FEATURED ETSY SHOP - SUGARLILAC JEWELRY by MARISSA

Sky Dream Necklace, Aqua Blue Glass Teardrop Trio, Faceted Briolette in Brass

by Marissa of SUGAR LILAC

I'm happy to have Marissa and her Etsy shop, SUGAR LILAC, here on DZFANTASY as a featured artist. Marissa designs beautiful, "unusual bohemian & nostalgic altered vintage"  style jewelry in the form of necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more, so be sure to visit SUGAR LILAC!

First take a moment to learn a little bit more about Marissa and how she got started on her jewelry creating venture.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

I started making jewelry as a small hobby , but it didn’t take long for me to grow more and more interested in it. I always loved art and being creative!  A few years later, I am happily making jewelry all the time.

African Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings, sea Green stone, Titanium French Hook Earwire

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

It’s difficult for me to decide what mediums to work with because I have so many ideas. Some of my favorites are brightly colored gemstones, brass, and silver. Lately, I’ve also been doing these stamped bracelets in aluminum, which I’ve found to be a very cool and more affordable alternative to silver. The bracelets are pretty popular and they are a great price. I do wish I could do more metalsmithing , if only I had my own torch.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

My favorite aspect of creating jewelry is being able to share it with others.

Aqua Terra Mermaid Necklace , Long gold, Ocean Blue Impression Jasper

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

I guess I would choose a strawberry, because it is a sweet, wonderful treat! Also happens to be my favorite food.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your "creativity" what would that be and why?

Another medium I love working in is oil painting. I love to paint and don’t do it often enough.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

If I could convey a message, it would be love! Jewelry is often given as a token of love, appreciation, friendship. I hope I can help deliver these messages and make someone very happy.

TidePool Bracelet , Trio of Aqua Terra Blue Impression Jasper

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

My advice to other artists would be to never give up on your art. Just keep creating, keep working, because that’s what keeps you going!

Marissa, thanks for sharing your beautiful creations and your thoughts with everyone. One can tell from your designs that you really enjoy what you do! 

To see more of Marissa's work, be sure to visit her links below.

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Digital Art Glass Pendant from ANGEL ELEMENTS

Custom designed digital art glass pendant

by

Heather of ANGEL ELEMENTS

DZFANTASY is hosting this "WINNER'S CHOICE GIVEAWAY" from ANGEL ELEMENTS, where the lucky winner will be able to choose a "custom designed digital art glass pendant" from any pendant listed in Heather's shop, ANGEL ELEMENTS, at the close of the giveaway.

Please read the information below to see how to enter the giveaway:

START DATE:  June 1, 2010

END DATE: June 30, 2010 - 12 Midnight CST

OPEN:  Worldwide

PRIZE:  Choice of 1 digital art glass pendant

VALUE:  $15.00

HOW TO ENTER:

1.  Leave a comment in this post stating which pendant you would choose, if you are the lucky winner of this giveaway.  You can visit Heather's shop by clicking on the link below:

  ANGEL ELEMENTS

2.  Be sure to leave your email or a link to your email, so that we have a means of contacting you.

3.  At the close of the giveaway, a WINNER will be randomly selected from all the entries received up until the close of the giveaway on June 30, 2010.

4.  WINNER will be contacted via EMAIL only, and will have 3 days in which to send their shipping information.  Heather of ANGEL ELEMENTS will contact the WINNER directly to arrange for your choice of pendant.

As host of this giveaway, please contact DONNA - DZFANTASY at dzfairies@msn.com, if you have any questions.

Have fun and take a look at all the different styles available for you to choose from....Heather will be continually adding new pendants so be sure to check her shop to see what might have been added before the giveaway ends.

Each pendant comes with 24" sterling silver ball chain.  There are rectangles, ovals, and military pendants in a variety of designs and colors.

THANKS FOR VISITING AND GOOD LUCK!

DRAGON ART FAIR....DeForest, Wisconsin

DRAGON ART FAIR - JUNE 5th - Market Street, Deforest, Wisconsin (10 miles North of Madison, on Hwy 51 or I-90/94

Show will be held "rain or shine"!  HOURS: 9 - 4

This will be a new venue for me, and am looking forward to doing a new show.  Since my first art show of the season was a total "bust", I'm thinking it can only get better!!  As usual, I will be doing a review of this show.

It appears there will be 70 exhibiting artists, great food, entertainment, and also several other events going on in Deforest on the 5th of June.

Deforest Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Historical Society, Deforest Car Show, and Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale.

The art show is put on by the DRAGON ARTS GROUP.  To visit their web page, CLICK on the link:   DRAGON ARTS GROUP

COME JOIN THE FUN......HOPEFULLY ON A BRIGHT, SUNNY SATURDAY!

