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- I should be working but you know what i dont feel like it !! oh oh!

enjoy the fall or the spring whereever you live xo trudie

oh just listed some a guitar pick and a citrine ring last week..

Its Official - some of my work in appearing in the RAD exhibition

Very Exciting. My First exhibition ever well actually it is my second exhibition , the last one was at college many years ago.
So this exhibition will be taking place in Seattle. It is a exhibition of works and artists that took part in the Ring a Day Challenge. Metalsmiths from all over the world created 365 rings - a ring a day and uploaded there creations to the flickr group Ring a Day.
It has been sponsored by SNAG - Society of North American Goldsmiths.
Here is the link to my ring that were choosen for the exhibition:
Ring no 1
and
Ring no 2 - which is actually a stack of 4 rings
Whooa Absolutely amazing.
Also here is a pictures of a new piece i have just created.
The blue flower was
created by enamelling
and painting with fire.

Celebrating Amazing Flowers

SO I have decided to take the word and image of flowers and create things that reflect flowers. I have always been truly amazed at flowers... like how perfect are they.. the symetry is perfect, the colours are absolutely beautiful and then on top of it they smell - like roses are so perfect in smell - well i think. Maybe i am I am just a old sentimental! oh well.. I am just awestruck at flowers and when all is fruitless I just smell the roses and for that moment I am in heaven..anyway here are a couple of jewelry pieces created as a celebration of flowers.

RAW - creating 52 rings this year - The challenge i am undertaking is to create 1 ring a week.

I have decided to partake in the Ring a week challenge.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ringaweek/

so here is the first ring that i have created. I am a little behind need to get a move on.
It is a four leaf clover for luck and it has a green peridot set into the ring.

I am also being part of
http://www.flickr.com/groups/tada365/

metalsmiths are creating pieces of work and sharing the process.
a bit of fun through out the year.
I will post new work and thinkgs i am up to through out the year. xo :)

January 2011 winner of pendant giveaway and facebook comp

Well a lot of giving this month?? OMG i just have to stop ...but there will be another for giveaway for Feb when i recover...

Ok the comptition of facebook has ended and there were winners.

the blog giveawy for January also has a winner choosen by random number generator ...and the lucky winner is

SHELBY!! yeah You have won a gorgeous sterling silver pendant that can be personalised for you.
Congrats Shelby!!!:)

I will contact you so that you can let me know what you want stamped and your address.

Design A Pendant Competition

Hi Every one, I have decided to hold a design competition...
Here are the details... to enter simply go to
my Facebook Page and post on my wall what you think would be good to stamp or have inscribed on a circle pendant. You could put a saying on it or your anniversary dates or the kids names.. whatever you want. The post on the wall that get the most likes and comments will win a pendant with their design.

There are 8 pendants to win.

Trudie Davies Designs - is my Facebook Page

You will need to like Trudie Davies Designs and then you can post on my wall.
Then go to your facebook page and or twitter account and let your friends know so they can vote for your submission... you never know you may win one of the eight pendants.
Good Luck:) A bit of fun for the beginning of the year!
The winners are drawn February 1st, 2011.

The Shop has reopened - January 18th 2011 and some new work

Hi everyone,

I finally have reopened the shop and getting back into it.
I have worked out that it is easier to open a shop then close a shop.
Here is some pieces that I created while on holidays. But mainly I did nothing whilst on holidays. I hope that 2011 will be great for all of us. I suppose it is what we do with the days right!
Oh and i made another lapis piece. A pendant for myself. I will make a few more lapis pieces and put into the shop.

As always my designs are very diverse .... one day i may focus hopefully......

January 2011 Giveaway:)

Well it is January the 4th and 3rd depending where on the blue pearl you live. I have not been away yet and am thinking that I really need to go to the beach and get away before the new year starts again in ernest. I will let you know if I do get to the beach!!
Here is the giveaway for January!
I thought the new pendants that I have made and added to the shop in november would be cool for someone to recieve.
They are a little thicker then the normal washers and look cool when worn.
The pendant can be personalized to your liking so add a name or a date or a saying or what ever you want when you win this item.
Blessings to you all and I truly hope 2011 is a real cool Year for us all.

