tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386969062024-03-13T09:36:03.955-07:00Oh The Craftiness Of Me!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-21718266063522907752013-11-06T14:49:00.004-07:002013-11-06T14:50:13.402-07:00Back in the saddle...AgainHello Crafters? Long time no see. Yea its been a minute. Well a lot has happened since this blog was very active. Living in a household of 2 families and 7 people tends to get computer time to a minimum. Also my 12 year old is in competition level softball so that takes a ton of my time as well. Im still crafting every day...I don't think I could live with out that in my life. I am going to play catch up over the course of the next few weeks.<br />
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That being said, I am doing National Novel Writing Month so you can take those promises with a grain of salt...it would be best to expect something by December...at the latest. Right now I am in a lil of creativity, mostly because all my time is spent trying to get my daily word count out for NaNo.<br />
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Most shows are on hold because softball is all summer long and well...There is no time for shows. I hope to one day get back into them, but right now were just on etsy. The paper flower business really took off there for a while, so we are rebuilding right now. I have redesigned my creating space, it is almost done, still a few things to do. So stay tuned More to come...eventually!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-57731398591657423432011-01-27T16:40:00.008-07:002011-01-27T17:55:16.108-07:00Taking photos - TutorialRecently its come to my attention that I might actually take good pictures of my items...I still think they are crap, but I guess thats the perfectionist in me. SO I decided that it was time to write my own little tutorial. <div><br /></div><div>The basics - </div><div><br /></div><div>First you need a camera. You dont need to go all fancy dancy, and it really doesnt matter what camera you get </div><div>so long as you have the following features. </div><div><br /></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TUIF9S0qQ9I/AAAAAAAAASg/r-zlnNr-E10/s200/macro" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 116px; height: 116px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567018639966225362" /><div>1 - Macro (this is the MOST important all others are just nice to have)</div><div><br /></div><div>Your camera needs to have a macro setting, this usually is the setting with the flower. The macro setting is for taking detailed upclose pictures. I have a pretty darn awesome came</div><div>ra with 12 MP and more gadgets and bells and whistles than I know what to do with. I am learning, bit i still use my point and click macro setting for ALL my pictures! This is a MUST!!</div><div><br /></div><div>2 - You need white balance.</div><div>Now this is going to be trickier as it is in a different place on every camera, usually its in a menu of some kind. BUT You need to set your white balance to the type of light you are using. We will get into light sources in a minute. T</div><div>he option for white balance are:</div><div><ul><li>Day light</li><li>Fluorescent</li><li>Incandescent</li></ul><div>In some of the higher end models you will see</div></div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>Cloudy</li><li>Flash</li></ul></div><div>So if you are taking photos in the sun, you use daylight, If you are using a fluorescent lamp, you use the fluorescent setting, If you are using regular yellow light bulbs you use incandescent. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TUINu1ThO8I/AAAAAAAAASw/Q9ZM2twv7o4/s200/flash-compensation-e1268513197991.png" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 64px; height: 54px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567027187617446850" /><div>3- You need Flash compensation, this function is to allow your camera to use up more available light, or less depending upon your need. Again we will go into that later.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Thats it folks, and most of your point and shoots will have these features. I do suggest 8MP or higher for your camera. </div><div><br /></div><div>OK NEXT step is light source. Its hard to get great pics with out a uniform backround and a excellent light source. </div><div><br /></div><div>Option one:</div><div><br /></div><div>INDIRECT SUNLIGHT</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TUISYTzDL-I/AAAAAAAAATQ/h2DIPG0K8p4/s200/YELLOW.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 185px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567032298223906786" /><div><br /></div><div>This is available to use every single day AND its free! I like to sit on my porch when there is a shade covering most of it. Early morning, or evening hours are the best. natural light also gives your items the truest colors. </div><div><br /></div><div>What you need for indirect sunlight photos. </div><div><br /></div><div>A small tripod (i got mine and kmart for 20 bucks) </div><div>Props if you wish</div><div>a ruler for size comparison</div><div><br /></div><div>Set your item on a flat surface, and set your camera down on the same surface. Using the macro setting, and changing your White balance to Daylight, let your camera focus on the item first. Most cameras you can hold down the button half way and you will get a green bar that says its focused. Once you get that take the shot!