Saturday 26 November 2011

What we have made this week.

Team Etsy Best Kept Secret is at it again. New fabulous pieces available in our shops. 
Maybe time for some Christmas shopping? 

Please remember that the team has members from all over the world so if you see something you like, don't forget there might be a few weeks shipping time. :)


1st Row ~  Belinda Saville, Silverlines Jewelry, Black Daisy Designs
2nd Row ~ Silverlines Jewelry, City Rustic Jewelry, Frog Crossing Graphics
3rd Row ~ City Rustic JewelryBelinda SavilleSilverlines Jewelry
4th Row ~ Frog Crossing Graphics, Crysallis Creations, Modeste Parisienne
5th Row ~ Gemheaven Jewellery, JojoBell, City Rustic Jewelry
6th Row ~ Crysallis Creations, Edera Jewelry, Gemheaven Jewellery
7th Row ~ Metal Luxe, Silverlines Jewelry, Knitproof




Monday 31 October 2011

Day of the Dead a Holiday to Inspire

Welcome to our showing!Enjoy our art gallery of jewelry inspired by the mysterious Day of the Dead holiday.
*Day of the Dead Necklace by Debbie of Crysallis Creations, Hong Kongbrass wired, mixed glass and carved crystal quartz skull *Sugar Skull Ring by Belinda Saville, Australia
metal smithed sterling silver and ruby



*Mullberry by Catherine of Modeste Parisienne, United States

amethyst, black spinel and sterling silver gemstone bracelet


*Skull Earrings by Anna-Karin of Black Daisy Designs, Sweden

metalsmithed copper and sterling silver stud earrings

*Day of the Dead Leather Cuff by Joanne Harrill of JoJoBell, United States

tooled and dyed vegetable tanned leather


*Frida Bohemian Chandelier Earrings by Ivy Long of Edera Jewelry, United States

textile and mixed gemstone lace peridot, amethyst, coral, pearl, and vintage glass, gold plated and gold filled precious metal


*Dance of the Dark Earrings by Jo Tubb of Gem Heaven, United Kingdom

sterling silver and black spinel




*Day of the Dead Skull Necklace, by Tana McLane of City Rustic Jewelry.

Sterling Silver, Brass, Copper and Bronze metal smithed pendant on hand knotted mixed jems, stones, and sterling beaded necklace.

In Mexico, where traditions run deep, families gather to celebrate deceased family members and friends. This celebration begins November 1st and is the day to honor the deceased innocent or young children and continues thru November 2nd where adult loved ones who have passed are honored.
The Day of the Dead celebration is a time to remember and connect with those who have gone. Some families have picnics, parties, and camp at the graveside of the deceased. It is also traditional to build alters in remembrance of those who have died in the home. In ancient times, people actually brought the skulls of loved ones into the home to remember and be close to those whose souls have moved on. It is from this tradition that you now see the sugar skulls as immersed in the holiday.
Etsy’s Best Kept Secret is a team of artists, creators, designers, and makers who all met while tending shops at Etsy. We are a team that offers each other encouragement, friendship, and guidance from all over the world. It really does make the world seem smaller.

Wednesday 12 October 2011