tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25119576645307385392024-03-05T03:13:13.204-08:00Black Ant BeadsBlackAntBeads is all about jewelry! Well...and a few other things too.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252396694596562657noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511957664530738539.post-22431132776406921852013-09-09T15:00:00.001-07:002014-02-25T09:28:35.430-08:00Allergy Face and Me...and You!<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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Well, the leaves are starting to change and kids are going back to school...What does that mean? Well, for me, it means my allergies are about to kick it up a notch. And with allergies from dust (my primary issue), or pet dander, mold, tree pollen, weeds, or grass - comes the dreaeded <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=29133&oid=10540511" rel="nofollow">Allergy Face</a>. Thanks to Zyrtec though, I don't have to worry about my allergies as much as I once did.<br />
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<li>I work all the time! 6 days a week 8 hours a day.</li>
<li>I don't seem to have much free time to craft anymore.</li>
<li>I love the Classic episodes of Doctor Who, I'm watching them on Amazon Prime.</li>
<li>Apparently, I dress eccentrically...</li>
<li>I am now, "some lady" and no longer a girl :( </li>
<li>I got to the gym at least 5 days a week.</li>
<li>I am trying all kinds of new things with my hair.</li>
<li>I am reading through the Bible and am in Job right now.</li>
<li>I love the Anne of Green Gables books, currently on book 7 and only one more to go : /</li>
<li>I'm working on a 1/4" hexagon project with English Paper Pieces.</li>
<li>I have fallen for AHHHs.</li>
<li>I go to the movies like once a month.</li>
<li>My laptop will not turn on.</li>
<li>I still love Etsy trades and have tons to tell you about! </li>
<li>I now have a small collection of vintage Pyrex! </li>
<li>I learn all the time.</li>
<li>There are so many things I want to do.</li>
<li>I'm planning a trip to Disney World?!</li>
<li>I miss my family : (</li>
<li>Sometimes I feel busy and other times I don't...what is up with that? </li>
<li>I watch the Mythical Show when I remember too. </li>
<li>Jake is in Japan.</li>
<li>I have a new facebook profile pic that everyone loves, but I think it's a lie because I don't really look like that.</li>
<li>I want to blog better.</li>
<li>I am thinking about 30 day challenges for my blog.</li>
<li>I am thinking of different ideas for blog posts.</li>
<li>I miss video games.</li>
<li>I really like hand sewing! </li>
<li>I love my life, just the way it is and the way it was and the way it will be.</li>
<li>I have so many goals!</li>
<li>I may be addicted to fabric...</li>
<li>I feel very strong in my faith.</li>
<li>I have discovered froyo! </li>
<li>I like to get letters and packages in the mail.</li>
<li>A friend has introduced me to GLEE...and I really like it! </li>
<li>I want to make a hexagon quilt! </li>
<li>I love having money to shop with.</li>
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There. I think that is it for now. I want to blog more and hope to be able to soon. I may have to experiment more with blogging via my iPad... <div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class="fb-like-box" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/blackantbeads" data-width="200" data-show-faces="false" data-border-color="purple" data-stream="false" data-header="false"></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252396694596562657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511957664530738539.post-47672045822665908832013-05-21T11:02:00.000-07:002013-08-12T09:09:48.252-07:00Missing Trades - Part 1: DMRHas2Since I missed so many Tuesday Trades posts in the missing month I decided to do a series of the missing trades. Just to clarify, I got what I wanted in the trades and the shops I traded with got what they wanted...the missing part is just that I did not post them yet!<br />
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November was a great month for trades! I did sooo many! One of the cool trades, and the first of its kind was with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dmrhas2" target="_blank">DMRHas2</a>. The reason it is the first of its kind is because I did not trade my jewelry for the items I got from this shop! No, indeed. I traded her some of my supplies that I did not think I would use. It was a great trade all around though.</div>
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I got these awesome little guys from her! Aren't they adorable! </div>
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Cutest little owl charms ever! I love them so much...I cannot bear to use them! I could bear to get rid of these though: </div>
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The metal beads is what she wanted. They were huge! Not really my style at all. I mean, what was I <i>ever </i>going to do with those?</div>
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Stay tuned, more missing trades to come!</div>
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I had fun setting up the show. collecting the props and making others, making jewelry all summer (when I wasn't doing homework or working), and I spent the day with my mom since she came with me to the show. I only had a couple of sales and I barely covered the cost of my booth fee. Pretty sad, that bit.<br />
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On the other hand, I got tons of compliments on my jewelry and every loved my displays. I learned that shows are not my favorite thing and they are much harder to sell at than you might think. I have a very deep, new-found respect for people that do shows all the time.<br />
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So that is my summer recap. It was great and I am so glad that everything happened the way that it did! How was your summer? What great things happened in your life?<br />