</div><div><br /></div><div>NOW take a look at the shot in your veiw finder, keeping in mind that this little screen will NOT show you the same results as your computer screen. Does it seem dark? If you think the shot is dark adjust the flash compensation to allow more light into the shutters. Start with just one or two. Too much light will make your photo look grainy, and washed out. </div><div><br /></div><div>If your not sure upload the photo first and then decide if it needs adjusting. 9 times out of 10 it wont! </div><div><br /></div><div>Second light source is a light box. </div><div><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TUIRtbp9QcI/AAAAAAAAATI/j0iMrbnxY-A/s200/DSCN4580.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567031561598878146" /><div>Now some of you are thinking, "Holy cow, thats expensive, how do you do that!" and many other curses may be escaping your lips, but rest assure there are cheap easy ways to make a light box, or a simple inexpensive folding box will do.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can use fabric and a card board box to make a perfectly fuctional light box. My first one was and it took shots like this:</div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TUIPRf0fU1I/AAAAAAAAAS4/ROQwh8TrKDQ/s200/DSCN2684.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567028882657203026" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Now, with a light box you need lights. Some of the fold up kind come with lights, but they are dim, and give off a yellow hue. STAY AWAY FROM THE YELLOW LIGHTS PEOPLE! I only use WHITE light ever. </div><div>SO how do I get this white light you ask?</div><div><br /></div><div>SIMPLE i go to and old department store (k mart, target, shopko, walmart) and buy the ten dollar desk lamps that fold, you know the pixar lamp! I have two of those. THEN its off to the hardware store and i get a big old shop lamp. Its a metal dish that clamps on to a wall. (pics are coming) </div><div>The shiny metal surface provides a reflective light source that really b</div><div>rightens up the space!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>The light bulbs are also essential. You need to buy fluorescent DAYLIGHT bulbs. They are great because they take so little energy to use! </div><div><br /></div><div>Shoot the same way you would in natural light. Only you will be using your Flash compensation much more here. Make sure the walls of your box are saturated in light. Look for tutorials online about building a box. Its really easy! AND if you need help just email me! I love to help my fellow artist! </div><div><br /></div><div>Anblathpaipeir [at] comcast dot net</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-60828621522763014492011-01-24T07:30:00.003-07:002011-01-24T07:37:31.643-07:00Getting back into the swing of thingsTrying it out, testing the waters. I feel like I havnt had a free moment in forever! Last year was crazy and the paper flower business took off! I spent most of my time making more little flowers! On top of that, I attempted the big challenge of getting published. One was successful, and one has been put on the back burner. <div>I still write, All the time, but I am thinking of rewriting my first novel before attempting submissions. I also have 3 other novels in the works. My grammar is frightening, so I hope it works out. I do love to write! </div><div><br /></div><div>I plan on several new items this year, ideas are forming in my mind as we speak. New items introduced, possibly new colors. Also, hypo allergenic posts will be available this year. Then we will be completely nickel free! </div><div><br /></div><div>Our book cover journal was a complete success! It was only in our shop for about a month and it was gone! I am so thrilled that they have been received with acceptance. There are more to come, including a 19th century french dictionary cover!! </div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-84396411345373550952010-10-20T20:35:00.001-07:002010-10-20T20:35:53.198-07:00The big reveal!White wings was a romance novel I had never heard of. Considering or was printed in 1897, that doesnt come as much of a suprise! <br /><br /><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2632.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2632.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='265' align='left' style='margin:5px'></a><br /><br />I found this book at a local thrift store. It was in bad shape. There were pages missing, torn and lost forever. The binding was ripped nearly in half, it's pages separated completely. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2633.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2633.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />As a lover of literature I bought it immediately. But upon trying toread it discovered more pages missing. While admiring the sensations of the paper, I decided that this book could be beautiful again. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2635.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2635.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /> <br />I made some beautiful paper flowers with the beautiful naturally antiqued paper. But I kept coming back to this beautiful binding. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2638.