"FAERIE FESTIVALS"

The past several weeks I've been doing some investigating on where to place some adverts "on line" or in "FAERIE magazines" to advertise my  fiber fantasy creations.

I was amazed to find that there are a lot of "Faerie Festivals" going on throughout the world!  While I thought most of them were held in the UK, I was happy to find that the USA and other countries also hold these magical events!


For those of you who love faeries and anything connected with them, as I do, I will be listing several FAERIE FESTIVAL links below.  Perhaps there is one in your area that you may want to attend. CLICK on the links below to learn more about each event.

JUNE 5  - Fairy Festival at Summers Past Farms, Flinn Springs, CA, USA

JUNE 18 - 20 - 3 Wishes Faery Fest - Cornwall, England

JUNE 19 - Thistledown Faerie Festival - Bonduel, WI USA

JUNE 19 - Midsummer Fairy Frolic - Middleboro, Massachusetts, USA

JUNE 25 - 27 -New York Faerie Festival - Ouaquaga, New York, USA

JUNE 25 - 27 - Fairy & Human Relations Congress, North Cascades, Washington, USA

JULY 30 - Aug. 1st - FaerieWorlds Festival - Eugene, Orgeon, USA

There are more around to be sure, but this should give you an idea of where all the magical people hang out!  I will list links for any "Festivals" held in August, September and November in another post, so be sure to stop back for a visit.

I also found several great "Faerie Magazines" and online FAERIE web magazine....

FAERIE MAGAZINE - Where you will find tons of delightful, magical articles, photos, information and more!  Just click on the magazine's title to get to their website.

FAE - Faeries and Enchantment - Articles on "fairy fashions", "music", "marketplace", "faery horoscopes" and a lot more!

FAE NATION - Visit this site to find a wide array of categories to explore .... Faery Lore, Art & Illustrations, Events, Books & Magazines, Gifts & Collectibles, Poetry & Prose, Home & Garden...and lots more!

I plan on giving periodic updates to where all the "faerie happenings" are occuring, along with other magical info on the wee folks.

FEATURED ETSY SHOP - FinE.R. JEWELRY

Sterling Silver Daisy Bracelet SRA

Emily of FinE.R. Jewelry

"This unique one-of-a-kind bracelet features 3 lampwork beads handmade by myself. The main bead is white with yellow center in the shape of a daisy. The 2 smaller ones are yellow. I used swarovski crystals in matching colors to compliment the lampwork beads and add a little bit of sparkle. All of the findings are sterling silver. This bracelet is about 7 1/4" to 7 1/2" long."


WELCOME, Emily and her Etsy shop, FinE.R. Jewelry, where she sells her handmade jewelry and lampwork beads.  When you pay a visit to this delightful shop, you will find necklaces, bracelets and watches with unique lampwork bead bands, and more.


Take a moment to learn about Emily and her creativity by reading her interview below.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?


My sister-in-law makes lampwork beads and so one time when we went to visit her she showed me how, and I was hooked! It was hard to pry me away from the torch. We live 1,600 miles away so for about the next year or so I only had a couple of weeks to make beads when we went to visit. She decided to get a new kiln and oxygen concentrator and was going to give me her old ones. My hubby surprised me one day with a torch. Then there was no stopping me.

Watch- Brown w/ Blue and White Flowers Lampwork Beads SRA

This unique one-of-a-kind watch has 8 lampwork beads handmade by myself. It is 8" long so if you have a smaller wrist it will fit looser like a bracelet and if you have a bigger wrist it will fit tighter. It has a lobster claw style clasp. It has a working battery, I pulled out the stem to save battery life.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Soon after my hubby got me a torch and my sister-in-law gave me some of her equipment, I was getting quite a collection of beads, so I decided to start making jewelry.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

Making lampwork beads is very relaxing to me. I can lose hours. I just love trying new things and seeing what happens, but I also really enjoy making them into jewelry, and the "oooo that's so pretty" I get when I wear something I have made!

Earrings- Ivory and Blue w/ Blue Swarovski Crystals SRA

These unique one of a kind earrings have lampwork beads handmade by myself. Each earring has a lampwork bead and a swarovski crystal. The lampwork beads are ivory with a blue swirl.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Hmmm... I guess a watermelon. Who doesn't love watermelon! With my jewelry and lampwork beads there is something for everyone. I use many different colors in my beads and jewelry. I can even make tie tacks and cuff links for the guys!

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

Pottery has always interested me. It is something I would love to try one day. I just haven't gotten a chance yet.

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I'm not one who tries for the strange or wacky creations. I want my jewelry to be something that people can wear everyday and love!

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

Never give up in finding your niche!

Emily, it was delightful having you here on DZFANTASY as a featured Etsy artist, and see all your lovely creations.  Thanks for sharing!

To see more of Emily's work, be sure to visit her Etsy shop by clicking on the thumbnails or link below.