Etsy Bites The Hand That Feeds It ~

My Dear Customers,

With a sad heart, I write this to inform you that Etsy has shut down my Shop without prior notice. My issue started while reporting another wedding seller who was using 6 of my photo’s as her own. I asked the seller to remove my photo’s, or I would be reporting the offenses. This seller refused to remove them and I was forced to report the listings to Etsy, along with numerous other listings of items that the seller was selling that were not handmade ~ but for resell (not allowed on Etsy) . The seller retaliated and reported untruths regarding some of my listings in my Etsy Shop. I found this out when I received an email from Etsy that they removed my lists (177) and shutdown my shop. The listings were purchased and owned by me and won't be returned by Etsy.

Long story short, instead of Etsy doing the right thing and reinstating my listings and selling privileges ~ it appears rather than admitting fault that they made the final decision to not reopen my Etsy Shop. They did this by email and stating they have the right to close a shop on their own terms. I spent many hours conversing with different departments on Etsy (Integrity, Support, Legal) by email as there are NO telephone numbers available to speak with anyone. Very frustrating experience!

PLEASE REST ASSURED THAT ALL PENDING ORDERS WILL BE CREATED AND DELIVERED. PLEASE CONVO ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

I would like to thank each and every customer for your support of my artistry. I have had an amazing time serving you over the past 2 1/2 years ~ with a 100% feedback rating and 1,098 sales to date. Even though I feel I have been mistreated by Etsy I still believe that it is an amazing venue for talented artistisans...and there are many! I encourage you to enjoy this venue for the talented artisians, suppliers and vintage items available. I am moving on and hope to be able to set up my own website in the future.

In the meantime, you may view past items sold and contact me through my business Facebook page, my Blog and/or by private email:

BLOG: www.romancingthebling.blogspot.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Romancing-The-Bling/150193898338431
EMAIL: debby44sf @yahoo.com

Thank you again for your past and continued support,

Debby Anderson,
Romancing the Bling

New to my Bridal line on Etsy ~

I was commissioned to make a Custom Necklace and Earring set for a bride to wear on her wedding day in May ~

The inspiration came from her beautiful bridal gown and wedding ring...

We worked together over the past two weeks thru email and photo's. I am so thrilled that she is in love with the finished pieces! Sarah will be sending me photos from her wedding and I can't wait to see my designs with her vision ~

Here are two other necklaces I made to compliment the same earrings ~ these will be listed in my Etsy Shop.

It's an addiction that feeds my creative passion...

I've been creating new pieces like a lunatic!!! :)



Do you remember the heart shaped Amethyst Druzy pieces I purchased two weeks ago from the International Gem and Jewelry Show?

Well...

I am so glad that I purchased three of them as this beauty sold during the Fog Fest this past weekend. My jewelry is carried locally at The Pickled Hutch in Pacifica, California.

Hand wrapped, silver soldered and buffed to a beautiful shine ...the amethyst heart exceeded my expectations of how beautiful it would turn out.
Nestled between freshwater pearls are cubic zirconia rondelles, faceted Czech crystals and chunky Ametrine (amethyst/citrine) wire wrapped in sterling silver. A touch of vintage rhinestone bling was added to the created soldered bail.

I wish my photo's conveyed the true color of the amethyst heart ...it is not "black" as it shows in my photo's.

A beautiful vintage rhinestone finding and chunky metal chain, handmade hammered silver soldered links mixed with elongated faceted crystals and vintage metal beads were used in the design and creation of this one of a kind piece.

I found this fabulous vintage large metal with blue flower finding while shopping at one the local flea markets in San Francisco. I thought it would make an interesting focal pendant.

Hammered silver soldered links wire wrapped with a mix of turquoise, labadorite, opal beads, cubic zirconia rondelles and unique findings with a touch of applied vintage rhinestones were used for a touch of bling on this one of a kind neck piece.

I love working with Madonna images...

An embellished spiritual image of the Madonna using chalks and German glass glitter, a gorgeous faceted crystal with an amazing table showing the image clearly. Copper wrapped and silver soldered. A vintage cross and finding; both soldered to the crystal image. Hammered silver soldered links wire wrapped to a mix of chunky faceted clear crystal beads, rondelles and Czech crystals. Accented by a sterling silver and cubic zirconia hand oxidized cross.

A one of a kind creation by Romancing the Bling!

A cross, medallion, faceted moonstone, vintage chaining, rosaries and vintage Aurora Borealis flower findings dangle below oxidized sterling silver french wires.

