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July Giveaway: Art & Photo Print by Missy-Ellen!

June 28th, 2010 · Art & craft, Giveaways, Graphic design, Handmade, Inspiration, Random, etsy, sale

MISSYELLEN ART & PHOTOGRAPH PRINT GIVEAWAY
JUNE 28 – JULY 11, 2010

Missy, the artist behind Missyellen, is a reasonably new Etsy seller hailing from sunny Brisbane, Australia! She offers whimsical fine art, photography and cards – capturing people and places that are full of wonder and adventure.

All her gorgeous and colorful drawings are printed with Brother Innobella™ ink, on heavy-weight 200gsm paper, while all photographs are printed in a Photographic Lab, on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper.

For this giveaway, missyellen has generously offered one lucky blog reader – ONE art print or photograph print from her shop (winner’s choice). The giveaway runs from JUNE 28 – JULY 11, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST). Opens to everyone worldwide. Multiple entries accepted.

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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June Giveaway: Art Prints (x3) by Heathrock!

June 21st, 2010 · Art & craft, Giveaways, Handmade, Random, etsy

HEATHROCK ART PRINTS (x3) GIVEAWAY
JUNE 20 – JULY 10, 2010

I’ve always been a firm supporter of giving back to charity through Etsy… Which is why I was pleased to feature Heathrock for this month’s giveaway!

Heathrock is a shop with a heart and a conscience. Inspired by a vegan lifestyle, Heather – the Maryland artist behind Heathrock, loves to combine her passion for art with her passion for animals. In her Etsy shop you will find a dynamic selection of art prints, original artworks, ACEOs and upcycled items – with 10% of sale proceeds going to animal charities (americanhumane.org, farmsanctuary.org, hfa.org).

For this giveaway, Heathrock has generously offered one lucky blog reader – THREE art prints (4?x6?) from her shop (winner’s choice).
The giveaway runs from JUNE 20 – JULY 04, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST). Opens to everyone worldwide. Multiple entries accepted.

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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Summer Brights at Etsy

June 3rd, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Handmade, Inspiration, LisbonSky Jewelry, etsy, jewelry, sale

This morning I was excited to find out that my new orange polkadot hair accessories have been included in a fun ‘Summer Brights’ Etsy treasury by PinkGlitterBoutique! (see red box)

… And what a gorgeous treasury it is! I LOOOVE the hot pinks and bright citrus tones. What a cheery way to start the Summer season – for all those lucky ducks in the US, Canada, Europe etc  :-)

See the Orange Polkadot hair accessory listing on: Etsy OR  Madeit.
Treasury link: http://bit.ly/a13EDI (valid for a few days only)

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Shiny sparkly things ahead at LisbonSky

May 24th, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Handmade, Inspiration, LisbonSky Jewelry, etsy, jewelry, madeit, sale

Who loooves sparkly, shiny things?… I do!
It was love at first sight when I saw some gorgeous crystal briolettes beads at my local bead shop! The vibrant sparkle & rich jewel tones caught my eye and they formed the perfect palatte for my next range.

By mixing two complimenting colors together and then adding silver-plated bali spacer beads – the crystal briolette bracelet sets makes quite a statement (see above). I’m also really loving the glam layered jewelry look right now (as sported by young Hollywood starlets stacking chunky bangles on their arms À la Rachel Zoe). So for added drama & bling – try stacking these crystals bracelets with your other bangles/bracelets.

Due to limited stock, I only have a few sets of each color available so if you love sparkly crystals as much as me, just click on the links below for more info…

‘Bella’ Red & Gunmetal set: Available on Etsy or Madeit
‘Dita’ Blue & Silver set: Available on Etsy or Madeit
‘Jae’ Violet & Silver set: Available on Etsy or Madeit
‘Eva’ Black & Gold set: Available on Etsy or Madeit

Thanks for looking! :-)

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Featured on the Etsy front page!

