Artists Helping Artists Auction

Artists Helping Artists Silent Auction
Once again, several artists in the blog community have decided to come together to help a fellow artist in need.  It is so sad when tragedy befalls any of us, but it is particularly difficult during the Holidays. We humbly ask for your help in sharing these auctions with the people you know and please take a moment and place a bid on your favorite item!

The auction will run from Thursday, December 22nd through Wednesday, December 28th at midnight. 


This will be a double Auction like my last one. I have two beautiful pieces Lana Kinney. A stunning bracelet, made with a Toggle, bird bead and heart charm by Mary Harding
It is made of solid copper that has been patinaed and polished with a top coat of wax to seal the finish!

 To Bid on this piece include the words "Lana Bracelet" with your bid. Starting bid will be $15

The second piece by Lana is this beautiful necklace also made with a focal pendant by Mary Harding. This is also made of Solid copper that has been patinaed and polished with a top coat of wax to seal the finish.

 To bid on this piece include the words "Lana Necklace" with your bid. The starting bid will be $20

My piece is this lovely French inspired piece made with one of my own wood tile pendants. It is wrapped in Vintaj Filigree, hung onto a vintage key along with a  crystal and my very favorite bronze dragonfly charms by SummersStudio. It is also wrapped with pieces of recycled silk Sari.

To bid on this piece please include the words "Marie Necklace" with your bid. The bids will start at $20


Would you like to be the winning bidder?

Please leave a comment along with your bid. If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an invoice after the close of the auction. There must be a way to contact you. If you have email preferences turned off in your profile, please leave your email.

Many people are auctioning items to help out! Please visit these the other artists below and place your bid!

List of participants:

Patti Vanderbloemen

Lori Anderson

Lana Kinney and Marie Cramp

Beth Emery

Diana Ptaszynski

Terri Wlaschin

Andrew Thornton, Nan Emmett and Maria Richmond
Maire Dodd and Deborah Lee Taylor

Thanks so much to everyone involved! Let's make this a Merry Christmas!!

Marie

Vintaj End of year Challenge!!

SO it's that time of year again when all the winning designs of the year face off and you pick who should be this year's winner!! My winning design for the year was "Woodland Blush" so I really hope you will head over to the Vintaj Blog and vote for #5!!

 Thanks so much for your help and support!!

Marie

Cosmo's Moon jewelry: Stolen designs? Use Social media!

Just read this fantastic post and think, I feel very strongly about what Maureen wrote! I think it has great value and more people should take a moment to read it, and maybe even join in!!

Marie

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Earrings Everyday: Creeping Vines

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Artists Helping Artists Silent Auction

Several artists in the blog community have decided to band together to help a fellow artist in need. 
This auction will be a little different, we will have two necklaces up for grabs. First off you have a necklace by the uber talented Lori Anderson of Pretty Things Blog

 

Necklace made with beads by Sue Beads, sterling silver, and a Thai silver dragonfly perched on one side.  The necklace can be worn as short as you like, up to 18" by hooking the clasp into any of the links.

Here is a nice Closeup shot of the stunning necklace and it's delicate treasures!

To bid for Lori's necklace put the name LORI and then the bid, this will help us keep the two auctions separate. Starting bid for this item $20

Next you have a necklace by me! 

A large Aventurine Donut bead, wrapped with a Dragonfly from Vintaj linked to Crystals and chain! Looks amazing on! Stunning colour I just could not capture on the screen! You will not regret bidding on this piece! You will receive it just in time for Christmas so you can offer it as a gift for someone you love! ...or keep it for yourself ;)

 I can adjust the chain, but right now it fits 18inches. Please place your bids in the comments section, bids close Sunday December 11th at midnight. We need to collect the funds right away to send them off to our friend in need. Remember to think generously! It is Christmas after all...

To bid for my necklace put the name SKYE and then the bid, this will once again help us keep the two auctions separate. Starting bid for this item is $20

Please share this auction with your friends and family, help us raise as much money as we can for the fund!! 

Thanks in advance!

Marie and Lori

Please leave a comment along with your bid. If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an invoice after the close of the auction. There must be a way to contact you. If you have email preferences turned off in your profile, please leave your email.

Many people are auctioning items to help out! Please visit these the other artists below and place your bid!

