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A Pretty Rock is a shop/blog with an inside look at the process of designing and creating handcrafted wire-wrapped jewelry. It features piece profiles and inspiration, with information on what it takes to bring a creation alive from start to finish. A Pretty Rock desires to grow your appreciation of the skill and technique behind creating heirloom quality jewelry.-
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Tag Archives: etsy
Free Etsy Tips e-Book by Catie’s Blue
I’m a big sucker for helpful bloggers…especially ones with a giving spirit. So of course, when I saw my friend Brandi of Catie’s Blue fame sat down and put together an e-book chock-full of the Etsy wisdom she’s garnered over … Continue reading
Should I go back to Etsy?
My post yesterday was part of the 52 Weeks of Blogging Your Passion. We were meant to ask a question and while I am sincere in wanting to hear your opinions on yesterday’s question, another one came to mind today. … Continue reading
Destash – 6mm Swarovski Pearls
It was time to do a little bit of cleaning out for the month. Go check out my supply shop. I should be destashing the next two days…unless I get whisked away for my birthday tomorrow. ;)
CPSIA Law Suspended for 1 Year!
“Yay!” courtesy of Rev Dan Catt Congratulations to everyone who took efforts to talk to their congressmen and sign petitions in regards to the CPSIA law going into affect today…If you haven’t heard yet, the law has been postponed for … Continue reading
Supplies 1/23!
Still working through my stuff here and on that decluttering project that lingers on the back of my mind. Just posted a few more supplies so I thought I’d share: Go check them out in my shop!
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Tagged bamboo coral, carnelian, etsy, jewelry supplies, mother of pearl, RockStash, rutilated quartz
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Today I closed shop on Etsy
That is, I closed my jewelry shop on Etsy. My supply shop is still open. Spending this holiday season reviewing the past year made me realize that I was spreading myself thin. With so many people on Etsy now (way … Continue reading
Etsy Blogger’s December Featured Blogger: Spotted Cow Soaps
Each month, the Etsy Blogger’s Street Team promotes one of its members as the featured blogger of the month. This month’s featured blogger is Spotted Cow Soaps… Soap is something I have a hard time resisting. Take me to a … Continue reading
The 2008 Christmas Wishlist
Everyone is asking me for my Christmas wishlist. I suppose it’s time I delivered. I will admit, the things I usually want are extremely cost-prohibitive (like a Canon Xsi and a new PowerMac.) However, the following items on my list … Continue reading
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Tagged Amazon, caramels, clutch, etsy, fascinator, gifts, hair accessories, hairpins, laptop skin, purses, ring, scarf, soap, wishlist, wristlet
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Etsyblogger’s Holiday Sale!
Are you still looking for a good deal on your presents this year? Don’t forget my free earring sale with every order now through Dec. 3rd, but also make sure to check out the Etsyblogger’s Street Team Holiday Sale! Here’s … Continue reading
Etsy Blogger’s November Featured Blogger: StoryBeader
Each month, the Etsy Blogger’s Street Team promotes one of its members as the featured blogger of the month. This month’s featured blogger is Deb of StoryBeader… I’m quite fond of this month’s featured blogger, as she does make an … Continue reading

