tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66754229216835813452024-03-14T10:01:57.311-07:00cksilver - handmade sterling silver jewelrycksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-6328155254598617912012-02-16T16:00:00.000-08:002012-02-16T16:00:07.090-08:00Swagbucks Birthday Bash - Your Chance to Win $1000!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Put on your party hat and get ready to celebrate! In a little over a week, <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/knightrider0011">Swagbucks</a> will be celebrating its 4th birthday, and in honor of this momentous occasion they are giving out 4 $1000 prizes and other great rewards!<br />
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Here's what you want to do:<br />
1. <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/knightrider0011">Signup for Swagbucks</a> if you haven't already. And right now you can enter the code BIRTHDAYBASH12 and receive 110 bonus Swagbucks! You definitely want to get this bonus!<br />
2. <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/?cmd=sb-register&rb=3244609&cmp=200&from=%2F%3Fcmd%3Dsb-bday-challenge%26teamid%3D5&drct=1" target="_blank">RSVP</a> and join one of the teams for the Swagbucks Birthday Bash.<br />
3. <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/knightrider0011">Begin using Swagbucks as your search engine</a> in the interim. This is one of the easiest ways to earn Swagbucks - I've already earned over $200 in Amazon gift cards and $35 in free PayPal cash, and much of it has been from searching!<br />
4. Come back for the birthday bash on February 27th and join in the fun all day long.<br />
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That's it!<br />
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If you haven't checked out <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/knightrider0011">Swagbucks</a>, you really should! Did I mention how much you can earn? I love being able to fund many of our Christmas and birthday presents and still be able to get some special things for me sometimes too!<br />
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So what are you waiting for? <a href="http://www.swagbucks.com/refer/knightrider0011">Join now</a>, get your bonus and begin searching, and join the birthday bash too for a chance to win the larger prizes!<br />
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I would love to hear your favorite part about Swagbucks! Leave your thoughts below in the comments.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-53054559299204160882012-01-14T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T14:24:45.876-08:00Friday Finds: Special EditionMore fun items to share with you!<br />
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Loving these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73643628/brown-with-a-touch-of-blue-crochet" target="_blank">brown coasters with a hint of blue</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GMaEllenCrochetGifts" target="_blank">GMaEllenCrochetGifts</a>. What a great way to keep the water rings off your table!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73643628/brown-with-a-touch-of-blue-crochet" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQC0dqmrBvmFbWgZEpmVpVvN9TU69uKZ4NyKJv8T4XwtyrFKt4gFfLHXSsH-r-0Q35HJSMHLFxPLypjzkodEdS9NfUeDXy4WwWwG0BMmhnrOE1pC8Pr94mmViqLrpV_Y7AHuUWJ9nkupa/s200/brown_coasters_with_blue.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
And this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59513324/alphabet-lace-pendants-free-ribbon" target="_blank">alphabet lace pendant</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beaderbubbe" target="_blank">beaderbubbe</a>. What a fun gift for your sweetie this Valentine's Day.<br />
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If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-70691364503336475992012-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-14T14:06:33.401-08:00Friday Finds; January 13This feature I want to share with you some things that make me smile.<br />
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First, this cool <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82360224/coffee-bean-apron-adult-one-size-fits" target="_blank">Coffee Bean Apron</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchprincess" target="_blank">stitchprincess</a>. I love the color brown, and what a great design. Perfect for cooking a morning brunch with your neighbors.<br />
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Next, this awesome <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52663770/sunflower-soap" target="_blank">Sunflower Soap</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandyvern" target="_blank">sandyvern</a>. Makes me smile when I see it, it's so bright and cheery.<br />
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Last, this "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70714995/thank-you-blank-greeting-card-thank-you" target="_blank">Thanks</a>" card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/emptyontheinside" target="_blank">emptyontheinside</a> says it all. We have lost the art of writing thank you cards in our society, and what better way to show someone you appreciate them!<br />
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If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-32252699960134618812011-12-23T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-23T08:00:03.823-08:00Friday Finds; December 23It's hard to believe that Christmas is almost Christmas here! I'm thankful that we can celebrate Jesus' birth at this time of year, and I'm thankful for what He's done in my life.<br />
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Today I want to share some beautiful gold inspired creations from talented Besteam artists on Etsy. First, I would like to show you this really lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57336482/christmas-angel-tree-top-or-table" target="_blank">angel tree topper or table centerpiece</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelsneverlastings" target="_blank">angelsneverlastings</a>. It is made with amazing artistry, and I would love to have an angel like this.<br />
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Next is this lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85620874/gold-carved-ring-24k-gold-plated" target="_blank">gold carved ring</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riorita" target="_blank">riorita</a>. It is really beautiful, and can be ordered in different types of gold.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/86552089/gears-and-feathers-steampunk-flower-hair" target="_blank">gear and feather gold headband</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/poisongarden" target="_blank">poisongarden</a> is adorable. How my daughter loves feathers, and they are so popular right now!<br />
