tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89492582320932944552024-02-19T06:04:25.533-08:00Theresa's TreasuresA blog about designing jewelry, especially chainmaile and bead weaving with a little bit of wire work thrown in. Occasionally I like to add a few personal photos, mostly of Las Vegas and the surrounding areas.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-27376656840481654712011-12-23T14:25:00.001-08:002011-12-23T14:30:20.380-08:00Happy Holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7sNT-hMenERRrVEq9CIAPmjGbzx7XZ_QUGbipYfawgQZhtfc0oDOY4OL1sai4hOKI4iIyXG9_R3DcMps0UM_j5JhcPVra5txadzcc2VGZTe7g_DpUsxdQBMfpRtxwy89W7AkBwMuvn0/s1600/Winter.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7sNT-hMenERRrVEq9CIAPmjGbzx7XZ_QUGbipYfawgQZhtfc0oDOY4OL1sai4hOKI4iIyXG9_R3DcMps0UM_j5JhcPVra5txadzcc2VGZTe7g_DpUsxdQBMfpRtxwy89W7AkBwMuvn0/s320/Winter.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689454183841880930" border="0" /></a><br />I didn't have any really Christmasy photos to share so I thought this one from my computers "stock" photos would do nicely instead. Also, there are many people who may not celebrate Christmas for whatever reason and so I really just wanted a nice wintery feeling photo so I can say that I hope whatever you do celebrate, you have a safe and happy Holiday season.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-51051173413492484042011-12-01T14:07:00.001-08:002011-12-01T14:30:49.891-08:00Autumn in LondonOne thing you miss when you live in somewhere like Las Vegas is the change of seasons. Don't get me wrong, Las Vegas in the Winter is not all warm with everyone walking around in shorts...it is a desert and they get darn cold at night. We were in London the last weekend of October and decided to spend some time on the Sunday at Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. The first photo was one I just had to take, those beautiful Autumn colors as the leaves change. Plenty of people were enjoying the day. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeZCouZ0eSIwvH2f1GVMZIBPKePtZqqQQGjwxpdaRUfSYhcjsYrcVKRNE0FTecawXrnEGlaIOGdqGUzuEezem1rIdrk9VG5ituaP1-fOu3nCdiEfJpsOMbd4oy3yG8ClclxJiXHsI-_0/s1600/100_3312.jpg"><br /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zSatWuDllbJHir4R-7UYnh3KtLloNyiLv3YNEjKJrgM-97qsMdW6qpPkE-73Kfy05ioUhnnnQB1PCcYuxIaTx3mHi1PJ-BxDp_cQbt2toccbOQmrivGm9leEMqU5gcLsVS7rkAV023c/s1600/100_3314.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zSatWuDllbJHir4R-7UYnh3KtLloNyiLv3YNEjKJrgM-97qsMdW6qpPkE-73Kfy05ioUhnnnQB1PCcYuxIaTx3mHi1PJ-BxDp_cQbt2toccbOQmrivGm9leEMqU5gcLsVS7rkAV023c/s320/100_3314.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681286733023433122" border="0" /></a><br />Ahhh here is one of the many characters who is out there in Hyde Park every Sunday at Speaker's Corner. People speaking their minds and the crowds either just listening and sometimes joining in to have a debate.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmtGYQnJPjpSh0fQh7H70Vg70HYM3iyHuGdYkpcQVVenG5eh5-oKjQPstFRIIj19hulSFWArOT46BIUt5t33Bm_6fUjxWWBke-VeYfZKP6kNOTGU-nwN4Rn7SWrsQVVZEEwaM44K7veM/s1600/100_3312.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikmtGYQnJPjpSh0fQh7H70Vg70HYM3iyHuGdYkpcQVVenG5eh5-oKjQPstFRIIj19hulSFWArOT46BIUt5t33Bm_6fUjxWWBke-VeYfZKP6kNOTGU-nwN4Rn7SWrsQVVZEEwaM44K7veM/s320/100_3312.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681286742663022322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjONNFaniKvpwp37IFtlJEJQJU6VN19Emm7qWtyiUpYDsu7KpIVvpRdg3fYHyu25MEDX3TgPtbxMlN9v0tQ54VWCoPFdwauvzjLsxRbCvnA_4-yfcaHna9U5uxKZxalDd1aLSNXWaLqUYo/s1600/100_3314.jpg"><br /></a><br />We decided to get the Tube to check out the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Sadly, by the time we got to the other side of the river to get a better shot of it all...the batteries in my camera died! At least I did manage to get a few good shots including this one.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobaNQmnJSVJW-4WfkiZGtpqyV4n-9oBtPOMpa78k0X3UJXbhVB7hoHQTtl5eYBhQWrilQQQJRHbdTreWQWuAjiqoTzSWHXZQFTOHARd7Q5ouzp_WNVHcKMFVqfh_kblzgYQda0F94e6E/s1600/100_3316.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobaNQmnJSVJW-4WfkiZGtpqyV4n-9oBtPOMpa78k0X3UJXbhVB7hoHQTtl5eYBhQWrilQQQJRHbdTreWQWuAjiqoTzSWHXZQFTOHARd7Q5ouzp_WNVHcKMFVqfh_kblzgYQda0F94e6E/s320/100_3316.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681286749008007282" border="0" /></a><br />No trip to London is complete without a stop at Beadworks. This is my favorite bead shop when we are there. It is at the edge of Covent Garden but it is great for us as my husband goes to the pub around the corner and I meet him there once I'm done. Funny thing was, when we first got there there were about 5-6 men standing outside...lol. I just bought some seed beads, daggers and Swarovski drops but it felt good to be among beads, how sad is that?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6g-cq7UbmaZ0AAvdTNOsfrWEoXcWIa-MRjxVK9g55Qeu5fMGHGz9WvaUS2TX3RKwZlj36OH66QSvmc9sVDoGglv3kGjCNHtFGjDPq0GN1GsmUHwBmxs6f_NxqLgbZllfmFQ2LSxvacY/s1600/100_3319.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6g-cq7UbmaZ0AAvdTNOsfrWEoXcWIa-MRjxVK9g55Qeu5fMGHGz9WvaUS2TX3RKwZlj36OH66QSvmc9sVDoGglv3kGjCNHtFGjDPq0GN1GsmUHwBmxs6f_NxqLgbZllfmFQ2LSxvacY/s320/100_3319.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681286759375560194" border="0" /></a><br />We also went to the Natural History Museum which was brilliant. I shall save that for another post as I got LOADS of photos of some amazing ammonites and other gemstones on display there.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-76172650535963402892011-10-04T03:49:00.001-07:002011-10-04T04:04:38.465-07:00First UK Craft Fair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMI40ngtt3GVxcsBcLqwY-LfkfWy0I9xJvfexSHD-9umsWL5zM0FFRu_bCGr03cLme5nWloaLWqsYP1z6Aqau9mOX2yvTcfIWppcPo74Jd7x_W6JW8jUVmbtX7oiQ48IEvs45gSVgtKUM/s1600/oct9craftfair.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMI40ngtt3GVxcsBcLqwY-LfkfWy0I9xJvfexSHD-9umsWL5zM0FFRu_bCGr03cLme5nWloaLWqsYP1z6Aqau9mOX2yvTcfIWppcPo74Jd7x_W6JW8jUVmbtX7oiQ48IEvs45gSVgtKUM/s200/oct9craftfair.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659587719759480738" border="0" /></a><br />Well, my Etsy shop has been up and running for a few weeks now as I got all the issues fixed and changed everything over. I also have managed to meet quite a few of my fellow North East Crafter's. On the 25th of September I went to a craft fair in the area and managed to meet Vicky from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TynemouthCollectable?ref=ss_profile">Tynemouth Collectables</a> and Denise & Gavin Hardy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SeahamWaves?ref=pr_shop_more">Seaham Waves</a> who have some amazing sea glass jewelry. I had to buy a pair of their earrings as they are lovely. Hoping to get a necklace too. When I was there, Vicky and Helen (who organizes the craft fair) talked me into coming back on the 9th of October. It looks like it will be a good time and I figured, since I'm still not working, why not. So, I shall be thrown in at the deep end selling my jewelry at this event. Nervous of course but really looking forward to it. I've actually been making a load of earrings to sell as I think that is a good thing to always have loads of.<br /><br />Wish me luck!