Featured Four

Each week our members feature four items from their shops. These items are a showcase of what skills and talents exist among us. As a new weekly feature I have decided to use this team blog to share this fabulous work with you.

Pictures and links to the shops for you to shop and share!

Back Alley Designs

Clemmie V's

Cozy

Crowe Shea Fashions

Exquisite Studios

Lanmon Originals

Lehane

Deals of the Week!

From our very own Exquisite Studios -

Marcasite & Garnet Pendant Necklace      Van Dell 2 Carat tgw Gemstone Pendant   

Genuine Pearl & Sterling Handmade Artisan Necklace     Prasiolite Gemstone Pendant Solitaire Necklace 

Chalcedony & Sterling Pendant Necklace 

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Another great offer from Lehane this week -

Use the coupon code TURKEY when you spend $50 or more and save 20%!

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From Clemmie V's all fanny packs are on sale!

Cute Owl Fanny Pack     Fashion Fanny Pack     Geometric Fanny Pack

Fanny Pack For Women in A Leopard Spot Design

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From Back Alley Designs a fantastic discount of 20% on orders larger than $50!

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There you have it for this week. These offers end on Saturday November 15th. 
Don't miss out!

Deals of the Week through October 25, 2014

One of our wonderful members has a great deal for you this week. In the Lehane Shop on Etsy you can receive a free bracelet with the purchase of any of the items pictured below.

UPDATE!!! 10/22/14

New deals just added from Exquisite Studios on Etsy.

Free shipping on the items shown below,

See these and more on the Pinterest Board shown at the bottom of this post,

For more information and to keep up with the latest deals visit and follow our Deals of the Week Pinterest Board. There are new offers every week!

Follow Lehane's board !Group2020! Deals of the Week on Pinterest.

DeAls Of ThE WeEk - October 12th to 18th

We have several exciting deals this week from our Group2020 members Exquisite Studios, Lehane, LehaneArts, BackAlleyDesignsInk and Cuprum29Jewelry!

BackAlleyDesignInk is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders! Enter code PDOW101814 at checkout.

Shop link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BackAlleyDesignsINK

Exquisite Studios is offering FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING on the following items:

#1 https://www.etsy.com/listing/201994221/sterling-gemstone-dangle-earrings

#2 https://www.etsy.com/listing/205921329/genuine-labradorite-gold-filled-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=van%2Bdell

#3 https://www.etsy.com/listing/202397580/gemstone-van-dell-pendant-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_12&ga_search_query=van%2Bdell

#4 https://www.etsy.com/listing/185373636/onyx-sterling-bracelet-artisan-altered?ref=shop_home_active_19&ga_search_query=van%2Bdell

#5 https://www.etsy.com/listing/167072207/genuine-garnet-bracelet-authentic?ref=shop_home_active_23&ga_search_query=van%2Bdell

 

Lehane is offering FREE USA SHIPPING on  ANY PURCHASE OF $24 or more, use coupon code: SHIP17 during checkout!

 

Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lehane

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LehaneArts is offering FREE USA SHIPPING on ANY EARRING PURCHASE, use coupon code: SHIP17 during checkout!

Shop Link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LehaneArts

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Cuprum29Jewelry is offering a FREE MIDI RING with the purchase of either of the following bracelet sets:

 

3pc Bangle Set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/158465868/deal-of-the-week-oct-12th-to-19th-brass

 

5pc Bangle Set: https://www.etsy.com/listing/157221570/deal-of-the-week-oct-12th-to-19th-brass

 

Don't miss out ... grab these deals while they last!

Goodbyes and Hellos

As Group2020 ends its first year and gets ready for a new one and the upcoming holiday selling season some of our members have gone, some stayed and some new ones joined us. While we miss the ones who are gone we enthusiastically welcome the new members.

Here are the Group2020 members as we enter our second year.

Back Alley Designs

Whether our jewelry whispers uniqueness or screams it, all of our designs are created to be as individual and one of a kind as you!!

Clemmie V's

I love to sew and have a passion for bold, bright, vibrant fabric.

Cozy

 My goal is to help make life cozier for you and those your care about.

Crowe Shea Fashions

I love the ability to create something beautiful with just some yarn and a hook.

Cuprum 29

Joining me this year as a blog author. Yay!

Offers unique, hand cut, riveted, and forged jewelry in copper, brass and silver and all my jewelry creations are handmade from raw materials, one design at a time.

Exquisite Studios

 I'm a HUGE lover of Vintage Pieces! I really enjoy Repurposing/Restoring/Upcycling/Altering them. 

Lanmom Originals

Spectacular heirloom quality bead crochet jewelry, luxurious handcrafted soaps, and other wearable and functional art created just for you!

Lehane  and Lehane Arts

Our founder.

Symbolism, color, shape, size, and material are all elements involved in each of my creations.

For more information about our links to social media go to the group website.

Group2020.com

Shop of the Week Exquisite Studios

It's been a long day, so relax and enjoy the view! Welcome to the Handmade Artisan Fine Jewelry Studio that puts YOU center-stage! Sterling Silver & Gold Filled Designs abound. Update your look, wardrobe, & style. Genuine Gemstones, Wire Wrapped Styles, and my beloved Altered Authentic Vintage Jewelry Pieces. Enjoy!

With a welcome like that how could you not take the time to browse the shop of Exquisite Studios on Etsy? When you do take the time to read the descriptions of the items. She has a great deal of joy and enthusiasm for each piece of jewelry n the shop and it shows!

Monumentally Gorgeous! Handmade Artisan Altered Authentic Vintage Sterling Silver Tennis Line Bracelet featuring 10.50 Carats, tgw., of Genuine White & London Blue Topaz Gemstones! 

