And The Winner Is.....

We've drawn the winner, just a few hours early, for October's giveaway....

Claudia, of Cher Chic, is the winner of these gorgeous earrings donated by Jewelry by Andrea.

Congrats, Claudia!

November's prize and sponsor are now posted on the upper, left-hand corner of the blog.  Just leave a comment(s) to enter the giveaway.  Winner will be announced on Dec. 1st.

Jewelry by Andrea

If you're looking for some gorgeous, high-quality jewelry then the "Jewelry by Andrea" shop is the place to go.

There you'll find a large assortment of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Andrea also has keychains/zipper pulls. They're not your run-of-the-mill keychains/pulls either!

Of course, everyone loves a sale and Andrea has a few, select, items listed in her AFSS - Artfire Stilmulus Sale category and it's worth checking out!

While you're at the shop, take a minute to read Andrea's blog.  She has a wonderful article explaining the metal working art of Repousse.  It's a fascinating read.

You can follow Andrea on Twitter and you'll be among the first to know about upcoming sales, events, listings, and promotions.

Don't forget that you still have time to enter our blog giveaway.  The prize is posted, and the sponsoring shop, in the upper, left-hand corner.  Just leave a comment on this post, or any post, to enter the contest.  Enter as many times as you want.

ArtbySunfire

Carla is the owner of this week's guild featured shop: ArtbySunfire .

She has a WONDERFUL selection of items!!! 

Her notecards are top-notch and beautifully crafted.  She has lots of them available... "Thank You" cards, "Hugs" cards, and lots of miscellaneous cards for every occasion.

Carla also sells the neatest shabby chic jewelry chests...aren't they just AWESOME?  Use for jewelry, to store scrapbook papers, organize your bills, pretty much anything that you can think of to do with one!

This is your one-stop shop for most of your organizational needs!  Get a recipe box for all those recipes that you KNOW you've been meaning to organize and haven't gotten around to it...now's the time with a gorgeous new box. 

Need help with other things?  Grab one of the index organizers (the newest line of items in Carla's shop).  Visit her Artfire blog to see a quick list of ideas of how to make the most of your new organizer.  Brilliant!

Carla also has a couple of jewelry categories that are worth stopping by as well!  Have you seen her Temari balls???  They're fascinating just to READ about their Japanese tradition and are absolutely stunning handcrafted works of art!

So, please show this wonderful shop some blogger love and hope on over to give a it browse...and I bet you'll find something for someone, on your holiday list, and even something for yourself!

Jeliza

This is just a FUN shop to browse!!!  Jeliza, the self-named shop, has amazing photography!

You really have to read Jeliza's bio to see how she began her venture into photography and to learn some new lingo.  Photos that have been "untouched" are classified as "photos".  Photos that have been digitally enhanced are called "photoillustration".

Everything in this shop is simply... beautiful!  The photoillustrations are really interesting and just love the artistic talent that is shown in them.

Check out the "fantastic and whimsical" section for some very, unique photos.  And who doesn't LOVE flowers?  The "nothing but flowers" is a must-see category, too.

Jeliza has a great blog where she gives some really great tips on photography, showcases other artisans, and more!

If you're a tweeter follow her, on Twitter, and be among the first to know about new listings, promotions, etc.

RLS Design

The "RLS Design" jewelry shop is a wonderful place to start your holiday shopping!

Rachael offers a wonderful selection of bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.  How cute are those ghost earrings?  The skull earrings are reminiscent of Mardis Gras.  Aren't both sets perfect for Halloween?

If you're looking for a Baptismal gift or a special gift that is religious, in nature, then check out her rosary and prayer beads section.  

There is even a photography section with stunning wildlife, nature, pets, and abstract photos.  How awesome is that picture of the stingrays????

Rachael has a wonderful blog which gives you a glimpse in to her hectic life and other wonderful shops that she promotes.

Fan her page, on Facebook, and be among the first to see new listings and to find out about promotions, sales, and giveaways.

So, what are you waiting for...hop on over and visit this wonderful shop...psst...leave a comment and be entered into this month's giveaway.  Have you seen the gorgeous earrings that are the prize? (upper, left-hand corner of the blog)

Absin the Dragonfly

Want a new perfume? Looking for a gift for that special someone or a treat for yourself?

The this week's featured shop, "Absin the Dragonfly", is the place to go!  Amanda has a large selection of fine perfumes in her shop.

If you're not sure what scent that you might want, Amanda offers a sample pack of scented tester papers.  You just pay the shipping costs.

She also has a variety of sample bottles, something for everyone's needs...get just 1 bottle, a 6 pack, or 13 pack of different scents. 

Love all types of scents but don't want to buy lots of different perfumes?  Amanda offers a sample Club of the Month program.  Get a different scent each month!  How great is that?  Now there's the perfect gift for the fashionista!

Amanda offers her perfumes in 5 and 10 ml bottles, as well as, 1/2 and 1 ounce bottles.

She has chosen pictures that best depict each perfume's scent (if you're wondering why there are pictures of flowers and fruit, etc. in the collage).

Amanda is offering FREE shipping on all orders.  Just use coupon code:  GRAND OPENING

You can follow Amanda, on Twitter and "like" her Facebook page.  She also has a great blog, too.

So, show this shop some blogger love and hope on over to see everything that Amanda has to offer.  BTW...New prize is now posted.

And The Winner Is.....

Well....it's the first of the month and we all know what that means! September's blog winner has been chosen and the prize for October is posted.

The winner for September's giveaway, was fellow guild member, Jewelz... visit her shop: Jewelz_Creatives and see the wonderful items listed there.

She won this gorgeous pendant and necklace provided by Enchanted Beads. Isn't it gorgeous????

This month's prize, with entry rules, is posted in the upper, left-hand corner along with the sponsoring shop's name and working link to see more of their work.

Again, congrats to Jewelz and don't forget to leave comment(s) to enter this month's giveaway!