Treasury Tuesday Feature is "Love Struck" January 28, 2014

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Today's Treasury Tuesday feature is :

What are you gifting your Valentines with on February 14. These handmade original #gifts are sure to bring a smile to her face. What are your special ways to celebrate Valentines Day. Leave a comment telling us your most memorable celebration. As always all pictures are clickable links and will give you more info on the item. 

Michelle

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Wordless Wednesday Would You Wear it ?

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Roland Mouret Wallis metallic embossed gown

Fabric detail Roland Mouret Wallis metalic gown

Okay, would you wear it? Leave a comment yeah or nay and why ?

Michelle

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Treasury Tuesday My Fertile Unakite Pendants January 7, 2014

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Here's our Treasury Tuesday post.

This lovely treasury showcasing Unakite the stone for Scorpio. The gemstone is considered to have a calm healing energy. Which is why its focus is the heart chakra. Make of that what you will.

You can still take advantage of the discount code from Friday's post here
We are still fund raising on and off the net to send Syeda to Morocco here

Michelle

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Eye Candy Friday Copper Jewelry

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Today's Eye Candy Friday Feature is Copper Jewelry .

Copper coiled circle earrings

Wire Wrapped Copper Pendant Agate Necklace

Cowrie Shell Earring Copper Wire Wrap Ear Spears

Wire Wrapped Ring Cowrie Shell in Copper Wire

As always you can use the discount code "BLOG30"  til Friday January 10, 2014. All links are clickable.

So which piece would you like to add to your 2014 collection. Leave a comment and share.

Michelle

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Eye Candy Friday: Wire Wrapped Rings December 20, 2013

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Today's Eye Candy Friday Feature is Wire Wrapped Rings.

Wire Wrapped Cowrie Shell Ring in SS

Wire Wrap Ring Earthstone Ring in Sterling Silver

Wire Wrapped Rings Rose Quartz Adjustable Ring

Wire Wrapped Ring Large Pietersite Flat Stone

As always you can use a dsicount code to order these rings or anything in my collection. Use code "BLOG30" for 30% off until Friday 12/27/2013. Just in time for #Kwanzaa. ou can also still donate to send Syeda to Marrakesh, Morocco here Every donation to the gofundme account counts and helps.

Michelle

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Welcome Fall! ETSY Gift Card Giveaway Nine Winners! (Open World Wide.Ends 10/4)

                     

Welcome to the Fall Etsy Gift Cards Giveaway!

Hosted By

Cotton Ridge Create!, Barbara's Beat, and All About The Mommies

Sponsored By

Cotton Ridge Homeschool, Morning Tempest Studios, Pea of Sweetness, Rock Paper Stitch, Wire Queen Jewelry, Caravan Sonnet, PictureIt Creations, and Cotton Ridge Pottery

Are you ready for some early Christmas and Holiday shopping? We are pleased to bring you this opportunity to win one of nine Etsy Gift Cards! Please see the details below. If you are not familiar with Etsy, please visit the site to discover individual shops run by artists and handcrafters. Many take commissions and do custom work. There are also shops featuring vintage goods and supplies for crafting!

This giveaway is entirely sponsored by Etsy shop owners and bloggers; please take a moment to visit their wonderful blogs and shops. Thank you to everyone who is joining us in promoting this event!

There Will Be Nine Winners!

First Prize: $50 Etsy Gift Card

Second Prize: $25 Etsy Gift Card

The first and second names drawn will receive gift cards that can be used at any Etsy shop that accepts Gift Cards.

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Seven More Prizes!

The remaining seven winners will choose among these Etsy Shop Gift Cards! *

• Pea of Sweetness Shop $25.00 Gift Certificate
• Rock Paper Stitch $20.00 Gift Certificate
• Wire Queen Jewelry $20.00 Gift Certificate
• The Paper Sonnet $20.00 Gift Certificate
• PictureIt Creations $20.00 Gift Certificate
• Cotton Ridge Pottery $25.00 Gift Certificates (2 winners)

* The third winning name drawn will receive first choice, then the fourth name drawn will choose among the prizes remaining, and so on.