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Well, I did not buy it. It was a gift! After doing my internship for awhile she up and gave me an iPad! Crazy huh?!<br />
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I have to say, it is really fun. I seem to be playing with it all of the time. Yet at the same time, I don't think that I would buy one for myself. It really is not very productive, but it is fun. I like having it. There are some really fun apps too. I think my favorite might be Magic Piano from Smule.<br />
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Oh dear! This is beginning to sound like an advertisement. Well, it isn't. I just wanted to share one of the highlights of my summer with you!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FoundationCreations">FoundationCreations</a> is a great shop! Micaela started her shop about a year ago and it is great. She is an awesome high school senior that loves to make pretty things! And she does make pretty things!<br />
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Micaela is offering a coupon just for you, my readers! 10% off your entire order! Use this code: 10XXXOCTOBER31</div>
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Christmas is coming and this is a great deal at a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FoundationCreations" target="_blank">great shop</a>! So use that code and get ready for Christmas!!! Thanks Micaela! </div>
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“Many of my designs I dreamed before I made them. I've
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“I started importing beads and stringing jewelry. I picked
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If you have been following my blog for a long time, you might have picked up on my...umm...eclectic style! I like so many things. I like vintage, antique, shabby chic, Hollywood regency, and then I like bright and glitter too! As a part of my crazy style, I have discovered that leggings are a major advance in fashion! Leggings can add pop to a boring outfit, they can complete a look, and they can allow you to be yourself.<br />
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See what I mean? They just make an outfit so much nicer!<br />
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So! On Thursday, I received a box in the mail! I did not know who it was from or what was inside. So I had to open it. Inside, oh! Inside! Inside the box was a delightfully wonderful pair of purple corduroy leggings and some awesome tights! These <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=24965&oid=8971821" rel="nofollow">No nonsense tights and leggings</a> were sent just so I could try them out! How cool is that?! Anyway, I was thrilled and had to wear the leggings to work on Friday!<br />
Everyone loved them! The ladies I work with thought they were great and asked all about these keen leggings! And customers in the shop were curious too. People of all ages and lifestyles really thought the leggings were cool. The color was great, but I think my favorite part is how wonderfully comfortable the leggings are!<br />
Wonder where you can get a pair to wear to all those holiday parties? You can get them anywhere from the pharmacy down the street to the big box store in town - food and drug stores to mass merchandisers! Could it be more convenient? I think not! Plus, did I mention the price? While you might expect to pay something like $40 for a nice pair of leggings, or maybe $80 for a really nice pair....you can snag these perfect babies for under $20! And that is worth a "Like" on <a href="http://app.socialspark.com/clicks?lid=24967&oid=8971821" rel="nofollow">No nonsense on Facebook</a> right?!<br />
Still not sure how you would wear a pair of purple corduroy leggings (they do come in other colors)? Well! No nonsense has partnered with Jill Martin, a stylish, modern woman who knows how to make the most out of every outfit in her closet without spending a fortune, to teach us all how to wear these awesome fashions! I love the idea of making the most of the things I already have too!<br />
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Everything at C21 is up to 65% off 100% of the time! How great is that? And even better? It is all designer merchendise! Like Marc Jacobs and Betsy Johnson!<br />
Even celebraties like to maximize their saving power at C21! Ladies like Olivia Palermo and Stacy Keibler have been spotted sporting C21 shopping totes! How cool is that? I love the idea of shoping where celebrities shop!<br />
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How did you decide to start your business? <br />
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“Earlier this year, I was out of work due to a back strain and frankly, I had a lot of time on my hands. I used the time to read, to research, and to reflect. It turned out to be both physically and mentally therapeutic. During this time, Loralyn Designs was born.<br />
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I was down at my workbench one day and it hit me; Washers, nuts, stainless steel, oh that makes sense! The next challenge was the color. After a lot of research I discovered a modeling material called friendly plastic. It is easy to use, non-toxic and enabled me make my own colors."</blockquote>
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What is your favorite piece from your shop? <br />
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Can you give us some background on your shop? <br />
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My real passion is using my hands to create and design. I am thankful to have had a mom that encouraged crafting and creativity from an early age. She taught me the beauty of handmade items from sewing to painting and drawing, gift wrapping, jewelry making, and home decorations. At age 8, I was selling my jewelry door to door (OK, I was selling my fashion plate color drawings too). At 13 my mom invited me to join her in selling my 3D plastic canvas Christmas ornaments which did pretty well. I still have a few I put on my tree every year.<br />
