To counter the fact that I hate April’s Fool day (I go paranoid, and fall in every trap possible… I hate it, I’m telling ya! lol), I decided impulsively this morning to offer a 15% OFF everything in my Etsy Shop for 3 days only!
Shopaholics, GO! :)
Promo code at checkout: itsnotajoke
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Pst.
Love that font in my little flyer as much as I do?
It’s Museo, and get 3 weights of it totally free, right here :)
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5 very different girls.
I always say that my friendships are the most important thing in my life. Without them, I have no idea in what mental state I would be in, seriously. Admit it, you feel the same about yours ;)
If you follow me on Twitter (if not, click right here), you probably already know who some of them are, especially those which I affectionately call my Crafty Chicks, since I regularly tweet with them.
But let me introduce to you properly my favorite Montreal crafty chicks! How we met, a glimpse of how they are, what they do! :D
We are 5, we are all very different (as you can see in the picture above!), and we are all creative fabulous ladies!
Je vous aime donc tout plein!!!!! -xxxxx- *mushy*
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This is Noémie, aka Noemiah.
She is the very first of these ladies that I met. It’s with her that everything started, that my artsy, lonesome at home, world changed. And for that, I will forever be thankful.
Actually, I’m not even sure precisely how it happened, but I think we started messaging each other online business questions on Etsy. And then we started meeting and chatting a little at craft shows. And then, obviously, supply shopping together and coffees and lunches HAD TO happen!
She is one of the most creative and fashion savvy people I know! She’s always browsing the Web to not miss what’s new in fashion, find wonderful vintage clothing items and then let us all know about it! You think you discovered something new? NOPE! She’s soooo ahead of you already and knows all about it! haha! She’s a wonderfully sweet and funny person, as well as a little shy at times, but she’s also always the one to suggest a lunch so we can all see each other again and again and have wonderful times! :D
She makes fabulous feather jewelry, and here are a few of her latest pieces!
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This is Mélanie, aka MelanieFavreau.
One day, Noémie purchased something from Mélanie on Etsy, and since they live like almost steps from each other, they decided to exchange the goodies in person, at their mutual post office. They kept bumping into each other there after that when shipping their sales, and it started a friendship. Noémie then organized a little something, and that’s how I met Mel too!
She is a very caring person, and always has a pep-talk ready for anyone close to her who needs it. She can at one moment tell-it-like-it-is, and then the next moment go completely soft and space out when she sees a kitty (no wonder she has 5!). She’s not one to follow trends: she does as she pleases, and you either like it or you don’t, and that’s just how it is. How refreshing, right? :)
She also creates from scratch awesome sterling silver jewelry, that she models herself in her photos. I’m still impressed, I don’t have that courage! lol
Here are a few:
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This is Tamara, aka ThisIlk.
As Montrealers and fans of handmade, we all like to know what other locals are making, and selling on Etsy, and that is how everyone started noticing Tamara. How could someone not want to meet a cool chick like her, right!? After seeing her work in mutual consignment shops and at craft shows, Tamara naturally joined the group! The first time I really got to know more about her, we were vendor neighbors at the Souk@Sat 2009 craft show for a whole 4 days. It was truly a great show, enhanced by her presence! :)
She is one of the nicest people ever! She will talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime, with a bigggg smile. She always has a kind word or compliment for her friends, and their work. She is well-traveled, passionate about vintage eras, inspired by everything and anything, and super driven: everything life brings is another reason to push forward and improve. She’s definitely a free spirit!
Her jewelry line is adorned by vintage lace, which she totally makes her own!
Here are some pieces in which she unleashes her creativity:
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This is Paule, aka Paule T. B.
On a very brrrr cold winter night last year, Noémie, Mélanie, Tamara and I decided to check out the opening night of an art exhibit at (R.I.P.) Headquarters Boutique. It was a showcase of the super talented Paule. As Mel and I were browsing the gallery, Noémie and Tamara started chatting with Paule about a painting of a girl that, weirdly enough, looked a whole lot like Tamara! The two girls quickly arranged to do collaborations with Paule for their own work. Since they obviously found her super cool, Mel & I quickly got to meet her too in the Spring. We all meshed so good and easily with her, it was a no-brainer to invite her to every meet we had from that point on!
She is truly a hilarious girl: never you will have a dull moment in her company! Oh my, the intense laughs we’ve all had when her quirky humor just bursts out! She is a sensitive person, and she has a whole lot of compassion and understanding for the people she cares about. She can also offer up much needed advice and opinions when she’s asked to (and that is how I learned that when I straighten my hair too much, I look too harsh and it doesn’t match my personality. lol!).
She draws fabulous pieces of art that everyone wants, and so will you:
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This is me, Janick, aka Nea.
I am like this and like that.
And I make this and that.
And my life is truly better since I met these wonderful women.
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At Tickette, words (and definitions) are crucial!
Made out of metal, words like Necklace and Earrings are actually used to make necklaces and earrings. Sometimes going back to the basics make for the most awesome wearable statement pieces!
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Usually, ceramics are to be used gentily, orlooked at.
But at Studio Kahn (in Jerusalem), ceramic is to bemanipulated and broken before use. Yep! Don’t think you can use these pieceswithout breaking them first! Snap that necklace before you wear. Snap that salt and pepper shaker into two pieces so you can then actually use them!
How different and interactive and funnnnnnn! :D
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I love antlers, which are shed each year naturally, and I know I’m not the only one! I’m still looking for the perfect antler piece- that I can afford, I mean – for a special little wall in my living room! I’ll find, eventually! :)
Had to share with you my recent finds!