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2638.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After stitching it back together I decided it was going to be a journal. Not just any journal a writers journal, a poets muse, an artists sketchbook. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2639.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2639.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='261' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Of course it depends entirely on the owner, but this journal begs to be creative, inspiring, and alive again!!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2640.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2640.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='226' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/2641.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/10/20/s_2641.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='266' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-8313326154792434672010-09-21T12:42:00.010-07:002010-09-21T15:02:08.400-07:00One crazy summer!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJko1nAu3BI/AAAAAAAAARk/qYp4VqQoiqo/s1600/DSCN3619.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJko1nAu3BI/AAAAAAAAARk/qYp4VqQoiqo/s200/DSCN3619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519487719789485074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hello friends, I have been MIA for way to long. First my surgery, then the summer of 100 street fairs (at least that's how it feels)!<br /><br />This year we did Park Silly Sunday Market:<br />Packed with tens of thousands of people from all over the world, from all walks of life!<br /><br />The show began June 19th this year but my work began much before then!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkofs9nG8I/AAAAAAAAARc/6eSWGf7RxxY/s1600/DSCN3738.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkofs9nG8I/AAAAAAAAARc/6eSWGf7RxxY/s200/DSCN3738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519487343429884866" border="0" /></a>I started this little flower business with only about a dozen pieces ready. That just wouldn't do. I couldn't go to a show of this caliber with only a dozen pieces! So I made over 250 new items in the span of a week to prepare for this show. Not to mention display racks, business cards, paint, ect!<br /><br />We started with ink, then went to spray paint and only about 6 colors. Now at the end of the summer we have over 16 colors.<br />We started with only a few things...earrings, a necklace or two...some bobby pins...<br /><br />NOW we have head bands, book marks, earrings, necklaces snap barrettes, french barrettes, bobbies, broaches, clips...and so much more!!! They are all available in every size shape and color!<br /><br />SO what are our colors you ask?<br />Black<br />Cream<br />Cherry Red<br />Cobaltlavenderturquoise<br />Ocean blue<br />sun yellow<br />cherry<br />berry<br />orange<br />yellow<br />purpleHunter green<br />Apple green<br />Sea side green<br />burgundy<br /><br />Now the beginnings of a crazy summer have already been introduced, yes?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpHoZtheI/AAAAAAAAARs/zFmUAwzlfqs/s1600/DSCN3622.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpHoZtheI/AAAAAAAAARs/zFmUAwzlfqs/s200/DSCN3622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519488029400335842" border="0" /></a>BUT wait theres more!<br />Shortly after the show started, I was featured on a gift guide on Etsy...Suddenly I was selling my Sun yellow earrings like hotcakes to this date I think half of my on-line sales are from those earrings!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpWcD39rI/AAAAAAAAAR0/U7sv5LMeETY/s1600/DSCN3574.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpWcD39rI/AAAAAAAAAR0/U7sv5LMeETY/s200/DSCN3574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519488283785557682" border="0" /></a>Then I had a wedding order for 50 flowers!!!<br /><br />AND a consignment agreement for 50 items as well! (rumor has it we are HUGE in Missouri)<br />This is how our summer started... One show and we realized our tiny little peg board would no longer sustain our booming business. So we upgraded!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpu5lkEPI/AAAAAAAAAR8/hWUyL6ENeIE/s1600/DSCN3892.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkpu5lkEPI/AAAAAAAAAR8/hWUyL6ENeIE/s200/DSCN3892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519488704028348658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkqSoF3z0I/AAAAAAAAASE/ghI9xZF7VGc/s1600/DSCN3889.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkqSoF3z0I/AAAAAAAAASE/ghI9xZF7VGc/s200/DSCN3889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519489317807312706" border="0" /></a><br />Moving on we started experimenting with color combinations and came up with our two tones! They are SUPER adorable! And with the two tones came three tones for the 4th of july! I didnt have a single one left of these this year! One day on display an they were GONE!!<br /><br />The next items to take popularity as I made more and more, and expiremented more and more are now known as the Nakeds...Hold up now, they are not vulgar...they are just not painted...therefore the paper that once was still shows through. This include magazine paper, brown paper bags, yellow pages, and ect. Once I introduced the yellow pages flowers, though...I couldn't keep them on the racks!