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.
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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.
* FTC compliant disclosure: No compensation was received for hosting this giveaway. *
About the Author
I like the Brass Swirl Earrings
I follow the Tookie Trinkets blog
I am a fan of A Hen's Nest on facebook as Lisa Selmon Vance
I follow you on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/LisaSVance/status/8728859611
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I like the Santa Fe Earrings!!!!
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I love the Spring Fling earrings!
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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
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.
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!
I'm following Tookie now… thought I already was :)
Just became a facebook fan!
Crochet Lady is a dear! I love her work ~ especially the Sea Bird Earrings!
Kindly, ldh
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?
I love the Sea Bird Necklace.
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I love the At the Stroke of Midnight earrings.
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I think the seabird necklace and earrings are my favorite.
I love the raspberry globe earrings
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I love the Sparkle Days Crocheted Flower Pin!
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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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I like the ice princess bracelet
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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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The Brass Swirl Earrings are lovely
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I like Vintage Look Necklace.
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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 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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Love the Santa Fe necklace!
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I love the Brass Swirl Earrings – my favorite!
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I like the brass swirl earrings the best.
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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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I follow Tookies' blog. :)
Thanks for the heads up!
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I am a Hen's Nest facebook fan. :)
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I am a Twitter follower. :)
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I love the sante fe earrings.
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I follow Tookie's blog.
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I follow Hen's Nest blog.
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I have been an email subscriber for quite some time. :)
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Your button is on my side bar (right)
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I like Princess Scarf.
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I blogged your giveaway here:
http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2010/02/many-scattered-giveaways-hooray.html
Thanks!
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Entry 1
I blogged your giveaway here:
http://enroutetolife.blogspot.com/2010/02/many-scattered-giveaways-hooray.html
Thanks!
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Entry 2
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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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!
I like the Santa Fe Earrings.
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Sea Bird Necklace
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I really like the Spotted Leopard Necklace. Thanks.
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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 linked this giveaway from my blog sidebar.
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I like the Spring Fling earrings.
I love the brass swirl earrings!
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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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I also really like the ice princess bracelet. I love the colors!
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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,
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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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The item I liked the best is the Anna Earrings. Thanks!
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I love the Anna Earrings
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I follow you on Twitter and tweeted.
Your button is on my sidebar.
I've blogged.
Entry #1
I've blogged.
Entry #2
I love the Ice Princess Bracelet. How pretty!
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I'm following the Tookie Trinkets blog.
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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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I love the princess scarf, all the colors are lovely!
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