Saturday, January 19, 2013

GROW YOUR BLOG

Today is the day!! it is the GROW YOUR BLOG party, the brainchild of Vicki, of Two Bags Full blog! This event is all about getting to meet new people, new bloggers, new interests, and new likes!  In Vicki's words, 

My "Grow Your Blog" event is designed to bring more readers and FOLLOWERS to your blogs.  The premise is simple -- visit as many blogs as you can and follow those that interest you.  In turn, those folks will be doing the same thing -- and hopefully everyone will grow a bigger blog! 
I like the idea myself...I love meeting new people, I love to learn new things, new interest, and I appreciate many different forms of art and cultures.  In turn , I hope I can interest you in what I do........
I am Sharon, and I make jewelry, and love to do it! I love to work with metal, I love gemstones, I love to pour my soul out and transform it into jewelry. AND, some days I love to make art! Paint, collage, papers, ink....messes and splashes, it's all good, fun, and therapuetic! All of these things above are my sanity! I love to blog because it connects me with so many like minded people and artists, whether we create the same way or not, we share a passion of creating!

So now , for the giveaway! Just leave a comment and make sure I have a way to contact you, and I will draw a name on Feb. 1st for these:

I made these earrings with Tibetan coral beads capped in sterling, turquoise accent beads, and organic handcut sterling dangles. I also hanforged the earwires.....there is something so special about  sterling silver, I know you will love these! They were published in the Winter 2013 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry magazine. I really am so thankful to everyone whom I have had the honor to meet and share with here in blogland, I want to share with you too!  I am so thankful and grateful to all of you!

I am especially thankful to Vicki for organizing this event, and for all of her hard work! Make sure you visit her blog, her creations are incredible!! Have fun visiting all the blogs too, I know I will, I can't wait!


 

82 comments:

Ann Schroeder said...

Lovely earrings. Thanks for the chance to win them. Grow Your Blog is a wonderful idea. I am not a blogger, but I have recently discovered that from one blog, I can find out about other blogs with related topics, and I've subscribed to a whole bunch. Getting blogs out there is good for the blogger and us happy readers!

baymoondesign said...

I would love to win those gorgeous earrings.

Korustamo said...

So woderfull peace of art is your earrings♥
I WISH YOU A HAPPY DAY:)

Anonymous said...

I love your blog and your work as you know. Have fun hopping today. xox

hula-la said...

ooo la la...what beautiful work! Lovin' those earrings...have a great time blog partying! Hope you'll visit me back...

ALOHA

Unknown said...

Thank you, Sharon, for passing along the Grow Your Blog event info--I'm all in for that.

And, those earrings, I'm imagining them hanging from my ears right now. They're beauties--I love your stuff!

Bev said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! Your jewelry is gorgeous! I just love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

Cheery wave!

Bev

Elizabeth Johnson said...

These earrings are so very lovely. Thank you for joining in on the blogging party. ~Elizabeth

Terri said...

Hello Dear Sharon! I am so glad to visit you today and read your post. You really are such a fine artist! I love all you do, as you know ; )
Your heart really is in your art!
These earrings are fabulous! I love that you made every bit yourself, except the Tibetan beads of course! lol!
I am so thankful that we met here in Bloglandia! You are dear to my heart!
Hugs,
Terri

Anonymous said...

What a truly great party! I already love your blog and the tales you tell about your art. Would love to own a pair of your earrings, too! Thanks for the opportunity.

Lynda @ lyndacarson@cox.net

Thoughtfulhands said...

Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine is where I found you and have been following you for a while love your blog and your jewelry.

I can see those earrings dangling from my ears :)

Theresa

Dorthe said...

Dear Sharon,
Thankyou from my heaRT for being now a dear friend of mine.
Via those blogs of ours, we met and shared thoughts, different art, and smiles. I also fell in love with your beautiful, and gorgeous jewelery-and your paper art,too.
Meeting you have been an extra joy in my life- and I can only say thankyou to this blogging community for that, and to you dearest friend!
Hugs and love Dorthe

EvalinaMaria said...

