Milestone!

Hi! Mulryjewels has reached 200 hearts on Etsy! This is a milestone for me :) For those who don't know, it means that 200 different etsy accounts have named Mulryjewels as one of their favorite shops! Thanks for all of the support!

Don't forget the enter the giveaway below! Only a week left!!

Inspiration

What inspires us to create? When I make jewelry I am usually inspired by the actual materials that are available to me. I am also inspired but the shapes that can be made by weaving beads. Inspiration is everywhere if we know where and how to look.

As many of you know, I am a singer. In singing, music is a constant source of inspiration to me. I love singing different styles of music and learning about its corresponding culture. I have to admit though, in jewelry making I have not used music as an inspiration. Except maybe if I need a piece to wear for a concert or recital and I make a piece that goes with the theme and what I am wearing. Other than that though, nada.

This week I am inspired by a designer named Julie from SeaJewels2005. Julie is also a musician, but a folk guitarist. Julie told me that she uses songs and song titles as inspirations for her pieces. I'll show you what I mean:

This one is called "chain chain chain." I LOVE it.

Then there's the "Red Hot Chillies" chunky necklace:


Finally, "All that glitters is Goldstone"


This is such a creative way to design! Kudos to Seajewels2005. You can check her out at www.seajewels2005.etsy.com . Also read her blog at http://thecraftersguildplace.blogspot.com/ .

What about you? What inspires you to create? What is it that you create? Maybe I will feature you! Leave some comment love on it. Thanks!

addendum to giveaway...

Hi,

I have decided to do a seperate giveaway for the people who have been responding on my facebook page. Thank you to all of those people and please keep the suggestions coming. See below for complete giveaway details. Less than 2 weeks left!

NEW GIVEAWAY!

Hi All,

I would like to do another giveaway! I will be giving away a swarovski cube ring:

Want to win?? Here's how:

1. Give me a comment about a local boutique that you think MULRYJEWELS could be featured in. You can just put the name of the boutique and the town it is in.

2. Tell me what item in particular they would like

3. Subscribe to follow my blog :) If you already do, leave me a comment saying you do.

4. You can leave up to 5 boutique names and locations for a total of 11 entries!!

5*** Here's my fave: if your comment results in an order from that boutique I will upgrade your prize to ANY prize you want up to 50$

6. Contest ends Oct 7th. Winner will be announced shortly after

This is a sweet deal people! I may even throw in some extra "thank you" prizes for your help. Thanks to all of the readers!! Good luck!

Mulryjewels product review!!!

....um, I am speechless. This is the most awesome thing that I have ever seen. My first "published" product review and they are as nice as can be. CHECK THIS OUT!

http://www.weezies.com/2009/09/18/1038/

My favorite are these 2 quotes:
"A place of beauty and elegance with a flair for the whimsical – this is the world Stephanie Horowitz-Mulry envelops her designs in and it’s called Mulryjewels."

and

"The craftsmanship is first-rate and the prices, totally affordable. During these times, we all want to get the most bang for our buck and you’ll definitely get that with these pieces."

This totally made my day! It is a great way to start the new year, and by the way...

L'shannah Tovah!

...And the winner is....

Hi all,

The results are in for our September giveaway courtesy of lalfabeto.etsy.com !

The winner is Noble Beeyotch! I don't have random number generator. I rely on the old "close your eyes and point" method and it has never let me down :)

OK, beyotch! Please contact Michaela at www.lalfabetto.etsy.com to request you letter and give her shipping information.

Congrats!

Stay tuned for the next giveaway.

Good Day for Mulryjewels!

Today our little mulryjewels blog reached 30 followers! Hopefully this is just the beginnng. I am trying to keep this jewelry related but maybe I should add some other stuff to keep things interesting. Let me know what you think in a comment if you like.

Also: More updates to my TRUNKT page! Visit me at www.trunkt.org/mulryjewels
Here is an updated widget! Dont you love that word? Widget? Love it.

These are tough times for all of us but here's hoping that some more great thigs are just around the corner. Thanks, y'all!

6 more days to win!

Please see this month's Giveaway post below to enter to win a great prize from a great fellow crafter! All you have to do is leave a comment on that post. You can enter up to 4 times. Only 6 days left!

NEW PRODUCT!!

I am SO happy to unveil the Rivoli Necklace and Ring with Beaded Settings.

These babies take about an hour to make! It can take more if you break a string trying to pull the knot through the small opening of a 3mm bicone bead. You may have to start all over if that happens. Anyway, take a look!







A little tedious but well worth it. These are becoming my most requested item. Also great as a holidy gift. They will soon be posted at www.mulryjewels.etsy.com for 40-65$ depending on the style/color. Look for sales on these in the future!

Mulryjewels in Smithtown

Mulryjewels is now featured in Elan Boutique of Smithtown, NY!

The great news is they are carrying almost all of my retail line!
They also supply to many local Salons and other specialty stores.

Here are some of the items that will be featured there:














They already have 20 items with at least 20 more to come.

Visit their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithtown-NY/elan-boutique/43986587999

79 E Main St # D
Smithtown, NY 11787-2867

(631) 656-0670‎