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Last, enjoy these beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87877738/holiday-sale-white-white-rose-rose-clip" target="_blank">flower hair clips</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/msformaldehyde" target="_blank">msformaldehyde</a>. Perfect for any occasion!<br />
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If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-44198043873813875112011-12-09T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-09T08:00:02.860-08:00Friday Finds: December 9I am finding that I am constantly inspired by the colors of nature, and I want to share more lovely browns with you today!<br />
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First, this gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85890066/leather-journal-mahogany-brown-hand" target="_blank">mahogany brown leather journal</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theorangewindmill" target="_blank">theorangewindmill</a>. Who doesn't need an amazingly beautiful leather journal. Perfect for those long winter days by the fire, or to record your summer adventures!<br />
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Next, these beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82335985/vintage-baskets-grass-woven-pair" target="_blank">vintage woven grass baskets</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redemptionart" target="_blank">redemptionart</a>. What a fun way to carry things to and from the gazebo in the summertime or to your dinner table year round.<br />
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Now I'm loving this fun <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84006783/sage-green-polka-dot-stacked-bow" target="_blank">sage green polka dot headband</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickyds" target="_blank">chickyds</a>. My daughter would think this was adorable too!<br />
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Last, this sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74387265/wedding-boudoir-bridal-shower-gift-pouch" target="_blank">bridal shower gift pouch</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kcdragonfly" target="_blank">kcdragonfly</a>. What a fun thing to put another gift in or keep for beautiful things of your own.<br />
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If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-26754016072129403092011-12-02T08:00:00.000-08:002011-12-02T08:00:02.931-08:00Friday Finds: December 2Today I want to share with you some sweet, delicate pinks. I love the color pink, and find it so feminine and alluring.<br />
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For example, take this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81468137/magnolia-digital-copy-downloadable" target="_blank">Magnolia Photo</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchprincess" target="_blank">StitchPrincess</a>. What an amazing picture!<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38987543/butterfly-quilt-coverlet" target="_blank">Butterfly Quilt Coverlet</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhometoyours" target="_blank">OurHomeToYours</a> is really sweet. My daughter would love to have something like this on her bed!<br />
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I'm loving this yummy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75384233/strawberry-shortcake-soap" target="_blank">Strawberry Shortcake Soap</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandyvern" target="_blank">sandyvern</a>. Sounds like it would smell so amazing!<br />
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What a fun <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85662098/candy-canes-greeting-card-blank-inside" target="_blank">Candy Canes Greeting Card</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/emptyontheinside" target="_blank">EmptyOnTheInside</a> to send out this season.<br />
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-71529834597250090052011-11-25T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-25T08:00:03.271-08:00Friday Finds: November 25Happy Black Friday and day after Thanksgiving! Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, and that it was full of things and people you appreciate.<br />
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Today I bring you the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82028058/luxurious-pale-gold-charmeuse-square" target="_blank">Luxurious Pale Gold Charmeuse Square</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/joyflower" target="_blank">joyflower</a>. It is so beautiful and versatile.<br />
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Next, this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83677272/cube-picture-holder-firefly-2" target="_blank">Cube Picture Holder</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativitybugs" target="_blank">creativitybugs</a>. A great way to display your favorite pictures!<br />
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Last, this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59125544/beige-braceletagate-stone" target="_blank">Beige Bracelet</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beaderbubbe" target="_blank">beaderbubbe</a>.<br />
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-33053402216032101702011-11-24T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-24T08:00:05.197-08:00Thursday Thankfulness: Happy Thanksgiving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85279587/thanksgiving-decoration-give-thanks-sign" target="_blank" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsj7aMapRwVt9YU9MYrhUnHa5Xq3VY9ywEsJX9OPoHRxoYGR51sZDyrTr1r3j2BVd8ge0H0qG6OfyFIWkuauy4fQJ7F59FpQiLrl7x5GHlTSaif8WhN3SSkr8gcwtREheeQgI3_RuTmYIy/s200/give_thanks.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Today I am thankful for many things.<br />
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I am thankful for my God and how He loves me no matter what I do, and is constantly rescuing me and wooing me back to Him.<br />
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I am thankful for my family and the joy that they are to me. My husband is truly a gift - a hard-worker with a big heart. And my children who love and accept foster children willingly into our home even when it completely turns their life upside down.<br />
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I am thankful for friends and extended family, some of whom we get to share the holiday with.<br />
