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.

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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.

Sterling Silver Charm Necklace Giveaway

Cleveland Handmade is hosting a giveaway to thank all of our wonderful supporters and customers, as well as give you the opportunity to check out the high-quality handmade art in member shops. We’re giving you the chance to win a custom stamped and domed sterling silver charm necklace generously donated by Cleveland Handmade member Lori Paximadis, aka virtuallori.

This simple pendant is a different twist on the typical stamped silver pendant. There are just three simple things you need to do to enter:
1. Visit Lori’s shop and take a look around. Make a note of your favorite item in her shop.
2. Then either visit our artists page or search Etsy for the “clevelandteam” tag and check out some items from other Cleveland Handmade member artists.
3. Go back to the Cleveland Handmade Giveaway site and leave a comment on the post (look for the comment box or link at the end of the post) telling us your favorite item from Lori’s shop AND your favorite item from another Cleveland Handmade shop, and you’ll be entered to win. It’s that simple!
You have until Wednesday, October 28 at noon EST to get your entry in, so browse the great Cleveland Handmade of Etsy artisans soon!
Tell em SToNZ set ya.

Last Call Appearing Live at Cowboy

L A S T C A L L
r o c k n r o l l

Saturday, October 24
9:30pm

Classic and Contemporary Live Rock & Roll from Cleveland, Ohio

Last Call is:
Keith Chelm • keyboards
Steve Daniels • guitar
Rob Lash • Bass
Bill Saltzman • drums & lead vocals
Irit Slain • lead vocals

Cowboy Food & Drink
in Bainbridge just east of the Chagrin Cinemas
Click for here for menu and map:
http://www.cowboyfoodanddrink.com/

A new look for SToNZ

I have been doing more soldering and forging lately...and just finished these necklaces this morning. Soldering with beach stones is always a challenge...but I am getting the hang of it!