Hi All!

I just returned from a long busy day at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire. The day was fabulous; met lots of other makers and showed several dozen kids how to make wire jewelry!

I gave out a ton of business cards, so if you’ve arrived at the site from one of them–welcome! Have a look around, and visit my Etsy shop when you’re ready to purchase. In honor of the Faire, I’m even offering a coupon code. From now until the end of the year (that’s right, till December 31st, 2011) you’ll get 10% off your entire order when you use the code PGHMAKER11. So head on over and get your Christmas shopping done early!

As always, I do offer custom work and gift certificates, so if you’d like to take advantage of those opportunities, just send me an email!

~Ellen

Good news, everyone!

I’ve been accepted as a maker at the first annual Pittsburgh Mini Maker’s Faire! I’ll have a table at the faire where I’ll be selling Relics as well as offering an interactive create-your-own earring station where visitors can design and help create a custom pair of sterling silver earrings!

The Mini Maker Faire will be on October 23rd, from noon to 6 pm, at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. More details about the faire itself can be found at their main website.

Mark it in your calendar, and stop by my table and say hello!

~Ellen

Good news, everyone!

I’ve just applied to be a maker at the first ever Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire! You can check out their event details here. If I’m accepted, I’ll have a table with an interactive “create your own jewelry” station. Visitors will be able to create a custom piece out of various design components, and then try their hand at helping me bring it to life!

I’ll update again after my application is reviewed!

~Ellen

Hi All!

Just a quick reminder: I will be leaving town to visit family on Friday the 17th, so if you want your order to get there in time for Christmas, make sure to place it by 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 16th.

Happy Holidays!

~Ellen

Hi Everyone!

Thanks to Etsy’s new Coupon Code function, I’m running a special this weekend for Black Friday! From now until Monday 11/29, get 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER when you use the coupon code “BLACKFRIDAY2010″!

You’ll type in the code on your shopping cart page on Etsy, and it will take the appropriate amount off your total. If you’re purchasing a gift certificate or custom work voucher and would like to take advantage of the deal, just enter the coupon code in the subject line of your email to me at relics@geeksdanz.org.

Happy Thanksgiving!

~Ellen

Hi All!

The Relic Shoppe is proud to introduce, just in time for the holidays, new Gift Certificates and Custom Work Vouchers!

Gift Certificates

Don’t know what to get for that special someone? Get them a Gift Certificate and let them decide for themselves! Certificates come in four denominations, perfectly priced for one, two, three, or four pieces, and may be used to purchase anything in the Shoppe’s existing lines.

Denominations

• $30.00—Any one item
• $60.00—Any two items
• $90.00—Any three items
• $120.00—Any four items

Custom Work Vouchers

In the mood for something more exciting? Brand-new Custom Work Vouchers give your giftee the unique experience of collaborating with a professional designer on a brand-new piece made especially for them! Experience the entire process of creating a new piece, from the initial design sketches to the stone selections, and walk away with a unique one-of-a-kind fashion accessory! Custom Work Vouchers come in three denominations, with options ranging from one super-stylish signature piece to an entire jewelry set. Purchase one today, and give that special someone the chance to have their jewelry exactly as they like it!

Denominations

• $50.00—One custom piece
• $75.00—Two custom pieces
• $100.00—Three custom pieces

Email me at relics@geeksdanz.org and get yours today!

~Ellen

Hey All!

Exciting news–I’ve created a special jewelry set to be auctioned off at my future-cousin Chastina Shurts’s “Angels Without Wings” benefit for Primary Biliary Cirrohsis. The benefit is next weekend and will include silent auctions, dinner, guest speakers, raising awareness, music and more. My set includes a necklace, bracelet and earrings, and you can see photos on my Flickr photostream. But here’s a few of the highlights:

Enjoy, and if you’re going to the benefit, be sure you check them out in person!

~Ellen

Hey All!

I just entered a contest Etsy is holding to celebrate the end of the NASA space program! The contest was to create a piece inspired by NASA or space exploration in general and list it to Etsy. Visit my shop to see the full listings, and wish me luck!

Beyond Infinity Pendant

In The Shadow of Saturn Pendant

Hey All!

Secret process pics from Relic Shoppe HQ time! Fall around here means lots and lots of these little guys…

Stay tuned for more exciting news and some cool new pieces appearing on the site in the near future!

~Ellen

Hey All!

I am extremely excited to introduce to you the newest addition to the Relic Shoppe’s extended family: The Abacus Bracelet!

Click the picture to visit its brand-new product page! In the future, it can be found under “Other Lines” in the top navigation bar.

I have to be honest; I’m really excited about this one.

~Ellen