Hello everyone!
It's been such a long year since my last blog post, and although I'm still here and alive, I've been so busy! Why? Well, in addition to working 2 jobs at the moment, I've also been planning and organising my wedding!

And now that I have almost a week until my wedding, I wanted to celebrate it with Devious-Jewellery!
I marry the love of my life on April the 6th, and I would love to see your wedding related crafts!
You will notice the Devious-Jewellery gallery now has a new folder- wedding crafts!
To begin with, this folder will have an independent post limit of 2 deviations a week (3 deviations per week for our contributors)

Please post your wedding specific jewellery and crafts, including cakes, dresses, suits, hats, crowns, tiaras, rings, hair clips, shoe clips, cake toppers, favours, bouquets, flower arrangements, cufflinks and gifts!

While Devious-Jewellery hates to decline submissions, if we find anything that is not quite into the category, we will simply switch it to a more appropriate folder :)

Here are some wonderful examples from across deviantART
Wedding bouquet by merigreenleaf Yes, Your Magesty Crown by starbright2040 Elegance in Black by ayarel A Warcraft Wedding: The Rings by Lilyia-art Wedding octo-plushies by jaynedanger Twilight Wedding Necklace by popnicute Lady of the Lilac by Firefly-Path Dragon Wedding Cake Topper by MaryBunnie Peacock Wedding Cake by ArteDiAmore Shabby Chic Wedding Cake by Verusca Unique Sterling bridal mask by ElnaraNiall

Happy submitting!
Thank you, thank you!
Firstly, thank you everyone for supporting and contributing to Devious-Jewellery's first contest!
After consulting with my wonderful judges, we've come to a decision on the winners of our recent Myth and Legend contest! I hope you can all appreciate how difficult a decision it was to make with such a fantastic standard of work. Well done to everyone- there are some seriously awesome skills in this group and it is really great to see such talent.
I must apologise for the delay in posting them, as my world seems so busy these days!

Anyway! I shall commence with the announcement!

First place winners
:bulletblue: First place for jewellery goes to:
Amethyst Dragon by lionsandyellowcake by lionsandyellowcake

:bulletblue: First place for other artisan crafts goes to:
Phoenix Bust by SabrinaFranek by SabrinaFranek

You both win:
:bulletblue: 1300 deviantART points on spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: Entry into the 'Contributors' group membership section, allowing for more gallery submissions per week
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $50 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Craft prize from BedeckedInBeads
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

Congratulations!

Second place winners
:bulletblue: Second place for jewellery goes to:
Gothic Dragon Crystal Necklace by byrdldy by byrdldy

:bulletblue: Second place for other artisan crafts goes to:
resurrection by oasiarisby oasiaris

You both win:
:bulletblue: 650 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $30 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

Congratulations!

Third place winners
:bulletblue: Third place for jewellery goes to:
Fairy Queen by kolkrisz by kolkrisz

:bulletblue: Third place for other artisan crafts goes to:
MerMaille by BacktoEarthCreations by BacktoEarthCreations

You both win:
:bulletblue: 325 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $20 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

Congratulations!

Honourable mentions
Jewellery:
Polaris Key Pendant view I by sparkfairy by sparkfairy
Medusa Head Pendant by FelineArtisan by FelineArtisan
Werewolf Slave Bracelet by FusedElegance by FusedElegance

Other artisan crafts:
Niniane's Wand of Earth and Sea by mymysticgems by mymysticgems
Wire Moon Mask by Elehanne by Elehanne

You will all receive:
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej

Well done!

