How amazing is this picture by Finnish photographer Stefan Soderstrom?

The rest of this series, and his other work, can be viewed on flickr here.

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Now, I’m not really a shoe-fetish type of gal (as I’ve mentioned previously), but I found so many cool and quirky shoe photos over at imgfave, I just had to share… (I especially love the shiny red ones!)

All photos sourced from imgfave.com. Please let me know if any of these images belong to you, and I will of course either provide attribution, or take the photo down.

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Mmmm, you can now eat yourself into geekyness.

Just go and get a pack of these scrummy looking Pacman cookies from FriendlyCreationss.

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Koot is run by the lovely Mich, who is also the creative mind behind the gorgeous jewellery shop Michvanetta.

For those paper-craft lovers out there, you can’t go past the gorgeous tags that Mich makes in Melbourne, Australia. She has dreamy, floral prints…

And also contemporary, bright prints!

Starting from around $2 for a set, they’re a great little addition to your Etsy cart!

Go visit Koot today and see all the beautiful tags Mich offers.

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In amongst all the madness that is currently my life, I have managed to actually make something – *gasp*!

I am currently packing up to move, and my husband Nick and I have bought a van. We’re going to convert it to a camper and go travelling around Oz for a while!

So, my posts here will be few and far between over the coming months

Anyways, more on that later; back to the shiny things.

I got a parcel of Cubic Zirconia beads the other day, and decided to go minimalist with them. Since I’m going to be travelling, I’d like to be able to have a versatile array of jewellery without too much bulk.

I decided to wrap the beads in a simple anti-tarnish silver to add a loop to the top so I can slip them on and off of  a chain – or even onto silver earrings in pairs!

Here are some that I’ve made…

I kinda like the thought of being able to wear just one, or a bunch of different gems and charms all at once!

Of course, you can slip pairs of gems onto earrings or earwires as well, just like this…

I made sure to make myself a pair of spiral earrings to take with me on my travels – I’ve somehow lost my original pair!

I got these from Artbeads – from their Cubic Zirconia beads section. I think my faves are the amethyst ones above.

Hope everyone’s Christmas prep is going well (in this house it’s all “Christmas, what’s that??”).

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Some days I have random poems, thoughts, photos and more that I just want to keep track of and share.

But on this blog I am constrained by my lovely subject matter.

So, in order to overcome this, I have started a Tumblr. The title is inspired by something my husband said to me the other day when I used the word ‘mores’ in a conversation. He said it in jest/sarcasm… but I thought it was quite apt to how I feel sometimes

I’ll be adding whatever strikes my fancy – so you’ll see many facets of who I am over there!

If you’d like to check it out, visit it here.

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Just thought I’d share some of the handmade goodies I have bought for myself recently!

1. Dragonfly Wing Ring from JesseDanger. I have not taken this off since I bought it. LOVE IT!!!

2. Most awesomely adorable stud earrings from What Katie Did Next. I actually have 4 pairs in different fabrics. Katie does a deal where you get 4 for the price of 3. I am seriously considering getting another 4 because there are so many cute fabrics, and they are so comfy and rockin’ to wear!

3. The most beautiful poppy necklace from Jewelry by Natsuko. I have this and a matching pair of earrings – so gorgeous!

4. Totally adorable pair of complimentary ponytail holders from Cutecumber. I wear these when I have my hair in pig-tails, which is so much fun with my fab new haircut.

Have you guys seen my new haircut??

Voila…

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Pssst… can you see one of the other pairs of stud earrings I’m wearing here? Sooo adorable!

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Hi all! No giveaway this week (sorry ) But there should be one next week. In the meantime, the winner of last week’s giveaway from Imaginative Intention was Jules! Congrats

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I had the inclination to buy some flowers yesterday, and these just captured me…

… aren’t they amazing?! I have no idea what species they are, but they are just stunning.

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Where do you live?

I recently purchased my first house in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Where do you do your work?

My wonderful fiance and dad redid the basement of our house, so that I could have a HUGE workroom.

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

Banff National Park, my boyfriend and I go camping in Banff each year but last year he proposed to me at the base of Cat Creek Falls. It’s definitely cemented itself with me, as being my favorite place!

