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EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Michelle Tucker for submitting the randomly-chosen 1222nd entry. No need to keep an ear to the ground for the latest in fairy fashions - I have the lowdown that will lift your sparkly slippers into the air right here. Karla debuted a delightful design in her Thyme2dream Ear Dreams collection this month! Her new elf ears are easy to wear ear wrap cuffs that require no piercings at all, can be worn with or without regular earrings and fit easily over the back of the ear. The elven jewelry is crafted using nickel-free wire with a non-tarnish coat that makes it comfortable to wear even for allergy sufferers. Want to hear even better news? Karla's so excited to spread the word about her new product that she's giving away one pair of elf ear cuffs in winner's choice of color! (Shown above is her Sugarplum color scheme in plum and ivory tones.) One of the additional ways to enter to win is to sign up for her newsletter, w...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Nouran Ahmed for submitting the randomly-chosen 855th entry. I've heard snow is glistening in other states already. Have you built a snowman and pretended he was Parson Brown yet? Married or not, you could win a winter woodland jewelry prize package by Karla of Thyme2dream Weddings . Her icy leaf necklace and earring set is a beautiful sight. Both are adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals and choice of gold or white pearls. The whimsical design is available in silver or gold wire, both of which are nickel-free with non-tarnish coat to keep it shiny for wearers with sensitive skin. Exploring Karla's fantasy jewelry shop is cooler than walking in a winter wonderland. As you go along, princess tiaras, mermaid hair combs and elven ear cuffs are just a few of the fairytale creations you'll encounter. And if that wasn't enough to make you happy tonight - she's offering free worldwide shipping through December ...

It's the season for refreshing your wardrobe! Branch out to 7PM Boutique , Beadmask , Thyme2dream , Theresa Rose Designs , Athenianaire , and Life is the Bubbles for leaf jewelry and spring accessories. 7PM Boutique's turquoise leaf earrings feature beautifully hand-carved leaves and heishi beads on silver hoops. Many cultures view turquoise as a sacred stone. It's been found set into the earliest known protective amulets. The Aztecs even believed it to be a stone of the Gods, so mortals weren't allowed to wear it. But don't let that discourage you from buying it - if anything, these turquoise earrings will make you feel like a goddess! Beadmask's Lady of the Leaves mask may blend into an enchanted forest but will make you stand out at a Renaissance faire. The design is hand cut and sculpted from fine tooling leather, then hand carved and painted in shades of rich forest green, iridescent emerald and olive with just a hint of bronze. The leather mask mea...

Do you have your green outfit picked out for St. Patrick's Day 2013? Branch out to Athenianaire , Beadmask , oBo Creations , Thyme2dream , 7PM Boutique , Life is the Bubbles , and Kunoichi Creations for green necklaces to buy as Saint Patrick's Day gifts to yourself. Athenianaire's green butterfly wing necklace is a double sided glass pendant on a swiveling bail so it's almost like getting two pendants for the price of one! The stunning side shown is a wing of Callithea philotima, also known as Darwin's Butterfly. But be careful the pendant doesn't turn if it's the only green you wear on St. Patrick's Day - you don't want to get pinched! The other side features the wing of a Morpho menelaus butterfly, known for its iridescent aqua blue color. Beadmask's green leaf necklace was hand crafted from high quality tooling leather. It was hand cut, shaped, carved and painted to resemble a Japanese maple leaf - although she's been told it'...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Cassandra McCann for submitting the randomly chosen 712th entry. Forget visions of sugar plums dancing IN your head - wear a Sugar Plum Fairy crown ON your head instead! Karla of Thyme2dream is giving away the beautifully beaded tiara above to one lucky princess. Swarovski crystals, Czech glass beads, and non-tarnish gold wire are twisted together so that it can be worn down low on the forehead (circlet style) or higher up as a tiara or crown. The design has secure loops that can be fastened with hair pins or ribbon at the back. Her Sugar Plum Fairy collection of gold, shimmering ivory and lilac purples is inspired by the visions she had whilst listening to the Nutcracker Suite. Since tiaras are not for everybody's wardrobe, Karla is giving the winner the option of choosing a $50 gift card instead. Other available hair accessories include decorative hair combs, leaf headbands and bridal fascinators. She also creates a myri...

EDIT: Giveaway is officially over. Congratulations to Blogul Cu Hainutze for submitting the randomly chosen 273rd entry. No need to pinch yourself - it's not a dream that the Victorian Twilight wire ear cuff above could be yours for free. In fact, Karla of Thyme2dream is giving away a $25 gift card so the winner can choose her very own favorite fantasy jewelry piece. It'll be a tough decision - Thyme2dream is filled with fanciful things, from elven rings to fairy crowns to bubble wands. Karla began designing for fae folk, then discovered that mortals like her accessories, too. Wrapping and spiraling with wire and gemstones is a natural combination for Karla. She rarely plans pieces; the design falls into place as she plays with the elements. All stones inspire her, from the naturally heart shaped piece of Kansas River rock her boys brought home for her to the lovely cool feeling of blue chalcedony or the magical shimmer of rainbow moonstone. She is fascinated by the ‘per...

I possess a glittering trove of amethyst jewelry, collected over the years as gifts. Since it's my birthday week, I couldn't resist exploring the caverns of Etsy for a glimpse at February's birthstone, my favorite quartz. Aren't these handmade creations by my fellow Fantasy Artists of Etsy precious? It's not too late to buy me presents. 1. February's Girl - Chunky Amethyst Point Wire Wrapped Necklace by Gypsy Moon Art Studio 2. Fluttering Amethyst Butterfly Necklace in Brass and Dyed Turquoise by Faerie Fabulous Finds 3. Art Nouveau Flame Amethyst and Copper Tiara Circlet Crown by Thyme2dream 4. Tristan and Isolde - Celtic Magic Wand Set with Kudu Horns, Smoky Quartz Crystals, Amethyst, Black Tourmaline by Spinning Castle