Friday, December 17, 2010

Featured Etsy Designer -- Frosted Willow -- plus a giveaway!


We are so excited to share with you one of our favorite Etsy shops, Frosted Willow. And even better - we chatted with the designer herself to learn more about her beautiful handmade jewels. We are just dying over them! And not to mention the price - mix and match the one of a kind pieces - you are sure to get compliments on your newest accessory!


"From sleek silver & gold plated jewelry to intricate, wire-wrapped pendants & earrings.
A different style for any outfit or mood. Every piece a creation of love, designed and handmade as limited editions, or as one of a kind pieces by Frosted Willow."

1.) What inspired the name, Frosted Willow?

Yes, everyone asks that question first! What happened was that, during the time that I was contemplating a name, I came across a beautiful photograph of a willow tree covered in pure white snow. It looked so peaceful and serene as if it was sprinkled on. It also reminded me so much of frosting that I thought it looked like a Frosted Willow. I just loved that combination! Now every time I hear Frosted Willow, I see that photograph in front of my inner eye.


2.) Tell us about yourself -- the artist behind the to die for jewels?

I was born in Germany and first came to the US as an AuPair for a year to perfect my English. Instead, or in addition, I met my future husband and never left. Now, we live just around the corner from Boston with our little girl – love the summer, beach and outings. I always been busy with my hands and actually amazed quite a library of materials and tools of crafts that I just have to try out. But I always came back to jewelry making since it just combines everything to me. So after getting my Degree of Fine Arts in Interior Design and working as an Interior Designer for a few years, I started to concentrated on creating jewelry and turned it into Frosted Willow.


3.) Do you have a favorite item in your shop?

I am constantly on the lookout for new findings that work well for my bangles. So I add several new items a month and with that jump from one favorite to the next. However, at the moment the silver Butterfly Wing Bangle is the one I am wearing all the time.


4.) What is up next for Frosted Willow?

After this busy holiday season, I will be working on expanding my line in the coming year. I also would like to be represented in more store throughout the US and Europe. I know how important it is to be able to see these pieces in person and be able to try them on and mix and match them right on your arm.



Frosted Willow comes boxed up & ready to give. 


Ready to win one? That is right! The sweet designer is giving you a chance to start your collection by choosing any bangle of choice! Read on to enter!



Tell us what you want to win from Frosted Willow. This comment is mandatory.  You also must be a follower of cupcakeMAG and cupcakeMAG for Littles. 

For each extra entry just let us know (each in a seperate comment) telling us you have done so! The more you comment the better chance you have to win! 

1.) Follow cucpakeMAG on Twitter

2.) Follow Frosted Willow on Twitter

3.) "Like" us on Facebook!

4.) "Like" Frosted Willow on Facebook

5.) Subscribe to our updates --- just sign up with your email in the top right corner above. 

6.) Tweet about this giveaway and include @cupcakemag -- you must tweet, not just follow. Also, make sure you tell us YOUR twitter name. 

7.) Tweet about this giveaway and include @frostedwillow-- you must tweet, not just follow. 

The winner will be selected by random.org on Monday., December 28th after 11pm. Please make sure you live us your email in one of the comments as well!
Details: Giveaway winner to be chosen on the date above. You will have 24 hours to respond if you are the chosen winner. Another winner will be chosen if you do not respond within this time period. Open to US. The opinions expressed in this review/feature are strictly cupcakeMAG opinions & we were not paid to show our love. However, we were given a few pieces for review purposes. 

33 comments:

  1. I love the bangles! I would wear like 3 or 4 together!
    Swooziesgirl@Yahoo.com

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  2. I follow your blog!
    Swooziesgirl@Yahoo.com

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  3. I follow and posted on Frosted Willow facebook!
    Swooziesgirl@yahoo.com

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  4. I follow you on twitter!
    Swooziesgirl@Yahoo.com

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  5. I posted on twitter using @cupcakemag
    dhamsley

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  6. I follow frosted willow on twitter!
    Dhamsley

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  7. I posted on twitter using @frostedwillow!
    dhamsley

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  8. Merry Christmas!
    Dhamsley, swooziesgirl@Yahoo.com

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  9. I absolutely love the set of 4 bangles, goldtone, amber stone and purple rhinestone
    Kimkopecky1130@comcast.net

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  10. I follow frosted willow on twitter
    BranPeytLivy
    Kimkopecky1130@comcast.net

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  11. I follow cupcakeMag on twitter
    BranPeytLivy
    kimkopecky1130@comcast.net

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  12. I like cupcakeMag on fb
    kimkopecky1130@comcast.net
    (kimberly yuengel-kopecky)

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  13. I like frosted willow on fb(kimberly yuengel-kopecky)
    Kimkopecky1130@comcast.net

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  14. tweeted BranPeytLivy Kim
    @frostedwillow is giving away a bangle of your choice @cupcakeMags blog!!
    kimkopecky1130@comcast.net

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  15. OMG! Love these! How do I choose? Love the melissa and adelia and about 5 others!

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  16. I would love to win the LOVE bracelet!

    Krista Donahey-Vo

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  17. I also "liked" Frosted Willow on facebook

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  18. I like the set of 3 woodland bangles!

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  19. i like the leaf/vine bracelet
    nannypanpan at sbcglobal.net

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  20. I like the Hanna bangle...also the Gold Butterfly is beautiful. Too hard to choose one.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  21. following cupcake mag on twitter as @jhitomi
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  22. just subscribed via email.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  23. I'm a GFC follower. I love the gorgeous Bangle Bracelet Bianca - Gold! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  24. I'm a fan on Facebook (Lisa L). tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  25. I'm a Frosted Willow fan on Facebook (Lisa L). tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  26. I'm an email subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  27. Following cucpakeMAG on Twitter (HY2024). tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  28. Following Frosted Willow on Twitter (HY2024). tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  29. I follow your blog!

    Love the details of the Bangle Bracelet Saskia in silver.

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