Go Green and get something FREE

I'm creating a color moodboard to inspire the senses and give us direction for shopping.I don't consider the Holidays a particular time for shopping since anytime is a good time to get that one of a kind creation you always wanted. Even more Christmas is the time to celebrate what we believe as people,individual,friends and family members. I encourage you to post your favorite items linked to the moodboard today,Visit my website for this promotional sale.



Feel free to add your own creations.I can't wait to see them.I will pick a comment or link to a member for a December Giveaway,right before Christmas.



Ps. The winner gets the Black and White statement necklace from my collection.

Black and White moodboard and a Giveaway

I'm creating a color moodboard to inspire the senses and give us direction for shopping.I don't consider the Holidays a particular time for shopping since anytime is a good time to get that one of a kind creation you always wanted. Even more Christmas is the time to celebrate what we believe as people,individual,friends and family members. I encourage you to post your favorite items linked to the moodboard today,Visit my website for this promotional sale.



Feel free to add your own creations.I can't wait to see them.I will pick a comment or link to a member for a December Giveaway,right before Christmas.



Ps. The winner gets the Black and White statement necklace from my collection.

Buying in a mood (or color moodboard)and a giveaway

I'm creating a color moodboard to inspire the senses and give us direction for shopping.I don't consider the Holidays a particular time for shopping since anytime is a good time to get that one of a kind creation you always wanted. Even more Christmas is the time to celebrate what we believe as people,individual,friends and family members. I encourage you to post your favorite items linked to the moodboard today,Visit my website for this promotional sale.

Feel free to add your own creations.I can't wait to see them.I will pick a comment or link to a member for a December Giveaway,right before Christmas.And I'm not feeling blue.



Ps. The winner gets the Black and White statement necklace from my collection.

FREE SHIPPING FOREVER

I decided to go ahead and have a promo out of control!
I'm offering FREE SHIPPING in all USA and in all items(Custom orders are not included).
Wanted to know about more shops offering discounts for the Holidays? Check out etsy.
Skip the mall madness this holiday season and shop the best of Black Friday through Cyber Monday from the comfort of your home. Each of the items below comes with exclusive holiday promotions for Black Friday, November 27, 2009 through Cyber Monday, November 30, 2009. Looking for all the deals? This is just the start; discover a host of weekend discounts by shopping the search term "EtsyHolidaySale" and find even more exclusive free shipping promotions when you shop the search term "Etsyfreeshipping." Simply check out the item description and shop announcement for sale details.
I encourage you to check the many wonderful shops listed under those tags and I give you right now some hints and ideas for the loved ones and yourself.
This shops are great and unique:

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* Sue aka http://maddyandme.etsy.com
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ETSY FREE SHIPPING USA

Dear friends and followers,I'm hosting an ETSY FREE SHIPPING USA for all of you.
Etsy ,Your place to buy and sell all things handmade,has a promotional Sale.
Black Friday through Cyber Monday is a recognized shopping weekend that has quickly gained a reputation as the best time of year to find promotional sales on gifts for the holidays. They want to get the word out about shopping on Etsy for unique handmade and vintage gifts — instead of waiting in lines at the mall!
And I'm one of the fortunate sellers to offer this promotion.
You don't need to do anything,no mailing list,no compromise.
Just add your favorite item to your cart and your discount will be applied,just there,right there!
Enjoy the long weekend with friends and family,be blessed!

I love a good challenge

Now that PR has finished,all my energies are set on creating new designs for shoes.
It seems to be like a common situation for me,that a new concept appears based on a custom order.And this week is not an exception. A very good customer contacted me about some shoes that needed a "makeover".Actually they were brand new but boring. So,
the options given were,first: Cameo shoes with strands of pearls in pink and peach tones.The girl on the Cameo,she wanted wearing a ponytail.
The second pair,featuring her beloved Boston Terriers is still part of my hard work on handpainting but I can't wait so see and show the finished product.
I love being challenge for something totally new and custom orders are always a good start.

Statement Necklaces Collection

I'm so ready to watch the next episode of Project Runway tonight.For what I know this surprising event involves a great super top model named Cindy Crawford (they posted it on the fanpage on facebook)
In the meantime I started a BOGO promo for all my statement necklaces,in the fiber art section of my shop,until black friday weekend(included)

Buy one,get the second one at half price on the same or lesser value or chose free shipping on any of the pieces shown on the video above.

