Holiday Shopping? Shop Local, Shop BF Planet

MsDemeanor · 11-22-2010, 04:24 PM

It's holiday shopping season!!!!!

When looking for

, please consider the fine artisans here on the Planet.

If you have shop, please list it here. If you are looking for something, please post it here. Let's spread our

within our community.

Holidays:

Hanukkah - Dec 1-9
Solstice - Dec 21
Kwanzaa - Dec 26
Christmas - Dec 25

Special thanks to the Admins for letting us have this forum.

MsDemeanor · 11-22-2010, 04:35 PM

I'll start.

I'm a metalsmith and I make jewelry. I work in silver and copper, and love pretty stones and gems.

My shop on Etsy is Bowers Studio . I have maybe another dozen or so items to add in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check back.

BF Planet folks can get a 10% discount by using coupon code BFP2010, and shipping is free to the US and Canada through the end of the year.

I'd like to point out one special line - abstract stamped cuffs. They can be stamped with most anything in either lower or upper case. For the Queer Etsy Team fundraiser shop (which benefits the Trevor Project), I stamped one with 'queer' linkyloo . Other fun messages could include 'butch' or 'femme'. Each one is made to order.

katsarecool · 11-22-2010, 04:41 PM

Your jewelry is amazing and you are a wonderful artist!!!!

As for me, yes I would love customers. I do portraits of people and pets of all kinds. It can be done in watercolor, colored pencil (a much misunderstood medium) and drawing pencils. I use quality media always. For a commission I require 50% down payment and the balance due at the time the customer receives their product.

I require a down payment reluctantly but I did two commissions and the potential buyer never paid for their paintings which I still have.

So yes, I would love some commissions!

Ms Demeanor, this is a great idea and thank you for posting it.

MsDemeanor · 11-22-2010, 04:53 PM

Thank you for the compliment, and you're welcome for the thread. Please don't be reluctant about requesting a deposit, I don't know any artists who do commission work without one.

Do you have some examples of your portraits - especially pets - that you can share?

katsarecool · 11-22-2010, 05:02 PM

I have a few on the blog listed in my signature. I have many more on my Facebook page. If you are interested in seeing them just let me know about Friending you on FB via PM.

I must say doing cat portraits are a specialty and a great love of mine.

MsDemeanor · 11-23-2010, 02:20 PM

*bumping for the Tuesday crowd*

JustJo · 11-23-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

I'll start.

I'm a metalsmith and I make jewelry. I work in silver and copper, and love pretty stones and gems.

My shop on Etsy is Bowers Studio . I have maybe another dozen or so items to add in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check back.

BF Planet folks can get a 10% discount by using coupon code BFP2010, and shipping is free to the US and Canada through the end of the year.

Wow...these are beautiful!

JustJo · 11-23-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katsarecool

I have a few on the blog listed in my signature. I have many more on my Facebook page. If you are interested in seeing them just let me know about Friending you on FB via PM.

I must say doing cat portraits are a specialty and a great love of mine.

Another talented member! (My artistic skills end just past stick figures)

Kats....if we sent you pictures of all of our 4 kitties, could you put them into one portrait?

I know we couldn't take a pic of them that way (cuz the princess is still not on speaking terms with the babies)... and what do you normally charge?

scootebaby · 11-23-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JustJo

Wow...these are beautiful!

could you be more specific? just curious

AtLast · 11-23-2010, 03:16 PM

Great thread! Great idea!

MsDemeanor · 11-23-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

...(cuz the princess is still not on speaking terms with the babies)...

This made me giggle. I appreciate folks who make me giggle.

Thanks, too, for the beautiful

JustJo · 11-23-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootebaby

could you be more specific? just curious

Subtle baby

Just cuz I'm helpful....I like...

Designer Cut Sugilite Stackable Cuff in Sterling Silver
and
Garnet Sterling Silver Stackable Ring Size 7.5 (except I'd need an 8)
and
White Buffalo Pendant No. 1 in Sterling Silver

ooooo....those "and"s should be "or"

lipstixgal · 11-23-2010, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

It's holiday shopping season!!!!!

When looking for

, please consider the fine artisans here on the Planet.

If you have shop, please list it here. If you are looking for something, please post it here. Let's spread our

within our community.

Holidays:

Hanukkah - Dec 1-9
Solstice - Dec 21
Kwanzaa - Dec 26
Christmas - Dec 25

Special thanks to the Admins for letting us have this forum.

Gorgeous stuff I would buy too especially for Hanukkah which I celebrate maybe if I get some money together. And I like the idea of the portraits of my pets too. That would be nice!!

MsDemeanor · 11-23-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustJo

Subtle baby

Just cuz I'm helpful....I like...

