Starting October 9, 2008 and lasting until Monday, Oct. 13th midnight, is your chance to save big on a wide variety of original, quality handcrafted jewelry from EJA members. It's our "Mystical Moon Sales Event"!
I am offering 20% off on all jewelry currently in stock! To receive this offer, include "Mystical Moon" in the note to seller and you'll be issued an updated invoice.
http://deliasdelight.etsy.com
In our team store, we are offering 15% off every item as well as free shipping! To receive this offer, include "Mystical Moon" in the note to seller and you'll be issued an updated invoice.
http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
But wait, there is more!
We have other members who are also offering sales in their individual stores! From 20% off to bogo-50, it's totally worth visiting all the shops. For a listing of participating members and what their sales offering is, just visit our main website at:
http://EclecticJewelryArtisans.com
The list will be posted on the front page but feel free to visit our member galleries and featured artists page. There's also some great jewelry related and business articles to check out. And don't forget to sign up for our mailing list which enters you into one of our jewelry and gift giveaways! You don't want to miss out on those because each gift bag is worth over $50!!!
If you are interested in joining EJA, please read the About page at our main site before applying.
Thanks and Happy Shopping!
An Artistic Journey - Thoughts, Passions, Jewelry and everything else!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Unfinished Projects - A Summer Proposal
Some people like to have New Year's Resolutions. I don't, well, I don't anymore. If I can't commit to something right away, I'm just not going to follow through on it on the day after I just ate a whole prime rib or have a hangover.
I know I'm not the only one that has a treasure trove of unfinished projects hidden away. I say hidden away because it is really quite embarrassing how many I have. I have a plastic container that has roughly about 30 projects that I started or at least separated specific beads, fibers, and other materials that are neatly packed into little plastic baggies. Some of the concepts are quite recognizable and I'm pretty sure I can pickup where I left off on about half of them. Then there are a few that cause me to pause and say out loud, "What was I thinking?!" Let's not forget those two or three projects that just scream, "Please, please destroy any evidence of me!"
But I am going to start a new Summer Proposal. I propose that I will either finish all of those unfinished projects or rejoin the sundries back to their happy families only to spawn new projects. I propose that I will finish projects that I start in the hopes that I can be rid of any further embarrassment. Please come join me on this magical journey! You can do it too!
DISCLAIMER: Summer is only three months long so if you don't get to all of the unfinished projects you can always say "Well, I just ran out of time!"
I know I'm not the only one that has a treasure trove of unfinished projects hidden away. I say hidden away because it is really quite embarrassing how many I have. I have a plastic container that has roughly about 30 projects that I started or at least separated specific beads, fibers, and other materials that are neatly packed into little plastic baggies. Some of the concepts are quite recognizable and I'm pretty sure I can pickup where I left off on about half of them. Then there are a few that cause me to pause and say out loud, "What was I thinking?!" Let's not forget those two or three projects that just scream, "Please, please destroy any evidence of me!"
But I am going to start a new Summer Proposal. I propose that I will either finish all of those unfinished projects or rejoin the sundries back to their happy families only to spawn new projects. I propose that I will finish projects that I start in the hopes that I can be rid of any further embarrassment. Please come join me on this magical journey! You can do it too!
DISCLAIMER: Summer is only three months long so if you don't get to all of the unfinished projects you can always say "Well, I just ran out of time!"
Monday, May 19, 2008
EJA Treasure Hunt for Jewels
The Eclectic Jewelry Artisans Present:
A Treasure Hunt for Jewels
The Etsy Eclectic Jewelry Artisans are doing it again! EJA is holding a giveaway and we have fantastic handmade prizes for you to win!
To enter our drawing simply follow these steps:
1. Visit our team store and find the store names of any 2 members.
http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
2. Visit our main web site and find the store names of 2 more members.
http://EclecticJewelryArtisans.com
3. Use the "Mailing List" to send in your 4 answers.
http://eclecticjewelryartisans.com/shopeja/misc/mailing.html
We'll enter you into our drawing to be held on May 26th, 08 (Memorial Day) and this time, 5 lucky people will win!!
A Treasure Hunt for Jewels
The Etsy Eclectic Jewelry Artisans are doing it again! EJA is holding a giveaway and we have fantastic handmade prizes for you to win!
To enter our drawing simply follow these steps:
1. Visit our team store and find the store names of any 2 members.
http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
2. Visit our main web site and find the store names of 2 more members.
http://EclecticJewelryArtisans.com
3. Use the "Mailing List" to send in your 4 answers.
http://eclecticjewelryartisans.com/shopeja/misc/mailing.html
We'll enter you into our drawing to be held on May 26th, 08 (Memorial Day) and this time, 5 lucky people will win!!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The Warm Winds of Spring!
OK so it isn't really that warm, 30 degrees but for those of us in Suburban Chicago, 30 is a heatwave!
The good news is that with Spring comes new growth! Not just the bursting of life outside but the growth that comes with new challenges and the things that pop up in everyday life that cause us to grow or change in some new way.
I have been taking this Art Jewelry class at McHenry County College and I just love it! The Ladies (and one Gentleman) are so supportive and willing to lend advice. I have even been asked a few times for help or advice which I am always happy to give! It is just a great nurturing environment and I know I was meant to take this class to grow as an artist.
