I am a jewelry designer with a love of all things beautiful. I am drawn to modern handcrafted lovelies. You will see them all as I discover them here on my blog. Enjoy!

psst.. and visit my shop to see these inspirations turned into jewelry.

Monday, March 30, 2009

undiscovered uncovered 2


undiscovered uncovered 2, originally uploaded by Chocolate And Steel (Christine).

Last week I started a post called "Undiscovered Uncovered". The purpose is to highlight artists/crafters that are just starting out their business online. I discovered a few of these artists last week and in the time between then and now they have had some sales! So hooray for them.

top row: Bluebelle by Ticker Tape Parade ($48), Steampunk style by Arctic Jewelry ($70), Spring Love by AAlicia Accessories Shop ($40)

middle row: Tulip Cup by Maya lee ($20), Pink Fern Drop by The Plum Tree ($20), Vintage Handmade file dividers from Glean Creative Resuse ($9.25)

bottom row: Young Fern from Savage Images ($17), Flowers Three by Pinecone and Lola ($5), Colors of Today by Carmenesque ($26)

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

And the winner is...

KENDALL MICAYLA!!! Congrats Kendall and thanks to everyone that played along. I apologize that this was announced one day late. Yesterday was nuts! By the way, check out Kendall's blog today. She has an excellent Saturday Shopping List up:)

Here is her lovely prize

I'm moving my giveaway to a new day. From now on they will start on a Tuesday and end 3 weeks later on a Thursday. I've double booked my posts so I thought I'd give it it's own day:) So check back on Tuesday to see the new giveaway.

Congrats again Kendall!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

A must read!


If you are an independent artist and are not already reading Modish's biztips, you must go quickly and start reading it. This is such a great series and I have been so inspired lately with the interviews too.
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Monday, March 23, 2009

Undiscovered Uncovered 1

I know first hand how hard it is to get a business up and running. The journey from hobby to business has been a long difficult road. And with that said, I'm also well aware of how lucky I've been and actually quite easy it has been. I guess when you love what you do it makes it so enjoyable.

So, I want to start a new feature on my blog called "Undiscovered Uncovered". These will be artists and crafters that are currently "undiscovered" in a certain sense. This week everyone I am featuring is from Etsy, but I'm not limiting myself to just Etsy. There are many online marketplaces that have enormous talent that has yet to be discovered. Please feel free to submit your work to me also.

Check out these currently "undiscovered artists"


Row one: Little one Bao (made from baby socks!), Lap totes
Row two: Dover Street Market, BL Palum
Row three: Stephanie Geisler, Short and Sweet Design, Xrundelek (guitar miniature with all working parts)
Row four: Art Nest Shop (pincushion ring)
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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Put your mouse where your mouth is



Hey guys! My brand spankin' new Paper n Stitch exhibit just opened up. I'm really excited about it and check out all of the wonderful artists I'm in company with.

Aster and Sage


Penny Glass Girl

But please! heart me, heart me:) They are having a contest for the seller with the most hearts. I would LOVE to win. (I hope you get the post title, by the way. It's a riff on "put your money where your mouth is". Just click and help me win.)
Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!!
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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Saturday Shopping List

Hello all! Sorry I have been away all week from my blog. I've had some spotty internet service this week. Hopefully it's back up and running by next week. I did manage, however, to find some delightful little diddies on Etsy:) I can't figure out what the overall theme is here, but there definitely is one. I guess it's just the mood I'm in. A little calm and a little excited.




Top Row: Irene Suchocki - "Looking for Love", $30 (I know, I've featured this before but I'm really smitten), Shirae - "Healing", $20
Middle Row: Bliss By Heather - "The Bella Wallet", $37, Eleanors - "Strong company", $18
Bottom Row: Mynta - "Bloom Necklace", $45, also by Mynta - "Ruban Ring", 55

Visit my shopping pals to see what's on their list this week:
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Saturday, March 14, 2009

Saturday Shopping List

I don't much, but if I did..... (wear earrings)





1. Mike and Mary poppy earrings $30
2. Lisas Lovelies cold forged hoops $35 (psst... she's having a sale today, free hoops with a purchase of 2 items)
3. Sara Westermark silver leaf earrings $68
4. Notions by Nicole moody blue earrings $18.95
5. Mike and Mary into the looking glass earrings $68

visit my friends to see what they are shopping for:
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