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I am thankful for where we live and our community. Such a beautiful area with amazing creation all around us.<br />
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What are you thankful for today?cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-69081892909646789482011-11-18T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T09:00:53.710-08:00Friday Finds: November 18One of my favorite colors is pink. I have always loved it - even when I thought I only loved lavendar! Pink is such a feminine color, and so fun to wear.<br />
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I'm loving these fun things this week:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82006740/pink-round-car-lap-throw-afghan" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8o9qWAv_c1qftxPD4bCuE-dLnBMBpT26OuAYr8aGiHLaIP98nPs1MNgqI4unKqP1Wl_Yin-NaS_wAwn3oaDT9wYG_iRIHn4X0WBOvelWUcAKbR3PAEjqRem_86YAZMBVX8nMiSIlQTu3W/s200/pink_lap_blanket.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82006740/pink-round-car-lap-throw-afghan" target="_blank">Pink Lap Blanket</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GMaEllenCrochetGifts" target="_blank">GmaEllen</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66089056/baby-booties" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkr_RkMwbzlLibSbBFF2yUyPNceLi0zgjcyVYI92_CUibehur0IekpjPCT-uE-MJITIWic4Y0BMp-6IH_HdEQQXuBVsKnAKG6_dI1lEELYaa8TZk9WtfkZqWcjfT4X2SYWdMpJCXZOpIcI/s200/baby_booties.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66089056/baby-booties" target="_blank">Baby Booties</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitfulDezigns" target="_blank">KnitfulDezigns</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51177996/scarf-crocheted-in-pink-and-white-fun" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoPxZ8P7ppdn2mqVVbkug8_o1TbvdwE0SJ1q-3AnMbRb2_P4tDobqlQcyXqrWLc1xGQ6Z7XXI2_OK9h-Eqcm51QwfvYwzvhJyJ_gL0iMPGPNU6YCLn6d2iCsyR_G4S2HrSgQ55YUHqC25k/s200/pink_and_white_scarf.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51177996/scarf-crocheted-in-pink-and-white-fun" target="_blank">Pink and White Scarf</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhometoyours" target="_blank">OurHometoYours</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61731298/alphabet-wine-glass-charms-set-of-6-your" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaUn4xvXT9UY5g2-HEyr3rmJ9noZ5ccqvEg11xuGz-nN4z96G8dxiGHE-EvcvaVLFStokYhgyICVAful3vaDxOBOQHHFLhgomZaCsCYXbBFiBStDt5EZYPODmvuEnsuGE9oRdaudcVhAx/s200/wine_glass_charms.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61731298/alphabet-wine-glass-charms-set-of-6-your" target="_blank">Alphabet Wine Glass Charms</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AbsolutelyKismet" target="_blank">AbsolutelyKismet</a></td></tr>
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-76325492320388110972011-11-16T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-16T08:00:01.435-08:00Wednesday What's New: The Colors of FallMy son's last soccer game was on Saturday, and it was a whopping 28 degrees outside. Brrrr. After losing every game of the season, they had an amazing grand finale and won big. But more than winning, I wanted to make sure he had fun and did his best. He is happy with his season and loved his coach and felt like he learned a lot.<br />
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These earrings are new pieces I made recently, and I am so excited to share them with you. They reflect the beautiful colors of fall and the rich browns and oranges of the season.<br />
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I hope you enjoy. What are your favorite colors?<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85670470/brown-snowflake-jasper-sterling-silver" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubxLS51BzqaX0jyP7BOUKnIoQ_peMkfmNO3cXBZ87_Y0zYyNx5WhxwpPKnk3W3C8yvYi5SB-kq23rANLnaLMg5wiLGk8WBhji1zhchyphenhyphenQ3lJ_jTXQXsCifOjFH8TMcQWJwwTr8QyDPDomB/s200/brown_snowflake_jasper_cksilver_sterling_silver_earrings.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85670470/brown-snowflake-jasper-sterling-silver" target="_blank">Brown Snowflake Jasper Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85503456/orange-carnelian-sherbet-sterling-silver" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidHKbddZMHlkvnNG-hVTAKYHxDMDoV_UWCsStWQ3nYaiza6mWTWg2EfZX8MobI6Atdf4J741HyccFgF3lSfV0xcukhPZh1Jny0TDyO9fKTBT-hb-eGzheW1a5CKyxI3HVIoVxyhMjWA8xE/s200/orange_sherbet_carnelian_red_jasper_pearl_and_sterling_silver_cksilver_earrings.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85503456/orange-carnelian-sherbet-sterling-silver" target="_blank">Orange Carnelian Sherbet Sterling Silver Earrings</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-41165093591239254872011-11-14T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-14T08:00:02.519-08:00Monday Musings: Missional Living<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69546866/prayer-changes-things-primitve-country" target="_blank" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk477EdSNbPQlptnU38EMgQAsbuOa4Q3jzKuxj-9nc4xnMVvlB_rvvf-aNG9fkOp5d0j6yNQN6pLnV3yqsvSUkj6_yO6VuO5lzmFTPKA__dovmhfq1DagNzXpF5sOr7-FUN0p9KZbVjLka/s200/prayer_changes_things.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>This past week or two has been big for me. I am finding that God is stirring in my heart, and I want to learn more about who He is, and to seek Him with all my heart.<br />
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God is teaching me about areas of my sinfulness - pride being one of them - and my need for Him as my Savior every day and not just once. I can't find healing in meaningless activities, but only in Him. I have a lot of work to do, and am prayerfully asking for His help.<br />
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What new things have you been learning?cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-52463105351697102342011-11-11T08:00:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:00:01.777-08:00Friday Finds: November 11Happy Veteran's Day! I am thankful for the troops and what they do to protect our country and keep us safe every day!<br />