Enjoy!
Questions? Feel free to contact me at norakaren2002@yahoo.com
Visit my website for this promotional sale.

Christina Aguilera was a paper doll.

I remember when we were younger,that was one of my favorite games.Playing dress up with someone else is even funnier that for oneself. And for an imaginary human being made out of paper,super easy. The last episode of Project Runaway had Mrs Christina Aguilera as the paper doll model for whom everybody was creating the new challenge.
This week the designers will be given a chance to shine. But this time they won’t get immunity. Bob Mackie, the sultan of sequins, is there. The challenge is to create an extravagant stage look. Will it be her schoolgirl “Genie In a Bottle” moment? Her sensual chaps period? Her “I’m a 50s waitress” look? Inspired by her but creating a new look that unveils something else,meaning a complete wardrobe that can display in some form a new alternative for the same piece. Some designs were stunning,some real and some mediocre.And I tough,why not use her as our own doll.Why if we give her the chance to unveil a handcrafted,created,sewn and painted new outfit from the etsians community that we proudly belong to: the FDL team: Fashion,Design and Lifestyle.
Have some fun!
Featured shops from Fashion,Design and Lifestyle team
http://www.eikumpel.etsy.com/
http://www.daintycrochetbyaly.etsy.com/
http://www.amysfunkyfibers.etsy.com/
http://www.love2sew.etsy.com/
http://www.thirdfloor.etsy.com/
http://www.stargazer29609.etsy.com/
http://www.seasidestudio.etsy.com/
http://www.octopedalarts.etsy.com/
http://www.norakaren.etsy.com/
http://www.mylittleaura.etsy.com/
http://www.missbubbles.etsy.com/
http://www.laurabailliedesigns.etsy.com/
http://www.karma711.etsy.com/
http://www.jinxydv8.etsy.com/
http://www.happiknits.etsy.com/
http://www.gracenapoleon.etsy.com/
http://www.erintokuuke.etsy.com/

Black and white always a classic.

Ruffles,metallics,layered pieces and prints.Another must for the fall.From the printed background to the painted feather it is all handmade,handpainted and designed by me.
The criss-cross pattern simulates a raging string of metallic tones in silver,charcoal and black at front and back of the ruflled tunic.
Ravishing ruffles from side to side of the tunic.Wide and deep round horseshoe neck ends in a Y back style. With leggings or not, don't even get me started.

I finished my last designs for Statement Necklaces

Today was very exciting.After watching last night the Rachel Zoe project until very late hours(everything last night was out of control: from Channel,to Ungaro,LACROIX and of course Galliano) I woke up to a message from my friend and colleague Jenn of my "dailychallenge"team who informed me that the purple tunic made it to the front page as you can see in the left side of this story.
By the way ,take the chance and visit her awesome shops :
http://www.iWunder.etsy.com
http://www.iWunderSews.etsy.com
http://www.iWunderVintage.etsy.com
Next,adding comments and post to my daily thread of team mates that you can visit too:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6305547. After that, mail got me good news: the battery packs for my digital camera that helped me as usual to take new pics of my creations.And now a description for all of you interested on them:

Give life to your dress with a statement necklace that it really is one of a kind!
My latest creations,a handpainted peacock on a half moon necklace made form different fabrics:from silks to denim and rustics like tapestry.

Half haute coture,half boho,completely handmade,handpainted and handsewn
I added different beads and tear shaped stones, round swaroski crystals and feather.
My new addition is the painted feather matching the colorful palette.

Ties into a sheer ribbon or a couple of lacy strings or an ivory big strap at the back so you can adjust the length according to your needs.

The necklace is 10" wide and drops 8" on the front.
Colors for fall : wild peacock blue in all the classic tone:, teal,gold royal blue.
Purples and magentas:a must for fall. Harvest dominion: copper,bronze,rust and finally just on time: candycorn themed: orange,yellow,gold.

Wraped as gift in a handpainted white box.
One of a kind design.
On sale tomorrow morning at norakaren

If you needed to match you outfit in any other color please contact me and we will work on the perfect accesory together: your ideas,my art.