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

I’m 24 years old, I just finished my degree in Financial Services from the University of Regina. At the moment, I’m taking a break before entering the workforce full time. I’m also recently engaged and getting married on July 24th! Although, I only found Etsy last year, I’ve been selling online since I was 18 and I’ve been learning new things and applying those new things to create new works, since I was just a child (thanks to my grandmas)!

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

Honestly, it changed as often as I changed my underwear! I’ve wanted to be a lawyer, a marine biologist, a National Geographic photographer, a shop owner, a metal smith, a fashion designer, and the list goes on and on!

How did you first get into your craft/art?

I’ve always been into creating new things and I was searching online for a way to make something out of my photography (rather than just hanging it on the wall). After a bit of searching I found quite a few tutorials on polymer clay transfers. After a few hits and misses, using a variety of transfer materials, I decided that I wasn’t happy with the type of impression I could make with those. So, I went in search of a paper that could be baked into the clay (and that could handle the heat of the oven). First, I found t-shirt transfer paper but the image generally faded and bubbled in the oven, and you could only bake the clay for about 8 minutes before the image was ruined. So, I backed off for a bit (I was starting to get frustrated)! After a while, I came across a special type of paper that could handle the heat of the oven and would mimic an actual photograph. VOILA! I’d found exactly what I was looking for and I’ve creating my pendants this way ever since!

What do you make?

I create photographic polymer clay and resin pendants/necklaces. In the near future, I will be launching 3 new pendant lines, using stainless steel, wood, and faux ceramic clay molds.

What are you most proud of making?

I don’t know if I’ve ever been singularly proud of one specific piece, each one in each medium is special to me.

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

I love the process of creating. I loathe packaging everything up and making the trip to the post office.

I love…

my fiance, my puppies, my family, creating, shopping for new supplies to bring to life new ideas….

It drives me crazy when…

people are rude, you really aren’t making the situation any easier for you or anyone else by being rude.

What’s your favourite word?

Blah (it can so expressive or not).

If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…

Never be afraid to express yourself

Visit Teri Online!

Website: www.imaginativeintention.etsy.com

Blog: www.imaginativeintentions.blogspot.com

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ImaginaryIntent

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Imaginative-Intention/149004529324

This week, Teri is offering a $20 gift voucher, to be used on any item from her shop – pretty cool!

To Enter:

1. Visit Imaginative Intention, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 15th of November, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!

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I came across JooJoo yesterday, and fell in love with the sweet, cute imaginings that reside there…

The calendar in the last picture is on sale now in a limited edition… so if you like it, head on over to JooJoo today!

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Where do you live?

I live in Wellington, New Zealand but I grew up in the northeast of the United States.  I fell in love with NZ in 2003 while visiting and have come back and forth from the States and Australia since then.

Where do you do your work?

I work out of my home now, but I love working while travelling because of the inspiration it brings. My dream is to own a studio space that I can share with my partner. It will be big enough to throw paint on canvases and will have a photography darkroom, small studio space, metal working area and much more. A place where anything can happen and I won’t need to tidy things up all the time.

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

Traveling is what makes me feel alive- I love every aspect of it, including the rough times! I have so many places that mean something special to me but I will try to narrow it down… I would have to say the Aspiring National Park on the South Island of New Zealand. The stillness of the forgotten spaces tucked away in the mountains is so centering, reminding me of what is most important in life and giving me a realistic view of what the world is in its true essence. I found that the Simpson Desert in Australia evoked similar emotions, including that of isolation and awareness of our need to survive – something I often forget living comfortably in the Western world.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

I am interested in almost anything, well everything really. I work as a Hawaiian massage therapist as well as doing free-lance photography work and making the jewelry found on my Etsy site. I am currently working with my partner and his business partners to launch an exciting new international business that will raise money for Charities and Non-Profit Organizations worldwide.

I love seeing people express their passion through their art or their language – it is incredibly inspiring.  I enjoy reading non-fiction and learning new things. I find that I get quite down emotionally if I am not creating something – whether it is a photograph or piece of jewelry, cooking, writing, etc. the list goes on ☺  My partner works in the film industry and is frequently working 80+ hour weeks, so some of my happiest times are when he has time off and we are able to indulge ourselves in our creative endeavors together, go for walks or go swimming.  Also any time I get to spend with my family is special for me because we are so far away from one another, geographically speaking.