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-84776753993335825792011-09-14T11:45:00.000-07:002011-09-14T12:00:41.942-07:00Time PassesWow I've been real lazy updating this blog haven't I? Sheesh I never realized how long it had been since I'd last posted. At least now I really have something to say....well, sort of. Can't remember if I mentioned way back in March that the mother-in-law had fallen, broke her hip, had a hip replacement and spent about 6 weeks in hospital. She got out near the end of May and the husband went back to England to be there when she got out and make sure everything was okay for her and to put his mind at ease about her condition. Obviously with her coming up (at the time) to the ripe old age of 84 we were both concerned about her well-being once she got home. The local services in England have been great, helping get handles put in at the front for her to hold on to as she has a few steps at her front door. She now has one of those Life Alert things where she has a button around her neck in case she were to fall she could press it. Also for the first 6 weeks or so after she was out of hospital there were carers coming in 4 times a day and that continued after that but she had to pay for those. Which brings be me up to the end of August when we packed everything up, gave a bunch of stuff away, shipped some stuff and threw quite a bit out and headed back over here to England. We left Las Vegas on the 1st of September and arrived here in Newcastle on the 3rd after a short layover in Minneapolis. The husband has the wheels in motion to become his mother's full-time carer and I've been job-hunting (again). Obviously I've had to put my Etsy shop in vacation mode until I can get my PayPal accounts switched around as I already had a UK one but need to change the email addresses, etc. I've already joined a new team, the North East Crafter's and I'm hoping to meet some of the members, a few of whom I have spoken to online a bit. I even have set up a nice little area in our bedroom for all my crafting supplies and books.<br /><br />I have to say that although it is going to be tough this situation as I know I've mentioned my MIL's dementia which obviously is not going to get better but I think that we really needed to leave Las Vegas as we just seemed to be stuck there for many reasons. Maybe this is going to be one of those decisions that ends up being for the best all around. Hopefully now I can keep this blog up to date a bit more often than every few months, at least I'll sure try. I did manage to make quite a few friends in the Handmade In Vegas Team and I will continue to support them no matter what and wish them all well.<br /><br />Here's to a new beginning.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-72069918150657447392011-06-03T01:01:00.000-07:002011-06-03T01:01:01.263-07:00Favorites For FridayLately, I've wanted things that are convenient (as well as being handmade). I love the idea of a solid perfume whether it is in a stick or a nice little pot. There are so many on Etsy to choose from and of course, you have to pick a scent. I prefer flowery scents but to be honest some of them I don't have a clue what they may smell like unless they give me an idea of the different scents included. This weeks favorites are a few I've been looking at and would like to share. The last one probably wouldn't be a good scent if you have a dog...lol.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sun and Sand Handmade Solid Cologne - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/battysbath?ref=top_trail">Batty's Bath</a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.240273706.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 425px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.240273706.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Patchouli Dusk Solid Perfume - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleTraditions?ref=top_trail">Simple Traditions</a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.238681653.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 391px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.238681653.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Solid Perfume Stick Magnolia - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/plumvalleynotions?ref=top_trail">Plum Valley Notions</a><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.224104121.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.224104121.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Wild Flowers Solid Perfume - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/daisycakessoap?ref=top_trail">Daisy Cakes Soap</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.217083060.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 464px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.217083060.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bacon (YES Bacon) Solid Perfume - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkparchmentsoaps?ref=top_trail">Pink Parchment Soaps</a><br /></div><br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193940698.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 480px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193940698.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />So what do you think of that last scent....is it something you would wear??Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-75496054989385348692011-05-09T20:30:00.000-07:002011-05-09T20:37:26.928-07:00Trying Artfire...AgainOnly this time I am trying out a Pro Account. I received an email from Artfire offering a 30 day free trial of the Pro Account and since I was already a basic member I decided to go ahead and give it a go. I have to say I have been a fan of Artfire's offerings such as the Rapid Cart (which I have added to my blog at the right) and the Artfire Kiosk for your Facebook Fan Page (which I also have added). Plus I love the fact that you don't have to sign up for an account to purchase from any of the sellers on there. I figure it's 30 days and then if nothing happens it is no loss and I can just go back to the basic account...or if it goes well then I can go ahead and continue with the Pro Account and pay the monthly fee. Lately I have been trying to do a few things to drum up sales but it just seems like a no hoper sometimes but I know that several people have commented on the lack of sales over the past few months. I did finally sign up for Google Checkout which is great to have as an option since I know there are some people who just are not happy with PayPal. Always have to give yourself as many options as possible for some things.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-82612073816497022782011-04-22T06:43:00.000-07:002011-04-22T06:43:00.207-07:00Favorites For FridayIt's been a while, that is what happens when you get a job...lol. Actually, it has been weird working after being unemployed for 2 years and of course, in my job I have a different schedule every week. Some days working early and others working later. Fortunately I don't have to do any graveyard shifts otherwise I really would be up a creek! I was wracking my brain trying to think of something good for this weeks favorites seeing as it had been a while and I went to my favorites over on Etsy and decided to spotlight some beautiful niobium pieces. If you don't know this already (which I'm sure you do) niobium is a great metal for those with metal allergies. Now, to the best part.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">WYSIWYG Niobium Spin 'em In Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Element41?ref=top_trail">Element 41</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.187450123.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.187450123.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Parallel Helm Chainmaille Bracelet - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Greenstar9?ref=top_trail">Greenstar Jewellery</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.136977922.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 308px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.136977922.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Coiled Niobium Toggle Clasp - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandTDesigns?ref=top_trail">C & T Designs</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.182290520.