1OFMYKIND FEATURED ARTIST!!!!!!

It would not be right if I did not feature some of my favorite artist on ETSY and Jody of 1ofmykind is one of those amazing artist. She has spent the summer adorning stars in Hollywood such as, Fergie, Jessica Alba and Anne Heche to name a few, with her jewels.
This is what Jody has to say about her work:
I stand by my workmanship for life...1 woman, 2 hands, a pile of pliers, passionate about my work as well as supporting others on their OWN artistic journeys. May you tread a new path in lieu of walking the footsteps of another as creativity cannot be echoed, imitated, taught nor forced...it is simply an innate quality of being human. Click your heals you're already there :)
Here are a few of her gorgeous pieces that are in her shop:


POOLSIDE
Go ahead JUMP IN! These classic droplets will take you anywhere you want to go this summer.

Elegant droplets emulating the aquatique crystals of an Art Nouveau chandelier. Simply stunning and unforgettably 1ofmykind.


Fairy Dust Flutterbling Butterfly Ring
This bewinged creature sits atop your hand to remind you...
it's what you have lived that makes you who you are
and who you are phenomenal!

A long standing 1ofmykind favorite as featured at Steelo, (Bucktown) Chicago (2003-2007)

As seen here on Supermodel Marissa Miller :)

STAINED GLASS DRAGONFLY
Meet my new favorite :)

My Dragonfly Series meets my Stained glass series and kinda like chocolate and peanut butter, it's working for me. I LOVE this!

Elements:
Antique Czechoslovakian golden topaz and aquamarine glass jewels corseted 1ofmykind bronzed brass French tooled filigree and a 1ofmykind bronzed brass repousse dragonfly.

GETTING RAVE REVIEWS
Radiant for real! This antique Czech jewel will glow in black light so..... RAVE on :)

1ofmykind jewelry is simply stunning, unforgettable, and impeccably designed!!!!!

JULY PCAGOE CHALLENGE!!!!

It is time for the July Pcagoe Challenge. The theme this month is: SUMMER MEMORIES!!! Please go vote for your favorite piece.
Here is some of the pieces in the ETSY treasury. My entry is Rainbow Beaches.

Featured-Husband & Wife Etsy Shops!!!!!!

I had the question in my head, Are David & I the only couple who each have a shop on ETSY? Well, I did find these two fun shops that belong to another husband & wife team.

Brandy has the ETSY shop:
RIYZEDESIGNZ
& her husband Dennis has:
ANDERSON SOAP CO.

Since I know Dennis would want me to do the gentleman thing and let his wife go first, I will do just that.

The first thing I couldn’t help but notice, being from Florida, was these gorgeous Emerald Ocean Earrings. These earrings are made with Emerald green and copper colored glass beads, gold plated sea stars and gold plated ear wires.
Earrings dangle 2 inches.
A fun pair to wear!

Also these lovely Blue Moon Earrings. These earrings are made with filigree copper antique looking findings and blue Lucite memory type beads.
Totally fun to Own
these earrings hang 1 3/4 inches

Brady is a member of PCAGOE-Polymer Clay Artist Guild of ETSY and has a wide selection of handmade polymer clay beads such as the following:
Animal Print Round Polymer Clay Beads & Starry Hibiscus Nights Polymer Clay Beads



At Anderson Soap Co. you can spoil yourself with all natural spa quality handmade soaps. As I look through this shop the soap looks good enough to eat and the names and combinations he has used makes just imagine lying back in a tub of hot water and just enjoying the aroma coming from the wonderful smelling soaps.

It was so hard to limit myself to just showing you three but finally I did.

1. Tango with Mango Soap Bars Mmmmmm......Mango do I really need to say more.
The scent of this bar is going to be a true hit!
Made with Shea Butter this bar will not only moisturize and leave your skin feeling wonderful. The Mango Scent leaves you thinking about the wonderful morning shower making you wish you could be home lathering up.
Bars weigh approx. 5oz.
Listing is for 1 tango with mango bar
each bar contains:
Distilled Water, Shea Butter, Vitamin E oil, Olive Oil, Sodium hydroxide, Essential Oil, Colorant gel.

