All That is Fluffy and Warm - A Few EBSQ Favorite Artists

Fluffy and warm...exactly what I was doing when I found the excellent Etsy Treasury that Shannon Girouard created. She found some wonderful EBSQ artists' works and put them together and even decided to include one of my picture frames! Yeah!

Click on the image below to view until Sunday, December 6th!

BiscottiQueen at Fogl's Kitchen

After years of baking with my grandmother, I am passing on her wonderful cookies to you. I've been baking biscotti for years and have moved from ebay to etsy. This is a wonderful site and I enjoy being here. Click below to drool and order!

L'Shana Tova! Happy New Year!

We have just celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and I'm looking forward to a better year, myself.

I'd like to wish all of you
a happy, healthy,
joyous and maybe wealthy,
very sweet New Year!

Babies Everywhere...Tiny Inspirations

There are two new babies in my life. One, a friends of ours just had a little, or should I say, huge baby. He has features from both his parents and I was very happy to see him and hold him in the hospital. His mother, a friend of mine, had a rough pregnancy and was ready to give birth nine months ago...but, surrounded by friends and family with her baby, she glowed.

The second, we just attended his Brit Milah or in Yiddish, his Bris on Friday. He is my cousins second child but first boy. My cousins were very proud of their new addition to the family as was my Great Aunt. Actually, she was a little too excited. When she asked when DH and I were going to have children, I put my arm around DH's neck and said, "Well, we've been trying to get pregnant, but DH just hasn't been able to." Everyone laughed and she left us alone. (PS...I find, when someone says something absurd to you and you respond with something absurd as well, they usually leave you alone.)

At any rate, I created some picture frames, thinking about the babies, and little ones in our lives, in the lives of my clients - recently one client asked me to create two picture frames for her Grand Nieces! I hope you enjoy my new offerings!

Monkey Fun

Elephant Playtime

Purple & Zebras
Currently available in my Etsy Shop

Peter Rabbit
5"x7" Custom Order - Sold

Feel free to contact me if you'd like to purchase one of these frames or have one customized for you!

Etsy TradeAHolics

It's true. I love it, can't get enough of it, I am almost finished with my holiday shopping with some of the most gorgeous, handmade creations I have ever found! My name is Staci and I am a Trade-a-holic! I mean, I can quit anytime I want to...but why would I want to?!!

"The Etsy Trade-a-holic Team’s purpose is to trade amongst it’s members and other interested shops. Thru trading, we self & cross promote, receive feedback and build our sales plus gain wanted or needed items. We also strive to maintain an organized and updated list of people willing to barter for what they want & need."

If you are an Etsy seller and have an interest in this group, you can visit the blog and connect to sellers and other great links!

Now, on to a wonderful Etsy Treasury, created by the owner and creative operator of Raevyn77. It's a wonderful collection of artists and always a pleasant surprise to see that one of my picture frames was included! You can visit this Treasury until Wednesday, April 30th by clicking below!

Simply Raevyn - Handcrafted Jewelry
Hello! Welcome to my shop. I make handcrafted jewelry. I specialize in brick stitch, beaded earrings. However I also make chandelier earrings, drop earrings, and necklaces. Take a look, see if you spot anything you fancy.

Make sure to click the banner to view her shop!

Some Framed Goodies!

Attention! I created some new picture frames and am extremely excited to share them with you! For these frames, I had different inspirations.

1. The pieces themselves (I felt very clever and had a ton of fun using the glass pieces as bubbles for the drink!)












2. I also thought of one of my dearest friends and decided to create a Curious George picture frame. I love that girl and she loves Curious George!

3. A request I get a lot! Camping, hiking, outdoor sports are loved and those memories look fabulous in a frame like this one. (if I do say so myself...)


These frames have not yet been posted in my shops - please feel free to send purchase inquiries directly to my email address! Thanks for taking a peek!

Just a Bit Corky - We Are All a Bit Corky Here

You know you're in good company with a nice bottle of wine (Riesling happens to be my favorite next to a nice Muscat for desert...) - that delicious taste rolling over your tongue...that warm feeling flowing down your throat also wrapped around your being by laughter and friendship.


Moving to San Francisco opens you up to the world of wine...it permeates the culture. Napa/Sonoma are only short drives away and people are proud to serve local wines in almost any restaurant. (Not to mention the Monterrey Bay Area - a delicious neighbor).

And, then, back where civilization began, in one of the
fewgreen havens left in the Middle East, I had the
opportunity to visit the Golan Heights winery - an
experience I will NEVER forget and always cherish. I
boldly tell you - if you have the chance to purchase or
try Yarden wines - you won't regret a single swig!

And, while we are all a little bit quirky, some artists are a bit corky...and Connie, fellow Etsy artist, was able to nicely bring them together in this fabulous Etsy Treasury! You can view these pieces as well as one of my featured Vino Hot Stuff Wine Cork Trivets by clicking the image below until Friday, February 29th:

The Crafty Wino - Corky Creations and More!

Welcome to The Crafty Wino!
Here you will find fun and useful handmade items, most of which are related to a love of wine. I crave to make things that are fun, useful, and most of the time related to my love of wine. And as I satisfy my craving I like to enjoy a nice glass of wine, whether it be a smooth Merlot or a sassy semi-sweet Missouri wine. Hence The Crafty Wino was born! I prefer variety when I create, so rarely will you see something in the shop that is exactly alike. Thanks for visiting, and check back often as I'm always making something.
Click on the banner below to visit these tasty creations!

90/90 Staci Rose

Guess what! Today is Rosh Chodesh Adar I...which basically means, the first day of the Hebrew month of Adar. AND! I was featured by Marilyn, a fellow Etsy artist, on her blog Cigarboxbeads that focused on my Judaica!

Cigarboxbeads

I became a non-stop beadweaver when I purchased 3 vintage cigarboxes full of beads at a flea market---about 20 years ago. I'm still using those beads, plus a 'few' more I can not help but purchase! I also knit, sew, crochet, decoupage and lots and lots of other stuff so some other goodies might show up here as well, along with beads! Happy looking!

Feature-Mini 32: Staci Rose

I LOVE IRONY!

It's hysterical, timely, and almost always kicks you in the butt for a chuckle and a shake of your head!

I am being featured in a blog article of the same title as this post, at Lazy Cat's Blog. I am short, you could call me 'mini', at 5', 2". And, as of last February, I turned 32 years old. I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head! What an ironically, perfect title! You can take a look at it here:

Lazy Cat Gifts
Artisan crochet bead jewelry & fiber art

We enjoy using the skills from our grandmothers to create wonderfully hip and modern pieces. We crochet in both yarn and wire, creating artisan crochet bead jewelry, scarves, hats, etc. We are constantly looking for ways to expand crochet, and we love making custom items! Visit this fabulous shop by clicking the banner below!