Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy Week of 07/12 to 07/18 Features

Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured:

Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday

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07/14 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is lehane, specializing in jewelry meshing natural components with human creativity. There, you will find perfect gifts for your lady friends.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

lehane's studio sections are:

necklace, chainmaille pendants
necklace, gem pendants
necklace, glass pendants
necklace, Swarovski crystal pndt
necklace without pendant
bracelets, beaded
bracelets, chainmaille

lehane's Lowest priced item is $11. The highest priced item is $49.

This pretty chainmaille pendant in pink and purple is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/13 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is Lilishop, specializing in fused glass jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for OOAK lovers.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

Lilishop's Lowest priced item is $6.29. The highest priced item is $9.

These fiery earrings are one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/12 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is mickstonedesigns, specializing in unique handmade jewelry designs made with semiprecious stones. There, you will find perfect gifts for jewelry lovers.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

mickstonedesigns' Lowest priced item is $18. The highest priced item is $98.

This snowflake obsidian and black onyx necklace is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy Week of 07/05 to 07/11 Features

Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured:

Sunday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite
Saturday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite
Friday ~ First Honorable Mention Favorite
Thursday ~ Bronze favorite
Wednesday ~ Bronze favorite
Tuesday ~ Silver Favorite
Monday ~ Gold Favorite ~ Special Feature

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07/11 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop and one of the winners of the Second Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is 2VirgosDesigns, specializing in creative art soaps. There, you will find perfect gifts for lovers of art, dogs, and medieval artifacts.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

2VirgosDesigns' studio sections are:

Cologne & Perfume OIl
Destash
Glycerin Soap
Hand Milled Soap
Home Fragrance
Medieval Fantasies
Milk Bath
Primos Pawtourage
Soy Wax Lotion Tarts

2VirgosDesigns' Lowest priced item is $2.15. The highest priced item is $17.

This super realistic collectible 3D Chinese Shar Pei dog shaped soap is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/10 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop and one of the winners of the Second Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is Characters, specializing in beautiful photography and art cards. There, you will find perfect gifts for the art lovers in your life.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

Characters' Lowest priced item is $2. The highest priced item is $15.

This gorgeous flower photo print is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/09 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop and the winner of the First Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is MJsKraze, specializing in paper crafted and upcycled items. There, you will find perfect cards and Earth friendly gifts.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

MJsKraze's studio sections are:

Coasters
Gift TagsBirthday Cards
Christmas Cards
Congratulations Cards
Father's Day Cards
Easter Cards
Hello/ Thinking of You Cards
Love Cards
Thank You Cards

MJsKraze's Lowest priced item is $4. The highest priced item is $5.

This lovely love card is one of my favorites:


What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/08 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The bronze winner of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is Drunkenmimes, specializing in handmade jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for the eclectic ladies in your entourge.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

Drunkenmimes's studio sections are:

triple strand necklaces
pedant necklaces
double strand necklacesearrings
supplies
bracelets

Drunkenmimes's Lowest priced item is $5. The highest priced item is $40.

This dragon and hemalike necklace is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/07 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The bronze winner of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is bluetina, specializing in exclusive and unique handmade jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for your elegant ladies in your entourage.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

bluetina's studio sections are:

Necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
Rings

bluetina's Lowest priced item is $10. The highest priced item is $190.

This luxurious blue and green silver charm bracelet is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

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07/06 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Please join me in congratulating the Silver Finalist of the Favorite Undiscovered Studio poll, MoltonGlass. Specializing in kiln fused glass jewelry and accessories, MoltonGlass will soon branch into stained glass as well. There, you will find perfect gifts for people who appreciate a little extra sparkle in their life.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

MoltonGlass's Lowest priced item is $10. The highest priced item is $60.

This yin-yang dichroic pendant is one of my favorites:


What is YOUR favorite? :)

CRyansJewelryArt - A meeting of jewelry and art - Unique glass pendants

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07/05 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Special Feature

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Please join me in congratulating the TOP WINNER of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios contest for the month of June. He has tried many art forms before settling on his current one. Singing, dancing... but his mind, heart, and hands have settled on fused glass and polymer clay.

Please meet... CRyansJewelryArt! :) Read his Bio page for an entertaining insight into how he's come to discover this was the art form for him.



His pendants are truly one of a kind, blending brilliant colors and colorful backgrounds. The jewelry plates are especially appealing as you will not see such beauty anywhere else. Check out the beautiful colors used to create the plate on the right. Great conversation starter!

And if you are looking for a gift for a loved one whose name starts with D, how about this gorgeous D pendant in colors of blue and white with a "mustard stain" connecting the dots :)

All these creations are great conversation starters through their unusual and artistic shapes and colors. A gift that is sure to be appreciated by all who appreciate color and art.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let him know how much you enjoy his work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

CRyansJewelryArt's studio sections are:

Pendants Glass - Absolute Other Shape
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Square
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Rectangle
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Bottle Shape
Fused Glass Jewelry Plates
Polymer Clay Pendants Donut Shape
Polymer Clay Pendants Purse Shape
Polymer Clay Pendants Teardrop Shape
Gift Certificates

CRyansJewelryArt's Lowest priced item is $15. The highest priced item is $50, something for everyone.

Have fun visiting his shop and do tell us your favorite item from this shop :)

KNNDesignStudio - Custom designs with a big heart

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Better late than never they say. So here I am, pretty late in posting the April giveaway results. There were 146 entries and sweet Kristin from KNNDesignStudio was picked by random.org. The prize for the April giveaway was to be a surprise. She won a gorgeous necklace and earrings set in Blue Zircon Swarovski crystals, as well as a pretty cosmetic bag and a textured photo album.