You have a lovely blog, thank you for sharing. I am a new follower and 'Grow Your Blog' participant. Have fun at the party!

Evalina, This and that...

Socrates said...

I scrolled thru your blog, you make fantastic jewelry. Just beautiful. I also like your whimsical characters. Very fun. Do come to my blog party too and enter for my vintage lace book give away.

The Sage Butterfly said...

Those earrings are lovely...you are very talented. I am so glad I stopped by. It is very nice to meet you through the Grow Your Blog party.

Anonymous said...

Your blog is very lovely and I am thrilled to meet another jewelry artist. I have just as of this new year come back to my jewelry making; I was off learning to paint and collage and art journal all of last year but the pull has been strong to come back to my beads and torch - I'm guessing you know exactly what I mean :D
I am your newest follower and look forward to many visits and chats in the future...
Hugs,
Beth P

kathyinozarks said...

I would love to win those beautiful ear rings too-I create in fiber but love getting inspiration from all artists and crafters.
I am retired and live in rural Missouri Kathy

Cheryl said...

Hello, Sharon, it's been fun to wander through your blog and see all the pretty jewelry you create. Earrings are my favorites, I feel naked without them, so enter me in your contest. Collages fascinate me so I look forward to checking in with you and your muse often.

Sharlotte said...

Beautiful earrings! They are really gorgeous!

Sea Witch said...

Lovely earrings and a lovely blog. I always adore seeing the creativity others have inside them. So glad I found your blog via the grow your own blog party. Sea Witch

Elizabeth Edwards said...

gorgeous earrings. lovely blog. please do stop by my blog when you get a chance. take care. enjoy your weekend. ( :

Sherrie {Bird Lady} said...

Visiting from Bird Lady Blog. http://birdladyblog.blogspot.com

I have a friend who does beading and jewelry, and oh I love to go thru her beads when she visits. Such fun. And she usually leaves me with some handmade jewelry goody! Perhaps I can be the winner of your lovely earrings!

Thanks for stopping by!

Unknown said...

Beautiful work as always Sharon. I really enjoy seeing all your lovely works of art, in any medium,the colors and textures of your jewelry pieces are amazing.Also a huge fan of your creations in paper too. I am so happy to have met you, and you are truly an inspiration to me. Best wishes to you, and growing your blog. ~Hugs

aneri_masi said...

That is indeed an awesome idea!
I am following your blog now :) Have been following your work on FB, but my first time at your blog. Will be back for more!

lakesuperiorwaves said...

Beautiful! Thanks for the chance!

moonlitfantaseas said...

you have a wonderful blog ! I love following are reading blogs, you can learn so much, and connect with so many people....the earrings are lovely, and I would love to win them! I follow both your blog and face book too

suziqu's thread works said...

Hello Sharon
What can I say but that your creativity is amazing whether it be with beatutiful jewellery or inspiring paper or fabric.
I love most of all that your heart shines through all that you create.
Thank you so much for lifting my spirits after our home and lives have been threatened by fires.I am now following you Sharon!
Hugs from our now safe place again!
Suzy

Gill said...

Lovely to meet you and thank you for a fabulous giveaway!

AppleApricot Wen said...

Hello Sharon, nice to meet you! What an inspiring blog you have. Beautiful jewelry and art. And so true, we really get inspired by each other as crafting bloggers. Everything I make is inspired by what I came across. I'll be following you for even more inspiration :)
Thank you for your sweet comment at my blog!

Hugs and happy day to you,
Wendy of AppleApricot

Christine said...

Hi there, it's nice to meet you, I've really enjoyed looking through your blog, you do beautiful work

Unknown said...

I love the colors of these earrings!

Anonymous said...

First of all "thank you for visiting Girl Unwinding" and leaving such a lovely comment. Much appreciated.
I will live vicariously through you as I have a secret desire to work with metal and create beautiful art in a 3-dimensional, tangible way such as you do. Your work is superb! I am a follower and look forward to getting to know you a bit better, too.
Peace~
Dawn

Anonymous said...

beautiful earrings, I'd love to win them. Your work is fantastic.