I branched out to woodworking and home improvement projects in my 20s. Now in my late 30s, I have discovered a new passion with metal crafts.” </blockquote>
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Pretty awesome industrial chic jewelry isn’t it? <br />
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Cashmere panties! Made from recycled cashmere these are green, but that is a mere bonus when you compare it to how they feel on! </div>
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Yeah, that is right! Theresa, the amazing girl behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperLoveCashmere?ref=seller_info_count#" target="_blank">SuperLoveCashmere </a>(no pun intended), well, she sent me a pair of the panties to try out.</div>
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Soft and warm and just downright cozy. You will never, ever wear anything more comfortable! Plus! they are super cute, I mean, just look at the pictures! </div>
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The week that my panties came, the furnace was out at work because of a gas leak and we could not use the space heaters because we were having electrical issues too. I wore these babies to work and never felt the cold! How amazing is that?!<br />
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"Wearing Cashmere Panties Make You Happy!<br />
Every girl who slips these panties on, instantly notices how great they feel on the skin.<br />
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* The softest panties ever! Must wear to truly appreciate how wonderful they feel.<br />
* Adjustable tie sides that allow for your custom fit and perfect fitting panties!<br />
* Made from Upcycled Cashmere.<br />
* Simply put, these are the "Happiest Panties on Earth".<br />
* Treat yourself or give as a special gift.<br />
* All panties come with complimentary gift wrap.<br />
BENEFITS OF CASHMERE:<br />
* Softer than cotton<br />
* Keeps you warm when it's cold and you cool when it's warm.<br />
* Super-absorbent and anti-microbial.<br />
* Naturally Sustainable and Eco-Friendly"</blockquote>
That is what Theresa has to say, but let me tell you! It is the truth! Best Panties EVER!!!! And you can get yourself a pair, or ask for them for Christmas!<br />
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Checkout SuperLoveCashmere<br />
on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/superloveus" target="_blank">Twitter</a><br />
on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SuperLoveCashmere" target="_blank">Facebook</a><br />
on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SuperLoveCashmere?ref=seller_info_count#" target="_blank">Etsy</a><br />
on their <a href="http://superlove.us/index.html" target="_blank">Website</a>!<br />
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Amanda Leigh is an awesome girl that was inspired to create
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With inspiration from alternative fashion, Amanda’s shop has a great selection of pin up, rockabilly, kawaii, and nautical items!<br />
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"I have always had a strong interest in many alternative styles. I really connect with the attitude and classic beauty of certain styles that are typically portrayed as pin up style. I am most drawn to the nautical style because to me it symbolizes strength and adventure. I chose to draw on this nautical theme with my store name Anchors Away since I always aspire for my jewelry to be adventurous! My favorite fashion trends are patterns, I love all patterns from polka dot, animal print, floral, to argyle!"</blockquote>
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“As a lifelong artist and crafter, I've always enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and media, and making beautiful things for the people I love” </blockquote>
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“ I strive to create jewelry, accessories, and decor that are unique and thoughtfully designed.” </blockquote>
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“I sincerely hope that a piece I create will brighten up your outfit, your home, or your day!” </blockquote>
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Don’t you just love the shop! It is so bright and cheerful! Makes my day just browsing through her shop! <br />
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Nothing makes Noora happier than her family, although creating pretty things comes close! <br />
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“I've always enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and media, and making things for the people I love.” </blockquote>
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Noora makes things when she has a break from her day job of being a mom and a wife. She stays busy with her three little kids and her husband. <br />
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“My family has made me see even more beauty in the world around us and they are the biggest inspiration and motivation for everything I do."</blockquote>
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Once you Like BabyGazelle on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BabyGazelleHandcrafts" target="_blank">Facebook </a>you can use“FB1112” at the checkout to get 10% off the shop! <br />
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Everything is real leather and is all handmade. Freya has
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She got some leather scraps to play with and just fell in
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“I love metallics and bright colours that really pop. I have had an obsession anything sparkling and gem like my whole life so naturally there is a lot of gold and silver, I just can't resist!”</blockquote>
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“My designs are quite modern, with sharp lines and geometric shapes, apart from the butterflies and clouds, I can't really explain those, they just happened by themselves!”</blockquote>