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.182290520.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Rainbow Peacock Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LateNightMuse?ref=top_trail">Late Night Muse</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.236577011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 656px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.236577011.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cerulean Blue Fantasy Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OnTheBead?ref=top_trail">On The Bead</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.75379693.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.75379693.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As you can see by my picks, I prefer niobium when it has been anodized. It changes to some amazing colors.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-37647788974116052522011-04-01T08:57:00.001-07:002011-04-01T09:16:18.534-07:00Favorites For FridayAs I was watching the news yesterday and today, the local weatherman was telling us here in Las Vegas that we were going to be in the 80's but that in the North East of the US .... not so good. We don't get a lot of flowers here in the desert but at least the weather is a bit better right now. For those of you who are not getting any good weather at the moment, just think of this - April Showers bring May Flowers. Until then, here are a few lovely flower items I found over on Etsy. Hopefully if you are having some bad weather they will brighten up your day a bit.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hand-painted shot glass - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tanyazcohendesign?ref=seller_info">Tanya ZC</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225649226.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 518px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225649226.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Handmade Paper Flowers - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/morepaperthanshoes?ref=seller_info">More Paper Than Shoes</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.232217194.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 304px; height: 391px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.232217194.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Daisy Head Maisy Lampwork Ring - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AuntieDis?ref=seller_info">Auntie Di's De-Lites</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.108627984.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 471px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.108627984.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Organic Hat - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/heartsmiles?ref=seller_info">Heart Smiles</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.194459625.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 363px; height: 363px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.194459625.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Parrot Tulip 8x10 Fine Art Photograph - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SharonWhelton?ref=seller_info">Sharon Welton Photography</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.138678386.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.138678386.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I do have to add that the one bad thing about this time of year in Las Vegas is the awful pollen and as I'm writing this post I have the door open but I'm sneezing like you would not believe! Ahhh the price you pay, I'd still rather have this weather and the sneezing.<br /><br />ENJOY!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-41555768155362472011-03-18T05:32:00.000-07:002011-03-18T05:32:00.552-07:00Favorites For FridayUnless you have been living under a rock then I'm sure you are aware of the devastation left by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This weeks favorites are all items that the sellers are donating all or a portion of the proceeds to the relief effort to help the Japanese people. 'Nuff said.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">100% Charity for Japan PDF Sewing Pattern - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PeppersAttic?ref=seller_info">Peppers Attic</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.216510108.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.216510108.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Artwork, All proceeds to the American Red Cross - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saturatedcanaryart?ref=seller_info">Saturated Canary Art</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.227845264.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 317px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.227845264.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Japan Disaster Relief Key Chains, All Sales Donated - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TopKnotch?ref=pr_shop_more">Top Knotch Gear</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.227441199.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 311px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.227441199.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bird's Nest Necklace, 20% of proceeds to Japan Earthquake Relief - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MenuetDesigns?ref=seller_info">Menuet Designs</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.225584072.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 467px; height: 593px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.225584072.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Phone Charm, all proceeds other than fees goes to Japan Earthquake Relief - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KanzashiR?ref=seller_info">KanzashiR</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.227948405.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 581px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.227948405.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hopefully through sales at these shops we can help make a little bit of difference.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-88356850370181059192011-03-11T05:08:00.000-08:002011-03-11T05:08:00.215-08:00Favorites For FridayNo green beer here but I do have some very interesting items to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. All of these items are from Etsy (as always) and boy was there quite a few to choose from. I love how something is just green and someone has used the tag of St. Patrick's Day but I guess if you are going to celebrate it then you need something green ... no matter what it may be! These were a few of my favorites.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">McTavish The Irishman - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysMonkeys?ref=seller_info">Mary's Monkeys</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.217007788.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.217007788.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">May The Road Rise Blessing Trinity Knot - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MySerenityWay?ref=seller_info">My Serenity Way</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.123703886.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.123703886.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Glass Lampwork Four Leaf Clover Pendant - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Boomwire?ref=seller_info">Boomwire</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225587410.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 500px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.225587410.