Regal Beads

"Just a little one"

2012-01-05T22:34:00.007-05:00

Last month Little Girl Friend was over for a Christmas movie and I was working on a custom order. She strolled over and wanted to know "whatcha doin?" She then proceeded, with cute hand gestures to ask if I would make her"just a little one"(she said this a few times;)). She likes jewelery, princesses and being girly just a bit. And the fact that she constantly "ooohs" over my jewelery does not hurt either.
So I told her something like "oh, we'll have to see, sometime" planning to make her something for Christmas.
I really like what I came up with and the concept will be showing up soon in the shop, maybe even in "just a little one" size.

With love to Moldova

2011-12-06T20:21:00.003-05:00

I have not blogged for Regal beads in over a year? OUCH!
I will admit I sell more in person than online and gave up putting out all the online effort for quite some time. I find sometimes once my job is over for the day and we've eaten dinner, gone out or whatever is going on that week that sometimes I just don't have the energy! But, it's all about priorities.

Last fall I got pretty ill and during that time I had a lot of time to think and pray as I could not do much else. God convicted me that I was becoming greedy with the money I was making from my jewelery and also that there were those in need whom I could help with the talent He had given me. So, I decided from there on out to give 100% of what I make from Regalbeads to ministries.

This is the second year that the month of December has meant sending money to Moldova: there is a church there whom my church has sent funds to each Christmas for quite a few years. They help the disabled and needy who cannot work or do not have enough to have food in the winter. In the summer they eat from their gardens, but in the winter they have great need.
I don't know about you, but I've really never had to worry about food. I can't imagine worrying that my child will have food to fill their stomach.

Pastor Andrew (the pastor of this church) came and spoke to us the summer before last and shared pictures and stories of those whom we helped. To say it was moving does not begin to sum up the impact.
A woman asked if our offering provided them with enough food to last all winter. The answer? Well, not really but sometimes it's all they have so they are encouraged to make it last.

So, all of the money I made last December and again this year will be going to Moldova.
So, anything and everything you buy in my etsy shop or in person for those of you who live here will go to feed the needy.

Won't you help to fill this basic need?

My blog is fixed!

2010-07-11T23:05:00.003-04:00

One of the reasons I have not been blogging is that it's had a bug that I didn't know how to fix for a while. Thank you to the kind user on the blogger forum who figured it out and helped me! It's greatly appreciated! Now I can get back to this!
I apologize to all for being so negligent! Bead on!

Ruffles and Fringe

2010-04-10T13:04:00.013-04:00

Yes, these two things can really take on a life of their own. I've seen other say this in the past, but now I know that it's true.
Case in point:
I started this for The Girly Girl longer ago than I want to admit. Partly because I had custom orders and an open house-partly because it just got pushed aside and forgotten.
I had been reading in the marvelous book by Carol Huber Cyphers about adding an addition row when doing the Oglala technique and decided that The Girly would love this. It looks fabulous, but is amazingly time consuming. I also made it pretty long so she can get it on and off without help if she wants to (oh, and she will), but still used this lovely button as an easy closure as well. It's multi-coloured partially because the plane trip on the way to see The Girly and the rest of the family created some bead soup for me (ahem, never again) and partly because then she can wear it with all kinds of things (she likes to match). Can't wait for her to get this. Poor girl, I've kept her waiting far too long. Sorry darlin!

Case in point two:
I have a friend who placed a custom order with me. She picked the beads and only wanted it to have more flowers than my normal bracelets. This one of a kind piece is what it evolved into. Yes, I got carried away! It was quite the adventure, let's just say that ;).

It's the little things

2010-03-05T14:43:00.002-05:00

I am so grateful to have a husband who puts up with all my crazy beads. Not just everyone could do such a thing.
And not only put up with, but encourage me in what I enjoy doing, in my creative outlet. And once in a while even name a piece.
Earlier this year he was away for school, sitting at a desk, far from me and my beads and he looked down, and there, on his desk was a seed bead.

I love you and appreciate your support!

An Ode to Soapers and such

2010-01-21T11:21:00.005-05:00

With all my sincerest apologies to those who love Lush (and to my dear friend who works for them), this is me unimpressed.
I blame all you wonderful Etsy Soapers.
You have spoiled me rotten and raised my expectations.
I usually just wander into Lush to browse and smell and leave. But last time they had a great sale, buy one get two free, so I figured, what did I have to loose?
I should possibly have clued in when the girl looked at me like she thought I might have jumped off the deep end, or at the very least was scrambling for what to say or how to respond when I said I normally liked to buy from soapers. I even attempted to explain what I meant to no avail.

I have tried a few different soapers and have my favorites, for sure.

One of my all time favourite Etsy Sellers is DancingMooney. Even on her bad days she seems to plod on, determined to make the best of every situation and circumstance. She is always so kind, caring and bouncing with new life and ideas.

And, I simply LOVE her soaps!

(She also sells some darling jewelery, which I adore.)

Be sure to head on over and treat yourself to some of her lovely soap right now! (Maybe I should buy some for that poor girl-but I think then she will be convinced of her original suspicions!)

Lovely Lady

2010-01-06T00:17:00.000-05:00

I am so excited for what I will be creating from these! They were all handpicked for a custom order. Aren't they lovely together?
These are all available from the lovely Bobbithisinthat.

Win Some Sandfibers!!

2010-01-05T22:17:00.003-05:00

Do you love Jewelry?
Are you a fan of Sandfibers?
I sure am!
Right now, run over to her blog and tell her what you would use $100 (yes, that's right!) in her shop for your chance to win!!
Easy!

What are you waiting for?

All Ablaze

2010-01-05T00:04:00.000-05:00

I do so wish purple and red photoed easier!
I will probably try to get a few more pictures of this, but none will be able to correctly capture the colour scheme, as with all beadweaving, it's better in person!
Available here.

Lady in Green

2010-01-04T12:00:00.000-05:00

I never get tired of looking at beads. I don't think I ever will.
But this was one of those times I just went "wow!"
It's one of those, if you were to wear this piece everyone would comment on it and wish they were you!
They just shine and speak of class.
If you want to be the Lady in green, it's available here.

Little Vine

2010-01-02T13:00:00.000-05:00

I'm a big fan of Time2cr8, both of the beautiful creations she puts out and the beautiful woman she is! She is always there for those of us who have not been beadweaving and/or selling our work for as long, encouraging others and just a bright spot in my days at least :).
I remember asking her a while back if she would ever write up any of her patterns. She told me that she'd like to one day. I remember feeling wistful.
WELLLLL...
She just started selling her amazing patterns (for personal use) and her is my first one!
It is my first try at two-drop peyote (come to think of it, it's only my second completed peyote bracelet and third peyote project of any kind), and being the perfectionist that I am, I can see the flaws, but know that I need more practice.
Thank you Mary Lou for sharing your beautiful work with us!!
If you would like to purchase this-or any number of other patterns-be sure to stop by her shop!!

Wordless Wednesday; "CAN I SEE YOUR JEWELRY?!!"

2009-12-30T16:08:00.003-05:00

Resolution

2009-12-28T16:13:00.004-05:00

Yes, my resolution is to get back to this :)
I really hate even the idea of resolutions, but , oh well, there you have it.
I think the main reason I had gotten away from it was the lack of a good camera (this is also why I haven't listed anything in a while.)
The other reason being I have been having so much more success in person.

I also hate that I missed taking pictures of some sort of two custom pieces I recently did, partially due to the camera issue and partially due to time!
One was a remake of a new design that I haven't listed yet-I was wearing the first one and someone wanted one like it! The colour combination they chose was like a sunset and I regret not having the photo!
The other was a netted bracelet done all in silver lined beads. Simple and elegant. I will have to duplicate this. I've thought of doing this in the past, and never had. I had a grandmother of the groom who is wearing silver custom order it. It was far lovelier than I even imagined-I love when that happens!

I was encouraged by a friend to try a Jewelery open house, and did so, with great success!
Next year I'm going to do it farther out from Christmas. I'm also planning on doing them throughout the year. I really think there is something to being able to touch and see beadweaving in person.

I hope you all had a blessed Christmas!!

Custom Cuffs

2009-08-30T13:24:00.004-04:00

I had a lot of fun making these. There is just something about making pieces that you know people are going to love and that will fit them perfectly.

Now on to my next customer order, a very unique one...based on crop circles...

This too shall pass

2009-08-13T11:47:00.003-04:00

I love the dreamy giraffe-both her artwork and the woman.
She adds sunshine to other's days, is kind, funny, witty and real. I love people who are real.
I have been hearting her beautiful art for quite a while now, but when I saw this piece, I knew it belonged with me.
It came in the mail yesterday, and I love it even more in person -I'm not the least bit suprised!
I can't wait to frame it and put it over my work desk :).

Buy your own copy here.
(by the way, she as a $10 print sale on now, hurry and see!)
Visit her blog here.
Follow her on twitter here.

MINE

2009-08-12T11:16:00.007-04:00

Over the past year I've fallen more and more in love with Czech pressed glass beads. I have a favourite seller who I'm willing to share my source of because I LOVE sending business her way :).
Bobbi This 'N That (I've blogged about her before) is my go to gal for my Czech bead obesession.
I just got some goodies from her in the mail this week. Some of them are for a couple of custom orders I have, but you know ;).
There are two sets in particular that I saw and went "MINE" over!

