Tookie Trinkets Etsy shop feature

I’m so pleased to introduce the Tookie Trinkets Etsy Shop to you as today’s Featured Seller! Jenny from Tookie Trinkets was one of my very first blog friends! She has a shop full of creative jewelry, crocheted accessories and trinkets!
How did you choose your shop name?
My shop name is Tookie Trinkets. Tookie is a nick name my grandmother had for me. She was a large collector of costume and fine jewelry. I started making jewelry for myself by taking apart some of her jewelry pieces, that I had inherited, and putting them together along with new beads and findings to make something new and interesting. I chose the word Trinkets because jewelry is just a trinket in the real scope of life’s important things. The reason behind why I am selling my creations is lasting however. I am working towards bringing awareness to the crime of human trafficking and a portion of all of my sales go towards helping rescue women and children off the streets and out of a life of slavery. Check out my blog – tookietrinkets.blogspot.com for more info on human trafficking.

When and why did you open your Esty shop?
I opened my shop in December last year. I am hoping that Etsy will be a place where I can sell a few of my creations. The more I sell, the more I can donate to organizations that fight human trafficking. I also enjoy buying things from Etsy and viewing the many, many fun and creative handmade products available to people, so I thought….well, why not try to sell some of my handmade things on Etsy.

Who or What inspires you to create?
So many things inspire me. All of creation is a constant source of color and shape that give me a creative spark. Sometimes it’s an idea or a feeling that is fun, thoughtful, or romantic. Natural items inspire me. I love using the metals and stones of the earth and assembling them to make something that will give pleasure and beauty to someone else.

Is this your full time job? If not, what’s you day job?
I work as a part time Children’s Librarian in a small community. I enjoy doing story time, leading a teen group and planning other kid’s events to promote reading and the use of the library.

What do you just love making the most? What craft would you like to try next?
I think crochet is actually my favorite craft over jewelry making. There is something so soothing and comforting about the repetitive motions of crochet. It relaxes me. I really enjoy just putting yarn in hand and coming up with my own patterns for hats/scarves/shawls and blankets. I started doing some altered books at one point and set that aside. I would like to pick that up this next year, just for my own sake and putter at taking some old book pages and giving them new life in the creative process of adding paint, scrap, memorabilia and original art.

How do you spend your time when you’re not crafting?
I love to read. I always have several books going at once. Flower gardening is a passion in the summer time and going for long walks, with my chocolate lab Ginger, is something relaxing I enjoy. Blogging has become a part of my life, also. I started about a year and a half ago and have found so many friendly and interesting people to share bits and pieces of life with. I am also a mom to a couple of teenage boys and a wife, so my guys keep me busy too.

Buy It!

Tookie Trinkets currently has reduced prices (up to 50% off) on all crocheted hats and scarves.

Win It!
One lucky reader will win these beautiful Suspended Earth Earrings. Valued at $20.00. Round earth like jasper, pearl and Czech glass hang from sterling silver wire work. French ear hooks, all metal is sterling silver. Earrings measure approx. 1 and 1/2 inches from bottom of ear wire.

How to Enter: (mandatory)
Visit the Tookie Trinkets Etsy Shop then come back here and leave me a comment telling which item you like best.

Extra Entries: (optional)
Please leave a new comment, with links if applicable, for each extra entry to be counted.

Use this tweet if you like: Tookie Trinkets Etsy #giveaway. #Win suspended earth earrings! @ahensnest! http://bit.ly/afGIUo

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Rules:
Follow the directions above! Giveaway open only to U.S. and ends Feb 27th, 11:59 est. Winner chosen by Random.org and must reply to email within 48 hours or I will redraw.

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Henrietta Newman is a self-loving empty-nester into smudging, nature, yoga, fitness, healthy living, hunting, camping, hiking, tech, video games, gadgets, recipes, reviews and more.
With a love for the outdoors and visiting local attractions in and around NW PA and Lake Erie, you never know what you'll find in my nest! Subscribe to A Hen's Nest so you don't miss the fun!

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    I like the Brass Swirl Earrings

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    I follow the Tookie Trinkets blog

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    I am a fan of A Hen's Nest on facebook as Lisa Selmon Vance

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    I follow you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/LisaSVance/status/8728859611

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    I subscribe via email

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    Sarah Lynne says

    I like the Santa Fe Earrings!!!!

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    Sarah Lynne says

    I am a facebook fan

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    Sarah Lynne says

    I am an email subscriber

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    Jennifer, A Self-Confessed Foodie says

    I love the Spring Fling earrings!

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    crochet lady says

    Thanks so much again Henrietta for doing an interview with me. You have my things presented so nicely here at "your nest", I appreciate your kindness so much!

    With hugs, Jenny

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    Good luck with the competition Henrietta. Your friend is a very admirable person, a librarian, a businesswoman and a human rights activist. Wow. She is some woman all right.

  13. 13

    I'm already a fan of her work and how wonderful to see you display her things here!

    No lie, its a toss up between the Anna earrings and The Suspended earth earrings! Gorg-eous!

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    I'm following Tookie now… thought I already was :)

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    Just became a facebook fan!

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    Crochet Lady is a dear! I love her work ~ especially the Sea Bird Earrings!

    Kindly, ldh

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    I like the Vintage Look Necklace best!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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    I follow the Tookie Trinkets blog with google friend connect!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
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    I love the Sea Bird necklace:

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    I love the spotted leopard earrings
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    The Ice Princess Bracelet is lovely. All the pieces are wonderful. Also the Bird Necklace…Wow, how does one choose?

