Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The Lemon Drop

I've been itching to get into jewelry making for ages, but it has always seemed too intimidating. I browse Etsy for jewelry all the time, and have even bought some lovely, I repeat LOVELY jewelry from several shops, including Oh Mandie! and The Brass Hussy, two of my favorites.

I've always wanted to make my own, too. Lovely little pieces just for me. Finally, last month I bit the figurative bullet, bought lots of charms, chain, beads and all the necessary findings... and voila! My first necklace: The Lemon Drop.

I'm loving this necklace, which I was so proud of I promptly made nine more... only to realize that I now have nine of the same necklace. Hmmm...

So without further ado, I announce my new giveaway. Yup, you heard it here folks, an Elegant Snobbery GIVEAWAY! Summer may be over, but the summery sweetness of this necklace, made with a large lemony-yellow pearly glass bead (16 mm), antique silver bead caps, leaf charm and a nice chain with lobster clasp, is only just beginning.

Now I have one for me, a few to give to my friends and family as gifts, one reserved just for my giveaway winner... and a whole bunch more to stick in my shop. Jewelry makers, don't be alarmed. By no means am I going to encroach on your territory and begin taking over the Etsy jewelry scene. But I think an elegant lemony necklace in my shop will be cute and sweet.

Want to win? Just leave a comment (a nice one) and make sure I have a way to contact you! I'll announce my winner in one week, on October 8th.

Enjoy!
xoxo,

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29 comments:

  1. silverhartgirlOctober 1, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    This is so pretty. I really love it.

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  2. Kathy-Catnip StudioOctober 1, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    This is beautiful, tasteful, and I love the yellow pearl! Making jewelry is very creatively gratifying - I'll bet you don't stop with this one! Kathy

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    You did a great job on this lovely necklace!

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  4. MarieOctober 1, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    I, too, have been dying to learn to make my own jewelry, but when I went to get the tools I needed, it was too expensive for me at the time. You did a great job on yours! I love the necklace and what an appropriate name for it!

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  5. NatalieOctober 1, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Oh, enter me! I love that necklace... nice job! I decided to close my jewelry shop because it was a lot of work and getting harder to make things with a nosey toddler and grabby hands :)

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  6. Momma JOctober 1, 2008 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful Marisa!! I want to win!!!

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  7. RetroRugratsOctober 1, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    I would love to win and wear this beautiful piece. I don't wear jewelry often, but should. This looks like a fun piece!

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  8. Melanie @ Whimsical CreationsOctober 1, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    That is very pretty! You did a wonderful job!. =) melanie

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  9. Karen EricksonOctober 1, 2008 at 4:58 PM

    I think it's so cute! You did a fabulous job for your first piece of jewelry. :)

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  10. Kelly DrillOctober 1, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    Soooo pretty! I must have it!

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  11. Giggleberry (Amy)October 1, 2008 at 8:48 PM

    Wow it's gorgeous... my mum is a yellow addict and i would love to win this for her.... fingers crossed!

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  12. sweetpicklespotteryOctober 1, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    Great job Marisa! I love the lemon drop necklace!! I must have one!! :)

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  13. haomomOctober 1, 2008 at 9:35 PM

    Oh this is really really lovely...so amazing!

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  14. HenryOctober 2, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    I want that necklace something awful!!! It is so so pretty!

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  15. AmyOctober 2, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    What a fabulous color! Count me in!

    info at sassypinkboutique dot com

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  16. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    Very sweet :D

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  17. AbukOctober 2, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    So beautiful! I love how you named it as well it gives it such personality :-)

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  18. AllieOctober 2, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, Marisa! What agreat job you did! It is lovely - so bright and pretty! :), allie

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  19. Pieceful BitsOctober 2, 2008 at 3:17 PM

    luv it (~~) julie

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  20. Oh MandieOctober 2, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Ahh Marisa!! Its absolutely lovely! And perfectly suited to be included in your shop!!!

    I'm telling, jewelry making will become a fast growing addiction!!!

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  21. GinnyOctober 2, 2008 at 6:59 PM

    That is so so pretty! My favorite color is yellow & it is so hard to find anything pretty in yellow. This is gorgeous, I'd wear it all the time!

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  22. CathyOctober 3, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Simple. Gorgeous. Wouldn't expect anything else! P.S. Summer is yet to roll around down these parts... :)

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  23. agoodwitchtooOctober 3, 2008 at 3:01 PM

    Gorgeous necklace! I love the color!

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  24. New England QuilterOctober 3, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Your necklace is very sweet Marissa just like you! I cannot wait to see the jewelry that you create! Here's a challenge for you ... start giving your snobs some jewelry too!
    Amy
    http://newenglandquilter.blogspot.com/

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  25. Rosebud CollectionOctober 3, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    What a beautiful idea and it looks lovely..You did a great job..

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  26. RockerJewlzOctober 4, 2008 at 2:22 AM

    I love that you just had to make more...how cute.

    I really like that loose leaf on the top. it's always fun to have movement on a necklace.

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  27. mommyjen99October 5, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    Very pretty necklace. You're really talented!
    thaks for the contest
    jen62728@aol.com

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  28. Nancy SabinaOctober 5, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    Welcome to the jewelry making world! It is totally addicting. I've been late to several "events" since I started making jewelry because I just have to whip up something perfect to go with my outfit that day. See? Addicting.

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  29. idyll handsOctober 5, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    ooooh pretty - I want one :)

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