Friday, May 15, 2009

Miasophia Rocks.. Come and meet her and a giveaway too!

Let's all say a cheery hello to miasophia !!

One of our chatters with some amazing jewelry. Here is a bit about her:

1. Who is miasophia? I am a suburban stay at home mom who dreams of fancier things. I adore where I am in my life, but I love Italian art and French design. Vintage European design captures me the most. I love how feminine it all is.

2. What kind of crafting/art do you do? How long have you been doing it?
I am a jewelry designer and have been designing for a little over two years. But only began selling it on etsy a little over a year ago.



3. Where do you pull your inspiration from?
Books mostly. Since my beautiful daughters keep me occupied here I study books.

4. What is your favorite medium? While I am currently trying to focus on silversmithing I can’t seem to keep away from vintage things. I seem to find vintage beads wherever I go. I buy the old jewelry, take it apart and viola! New fun things to create!

5. Is Etsy your art your full time job, or just an on the side project?
My full time job is my daughters, so I would say my Etsy shop is my Art.




6. How did you find Etsy?
Watching Martha Stewart, the BlackApple was making one of her dolls. I went to investigate and was hooked that day!

7. How did you become ADDICTED to Etsy CHAT?
How does anyone explain an addiction? You find your self in a situation where you feel the need and drawn into whatever feeds that need! Ha ha. I love the friendships, fun, interesting people and amazing artists you find in there. Even the occasional drama is fun. Everything is better with a little spice.

8. What is your favorite piece that you have done?
Wow, every week it changes, depending on what I create. Right now I’m working on a very long necklace made from vintage rosary chain, so right now, that is my favorite of what I'm making. However, I wear simpler things. I have made and then kept and constantly wear a simple purple bead on a chain. It is really fun. I sit and spin it on it's wire while I think. It seems to suit me.



9. What is your favorite Etsy shop (other than yours)?
Unfortunately, I can’t pick one. I love the other jewelry artists who create, I love the newbies just finding their way, I love to see the pottery (amazing stuff there!) and the photographers and painters. I can’t say I have just one favorite.

10.Tips for other Artists? Stay true to yourself and your vision. Surround yourself with people and things that feed your soul.

11.Tell me a Secret about yourself.
I don’t wear much jewelry at all! Earrings (just studs), an simple necklace (one of my favs is a purple solitary bead I created for my shop but kept for myself) and a ring my daughter got me in Greece, which I only wear when I go out.

12. Any parting words of wisdom?

The thing I struggle with the most is not getting caught up in the commercial side of Etsy. Also there is a huge “I can make that” draw. I try not to look too often at many jewelry artists who are similar in style to me because I find myself thinking in their designs. I have to go back to my books and clear my head to re-focus on what it is I want to create. So, I would say for other artists to know yourself and what you want, stay focused on your true desires and abilities and, no matter what the sales numbers say, you will love what you are doing. That is how I stay an artist and not get caught up in the commercial side.


Want a chance to WIN one of Miasophias Pieces? Well, you are in luck!! miasophia Is giving away this lovely necklace.

For your chance to win:

1. Leave a comment about your fav item in miasophia Etsy Shop.
2. BLOG about miasophia and link us to the post!!
3. Tweet a link to miasophia and to ETSYCHATTERS then leave comment here with that link.

So THREE chances to WIN!! How fun and wasy is that?? hmmmm..

We will choose a winner by random number generator at random.org next Friday. The winner will be notified Via Convo or Email (so make sure your contact info is clear in the comments)

33 comments:

  1. Ooo that's gorgeous! And great interview miasophia. :)

    My favourite piece is her Antique Brass Bird Locket with Bouquet. So pretty!!

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  2. this is fun giveway, is it open to international?

    sherrygo hotmail dot com

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  3. tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/balancedcrafts/status/1806438392

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  4. I like Ophelia Necklace, its cute and lovely.

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  5. blogged http://sherrygiveaway.blogspot.com/2009/05/miasophia-giveaway.html

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  6. The butterfly bracelet is my absolute favorite... OMG!! LOVE IT

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  7. Tweet:

    www.twitter.com/jupitaupcycled

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  8. I love the Ophelia bracelet! So pretty and feminine.
    rachelherzog@bellsouth.net

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  9. I love the Marseilles Necklace with Vintage French Cabochons!

    irina.sagarbarria at gmail dot com

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  10. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/nina0205/statuses/1806880123

    irina.sagarbarria at gmail dot com

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  11. The brass bird lockets are so neat! I think I like this one the most -

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21540791

    onarollaccessories at gmail.com

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  12. Tweeted! @onarollcozies

    onarollaccessories at gmail.com

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  13. Love these teal earrings! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24605490

    Beautiful shop with a clear, distinct voice and style. Kudos!

    http://beadup.etsy.com

    christyn.beadup at g mail dot com

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  14. realitybbq*AT*gmail*DOT*com

    My favourite item from their store is the Purity of Heart Sterling Silver Ring.

    Thank you!

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  15. realitybbq*AT*gmail*DOT*com

    Tweeted! :) http://twitter.com/antispamgirl/status/1809624241

    Thank you!

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  16. I fell in love with this shop... I choose FREE SHIPPING - Baxter the Bulldog Cameo Czech Glass Bead Necklace!

    Thanks!

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  17. Great interview and awesome shop! Very unique jewelry, love it. My fav is the Raspberry Cluster Earrings... I LOVE PINK!!!

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  18. I like the Light in Darkness Agate Necklace

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  19. I really like the Tenderness necklace

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  20. I really like the heart ring! :)

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  21. I love the Marseilles Necklace with Vintage French Cabochons.

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  22. I love the Serenity necklace on the etsy site, as well as the necklace begin given away!

    sarahbcrawford(at)Gmail(dot)com

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  23. I blogged: http://giveaways411.blogspot.com/2009/05/miasophia.html

    sarahbcrawford(at)Gmail(dot)com

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  24. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/hellojournalist/status/1826397384

    sarahbcrawford(at)Gmail(dot)com

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  25. Such very elegant and very pretty jewelry! I love browsing through so many feminine and unique designs. My favorite item are the Shell Collecting - Earrings, they look so fun and flirty for the summer! Thanks so much for the chance to enter, I adore this giveaway necklace too!
    joannaonthelake@gmail.com

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  26. I Twittered, my username is joannaonthelake and here is the link:

    http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1826455965

    joannaonthelake@gmail.com

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  27. I love the Fly Lariat necklace1

    contact me at:
    celeste@mail4me.com

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  28. I love miasophia's work!! Stunning

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25187198 for sure!

    http://ashillustration.blogspot.com/2009/05/some-beautiful-jewellery.html

    http://twitter.com/vireonidae

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  29. email is ash.cruikshank@gmail.com

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  30. I can't decide between the brocade and peace dove necklaces. Fun shop, thanks for the chance~ Abi at monkeytreecreations dot com

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  31. It's SO tough to pick a favorite...this beautiful work is just so unique! I just love the Fly Lariat Necklace.
    Thanks!
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  32. I Tweeted this giveaway: http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/1868677022
    Thanks!
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  33. I like the Cranberries Red Jade Earrings. Thanks!
    jjfiji(at)hotmail(dot)com

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