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Valentine's Day Sale!

2012-01-29T17:43:00.000-07:00

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! I have lots of jewelry ready to ship to yourself or your loved ones! And to help out, use coupon code "BEMINE" when checking out for 20% off! Please have all orders in by February 4th to ensure it gets to you in time.

Love Note Bottle Necklace - $17.50

Book Review:The Silver Chair

2011-08-08T07:07:00.004-06:00

I don't know if I've mentioned this before, but I am an avid reader. I love getting lost in new books, and oftentimes my jewelry will be inspired by a new story. I thought it would be fun to write a book review, then feature the piece of jewelry that it inspired along with a coupon code! Please let me know what you think.

The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've loved the Chronicles of Narnia ever since I was a little girl. The Silver Chair isn't my absolute favorite in the series for the simple fact that it's a little dark, but a great book all the same!

The Silver Chair continues the story of Narnia when Eustace Scrubb, along with his classmate Jill Pole, are whisked into Narnia to help find Prince Rilian (King Caspian's son who had been kidnapped years before). Their adventure leads them into the deep, dark Narnia, in the grip of the evil Queen of Underland, where they prove they're Narnians through and through in order to break the evil queen's enchantment.

Secret messages, action, adventure, new friendships, giants, marsh-wiggles, and of course loads of symbolism for the simple fact that it's C.S. Lewis. This book has it all! Definitely recommend this book, and the series for that matter. If you're going to read the series, I also recommend reading them in order.

Here is the necklace that was inspired by the book:

The Silver Chair Necklace by wavecloud

Take 20% off The Silver Chair Necklace with coupon code "Puddleglum" when checking out in my Etsy shop!

Craft Lake City

2011-08-02T11:26:00.006-06:00

I'm so excited for this year's Craft Lake City! It's a local event held yearly at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City, UT. I've been so busy preparing for it I haven't had time to update my shop with new jewelry, but once it's all over I'll have PLENTY to post. Here's just a sneak peek of some of the new jewelry I'll be selling:

For those of you who are in the area, stop in at Craft Lake City on Saturday, August 13th, from 2-10 PM. The last two were AWESOME, you will not be disappointed!

Wish List

2011-05-17T00:06:00.004-06:00

I am constantly on Etsy; if I'm not doing something with my own shop, then I'm shopping around in other people's! There's so much amazing stuff out there! Here are just a few items on the top of my wish list:

Vintage Swarovski Ring by Jorgensen Studio

Antique Bronze Twig Hair Pins by Woodland Belle

Twisted Daisy Ring by Jemima Lumley

Hedgehog Ring by Michelle Chang Jewelry

And for whatever reason, I have been craving caramels and just happened to run across this local caramel shop (woot Utah!):

Orange Caramels by Old Time Caramels

And I want just about everything in Kristin Coffin's shop! Unfortunately, her shop's in vacation mode until the end of August :( Oh well, maybe I'll just have to have a beautiful new ring for my wedding anniversary in October! Here's just one of my favorite rings:

Twig Ring by Kristin Coffin

So, who wants to buy me something?? ;)

New Jewelry!

2011-05-11T20:04:00.000-06:00

I *finally* got around to posting some new jewelry! This one's my favorite, perfect for summer:

Little Locket - Caribbean Blue

Check out my shop for all my new listings!

A Victorian Romance

2011-05-01T19:00:00.009-06:00

Just wanted to show off a recent treasury I made:

Stay tuned for new jewelry!

Happy Valentine's!

2011-01-18T02:06:00.004-07:00

Quick post: I'll have new stuff up VERY soon, but for now here's a little treat to help with Valentine's Day. Use the code "iheartyou" when checking out to get 20% OFF all items in my Etsy shop (now through February 14th). I recommend ordering by February 3rd to get your goodies in time for V Day, though. :)

The Love Letter Necklace
by wavecloud

I Heart Brandon Flowers

2010-11-22T20:44:00.004-07:00

OK, confession time: I have a teensy, tiny, little girl crush on Brandon Flowers (lead singer of The Killers for those who don't know). I know this post is totally not jewelry-related, but I thought it would be fun all the same.

Anyway, my wonderful husband (whom I love very much, not just a little girl crush) was nice enough to go with me to the Brandon Flowers concert at The Depot in SLC this last Wednesday, and I took some pictures on my crappy phone camera. Not the best quality, but here they are:

I had a great time and he put on such a great show. Hearing him sing his album live, it makes me feel a lot better about Flamingo (his first solo album), even if I'm still not entirely sure what he was thinking when he wrote "Swallow It". I just love how much passion he puts into his music, you know? You can find videos of the SLC performance here (better quality than my pictures, I promise):

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=brandon+flowers+slc&aq=f

Oh, and here's some new jewelry so I can kinda stay on topic here:

The Carousel Necklace II - $16.50

Check out my shop for more new jewelry, I'll have some new Christmas stuff soon, too! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

Treasury of Cute

2010-11-14T22:22:00.002-07:00

Oh my goodness, it has been forever since I last updated this blog! I'll have a lot of new items soon for the upcoming holiday season, but for now here is a cute treasury I made of some of my favorite things:

Vampire Earring Tutorial

2010-05-11T15:37:00.009-06:00

I've been wanting to do this tutorial ever since I started this blog--now it's finally here! I apologize in advance for the lackluster photos, but it's dreary and gray here and I didn't feel like heavily editing my pictures. To get to the tutorial, go to this flickr link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28020499@N06/sets/72157623918352647/

Simply click through the pictures and it goes through how to make them step by step! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

P.S. Do you love my Vampire Earrings, but don't feel like making them yourself? They're always available for purchase in my Etsy shop here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33821948/vampire-earrings

I Heart Mustaches!

2010-04-18T18:08:00.007-06:00

I don't know why I heart mustaches! On guys, they're kinda weird, like a creepy uncle* you had when you were 10, but by themselves: awesome! Recently, I was excited to find these cute mustache charms and couldn't wait to create something with them; this little baby is the result:

The Mustache Necklace - $17.00

Totally awesome, if I do say so myself! Almost makes me want to buy a monocle and a top hat. Which brings me to other mustache thing I love--enjoy!

Happy Labbit by Kidrobot

Mustache Ring by Melanie Favreau

Mustache Bandana by Cyanide Stitches

Classic Black Carstache

Mustache Wallet by Freshly Picked

Moustache Headband by Love Elycia

Mustache Onesie by Hutch Me

Mustache Print by drywell

Octoplushie by Jayne Danger

Mustache Mugs by Uptown Avenue

*Seriously, do a Google image search on creepy uncles and you'll see what I mean! Better yet, don't do it--it's fairly disturbing . . .

Craft Show Display

2010-04-15T21:49:00.010-06:00

So I set up my jewelry display at Sweet Tweets Boutique today! Here are the pictures:

I'm way excited for the show to actually start! Just a reminder, it goes from tomorrow, April 16th from 10-6:30 to Saturday, April 17th from 10-5. Also, I was making the driving directions way more complicated than they had to be, so after you get off Bangerter at 13400 South, keep going for a few minutes until you get to a stop sign at 6400 West/Rose Canyon Rd. and turn left, keep going on 6400 West until you get to Butterfield Parkway/14200 South and turn right, then just keep going down that road until you see the model home on your left on Palo Alto Drive. It should be fun, I hope you guys are as excited as I am!

