Do you need some good luck?? :)

Bring the positive vibes your way with this organic Four Leaf Clover necklace from Bonzai Beadwear! Accented perfectly by a green Swarovski crystal. Or are you Irish? Show your love for Ireland! Perfect for gifting your family members who are proud of their heritage! The sterling silver chain and clasp with mini Swarovski complete the piece.

A hand-picked genuine Four Leaf Clover has been painted on the surface with several coats of varnish, and then dipped in shiny sterling silver to forever preserve its natural beauty.

Great article on Etsy!

I came across this wonderful article about etsy... check it out!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/fashion/17etsy.html?_r=2&pagewanted=1&no_interstitial



I really like the last paragraph:
Still, the challenge is to find balance. “What’s the point of doing something you love,” she asked, “if you are too exhausted to do what you love?”

Great Holiday Gift Ideas!!!

Still doing your holiday shopping like me? Every year I plan to start early, and yet I still start mid-December heehee! Well thankfullly for you, there are still plenty of fantastic gifts available in my etsy shop!

The perfect gift for your favorite hostess! Beautiful beaded pie/cake servers and glassware will make a fabulous treat for yourself, or a hostess, housewarming, birthday or holiday gift!
So beautiful on your holiday table! Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind.

Cute botanically inspired jewelry!
Check out this adorable sterling Pine Cone!


Beautiful bracelets! These bracelets will brighten up your wrist and add the finishing touch to any outfit!








Have a great holiday season everyone!! :)

New Art Print of my original painting - Luminous Unity!

I try to show positivity and love in my paintings. I always feel good when I've completed a piece and this was no exception! I love to use bright colors to convey my feelings, (you should see my studio when I'm done-what a mess lol!) Prints of this painting are now available in my etsy shop !
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34908511 


Bright, freeflowing shapes, signifying togetherness and radiant unity... inseparable. Warm reds flowing into cool violet and contrasting blues, illuminated with a brilliant yellow... Two lives entertwined into oneness, while holding hands tightly, sending love and positive thoughts to each other. What a lovely way to show a friend or loved one how much they mean to you!

Friday Feature - Eclectic Skeptic!!

Its time for another Friday Feature! Fellow EART Team member, Cathy from eclecticskeptic.etsy.com ! Please check out her shop, she has many unique pieces that would make great gifts! 


This beautiful bookmark would make a lovely gift for a friend who loves books!

I love these Psychedelic Gazelle Note Cards, perfect for all occasions!

And how cute are these earrings??

What led you to create your craft?
Since I work with a lot of different mediums, this is a difficult answer. Both of my parents encouraged my creativity through projects and by example. I had some wonderful high school art teachers and learned a lot about drawing, painting, making jewelry and designing and constructing sets. My mom gave me a Pentax K1000 SLR when I was in high school and you can see my love of photography reflected in the altered photos of my note cards and bookmarks. As far as the emphasis on flying pigs or pigasi in my shop, EclecticSkeptic, I guess I can blame that on a group of friends that enjoy the aerial porcines.

What do you find the most rewarding and the most challenging about your craft?
I love to see the puzzle pieces come together into a cohesive whole. This can be a matter of picking out the different beads, charms, chains and other components and fashioning them into earrings, necklaces, keychains, etc. or taking photos and then cropping and altering them to come up with pleasing compositions.

Do you have any advice for other crafters?
Hopefully if you are participating in a craft as a hobby or as a business, it is something that you enjoy. To me the creative process is a wonderful thing and the reward is the finished product. However, if you don’t enjoy the process, it can become drudgery and who needs more of that? So my advice is find something that you have fun with and that you find rewarding. 

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy being outside, whether that is working in or enjoying my gardens or strolling along a nature trail.

Randoms about you!
Favorite color
That probably depends on my mood or what pretty color just caught my attention. 

Favorite movie
As for favorite movies and music, I can’t say I have ever been able to answer that question.  

Favorite vacation spot
I love destinations that allow you to enjoy nature. That can be the beach, the mountains or spaces in between.

I hope you enjoyed this Friday Feature  :)

Creative With Clay Blog - Gold Feature!

I am honored to be chosen as one of this weeks featured artists on Creative with Clay's Blog!  This blog features a different color every week, and selects 8 artists work to represent that color. This week, the featured color was gold! I love gold, and my Honey Glow Aspen Leaf pendant necklace was chosen!


Check out the blog here !

The Metropolis Sunday Soiree

I would like to thank everyone who visited my booth at the Metropolis Sunday Soiree! It was a great night with 10% of sales going to Metropolis Performing Arts Theater!
I am busy loading up my shop with items from the show...if there was a piece that you liked, but you dont see it on my website yet, please feel free to email me at beadwear@bonzaicreative.com

And don't forget... A FREE pair of earrings from Bonzai Beadwear with any $50 purchase off my site! Just email me the word that was on your Bonzai coupon in the goody bag!
Have a great day!

Etsy inspiration!

My Autumn's Glow beaded wineglasses (second row, second pic!) have the honor of being included in the http://etsyinspiration.blogspot.com/ There are so many pretty Fall inspired items for entertaining and the holidays!  I'm ready to dig into some pumpkin pie just looking at the blog! :)

I am laboring on Labor Day! :P

So after taking 2 days off, being in Wisconsin....I have to catch up on a few things today. Making jewelry for my upcoming show, catching up on twitter, my blog and etsy... I'll be laboring this Labor Day :) How about you???

Have a great Labor Day everyone!

Walking, Cooking, Sparkles and Stuff!