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

I changed my mind so frequently as to what I wanted to be when I grew up. I knew I wanted to help people, so for most of my childhood and adolescence I wanted to be a doctor and work in impoverished areas in the States and Africa. Then my passion turned to photography and photojournalism. Now I am finding my own way on a completely undiscovered path and hoping that it will lead me to exactly where I need to be.

How did you first get into your craft/art?

I have always enjoyed creating things and giving my creations away to others. I was convinced that I was not “artsy” for the longest time (for roughly the same amount of time I was convinced I was going to be a doctor… strange how those worlds don’t meet up as often as they should). I took an art and religion course at college/university and my world opened up. I realized that I didn’t have to be an artist for anyone else other than me and my life immediately changed.

What do you make?

I first started out making incredibly complex collage sculpture art. My style has now flowed in to a more simple form, but I still find it to be complex in its meaning, rather than its physicality. I now make images using film and digital photography. I have a newly acquired Holga camera and old Polaroid Land camera that I am enjoying experimenting with. In April of this year I started making jewelry. I started out with no knowledge of how to do things and found my way by experimenting and inspiration from other artists’ work.

What are you most proud of making?

My final project for the art and religion class I mentioned above was a three-dimensional sculpture piece that explored my emotions surrounding a family member who was chronically ill with cancer. It was an exploration into the strength of the individual, the power of community and our profound ability as human beings to express ourselves in so many different and beautiful ways.

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

I really miss getting to meet the people who enjoy my work.  I love hearing people’s stories and how they personally relate to the photo/jewelry they are purchasing. I sometimes get emails from buyers but I miss the face-to-face communication.

I love…

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream… my family, the mountains, the desert, the look on a childs face when they have accomplished something they thought was impossible, the feeling when I have accomplished something I thought was impossible, and the list goes on!

It drives me crazy when…

The media misrepresents cultures, people, political situations, etc and the result is racism, bigotry and failure to find truth within oneself.

What’s your favourite word?

Open-minded.

If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Gandhi

Visit Kelsi Online!

Shop: www.ikedesigns.etsy.com

Website: www.kelsidoscher.com

Facebook Page: (just started it this one) http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ike-Designs-Handcrafted-Jewelry/124676546683

Kelsi is giving away a gift voucher for $20USD off any purchase from her Etsy site or photography site. There is some gorgeous goodness to be had – so get browsing!

To Enter:

1. Visit Ike Designs or Kelsi Doscher Photography, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 8th of November, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

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Hi all!

Sorry for the huge disappearance of ED – my server has been having some serious issues!

Hopefully it’s all good now, but due to the down-time I’m leaving the Mademoiselle G giveaway up until this Sunday.

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This week we welcome Genevieve from MademoiselleG!

Genevieve is an artist with an endearing whimsical style…

Where do you live?

Brussels, Belgium

Where do you work?

Not working yet, I’m still a student.

What is your favourite place in the world?

My favorite place in the world…too hard! I love Brussels but also my hometown near Montreal…The first one for it’s great atmosphere (often rainy, but people are so great here!) the second one because it’s where I grew up and where all my familly is. Also fell in love with the architecture of La Havana..

Tell us a little more about yourself…

Well well, I’m a young miss from the countryside near Montreal in Canada, and grew up with two younger monster sisters, my mom and dad, and many pets! I draw, paint, and create with my ten fingers since I’m a little girl, so let’s say arts have always been my hobby…And they still are! After high school, I made a pre-university diploma in fine arts, and now I just finished a bachelor in history of arts in Brussels, where I met my boyfriend a couple of years ago before I decided to move there. This September I’ll start my last two years at university with a master in cultural management, but I continue to draw and paint part time.

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be so many things when I would grow up! A teacher, an archeologist, a painter, and even a fire woman!

When did you get started with your art?

I have always been drawing a lot, and my parents encouraged me all my life to continue. I remember that when I was about 4 or 5 years old, my grandmother even embroidered one of my drawings on a pillow!

Now, I mostly draw and paint…but if I had the time, I would like to do so much more.

Which piece are you most proud of?

I’m pretty proud about my drawings, even if I’m very perfectionist and that according to me, none of them are perfect.

What do you like most about selling online?

What I like about selling online is that small pieces of my world can go everywhere in the world.

