I Waited Three Years For This

I'm at the playground with Gabriel today, pick up the android and get on Facebook.  Right there, staring me in the face is a friends post on my wall saying, "Yay!  Look who was in my inbox this morning", and it was a picture of our Carpe Diem ring.  "Woa!  Are you serious?", I replied.  And sure enough, after checking my own email, there it was staring me right in the face - the MerCurios Carpe Diem Ring in the Etsy Finds Tangled Web Blog Post!  I almost fainted!

Now - MerCurios has been getting a lot of attention lately - the ThreeVillage Patch business feature, the LeopardMilkshake shout out, Fashion Clique with "Rings that Rock", Cleo Magazine requesting samples for September... All of which is AMAZING, of course!  My gratitude to the Universe, and EVERYONE  is unending. 

However, this is most definitely the creme del la creme of them all.  For those that don't know - Etsy's web runs very deep.  The Etsy Finds Blog is up for ALL members to see - permanently - and an email gets sent out to those who choose to subscribe to it - like 200,000,000 people; seriously.  So of course I am stoked!

Like I said, I waited three years for this and I plan to relish each and every second of it.  So please try and bear with me. If my head swells a little too much feel free to pop my balloon... (I always have a back up on hand, lol)

This fabulousness took place on Wednesday, July 21.  Below are the stats as of Thursday morning.   I'm pleased to say the numbers are continuing to climb.  I'm convinced the fallout of this event is limitless.

• Carpe Diem Ring  = 1461 item views / 218 hearts (bookmarks)
• MerCurios = 1515 NEW visitors / 6073 page views / 68 hearts (bookmarks)
• Remaining Items = 4612 views / 67 hearts (bookmarks)
• Sold five items -- three Custom 2 finger rings & 2 other items -- not to mention the numerous inquiry's that I'm confident will lead to sales

Now for the best part - In celebration of this event MerCurios will be giving away a Custom 2 Finger Ring just like the one featured.   Yes! You read correctly.  This contest will be a Twitter Exclusive and is open to all of our followers.  Be sure to follow @mercuriosjewels & stay tuned on Twitter HERE for the details.

xoxo

I Should Be Working

 A day does not go by that I don't check Craftopolis, in fact I'm addicted to it.  For those that don't know, Craftopolis is an at-a-glance look at the Treasury situation on Etsy.  In one click you can see when the Treasuries are set to open and, more importantly (in my opinion) if you've been featured in any.

This morning I discovered this stunning Treasury "I Should Be Working" created by Coco and Chia.  Not only is this Treasury Etsy Front Page worthy, it features the MerCurios Wide Copper Corset Ring too!

Coco and Chia is a metal smith by day, working out of her living room studio creating jewelery that is fabulous & timeless.   Crazy for details, Coco and Chia's pieces are technically perfect, yet quite clearly handmade.  I encourage you to check out her Etsy Shop here.  You will be glad you did!

Copper on Etsy

 

1. Brass & Copper Earrings; by Bishopxx

2. Rustic Archaic Copper & Silver Men's Band; by Tinahdee

3. Hammered Copper Bowl with Sterling Heart; by Coco and Chia

4. A Stones Throw; by Ferd and Bird

5. Copper Bracelet 1; by Saint Shoppe

6. Aphrodite Antiqued Copper Necklace; by Gypsy Moon Designs

7. Wrapped Copper Sea Foam Chalcedony Necklace; by Ingo Design

8. Dragonfly Hair Clip; by Black Cat Cauldron

9. Wings of Love Skeleton Key Necklace; by Violet Bella

10. Heart Whimsy Two Finger Ring; by MerCurios

11. Flower of the Amazon Amazonite Ring; by Karmeli Designs

12. Copper Curves Earrings; by Chain Flower

Mardi Gras on Etsy

 

1. White Boutique Mardi Gras Hat; by Balex Studios

2. Custom My Little Pony; by Wendy Pony

3. Mardi Gras Mesh Wreath; by Mallory Monkey

4. Mardi Gras Thread Earrings; by Hearts 4 Ever

5. Domino Mask; by Pilgrimage

6. Mardi Gras Garter; by Peekb4

7. Mardi Gras Strands of Evening Shawl; by Toivima

8. Mardi Gras Bracelet; by Cottage Charms

9. Mardi Gras Time in New Orleans; by Maggies Studio

10. Jumbo Wooden Fleur De Lis Mardi Gras Magnets; by Brendaswhite

11. Mardi Gras Favor Cake; by Favor Cakes

12. Venetian Gold Leather Mask; by Columbina

Truth, She wanders in...