List of participants:

Heidi Post

Marie Cramp

Barbara Bechtel

Erin Fickert-Rowland

Keirsten Giles

Andrew Thornton

Lori Anderson

Karen Totten

Kristi Bowman-Gruel

Nan Emmett

Maire Dodd

Amanda Cargill Austin

Janice Everett

Rebecca Anderson

Shannon Iko Chomanczuk

Erin Prais-Hintz

Jennifer Justman

Kerry Boggert

Heidi Post http://expostfactojewelry.blogspot.com/

Marie Cramp and Lori Anderson http://skyejewels.blogspot.com/

Barbara Bechtel http://secondsurf.com/

Erin Fickert-Rowland http://elysianstudiosart.com/

Keirsten Giles http://www.cerebraldilettante.blogspot.com/

Andrew Thornton http://andrew-thornton.blogspot.com/

Karen Totten http://starryroadstudio.blogspot.com/

Kristi Bowman-Gruel http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/

Nan Emmett http://spiritrattles.blogspot.com/

Maire Dodd http://mairedodd.blogspot.com/

Amanda Cargill Austin http://www.seashoreglassgirl.com/

Janice Everett http://jlynnjewels.blogspot.com/

Rebecca Anderson http://songbeads.blogspot.com/

Shannon Iko Chomanczuk http://formysweetdaughter.blogspot.com/

Kerry Boggert http://kabsconcepts.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Justman http://soulsfiredesigns.blogspot.com/

Erin Prais-Hintz http://treasures-found.blogspot.com 

Patricia Gasparino http://www.mylifeunderthebus.typepad.com/

Erin Seigel http://erinsiegeljewelry.blogspot.com/

Courtney Breul http://beadsbybreul.blogspot.com/

 

Feel free to return and bid again!

Happy bidding!

 

ABS Christmas Ornament Blog Hop

So Here we are!! The ABS Christmas Ornament Blog Hop!!

I am more excited to see what everyone else is making than to have you see mine, I know there are going to be some awesome ones out there! I think this will be a really fun blog hop! So Enjoy!!

Here is one side, made with one of my double sided Christmas Pendants.

 

The other side is a nice retro or Vintage Santa! My favorite!! I added some simple ribbon and Czech glass dangles. I am a little disappointed in my ornament, I really think I could have done better, but I am out of creative energy for the season! lol I guess that happens when you are trying to sell enough to support a family of 6!

 Saved my favorite picture for last! So Merry Christmas everyone!!

Humblebeads

Suburban Girl Studio

Spirited Earth

Garden Path Beads

Life in the Lyon's Den

Blog by Salla

It's Been a While

Sue Beads

Artist At Work

Modern Nature Studio

WireWorked

Too Aquarius

Artfully Ornamental

Gem Rose Designs

Jewels by Ine

BeeTree by M.E.

Islandgirl's Insights

Angela Lund-Logan

Gem's PC Corner

Summers Studio

Sandy Volpe

The Next Bend

Skye Jewels

Janina Grigore

Elysian Studios

Art Bead Scene

Jeannie's Blog

Thanks for stopping by!!
Marie

Revisiting Last Christmas...

I was just remembering last year's markets and how well we did. I was also thinking about some of my favorite pieces and how I wish I could get more of the wonderful components I used. It had been really wonderful to work at something I love so much.

 I love all the wonderful techniques I have learned and the things I have experimented with. I have made some wonderful friends and discovered some amazing bead artisans.

 I need to revisit some of these designs, they sold so fast I hardly got to enjoy them! You know how it is with certain pieces are have a particular fondness for...

 I do however need to take a break. This Christmas season has been particularly hard for sales and I am exhausted! I can not go on like this without having a little brain break! Not sure yet how things will go, but we all need to slow down once in awhile!

I am not leaving, I will still be around.
Look and you will find me ;)

Marie

No Threats necessary thanks!

To the Anonymous person that posted a comment on my blog with threats. I would like you to know that I was not the one driving the van that cut you off. See, in the Christmas spirit, I donated that van to a couple in need of a better vehicle than what they had. I am so sorry they cut you off on the road, that was not polite. I mentioned to them the incident and they apologize. They will also be removing the decals on the back of the van, something I had already asked them to do. In future, please keep your threats off my blog, you never know for sure the situation and I certainly don't appreciate the comments, since I have always been a very courteous driver.

Merry Christmas!!

Marie

Guest Post on the ABS Blog!

Join me today for my Guest Post on "Pulling Colours" on the ABS Blog!! Great inspirational ideas for colour combinations!

You can also visit my Jewelry Shop and still use the coupon CYBERMONDAY for some holiday savings!!


Happy Holidays!!


