Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Jewelry by Vanya Giveaway

I love finding cute shops on Etsy and Jewelry by Vanya was no exception. So imagine my pleasure when I found she wanted to offer you Embellishers a chance to win one of her adorable pieces!


1.How did you get started making jewelry?
From an early age, thanks to the creative gene and encouragement from my mum, I have always made things. Whether it be my first dress made out of bin bags to the full customisation of my first car (a 1970’s mini painted purple and re-upholstered with black fun fur)! It was inevitable that I would end up with a creative career. I studied textile design at university, specialising in knitwear for fashion and became addicted to accessories. This led me to take a work placement during my holidays with a jewellery designer in New York. The experience there was invaluble and I started making my own jewellery straight away.

2.What inspired you to go from shop to hobby?
I started selling to friends and family, then after university I went traveling around the world. While I was away I was lucky enough to visit a couple of designers and see thier product lines and studios. This inspired me even more so when I came home to London I started working with a jewellery designer here. After a while I thought I could branch out on my own so Jewellery by Vanya was created. I made a small collection and started selling on Etsy.


3.What inspires you?
People inspire me. I love fashion and always follow what's happening but I prefer looking at individual style, seeing what people mix and match together is exciting. I often see an outfit and get an idea for a piece, then i'll draw it, source the materials and have a play. It doesn't always work out exactly the same, and sometimes I'll get more ideas during the making process. Mistakes are always constructive.

4.What is the best thing about having your shop?
My customers, it gives me such a boost when I get a nice email telling me they love thier purchase. I love the fact that people can be excited about what I have created.


5.If you could have any super power what would it be?
I would be able to click my fingers and be anywhere at any time. It would make visiting distant friends and relatives much easier and I could go back in time and experience the 1970s, it looks like a fun time!


This contest is 4 days so get in your entries now!
Doors close Midnight NYC time Friday May 21st
The winner gets to pick anything under $20.

To Enter:
1. Visit Jewelry by Vanya and Comment below on your fav item

Extra Entries
(Require Separate Comments Below)
2. Be a follower of The Embellished Life
3. Be a fan of Embellished on Facebook
4. Tweet or Facebook this giveaway
(be sure to include the URL)

Good luck mes cheries!

37 comments:

Fashion Court said...

i'm a follower :o)

Fashion Court said...

my favorite item is birds in love! so whimsical!

Shaima812 said...

My fav item Love Note

Shaima812 said...

I am a follower already shaim
sh.11175@yahoo.com

Shaima812 said...

I post about it here
http://adgiveaway.blogspot.com/2010/05/jewelry-by-vanya-giveaway.html

Shaima812 said...

fan of Embellished on Facebook Dana Ali

Shaima812 said...

Tweet about it here
http://twitter.com/shaimapassion/status/14219497798

Katie said...

her stuff is so cute! i love the giraffe necklace and the lie detector ring!

kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

Miss Moore said...

I'm a follower :)

Miss Moore said...

goodness, that was tricky to pick just one! so many lovely designs :) alas, I decided on the trio of cocktail rings, so cute! (michelle.elisabeth(at)live.com)

eclairre said...

I love the Giraffe necklace! http://www.etsy.com/listing/38019678/giraffe

Tarnished Rose said...

I'm a follower.

Smiles~
Marilyn

Tarnished Rose said...

The Love Note necklace. It's so nice & simple which is the way I like my jewelry.

Smiles~
Marilyn

Tarnished Rose said...

I'm a Facebook Fan! Marilyn Hughes

Smiles~
Marilyn

Janet Mazorie said...

I like the Crystal Caves Bracelet, it is very on trend with the mixed metals and crystal accents.

Anonymous said...

I'm a great fan of sending and receiving letters and postcards so my favorite is the Love Letter necklace.
Thank you!
dikatzen at yahoo dot fr

Jo said...

I'm a follower! :)

jo.tee35(at)gmail(dot)com

Jo said...

I love the Love Note necklace! All the jewelry is lovely though, it was hard to choose :)

jo.tee35(at)gmail(dot)com

ella said...

The lie detector ring is my favorite item in the shop (and I would love to win this giveaway so I could call it my own) ;)

ellaetc@gmail.com

ella said...

became a fan on facebook (gabriella s)

ellaetc@gmail.com

ella said...

Following this blog now!

ellaetc@gmail.com

ella said...

Tweeted it
http://twitter.com/ellaanachronism/status/14255816864

ella said...

Hmmm...I keep clicking 'like' on facebook, but there seems to be an issue because every time i click it the page just refreshes and I don't become a fan....

I'll keep trying, must be some technical difficulties... :/

Being Tazim said...

I love the "Love Note"

tazimd at gmail dot com

Every Little Counts said...

i love the giraffe necklace!
xo

ella said...

Okay, now I AM officially a facebook fan! :)

ellaetc@gmail.com

darlingfemme said...

I'm a follower!

darlingfemme said...

I like the Small Leaf Pendant!

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Anonymous said...

I love the lie detector ring :D very different and it looks vintage!

Anonymous said...

Her shop is gorgeous!! I love the dragonfly earrings!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/44438685/dragonfly-earrings

Thank you!

Stina
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sabrinahollyvintage
http://www.etsy.com/shop/belezaphotography
Sabrinahollyvintage@yahoo.com
BelezaPhotography@yahoo.com
Twitter @sabrinaholly
http://sabrinahollyvintage.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I tweeted! http://twitter.com/sabrinaholly/status/14401888883

Stina
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sabrinahollyvintage
http://www.etsy.com/shop/belezaphotography
Sabrinahollyvintage@yahoo.com
BelezaPhotography@yahoo.com
Twitter @sabrinaholly
http://sabrinahollyvintage.blogspot.com/

Gabriela said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ConBdeBelleza/status/14445544804

conbdebelleza(at)gmail(dot)com

Gabriela said...

My favorite item is the Love note. It`s cute!

Thanks for the chance!
conbdebelleza(at)gmail(dot)com

Gabriela said...

I`m a new follower of your blog :)

conbdebelleza(at)gmail(dot)com

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