What a wonderful surprise to wake up to an email from Bonfires letting me know my Red Jasper Goddess Bracelet was featured in her treasury.  I L-O-V-E all shades of red and blue, and this assortment of items creates a wonderful color palate so full of depth and texture.

As it turns out Bonfires is a wonderful artist in her own right, creating masterpieces from recycled paper - including greeting cards and sculptural collages.  Please check out Bonfires shop here.

Like something you see in the treasury?  I've included a list of the items with links back to their respective shops below.  Enjoy!!

1. Sunset Blank Greeting Card; by Carlin Card Creations
2. Red Jasper Goddess Charm Bracelet; by MerCurios
3. Strawberry Creme Handpainted Art Ring; by Allover Art
4. Seaside Excursion; by mmcullen
5. Vanilla Cupcake Original Painting; by Lunatique
6. Bird Note Cards; by Whimsy Pics
7. Chipboard Stickers; by Krazy Kate Designs
8. Wandering 8x10 Professional Print; by Miz Katie
9. Vintage Victorian Silk Velvet Shawl; by Aunt Sue's Old & New & Lovely Too
10. Key to Love Vintage Valentine Box; by Candyragz
11. The West End Review Coloring Book Palate; by Sweet Twee Lab
12. Cherry Blossom Paper; by Bonfires

Better late than never

...especially when time flies

 

1. steampunk cuff; edmdesigns

2. vintage time altered collage board; kellybeesplace

3. steampunk clock;  cybermoon

4. time; moonlightphotography

5. paris and back again; ghostlovejewelry

6. time; truoriginal

7. exultation of the heart; 19moons

8. in a nick of time; plasticouture

9. love stands the test of time; artzfolk

10. moments altered collage journal; queenbee

11. mechtopia 3 steampunk watch; revolt70

12. how time flies; labaleinealplumes

Amore

All you need is love, and love is all you need

 

1. all you need is love; pixiechixs

2. love vertical necklace; sissypretties

3. parisian gift bags - love; 5dollarfrenchmarket (SOLD)

4. filigree heart locket; mstevensondesigns

5. 10 things I love about you; littleclouds (SOLD)

6. agape corset ring; mercurios

7. lovely red shoe clips; rouziligarden

8. love vinyl wall decal; circlelinestudio

9. moustache love ear muffs; yummyspocket

10. print of love note card; sixsisters

11. heart of peace necklace; oneheartjewelry

12. love flower & feather headband; pinkandpigtails

Cyber Punk

Take a walk on the Intergalactic wild side with sensual and seductive Android Club-Girl & Boy Cool.  Are you ready for it?

1. punk star hot pink & black tutu; mtcoffinz

2. light up led respirator gas mask; theskywaspink

3. men's pinstripe buckle top; supernalclothing

4. intergalactic dungeon master d-ring leather cuff; batwingsbattleaxes

5. bitten with rage tulle skirt; mtcoffinz

6. antique silver metallic leather cuff bracelet; unearthed

7. urban assault top; robotickittyfashions

8. red & black pirate cybrlox hair; sistersofthemoon

9. cheshire cat pink purple trashed skirt; mtcoffinz

10. neon orange industrial biohazard necklace; headlesstessdiy

11. heirconn male long sleeve shirt; zenity

12. hot pink & gray mini top hat; crypticculturegear

Go Ask Alice

1. Steampunk Cuff; edmdesigns

2. Alice in Wonderland Corset; nightbirddesigns

3. Red heart Burlesque Mini Top Hat; olgaitaly

4. Tea for Two; whiteapple

5. Save The Date; royalsteamline

6. Alice; savoytruffles

7. Wonderland Tea Party; steammachine

8. The Observer; ghostlovejewelry

9. Air Force Love Print; geekdetails

10. Shantung Skull Wristcuff; ragdolliesmadhouse

11. Queen of Hearts Surgical Mask; blackorchiddesignsca

12. Burton-style Mad Hatter's Hat;madhattery

Life is Good

Imagine my surprise as I'm browsing the Etsy Treasuries and stumble across one of my bracelets in a Treasury created by Flowered Sky aptly titled "Life is Good".

Earth tones are my favorite color palate.  What a stunning combination of colors and items that gel so nicely together.  I absolutely LOVE the Precious Moments pendant; it screams LOVE -- the overwhelming emotion I have for my son...this unconditional & limitless love.

If you would like to take a closer look at the Asymmetrical Skeleton Key & Crystal Skull Bangle you can find it in my Etsy Shop here.

