Happy Holidays!

I can't believe it has been so long since I posted on my blog! Where has the time gone?

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Eid or whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year. Now that Christmas is over it's time for me to get back to work. I have been thinking alot about trying different techniques for creating my jewelry. I'm going to be reading alot of info and trying new things and I promise to post pictures as soon as I have something.

I'm also going to build myself a light box. I'm hoping better pictures will intrigue people to take a look at my jewelry and BUY SOME! LOL.

So stay tuned for the new changes. The new year is going to be very exciting!

Texas Treasure Hunt Winner!

From Etsy Texas Crafters Group:

We had 11 treasure hunters this past Monday in our first ever Texas Treasure Hunt game on etsy. Flurrsprite (of Honolulu, Hawaii!) was chosen by random drawing as our winner! What did she select as her prize? The Taste of Texas goodie box from the team shop, “so she could sample more of us!”
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this such a fun event! Look for more Texas Treasure Hunts on the 2nd Monday of each month!

So, if you missed it, we will be having another one next month on the second Monday of the month. It is fun, no purchase necessary and you might win a prize! What's more perfect than that??

Etsy Texas Crafters Texas Treasure Hunt!

Texas Treasure Hunt

On the 2ND Monday of each month, ETC (Etsy Texas Crafters) will host a Texas size Treasure Hunt!

Treasure Hunt details:
This month we want to Stuff Your Stockings Texas Style! Find Persival, Santa's #1 elf, as he guides you through his choices for perfect items to stuff your stocking with!
Our December Treasure Hunt will begin at 12:01am on Dec 10Th & end at 12:00 midnight on that same day (Central time -- that would be 1:01am Monday to 1:00am Tuesday, Etsy time).
To play, search participating ETC member shops to find a minimum of 10 items with the designated image in the items' photos.
When you've found 10 or more items, convo your list of the URL addresses (links) for those items to http://ArtSpot.etsy.com
If there is more than 1 correct entry, by the midnight deadline, all correct entries will be placed in a stocking & one winner will be drawn. If there are no complete correct entries, the person with the most correct entries will be designated that month's winner. Winner will be notified/announced no later than midnight on Tuesday Dec 11Th.
To view this month's participating shops, and to get a glimps of Percival, please see the blog our team website at http://www.etsytx.org/wordpress/
ETC members are not eligible to win.
This is Percival:

Tip: The more items you find and submit, the better your prize selection will be. The winner will get too *choose* 1 item from their submitted list as their prize!

Disclaimer: In the event that the winner’s 1st choice of prizes sells during the contest, winner would have to choose another prize from their submitted list.

It's almost time for another great Etsy Texas Crafters First Monday Sale!

That's right, the Etsy Texas Crafters are gearing up for another First Mondays Sales & Special Offers Event (Monday, Dec 3rd). We are loading up our shops with lots of great stocking stuffers and gift ideas, and getting ready for a super-sized sale!

In addition to our sales and specials this month, we will be also be featuring the following:

Holiday Chat: Heather of http://humblebeads.etsy.com will be hosting a chat about stocking stuffer ideas, featuring craft projects & etsy shopping -- check our website at http://www.etsytx.org next Monday for additional information.

ETC First Monday Lucky Shopper: With every purchase from one of our First Monday participating shops, your name will be entered into a drawing for a free Taste of Texas goodie box (similar to http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=6579859). If you buy two items, then you will get 2 entries in the drawing. Buy 6 items, and get 6 entries! Drawing will be held & winner notified/announced on Tuesday, Dec 4th.

Be sure to check our website Sunday night for a full list of participating shops and their amazing sales and special offers -- sales do not start until 12:01am Monday Central Time (that's 1:01am Etsy Time), but you can certainly get a head start on your shopping plans!

See you next Monday!
Website:
www.etsytx.org
Etsy shop:
www.etsytexascrafters.etsy.com

The sunshine is out today! Yeah!

