I love handmade jewellery as it's so personal and unique, and there's something very special in the knowledge that it hasn't just been churned off a production line, but someone has actually sat down and put a lot of time and effort into each individual piece.
I have never bought anything from a blog before and I was Lou's first blogsale customer too so that was pretty cool!
Within a couple of days my goodies arrived in a gorgeous little lilac bag filled with lots of ice blue sparkly stars, accompanied by a sweet note from Lou :)
These are the cutest - and most unusual - earrings that I have EVER owned!
Top: Very-Berry Cupcakes
Bottom: Pink Sparkle Popsicles
I always admire and envy those who are able to create jewellery and I certainly would never in-a-month-of-Sundays have been able to make these. The attention to detail is amazing.
If I had a DSLR (grrr, I so want one!) then I would have been able to zoom in better so that you can see. I tried with my basic little Kodak but it ended in a blurry mess. Anyway, I'm sure that you can tell that they are rather fabulous indeed and I'm a very happy lady!
I wore the popsicle earrings yesterday for the first time and it's love :) Today I shall debut the cupcakes! Thank you Lou xxx
Aaaand, last but certainly not least, I'm being completely spoilt lately when it comes to jewellery!
Rach is another talented jewellery maker (is that the correct term, "jewellery maker"?) who held her first blog contest recently. Three contest winners were offered the choice of an amazing TWO items as prizes - earrings and necklace, earrings and bracelet, or necklace and bracelet... and not only that, but winners were also given the choice of colour, style and fastening. How amazing is that?!
I'd never entered a blog contest before so couldn't believe my luck when I was chosen as one of the WINNERS!!!!!!!!
I opted for a necklace and bracelet and cannot wait for them to arrive!! However patience is a virtue as I'm sure Rach is a very busy bee making all of our gorgeous goodies :) Thank you to you too, Rach! xxx
Both Lou and Rach are lovely ladies and I've been following their brilliant blogs for a while now so please check them out!
xx
9 comments:
You are far too kind xxxxxxx
Ooh love those Popsicle earrings, very unique ;) x
I've just found your blog, and can't wait for more posts!
The ice cream earrings are adorable :)
@ Sprinkleofglitter: Not at all hun, they are amazing and totally worthy of a blogpost! xxxx
@ Sadie: They're fab aren't they! I might just have to wear them to work tomorrow :D xxx
@ R May A: Aww, thank you so much lovely, that's incredibly sweet of you!! xxx
I love the idea of a blogsale, so might keep that in mind. Why pay etsy or ebay a selling fee when you can go direct to the customer. I have been enjoying Lou's blog thanks to your recommendation and I love the earrings. ;0)
x hel x
.... x Hel x ....: An emphatic "Yes" to a blogsale!!! Definitely good to cut out the middleman - it's much more personal too. I think I could get addicted to blogsales!
I'm really glad that you like Lou's blog - I had a feeling that you would :) xxx
Aww thank you, I'm having a making evening on Wednesday and then for the rest of the weekend, so I'll be able to post to you next week! I'll mail you for your address! xxx
*R*: You're welcome my dear :) Please don't worry - I imagine that it must take ages to make a piece so take your time. All good things come to those who wait! xxx
Them earring as so very cute, could eat them up =] xo
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