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Hi, y'all!  I'm up for Accessories Designer of the Year for Raleigh, NC.  The category is for up-and-coming independent artists.

Each vote is like a big bear hug and I'm feeling the love today!  Click here to vote - it's the banner at the top of the page.

You can vote once a day per category until 10/8.

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P is for Prince

Hi, y'all.  I know what you're thinking...  I've been away from this blog for far, far too long.  I just know that you've been on the edge of your seat, awaiting my next spiel.

Here's the real deal on why I waited so long to write once again....  I wanted the letter P to be special on this blog because I knew I wanted it to be for Prince.  Prince is an amazing musician, singer, and songwriter.  He's a visionary in his royal purple and sex incarnate in those 2" heels.  There's never been and never will be another one like him.  Take a tour with me through some of the listings of amazing Etsy artists that have been inspired by Prince.

I wanted this blog entry to be all about Prince's awesomeness, but I also wanted to tie it into a promotion for BeaOtch.  Finally!  The idea came to me this morning and I've put fingers to keyboard to come up with this stuff.   Look through the listings below and there will be instructions on the promotion at the end.

Here are the awesome listings I found on Etsy that were inspired by the purple wonder that is Prince!

PRINCE - ORIGINAL Pencil Drawing Art Illustration by ExpeditionaryClub on Etsy

Prince - Music Lyric Art Print by LyricalArtworks on Etsy

letterpress card // birthday // party like it's 1999 by inkandiron on Etsy

 iPad Case upcycled from Prince Record by VindicatedVinyl on Etsy

Little Red Corvette by MargosLyricArt on Etsy

 PRINCE purple rain cassette tape onesie by LIttleAtoms on Etsy

Prince Purple Rain Onesie And Bib Set by BabyKissesBoutique on Etsy 

Prince Let's Go Crazy Garden Stones by LemonLimeLlama on Etsy

Lets Go Crazy Lets Get Nuts----8 X 10 PRINT by suzannaanna on Etsy 

PRINCE - 16 x 12 - Canvas Giclee by EisnerArt on Etsy

Purple Rain Record Album Cover Purse Tote by rocknrecycle on Etsy

His Majesty - Rock Caricature Prince by rockandrollhart on Etsy

Prince Purple Rain/1999 80s Retro Cassette Tape Clutch Set by Sugarshoxcrafts on Etsy

Purple Rain - Superwash Corriedale wool by FiberNoise on Etsy

Prince Embroidered Figure by craftymcgee on Etsy

I Just Want your Extra Time and your Kiss Sign by spunkyfluff on Etsy

Your Kiss Anniversary Card on doodlelove on Etsy

PRINCE Print 11x14 by KeepItFancy on Etsy

Purple Reign Prince trivet by FABFUNKYDIVADESIGNS on Etsy

Prince Monkey Art Print by matthewporterart on Etsy

Pupstar Series by JacksMaster on Etsy

Prince Paper Doll by xbreesuzannex on Etsy

Prince Stencil Record by ChrisStencils on Etsy

Artist Formerly Known As - Acrylic on Wood by jogofo on Etsy

Prince musicology upcycled t-shirt pillow by upcycled2 on Etsy

Prince - Miniature Sculpture - Charm Pendant by WonderlandContraband on Etsy

prince necktie 2" skinny by lsybb on Etsy

 Prince as a baby pegasus by sleepybowie on Etsy

 Prince as a Purple Leopard in a Purple Forest at dusk by sleepybowie on Etsy




Looking through all of those listings is super-fun, right?  Well, here's something even better....  a way to get some free Prince music!  Just purchase at least $25 worth of goodies from BeaOtch and type Prince in the comments section at checkout and *drumroll* I'll send you a free Prince 3-CD set, LotusFlow3r.
**See rules**


So let's recap: Spend at least $25 on sassy BeaOtch accessories that you totally want anyway; type "Prince" in the comments section at checkout; get your sassy accessories in the mail with a super-cool, free, sealed Prince 3-CD set, LotusFlow3r.  Now, get to it!!  :)

*Here are the rules:

• Promotion not valid on past orders
• Promotion only valid while supplies last
•  Promotion valid only on BeaOtch Etsy orders of $25 or greater
• I'll be adding more items to my Etsy shop throughout the promotion

Thank you for checking out my blog.  Please leave a note in the comment section here on my blog...  I'd love to hear some suggestions on the next entry for the letter Q.

You can also find me at the following places:
BeaOtch.com
BeaOtch Etsy
BeaOtch Facebook
BeaOtch Twitter

:)

Blogging the Alphabet - Gimme An A!

I don't know where to start with this blog.  So, I've decided that I will get through this writer's block by blogging through the alphabet.  Each blog will revolve around the next letter, but we have to start somewhere.
Let's do this thing starting with A!

ACCESSORIES!

Of course, we have to start with accessories.  Love, love, love accessories.  Earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, hair thingamajigs.  You name it and I like it.  It's really no surprise that I love to make them, too.  Here are some A accessories by me and other lovely people.

So here's a necklace I made of green Aventurine

Green Starburst Necklace by Bea Otch on Etsy

Green is one of my favorite colors and aventurine is a beautiful stone.

Amethyst Earrings

Light Amethyst Earrings by ppbvth on Etsy

Amethyst is a great stone.  I love how the facets on these earrings catch the light and they're set to really let the light shine through.

Alice in Wonderland bracelet

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Cuff by Jezebel Charms on Etsy

Alice in Wonderland!  Everyone loves Alice, whether it's the book, movie, cartoon.  No matter what your favorite, you know this cuff totally rocks.

Applique Ring

Undies Felt Ring by slomoko on Etsy

Appliques are awesome!  I appreciate the patience that someone has to make all of those teeny, tiny stitches by hand.  This ring is too cool.  Completely hilarious!  Who wouldn't want undies on their finger?!

Alrighty, y'all.  I think that this will have to do it for my first blog post.  I hope that you've enjoyed these A accessories.  I have faith that I will be more interesting and thoughtful as this blog progresses...  :)


Any suggestions for my B blog entry??  Leave it in a comment below.  Thanks!