Friday, May 15, 2009

Silver Sunshine

AND THE WINNER IS:
CHERYL F. (THE LUCKY LADYBUG)!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Logan picked number 13 this morning,  Thank-you to everyone who entered!



Silver Sunshine
is a wonderful jewelry shop on Etsy. Hannah is from Maryland and has been on Etsy since Oct. 2008.





#1. How did you decide on your shop name?
Originally, I was selling my jewelry under the name of Young Designs (this was before I started on Etsy); but I thought that was kind of unexciting and wanted to think up a different name. I was sitting on my bed, looking at the sunset, when all of a sudden “SilverSunshine” popped into my head. I fell in love with it and have been using it ever since!


#2. When did you start crafting?
I mark the date around age 12, which is when I first started using a sewing machine. I began selling doll dresses when I was fourteen, and I was sixteen when I was first introduced to jewelry-making by a lady from my church.


#3. What or who inspires you?
I probably get inspired most by looking at jewelry-making magazines, like BeadStyle; or retail jewelry catalogs, like Sundance (their stuff is so pretty!). Really neat beads or components in bead supply catalogs will inspire me too.


#4. Do you have a day job?
Not at the moment--I don’t work during the school year because I am in college, but I am currently looking for some part-time summer work.


#5. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
Oh boy--I don’t know! I enjoyed making all of them! If I had to choose one, though, I suppose it would be my “Jena” earrings, simply because my favorite color is red and I love wire-wrapping.

Hannah is offering this beautiful bracelet as the give away prize!!



GIVE AWAY & RULES:
The rules are the same as always:

* Go to Hannah's shop: Silver Sunshine
*pick your favorite item
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.
The draw will take place on Friday, May 22th AM

~For 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave the link here, in a seperate comment, so I can find it.
~For another entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know.
~For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from Hannah's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased! Good Luck Everyone!!


Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Hannah. Thank-you for entering!!

76 comments:

  1. I like this http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21755146
    Not only is it pretty to look at, but its functional.

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  2. Hi Audrey!

    I love the Joselyn necklace, I will always go for something purple!

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  3. And I know that silly button is there, because I clicked on it to get over here:)

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  4. I love the Joselyn necklace

    rajikarthik@hotmail.com

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  5. I subscribe.

    arthik@hotmail.com

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  6. Grab ur button.

    Sorry for the mispelled email in my previous entries

    rajikrarthik@hotmail.com

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  7. I follow u on blog

    rajikarthik@hotmail.com

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  8. My favorite is the Lily Necklace:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173
    Makes me feel elegant just looking at it!

    carapacenator(at)gmail.com

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  9. Annie earrings (garnet, turquoise) love em!!! Love the colors:)

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  10. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16142531
    I love the Joselyn necklace, the colors and simple design are so elegant!

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  11. I really like the Samantha earrings, they're gorgeous!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16279754

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  12. I think I am here everyday! :-)

    Annie earrings (garnet, turquoise)
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16098363

    Is my favorite listing. Already a favorite shop.

    You can reach me through etsy.

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  13. My favorite is the Elizabeth chainmaille earrings (African amethyst) :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16142115

    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  14. I blogged about the giveaway :
    http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/05/522-bracelet-giveaway/
    blog[at]theluckyladybug[dot]org

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  15. I love these earrings -
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16098363
    Thanks for sharing~

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  16. realitybbq*AT*gmail*DOT*com

    My favourite item from their store is the Eliza bracelet.

    Thank you!

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  17. The Kristine Earrings are gorgeous!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17008581

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  18. These earrings are fantastic!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16142115

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  19. Mary
    zenrei57 (at) hotmail (dot) com

    Hi there :) The Heart Blue Zircon earrings are my fav

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23506635

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  20. My favorite item is the set of Annamarie pearl earrings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16120426

    abigail.lee{AT}gmail.com

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  21. I love the Vivian earrings (Swarovski crystal)!
    kkondek at gmail.com

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  22. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19575623
    Those are so beautiful!

    whitsend[at]live[dot]com

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  23. Your button is on my blog
    http://stitchesofthepast.byhand.me/blog

    whitsend[at]live[dot]com

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  25. I love these:
    Virginia earrings (African garnet, Swarovski crystal)

    aikychien@yahoo.com

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  26. I love the Whitney Necklace : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17013943

    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  27. I love the Eliza bracelet. Gorgeous!

