Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

One Year Etsyversary Giveaway!

*** ENTRIES ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED***


Thanks to everyone who entered - stay tuned for the winner to be announced tomorrow!




A first anniversary is always cause for celebration.


Reaching the one year milestone on Etsy is so special to me,
because it almost didn't happen...


It came down to fear, you see.


If I'd let my fear of failure get the better of me,
(and let me tell you, Fear tried its hardest!)


I never would have opened my shop in the first place.


I put it off for months,


trying to justify why I wasn't yet ready...


not enough stock,
timing isn't right,
the world will end if I do...


In reality, I was just fearful.


Looking back today,


with a fulfilling and constant workload,
and a fully independent business I can proudly call my own,


blissfully away (and thankful!) that my handcrafted jewellery is worn by women all over the globe...


I'm so glad I took that first step into the fearful unknown.


Closing the door on fear
opens the door to a world of possibility and opportunity.

It has been an unforgettable journey in so many ways,
and I couldn't have done it without you!


So, I want to thank you in the best way I know how...


... a giveaway!


I thought long and hard about what to give away,
and on my Facebook page I even asked what you wanted me to give away.
(free house cleaning for a year was a popular choice...)


Seeing as I'm the kind of person who wants to keep everyone happy,


I'm going to let the winner choose their own prize in the form of 


custom made creation to the value of $150.


I know, right!


You will have access to


my time,
my supplies,
my imagination,
all of my resources...


and together we will dream up and bring to life something that is just for you.


Ring,
necklace,
earrings,
bracelet...


the sky is the limit!


You'll have plenty of cabochons to choose from...

Cabochons


and faceted gems too.


Though my efforts to show you what I have went a little something like this...


Jett + Gems


Yup.


It didn't quite go according to plan.


So, here's a few photos I took another time...


...when Jett was nowhere in sight...


Gems


Gems


Pretty...


In reality, my faceted gem collection is about 50 times the size of what you see here,


so rest assured, 
if you like faceted gems, 
you'll have plenty to choose from!


You have four different ways to enter...


~*~


1.  Tell me what you would do if you had no fear.  
Be it sky-diving, taking dance lessons, opening your own business, learning a new skill, swimming with sharks, telling someone you love them, whatever... just be honest, and tell me what fear is holding you back from doing.
(One entry)


2.  Follow my blog.
If you're already a follower, 
thank you, you're the best!
Just leave a comment below to let me know.
(One entry)


3.  Like me on Facebook.
If you're already a fan,
I love you.
Leave me a comment below to let me know, please.
(One entry)


4.  Tell me your favourite creation from my Etsy shop - sold items included.
It may just help you plot your custom made creation should you win! ;-D
(One entry)


~*~


If you could leave a separate comment here for each entry, that would be brilliant!


As always, my giveaway is open to anyone and everyone from all corners of the globe.


I will accept entries until 5:00pm AEST on Monday 7 May, 2012


and the lucky winner will be announced on Tuesday 8 May, 2012.


Any questions?
Email me:  belinda.saville@y7mail.com


I'm SO excited,


and so thankful.


:-)


Good luck!


Saturday, February 26, 2011

Torn...

I think this word perfectly sums up how I've been feeling for the past week...

...torn...

This is not necessarily a bad thing!

I'm torn between wanting to continue with my *Moroccan Odyssey* Collection...

and wanting to start something new,

something fresh.

I bore easily...do you?

I'm certainly not done with my Moroccan collection...

there are still many, many more ideas waiting to be brought to life!

Yet, I want a change.

I want to try something new.

So, tonight I did.

In between cooking dinner and packing for a 3-day trip interstate tomorrow (well, I was procrastinating on that packing bit), I taught myself how to make a basic prong setting...


This is just the beginning,

there is much work yet to be done...

but can you see where I'm going with this?


I felt revitalised, energised seeing it come together...


...a buzz of exhilaration as I watched the solder flow...
(and I held my breathe ever so tightly because I was certain I would melt the wire!)

And now I'm torn because I have to leave this unfinished while we go away for three days!
(ARGHHH!!!)

But, good things come to those who wait, non? ;-)


~*~

I was also torn over these earrings I made last week...

The *Lost Medallion* Earrings
...because I just can't stop wearing them...


...and they were supposed to go into the shop...


...so that someone else could love wearing them just as much as I do...


Dilemma!

Soooo...I decided to create a Made to Order Listing.


I will create a pair of these earrings just for you!


All you have to do is ask :-)


~*~


Wishing you a wonderful, wonder-filled weekend, my friends!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Feeling the love...

It has been a wonderfully fulfilling week...

Two sales...



Three treasury features...

'A Cobalt Wave' by LaBellaJoya

Little splashes of cobalt and bright blues.


Small Pouring Bowl ...
$28.50

The Safi Earrings i...
$45.00

Cobalt and Turquois...
$16.00

Whimsical Wellie in...
$22.00

Cobalt Blue tweed -...
$198.00

Glorious Blue gicle...
$20.00

Obi Buckle - on sap...
$10.00

Cold as Ice - long ...
$35.00

SALE Cobalt Blue Pr...
$25.00

BLUES - watercolor ...
$45.00

TUSCANY II - Peaco...
$32.00

Snowflakes Hand pai...
$35.00

Blue glass flowers ...
$39.50

cobalt blue felt sl...
$48.00

Cobalt Blue Paper S...
$20.00

'Lemon-ee' by shellieartist

bright and cheery!


Westmoreland Milk G...
$82.00

Quilted Pouch
$9.00

FREE SHIPPING - Gia...
$23.00

Yellow Polka Dot Ha...
$12.50

Handmade Earrings -...
$18.00

Vintage Grapefruit ...
$

Wish upon a star ne...
$49.00

billy ball - yellow...
$20.00

Dear Me, unique bea...
$

eco jellyfish handp...
$18.00

Vintage 1960s Yello...
$66.00

Blooming Flower
$45.00

Yellow Floppy Disk ...
$5.50

The Sahara Sun Neck...
$137.00

Original SINsuality...
$78.00


'Vs.' by ArtTales

A tribute to the super bowl


Penelope Black shoe...
$207.00

Lemongrass Poppy Se...
$4.75

NEW Porter Mini in ...
$40.00

Yellow Spring Daffo...
$22.00

Roving Singles 1oz ...
$3.50

Bike Wheel and Cros...
$45.00

Initial Letter V Vi...
$25.00

12 inch Custom wood...
$20.00

Evergreen Trees - t...
$18.00

RISING SKY ARTWORKS...
$14.75

Card Holder - Snap ...
$12.00

Recycled Plastic Ti...
$25.00

NEW Frilly Bag in B...
$35.00

Green Waterlileez H...
$7.50

The Sahara Sun Neck...
$137.00


And so many ideas for new jewels that my hands can't keep up!


Here's what I added to the shop yesterday...


The *Star of Morocco* Earrings in Tangerine






and...


The *Beauty of Arabesque* Ring in Turquoise





...this ring was inspired by the Bab El-Mansour, or 'Gate of Victory' in Meknes...

Source
Source
Amazing, isn't it!


~*~


I've been working so much that I keep running out of silver...


and solder :-{


But that's a good problem to have...


opening my Etsy shop has given me a renewed sense of purpose,


an extra reason to leap out of bed in the morning


and front the day head-on...


with a smile :-D


Wishing you a creative, fulfilling week my friends!