Sweet Tweets Boutique

2010-04-08T23:21:00.004-06:00

I am excited to announce that I will be selling my jewelry at Sweet Tweets Boutique next weekend (April 16th and 17th); it's a local favorite and there are a lot of great vendors, so be sure to check it out! It will be held in a beautiful model home in Herriman; because it's so new the address is kinda hard to map, but don't worry because here are the directions!

Coming from north or south I-15:
1. take exit 289 for Bangerter Highway
2. head west on Bangerter
3. turn left at 13400 South (just as Bangerter starts to turn north)
4. at the Smith's, turn left onto Rosecrest Drive
5. turn right at Mirabella Lane (just past a park and a speed sign)
6. take the third left onto Emmeline Drive
7. take the first right onto Butterfield Parkway
8. turn left at Palo Alto Drive, the model home is on the corner, very hard to miss!

Here is the basic Google map of the location:

View Larger Map

I'll have pictures up soon of what my display looks like, I'll also be selling a lot of exclusive items that won't be posted in my Etsy shop! I hope to see you all there!

Sweet Tweet Necklace

Happy Bunny Day!

2010-03-31T22:32:00.008-06:00

My favorite part of Easter is all the adorable bunnies (although Peeps and Cadbury Eggs are close seconds)! New to my Etsy shop, just in time for the holiday, is this cute bunny necklace:

Buttercup

Buttercup with my wind-up bunny, Bluebell

Here are some wonderful Easter finds (and an awesome tutorial I just couldn't resist sharing):

Bunny Beanie Pattern by Inner Hooker

Bunny Tail T-Shirt by My Personalized T-Shirt

Bunny Cakes Pattern by Mutts

Bunny Button Set by Vespertine Cafe

Lamb Moon Bun by Moon's Creations

Bunny Fine Art Print by Stoopid Gerl

Peep Wreath Tutorial

I hope everyone has a happy Easter! I'll be posting some exciting news in the next couple of days! Oh, and my Labbit says hi!

New Giveaway: Tulip Trio Necklace

2010-03-21T16:30:00.005-06:00

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Kristin from Take It From Me on a giveaway of my Tulip Trio Necklace, a must-have for spring! Go to the blog here to enter, all you have to do is leave a comment!

P.S. Do you like my new wavecloud banner? Tiffany from London Berry Designs custom-made it for me; she's super nice and easy to work with. Thanks, Tiff!

Etsy Finds: St. Patrick's Day!

2010-03-15T19:09:00.004-06:00

St. Patrick's Day is almost upon us, so I thought I'd spread around a little luck o' the Irish! Here are some fun Etsy finds:

Printable Party Circles by The TomKat Studio

Unlucky Clover Print by Casey McArdle Photography

Clover Felt Hat by MojoSpaStyle

Clover Necklace by Willow and Me Jewelry

Owl Wing Headband by Sleepy King

St. Patrick's Day Scarf by the Crafty Nature Lady

Irish Hat by sweetpeatoadtots

Leprechaun Moon Bun by Moon's Creations

Enchanted Forest Bracelet by me!

That's all for now, but stay tuned for some exciting news and new giveaways! Oh, and remember to wear green this Wednesday!

Free Shipping!

2010-02-09T12:18:00.003-07:00

Just a quick note, today is the last day for free shipping! Better hurry, it will end tonight at midnight!

Happy Birthday to Me!

2010-01-12T11:08:00.005-07:00

Confetti Cupcake Card

by Cupcake Social

It's almost my birthday-yay! To celebrate, I'M giving YOU a free gift with every purchase (it's kinda backwards, but what can I say? I'm nice :D). This could be a gorgeous necklace, earrings, bracelet, or ring! All you have to do is tell me Happy Birthday in the message to seller box when you check out. This deal couldn't have come at a better time, I just listed a bunch of new jewelry:

Happy Flowers Bracelet

Faded Purple Ring-Silver

The Treasure Chest Necklace

Red Sakura Ring

The Lost Seashell Earrings

Better hurry, though, the party ends Jan. 17th at midnight! P.S. Here's a sneak peek at some jewelry I've been working on (it should be up in the shop soon, so stay tuned, I'm so excited!):

Free Worldwide Shipping!

2009-11-27T07:53:00.005-07:00

The title says it all! Free worldwide shipping on all items in my Etsy shop. This will end at midnight on Tuesday, December 1st. The free shipping is all ready to go for you, you don't even have to do anything special--well, except buy something! Happy Black Friday, everyone!

Yay for Consignment!

2009-11-11T16:03:00.003-07:00

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to consign with a new boutique opening up in Provo! For those of you who live in Utah, I invite you to attend the grand opening of Bon Bons Boutique on Saturday, November 14th, at 7:00 p.m.--there will be live music and refreshments for all! Among other local hand-crafted items, many of my best-sellers (and some new, never-before-seen jewelry) will be sold, including:

The Little Turquoise Locket

The Edward Bracelet

La Tour Eiffel Necklace

The Jacob Bracelet

Vampire Earrings

And many, many more! Here is the address: 55 N. University Avenue, Provo, UT 84601, just inside Provo Town Square. For more information, check out Bon Bons Boutique's Facebook page. I hope to see everyone there!

Winner Announced!

2009-10-28T23:25:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to Little Bird of Pinetop, Arizona, for winning my Forget Me Not Earrings! Don't forget to buy your New Moon jewelry before the premiere on November 20th!

New Giveaway!

2009-10-21T11:00:00.003-06:00

Sorry, I'm posting this giveaway a little late (it ends October 25th at midnight, so you still have a few days to enter!). Rachel Sue has been kind enough to feature me on her blog! She wrote up a very nice review of my Metal Lace Earrings and now YOU have a chance to win my Forget Me Not Earrings:

These earrings are absolutely one of a kind; I can't make anymore, so what are you waiting for? Head on over to Rachel Sue's blog for a chance to win!

Treasury!

2009-10-18T21:14:00.003-06:00

Just a quick post to show off my Petite Pinecone Necklace that was recently featured in a treasury on Etsy:

Many thanks to Fiber Fancy for including me in her gorgeous treasury! I hope everyone's having a wonderful October!

New Moon Jewelry

2009-10-10T10:35:00.003-06:00

Brand-new Twilight jewelry has arrived! I have lots to show, so let's start off the list:

The Jacob Bracelet -- $12.50

Cullen Crest Ring -- $8.50

Twilight Rivalry Rings -- $8.50

The Twilight Bracelet -- $17.50

Words from Edward Ring -- $8.50

Of course, along with the new things I still have all the classic Twilight jewelry:

The Edward Bracelet -- $12.50

The Twilight Locket -- $18.50

Get all your Twilight gear in time for the premiere of New Moon on November 20th! Everything is available in my shop, but I can't guarantee that it will last!