<br /><br />THis went on for weeks. Now...fast forward...to the present time...The summer rush is over, we now stock over 500 items! We have grown faster than our britches could keep up with us!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkrCLhOOiI/AAAAAAAAASU/qeBGT2GazO4/s1600/DSCN4117.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkrCLhOOiI/AAAAAAAAASU/qeBGT2GazO4/s200/DSCN4117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519490134771120674" border="0" /></a>So again we upgrade our booth...now we are a 10 by 10 space...with a canopy, and grid walls...We almost look like a real store! I cant believe the growth we have accomplished this year! I only hope that next year will be just as big! (and maybe ill be able to afford an assistant! )<br /><br />We are also being featured in a magazine thanks to the great consignment opportunity we have had in Missouri!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkrBEVdfQI/AAAAAAAAASM/eyJPxXeArHg/s1600/DSCN4116.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/TJkrBEVdfQI/AAAAAAAAASM/eyJPxXeArHg/s200/DSCN4116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519490115662871810" border="0" /></a>I am so excited for our new growth, and I want to thank all of you for sticking with us!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-23579772180536908322010-06-02T11:49:00.003-07:002010-06-02T12:05:51.319-07:00Whimsical WednesdayIn the past I have always done a whimsical Wednesday giveaway. But when I moved last year, all my whimsy got packed up...and is still packed. SO today I am going to provide you all with an Etsy Whimsical Treasury! <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c06ab6cbcd08eef388c302f/whimsical-wednesday">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c06ab6cbcd08eef388c302f/whimsical-wednesday</a></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-81006877127537477762010-06-01T12:15:00.005-07:002010-06-01T12:50:32.484-07:00Updates, Features, New items, and more!!!Hello everyone! <div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33FF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Updates:</span></span></span></b></div><div>The paper flower is now a part of the Etsy Recyclers Guild!!! </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Proud Member of the Etsy Recyclers Guild Team Visit us at http://www.etsyrecyclersguild.blogspot.com/</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">I am very excited to be a part of this group!!! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">FEATURES!!! </span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I have been featured in several blogs lately!! Please take a moment to visit these blogs, and comment on my feature!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://touchedcreatively.blogspot.com/2010/05/introducing-blath-paipeir-recycled.html">http://touchedcreatively.blogspot.com/2010/05/introducing-blath-paipeir-recycled.html</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><a href="http://createoutofthinair.blogspot.com/2010/05/memorial-day-and-some-golden-yellows.html">http://createoutofthinair.blogspot.com/2010/05/memorial-day-and-some-golden-yellows.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>There are several others in the works as well! Stay tuned for more! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#66FFFF;">NEW ITEMS!!! </span></span></b></span></div><div>WE also have some new items listed over at the Paper Flower, and at Becki's designs.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.148009767.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.148009767.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />3/4 " Red Star flower - made from recycle printer paper, painted red, and sealed with an acrylic sealer!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.147897736.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" border="0" alt="" /><div>1" Inked star flower - made from recycled printer paper, inked with black, and sealed with an acrylic sealer. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.147838007.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.147838007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>3/4" Black Pearl Star Flower - made from recycle printer paper, painted black with pearl effect, and sealed with an acrylic sealer. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>AND from Becki's Designs! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#551A8B;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.146969839.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.144225480.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.144225480.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>AND for some exciting Announcements!!! </div><div><br /></div><div>The Paper flower will be attending 10 dates at the P<a href="http://www.parksillysundaymarket.com/">ark Silly Sunday Fair</a>!!! </div><div>We can only bring our hair accessories, so jewelery will be quite limited, but I am working on some great new items to work around this restriction! I am excited to get my items out there to show off again! </div><div><br /></div><div>Next bit of exciting news!! The Paper flower has been offered a Consignment!!! Starting next month...some items can be seen in a boutique!!! