Green Peace

Green Peace by maggiesuedesigns featuring high waisted wide leg pants

Wednesday Welcome: Two Dog Days

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Two Dog Days in Canada. The jewelry is made from metal clay which is pure silver particles mixed with a binder. Once dried it is fired in a kiln. This burns off the binder and leaves 99.9% pure silver. Next it is hand polished then oxidized and hand polished again. These whimsical pieces are created really show the artist's creativity!

Wednesday Welcome: GKJ Designs

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to GKJ Designs of Seattle. Shop owner Gary is an opal cutter and believes "that the fire and color found in precious opal express more than can be said in words. It is truly one of nature’s most beautiful gems." I have to agree, and not just because the opal is my birthstone. Here are a few of his creations:

Wednesday Welcome: Kimagine Designs

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Kimagine Designs of New Jersey. Broken china and sterling silver come together here with beautiful results.

Wednesday Welcome: LulaJeans

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to LulaJeans Beaded Jewelry in Chicago. The intricately designed beaded pieces created by Patty Elliot (Lula and Jean are her grandmothers' names) are sure to become one-of-a-kind treasured keepsakes.
In honor of Thanksgiving, Patty is offering a free shipping sale from Friday, November 27, thru Monday, November 30~ see her shop announcement for details.
Here are just a few of her colorful pieces:

Wednesday Welcome: Green Earth Jewelry

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Green Earth Jewelry of Philadelphia. This shop is a perfect choice for an Earth Day feature since this jewelry designer says in her profile "My second love is the environment, which is why I only use recycled metals in my designs now. I purchase my metals from a refiner that never buys metal from mines, meaning they recycle precious metal scrap from jewelers or buy from other refiners who do not buy from mines. I also use fair trade or responsibly mined gemstones when possible." Nice policies and nice jewelry!

Wednesday Welcome: Stone Creek Designs

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Stone Creek Designs of Bozeman, Montana. Jewelry designer and metalsmith Kristin Fletcher says "I design and fabricate jewelry that is simple, timeless and sturdy. Because it is all hand built, please rejoice in its slight variations, much like life. The jewels can be dressed up or dressed down. All items are handmade by me and I use fine metals and semiprecious stones. I really enjoy working with mixed metals!" Her rings are not only beautiful, they have a unique feature about their fit as well: they are finger shaped rather than round! Kristin says her customers find them to be very comfortable. Visit Stone Creek Designs to see more great pieces like these: