FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - modadesign.etsy.com

May I introduce: Moda Design This is part of the 90 Features in 90 Day Challenge series where we can share the work of many unique and talented Etsy artist Gina of Moda Design is one of the talented artist. All of her jewelry is handmade and lead free. She works with beautiful gemstones such as ruby, pink tourmaline, petrified coral, amber and gold filled beads. Gina says, "I try to make beautiful jewelry available to everyone regardless of their budget". You can purchase Gina's jewelry at her Etsy store: modadesign.etsy.com I am sure you will find exquisite jewelry pieces that will please your budget and please your eye!

BORDERLINE BARBIE - Featured Etsy Artist

Borderline Barbie began her interest in the art world at a young age - as a young girl she was involved in drawing and various areas of creativity. While attending Purdue she continued her love of art getting her BA in Art Ed and Fine Arts. It was in her senior year she dis- covered her love for metals and photography. Staying at Purdue for graduate studies in Photography and Related Media she created a ton of work during grad school which culminated in an installation in which she constructed a house inside the gallery .... featuring video, handmade books and handmade lockets. During this time Barb began fabricating jewelry and learning how to produce jewelry pieces. She is currently an instructor at Purdue and has been fortunate to teach many metals courses and continues to be heavily involved in the jewelry club, PAJAMA (Purdue Art Jewelry and Metals Club). Barb's work can be seen and purchased at: www.borderlinebarbie.etsy.com