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-78210950475513562012010-05-24T21:05:00.002-07:002010-05-24T21:18:18.040-07:00Walking down memory Lane...So I took a nostalgic trip through some of my old posts on here...I miss scrapping and card making a great deal. But I still have no space to work in, so I'm kinda unable to at this time. We moved into a new house last august and invited my friend to move in as well. So we have no extra space. I have been contemplating turning our outdoor shed into a crafty oasis...BUT no power out their either. <div><br /></div><div>I have always been pretty innovative at getting my space, but this is a challenge I haven't been able to figure out. It makes me sad to know that all my beautiful scrappy stuff is out in the garage collecting dust. </div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-68977328081236069162010-05-20T20:53:00.004-07:002010-05-20T21:13:58.331-07:00New Listings!<div>We have summertime paper flowers now!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Pink Ring! </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.145094116.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.145094116.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFF33;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div>Yellows!! </div><div><br /></div><div>Earrings! </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145233707.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145233707.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Barrette! </div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145233707.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145850591.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.145850591.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-2541268589848953722010-05-16T11:14:00.003-07:002010-05-16T11:46:32.498-07:00Featured Etsy Seller: Seen1Today I am featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/seen1">Seen1</a> this will begin a month long eco friendly feature. Each shop I feature will be either; recycled, upcycled, re-purposed, or eco friendly. <div><br /></div><div>So with out further ado:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><i>SEEN1</i></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><i><br /></i></span></b></span></span></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><table style="text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id= 6183633&user_name=seen1&item_source=shop&item_size=gallery&rows=3&columns=2" width="354" height="546"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id= 6183633&user_name=AnBlathPaipeir&item_source=shop&item_size=gallery&rows=3&columns=2"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="color:#D35701; font-size: 14px; text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight:bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:12px; color:#0192B5; text-decoration: none;" href="http://seen1.etsy.com/">seen1.etsy.com<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;">.com</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></span></span></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></span></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">All of these fabulous items are made from RECYCLED ADVERTISING BANNERS! How cool is that! They are so colorful so unique so...ECO FRIENDLY!!! </span></span></span></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></span></i></b></div><div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';color:#6600CC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I have my eye on one or two of these amazing items! </span></span></span></span></i></b></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-60601492177763897802010-05-15T00:27:00.002-07:002010-05-15T00:33:00.547-07:00Saturday Creative ChallengeTrue to form as I reopen my shops, reacquaint myself with my blog, and reenter creativity...We are going to start back up with the challenges. I am sure this will be slow going to get back up again, but I think it could be a lot of fun. Now its been a long time since my last challenge. I think I will just use the same one I did then! <div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE! </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>OK were all thinking about going green, carbon footprints, and consumption these days. Why not use your creativity to make something wonderful!!! Take something you had planned on throwing out, doesn't matter what, and make it into something else. It could be anything. Even if its a fun science experiment with your kids (pop bottle whirlpools!!) </div><div><br /></div><div>You have a week to create your upcycled innovation! Post links to pictures here, and I will randomly select one comment as the winner of a special recycled gift...Hmmmmm I wonder what on earth that would be!? </div><div><br /></div><div>Have fun! </div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-63898389555354031762010-05-13T21:25:00.002-07:002010-05-13T21:34:10.597-07:00Returning to the land of the craft...I have been lost in recovery, and publishing land for a long while. I am resurfacing from hard reality to come back to my whimsical world of creating. <div><br /></div><div>Now some of you know that I am a writer also. I just entered the frightening world of Querying Literary Agents. This is known as the 7th ring of hell. I have written at least 20 query letters and have had them reviewed and I just cant seem to get it right. I don't know what I am missing, but its true what they say, writing the query is harder than writing a book. