Take a Peek

I actually haven't had time to make any earrings lately (shocking!) with some other projects that have taken hold of my life, but I am thinking about all the gifts that I would like to make for the holidays, and earrings are at the top of the list. They are easy and fast and can use up the things that you have lying around on your beading table. But sometimes I think my presentation of them is a bit lackluster.

Remember those pop up books from your childhood where you would peek into the hole and see a whole world inside? That is the first thing I thought of when I saw these clever earring cards/displays.

{Take a peek inside these clever earring cards/displays from ScrappThis on Etsy}

The creator of all this cleverness is ScrappThis on Etsy. There are other boxes and displays for all sorts of jewelry from pendants to necklaces to bracelets. These would look great on a show table and be a clever way to send your jewelry designs out into the world.

{Instant present! Just add ribbon! Earring Display boxes from ScrappThis on Etsy}

Wouldn't you love to get a gift all wrapped up like this? This would be perfect for fall shows, or holiday sales. I could see making up a bunch of random earrings and boxing them up like this tied with festive ribbons and sitting in a bowl by the front door. Perfect to have your guests select a party favor or to just say thank you to those service providers that help you all year long. Just give me some pretty ribbon and this is ready for gifting!

Check out these and other clever designs from ScrappThis on Etsy.

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Digital Earring Cards

I found this very clever digital collage designer, CollageStudio45, quite by accident on Etsy. She sells her unique digital sheets formatted as earring cards. Brilliant! I have tried to make my own from pretty scrapbooking paper, but I have found that I didn't cut them right, or I printed them all wrong and the holes were not poked evenly. This looks like it would be even easier. There is no waiting for the mailman to deliver them either, as the pages will be sent to you automatically. Just print them on your color laser printer, or take them to your nearest copy shop to do it for you. Then cut apart and away you go!

{Don't you just love this idea? Punch the holes and score them to stand up on their own. Brilliant! Flower Earring Cards from CollageStudio45 on Etsy}

I was captivated by the pretty colors and I love that she even puts in some dots to show you where to punch the holes so that your earrings are hanging perfectly.

{Ooh la la! These French inspired designs would be tres chic with your earrings hanging on them, n'est ce pas?}

What I like is that you could stock up on a lot of her designs to suit the mood of your earrings, or match the colors of them as well. And because they are digital, you can add your own contact information to them. Check out these and other designs from the CollageStudio45 Etsy shop today!

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Display from Australia

{Gum Tree Display}

I love trees for displays. Can't get enough. But I also have a fondness for quirky buildings. These two displays from Australian company Polli features locally sourced wood in intriguing cut out shapes that would be perfectly at home on my mantle with tealights behind it as it would on my dresser holding all my earrings.

{Amsterdam Display}

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Display: Eco-Chic Jewelry Cabinet

Want something unique, rustic and eco-friendly for an earring and jewelry display? Enter the clever wall boxes made by TangleAndFold on Etsy.

The wood is purchased from an organization called "Build It Green" in New York that sells used construction supplies. The door on this one is an old window pane (sans the glass) and I like that this works for all the jewelry in my wardrobe! The interior on these have all these funky little nooks and crannies and this particular one even has a SECRET COMPARTMENT for storing all your most important treasures. That speaks to my inner child. I loved things like that when I was younger. (Okay. I still do!)

This is just such a great idea and every single one is unique! Check it out!

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Display: All Scrolled Up

This earring holder arrives as a scroll with your choice of colored balls that you unroll, hang and simply pop your earrings through the screen. What could be easier than that? Find this jewelry display in Honeysuckle Rose and other colors from Glasswear on Etsy.

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Display: Moxie Metal

Check out the wickedly cool hand forged metal displays for jewelry from Sparkafarian on Etsy.

MOXIE METAL jewelry display set



MOXIE METAL ladder style earring display



I am totally not into fluffy pink and red hearts, but there is something sweet and special about these grungy and rustic heart themed displays that just tugs at mine. Totally on my wish list.

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Earring Love Fest Giveaway!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for... 
EARRINGS!

Obviously, we love earrings around here. The fact that something so tiny, so compact, and so affordable can absolutely change your outfit, your mood and your attitude is why we are so excited to share our ever evolving earring addiction with all of you.

Because we LOVE earrings so much - making them, wearing them, sharing them - and because we LOVE all of you who pop over faithfully to ooh and aah with us, we thought it would be fun to have a little  

 EARRING LOVE FEST  

on this day of love and hearts and passion. Why not share our love and passion for earrings with those who support us the most?

Some of our editors have graciously offered some of their finest creations for some lucky winners. Yes, there will be multiple winners - a total of seven! - selected at random from all comments on this post. Winners will be announced on Sunday, February 19th.

