November Earring Giveaway!

I've recently published a Facebook Fan Page, and to celebrate, I'm having an earring giveway!

Entering is easy:

1. Visit my Etsy shop and decide which earrings, valued $20.00 or less that you would love to win!

2. Become a fan of Pixe's Treasures, and leave a comment telling me which earrings you would love to win! You must leave this comment in order to be entered!

3. If you are already a Facebook Fan of Pixe's Treasures, just leave a comment telling me which earrings you would love to win!

Drawing to be held on December 1, 2009!

These are some of the examples of the pretty handcrafted earrings you could win!

Thanks for being a fan of Pixe's Treasures, and Good Luck!

A walk in the Park

Pennsylvania has some wonderful State Parks, and the state boasts that every resident in PA is within 30 miles of a state park, which by the way, are still open. The governor has been talking about closing state parks in order to make the budget work. I really think that would be a crying shame! Yes, I love my state parks, and strive to visit each and every one of them!

So, since today was such a gorgeous day, we decided to take the dog for a walk to a park we've never been to. Decided to go to Marsh Creek State Park, in Chester County, and what a beautiful place it is! I'm just going to share some pics!

Sailing on a Fall day!

A view of the lake

And this is the best one of all! I thought it would be really funny if I could get my dog to drink from a water bottle...She needed absolutely no encouragement!

So, that's my day in the Park!

Pixe's Newsletter, Sept. 2009

Pixe's News September, 2009

I love the month of September! When my son was younger, it was back to school, and peace and quiet for a few hours. Now, as I’m older, I look forward to the cooler fall weather, and the changing leaves! I find so much inspiration in fall...It is truly my favorite season!! Perhaps this fall, I will fill the gas tank, grab my sketchbook, a few pencils, and take a fall foliage drive!
What is it about September that you love?

Caring for your Handmade Jewelry, Part 2
Last month we discussed the general care of your handmade jewelry. This month, the topic is storing your handmade jewelry.
To keep your handcrafted jewelry looking new, storing your pieces properly is important. Always store your jewelry in a dry place. Leaving it in the bathroom will only cause it to tarnish quicker...This is fine if you like that look.
If your jewelry came in a plastic bag, store it there...it prevents tarnishing and will prevent scratching.
Storing is easy...just keep in a clean, dry spot, and your jewelry will look like new for years to come!


September Sales
This month, Pixe’s sale is going to be a bit different! Since September is my birthday month, I’m having a great big celebration the week of my birthday! See the calendar of events below for the special in person sales! I’ve been working hard to make lots of new pieces for this event!!

Newsletter readers can take advantage of an additional discount! Sept. 14-30, 2009, You can receive an additional 10% off your purchase online only, at Pixe’s Treasures, or at my Etsy site! You must use the coupon code PIXESNEWS to receive the discount. I will refund the discount via Paypal. Remember, you do not have to be signed up to Paypal to use a credit card with Paypal checkout!


Calendar of Events for September, 2009

Leesport Farmer’s Market: Every Wednesday. I can be found in
Building #1

~~Wed. Sept. 9, 2009: Leesport Farmer’s Market: Everything will be
30% off, except custom orders.

~~Sept. 11, 12, and 13: Hay Creek Festival open until 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Everything will be 30% off, except custom jewelry
orders.

~~Sept. 26, 2009: “Harleys for Holly” sponsored by the Holly Heilman Cancer Fund at St. Benedict’s Picnic Grounds on Route 10.
I wou’t be there, however, a bracelet I’ve designed especially for their Chinese Auction will be!
Help support this local organization that assists families of cancer patients!

Share the love!! Feel free to forward this newsletter to your friends, family, and coworkers! They too can take advantage of the sale prices!!

Wishing you all a wonderful, and safe month of September!
Mich

Pixe's Picks!

Welcome to today's Pixe's Picks! Today, I'm featuring Judy, owner of Cats Paw Artifacts , aka, catldy99.

How long have you been crafting, and how long at your current craft?

I've been crafting for the past 10 years or so, not always lampworking beads.