Believe Necklace Giveaway

2009-09-15T10:44:00.003-06:00

Fabulous author Nicole O'Dell from the popular series Scenarios for Girls is launching a new website! She was kind enough to post a giveaway of my Believe Necklace, check it out here. Her message is great, no matter what religion you are, and they really look like wonderful books--perfect for girls and teens alike.

P.S. New Twilight stuff for the opening of the much-anticipated New Moon in a few days!

Free Earrings with Purchase!

2009-08-06T14:23:00.003-06:00

Just a quick update before I move on to tutorials and other things. Right now in my shop I'm giving away a free pair of Vampire Earrings to the first 10 customers--I plan on these running out fast, so get them while you still can! Also, if you would be interested in doing some sort of "Name the Jewelry" prize contest, please say so in the comments below. Thanks--check back soon!

Winner Announced!

2009-07-22T14:18:00.003-06:00

Congrats to Camille from my home town of Salt Lake City for winning my vampire earrings! Of course, if you didn't win them and really wanted to they're $11.50 from my Etsy shop. Thanks to everyone who participated--a new contest is coming soon, so stay tuned!

Vampire Earring Giveaway!

2009-06-27T09:03:00.002-06:00

I'm so excited to say that I was featured in an awesome blog this week: Crazi Beautiful! It focuses on women in Utah who make handmade things and let me tell ya, there's some pretty awesome stuff! I'm even more excited to announce that Crazi Beautiful is hosting a GIVEAWAY for my Vampire Earrings:

Anyone can win, all you have to do is post a comment on the Crazi Beautiful blog. Good luck!

The "Not Quite Disney Couture" Bracelet

2009-05-27T10:45:00.003-06:00

I have been swooning over the popular celebrity brand Disney Couture for the longest time--my only setback? The prices--holy crap, $140 for a bracelet! I was convinced I could make one myself that was not only cheaper, but cuter too. So without further ado, my own couture bracelets:

The Tinkerbell Bracelet

Beauty and the Beast Bracelet

Snow White Bracelet

Pocahontas Bracelet

Mod Poppy Bracelet (not really Disney, but still adorable)

The Little Mermaid Bracelet

Alice in Wonderland Bracelet (already sold, but I can make another)

The Tinkerbell Bracelet 2 (another, more sparkly, version)

Pirates of the Caribbean Bracelet

The Cinderella Bracelet

All these bracelets are available in my shop (just click on the pictures to go to the links) for $20-$25; less than 1/4 of the Disney Couture bracelets!

Another Giveaway So Soon!

2009-05-02T12:15:00.002-06:00

Fabulous Fun Finds is hosting a giveaway for my Secret Heart Locket, check out the contest page here! It's way easy to enter, but hurry because it ends May 8th at midnight!

Contest Winners!

2009-05-01T14:06:00.005-06:00

The results are in! Before I announce the winner, I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who participated--the results were overwhelming; I got such a good response that I decided to give away TWO necklaces! So without further ado, the winners of the Tulip Trio Necklace (drumroll please):

wewerebound

and

Suzanne

Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated! Don't be too sad if ya' didn't win, I'll have another contest soon, so keep checking back for more giveaways and (hopefully) a tutorial soon. And, of course, the Tulip Trio Necklace is available in my shop.

In other shop news, the oh-so-kind Aik Chien reviewed my Twilight Bracelet and wrote a very nice article in her blog. Thanks, Aik!

Just a Reminder . . .

2009-04-30T07:52:00.002-06:00

The contest ends at midnight tonight (scroll down to see the contest post)--so get all your last-minute entries in! I'll announce the winner of my lovely necklace tomorrow, so check back then!

New Giveaway!

2009-03-28T19:13:00.005-06:00

Spring has sprung, and a new giveaway has begun! There are lots of ways to win, and they're all super-easy, but first how 'bout I show you what you'll win:

Tulip Trio Necklace, available for purchase here

How to win: purchase something from my shop, leave a comment telling me your favorite item of mine, or blog/twitter/facebook or otherwise advertise about this contest (link the post to me in comments). For every one of these things you do, you'll be entered into a drawing to win. That means for every item you buy, the better your chances! But hurry, the contest ends April 30th! Also, don't forget to leave your e-mail address in your comment!

Green with Envy

2009-03-11T15:17:00.003-06:00

It's March, and St. Patty's Day is almost here! To celebrate, I'm giving away this beautiful ring:

All you have to do is buy something from my shop and you'll be entered into a drawing to win! That means for every item you order, your name will be placed in the drawing. So what are you waiting for? Get shopping! But hurry--the contest ends March 17th! Now for some fun St. Patrick's Day finds:

Charm Necklace by Tiny Tokens Designs

Get Lucky Sachet by Perennial Piecer

Lucky Clover Girl by Goose Grease

Four Leaf Clover Pin by reneegurumi

Lucky Shamrocks Card by CraftEChristine

Turquoise Cluster Ring by wavecloud (me!)

Lucky Necklace by sTuck in the Coop

Clover Pony Holders by Lollipop Shop

Lucky Trio Card by tracychong

Baby!

2009-02-23T12:59:00.003-07:00

A friend of mine just had a baby girl, so I thought I'd show you some cute baby finds! Also, free shipping is still going on in my shop until the end of February (that gives you five more days, so get shopping)!

Bib Patterns by Precious Patterns

Mary Jane Baby Shoes by Diddle Dumpling

Tie Onesie by Super Sweet Creations

Flower Hair Clip by Hair Sprinkles

Sock Baby Rattle by Chickabiddy Baby Boutique

Hoots Stuffed Animal by Manic Muffin

Little One Artwork by Deadpan Alley

Puzzle Ball by Donna Pool

Tunic Dress by Skeeterbug

Letter M (monkey) Print by Jenn Ski

Feel the Love!

2009-02-03T09:16:00.001-07:00

Ah, it's almost Valentine's Day, and because I'm feeling so loving there's FREE SHIPPING in my shop on all orders for the month of February! So guys, you have no excuse not to buy your girl anything. Here are some lovely finds to get you inspired:

Secret Heart Locket (one of my favorites!) by Me

Rose Petal Tutu by Hannah's Tutus

Be Mine Ring by Pamela Susan

Plantable Note Cards by Claudia's Creations

Heart Soap by Cozy Moments

Moleskin Notepad by Feral Empire

Handcut Card by Storey Shop

My Lovely Cupcake Print by rkdsign88

Conversation Hearts Necklace by Sissy's Pretties

I Really Do Card by Hide 'n' Seek

Love Buttons by Tessa Ann

Happy Birthday to Me!

2009-01-16T09:43:00.002-07:00

It's my birthday today, and in celebration I've found some wonderful birthday finds! Well, OK, mostly I just found lots of cupcakes (love, love, LOVE cupcakes), but enjoy!

Happy Birthday Pin by Traci K. Designs

Cupcake Necklace by The Royal Bead

Cupcake Necklace by A Jillion Pieces

Birthday Hat Headband by And Jane
(mostly I just love how angry this adorable little girl looks!)

