Ira Mency Baltimore Art Blog Featuring Etsy Artists Crafts Assemblage Mixed Media: Twenty Gifts Under $20 Etsy Christmas Shopping Guide

Ira Mency Baltimore Art Blog Featuring Etsy Artists Crafts Assemblage Mixed Media: Twenty Gifts Under $20 Etsy Christmas Shopping Guide



Check out this blog post with great gift ideas, my Etsy shop, ShawlPinHeaven is one of the featured shops!!



Thanks......



www.etsy.com/shop/ShawlPinHeaven

Picking The Right Pin For Your Shawl or Scarf

Knowing which accessory is the right one to complete your outfit is sometimes easier said than done. Do you want to compliment the colors or contrast with them? Something subdued or sparkling? Some people are really good at it, while others, like me, haven't a clue. Shawl Pin Heaven offers a wide variety of pins which can make the task easier or harder. So many choices, so little time..... Kim Federline owner of One Stop Crochet Knit on Etsy is pairing some of my pins with her line of beautifully knitted items. Here is one example:

The shawl is knitted using broomstick lace, also known as peacock eye stitch. Aptly, she chose my peacock feather shawl pin to go with it. The shawl and pin can be purchased together by clicking this link https://www.etsy.com/listing/179726333/broomstick-lace-sequined-evening-crochet Or, if you prefer to make your own, you can purchase the pattern by clicking this link https://www.etsy.com/listing/179835876/pattern-broomstick-lace-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_8 With so many choices facing us everyday, isn't it nice someone is making strides to make at least one choice easier? To check out my offering of shawl pins, please click on the link below https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShawlPinHeaven?ref=si_shop Thanks for stopping by!

New Product Line - Scarf Slide Pendants!

Just started making a new product line, scarf slide pendants. They are interchangeable and can be used with my scarf slides or worn on a chain as a pendant. These are very versatile pieces to add to your jewelry/accessory collection. I only have one made up right now but will be adding more to the line very quickly. Here's a picture of the first pendant on my copper scarf slide. I would some feedback for this new line.

Just click on the picture above for pricing and ordering information. Enjoy!! Kerri

Shawl Pin Heaven Shop

Last fall I realized my handmade shawl pins were my best sellers so I took a big leap of faith and removed all but the pins from my shop. It's been very successful and I'm so glad I took the plunge. I love making pins and finding unique beads to make sure my pins are different from all the others currently on the market. Please take a look at my renovated shop by clicking on the below link Shawl Pin Heaven Here are a couple examples of my pins.....

Thanks!!

Viking Knit - How Fun!!

I recently took a class using clay and wire and the highlight of the class was learning how to do viking knit. Just by chance I went to Bead Fest - Wire that Friday with my dear friend Kristie of Sculpted Windows and there was a booth for a viking knit tool kit and wire. Here's my first project, a birthday gift for my daughter's 30th birthday. Can't wait to make more things!!

My First Beadwoven Beaded Shawl Pin

Handformed beaded shawl pins have been my best seller for some time now. I've decided to put a new twist on them now. Here's my very first beadwoven beaded shawl pin. Isn't she lovely? 100% handmade, the poly face cab was purchased from the Sculpted Windows Etsy shop and then I adorned her face with some beadweaving before forming it into a shawl pin. Each one will be one of a kind and sure to become a collector's item.

If you're interested in purchasing this beauty, just click HERE!

Chocolate Bliss - award winning piece

This gorgeous necklace featuring a stunning Bruneau Jasper cabochon won the February contest from Cabbing Rough. Each month they pick one piece created using their hand cut cabs as the winner of a $50 gift certificate toward other cabs in their Etsy shop. What a great way to keep customers coming back!

I'm honored to be the February contest winner, and, one of the few pieces that with beadweaving rather than metalsmithing.

The one of a kind necklace has already sold, but you can view my other designs by clicking HERE.

As always,
Kerri