For the first time in 5 days, the sun is out. Yeah! We have had rainy, cold weather and I just hate it. It makes me want to curl up and sleep and I can't because there is too much to do! Today I'm going to start the Christmas decorating. I'm sure it will take me the rest of the week!
I hope everyone is enjoying their Holiday Season, whether it be Christmas or Hanukkah. And if your looking for a gift for someone special in your life, please check out my shop on etsy where I have affordable, beautiful pieces of jewelry, hand painted items, and now New handmade beaded bookmarks. My new bookmarks are perfect for the male or female in your life who likes to read!

Here is my Tiger's Eye bookmark:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8088765

I heart Mom bookmark:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8049579

Let is Snow bookmark:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8049826

Hope you like them!

Black Friday is here!

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone (and been eaten) and it's now time to start frantically shopping for Christmas. The newspaper was full of stories this morning about people sitting outside retail stores since 11:30 am Thanksgiving day, waiting for the big sale. I personally, never go out on Black Friday. The idea of being crowded in a building with lots of other people and then standing in line forever trying to pay for something, gives me the heebee geebees.

It's also time to start the old Christmas decorating. If your looking for a beautiful, fresh cut tree - look no further than Plantation Pines Christmas Tree Farm in Tyler, Texas. They have beautiful trees in a gorgeous country setting with FREE hot chocolate and a wonderful gift shop where you can do all your shopping. I am selling my jewelry pieces in their gift shop for the second year in a row and I hope everyone really enjoys them. I've taken some really pretty pieces out there so if your in the area, stop in and browse. Even if your not in the market for a fresh tree, the gift shop is worth the drive. Check out their website at http://plantationpinesfarms.com. You will not be disappointed.

Happy Holidays!

Getting ready for Plantation Pines Christmas Tree Farm!

I am getting some of my jewelry pieces ready to take to the AWESOME gift shop out at Plantation Pines Christmas Tree Farm. They will be opening their doors next weekend for all the Christmas tree shoppers coming to chop down a tree. It is located between Tyler and Lindale off of Hwy 69 North and is definitely worth the drive. Their trees are beautiful and their gift shop has soooo many cute things (including mine, of course). If your in the area, stop by and see.

But never fear, my etsy shop will remain open for all of your holiday needs! My earrings make great stocking stuffers and I have cell phone charms that are too cute!

As an added feature, you can get your purchase gift wrapped for only $1.00 and I will mail it out to the gift recipient if you so choose.

Happy shopping!

Can you believe it's almost Thanksgiving?

And soon the Christmas season will be in full swing! We have some neighbors up the street from our house who seem to compete with each other every year with yard decorations. They live across the street from each other and every year their yards get brighter and brighter. I bet their electric bills are gianormous! We are just waiting for the first decoration to go up and we think it will be this coming weekend. The great thing about it though, is that no one else needs to turn on their regular outside lights because those 2 houses light up our whole neighborhood.

It does look pretty though!

It's not too late - 4 more hours for some great sales from Etsy Texas Crafters!

You still have 4 more hours to shop for the Etsy Texas Crafters 1st Monday Sale!

Don't miss out - there won't be another one for a whole month!

I just listed these earrings:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7738140
And all earrings in my shop are 20% off for the next 4 hours!

Great Christmas/Hanukah gifts or just a present for yourself :)

