What a nice surprise to log in this morning and see this lovely feature about my jewelry on the JET team (jewelry on etsy) blog! There are some amazing artists and designers in the JET team so be sure to poke around and look at previous artist features while you’re looking at the blog.

I’m excited to present an interview with a new featured artist, Mandy of Beads Me. Here’s a preview from her etsy shop: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5292490, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); Definitely also check out her new etsy venture Radical Glass! How did you name your shop? Hmm shop name? I haven’t a clue how I named it. I remember typing [...]

I have a new featured artist today, Marianne of Mae Bee Jewelry: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5476961, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); How did you pick your shop name? My best friend gave me the nickname “Mae” which is also my initials. The play on words “Mae Bee” was kinda cute and also was a state of mind at the time I [...]

I have a new featured artist! Shazzabeth makes gorgeous wire wrapped and chainmaille jewelry: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5263388, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); How did you choose your shop name? Amalgamation of my first and middle names Sharon Elizabeth. What is your medium of choice? Primarily sterling silver, combining with gemmies and/or swarovski crystals. Tools – bent nose and chain nose [...]

I just found out that I was featured (or at least one of my pieces was featured) on the Found Handmade blog. The theme of the blog post was “caterpillars” and they picked my caterpillar pearl cluster pendant! Thanks for the feature!

Today’s featured etsy seller is Wearable By Design. She makes amazing jewelry from metal clay, and recently took 2nd place in the metal clay category of the Saul Bell jewelry design awards – and I’m sure you can see why the judges were impressed: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5907663, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); How did you pick your shop name? I [...]

My next featured artist is a fantastic jewelry maker, Kirstie of Bonhomie Jewelry. Kirstie does beautiful metalwork, and recently started using enamel in her work – love it! Here’s a sampling of Kirstie’s work: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5921480, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); How did you pick your shop name? I wanted a name that unusual, funky and relaxed. But hopefully [...]

I’m really excited to introduce my next featured artist, Savor. Savor is one of etsy’s success stories, with literally thousands of soap sales. new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5358303, ‘shop’,'gallery’,2,2).renderIframe(); How did you pick your shop name? I wanted a simple word, something very memorable and very evocative. I wanted to convey a sense of luxury and pampering, but [...]

I am thrilled to announce that I am this week’s featured creative mom over at Maternal Spark. Maternal Spark is a fantastic blog for and about moms and creativity, and host of one of my favorite blog memes, Monday’s Muse.

I have a new featured etsy artist today, Gray Eyed Scorpio. Before we start the interview, check out this preview: new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5154501, ‘shop’,'gallery’,4,2).renderIframe(); How did you pick your shop name? I chose my shop name by default. In 1995, I was seeking an e-mail moniker that wasn’t already taken. Gray Eyed Scorpio is what I [...]