I played around with these little beauties a bit last night, but the right thing didn't work out yet.

These very well may be my (current) favorite ever. I say current because I'm fickle any time I see a new set of beads. What can I say???
These beads, as per usual, were so much better in person than in her shop.
I cannot imagine if I were to shop from her in person how many I'd come home with!!
So, I will make these into something for me at some close point in time. After all, what is the point of being able to beadweave if I don't treat myself as well? I can also use the excuse that it is great advertising.
Today though, I am going to work on piece one of said custom order. All wilst sipping on a caffinated beverage and visiting with my quilter friend at a local coffee shop. I love my day off :).

And the bride wore gold

2009-08-07T01:16:00.008-04:00

Some already think I'm a little on the crazy side for working with my tiny little beads.
But I took it a step further with this piece.
I've fallen in love with fifteens...
For those of you who do not seed bead, fifteens are the smallest you can beadweave with. 25 of them will fit on an inch, whereas elevens, which I usually work with equals 20 to an inch. It's actually a significant difference, and it took a little getting used to. My husband calls them my mustard seed beads, and even I went a bit cross-eyed when I first tried to use them!
But the result is well worth the effort.
This piece almost appears fluid upon first glance, and almost look like spun gold.

This elegant piece is available here.

Art Fire epic failure

2009-08-05T15:06:00.009-04:00

So, I kept hearing about how much better Artfire's SEO was over Etsy's , so I thought I'd give it another go with a free account. If it got my name out there, what could it hurt? Maybe they'd gotten some of the bugs out by now.
Or not.

Fail #1:

Out of curiosity as to how much beadweaving was now on Artfire I did a search...which led to my finding MY old listings from months ago listed under AFAdmin's account!!!

I got a "oops, we're sorry, we had a trainee take down your account and when you started posting again this happened by mistake" email.
uh ok.

Fail #2
Days later, I went to check on my stats, and began scratching my head.
Nope, that piece is not mine ...

When I contacted admin they told me it was simply old stats from a necklace I has listed previously. I told them no, it was a bracelet and not mine.
They sent another generic email stating how much they wanted to help me and could I give them more details-more details than there is a bracelet that is not mine? I can't give more details, the listing won't really come up. It's still there in my stats two weeks later.

Fail 3: SEO
It's horrible.
I have a total of eleven, that's right count 'em eleven hits on my two pieces listed since July 16.
My etsy stats?
They were better than that during the whole SEO fiasco when they had handmade stuck in front of all our listings!
Granted some of that is from me promoting, but the whole point in me NOT promoting artfire was to see if the whole SEO promotings was true or not...turns out to be a resounding NOT.

EDIT
Fail 4: When I listed my first item it did not save my price and had it listed for $0. yea. I know I entered an amount the first time through. Thankfully I had a lovely member of the community message me that it was on the front page for nothing at all.

I'm taking my items down...
Maybe they just need to grow up...
But I really don't think they will ever live up to the hype.

Purple Blush

2009-08-03T19:23:00.002-04:00

It is so incredibly hard to photo light purple! Add a dash of light pink and ...well, still not 100% pleased with these photos, but what can you do?

floral cuffs

2009-08-01T00:54:00.003-04:00

Well, I DO have a slew of new pieces...
However, they need to be photographed and listed as of yet as I have been busy unpacking and with various other things in my busy life that have gotten in my way these last few weeks (how rude!)

In the mean time, I've decided to spotlight some of my floral cuffs :)
Enjoy:

Red Panda

2009-07-07T21:55:00.007-04:00

I am a longtime fan of RedPanda's amazing Chain maille!
Just this week I finally made a purchase of my own, these amazing and funky earrings!

She makes such a variety of styles that exude quality, originality and pizazz!
She is sure to have something that will fit your style.

Of course, I am partial to her colourful pieces, but that goes without saying :)

(Aren't her photo's amazing?)

Right now Red Panda is running a contest in which you can win one of her pieces!!!
Be sure to go and check it out!!!
RedPanda's Bog

Happy Independence Day!!

2009-07-04T10:58:00.004-04:00

The fourth of July used to be one of my all time favourites:
It ushered in my favourite time of the year-summer!
I mean, what could be better than spending the whole weekend with my best friend at various picnics and barbecues and watching fireworks in her yard or down on the beach?
When I was a kid I was also REALLY into doing my nails-maybe this is where my obsession with tiny things started. My best friend got me hooked on using a teeny tiny brush and doing various pictures and designs from my vast stash of colours (hmmm...now my vast stash is in tiny beads, but still...;)). So, on the fourth of course it was some variation of the American flag, coupled with a complete outfit in red white and blue.

So, there is something about this cuff that makes me want to yank it out of my shop and wear it today, regardless of what people may think of me. Because, now, I live in Canada.
I have for several years now, but this year I am missing everything.
I am going to have to content myself with wearing the earrings I made with the left over beads (my fellow American co-worker also got a pair ;)).

I hope you all have a very blessed and full holiday!!!

Happy Canada Day!!

2009-07-01T12:23:00.011-04:00

To celebrate, here are a variety of Canadian etsians (only a sampling of course!) for your enjoyment.

Summer Bling

2009-06-29T14:00:00.002-04:00

Now that summer has finally arrived in Northern Ontario (at least I THINK so...I've heard rumours of SNOW on JULY first, as if April first was not bad enough! I will ward it away with tank tops, shorts and sandals!!!)
here are a few summer favorites from some amazing etsy sellers to treat yourself to!!

some summer favourites!

Earrings :)

2009-05-22T13:30:00.004-04:00

I know that I have been painfully abscent from this lately, I am going to make it a higher priority. Pity when work and life get in the way of my bead obsession!

Some earing eye candy today, to tempt you (all for sale in my shop):

Snow Flakes

2009-04-02T11:15:00.007-04:00

Well, it may be officially spring, but yesterday I felt as if someone was pulling an April fools trick on me! We got 50 cm of wet, wet snow over night! So much for the sandals!

Temptation!

2009-03-12T16:11:00.002-04:00

Be sure you run over to the Etsy Beadweavers blog and vote for your favorite in this months monthly challenge, temptation!!
You don't want to miss it!

Freedom and Berries

2009-02-19T22:02:00.006-05:00

Tropical Breezes!

2009-02-11T18:49:00.004-05:00

This is my entry for the Etsy Bead Weavers team's January/ February them "Tropical Holiday".
There are times when beads just speak to you and tell you how to use them-this was one of those cases!
The blues in the firepolished Czech beads said "tropical" to me, and begged to be mixed in with some enticing greens!
There are a HUGE amount of entries this month! Be sure to go over and vote for your favourite piece!
Voting has already begun and runs through the fifteenth of the month:
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Valentine's Sale!!

2009-01-26T11:12:00.008-05:00

Wanting to get something unique and special for your sweetie this year?

Now through February 2nd I am offering everything at 15% off!!
One of the great things about beadweaving is that it is so durable while looking so elegant: I wear mine while doing dishes, at work, swimming, sometimes accidentally in the shower, and it holds up like a dream. Beadweaving will last for generations!
Come and browse: Regal Beads

Stolen From ARoseByName

2009-01-21T12:31:00.001-05:00

GREEN

You are a very calm and contemplative person. Others are drawn to your peaceful, nurturing nature.

Find out your color at QuizMeme.com!

Snow Queen

2008-12-09T11:23:00.005-05:00

When I hear the phrase "Snow Queen" the first thing to come to mind is the picture of an evil witch who held a mythical country under her spell for hundreds of years of winter, always winter but never Christmas!

This months etsy challenge is titled "Snow Queen", and the entries are amazing!
Be sure to stop by and vote for your favourite piece from the 9th through the 15th of the month!!

Holiday etsy fest gift guide

2008-11-26T13:18:00.001-05:00

Be sure to check it out!!!!!

HOLIDAY ETSY FEST

2008-11-22T11:31:00.006-05:00

I have not been as great about posting lately, just not enough hours and energy.
Right now I am working up a bunch of earrings for a little show next weekend.
Anything I don't sell will be put up on etsy, but I think I'll just have to make more up for etsy , these are way cute :) They are a new design I just came up with.

AND NOW:
I am going to be running a sale along with a lot of other sellers!

MY SALE:
Along with my free shipping sale that I am running through Christmas, you will also get an additional 10% off!!
Shop for your sweetie, your daughter, your mother...and buy them something that will be unique, beautiful, and that will last a lifetime!

Also, be sure to check out the Holiday Etsy Fest Shopping Guide!

In Remembrance

2008-11-11T14:44:00.004-05:00

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Created to honour the fallen.
Click to see through Thursday.

VOTE

2008-11-10T15:20:00.004-05:00

Ok, so this is a little late in posting as my life is a little crazy at the moment, but....
GO AND VOTE!!! :)
It's time again for the Etsy Bead Weavers monthly challenge.
This months theme?
Ancestral Expressions!

Click on this^ and go and drool and vote!! From now through the fifteenth!!

FREE SHIPPING!!

2008-11-01T13:59:00.006-04:00

So, after contemplating what type of sale I want to run for Christmas, I have decided to offer free shipping on EVERYTHING!
What a deal!!
Give a unique gift this Christmas! :)
Here are a few of the choices currently up in my shop:
A Moonlit Garden Walk
Green Hues Beadwoven Earrings
The Night Before Christmas

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Earrings, earrings, earrings

2008-10-28T17:19:00.003-04:00

I don't know about you, but I love my earring collection!
Recently I decided to try my hand at some beadwoven earrings.
I made some for myself (of course! :) ) and have some listed in my shop.
Right now, when you order any of my cuffs or necklaces, receive a FREE pair of matching beadwoven earrings!!