2. Lime and Cucumber Melon Soap
Smells So Good!!! This soap lathers beautifully leaving your skin so silky smooth, fresh, juicy, clean and crisp and made with lime peels it’s a great gentle exfoliate.


3. Apricot & Lemongrass Massage Soap Bar
This soap is a exfoliating, stimulating and cooling treat poured in a mold so it massages while making you squeaky clean.

So come on in and take a peek at both of these fun shops, you won’t want to leave!!!

SALE!! ONE WEEK ONLY!!!

POLYMER CLAY SALE!!!!
ONE WEEK ONLY!!!!! July 16-22!!!! ONLY!!!!
Everything listed under section titled "PCAGOE Polymer Clay" in my ETSY Shop
is a WHOPPING 20% OFF!!!!!!
All you have to do is when you purchase a polymer clay item put PCAGOE20% in "Comments To Buyer" and wait for revised invoice before paying!!!
Happy Shopping!!!
Just GO HERE!!!!!!
Here are a few of my newest polymer clay pieces!!!
BLACK MAGIC WOMAN

GOLD RUSH

<3 lessthanthreedesigns

ETSY FEATURED ARTIST
LESSTHANTHREEDESIGNS

If you are looking for some cute cards no need to look any further.


Drop someone a line in the most adorable way with this set of two toasty cards. These cards are made with card stock and measure 5.5" x 4.25". The inside of the cards are blank, and they come with their own envelopes.

Know someone sick or just feeling under the weather wish them a speedy recovery with this set of two adorable wisdom teeth cards.


Surprise your sweetheart with a note and or send your dad a thank you for all the wonderful things he does. He will be the big fish with this set of two goldfish cards.

There is even something for the music lover. They can rock out in style with these two awesome rock on records cards.

Go see all the wonderful card designs along with many other things in this ETSY SHOP!!!

Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy

PCAGOE-FEATURED ARTIST
SOHOBEADS
Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy:


"Who inspires you?
My husband is my inspiration. He is always encouraging me. He brings me home presents (books, magazines, jewelry display cases) which will help with my jewelry business. He also carries my business cards with him and hands them out. How many men will do that? I am very lucky to have his support.
What inspires you?
Everything around me! I feel like I live in paradise. I live in Florida by the beach, so a lot of my inspiration comes from the beach, ocean, shells, wood, tropics, nature, etc.


Where do you create?
I have a room that was first a carport turned into a den and now my studio. I seem to have taken over the whole room, so will say it is my studio. I hope to one day have a real studio outside of my home.
How long have you been working with polymer clay?
I took two classes last year at Joann Fabrics, then did nothing. When I saw this group (PCAGOE) in April, I decided I wanted to join. I picked up my clay and started making things. I am pretty much a self taught artist. Polymer clay is so much fun to work with. The possibilities are endless."

VAST-Visual Artist Street Team SALE!!!!!

VAST is the VISUAL ARTISTS Street Team! Multi-Media Artists... on Etsy! We are an eclectic group of artists who believe in Etsy, and are motivated to create Successful Artistic Shops.... on Etsy! Our goal as a street team is to promote the extraordinary talents of many artists selling on Etsy.

15% off all items in my shop and the following shops unless marked otherwise in their Shop Announcements! Please write 'VAST OFF THE WALL SALE' in the notes section of your purchase and wait for a revised invoice.

