Bonzer Beads Birthday Surprise

A couple weeks ago I posted a birthday wish list of great items I'd love to have from Etsy. I was both surprised and elated when one of the featured sellers offered to send me one of the items from my wish list!

Duane of Bonzer Beads sent me this beautiful Hammered Aluminum Ring in my size. And it arrived so quickly too! I received it last Monday and I've been wearing it all week!

I love that it fits both my index finger as well as my thumb. I've never worn a thumb ring before, but really like this one on my thumb. It's so comfortable and light weight.

 Bonzer Beads also has many other beautiful item in their shop. Here are a few of my favorites:

Wide Purple Pearl Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet

Gray Pearl Beaded Cross Necklace with Charms

Hammered Copper Spiral Earrings with Wire Wrap Turquoise Beads

I can't express my gratitude enough to Duane for sending me such a beautiful gift!

Put a Ring on It

Thanks to a suggestion from a bloggy friend, Ayla, I recently added my first ring to my shop. Of course I couldn't stop there as my wheels were turning for several other ring ideas! So far I've made 9 different rings...and have a few ideas for more. I've listed a few in the shop so far and will continue to add 1 or 2 per day til they're all listed.

I'm trying a new slideshow program...what do you think?

What is your favorite ring?

Have ideas for others...I'd love to hear them!

Lasered Update

I haven't had a lasered update in a while as I've been building up my stock for shows and Etsy. I found designs I wanted to make more of and I've been working on those lately. But over the weekend I took time to play with some new ideas and designs :)

I love how this laser cut cardstock turned out! I might try a simpler design next time as there are quite a few small pieces on this one, but I love it! I thought I would sell them as a two-page set with matching laser cut corners.

I LOVE how this white chipboard turned out! It has a white top layer with kraft colored layers underneath. Makes for a great two-tone image! I'm thinking of turning these into notebook covers or maybe even some framed art sets. I'd love to hear your ideas for these!!!

(Sorry for the poor photos! I realized after taking them that I only had one of my lights on!)

Also with chipboard, I made some coasters. I made them in both white and plain versions. These are like what restaurants typically use. I thought they'd be great to customize for parties and weddings!

And I've been working on tons of new pendants designs along with some rings! This ring is my favorite :)

What should I try next? I'd love to hear your ideas :)

And if you like what you see and would like something from my shop...enter my GIVEAWAY!!!

Featured EtsyBlogger-MysticWynd

Congratulations to Karen of MysticWynd for being our Featured EtsyBlogger for March! Karen's shop is full of beautiful jewelry in every color you can imagine. I purchased a gorgeous Pink Ring from MysticWynd a while back and wear it all the time. I get so many complements each time I have it on! Here are a few other items I have on my wish list: ON SALE Blue Earrings - Czech Glass w Antiqued Brass - Grace Purple Rose Necklace w Pearl, and Glass Beads - Reverie in Indigo Pink Faux Pearls, Roses on Brass Necklace - Rosalyn

Wire Wrapped Ring

I was searching around on Etsy the other day (as I do quite often!) and came across a really cool wire wrapped ring that I just had to have! It was in my colors...and I think the shop owners secretly had my name on it :) I just love the design! The coils are bendable, so I can wear it on any finger. But the base is sturdy, so it holds shape well. Check out thecuriouscupcake to see other color combos in this cool design! Merry Christmas to ME...a little early :)

Friday Features-Duct Tape

Duct tape can be used for a lot of things. It's a handy supply to have around, right? But who would have thought to make crafts with it!!! I was browsing the internet the other day and came across an awesome giveaway for a duct tape flower ring! I immediately fell in love! So I went searching on Etsy to find other great duct tape flowers. I had seen purses and wallets before. And Theresa's son makes some pretty cool duct tape clothes! But these rings just stole my heart :)

Custom Duct Tape Rose Ring Order Form

by QuietMischief

Duct Tape Flower Ring with Durable Wire-Coated Band

by ClaraBellen

Pink duct tape daisy

by DuctTapeDaisies

Teal and Red

by Monkeeta

Craft Show Dangers!!!

I told you how successful my show was this weekend, but I didn't warn you about how dangerous they can be! Dangerous to your checkbook that is!!! When you're surrounded by awesome artists and crafters...one can be in trouble! And when you have an awesome jewelry maker in your own booth...I guess I was just asking for trouble!

I had bought some beads the other day that I wanted made into a necklace. And since there were plenty of beads, I thought why not get a matching pair of earrings out of them. I was going to attempt this by myself, but knew I didn't have the time for a new and addicting hobby right now. And I knew Dawn would do an awesome job.

I gave her the beads and went to browse around the rest of the booths. When I came back, she was even working on a ring for me!!! How awesome is this ring!!! I love all the colors and the fun, one-of-a-kind look of this!!!

I'm sure I'll be showing you lots of her work in the near future. I gave her some other beads that I want used in some other pieces and can't wait to see them!!!

