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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Karen Snyder and I've been a crafter for about as long as I can remember. I am a stay-at-home-Mama of two beautiful children with a husband who makes my dreams possible.

This blog is about all sorts of crafting. I am a paper-crafter from early days, a jewelry-maker with an unending obsession for chain maille. I make chain maille purses, many of which will be chronicled in this blog as their future owners await their completion. I love metalsmithing. I am an indifferent beader and don't get me anywhere near seed beads... they scatter, screaming to get away from me. I love to try new things, have a short attention span so if its a long-term project... I'm probably not doing it LOL.

If you have questions, ask. If you have tips, share. Same with suggestions - share! I want this to be a great forum for people to brainstorm and problem-solve with a good attitude. Crabby Apples need not respond, this is a feel-good kind of blog :)

Friday, September 10, 2010

Celebrating 800 Fans on Facebook!


It seems like it was only a few days ago that I was celebrating achieving 700 fans and now I'm at 800!  Yahooo!  I can't tell you all how proud, excited and just plain honored I am to be able to type that number.  You know I'm one to celebrate with a give-away and this time is no different.  I have had this design available in my shop for a while with garnets but I've always thought I needed to re-work it with something a bit more elegant.  I was up late a few days before I actually hit 800 fans when I realized that what this earring needed was some Swarovski sparkle!  (Yes, that surprises you all I know... because it's just so rare for me to add sparkle right?  LOL!) 

This chain maille weave is called Full Persian 6-in-1, which means that each link connects to six others.  It is a dense weave and not all that flexible, so I decided to suspend the earring from a post finding with a single ring so that it would swing and dance on your ears.  Not to mention, the construction allows the faceted Swarovski drop to catch as much light as possible.  These are currently made with Jet drops, but the winner will get to choose another color (in stock) if they want.  I think the black makes these work with any outfit and wouldn't these be elegant on your ears for all the holiday parties coming up?  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your email address to be entered sometime between now (Friday evening, US time) and Monday evening at 7 PM CST.  I'll be announcing the winner at 8 PM Monday evening.  Good luck everyone and thank you for being a part of helping me reach so many wonderful fans!

37 comments:

  1. Congrats on 800 Fans. Love your blog and your designs, of course. See you in facebook! :)

    ~Penny

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  2. Thank you so much Penny -- you are entered! I appreciate the compliments and encouragement so much!

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  3. Congrats Karen, you have come along way sence I joined your fan club, your designs and work are spectacular too !!! Happy trails to you :)

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  4. darn post above went in in my hubby's name, Scott lol

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  5. Congratulations on reaching 800 fans! I love your beautiful jewelry.

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  6. LOL Dora... I was wondering who that was! Thank you Dora and Marcelle -- you are both entered!!

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  7. I just couldn't help BUT enter this...these are just divine! And I'm a "simple" (jewellery) girl - but these really appeal...they're so elegant! Congrats on the 800 liker milestone - so very well deserved :)

    Bestest wishes, Amanda (amanda@pallinadesigns.com)
    x

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  8. Thank you so much Amanda! I think that's what I like so much about this weave -- it's elegant and a bit intricate without being "too much." You are entered!

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  9. Beautiful work as always Karen.
    kathleen_copeland@yahoo.com

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  10. The earrings are gorgeous.
    jdeclue@lewisellis.com

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  11. Thank you so much Kathleen and Jan -- you are both entered!

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  12. Those are beautiful earrings! Lovely stuff! I am a fan on Facebook! Cori (from Crafty's Creations)

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  13. Thank you Cori - we are mutual fans! I just love your crocheted earrings! You are entered :)

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  14. Hi. I have seen links via a friend who has been commenting on your jewelery on facebook, and thought I would finally have a look. OMG I have fallen in love. So different, so beautiful, and VERY artistic. Just taking time now to browse through your items and work out how I can afford them LOL thetribe08@xtra.co.nz

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  15. LOL Anita! Welcome to the addiction! Thank you so much for the lovely compliments - and you are entered to win :)

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  16. Congratulations Karen!!!! WTG!!!

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  17. Congratulations on reaching 800 , as a Jewellery lover I was in Heaven when I found your page. Oh my Goodness your Jewellery is just so very Beautiful , Amazing, & Stunning , Best Wishes Lynda xx

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  18. congrats karen ,
    love your work and i very much love my ear rings
    thanks jodie

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  19. lordy, i love these! i feel a bit greedy entering this, but i think they are stunning!

    its been fantastic watching you grow Karen, from your kiwi friend :)

    Carla dascar@xtra.co.nz

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  20. wow just like all of you work, I LOVE THEM!

    ~Ashley
    ca320019@yahoo.com

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  21. Lisa White said... 800 Well deserved fans Karen!! Woohoo Go Karen!! Please enter me in your awesome earring draw!
    davlis@xtra.co.nz

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  22. I love wearing my "won" pair of earrings! Receive many comments. Enjoy your updates to see the new purdy things you create. Congrats on 800! Tammy Capps

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  23. Here, I am, stalking you again! Beautiful earrings and congrats on the big 800~! Gossamer.Memories@gmail.com (Maria L)

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  24. Beautiful! Congrats on the 800. sunnydaysboutique@gmail.com (Jess S)

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  25. Thank you everyone for the wonderful compliments! 800 is such a wonderful milestone and each of you have done so much to help me reach this! You know that's what keeps me creating new things... I'm always trying to come up with something new that will make y'all go "Ohhhhh!" Junie, Lynda, Jodie, Carla (greedy is allowed!), Ashley, Lisa, Tammy, Maria, and Jess you are all entered!

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  26. Oh Karen these are STUNNING! Just another of your creations I have fallen in love with....I think I am going to turn into a jewellery collector after discovering you!

    Teshia
    puppmum@yahoo.com.au

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  27. LOL Teshia -- that's my nefarious plan, you know? I am determined to decorate the ears, necks, wrists, fingers and ankles of the world! (Insert maniacal laughter here!) Thank you for the wonderful compliments -- and you are entered!

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  28. loving your creations more and more all the time! Will be sending a note for my pay pal bill and requesting the order for the Nexus earrings and bracelet.....lovelovelove that design!

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  29. Bonnie....did you know there's a Nexus NECKLACE too??? shhhh!

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  30. LOL @ Imp! Thanks so much you two and you are both entered :) Got your message Bonnie but you need to send me your paypal email address!

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  31. Love LOVE LOVE your items! I can't wait to order those earrings I was talking to you about! Maybe next week sometime!!! Your blog is adorable, and I love your posts on facebook! My paypal email is: emily@signaturealert.com

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  32. Thank you for the wonderful compliment and for stopping by my blog Emily! You are entered :)

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  33. very beautiful work of art,love it. congrats on over a 800 :)

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  34. Another beautiful piece from you! Congrats on your 800! I'm sure you will double that and beyond! So happy for you! Tiffany Loveland

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  35. congratulations on the 800. Those earrings are lovely. Simply, elegant and oh so pretty! Thanks for the chance to win them.
    Emma (angeltizane@woosh.co.nz)

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  36. What do they say, talent creates its own opportunities, and you have certainly found yours... be inspired by the fact that you have 800 fans already.... the world is your oyster... grab it with both hands and scream like a banshee!!!!

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  37. Thank you Mia, Tiffany, Emma and Deanna! You are all entered in the drawing :) As I stroll off screaming like a banshee LOL!

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