The Ring Has Arrived

I'm afraid that I can't take a picture of this ring that does it justice. Suffice it to say that it and I are now inseparable.

To let you know what I've been up to, here is a list of upcoming goodies:

• The results of my first felting adventure.
• My first semi-failure, and the lessons I've learned.
  
• Getting back on the horse and starting over.
  
• Sewing and finishing the bag.
• A list of goals for February.
• My Pay it Forward Challenge.
• Hand health.

The above Golden Topaz ring was created by Tammy Riddle at Hand Sculpted Jewelry.

HSJ Giveaway

There's nothing I love more than a good giveaway, so when I heard that Hand Sculpted Jewelry is sponsoring one this week, I knew I had to post about it.

If you don't remember, this is the shop from which I purchased that gorgeous Golden Topaz handmade ring!

Now, Tammy is giving away a beautiful French Scroll Bangle Bracelet via Cafe Handmade. You have the whole week to enter. She also currently has a booth at Cafe Handmade's Virtual Craft Show, which includes a similar bracelet to that being given away, with gold tones worked into it.

Why are you still here? Enter already!

Hand Sculpted Jewelry

Last night, I made my second Etsy purchase, and I cannot wait until it arrives! Just like the beautiful fingerless gloves that we ordered for my birthday, I wanted something equally special and unique for Valentine's Day. It is very important to me to support the handmade community.

Let me tell you, the wonderful artisans at Etsy do not make it easy to choose just one gift. After much deliberation, I narrowed it down to one shop: Hand Sculpted Jewelry.

I felt an instant connection with the artist, Tammy's, rings, and two in particular stood out. The above photo of the Golden Topaz ring is the one that I selected in the end.

It might seem an odd choice, given that this isn't my birthstone. To that I say, I am a liberated being, and I can choose whichever stone speaks to me! The yellow just popped. It's such a happy ring. These days, yellow seems to be my new spirit-lifting colour of choice.

I'm grateful that I have met Tammy, the artist. She's just delightful, and very accommodating. All of her pieces are unique, and she'll work with you to create a custom size and colour scheme if you're looking for something in particular.

She also happens to have a Valentine's sale going on. It lasts from now until the 14th of February, Valentine's Day itself. A $50 purchase will net you free shipping, $75 will grant you a $10 gift certificate, and $100 gets you a $20 gift certificate.

She even throws in a complimentary gift box, and you only pay the cost of shipping one item, even if you purchase multiples. Again, I cannot wait until my ring arrives!