Help soldiers and their family's this holiday season!

2008-10-21T10:21:00.002-04:00

I just ran across something that I had to encourage you to participate in:
something they are calling MSS (Mission Soldier Support).
Makers of handcrafted cards from the Etsy Greetings team are participating in the charitable project to support the troops.
Here's how it works:
You find a shop that is participating and purchase cards. Then write "MSS or Mission Soldier Support" in the note at purchase. These cards will then be sent on to the soldiers blank so that they can write in them and send them to their families.
This promotion runs through November 7th.
To find shops that are participating search for MSS.

Here is a treasury to get you started :)

I've been Tagged

2008-10-15T18:58:00.002-04:00

Mary Lou of Time2cre8 has tagged me (you thought I was still running away, didn't you?).

So, here goes 7 facts:

1-I have lived in 7 states/provinces, and had 11 addresses in the last 7 years.
2-I once dyed my hair with large blue highlights.
3-I have always loved to bake, I used to get in trouble for using up ingredients my mother had plans for as a kid.
4-I'd rather be really hot than really cold, tough on me now eh??
5-I love poutine.
6-In the winter I love to sleep with mounds of blankets on top of me. My grandma used to tease me about this, including cutting out a cartoon about this and the princess and the pea.
7-My husband has turned me into a hockey fan.

(that was harder than I'd thought it be ;))
So, those were more random than strange, I'm not that strange of a person I guess.

I think this tagging has been passed around a good bit, so I'm going to be really boring and not tag anyone...

A tribute

2008-10-13T14:11:00.005-04:00

So, I've had it on my mind and in my heart to dedicate a post to some amazing women in my life who have helped, inspired and encouraged me along my "beading way".
This being Thanksgiving here in Canada, I thought it appropriate to do so today!!

First of all thank you Mrs. K. You started this addiction of mine with a simple invitation to come and bead with you and your other beading friends. Thank you to your friend who taught me my first netting as well-I'm sorry that I do not remember your name! Mrs K, I loved those times of sitting and listening to your stories of world war two and your many other adventures. Without you I would never have started on this great adventure into beading that brings me so much joy each day. I am forever in your debt.

Christina of Good Quill Hunting:
You helped me with so many little details as I was figuring out my way into selling. You are not only an amazing woman and good friend, but such a constant inspiration. Your generious spirit and constant praise and encouragement is a priceless treasure!

SandFibers: You are one of the most giving and gracious women I have ever "met". Your cheerful spirit in the midst of adversity is an inspiration, and your gracious and giving spirit brighten my days. You have kept at your passion until it bloomed into success which is such an inspiration to someone who is just starting off. Yet, you are so incredibly humble and ready to help anyone who needs it in big or little ways, including taking the time to tell me that you love one of my pieces (which is always a humbing thrill).

Time2cr8: You are always encouraging me in my work, giving out tips to those who need them, and infusing our team with energy and passion.
I feel like in you I have a kindred spirit. I can picture us over a cup of tea, talking of books we had red and life's adventures.
No matter what the topic, or if it's help or an opinion, you are there with a quick and helpful reply. You constanty encourage and praise my work, which always humbles and encourages me.

I feel like these words are not sufficiant or framed well enough, but I hope that my heart can be seen. I cannot tell each of you how much you are appreciated. You are all amazing ladies, and I hope to be as big of a blessing and encouragment to others as you have been to me! Thank you!

Animal Instinct

2008-10-10T23:36:00.002-04:00

It's time for the Etsy Bead Weavers Monthly Challenge!!
The theme this month is "Animal Instict!
Be sure to stop by and vote between now and the 15th to vote for your favourite!!
http://etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Beading Against Breast Cancer

2008-10-08T14:32:00.006-04:00

A bit ago a member of our street team Clickscalearts proposed an idea to our street team , the etsy bead weavers: to participate in the beaders against breast cancer fundraiser.

For the past few years Jeanette Shanigan has been collecting squares from beaders who donated their time and talent, and then assembled them into quilts, which she then puts in shadow boxex and donates to the bead and button show to be auctioned off. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to the Medical College of Wisconsin Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Every year there is a theme. This year's is "Bead artist's have a heart to take on breast cancer."
Previous themes have been a rose them and a butterfly theme.

Over 25 members of our team have decided to particpate in this.

You can read the article the Storque talks about us if you so desire, and in the bead and button blog.

Above is my contribution. It may sound funny to some who have woven in peyote for years , but this was actually a bit of a stretch for me. I have hardly touched the stitch, so I was very pleased with the outcome.

Sheer Blond Set

2008-10-04T17:13:00.004-04:00

A special set for a special girl.

A Message from etsy's new CEO

2008-09-30T11:40:00.002-04:00

Well worth taking the time to watch if you have a shop on Etsy.
I was greatly encouraged by her real focus on the purpose of Etsy: Handmade.

Russian Pieces

2008-09-25T12:19:00.029-04:00

So, I've had this amazingly horrible cold that I have been trying my best not to pass around.
So, I decided to work up some pieces for ME. I made a couple of Russian Patterns that I hadn't yet.

Patterns © Jewelry by Varvara

Newest

2008-09-16T11:46:00.021-04:00

Lately I have fallen in love with "larger" beads and incorporating them into my work.
By larger of course I mean 5-8 mm sized beads :).
Here are two of my latest cuffs using larger beads, both using pressed glass beads.

Dress up for a night on the town, or wear on a boring day of work to feel classy!
Both are for sale in my shop.

Complimentary Contradictions

2008-09-09T10:01:00.006-04:00

The Etsy Beadweavers monthly challenge is here for September, and the them is complimentary contradictions.
This is my piece, Opposite Attraction.

On the colour wheel colours that compliment each other are opposite each other.

Such is the case for purple and yellow.

Be sure to go and cast your vote for your favourite piece between now and the fifteenth!

Go and give your input

2008-09-01T22:46:00.002-04:00

In response to some really hateful, and specifically some racist comments that have been poisoning the forums, Rob posted this new thread.
In it he asks for our opinions on what should and shouldn't be allowed. He wants our opinions and our input. Let's give it!

Juicy!!

2008-08-28T14:41:00.005-04:00

I have loved orange for quite some time now, and was delighted to be included in this lovely treasury by Kerrie Slade.

This treasury can be viewed until Friday night if you would like to see for yourself.

Really disturbed-racism on etsy

2008-08-25T10:13:00.004-04:00

Now, there are trolls to be found in plenty, and they are annoying, but, this is another thing all together.
Why does admin allow racism to continue?
And not only that, those who are being attacked are muted while the racist continues to roam free, feeling that they are fine treating others in such a hateful way?
Is this really the new face of etsy?
How nasiating.

One by the name ChickenTrollStalker has been seen saying such things as this:

French cities have to be organized so they won't get into fistfights in the streets and kill each other. You stay there and I stay here. Of course, you don't know much about anything. I knew your husband had a citizenship so you could come here. You are living on borrowed land. It is not yet your country. You are here on his citizenship. Did he find you in a magazine for foreign girls?

All you "citizen only" naysayers, she said she was not a citizen, I didn't. If the US wanted non-citizens to vote, they'd make a law saying they could. Meanwhile, our government doesn't believe they should have a say, so why should I? We are proud of our country, we take voting very seriously. If you don't become a citizen, you are living off the land for free. She doesn't have to pay taxes, gets free medical care if she needs it, even gets social security, just like the illegals do now.

So Hyena, you're not a citizen yet so why do you think you have a right to say who should be President? When you become a citizen, then you can vote.

And yet she roams free, unmuted.
What are admin NOT thinking.
I find it odd that she truly believes that there is no racism in GA. She just proved otherwise.

And no, this has nothing to do with a personal vendetta. I have been annoyed with this person, especially with their spreading lies of my being muted.
It makes me almost feel bad for them,because they must truly believe that the only reason to not post is when one has been muted. Not because you have been busy and out of town.

If racism had not come into play, I would not have opened my mouth. Because trolls come and trolls go.

Admin need to wake up.
Unless this is truly the new face of etsy.

Art Deco

2008-08-11T09:12:00.006-04:00

It's time to vote again!
The August Challenge for the Etsy Beadweavers Street Team is Art Deco.
You MUST see these entries :).
Head on over to our and vote for your favourite piece!!!
Voting ends on the fifteenth of the month :)

BobbiThisnThat

2008-08-08T18:22:00.003-04:00

Back in May Etsy made a few changes, and all of a sudden I could find beads!! When I looked, I didn't give up because everything was drowned in fished product, I was thrilled!!
Towards the end of the month I stumbled into an AMAZING seller BobbiThisnThat
Her beads drew me in, I loved the idea that she was in Canada so that I could get my goodies right away, but her amazing customer service kept me.
I have ordered from her again since and will return to her for my beading needs!!

Here are a few (of the many!) favourites!

I have some of these, some I am tempted to buy (but I should behave ;) ) and some are on the way to me!

Bobbi also has some beautiful silver findings and charms!
Whatever you do, go and check her out!! She makes it worth your while!!!

