Cat Lovers Giveaway

Are you a cat lover? Or do you know someone that is? Then this is the GIVEAWAY for you!!!

Deb of StoryBeader is giving away not one, not two, but three awesome kitty items!!!

Necklace

Earrings

Beads to create with

See all the details and enter the giveaway HERE.

Good luck :)

Craft Show Dangers!!!

I told you how successful my show was this weekend, but I didn't warn you about how dangerous they can be! Dangerous to your checkbook that is!!! When you're surrounded by awesome artists and crafters...one can be in trouble! And when you have an awesome jewelry maker in your own booth...I guess I was just asking for trouble!

I had bought some beads the other day that I wanted made into a necklace. And since there were plenty of beads, I thought why not get a matching pair of earrings out of them. I was going to attempt this by myself, but knew I didn't have the time for a new and addicting hobby right now. And I knew Dawn would do an awesome job.

I gave her the beads and went to browse around the rest of the booths. When I came back, she was even working on a ring for me!!! How awesome is this ring!!! I love all the colors and the fun, one-of-a-kind look of this!!!

I'm sure I'll be showing you lots of her work in the near future. I gave her some other beads that I want used in some other pieces and can't wait to see them!!!

Dawn is also working on getting an Etsy shop up and running. With 3 kids who are involved in tons of activities, she stays super busy! But look for great things to come :)

And just be aware next time you're at a craft show...danger can be lurking in every corner :)

Beads, Beads and More Beads

My friend Ruthie at RoseworksJewelry showed me this awesome giveaway over at Silver Parrot! And even though I'm not a beader...I have been getting more and more into jewelry lately. I like simple pieces that I can wear over and over. And I like statement pieces that just make an outfit. And with this HUGE giveaway...I could have both!

I might even have to share with Ruthie if I win :)

Storybeader: November's Featured EtsyBlogger :)

Good Sunday morning all :) Today I would like to introduce you to this month's featured EtsyBlogger: Storybeader. Storybeader, aka Deb, makes beautiful jewelry for her Etsy store. But the coolest thing I think she does is adds a special haiku with each necklace specifically written for that piece of jewelry! It's that extra little touch that I find so special :) Here are a couple of my favorites from her store:

I totally love all the colors in this fantastic Turtle Treasure Necklace!!! It could be worn with SO many outfits that it would never be left in the jewelry box :) Put this baby on your wish list in a hurry!

I wear so much turquoise that I couldn't help but show you this beauty :) This Turquoise and Coral Necklace would add a new color combo to my wardrobe with that rich coral...I just love it :)

Also, check out Storybeader's Blog where her latest post shows one of her wonderful works in progress, the finished piece, and of course...the haiku to go along with it :)

Stop by and see storybeader...and have a wonderful Sunday :)

June-Featured EtsyBlogger

June's featured EtsyBlogger is AliciaMae. She is a very ambitions crafter with THREE etsy stores, a blog, and a website. I wish I had time to do as much as she is able to accomplish!

I have chosen 1 favorite from each of her stores.

First, from her http://aliciamae.etsy.com/ store:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7863282

With everyone so Eco-friendly here lately, I think this necklace is a good way to make your statement :)

Next, from her http://aliciamaeprints.etsy.com/ store:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6019287

I love this print because the red is so pretty against the dead of winter. Sometimes we need this little bit of beauty to get us through the winter months :)

And lastly, her http://randomsupplies.etsy.com/ store:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7582923

I chose these beads as a favorite because I can totally see them on a scrapbook page. I'm all about looking "outside the box" for scrapbook supplies and I think these would look so cool hand-sewn on a page :)

Also, don't forget to check out her blog: http://www.xanga.com/aliciamae_8

and her website: http://aliciamae.com/

Now, don't you agree that her ambition is one to strive for :)