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Guinness Sugar Cookies & Shamrock Cookie Nibbles - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Craftedcookies799?ref=seller_info">Crafted Cookies</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.221723830.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 550px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.221723830.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lucky Charm & Silver Shamrock Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AliCsCreations?ref=seller_info">Ali C's Creations</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.224286545.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.224286545.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The one nice thing (in my opinion) about St. Patricks Day is the fact that no matter whether you are Irish or not....no matter what religion, you can celebrate the day. The Irish are very welcoming like that, more than happy to have everyone join in with the celebrations. Hope yours is a good one.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-447183061485254542011-03-04T05:53:00.000-08:002011-03-04T05:53:00.153-08:00Favorites for FridaySpring has sprung here in Las Vegas, well at least for now it has. That may change in a week but right now it is the warmest it has been for ages. I actually walked to work without a jacket on Thursday morning. Spring is the best time of year here in Las Vegas though because we are in the desert you don't have the lovely flowers and trees blossoming as much as you do elsewhere. Shame as it's one of my most favorite things about Spring. So this week I decided to share some Spring from Etsy with you.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Brighten Up Your Day Wreath - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HornsHomeAndGarden?ref=seller_info">Horn's Home and Garden</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.224091270.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 508px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.224091270.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Blue Potpourri Twirl Dress - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/berrypatchusa?ref=seller_info">Berry Patch USA</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.211228239.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 420px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.211228239.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Everyday Bag - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sineminugur?ref=seller_info">Sinem Inugur</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.160487458.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 415px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.160487458.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fuschia, Purple & White Flower Felt - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherryBlossomWay?ref=seller_info">Cherry Blossom Way</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.222333972.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.222333972.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ostara Pastel Eggs Candles - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitemagic?ref=seller_info">White Magick Shoppe</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.214845127.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 511px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.214845127.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />If the weather has not cheered up where you are yet then I hope these items give you hope.....it won't be long!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-72871057728401190102011-02-18T05:42:00.000-08:002011-02-18T05:42:00.455-08:00Favorites For FridayTime - something we never have enough of (along with money). Despite that, I <span style="font-weight: bold;">cannot </span>walk out of the house without a watch on. The other day I was walking out the door for work and as I went to shut the door I realized...no watch! I ran back in to put one on. Yes, I know there are clocks all over and people with watches, clocks on computers but I just feel naked without one. So this weeks favorites are some really lovely watches I found over on Etsy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Leather Watchband with Face - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativeurges?ref=seller_info">Creative Urges</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.172218060.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.172218060.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Custom Made Beadwork Watch - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ginadjewels?ref=seller_info">Gina D Jewels</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.213323677.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.213323677.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Silver Plated Quartz Crystal Watch - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gallagj?ref=seller_info">Jo's Jewels</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.150945236.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.150945236.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Purple Passion Watch - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/savoirfairecreations?ref=seller_info">Savoir Faire Creations</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.212145971.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 401px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.212145971.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Custom Leather Cuff with Polo Watch - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLeatherWrist?ref=seller_info">The Leather Wrist</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.209166536.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.209166536.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />These pretties won't give us more time in the day but at least we can look good while watching the clock!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-92195305558752292332011-02-11T05:56:00.000-08:002011-02-11T05:56:00.220-08:00Favorites For FridayWell, Monday is Valentine's Day and my personal preference for a gift is candy. I make my own jewelry so that is no good and flowers are pretty but they die after a short time. At least with candy you can savor it! So this weeks favorites are some candy items, both the real thing and a few that are inspired by candy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sterling Silver Pink Candy Ring - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/micahjonesstudios?ref=seller_info">Micah Jones Studio</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.214495279.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 369px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.214495279.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dark Chocolate Fluer de Sel Heart - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/calabasascandyco?ref=seller_info">Calabasas Candy Co.</a><br />(MMMM Dark Chocolate is my fave!)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.207193007.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 372px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.207193007.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Red Hots Lip Candy - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/forgoodnessgrape?ref=seller_info">For Goodness Grape</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.210794569.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 341px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.210794569.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cupcake Magnet or Charm - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shimrita?ref=seller_info">Shimrit'a</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.216069786.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 503px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.216069786.