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I am also reminded that Christmas is coming soon. Only about 1 1/2 months left! Wow! Time to get working on Christmas presents and Christmas cards. To help you in your shopping, here are some fun finds for you:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85400389/wreath-front-door-christmas-gold-holiday" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC3SrqHvSNS-PvakOZEz-gmJ37Zu-5ApF-MjH8qM7bLmHGuyjD-bDRr9RyXvUa5V_wHhX9YDVtTkjML6ExLBO7m7WlGDYh0tQS7qRtofRG-Xk5vEN5qSap4ZveTmdxSf_maDEm8nJ4M5fF/s200/christmas_wreath.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85400389/wreath-front-door-christmas-gold-holiday" target="_blank">Christmas Wreath</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/angelsneverlastings" target="_blank">angelsneverlastings</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65084815/gothic-victorian-layered-ribbon-choker-w" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm_vKjrnqx5nZCjUgpyXllMPeWmmitTy2fJv8MxaOQiqxHf0OTrJN0VG4tXv1_PVK7dXGrv5UBUbO7xLHghA6bY4RAJoGEUHmJSNFo22c9b0UqPcz3IouWvMsk48UsGFqIrkUc3uUkUIlR/s200/ribbon_choker.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65084815/gothic-victorian-layered-ribbon-choker-w" target="_blank">Ribbon Choker</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/poisongarden" target="_blank">PoisonGarden</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35514803/ruby-red-triple-crystal-sterling-silver" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9wx_TzCCUMlA8r5zT-kJHKNH3U1BLBTP9nZSlyAeic3ly15GyZWAWmQKnw0-JLAWlNUJ_gEzzJvYXuqzcj_99wHkByVGbL0SzagfSE9TwQGya9lurPk6SAU9YYBisCjozV59FPfN_Ble/s200/red_earrings.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/35514803/ruby-red-triple-crystal-sterling-silver" target="_blank">Red Earrings</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyjaynemarie" target="_blank">jaynemarie</a></td></tr>
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-25519860870000231492011-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:002011-11-01T11:04:56.822-07:00Friday Finds: October 28I love the outdoors, and these warm, yummy looking items remind me of the beautiful fall colors that are all around us at this time of year.<br />
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First, this amazing looking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84594530/rustic-soap-sampler-set" target="_blank">rustic soap sampler set</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mossycreeksoaps" target="_blank">mossycreeksoaps</a>. Looks like a fun gift or present for yourself!<br />
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Love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/12721807/yellow-gold-ring-with-oval-citrine" target="_blank">yellow citrine ring</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/riorita" target="_blank">riorita</a>. So dreamy!<br />
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These <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76219086/earrings-czech-beads-pink-green-vintaj" target="_blank">vintage brass earrings</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeadpinWear" target="_blank">headpinwear</a> are cute.<br />
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And to top it all off is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84659479/pom-pom-flower-headband" target="_blank">pom pom headband</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnitfulDezigns" target="_blank">knitfuldezigns</a>.<br />
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-63692878825563635572011-10-26T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-26T08:00:01.959-07:00Wednesday Sneak Peak: Love that JasperI have been having a blast with jasper lately. It is such a beautiful stone and is so varied in appearance and colors. There is lots of room for creativity and pairing with many other colors of stones and pearls. It was so much fun to make these new necklace, bracelet, and earring sets this week, and I wanted to give you a sneak preview of them!<br />
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My new creations are taken locally to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellaphia-Boutique/157707677589023?ref=ts">Bellaphia Boutique</a> in Chelan and also placed in my shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cksilver">CKSILVER</a> on Etsy. As always you can let me know if you want to snag something before it is available in either of those venues!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fancy Jasper and Pearl Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings<br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cksilver">CKSILVER</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Smoky Quartz and Black Onyx Necklace (with Jasper Pendant),<br />
Bracelet, and Earrings with Jasper Pendant<br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cksilver">CKSILVER</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-66663663858806610212011-10-24T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-24T14:33:57.384-07:00Monday Musings: Fostering Hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82106974/hope-crayon-painting-titled-dont-give-up" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDwfLyoM2FdhB6t8TV0IdymyJfcX4WxnjItokvLSHGX0PP4uKIjqOH4PTwQqMaYPDW_Havab7VAhE2jFgwlCw7mgx_GQrwnawcj2VjJp5iv3WVnC8AhAuamgACKTUqoAXRyYY0ljEV4Qo/s200/hope.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><br />
Our family has been on a foster care journey for over two years, and it is incredibly rewarding and challenging at the same time. The end of last week and this weekend we had a couple of extra boys who were "all boy". We played with trucks, trains, cars, kicked the soccer ball, played chase, read truck books, and so much more.<br />
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How fun to be able to keep these boys together and give them a fun weekend with our family. We were able to share life together, I told them many bedtime stories, and hopefully we were able to foster a new kind of hope in these kids. My kids had a great time, and I love that they're learning to live beyond themselves and grow in new ways.<br />
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Today we get to learn more about the Love and Logic approach at my kids school. I'm looking forward to gaining new tools that we can use as we parent a variety of different children that come through our home.<br />
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How about you? What is your best piece of parenting advice?cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-29699744001417103322011-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-21T08:00:11.685-07:00Friday Finds: October 21Today we have a couple of extra kiddos in the house, and I am reminded of the wonder of looking at the world through their eyes. Here are some kid items that I think are fun!<br />
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First, this gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83998977/camo-cutie-stacked-boutique-bow-with" target="_blank">pink bow</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickyDs" target="_blank">ChickyDs</a>. My daughter would soooo love to have something like this. She loves being very girly, and this would be perfect for anyone with a girly girl.<br />