A re-purposed vintage rhinestone neck chain with a secure box closure connects to wire wrapped mother of pearl rosary beads, Czech faceted crystals and faceted moonstone rondelles connect securely to a vintage rhinestone shoe clip and accented by a sterling silver (soldered) Cala Lily finding. A mix of rosary beads, faceted moonstone, vintage cross and Jesus photo findings with a vintage Aurora Borealis flower charm dangle freely.

Another one of a kind necklace by Romancing the Bling.

A 1920's vintage rhinestone and pot metal finding is the featured piece in this one of a kind creation presented by Romancing the Bling.

A mix of mother of pearl rosary beads wire wrapped and connected to hammered silver solder links, vintage chain pieces, white milk glass and blue jade beads. Securely dangling below are a vintage patina cross, spiritual medallion, jade and milk glass beads with a lovely vintage rhinestone finding.

I am afraid of MOST spiders!

I just couldn't resist making a couple of soldered oxidized CZ and freshwater pearl leather metal and rhinestone grommet snap bracelets. This one has sold!

The heart is Citrine and i've silver solder it by encasing it along the top and sides. It dangles freely below a vintage metal flower flea market find. A mix of hammered silver soldered links connect to vintage crystal rosary beads, wire wrapped chunky Ametrine, amethyst and rock crystal bead with vintage patina silver beads.

Yes, it is one of a kind!

I have always loved this image of the Madonna and child; a vintage prayer card.

Using beautiful olive green mother of pearl blister beads, Picasso Czech faceted crystals, amethyst beads and fresh water pearls in a sage green are wire wrapped and connected with hammered silver soldered links, which securely join all components together.

This beautiful soldered pendant includes a sterling silver leaf accent with a mother of pearl blister bead, amethyst and Czech crystals. A freckling of vintage rhinestones embellish the top of the pendant.

One of a kind creation by Romancing the Bling!

I hope you enjoyed viewing my new creations that will soon be listed in my Etsy Shop, and can be found at The Pickled Hutch, Pacifica, California.

Wow! I can't believe I posted twice in one day!

It's been a long time between features on the Front Page of Etsy.com!

I was just notified that a pair of my Vintage Blue Art Deco Silver Plated Hair Combs were featured on the Front Page of Etsy!

Immediately I noticed a lot of activity around these combs and my Etsy Shop. :)

In these times, we can all use some "Free Press" towards our craft and livelyhood!


I just had to share!



I hope everyone had a FABULOUS weekend!

I'm Loving My New Business Cards!

and the back...

I love that my business cards now match my Blog and Etsy Banners! Back in January of this year I worked with Rene Thompson of Thomspon Design. Rene is a graphic designer and has an online Etsy Shop. We've never met in person...but I feel she totally "get's" me! I sent her photo's of some of my "Old World" pieces of jewelry I had designed and she incorporated them into the final design.

If you are looking for a talented graphic designer, who know's her stuff and is easy to work with -- you must visit her Etsy website...here.

You may also want to visit her Blog. An excellent source to check out her work!

I've just placed my order with VisaPrint and I can't wait to receive them!

Take care,

Staying Alive, staying alive!

Yes everyone, I am still alive!

I have been so swamped with the unexpected success of my Etsy shoppe that I have been remiss with visiting my blog friends and posting. Not bragging, just thrilled and overwhelmed with the reception my creations have been getting. I recently became a part of the Etsy Wedding Team and have been creating for brides all over the world. It has been exciting and exhausting. I hope to catch up with you all very soon. Just know you are in my thoughts and best wishes.

P.S. Jane and Candace, it was so wonderful getting to see you and catch up on our lives. I am so proud of and happy for you both!

Vintage Buttons & Vintage Jewels...

I hope you enjoy viewing some of my handmade vintage button and jeweled wreaths!

The wreath above was featured on the front page of Etsy.com. I was so excited when another Etsy vender sent me an email letting me know she saw it!

I'm not sure if that is what led to the sale of this wreath, but it felt great to be recognized as having something I created be worthy of this honor! If you haven't had a chance to visit Etsy.com you are in for a treat! Vendors can only sell handmade and/or vintage items...it is amazing how many creative and talented people are on this site.

I was inspired by Monica of The White Bench to post some of the wreaths that I have created. If you click on her name you will be taken directly to her beautiful blog. This link features a tutorial of a "Friendship Momento" Heart Wreath, which she created. Such a great idea!

Monica's artistic abilities are such an inspiration! Her blog is full of her handmade creations... soft dolls, vintage embellished handcrafted bags and so much more! While visiting her Etsy Shop you will be able to view all of her artistic treasures!

Thank you for visiting!