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A True Sweetheart Necklace - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stoopidgerl?ref=top_trail">Stoopidgerl's Shop</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.164066612.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.164066612.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />At very least, looking at these yummy items won't add any pounds or kilos. Though if I got my hands on those dark chocolate truffles there would be no stopping me.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-51531028638331874832011-02-08T11:36:00.001-08:002011-02-08T11:48:00.930-08:00Here's One I Made EarlierObviously I have had a severe lack of funds to buy more jump rings for a little while so I have been playing around with what I have. I really don't know how I ended up with SOOO many purple jump rings but as I was sick of looking at them sitting there and didn't want to make <span style="font-weight: bold;">more</span> purple items for my shop I decided to make something for myself. It's just a simple double spiral chainmaille weave necklace (choker).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89K1KLRYL7LXQXKPZI3Yb4H3MUiCgg_O43NHfQPuszy_OxIh90MSGfOzer59CJMO8RCBZx-vaXDEvzZ8m-PXgIEzGar1MR4bX8HsGB9FJ4Qpr5L80xPtKnAQipR63wyJhZjmMzppkLYU/s1600/100_2943.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89K1KLRYL7LXQXKPZI3Yb4H3MUiCgg_O43NHfQPuszy_OxIh90MSGfOzer59CJMO8RCBZx-vaXDEvzZ8m-PXgIEzGar1MR4bX8HsGB9FJ4Qpr5L80xPtKnAQipR63wyJhZjmMzppkLYU/s200/100_2943.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571405122330591938" border="0" /></a><br />I also noticed that despite the fact that I love copper, I really didn't have that many pairs of copper earrings in my own collection. With the new job we are only allowed to wear small earrings though I have noticed quite a few people don't follow that rule (lol). I had been wanting to make another pair of these earrings for myself and I finally sat down the other day and did it. They are woven in a variation of byzantine weave called romanov. Basically it is just two sections of the byzantine weave, connect at each end with a slightly bigger jump ring and add a lovely Swarovski crystal in between. I used 6mm crystals and they were some freebies I got but I think the color is Siam though it is hard to tell in the photo as well as in person. It's such a dark red but really pretty with the copper.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRjBtgUoNr5XMczovisv0s8pm-bswDfua7N2-wyyt9psiif4HaZpIXMvcSXpesOGpFQfHkCDkwL2Xsutxckx_vEeiQFq4t4lUI9SrLcvoysy4OIWNtZue4FKiMv8KOz-LZHd6x5a0LYc/s1600/100_2995.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqRjBtgUoNr5XMczovisv0s8pm-bswDfua7N2-wyyt9psiif4HaZpIXMvcSXpesOGpFQfHkCDkwL2Xsutxckx_vEeiQFq4t4lUI9SrLcvoysy4OIWNtZue4FKiMv8KOz-LZHd6x5a0LYc/s200/100_2995.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571405126331941746" border="0" /></a><br />Needless to say, I have plenty of ideas running around my head for projects it's just getting the rings to play around. One thing I really want to do is play with some really thick gauge rings, like 14, to make some chunky jewelry. Hopefully I will be able to get those and of course, I'll post any and all new projects here.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-27483501106757966662011-02-04T06:26:00.000-08:002011-02-04T06:26:00.546-08:00Favorites For FridayIf you have followed my blog for a while you will know (though maybe not remember) that I actually started blogging right after I lost my job (laid off) at the beginning of 2009. Also, if you follow the news at all you will know that Las Vegas has an unemployment figure of 14% so as you can imagine, I was one of MANY looking for work and without much success. So I spent my time blogging and doing what I could with my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tstreasures">Etsy shop</a>, living in hope that I was not on the scrap heap. Well, last week I started a new job (only took 2 years and a bit). That is why this weeks Favorites For Friday only includes one item from Etsy and it is a photo of my new employer. Yes, I waited all that time only to get a job at the historic Las Vegas Hilton!! I am working in the retail department and so far I am really enjoying it. Of course, it is just great to not be sitting around the house all the time in my pajamas but I actually am enjoying working there as everyone (so far) has been really friendly.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Las Vegas Hilton Matted Fine Art Photograph - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ANGELsTIME?ref=seller_info">Angels Time</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.181970265.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 711px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.181970265.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hopefully now I will be more in the mood to blog and also have more to blog about as I know I have been a bit lax other than my Favorites posts. I will also have to find the time since I am now back in the workforce :).Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-48046029952441852212011-01-28T08:30:00.000-08:002011-01-28T08:49:12.496-08:00Favorites For FridayFor those of you who sell over on Etsy, you will know about all the new things they are adding for us sellers(buyers too). One of them is Circles and to be honest I'm not quite sure what the full purpose is but I have been using mine to add fellow members of the <a href="http://www.handmadeinvegas.com/">Handmade in Vegas Team</a>. I'm sure at some point I'll just add people but for now that is what I am doing. So this weeks Favorites are a few of my fellow members from my circle.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Coral Wrap/Twist Dress - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/localovespirate?ref=seller_info">Loca Loves Pirate</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207007028.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 469px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.207007028.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Queen of Hearts Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ametista?ref=seller_info">Ametista</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.211475469.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 383px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.211475469.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Little Meat Cleaver Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NascentCascade?ref=seller_info">Nascent Cascade</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.209050198.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 660px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.209050198.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Small Jar of Purple Buttons - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FFTFandB?ref=seller_info">FFTFandB</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.152647957.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 259px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.152647957.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Spider Web Pendant - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesertStudio?ref=seller_info">Desert Studio</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.181719208.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.181719208.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Enjoy the lovely handmade items and have a great weekend!!