Guest Post & Giveaway: Amourx Handmade

These owl necklaces are my favorite!

 My name is Colleen Chan and I currently reside in the beautiful city of Melbourne, in Australia.  I have always had a passion for jewelry since I was a little kid.  It was uncommon for me to be without any form of jewelry or accessory, but because I was little and penniless I would rummage through my Mother's jewelry box and I could literally spend hours just sitting there and admiring all the pretty little things in there--sometimes pieces went missing but my Mother would then know where to find them ;)

 Mini Moustaches | Wooden Hearts | Floral Studs

This love for jewelry translated all the way into University, where I finally discovered my individuality.  I started to become bored of all the mass-produced, similar-looking jewelry and accessories in stores and one day, as I sat in my ever-growing pile of jewelry and accessories, a thought came to my mind that I could actually alter some of these pieces to suit my own taste!  And lo and behold, I found a pair of pliers from my Dad's toolbox and started adjusting necklace lengths and taking out some charms and even adding them onto a different necklace. 

Tribal Necklace | Purple Czech Beads | Elk Necklace

I took a further step and experimented with new creations and not long later, started making jewelry from scratch and giving them to friends as gifts.  They loved what I made and I was very happy.  One day, a good friend of mine casually mentioned that I could be selling my creations, but the idea soon evaporated because I didn't have the confidence to plunge in and take the risk.  However, this burning desire to grow my passion remained deep within the recesses of my heart...Up until I had to pay off a loan and was desperate for the money.  

In 2010, I started off small on Etsy, the online handmade marketplace, and sales quickly hit off!  I was in disbelief for a while and struggled to cope with the shock (and the incoming orders too - as I was a full-time student at the time and had zero experience with handling online orders).  After awhile, it settled in and I have been happily creating ever since.  I've moved on from Etsy, and setting up this website is my new adventure.  I honestly can't wait to know what is in store for me (genuine excitement here!)! 

Thank you for taking the time to read my long story, and I hope you find something in my store that you like!

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Mini Brass Bow Earrings

Isn't Colleen's shop adorable?  I love how everything is very reasonably priced...with free shipping Worldwide!  I hate thinking I'm getting a good deal, only to find out shipping is super expensive.  But her jewelry is cute, affordable and free to ship!  Today Colleen is giving you lovely readers a chance to win the sweet little bow earrings pictured above.  Make sure to enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.  You must be a follower of Modern Modest Beauty to be eligible.  The giveaway will be open until 9/1 and is open to readers Worldwide!  Good luck!

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