Gift Wrap by Bazil Essentials

Birthday Sewing Card by It's the Small Things

Mr. Hedgehog Card by Designs by Steppie

Sprinkles Make Me Happy Photograph by Lauri

Pink Cherry Birthday Cake Print by Alice in Paris

Snowflakes

2009-01-07T09:44:00.004-07:00

Wow, Christmas was crazy for me; I hope everyone had a great holiday! While I'm finishing up my Vampire Earring tutorial, I thought I'd show off some lovely winter finds:

Spring Snow Hairpins by BeesKneesCrafts

Snowflakes Hairband by cocoboudoir

Snowflakes Maternity Shirt by JellybeanApparel

Sterling Silver Guitar Pick by AndrosCreations

Snowflake Thank You Cards by NYPapercrafter

Reversible Snowflake Necklace by imogeneANDannie

Snowflake Pebble Magnets by ShanasShop

Winter's Vegan Lip Conditioner by Beautiful Twists

Creamy Coconut Shampoo Bar by Swan Mountain Soaps

Christmas is Coming!

2008-11-30T12:50:00.007-07:00

Ohmygoodness! November is already over! I hope everyone had a great holiday (I know I did). I'm sorry for my lack of posts, but I've been busy creating more fun jewelry! To make room for new things, I've added a HUGE sale section to my shop--I think it's only appropriate with Christmas less than a month away. Here's just a sampling of my items for sale:

Ooh, and I almost forgot to post my husband's Halloween costume (only a month later, oops!). Here is Dwight K. Schrute:

"Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica."

Much cuter than the real Dwight, in my opinion.

Stay tuned for some Christmas fun and . . . (wait for it, wait for it) some tutorials! I'm going to share my techniques for making my Vampire Earrings--and once you can make those, it opens the door to all sorts of different things:

Twilight Mania!

2008-11-14T22:07:00.011-07:00

Get ready all you Twi-hards out there--the Twilight movie is less than a week away! And to honor this special event, I've picked out some dazzling products available on Etsy:

Vampire Earrings (by me)

For Bella (a new bracelet by me)

The Twilight Locket
(also by me--grab one while you can!)

Twilight Necklace by Blue's Creative Outlet

Edward-scented Lotion, Spray, and Lip Balm by Essence of Twilight

Twilight Pendant Necklace by A Vanity Affair

Twilight Forks Earrings by Ear & Now

My New Favorite Thing

2008-11-09T21:35:00.010-07:00

Just in case there are some of you who haven't played the most awesome game in the entire world, I thought I'd share the cuteness! Introducing LittleBIGPlanet on the PS3. I dare you to tell me this isn't the most adorable thing ever--in fact, I think I'd be willing to bet money on it. Here's your little character, Sackboy:

But the best part of it is, you can customize him however you want! It's like dolls for grown-ups. Not only that, but you can control his facial expressions--the crying Sackboy is the saddest thing ever! You can even make him shake his cute little butt just from wiggling the PS3 controller. Not only is Sackboy cute, the game in and of itself is so much fun to play--which is what I've been doing all week for hours on end!

And no, I don't work for PlayStation or anything, I really REALLY love this game--it's totally worth buying a PS3 just to play it. Now I'm just trying to find a darling Sackboy plush; the only ones that are super cute right now aren't being sold:

This one was made by a Media Molecule gamer's mom.

And this was made by Em-En from i like lemons

I'm crossing my fingers for more Sackboy merchandise soon. I think I know what I want for Christmas . . .

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T09:45:00.007-06:00

RIP Bracelet

Trick or Treat Bracelet

Oh my goodness, I can't believe Halloween is here already! My husband and I went to a party last week dressed up as Dwight and Angela from The Office--I'll be posting a picture here shortly. We also went to a couple of haunted houses (Castle of Chaos and Nightmare on 13th, for those of you who live in Utah). They were both way fun--Castle of Chaos has an awesome murder mystery, but Nightmare on 13th was the scariest haunted house I've ever been to (and I don't scare easily)!

Here are some spooky finds, and I hope everyone has a scary Halloween!

Halloween Robot by Robots

Spiderwick Necklace by Erzuli Mojo

The Pumpkins Family by Art Hands and Heart

Wicked Webs Bells Earrings by Dkjewels

Spooky Halloween Tags by the paper pixie

Pumpkin Hat by L.A. Originals just kidz

The Corpse Bride Costume by Deconstructress Designs

As always, these pictures and products belong to their respective owners, my intent is simply to promote others.

Halloween Fun

2008-10-19T12:08:00.011-06:00

This is why I don't do anything productive nearly the entire month of October--I love decorating! My husband and I made a gingerbread haunted house for the fun of it. I think it turned out rather nice . . . err, scary, I mean. In a cute way. :)

Here's my husband trying to eat the house. Look at that innocent face.

Not too bad, if I do say so myself.

Here are some more Halloween decorations.

Last, but not least, here's our wedding cake. We've almost been married a year (on October 26th)! I loved this cake; a crazy-talented neighbor of mine modeled it after my favorite movie in the entire world: The Corpse Bride, that's why it's crooked and awesome. If you haven't seen the movie, you totally need to because it's much better than Nightmare Before Christmas, in my opinion.

New Look!

2008-10-16T12:14:00.006-06:00

I decided it was time for my blog to get a face lift, and I think it's much better now. Unfortunately, I lost all my widgets. I've managed to save a few of my favorite blogs, but if you were on the list and I missed you (even if you weren't on the list before and want to be now, I would be more than happy to add you!), please let me know.

Now that the boring stuff's out of the way, it's time for some great finds! In anticipation of Halloween, here are some pumpkins:

Annabella Altered Art by The Decorated House

Lil' Pumpkin Tutu Dress by TuTu Cute Baby

Pumpkin Patch Bracelet by Beady Monkey

The Good Witch by Lindsay Art

Pumpkin Card by La Papera Gialla

Pumpkin Earrings by Candy's Art Designs

Wool Pumpkin by WhimsyByJess

Unlock the Secret of . . .

2008-10-10T09:49:00.005-06:00

You guessed it, today's post is all about keys! Most are pendants, because I just couldn't pass them up, but rest assured that they are all gorgeous! The one above is mine (available for a mere $7.50, I might add). Enjoy the feast:

Lock and Key Necklace by elsyrene

Wooden Skeleton Keys by The Porkchop Show

Royal Key by COGnitive Creations

Skeleton Key Ring by Dillon Designs

Swallowed Print by Six Hours Photography

Key to my Heart Pendant by Wander Girl

Black Magic Key Notebook by Paper and Canvas

Blue Skies Necklace by Arete

Just a boring little formality, all images are property of their respective artists; I am in no way affiliated with them and do not have rights to their pictures and/or products. I simply like to promote awesome products and I've kindly linked the pictures and sellers to their Etsy shop if you have any questions or would like to buy--so get clicking!

Hoot!

2008-09-28T21:46:00.003-06:00

These are my little owl earrings, aren't they adorable? In lieu of these owls, here are some more for your viewing pleasure:

The Night Watcher Bracelet by Faeriedtreasures

Milo the Owl Pin by girlwithapurl

Glycerine Soap Owl by EternalSunshine

Ollie lil Hoot by ManicMuffinTotes

Turquoise Owl by birdzNbeez

I hope everyone has a restful night (unless you're nocturnal like our little friends here, in which case I hope you have a very restful day)!

