Featured Shop Hawaii Titanium Rings

You haven't heard from me in awhile. However, I have the cutest little excuse! It is about 7 pounds...I now have a Grandson! I have been a bit busy! But, I am back!

I have a stunning shop for you today. If you are a ring person, this shop will blow your socks off!

Featured Shop

Hawaii Titanium Rings

www.etsy.com/shop/Hawaiititanium

Shop Owner

Jerry Guire

 

 

 

Get your coffee... here we go!

 

 

What do you sell?

 

Custom Titanium Rings

 

 

How did you get started with Etsy?

 

We were selling on Ebay and a client referred us to Etsy.

 

 

When did you get interested in making your Art/Craft?

 

 



 In 1997, I was working in a machine shop and made a titanium ring out of a key chain. My friends saw it and started ordering them. I asked my boss if I could stay late and use the machine and eventually made enough money to buy a machine of my own.

 

 

Where does your inspiration come from?

 

Nature and the Hawaiian Island scenery

 

 

Who taught you or how did you learn your art form?

 

 I was self taught and have pioneered the embedded titanium ring industry.

 

 

 

Where do you see your Shop in 5 years from now?

 

I plan on continuing to expand and pioneer new avenues in the titanium ring industry. I am on the verge of launching a new business that may be revolutionary.

 

 

How do you manage your time between Etsy and the rest of your life?

 

I have an amazing wife and a team of family and friends that work with me; they help juggle my schedule and make executing my ambitions possible.

 

 

How did you come up with the name of your shop?

 

We are located on the Big Island of Hawaii and inspired by its culture and scenery.

 

 

 

Do you make or stock items you love, or what will sell?

 

We have two Hawaii Titanium Rings galleries here on the Big Island and several galleries that carry our rings on the mainland. We specialize in custom rings made to order so our stock is mainly for examples.

 

 

Where else can we find you online?

 

 We have a website with all of our new styles at: www.hawaiititaniumrings.com

 

 

Did you always want to have your own business?

 

Yes!

 

 

Any other thoughts you want to share with us?

 

Thank you to you and to all of our supporters, we are so thankful for people who buy handmade items from family businesses! The corporate competition has taken our creations and mass-produced them by out-sourcing which has hurt our growth. We have survived because we keep improving every day with new techniques and designs that set our quality high above the imitations.

Mahalo nui loa from our Ohana to yours!

 

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About

(taken from Hawaii Titanium Rings About Page on Etsy)

Hawaiian Titanium Rings has been pioneering the titanium ring industry since the beginning in the mid 1990's. A small family ran company specializing in high craftsmanship and great customer service. As titanium bands grew in popularity so did the competition. Many of our styles were immediately duplicated. As we continued to cater to our customers we thought of ways to change the look of the now common titanium ring. Living in Hawaii the idea of inlaying local exotic hardwoods came about, and after many years of research the new look was created. Maintaining the durability of the titanium ring while inlaying the hard to find rare exotic hard woods from around the world. once we figured out the techniques needed to protect the wood, the new designs were endless. Now taking the most durable wedding band available and adding the natural art of Mother Nature we brought to you the Exotic Hardwood Series and our Tribal Series. The new look was a Big Hit! As people raved about Mother Nature's beauty in the different grain patterns and coloration of our hardwoods, we continued to look for more natural art our earth had to offer. We have now found ways to bring you to the many variety of precious stone and minerals. Taking the deep blues of Lapis and adding the bright green of Malachite we began to see that mixing our imagination with Mother Nature's beauty would soon change the way people look at the Titanium Ring. And now 15 years later Hawaiian Titanium Rings continues to hand make each band custom to your order while giving you hundreds of styles to choose from, with thousands of possibilities. You can now find our rings at exclusive fine art galleries and high end jewelry stores around the world.

You can find Jerry and his brothers on the beautiful Kona coast in Kailua-Kona Hawaii

 

 



Todays Artist: Miloš Samardžić

 

Happy Hello All!

 

Today I am featuring:

 

Miloš Samardžić

 

Etsy Shop:

Tramps & Glams

www.etsy.com/shop/trampsandglams

 

(Click on all photos and it will take you right to Tramps & Glams)

 

I love this Shop!!! It is fun, unique and just my style! I just had to know more about Tramps & Glams! If you love whimsical, happy, and different this shop is just what the doctor ordered! Great gift giving possibilities for your friends and loved ones. Tis the Season for giving!

