Important News!

Hi everyone.
Firstly my sincere apologies for not getting the giveaway sorted. Thing have been a bit manic lately. To cut a long story short I discovered another jeweller trading under the same name as me. I looked into it and she had been trading longer so I decided I should change my company name. The new name - Penny Masquerade - has been accepted, but I have had to open a new shop, create a new twitter account and move my blog.
So competitions and giveaways will now be held at my new blog: http://www.pennymasquerade.blogspot.com and jewellery will be available from my new shop http://www.pennymasquerade.etsy.com The new shop will open on Wednesday 19th May (in 3 days time!) and to celebrate the launch a giveaway will go live on the new blog then. I may even have two prizes to make up for the lack of giveaway here this month. My new twitter page is http://www.twitter.com/pennymasquerade and you can view some of the designs that will be available on the new shop at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pennymasquerade
I think that explains everything. Hope you all like the new designs and the new shop! Thank you so much for your support here and I look forward to seeing you - albeit virtually - on the Penny Masquerade blog.
Sarah x

Congratualations....

...to puffpastry who won my competition! Your Ahoy Matey necklace will be with you very soon! To all those who didn't win, don't worry your lovely heads because I'll be starting a new competition on Monday and you will have the chance to win one of my new designs! How exciting! To browse the new collection before then go to http://www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com
Au Revoir for now!
Sarah x
P.s. You can now give money to the Haiti relief appeal through my blog by clicking the tab on the right. I'm sure even the smallest donation will be helpful to rescue teams and aid workers.

Ruby Rouge Jewellery Presents The December Giveaway!

It's competition time! Would you like to win my "Ahoy Matey" necklace? Well if you enter the Ruby Rouge December Giveaway you may well do! It comprises of an 18" gold plated chain, a gold plated ship's wheel charm and pink pearlised glass beads fixed asymmetrically up one side of the chain. The chain is 18" long and the necklace fastens with a toggle clasp above the charm. The chain length can be adjusted if desired.
TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog (please let me know what you have done in a message below). Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry! Each thing you do to gain an additional entry needs to be listed in a separate message as I will be using a random number generator to pick a winner. Once the number has been generated I will go down the list of entries until I find the entry that corresponds with it.

PLEASE REMEMBER to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. If I can't contact you another winner will be chosen. A winner will be picked on 1st of January. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

November Giveaway Winner!

Thank you so much to everyone who has entered the Ruby Rouge Jewellery November Giveaway. The winner this month is (drum roll please).........Shannon! CONGRATULATIONS! Your teapot necklace will be on its way to you a.s.a.p! Don't worry if you didn't win, there's always next month! xx

Ruby Rouge Jewellery Presents The November Giveaway!

Hello everyone! So sorry for the delay with this month's competition. I completely lost track of time! Would you like to win this "Who's For A Cup of Tea Necklace"? Well if you enter the Ruby Rouge November Giveaway you may well do! It comprises of an 18" antiqued silver plated chain, a silver plated teapot and teabag charm and a pink pearlised glass bead. The chain length can be adjusted if desired.

TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog/my facebook fan page (please let me know what you have done in a message below). To become a follower on my facebook fan page scroll down this page until you see the facebook fan page box, click on the "Become a Fan" tab and follow the instructions. Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry! Each thing you do to gain an additional entry needs to be listed in a separate message as I will be using a random number generator to pick a winner. Once the number has been generated I will go down the list of entries until I find the entry that corresponds with it.

PLEASE REMEMBER to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. If I can't contact you another winner will be chosen.

A winner will be picked on 18th of November. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

Ruby Rouge Jewellery Presents... The October Giveaway!!!

Hello everyone! So sorry for the delay with this month's competition. I have been travelling for a few weeks and have only just returned. I'll put some photos up in the next couple of weeks so you can all see where I've been and what I did on my travels so have a check back if you're interested. My etsy shops have just reopened today and I'll be adding lots of new pieces over the next few days so make sure you keep checking back there too. 

Right. Competition time! Would you like to win this "Pumpkin Coach Necklace"? Well if you enter the Ruby Rouge October Giveaway you may well do! It comprises of an 18" gold plated chain, a vintage style gold plated coach charm and an 8mm wide peach coloured crackle glass bead. The chain length can be adjusted if desired. 

TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog/my facebook fan page (please let me know what you have done in a message below). To become a follower on my facebook fan page scroll down this page until you see the facebook fan page box, click on the "Become a Fan" tab and follow the instructions. Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry! Each thing you do to gain an additional entry needs to be listed in a separate message as I will be using a random number generator to pick a winner. Once the number has been generated I will go down the list of entries until I find the entry that corresponds with it.

