Denise of Etincelle Design has been creating things (wire decorations) and experimenting with different materials (vintage finds, leather bags) for many years. (Denise currently is deconstructing and making candelabras from brass wallmounted lamps.) More recently, Denise started making jewelry and opened up a few shops online. Etincelle Design is now filled with pages of contemporary earthy wire wrapped and metalsmithed jewelery inspired by tribal design, as well as wallets created from pieces of hand-cut leather.
When designing jewelry, Denise enjoys to work with copper, brass and silver - metals which have been traditionally used for ornaments, and she can't get enough of the beauty of natural stones. For her wallets, Denise like remaking and reusing leather, although she also buys larger offcuts and whole skins to get pretty finishes and a variety of colors.
Denise's main inspiration comes from ornamental and decorative traditions from all over. She finds it fascinating to learn about the significance of different materials, and specific motifs or items in a social, religious and historical context.
In addition to Artfire, Denise's work can be found on Etsy and Shophandmade. You can also keep up-to-date with Denise by following her on twitter, visiting her on Indiepublic and/or reading her blog on Artfire.
While you are looking around Denise's Artfire shop, take advantage of her special offer - 10% off your order for the duration of this giveaway and the week following it. When checking out, leave Denise a message telling her you were referred from this post and she will refund the difference via PayPal. This offer is only valid in Denise's Artfire shop.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Etincelle Design's Artfire Shop, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):
1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a #handmade leather wallet from @etincelledesign at http://bit.ly/9P9DCT. @NMGiveaway #Artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
63 comments:
Enter me please! My favorite item is:Golden disk amulet with faceted green Fluorite, tribal brass on silver
Ana Belén R.M
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I love the obtital tribal necklace!
I'd love the chance to win the giveway! My favorite item has got to be the Naga swirling snake, wraparound silver ring, tribal style. email is stasew@hotmail.com thanks!
I love Minimal brass pendant with Pink Tourmaline and Beryl beads, on silver...such pretty colors!
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She has many lovely items in her shop! My favorite is the "Organic Leaf on Silver Chain, Woodland Faerie Delicate Necklet!
Many thanks, Cindi
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"Tweet!"
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Thanks, Cindi
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I am a subscriber to your mailing
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Merci, Cindi
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Also, I follow you publicly via
Google Friend Connect.....
Again, thanks very much!
Cindi
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My fave are the ivy hearts hand-shaped silver earrings, ethnic inspired.
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I follow your blog
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I loved the raindrop on silver leaf earrings, but it is all gorgeous!
Rebecca
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I really like the Sparkly Water Drops earrings.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
-Lydia Jane
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Everything is made very nice! I also like the Snake dance, adjustable tribal cuff ring a lot:)
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Sun and Moon, ethnic gold tone brass hoops with Pearls
I love the Floral, Garnet wrapped tribal brass chandeliers, hammered circles jk.gorcery@gmail.com
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I like the burgundy red leather wallet, hand cut, riveted with studs
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Sun and Moon, brass circles on silver chain, minimal tribal necklet is my fave item in the shop
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Am subscribed to mailing list
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Following on GFC as shiki
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I tweeted!
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I like the romantic leaf silver earrings, elegant and modern.
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Love the organic leaf on silver chain - realized it was pictured on the front page after I visited the site.
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I like the Minimal brass pendant with Pink Tourmaline and Beryl beads, on silver. Such a simple elegant design!
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And I follow this blog with Google Friend/Blogger!
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i like the brass things! i am a new follower, thanks for the giveaways:
enter me!
I love this: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1080371
handmade silver swirling hoops with golden brass accent, tribal ethnic
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I'm a blog follower
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Thank you for the chance to win! I love the Organic leaf on silver chain, woodland faerie delicate necklet.
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Ooh hello! What stunning items they have here!
xoxo
I just tweeted about it too at www.twitter.com/awonderingstar
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My favorite item on the site is the Tribal gold, oval brass earrings on oversized silver hooks. I love the combination of the brass and the silver! Beautiful stuff on the site!
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"Daily Tweet!"
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Many thanks, Cindi
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the GREY SKIES necklace is my fav!
'Grey Skies long mixed metal necklace with blue agate and sodalite'
I'm known as 'wildwood' on etsy and artfire
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I posted your contest on my blog today:) good for another entry
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hi!
I really loved :
Floral, Garnet wrapped tribal brass chandeliers, hammered circles
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=1045416
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I joined to the mailing list: with this email:
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Follow your blog :D
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I pick the Classic elegantce, heart shaped silver hoops
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I`m new followei of your blog
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I love the Golden brass Amulet earrings in a romantic tribal style!
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"Daily Tweet!"
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Many thanks!
Cindi
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I love the leaf outline silver earrings.
I love the organic leaf on the silver chain.
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I am also following publicly.
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I'd love the chance to win the giveway! My favorite item has got to be the Naga swirling snake, wraparound silver ring, tribal style. email is stasew@hotmail.com thanks!
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