My Geeky Valentine + SALE

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I've had a pretty good time finding these valentines on Pinterest. You can pretty much find some for anyone who is enraptured with any fandom, geeky or not.  

I am also having a sale on jewelry at my shop - CrankHeartPony - just use code BEMINE for 30% off. Get those last minute gifts for the lovely ladies / gents in your life.

1. The Harry Potter fan

2. The Downton Abbey lover

3. The Gamer ...particularly Skyrim

4. The Sherlock obsessed

5. The Literary 

6. The Science Geek

8. The Whovian

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Giveaway Day! And a Treat for Lovers of Doctor Who!

I've decided to, once again, take part in Sew, Mama, Sew's Giveaway day! Not only will I be giving a physical item away, I've added a bonus giveaway on my facebook page to win a $25 gift card to my shop CrankHeartPony. All you have to do for that is simply share the photo. Easy. Get something nice for yourself or that person on your list who likes pretty things.

As for the giveaway, I was simply going to ask you all to name your favorite book and if you want to say why, go ahead! Any recommendations would be great as I like to read but its hard to know what's good out there! By doing so you'll have a chance to win these adorable .... Also seen here

Little Antique Brass Bird Stud Earrings

Details: I will close off comments on Saturday at midnight, chose a winner at random, then on the following Monday, the winner will be announced and notified via email. If you choose to also do the Facebook giveaway, I will announce it and tag your name on my facebook page. If you do not respond to it, I will send you a FB message so check your "other" folder! Open to residents of planet earth.

In other news, in honor of the Doctor Who 50th anniversary, I've created some ceramic Doctor Who Themed Ornaments! Which are now for sale in the shop! I have the TARDIS, Adipose, Cybermen, Weeping Angels, and Daleks (daleks are in several colors).

ALLONS-Y!

Update: I'm loving all the book suggestions! Keep it coming!

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Shows and Shops around Chicago...

As I try to branch out and sell my wares in places other than Etsy (which if you sell jewelry there, you know how it can be a pointless endeavor) I've found a few venues I rather like in the Chicagoland area. My first consignment operation was with the very unique, artisan based shop Blue Eyed Jack in LaGrange, IL. It's been a place I could sell my jewelry when Etsy has proven to be impossible...and lame. Its a great shop to check out...they even sell vintage if that's what you fancy.  And for my dolls, I've found that Local Goods Chicago is a nice fit so far AND I get to teach there too! If you're free November 30th and want to learn how to make bird nest pendants, by all means join us!

One more announcement: I'll be taking part of the Third Thursdays held by Beehive Chicago THIS Thursday so come out for vintage goods of all kinds with a bit of handmade thrown in. Maybe even get a bit of Holiday shopping done. Be there or be square ;)

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Merry Christmas Y'all!

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Happy 2011!

I hope all had a safe and happy Holiday & New Years. Traditionally, we go bowling with my family on New Years Eve but this time Levi was cutting 4 teeth and was a feverish little mess. Poor kid. We spent NYE at home with friends and playing GTA4. I'm terrible at it because I have a hard time finagling all them controls. I'll take on anyone and win on old school Nintendo, though.

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