Fellow Etsian Needs Help!

A fellow Etsy seller and EtsyTwitter Team member, Joyce Richards of Beads of Glass, was recently diagnosed with Stage 3 Lung cancer. It has spread to her brain and she must go through radiation treatment for her brain cancer before she can take chemo for the cancer in her lungs.

A few days ago I participated in a sneak attack on her store to help her clear out her inventory, and most importantly, to help with her medical expenses. If you are able to help, she still as handmade jewelry and PMC beads available for purchase in her shop. Lots of EtsyTwitter Team members are donating procedes from thier sales to help her as well. (Click Joyce's picture or see Punky Jane's blog here for details.) You can also donate through PayPal by sending your donation to: joycercatastrophicillnessaccount@comcast.net

Please spread the word by blogging, tweeting and FB to help Joyce!!

Eiswein Hoop Earrings

Eiswein (ice wine) is the rich and delicious dessert wine pressed from grapes frozen on the vine. These sterling silver hoops were hand forged and adorned with an intricate wire design of interwoven gemstones and pearls the colors of frosted grapes, and tiny faceted sterling silver beads for extra sparkle. Gemstones include dark amethyst, icy lavender and blue pearls, pale blue topaz, and periwinkle chalcedony.

Length: 1 1/8 inches

As always, available in my Etsy shop: joslinjewels.etsy.com

Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week - Firebirdhouse Designs

Kristen Evans, the owner of Firebirdhouse Designs, loves creating unique jewelry designs and textiles from vintage and new components, as well as recycled/repurposed vintage pieces and fabrics.

Originally a fine artist, Kristen says " I love turning beautiful things with history into useable and wearable art and that really began to be the core of my inspiration. I like the challenges that come with recycling and reusing in new ways."

Original patinas, embroidered and hand needlefelted details, and high quality components are some of the things which set Firebirdhouse pieces apart from the crowd.

Her colorful shop is an everchanging display of pieces that "hold onto the charm of vintage while still having a modern or quirky edge."
The shop offers free shipping to the US and Canada and ships worldwide, as well as now offering a wholesale catalog.

An avid user of Twitter under the name @Firebirdhouse as well as co-leader of the EtsyTwitter Team, she says "I love the people I meet on twitter, and I try to talk, comment, and share just like I would if they were hanging out with me in my studio. I try to always be genuine and be myself. A lot of my sales come from Twitter but I don't ever make that my goal."

I have a really warm place in my heart for Kristin. She was one of people I really connected with on the Etsy Twitter Team and to say she is a ray of sunshine is an understatement. She is one incredibly positive person and I am glad to be part of a team that she co-leads.

Firebirdhouse Designs is offering 25% off on purchases over $25 from August 17 - August 23rd. Use Code SOTW in notes to seller and your refund will be issued via Paypal. Excludes Joyce Richardson Benefit items. All images copyright Firebirdhouse Designs.

Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week - Safiya Beauty

Nailah Safiya Blades creates sumptuous natural bath and body products, which you can see at SafiyaBeauty.etsy.com. Her unique recipe of natural and eco-friendly ingredients result in luscious and luxurious beauty, bath, and body products.

Safiya’s philosophy is "to provide you with the finest, purest natural and organic products, but never at the risk of neglecting your need to feel beautiful and smell delicious. Our products contain only what is absolutely necessary to make the absolute best product for your body without sacrificing your desire to feel fantastic.”

Nialah offers custom and wholesale orders, private labeling for weddings, showers and parties. Her Special for this Week: 15% off your entire order – just mention “EtsyTwitter” in the seller’s notes and she will reimburse you via PayPal refund.

Follow her on Twitter @safiyabeauty
Read her blog at www.safiyabeauty.wordpress.com

All photos copyright to Safiya Beauty/Nailah Safiya Blades

I'm Back

I'm officially back from vacation and my shops are reopened. In the meantime, I am thrilled announce that my new website, joslinjewels.com, is finally up! It's just the basics right now...a work in progress. I will be adding e-commerce and an emebedded blog at some point.

I did most of the coding myself. It was a steep learning curve, but one thing I learned for sure...CSS makes my brain hurt! Regardless, it's finally up and to celebrate I will be hosting a give away soon. Stay tuned.