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Giveaway Details

The giveaway is open World Wide and will run from 12:00 am on September 20 through midnight October 4, 2013. The winners will be contacted via email and will have two days to claim the prizes. If unclaimed, a new winner will be drawn. The winners' entries will be verified. Please enter the contest using the Rafflecopter form below. All entries are optional.

Thank you for entering our giveaway, we appreciate your support!

a Rafflecopter giveaway ;

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. Etsy did not sponsor this giveaway. Cotton Ridge Designs, LLC is responsible for prize delivery. Image purchased from Deposit Photos.

I'm going to extend the Sale in my ETSY shop to run with this contest . Save 50% off till 10/4. 
Use code "SALE50" at check out here

Michelle



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Treasury Tuesday "Christmas Gifts" September 17, 2013

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Here's a lovely treasury to help you jump start your Christmas shopping list. Titled "Christmas Gifts"



Etsy artists are so varied and unique , just what you need for the special folks on your list. I'm aiding the process by having a special 50% off sale through September 30, 2013. Use code "SALE50" at check out. Leave a comment telling us which piece you are adding to your list. As always, all links are clickable.

Michelle



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Treasury Tuesday "Angel's" by bmarinova

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Today's Treasury Tuesday offering is "Angels" by bmarinova.

This was so heartwarming for me. What do you think?
Leave a comment.

 Michelle

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Treasury Tuesday : A Thing of Beauty is a Joy to Behold September 3, 2013

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Today's treasury is titled, "A Thing of Beauty is a Joy to Behold". Enjoy.

I love how beauty can be found in the simplest of items. Leave a comment telling us which gift is your favorite and why.

Michelle

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Eye Candy Friday Wire Wrap Rings August 16, 2013

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Today's Eye Candy Friday Feature is Wire Wrapped Rings.

Cowrie Sell in Antiqued Copper Wire

Cowrie Shell Ring in Heavy Gage Sterling Silver

Earthstone Ring in 20 Gage Sterling Silver

Blue Ocean Jasper Cab in 18 Gage Sterling Silver

As always on Eye Candy Friday use code Blog 30 for 30 % off good till Midnight Tuesday August 20, 2013.  wWhat kind of jewelry you'd like to see on Eye Candy Friday.  Leave a comment. Thanks!

Michelle

New Giveaway 3 Prizes Win Etsy and Amazon Gift Cards

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Welcome to the April Etsy Gift Card Giveaway!

Hosted and Sponsored By

Cotton Ridge Create!, Life in a Break Down, Adventures of Piglet Scooter, Kids Sewing Projects, Barbara's Beat, The House on Hillbrook, All About the Mommies, My Natural Family, Ultimate Coupon Club, Morning Tempest Studios, Cotton Ridge Homeschool, and Wirequeen Jewelry,

There Will Be Three Winners!

First Prize: $50 Etsy Gift Card ~ Second Prize: $25 Etsy Gift Card

Third Prize: $15 Amazon Gift Card

Gift Cards can be used at any Etsy shop that accepts gift cards. If you are not familiar with Etsy, visit the site to discover creative shops run by artists and hand crafters. Many take commissions and do custom work. There are also shops featuring vintage goods and supplies for crafting! And you can find my wirequeen shop here

Thank you to all the bloggers who are joining us in promoting this event! This giveaway is entirely blogger-sponsored.

Giveaway Details

The giveaway is open World Wide and will run from 12:00 am on Friday, April 5 through midnight on Sunday, April 14. The winners will be contacted via email within two days of the end of the contest and will have two days to claim the prizes. If unclaimed, a new winner will be drawn. The winners' entries will be verified. Please enter the contest using the Rafflecopter form below. All entries are optional. Thank you for visiting this blog! a Rafflecopter giveaway ;   Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. This giveaway event is not affiliated with Etsy - the bloggers involved just want to support Etsy artists and handcrafters! Cotton Ridge Designs, LLC is responsible for prize delivery.

Join in the fun and get your shopping going.

Michelle 

Saturday's Line-up 11/3/2012

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Today's line-up is

Blue Flower Brooch

Pinstripe Brooch

Fancy Stone Brooch

All of theses brooch were made by me to femin up your business suits . They can be worn as scarf pins or skirt pins for wrap around skirts or scarves worn as clothing.