Gifts

2008-07-28T16:04:00.018-04:00

What good is it to be able to make beautiful creations if you don't share them with those in your life who are extra special and dear?
This week I've worked on a few gifts :)
That first piece is for my Mother In law who isn't a big jewelery lady, but wanted some Russian work for her jacket. :)
(Pattern © by Galina Barsky )

Netted cuffs. These type will be showing up in my shop shortly. I've really gotten to like them!

As will some of these! I love herringbone! It can be time consuming, but there is something about the flow of it that is amazing.

I bought these "ladies" from Mugsysbeads
a little while back after coming across them and simply falling in LOVE with them! Aren't they they cutest?
There are a couple of special little ladies in my life who will be getting a special package in the mail :).

EBW Team Mid-summer sale!!

2008-07-23T15:11:00.003-04:00

MANY (myself included) members of the etsy beadweavers street team are having a sale!!

I am offering free shipping!!
The sale runs from now through the 27th of the month!!
For a detailed list of who has what sale, go here

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RegalBeads

A Midsummer Night's Dream

2008-07-09T20:57:00.003-04:00

A Midsummer Night's Dream is the theme for the Etsy Bead Weaver Team's July Challenge!!

It has turned out some incredible pieces, as always!

Here is my entry:

I wanted to capture some of my favorite aspects of this enchanting story.
I am hoping that you can see in this bracelet the enchantment that surrounded the night, the mischievous Robin Goodfellow, the beautiful Titania, the fairies, the glories of the night wood.

This cuff measures just a little over 8" (21 cm)including clasp when closed.

Clasp is made of a beaded toggle and heavy loop, so those with metal allergies need not worry.

Many hours and lots of love went into this piece.

For sale in my etsy shop http://regalbeads.etsy.com

Be SURE to go and vote for your favourite piece and drool over the rest!
Voting starts today and runs through the 15th!
Vote here: http://etsybeadweavers.blogspot.com

Oh Canada!

2008-07-01T22:07:00.004-04:00

I was out all day enjoying Canada day and came home to a pleasant surprise!
wMarlaine of Rainy Lane
created this beautiful treasury that made the front page!!

Thank you for including me!
Be sure to go and check out her shop!

Happy Canada Day!!

Belladio

2008-06-25T16:44:00.007-04:00

My featured seller today is Belladio:
http://belladio.etsy.com
http://belladio.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:I am a Stay at home mom with 3 boys living in Indianapolis. Six years ago I began playing around with beading during a play date with friends. I started out just making jewelry for myself and then giving them as gifts. As more people took interest in my work I started taking it more seriously. A few years into crafting, buying beads and stringing them no longer thrilled me, so I decided to go to the next step and make my own beads. Thus began my work with polymer clay. Polymer Clay opened up different avenues for me as I was able to sell my designs in the antiques/tea room where I worked. I am never content for long and felt the need to branch out even more and added wirework to my designs. In between all of these ventures, a friend turned me on to Cafepress. I started to design t-shirts from drawings that I had done. Looking around, I wanted to express my faith to any generation so I made designs that had scriptures in them, but could be worn by anyone. Thank you so much for stopping by and looking through my shop.

cserpent

2008-06-23T11:21:00.004-04:00

My featured etsy seller today is cserpent:

http://cserpent.etsy.com
http://cserpentDesigns.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:

Hi my name is Susan and I'm the creator of cserpentDesigns! My husband nicknamed me Sea Serpent during our scuba diving days (picture a tall person in a purple and black drysuit with a pink flotation vest coming out of the water with big black fins on her feet ... yep sea serpent fits!). He even got me a sea serpent stamp to use for my "signature" on my hand made cards.

I got started in jewelry making when one of my soccer teammates got me to go to a wirewrapping class with her. I made my first bracelet in that class (and as I look at it now I want to take it apart and redo it to look a lot nicer!). I then saw a beaded watch band in a magazine and figured I could expand on that idea and make myself a cool beaded watch band in PURPLE! (my favorite color). I started the watch band using gold plated findings, finished it up at another wire wrapping class and got interest from many of my friends and family in having jewelry made for them. I still was just dabbling and got really mad when the gold plated findings started to tarnish in a very short amount of time. From that I learned my lesson about making things that last - don't make them with gold or silver plated parts if you want them to last a long time and remain beautiful!

That 2nd wire wrapping class really drove my interest in making jewelry with beads. I took more classes in basic jewelry making (stringing, knotting, ...) and have been making jewelry for family and friends and other customers for 4 years now. My jewelry designs are also for sale at a gallery in La Jolla, CA - Gili Anna - so I'm starting to expand my sales base.

I have a great time buying the parts needed to make my jewelry. I REALLY like the gorgeous artisan lampwork beads that are available through etsy as well as other online sites. My "inventory" is quite large so I really have to get designing more so I can share these beautiful beads with others. Sometimes I'll find one interesting bead or gemstone and that will be the kick start for a piece of jewelry. I really enjoy the creation process and get excited when I finish a piece and can share it with folks I know and with Etsy I can now share my creations with a much larger family.

Meet my sometime codesigner!
----------------------------
My mom enjoys buying beads as well, a little too well if you ask me. Since she won't stop buying them I told her she'll have to start making jewelry for sale with some of the many beads she's purchased (and which I "store"). She has made many jewelry pieces for herself, family and friends but she buys way more beads than she has used in these designs. So my bead bins overfloweth and mom has to help clear them out by making designs to sell.

Be sure to check out all her goodies in her etsy shop!!

Lucky Girl Trading

2008-06-21T10:31:00.002-04:00

Etsy
Buy Handmade
LUCKYGIRLTRADING

My featured seller today is Lucky Girl Trading :
http://luckygirltrading.etsy.com
http://luckygirltrading.blogspot.com/

About the artist:
In the spring of 2001 I was overwhelmed by sadness and huge piles of clutter. My marriage was in the midst of a very ugly ending, and he had left tons of his stuff behind. I suddenly realized that I was a very lucky girl to be rid of him, and Lucky Girl Trading Company was born. I began listing his stuff for sale on eBay, clearing away both the clutter and the sadness. A few years later I met my lucky guy--who was selling a bit of jewelry--and married him in a hot air balloon ceremony in 2006. We've worked together to build Lucky Girl Trading into a fun and fulfilling enterprise. I've also discovered working with glass--one of my all-time favorite creative outlets. I've also discovered two ancient arts: Kumihimo and Temari. Both are centuries-old crafts, and both give me a zen-like tranquility while working.

I truly am a Lucky Girl! Every day I gather pretty, sparkly things and send them to people. I imagine a person opening their mail and taking out their new pendant or chain or pouch. It's perfect--they have a huge smile on their face--and so do I. I'd love for that person to be you!

Gilbea

2008-06-20T21:43:00.009-04:00

My featured seller today is Gilbea:
http://www.gilbea.etsy.com
http://gilbea.blogspot.com/
http://www.gilbea.com

About the artist:

I used to be a watercolors painter, but a few years ago I discovered silk painting, and now I'm hooked to it!!!

For a few years I have been seriously working on silk fabrics, making all kind of different stuff, from silk paintings that hang from the walls to silk scarves or brooches and t-shirts.

Right now I'm experimenting with new things for this next season: Spring/Summer 2008. Silk bags, shirts, headbands, and a big etcetera. Come back again in a few months to see my new creations!

For more information visit my website:
www.gilbea.com

Front page again!!!

2008-06-18T21:55:00.005-04:00

Our street team made it to the front page again this evening!
What a thrill, both for our team and to be honoured to be there personally!!
That's my Sea Foam
piece up there at the top left corner.

Once again it was our wonderful Sand Fibers
who currated the treasury!!
Thank you!
Her

Chartreuse with Grey Log Cabin Braid Peyote Cuff (2171)

would have fit into this treasury perfectly!

Katrin Lerman Jewelry

2008-06-18T12:58:00.004-04:00

My featured seller today is Katrin Lerman Jewelry:

http://KatrinLermanJewelry.etsy.com
http://katrinlermanjewelry.blogspot.com/

What she has to say about herself:

I come from a family of makers and have been doing jewelry since I was a little girl (if making friendship bracelets is considered jewelry ; ) Originally from Germany, I settled in Massachusetts, US almost ten years ago. I can’t believe it has been such a long time already! Nonetheless, I draw inspiration from my German childhood as well as from the time spent here and from every little moment I can remember happening in between. Sometimes, photographs of finished jewelry pop into my mind and I have to quickly run to jot them down before they are gone. Other times, I have an idea in mind and it takes a lot of drawings until I have figured out how to best do what I was thinking about. Of course, those sketches are not written in stone and I often change a design while I am making the piece to arrive at the best end result possible.

I graduated from the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University in Boston with a Degree of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Interior Design is all about color, form, and texture – and that’s what I’m integrating in my jewelry designs.

Now that I have a beautiful baby girl, I try to spend every free minute (and those of you who have a baby know that there are few) creating jewelry. Naturally, I have lots more time thinking than creating and so my sketch book is filling up with ideas for years to come. I can’t wait to get working on all those ideas and designs!!!

Be sure to go and look at the rest of her shop!

Witty Workshop

2008-06-17T19:24:00.002-04:00

Etsy
Buy Handmade
wittyworkshop

My featured seller today is Witty Workshop:
http://wittyworkshop.etsy.com
http://pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:
My name is Valérie Parizeault and I am a Canadian Illustrator & designer from Montreal. I am also the owner of Rose Flash, Playfully spirited Jewelry (www.roseflash.ca), a graphic designer AND an art teacher. I live a very busy life! C'est la vie!

