I got to interview Cat Ivins from Olive Bites Studio as part of my A Jewelled Life article in Issue 3 of Etzcetera. Oh happy days. I love, love, love Cat’s jewellery and have bought several pieces from her including this cork ring..
and bracelet for my friend’s birthday.
Cat creates two eclectic and unique lines of jewellery for her two Etsy stores, Uncorked and Polarity. One of her most popular pieces – the Polarity Locket is an interchangeable magnetic piece of jewellery, making it delightfully versatile. Change the look of your jewellery depending on your mood or outfit!
Cat says, “I weld, with love and propane, these adorable little lockets from a recycled steel auto part that with the help of a strong little magnet turns one piece of jewelry into many! Doing more with less is something I am absolutely committed to!”
We showcased a ton of Cat’s artworks and shared photos of her inspiring Studio and work space in the current issue of Etzcetera. Check it out here.
GIVEAWAY!! Our first giveaway on the Etz blog.
Would you like to win one of Cat’s darling mini magnetic lockets featuring the work of artist, YaelFran?
You would? Read on to see how.
If you’re a current 12 month subscriber or you have purchased Issue 3, leave us a HELLO comment here on the blog and you will go into our draw for the chance to win Cat’s Polarity locket. We’ll draw a random name on Friday 11 November and announce it here on the blog.
Who knows. This Polarity Locket could soon be winging it’s way to your place!
I’ll kickstart the comments – (not that I’m entering the draw)..hello everyone. I’m Kim Archer from Newcastle, Australia..Etzcetera publisher..I so LOVE this locket! We would love to hear from you..leave us your hello comments!
Helllooooo!!!
I am totally loving this locket, and the idea of it is genius!! I am off to check out Cat’s store.
Hugs
Renee
I’m saying hello too – not that I can enter
such a beautiful prize for one very lucky person
Hi and hello, I am Teryl from Auckland, NZ and love the look of the locket and its versatility… very funky!!! Hubby away, kids in bed so off to pour a vino and settle in with Issue 3, yippee!!!!!
Hi Teryl!! Enjoy your night!!
Hiya! Just treated myself to a 12 month subscription after stumbling upon your facebook page through Mel Nunn. So glad that I did! Just the creative shot in the arm that I needed! Love the look of the locket, and the ring and well, all of it. I’m from New Zealand too, living on the Kapiti Coast.
Hellooooo, would so love to win this gorgeous Locket – I so love lockets, have been wearing them for years and never seen anything like this….. fingers crossed, toes crossed …… pick me !! meanwhile, thanks for sharing her stuff in your mag, am looking forward to checking it out further !!
Hello
Love the concept of this jewellery – very cute and quirky! Thanks Kim for showcasing talented artists and for a great magazine and the shot of inspiration.
Regards, Sue
Hi, Lorraine from NSW. Love….love….love the locket (AND a little red head… well that just makes it perfect) lol. Loving the magazine Kim….so many projects to add to my “to do” list.
Thank you so much for including me in this issue! I’m blown away by the content you have included in all of the Etzcetera Magazines! I will be locking the studio doors, putting on my slippers and having a cup of tea for a few hours while I read everything. Simply stunning! light and love-amanda
Although I’m not in the draw Kim……I just wanted to pop in and say how much I LOVE my Etzcetera fix….. and this issue is amazing.
The locket is so totally adorable…..I LOVE it.
Good luck everyone…
Mardi from Riverland SA
Really enjoying your magazine, so much to be inspired by. What a fantastic locket and recycled materials too! Thanks for showcasing wonderful talented artists for us.
Hi all. The lockets are sooo cute. Issue 3 is just amazing!!!!!!
Julie from Gore, New Zealand.
Hi girls
just treated myself to a sub now that I have my ipad to read it on. Just loved the first issue and look forward to being able to purchase the back issue. Also love the giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win such a gorgeous prize!
How awesome is Cat’s creations. I’ve never seen Cat’s work before but I just found another place to spend money.
Thanks Kim, for making your magazine a reality. So wonderful to see so many talented people getting their creations showcased. So often we just need to see other people achieving their dreams to get a bit of a kick-start with thinking our dreams are also achievable. And if we are too busy caught up in the life we are living at the moment, the magazine allows us to look and appreciate all the wonderful ideas, as well as know where we can go if we want to buy some of these amazing items.
Wow…another great Issue Kim, jam packed full of goodies!!
I have been to Cat’s Store and I just love her work ! Guess what Jacks teachers are getting for Christmas ? ……and I am sure Santa wont forget to leave me something as well…now to choose which one I want !!
Cat’s jewellry is definitely unique! I love it!
Issue 3 is another fabulous mag, It really is great value!!
Cat jewellery is really cute.
Hi Kim, I’m super excited about your mag and would love to win this gorge jewellery. Looking forward to reading all the future issues!!
What a lovely unique locket….and a lovely unique magazine in which to showcase it! Congratulations on issue 3 Kim, it’s just bursting with all the inspiration needed to create a beautiful handmade Christmas, well done!
Wow. Who wouldn’t love to win some of this beautiful jewellery. Great Christmas Issue Kim. Love it all.
That is just a darling locket. Thank you for the beautiful issue Kim
Hi Kim,
Absolutely gorgeous, what a fantatsic idea !
P.S. Loving Issue 3,
Thanks,
Tracey.
I am really enjoying your E mag. What I am not enjoying is being too busy to savour it and enjoy all the deliciousness that it contains. Love the little locket on offer as a giveaway too!
Hi Kim, its Jane here- issue 3 is gorgeous- just need to find a bit of time to get some projects made! I love the locket- it might inspire me to get my camera out more often if I become the lucky owner!j