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    I love the Sea Bird Necklace.
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    Cabootique says

    I love the At the Stroke of Midnight earrings.

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    I think the seabird necklace and earrings are my favorite.

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    I love the raspberry globe earrings

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    I love the Sparkle Days Crocheted Flower Pin!

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    I follow you on twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/8752659611

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    The brass swirl earrings are my favorite!
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    I like the ice princess bracelet so pretty.
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    hollowsins says

    I like the ice princess bracelet
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    I subscribe via email
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    I have your button
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    greeneginger says

    Great post and review!! I enjoyed reading about when Tookie started making jewelry and think it is so nice to be doing it for such an important cause that often gets overlooked.
    I also love the Ice Princess Bracelet;)

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    lin3arossa says

    The Brass Swirl Earrings are lovely
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    lin3arossa says

    I'm a follower
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    I like Vintage Look Necklace.

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    I follow Tookie Trinkets Blog – janetfaye

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    Hen's Nest Facebook Fan – Janet Fri

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    Email subscribed.

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    I like the Brass Swirl Earrings; they seem like they'd go with everything.

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    I mentioned this giveaway on Twitter!

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    I love the ice princess bracelet!

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    I follow Tookie Trinket's blog!

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    i like the ice princess bracelet

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    I follow you on Twitter!!

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    I follow your blog!!

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    tramway tootie says

    Love the Santa Fe necklace!

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    I love the Brass Swirl Earrings – my favorite!

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    I follow

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    I'm a fan on FB

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    I subscribe

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    Ware Family says

    I like the brass swirl earrings the best.

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    kalea_kane says

    I love the Crazy for You hat and scarf set. The colors are so vibrant, and the price is awesome. :) Thank you for the giveaway.

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    kalea_kane says

    I follow Tookies' blog. :)

    Thanks for the heads up!

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    kalea_kane says

    I am a Hen's Nest facebook fan. :)

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    kalea_kane says

    I am a Twitter follower. :)

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    kalea_kane says

    I forgot to link my tweet:

    http://twitter.com/kellyblackwell/status/8786900375

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    jerzycat99 says

    I love the sante fe earrings.
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    jerzycat99 says

    I follow Tookie's blog.
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    I follow Hen's Nest blog.
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    kalea_kane says

    I have been an email subscriber for quite some time. :)

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    kalea_kane says

    Your button is on my side bar (right)

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    I like Princess Scarf.

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    kalea_kane says

    I blogged your giveaway here:

    http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2010/02/many-scattered-giveaways-hooray.html

    Thanks!

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    Entry 1

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    kalea_kane says

    I blogged your giveaway here:

    http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2010/02/many-scattered-giveaways-hooray.html

    Thanks!

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    Entry 2

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    The Brass Swirl earrings are great! I love the simplicity of them. Thank you!
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    I like the spring fling earrings.

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    I am following this blog.

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    Follow you Twitter
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    Being a necklace lover and collector, I absolutely adore the VINTAGE LOOK Necklace at Tookie Trinket's shop. The colors are magnificent, as well as the length of the necklace, and the variety of stone sizes. Very unique. Very beautiful.
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    Lovely designs! I love the Brass Swirl Earrings. Thanks!

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    I like the Santa Fe Earrings.
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    Sea Bird Necklace

    -Following you blog too

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    I really like the Spotted Leopard Necklace. Thanks.
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    email subscriber
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    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted about the giveaway.
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    Wow, the Spotted Leopard necklace is AWESOME!! Absolutely love it! And the prices of the pieces are totally reasonable. Great place to shop for gifts…or to suggest that *others* shop for gifts, especially when I have a birthday coming up, etc. Hehehe. :)
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    I am following Tookie Trinkets on Blogger!
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    I'm a Hen's Nest fan at Facebook!
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    I linked this giveaway from my blog sidebar.
    #1
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    I linked this giveaway to my blog sidebar.
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    #2
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    I like the Spring Fling earrings.

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    I love the brass swirl earrings!
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    email subscriber
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    I like the Ice Princess bracelet. Thank you.

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    I like the Raspberry Globe earrings

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    twitter follower @micaela6955 tweet http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/9119247998

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    I also really like the ice princess bracelet. I love the colors!
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    free indeed says

    Love the richness of the blackberry ripple scarf and the spring fling earrings are so whimsical. THey would match any spring outfit!
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    I just have to have the "How does your garden grow" necklace…..

    Take care,
    Donna from Maryland

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    I follow your blog.

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    I subscribe to A Hens' Nest's through e-mail.

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    I like the Rasberry globe earrings
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    I follow Tookie Trinkets
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    love the crazy for you hat and scarf
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    I love the Sea Bird Earrings
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    my fave item is the brass swirl earrings

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    I love the Ice Princess bracelet :)

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    I love the In The Red, Hat and Scarf Set! Thanks for the chance to win. mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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    The item I liked the best is the Anna Earrings. Thanks!

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    I'm a FB fan of A Hen's Nest

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    I'm an e-mail subscriber

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    Heavenly Savings says

    I love the Anna Earrings
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    Heavenly Savings says

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    Heavenly Savings says

    E-mail subscriber
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    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted.

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    Your button is on my sidebar.

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    I've blogged.

    Entry #1

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    I've blogged.

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    I love the Ice Princess Bracelet. How pretty!

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    I'm following the Tookie Trinkets blog.

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    I'm A Hen's Nest Facebook fan as Jenine Herrell.

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    I subscribe to your blog via reader and email.

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    I love the Sante Fe Necklace!
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    Marie McGrath (The Joy of Fashion) says

    I love the princess scarf, all the colors are lovely!

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