Sale will take place Friday July 6th through Thursday July 12th (art knows no time zones!)




http://amylburns.etsy.com

http://artworkbyandrea.etsy.com

http://asilart.etsy.com

http://aussiepatches.etsy.com

http://burningrubber.etsy.com

http://dmriceart.etsy.com *see store header for date restrictions

http://glasscatjewels.etsy.com

http://ilisamillerhowell.etsy.com

http://ivaart.etsy.com

http://jamieribisi.etsy.com

http://Kae1Crafts.etsy.com

http://laurali.etsy.com

http://naquaiya.etsy.com

http://noraArt.etsy.com

http://redmoonarts.etsy.com

http://rukshanahooda.etsy.com

http://sohobeads.etsy.com

INTERVIEW WITH TWO PCAGOE ARTIST- SCOTTGARRETT AND POLLYHYPER

This week I decided to interview two of my fellow PGAGOE-Polymer Clay Artist Guild Of Etsy members
SCOTTGARRETT & POLYHYPER. I decided to ask them some questions about PGAGOE so that you could learn more about PGAGOE and some of the amazing artist who belong to this exciting group.

SCOTTGARRETT
1.How long have you been an artist in polymer clay?
I started working with polymer clay about two years ago. My wife started first, and I couldn't keep my hands out.

2. What is you favorite polymer clay item in your shop? And why is this item your favorite?


I'm obsessed with making these pendants. Large Swirling Emerald and White - handmade polymer pendant is my favorite in the shop right now. The effect of the transparent clay marbled with the other colors is just perfect. Translucent is my favorite color right now.

3. Why do you like polymer clay?
The great colors I get to work with... I love mixing clay and watching how the colors look as they blend into each other... Many times the colors never get fully mixed because I like how they look in transition (cool marbled patterns) I love rolling and twisting all different color combinations, then taking a bit off and rolling it in hand, then a little twist and smash, and there's this cool design that is just so perfect. I love to hold finished beads in my hand.

4. How has being a member of PCAGOE helped you in your creativity with polymer clay?
Gosh, lots of things... I love checking the Flickr group for new posts, to see what others are doing. Through the group I am exposed to new ideas. Early on in my membership, I was having a little trouble believing in the ability to sell polymer work. I got some great feedback about my issues and no more worries! It's awesome to be around such an enthusiastic group of artists who are helping spread the good word about polymer clay. Such talent and creativity, Wow!

5. What was the hardest PCAGOE challenge for you? Why? And what did you make?
curly fern - april challenge on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
I've only participated in one, and made these earrings. I tried to do the self-portrait, but couldn't get my idea to work out :( Can't wait to be more involved in future challenges.)

6. Anything special I should know about you?
Sometimes, finishing a project takes forever, because I'll get a new idea and have to start on it, then another idea, and another.... I do finish some things, really :)

Two of my favorite Polymer Clay Pendants in Scott Garrett’s shop are:

Large Painted Dessert

approx. 2 1/8 x 1 7/8 inches with 2mm hole. 3/8 inch thick.
Shades of Brown, Pink, Blue and Yellow clays blended in a marbled swirl pattern with unique patterns on each side, temporarily strung.
Surface is Satin Matte and will take on a natural polished appearance when handled or worn over time.
Slight Shimmer in the right light.
Pendant Only

Eye of the Storm

approx. 2 x 1 3/4 inches with 2mm hole. 1/2 inch thick.
Shades of Green, Light Blue, Pearl, Translucent and Earth-toned clays blended in a marbled swirl pattern with unique patterns on each side, temporarily strung.
Surface is Satin Matte and will take on a natural polished appearance when handled or worn over time.
Pendant Only

Scott also has some amazing painting in his shop that you really should take a look at, such as this one:
Square The Circle-Seedlings-Original Drawing On Wood.

This is what Scott has to say about this awesome painting, “As the sun warms the Earth and the seeds begin to sprout...the wind of yesterday blows across my face.

This drawing was inspired by a type of visual expression called MANDALAS. Square the Circle is a stage of the Great Round. It is about focusing and being aware of principles and practices that can improve life for you and others.
12 X 12 inches on 1/2 inch birch plywood, coated with water-clear epoxy-resin. Signed and dated on the back and ready to hang.”