Inspired by whimsical moments, children’s universes, friendship and mignonneries, I am truly living my dream life as an artist with my husband-cherie by my side and my black cat Tokyo (nicknamed minou) on my keyboard. Also, I am:

- A Treehugger, a chocolate passionate, a coffee conoisseur (I've work several years as a Prima barista), a French Canadian, a daydreamer, a wannabe yoga wiz (not there yet!), a good cook...

I love: Feist & Coral Egan (singers), reading really late, antiques of all sorts(I collect them), all things graphic design-related, especially typo, shoes, graphic patterns, blogging and taking pictures.

I dislike: the word hate, electronic cords, talking on the phone, the smell of celeri, waiting in line, beer, over talkers and drama queens.

Please e-mail me if you have special request or questions, I'm always open to new ideas and I just love collaborations of all sorts. Je parle aussi Français (c'est ma première langue) :)
my blog: pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com
my business-tip blog: bitethebusiness.blogspot.com
my «real» freelance graphic design job: www.design.roseflash.ca
my jewelry line: www.roseflash.ca

=================== Featured in ===================
Domino Magazine:
http://www.dominomag.com/galleries/objects/accessories/art/etsy_girls

Decor 8:
http://decor8.blogspot.com/2007/08/witty-workshop.html

Bloesem:
http://bloesem.blogs.com/bloesem/2007/08/prints.html

La Mode D'indie
http://msmignonette.blogspot.com/2007/08/pretty-pretty-witty-workshop.html

Cuteable:
http://cuteable.com/cuteable-finds-91/964

Apartment therapy Nursery:
http://nursery.apartmenttherapy.com/nursery/artwork/the-best-friend-series-036047

If you have a question or would like to say hello or Bonjour, please e-mail me to wittyworkshop(at)gmail.com. I really enjoy hearing from my customers and knowing how my art is touching your world. Kinda motivates me to create more :) !

Be sure to stop by and see her variety of prints, origionals, ACEOs and even a bit of buttons and jewellery!

Scorpienna

2008-06-16T18:57:00.006-04:00

My featured seller for todays 90 in 90 challenge is Scorpienna:
http://scorpienna.etsy.com
http://scorpienna.livejournal.com

About the artist:
I'm an engineering student in Missouri. I like to use tools, to make things, and to play with beautiful colors. I also love to procrastinate my studies, and I've found that making jewelry is a great way to relieve stress while putting off my homework just a little while longer!

If you would like something in my shop in a different color or length, please contact me. I can also split up sets on request. Check out my sold items for more things that I can make for a custom order.

All earrings are pristine (never been worn).

If you are disappointed by an item you buy, let me know and we'll work something out. I want my customers to be satisfied.

I have a cute little spoiled parrot (green cheek conure) so I'm particularly interested in parrot artwork and crafts as well as bird toys. If you have anything cute and parrot-y, let me know!

If you love ear rings, you will love her shop!

But, don't take my word for it :).

DAM Designs

2008-06-13T09:41:00.003-04:00

Today my featured etsy seller is DAM designs:
http://www.damdesigns.etsy.com
http://www.damdesigns.blogspot.com

About the artist:
I put a lot of time and heart into my work, and I hope you will enjoy them.

I have grown up living on art. I have always been a crafty person and my mom always tells this story from back when I was 3 -- I used to get up in the morning and watch the art programs that used to play on T.V. One day I was watching and I brought to my sleeping mom a basket I made all by myself. She said it was cut, there was glue, and it was woven together...and I was only 3. She always tells me that she wishes she had kept it. Well the passion for art and crafty things has been with me my entire life, and I finally decided that it was time to sell my art. I put a lot of time and heart into the pieces of art I create, and I love doing it.

Alter Ego- http://www.tagsandbuttons.etsy.com

She has such an amazing and unique shop!
It's full of such a variety of things! I have only included a few, be sure to go and see for yourself!

I made the front page!!!

2008-06-09T09:18:00.004-04:00

I woke up this morning to a convo with a note and a screen shot!! My "Passion" is in the top right hand corner :) Thank you SandFibers for including me!

QuirkynBerkeley

2008-06-08T18:04:00.004-04:00

Etsy
Buy Handmade
QuirkynBerkeley

QuirkynBerkeley is my featured etsian today:

http://QuirkynBerkeley.etsy.com
http://quirkynberkeley.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:
Love paper. Love color. Love Berkeley. Love Etsy.
Beyond that, my style is eclectic and I love to experiment. I get completely absorbed in engineering my varied creations for hours. Each one is a new and unique production, made of treasures from my collection of paper and ephemera, transfigured into a single piece held together by a little glue, a lot of ideas, practice and work, and most of all, a great amount of joy. Some of my custom work can be viewed at http://www.picturetrail.com/photos/quirkynberkeley. Everything is made in a smoke free environment.

Visit my other shop, http://quirkynberkeleytoo.etsy.com for DESTASHING and OUTLET.

My work is designed to be something that one person gives to another. I'm lucky to have a craft that has a personal role in people's lives, and that can so easily become a part of the story of people's lives together. Gifts are imbued with all sorts of symbolic significance in every culture, and I'm always interested in the stories that people tell me about how they've used my cards -- who it was for, why they picked that particular card, why it touches them in some special way. Giving a handmade card is an act of intimacy since it is touched by very few hands-- the hands of the maker, the sender, the recipient. Being its creator allows me a role in a beautiful ritual.

It feels good to be the recipient of hand-written correspondence: no matter what the occasion -- there's a strong emotional connection during the moments of anticipation, and when it is held and read; the mystery of what's inside the envelope, wondering what prompted someone to stop everything else in their life and focus for a few minutes on writing this note. Your full attention for a few minutes is a very special kind of gift to another person, in a hand-written note that moment becomes frozen in time.

A handwritten note and its words can be touched by both sender and receiver and is always intimate; a handcrafted card is one that is created with these things in mind, and it is very likely the only one of its kind. Its maker sculpts the card from paper and other elements into a montage that is simultaneously an act of self-expression awaiting an act of overlaying it with new meaning in the giving from sender to receiver and used for one, specific moment in time.

Anything Goes

2008-06-07T14:27:00.002-04:00

Voting has begun on Etsy Bead Weavers June Challenge. The theme is "Anything goes" and we got to do what we felt was our best work.
Please come and vote for your favourite!
http://Etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com

Smearing

2008-06-06T12:57:00.003-04:00

To follow up on my blog for yesterday:

Have you ever found it ironic that what others accuse you of is actually what they are guilty of?
It's pure irony.

Let's get something clear: I have a life. A busy full life. A husband, job, family.
I don't need to "get off" on forum drama as I have been accused of.
And to be threatened over what was false is even worse. You really are that invested in online life that it comes to threatening others to make yourself feel better?

This has reminded me quite well of why I hate gossip so much: facts get skewed, changed and repeated as fact over and over again.
People don't know what they are talking about, but they say they do and others believe them.
And, when this is done to someone else attempting to start a little business, it's not just catty, it's ugly and underhanded.

I thanked admin because they were aware of how I was being followed around and flamed and said that it would not be tolerated. PERIOD.
No one was having special meetings. Nothing underhanded was occurring. That people were smearing admins name over assumptions says a lot about them.

And one more thing-it was being repeated that I was harassing someone through convos...I've never sent or received convos from this person.
OOPS.

When someone lies about you

2008-06-05T14:36:00.005-04:00

I have to almost feel sorry for those who have treated me in such an ugly way.
Why?
Well, first of all, to actually have time to spend agonizing over a forum and those who post there for one thing. Forums are nice, but not what life is about.
Then, to think that you have to create lies and spread them to make yourself look better...it's just sad no matter how you look at it.
If you can't handle someone having a different opinion of you, then perhaps you should not participate in forums. We are not robots. The fact that we are different and have different thought patterns and ideas is a beautiful and good thing.

I have to almost laugh at the whole thing.
Man, it takes absolutely no guts to post anonymously on a anonymous blog. You can spew filth and ugliness and no one will ever know that it is you.
Telling one side of a story so filled with lies in an attempt to make another seller look bad.
Really, when you treat others in such a way, who really looks bad?

Do they really think that those who read such things were born yesterday?
They can't see the truth of what's going on, what has happened in the past?
Also, do they realize what libel is? Evidently not.

Thanks to all who stood up for me. To those who encouraged me not to bow to their level. You are the best.
Oh, and thank you Rob White for being such a great Admin who truly cares about the community and for knowing what is really happening. I appreciate all that you do and the time you take to invest in even me.

Dream On

2008-06-03T11:58:00.002-04:00

Dream On's incredible paintings (and prints from paintings) are featured in my blog today!
About the artist:
I believe I was most likely born with a paintbrush in my hands. Later on I earned an art degree at Colorado State University. Additionally, I have taken workshops and classes and studied with a number of local and national artists. I belong to several art groups in Florida and one in Colorado. I have won numerous awards in juried and non-juried art shows. I am married and currently live on the West Coast of Florida.

I value the presence of a recognizable subject in my paintings. I love it when the center of interest appears in the midst of background objects that aren’t so well-defined. I want watercolor to look like watercolor, and I want all of my paintings to have a painterly look, not to be a photographic copy. Therefore I am an impressionist, because I don’t want to over-control the media.

