Hug Nation

I have been so happily overwhelmed with the OWOH Event that I didn't realize how much I needed a hug until I visited Suzi Blu's Divine Journaling Ballerina Princess blog.

She fabulously shared this video - I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

You can find out more about Caleb and his grandson Halcyon by clicking the image!

Do You Need to Give Some Love?

Valentines Day is in the shops and on the lips and minds of many! I have some creations that might fit the bill for friends, relatives, budding relationships, or the best friend you've been married to for 20 years.

"Ahava - Love" Picture Frame

"Hearts & Kisses"

Magic Mirror

"Pretty Girl" - Gemstone Bracelet

"Vixen"
Gemstone Necklace

"Sincerity"
Polymer Clay
Pendant

And, my very favorite, most sincerely special gift to give to every mother, wife, girlfriend, best friend, grandmother, lover, life partner - woman you love! The perfect gift for the woman you love! These are genuine gemstones dangling from sterling silver chain and surgical steel earhooks. (Please note: the photo shown in this post is an actual example that is being loved right now!)

Feel free to check out my Etsy and Ebay shops for more gift ideas! I am happy to create custom pieces just for you - email for more information!

Have a wonderful, loving Valentine's Day!

Be Still My Heart

Sometimes you have one of those days, weeks, months...lives...and need to hear with your own ears, see with your own eyes, feel with you own body, that there is still love in the universe just for you.

I have long admired Elis Cooke and find that much of her art emotes that such a love exists for us all. And, I feel elated to find my Hearts & Kisses magic Mirror included in her Etsy Treasury. You can view the love until Saturday, January 12th, by clicking the image below:

Into the Blystic - Elis Cooke Original Art

Mixed Media, Handmade Paper Collage, Abstract, Bookarts and Monotypes. She has strong interests in making her own paper, bas relief, printmaking and mixing up media! And, exquisite doesn't even begin to describe her work! Enjoy for yourself by clicking her banner:

My Niece Rocks

A few months ago, my niece went to her first high school Home Coming Dance. While several boys did ask her to go as their date, she decided to go with her girlfriends instead. (A smart move - not that I'm overprotective, but she would just have a better time!) And, she had a fabulous time!


My sister called after the girls had gussied up and gone to the dance. We both were amazed at how my niece, born 3 months early at 1lb. 7oz. had turned into this bright, beautiful young lady. AND! She wore a pair of earrings I created - I was so proud, so ecstatic!



















I made sure to send her an embarrassing, gushing email later telling her how proud I am of her. She didn't respond to that one...I told you she was smart!

Into The Inkpot & the I [Heart] Blogs and Stars Award

I love reading Erina Hart's blog Into the Inkpot. It is a visually and emotionally expressive site that I find absolutely captivating. Please enjoy her site as much as I have by clicking the image below:


Little did I know a lovely surprise was awaiting me at her website! She had recently (and very deservingly!) received the "I [Heart] Blogs and Stars" and graciously passed it on to me and my humble little blog! I thank her from the bottom of my blog heart.


As the title implies, this award is to be given to bloggers whose blog you enjoy. The award was created by Tish and Mike at BlogsWeLove. I would like to pass the love on to the following bloggers:

Sherry's Creative Corner

Mitzvahlicious

52 Cupcakes

Kastroll Kreations

Learning to Step Lightly

Cathy~O'riginals

Please take a moment to enjoy these artists, writers, providers of information and entertainment. I hope you appreciate their ability to share their love through their blogs as much as I do!