1AM Pledge & Giveaway

 FaberUna is a huge supporter of the handmade industry.  They've helped support and spread the good word of all the handmade artists from around the globe.  If you've never heard of them before, you NEED to check it out!  If you're looking to buy handmade items, selling handmade items, or just enjoy browsing through all that is handmade, they have it all for you to see... 

In light of all the handmade and artistry word spreading, they are also having a 1AM Pledge and Giveaway for anyone who makes the pledge.  The 1AM pledge has a simple purpose behind it: to promote the idea that everyone can at least purchase one handmade item a month.

All you have to do is pledge and once we receive 1000 participants, they will randomly pic someone to win a brand new iPod Shuffle! Everyone can enter, crafters and non crafters alike.   The promo runs for 2 weeks, and you might think 1000 sign ups is a big challenge, but FaberUna had over 5100 visitors last month, with a total of over 30,000 page views!  

Whoever has the most supporting comments about their handmade craft, gets a FREE subscription to ReadyMade Magazine!  

Now...I ask the you support ME!  (as well as yourselves, I guess...kidding....)

1. Go to the homepage and make the promise & sign up. (it takes like 3 seconds!)

2. Go here and leave a note that I sent you there. (bragging & boasting is welcome)

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Are YOU a handmade artisan?  You can do the same for yourself and your supporters, just tell them about the 1AM pledge by posting to your blog, Facebook, etc.

Want to be a featured handamde artist on their website?  Contact FaberUna for info.

Calling All Jewelry Artists~

It's that time again!

Another House of Gems contest is underway!

Get your submissions in before April 15th!

Grand Prizes (Two): $250 each, free merchandise of your choice.

Second Prizes (Two): $100 each, free merchandise of your choice.

Third prizes (Six): $50 each, free merchandise of your choice.

Winners must claim the prizes from http://www.houseofgems.com/ website.

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1.Eligibility: Must be a member of House of Gems Featured Artists group at the time of posting pictures on flicker, who are 18years of age or older. No purchase from house of gems website necessary.

2. A) Participants must post a blog about the contest with a link to
http://www.flickr.com/groups/featuredartists

AND
B) Announce the contest at least one of these
(Facebook, Myspace or Twitter) with a link to
http://www.flickr.com/groups/featuredartists/

AND
C) Must email the announcement and blog link to
houseofgemssm@yahoo.com


Participants can post maximum of five new pictures which are not posted on any other website or group earlier. Multiple entries may be submitted together, if posted more than five, first five pictures will be considered for contest.

Must be handmade by participant. Duplicated or reproduced jewelry not considered for contest. Jewelry can be made of material such as beads, metal, glass, polymer clay and pearls but not limited to these products.

Winners need to reply to winner notification posted on flicker or email us to houseofgemssm@yahoo.com after announcement of winners.


Criteria: Overall Design; Visual Appeal and Impact; Originality; Wearability: Execution.

The Contest begins at 12:01 a.m. PT on April 1, 2010. Entries must be posted by 12:01 a.m. PT April 15, 2010. Winners will be announced by 30th April. No winning claims will be honored after May 15th.

For more info, or to enter, follow the links above!

Good luck!

A Few Good Artists

I recently entered this contest sponsored by House of Gems! It was easy and fast, but you gotta do it quick, deadline is Aug 15th!
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House of Gems is looking for Featured Artists to spotlight and promote on our website. In addition to the opportunity to present yourself as an artist, you will also generate traffic to your personal blog, Etsy store or social media profile!

Artists may also be given opportunities to test new product, receive additional discounts and be the first to be informed of new releases.

Grand Prize (1): $1000 Shopping Spree on HouseofGems.com
Runners Up (1):$500 Shopping Spree on HouseofGems.com
Consolation Prize (5)$100 Shopping Spree on HouseofGems.com

Timeline:Contest runs July 18th, 2009 thru August 15th, 2009

Submissions:
Contestants to upload a maximum of 5 original designs to the House of Gems "Featured Artist" Flickr group. www.flickr.com/groups/1138618@N24/

In addition to uploading your entry images here in the Featured Artist Flickr Group, you must also fill out the formal entry form with full contest rules and regulations here: tr.im/tcDp and share the contest on your personal blog or website.
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Sounds pretty good! Got to http://www.houseofgems.com/ to get more details or click on one of the links above!

Good luck!