Kerri Hale: store spotlight

Kerri Hale has donated her Rose Quartz, Blue Peruvian Opal, Purple Fluorite Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings, which is available at the etsyforanimals store.

Vermont resident Kerri Hale is the classic talent behind the Etsy shop of the same name. "I love playing with gems and mineral specimens, so making jewelry is tons of fun for me." Besides crafting equisite jewelry, she also writes, plays the guitar and piano, and loves to go for drives and listen to music. She's also been known to walk around her garden with a glass of wine on summer evenings.

Her style is natural and "organic, which is to say I try to make the gemstones the stars, and showcase their natural beauty as best I can." She's been crafting her entire life, but only started creating her natural gemstone and silver jewelry two years ago. "I would love to get to a point where I could either be completely self supporting through my jewelry, or at least get to the point where I wouldn't have to work overtime at my regular 9-5 job in order to pay my bills," she confesses. "It's important to let yourself shine through your work, and to have your shop feel a lot like you...and good pictures are a must." Kerri's photos are certainly among the best. I believe hers are the epitome of what fellow Etsy sellers should strive for. Please visit her shop: http://kerrihale.etsy.com/

So many pretty things.....so little time......

Holidays are coming! Start your gift shopping at the Etsy For Animals shop and the shops that support us!

This item was donated by one of the biggest supporters of Etsy for animals, Marjorie of whskr.

Sleeping Angel Pin is one of her new range of Sleeping Angels. Each Angel is individually handmade of polymer clay and hand decorated, then glazed and varnished for added protection.

These are meant to be fun, but sometimes thoughtful; they shine with quiet pride and can be worn any where at any time.

Be sure to stop by her shop and add her to your favorites!

Next we have 2 lovely pairs of earrings donate by kerrihale. Stargazer Lily ...... Rhodochrosite and Tourmaline Sterling Silver Earrings

feature pompom clusters of faceted pink Tourmaline and smooth black Tourmaline below big polished Rhodochrosite stones. These beautiful stones are all natural color!

Her inspiration come from Stargazer Lilys that were on her desk as she was creating.

Rose Quartz, Blue Peruvian Opal, Purple and Sterling Silver Gemstone Earrings is the next item from kerrihale.

These funky colorful clusters measure 1 inch (26mm) dangling below the shepherds hooks.

Karihale says of her creations:

"My shop is all sterling silver and gemstone earrings. I live in Vermont and I feel the organic mellow feel of my surroundings shows in my work."

And finally...Here is a gift for the pet that has everything!

Mediterranean Cruise Dog Collar By temjtc.

Relax and enjoy the breeze...this naughty dog original collar is sure to help you and your pup 'cruise' in style! This 1" wide collar features green, pink and blue striped ribbon on navy strapping, with heavy duty hardware. Available in four sizes...stop by temjtc's shop and for the matching leash.

All profits from the sale of these items go to the etsyforanimals charity of the month.

Ladies and Gentlemen....start your shopping!