Quinn said...

Hi Sharon - thanks for commenting on Comptonia earlier! Your work is lovely and obviously very well made. I poked around, drawn from image to image. The asymmetrical ones are so balanced...love that!

Susan Marling said...

You can tell you pour your soul into your art - it is just gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to win.
rmar261783@aol.com

roc said...

Gorgeous earrings! I want to win so please count me in!

Gail said...

Hi Sharon...I hope you know by now I love all that you do. I just wanted to stop by and say hi and look around again at all your pretties!
xxo
Gail

Fit and Healthy Baby Boomers said...

Yes please enter me in the giveaway. Your jewelry is beautiful I'd love to win the earrings. You're very talented. I'm following you now. Thanks for visiting and following fitandhealthybabyboomers
Sharon

TinaW said...

These are gorgeous!

Bev said...

This is great idea for a blog party! Funny, I don't know how I found you, but I'm glad I did! I'm inspired by your art - thanks for sharing it with us. Thank you for such an awesome giveaway too!

Bev
CountryFrogCreations

Kay Eyles said...

Hello, it is lovely to meet you on the blog hop. Your jewelry is so fun, and I really like your other artwork too. Thank you for sharing a super giveaway, earrings are the only accessory I wear apart from my wedding ring. A girl can never have too many pairs of earrings.
ks(dot)eyles(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk

liniecat said...

Im a GYB visitor and had a wander round your blog........what fabulous designed jewellery you make! Love your style! Incredible looking work!

Patrice said...

Visiting you from Vicki's. Please enter me in your giveaway.
patrice@everydayruralty.com

Holly Trotta said...

These earring are beautiful! Found your blog through Facebook.

heidi

trottahe@shu.edu

Hooked on Quilting said...

Great blog, earrings are lovely. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'm a follower.

hueisei said...

Beautiful blog and I love your earrings giveaway...
I am looking forward to more inspiration posts from you :D

Kay said...

Oh my goodness, those are beautiful!!! Holy cow, please toss me into the pool! I am going to have to cruise around to see more jewelry. It's about time to revamp mine ;-)

Pia Drent said...

Hi Sharon, you make beautiful things! I love a chance to win these super earrings. Thank you for friending me on facebook, I look forward to finding your creations in my feed there.
Pia from piadrent.blogspot.com

Kim Henkel Creations said...

Hello Sharon! So nice to connect with this blog party. Your jewelry is beautiful! and your collage work so lovely! I enjoyed my visit and look forward to visiting another day. Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog.

TesoriTrovati said...

You are a marvelous jewelry designer, artist and friend. I am glad that I 'know' you! Someone will be very lucky to own some of your wearable art! Enjoy the day. Erin

aKuna Kumara said...

Hi Sharon I'm a Sharon too and from Pa..and do crystal jewelry and healing tools....Thanks for stopping by on GYB ad connecting I connected to you we have common interest ..
Thanks so much for being here...

Susan said...

Hi Sharon, You have a lovely giveaway. Making pretty things is a beautiful thing to do.

Jan Hermann said...

Hi Sharon,

You make some beautiful Jewelry! I particularly like the earrings you're going to be giving away!

I'm your newest follower.

Jan ♥

Joan said...

Great to meet another creative soul. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Your jewellery is

Joan said...

Sorry Sharon that last comment flew away on me! I was saying how great it is to meet another creative soul. We can't help making stuff. Love your jewellery.
Bye for now

bohemiannie! art said...

Oh, I knew I had admired them before! Congrats on the BA publish. Love your art.

Janet Dilts said...

Wow! It's a wonderful idea to have such an avenue to grow blogs. That's great Sharon!

Your giveaway is also nice. A pair of unique earrings. :)

Dianie said...