PLEASE REMEMBER to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. If I can't contact you another winner will be chosen.

A winner will be picked on 22nd October. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

September Giveaway Winner!!

Congratulations to Wendy a.k.a. "A Family of Boys" who was this month's winner! Your Cutie Pie Bow necklace is on its way to you! Don't worry if you missed out this month, there's always next month's giveaway. The October giveaway will begin on the 8th instead of the 1st as I will be taking my first real break from the business this year between 17th September and 8th October. The etsy shop will be closed until I return but keep your eyes peeled because when I do, lots and lots of new goodies will be making their debut into the Ruby Rouge Jewellery store! Yay!
xx

I Got Interviewed!

Once Upon A Time there was a jewellery designer named Sarah. She loved all things colourful and playful and worked hard at making a collection that reflected this. One day a lovely Style Consultant named Sharon got in touch and asked her if she'd be happy to be interviewed for her blog, "My Passport To Style". Sarah was very pleased to be interviewed for such a wonderful blog and she answered all of the questions the lovely lady had. Sharon posted the answers on her blog for all the people in the land to see. People read it and enjoyed it terribly! They commented on it and became followers of Sharon's marvellous blog and everyone lived happily ever after.

THE END

Read the interview, comment on it and follow Sharon's blog here! http://mypassporttostyle.blogspot.com/2009/09/my-passport-to-style-guest-interview.html

Ruby Rouge Jewellery Presents the September Giveaway!!!

Would you like to win this "Cutie Pie Bow Necklace"? Well if you enter the Ruby Rouge September Giveaway you may well do! It comprises of an 18" gold plated chain, a vintage style gold plated bow and a 10mm wide glass pearl. The chain length can be adjusted.

TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog/my facebook fan page (please let me know what you have done in a message below). To become a follower on my facebook fan page scroll down this page until you see the facebook fan page box, click on the "Become a Fan" tab and follow the instructions. Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry! This month each thing you do to gain an additional entry needs to be listed in a separate message. I had so many entries last month and it took so much time to write names on paper for the draw that I have decided to use a random number generator this month. Once the number has been generated I will go down the list of entries until I find the entry that corresponds with it.

PLEASE REMEMBER to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win. If I can't contact you another winner will be chosen.

A winner will be picked on 12th September. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

Castle Howard Craft Fair

Thanks to everyone who attended the Castle Howard Craft Fair. Even though it was cold I had an absolutely amazing day. The surroundings were lovely and I got to speak to some really nice people. The jewellery went down really well again too.

I just need to work on some new display techniques. It takes me so long to get everything set up at the moment. I desperately need some time saving solutions! Will keep you posted when I find some!

I'll also let you all know about upcoming craft fairs as soon as I get some more booked. I have three booked in Leeds for December but need to book some more before then!

The September jewellery giveaway begins tomorrow. Don't forget to enter!!!

xx

August Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Monica aka Meninhira who won the August giveaway! The ring will be shipped out to you and will be with you soon!

To all those who didn't win thanks for entering and better luck for September's giveaway! :)

AUGUST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Would you like to win this dusky pink floral filigree ring? Well if you enter the Ruby Rouge August Giveaway you may well do! It's adjustable and will fit most fingers.

TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog (please let me know in a message below). Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry!

PLEASE REMEMBER to leave your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

A winner will be picked out of a hat on 14th August. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

Hello Sailor

Well this week a load of new jewellery will be going up on my etsy shop. I have been busily slaving away trying to get as much as possible done. I've also been experimenting with new photography techniques and backgrounds and I'm really pleased with what I've managed to achieve. I had to show you this new anchor necklace because I love it, so much so that I may have to make one for myself to wear. If you love it too, you can buy it here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28513120

I got a full size mannequin through today, which I am super excited about because it means I finally have something to photograph my longer necklaces on. I've named her Dolly. I'm slightly worried she may come alive at night and try to kill me. Wow. I've been watching far too much Psychoville.

Ta Ta For Now xx

Waterfront Festival

The Waterfront Festival on the 11th July at Clarence Dock in Leeds was great. Even though it was a bit blustery, the rain stayed away and the sun even came out. There were lots of visitors and the entertainment was great. All my jewellery went down really well and I sold quite a few pieces of my new Alice in Wonderland range, so I was really happy. I would definitely recommend this festival to any crafty folk in the area. Make sure you have lots of sturdy display stands though, otherwise you may lose your stock to the river! Ah the perils of outdoor craft fairs.