POLYHYPER

1.What Is PCAGOE? And why are you a member?
PCAGOE stands for “Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy”. It is a group/street team of Etsy sellers who work with polymer clay in one incarnation or another. We are growing larger and getting more exposure with each day!

2. Has PCAGOE helped you in your creativity? How?
The talent and camaraderie of the PCAGOE members is amazing, and I am so inspired by the many different directions members take working with polymer clay. No two artists are doing exactly the same thing. I’ve learned all kinds of new techniques and tips from PCAGOE members, and been pushed in new directions by the challenges posed by members as well as by the PCAGOE monthly challenge.

3. What do I have to do to join PCAGOE?
If you are an Etsy seller who works with polymer clay, you can contact Tamara, our Membership Secretary at her shop blockpartypress. There is a small membership fee/due which covers prize money for monthly challenges as well as other guild costs, and your required to keep at least 6 polymer clay items in your shop at all times.

4. What was your favorite Challenge with PCAGOE and what did you make?

Well, I’ve only competed in one challenge so far – the mixed media challenge – and it was a great excuse to finally get around to a project I had been thinking over for a while, my Rose Matchbox Pendant. My favorite challenge as a spectator was this past self-portrait challenge. It was a great way to get to know other PCAGOE members.

5. What is your favorite polymer clay item in your shop? And why is this item your favorite?
I really enjoy doing the custom work most, because I know that the piece I make will hold a very special meaning to its recipient. I had one custom order with a picture of a newborn baby, and I knew that would be something the family would hold on to for a long time. Similarly, I made a set of matching pendants for a customer using photos of her grandparents when they were teens, and had a chance to make my own little piece of history for her.
Here are some of Polly's custom pendants she has made:


6. What is weirdest thing you ever made?
My polymer work has been pretty tame, I guess! I’ve used polymer clay to make my own molds and tools, and even to replace a piece that has broken off a household item. I used to make some “items” for a “hippie shop” which shall remain nameless.
I guess I’ll have to start making some weirder pieces!!!

One of my favorite pieces in Poly’s shop is this one:
Wild Woman Mixed Media Pendant

One of my favorite pieces in Poly’s shop is this one: Wild Woman Mixed Media Pendant
This unique pendant is created using mixed media, including paint and image transfer, on polymer clay, and then coated with an acrylic finish for sheen and protection. This piece also incorporates found and/or re-purposed objects such as beads, bells, and coins. Each of my pendants is handmade and slightly irregular. No two are exactly alike, since much of the image transfer process is serendipitous.
Silver accents
Ready to wear on included adjustable black ribbon, or wear on your own chain or necklace!
The text is from a book entitled "Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, PhD - credit where credit is due!

Pollyhyper also has an amazing array of how to books.
New Clothes from Old is one of these books.

Also it is POLLYHYPER's BIRTHDAY on JULY 11th.
Don't forget to wish her a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

I hope you have enjoyed reading about PCAGOE and these two outstanding artist. Please take time to visit their shops. You can also learn more about PCAGOE at our website pcagoe.com.
I will be interviewing different artist each week so please check back. If there is a shop that you would like to know more about please let me know… Thanks for Viewing my Blog!!!!!

CONTEST!! WIN FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS!!!!

WIN A FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS!!!!
CONTEST RULES:
JUST ANSWER QUESTIONS BELOW AND EMAIL YOUR ANSWERS TO: sohobeads@hotmail.com
All contestants who answer all questions correctly will have their name put into the hat. At the end of the month a name will be drawn. The winner will be announced at the beginning of next month on my blog: http://www.sohobeads.blogspot.com and in next month’s newsletter.

1. When is my (Carol’s) birthday? HINT: Answer is in newsletter or look under profile in etsy shop.
2. Which item in my shop has to do either with lips or lipstick? HINT: There are 2, only need to name one.
3. Which men’s item has to do with Texas & Poker?
4. Which necklace is the KEY to waking up Sleeping Beauty?
5. List one of the items from my Bikini Beach Jewelry Collection.

