Jewelry Giveaway

The wonderful Janna is hosting a giveaway for a pair of Faceted Grey Quartz earrings made by me on her blog. Be sure to check it out and enter!

http://happinessisajourneyforjanna.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-very-first-giveaway.html

Jewelry Giveaway

In Celebration of reaching 100 Sales on Etsy I am having a giveaway.

The prize……is a cobalt fire ruby moonstone and sterling silver necklace. Very simple, very dainty with a gorgeous pink color. Perfect for summer!





To enter the giveaway…..

♥ Go to Mrsfatface – pick out your favorite item and come back here and tell me what it is and post the link – 1 entry

For extra entries…
♥ Blog about my giveaway and come back here and post link – 1 extra entry
♥ Twitter about my giveaway and come back here and post link – 1 extra entry
♥ Twitter about your favorite item in my shop and come back here and post link – 1 extra entry
♥ Follow my blog and post comment letting me know (if you already follow you can post that) – 1 extra entry
♥ Follow me on twitter and come back here and leave a comment letting me know – 1 extra entry
♥ Become a Facebook Fan of Mrsfatface (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Charlotte-NC/Mrsfatface-Handcrafted-Jewelry/114181250691?ref=nf ) and leave comment here letting me know – 1 extra entry
♥ Update your Facebook Wall with a link to an item by Mrsfatface that you love and post a comment here with a link to that facebook post – 1 extra entry

The contest ends on 7/23/09 and the winner will be announced on 7/24/09.

Christmas in July Sale

I am having a Christmas in July Sale effective 7-8-09 to 7-22-09. All jewelry items have been marked down 20% or more. I have even reduced items already on sale. I will not be having another sale until November. Here is the link to my shop: http://www.mrsfatface.etsy.com

♥ Special Mother's Day Sale ♥

Renegades - Handbags and Rockstar Accessories

Renegades is an Etsy shop run by Stephanee from Indiana. Stephanee says "Renegades designs are made to showcase your individuality and creativness in a world that would like us all to just grow up a bit."

How long have you been making the craft/art that you sell? What started your interest in it? How did you learn?

I remember as a kid getting the craft kits for Christmas. Make your own candle or friendship bracelet... I did not care about any other gifts. I just wanted to make something. My drive to create has always been like that. I have tried just about every craft I can get my hands on. Right now I am making (and selling) purses, wallets and accessories.

What made you decide to turn your art/craft into a business? What support or inspiration have you had along the way?

For the past several Christmas's I have not had much money for gifts, so I made them. Those gifts were cherished much more than gifts I had spent tons of money on. And with a walking billboard like my mom, the orders came rolling in. My dad had always inspired me to think outside the corporate box. He has been my inspiration to keep going!

Do you have any other hobbies / interests?

As a hobby I will find a new craft or a new technique. All of my free time is spent creating something.

How long have you been selling on Etsy?

Do you sell full or part time?I have been a member of Etsy for 2 years. I have only recently started adding items to my store and promoting. I have a 9-5, but I would give it up in a heartbeat for a full time Etsy store.

Do you sell outside of Etsy? If so where?

I only take custom orders outside of Etsy. But I am determined to start the craft fair circuit this spring. I'm also building up inventory to take to the brick and mortar shops in my hometown.

What is your favorite way to promote your Etsy store?

I think blogging is fun. I stress about it a lot because I am afraid I am not too interesting. I do not even know if anyone reads my ramblings... but I will still write. My mom is my favorite way to promote! All I have to do is make her something and she will tell everyone she knows!

Do you have a blog? If so what is your blog address, and what do you feature / write about?

http://renegadesdesigns.blogspot.com/ So I'm supposed to have a theme? No... I just talk about whatever pops in my head, mostly just stuff about my shop.

Where do you hope to see your business / Etsy store in the future?

I am hoping to grow and evolve until I can do this as a part time job.

What is something that you want to make SURE you do in 2009?

I am going to promote the crap out of my stuff. I promise to go to one craft fair. I also vow to approach 2 shops to consign my items.

What is the thing that you are most proud of?

I am most proud of my work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit. My dad instilled that in me at a very young age. I have always wanted to work hard and work for myself!

What do you wish you had more time for?

There is never enough time for marketing. But honestly I wish I had more time to just dabble... and make random things for no reason... just because they make me smile.

What is your favorite part of the day?

My favorite time of the day is the morning drive to work. I commute 30 min each way. It gives me a meditation time to reflect on the day ahead, what I have done and what I need to do. I usually get most of my great ideas during that time. The sunrise always greets me.