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm excited for this step in my life as I want my book to be published. I think the story is unique and is has great potential...but getting that uniqueness and potential out in 250 words is like squeezing back into your high-school jeans...Probable...yet painful. I have two other books at the halfway stage, and I am currently focusing on finishing those while I take a break from hell. Ive started a blog for all my writer endeavors over at live journal. If anyone wants to take a gander, <a href="http://entyqua.livejournal.com/">http://entyqua.livejournal.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>NOW On to more exciting and crafty related news! </div><div><br /></div><div>Shops are now reopened for business. Its been a long time coming but I am ready to get this movin! So Check out the updated links on me blog! And come and see me! </div><div><br /></div><div>OOOH also I now have a Facebook page for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/pages/The-Paper-Flower/212251385897">The Paper Flower</a>! Come follow me for links and giveaways too! ALSO you will get to see NEW items BEFORE they are posted in the shop! Exclusive insider info too! </div><div><br /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-67063138002453037992010-02-07T01:39:00.002-07:002010-02-07T01:54:33.910-07:00RecoveryHello everyone. I know I keep making promises to my readers, this blog thing is gonna happen soon I promise. I just had my surgery, and am in recovery mode. I dont know how long it will take for me to be back up to snuff, but when I am better...you just better all watch out. I am brewing up ideas even as I lie here stitched up, and crazy on pain meds. I am excited, and feel like I have a whole new outlook on art and life in general.<br /><br />You just keep watching, because soon...I will blow you away!<br /><br />And, a little FYI.<br /><br />My shops are closed down while I recover. I will have no way to list and ship while stuck in this bed, so...stay tuned. I will tell you all when we are back up and running again!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-83652572681185733882010-01-01T21:28:00.002-07:002010-01-01T21:33:38.562-07:00A time for change...Happy new years to all...Its time for a change in life every year bringing new beginnings...we all feel it in our heart but seldom follow it...this year...I vow...NAY I WILL BE HAPPY...come what may...Nothing will drag me down...I will succeed and i will thrive!<br /><br />Now...this blog is dedicated to everything that is creative...I am an incredibly creative person and even in my sleep I am creating...My paper flowers came to me in a dream...half of the chapters in my books come to me in my dreams...<br /><br />I vow to be published<br />I vow to have success in my business<br />and I vow to have my life in order! THIS is my resolution...<br /><br />For all those around me, who follow me, love me, hope for me...I wish you all the best too...I will pray for you (though in my own way) and you will always have a place in my heart...Each one of you weather you have just commented on my blog...or you follow me...Or if your a great friend...you all have a special place...and you make me strong!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-41310174064629976232009-12-20T21:43:00.002-07:002009-12-20T21:44:31.496-07:00ATTENTION ALL!!Guest authors wanted!<br /><br />Are you crafty? Artsy? Creative? I want you!<br /><br />Pick a topic of your choosing...<br /><br />Advertise!<br /><br />Write!<br /><br />Be!<br /><br />Please leave a comment below with your email address. I will email you directly!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-31631750747062450862009-12-17T10:23:00.005-07:002009-12-17T10:38:44.947-07:00Friends, Customers, Followers...Its been a very rough year. My body gets older, weaker, and my creativity flows faster than I can keep up. Why my nit picky mess hater cant stand my creative sides mess. Its a constant battle for inner peace. I love what I do, who I am, and what I am becoming...<br /><br />Some updates for everyone, I know its been a while, but I am hoping to get this all back on line this coming year.<br /><br />First of all, I have had a very serious health scare this year, it requires more testing, and surgery...I am stalling. The tests scare me...<br /><br />Second of all...I opened a new Etsy shop...Its doing very well, and I may be closing down the other shops...its just too much work. Pics of the new stuff will be at the bottom of this post.<br /><br />Third. I wrote a book, well three actually. Only one is finished. Its a fantasy, romance epic tale. Im in search for a literary agent and hoping to be published next year! I have been a part of a writers group online and have gotten some rave reviews on my story.<br /><br />The two other books are half done. One is another fantasy, romance type...more emphasis on the fantasy side here...The last one is the one I am most proud of. I entered, completed, and won National Novel Writers month...That means I wrote 50,000 words in 30 days...(29 actually but who's counting...hehe) I am very proud of myself for this accomplishment. The book is a serial killer murder mystery. Its gory, its sick, and its bad...Only 50 k words and I already have almost 20 dead people! I know! What is going on in my sick mind! LOL<br /><br />Well that's all for now...I'm hoping to get this back up and going very soon! Stay tuned...More giveaways, featured artists, and challenges coming soon...