Here is what you need to enter this giveaway: is leave a comment.
For extra entries:
* for an extra chance follow me on facebook and post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook if you wish.
* For another chance - follow this blog and put a post on you blog to this giveaway if you wish.
* for another chance tweet about this giveaway and let me know that you have tweeted in the comments section
* for even another chance - subscribe to my much neglected newsletter! Button on right side of blog.
:)
All my facebook followers, newsletter subscribers and blog followers go into all giveaways

and actually there is even more chances check this out - oh and now I have truly gone nutty - I am running a little creative competition- check the post out - on what it is all about - have a go - post on my facebook what sayings or names or words you think would be great stamped on these pendants:) Click Here - Competition link
xo Trudie

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Greetings ~ 2011

Wow it has truly been a big year. Growing in my craft, creating new and wonderful pieces, stamping some real amazing words and names onto metal for great people, and looking on the bright side of life as always!
I hope you all had a lovely christmas and looking forward to the New YeaR. 2011 will be what we make it right!!.
I will be trying to eat and live more of a healthier lifestyle. Good food and exercise is what it will be about in the new year.
Off course more jewelry and create some special pieces when they happen.

The highlight of my year is to be selected to be a participating artist in a exhibition to be held in Seattle in 2011.
That will be cool:)
Thanks so much for tuning in to my blog. There will be a new giveaway for January.
XOXO
Oh the photo is of a lapis Lazuli ring I made for a family member.
Love Lapis - apparently it is meant to keep you close to God!

Winner of the Etsy Business package is.....

Winchester Lambourne is very generously giveaway a great business advertising package.

The winner is
Megan a Follower of this blog.

Congratulations Megan.

Please check out Winchesters shop it is truly wonderful graphics work.

I will be using this shop to get my classy banners and and tools to help me advertise my little business.

XO

Wow so many giveaway winners to announce.

Ok the winner for Novembers giveaway is

Deb Hunter Greenlief a Facebook follower.

Congrats Deb.

You have one a beautiful Sterling Silver bangle that will be custom made and personalized for you. Here is the link to the giveaway - November Giveaway

Also Octobers winner did not get back to me sooo I have redrawn Octobers giveaway and the winner is : Mona Peepers Ahleman

another facebook follower.

Here is the link to the October giveaway - October giveaway

The photos is of A little special creation that is very bold and set with little sapphires.
Different right!

Happy Holidays :)
Thanks
Trudie

Featured Work of Winchester Lambourne

Looking a cool Banner for your Etsy shop and or some graphics work to be done then have a Look at the fantastic work done by
www.Winchesterlambourne.etsy.com
The image is a image of winchesterlambourne's work:

Winchester of http://winchesterlambourne.etsy.com is a professional graphic designer for handmade artists and crafters. She believes good design emphasises not that we are here to make a living, but that we mean to bring back locality, freshness and handmade value in a world of increasing abstraction.

Giveaway: A business package, including:
- Banner design and avatar
- Christmas/winter bannner design
- Sale, and vacation banner versions of main banner, plus sale/vacation avatars
- Listing placeholders for Reserved/Custom items
- Appreciation image for feedback
- Business card (two-sided)
- Advert button in choice size (for a blog, craftcult, etc.)

To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment.
For Extra Chances
* follow this blog
* follow me on facebook
* subscribe to my newsletter

All followers of me on facebook and followers of this blog and subscribers to newsletter go into all my giveaways!

Giveaway drawn December 1st.

Perfect giveaway for a perfect shop makeover.

CYber MoNdaY and BLacK FriDay SaLeS in the Shop

HEY Gorgeous people I am going to be taking part in the Cyber Monday Black Friday Sales.
So if there is anything you be wanting get down to the shop that weekend.
Oh and I have a few new styles being released shortly.
loving life :) Oh and what do you think of my graphic designs skills. non existant right lol! Pretty Pink color but.
Oh the sale is in the LAST WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER!

Mighty November Wow... another giveaway

You know I wanted to give away something real cool this month.

I thought a bangle would be cool.

Here is the link to the item in the shop: Personalized Bangle
Here is what you need to enter this giveaway: All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know what piece of jewelry you like the most in my shop.
Here is the link to the shop:
www.trudiedavies.etsy
For extra entries:
* for an extra chance follow me on facebook and post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook if you wish.
* For another chance - follow this blog and put a post on you blog to this giveaway if you wish.
* for another chance tweet about this giveaway and let me know that you have tweeted in the comments section
* for even another chance - subscribe to my much neglected newsletter! Button on right side of blog.
:)
All my facebook followers, newsletter subscribers and blog followers go into all giveaways:)
Also dont forget I partake in the BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALES at the end of November. Most things will be 20% off!! :)

Its November the 1st and the Octobers Giveaway winner was.... drum roll please...