So I took the plunge and got a new "do" ...lol My hair has been shorter before, but its been awhile. I like it, its a lot lighter...and I won't have to do a thing style it...whoo hoo! I hate blow dryers so this is good for me.
Before:


After:


Sometimes change can be good! :)

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I've also put a little bit of the Weight Watchers weight I lost last year back on....Well, who doesn't do that? Yo-yo back and forth? Haha, ok I've made myself feel better, I know I'm not the only one. I've got to stop the mindless snacking....but its sooo hard! I found some of my old WW recipies, and WOW I forgot how good they are. They have a key lime pie recipie and asian green beans that are out of this world! I will post them in my next blog feature :) yum! But the point is, I need to start pulling out more of those WW recipies. So I can actually fit into my clothes :( I do plan on going for a long walk with a friend today, we are putting in 8.9 miles. GO US!

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I also wanted to share that the wonderful etsy seller, Dawn from Paperandsparkles has featured me on her blog! How cool of her! Please check out her shop and her blog! She's got a sale going on right now, don't miss it!

www.paperandsparkles.blogspot.com

Have a great Sunday everyone!

I've been featured!

Donna at dzfantasy has been nice enough to feature me in an interview on her blog!
Here is the link to her blog! I would appreciate it if you can take a peek!

http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com

Also, please check out her shop, she sells original fantasy art and fiber sculptures!
http://etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5619441

This came on a day where I had heard some very sad news, and I was feeling very depressed. So it was nice to have something good happen. Thanks so much Donna! :)

help! Im drowning...

Im creating things like mad...
Im on Etsy forums...
Im on Facebook...
Im on Twitter...
Im on my Blog (what your readin'!)

I cant believe how much time flies in a day!
and... Im... exhausted...
Time for some cookies!

who out there is with me?? please tell me I am not alone in having trouble trying to handle the marketing end of your craft!

Pretty Hair Clippies!

Hey everyone! I highly suggest you check out this shop on etsy for handmade cards and hair accessories!!

Pretty Hair Clippies offers barrettes and clips for children and adults, hair bows, hair accessories on handmade cards, affordable party and shower favors, and lovely "just because" gifts.

HAPPY SHOPPING!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7225971

new bracelet...almost finished!

Hi everyone! I wanted to share this new bracelet I'm making....the cool thing is, its sold before I even got to list it in my shop! I made it with a fresh and lively combination of chocolate freshwater pears, creamy coin pearls, citrine chips to add warmth, champagne czech crystals, and hand glazed ceramic beads...all individually dangling off an antique brass chain. The end result is a warm and inviting, shiney, luscious and glittery piece of jewelry :)

I wanted to share also that I read that in ancient times, it was thought that citrine would provide protection from snake venom and evil thoughts. Hey, I'll take all the help I can get! I may just start wearing citrine everyday... :P

The photo doesn't do it justice...I took this quickly with my digital and some of the colors got blown out... :(

My Premio Meme Award!

I've been honored by a fellow etsian, CutiePatootieBeads to receive the The Premio Meme Award for my blog. I'm supposed to share seven things about my personality, then pass the award and meme on to seven other bloggers for them to do the same. What a great way for us bloggers to get to know each other!

You can visit her shop at http://cutiepatootiebeads.etsy.com

She makes super cool jewelry beaded, woven and wire wrapped. Check her out!

In order to accept this Award I must share 7 things about myself.
1.I love to read
2.I highly enjoy reality television, even though its prob junk food for the mind
3.I could die in a vat of chocolate brownie batter and die a happy girl
4.My fav movie is Dazed and Confused
5.I have a sick and twisted sense of humor, but tend to surprise people cuz they think I have an innocent face :P
6. I love sushi
7.I hate cleaning

As required by being an Award recipient I'm bestowing this Award on 7 other famous bloggers: Please copy and paste this text and do the same! yay!

http://loveclayblog.blogspot.com/
http://apronsandmore.blogspot.com/
http://mbell34etsy.blogspot.com/
http://myveryprettythings.blogspot.com/
http://1logoaday.blogspot.com/
http://baremoose.blogspot.com/
http://panda-boutique.blogspot.com/

My first treasury!

Hey guys! Please check out my first Etsy Treasury! It was a lot of fun to make! I was told to look at the treasury clock on http://www.craftopolis.com for the treasury listings and when they would be available....and I pounced!

It expires in 2 days...let me know what you think and please comment! :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=70766

Time for some relaxation!

And what better way to get in relaxation mode, then using items from HeidisHandmades etsy shop?? These delicious bath care products sound absolutely scrumptious!!

Check out this Body Whip Soap and Scrubby! I think strawberry sounds heavenly.


Or how about this Pumpkin Pie and Lavender Sugar Scrub?? Everyone who knows me knows I LOVES me some pumpkin. Pie, cheesecake...just the thought of pumpkin has me salivating. This scrub has my name all over it!


Top off your pampering with some Whipped Body Butter. This Black Raspberry Body Frosting has me ready to get a spoon and try to eat it. BUT I know that wouldnt be good for me, lol...so I'll have to stick to using it as a lotion!



Check out HeidisHandmades at etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5383050

So cute, gotta have it!

Love this hat from etsy shop ImSewCrafty!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7236782

Site for a good cause!

Though etsy.com, I have seen a lot of posts from sellers....but here is one from a seller (http://myveryprettythings.com) that really caught my attention. She is trying to help out her friend, who has cancer and needs all the help she can get to get through this hard time in her life.

Please check out her site for further information on how you can help! :)
http://www.youcanhelpmymom.com/

I am donating these earrings to the cause:

Colorful Earrings to brighten up your day!

I love these colors!!! So pretty on, and the flower just screams summer! Take a closer look at these beauties on my etsy...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25948219




Aren't these cute? I love this color combo. The purple and green czech glass bellflowers are so cute....