May 20th, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Handmade, Inspiration, LisbonSky Jewelry, etsy, jewelry, madeit, sale

Today I received some GREAT news! One of my new Etsy listings – a silver-plated alphabet initial necklace – was picked and featured on their front page! I’m amazed and honored as it’s my first front page feature – yay!!

That’s me in the right bottom corner – highlighted in the red box.
… And below are more detailed shots of the necklaces.

Personally I love my “M” necklace and I think I’ve worn it to death! One of the best things about it is, its simplicity and versatility. It suits everyday casual clothes and when I want a more funky look – I layer it with other longer chain necklaces or beads.

For more info, these necklaces are available on Etsy or Madeit.
Thanks for looking!

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New May Giveaway: Stunning Bracelet & Earrings!

May 16th, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Food Blog, Giveaways, Inspiration, jewelry

SKYEJUICE DESIGN BRACELET & EARRINGS GIVEAWAY
MAY 15 – JUNE 04, 2010

Skyejuice Design is a relatively new shop on Etsy, but already I’m predicting big things for this seller! Alex, the crafter behind Skyejuice hails from Malaysia and like me, she first joined Etsy as a buyer before deciding to set up her own shop (after being introduced to and learning to bead with a friend).

Alex is passionate about beading and I think this shows in her designs! Her jewelry pieces are stylish, pretty, fun, flirty, feminine and reminds me of colorful bubblegum balls from my childhood. I also think it’s great how she (usually) only makes one of each style – so all her bracelets, earrings, bookmarks and phone charms’ designs are one-of-a-kind, unique and exclusive to their owners!

For this giveaway, Skyejuice Design has generously offered one lucky blog reader – TWO of her lovely (and one-of-a-kind design) jewelry pieces: a beaded bracelet and wire-wrapped earrings.

The bracelet is created with high quality glass pearls in strawberry gelato hues, while the earrings are created with faceted glass crystals. Don’t miss out your chance to win these lovely gems!

The giveaway runs from May 15 – June 04, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST). Opens to everyone worldwide. Multiple entries accepted.

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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Australia’s Got Talent!

May 12th, 2010 · Celebration, Celebrity, Inspiration, Random, Television, music

Hi everyone!
My next blog post is a little different and totally random but I just had to share it with you. It all started with a little Australian reality TV show called “Australia’s Got Talent”. I’m not usually a fan of reality TV – especially talent shows where the majority of the ‘talent’ aren’t so talented (and next thing you know, the TV producers turn them into the butt of jokes for the whole nation). However, one talent performance really caught my eye on the show and they are soooo entertaining to watch! …I really hope they win!

The dynamic duo (calling themselves “Jak in the Box”) consists of two college friends beat-boxing to replicate the sounds of iconic Australian musical instruments and wildlife. They are amazing – but see for yourself.

I’ve uploaded two of their performances above:
(note: Please try to ignore the annoying ads playing before the actual clips. Sorry about that – I wasn’t able to delete them).

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Sneak Peek in my Cart! [PART 3]

May 3rd, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Giveaways, Graphic design, Inspiration, Random, Sneak Peek in my Cart

Happy first week of May, everyone!

I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by and more importantly, I can’t believe my last “Sneak Peek in my Cart!” feature was written in January!
Seems I have a lot of catching up to do, and there’s no shortage of goodies in my cart – so here is my next sneak peek installment. And aren’t they delightful? Each item was beautifully made by a talented Etsy crafter and absolutely a pleasure to use and/or wear …Enjoy!

Photos:
1. Toddler hand-knitted ankle boots, NutshellFarms
2. Bloomin’ button ring, katsjewelrybox
3. Fluffy Butt Tutu, piggytailsboutique
4. 4 oz. candle travel tin, Tbead
5. Leather trefoil card case, ravenshold
6. Hand-knitted cell phone cozy, gabriellamistral
7. Frayed rosette headband, ellijayne
8. Sterling silver hoop earrings, galit
9. Hoot Owl Clip, piggytailsboutique
10. Mini Thank You cards, PeculiarParchment
11. Hand-knitted cell phone cozies, valeriesgallery
12. Leather trefoil card case, ravenshold

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On another note, don’t forget to enter my current giveaway to win a cute hand-knitted apple cozy from Beadlesandpins.
The giveaway runs from April 24 – May 12, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST).