Front Page Again!

2008-09-27T18:49:00.000-06:00

Yay! My vampire earrings made the front page on Friday! I totally missed it, but I found the screenshot on Flickr. They're the third row down in the middle--very Twilight, don't you think?

Nerd Alert!

2008-09-23T11:03:00.005-06:00

OK, so I am one of the biggest nerds in the world! Deadcraft from Etsy was nice enough to make me these customized Link and Zelda dolls--yes, I LOVE Legend of Zelda, I admit it! I first played Link's Awakening on my good ol' Gameboy Color when I was 12 and I've been addicted ever since. So to celebrate my love of all things Zelda, here are some awesome products I've found:

Creative Rampage's Triforce Pendant

Fort Awesome Studios' The Legend Prints

Pixelated Creations' Magnet Set

Wedgered2's Needle Felt Doll

Think Geek's Link Plush

That's it for today, I suppose. Now I guess I'll go do something productive. :D

Featured Shop: Tisa's Creations!

2008-09-18T12:07:00.006-06:00

Today I have the lucky opportunity to feature Tisa Jackson of Tisa's Creations--a shop that sells handmade greeting cards and stationery. If you're looking for a great card, Tisa's Creations is the shop for you! It's casual and modern, and Tisa prides herself on using the finest of quality materials-her super smooth white and cream paper are eco-friendly!

Tisa draws inspiration from everywhere-mostly nature and her kids. One thing she struggles with (and this goes for me, too) is her marketing skills. I've been shopping from generic places like Hallmark all this time, not even realizing that there were better cards out there, and now that I know about all these great handmade cards I'll never go back to Hallmark again! Which just goes to show that if you have something great, get your name out there so everyone else knows, too!

Tisa describes herself as "an artsy, fartsy, crafty, coupon-clipping, always stamping, loves to entertain and set up playdates, full-time working mom. My mind never seems to stay quiet, my iPhone stays on and is always charged. I love my awesome super-diva daughter, my growing-up-too-fast son, and my wonderful, supportive husband who never complains when I leave my stuff all over the floor--he just steps over it and smiles. And I love most things handmade."

Love Tisa's Creations as much as I do? Great news: Tisa is giving 10% off any purchase $15 and over--today and tomorrow only, so hurry up and check out her shop! She also has two current giveaways and other cool stuff on her blog.

Giveaway!

2008-09-15T09:22:00.005-06:00

I just love free stuff; especially when it's gorgeous! I thought I'd post others' giveaways since I know how much fun I have with them. From now until tomorrow at noon, Lemon Drop Studio is giving away six adorable cards on her blog! All ya' have to do is comment, so hurry it up and get in on this action--you have about 24 hours!

Woot!

2008-09-14T13:47:00.004-06:00

OK, so I just posted a TON of new things. See the right hand side ----------------->

The newest creations are mostly about color! I picked up these great resin beads from Michael's and went nuts; the ending result are these I.D. tag-style bracelets.

I also unveiled my latest creation that I've been working on for quite awhile: the lucky star bracelet! Each little star is carefully folded and sealed. Holes are then made and when they're all dry, I string them together into cute little bracelets! For a good little tutorial on how to make origami stars, go here. They're super easy to make and lots of fun!

Now, if you don't mind, I'm going to go watch my hubby play Wii Fit. He's hula-hooping right now and I'm kinda afraid he's going to pass out!

The Everyday Tedium of an Everyday Life

2008-09-07T23:36:00.008-06:00

So I haven't had a whole lot to blog about. I've ordered a few more things that I'm way excited for, the first being this oh-so-cute Tokidoki Ecomondo purse from Japan L.A.

I'll take more pictures when I get the actual thing. Ooh, I can't wait! I've been waiting for this bag ever since they announced the new line and soon it will be mine! And, of course, no bag would be complete without a little Hello Kitty bunny (letter E) to go along with it:

Speaking of cute plushes, I recently purchased the adorable Alexphanie from Pwn Monster on Etsy. I hope the little guy gets here quickly, as it's intended for a gift:

And last, but certainly not least, is this lovely card that Owlbot sent me free for helping with the colors for her Circle Cards. She's such a sweetheart and I love her little owls:

Ah, I think that's pretty much it. I've been procrastinating about making jewelry. I have this really cool idea I've been working on-the process takes quite awhile, but the end result is awesome! So stay tuned and I'll report back later, hopefully with some new items to post! :D

Recent Purchases!

2008-08-25T21:29:00.016-06:00

So here they are, my most recent purchases--from Etsy and elsewhere! First up is my adorable crocheted ninja (who I named Hiro after Hiro Nakamura from Heroes--cannot wait for that show to start again!) from Needle Noodles. She has TONS of cute stuff in her shop; eventually I'll have to buy her pirate a migu ru mi. But on to Hiro:

Aww, look how cute his little ninja star is! And here's another one with him trying to fight all my Tokidoki pups:

I think I've yet to mention my great love for all things Tokidoki. Here's my latest purchase from tobi.com--a beautiful Tokidoki bag in Carnival (with Hiro trying to conquer it, of course):

Here are some close-ups of my favorite characters:

Ah, so cute! And speaking of cute, next we have my cute crocheted Edward Cullen doll from Deadcraft, along with my breakfast toys from Kidrobot and Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane:

And let's not forget another crocheted favorite of mine-this lovely flower clutch from Miss Indie, along with a recycled t-shirt scrubby kindly given to me by Right Brain Thinker (and no, Hiro is not trying to defeat my flower purse, he merely thinks it is pretty):

Well, I hope you've enjoyed my recent purchases (I know I have!); I think I'm beginning to see why I'm constantly broke . . .

New Items Added!

2008-08-20T23:50:00.005-06:00

I've very proud to announce that I've added lots of new items, so now would be a great time to go check out my shop (or not, y'know . . . if you don't want to, I won't make you *sniff*).

The next couple of posts will be about all the awesome purchases I've made on Etsy. I have some cool stuff I need to share with the world (and by "the world" I mean the whole ten people that read this blog--you're awesome, thanks!!). I really need to end this post before the smell of desperation becomes too much to bear.

Please check back for more features!

Featured Shop: Linor Store!

2008-08-19T10:07:00.004-06:00

Today's featured seller is Linda Blatchford of Linor Store--a shop that features original handmade gemstone and glass jewelry creations. Her designs reflect the harmony of specific gemstones and colors used to increase spiritual vibrations. For example, the color purple is for royalty, green is for healing and calmness; just read her awesome jewelry descriptions and you'll see what I mean!

Linor Store is for women who can appreciate beautiful and well-made jewelry. Linda also creates little girl's jewelry sometimes. She uses many gorgeous gemstones and glass beads in her pieces, so you know you're only getting the best in quality jewelry.