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Giveaway #1::Lorelei Eurto, Lorelei Eurto Jewelry

Ceramic heart charms from Jenny Davies-Reazor
Lampwork nuggets from Kelley Wenzel of KelleyBeads

Be captivated by Lorelei's distinctive style at www.loreleieurtojewelry.etsy.com

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Giveaway #2::Marie Voyer-Cramp, Skye Jewels

Pretty little pink hearts dangling from romantic faceted crystals

Be fascinated by more of Marie' romantic whimsy at www.skyejewels.etsy.com 

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Giveaway #3::Melissa Meman, Melismatic Art Jewelry

Peruvian rhodochrosite hearts dangled along with enameled filigree hearts with sterling earwires

 

Be sure to stop by Melissa's shop at www.melissameman.com for more eclectic treasures!

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Giveaway #4::Melinda Orr, Orrtec

 

Lovely handmade etched metal charms with wire wrapped turquoise colored beads

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Giveaway #5::Melinda Orr, Orrtec

A DIY Riveted Earring Kit worth $35

Check out how inventive Melinda can be at her shop www.Orrtec.Etsy.com

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Giveaway #6::Keirsten Giles, Lune Artisan Jewelry

Little gear links from Karen Totten.
Lacquer-sealed copper earwires with sterling silver wire wrap
copper plated pewter charms
Little denim blue glass seed bead

 

Ooh and aah with delight over more of Keirsten's inspired designs at www.LuneDesigns.Etsy.com

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Giveaway #7::Erin Prais-Hintz, Tesori Trovati Jewelry

Earring frame holder that I created just for Earring Lovefest
10" square wood and aluminum lattice
Perfect for sitting on your dresser or hanging on your wall! (So cool I want to keep it for myself!)
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Winner's choice of one of these pairs of earrings:
Purple "Beauty" Chinese chop design with cyclamen opal Swarovski crystals on brass ear wires 
Pink "Passion" Chinese chop design with faceted rose quartz and Swarovski crystals on silver plated ear wires
 Red "Passion" Chinese chop design with copper beads and Swarovski crystals on copper ear wires


Like what you see? Check out more of my designs at www.TesoriTrovati.Etsy.com

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What do you have to do to win?

1::Become a follower of Earrings Everyday and write a comment telling us that you are already a follower or a new follower.
2::Share the love about the giveaway by your favorite means: Facebook your friends who love earrings (not just designers but anyone with earlobes ;-), Twitter about your excitement at how cool this giveaway is, take out a billboard that is larger than life (okay, I'm kidding about this one ;-), blog about your {not-so-secret} earring addiction (go ahead, we won't judge ;-), or whatever else you can think of to share the love. But be sure to come back and leave a comment letting us know what you did.
3::Or answer the following question... this is truly the simplest way to enter (and it only takes one entry to win ;-)...

Describe your favorite pair of earrings and why you love them.

That's it. What are you waiting for? Join us in the
EARRING LOVE FEST!
(Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries and announced here on February 19th)

Bamboo Butterflies

Have you ever come across a display idea so beautiful, so clever that it made you gasp? That is exactly what I thought when I saw the amazing Bamboo Butterfly display from Etsy seller Carissa of PeshkiShop.

The display hangs slightly apart from the wall causing a play of light and shadows from the cutouts. The sweet fluttering wings burned into the sustainable bamboo wood are such a delightful touch. Functional art!

Now I need to see what it would take to mail this to me all the way from New Zealand! ;-)

Erin Prais-Hintz invites you to go on a journey of inspiration at her blog Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. You can view a gallery of her work at http://www.tesoritrovati.com/ or purchase her new line of 'Simple Truths' in her Etsy shop.

Bird and Branch Jewelry Display

Now this is something to tweet about!

I LOVE this jewelry displays from Selina Beads n Bits. 

Check out her shop to see the whole collection.

Booth Display Ideas

If you sell jewelry at markets I really encourage you to make one of your New Year's resolutions to create an amazing booth display.  I just did a show where the booth designs were judged in a contest and seeing everyone step it up for their displays was inspiring and made this artist's market even more fun to shop.

Above is a simple earring display of wire and antiqued clothespins in a crate that is part of a complex and cohesive salvaged wood display from Urban Heirloom.  You can see the entire display on the Hello Friend blog. 

Think about your display not only in terms of clever display ideas, but pick displays that reflect the style of your jewelry.  The artist above has a vintage inspired spin to her work, so her salvaged display reflects that she rescued vintage treasures in her jewelry.

A designer who creates modern jewelry could choose simple picture frames, ceramic bowls and plates in white or slate.  Steel or copper displays would be a great backdrop for metal jewelry.

If your work is based on nature, use leaf plates and twiggy bird nests, woven baskets and ornate gilded and antiqued leaf frames.  Or find some twigs from outdoors to use as part of your display.

Keep your colors neutral, play up different textures. Remember to vary the height of your display items for visual interest.  Make or purchase a great banner for the back of your display to tie your booth together.

Scour the Internet for unique display ideas to spark your imagination and start coming up with a game plan for 2012.

Copper Earring Displays

Today I'm sharing beautiful hand-forged copper earring displays from SilverPearlSupply.  My dear friend Erin pointed me to the way of this artful Etsy shop.

 I love the texture on the copper - so organic and warm.

They are created by a fellow jewelry designer, Mary Anne Karrin.  She offers several different styles like this one for hoop earrings and one of post earrings.

What a beautiful display a collection of these would make to highlight your earrings.