Here is a list of other ETC'ers who are also having sales:
%-OFF SALES: DISCOUNT DOES NOT APPLY TO SHIPPING UNLESS SPECIFIEDhttp://2muchstuff2day.etsy.com - Handmade knitted items & natural stone jewelry 20% off one item OR Buy two items and get 50% off the 2nd (equal or lesser priced) item http://angiehallhaviland.etsy.com - Beaded, collaged and mixed media ART creations25% off all items in shop, and as always, Free Shipping on all purchaseshttp://barbsgarden.etsy.com - Fine Art10% off all items in shophttp://bijoujuju.etsy.com - Handmade jewelry (from retro/mod to earthy) & photography10% off all items in shophttp://bybethstudio.etsy.com - One-of-a-kind quilted items, such as mini-quilts, fabric postcards and wall hangings20% off all items in shophttp://camilles.etsy.com - Handbeaded jewelry, fairy wings, Desk Dots, painted home decor items and more20% off all items in shophttp://christinasmagic.etsy.com - ACEOs, handmade jewelry, handpainted clothing, decorative ceiling fan and light pulls10% off all items in shophttp://cinnascents.etsy.com - Retro style aprons, totes, and other sew beautiful things20% off all items in shophttp://designsbycher.etsy.com - Hand-crafted original jewelry creations 20% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping on purchases of $50 or more (after discount)http://dlsdesigns.etsy.com - Unique crafts, jewelry, and suppliesAll Supplies are...Buy 1 listing, Get 25% off - Buy 2 listings, Get 40% off - Buy 3 or more listings, Get 50% off (Discount taken off total purchase price, shipping not included); also, all items in "BOGO SALE" section are Buy One, Get One Free. (Free item must be of equal or lesser value, and shipping is not included for free.)http://ducttapeanddenim.etsy.com - Vintage ephemera, collage kits, Bingo card collages, vintage silverware magnets, & other vintage items15% off all items in shophttp://fabfrills.etsy.com - Handbags created from recycled and new materials, and art dolls with attitude.20% off all items in shophttp://handmadewhimzy.etsy.com - One-of-a-Kind handmade jewelry & handpainted decorating items 20% off all earrings in shophttp://jewelalchemy.etsy.com - Handmade jewelry using fine & funky stones, plus the odd knitted scarf15% off all items in shop (prices have already been reduced), plus Free Domestic (US) Shipping)http://jmday.etsy.com - Felt toys, blankets & accessories25% off all items in shophttp://jojovandiver.etsy.com - Crochet hats, painted canvas cuffs, paper bracelets, & magic wands33% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping, world wide, until Christmashttp://killerbeedesigns.etsy.com - Purses, wine bottle carriers, fabric postcards, & skull themed items20% off all all items in shophttp://lling2303.etsy.com - Handmade jewelry, crochet and gift tags20% off all items in shop, plus Free Gift with every jewelry purchasehttp://lucybluestudio.etsy.com - Eclectic jewelry and art 15% off all items in shop, and as always, Free Shipping on all purchaseshttp://marysmadness.etsy.com – Charm bracelets, photo mosaics, & supplies20% off all items in shop, and as always, a Free Gift with purchasehttp://outoftheblue.etsy.com - Revamped vintage jewelry, soldered pendants, ocean inspired jewelry, & more25% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping on purchases over $30 (after discount)http://quotentials.etsy.com - Fused glass jewelry and home accessories50% off all items in Clearance section, plus Free Domestic (US) Shipping on all jewelryhttp://refabulous.etsy.com - Recycled items blended with new materials to create one-of-a-kind, hand-made articles20% off all items in shophttp://rhradcliffedesigns.etsy.com - Watercolors, photographs, jewelry, and prints 20% off all items in shop, plus Free Shipping on purchases of $50 or more (after discount)http://tpdesign.etsy.com - Handmade home decor & paper goods 10% off all items in shop (except accordion books), plus Free Gift Wrapping if requestedhttp://tiddlyinks.etsy.com - Custom nursery art and stationeryin celebration of reaching 300 hearts, first 3 buyers will receive 50% off instock items under $25(excluding shipping and other coupons); Custom orders, 10% off (excluding shipping and other coupons) (please addd ETC to your buyer's notes and wait for a revised invoice)http://wendygilbert.etsy.com – Ceramics, paintings, photography, doodles, & more15% off all items in shopBOGO SALES - DISCOUNTS APPLY TO ITEM OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE & DISCOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING UNLESS SPECIFIED http://8bats.etsy.com – Fine art photography prints, greeting cards, & ACEOsBuy One, Get One Free on all prints (print of equal or lesser value will be free -coupons cannot be used with this offer)http://artspot.etsy.com - Whimsical bath & body luxuriesBuy One, Get One 50% off (wholesale & custom items not included) http://beckymae.etsy.com - Purses,jewelry,baby stuff, vintage findsBuy One, Get One 50% off, plus Free Shipping on purchases of 4 or more itemshttp://jachlomi.etsy.com - Beaded jewelry and embellished denims for childrenBuy One, Get One 50% offhttp://lavenderlizard.etsy.com - Crocheted apparel and accessories & more Buy One, Get One 50% offhttp://scribbles.etsy.com - Beaded pens and pencilsBuy a regular size pen, and Get a Free mini pen or pencil of your choicehttp://sweetwolf.etsy.com/ - Fun and Funky accessories (tote bags, purses, switchplates, & more) for you and your homeBuy One, Get One 50% off, plus Free Shipping on purchases over $50 (after discount)FREE SHIPPINGhttp://cdchilds.etsy.com - One-of-a-kind, handpainted and "Watch Part Pendants"Free Shipping on all pendantshttp://humblebeads.etsy.com - Holiday Open House - Arts Beads, Jewelry, Ornaments and new Snowmen PendantsFree Shipping, plus receive a Free Gift with purchase, and surprise bonuses posted throughout the dayhttp://ishi.etsy.com - Handmade jewelryFree Shipping on all purchaseshttp://thealteredblacksheep.etsy.com – Miscellaneous suppliesBuy 4 "Just Enough" packets, and receive Free Shipping, and as always, a Free Gift with purchasehttp://tinalewis.etsy.com - Hand-thrown and hand-built ceramic art and potteryFree Shipping on all purchasesOTHER SALES/SPECIAL OFFERShttp://artbyjc.etsy.com - Original paintings (mostly painted on leaves), ACEOs , bookmarks & Texas birdhouse bootsItems marked down $2 to $5 off regular price in the First Mondays Specials section in shop, plus receive a Free Gift with every purchasehttp://dryan327.etsy.com - Animal, Hearts & Unique One-of-a-Kind Vintage Glass BeadsEnd of Season sale section in shop (prices have already been reduced)http://ebraunnagel.etsy.com - Handmade Handbags and More$5 off any handbag over $20http://saintbeads.etsy.com - Lots of charm bracelets with saint medalsReceive a free pair of earrings with the purchase of a bracelet or necklacehttp://vanillalotus.etsy.com - Stitch markers for crochet and knittingReceive a Free blue button row marker with every purchase (one per customer, please)

