New Year New You Giveaway - Huiyi Tan

So ladies I bring you another amazing giveaway from another amazing Etsy seller. Todays sponsor is Huiyi Tan a jewellery designer originally from China but now residing in Cornwall!

An up for grabs a cute pair of pencil earrings in your choice of colour

So here is a quick interview with Huiyi so we can get to know her a little better.

Whats your name and where do you come from?

My name is Huiyi Tan. I grew up in Guangzhou, China. I was was first trained to be an interior designer for my bachelor degree in Guangzhou Universiy, China, and gained my MA in Jewelry Design at School of Jewellery, Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (UK). After graduation, I lived in Fairfax, and Alexandira, Virginia State, America for about 4 years. Since June 2010, I have been active in Etsy as an independent jewelry designer and maker. I live in Cornwall, UK now.

Tell us a bit about the real you?

I'm a very lazy person, haha! I love sleeping, eating (not cooking though, because I'm lazy!). I love plants, traveling, and trying different food.

Is there a story behind the name of your store?

It's just my full name. I'm not very good at naming things

How long have you been making your designs?

Since 2003 when I first studied jewelry making in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter.

Do you have any formal qualifications for your craft or is it just a hobby?

I have my Master of Art degree in Jewellery, Silversmithing and Related Products from School of Jewellery in Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (UK) and Accredited Jewelry Professional Diploma from GIA in California, USA.

What is your favourite material to work with?

Sterling silver, 18ct gold and colourful gemstones. I love them! Their colours are so stunning! I also like wood and glass enamel!

Of your items, which is your favourite and best seller

My favourite: Bunny Rabbit Ring

Best Seller: Snowflake Studs

Where do you get your inspiration?

Everyday objects, books I read, places I travelled and people I met.

Do you have any favourite etsy stores?

I love so many Etsy stores, more than 200. There are so many talented people in etsy!

What are your plans for 2012? Any New Years resolutions?

I have lots of ideas that I want to develop and make them to be actual items. So, I plan for 2012 is to make as many new jewellery as possible and list them online. Also, I am planning to have more jewellery in 18ct yellow gold

What’s your favourite flower?

White rose.

Onto the giveaway bit!

The winner will be chosen at random and will receive one pair of pencil earrings in the colour of their choice

This is open internationally, just remember to leave you email address in one of the entries so I can contact you.

Mandatory entry:

You must be a follower of my blog via google friend connect and leave a comment here telling me your favourite item from Huiyi Tan

Extra entries may be gained by:

Follow Daisy Dayz on Facebook (1 entry)

Follow Behind the Showcase on Facebook (1 entry)

Blogging/Twittering/Facebooking this giveaway (1 entry each)

Following Daisy Dayz on Twitter (1 entry)

Following Huiyi Tan on Twitter (1 entry)

Heart Huiyi Tan on Etsy (1 entry)

Please leave a separate comment for each include your twitter tag, Facebook name where relevant, or they will not be counted.

This competition will end at midnight GBT on the 27th January.

Good luck!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of my blog or sponsoring a giveaway please feel free to drop me an email at daisydayz25 at googlemail.com

Don't forget my other giveaways

Boux Avenue Pink Taffeta Gift Set - Ends 14th January

Jar of Handmade Hearts Customised Make-up Bag - Ends 18th January

Burt's Bees Giftset - Ends 21st January

Delicate Pink Carved Shell Ring from Pure Dichotomy - Ends 23rd January

Vintage Lace hair bow from Fox'n Lily - Ends 24th January

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