 

Get settled in my friends! Get your coffee or tea! Here we go!

 

 

What do you sell?

 

I sell unusual, bold, and surreal polymer clay jewelry and wall art.

 

 

 

 

How did you get started with Etsy?

 

I have been selling jewelry on Facebook since 2008. I found Etsy and opened my shop there two years ago, while searching for a place where I could reach international customers.

 

 

When did you get interested in making your Art/Craft?

 

I have always been interested in various forms of art. I’ve been drawing as long as I can remember. But it wasn't until I discovered polymer clay back in 2008 that I realized that I wanted art to be more than a hobby to me.

 

 

Where does your inspiration come from?



 

I'm always inspired by books, old movies, music...in short, other people's art. I have always thought that it is fascinating how one art object can inspire the creation of another one, quite different than the one that served as inspiration. Other things that motivate me are nature and simplicity of life. That's where my less complex and geometric pieces come from.

 

 

 

 

Who taught you or how did you learn your art form?

 

I'm almost entirely self taught. I used some online tutorials when I began to work with polymer clay, but all methods I use now are those that I’ve developed myself.

 

 

Where do you see your Shop in 5 years from now?

 



I hope to be able to find more time for creating wall art and possibly some other forms, maybe art dolls or figurines. Also, there’s always room for improvement, so I hope to raise my jewelry designs to a higher level.

 

 



 



How do you manage your time between Etsy and the rest of your life?

 



It’s a challenge, but when you manage to do it right, it’s very rewarding. Etsy shop requires constant work, and not only creative work, but also things like marketing and promotion. Luckily, my wife helps me with these, so I can focus on the creative side.

 

 

How did you come up with the name of your shop?

 

My shop name reflects my interests. If you take a peek into my shop, you’ll see that, among other things, I make polymer clay portraits. I’m equally fascinated by tramps, social outlaws, and offbeat people like Edgar Allan Poe, Johnny Cash and William Burroughs, and those who come from another world, more glamorous one, like Marlene Dietrich or Louise Brooks. I love the idea of merging these two worlds together.

 

 

 

Do you make or stock items you love, or what will sell?

 



 I try not to think about what would sell while I’m making art. I suppose that would be dishonest with both myself and my customers. So, I only make things that I would wear myself or that I would give to people I care about.

 

 



Where else can we find you online?

 



Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Tramps-Glams/136149449729888?ref=hl

Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/trampsandglams
Twitter: twitter.com/TrampsAndGlams
DeviantArt: trampsandglams.deviantart.com/

 



Did you always want to have your own business?

 

Of course. I hope that one day this would be my day job.

 

 

Any other thoughts you want to share with us?

 

Thank you for featuring my art on your blog. It’s always a pleasure to meet bloggers and readers interested in art and crafts. I would also like to encourage those who are considering to take a similar route and open their own Etsy shops. It can be hard at times, but it is definitely worthy.

 

 

 

Fabulous Shop!!!

I love everything this shop has to offer!

I hope you do too!

Go check out this shop!

 



 



 





 

 



Meet Laura an Etsy Shop Owner

 

Today, I want to introduce you to Laura

Laura is from Sicily Europe.

 

 

 

Her shop Pietralavica really caught my eye!!

www.etsy.com/it/shop/Pietralavica

 

 

I knew right away that EVERY person really needed to see her creativity!! I love items that are different! I love art that you can wear! I love one of a kind!!!!

 

Laura's shop is all that and more! I am so excited about her work!

 

  Here we go! Get your ice tea, find a comfy spot and get ready to be amazed!

 

What do you sell?

 

I sell items made with lava stone from Mount Etna, which is located in Sicily, Italy.
Lava stone coated ceramic.

 

 

 

How did you get started with Etsy?

 

Some time ago, I had heard of Etsy. But, I was selling into a different site. I always said, "I would open the account"
A few months ago a dear friend, told me: "you have to show your stuff to the whole world, sell it on Etsy!" and I said, "why not!"

 

 

When did you get interested in making Art/Craft?

 

The first work, were making meatballs, I have no memory of this, my mom, every time, remembers this.
I was a really little child!
The second work I remember.
I remember because it was not very welcome .. with some crayons, I drew on the long hallway of the house. I drew cars, flowers, the sea, the sun and flying fish..!

 

 

Where does your inspiration come from?