Through this I have also found an opportunity to teach at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair that will be hosted at the college. One of my classmates referred me to the gal running it and it just worked out!
Best of all, my husband is finally done with my studio in the basement! I just got my torch hooked up and I am going to start teaching classes in my studio! I have a good feeling about this since I will be able to work around other's schedules and mine and not worry about child care.
I did get one of my tutorials published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry which I am very proud of. This was just the boost I needed to get motivated to do more tutorials and submit proposals for classes at some other Jewelry Fests in the near future.
While I have had some health and personal issues the past few weeks which seemed to bog me down a bit, it seems that all is well and good things are coming my way.
So I guess my advice or comment to all is just get through the day because there is always something brighter on the horizon. Be ready for those winds of change with a positive outlook!
The good news is that with Spring comes new growth! Not just the bursting of life outside but the growth that comes with new challenges and the things that pop up in everyday life that cause us to grow or change in some new way.
I have been taking this Art Jewelry class at McHenry County College and I just love it! The Ladies (and one Gentleman) are so supportive and willing to lend advice. I have even been asked a few times for help or advice which I am always happy to give! It is just a great nurturing environment and I know I was meant to take this class to grow as an artist.
Through this I have also found an opportunity to teach at the Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair that will be hosted at the college. One of my classmates referred me to the gal running it and it just worked out!
Best of all, my husband is finally done with my studio in the basement! I just got my torch hooked up and I am going to start teaching classes in my studio! I have a good feeling about this since I will be able to work around other's schedules and mine and not worry about child care.
I did get one of my tutorials published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry which I am very proud of. This was just the boost I needed to get motivated to do more tutorials and submit proposals for classes at some other Jewelry Fests in the near future.
While I have had some health and personal issues the past few weeks which seemed to bog me down a bit, it seems that all is well and good things are coming my way.
So I guess my advice or comment to all is just get through the day because there is always something brighter on the horizon. Be ready for those winds of change with a positive outlook!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
It may be cold outside, but it's HOT Metal inside!
Brrrrr! It is cold outside! I live in Illinois just outside the Wisconsin border and looking out my back window it is a frozen tundra as far as the eye can see! My temperature gauge says -5 degrees but my DH tells me the wind chill is -32 below. I guess I am not going to Costco this morning.
However, the bright side to this is that I get to play in my work studio! I just got some new Kazuri Beads and I have purchased some awesome new gemstones from my local bead shop, Katherine's Bead Boutique. Even better, remember that horrid mess of a work studio I had last year? Well, last week I finally got to tidying up and I can actually find everything, well most everything.
I guess the one advantage to being trapped in your house, especially if you are a crafter or artisan, there is always something to do!
In January, I started this wonderful class at McHenry County College, called Art Jewelry. It is so exciting! It combines metalsmithing techniques with an emphasis on Wearable Art. And our text book is the Tim McCreight bible, The Complete Metalsmith, which strangely enough I have read cover to cover at least four times.
I just finished the focal piece of my first project yesterday. The project involved the use of cold connections and patterns using piercing, stamping and texture. I chose to work on a mini book with a tube rivet hinge. The hard part was actually designing and doing a demo piece so that the front page opened properly. I already had a design in mind as soon as I found out it was all cold connections I just didn't know how it was going to come together. I learned alot about the importance of measuring and what steps need to be accomplished in what sequence. I spent about 30 hours on the focal piece and while it is not perfect, I am happy with how it turned out! Now that the hard part is over, I just need to design a necklace with it! I'm thinking turquoise!
Monday, February 4, 2008
EJA Collaboration Gift Giveaway and Special 2008 Sale
The Eclectic Jewelry Artisans Present:
A Special 2008 Sale and Gift Giveaway!!!!
Team EJA is doing it again, another fantastic giveaway of handcrafted jewelry and gifts that are valued at $50!! Here is what you need to do to enter the drawing:
1. Visit http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
2. Click on “Collaboration” in the menu.
3. Choose your favorite item to vote for.
4. Cast your vote by filling out this form:
Voting Form and Signup
Note: One vote per person. Drawing will be held on Valentines Day, 08. Three people will win!
Onto the sale…
Team EJA is offering FREE SHIPPING and 10% off on any item in their shop over $20!!! To take advantage of this great sale, please purchase your item and then wait for an updated invoice from EJA. Prices in the shop do not reflect the discounts. This offer is valid until Feb. 19th, 08.
Our shop is located at: http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
And feel free to visit our website for member listings, articles and more fantastic jewelry.
A Special 2008 Sale and Gift Giveaway!!!!
Team EJA is doing it again, another fantastic giveaway of handcrafted jewelry and gifts that are valued at $50!! Here is what you need to do to enter the drawing:
1. Visit http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
2. Click on “Collaboration” in the menu.
3. Choose your favorite item to vote for.
4. Cast your vote by filling out this form:
Voting Form and Signup
Note: One vote per person. Drawing will be held on Valentines Day, 08. Three people will win!
Onto the sale…
Team EJA is offering FREE SHIPPING and 10% off on any item in their shop over $20!!! To take advantage of this great sale, please purchase your item and then wait for an updated invoice from EJA. Prices in the shop do not reflect the discounts. This offer is valid until Feb. 19th, 08.
Our shop is located at: http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com
And feel free to visit our website for member listings, articles and more fantastic jewelry.
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