
My handmade Pink and White laces photo frame giveaway are adding up on
Barefoot Mommy Blog whom created by Krissy and Angela. Many thanks for Angela explanations my crafts so…
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Added by Kelly's Sweetie Room on November 8, 2008 at 7:57am —
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Ok. Ok. So...I love Prada. But, I also love the creations of emerging designers. My new column will be dedicated to showcasing indie fashions, accessories, and jewelry creations from emerging designers who have shops on Etsy.
To manage the item-submission process, I created a new Flickr g…
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Added by Capitola Girl on November 5, 2008 at 10:30am —
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Sweet Pink Round Shaped Beads with White Ribbon Pendants Earrings - USD9.99

White Ribbons and Light Pink Flower Pattern Round Shaped Earrings - USD9.99
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Added by Kelly's Sweetie Room on September 26, 2008 at 9:02am —
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Just updated my blog... I have been featured as an Etsy blogger of the week!
Read all about it here...
http://polkadotandpersian.blogspot.com/
Have a fabby weekend everyone!
Gail x
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Added by polkadotandpersian on June 6, 2008 at 12:08pm —
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Well, I am the the featured designer this week on the
Jewelry Tuesday post at House of Raquel. Check it out and leave a comment to be enterred in a draw to win a brown pearl and silve necklace and earrings set.
P.S. Thank you Raquel, I am so honoured.
At the same time, I am hosting a giveaway on
my own blog:
Since I m…
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Added by erin hiscocks on June 3, 2008 at 1:24pm —
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I've turned it up a notch - added a giveway by the designer. Check it out at my blog.
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Added by Raquel on May 27, 2008 at 5:37am —
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I'm pretty sure that no-one noticed that I haven't been about, but anyway I'm back....
Just updated my blog detailing the reasons for the absence....
http://polkadotandpersian.blogspot.com/
Hope you are all well and happy!
Gail
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Added by polkadotandpersian on May 25, 2008 at 10:15am —
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I have found myself to be busier than I could ever have imagined! Between marketing, producing, designing, site design and redesign, promoting, selling, oh and lets not forget normal life too! The husband, kids, work. Wow!
I have redesigned my site store to make shopping easier. I am also having a
25% OFF EVERYTHING sale right now. For a limited time only. Even Custom Orders will get 25% off.
This is such a great time. Feel free to shop at
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Added by Kelly on May 19, 2008 at 12:29pm —
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Quite randomly I have started a competition on my blog.... I think the warm weather is making me all excitable. My blog has got a little less jewellery orientated recently as I have been working on the wedding jewellery, but I plan to review some other jewellers and artists soon... Anyone interested?!
http://polkadotandpersian.blogspot.com
Enjoy the sun!
Gail x
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Added by erin hiscocks on May 7, 2008 at 9:39am —
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I have another blog, and I have been re-porting my entries here. It isn't a HUGE effort, but I am finding that with all the million little things that are not a HUGE effort, my business is taking up nearly all of my "free" time. Between my "real" job and my indie business, I barely have any time for leisure.
I had an almost breakdown last night when a seed bead project I was working on kept fighting me. You know how the seed beads like to jump out of your fingers, or sometimes even right off th…
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Added by erin hiscocks on May 5, 2008 at 1:30pm —
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As a follow up to ordering business cards yesterday, I decided to take the next step in making my business a success.
I registered with the Ontario government. I did not register as jewellery by erin, though. Jason and I discussed it and decided to register as a partnership under the name Jacermedia Arts - we already registered the domain www.jacermedia.com last summer. This way, I can run my jewellery business and if Jason ever wants to turn his videography or photography into a business he ca…
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 25, 2008 at 8:43am —
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There is a HUGE part of me that is reticent to make a commitment to my business. When it comes to purchasing supplies, or promotional items, or paying membership fees, a little voice pipes up: "What if the business doesn't succeed? This will be money wasted."
On the other hand, if I do not buy supplies, I cannot make any more jewellery. If I do not buy promotional items, like business cards, nobody will even know there is a business to succeed or fail. If I do not pay membership fees, I will no…
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 24, 2008 at 10:00am —
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I have written a wee story on my blog. True one.
http://polkadotandpersian.blogspot.com/
The weather is nasty to day and I am not feeling very inspired. Think a nice cup of chai tea should sort me out.
Hope you are all having a great week.
Gail x
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Added by polkadotandpersian on April 23, 2008 at 3:35am —
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This morning, after the laundromat and our french toast breakfast, I logged onto my laptop and found an email from my step-mother. In it, she mentioned that my sister and her boyfriend were coming to town to see Rhen.
This gave me the push I needed to complete her Christmas present.
I used Black and Green Jasper beads and Green Aventurine chips and erinite Swarovski ® bicones.
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 20, 2008 at 1:30pm —
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A former co-worker of a friend approached me to design some jewellery for one of her bridesmaids.
After numerous back and forth messaging, I have a pretty good idea of what she's looking for. I made a few samples last night, but since they are commission pieces, I am not going to post anything until after the potential client has seen them.
She plans to come and take a look at the available pieces - including those I made with her in mind - on May 3. So hopefully, all my loyal readers will be…
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 19, 2008 at 9:30am —
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As is to be expected, Rhen's arrival has modified my plans for this week.
So, last night, instead of re-working a few pieces and making a few pieces, as I had intended. I visited with Rhen and took pictures of Rhen and uploaded those pictures and pretty much had a Rhen-centric night.
Tonight, I am going to visit her again. But, the plan is to get home early enough to do a little work on some jewellery.
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 17, 2008 at 3:30pm —
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I have just updated my blog, but I have been lazy as I feel a bit overwhelmed by all the stuff I need to do...
http://polkadotandpersian.blogspot.com/
Phew.... Lots of jewellery to make, networking to do, designs to come up with.... Plus gotta make a healthy tea AND do some exercise....
Gail xx
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baby Ren
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 16, 2008 at 5:31pm —
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I just got a call from Boo-boo. She had a daughter and named her Renata Jane.
I did not ask what time the baby was born at or how much she weighed. Boo-boo sounded chipper and relaxed, and I know her intent was to come home as soon as possible after the birth. She's going to be checked out by her mid-wife and if she gets the all clear she'll be home this afternoon.
Added 04/16/2008 @ 9:45 AM
Renata Jane was born at 12:44 AM (EST) on April 16, 2008, she weighed 8 lbs and 2 oz. Mom and baby are…
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Added by erin hiscocks on April 16, 2008 at 8:30am —
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