 

I believe that everything that enters into us, in the form of your feeling, emotion, feeling positive and negative, is deposited somewhere inside of us, and then sprouts.
Who paints will sprout a wild shade and shadow. A music writer will write the rhythm he wanted.
I am very passionate, alive if I have emotions, I find in music, in conversation, in a feeling, in nature, in everything that surrounds me even if negative, from this I draw inspiration.
It is necessary feel good about oneself.

 

 

 

Who taught you or how did you learn your art form?

 

I actually studied to do anything else.
I studied accounting and I also attended the university.
But we see that the ceramic and the lava stone had to be a protagonists in my life.
And so I began to document, in the first experiments.
I bought a ceramic furnace.
I tried and tried, failures and the bad success, they never
demolished me.
I knew that the making of ceramics was a difficult job.
The results then arrived.
Later, I attended a course, more than anything else to know about the various materials, techniques, and try to take as much as possible from those who had experience.

 

 

 

 

Where do you see your Shop in 5 years from now?

 

I see him grown up, in every sense.
I currently have for sale only jewelry. I realize and have plans to offer a great variety of objects.
As elements of home decor, paintings, wall clocks etc. ..
 I should also see how things go in the short term.

 

 

How do you manage your time between Etsy and the rest of your life?

 

Do not do it!
Etsy really takes me so long, time, but I am who choose it.
I try to do well, and the possible.
During the day I try to do everything.
I do not have a perfect organization, something always remains to be done.
But that's okay

 

 

Is this a hobby, part-time job, or full-time job?

 

Is full-time job

 

 

 

Do you make or stock items you love, or what will sell?

 

I create the objects I love, but also to order.
I also made some tombstones!
 And even top bathroom sink and dishes for a restaurant.

 

 

Where else can we find you online?

 

I have a Facebook page www.facebook.com/gattoetna

 

Did you always want to have your own business?

 

Yes, absolutely. always, it's my life!

 

 

Any other thoughts you want to share with us?

 

Yes, two word on etsy.
In my opinion, you should always be yourself, put in the things that you make, your own personality.
See who is good, but do it your way.
And fun, on etsy I met so many nice people, affectionate, kind and people looking for me just to tell me "how are you" as Kate, who chose me for his blog!

 

 

I told you she would not disappoint! Let's help Laura by getting the word out about her Talent!

 

Thank you all for stopping in and reading!!

 

Kate

 

 

 

 

 

New Designs & Discount Coupon!

Happy Hello All! I have been a busy bee!

Today, I am going to show off some of my new designs! You know I love to mosaic! I am a mosaic crazy person... I am also, a glass freak too! So, I have been fusing glass and using my pieces in my mosaics!

I have a new collection of Make Up Compact Mirrors & Pill Boxes! These are so fun to make. I just went wild! I have used stained glass, handcrafted fused glass pieces, tumbled glass and my favorite thing Gun Shell Casings!

To celebrate my New Designs, I am offering a Discount!

Spend a minimum of $5.00 and receive a 20% Discount on anything in my Shop!

Use coupon code: Blogger

at checkout!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129508710/fused-glass-mosaic-make-up-mirror?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150788270/mosaic-octopus-make-up-compact?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153975701/mosaic-fused-glass-pill-boxtrinket-box?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153973087/mosaic-pill-boxtrinket-box-hunting?ref=shop_home_active



Gun shell casing you ask? Yes, gun shell casings! My hubby and I love to go 4 wheeling in the mountains here in Eastern Oregon. On our travels through the high desert I have found gun shell casings laying on the ground. Seeing them on the ground made me think about what I could do with them. Hubby and I went crazy and picked up every one we saw! I figured that I would come up with something to do with them! And, I did! Now, I have family and friends save their casing for me! I am working on some gun shell casing key chains too!

 

I have also been busy creating my mosaic jewelry line! Oh, I am having fun! I love to re-purpose items and I think I found a fabulous marriage of old flatware/silverware and mosaics! Here are a few!

This bracelet turn out beautifully!

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153357152/mosaic-silverware-art-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active

 

Here is one of my pendants! Now, this was meant to be a wearable piece of art, but, it would look wonderful as an ornament!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154113350/silverware-stained-glass-pendantornament?ref=shop_home_active

 

This is my newest! I am pretty excited about how it turned out! Very pretty! Fyi... don't hit anyone in the mouth with it!!! LOL

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154167307/mosaic-art-ring?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

I am having a wonderful time creating!

 

I hope you enjoy my designs!