So let me tell you about Kristin.


She is the sweetest and most enthusiastic gal you'll ever meet, and she is talented to boot. Have a look at her photos and you'll see what I mean. They speak a thousand words of her eye for beauty and harmony.

My favorite photo of her has got to be the fireman one! Great composition, a stirring moment captured for eternity, speaking a thousand words of dedication and service, a thousand words of gratitude and admiration...

In addition to her beautiful photography, she specializes in graphic design such as logos, banners, and business cards. She is all about excellent customer service and to that end she offers unlimited revisions on all her designs, ensuring 100% satisfaction for her customers. You should definitely check her out next time you need business cards or a design that fully meets your expectations :)

When she takes a break, she gives her heart to beautiful causes. In her own words, the story of Jiao:

"The other day I walked into PetCo to get some new toys for my puppy, little did I know it would change my life. The Mutts N Stuff Small Dog Rescue Shelter was there with some of the puppies. I hung out for a few hours and played with the puppies and talked to the others around me. I fell in love with a German Shepard puppy, He was less then a year old. His name was Jiao.

Poor Jiao was hit by a car and his back legs were mangled and backwards and had to be amputated. Mutts n Stuff paid for the amputations [...] He is a year old sweety who has no idea that he is a little different. He fetches balls, he chews on his toys, he is affectionate and protective and he is extremely handsome. He loves playing with other dogs too.

Eddies Wheels is donating a cart for Jiao so he can go on walks with his family. He is great in the car and has already gone to work with his foster mom where he behaved himself quite well! Jiao is only about 17 pounds. He is a very lovable guy who really cares about you.

So after much tear shed I had to leave, but not without the shelter information. Now in my etsy and on my facebook I am taking donations for Jiao and his friends to all have good homes! 10% of everything I make on Etsy goes to the shelter and any donation is sent straight to them.  Don't Breed or Buy While Shelter Dogs Die!"

Shelter info: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/muttsnstuff.html

What a touching story! And what a big heart. That is how Kristin is. Chat with her and you'll find more about how kind and supportive she is, how enthusiastic she is about causes dear to her heart, how WONDERFUL she is.

You can find her at...
http://www.facebook.com/KNNDesignStudio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KNNDesignStudio
http://KNNGraphics.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/KNNPhotography
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KNNPhotography
http://www.bluecanvas.com/KNNPhotography

Before I go, one last photo... a toothy smile :D

July Games SCOREBOARD

July Giveaway: a $15 gift certificate. :) Congratulations Beverly H. ♥

mvPOINTS will be awarded to game winners, each game having a certain value announced in its tweet or description.

mvpoints can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. July mvpoints and coupons expire 07/31.

I will reply through a Direct Message with the code corresponding to your prize, and deduct it from your available mvpoints. Heads-up that Direct Messages can only be sent to followers, and that I may answer instantly, or it may take a little longer, depending on my work schedule.

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totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
127 - 0 - @apronsbymeme
20 - 0 - @ByYourSide2009
5 - 0 - @hummingbirdtak
5 - 0 - @Jasmina100
20 - 0 - @jewelzodonnell
97 - 0 - @KNNGraphics
30 - 0 - @kraftymax
20 - 0 - @MJsKraze
1 - 0 - @mvbeads
5 - 0 - @pamannieink
10 - 0 - @pinkstudiosnet
5 - 0 - @TheSpottedOlive


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Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Sun 9 PM)
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PRIZES while supplies last.
First come, first served.
All COUPONS will EXPIRE at the end of the month. Coupons cannot be combined (one coupon per order). Coupons are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US.

mvPOINTS PRIZE
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max)
20 ............ COUPON: get this magnet for 25 cents.
40 ............ COUPON: $1 OFF any order above $10.
60 ............ COUPON: $2 OFF any order above $10.
80 ............ COUPON: 20% OFF any order.
100 .......... COUPON: 25% OFF any order.
~Max mvPOINTS: 190

TOP SCORES
1st place ........ Aprons by MeMe
2nd place ....... KNN Photography
3rd place ........ COUPON: Any pair of earrings for $2.00.
Top winners can also exchange their prize for an SEO makeover on one of their products/web page.

Good luck ♥

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All day long games:

4 mvpoints for each LEET item you can find at http://mv.artfire.com. Tweet items @mvbeads.

5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this undiscovered shops list. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).

5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this supporters list. 5 points per tweet (max mvpoints for this game: 30).

5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads a link to your favorite mv creation. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).

10 mvpoints: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? :D Answer can be found at http://mv.artfire.com. Click the CONTACT ARTISAN link on the page with your answer and send me the item number.

5 mvpoints for promoting this blog entry/giveaway :) (let me know so I can add them to the scoreboard).

More games on twitter @mvbeads.

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GIVEAWAY:
Let me know if you wish to be entered in this month's giveaway (either by commenting below, emailing me, or clicking the Like button for the giveaway FB post). A lucky player will be selected by random.org and will win a $15 gift certificate to be used at mv.artfire.com. The winner will be announced on this blog after the drawing. The drawing will be on Sunday July 11th at 9PM EST.

Entries:

Kristin N.
Kris W.
Pamela D.
Danielle E.
Sally H.
ExquisiteStudios
Kristin S. H.
AnnMarie D.
Kim B.
Patricia E.
hummingbirdtak
Chhunhour Y.
Beverly H.
Monica D. N.