Winter Wonderland

1. saralagace: white mini paws
2. thejewelrybar: faith earrings
3. btavsan: white grey cocoon scarf
4. cricketscreations: snow leopard scarf
5. theintuitivegarden: snowy solitude
6. countrydreaming: deck the trails
7. flandersfield: crowd
8. rudman: felted collar
9. getthepicture: morning frost
10. maisondelucille: esme legwarmers
11. uncommonaccents: barren winter birch tree forest
12. maxmelody: white headband

Steampunk Cuff INTENSE GOTHIC Wrist Cuff Black by edmdesigns

Today's "Pick of the Day". I stumbled upon this designer perusing Etsy & felt compelled to share with you.

Truly original, Edmdesigns is Dramatic, Daring & definitely not for the faint of heart! I LOVE this cuff!

Visit their shop here: (via edmdesigns)

November's Fruit

1. Pomegranates; jhiro

2. Pomegranate; heatherrosedesign
3. Beijo de Roma; beijo flor
4. Keep Calm; queens order
5. Mango & Pomegranate Body Scrub; dress green
6. Lone Pomegranate, hillary miller
7. Electric Brazilian Pomegranate Necklace, beijo flor
8. Midnight Pomegranate Soap, catherine filippelli
9. Chubby Pomegranate Ring, the lovely teaspoon

10. Pomegranate, heather johnston

11. Pomegranate Rose Perfume Oil; flourish bath body

12. Pomegranate Prose; middleburg

P.O. Box

This lovely Treasury titled "P.O. Box" was created by Applied With Love.  In the midst of all of the beautiful items sits one of the MerCurios Pendulum Bracelets.

If you are in the market for unique baby apparel, onesies and frames, please visit Applied With Love's Etsy Shop here.

While the Kambaba Jasper & blown glass Pendulum Bracelet featured is no longer available, I am always updating shop, so stop and satisfy your curiosity.

What a Surprise!

What a nice surprise!  I awoke this morning only to find out that Found Handmade included my Mesh Corset Ring among their featured items.

For those not familiar with Found Handmade, they pull together all the sellers from various websites that sell handmade, vintage and supplies and conveniently put them all in one place so the buyer does not have to visit each of those sites separately.  How ingenious!

If you would like to take a closer look at my Copper Mesh Corset Ring, you can find it in my Etsy Shop here.

OMG! I made the Front Page of Etsy!

On October 11, 2009 I accidentally stumbled across one of my rings on the Front Page of Etsy - one of my favorite rings, actually. Needless to say I was shocked.

It's 4 days later and I'm still filled with the same overwhelming emotion when I think about it. I find it quite an honor and dare I say a sign of things to come.

My heartfelt thanks goes out to Seema of Flowered Sky for including me in her wonderful Treasury and to the Etsy Staff for placing it on the front page!

Enjoy!

Haunting

A few of my favorites that capture the essence of the season perfectly. Enjoy!!

Featured Corset Rings

Out of the blue, I received an email from TotusMel informing me that the MerCurios Agape Corset Ring would be among those featured on her blog the following day.  Of course, I was thrilled and high tailed it over there to check it out.  Look what I saw:

What a simple, yet stunning write-up.  I was honored to be featured along side such accomplished artists and designers.  In addition to lurking in the dark, wondrous corners of Etsy to bring us her fabulous pics, TotusMel is an amazing artist in her own right, creating unique and elegant Tatted Jewelry & Accessories.  Check out her Etsy shop here.

My 1st Treasury

I scored a Treasury on my 1st try. Here it is... thoughts??


Here's what I did:
1. http://www.craftopolis.com to check the clock
2. opened the respective treasury, in this case Treasury West
3. had my title already in my clip board
4. waited patiently...when it opened I pasted my title in the bar and hit "ok, create" -- It worked!!

All these tricks I learned here:
http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2009/07/treasury-info.html

Hope you guys find this useful.

Some would call it an obsession

If you haven't already guessed, I have an obsession with the Evil Eye. I can't tell you where my obsession started or how it began, what I can tell you is it's very real...my obsession that is. Whether or not you believe in the power of the Evil Eye, now that's totally up to you.

Flowered Sky creates some of the most alluring Evil Eye's I've come across. I've been using her glass Evil Eye beads in my work for years. Not only is Flowered Sky talented with glass, she is a successful jewelry designer as well. Below is a sample of her work -- please stop by her shop & tell her MerCurios sent you!

Flowered Sky Beads ~AND~ Flowered Sky

Here is my interpretation of Flowered Sky's beautiful bead work....

MerCurios