All Earrings on sale 20% off this weekend!

It's Etsy Texas Crafters First Monday Weekend Sale! So I had to get a jump on things and offer my sale starting now and going through 12 midnight on Monday. I have ALL earrings on sale for 20% off this weekend only. So shop now and save them for Christmas!

I have some cool Christmas earrings and bracelets that I still have to list and I will work on that tomorrow! Where has the week gone??? Can you believe it's already November??

Halloween is only 3 days away!

Can you believe how fast time is flying? Halloween is only 3 days away and I haven't even started decorating my yard for the Trick R' Treaters. I absolutely must do that today! LOL After that it will be time to get out the ol' Christmas decorations. At least I have already started my Christmas shopping - so I'm a step ahead of the game.

I was at our local mall a few days ago and JC Penney's already has all their Christmas decorations up. Wreaths and little trees and everything. The employees looked a little embarrassed by the Christmas finery when we haven't even had Halloween yet. Sad how retailers try to hurry the time up even more. It just makes us all older. Sigh.

Rose Festival is over - on to Christmas!

Well the Rose Festival Arts and Crafts show has come and gone! And what a great weekend it was! I sold lots of my jewelry pieces, a few of my handpainted pieces and I met some really nice customers and fellow vendors.

Time now to start thinking about the upcoming Christmas season. I will have some of my jewelry pieces at the Plantation Pines Christmas Tree farm gift shop starting Thanksgiving weekend. But for right now, I'm still trying to get all my current listings reactivated on etsy. Hope to finish that big job by tomorrow. My fingers are crossed. :)

Rose Festival, Tyler Texas

Only 2 days until the local Arts and Crafts show. I still have lots to do and no time to post! LOL If your in the Tyler, Texas area this weekend come out to the Rose Festival Arts and Crafts show in Bergfeld park to see all the great crafts for sale. My fingers are crossed for no rain on Saturday and Sunday ;). It can rain all it wants any other time though. LOL

Countdown to the big Arts and Crafts Show!!!