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-56699987611904568782011-01-21T04:17:00.000-08:002011-01-21T04:17:00.933-08:00Favorites For FridayI recently had someone on Etsy ask me if I would consider oxidizing one of my copper bracelets for them if they decided to purchase it. I have to admit that over the years of making jewelry my tastes have <span style="font-style: italic;">basically </span>stayed the same <span style="font-weight: bold;">but </span>some things I have opened my mind to. Oxidizing is one thing and I answered that, of course I would. Then I started thinking about all the possibilities there are when you do oxidize metals and it actually got me thinking that maybe I ought to get my act together and make a few things. Till then, I thought I would share some of the pretty mixed metal items I found over on Etsy. I was surprised there was only 6 pages when I typed in "oxidized mixed metals" as my search. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mixed Metals Copper Squares with Sterling Silver - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreambelledesign?ref=seller_info">Dream Belle Designs</a><br />(these are dainty but I LOVE them!)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.192245087.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.192245087.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Wavy Mixed Metal Ruffles & Ridges Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pobbletoes?ref=seller_info">Pobbletoes</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.190454564.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.190454564.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Brushed Golden Teardrop Oxidized Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GlitzGlitter?ref=seller_info">Glitz Glitter</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.161043577.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.161043577.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mixed Metals Sterling Skull Copper Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KimVGlass?ref=seller_info">KimVGlass</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.178451291.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.178451291.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Chandelier Oxidized Sterling Silver Wire Heart Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mayahelena?ref=seller_info">Mayahelena</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.178032228.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.178032228.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I still love looking at shiny metals but after checking out these beautiful designs I definitely want to explore the world of oxidizing. As always, once I do I'll post some pretty pics here.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-20423954237287210182011-01-14T08:34:00.000-08:002011-01-14T09:22:49.694-08:00Favorites for FridayI don't know about anyone else, but I do know that when I'm down one of the few things that can make me smile and forget all my troubles are animals. Not sure exactly what it is but they just do, mostly it has to be their expressions and yes, animals do have expressions as some of these photos will attest to. I hope some of these photos will make you smile like they did me when I was searching through Etsy for animal photos.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Where's My Carrot? - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ANGELsTIME?ref=seller_info">Angels Time</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.129709751.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 480px; height: 700px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.129709751.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Raccoon Family - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/saramontour?ref=seller_info">Sara Montour</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.202606865.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 456px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.202606865.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ooops - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleOddMe?ref=seller_info">Little Odd Me</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.191092158.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 570px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.191092158.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Chillin' Polar Bear - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NatureIsArt?ref=seller_info">Nature Is Art Photography</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.20888133.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 456px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.20888133.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This last photograph was one that I spotted in today's Etsy newsletter and was the reason for today's Favorites. That face just made me smile and the story behind the otter's good behavior made me laugh - he's being good as there is food involved!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Otter says PLEASE - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnAlliteration?ref=seller_info">An Alliteration</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.177657984.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 404px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.177657984.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you enjoyed these cute photos from a few of the talented photographers over on Etsy. I also wanted to apologize for only posting on Fridays but to be honest, there hasn't been much to share. Hopefully that will change soon.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-90942247469522641522011-01-07T06:41:00.000-08:002011-01-07T06:41:00.151-08:00Favorites For FridayIt's January in Las Vegas and that means one thing - the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This convention is huge and is where all the new and exciting electronics are unveiled. Thinking about it, I decided that this weeks Favorites would be from Etsy (as always) but I decided to peruse the Vintage section for my picks. Funny how things have changed so much in many ways yet basically stayed the same. I wonder if anyone reading this will wonder what some of the items are as they are too young to know!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Western Electric D-1 Telephone - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sargeguy?ref=pr_shop_more">Big Year Bird Photography</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.204534711.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 278px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.204534711.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">EE Hermes Baby Typewriter - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dapperdean?ref=seller_info">Dapper Dean</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.205649788.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 280px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.205649788.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage Cassette-Tape-Recorder-Voice-Mic - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LovelyVintageEtc?ref=seller_info">Lovely Vintage Etc.</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.159282163.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 436px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.159282163.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">1946 Emerson 504 Tube Radio - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/4EyesAndEars?ref=seller_info">4 Eyes and Ears</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.205847414.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 359px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.205847414.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">8mm Kodak Brownie Movie Camera - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shopPortobello?ref=seller_info">Portobello Marketplace</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.206093569.