Marie

Cyber Monday Sale!!

Please join me on Monday and all this week for a special Cyber Monday coupon in my Jewelry shop! to save 25% please use coupon code CYBERMONDAY and enjoy the savings just in time for Christmas!! I Am trying to reach 150 and hopefully 200 by the end of the year, so help me out by shopping for Christmas and I will be adding things as we go...

 If you have seen something on my Facebook page that is not in my shop, I would be happy to list it for you! Just let me know!

I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!

Marie

Need More Time!

Oh How I wish I had more time to tell you what you mean to me, to show you how I care. I wish I could take the time to visit all your blogs that I adore and leave comments on all your posts. I wish I could chat with you and get to know you better, or catch up on see what you've been up to!
I have so much to do, so many things to accomplish this season, I am afraid to forget something or miss something important! I try my best to be an honest person, to do the right thing and to be kind and helpful, but sometimes I make mistakes. I am after all only human! 
I have so many shows booked I hope some of you will take the time to visit me there. I can not even begin to list them on the blog, there really are that many! You can find them on my website under upcoming shows on the sidebar.

Thanks for sticking around! Here is a coupon for you to use. A little Thank You gift from my heart!! {THANKYOU} you can use it in both SkyeJewels and MoreSkyeJewels Shops!! Use it to find out the discount! ;)


Help me reach my sales goals for those shops. They could both use a little Love ;)


Marie

Earrings Everyday: Sapphire Blues

Here is the perfect time to visit my blog!! My first post is up on Earrings Everyday!! Please go have a look and take the time to leave a comment and maybe even a follow!!

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Bonus Giveaway winner!!

I have finally had time to finish checking all the links and posts, some I could not find, but I think it's because I waited too long, so I kept you in the draw anyways! So I put all the names in a hat and picked...

Joana of "Las Joyas de Jana"!! Send me your address and I will send your surprise gift!

Thanks everyone for participating!!

 Marie

Giveaway Winner!! and more strolling...

Shannon Chomanczuk 

from 

"For my Sweet Daughter" 

You've won the grand prize of  

(Value of $470)

my metal working package  & 

 artists components from 

SKYE Jewels

Marla's Mud

Starry Road Studio

Fired Up Ladies

Lisa  Peters Art

Now here is the fun part for the rest of you who commented on my blog! I will draw for another prize just among those of you who personally left me comments and followed my instructions! I will post the winner in the next couple of days, just be patient, there are a lot of links to check ;)

The Stroll

On to the next thing on our list! The stroll is happening right now and there are two more designers being featured today! Please take 

a moment to visit each one of them and maybe even shop if you find a special treasure perfect for that special person on your list!

   Please visit Jan's blog for all the details and to see who is featured today!!

Have fun and come by again tomorrow for the next post!!

Marie 

New Earring Blog and a Stroll through the shops!!

I am so pleased to announce that I was invited to be a contributor to the New Blog "Earrings Everyday"!! I am so excited to be a part of this fantastic new idea, thanks Heather Powers for thinking of me!! Go have a look at what we have up so far, give us a follow and share on Facebook! It is so wonderful to be able to spread the word and share your new discoveries!

On to other fun news! The "Stroll the Shops" event has officially started! This is a fantastic opportunity to start your Christmas shopping and discover some new sellers at the same time!

Please go have a look at Jan Tanis' Blog for all the details and to see who is featured on what day.

There are some amazing Artisans and some fabulous items to be featured! Don't miss out!

Calico Collage - High Quality Digital Collage Sheets: Calico Collage's Designer Challenge

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While you are there look at all the amazing entries!!


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LAST DAY for the sale and giveaway!!

Last day to Shop the sale!! Last day to be entered into the giveaway!! Don't miss your chance to win over $400 in prizes!!
Go to the original post and follow the instructions to be entered into the draw!! 


If you are local come and see me at the BEYOND Marketplace starting 2pm today... Don't forget to bring the coupon from the post below!!


Tuesday Morning we have another fun sale coming so keep your eyes open for it... This one will include my jewelry shop!
For more info go have a look HERE and see what will be going on!


See you soon!


Marie

Beyond An Artisan Marketplace starts TOMORROW!!

Come join me and many other local Artisans at the Marketplace starting tomorrow at 2pm! You don't want to miss this opportunity to buy handmade and local for your friends and family this Christmas!
Perfect place to start your Christmas shopping! Maybe even the best place to finish it! You will be blown away by the talent you will find in our fair city! Nothing like buying handmade to truly help the economy! Really hope to see you there!!