Please go check out her cute shop and tell her that Mrsfatface sent you! http://www.renegades.etsy.com/

THEWILDHARE'S BLOG GIVEAWAY

Just wanted to let all my bloggy friends know that thewildhare is doing a giveaway for one of my necklaces on her blog. It is really simple to enter. You can check her out here http://www.thewildhare.blogspot.com/ The above picture is the necklace the winner will receive. It is a beautiful sterling silver necklace with a large imperial turquoise focal bead with tiny smokey quartz rondelles. All sterling silver chain, wire, and clasp. Giveaway runs from 2/16/09 to 2/19/09.

Etsy Front Page 1/25/09

Just found out that my necklace was in this beautiful treasury that made it to the front page of Etsy today. Thank you so much Sunnyspot5 for including me in this lovely treasury.

MADE IT TO THE FRONT PAGE!! Whoo Hooo!

I am beside myself. Just discovered that this treasury I was in as well made it to the FRONT PAGE of ETSY today. I am just delighted. Thanks ITSABEE for including me in your treasury!

Awesome Book.....So Excited!

Ok I just received the coolest book! It is great. I am so excited about the new direction I am trying to head with my jewelry. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in fusing fine silver. It is full of great very detailed pictures and wonderful instructions. Can't wait to get my new supplies and get to playing :)

Black Friday & Cyber Monday SALE!!

Ok, just wanted to let everyone know that I am having a Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale. From today 11/27 until 12/2/08 I am offering FREE SHIPPING and 20% OFF ALL JEWELRY in my shop. What a deal!! You can check me out here.

http://www.mrsfatface.etsy.com/

Wickedly Chic Blog Feature.....AWESOME!

My earrings were featured on Wickedly Chic. So awesome. You can check it out here.

http://www.wickedlychic.com/787/indies-of-the-week-jac-jewelrymrs-fat-face-november-13-2008

Well…that’s not it for jewelry this week. With a shop name like Mrsfatface, you just have to go and check out the wares. Stephanie Speers is the owner and I giggle every time that I say the name. I think it’s because my dad was called fathead when he was a kid…way back in the day. I’m not sure why he was called fathead either. He was a skinny little kid. With a doll named Margaret. Just so you know.

Anyway….back to shopping. Mrsfatface has some beautiful jewelry items along with some very spiffy artwork. The earrings pictured here are called Cherry Bomb and are made with ruby jade & sterling silver. No one will be boring when wearing these on their lobes. AND there’s a matching necklace…in case you feel that you need a set.

There are many pretty pieces in this shop & it’s hard to narrow it down. Bargain hunters will want to note that there are a number of items in the clearance section…all less than $22.00….which means that you can get more than one thing.
Fill up your jewelry box (or the jewelry box of a loved one) this holiday season…make Mrsfatface one of your stops on the road to gift buying.

Gorgeous

♥ What we have here are a few of Mrsfatface's favorites!


Gorgeous very modern lamp from thewildhare

Love this bracelet from msbaubles

This necklace from wearablebydesign is crazy cool. Love it!

Looking for answers....

Ok Ladies, I have a couple of questions for you. Hopefully you will take the time to respond. I would really love to know the sizes you normally buy in jewelry. So if you could comment and answer the following I would really appreciate it.

1. What size necklace do you wear/buy?

2. What size bracelet do you wear/buy?

This information would be very helpful to me.

Thanks,

Mrsfatface

Things Happening

Ok some things going on in my life.....I will be posting about soon. For one I got a new car. I pick it up tomorrow. Started a new diet....its okay except at night and oatmeal seriously just lacks any flavor. I am trying hard to find more time to create. I have my first Jewelry Party coming up on 10/18/08 and I am so very excited and scared all at the same time. I am working hard on new pieces and my presentation. I will be posting more about these in the days to come. Thought I would include a little tidbit from my kids.

Asa has a friend over and they like to play the Xbox and webkinz. They play with Jaya the little sister a little bit. She does not have a friend over. She is bopping the boys with her Barbies while they are playing Xbox and overall just giving them hell. Asa tells her to go play by herself. She responds with, “I don't have any friends over or anyone to play with. I don't want to go play by myself. You just like playing by yourself because you are a WEIRDO"! Now I was in the bathroom which has a door to my son's room doing laundry when I heard this and honestly it just cracked me up. I could not help laughing out loud.