New SToNZ pieces featured in Fabulous Cleveland Heights Gallery

Come and visit some SToNZ in person at this fabulous Cleveland Heights gallery.
Read a great article about Boom~ click here.

Bangles!

Having small wrists, I have always had trouble finding bangle bracelets I can wear.
So I made some today.
Beach stones, seaglass, some handmade silver beads...
I was going to list them for sale separately but they seem so happy together that I just can't bring myself to separate them.
So they are a set.

Wizard of Oz this weekend!

Stagecrafters Presents
THE WIZARD OF OZ

Stagecrafters and Orange Community Education & Recreation are delighted to present THE WIZARD OF OZ
this weekend only at
Orange High School 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike
Performances will be held Friday, January 8 at 7:00pm and Saturday, January 9 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Tickets are $8 and are available at the door.
This charming Community Production features a cast of 120 second through seventh grade students from around the Cleveland area who have participated in the Stagecrafters Fall classes. These talented students bring to life the journey of Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The Lion in their search for their hearts’ desire. Follow the quartet as they travel the yellow brick road to the magical (or as we find out, not so magical) land of Oz, while battling the Wicked Witch of the West. Bring your family and join us for the charm and adventure that is THE WIZARD OF OZ!
For information, please contact Dale Van Niel at: 216-831-8601 x 5103
www.orangerec.com.

Etsy Front Page Jackpot!

Having your designs featured on the front page of Etsy is always a thrill. It gives you lots of exposure and helps people find your Etsy Shop. In the last few days I was so excited to see my work appear on the front page three times. A nice little holiday gift for me. Thought I'd share them here, as they are truly lovely...
Many thanks to Marianne of maclancy for this one:

Marianne's shop is filled with fabulous vintage photos and artwork:

Zoe at 3Fun makes adorable jewelry and soaps with felted wool.
Her earthy beautiful front page treasury included my Gathers No Moss Seaglass Necklace:

A 3Fun felted ring~
(I think it's TOO fun, but whatever)

Adorable dotty felted soap from her new Etsy shop SoFino:

My gold heart necklace turned up in this great page curated by SharonClancyDesigns.

Sharon makes beautiful beaded jewelry in Sedona and I love the way she photographs her work.

..and a "treasury" that I curated made it to the front page as well!

There are so many incredible handmade things on Etsy...why do your holiday shopping anywhere else!?
Want to learn more about how to create your own treasury on Etsy? Click here.

Free worldwide shipping!

A limited time offer from SToNZ. Free worldwide shipping on any order from SToNZ.
Happy Holidays!

The auction has begun

"Write Everything Down Necklace"
inspired by the short story Valentines by Shira Lipkin

Sterling silver handcut and stamped heart charm fitted with brass grommet and hand formed stamped sterling pendant. Accompanied by an aqua colored authentic sea glass from Cornwall, drilled and hung from an 18" long Sterling silver ball chain.

Click here to go to the auction!

Auction ends November 8. Proceeds go toward supporting the Interstitial Arts Foundation. IAFAuctions.com is part of the fundraising arm of the Interstitial Arts Foundation, a not–for–profit organization dedicated to the study, support, and promotion of interstitial art.

Win this necklace!

SToNZ just donated this handmade silver heart necklace to the FutureHeights' 5th annual online auction which runs October 16-November 15, 2009. All you have to do is bid online and the necklace can be yours! If you win and do not live in the Cleveland area, they will send it to you.

FutureHeights promotes a vibrant and sustainable future for Cleveland Heights and University Heights, Ohio through innovative ideas and civic engagement.
You can get a peek at this item in person at Boom Modern on Lee Road.
I hope you win!

Click here to be taken to the auction page.

Win this great mug from Shea Clay Pottery!

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. You can win this gorgeous handmade mug generously donated by Tracy Shea of SheaClay Pottery.

Handcrafted on the potter’s wheel, this stoneware cup measures 4″ H x 5-1/4″ W and holds 12 ounces of your fave concoction. It is dishwasher- and microwave-safe, as well as lead-free.

Click here to enter the giveaway.

See SToNZ jewelry in person...

Working to turn disaster into opportunity

I have long been a fan of Michigan artisan John T. Unger who makes the most incredible fire bowls from recycled steel propane tanks.

Seriously. Don't you really really want one?!!!

Well, a used car salesman has ripped off his designs (I know!? Come ON.)
and then had the gall to sue HIM to overturn his copyrights for his Artisanal Firebowls.
The legal fees could bankrupt John, but his attitude is so amazing (click here to read his article) that he's fighting back with creativity. He's taking the scrap metal from the already scrap metal he uses for his firebowls to make whimsical small sculptures he's calling Fire Imps. Purchasing one of these Fire Imps is one way you can help John pay for his expenses related to this disgusting lawsuit. Here's his article about the situation along with how you can help: http://www.johntunger.com/legal-defense-fund.html

I hope you'll take a moment to check out his work and see if you might like a piece of his, or if you'll be moved enough to share the story with others.

I know I was.