Something in the Air

There's something in the air.  Do you feel it?  The days are getting longer, the birds are singing in the morning, the frogs and performing their froggy concerts in the evenings, and the trees have buds that are bursting...  It's spring! 

Spring is quite possibly the favorite season of the majority of members of the Starving Artists Team and as a result, we like to offer something special at this time of year.  This year, it's the SATeam Mother's Day Giveaway Event.  We are offering you the opportunity to win one of 3 gift certificates that can be redeemed for beautiful, well crafted, original handmade jewelry.  There are 33 shops participating in the giveaway, and our winners will be able to select the jewelry of their choice from those shops. 

Entering the Mother's Day Giveaway Event is easy and free.  To find out everything you need to know to about the prizes and how to participate, see our giveaway announcement here. 

To celebrate spring, here are some light, happy, uplifting pieces available from participating shops. 

Sterling Silver Leaf Tourmaline and Chrysoprase Charm Necklace by Marie Cristine



Trembling Rose Cherry Blossom Earrings by Erika Price



Floating in the Wind Glass Bead by Island Girl

Ribbons Lampwork Glass Focal Bead by Bead Up a Storm

Purple, Teal and Sterling Silver Bracelet by Northern Girl Jewelry

Flower Brooch by A Latvian

Stack Rings - Set of Three by Mme Magpie

Sterling Earrings Cascade of Pearls by Azoho

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Bracelet Season

Today is the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere.  This means it will soon be short sleeve weather.  And what is the perfect accessory to go with short sleeves?  Bracelets! 

Bracelets can add so much style and personality to a look.  They can be delicate and feminine or big and bold.  They can showcase your favorite item or show off your support for a cause.  You can match a bracelet to your outfit one day and match one to your mood the next.

I love how noticeable bracelets are.  Most of us move our arms around quite a lot during a day so a bracelet is sure to catch the eye of those around the wearer.  Don't be shy to express yourself through your choice of arm candy.

Doesn't this bracelet just call out "spring"?  The pretty flowers and feminine lines are perfect for this gentle season of reawakening. 

Sterling Silver and Purple Lampwork Flower Bracelet by Wickwire Jewelry

I can feel the movement of this bracelet and hear the soft tinkle of the charms as they gently sway in the air.  I would love to have this butterfly garden adorn my wrist.



Flutterby Dreams - Lampwork Sterling Charm Bracelet by Studio DTQ


This bracelet certainly makes a big statement!  Like the Ancient Egyptians, you too can wear jewelry featuring a scarab. 

Scarab Beetle Cuff Bracelet by MC Stoneworks

Perhaps you prefer bats to beetles?  Or maybe you want to remember a visit to a particular place?  This flattened penny bracelet allows you to show off your love for winged creatures.

Pressed Penny Copper Bangle Bracelet: Fruit Bat by The FamiLee Jewels

You don't want to wear a creature but you do love texture?  Then here is the perfect piece.  This copper cuff bracelet has a rich, sophisticated look, don't you think? 

Shiny Bubbles Copper Cuff by Twining Vine Designs

 
How many bracelets do you have in your collection?  Do you wear a different piece each day or do you find yourself going back to the same favorite one over and over again?

Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry Team, the SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Longing for Spring

It’s mid February, and here in my city, as in many other Canadian cities, we are in the middle of a winter festival. Despite this my mind is already fast-forwarding to spring – the sights, the sounds and the smells. And of course, the freedom from heavy winter coats and boots!

These little birds by popnicute match up very well with my thoughts.



Lovebird Handmade Beads by popnicute supplies


Although I can’t do anything to make the snow melt any faster, I can bring the spirit of spring closer by wearing clothes in lighter, brighter colours than the darker neutrals typical of winter and by choosing jewelry that evokes that wonderful season.

I can almost feel the light brush of wings as this butterfly flits by or the light tickle of its feet as it lands on my hand...

Butterfly Ring by Jenifer's Family Jewels

I'm ready to feel the soft velvety petals, smell the heady perfume and see the bright colours of the flowers that will emerge from their long winter sleep...

Wire Crochet Flower Bracelet by Cat's Wire

The bright green of this stone brings to mind leaves and fresh grass...

Green Helenite Tube Set Ring by TJR Jewellery

Speaking of leaves, can't you hear these swaying in the wind?

Fine Silver Leaf Earrings by Red Bird Jewellery

With these sweet little blooms adorning my ears, winter would seem like a distant memory.

Sterling Bloom Earrings by Azoho

Do you ever get the winter blues? If so, how do you fight them?


Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Starving Artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com and here on ArtFire.

Spring Fling

Today is the first full day of Spring in the northern hemisphere. In my small corner of the world, the past week has had beautiful, sunny, warm weather.

With the arrival of Spring, people are dressing differently. They are wearing lighter weight clothing and lighter, brighter colours. With different clothing, they are wearing different jewelry too. Jewelry is fresh, light and cheerful.

Let’s see what the members of the SATeam have in store for Spring.











Featuring artisan handmade creations by the Etsy Starving Artists jewelry team. SATeam members create handcrafted jewelry and beads. More information about our team and its current Etsy shop owner members can be found at SATEAM.etsy.com.