I can remember lyrics to almost every song I have ever heard. I can remember what I wore to the first day of school when I was 5. I can tell you what song was playing the first time I danced a slow dance at a school dance. I can remember saying I was going to be an artist from as far back as preschool.


Born and raised in Vancouver BC, my parents always encouraged my "crafty" side. Birthday and Christmas presents were always craft and art related - whether it was a paint easel, a sewing machine, or a pottery wheel ( yes, I was the only kid I knew that had a pottery wheel - mind you it was meant for kids and never worked quite right...). My mother ran her own small business, and my Dad was, is and always will be the ultimate build it guy. From houses, to boats, to cars and motorcycles - if you asked Dad to build it, he would. Its no wonder to me now how I grew up to be an entrepreneur with the "I think I can make that" mindset.


I didn't however choose to channel my artistic tendencies into metalsmithing right away. I was at a turning point in my personal life when I decided that the beaded jewellery I was already making and selling just wasn't doing it for me. Some say that is the best time to throw caution to the wind and try something new - and it was the best thing I have done in my adult life. A few months later brought a new place to live, with a new boyfriend (I really wanna say soulmate but am trying not to get too corny here) and support system, and my first set of jewellers tools.


From there I grew - as a person and an artist on a mission. I was going to teach myself as much as I can retain ( remember that memory thing? I think this is where it is finally coming in handy!) I am proud to say I am self taught by trial and error. I feel it proves my perseverance and passion for what I do. Each time I discover a new tool ( or better yet, and old tool), each time I light that torch, each time I put the final touches on a piece of jewellery, then stand back and look at it, I fall in love with metalsmithing a little bit more, and it reminds me that this is what I am meant to do!

I hope you enjoyed sharing in Bella's positivity and beautiful talent! I do every day!
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Sunday Showcase - Autumn

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Each Sunday Showcase features one item from six wonderful shops based on a predetermined theme.

OMG! You guys gave me SUCH a challenge this week. I agonized over 2 HOURS putting this together because I was given such GREAT stuff to work with. Gorgeous, gorgeous items, gang! Thank you SO much for making this hard for me!

Want to have a chance to be selected for a Sunday Showcase? It's really simple!

♥ Check out the current Sunday Showcase thread running in Promos on Etsy to find out the theme for the following week♥ Comment in the thread if you feel you meet the criteria (or if you want to bump it up for others...;)♥ Comment on this post and tell me which of the six items is your favorite and why. Don't forget to post your shop URL so I know who is who!♥ ONLY SHOPS WHO COMMENT IN BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Here's the current thread!
That's all there is to it! Simple, right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of leaving your shop URL and posting in both locations! I see BEAUTIFUL things that end up left by the wayside because those criteria are not followed! Links to your items are fine, but not at the expense of your shop url as they don't tell me right away who you are.

The thread will be open for participation until the Friday of the given week.

All items will be tweeted on my Twitter page and the link to this blog entry posted on my Facebook Fan Page.
Twitter
Facebook

Please feel free to follow me/fan me to keep up with my Features and all I have to offer!

All types of artisan crafts, vintage & supplies are up for consideration (unless stated in the Theme section in the Forum thread) so don't be shy!
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Hidden Treasures - No you're not seeing double! There are TWO this week!

MINE
Last call for Summer...
...Heralding the Fall
I couldn't choose between the two and this is the result...:) All these sellers were kind enough to comment on previous treasuries of mine!

YOURS
None to report as far as I know!

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Sunday Showcase - September Blues

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Each Sunday Showcase features one item from six wonderful shops based on a predetermined theme.

Aren't these items just gorgeous?! I'm so happy with my choices this week!

Want to have a chance to be selected for a Sunday Showcase? It's really simple!

♥ Check out the current Sunday Showcase thread running in Promos on Etsy to find out the theme for the following week♥ Comment in the thread if you feel you meet the criteria (or if you want to bump it up for others...;)♥ Comment on this post and tell me which of the six items is your favorite and why. Don't forget to post your shop URL so I know who is who!♥ ONLY SHOPS WHO COMMENT IN BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Here's the current thread!
That's all there is to it! Simple, right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of leaving your shop URL and posting in both locations! I see BEAUTIFUL things that end up left by the wayside because those criteria are not followed! Links to your items are fine, but not at the expense of your shop url as they don't tell me right away who you are.

The thread will be open for participation until the Friday of the given week.

All items will be tweeted on my Twitter page and the link to this blog entry posted on my Facebook Fan Page.
Twitter
Facebook

Please feel free to follow me/fan me to keep up with my Features and all I have to offer!

All types of artisan crafts, vintage & supplies are up for consideration (unless stated in the Theme section in the Forum thread) so don't be shy!
♥

Hidden Treasures - Ruffled Feathers

MINE
Ruffled Feathers
I was gazing with longing at all the pretty, feminine blouses that have been appearing in all the stores and decided to see what Etsy had to offer. I wasn't disappointed!

YOURS
Green With Envy
Nothing says fresh like bright green and chrissilynn2 certainly delivered. I'm coveting that Garnet so bad I can feel it through the screen!

Elegant Accessories
A great collection filled with lovely items created by magnumrx. I certainly agree that any of these pieces would be great for an elegant evening out.

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Sunday Showcase - Relaxation

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Each Sunday Showcase features one item from six wonderful shops based on a predetermined theme.

I didn't have as many participants this time and I was surprised there were no bath & beauty selections. Either way, I like to think I made a lovely collection which expresses the theme of soft relaxation...:) Because I did not get enough participants, I supplemented the listing with one shop that was kind enough to take interest in my feature even though they thought they wouldn't have anything of interest to me for the theme...;)

Want to have a chance to be selected for a Sunday Showcase? It's really simple!

♥ Check out the current Sunday Showcase thread running in Promos on Etsy to find out the theme for the following week♥ Comment in the thread if you feel you meet the criteria (or if you want to bump it up for others...;)♥ Comment on this post and tell me which of the six items is your favorite and why. Don't forget to post your shop URL so I know who is who!♥ ONLY SHOPS WHO COMMENT IN BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Here's the current thread!
That's all there is to it! Simple, right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of leaving your shop URL and posting in both locations! I see BEAUTIFUL things that end up left by the wayside because those criteria are not followed! Links to your items are fine, but not at the expense of your shop url as they don't tell me right away who you are.

The thread will be open for participation until the Friday of the given week.

All items will be tweeted on my Twitter page and the link to this blog entry posted on my Facebook Fan Page.
Twitter
Facebook

Please feel free to follow me/fan me/ to keep up with my Features and all I have to offer!

All types of artisan crafts, vintage & supplies are up for consideration (unless stated in the Theme section in the Forum thread) so don't be shy!
♥

The Market - New items for you!

I was rather prolific this week and posted 4 new pieces for your enjoyment...seeing as my goal per week is 3 newly listed, I think I did pretty good!

Now, on to the show!

Enterprise Necklace
Enterprise Earrings
Azzuri Necklace
Mare Mystique Necklace

So my question for you this week is if you like the way I have displayed the pieces this week, or if you would prefer to see individual pictures the way I did here. I'm always struggling with length versus imagery and I'd love to know your opinions!

Next week, I'll be listing stand-alone earrings...;)
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