Bead Soup from my partner, Ann Sheridan

A couple of weeks ago, I received my bead soup from my partner Ann Sherwood, for Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog Party.  It took me a while to get pictures of it so I could post it here.  Here's what Ann sent me. This wonderful ceramic Dragonfly focal. She couldn't remember the artist.  I love dragonfly's.  Plus the great Swarovski beads, 5 each of 3 different colors, this gorgeous blingy pewter toggle clasp, these great pewter flower beads and 2 hole connectors, this strand of tourmaline (I also LOVE tourmaline),these pearls, plus this great ribbon and wire knitz. I've never worked with wire knitz and really like the look of it, but not sure how to use it.  Isn't it a great soup?  The only problem is, I'm having the dickens of a time, figuring out what I want to do with it.  I love them all, I'm just not liking any of my designs.  I've google online several times, trying to figure out what/how to work with the wire knitz.  I've come up with several designs for the focal, but nothing is really coming together. And I'm running out of time. I have to use the focal and the clasp and my reveal is the 13th of April.  So stay tuned and see if I get past my design block with this wonderful soup and what comes of it.

And here's what I sent Ann. She said she loved it.  Be sure to watch her blog to see what she creates with the soup I sent her, Ann's Blog.

And if you're looking for some of my Stained Glass, Mosaics or Fused Glass designs for your Home or Garden, check out my shop, KayzKreationz.  You'll also find some of mine and my mom's beaded, wire-wrapped jewelry there, like this great Boot Jewelry with these Jasper stones.

ETSY Day is here--Check out great Handmade shops

Today's the Day. ETSY day is finally here. Hundreds or maybe even thousands of Etsy buyers/sellers are promoting Etsy in lots of ways. Most are putting an Etsy car sign on their vehicles while they go to work, shopping or just driving around to get the word out about Etsy. Others are leaving fliers and bookmarks around where they shop, eat, or with people they talk to. Some are being interviewed on their local news or newspapers. The idea is to get the word out about Etsy and let people know about a great place to buy genuine HANDMADE items, instead of mass produced. Etsy also has some great supply shops for crafters and wonderful vintage shops for those of us that love vintage (or can't seem to get out of the past) :) So if you're tired of the same old thing for gifts, home decor or even clothing, check out ETSY. Your place for all things Handmade, Supply and Vintage.

I love Etsy for my Stained glass, Mosaics and Fused glass items for Home decor and Yard and Garden decor. If you're tired of the same old birdfeeders, windchimes, plant stakes and decorations for you home and garden check out KayzKreationz. And for gorgeous Sterling Silver, Gemstone and Swarovski crystal jewelry, check out STRINGandStones. You'll love her unique take on jewelry. I own several of her pieces and always get compliments of them whenever I wear them.

So pass the word about a great place to shop: ETSY!

Etsy interview with LennyMud and Giveaway

In perusing the blogs I enjoy reading this evening, I found this great interview with a potter, LennyMud. I love pottery. I tried my hand at it as a teenager and quickly discovered I didn't want to make it, I just wanted to "own" it. :) This potter has some of the most adorable things in his shop. So check out this interview and his Etsy shop. You're bound to find something you really love or just can't live without.
And if you're looking for unique glass for your home or garden, check out KayzKreationz. There's something there to make eveyone's garden stand out from the rest.
And for unique jewelry check out STRINGandSTONES for gorgeous sterling silver, gemstone and swarovski crystal jewelry. I have several of her pieces and love them.

Shops of the Day--Bling for yourself and your Yard or Garden

The two shops being featured today can bring you some bling for yourself or your yard and garden. The first STRINGandSTONES has fantastic sterling silver, gemstone and swarovski crystal jewelry to add a little glitter to your life. See some of her items in the box on the right or check out this dainty little necklace.

The second shop KayzKreationz (mine) can bring some glitter/bling to your yard or home. Put these great little ladybug plant stakes in your potted plants inside or liven up your garden outside even in these dreary winter months. It will make your garden stand out from the rest.

We all need a little love-Shop of the Day-Sterling Silver and Gemstones

How many times have we though-It would be nice to be loved? We all need love. We were made that way. Well today's shop can help us show love for ourselves or someone we know. While being a newbie at Etsy, she's not a newbie at jewelry making. She takes Sterling Silver, Gemstones and Swarovski crystals and creates gorgeous pieces. Take for instance this Red Coral and Pearls Set. It just screams "Love". And if you still want to wrap yourself in something that makes you feel good, but looks professional enough to wear to work or anywhere else, check out this Japser and Crystal necklace and earring set. And for something to make you feel feminine and dainty, check out this Dainty Sterling Necklace and earrings set. Anyway you look at it, you'll find something to "love" in this shop. So stop by STRINGandSTONES and find that extra special gift for youself or someone else you love. And while you're at it, give her shop some love and heart it and a favorite or give her the first sale at this shop and make her day.

Custom wedding jewelry-New shop of the Day

Have a wedding coming up? Need some custom jewelry? Check out the new featured shop of the day http://xabiajewels.etsy.com She's got some nice jewelry, including her hematite necklace and these Filigree Swarovski drop earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11388387

For some unique glass gifts or items for your home, garden or friends, check out my etsy shop http://KayzKreationz.etsy.com I make stained glass, mosaics and fused glass items.
And for some great Sterling silver, gemstone, and Swarovski crystal jewelry, check out http://STRINGandSTONES.etsy.com I love her red coral necklace. Let's give this newbie some love and her first sale.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Read All About It-Paris Fashion News

Looking for a unique way to display your dinnerware either just for fun or while you're eating? And a cute way to dress up, either just to go out or while you're cooking? Then today's shop is for you. It's http://housewifecollection.etsy.com/ She's got fashion news placemats like the one on the left, skirt aprons that can be worn over your jeans and adorable denim baby blankets like the ones pictured to the right. So click right on over to her shop and check it out.

And if you're looking for some bling to wear with that skirt apron and your denims check out this newbie's shop for great Sterling silver and gemstone jewelry and make her day with her first sale. :) http://stringandstones.etsy.com/

Or for something a little less glamorous or just unique glass gifts for your home or a friends check out my stained glass, mosaics and fused glass items at http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/ or http://kayzkreationz.artfire.com/ You'll love 'em.

New Neatostuff Marketing Exchange shop of the Day

Good morning the new shop of the day with some stunning vintage style jewelry with gemstones and swarovski crystals is http://lunarrastar.etsy.com/ Check out this Hematite twist bracelet on the left. It is really unique.

And if that doesn't grab you, look at what http://stringandstones.etsy.com/ has in Sterling Silver and gemstones.

And if jewelry isn't your thing, check out my unique glass for your gardens and home at http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/ or http://kayzkreationz.artfire.com/ Some unique serving pieces and decorative pieces. Have a good day.

Romantic--Carnelian necklace and Blue Tealight Candle holders

Today I'm featuring http://stringandstones.etsy.com/ This carnelian necklace is gorgeous. And it's got red swarovski crystals with it too. There's that red again. :)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16598235

And for something romantic:
http://kayzkreationz.etsy.com/
these are really nice: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15964611