Sterling Silver Stamped Circle Dangle Earrings

some new things listed in my Etsy Shop...here's one of them :)

A few more hours left for the Treasure Hunt!

Be sure to play ....FREE JEWELRY up for grabs!!
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5876588&page=1

Santa Secret Treasure Hunt is on!!

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Please visit http://www.jeweledblossoms.etsy.com to play!

Starts SUNDAY, Oct. 26th at 12PM EST and ends MONDAY, Oct 27th at 12PM EST.

Thanks for participating in this year's treasure hunt to kick off our annual JET Holiday Sale! We all hope you have a great time playing while checking out the amazing jewelry the JETs have to offer!


How to play:
Each shop has a listing in which they've hidden a picture of a mouse wearing a Santa hat (as seen in my avatar). Your job is to find the listing in each shop that has the picture. This listing will then direct you to the next shop. Record the shop names in the order in which you visit them. There are a total of 25 shops participating in the Treasure Hunt. Once you reach the last shop, send your list of shops to me in a convo. If you have any questions on how to play or the rules of the game, please feel free to convo me!


Winners:
The first five people who send me the complete list of 25 shops in order will receive prizes. Everyone else who participates and sends me a list will be put into a drawing and 20 winners will be drawn. That's a total of 25 prizes up for grabs! Prizes will include a piece of jewelry donated from each of the participating shops.

In addition to the great prizes, each shop has it's own great sale going on, so be sure to check out the deals on awesome handmade jewelry!


Ready to play????
Start searching in my shop for the listing with the JET Holiday Mouse now! Good luck!


Happy Holiday Treasure Hunters from the JETs!
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JET Holiday Sales starts this weekend!

Welcome to Silver Canyons!

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All of our Jet Team Shop are all ready in gear, crafting and listing all of their lovelies for the holiday sale! Please use JHSJETTEAM tag to view all of the goodies! Happy Shopping!

☆♥ All items in my JHS section have been marked down for hassle free shopping during the sale. ☆♥
★ ★ ADDITIONAL SAVINGS: I am offering tiered discounts throughout my entire store: ★ ★
if you spend $25.00 or more, you’ll receive 10% off an additional item
if you spend $50.00 or more, you’ll receive 20% off an additional item
if you spend $75.00 or more, you’ll receive 25% off an additional item
If you spend $100.00 or more, you’ll receive 40% off an additional item

Please type "JHS - I want my ___ % Discount! " in the notes at checkout to receive your discount!

☆♥Sales prices and tiered discounts are in effect through the duration of the sale (10/26/08 through 11/08/08). Shipping rates are stated for each item and are not included in the markdown. ♥☆.

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Riveted Sterling Silver Heart and Copper Earrings

This little dangles feature 1/2" copper disks to which I have riveted tiny sterling silver heart drops.
Ear wires are handcrafted from sterling silver wire which was shaped and tumbled for hours, giving strength and shine!

I love the mix of the two metals together. Earrings are super lightweight as well :)

Earring length: 1-1/2"

Stamped Sterling Silver Corkscrew Earrings

Another pair to add to the mix....
This design started with 12 gauge round sterling wire that was hammered, hammered and hammered until flattened. I then, hand stamped the length of the wire with different patterns; annealed, then twisted into a corkscrew style dangle. A patina was added to bring out the stamped design, then placed in the tumbler for several hours to give a high shine.

These dangle from handcrafted silver wire, also tumbled to give strength and shine!

Earring Length: 2"

Seriously people, get ye an antivirus program!

Be weary of what sites are sitting in you Entrecard inbox, that's all I have to say.
Between yesterday and today, I've had a Exploit Webattacker hit and a trojan alert. Both detected by AVG and stopped.
Someone stated AVG gives bogus hits, but I find that not true. A couple weeks back I posted about viruses on my computer. AVG got rid of all of it and now it's on "permanent watch duty".
Just watching out for my blogger peeps!

Cyber Tag, I'm It!

Something I've never seen before...cyber tagging! Okay, I'll play!
Kristy from Shiny Adorments has tagged me to share a few fun, weird, and maybe interesting facts about myself.

Seven Fact's about Nicolle

1. I am a twin, and sadly, she passed away 4 months ago.
2. I ride motorcycles and am a proud owner of a 2008 Ninja 250! ..woot!
3. I am totally hooked on watching Ghost Hunters every Wednesday night!
4. I have a pretty decent size butterfly(s) tattoo on my right shoulder blade
5. I had lasik surgery over 3 years ago - one of the best things I've ever done!
6. I am a Level III New York State Highway Inspector

IF your wondering how tagging works, here's the skinny...