Only 4 more days to get ready before the big show this weekend!! I'm excited and nervous at the same time!

It's the weekend of the big Rose Festival and Parade, so there should be alot of people out and about in our fair city. This is always a big event and draws thousands of people from all over to see the majesty of the Rose Festival.

My fingers are crossed that it's a beautiful weekend with great temps like we've been having. That way everyone will want to stay outdoors, buying jewelry from moi! LOL

Birthday Party Day!

It's Birthday Party Day at our house!!! Always an exciting day! The only thing more exciting is Christmas!!
To celebrate my son's BIG DAY, I'm having a special Saturday only sale on all my girl's bracelets listed in my etsy shop. 10% off all bracelets in the children's/girls bracelets category.
Check it out - it's today only!!!!!

Happy Birthday Ben!!!!

Getting ready for craft show!

I have a big (for me) craft show coming up in less than 2 weeks. AAARRRGGGH! I have so much to do I can't think straight. Luckily, I made a list, which I'm still adding to about 20 times a day. LOL
Just got a new shipment yesterday of really cool jewelry supplies, so I have to get beading. Check out my etsy shop, and if you see something you like, now's the time to buy. I'll be taking my entire inventory to the craft show, so it may not be in my etsy shop if you wait. ;)

Pumpkin Patch Day!

Well, it was another hot and sweaty day in Texas! Today was field trip day for my son's class and we went to the Pumpkin Farm. We did a hayride, picked a pumpkin, carved a pumpkin, pulled a plow to show how pumpkin seeds are planted and ate lunch. WHEW! It was a busy day and now I'm tired ;).

But alas, I'm off to work on my wooden nativity sets that I hope to have finished and sold way before Christmas. A mother's work is never done. LOL

Oh, and check out one of my latest listings in my etsy shop. It's called Winter Chill and is listed for only $12.00. There's also a matching pair of earrings!

It's Officially 1st Monday!

My big weekend sale continues through today in my etsy shop. I have over 20 items on sale 20% in my special sale category! Many of the sale items are fall items, so check them out!

I added some cell phone/ipod charms to the sale yesterday. They are just waiting to decorate your phone!
Here's the link to my sparkly frog cell phone charm:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6186773

This sweet girls bracelet is also on sale:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6348553

Hurry, the sale ends at midnight tonight!

BIG SALE! BIG SALE!

Etsy Texas Crafters are in New York today (Friday) and tomorrow at the Etsy labs for the big trunk show.

It's also time for our monthly 1st Monday Sale!

Can you believe it - all in the same weekend!

So because of the special occasion, I have started my 1st Monday sale early. I have marked a special 20% off category in my etsy shop that has over 20 great jewelry and handpainted fall items in it. The 20% off is off the listed price - so if I have it listed for $10, it is on sale for only $8. The sale does not include the shipping charges.

The sale will go from now until Monday, October 1st at midnight!

Just enter "off20" in the message to seller box at checkout. I will send you a refund through Paypal for the 20% or a revised invoice.

So check out my shop: www.HandmadeWhimzy.etsy.com

Here are pictures of some of the great sale items:

Etsy Texas Crafter will be in New York this weekend!

This is the big weekend for Etsy Texas Crafters! Texas is going to New York for a trunk show! See further details at www.etsytx.org.

I'm trying to decide what kind of sale I'll have this weekend on etsy to recognize this big event. I'll post my decision on Friday - I'll try to make it a really good one ;).
Thanks for reading!

Etsy showcase!

I'm sooooo excited! My shop will be in the Etsy showcase on Saturday, September 22nd - all day long! Just log onto www.etsy.com and click main showcase to see all the featured sellers for that day. Thanks for looking!

Etsy Texas Crafters are heading to NYC for a trunk show!

Etsy Texas Crafters' wagon train pulls into New York City!

ETC Trunk Show At Etsy Labs, 325 Gold St, Brooklyn is September 28-29, 2007.