Sharon,
It's so nice to meet you.
Your work is exquisite!
I love every little detail you put into your fine jewelry.
I also thought your collage/mixed media art was lovely.
I am looking forward to visiting you:)

take care,
~Diane

Jill OLeary said...

So happy to have found your blog thru GYB. Your jewelry is beautiful. Congrats on all of the exposure in Belle Amoire! I once had my sewing creations in their publication, "Stuffed, A Gathering of Softies".
I never became rich and famous but I certainly loved the experience!
Thanks for joining Fiberlucsious. come and visit often!

Unknown said...

Hi Sharon! Its great to be lost in your blog! There are so many beautiful creations. You have a wonderful gift! Thanks for stopping by!Your give away is beautiful. I love this grow your blog idea! I get the chance to meet other wonderful people!! I m your newest follower.!

Beth said...

Hi Sharon, Your jewelry is really beautiful! I love the earrings you are giving away. Wishing you much success in making your jewelry business your full-time employment!
xo Beth

CraftyHope said...

Those earrings are really fantastic. Simple yet stunning, bright and bold yet subtle. Your talent really shows in them.

Cheryl said...

You jewelry is very beautiful :-)

Katherine McNeese said...

your earrings are lovely!
thanks for the chance to win!

Katherine McNeese said...

your earrings are lovely!
thanks for the chance to win!

Holly said...

Oh yeah, I'm in for this giveaway! How beautiful! Hasn't this blog hop been fun?! Thank you for your visit!

Gabriela said...

Nice blog! I love the earrings also! My favorite color combination!Come visit me!

Maggie said...

Hi Sharon, I've been a follower for some time now, and think your work is wonderful! You really have a talent for scrumptious color and texture combinations. But as much as i love your jewelry (and i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win these earrings!!!), I think you are equally talented with your collage work. The one posted today, "Quiet", is absolutely beautiful.

I didn't even realize you were doing the GYB party, just came over here to check out your latest. I'm doing the GYB blog hop too, so I hope you can stop by my blog for a visit, too!

Maggie
www.themagrag.com

pippirose said...

The earrings are gorgeous! I'd love the chance to enter your giveaway.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog.
:o)
Rose
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

Retired Knitter said...

Wow, these are really beautiful. You have quite a talent for this. I am sure it gives you much satisfaction.

I, too, am giving away something I am making. Stop by my blog and take a peek.

Elaine
Retiredknitter@gmail.com
http://mynext20yearsofliving@blogspot.com

Thistle Cove Farm said...

those earrings are fabulous and love the name and photo header of your blog...way cool! visiting via Vicki's GYB Party and enjoying your creative blog.

Anonymous said...

You have some beautiful jewelry pieces. I enjoyed looking through your blog. Will be back soon.

It is nice to meet you through Vicki's GYB. If you have a chance stop by and visit me at nonniescedarchest.com

Anonymous said...

You have some beautiful jewelry pieces. I enjoyed looking through your blog. Will be back soon.

It is nice to meet you through Vicki's GYB. If you have a chance stop by and visit me at nonniescedarchest.com

Jan Thomason said...

I make jewelry also.
I love your earrings that you made for the giveaway.
Looking at your slideshow is very inspiring!

I seem to be stuck right in the middle of paper art so my jewelry making has taken a back seat.......just for a bit.

come vist me at the polkadotbarn.blogspot.com - I, too, am having a giveaway!

warmly, Jan
Starting to follow you as of today:)

kareninkenai said...

Hi Sharon - a very lovely blog and beautiful jewelry. Please stop by if you haven't already and sign up for my giveaway. (I'm tardy because my motherboard died and went to the grave!) But, I have a replacement now! Hugs from Alaska. Karen

www.alaskabluemoose.blogspot.com

Denise Bryant said...

Happy to have found your blog on the GYB hop! You made a pair of gorgeous earrings! Having fun looking at some of your other creations from your past posts too!
DeniseB
deniseb777ATgmailDOTcom

Maureen said...

Awesome jewelry! I am your newest Follower. So glad to have found you thru Vicki's blog party!

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