Only 13 days until the next jewellery giveaway is announced. I'll remind you all again nearer the time. If anyone wants to join the mailing list to receive news about giveaways, special offers and other highly interesting topics please send an e-mail request to rubyrouge@live.co.uk and I'll add you to it.

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend. Mine was filled with delightful friends, yummy Croque Monsieur, a trip to Wagamammas and Harry Potter. Hurrah.

xx

New Facebook Fan Page

Hello lovely followers. Just to let you know, you can now keep up to date with Ruby Rouge Jewellery news by becoming a fan on Facebook. Just scroll down and look for the "Become a Fan on Facebook" box and click on "Become a Fan". Yay! xx
P.s. Only five days left to enter the jewellery giveaway below. Keep those entries coming!

JULY JEWELLERY GIVEAWAY!

Well it's the first of the month - the day on which I give you the chance to win a piece of Ruby Rouge jewellery! This month's prize is this super cute antiqued silver plated carousel necklace with a pink rose clay bead. The chain measures 18" long and the charm 20mm (2cm). If you win but would prefer a different length chain it will be ammended for you. If you're not a flowery person I can also remove the rose bead :)

TO ENTER all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog (please let me know in a message below). Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry!

A winner will be chosen on 14th July. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

Dragon Boat Festival

I had a really nice day at the Dragon Boat Festival. There was great music and entertainment and great food. I had a malteaser milkshake which was super yummy. I also got to see some old friends and met some really lovely people who also had craft stalls. The weather stayed dry and warm and nothing on my stand blew away, so all in all it was a success! Bring on next year's festival! xx

P.s. Jewellery giveaway in T-2 days!!!

All Hands on Deck

I have booked a stall at a Dragon Boat Festival at Clarence Dock in Leeds this Saturday (27th June, see http://www.brewerywharf.net/events/first-event for more details) and am very nervous as I have never done a fair as big as this before. A few hundred customers I can cope with, a few thousand I'm not so sure! I've been madly making jewellery in an effort to get as much done as I possibly can. I'm convinced I'm going to sell out of everything (even though deep down I know this is VERY unlikely). It's all going to be very exciting. I just hope the weather doesn't fail me. I'm even more excited because my new and improved Alice in Wonderland range is going to be unveiled. I know I said this would be here at Christmas but it has taken a while to get it right. I apologise profusely for the delay.

In other news:
- There aren't going to be any indoor markets at The Loft until September. Sad face :( This means I'm going to have to resort to going to a load of outdoor fairs and possibly getting all my jewels rained on/blown away. Fun! But on the plus side it will mean that I get to go to lots of exciting new fairs and meet lots of lovely new people.
- I'm about to send a jewellery package out to The Projeto Gallery in Silsden in Keighly (http://www.projetogallery.com), so my pieces should be available to purchase from there in the next week or so.
- I'll also be doing the Waterfront festival on July 11th. If you want to have an amazing day, get yourself down there and join in with all the fun things that will no doubt be going on.
- I've been asked to do a temporary exhibition at Armley Mills Industrial Museum. Excitement! This exhibition aims to show the public how objects that have been made primarily for a practical purpose are often designed in a way that reflects prevailing art movements popular either at the time of or preceding their creation. It should be finished by the end of July so if you're in the area, pop in and take a peek :)

Phew. I'm finished now...promise. xx

Competition Winner!

Congratulations to pink leopard print aka Rachel from New Jersey who won my June giveaway! To all who didn't win, these competitions are going to be a monthly occurrence, so keep trying. Next month's giveaway will be announced on 1st Juy. xx

JUNE GIVEAWAY!

I have been slightly delayed with this giveaway because life has been very hectic and I had to go down to London unexpectedly, but better late than never! The prize up for grabs is this brand new elegant pair of glass pearl earrings on bronze plated kidney earwires. They're so new they're not even for sale in my shop yet! To enter, all you need to do is visit www.rubyrougejewellery.etsy.com find your favourite item and post a reply to this message telling everyone what it is and why you love it. SIMPLE! I will ship internationally so anyone and everyone can enter. A winner will be chosen on 14th June. GOOD LUCK!!! xx

P.S. Multiple entries can be gained by blogging and/or tweeting about this giveaway on twitter (please provide the link to your post below as evidence) and/or becoming a follower of my blog (please let me know in a message below). Each extra thing you do will gain you one extra entry!