My Locket Giveaway on Oh Hello Friend

As if there isn't enough going on this week (what with Canada Day and the 4th of July) and my giveaway over at Scoutie Girl I have another giveaway and little interview over at Danni's wonderful blog Oh Hello Friend

This is for my Polarity locket featuring the amazing photography of the amazing Emi of f2images. Her AMUSE set is just a total stunner!

So get over to Oh Hello Friend and say hi to Danni and get yourself entered!

If I Ever Open My Dream Store....

I will have this sign!

Manners first. No matter how busy we get, and we get busy, those are real people across the counter and deserve our attention.

I also hate when the salespeople chit chat with each other in front of me. Of course, if there is some really vital information (ie gossip) they are passing on, then I don't mind so much.

People first; gadgets second (well not actually second - that would be chocolate) right - people, chocolate, gadgets (and of course, Olive would be in there somewhere, too)

and I know there is a person on the other end of the phone (unless you are one of those people practicing conversations that you are not really having- really- I saw this on the news- people walk around talking to no one on their cell phones!), but the person in front of us always comes first.

So the people in front of us, animals (well, dogs anyway- sorry cat people), chocolate and then gadgets....

Happy Humpday!

I know coveting things is bad, right? But these Wednesday Wonders would make anyone a little bit envious- of course, they are all for sale and could be mine ... or yours!

Check out the amazing clothing at Saltwater- a UK clothing company whose pieces are total fabulousness, the earthy and urban ceramics of Annabel Faraday and the amazing world of Blackoutwell artist Amy Blackwell (her artwork is available on my locket - YAH!)

Almost over the hump of the week and into the holiday weekend!






HAPPY CANADA DAY JULY 1ST! Canadian shoppers get FREE SHIPPING in both my shops today through a FAST paypal refund after your purchase. Check out Uncorked and Polarity on Etsy!

My Scoutie Girl Giveaway

Check out my interview and giveaway on the absolutely amazing Scoutie Girl blog.

Jan said some really nice things about me-

"Cat Ivins is a very 'cool cat' (shucks!)- her originality & commitment to her ideas, techniques and materials rocks in every which way. she is currently focused on two materials in her work: sustainable cork and recycled steel. using these materials in conjunction with gorgeous artwork and other repurposed items, like barnwood & galvanized steel, she creates ingenius cork pendants, magnetic lockets, earrings, bulletin/magnet boards, pushpins and so much more. when i see an artist who pushes boundaries like this in such simple yet unconventional ways - and do it so well - i can barely stand it! progressive artists like Cat are such an asset to the modern art movement of their/our time. in her words: "I seek to use repurposed, recycled and sustainable materials in new, unique and beautiful ways leaving the lightest possible footprint in my wake." that's passion baby!"

*yes, Jan, your check is in the mail*

Actually I have hung this in my studio to remind my family I am one cool Cat!

This giveaway is double-trouble and includes my favorite GIDDYUP seahorse cork necklace by Uncorked and a TinyArtbyJMullin Locket from my Polarity artist series featuring the gorgeous collage work of Jennifer Mullin. The contest runs through July 5th so drop your barbecue mitts and get yourself entered!