I love to paint using a variety of techniques. Having taken an experimental art class for the last 4-5 years, I am likely to paint anything, and I'm always "playing."

OTHER WEB PRESENCES:

I am now doing a painting a day (when my schedule allows) which I am posting on my blog and available for sale here in my shop. Check out the descriptions of techniques used on my blog!

http://DreamsAboutArt.blogspot.com
www.mary-hamilton.com

FUNDRAISING. . .
I will be sharing a percentage of the proceeds from patriotic items with the The Fisher House™ Foundation. It's a small thing I can do to support caring for our nation's military families. Shipping is free on these items.

CONDITIONS IN MY STUDIO. . .
All of my items are produced in a smoke-free, allergy-friendly no-pets atmosphere.

ABOUT PRINTS . .
My prints are all from my original paintings. Each one is signed and dated.

This is how my prints are created: First, I take a photo of the original painting with a Nikon D-50. Second, I load the image into my computer. Third, I open up the image in Photoshop and check it for true color against the original, correcting as necessary. Fourth, I send the corrected image to my "graphics guy" who works for a large reprographics firm. He then prints the large prints on a DesignJet 5500 on Color Presentation Bond, or the smaller ones on a large commercial Laserjet onto Hammermill 100 lb. color cover. Finally, I check the prints for color, and if they are not acceptable he corrects them for me on his computer and re-prints. Everything is on acid-free paper, printed with archival inks.

This is how the buyer can get a long-lasting print/reproduction which looks great for a minimal investment. I am quite willing to have giclee prints and canvas prints, and prints on photographic paper - well, any size and kind that's feasible - made for anyone who is willing to pay the additional cost. Just convo me. I'll do my best to make you happy.

Signature Sterling

2008-06-02T11:24:00.005-04:00

today I am featuring Sue of Signature Sterling:

http://signaturesterling.etsy.com
http://signature-sterling.blogspot.com
About Signature Sterling:
Welcome to SignatureSterling where you will find personally designed and handcrafted jewelry ~ especially sterling silver with semiprecious stones, lampwork beads, Swarovski crystals/pearls, Czech glass, charms, and "signature" items ~ CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME! Specialty collections include Buckeye Nation, Hairspray, Show Your Colors, and Little Black Dress. Beautiful...unique...signature...YOU!

I am active with other terrific, creative “Etsians” – the TBO (Tranquil Beading Oasis), the Bead Hive, EtsyMom, and EtsyBEAD. Need help finding these talented artists? Go to the Etsy home site and search for TBO, BHV, EtsyMom, and EtsyBEAD in tags, titles. You'll get a great list to choose from!

Ulixis

2008-05-31T22:19:00.004-04:00

My featured seller today is Ulixis:

http://Ulixis.etsy.com
http://ulixis.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:
My name is Amanda, I'm 21 years old and I grew up in the middle of nowhere - Northern Ontario. My parents home is across from a river (separated only by our front lawn and a dirt road) and surrounded by fields. As such, I'm constantly inspired by the beauty of nature, particularly wild flowers, morning dew and flowing water.

I'm currently a fifth year (undergrad) Honours Biology and Pharmacology co-op student at McMaster University. This is my last semester, and it has been tough ~ especially since I was working for a whole year on my thesis. I investigated smooth muscle migration in real-time using videomicroscopy. It was fascinating, and I'm returning to continue my project for my Master's (and hopefully PhD). As such, I am quite a science geek... which is also a source of inspiration for me.

I've been crafty my whole life, and enjoy making a variety of things. When I was younger, it was drawing, then making wreathes and dolls and beading. Now, my focus has switched to making notebooks and jewelry. I love the range of colours, shapes and sizes that beads come in, and I constantly collect more and more. Buttons are also a huge favourite. I also enjoy cooking, reading, writing and problem solving.

Please check out my blog, ulixis.blogspot.com. I'm trying to keep it up to date, though I'm extremely busy. I always try to post on any Etsy purchases I make and receive. Additionally, I'm taking part in the 90 day blogging challenge, where I'm supposed to feature a wonderful Etsy artist once a day. Unfortunately, I've been too busy lately to be consistent, but I'm trying.

Go and take a peak at her cards and jewelry!

Delicious Paper

2008-05-29T10:56:00.008-04:00

My featured esty artist today is vanessakimball:

http://vanessakimball.etsy.com
http://vanessakimball.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:

I'm a
graphic designer for a design company called Ekcetera Productions. www.ekcetera.com

I'm glued to my computer. I wonder if there's such thing as a design addiction. Oh and I'm also addicted to Lipsmackers lip gloss. Strawberry Kiwi to be exact. Don't judge. :)

I also enjoy interior decorating, tennis, music, painting, vintage, IKEA, listening to The Current,coffee table books and art.

If you need any custom work done please contact me. I'd be happy to work with you.

Be sure to go and browse the rest of her beautiful shop!

Backwoods Creations

2008-05-28T14:38:00.004-04:00

My featured seller today is Backwoods Creations:

http://backwoodscreations.etsy.com
http://backwoodscreations.blogspot.com

Her whimsical creations range from jewelry, mixed media to animal and birds.

I have been doing the arts and crafts thing since I was a wee child. Mom always said idle hands can make trouble. I love keeping the creativity flowing and still find time to get into trouble. My creative endeavors are somewhat eclectic. Currently I am making art dolls and painting. If you are interested in learning more about me and my artistic leanings check out my blog at www. backwoodscreations.blogspot.com.

All of my items are made in a smoke free environment but we do have pets (2 corgis - Rudy and Cleo and 2 cats- Stella and Minnie). If you have any questions or concerns before or after your purchase please let me know.

As a member of Etsy for Animals (EFA) please look for items that will have a percentage listed in item description donated to the specified charity of the month. Their website can be found here http://www.etsyforanimals.com.

Mixed Media and silver

2008-05-27T14:26:00.005-04:00

Today my featured esty artist is alternatebliss:

http://alternatebliss.etsy.com
http://www.alternatebliss.blogspot.com

About the artist:

I am a Mixed Media Artist. In my shop you will find orignal Art. Including Watercolor Art, ACEO's, Art Prints, Folk and Niave Whimsical Acrylic Paintings, and hand made Silver Jewelry

I currently ship USPS within 3 business days of receiving payment. Unless otherwise stated in the listing details.
You can also view my illustrations at GumballGrenade.etsy.com

Lazy Cat

2008-05-25T22:22:00.003-04:00

Lazy Cat is my featured etsy artist today:

http://lazycat.etsy.com
http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com

Indulge in knits and jewelry!
About the artists:

Lazy Cat Gifts was created by three friends in Ann Arbor, MI. Two of them were in medical school at the University of Michigan and the third worked in a laboratory there. All of us had grandmothers who crocheted, however Kelly had the most experience.

After honing our skills for several years making many gifts for many family members and friends, we decided to try to sell some of our creations! We had a good start at a local craft show and found Etsy.com while searching for a gentle way to beginning selling online. (Plus, Etsy comes with the bonus of a great community of artists!) Etsy is also great for us, because Kelly has moved to Philadelphia, while Allison and Stasia still live in Ann Arbor. However, we keep in touch every day! And, we are all so excited Kelly is moving back to Ann Arbor in June!

We enjoy using the skills from our grandmothers to create wonderfully hip and modern pieces. We crochet in both yarn and wire, creating artisan crochet bead jewelry, scarves, hats, etc. We are constantly looking for ways to expand crochet, and we love making custom items!

We are updating our store all the time, so please check back often to see what new goodies have appeared!

Additionally, our Boutique line of jewelry is currently available at Suwanee Springs at 306 S. Main St. in Ann Arbor, MI. Please stop in to see these exclusive pieces!

In the past, we have featured Kelly's mom's items in "Ruth Ellen's Creations" as she is unable to make her own website. Hopefully her beautiful quilts and tasty dog treats will return soon.

Read more about our store and the cats who inspire it on our blog: http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com

Stunning Handcrafted Cards

2008-05-18T21:57:00.004-04:00

Today I am featuring MyCatLuLu

http://mycatlulu.etsy.com
http://mycatlulu.blogspot.com

About the artist:

About me:
Professional facts:
BA in Art
Day Job: Desktop Publisher
Trained in Photoshop, Indesign, gocco, my medium format camera, black and white darkroom, and the color darkroom.

I am:
I'm lover not a fighter who enjoys the company of people, the songs of birds, and an occasional Mia tai. Don't like mean people, but really who would. Don't own bowling shoes, but I did play in a league when I was in 5th grade. Other than art, my passion is traveling. My last trip took me to Kauai, Hawaii...lovely.

About the name:

✭✭MyCatLulu ✭✭
Lulu is one of the cutest cats out there. She has great big eyes and really soft fur. She reminds me of an anime cat, but only better–no crazy effects...though her purr could use a little more volume.

With all the cards you will need in the coming season, why would you want to give store bought?
Give hand made and show them how much you care!
Go and check out the rest of mycatlulu's shop NOW ! :)

Cuddle Baby

2008-05-17T22:33:00.004-04:00

My featured etsy seller in the 90 sellers in 90 days is Cuddle baby.
http://cuddlebaby.etsy.com
http://cuddlebabyblankets.blogspot.com

From the artist:
CuddleBaby was created out of a passion making blankets and other items for my two children. It all started with my first baby. I liked to swaddle her, but couldn't ever find blankets big enough. So, with my 2nd, I started making my own. I began thinking that others might like large blankets also, so I began selling blankets at our local Gardener's Market until I found out about ETSY. I am always looking for new ideas, so keep checking back for new colors, fabrics and designs.