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Next this beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82500631/vintage-angel-glass-collectible" target="_blank">vintage glass angel</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redemptionart" target="_blank">redemptionart</a> is sure to be treasured for a long time to come by young and old alike. I had something like this when I was a kid and kept it until at least college or beyond.<br />
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What girl wouldn't love this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67562866/hearts-of-glass-pendant" target="_blank">pink heart glass pendant</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeaderBubbe" target="_blank">beaderbubbe</a>. So fun and can be placed on any necklace. The perfect addition to a beautiful dress!<br />
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And to top it all off is this beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/19930997/chained-hearts-bracelet" target="_blank">chained hearts bracelet</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluewhitejewelrywear" target="_blank">bluewhitejewelrywear</a>.<br />
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-800561789949625822011-10-20T15:57:00.000-07:002011-10-20T16:01:40.955-07:00CKSILVER feature!<a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-who-is-ck-silver.html" target="_blank">Here</a> is a really sweet feature of CKSILVER on the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/2011/10/just-who-is-ck-silver.html" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team blog</a>.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71931790/midnight-remembrance-silver-cross-onyx" target="_blank">midnight remembrance necklace</a> is just one of the fun things that was featured!<br />
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Come check it out and leave your comments!cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-24701806237414940342011-10-14T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-14T11:07:05.949-07:00Friday Finds: October 14Fall is in the air, and I am reminded that the days are getting shorter. Orange and brown and other fall colors seem to be everywhere. So, I thought I would bring you a fun selection of things you can find for fall.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68938122/gold-burgundy-green-firefly-flower-blank" target="_blank">cute card</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativitybugs" target="_blank">creativitybugs</a> caught my eye. I love the beautiful jeweled flowers and the sweet butterfly coming to visit. What a fun card to give to a loved one this holiday season!<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64214871/handmade-vintage-mink-jacket" target="_blank">70s custom made mink jacket</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ourhometoyours" target="_blank">ourhometoyours</a> looks so comfortable and warm. As I look at the fall colors out my window, this jacket seems like the perfect thing to keep warm on a cold day.<br />
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Need a card to make someone smile? This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81229687/grinning-pumpkin-halloween-greeting-card" target="_blank">grinning pumpkin card</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmptyOnTheInside" target="_blank">EmptyOnTheInside</a> is sure to fit the bill!<br />
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Last is my favorite. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOrangeWindmill" target="_blank">TheOrangeWindmill</a> has gorgeous handmade leather journals. Perfect to remember every moment of your kids accomplishments in soccer, thoughts and memories from the day, or things to do the following day. And since my favorite color is brown, I decided <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83731288/leather-journal-brown-hand-bound-45-x-6" target="_blank">this one</a> would be perfect!<br />
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These amazing shops are all part of the <a href="http://www.boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">besteam</a> on Etsy.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-24722008807994538932011-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:002011-10-14T11:04:59.670-07:00Friday Finds: September 30One of my very favorite colors is brown. I love all the beautiful fall shades in brown, from the lighter creams and tans to the deep rich chocolate browns. With that said, here are a few of my favorite browns that I have found this week:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62610372/vanilla-soap" target="_blank">Vanilla Soap</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandyvern" target="_blank">sandyvern</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67079691/necklace-pearl-flowers" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg6MK6ALrjf3zgS3kdfA4JZTFA9g7FbGnk1dQbhol00vPR2t9Ui6YmXc-co86LENjL248momLemqI4VDKkkayQvi8YkJPu-HxkFtJKTRH_b0C1kUrxS-l4x84SAvWjlcodWqP2q6V2iJtM/s200/pearl_flowers_necklace.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67079691/necklace-pearl-flowers" target="_blank">Flower Necklace</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryByJaynemarie" target="_blank">JayneMarie</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62566460/family-tree-with-photos-and-leaves-vinyl" target="_blank">Family Tree Vinyl Wall Decal</a><br />
by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OffTheWallExpression" target="_blank">offthewallexpression</a></td></tr>
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Enjoy!cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-56306989353426199982011-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-23T08:00:01.837-07:00Friday Finds: September 23The weather is starting to turn to fall, and I am reminded of the fun things that this season brings. My son starts soccer next week, the leaves will soon be turning, and the weather will be colder.<br />
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With this in mind, this week I bring you a bit of fall goodness with these greens and browns. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66640218/dead-sea-mud-w-aloe-vera-gel-6-oz">Dead Sea Mud with Aloe Vera Gel</a><br />
from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AncientOils">ancientoils</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73538628/bean-jar-green" imageanchor="1" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-Xjjd_N97ORWCrkXyxhX9t-PgdKDa2uZgB3GrQYoh6I0SZbhSWbw6pmq11JEg6ZDS0l9Vqn6fVNjbJQbdNRwTFUrameAInYu1niKN0w_qrmhxBj25uLaLTZ0n0K9Lqi-cKf7Fr6z4WCB/s200/bean_jar_green.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73538628/bean-jar-green">Bean Jar - Green</a><br />
