The Etsy Jewelry Corner Visits TJB Designs!!

We are taking a bit of a departure this week to show you another kind of bling...as we visit Tommye Bunce of TJB Designs! Here you will find beautifully beaded scissor fobs, threaders, counting & marking pins, as well as knitting and crochet stitch markers. She also creates wonderful bookmarks in several styles and additional accessories.

Tommye is a retired software engineer and needlework shop owner. She loves stitching and teaching stitching. According to Tommye, counted thread needlework appeals to her logical mind and soothes her soul.She enjoys cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread, and especially band samplers. When she is not stitching...she is knitting!

The cornerstone of her shop are her scissor fobs and coordinating counting pins for needlepoint and cross stitch as well as stitch markers for knitters and crocheters. In the artist's own words, here is how that product line got started: "I love gadgets, especially embroidery scissors. Hence, the creation of beautiful scissor fobs. I started out trying to think of something to make for the ladies in my stitch group and before I knew it I had about 2 dozen fobs designed! And most stitchers can use all the help they can get with counting, so I added counting pins for needlepoint and cross stitch. And then a friend suggested I make stitch markers for knitters and voila! Adding bling to your needlework is just plain fun..."

Places to find TJB Designs:

• Blog
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinterest

You can find Tommye hard at work on any of the social networking sites, promoting other artisans...she is a dedicated supporter of the handmade community!

It's a perfect time to visit TJB Designs, she is having a Christmas in July Sale! You can find unique and beautiful handcrafted gifts for any crafter on your list!

The Etsy Jewelry Corner Visits Lunaessence!

Welcome back to The Etsy Jewelry Corner!  Today we are visiting Lunaessence Handmade Artistic Jewelry and Handbags!  Owner Diana Marie LaRocca Saputo is from the Albany area and established this business in 2008.  Here you will find an assortment of jewelry making styles from artfully designed beaded gemstone necklaces to hand formed bracelets, wire earrings and pendants. Materials used  are primarily gemstones, semi precious gemstones, pearls, wood,czech glass,seed beads, sterling silver, bronze,brass, gunmetal, and copper .
Diana's handbags are a one of a kind design created using beautiful and heavy upholstery fabrics .

 Some of Diana's wonderful designs are shown here...there are more in her Etsy shop so stop by and visit her soon!
Places to find Lunaessence:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Blog

In addition to being a fabulous jewelry designer, Diana is also founder of Lunaessence's Arts and Crafts World Expo and is Captain of the Etsy team.  This amazing community of handmade artisans come together to support, cross promote, and inspire each other.  And whether they are soap artists, jewelry designers, fiber artists, photographers, or work in paper arts, they are always on the message that Diana herself lives every day: handcrafted goods are a high quality alternative to big box items and stimulate both local and global economies.  That being said, this group's primary mission is to get the word out about the talented handmade artists within the group and beyond.  Use the Twitter hashtag #lacwe to see what wonderful things this group is creating and take a look at their Facebook Group Page and see where it all began.

The Etsy jewelry corner visits My Gemstone Designs!

What can I say about Hazel Chadbourne Wollbrinck? Not only is she a talented handmade jewelry designer, she is also a wonderful supporter of everything handmade! Whether it's in her role as a team leader of On Fire for Handmade Team or as a valued member of the overall handmade community, Hazel is tireless in her support of her fellow handmade artists and the handmade movement itself.
Hazel's business is My Gemstone Designs, and is based in a a small town in Wyoming where she work out of her home. Her shop features handcrafted quality necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. All Hazel's jewelry is one of a kind and ready to ship and custom orders are alway's welcome. There are many styles to choose from to fit your individual taste and personality. Hazel's beading style is classic, and the end results are simple designs to fit your everyday needs that never go out of style. Her jewelry is created using semi-precious gemstones, swarovski crystals, swarovski crystal pearls, freshwater pearls, seed beads, shells and more. For accent beads and clasps she uses sterling silver, 14K gold filled and 24K gold vermeil.

Places to find My Gemstone Designs:

• Facebook
• Twitter

If you are looking for one of a kind jewelry for a gift or for yourself, stop by and visit Hazel at My Gemstone Designs! If the size isn't right, just contact her, and she will work with you to make the perfect jewelry piece you will have for years to come.