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“I have always made things,I started with way too many drawings of long haired princesses with no shoulders and bright pink cheeks and wobbly "when I grow up..." writing,to pop up books and an attempt at a comic involving cats which I kept going through various adventures for at least 2 years and which I can barely look at now, to multimedia paintings and photography in 6th form.”</blockquote>
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“I have always loved bright colour and texture,with simple shapes and defined edges,I love graffiti,bold prints and of course,diamonds,crystals and sparkly things in all forms.”</blockquote>
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Get 10% off from now until Christmas with code “tentriangles” at checkout when you order two pieces.<br />
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Find Freya and FushiaGold on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FushiaGold" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and her <a href="http://multitudesofcollections.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a>! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class="fb-like-box" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/blackantbeads" data-width="200" data-show-faces="false" data-border-color="purple" data-stream="false" data-header="false"></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252396694596562657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511957664530738539.post-45061303725160444472012-11-05T06:11:00.000-08:002013-08-12T09:17:56.570-07:00Schalrausch Are still searching for the perfect Christmas gift for someone on your list? I have the perfect gift for you! Seriously! It comes from Germany and has Free International Shipping (I know right! Amazing deal!!) This lends a nice air to the gift it being from Europe and all. Can you guess what it is? We all know that Germans make the best stuff, but these handmade and hand dyed scarves are amazing!<br />
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Heike started her Etsy shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Schalrausch?ref=seller_info_count" target="_blank">Schalrausch </a>(translated: Scarf Ecstasy) in July. She has a great philosophy, that I have to say I agree with: Scarves are like shoes – you can never have too many! Don’t you love that? </div>
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All her scarves are totally handmade and hand dyed. No cheap stuff either – everything is the highest quality. Each scarf is made in a smoke-free and pet-free gardenstudio. </div>
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Heike is dedicated to creating beautiful, artful, comfortable, and high quality scarves that are a real pleasure to wear. <br />
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Don’t you just love her work? I just want these scarves so bad! Scarves are a lovely accessory to any outfit and just seem to dress up anything you are wearing. <br />
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All of these are so fun, elegant, and just plain lovely! So fantastic! <br />
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Here are a few more to drool over: <br />
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Don’t forget to check her out on <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u>Facebook</u></span>! </div>
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Don’t you love them? Matt and Grace are great aren’t they?<br />
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The shop was born of a need, a need for a living, a way to keep the earth healthy, a need to teach that business is not always bad. Living responsibly is a passion at ConversaionGlass.<br />
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“Have you ever noticed how pretty some bottles are? Have you ever wondered where all those beautiful bottles go when you've drained them (happily) of their yummy insides?<br />
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This was the conversation that sparked our store. We were drinking a bottle of red and realized the very bottle on our table would end up in a landfill sooner or later. That thought made us a bit sad.<br />
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We started collecting and cutting bottles from local restaurants and bars. The concept is simple - take something reusable that's going to be cast off and create something beautiful through upcycling! The glasses we make are simple but elegant. Every glass buyer (rescuer) can know they've saved a bottle from a landfill. Because each glass is hand-cut and hand-sanded, they're each one of a kind.<br />
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When Matt and Grace aren’t working, they are enjoying time with their daughter and three dogs, Arwen, Nyxie and Fenway.<br />
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When I asked her about herself and her shop she told me that she loves “to use natural materials and find ways to make these beautiful.” If you ask me, I think she is doing a fantastic job! <br />
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Modern Flower Child is a shop that I have been in love with for a couple of years now! And I will show you why! </div>
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Aren't they just lovely? I get compliments on them every time I wear them. I love the simple beauty of these natural elements of flowers and leaves and sometimes sand. I just love how simple and elegant and down to earth these pieces of art jewelry are! </div>
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Now for the really good news! Modern Flower Child is offering up this amazing pendant as a giveaway for one of you, my lucky, lucky readers! Here are the dimensions: 1 2/8 inch tall (not counting the metal loops) x 5/8 inch wide x 3/8 inch thick. (Chain not included).<br />
