Feature Friday and Giveaway - Taylor Made Jewelry Collections

This week's featured seller is Taylor of Taylor Made Jewelry Collections.  Taylor is a fellow member of the Etsy CAST team and sells some beautiful creations.   :)  Let's find out a little about Taylor, and don't forget to read all the way to the end to see the gorgeous giveaway prize she is offering!

Tell us a little about yourself.

"Hello bloggers, I am Taylor Jenkins. I am 24 and I currently live in Atlanta, Georgia, where I have been living for the past 5 years.  I grew up overseas as a Military brat moving every 3-4 years; I LOVED it though!  My dayjob right now consists of exploring my artistic flare!  It is definetly true what they say, "running your own business is the hardest you will ever work!" I am finding that out, every day!"

Can you describe yourself in five words?

Unique, creative, shy, adventurous, exploring.

 Skipping Stones Necklace

When and how did you first start creating?

For as long as I can remember I have always been cutting, glueing, and tearing up stuff to make it the way I wanted.  I dabbled in origami and interior decor until I found jewelry.  It was not until my aunt showed me her jewelry that my interest in the craft was sparked.  It was so fun and such a big stress relief.  When I learned how to make jewelry, I was at a job that would give me non stop migraines.  I needed a healthy outlet so I turned to creating; and the rest is history!

What do you create and what are your favourite materials with which to work?I create wearable art, jewelry!  I really do not have favorite materials.  I like all types of beads, gems, stones, rocks, and whatever else I can find to throw in there!

Caramel Chandelier Crystal Earrings

When and how did you start selling online?

I only started selling online less than a year ago, so I am still a rookie at all of this.  I started selling stuff on Facebook first until my friend, Elisabeth of Arona Designs, convinced me to try ETSY.

Describe your store in five words.

New, handmade, wearable art, jewelry, unique.

Who or what are the influences behind your creations? Well all of my jewelry are pieces that I would personally wear on a daily basis.  Sometimes something as simple as a song or a picture, fabric or an already made outfit will inspire a design or creation that I hope to create.  So, needless to say, my inspiration book is full!

 Double-stranded Gemstone Necklace

Where can we find you online?

Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/taymaree
Blog: www.taylorlartiste.blogspot.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/tayluvsmini and www.facebook.com/TaylorMadeJewelryCollections

Twitter: www.twitter.com/taymaree13 

Discount: Taylor is kindly offering a 10% discount to readers.  Just send her an Etsy convo with a link to this blog post and she will arrange your discount for you!

 

 Giveaway alert: Taylor is also offering the very pretty Roll With the Waves bracelet to one Two Cheeky Monkeys reader!

Mandatory entry: Visit Taylor Made Jewelry Collections and tell me the piece you like the best and why you like it.

Extra entries:

1. Become a follower of Taylor's blog.

2. Follow Taylor on Twitter.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave me a link in your comment.

4. Become a follower of the Two Cheeky Monkeys blog.

Entry is open WORLDWIDE.  Please leave each entry as a SEPARATE COMMENT and also leave me a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

The winner will be chosen by Random.org on Thursday, 19th of August.