Now I know I have been at this for longer than ninety days due to some circumstances in my life-I hope you all will hang in with me as I continue in this :).

Ring

2008-05-15T12:46:00.005-04:00

A few days ago I got a convo on etsy from another user ( MaggieMoo ) wanting to know if I made rings.
Well, I haven't really tried this, but she wanted something really simple and said she didn't mind being the guinea pig.
She had been looking on etsy and unable to find what she was looking for.
So, I tried a few things. Some didn't work out so well ;).
But, I came up with a very simple herringbone ring.
I really like it!
Not only was I able to create something for someone that they were looking for and will love, but she helped me create a new item for my shop!

Simply Said by Sarah

2008-05-13T14:23:00.002-04:00

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SimplySaidbySarah

http://SimplySaidBySarah.etsy.com
http://SimplySaidBySarah.blogspot.com

About the artist:
"Sarah Orton is a graphic design student in North Carolina. Her flair for design stems from a lifelong interest in crafts and her pieces demonstrate a fun spin on a contemporary sense of style. Encouraged by the requests she’d begun to receive from fellow employees and friends, Sarah decided to combine her creativity with her business sense, and Simply Said by Sarah was born. Each piece is handcrafted and unique, and is sure to add a tasteful touch of originality to your home!"

Celtic goddess jewelry

2008-05-12T18:38:00.002-04:00

http://celticgoddessjewelry.etsy.com
http://buyindie.blogspot.com/
Feel divine when you don this jewelry!

What she has to say about herself:
Celtic Goddess Jewelry was started in early 2001, and has been selling on etsy for 2 years and counting!
Art has always been prevalent in my life. I love to draw, paint, sculpt, make jewelry, make bath and body products and most recently, photography. I am influenced by spiritual learning, nature, goddess and celtic imagery. I identify very strongly with my celtic heritage.

The Food Chain

2008-05-09T20:36:00.002-04:00

Etsy Bead Weavers creative theme this month is the food chain! Pop on over to our blog http://Etsy-beadweavers.blogspot.com and vote for your favourite piece!

Earth Charm

2008-05-09T19:14:00.003-04:00

Earth Charm is my featured seller today:

http://Earthcharms.etsy.com
http://www.earth-charms.blogspot.com

About the artist:
My name is: a title used to facilitate communication.
My home is: a little slice of paradise despite the paper-thin walls and windows.
My goal is: to make macrame fashionable.
My soul is: owned by a thieving kitty.
My dreams are: not all that unrealistic, and involve comfort instead of riches.
My life is: meant to be enjoyed to the fullest.

Items ship from a smoke-free but cat-friendly environment.

Components used in earthcharms jewelry comply with the California lead content laws.

Other places to stalk earthcharms:
blog: http://www.earth-charms.blogspot.com
site: http://www.stones.salyx.net
communities:
http://www.myspace.com/salyx/
http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/earthcharms
http://www.flickr.com/photos/80954354@N00/
http://picasaweb.google.com/salyxwoodbine/

I've only included a couple of her pieces, be sure to go and see the rest!

KreativeMindz

2008-05-08T16:55:00.008-04:00

Beautiful hand made clothes!
My featured seller today is KreativeMindz

http://kreativemindz.etsy.com/
http://kreativemindzthreadz.blogspot.com/

About the artists:
KreativeMindz is our company I started about 6 years ago (a dream I've had forever). Aly and Beau are a husband and wife team, supporting each other through love, laughter and creativity.

We mostly make clothing (in all sizes and colors), Goddess Wraps™, Hot Packs, Bags, Purses, Wallets, Cuffs and many other cool things! Beau is a very skilled craftsman and carpenter. Check out the Wooden Kreationz section to see some things my husband is now adding. :D

A LITTLE ABOUT US

I was born and raised in a home of artists. My mother a painter, and my father a photographer.
As kids we always were doing some sort of "project". This has continued for me thoughout my life, dipping my hands in all sorts of creative "projects". I found my nitch in sewing. I LOVE creating different things. I picture it in my mind and then it becomes...it is my "gift" I suppose. And I enjoy working with the different fibers to see what can be done with them.
I mostly stay at home and mother our 2 wonderful and beautiful children (10 and 3), my husband and best friend, our 3 dogs and a cat, and our beautiful land. This keeps me busy, as I'm sure you can imagine, but I try to sew on a daily basis, even if it's only 15 minutes. I have been making clothes for many, many years (15 to be exact). I first started when I was 15 and made a patchwork skirt by hand for a show I was going to. As I got older I bought a sewing machine and began making clothes to support my traveling and music habit. I have traveled all over the country selling my clothes at all the wonderful shows and festivals. I miss that sometimes but am so blessed to have my 2 wonderful and beautiful children. When my son got older I started working in the film buisness...helping design sets and such. This was wonderful and fun work, but I truly missed being home. My daughter was born 3 years ago, and with the help of my wonderful and supportive husband, I started to stay home again. And KreativeMindz started to blossom.

I am so very thankful to have this opportunity to be able to watch my children grow!!! We enjoy our land and our organic gardens. Hiking, fishing, swimming, playing, camping, fires, drum circles and a show when we can catch one. My husband is a carpenter and loves working with his hands and building wonderful things!

Thanks to all of you whom support us stay at home mamas and independent artists!!!! And thank you for helping our dream become reality! We truly appreciate all the support! :D

Why not go over and see the rest of their shop?

Buying For Baby?

2008-05-07T22:39:00.002-04:00

Then I suggest that you check out my featured seller today,

Elle Belle

http://ellebelleonetsy.etsy.com
http://ellebelleblog.blogspot.com

About Elle Belle:
Elle Belle is the place to find handmade, boutique quality baby items that make being a Mom easier and more fun!

It all started when I and a few of my friends started making things for our own children and realized that even though we each only had one or two things we specialize in, collaborating is more fun and makes for a shop full of things we all absolutely couldn't live without.

I only included a couple of her goodies- be sure to go and take a look at the rest!

Creative Sundries

2008-05-06T11:34:00.004-04:00

Is my featured seller today!
http://creativesundries.etsy.com
http://creativesundries.blogspot.com

About the artists:
We are Carol and Sarah, a mother-daughter/friend-friend team.

We are proud members of the Etsy Minnesota team.

Wholesale inquiries welcome!

Please also visit us at:
http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/creativesundries
http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativesundries

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Personal Treasures

2008-05-05T17:33:00.003-04:00

Today I am featuring Personal Treasures:
http://PersonalTreasures.etsy.com
http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com/

What she has to say about herself:

Hi, I’m Phyllis Mufson, a jewelry artisan and a creative career and small business coach. I started making jewelry while directing the Locks Career Center at Moore College of Art & Design, an inspiring environment where I worked with wonderfully creative people.

Now I work in my sunny living room where I talk with clients and have all of my jewelry equipment close at hand. My design inspiration is my 23-story “bead condo” – clear, stacking sectioned boxes brimming with color-coordinated gold and silver, gemstones and pearls.

Earlier in my life I was a textile artist and that sensibility influences my designs. I'm concerned with how the jewelry drapes and moves with the body. I'm also inspired by my customers. In addition to my ETSY stores I sell through private jewelry shows so I get to see how women respond to the jewelry. I talk with them about what interests them, and find out which designs are particularly flattering to wear.

If you like Personal Treasures but are looking for something more simple or casual please visit my Mufi Jewels store at http://mufi.etsy.com.

You can learn more about my coaching practice at http://phyllismufson.interfaceias.com.
I also have a blog where I write about creativity and creative people – http://personaltreasures.blogspot.com.

I sell wholesale. If you are interested in carrying my work or hosting a jewelry party please email me.

Be sure to check out the rest of the lovelies in her shop!

Personality Plus Boutique

2008-05-04T21:55:00.004-04:00

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AdrienneN

http://AdrienneN.etsy.com
http://personalityplusbout ique2.blogspot.com

About the artists:
We are a mom and daughter team! We have wanted to start our own business for years, and we have finally done it! Charlotte is the Mom. She is the mother of 4 and Grandma to 18! She has worked as a seamstress for years and has done commercial embroidery for over 15 years! Adrienne is the daughter and she is the mom to 4 and step mom to 3. (or 5...She has 2 step daughters that she still lovingly claims from her first marriage, and 3 step children from her current marriage.) Adrienne teaches Preschool out of her home and loves children! We are both so excited to be starting this new venture! Please give us any suggestions, hints, tips or tricks that you think might really help our business out.

Pretty In Pink

2008-05-03T14:37:00.002-04:00

Today I am featuring Kelicat and some of her beautiful pink creations .
http://kalicat.etsy.com
http://honeyandsweets.blogspot.com/

About the artist:
Kalicat has trained in jewellery at Central St Martins and Hatton Gardens, in London. Mom of 2, she says: "I enjoy painting and illustrating Fashion, jewelry-making and dreaming about all the things I will create in the near future".

Each item may be made in gold, sterling silver or base metal, with the stones of your choice when available.