from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kcdragonfly">kcdragonfly</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62578549/a-touch-of-elegance-bracelet" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTr8Xjw74tsALMCyLCXO90tDAfZkphMUK47ZI7TQ4nIOPQYOZg3CfKSDja6IHdm_stDlDMCnY1wZXsSX8IOLzExtD0eVlgwDaoAK29jnkNtvZEXp0aTeAB3F0V3BtOqVPHzt4_g0_Sh0_u/s200/elegance_bracelet.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62578549/a-touch-of-elegance-bracelet">A Touch of Elegance Bracelet</a><br />
from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lasfloresdelsur">lasfloresdelsur</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-27158872126583701742011-09-17T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-17T08:00:05.659-07:00Friday Finds: Upcycle Recycle Reuse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58520490/stamped-thank-you-card-5x7-green-and" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig-JFe9uuqv7mNp9jZsjgBz4wdcoQ0Hgp5l7iwo3JLbFCX3vp5h51k2jmfzdB3LLw4SiJ7mhA-66g9rLAPOi98BVmZS2j0lBWutsVmfIZA2wtKyC8dbbaF0JnQKoHcVzhRRu3GsCYeB0ya/s200/thank_you_card.jpg" width="192" /></a></div>Meet the owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UpcycleRecycleReuse">UpcycleRecycleReuse</a>, an Etsy shop located in Colchester, Vermont. It is a place where old products are given more value not less. The goal of this shop is to prevent wasting potentially useful materials by making use of existing ones.<br />
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Continue reading to learn more:<br />
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<b>How did you get your start on Etsy?</b><br />
I wanted to build my on web store but could never find the time. Then I found an Etsy shop I liked via goggle and set up a buyers account. I was hesitant to set up a sellers account but I kept hearing good things about Etsy via word of mouth and figured I'd give it a go. After my first sale it became addictive.<br />
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<b>What does a typical day look like for you?</b><br />
I am crazy busy with my day job leaving a little time in the evenings and weekends to create and promote.<br />
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I have always looked to reuse things. The value of reusing and upcycling was instilled in my at a young age by my grandmothers. Upcycling may be a new thing but the phrase "waste not, want not" is an old adage that still rings true.<br />
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<b>If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?</b><br />
I would love for a change to visit Greece. My family originally came from Greece and I still have relatives there. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69269513/orange-and-black-baltimore-oriole" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIvYgW59G4w17byu0K7PboDg3Nevfm28Oaz_emybq5K3LJzkn3k1avrPADvOqckfpgH6IpIXqKpuCpyOeUEcegT5FmYv5bMyS2y_SpIhG38CveXfc14_9fv8UaTTpC0D3eEptmKdFyd7u/s200/orange_and_black_card.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>You can also find her on her <a href="http://upcycle-recycle-reuse.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-5954721457512050042011-09-09T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-09T08:00:08.198-07:00Friday Finds: JaynemarieMeet Jaynemarie Crawford from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryByJaynemarie">JewelryByJaynemarie</a> in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.<br />
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She started making clothing and accessories when her daughters were small and decided to continue with designing and making jewelry.<br />
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Her specialty is designing for bridal parties, using pearls, crystals and gems to match many different color schemes, and makes her earrings and necklaces with silver, gold, gemstones, pearls and crystals.<br />
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Here are some of her beautiful creations:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67398997/necklace-wedding-white-pearls-black-mop" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_lh19jR7haU466t_AW8mx5JLqNDQDrU8brRJAQb1nGZwU0T5GmBCZAAIE82Iat0ePGu1D1f4QoUSQ0VMgm3CIX6SqpfbZEDKVqIUCYNv7QIUIWOa6zau6_UjVoSXIiDFJSgttkmQ0AGPk/s200/black_white_necklace.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42401775/handmade-smoky-quartz-filigree-necklace" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCC5ZDWOo8AYJj-J5fRGmm4YnLuv5g3Pb75oMd-OvPPDCiOrrtTYy7W_yh0OuRBDLjITMRGwTuwYaUIdrul8UQORGYYM8Ylp6NgGRJpCN_ge85fKpH-nUaIQWt_RcPYu2GA0MvoSOZtu5/s200/smoky_quartz_filigree_necklace.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
You can also find her on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JewelryByJaynemarie">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/JewlryJaynmarie">Twitter</a>, and her <a href="http://jewelrybyjaynemarie.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-1866884831840414652011-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-02T08:00:00.864-07:00Friday Finds: BabaMoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72786143/3-to-6-months-pixie-pom-pom-baby-hat-elf" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfhUjauE8CNSNNT6kbJX4szuynmdm6I_GmgwX2JPPOQN1uxEHdSXiGQzKfmhr2DgfrvPGmW4Vtwzt_NqI8IIlkGNI-BKQW4KMharAHMWa6kPB92x0OVLQXYfh2u9hDChKKbRkQoxbzlP1/s200/3_to_6_month_pixie_pom_pom_hat.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Meet Naomi Morgan from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/babaMoon">BabaMoon</a> in Birmingham, England. She is a mom of two beautiful children as well as the owner of two stores on Etsy and a handmade blog.<br />
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<b>Introduction</b><br />
Babamoon.etsy.com is a big focus for me at the moment which is totally inspired by my kids whom have brought out the girly girl in me! I think it shows in all of my cute designs as I tend to focus on flowers, pet animals, amigurumi and all things bright and colorful as my muse for design ideas. I am generally a crafter and artist by nature but do take my creative side into the realm of digital photography of which you can see more in my store <a href="http://moonangelnay.etsy.com/">moonangelnay.etsy.com</a>.<br />
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<b>Name one thing that not many people know about you.</b><br />
