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

It's a wrap

Today's projects consisted of four custom rings - I got three done; not too bad! - phone calls, phone calls, phone calls, and more press kits.  Now I don't know about you, but I loathe phone calls!  Seriously!  Ask anyone that knows me 1. If I ever answer my phone? and 2. If I ever return phone calls? I think you can guess the answer...if you guessed NO, then you'd be right.  My husband actually put someone else - someone that answers their phone - as his "emergency contact" at work.  I hope you can find the humor in this, because I sure can.

Anyway, I digress.  All three custom rings were from the "Define Yourself" Collection, and all were Two Finger Tattoo-style Banner Rings.  I am loving how popular these rings have become!  Did I mention they are available in Brass and Stainless Steel too?!

The copper rings are now lined with felt too & POP Colors are available for those who want to stand out.  I did this for two reasons... 1. to prevent the skin oxidation that happens to some when wearing natural copper 2. I prefer not to clear coat my copper pieces due to the intrinsic healing properties ...& because I like the rustic look of raw copper.

This is what I call a "3 Finger Bench Ring" in that it slides on to three fingers and sits there like a bench of course.  Believe it or not, it's really comfortable & keyboard-friendly! This, however, is the prototype & it's spoken for.  As a matter of fact it's being shipped out to Miss Kat Von D 1st thing in the morning -- I created it with her in mind after all.

Want your very own "Define Yourself" or 3 Finger Bench Ring?  Not to worry, contact me here for a quote. 

Define Yourself Giveaway

Hey everyone!  We are launching a collection of new rings called "Define Yourself" (many thanks to Marc at Top Hat Tattoo for coming up with the name on the fly -- you rock dude!) and decided to celebrate the launch with a rocking giveaway.

 

 "Define Yourself" is collection of One, Two, Three and even Four Finger Tattoo-style Banner rings  personalized with what defines YOU!  Rebel-chic and definitely edgy these rings are for those who want to be noticed & have their message heard!












Customize your ring with a word or phrase...something close to your heart, something that reminds you to stay true to you, something that makes you smile when you need it most, maybe something you're itching to say, but are just too polite *wink*.

The possibilities are endless...

The best thing about this giveaway?  You choose!  First decide which style of ring you would like, then decide what you would want it to say.  One lucky winner will receive the ring picked customized with their comment.

Rules:

1. Leave a comment under this post with the style of ring you want and what you would have your ring say.

2. Follow this blog and/or become a fan of the MerCurios Facebook page here (Remember, you must be a follower of the blog and/or a FAN of the Facebook Page for your entry to count)

3. The winner will be chosen at random, one week from today on Monday, June 14 at Noon est.
4. Open to EVERYONE -- US & International residents

That's all there is to it.  Good Luck and please feel free to spread the word!

Like my chaotic style and want to see more of my work?  Check it out here.

Intuitive Creating

I had no idea when my latest customer said "surprise me" & I replied "surprises are my best" that I would create a piece that defined her style perfectly.  Just call me the "Intuitive Artist" I said half joking, as Jen was saying how much she liked the ring and how I nailed her style.

However, I'm not the least bit surprised.  I approached this project, as I do all others...looking in to my heart for inspiration.  I don't know Jen personally; never asked her anything about her personal tastes or styles; yet somehow I just knew as I was bending and twisting the copper that the ring would be a perfect fit.  You see, when I'm creating I think about the person I'm creating for and tap into my subconscious.  Creating then becomes an active form of meditation, so in essence "surprises really are my best" as they are divinely inspired.

Here's what Jen had to say...

@MerCuriosJewels Oh my god. It's absolutely beautiful. I mean, wow!

@MerCuriosJewels Psh, yeah! You nailed my style on the nose.

(via email) When it comes to the ring, I'm absolutely speechless.  It's really perfect, and I can wear it with so much of what I own.  You've kind of made my week, woman!  Thank you, again.

I'd love the opportunity to create the perfect piece for you!   Feel free to contact me here with your wish list. Take a look at the vault for the latest one-of-a-kind pieces to find loving homes; or the shop to see what's still available.  Enjoy!!

Kustom Double Rings by MerCurios

When the idea popped in my head, I had no idea the MerCurios Double Rings, a.k.a. Two Finger Rings, a.k.a. Brass Knuckles would become so popular.  Here are the latest to find loving homes:

 

Interested in having a MerCurios Double Ring created exclusively for you?  Feel free to contact us here

Double Take

One of my goals in 2010 is to spend more time creating and less time procrastinating.  Anyone who knows me well, knows that my creativity is as schizophrenic as can be.  The ideas seem to come and go and are all over the place.  With that I've been on a Two Finger Ring kick lately.  I'm sharing the beginnings of the Collection with you guys here.  What do you think?

Bitter Sweet

Came home to find out that the 2 Finger Celtic Knot Evil Eye Ring sold today.

...another one-of-a-kind design added to the gallery of "gone but not forgotten".