#EtsyGifts!

Etsy has introduced a fun new feature for this holiday season!

 #EtsyGifts is a way and place to highlight our perfect gifts for all the peeps in 

your life. Handcrafted creations for everyone from your needle crafting aunt to 

your tuna loving pretty kitty can be found here!

 I've been playing around with it this week posting on 

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter a few of my personalized pieces (see below) and plan highlight other gift ideas from my shop over the coming weeks, hopefully helping you find just what you're looking for this season.  Stay tuned!

Seeds...

From My Bench - Photo Shoot Today

A peek into one of my photo shoots!

 

The light is great today - bright but overcast.  My little 'set' includes the windowsill (if the sun comes out, I can just pull down the blind), my NikonD80 SLR, a piece of cardboard I covered in tinfoil to reflect back the light, a piece of chicken wire that I've folded in half to support several sheets of white cardstock that I tape together and slope slightly to eliminate seams and shadows in the background. 

 

My 'go to' props are this little tin candleholder which I use ALL the time, a penny and ruler for scale, and sometimes a small ivory china dish. 

 

I have about 35 new pieces ready to photograph which means several hours and probably about 500 images - it's a ton of work and 80% will be too dark, blurry, too light or just plain bad! The other 20% will likely contain enough decent shots that I can edit them and use them for my listings in the shop. Some may have to be redone again- I'm on the third time for a pair of sterling silver hammered hoops that I just can't get the light right...maybe today's the day!

 

Here's the set up - pretty simple, eh?

ok. I'm off.  You know where I'll be :)

xo

Holiday Shipping Guidelines from Canada Post

WILD WOMAN will be on vacation beginning approximately December 11 so please order early! 

 LAST ORDER DATE FOR CUSTOM and MADE TO ORDER items for the Holidays:
   ~ Australia, New Zealand, Europe and International Destinations: NOVEMBER 14
        ~ United States: NOVEMBER 21
        ~ Canada: NOVEMBER 24

 

 

HOLIDAY SEASON SUGGESTED MAILING DATES from Canada Post on READY TO SHIP Items:

Canada Post suggests the following as shipping dates for Christmas delivery. Please know these are ESTIMATES and the earlier orders are placed and shipped, delivery for Christmas is more certain. Between November 24 and December 10, I will be shipping daily, as required, to make sure your order’s journey is as timely as possible. I really want you to receive your package in time!

*****Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and most Other International Destinations:

* Regular International Small Packet Air (prices stated in listings) - Please order by November 29 for shipping by December 1.
* Xpresspost International Air (Contact me for pricing to your location) – Please order by December 6 for shipping by December 8. A Shipping Upgrade listing will be created for purchase prior to shipping to cover the additional costs.

*****United States:
* Regular Small Packet Air (prices stated in listings) - Please order by December 8 for shipping by December 10.

*****Canada:
* Please order by December 8 for shipping by December 10.

 

 

Creative Passion ~ A NEW Etsy Team!

I haven't made a treasury in MONTHS but I was invited to join this fabulous

new team of shops on Etsy that are filled with beautiful handmade

creations all stunningly photographed.

I accepted gladly and here is my first collection for Creative Passion!

(Click on the pic to see all our member shops).

I'm looking forward to a fun and creative team and

many more lovely T's ~ thanks girls!

2013 Holiday Gift Guide brought to you by The Artisan's Collaborative on Etsy!!

Thank You, Teacher!

1. Red and White Soft Cotton Napkins by toocutecustomcrafts

2.  Colorful Boot Desk Accessory by BeauMiracle

3. Best Teacher Art Print by hairbrainedschemes

 4. Apple Necklace by CausticThreads

5. Coin Pouch by SmiLeaGainCreations

6. Red Apple Ring by CreaShines

(Click on the collage to see ALL Sweet16Team items tagged with 'teacher'.)



Wild Woman Jewelry 'Shop Update'

W I L D  W O M A N

is Open again!

First Shipping Date is Wednesday, May 2nd.

 

I'm in the process of updating, renewing and relisting many favorites (there are a ton and it's taking a bit of time) and will be adding new pieces as well, in the next few weeks.

Please drop by and say hello!



Gifts for MOM from Etsy Team Sweet16!

1.  Black Shawl from LittleShopofCrochet

2.  Vintage Black Suitcase from pastoria

3.  Leather Flower Earrings from imali

4.  Leather Clutch from maykobags

5.  Sling Purse from SmiLeaGainCreations

6.  Ceramic Bowl from RossLab

 

Please click the large photo to see all the Mother's Day items from team Sweet16 on Etsy!