BONUS QUESTION???

What is your favorite pair of earrings?

NOTE: Please include your full name and e-mail address. Also, if you have a shop or blog include this address.

THANKS! AND GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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MIRROR MIRROR?

MIRROR MIRROR on the wall who is the fairest of them all? Well,of course,this necklace is the fairest thing of all! This stunning vintage necklace has lucky number seven brushed silver metal circle links that have mirror discs hanging inside and you can actually see yourself in them (making you the fairest of them all). Hangs from heavy duty silver metal 20" chain. Focal pendant which resembles a large daisy flower is 3"X3". Friends will ask where did you find this lovely necklace? Don't forget to mention me after you enjoy all the compliments! :)

All my pieces are one-of-a-kind handmade designer art jewelry.
Unique in its own way, just like you!
Look for this piece at my ETSY shop!

Treasury's I Am In!

EBTW Red White and Blue (Etsy Bead)
VAST- Visual artist Street Team
Smokeylady54- WOW I GOT ONE
July 4th is almost here

For the sophisticated girlie girl! Elegant fusion of style and color. It crosses between classic & contempary, timely & timeless! This piece was designed with a woman in mind, I believe this piece captures that feeling and says you are feminine, delicate, but yet strong & sexy, all at the same time. We are feminine and delicate and love being that way but at the same time when we need to be can be very strong, and of course, always SEXY! You will love the compliments you will receive wearing this gorgeous bracelet. Found at either my

etsy

or

rubylane

shop!
Materials:
rare vintage faceted rectangle swarovski crystals,about 1/4" X 1/2" onyx rounds,
4mm black oxidized chain (purchased from another etsy artist thebeadyeye vintage style silver metal rope toggle clasp
Measures 7" in length
NOTE: The background picture was made by another etsy artist violettdrakt

Ann Clark LTD makes & sells cookie cutters. This is a darling little replica of her cookie cutter. It is a cut out hand with a heart in the center which is made out of pewter and stamped on back "1995 Ann Clark LTD, Mendon,Vt. The hand measures 1" X 1" and tiny garnets hang 1/2" longer from it. Oxidized silver metal chain can either be 16" or 18" in length and more garnets are at end of chain. Perfect gift to tell someone how you feel. Check out the matching earrings also.

Feng Shui Chinese GOOD LUCK Bracelet

GOOD LUCK! With Feng Shui prosperity is not only about financial wealth but also prosperity in all aspects of life-happiness,love,friendship,knowledge,family, & health.
Five brass vintage chains were used to make this bracelet. I hung a Chinese good luck coin at closure and added three tiny jade rounds also for good luck. You can never have too much good luck. Bring good luck with you wherever you go wearing this bracelet.
7' in length.

BLACK BUtterfly Necklace

SEXY! Black! Gothic! ButterflY!
Something Old( Vintage) Something New(Modern & Stylish)Creations!
Delicate! Simple! Vintage black & white butterfly with rhinestones, simulated pearl, and red & black faceted swarovski crystals dnagle from tiny sterling silver filigree chain which measures 16" in length. Charms add another 1 3/4" in length to necklace.
NOTE: The background picture was done by another etsy artist. Please check her work out at: violettdrakt.etsy.com

All my pieces are one-of-a-kind handmade designer art jewelry.
Unique in its own way, just like you!

Etsy

Etsy

WOW!! Thanks PCAGOE!!

WOW!! Thanks PCAGOE!!
Originally uploaded by Etsy Labs

Everyone at PCAGOE did a awesome job making these letters!!!

First Treasury Ever!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=63


I finally got my first treasury list on ETSY..Take a look!!!

Featured Today 05/03/07

Oh my GOD! I can't believe it! I am featured today on Jewelsinwire World. AWESOME! Just makes my day! Thanks so much for the feature!
you can check it out here:
http://www.jewelsinwireworld.typepad.com/
Can also find link under favorite blogs on the right.