Linda likes to watch TV while she beads (like Gray's Anatomy and Colorsplash). Her favorite person is her husband, John; they have two cat children: Stubbers, who is 16, and Buddy, who is 4. Linda also loves to create stamped greeting cards, ornaments, and kipot.

Linda has her own website at linorstore.com. She also has a blog: Linda Loves Beading!

Featured Shop: A Cache of Jewels

2008-08-18T13:51:00.003-06:00

Today's featured seller is Sandra of A Cache of Jewels--a shop that features antique and vintage costume jewelry, knitting (especially Judaica work), and many dog-related items, thanks to her English Springer Spaniel, Cookie. Her dog is the love and inspiration for those items for dogs and owners; when Sandra fell ill a couple of years ago and first came home from the hospital, Cookie taught herself to be a service dog. Making beautiful items is Sandra's way of thanking Cookie for all she has done.

Sandra's shop is more eclectic than most because of its multi-focus. She makes jewelry that is comprised of many items, but mostly beadwork and Swarovski crystals. She loves glamor and glitz, a trait inherited by her mother and grandmother; one collected costume jewelry while traveling around the world by steamship, while the other owned a large bridal shop that Sandra worked in growing up.

A Cache of Jewels has a little something for everyone: intriguing patterns for knitters, vintage jewelry for women, destash, and dog items for animal-lovers.

Sandra is still trying to play catch-up, due to her illness of the last couple years. She is getting back into teaching Ballroom and Latin-American dance. In her quiet time, she loves reading a good mystery (her favorite authors are Rex Stout and Ellery Queen). She loves her Jewish heritage and expresses it through her cooking, especially during Passover.

Sandra also has a site of her own, aptly named "A Cache of Jewels", it has some wonderful links and a beautiful gallery!

Featured Seller: Miss Karina's

2008-08-17T10:48:00.004-06:00

Today's featured seller is Karina Nathan of Miss Karina's New Orleans--a shop that specializes in a very different sort of clothing!

Miss Karina's features clothing and costumes inspired by life in New Orleans. Costumes include party wear, Halloween, Carnival, festival wear, and burlesque. You will even find funky accessories to play up your costume!

Karina's shop is meant to be humorous (especially the Merkin Hair Panties, which I'm sure are the only ones of their kind). She loves the whole Trashion movement, so a lot of her work incorporates recycled materials. Her clothing is for women who enjoy life and wear clothes that express this attitude.

When she's not designing clothing, Karina enjoys many different art forms, including: float design, running her dance troupe (The Bearded Oysters), cartooning, photography, and papier mache. She also loves to travel; she is spending the year teaching art and English in Korea and recently went to Japan!

Featured Seller: Fun and Fashion!

2008-08-16T16:32:00.005-06:00

Today's feature is all the way from India: Pallavi of Fun and Fashion--a shop that specializes in Scrabble tile pendants, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Her jewelry is fun and fashionable--great for women of all ages! She also has some beautiful handmade pendants.

Pallavi loves to sing and read when she's not creating for her Etsy shop. To learn more about Fun and Fashion and for some fun contests, please visit her blog "Little Fortune".

Featured Seller: Pretty Little Love Objects

2008-08-14T16:24:00.003-06:00

Today's featured seller is Jodie from Pretty Little Love Objects! Her shop specializes in women's jewelry that is designed around the idea of giving presents as a way of spreading love. She likes to use her shop as a way of exploring the different forms that a love token may take, for example: making simple necklaces and then highly detailed ones. There are lots of different heart beads included in her pieces to fit with her shop's theme.

Each piece of jewelry is an individual design and it's very rare that the same design is done twice. Her shop is full of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that use a range of different materials; right now Jodie loves glass, buttons, and ribbon, but she's also been known to use clay, ceramics, crystal, and wood. She's looking to expand her product lines, and she now has cards and other paper goods.

Everything in Pretty Little Love Objects is an individual design, so you don't have to worry about others copying your style. Jodie offers an inventive, low-cost repair service, so your pretty jewelry will last for a long time. Pretty Little Love Objects is for creative, artistic, and fashionable women from sixteen and up who don't make their own jewelry. All of her items are designed to increase love in the world; every time someone wears jewelry from her shop, they should feel a little bit happier.

Jodie features lots of other sellers and other cute things in her blog. She also contributes to a blog every Etsy seller could use: Surviving Etsy.

Jodie hails frome the U.K., so she likes to drink, shop, dress up, and go dancing with friends. She's really into weight training and plans to do more of it. She loves reading anything and everything; her favorite book is Broke Heart Blues by Joyce Carol Oates. Her favorite movie is Spartacus and her favorite band is Counting Crows. Her favorite drink is unquestionably mojitos. ;)

Featured Seller: Isabeau Bijoux!

2008-08-12T08:43:00.003-06:00

Today's featured seller is Keren of Isabeau Bijoux--a shop that makes jewelry with natural stones, sterling silver, and swarovski crystals.

Keren's designs are unique, inspired by her surroundings and life experiences. She loves incorporating gemstones and semiprecious stones because she admires their natural beauty. She makes both casual jewelry for everyday wear and elaborate pieces for special occasions and presents.

Isabeau Bijoux is for any woman, regardless of age, who loves individual design and gorgeous handmade jewelry. You can learn more about Keren and her shop at her blog: Isabeau-Bijoux!

Keren is mid-way through microbiology graduate studies, as well as a metalsmithing course (very ambitious!). When she's not creating jewelry, she loves to draw and paint.

Featured Seller: Simple Vintage!

2008-08-10T12:46:00.005-06:00

Today I'm featuring Brittni Wood of Simple Vintage--a shop that specializes in vintage housewares, handbags, clothing, craft supplies, jewelry and more.

Brittni makes Simple Vintage stand out with her unique perspective. Her style is very eclectic and modern and it definitely shows in her shop. She is always collecting unusual objects, whether it be for her home, store, or personal artwork.

Simple Vintage is for young, creative women who are fun and hip and have a sense of humor. Check out more of Brittni and Simple Vintage on the blog Paper and Stitch.

Brittni's other interests mostly include working on art. As a painter and high school art teacher, she is always searching for visual inspiration. Aside from that, she is newly engaged and enjoys hanging out on the couch with her fiance and two pets: Luna and Nuggies (I don't see why your fiance doesn't count as a pet, but that's just me :D).

Featured Seller: Azhure's Jewels!

2008-08-08T12:07:00.005-06:00

Today's feature is Azhure of Azhure's Jewels--a shop that specializes in flamboyant jewelry and a few other odds and ends: wands, an occasional painted object, and surplus beads.

Trying to distinguish her shop from other jewelry shops has been difficult (believe me, I know), but she's done so by putting intensity into her pieces and adhering to her own vision of things. Take her Luna Moth, for example; she uses stones to represent the colors of a moth, and the emotion that it instills. She describes her work as "painting pictures with beads."

Azhure's Jewels is for those who appreciate and embrace individuality. Each separate piece has an audience.

Azhure loves anything having to do with history, mythology, or science. Gemstones are her passion (she's even working on a gemstone book). She spends a good deal of time outside; it's her main source of inspiration. She enjoys reading fantasy books and has five aquariums filled with fish, newts, and hermit crabs.

