etsy excitement.

After the overwhelming response from my post on state necklaces, I thought I'd "send a conversation" to the etsy artists to know how much my readers loved them. A few hours later, I get a reply from Rachael--the incredible designer behind sudlow.

She said my new blog header helped to inspire her to create this beauty of a piece 
{which I promptly had to purchase}...
{Long Distance Love Customizable Necklace by sudlow}

After perusing her profile, I discovered Rachael is a Rhode Island School of Design graduate, which just so happens to be where I take my design classes. {Granted, I'm just taking night classes...she is a full-blown graduate! Big difference!} Yay for the web making connections :)

Rachael was kind enough to offer {long distance loving} readers 
free shipping in the month of February. Yes you read that right!
All you need to do mention you're a reader of {long distance loving}.


Look at a few of her other pieces...
{Custom Shape Cufflinks by sudlow}
{Shot Through the Heart Lariat by sudlow}
...the original, in any state you wish...
{Custom State Necklace by sudlow}
Make sure to stop by Rachael's corner of etsy soon to claim your free shipping! She's super speedy in her response times and incredibly helpful too. I was so happy to hear back from all of the other artists I contacted! Etsy truly is a friendly {and inspiring} corner of the internet--which I'm sure many of you already knew.

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday! 
I'll catch up with all of you soon :)
xoxo {av}



DISCLAIMER: I am not receiving any sort of payment or incentive to feature sudlow. I simply liked her work and wanted to feature it. If you want to be featured on {long distance loving}, please click here for more information.
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43 comments:

  1. Diana MieczanFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Awww..that is so very sweet of her and I love that necklace:) Its truly perfect! Wish you a fantastic day, darling
    Kisses

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  2. Lauren CaldwellFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    That's AWESOME! I loved all of the pieces you featured the other day ... I've been thinking about the NC ones ever since then! :) I LOVE the piece she created for you ... So glad that you got it! Thanks for featuring this fabulous artist! :)

    ~Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot,com

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  3. JennaFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Wow!... That necklace is adorable and it is so cool that your blog inspired Rachael to design it! If I was in the states now I would buy the Cali necklace at the bottom in a heartbeat! :)

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  4. Dee PaulinoFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

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  5. Dee PaulinoFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    She's so talented. One of her necklaces would make a perfect valentine's day gift from me to me

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  6. Brooke TFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    AH these are awesome!! :D

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  7. TaylorFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Wow these are so gorgeous, she must put so much time into creating each and every corner of every piece. I remember taking a metals class where I made jewelry...you really need patience!

    Come join my giveaway!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    thanks for sharing rachel with us! i'm gonna have to jump over and check out her ETSY, because I'm a Texas girl for sure and would love a necklace showing that.. and a NYC one wouldn't be bad either or a paris one ♥

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  9. Gabby / Gypsy*DiariesFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    These are so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
    xxx

    http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com/

    P.S: I'm having a 100$ designer dress giveaway! Interested? :)

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    OMG! Those Florida ones stole my heart! I am checking her out NOW!

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  11. Jenni Austria GermanyFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    i love these :)

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  12. Staley McFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    That is so awesome!! I love all of these pieces especially the necklace inspired by your header!

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  13. Deanna PaiFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    AV, you are so fantastic! Now I definitely have to pick up one of the New York necklaces -- although I'm loving the one she designed for Long Distance Loving. To be honest, there's a huge chance I'll just get both. :)

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  14. AbbieBabbleFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    How exciting!(And I love the new header, btw.)

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  15. jillian :: cornflake dreams.February 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    YAH! how exciting!!!! i love this necklace :) xoxo jcd

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  16. FrancesFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    OMG that long distance love necklace is CALLING my name!

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  17. Whim Wham LifeFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    How cute are these! Love the custom one she created:-) Etsy is the best! People are so talented and creative! Enjoy your sweet little "blog" necklace! Have a great day love! xoxo

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  18. Anne KeaneFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    that is so sweet! hooray for great artists on etsy!

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  19. jenyFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    You are going to RISD?!? That has been my DREAM school. I am just finishing up my AFA in Commercial Graphic design and I am thinking about where to go next...possible SCAD. You are lucky :)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I am definitely heading to her Etsy shop right now! Such lovely pieces!

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  21. CassieFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I may need to make an order now, THANKS!

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  22. KristenFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    that necklace is perfect for you! love it :)

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  23. A Crimson KissFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    How sweet, and so adorable! It couldn't be a more perfect piece for you!

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  24. meganFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I love these!!!!

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  25. MeganFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    i really really really wish i had california around my neck right now..I miss home so much.

    but our student life does not leave room for purchases other then food, travel, and rent.

    boo. OVER IT.

    give me my walk in closet, pony, puppies, and house with a pool PLEASE.

    thanks.

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  26. AshleyFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    how awesome is that! so cool that you made that connection and I LOVE that necklace you inspired - so cool. hope you've had a wonderul day!

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  27. leigh annFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Okay -- you ROCK! If you ever want to share my business, well, I may just have to come hug you!
    <3 leigh
    P.S. I seriously what the MI necklace so THANK YOU for free shipping :) :)

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  28. leigh annFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    *want
    long day ;)

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  29. Things to DoFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    These are so cool. I also love all the peas in the pod options! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. linds.elizFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I loooove your new header!

    And I went to this etsy shop (thanks to this post) and I think my heart skipped a beat...! So amazing! What a great place to find gifts!!

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  31. Room 209February 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    SOOOO cute! I love those pieces!

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  32. Cara-MiaFebruary 8, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So so so cute! Love it! :)

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  33. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    The long distance love necklace is so you!! I love the Cali necklace!

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  34. Rachael sudlowFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Thank you for the kind words everyone! I'm glad to share my creations with you & hope everyone gets something they truly love!
    -rachael sudlow
    http://sudlow.etsy.com

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  35. McKenzieFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Aw, these are SO sweet! I'm doing the whole long distance thing from Seattle, WA to Lawrence, KS -- it's no fun. But perhaps a fabulous necklace like this would cheer me up :)

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  36. AllyFebruary 8, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Hey darling! I just gave you a blog award!! medicalprepster.blogspot.com xoxo

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  37. Carolina City GirlFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog and for the sweet comment! i LOVE yours! so happy i came across it :)

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  38. AFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    omg, the long distance loving necklace is so adorable!! what a cute idea!

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  39. MeganFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    How cool!! I love the "Shot through the Heart" necklace!

    Meggy from Chasing Davies

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  40. MeganFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I absolutely LOVE that necklace she made based on your header!! LOVE!!

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  41. Michelle @ Ten JuneFebruary 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    So adorable! Can we talk about the fact that I realized I wasn't following you? I kept looking for you on my Google Reader, realizing it's been awhile since I caught up... craziness! I'm on board now : )

    Happy Friday, friend! xo

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  42. ashleybFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for posting this! I remembered seeing it on your blog so I'm speaking with her now on etsy to make me a custom one from when my boyfriend and I were long distance! Love it.

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  43. Teresa HalmintonMay 19, 2017 at 2:20 AM

    SO adorable! Thank you for sharing these beautiful designs!
    instagram online

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