Designer Cut Sugilite Stackable Cuff in Sterling Silver
and
Garnet Sterling Silver Stackable Ring Size 7.5 (except I'd need an 8)
and
White Buffalo Pendant No. 1 in Sterling Silver

ooooo....those "and"s should be "or"

Those "ands" are just fine

The Sugilite stone is dreamy. It's quality stone that I get from a top-notch lapidary buddy up in Oregon. I have a stash of it that I'm keeping for myself

That garnet ring measures at a 7.5, but it's a skinny band so it would probably fit a slightly larger finger, too (like my size 8 finger). Just sayin.....

MsDemeanor · 11-26-2010, 11:51 AM

*bumpity bump bump*

Arwen · 11-29-2010, 06:33 PM

Great idea. I have a bracelet that I commmissioned from Bowers Jewelry. Can't say enough good things about the quality of the work. Truly one of my favorite pieces.

If you want to give the gift of insight, you can always purchase a reading with me for your friends and family!

PM me if you have questions.

MsDemeanor · 11-29-2010, 07:11 PM

Thank you

Gemme · 11-29-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsDemeanor

*bumpity bump bump*

What length of chain is the Picasso Marble Pendant on and is it sterling or plated or what?

PM if you'd rather.

Arwen · 11-29-2010, 11:25 PM

C'mon! I know some of our photographers have pictures and cards. Let's hear from everyone that was trying to use Queerbay!

MsDemeanor · 11-29-2010, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

What length of chain is the Picasso Marble Pendant on and is it sterling or plated or what?

PM if you'd rather.

That's a fun pendant; sadly, it is gone. The Flickr pics include stuff that's sold and stuff that I made for myself; the other link to the Etsy store is what I have available right now, plus there's another dozen or so pieces on my workbench that will be done soon. Everything I make (except those noted as having copper parts) is constructed of sterling silver and fine silver; I never use plated :-)

11-22-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	Holiday Shopping? Shop Local, Shop BF Planet It's holiday shopping season!!!!! When looking for , please consider the fine artisans here on the Planet. If you have shop, please list it here. If you are looking for something, please post it here. Let's spread our within our community. Holidays: Hanukkah - Dec 1-9 Solstice - Dec 21 Kwanzaa - Dec 26 Christmas - Dec 25 Special thanks to the Admins for letting us have this forum. __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery Last edited by MsDemeanor; 11-22-2010 at 04:37 PM.

11-22-2010, 04:35 PM	#2
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	I'll start. I'm a metalsmith and I make jewelry. I work in silver and copper, and love pretty stones and gems. My shop on Etsy is Bowers Studio . I have maybe another dozen or so items to add in the next couple of weeks, so be sure to check back. BF Planet folks can get a 10% discount by using coupon code BFP2010, and shipping is free to the US and Canada through the end of the year. I'd like to point out one special line - abstract stamped cuffs. They can be stamped with most anything in either lower or upper case. For the Queer Etsy Team fundraiser shop (which benefits the Trevor Project), I stamped one with 'queer' linkyloo . Other fun messages could include 'butch' or 'femme'. Each one is made to order. __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

11-22-2010, 04:41 PM	#3
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	Your jewelry is amazing and you are a wonderful artist!!!! As for me, yes I would love customers. I do portraits of people and pets of all kinds. It can be done in watercolor, colored pencil (a much misunderstood medium) and drawing pencils. I use quality media always. For a commission I require 50% down payment and the balance due at the time the customer receives their product. I require a down payment reluctantly but I did two commissions and the potential buyer never paid for their paintings which I still have. So yes, I would love some commissions! Ms Demeanor, this is a great idea and thank you for posting it. __________________

11-22-2010, 04:53 PM	#4
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	Thank you for the compliment, and you're welcome for the thread. Please don't be reluctant about requesting a deposit, I don't know any artists who do commission work without one. Do you have some examples of your portraits - especially pets - that you can share? __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

11-22-2010, 05:02 PM	#5
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	I have a few on the blog listed in my signature. I have many more on my Facebook page. If you are interested in seeing them just let me know about Friending you on FB via PM. I must say doing cat portraits are a specialty and a great love of mine. __________________

11-23-2010, 02:20 PM	#6
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	bumping for the Tuesday crowd __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

11-23-2010, 03:16 PM	#10
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Great thread! Great idea!

11-26-2010, 11:51 AM	#15
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	bumpity bump bump __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

11-29-2010, 06:33 PM	#16
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	Great idea. I have a bracelet that I commmissioned from Bowers Jewelry. Can't say enough good things about the quality of the work. Truly one of my favorite pieces. If you want to give the gift of insight, you can always purchase a reading with me for your friends and family! PM me if you have questions. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

11-29-2010, 07:11 PM	#17
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	Thank you __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

11-29-2010, 11:25 PM	#19
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,119 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	C'mon! I know some of our photographers have pictures and cards. Let's hear from everyone that was trying to use Queerbay! __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?