I love…

… my lover, my family, ice cream and chocolate, vacations, life in general even if it’s not always like we wanted to be.

It drives me crazy…

… when I see injustice and lies that people have to live with.

If you could sum yourself up in one sentence it would say…

Welcome to the whimsical and nostalgic world of a timid dreamer.

Visit MademoiselleG online!

Shop: www.MademoiselleG.etsy.com

Blog: http://missghome.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/mademoiselle_g

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Brussels-Belgium/Mademoiselle-G/96384787060

This week, Genevieve is giving away a print from her shop!! And, if you’re lucky, maybe another little surprise, too…

To Enter:

1. Visit MademoiselleG, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 11th of October, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

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Here’s this week’s five fab Etsy Finds!!

For your chance to be considered for next week’s picks, leave a comment with a link to your Etsy shop!

Today, a slightly personal SS – these are all items I have just bought over the last few days!! I got myself a new hairstyle, and thought some goodies to treat myself as well wouldn’t go amiss…

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1. These, and the next pair of earrings, are from Meetalls – a gorgeous shop I highly recommend you check out! 

2. Aaaas above!

3. These little cuties are from Radical Glass – I almost snapped up another pair but resisted… for now. I may crack later today!

4. A pair of hair-ties to wear with my new do – it looks rather funky with pigtails! From Cutecumber.

5. Finally, some indulgent, handmade soap from Inner Earth Soaps. This one is Honey Bee mine.. drool…

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Today’s Tuesday Tute is from Christine over at Christine Sews. A big thank-you to her for sharing this tute with ED readers!

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Embellishing a bag can be a fun and easy project.  You can make the bag yourself.  Or you can purchase a simple tote from most craft stores.

Materials:

Purse or tote made of print fabric.  (If it’s a purse, embellish prior to sewing the bag.)

Beads, vintage jewelry, or any other pretty shiny thing you might love.

Jewelry thread – a fishing-line type of thread.

A beading needle (has a narrow head and body that can fit through the beads.)

Scissors or snips

How to Embellish a Bag:

1. Choose a motif to embellish.  Choose anywhere you like that will not interfere with a seam.
2. Thread the beading needle.
3. Poke through the fabric where you intend to place your first bead, leaving a few inches of thread hanging.
4. Place your thread through the bead and stitch it down into position.
5. Tie a knot with your threads.  Do not cut!
6. Move to the next place that you want a bead and make a little embroidery knot on the back side.  Do not cut!
7. Now poke through the fabric again and place your bead.
8. Come out the back side and make an embroidery knot.
9. Repeat until you are happy with your design.

Jewelry Making Tips:

Knotting on each end of the bead keeps the bead positioned snugly on the fabric. And if the thread breaks, you won’t lose all of your work.

Choose a length of thread shorter than you would for embroidery.

Don’t be in a hurry.

To see the sewing tutorial for the bag shown visit Christine Sews at http://sewing.today.com/2009/09/03/tote-bag-goes-glam/.

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The winner of last week’s giveaway from Cut, Copy, Create is Laura – congratulations!

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If you thought felt was only good for kids to play with, think again…

Visit Reya’s shop on Etsy to see more of her work.

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Why do I have a big stack of embroidery hoops, you might ask? Stay tuned to find out over the coming weeks… there’s a project afoot, and it’s one you might like to be a part of!

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This week we feature the funky and retro Cut Copy Create! Here you can find a range of art prints, illustration and photography…

Where do you live?

Scotland, UK

Where do you do your work?

From my work desk in my spare room – a desk to get messy with and draw, and a desk that has to fit a computer and a scanner!

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

Paris! The language, the fashion, the people, the buildings, the lights, the food……I could go on and on. My aim is to go live there for a while next summer.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

I discovered etsy about a year ago as I got fed up with high street shops and always loved looking at things that were a little different – etsy is perfect for that. I decided to open up my own shop and started off adding some photography I did through college but lately decided it was illustrations I loved to do most. By day I study art at college and by night I love making things for etsy. I’m going through a camera obsession at the moment!

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

I never really knew to be honest! I did know that it had to involve being creative in some way. I’d rather make less money and struggle a little by doing something I love, than work all the hours for more money, hating every moment.

How did you first get into your craft/art?

