Awesome Fosterweld Cuff GIVEAWAY Ended

AND THE WINNER IS (chosen by random number generator Random.Org) Min: 1 Max: 341 Result: 66 DENISE! Congrats Denise- enjoy your awesome FOSTERWELD cuff!

Chris and Melanie Foster are the amazing welders and artists behind Fosterweld.

They quit their day jobs to make their dream of Fosterweld happen. Their passion for working with their minds and hands keeps their work grounded and fresh (and their customers excited and happy). They say they are down to earth people who have been blessed with the ability to balance creativity and entrepreneurship. So, they're just normal people...

(....with 400 pounds of steel and liquid plasma cutter out back)

No two pieces are exactly the same. Each is handmade and individually crafted in their Indianapolis studio. While they offer a variety of unique products, everything fits into their distinct style that merges modern composition with classic welding technique. From buckles to cuffs to home decor, if it's metal, Fosterweld is down with it!


WHAT YOU GET:
One lucky winner will receive one awesome Turquoise on White FOSTERWELD CUFF size medium!

HOW TO WIN:
It's easy, peasy -just leave a comment below with your contact information

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DRAWING:

MIDNIGHT on Saturday, July 11th (well... maybe Sunday morning- yes I am so lame I will almost certainly be asleep on Saturday at midnight!)

A Little Chat with Papillon Jewelry

The sweet and talented Tho Dinh of Papillon Jewelry in the beautiful country of Vietnam just published a wonderful little write up on my Uncorked shop. Thanks Tho Dinh! Check out her beautiful and affordable Etsy goodies here. hndf2yqvtj

Happy 4th of July America!

I don't want to be a big party pooper and tell you just how un-green those amazing firework displays really are.

(but... in Beijing, China, the smoke from fireworks during the new year celebrations tripled pollution levels overnight AND the toxic metals used to get the bright colorful sparks fall back to Earth, contaminating soil and water)

Until we figure out the fireworks dilemma there are some things you can do to make this holiday and the rest of your summer celebrations a little greener.

Grill Green: What goes better on the 4th of July than a tasty bbq with friends? Well if you're going to grill it, why not grill it green? And if you're going to have a green bbq, don't miss The Daily Green's eco-friendly 4th of July menu.

Party Green: Inhabitat recommends you take one of my favorite simple steps and rock the biodegradable plastic wear (unless you're going to use real plates and silverware - which would be better). Check out more of their 5 cheap and easy 4th of July ideas.

Drink Green: Mother Nature Network (MNN) has some great green 4th of July ideas too. Some of their tips include everything from all-natural bug repellents to the best organic beer suggestions. Happy 4th!

Some Red, White and Blue Etsy Style:

1. ZJayne Amazing 4th of July T-Shirt Bag
2. Farouche - Awesome Drunken Tags
3. Amy Hatch - Beautiful Red Rose Necklace
4. Artwork by KD - Recycled Red, White and Blue Earrings
5. The Vintage Closet - Gorgeous Striped Vintage Shirt
6. TuTu Monkey - Cool You Design Tutu