Another great Giveaway!
Kerri designs and creates all the pieces at Louie's
she has offered one of my awesome readers to have one of her creations!
Stop by and visit her shop, she has lovely items.
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Approx 1.25" top to bottom.
Value 20.00
Louie's Hardware
I am Kerri Mackey and I create jewelry thru Louie's Hardware. My jewelry is pretty earthy/neutral feeling with pops of color which is how I like to dress. I took a metal working class recently so several of my pieces include some sort of manipulated metal. I love working with copper especially because the color is so versitile. There's a dozen different patinas to make the color and texture look different. As far as Louie's Hardware goes; you can thank my husband for the name. When we first started dating; he used to tell me "that's good think'n BabaLouie". It was from an old cartoon. So BabaLouie was a nickname that stuck. I wanted to use a piece of it because it reminds me of my husband and he's been so supportive of whatever I do; including Louie's Hardware.
How long have you been doing this? How did you get started?
It's only been about 4 months since I've started Louie's Hardware. I've been creating much longer than that though. I always had a hobby of some sort that revolved around creating - painting, photography, sewing - although I never really got very good at sewing (my mom is much much better). I love jewelry; I'm the type that wears a different piece every day. So after going to a couple jewelry parties where you put the pieces together yourself; I thought - this is pretty fun and I can make custom pieces for myself. Then that lead to possibly selling and Etsy seemed like a good place to start. I had bought from Etsy before and I loved the idea of selling in a platform that catered to handmade.
Do you do this fulltime? If not, what else do you do for a living?
I do not do this fulltime although I would love to someday. My full time job is as a designer for an interior architectural firm. I am working thru the tests to become an architect (3 more to go). My job requires me to be very creative, but I love the freedom of Louie's Hardware. While I really enjoy creating for my job, there are always obsticals and budgets and client needs that have to be considered. With Louie's Hardware, I can make pieces that I would wear and love and I hope someone else loves them too!
Who are your inspirations or influences?
There are definately color influences that come from my day job into my jewelry. I see the most current colors in fabric, carpets, paints, etc and they move into the pieces that I'm making.
What is your favorite creation from your shop? Why?
My favorite piece is called "Copper rose earrings on green patina coin". I love those earrings because of how I see the roses start as these little copper disks that end up turning into a lovely petite little open rose. I just think they're so pretty. Plus I love the natural patina of copper. The almost seafoam green is gorgeous.
Do you have any advice for other indie artists
My advice would be to make pieces that you love. If it's jewelry; make something you would wear. If it's painting; make pieces that you would hang in your house. I keep thinking that if Louie's Hardware doesn't take off at least I have a ton of awesome pieces of jewelry to wear!
Where else can we find you and Louies Hardware?
If you're local to Columbus; you can find my pieces at Open Door Art Studio in Grandview. They have wonderful art programs for adults with disabilities as well as supporting the local handmade artists like me.
HOW TO ENTER. (MANDATORY)
To enter visit,Louie's Hardware and leave me a comment on this post telling me which item in her shop is your favorite.Leave a comment for each entry!
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Don't forget my other giveaways happening now
Lil Flower Hats By Lilli Giveaway for a Beautiful silk flower baby hat(ends 10-08-09bouji & nouna Review and Giveaway to win one of their OOAK Throw Pillows (ends10-11-09)
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Open to U.S Addresses. This contest will end on 10/14/09 at 11:59 pm MDT. Only comments containing all of the requested information will be eligible for entry. The winner must contact me to confirm they wish to receive the prize within two days of my email notifying them they’ve won. Good luck to everyone!
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«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 259 Newer› Newest»love the copper coin earrings!
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My favorite item is the Blueberry dangle earrings!
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My favorite are the Copper rose earrings :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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Oooh, the ones in the giveaway are actually my favorite!! But I will mention the very cool red jasper earrings so you will know I went to the site! lol Thanks for the giveaway!
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organic flower bud earrings and the funky fall earrings are my top picks.
