It's Fantastic Friday...Winner of This Week's Giveaway

This week's giveaway is a phenomenal Mini Suede Journal from Christine Marie Ford (http://www.christinemarieford.etsy.com/). Christine is a fabulous artist who specializes in Jewelry, Fiber Art, Quilting and Inspiration! Please visit her linked just above for fantastic gifts and treasures!

This week's winner, that I am pleased to announce, is a fellow Etsian who specializes in stuffed toy animals, plush dolls, playsets and handbags.

And the winner is....................WISH WITH ME.....................!!

Please also visit Wish With Me at http://www.wishwithme.etsy.com/.

Congratulations, I do hope you enjoy your Mini Suede Journal.

Thanks for blogging in and I hope you will join me next week. Have a wonderful weekend!!

Cheers and Blessings,

It's Fantastic Feature Friday...Christine Marie Ford and Winner of Weekly Giveaway

TGIF fellow bloggers!! Hope everyone has had a great week.

I'd like to start off by announcing this week's giveaway winner. Gloria of gloriajeanDesigns (http://www.gloriajeandesigns.etsy.com/) and Giggle Rainbow (http://www.gigglerainbow.etsy.com/ ) offered a $20 gift certificate for this week's giveaway. I would like to say thanks to Gloria for letting me host her giveaway and we wish her many happy sales :D

So...the Winner is...................KimNettieDesigns..................!!!
Congratulations Kim, thanks for participating ;D

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Today, on Fantastic Feature Friday, I am featuring an amazingly talented artist who specializes in Jewelry, Fiber Art, Quilting and Inspiration!

Christine Marie Ford (http://www.christinemarieford.etsy.com) is a full-time artist located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She says "Versatility is my niche." Here's what Christine also has to say about her craft:

"As an artist and craftsperson I love to create rich and colorful contemporary fabric art, quilts and jewellery. My art quilts are often created with an abstract flair inspired by themes of nature and the human spirit. My first quilt was made entirely by hand and took one and a half years to complete."

"Today with the aid of a sewing machine, I create my own designs and specialize in a process called “free motion” quilting in which I can literally draw with the needle! Some of my newest work is completely “improvised” from start to finish. I tend to use 100% cotton commercial prints and batiks as I enjoy the “thrill of the hunt” but am also known to paint on fabric from time to time."

"I’m also known for my innovative fabric vases, textile jewellery and beaded jewellery and have much to share with you! I’m always redefining my personal style and looking to transform my work in new and exciting ways."

"My life before fabric and jewellery making was as a stage and screen actress for over 22 years and this theatrical background greatly influences my bold and dramatic creations. I continue to participate in the performing arts as a singer/songwriter and just about everything in between!"

I must say that I love everything that Christine creates. Her items are exquisite and would lovingly grace anyone's home or personal presence!

Christine is also offering an item from her shop (http://www.christinemarieford.etsy.com) for this coming week's giveaway.

This gorgeous Mini Suede Journal/Sketchbook is created with beautiful high quality medium brown suede leather which Christine hand picked right from the tannery. It als features 160 pages total(both sides); size is approximately 3" x 3.75" (50lb, acid free, 100% recycled) and is hand bound with beige waxed Irish linen thread. The strap is made from a more unusual leather to add visual interest and to hold the book closed when not in use. There can be only one lucky winner! Best of luck to all who enter!!

How to enter:

1. Follow my blog ~ 1 entry
2. Comment on today's blog post ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave contact link)
3. Mention this giveaway on your Facebook Fan Page ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your facebook page link in the comments section so that I may fan you)
4. Twitter about this giveaway ~ 1 entry (be sure to leave your twitter link in the comments section so that I may follow you)
5. Purchase from my shop, Ethereal Beginnings ~ 1 entry
6. Purchase from Christine's shop ~ 5 entries (please copy your transaction into the comments section for valid entry)
7. All of the above ~ 10 entries

So...if you do ALL 7 of the above you will have a total of 20 entries to win Christine's Mini Suede Journal/Sketchbook.

Thanks for blogging in on this fantastic Friday. Hope you have a great weekend.

Cheers and Blessings,

Etsy Wedding Finds...Part 2

Today we will continue with what is available on Etsy for your special day. I must say, the plethora of items is phenomenal and there are some very hard choices. Here are some creative and talented sellers who can provide you with bridal jewelry and accessories:

Accessories:

In my Etsy travels I discovered this amazing shop. Luly's Wedding Accessories is one-stop shopping for all your bridal accessory needs. Items she has are: Flower Girl Baskets, Wands, Halos, Hair Accessories, Ring Bearer Pillows, Kneeling Pillows, Cake Toppers, Keepsake/Toss Garter Set, Guest Books, Engraved Bride & Groom Toasting Flutes,Unity Candle/Taper Sets, Engravable Stainless Steel Cake Serving Sets, Bridal Pouch or Money Dance Bag, Veil Fasteners and Bridal Hair Clips, Bridesmaids Hair Accessories, Wristlet Cuffs, Boutonnieres, and Mother's Corsages. She currently has over 250 items in her shop and custom orders are welcome. A visit to Luly's is a must on your to-do list of wedding planning. Visit Luly at http://www.luly612.etsy.com/. Please see below for images of some of Luly's items:

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Jewelry:

Jewelry is such an individual choice. A piece of jewelry can project a girl's image for all to see. Pearls, crystals, silver, gold; any combination large or small is available for you on Etsy. Below are a sampling of some wonderfully creative wedding jewelers:

Little White Chapel has an array of lovely jewelry pieces for your big day. Please visit the Little White Chapel at http://www.littlewhitechapel.etsy.com/.


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Somerset Road is a creative jeweler who uses vintage ideas for inspiration. Her "Vintage Inspired Jewelry with a Modern Twist" are sure to be a big hit with our vintage loving brides. Visit Somerset at http://www.somersetroad.etsy.com/.


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For gorgeous simplicity check out these Handmade Gold Earrings with Golden Netted Teardrops from Lizzy B. Designs, http://www.lizzybdesigns.etsy.com/.

This necklace combination of Pearl, Garnet and Vermiel from Jewelicide would be an exquisite addition. Visit Jewelicide at http://www.jewelicide.etsy.com/.




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Again as with yesterday's bridal gowns, I could go on and on about the wonderful accessory and jewelry artists here on Etsy. I hope I have given you a good start on where to find all your wedding needs on Etsy.

This is my last post in our wedding series. It has been fun and exciting researching trends and ideas for today's couple. I have learned that there is truly no limit to what you can do for your special day. All you need is a little imagination!!

Thank you so much for blogging in. Join me on Monday for a little insight into Ethereal Beginnings and how we came to be. :D

Cheers and Blessings,