To learn more about Azhure's Jewels, check out her blog and Twitter page!

Woot! Front Page!

2008-08-08T09:13:00.003-06:00

I finally made it to the front page of Etsy (that's my little locket in the bottom right-hand corner)! It's such a huge compliment to me; I've had an increase in views and about 20 more people hearted my shop. Yay!

Thanks to PamelaAngus for including me in the treasury and the Etsy Front Pagers on Flickr for the screenshot, as I completely missed my little moment--this totally made my day!

Featured Seller: Bubblegirl Knits!

2008-08-06T15:06:00.004-06:00

Today I'm featuring Lisa of bubblegirlknits.etsy.com! Her shop specializes in hand-knit and crocheted infant and children's wear/accessories. Her main focus is on hats, blankets, dresses, and infant gift sets, but she also has some jewelry, bags, and bath items.

Bubblegirl Knits is unique in that there's such a wide variety of items, oftentimes in coordinating colors. Moms-to-be can look through the shop and find a pair of booties they like, and there will likely be a matching dress and hat! Instead of focusing on one item in particular, Lisa focuses on a group of colors she likes and uses them often.

Besides knitting and crocheting, Lisa likes to cross-stitch, bake (she's told she makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the world), and garden. She would love to take a cooking class, as well. (I think I'm onto something with the cooking . . .)

Featured Seller: mochadesigns!

2008-08-04T13:01:00.003-06:00

Today's featured shop is mochadesigns.etsy.com--a shop that specializes in beautiful cards, envelopes, stationery, and invitations.

Mochadesigns differs from other shops in that everything is completely handmade, right down to the envelopes. It's based in a small town in Scotland and does a lot of special orders. Its target audience is modern women who enjoy minimalistic art.

The artist's favorite hobbies are cycling, working with children, playing piano and guitar, and writing songs. She is addicted to paper crafting and enjoys buying new materials. She also loves shopping and fashion (who doesn't?!).

To see more pictures of mochadesigns, go to the myspace page!

Featured Seller: Street Noodles!

2008-08-03T19:49:00.005-06:00

Today I'm featuring Ellen of streetnoodles.etsy.com--a shop that makes fantastic jewelry, purses, and scarves!

Like all handmade artists, Ellen's shop is infused with her own sense of style and personality. She is most proud of the narrative quality and association of her pieces to life and the world in general; she tells an interesting story of her current Bird Series:

"It's inspired by my dad . . . we were not as close as my mom and me. He was an intellectual and scholar who learned to be ashamed of what he had loved as a child: art, literature, and poetry.

"During WWII, he was imprisoned in the internment camps at Poston, Arizona. He was taught how to carve wood; he chose to carve birds because they reminded him of home and freedom lost. Years later, after his death, I bought his house. When my husband and I cleaned the garage we found three boxes of my father's; one held his journals and poetry, one his calligraphy, and the biggest box held those carved birds . . . so many birds.

"I found out later that after my mom and dad got out of the camps, he never carved another bird."

While her story is somewhat sad, it's great to know that something so beautiful could come of it.

Ellen describes herself as a chimera--different parts of real creatures making a mythical one. She gets tired of doing the same thing, hence the variety in her shop. But she also likes variety because of the various stages of her life: as a child playing dress-up, a teen being way too serious, a party-girl in the city, a corporate newcomer trying to be sophisticated and grown-up, and the samplings of all the stages that still excite her. Street Noodles is for anyone like her--welcoming the change, and looking back on the past and remembering great times.

Ellen is completely addicted to Etsy. When she gets the chance to see the light of day, she likes reading murder mysteries and adding to her robot collection.

Learn more about Street Noodles by going to Ellen's blog and website!

Featured Seller: Whatshername

2008-08-02T15:07:00.000-06:00

Today my feature is Gayle from whatshername.etsy.com--a shop that specializes in baby/children's items, magnets, bookmarks, and supplies.

Gayle sells a variety of things, from scented hot pads to her adorable seashell magnets--you never know what you'll find! Her mentally handicapped son also has his own section in the shop that's devoted to cute cards: Cards by Mitchell.

She is a member of Etsy teams CAST and Charlotte Hornet Nest. She also has a Flickr page filled with some great pictures and is helping to start a fall craft show for her church this year.

Gayle enjoys light gardening, walking, being on the Etsy forums (me, too!), reading, and watching movies.

Featured Seller: Uneek Doll Designs

2008-07-31T11:02:00.000-06:00

Today I'm featuring Debbie Ritter of uneekdolldesigns.etsy.com--a shop that makes miniature dolls from wooden clothespins. The characters are inspired by classic literature, history, and imagination.

Debbie makes all of her characters different from each other; even after extensive searching, Uneek Doll Designs is, well, unique! She is usually able to create just about any historical or literary character--perfect for professors, those who collect miniatures, or avid readers!

She has so many different designs, it was really hard for me to pick a favorite--will it be her elegant version of Jane Austen's Emma, or the powerful Queen Elizabeth? Take a look around her shop; you certainly won't be disappointed.

In her free time, Debbie loves reading the classics, painting, drawing, and cooking (I'm beginning to see a trend here, why is it every crafty person loves to cook except me? I thrice burned a grilled cheese sandwich yesterday . . . ); she also loves going to state parks and hiking.

Featured Seller: Ariel Telsa!

2008-07-30T11:03:00.000-06:00

Today I'm featuring Ashley Marcovitz from arieltelsa.etsy.com--a shop that specializes in unique jewelry made from found objects and vintage jewelry, as well as homewares.

Ashley's shop is distinctive in the way that she puts her materials together. To her, every material can be something new: she uses vintage pins as centerpieces for necklaces, makes screwback earrings into pendants, and uses watch faces in a wide variety of ways.

Her items are for women who want to stand out--trendy and fashionable while retaining a romantic and feminine style. Ashley makes (but is not limited to) long necklaces, bold rings, cluster necklaces, and headbands that can be worn in a variety of ways--after all, shouldn't your jewelry be attention-grabbing?

When Ashley isn't making her fabulous pieces, she's doing some other craft. She's been teaching herself how to sew (trust me, that is no easy feat!) and enjoys cutting up old clothes and piecing them together. She loves recycling old things into new things, and she's been looking into paper crafting, so keep an eye out for some new pendants made with vintage paper!

New Items Added!

2008-07-28T00:29:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I've added new items to my shop. Lots of cute earrings and lockets! Here's a little peek:

Featured Seller: Judy Jem

2008-07-27T15:45:00.000-06:00

Today I'm featuring Judy of Judy Jewell Kid Knitz (judyjem.etsy.com)!

Her shop specializes in baby and children's knit and crocheted items--not to mention her adorable Mushroom Friends, which I would buy for myself, even at the ripe old age of 20! Almost all of her items are made from natural fibers, which is great for mothers or soon-to-be moms.

Judy is a member of Etsy Kids and CT Etsy Street Team, and in her free time she likes to read, kayak, hike, teach children how to knit, and loves anything to do with crafts!