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“Since childhood I had always watched the pretty brides in their lovely gowns walk down the aisle, and look for all the things that made them so beautiful. Sewing the gorgeous gowns was out of the question, so as I became older, I decided to turn towards jewelry, to realize my creative dreams. Each piece that evolves from the beautiful beads and my fingers is precious to me, and fills me with a feeling of fulfillment. Beads of any kind beckon me with a hypnotizing touch, and I'm drawn irresistibly towards them to design more vintage style, bridal and fun jewelry. I am also working towards creating vintage style brass-and-flower bookmarks and Victorian style necklace and earring sets, which I don't have any space in my shop sections to list, unfortunately. I also dream in beads, new jewelry that I want to start creating as soon as my husband and my kids leave home.”</blockquote>
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Tina has asked me to show you some of her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TRaewyn?section_id=12321664" target="_blank">favorite things </a>from her shop: <br />
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“The Earthen Spirits, Nymphs, Angels, Elders, Pixies and other Forest Children are inspired by the hidden treasures in nature - the one's you find only when you are quiet, still and patient. They represent being at one with nature. Each has her own unique personality, her own beauty, and her own treasures.” </blockquote>
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Tina enjoys “all things earthy, and things worn down by the elements - think mud bricks, old worn timber, moss growing in the cracks of rocks, and rusty things.” <br />
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“Angelorian as a word is based in Latin and I have been told best translates to English as meaning "Rare Beauty." The name 'The Angelorian Tradition' therefore is most easily translated as 'The Tradition of Rare Beauty.'”</blockquote>
So, you probably figured out that I am telling you about an amazing shop called Angelorian Tradition! Crystal is the girl behind the shop and opened The Angelorian Tradition about four years ago. She makes and sells all kinds of awesomeness! Like these:<br />
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Crystal is awesome, if you couldn't see that already! She is even offering a coupon to us. Use the code “ANT15” for 15% off your purchase at <a href="http://angeloriantradition.etsy.com/">AngelorianTradition.Etsy.com</a> <br />
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Happy Friday! Don’t you just love Fridays? And Fall Fridays
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Grace loves art and is an aspiring singer. In the meantime,
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Don’t you just love her work?! I feel like it is just great.
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Right now you can get 5% off her amazing flowers by Liking
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Grace is fairly new to Etsy and is always looking for suggestions for what flowers to make next. You can contact her on Etsy though her shop or you can leave comments here on what you would like her to make.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class="fb-like-box" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/blackantbeads" data-width="200" data-show-faces="false" data-border-color="purple" data-stream="false" data-header="false"></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252396694596562657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511957664530738539.post-62472438760153061462012-10-18T06:31:00.001-07:002013-08-12T09:30:50.940-07:00Lyn & Lee<br />
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Hey everybody! I am super excited to tell you about this
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Aren't they great! I just love her work! The gemstones look
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How did Lyn & Lee get started? Cassandra had a love of
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She loves life and is super excited about everything! She can
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Follower her on <a href="https://twitter.com/LynandLee" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</div>
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I just love the way that Cassandra mixes metal and stone to
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traditionally cold things and creates a warm piece of jewelry that shows great
body and soul. Her designs are timeless, rugged, pretty, and classic all at the
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Here are some of my favorite pieces!<br />
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I love how delicate and feminine Laila’s work is. Her color choices and material selections are amazing. <br />
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If you follow her on Facebook and then send her an Etsy convo, she will send you a discount code for her shop. How great is that? Especially with Christmas coming! <br />
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You can find her on Etsy as well as the following places on the interwebs: <br />
TUMBLR | <a href="http://lillastjarnadesigns.tumblr.com/">http://lillastjarnadesigns.tumblr.com/</a><br />
TWITTER | <a href="https://twitter.com/lillastjarnaus">https://twitter.com/lillastjarnaus</a><br />
FB | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lillastjarnadesigns">https://www.facebook.com/lillastjarnadesigns</a><br />
INSTAGRAM | <a href="http://followgram.me/lulainlife/">http://followgram.me/lulainlife/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div class="fb-like-box" data-href="http://www.facebook.com/blackantbeads" data-width="200" data-show-faces="false" data-border-color="purple" data-stream="false" data-header="false"></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13252396694596562657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511957664530738539.post-11201988066832317682012-10-12T15:02:00.001-07:002013-05-21T09:24:54.315-07:00Curbside Chaos Yard Makeover<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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