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 280px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.206093569.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I remember when I was a kid and finally got one of those cassette player/recorders. I thought it was the greatest thing as you do when you are young. As my parents were into Antiques and going to shows, many of these items were old even back when I was a kid. Fun to check them out again.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-66514034709130419042010-12-31T03:28:00.000-08:002010-12-31T03:28:00.223-08:00Favorites For Friday - New Year's Eve EditionCan you believe that 2010 is just about over?! I believe that you need to get out your bling and really celebrate this year after all that has happened over the past few years with the economy all over and the many other sad/bad things. Here is a fun collection of blingtastic handmade items direct from Etsy which are perfect for any New Year's Eve party.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Beaded Stem Champagne Glass Set - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dizzydiva?ref=seller_info">Dizzy Diva</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193232098.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 474px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193232098.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Black on Black Rhinestone Bustier (Custom Size) - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/darkponydesigns?ref=seller_info">Dark Pony Designs</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.178238215.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 460px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.178238215.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">New Years Eve Earrings - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kenny25mbvb?ref=seller_info">Creations by Jessica</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.110833775.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 328px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.110833775.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sparkle Rhinestone Ice Clutch - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JemmaMorris?ref=seller_info">Jemma Morris</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193190694.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.193190694.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Camelot Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Necklace - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RubyMines?ref=seller_info">Ruby Mines</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.139547736.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 452px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.139547736.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hope everyone enjoys their New Year's Eve celebrations. Be safe, and please don't drink and drive.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-23301365344310465872010-12-22T13:22:00.000-08:002010-12-22T13:26:30.991-08:00A Holiday MessageI'd just like to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Holiday season no matter which holiday you happen to celebrate!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Deck The Trail - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryDreaming?ref=seller_info">Country Dreaming's Nature Scenes Photography</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.95384639.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 428px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.95384639.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />and have a safe and Happy New Year!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-44680479473920380452010-12-10T05:31:00.000-08:002010-12-10T05:31:00.476-08:00Favorites For FridayAhhh not long to go before it will be Christmas day. Sorry, not meaning to get you into a panic about it but it is true. One thing about Christmas time that I love are candy canes, don't know what it is about them but I can't get enough. I love the colors and the flavor! That is why this weeks favorites are all candy cane inspired from Etsy.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Peppermint Twist Bracelet - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Fanceethat?ref=top_trail">Fancee That</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.192358490.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 328px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.192358490.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Crochet Peppermint Candy Swirl Scarf - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dianelangan?ref=top_trail">Diane Langan Crochet Designs</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.199667641.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 404px; height: 278px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.199667641.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Peppermint & Dark Chocolate Spoons (my 2 faves together!) - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nikid?ref=top_trail">Nicole's Homemade Treats</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.104671689.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 470px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.104671689.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Peppermint Candy Magnets - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chachingck?ref=top_trail">Cha Ching CK</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.197412340.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 236px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.197412340.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Peppermint Candy Cane Scented Star Soap - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HowardsHome?ref=top_trail">Howards Home</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.199456215.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 463px; height: 308px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.199456215.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Now if these items don't whet your whistle for some cool peppermint sweetness, then I don't know what will!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-48336135539357578302010-11-19T06:28:00.000-08:002010-11-19T06:28:00.310-08:00Favorites For FridayIn less than one weeks time all of America will be celebrating Thanksgiving. I missed Thanksgiving once, no...really....totally lost the day as the husband and I were flying to Australia and we left on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and arrived Down Under on the Friday! Ahh that was many years ago but I have to say that Thanksgiving is a holiday I have always preferred to any other. Something about all the baking that my mother did when I was a kid maybe or could be because I believe it is a very important holiday as far as the US is concerned. I know that other countries have their own important holidays too so I'm sure even my non-US readers will get my drift. Here are a few Thanksgiving items I found while perusing the pages of Etsy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Cute Pilgrim Girls Costume - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fwcreations4All?ref=pr_profile">fwcreations4all</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.188747270.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 460px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.188747270.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mayflower Ship Ring Resin Art - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/morrowlane?ref=seller_info">Morrow Lane</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194021372.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 443px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194021372.