FYF - DUO (GIVEAWAY)
April 24th, 2009THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!!!!!
Welcome to another edition of Feature You Friday! Meet Laura Kim of Duo….
Hi there! My name is Laura Kim and I’m the designer behind the earrings at my shop, Duo. I have been living in Georgia with my husband for about three years now. I am an elementary art teacher by day and a jewelry maker by way of night. I’m a true Hoosier girl at heart who happened to fall in love with the beauty of stones at a very young age when my Dad took us to Rock & Gem shows.
I have been designing and selling jewelry online for well over 6 years. After about 4 years running my own jewelry website, I decided that I wanted to work at a slower pace and so I opened my Etsy storefront. I absolutely loved making necklaces and bracelets too, but I couldn’t keep up with the overhead of so many supplies. I couldn’t bear the thought of just giving up my love of jewelry making, so I decided to focus on earrings for the time being, because well, I just love them! Working with kiddos and art supplies all day long doesn’t really allow me to wear a lot of adornment, however, earrings I can do without much hassle! Plus, I’m just addicted to beads and baubles and have to get my hands working with them whenever possible. My Etsy shop has been a great place for me to run a small business where my handiwork can be appreciated while I stay connected to my customers that I have built up over the years. Plus, I have a great time networking with other Georgia artists.
My shop name, Duo, is just a reflection of the jewelry I make. Since I concentrate on creating earrings; duo: two objects of the same sort seemed to be the perfect name! I hope you enjoy browsing around and to say thank you…I am giving one lucky reader any pair of earrings (their choosing) priced at $15 or under. (This would make a great Mother’s Day gift!)
To Enter: Visit Duo and choose the pair you like the best. Leave a comment here at The Post-It Place stating your choice. All entries must be received by May 1st at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the confirmation e-mail before another winner will be selected. Have fun and Good Luck!
Want extra entries? Blog it, with a link back to here (leave link where it can be found). Subscribe (either by a reader or request in your comment to be added to the e-mail list only for contests and giveaways). Place my button on your blog (leave link it can be found at). Stumble it (leave your ID in comment).Twitter it (leave ID in a comment, mine is jillybean01 if you would like to follow me). Technorati it (leave your ID in comment). That is 6 extra entries that you can earn for a total of 7. All extra entries must be left in a separate comment.
MMM-StudioMarcy (GIVEAWAY)
April 20th, 2009Welcome to Meet Me Monday. A series that features arts and crafts and the people that make them. Today we will be meeting Marcy. Marcy works in glass and makes some beautiful bead creations. Talk about unique and detailed. I would NEVER have the patience!
(This ring is one of my favorites, because it is orange ya know.)
When did you first become interested in glass?
I first really started noticing artisan glass when I was painting watercolors. I love the way both mediums are similar. It’s the light shining through the transparent colors and being able to layer colors to form new ones. Also, I enjoy being able to mix colors in both mediums, although it’s a lot tougher in glass.
What do you like best about what you do?
I love the creativity and designing these little treasures for people. I do a lot of custom orders that are amusing to the customer and me. One of my favorites was replicating someone’s cat wearing a pirate’s patch, pink ballet tutu and dancing. Her delighted face made it all worthwhile. Not all custom orders are that “original”, but many have a special meaning, whether it’s designed with my StudioMarcy beads, or just to make them smile. I blog daily about creativity, glass, art and selling online at: http://www.StudioMarcy.blogspot.com
Is there a pattern in the way you select materials? In the way you use color, texture or light?
Because I do a lot of sculptural work, so much of my material selection depends upon what I’m trying to convey. For example, I might layer colors in a certain way to show feathers on one of my Bird Brains, (a lady wearing a party hat with a bird perched on it), while using a totally different technique to make a wooden leg for one of my Pirates.
How much time is spent creating your pieces?
It depends on the intricacy and detail of the piece. I spend a good part of each day either working on my lampwork beads and sculptures or teaching private lessons to students of all ages. I try to stretch as an artist as much as possible.
What are your techniques and style and how do these relate to the medium?
Beadmakers are taught to find our own voice. I’m a Gemini, and almost every voice sounded good to me. But once I started doing a style that is fun and funky, I found that I loved seeing people laugh and smile when looking at them. It’s a joy to be able to go to work and do that.
What do you like most about Etsy?
I fell in love with Etsy right away. It has a hip vibe and the creativity is fabulous. It’s like I found a place where people with similar creative aesthetics all convene and support each other. Most of my customers are repeaters and often turn into friends. Come visit my shop, http://www.StudioMarcy.etsy.com. Let me make something for you, or choose from my large inventory that I add to daily. I have bead stands if you want your new little piece near your computer, and I also can easily add a sterling silver loop so it’s ready to wear.
My giveaway is an Italian glass handmade adjustable blossom ring. It just looks like “Spring” to me! A red ring box protects it for shipping.
TO ENTER:
Visit StudioMarcy and choose what your favorite would be. Leave a comment here at The Post-It Place telling me which you would choose. And why you love that one. Or would you have something custom made? This contest is open to US residents with a valid mailing address. Deadline to enter is April 27th at 5 PM EST. Winner will be selected using random.org. Winner will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail before another winner will be chosen
Want extra entries? Blog it, with a link back to here (leave link where it can be found). Subscribe (either by a reader or request in your comment to be added to the e-mail list only for contests and giveaways). Place my button on your blog (leave link it can be found at). Stumble it (leave your ID in comment).Twitter it (leave ID in a comment,and you can follow me if you would like). Technorati it (leave your ID in comment). That is 6 extra entries that you can earn for a total of 7. All extra entries must be left in a separate comment.
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