It's funny you should ask, as I had been thinking about this regarding my blog only the other day. The fact that I go on and on about my job, my kids, my photography, and on and on and on, yet I have never mentioned much about my love for music! Particularly local music to me, classical music, world music, folk and any music that has me in fits of laughter. I actually play some instruments too. My best instrument that I learnt in my childhood is (ahem) the recorder... lol. But I am self taught on the guitar and bass guitar, and can give the didgeridoo a good old toot too. I was even in a band once!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66280399/12-to-24-month-button-newsboy-beanie" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz97uHYkfFOemk39VfjDMtC1-x_FtGhI7hQN7cQkw21IqyVgbFRnj0z_MvzHkQ32AXIEyh5hDI3Le47i28SvFHF-9qrwhk7Rx1Eu8zlfibQAxU-6G1X3Vrji4asvHj1-tT7hAZgLbLKaP9/s200/12_to_24_month_button_newsboy_beanie_hat.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">How did you get your start on Etsy?</span><br />
You know I can't even remember how I found Etsy, I only remember starting with a shop that pretty much contained all of my crafty talents, paintings, leather accessories, baby items, jewelry, macrame stuff... sheesh. If I knew then what I know now LOL. It didn't work, I believe, as it had no consistency. So it then became my photograpy store. And after a long while, my daughter was born and my second shop Babamoon came along soon after.<br />
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<b>How did you choose your shop name?</b><br />
For some crazy reason I thought I would be able to link my photography store and Babamoon together, mostly because I want to eventually go into portraiture, but I have since had to adjust those plans somewhat. <br />
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I am known as Moonangelnay in my other shop, so I literally thought... "Babies... Moonangelnay... Babamoon!" It certainly wasn't a stroke of genius lol! Not with the post-birth mom brain I had at the time anyway!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59058999/3-to-6-months-fluffy-hunter-earflap" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUABCWtE3Lox7r_bNZOAy3mP-t6xi8gl2lyG_oCc6hzTzZ1fx-0zghOFjqrSEuDj2wFTJa1BatIdZ6ZXVqgr8lBaijCv8FjWzN9Cne2NXvcihkIEvwrTbJmNAHNDoI6n_8CYax4ry3ESAT/s200/3_to_6_month_fluffy_hunter_earflap_beanie.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">What does a typical day look like for you?</span><br />
Well, it's very different every day! But that is mostly because I am a full time mum to my kids too. So I pretty much work during the night when they are both asleep as it's the longest run of exclusive time I can dedicate to the store. I do work in the day too though, particularly during busy weeks. Also when my fiance is home off work I get full days of exclusive hat time to enjoy! But there is no typical day I'm afraid.<br />
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<b>What's your favorite season of the year and why?</b><br />
I love the autumn. It's mostly because of the colors, and zipping down the road with giant piles of leaves blowing everywhere. It must be my inner child or something, I just think it's so much fun!<br />
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<b>What was the hardest decision you ever had to make?</b><br />
It may sound odd, but it's a very recent occurence and it was to see my doctor about possibly having Endometriosis. <br />
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My mom and I had a very hard time in my childhood trying to get doctors to acknowledge the problem back when it really needed to be looked in to as I suffered a lot and it started very young from when I was 9, but I used to get turned away regularly with ignorant comments like "oh she's just trying to get a few days off school"... It taught me that doctors couldn't be trusted, and it took a LOT for me to even drag myself to who I had considered the nicest doctor I've ever had. But it's something that is finally getting looked at after all these years, which I'm sure my fiance is grateful for... I do feel sorry for him at those times of the month, poor fella LOL! ;-)<br />
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<b>What do you consider your best personality trait?</b><br />
I don't know really, I like to laugh a lot and try to be quite light hearted since I do look at my life and feel quite amused a lot of the time LOL. Possibly that!<br />
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<b>What's your birthstone? Do you wish you had a different one?</b><br />
Ohhh mine is Opal and I LOVE it. The fact that you get such a beautiful spectrum of colors in the stone totally suits my fetish for bright colors! :)<br />
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You can also find Naomi on her <a href="http://moonangelnay.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/moonangelnay">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/moonangelnay-on-Etsy/213900790295">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/moonangelnay/">Flickr</a>, and <a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/moonangelnay/">Stumbleupon</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-90107301840459554092011-08-26T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-24T10:05:33.931-07:00Friday Finds: bluewhitewear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39999799/oriental-blues-necklace" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZsfuuWdn6mVHFcxDJwtuAzOwZbtauXLcb3C89Almfl21yXOSU1ohw8OqwQVp7KekvZYMJBSn_Cme_WIQ5CJThsb5nooZG3ZFTl3vqKkHrwhaCwG-TA4nVl6bZ2CZKD3MYv8vgIoM5iYUL/s200/oriental_blues_necklace.jpg" width="129" /></a></div>Meet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluewhitejewelrywear">bluewhitejewelrywear</a>, a shop with an oriental touch! It is run by an American (born & raised in upstate NY) expat who has lived in Bangkok, Thailand for 9 years who has recently moved to Santiago, Chile.<br />
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Come sit down and get to know her with me!<br />
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<b>Name one thing that not many people know about you.</b><br />
One thing is that I have lived on four continents, and visited six continents.<br />
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<b>How did you get your start on Etsy?</b><br />
My friend was visiting and brought me a bracelet she had made. That is when I began thinking that I could make jewelry too. A few days later we were walking around the market and found a strand of the blue and white porcelain beads. I fell in love with them and planned to create endless pieces of jewelry with them. I still love them, but often get sidetracked but other beautiful stones and ideas. I later discovered Etsy and that is when I decided to make jewelry to sell. I joined a jewelry making forum and someone suggested selling on Etsy - so I joined.<br />