 

To celebrate my New Designs, I am offering a Discount!

Spend a minimum of $5.00 and receive a 20% Discount on anything in my Shop!

Use coupon code: Blogger

at checkout!

 

Stop by and check out more of my designs:

 

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/PiecesofhomeMosaics

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/piecesofhome

 

 

 



featured artist Barbra Alan

 

 

Happy Hello All!

 

Today's Featured Shop is:

 

bjswearableart    

www.etsy.com/shop/bjswearableart?

 

This outstanding shop is owned by:

 

 Barbra Alan

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123974009/bead-embroidered-collar-peace?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

I asked Barbra to be a featured shop. I just knew her talent needed to be seen by everyone! Her wearable art just took my breath away! Her designs are stunning!

 

If you are planning a Wedding or having a big Event... you NEED one of her pieces! Her statement pieces will make you the Bell of the Ball!

 

Get ready and here we go!

 

What do you sell?

 

Hand embroidered bead necklaces, collars or bibs, bracelets

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125978880/bead-embroidered-pendant-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

 

 How did you get started with Etsy?

 

When I started making my jewelry, my son was so excited with what I was doing, he set me up on Etsy. He had heard about it through friends. I didn’t know what to do with it, so of course no sales. In January of this year, I decided to get serious about it and joined some teams and began picking brains. My exposure is growing day by day.

 

When did you get interested in making your Art?

 

About 5 years ago I was in a bead store and the lady said “you have got to take a look at this book.” out of the blue. It was Sherry Serafini’s and Heidi Kumli’s book on the "Art of Bead Embroidery” I was still working then so I didn't have time to pursue it but I did buy the book “for my retirement”. I just continued collecting beads and brought them all with me. When I moved to St. Louis to retire, I pulled the book out, took a deep breath, and started making my pieces. It amazed me and my family what came out of me. I do believe the universe directs us if we only listen.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/120477207/bead-embroidered-wedding-collar-opalite?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

 

Where does your inspiration come from?


 

I pick out a cabochon that speaks to me, then invade my stash to find beads to go with it. Or I may be in the mood for a certain color and go from there. I guess it’s mostly intuition. I don’t know if I can do custom orders unless the customer is present to pick out what they want.

 

 

 How did you learn your art form?


 

I am self taught from Sherry and Heidi’s book. Also from Jaimie Cloud Eakin's book. I belong to the Etsy Bead Embroiders Guild and I have learned a lot from them. I plan to take classes to learn more Bead weaving at our local bead store and I have ordered a book to learn Soutache.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/120120364/bead-embroidered-cuff-botswana-agate?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

Where do you see your Shop in 5 years from now?

 

I hope successful of course. I plan on having a wide diversity of styles because I get bored easily. I hope to do some competitions and I would like to be a mentor for new people to Etsy.

 

 

 How do you manage your time between Etsy and the rest of your life?


 

Well-l-l-l! Right now I am on the computer all day to bring my numbers up. I do keep my house clean, feed myself and walk the dog. I have a friend that comes over to bead with me every Wednesday so I take off then. I am trying to work out a schedule that allows me to fulfill my commitments to my teams and do my beading. And Spring is coming which means the Battle of the Weeds.

 

 

Is this a hobby, part-time job, or full-time job?


 

A full time job

 

 

Do you make or stock items you love, or what will sell?


 

Definitely what I love. I figure if I love it, someone else will.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/120301054/fabulous-bead-embroidered-wedding?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

 

Where else can we find you online?


 

I have a Facebook page – Artistic Beads and Baubles
I am going to plunge into a Blog Page soon.

 

 

Did you always want to have your own business?


 

Yes, but I didn't know what it looked like. Now I am retired and can experiment. Right now, Etsy feels very good. It's exciting to see it growing daily in my views, favorites and followers My first sale was so exciting, I didn’t come off the ceiling for a week. I feel the next customer out there is close, circling like an angel.

 

 

Any other thoughts you want to share with us?

 

I am so grateful for all the help I have received from the people I have met on Etsy. Everyone has made me feel an instant member of the family and are eager to do whatever they can to help a newbie, sometimes spending a lot of their time to make sure I understand what I want to know because I can be dense sometimes. If I get nothing else, I will value the friendships I am developing.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105480862/mother-of-the-bride-hand-beaded-clutch?ref=shop_home_active

 

I told you that her Wearable Art would take your breath away! 

 

A huge thank you to Barbra Alan for sharing!!!