Ever since school, I knew drawing was the only thing I loved doing. Computers and scanners thrown in really made the difference and I found myself doing work that wasn’t part of projects for college.

What do you make?

Mostly Illustrations that are a bit retro – you can buy in prints, buttons and other products which I hope to add too. Sometimes some Photography too. Things i’d buy!

What are you most proud of making?

My etsy shop, it’s slowly but surely getting to be how I want it.

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

I love the feedback people give you, good or bad. I feel like I’m learning all the time. It’s a great feeling when someone really loves something you do and pushes you to do more. Blogging is fun too, you get inspiration from so many people.

I love…

drawing, thrift stores, cameras, restaurants, paris, and etsy!

It drives me crazy when…

my computer acts up or the internet goes down! Always happens when you’re in the middle of something.

What’s your favourite word?

Weekend

Cut Copy Create Online!

Shop: http://www.cutcopycreate.etsy.com

Blog: http://cutcopycreate.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/cutcopycreate

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/30709063@N08/

This week you can score a $25 gift voucher to spend in the Cut Copy Create store!!

To Enter:

1. Visit Cut Copy Create, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 11th of October, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!

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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Piroska – congratulations!

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Epheriell’s back in business!

And not a moment too soon, as we had a winner today in my first Twitter competition!

Up for grabs was this pretty little necklace..

I sent out this message: “500th RT will win this lovely necklace! http://bit.ly/EVxrU – limit one RT per hour”, and the RT’s have been building up, until today!

The winner is Tina (@MamaManning) – congratulations!!

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Psst… for those of you who would like a peek at some of my wedding photos, hop on over to my Flickr page here…

I’ll be blogging a bit more over the coming weeks about the wedding (the professional photos are yet to come!) – including a few pics of the lovely decorations and other bits and pieces that I made or were made for me!

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Welcome to the weekly Feature and Giveaway! Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a lovely craftsperson, artist, or  artisan – and every week you’ll have the chance to win something from their shop!

This week we welcome Cathy, from Designs by Cathy – maker of gorgeous personalized jewellery…

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Where do you live?

I live outside of Dallas in Plano TX.

Where do you do your work?

During the day I work at the US head quarters for 7-Eleven, Inc as a Product Information Manager in the Merchandising Business Systems Dept…whew!

What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?

Costa Rica- I love the natural state of the country.  It is peaceful, beautiful and the people are great. If I was to win the lotto I would have to move there, or at least buy a place there so I could visit often.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…

My day job is hectic…we are moving to a new business model which has been in development for about 2-years and we are getting to the point of roll-out…I’m so glad I have a hobby that I love to help me unwind.  Also, in May I became a grandmother to the sweetest boy ever.  They don’t live far so I get to see him several times a week and every weekend…You can’t miss a week because they grow so much!

What did you want to be ‘when you grew up’?

I wanted to be a designer…and I was thinking the other day what was it that made me change to business…I can’t recall…but I do wish I was a designer full time.  I tell my boys all the time- choose your path wisely as every decision you make counts…

How did you first get into your craft/art?

I would say I come from a family of artist so it came naturally.  As a small child my parents would buy me creative toys for Christmas.  I would wait up and find – paints, easel, sewing machine, Tandy leather kits, you name and I made it as a small child.  I really love them for that..

What do you make?

For Designsbycathy.etsy.com I make Jewerly that tells a story…your story…everyone has one…LOL  Mixed metal personalized jewelry.

What are you most proud of making?

The “We loved you the moment we saw you” piece for my new grandson.  It has so many charms on that necklace..my daughter-in-law wears it almost every day…

What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?

Well….sometimes I make mistakes and I think that people may wonder who they are dealing with since there is no personal connection…

I love…

my family more than anything.

It drives me crazy when…

people can’t make up their mind…make a plan and stick to it!  If you need to change it, then change it…but have a plan.

What’s your favourite word?

Hudson…my grandson

If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say…

Express yourself…smile, I do!

Visit Cathy Online!

Shop:  designsbycathy.etsy.com

Cathy is giving away a $20 gift voucher to be spent in her lovely shop – and it’s open to all to enter!!

To Enter:

1. Visit Designs by Cathy, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.

2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.

3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 4th of October, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.

Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!

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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Deb D!

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And so you won’t hear from me this weekend… have a lovely one, and I’ll see you all on the flipside of singledom!

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