Marie

p.s. See the image above? It's a coupon!! Copy, save, print and bring it with you to the show to save on your entry fee!

Start Shopping Now!!

Now is the time to start shopping!!

Use Coupon Code EARLYBIRD10

AND REMEMBER FOR EVERY $25 YOU GET A FREE PENDANT WORTH $7!!

If you missed out on that, you can add to your order to get to the $25. This is before shipping and after discount.

1. Melinda Orr Designs ~ 15% off entire store (Use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free gift ~ a sampling of copper ear wires, rivets, textured charms and copper cleaning pad~  
Visit her blog to comment to win 

2. Kristi Bowman Designs ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Also 15% off her Artfire store

Free gift ~ surprise!
Visit her blog to comment to win 

3.  Marla's Mud ~  25% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25)

Free gift ~ Goodie bag $20 with $50 purchase & goodie bag & free shipping over $75
Visit her blog to comment to win 

4. SKYE JEWELS ~ 10% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD10)

Free Gift ~ surprise!
Visit her blog to comment to win

5. Sue Beads ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ Free pair of handcrafted ear wires in brass or copper with earring pairs
Visit her blog to comment to win

6. Starry Road Studio  ~15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ Free ceramic charm for orders over $25
Visit her blog to comment to win

7. Staci Louise ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ surprise bead mix
Visit her blog to comment to win

8.  Marsha Neal Studio ~ 20% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20) 

Special Gift ~ orders over $100 (after discount) receive a $15 gift certificate

Visit her blog to comment to win

9. Fired Up Ladies ~ 25% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25) 

Free Gift ~ A surprise bead  with your order

Special Gift ~ To the first 5 that spend over $50 an additional $20 gift certificate
Visit her blog to comment to win

10. Lisa Peters Art ~ 20% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20) 

Free Gift ~ Surprise bead or button with your order
Visit her blog to comment to win

Have Fun Shopping!!

Marie

The Sale Starts TOMORROW!!

Don't miss out on these great savings!!

Everything starts tomorrow and believe me, these are fantastic deals!!

To be entered into the draw, go to my original post HERE or just scroll down.

Each designer is offering a free gift with purchase & discount 

this Wed-Fri ~ Many of these designers rarely offer sales ~ A great opportunity!
Don't miss it!

1. Melinda Orr	2. Kristi Bowman Design	3. MarlasMud	4. Marie-Noel Voyer-Cramp	5. SueBeads
6. Starry Road Studio - ktotten	7. Artisan Accents by Staci Louise	8. Marsha Neal Studio	9. Regina Boger	10. Lisa Peters ART

Here are the artists, the sale and gifts they are offering: 

Click on the pictures above to visit their stores!
Be sure to visit each of their blogs ~  We have some new additions so be sure to
FOLLOW AND COMMENT TO BE ENTERED TO WIN!

1. Melinda Orr Designs ~ 15% off entire store (Use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free gift ~ a sampling of copper ear wires, rivets, textured charms and copper cleaning pad~  
Visit her blog to comment to win 

2. Kristi Bowman Designs ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Also 15% off her Artfire store

Free gift ~ surprise!
Visit her blog to comment to win 

3.  Marla's Mud ~  25% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25)

Free gift ~ Goodie bag $20 with $50 purchase & goodie bag & free shipping over $75
Visit her blog to comment to win 

4. SKYE JEWELS ~ 10% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD10)

Free Gift ~ surprise! With Orders over $25
Visit her blog to comment to win

5. Sue Beads ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ Free pair of handcrafted ear wires in brass or copper with earring pairs
Visit her blog to comment to win

6. Starry Road Studio  ~15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ Free ceramic charm for orders over $25
Visit her blog to comment to win

7. Staci Louise ~ 15% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD15)

Free Gift ~ surprise bead mix
Visit her blog to comment to win

8.  Marsha Neal Studio ~ 20% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20) 

Special Gift ~ orders over $100 (after discount) receive a $15 gift certificate
Visit her blog to comment to win

9. Fired Up Ladies ~ 25% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD25) 

Free Gift ~ A surprise bead  with your order

Special Gift ~ To the first 5 that spend over $50 an additional $20 gift certificate
Visit her blog to comment to win

10. Lisa Peters Art ~ 20% off  entire store (use coupon code EARLYBIRD20) 

Free Gift ~ Surprise bead or button with your order
Visit her blog to comment to win