The winners should find a note in their inbox shortly from myself noting their win, and our kind prize contributors will be contacted shortly regarding prizes.
Thanks again to everyone that entered, our kind prize contributors and lovely judges- Devious-Jewellery could not have done this without you!
:heart:
DJ's first contest!
Thank you so much for your support and entries to Devious-Jewellery's first contest 'Myth and Legend'. Although we've not had that many entries, they've all been fantastic, and I'm already finding it difficult to choose a winner! Thankfully, my other trusty judges will be helping me choose some winners!
It really means a lot to me to see such wonderful entries and such great support from our members- thank you everyone!
Here is a random handful of the wonderful entries!
Shiva Necklace by SabrinaFranek Medusa Head Pendant by FelineArtisan MerMaille by BacktoEarthCreations The Dragon by ChrisOnly Polaris Key Pendant view I by sparkfairy :thumb276806471:
:heart: See the rest here and here :heart:

Unfortunately, there were no entries to the Myth and Legend contest's tutorial gallery, however, while it is sad it had no entries, it means there are more prizes to go around. I've outlined the changes below so that everyone can see the changes before the winners are announced. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have in the mean time.


1st place prizes for jewellery and other artisan crafts categories
There are now two first place prize up for grabs- one jewellery entry and one other artisan craft entry.
If you win this prize, you will receive:
:bulletblue: 1300 deviantART points on spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: Entry into the 'Contributors' group membership section, allowing for more gallery submissions per week
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $50 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Craft prize from BedeckedInBeads
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

2nd place jewellery and other artisan crafts categories
Each category will have a 2nd place prize available. If you win this prize you will receive:
:bulletblue: 650 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $30 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

3rd place for jewellery and other artisan crafts categories
Each category will have a 3rd place prize available
:bulletblue: 325 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $20 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

Honourable mentions
As with all contests, there are unfortunately awesome entries that do not win a prize. These mentions will come from both categories and will receive:
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
My apologies for the delay!
If any of you remember, I asked what would be the best idea for a jewellery related in a poll a while back, and the top rated answer was 'Myth and Legend'. Real life has gotten in the way, but I'm starting this Contest now to make sure it gets started and some prizes won!

The theme
The theme, as mentioned, is Myth and Legend. This can be interpreted however you feel it should be so long as your entry fits into one of the three group-related categories below. Myths and Legends covers a lot of ground, so I'm hoping for a lot of ideas here. Below is an example I have made- namely the kraken. This is a pretty literal interpretation, but how you interpret the theme is really up to you!
Kraken tiems: This ship is going down by TerraRhapsody

Categories
Because Devious-Jewellery caters for jewellery, artisan crafts and tutorials, we will have 3 categories to enter your work into:
:bulletred: Jewellery: This includes all types of jewellery, including necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, anklets, ear cuffs, rings, body piercings- all items worn on the body as jewellery.
:bulletred: Other artisan crafts: All other types of artisan crafts, including clothing, bags, sculptures, keyrings, hair clips, plushies, cakes, origami, pottery- anything that belongs to the artisan crafts gallery with the exception of jewellery (as it has its own category)
:bulletred: Tutorials: Tutorials for all types of artisan crafts and jewellery- you may even wish to create a tutorial and the piece you have created into another category. Please make the subject of the tutorial something relevant to the group!

Gallery categories have been added for you to submit directly into:
:bulletblue: Myth And Legend Contest- Jewellery
:bulletblue: Myth And Legend Contest- Tutorials
:bulletblue: Myth And Legend Contest- Other Artisan Craft

If you're not sure what category your work might fit into, please ask and we'll let you know where it belongs. I will be allowing one entry per category per person, so into total, you have 3 chances to win something if you enter into each category. If you decide to create a tutorial, you are more than welcome to use the created piece to enter into another category- so if you create a jewellery or artisan crafts piece, feel free to enter your tutorial for the same piece!

Judging
At the moment, the only judges are myself, ananasjihad, EveryNextDream and Little-Vampire but I'm recruiting judges as we speak in an effort to get some varied opinions on the entries! Entries will be judged as fairly as possible and will be chosen for their creativity, technique, interpretation of the theme and their general awesomeness.

Rules
:bulletred: You must be a Devious-Jewellery member to enter
:bulletred: You may enter once per category, meaning a maximum of 3 entries per member
:bulletred: Your entry must be your own work, or if you are sharing an account, the work of either account owner or if permission is granted from other users or collaborators. Entries that are not your own may be disqualified. This means, for example, if you bought a pendant from someone online and tried to pass it off as your own, your entry would be disqualified
:bulletred: Your entry must have been created and submitted to deviantART after the 28th of November, 2011
:bulletred: Your entry must be submitted by Wednesday, 28th March 11.59pm. A countdown clock will display the time left for the contest on the main group page.

