Saturday, January 3, 2009

Shopping vs. Lose Blood

I don't like the options so much... I hate shopping (Etsy and direct from artists is the exception) and losing blood isn't always a good thing...

But, Etsy member gurapu created an Etsy Treasury featuring some beautiful work with colors that are absolutely delicious! She was gracious enough to include one of my Signature Swirl Polymer Clay Pendants! You can view until Monday, January 5th just by clicking the image!

Thursday, January 1, 2009

New Year...Already or Finally?!!!

This year has been up and down for so many of us. Financial fears, layoffs, bailouts, home foreclosures...not to mention those experiencing, theft, medical issues (and by issues I do meant treatment AND insurance companies & HMO's...), as well as the myriad complications between people and nations...

For me, it was a year of chronic pain, surgeries, medications, therapy (of all kinds!), relationship building and collapses. Each year my nieces and nephews grow is a year I've had to love them more.

My artistic creations have slowed as my body adjusts to the new symptoms and limitations. Sometimes I feel trapped inside myself and sometimes I feel like I can't wait to get the artistic images out of my head and create the reality...every day is different.

I do wish all of you reading this, health, and joy - because if you don't have your health, you'd better keep a great sense of humor.

I wish better for your lives and the lives of people you love. That attaining dreams is a firm belief no matter if you did have to take a temp job in the meantime.

When the blizzard is over, the sky is new, and the ground is covered in soft snow and possibilities. Never believe there are no options...and give as many hugs as you can, human touch is truly underrated!

Have a wonderful 2009 and every day afterwards!

Friday, December 26, 2008

After the Storm, Look Here...

I think that's the word I'd use...'storm'. Celebrating, parties, phone calls and packages sent to family all over the globe, cooking, baking, wrapping, card writing, trips to the post office and supermarkets. Not to mention, the driving to Thanksgiving at my cousin's - seeing how each niece and nephew, cousin and friend has changed over the past year.

And, then there were storms! Black ice in Portland, OR, 15" of snow in Boston, MA, tornado and blizzards in Mississippi...and, there was a complain about rain in Las Vegas but I didn't feel too badly.

Unfortunately, in while swatting away random wrapping paper and flying boxing tape, I completely missed Heide Hibbard's fabulous Etsy Treasury until the last hour! She included a pair of my gemstone earrings and the entire color scheme is extremely fun.


Hieide Hibbard Fine Art Paintings & Fine Art Gifts

What you see in my artwork is the expression of what I feel and think. I interpret in the way that with all my obsessions and life's dings and dents...I see things. I hope you find my artwork interesting.

And, I KNOW you will! Just click the banner below!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

How Did You Know Where We Are?

Well, Marie created a wonderful Etsy Treasury to make sure you do know where we are...




Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Stunning Holiday Design!

Stunning art from fabulous artists: EBSQ, WWAO & Interior Design Team. And, I was lucky enough to snag an Etsy Treasury and create one of my own!

I was so excited!


Please click on the image below to view these wonderful works until Saturday, December 20th.


If you miss this Etsy Treasury, please click below to view these fabulous artists' work!

atelier marie mella - original and unique oil paintings


Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Have a Hip Hanukkah


These are the two adorable tots that featured my "To Be a Kid at Chanuka" Chanukeah. I got the idea after an abundance of Hebrew building blocks that were complicating my storage and my brain was itching to create something special with them.

See their wonderful article below, or click on their banner to see it in its entirety on their site!



But, these cuties are the inspiration for a fabulous shopping site featuring some fabulous artists and gifts to make your little ones smile! Please click below to visit their site and wonderful gift ideas!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Red Wanted!

I've sorted the gifts for family and friends. I've started wrapping, bagging, card making and just purchased those last two books for my niece and nephew. I'm feeling overwhelmed, but good that I am an all year shopper instead of waiting until December to find everything!

I was happy to see my Judaica gemstone earrings included in an Etsy Treasury created by Marie Mella, from atelier marie mella - original and unique oil paintings. It's a lovely treasury with wonderful works by fellow EBSQ members. I'm sorry I didn't find this earlier, but if you click below, you can still view it until Wednesday, December 10th.


I KNOW I've mentioned Marie before! She is a wonderful woman, a talented artist, and an excellent support! Go...go to her shop and enjoy!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Today has been a rough day full of good news. I don't know if that makes any sense...but, there it is!

And, after seeing I was in QueenBiscotti's Etsy Treasury, I was delighted. I checked again and Carol from Designing It featured one of my pendants in her Etsy Treasury, too! I'm elated! Click on the image below to view until Monday, December 8th.


Designing It
Jewelry Designs by Carol Langston

Please come in and look around. I started making jewelry about 25 years ago. After a couple of classes at a local college, I was hooked!! I love BEADS....working with wire....chainmaille.....I just really love designing jewelry.

I didn't make jewelry as a child, but I did "collect" rhinestones from my mothers jewelry!!! I kept them all in a tiny vial. I would take them out just to touch them.... show them to my uninterested friends. I still love taking out my beads and just looking at them and showing them, at times, to my uninterested friends!!! So I guess some things really never change.

Sweet Deal

The BiscottiQueen is queen for a reason! She created another fabulously delicious Etsy Treasury. With the help of some EBSQ Artists and their scrumptious creations it is a true delight. And, I was delighted to see my Signature Swirl Polymer Clay Pendant included! Click on the image below to view until Monday, December 8th.


And, if you haven't been to Fogl's Kitchen yet...GO! Her shope is filled with goodies perfect for the holidays - perfect for everyday!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

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!