Sale at CrankHeartPony Until Valentine's Day!

There is a sale going on at my CrankHeartPony Shop that ends Valentines Day! As you can see, I'm offering 30% off your entire order! So find something for you or your sweetheart!

We have vintage:

Lots of Neo Victorian and nature inspired jewelry:

Doctor Who items

Harry Potter FanArt

And it's all yours at  30%off! Remember to use the code BEMINE

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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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Handmade Holiday Idea: CrankHeartPony & Local Goods Chicago team up for jewelry making event!

If you've been wanting to get creative and make some handmade gifts this holiday season, then come on over to Local Goods Chicago on Saturday November 30th to make some wire wrapped nest pendants with me! These can be made into earrings, worn as a pendant on a necklace, as a brooch, a hair pin, add it to accent another piece of jewelry, and so on. Sign up here! It helps if you're in the Chicagoland area :)

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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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Weekend Sale You Do Not Want To Miss!

Hello all!  I'm having a massive sale on all my jewelry  - rings, necklaces, earrings, you name it. This time is different and you may not want to miss it. It's this weekend only March 23-25, ending Sunday at midnight (your time zone -yay!) How does 50% off sound? Spread the word and let it be known!  All you need to do is follow these easy steps:

(1.) Go to the CrankHeartPony shop
(2.) Fill your cart with pretty things
(3.) Use coupon code 50PINS at checkout
(4.) Wait for the postman to deliver them right to your door.

Easy, yes? Get gifts for all those special ladies.  Mother's day is approaching, and what better gift to get her than a Bird nest Ring?

Alright, now GO!

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Heartsy + Crankheartpony = Love

Tomorrow marks the day when CrankHeartPony's Heartsy Deal officially goes live! One catch is it is an exclusive deal for VIP's but take heart - I have heard the cries of the non-VIP's and have made a deal in the CHP shop ...see below

Have fun shopping!

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Heartsy + Crankheartpony = Love

Tomorrow marks the day when CrankHeartPony's Heartsy Deal officially goes live! One catch is it is an exclusive deal for VIP's but take heart - I have heard the cries of the non-VIP's and have made a deal in the CHP shop ...see below

Have fun shopping!

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50% off Jewelry Sale!

I've decided to stop selling jewelry in my CrankHeartPony Shop. Well, I'm still debating,  to be honest, but I think if I empty it all out, that will help me make a definite decision. So if you are interested in any goods from my Jewelry section, feel free to use the 50% off coupon code "JEWELS50". But ONLY in the Jewelry Section! :)
Enjoy!

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New Items, Old Craft

One of the first thing I started making when I became more crafty was jewelry. It was so easy...so easy that it lacked any real 'work'. So I started making it again in hopes of selling it this holiday season, so I beefed up or threw out old designs in order to explore the process and materials more than just stacking beads on a headpin and adding the earwire...theres more handmade findings, vintage stuff torn apart for new items, use of finer beads, etc. Critiques welcome! & All my jewelry has FREE SHIPPING!

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