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  28. The Abigail earrings (lt. rose Swarovski crystal)are my favorite!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16120209

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  29. I adore the Lily necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  30. she has a nice shop! i like the
    Round Yellow Citrine Gem Post / Stud Earrings - Sterling Silver.

    i like studs. erm...

    thanks for a great giveaway!

    wendiwinn on etsy.

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  31. I love the Natalie Necklace! I am really into orange these days, and was JUST mentioning to my hubby how I am starting to really like turquoise. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!

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  32. Your button is on my blog!

    http://kimnfam.blogspot.com

    :)

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  33. I love these earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16176863

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  34. hi these are my favorite
    annie earrings
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16098363

    lagrande2tall4u@hotmail.com
    recupefashion.etsy.com

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  35. I love these:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24264821

    Beautiful clear color!
    -10oneworld

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  36. I like the Phoebe earrings with color-changing crystal!

    puffpastryshop(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20058484

    Eight Rivers lip blam. looks pretty great!
    ashley
    ashlomb at yahoo dot com

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  38. I love the Vivian Earings in black.

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  39. I like this
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16051498

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  40. I think my favorite, (I had a hard time deciding on a favorite because I loved them all), is the Lily necklace.
    cspmom at gmail dot com

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  41. The color of the Joselyn necklace is so beautiful

    tmmylm at gmail

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  42. Love the Eliza bracelet.

    =) melanie
    http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  43. The Eliza bracelet is absolutely beautiful. You can dress it up or down. Good everyday wear.

    Thank you

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  44. I really love the Annie earrings. Those are gorgeous! Thank you!

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  45. This necklace is very pretty:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16142531

    kathy

    kathymartinstudio@yahoo.com

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  46. Great giveaway! I really like: Floral Elegance----Beautiful Blue Floral Purse / Bag. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. Abigail earrings (lt. rose Swarovski crystal)

    these are really cute!

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  48. My favorite is the Felicity bracelet (freshwater pearl and peridot chips) - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22291648

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  49. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17008787

    Really pretty rough emerald bracelet.

    themeimlookingfor at yahoo dot com

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  50. my fave is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22291648


    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  51. I like the Elisabeth chainmail. . . http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16090872

    mdhohn(at)msn(dot)com

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  52. Adelaide earrings .....cuuuuute!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16090239

    callieivy@gmail.com

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  53. The Angela earrings (Swarovski crystal, freshwater pearl) are my favourites! Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  54. scarlettnicole@mac.comMay 20, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    I like the samantha!

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  55. OOOOH All of her jewlery is beautiful...but I have to say that the Whitney necklace (hand-knotted freshwater pearl) is my absolute favorite one! But I do like almost everything in her shop!

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  56. Hi Audrey,
    Here's my pick:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16051498

    I love sterling silver, and this is a beautifully made bracelet.

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  57. I love Silver's shop...And she is a huge sweetheart which makes visiting even more of a pleasure!

    I love her Emma earrings and have been admiring the sweet little embroidered daisies needle book.

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  58. My favorite other is the Lily necklace. The giveaway braclet would have been my first pick though! I love green!

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  59. I love the Lily Necklace
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173
    tanyainjville@yahoo.com

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  60. i love the Samantha earrings (freshwater pearl, glass).

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  61. How pretty. My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22968867 because of its simple elegance.

    Jennie

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  62. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16144431

    This is lovely :)

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  63. My favorite is the Joselyn African amethyst necklace . Would love to win!

    frugalfab at gmail dot com

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  64. I like the Samantha Necklace
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173
    Nice giveaway.

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  65. Sorry, I looked at a lot, its the Lily necklace. Oops.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173

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  66. i love the Samantha earrings (freshwater pearl, glass).

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  67. I really liked these earrings!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17014278

    My sister and I are also in college like Hannah. Kudos to her!

    Angie (SuaVoce) http://suavoce.etsy.com

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  68. This necklace is my favorite!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17013943
    shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  69. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16142531
    gorgeous!

    charlottexwhoa@aol.com

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  70. I love the Phoebe earrings.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

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  71. Thanks again Audrey -- and to your son for proving that 13 IS a lucky number! I'm excited about winning this beautiful bracelet :)

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  72. i really liked the Courtney bracelet (green aventurine, freshwater pearl).

    -kate
    jaded_anthem@yahoo.com

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  73. I like the most Lily necklace
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16646173
    Thanks.

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Thank you for entering! Good Luck!!