Happy Mother's Day!

Think Pink with Team Sweet 16

1.  Pink Red Earrings  by TNTees

2.  Pale Pink Felt Banner Garland  by CouturebyAyca

3.  Pink Silk Leaf Brooch  by Joliejye

4.  London Fog Trench Dress by DOTTO

5.  Bloom where you are planted by hairbrainedschemes

6.  Pink Pendant Necklace  by theBeadAerie

7.  Pink and White Circle Napkins  by toocutecustomcrafts

~ Please Be Seated ~

I was surfing around Etsy yesterday and began 'collecting' these wonderfully photographed Mid-Century Modern home decor items -- I think they are fabulous! Of course, a treasury resulted and here it is... if you have a minute, just click on the photo and drop by to say hi and check out these amazing shops!

Black and White Christmas on Etsy's Front Page!!!

...so happy to see all these lovelies on Etsy's Front Page last night! congrats everyone :)

It's Black Friday!

Drop by Wild Woman Jewelry and check out the savings!

***Black Friday through Cyber Monday***

Save 15% Shopwide -- ALL items ready to ship!
*Prices already Reduced*

deck the halls...

Some of my older

favorites are joined this year by two

new stars in blues and greens

and lots of fun pink--

let's put the carols on and

begin to trim the tree!

Blue Christmas, Handmade Beaded Wire Star

Tickled Pink, Handmade Beaded Wire Star
(10% of the proceeds from this star is donated to The American Cancer Society
through Etsy Project Embrace)

Burst, Multi-Color Handmade Beaded Wire Star

(this star is beaded on both sides!)
... perfect for your hostess for holiday parties, your child's teacher, friends or for YOURSELF!

november...

I always enjoy the clean stark palette of November after the riotous color of fall!

...there was frost on the pumpkin!

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf's a flower.

~ Albert Camus

*****

First Frost by judemcconkey

***

With cooler mornings and shorter days, my thoughts have turned

to autumn...I was browsing on Etsy today and was inspired by these wonderful images...

***

Before the Melt by exposedartandphoto

***
Pumpkins by ebonypaws

...which inspired my first treasury in a long time...

Happy Autumn!

Countdown to 1000 Sales 'Thank You' Give Away!

I know it's just a number... but for me, in my Etsy shop, it has more than a bit of magic!

With the 1000th sale approaching, it's time to celebrate and say THANK YOU to all my fabulous customers and online friends! I'm very excited and grateful to all who have purchased pieces, dropped by, sent notes and supported me and my shop!

To show my appreciation and to mark the occasion, I am hosting a give away~ you can WIN a pair of Monet's Garden Earrings!

How to Enter to Win:

(no purchase is necessary...)

1. The new owner of each item purchased from my shop, Wild Woman Jewelry on Etsy from #981 up to and including item #1000 will have their name entered three (3) times.

2. Follow this blog and let me know in the comments below to be entered one time.

3. Comment below and leave your email for contact to be entered one time.

4. Tweet this contest and let me know below to be entered one time.

5. Sign up for Wild Woman Newsletter (here on this blog) and let me know below to be entered one time.

6. Post this giveaway on your blog and link it to this post (don't forget to let me know!) to be entered one time.

Contest will be closed with my 1000th sale. A draw will be made from all entries and the winner will be notified promptly.

Thanks again to everyone and good luck!

xo karon

Happy Canada Day!

Come celebrate Canada's 143rd Birthday with these talented Canadian Artists!

***

Have a wonderful holiday!

Canada Day Wool Acorns by SewnNatural

Little Flared Dress by JRoseAtelier

Blossom Ring by saralagace

KnitKnot Bag by EveldasNeverland

Cowboy Booties by TwentySecondStreet

*** Click here or on the Canadian Flag above to visit my Happy Canada Day treasury featuring these and many other Canadian artists.

Love to a Stranger

Love to a Stranger Treasury Challenge

Join the challenge...between Feb.12 and 14, nab a treasury and call it 'Love to a Stranger'. All 16 squares should be shops you've never included in a treasury (they don't have to be brand new shops - just new to you). PipingHotPapers inspired this idea last year and it's ON again! See what new shops you can discover and pass it on...here's mine!

'A great photograph is...'

'A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels

about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.'

~Ansel Adams

*****

These artists are among my favorite photographers and have fully captured that essence.

*****

Pink Dahlia Still Life by NatureMandalas

a good egg by GabrielleKai

Glass Teapot by theeye

Fairway Balloons by urbandesign

Solitude by CatLudwigStudio

Always vogue by ajawin