12 Days of Christmas Giveaways: Day 4 Lacy Treasures Tatted Earrings

 I'm a sucker for all things beautifully handmade. I can really appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into creating. I've always been intrigued by jewelry making especially. So I was thrilled when Darlene from Lacy Treasures donated earrings to the giveaway. One of the pairs of earrings are tatted. Here, let me show you what you can win:

 

 Aren't they beautiful?! Honestly, I had to look up "tatting" because I had no clue what it meant. The only thing that came to mind is when someone is tatted up with tattoos! This is obviously not that! Tatting a dying art, it's handmade lace, but it's not crocheting. Here, let me show you a photo of someone tatting:

 

 

  My eyes and hands start to hurt just looking at this! The detail is amazing! So did you learn something? I did! Darlene also makes jewelry, home decor, and accessories using this technique. You can find her treasures on her facebook or etsy page.  Let's learn more about this skillful crafter.

Why did you start your business?

 I love making handmade lace which I learned years ago from my young daughter who learned from my sister. With a love for the vibrant colored threads and sparkling beads, I enjoy hours of designing and needle tatting lace to create unique jewelry and other pieces.

What do you love about Alaska?

 I married and followed my hunter / fisherman husband to AK. I love summer's midnight sun and a couple of my favorite places in AK are beautiful and historic Hatcher's Pass and the coastline of the Kenai Peninsula which have actually inspired my Alaskan Collection of jewelry!

 You can also visit Lacy Treasures at the UAA Craft Show this Saturday the 6th from 10a-5p in the student union and the Cornerstone Church Christmas Bazaar on December 13th from 10a-5p at 10431 Brayton Dr. in Anchorage.

 You can enter to win 2 pairs of handmade earrings. The first pair called "Frozen" is perfect for little ears as well as big. And the 2nd pair is called "Esther" with handmade lace and a real little vintage bell. Be sure to enter both if you want the opportunity to win both of them! The giveaway will close the 7th. Don't forget to enter the other giveaways as well!

Day 1- Borealis Britches Pants
Day 2-This and That Embroidered Hand Towels
Day 3- Alaska On the Go Signed Book



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