| Featured on Canadian Collective |
[Dec. 13th, 2009|11:55 pm] |
 Canadian Collective is a networking community created for Canadian Artists and businesses. I'm very flattered to be on the homepage as a Featured Artist of the week! :) Thanks so much Stacey White of Snug N Luv, the administrator of the CC website! |
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| Is it DECEMBER already? |
[Dec. 11th, 2009|05:22 am] |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada has been VERY and I say it in all capitals... VERY wintery (apparently not a real word according to firefox dictionary) already. It only takes one look out the window to know Christmas is almost here. To the local friends who back in September proclaimed on their Facebook status "Can't wait for it to snow!" well I'm sure you are happy now with the two feet worth! I don't mind snow itself, but the inconveniences it makes, particularly on the roads is what I can do without. We had some blizzard like winds last week, enough to make people hibernate!
A friend got into a car accident, (he's ok) hit a wall on the day of the worst weather, and it costs him 3k to fix the damage to his car! almost worth not going into work if something happens, it ends up costing more than your efforts in this crazy weather. Someone also bumped into him yesterday, so he is without a car again, what a headache!
I've been the busiest I've ever been with Jewelry sales and commisions this season! I found my Facebook page has helped incredibly with updating my network with what I do. Not only do people I know think of me more often for gifts or treating themselves, but friends of friends and people I have never met before are checking it out! I am not making a lot though, enough to get by for the month for sure, but I still really need a fulltime job. :( I just hope the new year will bring me some opportunities. I've been looking for something in the field I studied in, Graphic Design, and not many job listings around. Not to mention it's been a challenge to get an interview with so many people looking for the same work in this economy! There are like three job listings related to what I do a month. Luckily I have my jewelry to keep me sane, I work very hard at it.
 Something kind of cool I got to work on. I originally ordered these beads from a carersattic on Etsy, loved the colors and various sizes. She told me they were her Grandmother's beads. I ended up creating two bracelets to sell back to carersattic and her mother, truly one of a kind, sentimentally valuable pieces. I had enough beads left for two more simple wire necklaces. It was a pleasure to work with her and to help her make beauty out of the aged vintage beads that she was destashing. |
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| Fall Fair - Bowness Community Center |
[Nov. 24th, 2009|06:53 pm] |
 A photo from the Bowness Community Center's Fall Fair! November 7th, 2009. It was a very enjoyable experience to meet many fellow Etsy, Alberta Team, sellers in real life! With tables were: Jaimie (littlejumpingbeans), Lindy (craftedbylindy), Martina (glasscircus), Darcy (Splurge), Angela (dearange), Sybilline (Sybillinart), Viviana (dayhomemama) and Joan (asecondtime)!
It was a pleasure to meet Cindy (cindylouwho2), Bonnie (bontonvintage ), Kendra (strandeddesigns ), Kristina (BouncingOffTheWalls) and Gisele (SilverSistersStudio ) as well, who came to check everyone out. :)
See more photos (All photos courtesy of Lindy) at the Alberta Team blog! |
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| Featured Artist: Sheila Kernan |
[Nov. 11th, 2009|10:15 pm] |
 Neon Dreams, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 36" x 48"
Once in a while, I come across an artist whose work is so delightful, I have to tell the world about them! Sheila Kernan is someone I met over 5 years ago, while we were both studying at Alberta College of Art and Design. It's been amazing to see her work develop and grow! She's opening her first solo art exhibit coming up this month! Calgarian's rejoice! Show info and a quick chat with the artist:
NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY: AN INDULGENCE FOR YOUR SENSES
Friday, November 20th, 2009
6pm-9pm
Gibson Fine Art (628 - 11th Ave. SW)
Calgary, AB, Canada
In The Distance, Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 24" x 36" ( Read more... )</h3> </div> |
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| Bowness Fall Fair |
[Oct. 28th, 2009|12:40 am] |
I am getting into gear for an upcoming Show and Sale! I will be selling my handmade jewelry at the:
Bowness Community Center Fall Fair/Bazaar
7904 - 43 Avenue N.W.
Calgary, AB, Canada
November 7, 2009
9am - 4 pm
This will be very exciting for me as it's my only craft show of the season, and I will be meeting quite a few fellow Etsy Alberta Teammates! I will be sharing a table with Dearange, (nervous because I have already bought 4 things from this woman... lol). Littlejumpingbeans, Glasscircus, Sewnagain, Asecondtime, and Craftedbylindy are scheduled to be there too! :) I'm excited meet so many 'familiar' faces and to see everyone's work in person!
Facebook Event to add to your Calenders: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308224175474
Hope to see you there!
