Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Recycle Your Packing/Packaging Material


So often I hear people say they buy their packing material. I've never had the need to, I recycle! I order so many of my supplies and most boxes come with their own stuffing. Some have styrofoam or the eco-friendly dissolving peanuts, the little inflatable air packets, others just use paper or my favorite, bubble wrap! Though I know its fun to simply pop it, save it instead and reuse it!

I have a large bag I use to collect the variety of materials I receive and then I simply pluck something out when I am mailing my own package. If I happen to be using a flat rate envelope instead of a box, old bubble mailers are great for an additional inside cushioning.

Plastic bags are great to reuse as are old newspaper, magazines or even shredded bits from your paper shredder (just make sure they are thoroughly mixed up!)

Bottom line - recycling your incoming packing material is not only good for the environment, its great on your wallet!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Which Spring Wedding Item Makes You Say “I Do”?

Beth and Rachael have been nominated in the “Which Spring Wedding Item Makes You Say I Do?” Etsy Voter and they need your votes!!!
You can support their awesome work in the voting:





Good Luck, girls!!!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Etsy Metal Finds



Today's finds are inspired by the age old saying "April Showers Bring May Flowers"...the rain is here and hopefully we will reap the rewards in another month!

From Left to Right:

Felted Boots Slippers by Aurelia LT

Rain Cote by Violin Halune

April Showers bring May Flowers Bowl by Cathy Nan

Saturday, April 3, 2010

EtsyMetal Jewelry Challenge 7.11 "Sew Much Pressure"

Episode 11
Sew Much Pressure
"Project Runway" Season 7 Episode 11 (Sew Much Pressure). Guest judge is Jessica Alba. Air Date: 04/01/10. In this episode, the designers' challenge was to create a red carpet look for Heidi Klum.

Have fun and we will see you next week, we are very much looking forward to seeing all your creations! *click to watch Episode 10:

MyLifetime full video here!

Our Jewelry Challenge:

There were two winning looks (click the name):

Emilio and Anthony

Let these two looks inspire you! Create a piece which would compliment either or both of these dresses.

**guidelines for guest participants:**

Please read this every week as there may be small updates and changes. The pieces you submit must be pieces that are made specifically for that weeks challenge. Then post your links in this weeks comment area, they will be retrieved as they come in before the deadline.

*We only are accepting guest submissions from our blog comment area at this time, insert your links there. Then please cross-post this to your Blog, Flickr, Etsy, etc. And tag them with "Project Runway Season 7 Episode 9." Currently we will post your name with a link and a picture of your piece on our blog. The new deadline for guest submissions will be Friday at 6 pm, Pacific Standard Time. The new blog posts and the new challenge will go up the weekend after the new episode airs.


Friday, April 2, 2010

New Members: 2Roses and Joana Miranda


"Designing and hand-fabricating jewelry allows me to share my passion for beauty with others. My designs often originate from geometric shapes, though the resulting style is often more lacy and feminine than ultra-modern.

I am as at-home designing with pencils, paintbrushes and watercolors as I am at the bench with my soldering torch, saws and other tools. My award-winning designs have featured colored diamonds, high-karat gold and pearls. In my own shop, however, I strive to offer affordable jewelry because I believe that good design transcends materials and should be accessible to everyone.

When I'm not at the drafting table or at the bench, you'll find me with my viola tucked under my chin performing as a member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Long training as a classical musician has taught me dedication and focus, as well as an appreciation for arts and culture."




2Roses world-class inventory management system ensures our Just-In-Time manufacturing process meets global demand for stuff.


The History of 2Roses

2Roses is a collaboration of Corliss Rose and John Rose. Many people have wondered about the name. It made no sense to call the pair 3Roses, and after 42 years, the name 2Roses has stuck. But you can call them Corliss and John.

Both Corliss & John have been working artists since childhood, and are the products of an old world traditional arts education. This is simply because they are old and the world was older then. They are now living in the new world and really like electricity and stuff.

Over the centuries the two have established a style that defies definition, except that it is eclectic, unpredictable, irreverent and often humorous. 2Roses work often combines wildly unorthodox materials and themes to create jewelry that is, er… different. Some even deem their work “interesting” in a quizzical way.

2Roses jewelry isn’t for everybody. It doesn’t even try to be. But don’t be surprised if one of their pieces “speaks” to you. You’ll know it when you see it.
Love them or hate them, one thing is certain. Walk into a room wearing a 2Roses piece and you WILL be noticed.


Disclaimer: 2Roses is not responsible for unwanted attention at social events, parties, political rallies, weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthdays or ship launchings. Wearing 2Roses jewelry during the commission of a crime is not advised. Caution: wearing 2Roses jewelry while drinking heavily or taking drugs may cause unpredictable results.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Blog Carnival 04.01.10 - "The Creative Process: How do you plan and organize for design?"

This month's Blog Carnival is "The Creative Process: How do you plan and organize for design?" And include a photo of your bench! How fun will that be?

2010 April challenge - "Earth, Water, Air, Fire"

The April challenge was your free interpretation on any/all of  the 4 elements  
"Earth, Water, Air, Fire"  
We had 3 amazing entries this month:
 
 
 

The May challenge, due to April 30th, is "Inspired by Joan Miro"
This one will surly be colorful and most exciting ! 
I cannot wait to see the new pieces !

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