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog. 4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

So to pass along the fun, I have tagged 7 of my favorite bloggers to share some fun facts about themselves. I'll be reading them for sure!

Lizzy T Designs http://lizzytdesigns.blogspot.com
Designing Hillary http://57designstudio.blogspot.com
Periwinkle Studio http://periwinklesuz.blogspot.com
Hot Rocks Glass Jewels http://hotrocksglassjewels.blogspot.com/
Unique Charms http://uniquecharms.blogspot.com/
Musings of Laura Staley http://laurastaley.blogspot.com
Beadalicious http://beadalicious.blogspot.com/

Stamped Sterling Silver Corkscrew Lampwork Earrings

Artisan Handcrafteed Sterling Silver Lampwork Dangle Earrings featuring design stamped sterling silver wire with lampwork beads

This design started with 16 gauge round sterling wire which I was hammered and flattened. I then, hand stamped the length of the wire with different patterns; annealed, then twisted into a corkscrew ribbon style dangle. A patina was added to bring out the stamped design, then placed in the tumbler for several hours to give a high shine.
Lampwork beads are from one of my favorite glass designers.. Jenelle and Daniel @ http://www.sortafloweringdesigns.com/pages/etsy.htm
Each are wired wrapped and dangle just below the ribbons.

Earring Length: 1-1/2"

Shopping a Sale on Etsy

Hypothetical Question?

Which is most important for you when purchasing from a store advertising a sale?
Would you be more interested or tempted to buy if the shop offered:

(a) free shipping

(b) a percentage off the item

(c) a BOGO sale (buy one get one) type sale

(d) a percentage off a future purchase?


For all that say all of the above, that's not a choice!! LOL!!
I'm just curious; it's always been a burning question I wanted to ask.

Cobalt Blue Cloisonne Heart Gold Filled Dangle Earrings

Beautfiul Cobalt Blue beads dangle from Ear wires handcrafted from gold filled wire. Gold filled round beads and swaroski indigo beads have been added for a touch more sparkle.
These have beentumbled to give strength, durability and a high polish.

What is cloisonne? Created by skilled artisans, each cloisonné bead can take up to four hours to produce. Dozens of tiny cells are arranged on the bead's surface, filled with enamel color, and fired. Then each bead is polished, revealing intricate and beautiful designs. Since each bead is handmade, colors and styles may vary.

Sterling Stamped Cirles with Amethyst Briolettes

1/2" sterling silver circles have been hand stamped with a cute little scroll design. I have added AA Amethyst Briolettes, each dangling from hand forged sterling silver ear wires.
Sterling components were tumbled to give strength, durability and shine.

Earrings measure : Approximately 1-1/4"

Sterling Silver Scroll Earrings

Artisan Handcrafted Sterling Silver scroll earrings.

These were really a lot of fun to make and are just the perfect size, measuring at 1-1/4".

Ametrine and Sterling Dangle Earrings

I have to admit, these stones are so pretty and sparkle so, I almost don't want to part with them! Very faceted, shiny and sparkly!
Beautiful clear quality Ametrine faceted wheels measuring on average 7x5 mm are alternated with wonderful sterling silver saucers.
Ear wires are handcrafted from sterling silver wire and tumbled to give strength, durability and a high polish.

I'm on a earring making Frenzy!

Silver Ball Sterling and Karen Hill Tribe Silver Earrings

This is one of many that are in the works as I gear up for a holiday sale in a couple of weeks and will post details very soon.
These consist of a mixture of sterling silver rondelles and Karen Hill Tribe silver balls which have been soldered securely to sterling silver wire.
Earrings have been tumbled to give shine and strength.
Length: Approx 1"

It's so nice to hear feedback!

Sending a big fat cajunga THANK YOU to Periwinkle Studio's for the kind words about my Ocean Jasper Necklace!
She has been just fantastic about leaving comment on different post of mine and it's nice to know people are actually reading and looking at blogs!
In the next couple of weeks I am returning the favor. She has a wonderful Etsy shop and all of you need to be aware of it!
In the meantime, please take a look at her lovely's!! periwinklesuz.etsy.com More about the artist soon!

Here's the wonderful feature she wrote for me...
Periwinkle Studio