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Turkey Bib - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladycavendish?ref=seller_info">Lady Cavendish & Little Sis</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.191659513.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.191659513.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hair Clip Set - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CelticTideCreations?ref=seller_info">Celtic Tide Creations</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194217532.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 467px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194217532.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Lollipop Favors - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleTastes?ref=pr_profile">Simple Tastes</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194249460.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.194249460.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you have enjoyed these lovely picks this week, you may still have time to pick up some of these handmade items!Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-33632853660457139612010-11-12T06:30:00.000-08:002010-11-12T06:30:02.093-08:00Favorites For FridayIf you have followed my blog for any amount of time then you will know that I love colors, especially the bright colors of Summer. As Autumn is here at least I can rest knowing that one of my favorite colors of all is part of the hues that represent it....Orange. What fun it was going over to Etsy and using the tool they have to shop by color and boy did I find some great items.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mandarin Orange Baby Chrysanthemum Cabochons - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyLovelies?ref=pr_shop_more">PrettyLovelies</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.191549822.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 280px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.191549822.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fire Flower Photograph - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trilliumhillart?ref=seller_info">Trillium Hill Art</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.21123315.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 328px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.21123315.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Metal Card Case - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/colorsbyliza?ref=seller_info">Colors by Liza</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.184944866.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 257px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.184944866.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Crazy Candy Corn Melting Tarts - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Countryhomescent?ref=seller_info">Country Home Scents</a> (mmmmmm)<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.191646973.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 306px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.191646973.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tissue Paper Pom/Blossom Kit - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlossomLane09?ref=seller_info">Blossom Lane</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.189514244.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 470px; height: 327px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.189514244.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hope you enjoy all the lovely Autumn shades of orange. I have to say that when I looked through Country Home Scents shop they have some great tarts that are very Holiday related. You should definitely check them out when you have a minute or two as well as the other sellers and if you have never tried it before you really need to check out the color shopping tool.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8949258232093294455.post-18442421882376751572010-11-09T16:23:00.001-08:002010-11-09T16:36:50.883-08:00Painting PotteryFirstly, two things, apologies for the photo quality and second....I'm no Picasso!!! Now on to the fun part, my friend Jennifer and I decided to spend an evening at <a href="http://artfulpotter.com/">The Artful Potter</a> here in Las Vegas. We went on the last Thursday of October as that is when they have Ladies Night. It was really fun and basically on that night you pay a $10 deposit but if you bring a dish to eat then your $10 goes towards your piece of pottery you purchase then paint. Luckily there were quite a few others there. I decided I needed a few new drinks coasters in the apartment which is the first photo of one of the coasters I made...both are the same. I didn't know until AFTER I had painted it free-hand that there were stencils I could have used..lol.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAL1ueVeqeRlOoiZjmJWnWKPC-HbTjhib0XNRvrNxe9D8Cnx9WRLdmc9LkK3nhplQUP1SqnQ6U2Yo-lMfeWzPtzOv5GragMwL4vSisEOQmnOULZz3wR4p8PNOQIaweIixrYhYd5uuL4w/s1600/100_2934.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAL1ueVeqeRlOoiZjmJWnWKPC-HbTjhib0XNRvrNxe9D8Cnx9WRLdmc9LkK3nhplQUP1SqnQ6U2Yo-lMfeWzPtzOv5GragMwL4vSisEOQmnOULZz3wR4p8PNOQIaweIixrYhYd5uuL4w/s320/100_2934.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537710835337411746" border="0" /></a><br />Bad photo but this is a donut pendant that I painted. Once I decide what to do with it then I'll get a better photo. They also had some triangle pendants and beads you could paint.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigF-NobKCqKuVH6DRmdxVQ_7p_hw0ELvQ5hh55UuwYZtDc3ZbhPGMWwCROR2gIxQeBSlYRG3-yqeBn4I1yYVoeLe1C09JM3VPZNsd6_hbPS2mnb01ZGx2tNzLJ_C_boQUVM8JIpqfwJ6w/s1600/100_2936.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigF-NobKCqKuVH6DRmdxVQ_7p_hw0ELvQ5hh55UuwYZtDc3ZbhPGMWwCROR2gIxQeBSlYRG3-yqeBn4I1yYVoeLe1C09JM3VPZNsd6_hbPS2mnb01ZGx2tNzLJ_C_boQUVM8JIpqfwJ6w/s320/100_2936.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537710826787440930" border="0" /></a><br />Another donut pendant, again, I'll get a better photo once I fix it all up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYY-Wlay2CMdqwFkeFY-wwSKpli0Vu5Xc2Jm2F-mS0JopAwWjpJiXaLCC3zjWphPMqZcAMjOaFtQcyGuDLujqf_IYAE_Lzkj3d-TjLlFY4jsB6bX_3Qg1sq6LmyD8NfKz2nmaV0Dr-sk/s1600/100_2937.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYY-Wlay2CMdqwFkeFY-wwSKpli0Vu5Xc2Jm2F-mS0JopAwWjpJiXaLCC3zjWphPMqZcAMjOaFtQcyGuDLujqf_IYAE_Lzkj3d-TjLlFY4jsB6bX_3Qg1sq6LmyD8NfKz2nmaV0Dr-sk/s320/100_2937.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537710824781005826" border="0" /></a><br />We had a great time and plan to get a bigger group of friends together and do it again in the New Year. Next time I think I'll do a few small plates but they did have a great selection of large and small items you could paint and the range of colors is great. At least next time I'll be prepared so I may use some stencils.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OfKhiLMX4UR230AuBBCiyI6IcY_PckxPrC3ZQP37Rpjsv1J5pbfx8YywNWQdcEJHB118QX4k_GEZfuJeeZxJqK28p29OwVYOef2VREuKLZoh9djs1ctaBCnrooWJBCCPvQp8g3s6yyk/s1600/100_2923.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OfKhiLMX4UR230AuBBCiyI6IcY_PckxPrC3ZQP37Rpjsv1J5pbfx8YywNWQdcEJHB118QX4k_GEZfuJeeZxJqK28p29OwVYOef2VREuKLZoh9djs1ctaBCnrooWJBCCPvQp8g3s6yyk/s320/100_2923.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537710846488647746" border="0" /></a><br />Lastly, these are my new earring cards I ordered from an Etsy seller. If I had my own printer I most likely would have done them myself but I don't right now and it was a better price than going to Kinko's to print them. They came out pretty good and they didn't come with holes but I had bought the small hole punch at Michael's.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618077689128923384noreply@blogger.com2