Prizes
Yes- the eagerly awaited prizes! This list will be increasing in size, and all prizes, no matter how small will be considered. Even if you wish to only give a journal feature, it would be wonderful. Please let me know if you would like to donate any prizes and to which places you would like to donate them to
Since there are 3 categories, it will be difficult and expensive to give a first place for all categories, so the prizes will work out as follows:

1st place overall winner
There is only one first place prize up for grabs, and this will be an overall winner through all three categories, so this will be the best piece from all entries. It will be taken from either of the 3 categories.
If you win this prize, you will receive:
:bulletblue: 1000 deviantART points on spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: Entry into the 'Contributors' group membership section, allowing for more gallery submissions per week
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $50 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Craft prize from BedeckedInBeads
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

2nd place for all 3 categories
Each category will have a 2nd place prize available. If you win this prize you will receive:
:bulletblue: 500 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $30 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

3rd place for all 3 categories
Each category will have a 3rd place prize available
:bulletblue: 250 deviantART points to spend on whatever you like
:bulletblue: An accessory or item of jewellery from my Etsy shop, Xerces Art up to the value of $20 USD
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej
:bulletblue: Handmade brooch from tyney123

Honourable mentions
As with all contests, there are unfortunately awesome entries that do not win a prize. These mentions will come from all 3 categories and will receive:
:bulletblue: Journal feature from TerraRhapsody
:bulletblue: Journal feature from ananasjihad
:bulletblue: Blog feature from Devious-Jewellery
:bulletblue: Llama badge from oasiaris
:bulletblue: Shop discount code from strictlyhandmade
:bulletblue: Journal feature from Cayca
:bulletblue: Journal feature and pixel art from ALINAFMdotRO
:bulletblue: Llama badge from lionsandyellowcake
:bulletblue: Shop discount codes from Sercive
:bulletblue: Llama badge from Ilionej

Now get submitting! I'm looking forward to seeing some wonderful things!
Hello again, D-J members!
Among recent sad times for me, happy times have come at last, as I can happily announce this group is now a super group! This is down to a lot of friends as well as D-J members helping out, and you guys can expect a few wee changes to the Devious-Jewellery page as we get used to the super group status! I'm absolutely stoked the group is doing so well. We've got almost 500 members now, so that's a nice stack of supporters to expose all your wonderful pieces to.

Helped us along the way?
If you helped contribute to the group's new and dashing cape, you are soon to be featured here- both because you deserve it, and because this group is all about sharing and teaching. Thank you so incredibly much for your help, support and contributions to make this group better for everyone. :heart:

Call for tutorials!
As Devious-Jewellery is a group focussed on helping people learn, we're calling for you to submit your best artisan crafts and jewellery tutorials to that other people can share your knowledge, and pass on some of theirs. We'll be featuring some of your wonderful tutorials to spread the word as well as get some exposure for you, so please submit as soon as you can!

Contest on its way!
Now we've got the ability to feature winners and entries, Devious-Jewellery will be bringing you our first contest! At the moment, we're open to ideas and themes for a contest to involve both jewellery and artisan crafts for group members. Watch this space for a poll on contest themes, or feel free to send us some ideas if you have one right now!

To celebrate..
Since Devious-Jewellery is now a super-group, here is a set of some awesome jewellery and craft work that has been submitted to Devious-Jewellery over the past few weeks.
Angel Of Death 01 by IMNIUM Perpetuus 2 by Faeriedivine Blood in the Snow by Faeriedivine :thumb183119090: Miniature Toadstool Tutorial by vesssper Steampunk Necklace - Locket by xxPRECIOUSMOMENTSxx Strange polymer pendant by HerStrangeKind Literature by LuthienThye :thumb179571783: :thumb178114660: Cake Slices with Orange Studs by vesssper Turquoise Swirl Earrings by Carnelion Trio of skulls by EagleWingGallery :thumb108504643: