New shop stuff!

I finally have put some new things up in my shop. Hurrah! I meant to list these sometime last week but time kind of got away from me and I forgot about it. I really like these pieces though and I hope you guys do too.

braiden. titanium quartz & brass chain earrings.

aira. a wire wrapped quartz pendant with feather charm.

callida. a titanium quartz & red aventurine bracelet.

Click to view the entire shop!

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So there's still a sale going on in my shop

50% off your order with the code FEB50. So you should all go check out what I have in stock. I'm trying really hard to clear out what I have so I can start listing new stuff.

CLICK TO GO TO SHOP

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SHOP SALE

So my shop is currently open and having a massive sale. 50% off everything with the code FEB50 at checkout! I am trying to clear out as much as my stock as possible and hopefully I can start adding some new pieces soon. So go check it out!

MY SHOP

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Halloween Sale in the Shop

Yep, I'm having a sale in the shop for Halloween that is going on from now until October 31st. You can get 40% off your order with the code GRAVEYARD at checkout!

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Shop Update!

Just a few new necklaces that have been recently added to the shop lately.

ellai. a wire-wrapped blue titanium quartz pendant on silver chain.

edrys. a wire-wrapped gold titanium quartz pendant on silver chain.

taylan. a scissor and star charm necklace.

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Shop Sale!

I am having a weekend sale in the shop! You can get 40% off orders of $5 or more with the code MUCHLOVE at checkout from now until September 9!

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New In The Shop

Just a post to share some of the new stuff that has been added to the shop lately.

khopre. jewel beetle wing & brass pentacle earrings.

emilia. a heart & key charm necklace.

thaleia. a shell and star triple goddess necklace.

brielle. a blue and orange bracelet set.

I have a few more things that will be going up soon, including a really pretty pair of asymmetrical earrings and a long bohemian beaded necklace/wrap bracelet.

Manda Rave

Interview with Anne of ForestFernCreations

I am so excited to share this interview today. Anne runs an amazing etsy shop called ForestFernCreations, filled with feather, bone, and taxidermy jewelry and curiosity sets. Her stuff is perfect for any wild soul looking to connect with nature. I wrote a post about a few of the goodies I bought from her last November that you may remember seeing and she is also one of the lovely ladies contributing to the giveaway!

So now, on with the interview!

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1.      Tell us a little bit about your life -where you live, what you do,

pets, that kind of thing.

I am just your typical 24 year old plant, animal and antique store

nerd. I live in a wonderful vintage apartment that I share with my

boyfriend, our two fish, old cat and a myriad of plant babies both

indoor and out. I work in a cubicle by day and I frolic about with

feathers, fur, bones and other dead things by night.

2. How long have you been making jewelry? What inspired you to start?

I haven't been making jewelry long but I have been avidly making art

since I was a child. I opened my shop in September of last year and

have been keeping my fingers busy ever since. I am and always will be

inspired by nature, both alive and dead, antiques, the old and

decrepit, the rotten, forgotten and unwanted. I see beauty in things

that others do not, and I love to share that view with others. My

mother also has been a huge inspiration to create as she herself is an

incredible artist.

3. How often do you create? Do you have a schedule or is it us when

inspiration hits?

I generally do my crafting in the evenings when I get home from my

"regular" job. It is incredibly relaxing after a long day of staring

at screens under artificial lighting to use your hands to create. It

is a kind of meditation that I can find nowhere else. Thus, I really

craft only when the mood strikes! (Which happens to be just about

every day for a couple hours!)

4. What is your workspace like?

My workspace is just a little corner of our computer room that I like

to call my own! It is nothing fancy at all. I make everything you see

in my shop whilst sitting in a tattered vintage sewing chair that was

my boyfriend's mother's chair for many years. To create my own artwork

in a chair that has seen years of careful sewing and female creativity

feels to me to be a blessing. As my boyfriend so lovingly puts it,

"Everything you have created you have made with your own two hands in

that chair."

5. How do you obtain the animal bones and other animal pieces that go

into your creations?

I try to be as cruelty free and eco-friendly in my supply sourcing as

I possibly can be. I obtain most of my bones through trades with other

bone scavengers, farmers, road kill finds and of course second hand

scraps from taxidermists and hunters. I myself do not condone hunting,

fishing or trapping, but I believe in nothing going to waste. Any and

all animal life holds the same value to me as that of a human's, and

expressing equality between human life and animal life is a huge part

of what I do.

6. What are your most popular types of pieces?

It seems lately that people really like jaw bone necklaces! It is not

easy to find or obtain a fully intact jawbone through ethical means,

as most are chewed up and spat out by mother nature in the

decomposition process, run over by cars or are simply missing teeth.

The jaw bone holds a wonderfully dynamic shape, symbol and meaning

behind it, which I think is why so many people love to wear them.

7. Who are the kinds of people you envision wearing your jewelry? (Who

do you create it for?)

I hope that those who wear my jewelry are those who cherish nature and

what it has to teach us. I make my jewelry for passionate people, and

I am truly lucky to be able to talk with so many of my customers about

plants, animals, bones and fossils. I truly feel that my customers and

clientele are a fascinatingly feral bunch!