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“Forest Raft 1″, by VanessaSky.
So, I come from the woods. I live in the city. I am good in the city! But some days, I wake up and I just miss the woods so SO much.
I’ve been thinking for the past few weeks about perhaps loosing my tattoo virginity in a nearby future. I’m pretty much decided, but still a little scared to be honest! So I’m going with some friends (who are all tattoo non-virgins, like A LOT lol) today to the Art Tattoo Show that’s being held here in Montreal this weekend, to get me that extra information to decide if I want it for sure!
My idea for a first tattoo would be something woodsy, like a few leaves with an acorn and a branch maybe! It’s a very basic idea, but I’d like it to represent where I grew up :) A tribute to the forest, where I breathe better!
With that said, found a few woodsy related items I really adore! Check ‘em out! :)
Bent cherry branch earrings, by shlomitofir.
Pine needle gourd, by violetq.
“Seasons” print, by Cathy McMurray.
Mouse pad, by Shim and Sons.
Antler necklace, by Eleanor Lee.
“Acorns”, by shannonpix.
Forest vinyl wall decals, by NouWall.
Branch hairpiece, by CarrieBilbo.
“Woodsmen”, by f2images.
“One Orange House” print, by Not Too Pink.
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It’s been 4 years already since I opened shop on Etsy! WOOHOO!
I’m having my annual anniversary sale right now, 15% OFF everything, even the new stuff I put out in the past weeks (see some below)!
Also check out my “Super Duper Sale” section for more than 15% off 30+ items!
Hop on over and celebrate with me! :D
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{ A little French post for Montrealers! }
La 3e édition du Stylist’s Own arrive ce weekend!
Vous aimez avoir des objets uniques ou peu fréquents? C’est la place! De la céramique en passant par des bijoux et sans oublier des vêtements (neufs et vintage), vous y trouverez assurément quelque chose qui fera débattre votre coeur!
Cette foic-si, vous y trouverez, entre une tonne d’autres, du CeramikB, du Bure & Linon, du Harakiri, du Morales, du Norwegian Wood et du Valérie Dumaine!
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Vendredi 09 avril – 10 h à 20 h
Samedi 10 avril – 10 h à 18 h
Dimanche 11 avril – 12 h à 18 h
SUCO RESTO-LOUNGE
2108 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
(Opus Hotel Montreal)
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Yep! I finally found a new place and will be moving at the end of April!
Celebrate with me, will ya? :) I’m offering 15% off everything in my Etsy shop for a week! YAY!! Just go and shop, since prices are already marked down!
Plus, this even applies to the new stuff I’ve added to the shop over the last few weeks, see below!
* Pssst! Feel free to use the banner above to chat, tweet, facebook, blog about my sale! Thanks in advance for the help!!
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Lovely ladies ArtMind and Lila Ruby King have teamed up recently to create some jewelry pieces mixing porcelain and metal. Leafs, dots, textures, adore!
I have always been a fan of these two since I saw their each of their work for the first time (how can you not??) and they truly make an unbeatable combination!
Also check out these new little porcelain bowls by ArtMind :)
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SOOOOO much has happened recently, so much new!! So here’s the post for all of it at the same time! :)
As you can see above, I launched a new collection of 5 stitched necklaces on wooden pendants! I’m really loving the texture contrast with these! I hope you’ll give ‘em love too :)
Also, as you can see above again, I now have a series of new pictures for style you already know and love! My wonderful friend (and Etsy seller!) Noemiah agreed to be my model for a day last month! Don’t you just love her look (and awesome glasses!)? :)
Hopefully that’ll help you shop online, I know it’s not always easy as it seems! :) Look for them now on about half my jewelry pieces!
The Serpentine line also made it’s debut! It’s about a simple dashed design with lovely enamel chains. For the unique discreetness!
Last but not least, I recently added 3 bricks & mortar shops (from a 2 to now 5, big jump!) and 2 online shops where I sell my wares! Toronto, Ottawa and Old-Montreal can now find my stuff near them!! Go to my website to get addresses and links! ;)
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Voila! Now you know everything… or so ;)
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Any men in da house? Dudes, where are you!?! :D
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If you are a guy, I need your help, and litterally ONE minute of your time! Please! :)
If you DO wear jewelry, click on HERE.
If you do NOT wear jewelry, it’s over HERE!
Thanks so much :D
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I have looooved titanuim rings for years and years! They are slick and versatile, and if you love them too, there’s a shop I really suggest!
Hop over to ZoeAndDoyle and find what you’ve always wanted! Not only will you find the classic style of rings, but also fall in love with some mixed-media lovelies and even some colorful ones!
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UPDATE! I’m extending my SALE to the 23rd!!! Enjoy :D
3 years and counting!!
My Anniversary SALE is here and everything in my Neawear Etsy shop is at 15% off — even the Wall Wear!! — from August 15th to 21st.
Prices are already marked down to make it easier, so hop on over and shop ’til you drop! :D
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PS: If you feel like blogging about it on your own blog, please do! It would be much appreciated!!
You can get the flyer here.
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Oh I forgot to mention!
My friends over at Tomate d’epingles are having a huge 50% off sale for most of their items of their Summer09 collection! Check the Half Off Section! :D
OMG I love the mixed-media necklace piecesfrom 3squares!!
My favorite piece is the new Milkshake necklace, a collaboration between 3squares and opendoorstudio! Anyone knows mini Moo cards? And what’s it got to do with a necklace? Well! This necklace acts as a piece of art as well as a card holder!
There are also plenty of other choices featuring metals and fabric, a wonderful texture combo that I ADORE!!!
Go pick yours!!
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