Zebra Love

I have been experiencing a medical breakdown. It is effecting every aspect of my life - my relationships, my daily life, even my own ability to function without pain or pressure or loss of perspective. I wouldn't recommend it...

I'm not having a lot of fun, here, so it was a pleasure to see the fabulous Etsy Treasury that Tamra of Sock Monkey Greetings created. The truly wonderful part is that she included some fabulous artists and even one of my picture frames! Click the image below to view until Friday, November 21st and enjoy!

Sock Monkey Greetings

Welcome to my Etsy Shop - Sock Monkey Greetings. I have a passion for creating handstamped cards and gifts. I am a proud participating member in MSS. (Mission Soldier Support) A charitable effort of Handcrafted Card makers dedicated to providing beautiful handmade cards to our soldiers overseas, for the upcoming winter holidays. The soldiers can use these cards to write to their loved ones back home. Click the banner below to view this wonderful shop!

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!

Staci Rose Designs & an Adventure in Color

Jodi Hughes, proprietor of Alaskan Hot Doggies, is a life-long Alaskan who loves to marble anything she can get her hands on. I was able to procure one of her fabulous creations for a friend and cancer patient - Jodi was a doll and her work is beautiful.

I just received this excellent message in my inbox:

"Hey there! I'm featuring u in my blog.
When u get a chance, cruise by to check it out and sign the guest book. BTW - I love ur polymer clay pendants! Very colorful!
-jodi"

The Alaska Hot Doggies boutique focuses on hand marbled items, including both textiles and paper. I also occasionally dabble in jewelry. The shared motivation for all pieces is color. Depending on the time of year, the material may change but the focus will always be the same.... COLOR! COLOR!! COLOR!! Click on her banner to visit her Etsy shop!

These are a few of my favourite things!

"... oh when the dog bites, when the bee stings
or when I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favourite things
and then I dont feel so bad..."
-- Oscar Hammerstein II

Worldwide Women Artists is an international collective of women artists showing and selling original art through the worldwide web. As women artists, we give birth to our ideas in a variety of styles and media. We embrace the diversity of each other's work, celebrating the joy of creating our art and sharing it with the world.

The theme for the November exhibition was inspired by the song of the same name. Our artists present to you pieces that move them, make them happy and in turn they hope that they inspire the same feeling in you. The short slideshow gives you a preview of their work and the details for each of these pieces has been given below. Follow the links to their websites to see more of their work and to purchase a piece. We look forward to your joining us for our monthly exhibitions. The details will always be available on our website - please click the image below to visit WWAO!

Fresh! Funky! Frames!

I have felt the urge to create some new picture frames and just got them photographed!



I found these great pieces for my friend's son. She has loved Curious George and I created this frame to give to her two year old son during the holidays this year. I'm not sure who's going to love it more!


I try to create frames with a sense of whimsy that compliment your photograph and not distract from it.


And, then, sometimes, I like to create something that I KNOW some little girl will love to have in her room with a photo of her friends or family next to her matching bedspread and curtains and dolls in the corner of her toybox.



If you would like to order one of these picture frames or have one specially made please feel free to contact me or check out the frames I have listed in my Ebay and Etsy stores! I love creating - if you have an idea please let me know!

Bar Mitzvah & Bat Mitzvah Season!

Most Bar and Bat Mitzvahs take place around the 13th birthday. However, while this season lasts all year long, Summer always seems excessively busy!

Here are a few gift ideas that you won't find at the local or online mega Judaica store. Click on the photo to be taken directly to the item!

Hebrew
Bat Mitzvah
Picture Frame

Hebrew

Bar Mitzvah
Picture Frame

Custom Bat Mitzvah Bracelet with Birthstone


Custom Frame Based on the Bat Mizvah Invitation
Includes Bat Mitzvah Girl's Hebrew Name

Of course, custom orders are always welcome! I can use Hebrew or English letters and find these designs a particular challenge and extremely enjoyable! Give a specially created piece for that very special day!