Some of my favorites on etsy.com

'Nuff said. ;)

Hello Autumn!

Wow, summer is almost gone and today really feels like it. Only 63 degrees out and rainy. Y'all know what that means?

Fall Festivals and craft shows.

I am all set for two craft shows and looking to book a few more. But before I go, I have to redesign my craft booth. I have some great ideas; both simplistic and earthy. It includes burlap.

Here are a couple more pieces that I have up on etsy..

I purchased a tutorial off of www.jewelrylessons.com by CL Design. The copper pendant has been antiqued and polished. I love them!

I Have More Sisters!

Well, I finally joined the Sassy Sisters in Sales! After having a couple of them invite me, I ambled on over to check them out and liked what I saw.

If you like to shop, you should check them out...I mean, "us" out, as well. LOL Lots of crafters as well as vendors with a lot of gorgeous items! Plus, they have an online vendor fair, A Sassy Affair, twice a month where you can meet the vendors, ask questions about their products and shop at the same time.

Have fun!

New items Posted at Etsy

I got a new shipment of ceramic pendants in from Chinook Jewelry. Y'all know I love her stuff...anyway, here are a few pieces I've made with them. I've more on the way...

My Autumn Waters Necklace Blog Feature

I got the news that my necklace was featured over at TiLT Treasures' blog today. I am so honored and excited.

There are plenty of other items featured as well...all gorgeous. Y'all go check them out!

http://tilttreasures.blogspot.com/2009/09/brown-autumn-leaves.html

I Love Giveaways!

I just ran across a fellow etsian, zizzybob, who is having a wonderful giveaway on her blog, Just a Little Zizzy.

If you like handmade fabric baskets and cards, go check it out!

The giveway is for a beautiful tan fabric basket with amber beads and it goes until August 31st, 2009. Good luck, y'all!

Silver and Gold...

I just got in a batch of sterling wire and some copper wire, but I don't know what I am going to make with all of it.

School starts in a week and we haven't even bought all of the school supplies needed, my mother-in-law is in the hospital with serious problems, and I am worn out.

Ever had one of those months?

I did make a few more necklaces last week. The pendants are ceramic and handcrafted by Melissa at Chinook Jewelry. I think they turned out nicely. What do you think? Remember, I do take criticism in the spirit that it is offered.

Vendor Sale - Sassy Sisters in Sales presents the Sassy Affair

Thursday, August 13th
6:45 - 7:15 Colors of the Woods jewelry

I will be having a special sale for those who attend. All of my wine glass markers will be 20% off and if you purchase a necklace, earrings will be 50% off. Hope to see you there!

Here is the official blurb..

A Sassy Affair Shopping Extravaganza
Sponsored by Sassy Sisters In Sales
August 13, 2009
5:00pm - 9:15 pm EST


Various vendors representing a variety of products. There is something for everyone. Games, Prizes, Special Deals, Exclusive Savings! Invite your friends - they won't want to miss this either! All of our guests will be entered for a chance to win fabulous prizes , but you must REGISTER !!!!!!!

Event will take place on WAHMChats.com. In the menu select Chat rooms, enter your name, no password needed. Once logged in you'll be in "the lounge". At the top of the box click on the arrow & choose the room assigned to a Sassy Affair.

Sit back and enjoy the fair! Chime in with questions or comments anytime.

In Creative Mode

lately, things have been going good for me jewelry-making-wise. I have had success with the ceramic pendants from Melissa at Chinook jewelry. In fact, the day after I posted two necklaces in my etsy shop, they sold! Talk about exciting.

So, I ordered three more pendants from Melissa. It will be fun picking out the color combinations for them.

Oh, and I just found out yesterday that last time I went to my favorite bead store (the day I bought beads for the necklaces mentioned above) I spent waaaaaay more than I intended. $100.00 more!!!! And not on beads.

Yep, I got a traffic ticket and didn't even know it.

It seems that as I was making a right turn on red (didn't see a sign at all) a picture was taken of my car. Why is it some intersections are legal to make a right turn and some aren't? There's so much traffic, sometimes you are so busy making sure it's OK to to turn, that you don't have time or even remember to check for No Right Turn on Red signs. There were none that I saw anyway.

So, lesson learned.

Announcing the winners of the Name the Necklace Contest...

Ann Hite and Lois D'Agostino from my facebook friends came up with the two winning names. I couldn't decide which to choose, so I combined them to come up with...


Caribbean Dreams!


Thanks ladies! And thanks to everyone else who participated.