Ok it was a lucky follower of this blog. ...

pkbailey

Congratulations and look forward to making a wonderful set of stacking rings for you

A little about Gold - Filled products

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to share a little bit about my experince with Gold Filled products.

With Gold prices so high .... this commodity is in demand..... and be careful dont sell of your gold for next to nothing.........

Anyway back to the gold filled.. when I started working with it I was a little skeptical but you know it is a great product. The only thing with it is that it can tarnish a little. But all you have to do is rub it and wow back to its shiny self. And the tarnishing is not unsightly it is just a couple of shades darker.

I am fairly impresssed with Gold filled. In these times where gold will just get more and more expensive then gold-filled is cool for those that like the look of the shiny yellow / pink metal.

Currently I offer a 5mm band in the shop however will probably in time offer other gold -filled products.

Gold filled stack rings

I also have bought the raw material - gold filled products of two different manufacturers and you know the quality can sometimes differ from company to company.

Here is what wikipedia says about gold - filled : Gold Filled Wiki
Anyway that is my share for the evening day.
Cheers! :) xox

October's Giveaway

Oh My goodness I cannot believe it is October. That is exciting because Christmas Holidays are nearly here well sort of!
I am still enjoying what I am doing so that is good.
I thought I would give away a real cool set of stacking rings that can also be Personalized.
Here is the link to the description in my Etsy Shop: Personalized Stacking Rings

Anyway here is what you need to enter this giveaway: All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know what piece of jewelry you like the most in my shop.

Here is the link to the shop:

www.trudiedavies.etsy

For extra entries:

* for an extra chance follow me on facebook and post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook if you wish.
* For another chance - follow this blog and put a post on you blog to this giveaway if you wish.
* for another chance tweet about this giveaway and let me know that you have tweeted in the comments section
* for even another chance - subscribe to my much neglected newsletter! Button on right side of blog.
:)
All my facebook followers, newsletter subscribers and blog followers go into all giveaways:)
Also dont forget I partake in the BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALES at the end of November. Most things will be 20% off!! :)

The winner of the Skinny Gold and Silver Stacking Rings is..........

Septembers giveaway is pardalote. One of the followers of this blog. Here is a link to some of pardolote's work ....pardalote.etsy.com
Congratulations!

You will be recieving a set of five stacking rings in gold and silver very shortly............
xo

the photos are of this real cute little duckling that found its way into our backyard. The neighbours have a chook and duck pen!.......

September's Giveaway is ...........

This months give away is a set of stack rings. Not too many rings just 5 skinnys to have a subtly and understated look. The light refracts of the rings to give of shinny rays.... It will be made to the size you want.








All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know what piece of jewelry you like the most in my shop.

Here is the link to the shop:

www.trudiedavies.etsy

For extra entries:

* for an extra chance follow me on facebook and post a link to this giveaway on your Facebook
* For another chance - follow this blog and put a post on you blog to this giveaway if you wish.
* for another chance tweet about this giveaway and let me know that you have tweeted in the comments section
* for even another chance - subscribe to my much neglected newsletter! Button on right side of blog.
:)
Also dont forget I partake in the BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALES at the end of November. Most things will be 20% off!! :)

Well another month has passed .... unbelievable ah!? anyway we have a winner!!

I might have a rest next month? But we do have a winner for mighty August , generated by random integra.

The lucky gal is
Karen - she left this comment - I would love to win these pretty earrings.
Well Karen You have won a gemstone ring and not the holey earrings.

Thank you so much everyone. The giveaways are a little fun .....I just wish I was Santa Claus and could give away thousands..xoxo... Happy Creating Everyone and if you dont create objects just create passions :)
A photo of a little creation that I recently did.. It is not in the shop because I am still working this design out. This is like a prototype. Design is the solutions of little problems. The problem with this ring is the plate used in the dish is a little too thin so back to making it but with thicker plate and yet to get that delicate look and not a too chunky look.. I will post the new ring when it is done!? Sorry my morning rave:)Best Trudie xo