Enjoy the best arts and crafts that Texas has to offer, and visit with some terrific Texans, without even leaving the city! The fun starts Friday, September 28, with the Etsy Labs Last Fridays Trunk Show from 6-8pm EST. Then, because things are bigger from Texas, the show continues on Saturday afternoon from 1-5pm EST. With more than 50 Etsy Texas Crafters represented, you get a taste not only of Texan artists and Texas size art but also of terrific Texas edibles and door prize drawings every half hour throughout both shows (no need to be present to win). And if you're one of the first 25 early birds at Friday night's opening shindig, receive a goodie bag, guaranteed to be Texas sized and Texas Special!

The Etsy Texas Crafters Trunk Show is free and open to the public -- but please rsvp to mhtml:%7B303E9651-922E-4B82-A73E-904A35440100%7Dmid://00000020/!x-usc:mailto:rsvp@etsy.com so we'll know y'all are coming!

Don't know how to get to Etsy Labs? http://www.etsy.com/labs/visit.html

Can't make it to the show? Attend virtually via Etsy.com workshop (link will be posted prior to shows), shop the sales in the ETC shops at Etsy.com throughout the entire weekend, and participate in an online treasure hunt (with prizes!).

Visit our website at http://www.EtsyTx.org or our team shop at http://etsytexascrafters.etsy.com for more information and links.

Big Weekend Sale! This weekend only!

I am having a Big Weekend Sale in my etsy shop! This weekend only, Sept. 15th and 16th. I have a special category set up called "SALE 25 % off", so of course, that is where all the great sale items are listed. 25% off these sale items only, for this weekend only, so don't miss it. Over 20 items are listed in the sale category! Am I sounding like a car salesman on a commercial?? LOL
Hope you will check it out!
www.handmadewhimzy.etsy.com
THANKS!

Making Jewelry!

I have been working every available second this week trying to make some gorgeous new jewelry pieces and painting my Mary's for my handpainted Nativity sets that I will be selling later on. I have been working on my Nativity sets for a few weeks now and boy, am I ready to finish them so I can move on to something else! Each piece of the set is cut from 3/4 inch pine and handpainted and they are very cute nativities. I have finished the Josephs, the cow/sheep, and now the Marys. I'm going to go sand the angels right now! I can see the finish line - yeah!!! All I will have left is the baby Jesus!

I have a big craft show coming up in October and after that, I will be listing my sweet nativity sets - I promise to post a picture on my blog for all the blog readers to see!

It's Monday!

Fall is in the air! Here in Texas, we had a very short summer because it rained soooooo much in June and July. The rain kept the temperature down, so we only had 1 month of really hot weather. Of course, it's still pretty hot, but not over 100 like it usually is at this time.

So therefore, all this cool weather (85-90 degrees!), is making me anticipate fall.

I've listing a really cute handpainted sign in my etsy shop - check it out! It says - Watch for Falling Leaves. Very cute for the front door or to hang anywhere!

I also have some adorable handpainted Fall/Halloween decor for sale right now on eBay.

Just check out my ebay ID: soapymom2006 for the pumpking fence and frog fence!

Christmas - Here already??

Well, no, it's not quite Christmas but maybe it's time to start thinking about it! After all, the stores are already full of Christmas trees and decorations so it can't be that far away. Of course, it was July when they put that stuff out so maybe their alittle screwed up about when the Christmas season really starts. LOL!

So, in preparation, I have listed some adorable Christmas jewelry for your little princesses!

Check out my Candy Cane Bear Boutique Girls Bracelet for only

$12.50! It's adorable and sooooo sparkly. Very festive for the Christmas season!

Or check out the matching necklace for only $19.99. What a beautiful addition to your little girls Christmas outfits!

And of course, there's always something for mom - for Fall, Christmas or any time of the year!

Etsy Texas Crafters 1st Monday Sale a success

Well, the September Etsy Texas Crafters 1st Monday sale is over and was declared a success and the biggest one yet! Yahoo for all the great Texas crafters who make really awesome stuff! and for all the great people who buy it!
Also, thanks to 2 of my fellow ETCers who featured me in their cool treasuries: outoftheblue and LLing2303
Check them out here:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=8209
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=8131
I'm so excited and honored to have 2 of my jewelry items featured!
ETC members had 4 treasuries total on Monday to showcase group members work. I am so proud to be a member of such an active and hard working group. Way to go ETC!

