And the winner is:
MELISSA from
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Please come back tomorrow
for a brand new give away:
Soap and Lotion!!
Custom Jewelry by Solange is an amazing unique jewelry shop. Solange has been selling her jewelry on Etsy since December 2007 and lives in White Plains NY. Her shop offers beautiful earrings, bracelets, and pendants. She is having a sale right now - many of her pieces are 50% off!!! Solange also has a wonderful Blog.
#1-How did you decide on your shop name?
When I first opened a shop on etsy, My shop was named Solange's Custom Jewelry, but then my boyfriends father made a comment on how my name is so unique and putting that 's really changes the beauty of it, so he suggested I change it to it Custom Jewelry By Solange.
#2- When did you start crafting?
Ive been making jewelry ever since I was a little girl. My family and I would spent our summers at Pine Cone Camping Site and I would bring my jewelry which back then was made with shinny glass beads on fishing string, set up a table and sale on the camp grounds. Then in High School, we were obligated to pick an art elective and I decided to take jewelry, so I took that my 4 years of High School. I worked mostly with metals and clay and made some pretty cool creations that my mom still has. But when I went to college, I could never find the time to fit jewelry in my schedule, until winter break when I decided to take a class at an art workshop and learned how to incorporate Sterling Silver in my jewelry making.
#3-Are there other crafts you would like to try?
#3-Are there other crafts you would like to try?
I would love to learn how to bead weave. I always look through jewelry books in barnes & nobles when I happen to be in there and admire the wonderful work and patience that goes into making these pieces. I already bought some weaving needles, now I just have to find a good and easy book that can teach me this skill...or a good teacher.
#4-What or who inspires you?
#4-What or who inspires you?
You know I always get asked this question and never can answer it. As weird as this might sound, the ideas just pop in my head at night. I've never drawn or sketched a design on paper. If I have an idea, I have to get all my beads out and start creating.
#5- Do you have a day job?
#5- Do you have a day job?
Yes. During the am hours, I'm usually at class. I recently changed my major to teaching, so I'm currently on the road to getting a BA for Early Childhood Education. Then in the afternoons, I work at the elementary school-after school program, next to my house, as a lead teacher for the kindergarten and first graders. But I'm in the process of looking for a summer job.
#6- What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
#6- What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
Hmm...this is a tough one, as Ive enjoyed all my pieces. I've recently started experimenting with wire and I've been making rings, pendants, hair pins and hoop earrings which I never used to. Even though all my wire work, takes a whole lot of patience and time, I'd have to say they've been my most enjoyable pieces thus far.
Solange is offering this beautiful pendant as the give away prize!! Its made out of Sterling Silver wire, hammered and swirled by her fingers, with pacific opal swarovski crystals and turquoise gemstones.
GIVE AWAY & RULES:
The rules are the same as always:
*Go to Solange's shop: Custom Jewelry by Solange
*pick your favorite item
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.
The draw will take place on Saturday, June 6 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 Solange's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased!
Good Luck Everyone!
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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 Solange. Thank-you for entering!!
I loved this intricate hand wrapped ring:
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I absolutely love the Enchated - Freshwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Chrysocolia, Sterling Silver Mutli Strand Necklace. It is so gorgeous and such a unique piece!
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Midnight Madness - Midnight Sunsitara, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver Necklace - HALF OFF SALE - This is a beautiful necklace! I would love to win the contest! Also you can get free ads for your blog and shop at my site http://www.themoneywebusa.com
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um. the name is totally awesome. very fitting of the necklace!
thanks for a great giveaway!
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The Minty Questions Necklace is beautiful! Great giveaway!
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This one really stood out for me when I went to her shop-love anything minty:)
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I like this ring its gorgeous http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23052048
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I think this is such a beautiful color!
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Whitney
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simoneshomebaked on Etsy
Its always hard to pick a favorite in Solange's shop, they are all so beautiful!! She's always been a fav. Ok, I have to pick one:
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Amythist it must be. Its always nice to learn more about your fellow etsyians!!
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I love the Rose Queen pendant.
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such lovely jewelry!
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the colours in these are amazing! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20827638
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Great interview _ super Giveaway item! I love all her pieces, but my fave is The Squishy Fishy:
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It's so unique and unusual - love it!
Hi there! Thanks for allowing us to add our giveaways! Just one thing...I messed it up! Leave it up to me to do that...it's my specialty! LOL! I forgot to enter the end date and entered a whole new listing. Is it possible to erase the first one?
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Thanita
Ok here's my favorite!!!