ABOUT THE JEWELRY

All metal is sterling silver unless stated otherwise. Findings are either purchased as is or made by myself: handsawn, soldered, fabricated and crafted by me ;)

I source gemstones from suppliers around the world. All of my jewelry is made with top quality stones and designed to last.

If you have any questions about a specific work please ask! I guarantee each item for 6 months and can also change the length of the piece, or the nature of the gemstones, pearls, beads etc. whenever possible to fit your desires.

Paulette Insall

2008-05-02T18:08:00.007-04:00

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PauletteInsall

http://pauletteinsall.etsy.com
http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com/
http://web.mac.com/pauletteinsall/Paulette_Insall/Artist_Features/Artist_Features.html

About the artist:
Like many other artists, Paulette has been creative from a very young age. From making knotted bracelets and hair accessories as a child to taking photos for her high school year book when she was older. She never thought of herself as an artist until a few years ago. For many years she dreamed of painting, but could never bring herself to pick up a paint brush until October of 2006. That's when her love of creating stories with paint and paper began.

These days when she’s not busy entertaining her very busy four year old son, you will find her stealing any moment she can in her home studio pouring her thoughts and emotions out into the visual stories she creates through her art.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My art is about the search for connection…to self, to like minded spirits, to family, and to God. Most of my work depicts a sole woman because these are the stories of my own personal search and the emotions they invoke within my soul. My hope is that the visual stories I create with my art touch people from all walks of life and let them know that they are not alone…and find comfort in that knowing.

She also teaches classes!
**ONLINE CLASSES**
I will be offering online classes starting Feb. 18th....visit the link below for all the details.
http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com/my_weblog/onlineclasses.html

Please visit my website to view more work or my blog to see what I'm up to and chat.

http://www.pauletteinsall.com

http://pauletteinsall.typepad.com

Be sure to head over to her shop and see all her charming paintings! (Maybe find something special for that special Mom in your life.)

Becki's Designs

2008-05-01T18:13:00.004-04:00

My featured seller today is Entyqua (Becki’s Designs).
(http://entyqua.etsy.com
http://beckisdesigns.blogspot.com/)
What she has to say about herself:
I am Becki I am a SAHM to one gorgeous little girl!
About the creations
I make both costume and genuine stone/metal jewelry as well as finish Jewelry boxes, card making and other paper crafts and coming soon I will be doing clothing as well! I have a lot of creative outlets
For my Jewelry: I use a lot of natural stones and beads for my creations, my favorite being wood and gemstones. I also love to use pearls weather they are freshwater or faux pearls have a very elegant feel to them and always and a touch of class to every piece they are used in! All my jewelry designs are Hand made with care a love. Also you will always find each piece is very unique and will never be recreated. If you need a necklace or bracelet made to a certain size please specify during checkout, if I have the extra materials I can make the changes! I also LOVE to do custom work! I love to share ideas with others to come to a creation that might not be with out two great minds working together!
For the Finished Jewelry Boxes
I LOVE to paint I love to decorate I love to take something ordinary Like a plain unfinished wooden box and make it dazzle. These are one of my favorites of my hobbies. They come to me from a craft store plain dull and wood colored and ends up with color and flair and style I love the transformation!
For the paper crafts
I am a scrapper I will always be a scrapper I have so much scrap I don’t know what to do with it! SO I make cards and other paper related crafts! I wish I had enough time to do this more than I do!
For the clothing
COMING SOON!! Can’t wait!
Be sure to stop by Becki's shop and see if there's anything special your Mom might like!

Beads for mom!

2008-04-30T22:52:00.004-04:00

Mothers day is coming!
And Studio Marcy (http://StudioMarcy.etsy.com
http://studiomarcy.blogspot.com/)is having a sale!

Buy one get one half off, what a deal!
What she has to say about herself:
Hi, I'm Marcy Lamberson, a glass artist who loves making people smile through my whimsical beads and sculptures.

I use a 2000 degree torch and most of my glass comes from Murano, Italy. Every piece is kiln annealed for durability.

I teach private and group lessons and enjoy taking on custom commissions. While working out of my sunroom studio overlooking my garden and birds, squirrels, chipmunks and occasional wandering possums, sometimes I just made them into beads too! . I make them wear clothes and jewelry when turning them into little fun glass pieces.

Be sure to stop by her shop and see all her beauties and buy a few!!

Fire and Flowers!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-09T18:14:00.003-04:00

Come and vote for the April Etsy Bead Weavers Challenge!
The them this month is Fire and Flowers and has inspired may amazing pieces!
Come and drool and vote!!!!

Thats Headley

2008-03-27T21:22:00.003-04:00

ThatsHeadley is my feature today!
http://Thatsheadley.etsy.com
http://thatsheadley.blogspot.com

What she has to say about herself:
That's Headley! Jewelry Designs is about a journey in wearable art in semiprecious gemstones, wire, and glass. Color, texture, balance, and richness are my design goals. I've been "beading" since junior high, and for the last couple of years have expanded my use of wire wrapping. I've also added silversmithing to my techniques. Silver is always bona fide sterling at the least, and sometimes fine (99.9% pure) silver.

I rarely make two pieces alike, because I like to have fun wearing jewelry, and seeing myself coming and going is not fun! Sometimes, though, when something comes out especially wonderful, I might make just a few to share the fun. I love to do custom work, too, so if you have something inspirational you would like to have a custom piece to wear with or to, send me a picture or description of what you would like, and we can be creative together!

My blog, where I put my newest creations and comment on life, the creative process, and other fabulous Etsy artists can be found at http://thatsheadley.blogspot.com
Self Representing Artist Jewelry Designer (SRAJD) #231

Member Art Jewelry Collective
Member Etsy Texas Crafters (ETC)

Smoke-free, kitty-friendly home and studio

Some of her work is found below, but be sure to look at the rest of her shop!

Corazon Espinado Necklace in Sterling Silver, Garnet and Freshwater Pearl

Nereid Sacred Heart Necklace in Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Aventurine, Seaweed Quartz, Glass and Sterling

Elements By Dawn

2008-03-18T18:51:00.003-04:00

Today I am featuring Elements By Dawn
http://ElementsbyDawn.etsy.com
http://elementsbydawn.blogspot.com/
About the artist:
Dawn is particularly drawn to creating pattern and texture in her pieces. Through pattern and texture, her designs take on movement, visual and tactile interest. Through the use of color and form, she communicates emotion and energy. Dawn's pieces range from simplistic shapes and lines, evoking a sense of calm; to heavily textured with bold colors and lines, suggesting passion.

Her obsession with circles, spheres, disks, and symmetry is expressed throughout her designs.

Dawn is constantly learning new techniques, as well as perfecting traditional methods of metalworking and design.

Additionally, she is a full-time student, wife, and mother of two boys. She enjoys listening to music of all types, especially industrial, techno, a little ska, and classical. Dawn is a self-diagnosed coffee and cheese addict.

A couple of her pieces:

14kt. Gold-filled Double Loop Earrings with Argentium Bead Detail

Argentium Sterling Silver and 14kt Goldfill Chainmaille Earrings

Be sure to check out the rest of her shop!

Looking for some sparkle?

2008-03-16T19:32:00.004-04:00

Find it in sparklystrandz's shop!
Sparkly Stradz
http://sparklystrandz.etsy.com
http://sparklystrandz.blogspot.com/

What she has to say about herself:
I've had a love for crafts, especially crochet for over 25 years ever since my grandmother taught me at age 5. It was probably the best thing she could have done for my parents because it would keep me busy for hours. During college, I developed a love for beads--not just because they're sparkly, but because beads have such a rich history to them from around the world, and can be made from almost anything imaginable. Also, as an occupational therapist, I am able to use a variety of crafts and activities in my therapy to make it more fun!

I combined my love for crochet and beads and began making jewelry, baby onesies, hats, and all sorts of gift items about 10 years ago. "Sparkly Strandz" is an online store that you can visit and create your own jewelry by choosing the right color bead, wire, and length you want for that perfect piece!!

A couple of samples of her work:

Nursing Necklace-Serpentine Jade Gemstone

Interchangeable Lever Back Earring Starter Set-CHOOSE YOUR 4 COLORS

Be sure to browse the rest of her beauties in her shop!

A Pretty...

2008-03-14T19:39:00.002-04:00

Rock!
That is who I am featuring today :).
http://aprettyrock.etsy.com
http://www.aprettyrock.com
http://www.aprettyrock.com/blog
What she has to say about herself:

"Oh Shiny!" should definitely be my mantra and says a lot about me. :) But if you are looking for something a little more concrete from me, here you go...

Yazmin Wickham of A Pretty Rock creates one of a kind or limited edition pieces of jewelry. Brought to life with carefully selected gemstones, mineral stones and freshwater pearls, the collection is meant to lend affordable, quality elegance to all.

There is no reason why every woman shouldn't have A Pretty Rock in their life!

Here are just a couple of samples from all of those "pretty rocks" in her charming shop!

Flora - Hairpins - Pink Shell Flowers

(It's items like this that make me wish my hair would keep such things in place!)

Fresh Cut - Quartz and Peridot Wrapped Sterling Silver Earrings

Be sure to check out the rest of her shop!

Stormy Weather!!!

2008-03-07T10:29:00.001-05:00

This is the theme of this months Etsy Bead Weavers challenge!!!
As always, the pieces are extremely diverse!! Come and vote for your favourite piece at http://Etsy-BeadWeavers.Blogspot.com from now until the fourteenth of March!!!