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<b>What does a typical day look like for you?</b><br />
My days are not very exciting - I usually do any jewelry work on the weekends so usually my husband brings me coffee in bed, I get up, check emails, and read the news online. When I am making jewelry, I gather my ideas and make a mess in my little jewelry room trying to find the beads and supplies I need. Often I download a movie or tv show on my laptop to entertain me while I work. I try to create several pieces so that I can photograph them all at one time. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/279674/white-disc-necklace" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQ1IxgmpaX-nzD-ut-3UkBKRmKZe-ngT_e3ekYVstH0mT-u0BiwcMclvITcfBfT2s6M7CS0QiztlZvUIIq22bjKX8ugvSayGydOCydal-98-VsFBik1e8G6IOzMmVB4jGsifCeg87IizU/s200/white_disc_necklace.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Most people have something or someone they look to for inspiration - what or who is yours?</span><br />
Most of my ideas come from my travels. I often find different beads and stones that will inspire me. The Buddha pieces came from my trip to Tibet and I bought strands of jade when I went to Myanmar (Burma). When I am totally uninspired, I look at fashion magazines, bead magazines, and fashion sites online. <br />
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<b>What is the one thing you would want to be remembered for?</b><br />
For being a good person, a good wife and mother, and a good friend.<br />
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<b>If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?</b><br />
I hope to go to Antarctica someday - even if it is only for a few hours. It has always fascinated me; and of course, I love penguins! If I do get there, I'll be able to say I have been on all seven continents. :)<br />
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You can also find them on their <a href="http://bluewhitewear.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/bluewhitewear">Twitter</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675422921683581345.post-53891014085067082132011-08-19T08:00:00.000-07:002011-08-19T08:00:11.154-07:00Friday Finds: TiLTcreations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69146778/front-zipper-pouch-in-candy-colored" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1p_JBmE7Adl0wJH9ybxBtY2xfzZwXooiOM7-RNbJoGvU33pWN6fdTsKt1Qq0_4XB2UyTZ4_fmdKGiTQHQP8E4E5oBs81ZEcYdzuRdm0GbLNIhSJs2pQLKE5_zgKw5NQ8Uxjb-ZhOufoF7/s200/zippered_pouch.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Meet Theresa from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TiLTcreations">TiLTcreations</a>, a handmade handbag and home accessory shop in Ferndale, Michigan. She sports handbags, hand embroidered hoopla, monsters & pillows in her sweet shop.<br />
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Theresa is a stay at home mom to 2 boys, ages 16 and 6. She sews and creates to keep sane, making her family quite happy in the process too.<br />
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Sit down with me and get to know Theresa better...<br />
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<b>Introduction</b><br />
I create whenever possible...with whatever I have around. Fabric, paint, pencils, embroidery thread, maybe even clay sometimes. Does everything work? Um, no. But is it fun? Oh yes! And now that I found a part-time job in a fabric store...I am sneaking in some clothing for myself :)<br />
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<b>Name one thing that not many people know about you.</b><br />
I spent one year on my PhD in Immunology...just a tad different than sewing :P<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67688495/bubblegum-pink-circle-reverse-applique" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCopYPiKO7TmpT9_BWDU8iRg9_tr9xBmX92KcwFWN0DaHbpxTaGle7xtpH9TIe1pHfgI-Ix-KDUsKTzWkg2THVjyCQ2LI1Ao8RtyZ7uao99-_AKbTlHFn-1ntpeExHLb4LAzk6ZIM__prn/s200/bubblegum_pillow_cover.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">How did you get your start on Etsy?</span><br />
My family kept "encouraging" me to sell my bags, so I did some research and Etsy's name kept popping up. I checked it out as a buyer to see what I thought. I liked it and opened shop.<br />
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<b>How did you choose your shop name?</b><br />
It is actually just my initials with a vowel added to make an word. Plus, my best friend thought it suited me well...a bit Tilted :P<br />
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<b>What does a typical day look like for you?</b><br />
Too long and not long enough. I have a teenager and a 1st grader, so most of my time is in spurts. I also work part time at a fabric store, which is more like a candy store to me. So I wake up - check my email - drink my coffee - shower up and take the kiddo to school or summer camp - go home and sew or go home to get ready for work - pick up kid - eat dinner - clean up around the house - hit the computer - go to bed. Gee - what a party life I lead.<br />
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<b>What is the one thing you would want to be remembered for?</b><br />
My boys...in a good way lol :P<br />
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<b>Do you have any family traditions that you hope are carried through to future generations?</b><br />
We don't have lots, but dinners out to celebrate birthdays and other milestones are something I want to keep up. We never went out for dinner until I was a teen, also it was a big treat. And the dinners with my family & my parents now are even more special. <br />
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<b>If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?</b><br />
Anywhere, as long as I am alone and can sleep until whenever I want, not have to clean a thing or cook a meal, and be able to ride my bike as long & far as I want.<br />
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You can also find Theresa in her <a href="http://tilttoo.etsy.com/">other shop</a>, on her blogs (<a href="http://tiltcreations.blogspot.com/">http://tiltcreations.blogspot.com</a>, <a href="http://tilttreasures.blogspot.com/">http://tilttreasures.blogspot.com</a>, and <a href="http://tiltcreationstoo.blogspot.com/">http://tiltcreationstoo.blogspot.com</a>), <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/tiltcreations/">Flickr</a>, and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tiltcreations">Twitter</a>.cksilverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14169575151038869591noreply@blogger.com1