1st Monday Sale!

Exciting news! My etsy group - Etsy Texas Crafters is having their monthly 1st Monday Sale today! Log onto etsy.com and search ETC for great crafts from Texas crafters.

I'm offering free shipping on bracelets today only - Sept. 3rd from 12 am to 12 pm! Check out my great selection.

Crazy Horse Stones

When I saw these Crazy Horse Stones, my first thought was "those are sooo cool!" So of course, I had to buy them and make a necklace and bracelet with them. The stones have so many colors in them and no two are alike. They definitely make a statement, don't you think?

Check them out.

The Crazy Horse Bracelet for only $9.99.

The Crazy Horse Necklace for only $19.99.

Get 'em while their hot at my etsy shop!

Not enough time in the day!

Do you ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in a day? I think I need about 34 hours. Or maybe I could just stop sleeping. LOL However, the problem with not sleeping is that everyone else in the house IS sleeping - so you can't make any noise if you do get up and that's just toooo hard.
Well, I'd better get back to work - maybe that's it - I just need to work faster! LOL

First day of school:(.

Well, today was the first day of school. It almost kills me every year. I wonder, does it ever get any easier?? Even my sons teacher was melancholy about her own kids starting back.
He had a great day though, and that's what's important.
No one ever told me motherhood would be so heartbreaking and so uplifting at the same time. Like when he got into the car at the end of the day and asked if I missed him. I said I did and he said he missed me too (and his dog). LOL. I hope I rated slightly higher than the dog but I'm not sure. LOL.

Pretty pink princess for your little princess!

I just listed this adorable girls boutique bracelet in my etsy shop. She's a pretty, pretty princess just perfect for your little princess!

Make her smile for only $12.50.

Computer dilemma is solved!

Good news! I got a new computer - ahh smell the new computer smell!! LOL.

It will take some getting use to though - you know that saying about teaching an old dog new tricks. Well, it takes me awhile to get use to new things especially since all the keys are in different places and they made the tab key smaller. Why would they do that??

But enough about my computer woes!!

One of my ebay groups - Beads, Beads, and More Beads (BBMB) is having an Autumn Garden Jewelry design challenge.

So I have created "Orange Mums and Pumpkins", a custom boutique bracelet and it is currently listed on ebay.

Just click here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330156693001&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=014

to go to my ebay listing.

The lampwork beads I used to create this piece are gorgeous, the oranges and yellows really pop! So keep your fingers crossed that I'll win the challenge!!

Computer crash!!!

The most horrible thing has happened! The laptop which I love and which my wonderful husband bought me for Christmas has crashed. I am heartbroken. Oh well, the world is still spinning so it must not be the end. LOL. And it happened to crash just when I was listing a very cute pumpkin bear girls bracelet. But never fear, I will borrow my son's computer and still be able to list my beautiful jewelry. LOL.
Thanks for reading my blog~ I hope you find something in my shop that interests you. Please post comments as I would love to read them.

Blue Ice Earrings - Just listed!

Just listed these sparkly Blue Ice Earrings! They are so pretty, your'll feel like a princess!

And best of all, they are only $10.99.

It's time to get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL!

It's that time of year again for everyone! Rushing around buying school supplies, trying to find new clothes that fit. My how they have all grown since last year! I think my son grew 2 inches this summer!

I, of course, have been busy making beautiful new jewelry pieces that would compliment any new fall outfit. This bracelet would be great for your Senior! These fun, funky, bumpy beads have every color in the rainbow so they are sure to go with every outfit and match your school colors!

I call this bracelet "Unbreak my Heart". The colors are spectacular - green, orange, and yellow. It's sparkly, fun and looks great on your wrist.

These Fall colors are hot. Topaz and red. The small red and light colored beads are light siam and gold shadow colored Swarovski crystals and boy do they help this bracelet sparkle.

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