Julie Ellyn Designs: January 2010

I am so excited to announce that my FAVORITE jewelry designer on Etsy has agreed to let me host a give-away for her shop!!!! Over the past several months I have slowly been acquiring pieces of her jewelry so I can truly speak from experience and say that I love her work.

So I would now like to introduce Muffintopdesigns, creator of rustic and organic jewelry in silver, copper, and brass.

Simply Silver Beaded Stacked Sterling Silver Rings - Set of 4

About the designer:

1. How long have you been designing jewelry? I've been only making jewelry since february 2007, after being introduced to the fabulous world of beads by a friend! I've been actively metalsmithing now for about a year (instead of prenatal classes i took a metal class instead!)

2. When did you decide to turn your hobby into a business? Soon after I started beading, my sister suggested that I sell on etsy. The rest is history!

3. What is your favorite thing about having an Etsy shop? I love the idea that my creations are seen by people all over the world. Etsy makes things so easy in regards to maintaining a shop. Plus the people I've "met" on etsy are wonderful!

4. Do you have a favorite design or go to piece that you always wear? My stacking rings are definitely my "go-to" pieces. As a first time mom, I don't wear much jewelry anymore but these go with everything!
5. What can we expect in the future? Lots more rings and bangles - and maybe incorporating more gemstones. Who knows?

Rustic Copper Bowl and Skinny Stacking Rings Set

Simply Stacked Rustic Organic Ring Sampler - Sterling Silver Copper and Brass - Set of 6

Simply Stacked Sterling Silver Copper and Brass Trinity Stacking Rings - Set of 3

Be sure to check out Muffin’s other creative shops:
triplestitch.etsy.com - crocheted goodness!
theWinx.etsy.com - banners and avatars!
muffintopsyturvy.etsy.com - paper goods and supplies!

Oh! Here is what the lucky winner will receive…Muffintopdesigns Wishbone Earrings!!!

How to enter:
1. Click on Muffintopdesigns shop and take a look around.
2. Come back here and leave a comment on THIS POST telling me what your favorite item is in the shop!
3. Please leave me your email address or another way to contact you. If I cannot contact you, I will choose another winner. If you win, you have 48 hours to respond.
4. You have until Thursday, February 4th, at 12 midnight EST to enter. Check back Friday, February 5th to find out if you are the lucky winner!!

Earn extra entries--add a new comment for each one that you do:
* Heart Muffin’s shop and let me know in a comment.
* Become a follower of Muffintopdesigns’ blog http://muffintopdesigns.blogspot.com/.
* Follow Muffintopdesigns on twitter (@Muffintop5).
* Become a follower of our blog!
* Blog, Twitter or Facebook about this giveaway, then come back and let me know where you posted.

**For five extra entries, make a purchase from the shop and leave a comment letting me know!!**

Julie Ellyn Designs

Monday, January 18, 2010

GIVEAWAY - Muffintopdesign's Wishbone Earrings

New Year...New Designs