FRESH FACES FRIDAY: UniquelyEJewelry *giveaway*

I am excited to introduce you to some of my Etsy competition.

Yeah, you read that right. {wink}

I’m nothing if not honest, so I really must confess that this girl over at UniquelyE has got it goin’ on!

I do not recall what part of the virtual universe brought us together, but I’m SO glad it did. Erika from UniquelyE (E is for Erika. F is for fabulousness) is such a doll. If you browse her shop, you will find a picture or two of her rockin’ her creations, and you’ll see that she is also a tad gorgeous, too.

Gorgeous. Talented. Do I have to be friends with her?

Just teasing.

Have a look see at some of this talent, yes?

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3 glorious strands of Czech glass beads. Need I say more?

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These super long chandelier earrings would honestly look stunning with anything; your fave jeans and silk scarf, a romantic evening gown, a swimsuit and Prada shades, your most beloved bathrobe….

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Take a look at this little marvel of miraculous patience. Simply fab!

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Okay, so I’ve kept Erika to myself long enough. Now I must share.

I’m a stay at home mom of a 3 year old little boy named Lucas. He keeps me on my toes and gives me so much purpose in life. I’ve been trying to organize my daily routine in order to enable me to be more creative when I feel inclined, and be the best mom I can be. When I am better about using my time appropriately I’m so much more inclined to be creative, happy, and efficient! (If you see me on twitter all day long please yell at me to get some work done!)

I’ve had an Etsy shop for 2 years but only started dedicating serious attention to it over the last 8 months. I’m so excited to see growth where I have put significant effort. I’ve joined some Etsy teams lately, the Labrats Team (woot woot) and a new treasury team (name soon to be announced), and I am so inspired and blessed by the little community I’m privileged to be a small part of.

Jewelry is a creative outlet for me that I find a lot of happiness in. I’m a left brain person and I struggle with having way, and I mean WAY, too many creative projects going at one time. But my jewelry gives me a direction and allows me to focus a little bit more. I live for the thrill of that “congratulations on you sale with Etsy” email!

Being part of this Etsy community really sparks my creativity. Often times I’m inspired by the most random things around me. My husband laughs (and often grimaces) at my napkins, receipts, and scratch paper doodles all over the floor of the car and bottom of my purse. When inspiration strikes I make hideous chicken scratches on paper to keep the idea from slipping into oblivion- sometimes I can come back to my own scribbles and make something out of it….. sometimes.

I love the community that buying handmade creates. Before Etsy, I never realized what a blessing it is to support people, not corporations. I’m amazed at the talent that can be found on Etsy and throughout the indie handmade market. I love knowing I am a small part of such a huge movement that is really taking root, I would truly love to see a mentality shift in society where handmade becomes much more the norm!

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Don’t you just wanna sit somewhere and sip coffee with her? I do.

But before we all get sidetracked with the mention of coffee (yes, I know my truffles!), I want to show you two more of my fave UniquelyE creations.

This cocktail ring is too perfect for words. It’s like the 1st ring in history that would look perfect paired with any color on the planet. Seriously, I tried to think of a color that would clash… I couldn’t do it.

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This Peach Sorbet bracelet is SO unique(lyE). LOVE-LOVE IT!

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And, YES, I did mention a giveaway!

Erika is offering a $25.00 shop credit to be used at UniquelyE!

Have I mentioned the 20+ pieces of fabulousness Erika has on sale right now!? Oh my….

The Giveaway Skinny

Entry 1. Visit UniquelyEJewelry and then tell me what item you’d like to add to your jewelry box.

Entry 2. Heart UniquelyEJewelry on Etsy. So you can find it again later!

Entry 3. Follow Erika on Twitter.

Entry 4. Give this giveaway a shout out on Twitter and/or Facebook.

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry!

Giveaway will close on Thursday at 8pm PST.

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Love & Hugs to You!

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