Punky Jane Jewelry: Bringing Jewelry to Life

Sharing a few of my favorite things from this week's Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week is not easy. How can I pick just a few?

The work of Katy Mims of South Paw Studios is stunning. Her photography is gorgeous. Her prices are affordable. And I agree with Katy's own words: she "brings the jewelry to life."

Now I'll let a couple of selections speak for themselves:

Salmon colored Venetian glass dangle bracelet

Aquamarine blue crystal drop necklace

From her profile:

Growing up in a home with both artistic and creative parents, I felt that it was in my blood to become an artist.

Early on, I dabbled in almost every medium from ceramics, batiking, silk dying, watercolor, and sewing to photography, but it was in jewelry design that I found a good niche. When my father, a glass blower, gave me a book on jewelry design, I delved further into the art.

Although I had been crafting treasures for my family and friends, a great opportunity came to me when I was 17. A friend of mine was wearing a piece of my jewelry when she was shopping in a boutique. The owner loved what she was wearing so much that he inquired as to where she got it. Soon, I placed my jewelry in that boutique and my pieces began to sell. It was then that I knew I was onto something.

Katy was right! She really was on to something...and we are all lucky she found it.

Be sure to check out her supplies shop as well for a great selection of Swarovski Glass Pearls and beading supplies: http://www.etsy.com/shop/southpawbeads

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: This week, Katy is offering a special Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week Discount! 15% off all regularly priced items, now thru May 2nd. Enter code “Etsytwitter15” in message to seller during checkout. Discount will be refunded via Paypal.

ALSO: special promo item, these earrings will be on sale for only $7, regularly $16, no code necessary.

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