It's my Birthday and I'll blog if I want to

So, I'm 25 as of 8:30 pm tonight...officially.
That is a quarter of a Century folks. If I live to be 100, my life is officially 1/4 over...

And I'm pretty excited about that. I'm past the awkward teenage years (even though the acne occasionally rears it's ugly head once again), and into the fun mid-20s where life is all bridal showers, careers and babies...

Wait what?

Most of my friends aren't even out of college, but friends online in other states are in the process of getting married in the next year and looking to have kids and buy houses, and and and...I'm feeling a bit left behind, but I think I've got it figured out.

When I was 16, I thought by the time I was 26 I'd have a house with the white picket fence and dogs playing in the yard, a great career in animation, be married to the love of my life and have my first kid on the way.

Yeahhhh that's not happening. But you know what? I'm not really dissapointed. I love my job, I love my house, I love my boyfriend, and I'm loving being free enough to go on the adventures I want to go on and see the sights I want to see before settling down and having kids.

I also love my crafting. I've been dedicating a ton of time recently to making jewelry, and haven't been posting anything (bad bad me). I'm getting ready for a show in April that a local coffee house is holding. They've invited me to have a showcase there filled with jewelry! How awesome is that huh? So the boyfriend and I are in the process of building the case that the jewelry will go in, and once it's done I'll post pictures!

For now, I leave you with some cake!

And the winner is...

Sandy!

Thank you to everyone who became part of my contest! It's been really amazing to talk to new people and be featured in your blogs. Thank you all so much! If you were part of my contest, even if you didn't win, you get a coupon for my store, 20% off any one item :) Just message me with 'contest' when you go to check out and I'll refund you through paypal!

As for the winner, Sandy, go ahead and leave me a comment on here, or send me a convo on Etsy about what you'd like for your prize! I'm excited to make something custom just for you!

And in other news, I sold two pairs of earrings like the ones above last week! People seem to love these, so expect to see more in the shop soon :)

One more Day to join the contest!

Jump in and join, only thing to gain is free jewelry!

Valentine's Jewelry up on Etsy!

Go see more!

I've made special items just for Valentine's Day, for you or a loved one! And remember, contest ends this Saturday at Midnight!

Less than a week until the contest is over!

Valentine's Day Contest!
Only one more week until the contest is closed!
To enter there are only three steps:

1. You can enter by either commenting on this blog, my Facebook page, or by convo-ing me on ETSY.
2. When you've contacted me, please let me know who your favorite Jewelry Company, Designer, etc,. is so that I can see what your favorite style is (and gain inspiration myself!).
3. Spread the word! Tell a friend, family member, co-worker about my Etsy page, or post about me in your blog, on your facebook, twitter about me, etc,. Just get the word out and let me know what you did!

The winner will be randomly choosen (from a hat!) in 2 weeks (February 14th, Valentine's Day!), and I will post the winner's name on here.

What will you win? Your choice of a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings make especially for you by me! This will be a custom piece, made just for you! It can match a dress you own, emulate a piece you've loved forever by don't own, or simply be a surprise that I make for you!

So get the word out, and good luck!

100 Hearts!

This morning I woke up, and while it's my dear J's birthday, it felt like much any other day to me.
Then I looked at my Etsy and realized I have 100 shop hearts.

100!

I'm so amazed and happy with this revelation I've decided to share my joy. My shop is offering a special gift to anyone who makes a purchase over $15! A surprise gift made just for you!

Today is a great day, even if it is slightly dreary outside. Here's my favorite new piece of art I've made, which will be posted on Etsy soon enough :)

Contest!

I've decided to get the ball rolling in February with a V-day contest!

When you enter there are only three steps:

1. You can enter by either commenting on this blog, my Facebook page, or by convo-ing me on ETSY. 
2. When you've contacted me, please let me know who your favorite Jewelry Company, Designer, etc,. is so that I can see what your favorite style is (and gain inspiration myself!).
3. Spread the word! Tell a friend, family member, co-worker about my Etsy page, or post about me in your blog, on your facebook, twitter about me, etc,. Just get the word out and let me know what you did!

The winner will be randomly choosen (from a hat!) in 2 weeks (February 14th, Valentine's Day!), and I will post the winner's name on here.

What will you win? Your choice of a necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings make especially for you by me! This will be a custom piece, made just for you! It can match a dress you own, emulate a piece you've loved forever by don't own, or simply be a surprise that I make for you!

So get the word out, and good luck! (that beautiful boy to the below is my kitty Simon!)