Dawn is also working on getting an Etsy shop up and running. With 3 kids who are involved in tons of activities, she stays super busy! But look for great things to come :)

And just be aware next time you're at a craft show...danger can be lurking in every corner :)

Some Girls Have All The Luck

And lately it's been me!!! Well...with blog giveaways anyway :)

Yup...I won another one!

This time it was a $25 gift certificate to Future Heirloom Designs!!! I love gift certificates because then you get to choose your prize! I chose this lovely Blue Acrylic Cabochon Gunmetal Adjustable Ring!

And of course I have to show you her packaging :) This is always a biggie for me...the presentation. And this one is great :)

I also recently received a $20 credit to NextDirect for voting for their next model. I am fairly happy with the necklace I chose, but wouldn't be had I paid full price. One of the yarn wrapped beads is already coming undone. And the package had a huge tear in it that the box the necklace was in could have easily fallen out of!

This is why I always show how lovely Etsians package their items :) It shows that small businesses take the extra step to make sure each detail is seen to. And the extras they add aren't too bad either :) I received a 15% off coupon for my next purchase with Future Heirloom Designs...now that's customer service!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful everyday for my EtsyBloggers Team and teammates :) And today I want to send out an extra special Thank You to my teammate Ruthie :)

Each month Ruthie hosts a contest on her blog to see who leaves the most comments. She gives away gift certificates to her Etsy Shop and I've gotten so many awesome pieces of jewelry there!

I won a gift certificate back in December and hadn't used it yet. I knew Ruthie was going to be adding new rings to her shop and I just had to have one! In the meantime, I also won a gift certificate in February! (Previous winners aren't eligible for one month.) WooHoo...this meant I got a cool new ring and a pair of pink earrings :)

The minute I opened the package I put on the ring...and it fit like a dream! I worked in it all day making scrapbooks and never even noticed it was there. It so comfy and lays flat on my finger! And it's the perfect thickness too...not too tall I can't close my finger, but large enough you see lots of color :)

This Thursday I am thankful for a friend like Ruthie :)

Who are you thankful for?

Blog Carnival-Favorite Gift

Our host for the December 18th Blog Carnival, LindaB, gave us these two wonderful options this go around:

1. Holidays - Christmas, Hanukkah & Others, what was your favorite gift received? Was it handmade?

2. What are your favorite color combinations? What do you create using those colors?

I decided to go with #1 :)

I've been given a lot of wonderful gifts over the years! As a kid I got great toys like cabbage patch dolls and a bicycle. As a teenager I got a phone for my room and then my own TV!!! As a young adult I started getting really cool clothes and some great jewelry from my grandma.

But I'd have to say my favorite gift was from Jesse :) On our first Christmas together I got one of the greatest gifts...a diamond ring!!! Not an engagement ring, but just a special ring :) So special that 9 years later it is still on the finger I put it on that night! And if I ever get that upgrade I've been waiting for (hint, hint) it will still remain on my finger...just a different one...LOL :)

It may not be big. It may not have been expensive. But it is mine and he gave it to me...that's all that matters to me :)

New Jewels

I'm sure you know by now that I've become addicted to jewelry from Etsy! There are just so many great designs out there I can't help myself! I get to searching around and find so many wonderful items I have to give in now and then :)

These two gorgeous bracelets I was lucky enough to win from RoseWorksJewelry!!! Each month Ruthie has a top commentors contest at her blog. The top three commentors get a gift certificate to her shops and a write up on her blog! Thanks so much Ruthie for these beauties!!!

I also recently bought this gorgeous ring from MysticWynd! It's title is Love's Glow Pink Moonglow Ring in Silver...and it really does GLOW!!! I've been wanting a pink ring for quite some time and just couldn't pass this one up!

Wanna know what's on my Christmas list this year...more Etsy jewelry of course!!!

Hot Pink Tourmaline Ring Giveaway!!!

Okay...I've been wanting a Hot Pink Tourmaline Ring for what seems like forever now! I have about every other color of ring...and I really want a pink one!

What better way to get one than to win one!!! And at Melissas Jewelry and Gems' blog...I can. And so can you!!! Well...we can try anyway :)

Stop on over and see how easy it is to enter :)

New Obsession?

Help...I think I have a new obsession! And it's Etsy Jewelry!!! Check out these super cool items I've received lately!

I received this pair of earrings from Jewelry Delicacies in her giveaway on her blog! Thanks so much...they are beautiful! (Sorry about the crappy photo...they are gorgeous...I just can't photograph well!)

And because I was a top commenter on Rose Works Jewelry's blog, I received a gift certificate for part of this awesome necklace! It matches the super cool earrings I received from her before :)

And my latest purchase is from Little Studio Jewels. This ring has it all...pink, purple, teal...and on a cool silver ring :) She has so many awesome rings...I may go broke just in her shop alone!!! And be sure to check out her blog today...you might see someone you recognize...wink, wink :)

So stop by all of these lovely ladies' shops and find your new obsession too!!!