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Why is my favorite? Because it's so pretty and red. Red is my favorite color (and yellow...and green...and and and...)!
I like the Autumn Leaves necklace
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i really like the Pink Serenity - Rhodocrosite, Ruby Rose, Sterling Silver Hammered Swirl Pendant
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I have your button.
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My favorite is this bright sunny frog necklace:
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But the giveaway pendant is so lovely! Like a starry sky...
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Of course this would be my favourite:
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ReplyDeleteMy favourite item is the Passione - Amethyst Tanzanite Sterling Silver Earrings.
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Thank you!
I like The Squishy Fishy - Lampwork, Seprentine, Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver Necklace
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Devotion - Amethyst Slab, Violet, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver Hammered Swirly Pendant
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~Evelyn~
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This one looks great!
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I love the Circle of Love - Freshwater Pearls, Ruby, Black Diamond, Mother of Pearl, Sterling Silver Earrings.
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I saw orange and knew this is my fave http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20254244
ReplyDeleteI love these earrings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16573796. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pendant and it's my favorite colors too! My favorite item from Solange's shop is the To it by Sea - Agate, Emerald, Sterling Silver Multi Strand Necklace and the Enchated - Freshwater Pearls, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Chrysocolia, Sterling Silver Mutli Strand Necklace.
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Thank you so much everyone! All these comments are so sweet :0)
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i love Queen of Amethyst - Amethyst semiprecious, Violet, Tanzanite, White Crystals AB, Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace soo much!!!
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I like Goddes of Light - Handmade, Hammered, Freshwater Pearl, Crystals, Sterling SIlver Pendant.
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Blogged:
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Wow! Such gorgeous stuff!
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I love the necklaces: Stormy Waters and Goddes of Light and the earrings: Victoria .
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I love the pink serenity necklace! Love her shop!
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I have your blog button on my blog!
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I love the Pink Serenity Pendant!
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Thanks!
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My favorite is Glowing Moon - Argentinian Rhondonite, Mother of Pearl, Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and Sterling SIlver. I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteLove the Bombshell Necklace!
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I love the sacred ring... it is beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely this:
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Valorie
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Love the Unique Staircase - Amazonite, Freshwater Peals, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Crystals, Sterling Silver Necklace.
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I really like this pink necklace:
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The glowing moon earrings.
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The "Pink Serenity Sterling Silver
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Many thanks, Cindi
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Look at these little mice! :
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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I grabbed your button!
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This is just simply stunning!
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these are gorgeous,
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I love the Chapel Pearl Earrings (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22258181)
ReplyDeleteStormy Waters - Handmade Hammered, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, Jet, Sterling Silver Pendant! So cute!
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ReplyDeleteit's so pretty:)
lovely shop too!
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ReplyDeleteMy son's birthstone AND it's a stunning piece!
I the the Honu necklace. I absolutely love turtles and this is just gorgeous!
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I adore the Stormy Waters - Handmade Hammered, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, Jet, Sterling Silver Pendant.
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ReplyDeleteI love pink so this is my favorite!
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I love the Queen of Amethyst necklace
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Stormy Waters - Handmade Hammered, Freshwater Pearl, Black Diamond, Jet, Sterling Silver Pendant http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23534857 Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca
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Amy
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Amy
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I like the Goddess of Light and Stormy Waters pendants. I would also love a pair of matching earrings to go with the winning pendant!
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I really love the Tropicana - Jade, Freshwater Pearls, Jonquil, Peridot, Handmade and Hammered Chandelier Earrings
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What a gorgeous combo of colors (and I love the swirl shape). :)
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I love these earrings, the colours are so pretty, love lampwork beads!
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I love Solange's use of color! But I especially admire the innovative design of this pearl and sterling silver ring : ) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23052048
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I grabbed your blog button and I'm off to put it in my blog
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I love this! I love red so this is the perfect piece! Its gorgeous!!!
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I just put your button on my blog too!
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ReplyDeletethis is my favoriteeee :o)
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My fav is the Goddess of Light pendant! Beautiful!
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Oh, I love the Rosey Delight- Jade, Amethyst, Argentinian Rhondonite, Tanzanite and Paparadscha, Sterling Silver Necklace - beautiful colors!
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I love this one!
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My daughter would love the Sonrosada hair accessory in pink:
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I like the Rosey Delight Necklace. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19143625
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These earrings are amazing!
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I grabbed your button :D
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I blogged about this:
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(my account is set to friends only though so I don't know if you can view this.)
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I love this keychain and its name "Sandy Beaches":
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These earrings are really pretty:
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The autumn leaves necklace was especially attractive. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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