What is your inspiration?

Nature, fine art, my pets.

Tell us about your favorite item in your shop:

I like the tiddlywinks totems - I consider them my original idea with the birds, turtles and fish on top of other beads.

Tiddlywinks Totem Necklace

Where can we find you?

Blog: http://www.catldy99.wordpress.com/

Etsy: http://www.catldy99.etsy.com/

Ebay: http://stores.ebay.com/Cats-Paw-Artifacts

Twitter: http://twitter.com/catldy99

Pixe's Picks!

Judy designs some very pretty jewelry with her lampwork beads! My favorite piece of jewelry is the Lampwork Viola Choker. There are a lot of pretty beads and flowers on this! I think this is the perfect spring necklace!

Lampwork Viola Choker

And this is my favorite bead from Judy! I just love, love this lampwork Orchid Focal Bead! Orchids are some the prettiest, and most graceful flowers, and Judy captures this beautifully in her bead!

Ochid Focal Bead

Twirls and Swirls Winner

We have a winner of the Twirls and Swirls ring giveaway!

Congratulations to Andrea Creates for winning her very own ring!!

A great big thank you to everyone that entered!

Looking to the future, I hope to do more giveaways, featuring other artists!

Have a wonderful, and peaceful day!

Mich

Pixe's Ring giveaway!

As an artist, I'm always contemplating new creations! I've been wanting to learn the art of ringmaking, so I bought my supplies, some extra practice wire, and started playing! I then broke out the sterling, and this is my first offering!

To celebrate, I will be giving this ring away to one lucky winner!! The contest ends Friday, May 1, 2009 at 12 noon EST. I will then pick one lucky winner, and notify you!

Twirls and Swirls

Here are my rules:

1. Visit my shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest , and pick your favorite item, and post it on the blog. This will earn you your first entry.
2. Follow my blog, and post here that you're following. This will earn you one additional entry.
3. Purchase anything from my shop, post your purchase here. This will earn you 2 entries. All jewelry is on sale this week 15% off with free worldwide shipping!
4. Be sure to leave your contact information. I need to find you if you are a winner!!! I will then ask for your ring size, each ring is made to order!

This gives you the opportunity to earn 4 entries!

Good Luck to all of you!

Have a peaceful, and wonderful day!

Mich

Demandablue

Welcome to today's Pixe's Picks!
Today, I would like to introduce to you, Amanda, owner of demandablue!

Enjoy your stay!

Little Lolita

Amanda tells me she's been building and making things since before she can remember: I used to have an old suit case that I kept in our attic as a kid, that was full of rocks and pine cones and even locust shells that I would use to make art projects.

This is how Amanda tells me she got her start sewing: I had a credit card when I was 18 and I was very irresponsible with my spending. A sewing machine was one of my immature impulse buys. Sewing just stuck with me!

Why did you choose Etsy, and do you sell anywhere else? I also sell on ebay, but only sporadically when my etsy sales are lagging for a few days. I chose etsy because a few friends of mine used it and loved it. The awesome selection of bath and body products on etsy got me hooked! (Plug for http://madcitysue.etsy.com/ I have purchased more items from her shop than I could possibly count or remember and they were ALL amazing.)

Quirky Black and White Patchworked Skirt

What is your favorite item in the shop, and Why? Little Lolita - Triple Ruffle Layer Skirt, Full Flirty Fun and Quirky Black and White Patchworked Skirt with Double Ruffles because they're quirky and fun!!

Is there anything you would like to share with us? I love being a stay at home mommy for my (almost) 2 year old little girl, Scout. Etsy enables me to do that while still making ends meet in our household. I'm so grateful for that.

Shabby Rose Patchwork Spring Skirt

Pixe's Pick! Amanda' shop is full of adorable skirts, and this is the one that jumped out at me!! I love this skirt for it's colors and it's design! It's so very feminine and casual! I'm talking about the Shabby Rose Patchwork Spring Skirt ! Hmmm...wondering if she can do that in a plus size????