And then this goes to...

This handmade pendant - not yet in my Etsy shop - goes to Recycled Ideas. I found her blog, Field Notes from an Evolutionary Psychologist, through the PIF I took part in last week. I love her shop and hope she likes what I've designed just for her.

I like this so much that they just might show up in my shop soon.

I had big plans tonight to do a couple of bracelets (I still have time for that I suppose) and start another scarf, but here I am, 8:00 PM, blogging. *sigh*

Still blushing

Earlier this week, Denise Felton, a fellow Etsian and member of AREtsy, contacted me. She wanted to feature me on her blog. I nearly fell out of my chair. I've seen numerous people featured on blogs and have read their writings and thought "wow... that would be cool". I was wrong, it is far better than being just "cool".

This morning, she has posted her feature about me on her blog (a great blog to follow because it's actually updated with stuff worth taking the time to read). You can read it here: http://denisefelton.blogspot.com/

And when you're done there - go check out her shop at DeniseFelton.etsy.com. She does wonderful collages and cards and you won't be disappointed.

One of my favorite collages of hers is this one

I honestly don't know how to thank her for this... I am truly and honored.

I Love Olive

I do... I really do. This is my 2nd, and probably my last, bracelet for the day. It's another one done in sterling silver wire but this time I chose chartreuse, olive, and brown for the colors. I'm very happy with it.

Another thing I'm very happy with - the satin background. FINALLY I have pictures I love. I bought cream and black satin tonight at the craft store and I am so very glad I did. The black worked best for this bracelet, but I'm sure the cream will come in handy eventually. If not, I'm only out $1.49.

This morning was the morning that I became obsessed with felt beads. I went to the Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center's Art Bazaar and bought some felted wool beaded earrings. I must get some beads of my own to play with. I could learn to felt but that really needs to wait until I get some other projects done. In the mean time, I've found plenty of them on Etsy for purchase. Now to just narrow them down to just a handful that I want.

Things that sparkle

Today I ventured into the world of sterling silver jewelry. I purchased some sterling wire quite a while ago and have yet to knit it into a bracelet. Today I ended my fear of just using that wire. I tend to buy pricey things to craft with and then fear doing something with it in case it doesn't come out right. I lucked out this time. I used blue Czech glass beads and it's lovely. I've put it up on Etsy and am hoping it becomes a favorite.


I'll be doing another bracelet before the day is over, but then I'm dong with sterling until I get back to the store and buy some more. Perhaps I'll do a black, white and silver one for those a bit frightened of color... or maybe not!