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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New April Giveaway: Hand knitted Apple Cozy!

April 24th, 2010 · Art & craft, Fashion, Food Blog, Giveaways, Inspiration, Random

BEADLESANDPINS APPLE COZY GIVEAWAY
APRIL 24 – MAY 12, 2010

For this month’s giveaway,  I’m excited to feature my first ever fellow Aussie Etsian! …and my, what a cute shop it is too! Susan, the crafter behind Beadlesandpins, is passionate about creating and have been knitting since childhood. In her Etsy shop, you will find a great selection of hand knitted dolls, toys, scarves, baby items, flower brooches/pins, flower appliques and of course, the cutest range of cozies for apples, bananas, mugs and boiled eggs!

I absolutely adore Susan’s cozies – they’re fun, well made, funky and come in a large selection of colors to suit everyone. Be the envy of your lunch buddies… eating fruit is so much more fun when it is covered in a cheery colored cozy and of course, the fruit won’t be bruised in your bag… Bonus!

For this giveaway, Beadlesandpins has generously offered one lucky blog reader, a cute apple cozy (below). The giveaway runs from April 24 – May 12, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST).

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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New April Giveaway: Etsy Shop Banner Set!

April 6th, 2010 · Art & craft, Giveaways, Graphic design, Inspiration, LisbonSky Jewelry, Random

LARUEGRAPHICS PREMADE ETSY STORE BANNER PACKAGE GIVEAWAY
APRIL 5 – 21, 2010

Based in Ontario, Canada – Brent LaRue (the brains behind laruegraphics on Etsy) specializes in web design, graphic design and multimedia. In his shop you’ll find a large range of funky premade Etsy shop banner packages for sale – perfect for other Etsy sellers who are lacking in their computer graphics skills or … like me, too time poor to dedicate hours on a shop banner when they could spend that time concentrating on their own craft e.g. jewelry, knitting, sewing.

True to form, while in the process of launching my second Etsy shop ‘LisbonStar’ – I asked Brent to design its shop banner and boy, was I was impressed with the result! See for yourself below… I was definitely a happy customer!

For this giveaway, laruegraphics has generously offered one lucky blog reader, a cool premade Etsy Shop Banner Package. The winner gets to pick their choice of design from any of his 3-piece or 7-piece packages, including the ‘One-of-a-kind’ designs, which ensures no other shop will have the same banner as you!
The giveaway runs from April 5 – 21, 2010 (till 11:59 pm U.S. EST).

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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New April Giveaway: Gorgeous ACEO prints!

April 2nd, 2010 · Art & craft, Giveaways, Graphic design, Inspiration, Random, sale

FORBIRDS ACEOS GIVEAWAY:  ‘BLOSSOMING’ + ‘REMUS’
APRIL 1 – 17, 2010

Launched at the end of 2009, Forbirds are a relatively new shop on Etsy but they have already won me over with their gorgeous and distinctive style… which has a classic old-world feel to it! The shop itself offers a unique range of art originals, art prints, ACEO originals and ACEO prints – all created with various techniques… some are painted digitally and some are traditional works with collage, watercolors, inks and different materials.

Forbirds was originally started by Jean, but soon became a collaborative effort of Jean and Teagan – close friends and students at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design. Jean (from Alaska) specializes in digital painting, photography and multi-media art, while Teagan (from Chicago) specializes in illustration, design, bookmaking and papermaking. Individual work by both artists are available, as well as art pieces they work on together, combining Jean’s expertise with color, texture, and media with Teagan’s illustrations and bookbinding techniques.

