Silver and Gold Petals

Saw these lovely jewelry pieces by Donna Barry at Diverse Workshop and I just had to share them. Made from silver and 18ct gold, Donna aims to create designs with a light and tactile quality. The techniques she uses infuse strength into the design, while evoking a supplely and delicacy to her work.

Thanks to Oh Joy! for the find.

I Could Have Been a Contender…

It’s time for Round #2 of the I Support Indie Knockout contest, the contest where indie supporters duke it out to win free stuff.

Are you a supporter of indie products? Do you buy handmade items from DIY crafters at craft shows, purchase handcrafted designs from online shops, or shop at your local arts alliance? If so, you are an indie supporter and this contest is for you!

Enter to win a goodie box full of lovely indie products by signing up for with your name, valid email address and a little blurb about how you are the biggest indie supporter ever. The top entrants will be added to a poll for visitors to vote on whom they think is the biggest indie supporter. The winner of the poll will win the prize—a box of donated indie goodies, a $185 value.

Do you have what it takes to be a contender? Sign up here!

Baby, it’s cold outside!

Whether your style can be described as cute and sassy or you go for a more sophisticated look, I’ve got scarves for you. It’s getting cold outside and I know that you need keep warm, but you also need to express your individual style, and of course, you want to shop indie.

Pink Heart Scarf by MTcoffinz available at Pixelgirl Shop. Fleece scarf with ruffle and bow trim–for the girly-girl.

Brown & Pink Embroidered Floral Scarf by India Romeo. Chocolate-colored micro-suede with pink embroidered folowers. I own one of these and it is gorgeous!

Love Me Three Times Scarf from Lulette. Lots of other designs available–you can even create your own custom message scarf.

Long Scarf by Rosie Brown and available at Papa Stour. Harris tweed scarf, lined with silk, and finished with kilt pin and shell fastner.

Black Sea scarf by Yseult Designs. This silk and irregular shaped over-sized scarf has a lot of possibilities. Believe it or not, the designer behind this scarf is a member of the band White Zombie.

Wide Vertical Scarf by Supermaggie. Gotta include Supermaggie!

Fabric Scarf by Sparkle Craft. I love all the fabric choices for this versatile little fabric scarf.

Turquoise Bird Quilted Scarf from Goodmorning, Morning . All sold out, but maybe if you ask nicely, the nice lady behind Goodmorning, Morning will make some more.

UBERSTAR SCARF by Madeye Design. This one kinda matches the Indie Fixx colors…

Wool and satin-lined scarves by Mogwaii. Exquisite! What more can I say?

Kelp Scarf from smARTWORKS. this lovely merino wool and cotton scarf comes in a variety of tempting color combinations.

Spooky Cute

Remember back in the day when you were a kid and you totally had a sticker album? Well, I still do. Well, maybe not an actual sticker album, but I still love stickers and like to use them when sending snail mail and as little gifties for friends. The Ghostiecakes Sticker Sack by Nut and Bee is so cute and would be just perfect to hand out for Halloween instead of sugary, teeth-rotting, obesity contributing candy. You get 24 for only $3.00, which is about the cost of a bag of candy and these are so cute, the kids just might not egg your house. Check out all the fun stuff at Nut and Bee.

Pucker Up!

I am addicted to lip stuff. I have to have it—lip gloss, lip balm, lipstick, lip shimmers—you get the picture. I literally own 20-30 different lip products at any given time. That should tell you that I am serious about my lip products and when I tell you I like the Lip Balm from Lindsay’s Candles & Stuff, you should take me seriously. Made with shea and cocoa butters Lindsay’s Candles and Stuff Lip Balm is so smooth and moisturizing and is available in Vanilla, Peppermint Tingle, and Coffee. I’ve tried the Vanilla and the flavor is subtle, not overpowering like some lip balm products are. Also available are candles, body scrubs, body butters and other bath and body goods.

Win Free Stuff! What More Can I Say?

Just a reminder that the Happily Handmade Giveaway ends Sunday, October 29th at midnight. If you haven’t entered yet, you had better stop procrastinating because you don’t want to miss out on your chance to win. There are 51 gift boxes full of fun indie prizes waiting to be won by you. Don’t miss out—head on over to the Happily Handmade Giveaway page to learn more.