I've been working on this Fine Jewelry Bracelet for over a month! Now this impressive, Sterling Silver, Authentic Vintage piece is all ready for YOU! This is 7 1/4 Inches in length, and the clasp has a 2-step security feature, with its hook-and-slide lock style that's perfect for its age. The clasp is not Vintage, as this was another modification I performed since the original clasp was smashed and unusable. 

One of the most fascinating things I discovered about this particular piece, is the way it is designed. Most bracelets of this style are connected with each mounting having a slot on either side with a section at their tops that can be pulled apart to add the next mounting to create the line/tennis style. THIS gorgeous bracelet however, features slots on either end that the connector goes through, but--these sides are solid--no pull-apart section at their tops. These are crown mountings and the connectors are the most incredibly created ones I've ever seen. The connector "tabs," if you will, are each doubled AND soldered, making them thicker and stronger but still able to offer the overall flexibility necessary for this design. These tabs sit inside each mounting to hold one to the next--hence the term "line" when referring to this style. It's a truly amazing feature that I would be remiss if I didn't brag about. 

After a thorough cleaning, polishing, and inspection, I wanted to choose the very best way to show-off this brilliant bracelet. Each of these prong mountings features a 4mm Genuine Grade AAA Gemstone, and oh my gosh are they spectacular! Every clear stone you see, is .32 Carats of White Topaz Gemstones, and the 5 center stones are each 4mm .38 Carats of London Blue Topaz Gemstones. I almost couldn't believe my math when I added these sums. There is a total of 35 mountings for an undeniably stunning 10.50 Carats, tgw. For a piece as grand as this, I feel both it and YOU, are absolutely worth it! Enjoy!

The words above show exactly what I meant about the enthusiasm and joy in the descriptions. Along with that is very detailed information on the components and the process of bringing this piece back into circulation in such a beautiful way. 

So go ahead and browse the shop Exquisite Studios because as Emily says."YOU are absolutely worth it!"

To stay connected you can follow @ExquisiteStudio.

Shop of the Week Exquisite Studios on Etsy

I began my studio in 2005 with candleholders, novelty items, and plaques. I was urged by my clients to do more with my range of talents, so I certainly have. Jewelry has long been a passion of mine. Having a very small wrist and neck, finding jewelry that not only fit properly, but looked amazing from any department store was never easy. Their designs and finishes would come close, but never really filled me with honest happiness. It's not enough, to me, to have beautiful jewelry pieces that sit in a drawer until "that special occasion" comes around. Jewelry is an investment, therefore, it's my philosophy that it had better be excellent day after day, without breaking or losing its luster. 

I've honed my talents and excel in quality and workmanship. Handmade Artisan Fine Jewelry reigns supreme for its One-Of-A-Kind nature and brilliance in longevity. No machine on the planet can possibly compete with anything handmade, in my eyes. Heck, I don't even alter or restore the Vintage pieces I work with using a machine of any sort. I cannot stand to. For me, and for you, quality comes from the hand-crafted work that goes into every single piece. It's worth the time going in, because you're worth the time--every time.

I've built my reputation on my skills, knowledge, and execution. The reward is the smile on your face when you open your new treasure from ExquisiteStudios. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Knowing about the quality and dedication of this very talented artisan I find it so very easy to fall in love with everything in the Exquisite Studios shop. The work done by Emily on these vintage treasures is simply stunning. Precisicion and attention to all the fine details show in each and every necklace, brooch, ring or set of earrings.

Two of my favorites are right here. I love the look of the vintage bar pin! As for the bracelet, what is more lovely than the warmth when you combine the red of garnets with gold?

Emily and I would both be so very pleased if you browse the shop and let us know your favorites. Remember Mother's Day is coming and that is a perfect time to treat yourself or someone you love.

For Shopping- Exquisite Studios on Etsy.

For Connecting- Twitter and Pinterest

Keep reading we have a new featured shop every week.

Question- Desert First or Best for Last?

The title is your question and we would love to see your answers. Are you a desert first personality or a save the best for last personality. For myself (Cozy) I tend to save the best for last. When it comes to holiday shopping to get the best handmade or rare vintage finds as gifts that may not always be the best idea and I don't want you to miss out.

The Group 2020 sellers have a lot to offer you this holiday season, soaps, jewelry, gift tags, personal accessories and more. Let me show you some of my favorites.

Cuprum29 is a fantastic shop for delicate styles in mixed metals.  The work from this shop includes bracelets, earrings, adjustable rings and lovely pendant necklaces. Much of the work is made to order so the sizing will be perfect.

Pickle Valentine is one of the best places to find well researched vintage beads for the jewelry designers you know. (It always makes me smile when I think or say the shop's name, Pickle Valentine.) You can make someone else smile with the gift of some very special components for a new project.

Lanmom Originals is a shop that showcases many talents and skills. Soaps, beaded crochet jewelry, warmth provided in hats and scarves and more can all be found in this one very special shop.

Chainmaille, beaded jewelry, Celtic influenced pieces, necklaces, earrings, rainbow themed jewelry.

Over 100 items for your browsing pleasure at the shop Lehane.

The Tinseled Whisker has gift tags for people and pets, baby shower tags, business cards and merchandise tags for the holidays and beyond. There are lots of choices for customizing to get exactly what you need. Let this shop do the work while you get the hugs.

Know someone always looking for new hair accessories? Find and assortment of headbands in the shop Cozy. For those feeling more practical cotton dishcloths and washcloth are there too.

To get something to you in time for gift giving it is getting close to the last shipping dates this holiday season and that limited or one of a kind special item might be gone. 

I am advising you this time not to save the best for last because it may be gone when you get to these shops.

Go Shopping!