For this giveaway, Forbirds has generously offered one lucky winner two of their fabulous ACEOs: ‘Blossoming’ and ‘Remus’.
The ACEOs  each measure 2.5×3.5 and are professionally printed on Kodak Endura paper. The giveaway will run from April 1 – 17, 2010.

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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New ‘Beth’ swarovski necklace + tattoo art giveaway winner

March 19th, 2010 · Celebration, Fashion, Giveaways, Inspiration, LisbonSky Jewelry

New to LisbonSky:
“Beth” Infinity Swarovski crystal & silver-plated necklace
I’m a huge fan of simple and chic jewelry that can easily transcend from day to night… and this is the inspiration behind my latest LisbonSky piece.
The ‘Beth’ necklace is actually a smaller version of one of my best-selling necklaces, ‘Carla’. Both necklaces adds subtle sparkle to lift a casual outfit (e.g. tshirt and jeans as in the picture) – or it can dress up a party frock or even a bridesmaid outfit! You can find the necklaces on both Etsy and Madeit.

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Anyway, now for the ‘Tobetattoed’ Tattoo Art print set giveaway results!
The winner has been picked using Random.org. so here’s a big congratulations to post #11 – Amber! For more info, click here.

For those that missed out, don’t forget to enter my current “Keep Calm and Carry On” photo print giveaway, generously sponsored by thimblythings and ending on March 27, 2010. Plus I will be listing another new giveaway in the next couple of days, so watch this space!

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Brave the chop: Top celebrity hair

March 17th, 2010 · Celebrity, Fashion, Inspiration, Random

Are you looking for a new chic hairstyle to kick off the new decade?
… I know I am! I’m so bored of putting my mid-length hair in ponytail (daily) that I’ve decided it’s time for a change. This month I’m going to brave the chop, as inspired by the gorgeous celeb cuts above.

Of course, pulling off these looks can be a bit tricky – especially as we mere mortals aren’t drop-dead Hollywood beauties, equipped with a team of stylists at our beck and call. However, we can learn a thing or two about style or being a bit adventurous with our new do. Right now I’m really into asymmetrical choppy cuts a la Rihanna.

Are YOU ready to brave the chop??

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New March Giveaway: Win a lovely photo print!

March 10th, 2010 · Food Blog

THIMBLYTHINGS ‘KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON’
PHOTO PRINT GIVEAWAY
MARCH 9 – 27, 2010

Thimblythings’s shop on Etsy is one of my recent exciting finds! The shop took my breath away and not only do they offer a diverse range of goodies – all Thimblythings creations possess a lovely whimsical and quirky ‘handmade’ look about them. From handmade mobiles to wall hangings, cozies,soft books and photograph prints – a fusion of cheery bright colors, vintage textures and fabrics are incorporated into the designs. I especially love the way hand-cut words are photographed against a range of tactile surfaces.

For this giveaway, Thimblythings has generously offered one lucky winner a fabulous ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ photograph print. The print measures 5×7 and is printed on Kodak paper in a matte finish. The giveaway will run from March 9 – 27, 2010 (till 11:59 pm Australian EST).

For more information on this giveaway, please click here

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Weekend chillaxing & huge sales this week!

March 8th, 2010 · Art & craft, Celebration, LisbonSky Jewelry, Pets, Random, sale

Hello readers,
Hope you all had a chilled and relaxing weekend like my kitten, Loewe!

Well, can you believe it’s the second week of March already?! Unfortunately it’s the end of summer for an Aussie like me, but to mark the end of the season – I’M OFFERING ALL LISBONSKY READERS 15% OFF EVERYTHING IN MY SHOP  (ex. shipping) FOR THIS WEEK ONLY UNTIL
MARCH 13, 2010!

All you need to do is mention the code “LS15″ in a message to the seller. This offer is valid in both my Etsy OR Madeit stores. The discount will be refunded through Paypal… Don’t miss out on some great jewelry and accessories!

xx LisbonSky

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