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Well…   I really wanted to open a shop on eBay. I have few shops on the net without problem with great support. I’ve decided to give it a try…   I bought something in double by mistake and decided to do my first auction sale on eBay. So far so good….. I had one bid on less of what I paid, but that was fine with me. I’ve sold this item. I got payment after sending my buyer at least two invoices. I ship the item immediately registered and entered the registration number as requested. The buyer after two weeks began to bother me with emails that she haven’t...


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Our December team challenge is very special. The challenge due date is November 30. “The Ganoksin Project” “Thailand is currently facing its worst flooding in 50 years. Floodwaters have swamped more than two-thirds of the country, submerging complete towns. Hundreds of lives have been tragically lost. Rice fields and businesses of millions of families have been severely impacted.” The Ganoksin Project Needs our Support! EtsyMetal team challenge for December is: Create a charm for a charm bracelet. The bracelet will be for sale on EtsyMetal shop. All will be donated to help the Ganoksin...


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Premiere: November 9, 2011 The artists must create a piece of art that illustrates a headline which strikes a cord with them. Hmmm. 19 kids and counting prego again or fumbling Rick Perry? Pick your favorite headline and have in it by midnight Nov. 16th.   In this challenge the artist were taken to "The New york times" for inspiration.   I don’t really like to reading news papers anymore.  All headlines make me so sad – almost every headlines are bad news.  in addition, they are more political and more yellow than ever. I really don’t like to read the News but I like...


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I jumped on the first and second WOA episodes. Last season I was able to see the episodes on line. This season – I couldn’t find it online, even with payment services like I-tune – I can’t watch it in Israel. This makes my life hard to get into it as I did on the first season. Episode 3: Make It Pop Premiere: October 26, 2011 The contestants must create a piece of POP art that captures the popular culture of their time.   Jugh Adams, Art of the Sixties: “The sixties witnessed an explosion of artistic expression. Everything seemed possible in the name of art, and countless...


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EtsyMetal street team is 5 years old ! YAY ! We are an international gang that share together almost everything, I mean it! We  all have shops on Etsy, we all do metalworking, we all share our knowledge, we all help each other, we are 24/7 together.             I am a member in Etsymetalalmost 2 years, and I want to say something to you: I am very proud to be part of you. You are the most talented artist and pro, you are so kind and loving, you guys are amazing.  You guys mean a lot to me, and I love you ! For our 5th anniversary...


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Project Runway Challenge: For this episode, exotic birds serve as the inspiration for the L'Oreal Challenge. The designer's must really step up their game when Tim reveals that during judging they will go head-to-head with one other designer putting one in the top and one in the bottom. Our EtsyMetal Challenge Translation: Create a piece (or two) using the birds, Charming Cockatoo, Watchful Owl, Audacious Amazon, or Sultry Raven. You may use the color pallet of the L'Oreal Limited Edition Collection, Colors Take Flight or the birds themselves.   Sterling silver, Etching, Gilders...


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Before I speak – I made a small collage of an amazing photographer, painter, Singer, teacher, artist… and the list is full of Gail Hadani photography. In her photography, when she want unique atmosphere, Gail is painting her own unique backgrounds. Gail is the most amazing women I know and a great inspiration to me! I am talking too much ! No words needed….Please take a look…     You can explore her work in here: http://www.gailhadani.com/   If you need a unique special photographer and you are in the states – you are most welcome to call her. You will...


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What is a Blog Carnival ? It is EtsyMetal members who write an article on the same topic on the first Monday of each month.   This month topic: "Lets Talk About Food!" The weather is cooling, Fall cooking season is 'round the corner. Tell us about some of your eating habits, philosophies, favorite foods and share a seasonal recipe!   I love cooking. My son always asking me to open a restaurant and I am always answering NO. For those of who knows a bit about me – I always say that I am always adding a dash of love to everything I do.   The story begins...


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Project Runway Challenge 9.8 - "What women want": In this episode, the challenge was to design a look for a client's wife/girlfriend. Our EtsyMetal Challenge Translation: Choose a look from the episode and make a piece based on what you feel the client would like to go with the garment the designer made. -or- Ask a man to describe what his wife/girlfriend would like - please provide the design specification you were given and photos of the outcome. Make it work! My pendant was made with a stunning Rutilated Quartz Long Tongue Cabochon made by Mark from StoneTemple, 9K yellow gold,...


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My dear husband decided that we need a small vacation. He knows how much I love the dead sea and the desert and surprised me with the most wonderful vacation. We began our first day in the dead sea at “Ein Bokek” laying few hours in the wonderful healing water of the dead sea. We drove to “Mitspe Ramon” from a very scary route…. First – few words about “Mitspe Ramon” – It’s a small town located on the edge of Ramon Crater in the “Negev” desert the south of Israel. Beresheet is a new hotel located on the edge of the Crater and is build like ancient city with...


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