Featured Seller: Bee's Creations

2008-07-25T09:40:00.000-06:00

Today I'm talking with the artist of Bee's Creations--a shop that specializes in polymer clay pendants, ornaments, and artwork.

The artist loves including animals in her work, which is very unique and oftentimes just plain cute (see cupcake pendant above!). She also loves drawing, music, and (duh) animals. She hopes to one day own an animal rescue, as she's currently a trained animal attendant.

Need to know more about Bee's Creations? Check out the blog here!

Featured Seller: Annlee Designs

2008-07-24T11:39:00.000-06:00

My next feature comes all the way from Estonia, Europe! Her name is Anniki, and her shop is Annlee Designs.

Knitting and crocheting have been a passion of Anniki's since she was a child, so it's no wonder that her shop sells *gasp* knitted and crocheted items for adults and children. She has many different items--hats, shrugs, gloves--all beautifully and carefully handmade.

Anniki's mission is to show that knitting can be fun and elegant; to take her work to the next level and prove that traditional crafting is still alive and has a suitable place in the modern world. Her shop is still fairly new, but she's working on perfecting it--she promotes anywhere she sees an opportunity. Her shop is very customer-oriented; a satisfied buyer is the best promotional tool!

Apart from crocheting, Anniki writes (both for fun and as her profession; she's writing a book that will be published in Estonia next year!), swims, sails, and travels. She also (like me) collects shoes; she currently has about 70 pairs! Lucky, lucky girl.

If you would like to know more about Anniki, she has a blog here--titled appropriately "Addicted to Crafts".

Sale!

2008-07-23T23:51:00.000-06:00

I thought I'd just take a moment to tell everyone I'm having a Christmas in July sale (although it will probably run a bit longer than July :D). Most of my items have been discounted, and if you want to take a look, just click here or any of the items on the right-hand side.

Thanks! More featured sellers tomorrow!

Featured Seller: Tooli's Jewelry

2008-07-23T20:35:00.000-06:00

I thought I would do a special double-feature today: the first being mystudio, and the second being Meital Levi of Tooli's Jewelry--whose shop specializes in beaded and knitted jewelry.

Tooli's Jewelry is a unique and trendy line of handcrafted jewelry and accessories designated for women whose taste is unique and expressive. Her merchandise ranges from original and unconventional to classy and sophisticated.

Meital creates every piece with careful attention, love, and great inspiration. She has lots of experience designing for brides, special occasions, and costume orders. Nothing brings her more satisfaction than bringing someone's dream jewelry to life!

Tooli's Jewelry is for any woman, regardless of age, who likes well-made and unique jewelry. It's also for those of us who LOVE sales, because from now until July 31st, Meital's shop is having a Christmas in July sale: buy any two items and recieve the the third free! So go ahead and check it out!

In her spare time, Meital loves to take pictures. She studied photography professionally for five years, so she sees the world through a camera's view--which would explain why all of her photographs are so gorgeous, just like her shop!

Featured Seller: mystudio

2008-07-23T10:28:00.000-06:00

Today I'm interviewing Denise of mystudio.etsy.com--a shop that specializes in, you guessed it, purses!

Mystudio features all sorts of adorable bags, clutches, and everything in between: from card holders to brooches. Denise uses a combination of new and vintage fabrics to create one-of-a-kind or limited edition purses.

This shop is great for any woman who's looking to sport a unique and quality-made bag. Not to mention the versatility mystudio's products offer: professional enough to take to work, yet fun enough for a night on the town!

Aside from creating purses, Denise loves sewing (what else?!), photography, cooking, and learning new crafts.

If you would like to see more of mystudio, please check out Denise's gorgeous blog here.

Featured Seller: Jewelrybyallison!

2008-07-20T15:24:00.000-06:00

Today's interview features Allison from jewelrybyallison.etsy.com! Her shop specializes in handmade jewelry, but she also sells vintage jewelry and buttons. The vintage goes hand-in-hand with her newest line of jewelry which is made from recycled vintage jewelry and found objects.

Allison uses only the best: quality materials, excellent craftsmanship, and friendly customer service. She sends out many promotional items and business cards to fellow crafters to gain exposure--shoppers and crafters alike will love her shop, so please stop by and check her out!

Besides making and collecting jewelry, Allison enjoys antique shopping, sushi, and newly-married life.

The First of Many Features: Wiccked!

2008-07-20T03:26:00.000-06:00

I would like to warmly welcome Melanie from wiccked--she has kindly volunteered to be my first feature!

Wiccked's blurb is "Beautiful things, made for you, by me"--and such beautiful things they are! Her shop features mainly jewelry, with a wide range of components: fine silver (PMC), gemstones, fibers, ceramics, and mixed metals. Her shop also has quite a few other things, ranging from notecards to drawstring bags!

Wiccked is also the only shop to feature Melanie's limited edition tarot deck (48 have already sold in a short amount of time), which has even been reviewed by Aeclectic Tarot!
In her free time, Melanie blogs about things she's made, posts photos on Flickr, and actively participates in her Etsy street team DUST (Down Under Street Team).

Melanie also loves anything related to art. Her hobbies include photography, spending time with her family, playing around on the internet, and camping.

If you would like to see what else Melanie is up to, click here to be added to her mailing list; you can also check out her awesome blog here!

My Current Works

2008-07-20T01:31:00.000-06:00

So I just took these randomly bad pictures of a current project--I'm trying to make wire-wrapped rings; it's something I've been fascinated with for a long time, but I've never actually managed to keep the wire from poking the wearer's fingers (if anyone has any help for me, feel free to offer :D). So, I keep messing around with it and making cute rings (but for the time being, they're not quite good enough to sell).

I also took a couple of pictures of my tiny work station (yes, that is actually my dining room table, but as we never use it for eating, I use it for my jewelry):

This last picture is one of my apple lockets I just finished--I simply can't get enough of those gorgeous little flowers! This one was inspired by my favorite book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. (I think I'm keeping this one for myself, but I'll soon be selling more like it for now, though, I have this one in my shop)

I'll hopefully be posting some sellers and doing some features in the next couple days! Please check back soon!

Starting Up

2008-07-17T22:32:00.000-06:00

All right, so I'm going to give this blog thingie a try (no, that's not what she said).

My name is Jenna; I'm married to a gorgeous computer nerd whose name is Neal, and I love him so much it grosses me out. I'm just barely starting up my Etsy shop (viewable on the right-hand side of the screen) and trying to get it off the ground, so I just thought it would be kinda fun to share my creative (and not-so-creative) processes.

I specialize in jewelry, just in case it wasn't already apparent. I love using glass flowers, lockets, and wire-wrapping techniques. Basically anything pretty and unique--I'm trying to do a bunch of different things, but it's kinda slow going where I have my "real" job to attend to. I work at a credit union taking care of transactions and putting up with the mindless idiocy that goes along with any customer service job. I like it for the most part, but making jewelry keeps me more or less sane, even if I don't really sell anything.

I'm hoping to get some features going and pictures of me working, unfinished projects, etc., etc., but how long it will take, I know not. But please keep checking back and hopefully I'll get more interesting!