Let a comment letting me know which ones you like. What other kinds of brooches do you like. You can click on the links for more info and to puchase.

Thanks,

Michelle

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Eye Candy Friday 10/11/2012

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Here's a lovely collection of gifts by Jayne of Twiggy and Opal of the Craftori team which includes yours truly. 

Each square has an item in it.  All Links are clickable and will take you to the page for more information.

Don't forget to sign up for my GIVEAWAY (Ends 10/18) here http://wirequeen.blogspot.com/2012/10/celebrating-my-500th-post-with-giveway.html

Thanks for looking.


Michelle


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Feature Esty Artist of Color (EAOC) Team Treauries

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Today's feature is two treasuries by Etsy Artists of Color (EAOC) team.

 
There are two treasuries that will rotate. A treasury is a curated list of  handmade gifts. Etsy.com is a site for art, handmade and vintage products. Each picture is a clickable link that will gift you information about the items and you can purchase from.

 Enjoy!

 Michelle 

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Featured Artist Cassandra Bromfield

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My featured artist today is Cassandra Bromfield's Company http://www.cassandrabromfield.com She has accessories for your wedding party and creates custom garments.

Cassandra in her own words:
I have custom designed many beautiful wedding gowns by patch working, tie dying, painting and even using non-traditional fabrics like denim and linen. Most of my clients are very artistic and I wanted to create some equally creative accessories.
My bridal pillows are not just for the big day. Use them after on your dresser to display pins and earrings (oh go ahead put a hole in it). The patchwork silk shawls are really great because of the textures and colors (even in tone on tone) create. 

You can also find Cassandra's works at http://cabcomp.etsy.com
On Cassandra's website you will find beautiful custom wedding dresses that she has created. So take a look and leave a comment about which item you would add to your wedding.

Enjoy,

Michelle 

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Fashion Week Scottsdale

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Last night Scottsdale and the Valley had Fashion Night Out. This is an annual event to commemorate the start of New York Fashion Week . The event is put on by Westcor which owns the major malls in the Valley like Scottsdale and Chandler Fashion Malls and Keirland Commons. 

The event is always high energy. Of course you start the evening out with Neiman Marcus. Neiman's always has a first rate fashion show, impeccable food and the best mocktails to be found. This year you were able to have your photo taken with props. Very nice.

Not my greatest shots but the front on shots had to deleted because they were to blurry to salvage.

I left Neiman's and headed to Barney's of New York. Champagne, regular water and fizzy water decorated were the order of the day. They had new staffers who were MUCH friendlier. Smile. I tried a new product they are carrying which comes from the rainforest. The line is called "RAHUA" (pronounced RA-WA). So I'll have to let you know how it works out. Barney's had a soap that was $25.00 a bar. I don't know where it serves it purpose or not but the bar itself was a work of art.

I left Barney's and went to Aveda's Salon and Spa because I wanted a new eye treatment. I have Grave's disease which makes my eyes look puffy all the time. (Worse case scenario is the bulging eye syndrome. My sister had reached this point and had to have eye surgery to relieve the pressure). Crystal did a fabulous job. She showed me how to not apply the eye shadow to the corner of my eye which would enhance the puffiness and drag down the eye lid. Instead she showed me where to add a lighter color to reduce the look of puffiness and to bring the lines of my eyes up. Sorry I didn't take a picture.

So what are you doing to enjoy Fashion Week in you area. Girls Nite Out, a local fashion show, a fundraiser? What's on your agenda?

Looking forward to your comments.

Michelle

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Artist Spotlight HANDMADE SEM

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Do your eyes glaze over when folks start talking about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Yes, I do understand. You have to create your product. take pictures, write the descriptions, market them and now they want you to learn a foreign language (SEO). Smile

Well help is here.

Handmade SEM is here to relieve some of that stress for you.Michelle will be only to happy to help ease your burden of creating your branding materials. She is happy to help you with SEO for your EtSY shop/website or blog. 

Take a spin through her shop. Contact her to get more information on how she can lessen your burden of getting that product branded and optimized for the web.

Click the link to check out her shop and contact her for more information. 

Take a look and leave a comment on what your best SEO tips are.

Thanks,

Michelle

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