I have always admired people with unusual ideas. They liven up my brain and ad a flame to my own thoughts. I think that is what they call INSPIRATION! Take for example Valerie of Additions Style. She is a major inspiration for me not only because of her typically awesome Motivation Monday blog posts but also because of the incredible way in which she combines her skills as a jewelry artist with a totally unique, modern way to make them - using hardware instead of gold and silver!
In Valerie's etsy shop you will find a unique collection of jewelry and accessories made from recycled, upcycled and repurposed hardware for women and men. In her own words:
My whole design process was recharged that day and I realized that I could create jewelry that looked like silver, using hardware to make it affordable. Since that day I have found great resource for recycled hardware to create the jewelry and accessories in the collection. Working with the hardware has been inspirational for me. I get new ideas all the time and creating is exciting.And to get a feel of her gorgeous works, this week you have the chance to win a stunning set of steampunk earrings and a necklace from Valerie's etsy shop! Right on time for Christmas!
To enter the giveaway you only need to follow the Rafflecopter widget. In bold are the two mandatory entries you have to complete in order to enter this giveaway. To increase your chances of winning, go ahead and complete all of them!
Good luck!
I'd pick the Large Statement Necklace with Hexagon Hardware for Christmas :-) !
ReplyDeleteI pick the Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace - Hardware Washer with Colorful Beads.Very unique and beautiful.
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The piece of jewelry from Additions Style I would like to get for Christmas is this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86213809/cocktail-ring-adjustable-copper-and
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I would love to get Shiny Washer Earrings.
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I would love to get the Chain Necklace Mixed Metal Hardware necklace for Christmas!
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Thank you for the giveaway :)
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I love the Industrial Necklace Pendant Wire Wrapped with Beads on Hardware
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I'd choose the Pendant Necklace with C clamp Copper and a Steel Washer!
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I'd love to have the Charm Bracelet Mixed Metal/Mixed Hardware Link Chain and Charms. That's so pretty and unique!
ReplyDeletelove the industrial black dangle earrings!
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I like the Metal Pendant Necklace Layered Hardware. :)
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I'd love to have this:
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I'd love to get the Metal Choker Necklace - Medium Circle Hardware!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get this for Christmas:
ReplyDeleteMixed Metal Chain Necklace with Stacked Hardware
The Washer Earrings are really nice! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like the Steampunk Necklace Pendant Bead and Wire Wrapped Hardware Fastener.
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I like Copper Earring Dangles with Copper, Steel and Brass Hardware
ReplyDeleteI've been following Valerie's work for a while now and my ultimate favorite is the metal ring choker!
ReplyDeleteI love the Cocktail Ring Adjustable Copper and Black Washer Hardware with Turquoise Bead Accent.
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I LIKE Multi Strand Necklace Chains and Hardware Washer THE MOST:)
ReplyDeleteit was hard to choose though..
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Ooh, yay! Valerie's jewelry is really neat - good luck to everyone entering, and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI like the Steampunk Pendant Necklace with Flat Hardware Ball Bearing on Chain.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to get the Mixed Metal Earring Dangles
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I love the Steampunk Ring Adjustable Hardware Lock Washers with Crystal Accent Steampunk Ring Adjustable Hardware Lock Washers with Crystal Accent!! and thats just one of the things that I LOVE!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to get Steampunk Necklace Pendant - Hammered Copper with Wire Wrapped Hardware
ReplyDeleteI like the mixed metals necklace with colored washers.
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Already added the 'Steampunk Necklace Pendant - Hammered Copper with Wire Wrapped Hardware' to my Xmas 'favorites' list online before I saw it was an entry :)!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to get the Steampunk washer beaded earrings.
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I'd love to get Beaded Wire Wrapped Washer Pendant Necklace for Christmas :)
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I would love to get Steampunk Earrings - Hardware with Muliti Color Beads. So pretty!! =)
ReplyDeleteI want to get the Blue Hair Pins with a Hardware Lock Washer
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I like the Industrial Necklace Pendant Wire Wrapped with Beads on Hardware the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com
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