8. Is there anything else you want to share?

You can always find Forest Fern Creations on Tumblr, Etsy and

Facebook! Thanks a million to Manda Rave for featuring me on her

brilliant blog. It has been a pleasure to be a part of your give away

and blog feature. Most thankful <3

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Thanks so much for sharing Anne! I recommend everyone go give her shop a look, it's definitely worth perusing!

Manda Rave

Birthday Wishes (via Etsy)

My birthday is fast approaching (10 days!) and I thought it would be fun to collect some birthday wish items on Etsy. I am not anticipating getting any of things, it's just a fun collection of everything I would buy for myself if I had the money. I can dream right? 

View the treasury on etsy here.

Notice all the moon stuff? I am a moonchild at heart.

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Shop Update! (Check out my new astrology line!)

I updated my SHOP today with lots of new stuff, including a whole line of zodiac necklaces!

The pendants are double sided as well, the backs have a character trait and the sign's symbol. They're aren't very pricey and each will be shipped out in it's own organza bag for safe keeping. 

I also listed this beauty:

Isn't it pretty? That is orange titanium quartz with red aventurine beads, all pretty with brass chain and a brass focal piece. I made it with the intent for them to be prayer/meditation piece but it would also just make a lovely necklace for any occasion. [Click for listing]

There is still a sale going on in my shop -20% off your order with the code SUMMERLOVE at checkout! The sale ends June 22 so if you see something you like grab it quick!

How has everyone's week been so far? It's been quite here on the blog, I have been busy creating and cleaning. I am so excited for the solstice and the full moon! Me and my boyfriend are planning a beach trip for Saturday and I'm pumped. It'll be our first beach trip of the year. What are your weekend plans?

Manda Rave

Shop Sale!

There is a sale going on in my shop from now until June 22 in honour of the Summer Solstice (which is June 21 this year) -you can get 20% off your order with the code SUMMERLOVE at checkout. How awesome is that? I just re-listed a bunch of stuff that expired as well, so definitely go check that out.

And if you share the image above (facebook, pinterest, etc) I will love you forever and ever.

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Manda Rave

Beltane Sale!

In honour of Beltane fast approaching you can now get 20% off any order over $20 with the code TAKE20 at checkout! How awesome is that? I should be adding new stuff in the next few days, so keep checking back and snag what you like.

I would love if you guys would share this image on your blog, pinterest, tumblr, facebook, etc. 

You can also now purchase a tracking number with your order. I have it set up as a separate listing here -just add it to your cart with everything else and when I ship your jewelry out you'll get a tracking number sent to you so that you can check up on the status of your package.

Manda Rave

EcoShag & Kooky Clothes

This is one of my very rare personal style posts! Are you ready for it? Honestly I wish I did more stuff like this but until I get my own camera I don't see it happening. But moving on, this style post was inspired by one of my all time favourite etsy shops, EcoShag. I got my first headscarf from the creator, Tania, in November (I think) of last year and I was absolutely smitten with it. It's beautifully made and so very pretty.

This is it:

But recently I got a second one and I am even more in love with this one than the first. Everything about it is perfect. The colour is incredible, the material is so soft (seriously, I spent forever just touching it) and it looks great. I am so excited to rock it all through spring and try out new ways to wear it. 

First off, look at this packaging:

Good packaging always amps up the excitement of what's inside, don't you agree? Plus, that cord has definitely made it's way into my jewelry stash and is waiting to be recycled into something new. I love acquiring supplies form unexpected places. 

Anyways! A few days after getting it I wore it out during one of my and my boyfriends walks through the Quabbin Reservoir and he was kind enough to snap a few photos of it and the rest of my kooky clothes for the day.

I got these overalls at Salvation Army for $0.99 and although they are a bit big on me they are one of my all-time favourite pieces of clothing. They're super comfy and so cool. I mean, they're covered in stars and moons. There is nothing not fabulous about that.

Outfit Details

Overalls // Thrifted

Overshirt // Second-hand

Headscarf // c/o Ecoshag

Shoes // Converse from Famous Footwear 

I just realized you can't even see my shoes but whatever, now you know anyways, haha.

Necklace // Hipporacle

Bracelet // Handmade by me

I told you, it's an awesome scarf. And if you want one of your own you can get 15% off in Tania's shop with the code UNLACED15 at checkout. Win! If you decide to get one (you really should) be sure to share with me, I'd love to see you showing off your EcoShag swag. That rhyme was not intended but I'm going with it, haha.

Lady Unlaced

Shop Update!

I have been listing lots of new goodies in the shop the past two days that I am really excited about.

I thought I would share some of the stuff you can now find for sale. It's all natural stone jewelry, my favourite type to make (and wear!)













Mostly quartz. The last one is a beautiful piece of blue lace agate with lots of sparkle. You can take a look at everything HERE. Everything is very reasonably priced so if you're looking for something magickal to add to your jewelry box I would really appreciate if you poked around my shop.

I hope everyone has had a great weekend!

Lady Unlaced

Shop Update!

I listed three lovely new necklaces in the shop last night that I am very excited about. Take a look?

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My shop also now accepts etsy gift cards! Hurrah! And, anyone who makes a purchase will receive a coupon code for a dollar off their next purchase!

Lady Unlaced