I think. I love a lot of Louies stuff! unique!
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My favorite is the Pretty pearls in a cup earrings
I love the Green copper earrings with gold pearl - the gold and green copper are awesome together.
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I like the Copper Rose earrings!
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love the copper coin earrings!
Love the copper rose earrings too!
I LOVE the Sweet Pea Earrings
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I love the Copper petal earrings. Thanks!
LOVE the Copper Rose Earrings! Fave :)
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i love the Perfectly Dainty Pearls - Pearl and swarovski crystal hook earrings. they are so beautiful and classic.
I love Blueberry quartz and bronze pearl necklace
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I like Copper Rose Earrings.
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Oh boy, competition is stiff for this giveaway-- and understandably so! Kerri's work is beautiful!
My favs from her shop have to be the copper coin earrings and purple teardrop earrings.
My favorite is the Cold as ice - quartz and blue pearl necklace
My favorite item in the shop is the Perfectly Dainty Pearls earrings. They are darling! I love the color with the pearl!
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Well, there are so many lovely things there-hard to choose a favorite, but since roses are my most beloved flower, I will choose the copper roses earrings. They are exquisite!
I Love the ....Cold as ice - quartz and blue pearl necklace
Really pretty
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the blueberry earrings!
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Love the jade.
I like the copper petal earrings. They are beautiful.
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I like the Crystal quartz drops - quartz and swarovski crystal earrings. Charlotte
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My favorite in the shop is the Copper coins - earrings, because I love the blue/bronze patina on the coins.
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love: Rustic copper green earrings with aventurine
i love the Copper coins - earrings
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My favorite piece is the 80s inspired earrings - copper and freshwater pearl
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I really like these: Summer fun - Carnelian and blue pearl earrings
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Amethyst and pearl teardrop earrings are cool!
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love the Copper Rose earrings!
I love the Blueberry quartz and bronze pearl necklace, thanks!
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The copper rose earrings are great and so unique.
I like the "Crystal quartz drops - quartz and swarovski crystal earrings" because of the long shape. Also, it has several interesting features (the silver rings, the blue beads, and the clear cylinders).
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I love the Blueberry Quartz necklace
It's my fav!
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I like the Blueberry quartz and bronze pearl necklace
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Those are so beautiful! I also like the Cold as ice - quartz and blue pearl necklace - such an unusual combination. Thank you for this giveaway!
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I love the copper rose earrings.
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My favorite item is Blueberry dangles Pearl earrings.
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I like the Copper Rose earrings. Thanks so much for the chance.
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I like the Sweet Pea Earrings
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I like the Pretty Pearls in a Cup earring. I think they are very unique and I love the way the pearls are so highlighted in the design. Modern and sophisticated design.
The Copper rose earrings are soooo pretty!
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Love the Whimsical flower and pearl necklace.
I love the pair that you have shown as well as the beautiful Copper coin earrings with gold pearl.
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My favorite item is the Blueberry dangle earrings!
I like the Blueberry quartz and bronze pearl necklace
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the copper rose earrings are so pretty
Cold as ice - quartz and blue pearl necklace is my favorite
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The blueberry dangles are great.
I love the copper coin earrings.
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The patina is beautiful! I played around with copper in my last jewelry class, but didn't have any nice patinas to work with.
Really beautiful shop!
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I like the Purple teardrops - Amethyst and pearl earrings.
My favorite item is the Pearl cluster Necklace on leather.
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I like the Pearl cluster Necklace on leather.
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I love copper jewelry. My favorite is the Copper Petal Earrings. Thank you.
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Copper Rose Earrings
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I love the copper rose earrings!
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The purple teardrop earrings are fabulous.
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Bunch of grapes earrings, so cute!
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I like this necklace: Cold as ice - quartz and blue pearl necklace
The red jasper earrings
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I love the Whimsical flower and pearl necklace its is so pretty but I love the all they are so pretty
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My Fave is the Blueberry quartz and bronze pearl necklace
I like the whimsical flower necklace
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