Friday Finds: Special Edition

More fun items to share with you!

Loving these brown coasters with a hint of blue from GMaEllenCrochetGifts. What a great way to keep the water rings off your table!

And this alphabet lace pendant from beaderbubbe. What a fun gift for your sweetie this Valentine's Day.

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Friday Finds; January 13

This feature I want to share with you some things that make me smile.

First, this cool Coffee Bean Apron from stitchprincess. I love the color brown, and what a great design. Perfect for cooking a morning brunch with your neighbors.

Next, this awesome Sunflower Soap from sandyvern. Makes me smile when I see it, it's so bright and cheery.

Last, this "Thanks" card from emptyontheinside 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!

If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the BESTeam.

Friday Finds; December 23

It'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.

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 angel tree topper or table centerpiece by angelsneverlastings. It is made with amazing artistry, and I would love to have an angel like this.

Next is this lovely gold carved ring from riorita. It is really beautiful, and can be ordered in different types of gold.

This gear and feather gold headband from poisongarden is adorable. How my daughter loves feathers, and they are so popular right now!

Last, enjoy these beautiful flower hair clips from msformaldehyde. Perfect for any occasion!

If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the BESTeam.

Friday Finds: December 9

I am finding that I am constantly inspired by the colors of nature, and I want to share more lovely browns with you today!

First, this gorgeous mahogany brown leather journal from theorangewindmill. Who doesn't need an amazingly beautiful leather journal. Perfect for those long winter days by the fire, or to record your summer adventures!

Next, these beautiful vintage woven grass baskets from redemptionart. What a fun way to carry things to and from the gazebo in the summertime or to your dinner table year round.

Now I'm loving this fun sage green polka dot headband from chickyds. My daughter would think this was adorable too!

Last, this sweet bridal shower gift pouch from kcdragonfly. What a fun thing to put another gift in or keep for beautiful things of your own.

If you're an Etsy artisian looking for a great group of people to help you grow and support your work, check out the BESTeam.

Friday Finds: December 2

Today I want to share with you some sweet, delicate pinks. I love the color pink, and find it so feminine and alluring.

For example, take this Magnolia Photo from StitchPrincess. What an amazing picture!

This Butterfly Quilt Coverlet from OurHomeToYours is really sweet. My daughter would love to have something like this on her bed!

I'm loving this yummy Strawberry Shortcake Soap from sandyvern. Sounds like it would smell so amazing!

What a fun Candy Canes Greeting Card from EmptyOnTheInside to send out this season.

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Friday Finds: November 25

Happy Black Friday and day after Thanksgiving! Hope you had a wonderful day yesterday, and that it was full of things and people you appreciate.

Today I bring you the Luxurious Pale Gold Charmeuse Square from joyflower. It is so beautiful and versatile.

Next, this Cube Picture Holder from creativitybugs. A great way to display your favorite pictures!

Last, this Beige Bracelet from beaderbubbe.

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Friday Finds: November 18

One 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.

I'm loving these fun things this week:

Pink Lap Blanket
by GmaEllen

Baby Booties
by KnitfulDezigns

Pink and White Scarf
by OurHometoYours

Alphabet Wine Glass Charms
by AbsolutelyKismet

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Wednesday What's New: The Colors of Fall

My 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.

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.

I hope you enjoy. What are your favorite colors?

Brown Snowflake Jasper Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings

Orange Carnelian Sherbet Sterling Silver Earrings

Friday Finds: November 11

Happy Veteran's Day! I am thankful for the troops and what they do to protect our country and keep us safe every day!

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:

Christmas Wreath
by angelsneverlastings

Ribbon Choker
by PoisonGarden

Red Earrings
by jaynemarie

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Friday Finds: October 28

I 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.

First, this amazing looking rustic soap sampler set from mossycreeksoaps. Looks like a fun gift or present for yourself!

Love this yellow citrine ring from riorita. So dreamy!

These vintage brass earrings from headpinwear are cute.

And to top it all off is this pom pom headband from knitfuldezigns.

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Wednesday Sneak Peak: Love that Jasper

I 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!

My new creations are taken locally to Bellaphia Boutique in Chelan and also placed in my shop CKSILVER on Etsy. As always you can let me know if you want to snag something before it is available in either of those venues!

Fancy Jasper and Pearl Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings
by CKSILVER

Smoky Quartz and Black Onyx Necklace (with Jasper Pendant),
Bracelet, and Earrings with Jasper Pendant
by CKSILVER

Friday Finds: October 21

Today 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!

First, this gorgeous pink bow from ChickyDs. 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.

Next this beautiful vintage glass angel from redemptionart 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.

What girl wouldn't love this pink heart glass pendant from beaderbubbe. So fun and can be placed on any necklace. The perfect addition to a beautiful dress!

And to top it all off is this beautiful chained hearts bracelet from bluewhitejewelrywear.

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

CKSILVER feature!

Here is a really sweet feature of CKSILVER on the Boosting Etsy Shops Team blog.

This midnight remembrance necklace is just one of the fun things that was featured!

Come check it out and leave your comments!

Friday Finds: October 14

Fall 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.

This cute card from creativitybugs 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!

This 70s custom made mink jacket from ourhometoyours 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.

Need a card to make someone smile? This grinning pumpkin card from EmptyOnTheInside is sure to fit the bill!

Last is my favorite. TheOrangeWindmill 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 this one would be perfect!

These amazing shops are all part of the besteam on Etsy.

Friday Finds: September 30

One 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:

Vanilla Soap
by sandyvern

Flower Necklace
by JayneMarie

Family Tree Vinyl Wall Decal
by offthewallexpression

Enjoy!

Friday Finds: September 23

The 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.

With this in mind, this week I bring you a bit of fall goodness with these greens and browns. Enjoy!

Dead Sea Mud with Aloe Vera Gel
from ancientoils

Bean Jar - Green
from kcdragonfly

A Touch of Elegance Bracelet
from lasfloresdelsur