♥ Rozzie |
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| Craftgawker and a sale today |
[Oct. 22nd, 2009|09:03 pm] |
 Yipee! Craftgawker accepted one of my photos today. The way their site works, they select a page full of pictures to feature from all their submissions, and it stays on their homepage for a day, till they make their new selection. It's a great way to get some free promotion and to get new people (who already enjoy the arts) exposed to your work. View my Craftgawker post archive here :) I stayed up in the wee hours last night to post two new listings. Someone I know saw the new listing when I posted about it on Facebook, and she bought it in so quickly! Totally made my day. :) Thanks Sheila! She got the Gunmetal Chandelier Earrings  |
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| Happiest Etsy Day to date! |
[Oct. 11th, 2009|04:54 am] |
(in photo, Second row, middle) I could not believe my eyes. I was sitting in the car in the shopping mall parking lot, just checking up on Etsy on my Blackberry, when... I saw my Asymetrical Swarovski Cluster Trail earrings on the Front page! nawwww wtf I thought. Then I saw and they picked my item from the Tweet I made last night! On Twitter, You mention @etsy (the twitter etsy page) and include a link to one of your items and include #myetsy tag in your twitter post. My item is also included in the Gift Guide (approx page 6)! Another Etsy milestone for me. (I have these secret Etsy goals).
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| Finally on Facebook |
[Oct. 9th, 2009|02:56 am] |
 I finally got around to making a Facebook Fan page, keep up to date with my latest projects and promotions! Its a great way to refer a friend who might like my style of Jewelry too. Above is a new necklace, made with Sterling Silver and Turquoise Stone. I really like the simplicity of necklaces like these, letting the natural beauty of the stone take center stage. It's so easy to wear on casual days, and as I find myself dressing up less and less, I try to create long lasting, quality pieces that are flexible to wear for all life's chapters.
Friday is the last day of the sale at my Etsy store! I have a special 15% off section, as well as offering FREE SHIPPING Worldwide for a limited time! Common, I need my first "across the ocean" Customer! |
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| Ruby Reds |
[Sep. 23rd, 2009|04:56 pm] |
One of my best friends got married this year in Vernon, BC, Canada. The ceremony was lake side, and the weather co-operated on the day of! So thrilled to be there for her and experience the whole thing. Her wedding colors were white and red rose. I created the jewelry for the bridesmaids (including myself hehe). Here's what our necklaces and earrings looked like!
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| Alternative Rainbow Ring |
[Sep. 23rd, 2009|04:10 pm] |
 A variety of 14 different, complimenting colors on this Swarovski Rainbow ring. Crystals wirewrapped onto an adjustable ring base. |
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| Rainbows and Stephen Avenue |
[Sep. 17th, 2009|03:50 am] |
 Currently in a "Rainbow" themed treasury on Etsy  An acrylic painting I created, titled "Stephen Avenue" is on the front page of Craftgawker tonight! Click here to see the direct link to my piece. :) OWWWI have a serious toothache tonight :( it's really painful. It started yesterday, it's a tooth (with a filling or two) that was really temperature sensitive about a year ago, got it checked out, they couldn't do anything, so went home, eventually it felt normal... now the discomfort came back and it's really bad. The pain comes and goes, and when it gets bad, it hurts so much! I have taken advil and it helps somewhat. I am going to try to get an emergency appointment at the dentist tomrrow afternoon. :( wish me luck, I'm suspecting it might be a root canal? |
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| Gawk @ Craftgawker! |
[Sep. 14th, 2009|05:07 am] |
A shopper and photographer's delight! Craftgawker receives hundreds of submissions of photos a day, and are picky about what they accept, so I was relieved they accepted one of my product photos (third time was a charm). See my "Sweet Swarovski Ring" on their site! |
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| Peony White |
[Sep. 9th, 2009|02:45 am] |
The instinct to create must be in the genes, as one of my big cousins has a talent to share!
Cora is the artist behind Peony White - Vintage Jewelleries & Bridal Accessories. She's got a knack for pearls, florals, feathers and sparkle! Give her a visit and show her some love! http://peonywhite.blogspot.com |
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| Blogger |
[Aug. 30th, 2009|05:49 am] |
Please add me on Blogspot if you have an account with them too! :) I'm pretty new to blogging on there, and I'd like to keep both journals going. http://rozziejewelry.blogspot.com/
Side note: why do they call it blogger when the domain is blogspot?
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| Something Elegant |
[Aug. 30th, 2009|05:46 am] |
A new design - Swarovski teardrop briolette cluster earrings
I discovered that a lot of women really like leverback style hooks! And why wouldn't they? They are elegant looking, very comfortable to wear, and secure close! They look great for people who have "longer earlobes" too.
Trying out a different camera for my photos, this one is a digital SLR, a Canon Rebel XT. Previously almost all of my photos were taken with a Sony Cybershot point and shoot style camera. |
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| Bridal Party Earring Set |
[Aug. 27th, 2009|01:56 am] |
I have to let you in on a secret.... I LOVE~ making jewelry for bridal parties! I love working with people to include their wedding colors into their custom pieces. It's really fun to be a part of such a pinnacle event in a couple's lives!
Recently I was commissioned to create a couple pairs of earrings for a wedding who's colors were a vibrant teal! She picked a pair of earrings found in my fotki photo album to base the "look" off of, and emailed me a photo of the bridesmaid dress. I replied to her with a couple color swatches and design samples for them to pick from. Take a look at the final products :)
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