<br />Take care all...and stay Crafty!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnBlathPaipeir?ga_search_query=anbla&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Syprtu6djJI/AAAAAAAAAQM/MumoalnZiCs/s200/DSCN3203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416259935297965202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnBlathPaipeir?ga_search_query=anbla&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Syprtw2krNI/AAAAAAAAAQU/zLzmfzZ_NrE/s200/DSCN3236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416259935818525906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnBlathPaipeir?ga_search_query=anbla&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 170px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SypruXfZxeI/AAAAAAAAAQc/eTxIWn6MnlM/s200/DSCN3256.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416259946190325218" border="0" /></a>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-48022541005751140762009-08-01T15:33:00.004-07:002009-08-01T15:43:08.828-07:00UpdatesHI!! Its been a crazy summer! I have hardly had time to keep stock for all the shows I have been doing this summer!! let alone add items to my shops or keep you all posted!! Now I will be moving on august 30th SO!! Starting in september it will be business as usual here at Becki's designs!! Come and see me at the <a href="http://www.mindymaesmarket.com/">Mindy Mae's Market</a> on August 7 th and 8th!! Come on down to the show and see whats new!!<br /><br />I have opened a new shop because of the wonderful response I have been getting from the paper flowers!!!<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7642375"><br /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7642375">An Bláth Páipéir</a> (An Blah Payperh) The paper flower</h1><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;"><br /></h1><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7642375"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 425px; height: 55px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6425207.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></h1>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-37294482026536110542009-05-13T20:57:00.005-07:002009-05-13T21:24:41.383-07:00Whimsical Wednesdays Giveaway - Petite PlumeriaWelcome back to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Whimsical Wednesday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:180%;" >!!!</span><br /><br />Whimsy: A <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >quaint</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-family:verdana;" >fanciful</span> quality!<br /><br />First of all lets <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">congratulate </span></span>the winner of last weeks Button Button Who's Got the Button giveaway.<br /><br />Drumroll Please!!<br /><br />AND the winner is....Comment #<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">9</span><br /><br />Congrats to :<span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">JenniferB</span></span> y</span>ou are the winner of the<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Button Button Who's Got The Button Giveaway!</span> Please <a href="mailto:admin@beckisdesigns.com">email me</a> your address!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >NOW </span>On this this weeks <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >AWESOME </span>giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Sgua98DKweI/AAAAAAAAAPE/qtG5KRA-4fE/s1600-h/DSCN2847.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Sgua98DKweI/AAAAAAAAAPE/qtG5KRA-4fE/s200/DSCN2847.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335528572432597474" border="0" /></a><br />SO Im going to change it up a bit this week. Look at these amazing earrings!! These are my NEWEST whimsical Jewelry Creation. They are not even posted in my shop yet!!! SO Get a change to WIN them before you can even BUY THEM!! These are wonderful dainty dangles on a hand made copper ear wire. You will never see another person with these petite plumeria earrings!<br /><br />You have a couple of options to WIN!!<br />* Post a comment and automatically enter to win!<br />Bonus Entries (submit a separate comment for each extra bonus entry with links)<br />*Post one Item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5355083">My Art/Card Shop</a><br />* post one item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051364">My Jewelry Shop</a><br />*Post a link to this blog on your blog<br />*Tweet this post and share your Twitter URL!<br />Be sure to post your email address and GOOD LUCK!!!<br /><br />I appologize for posting this so late! I am getting ready to go out of town tomorrow and have had such a busy day! Thanks to everyone who is helping make these giveaways a SMASHING success!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-63862830038568382872009-05-10T14:45:00.003-07:002009-05-10T18:45:07.264-07:00Etsy Store Feature : Will be postponed until May 23Hello everyone! Since it is mothers day I have decided not to post a feature today! I have been way too busy today!!! I will instead announce the winner of last weeks feature and giveaway!!<br /><br />CONGRATS TO: Comment #2 DAB you are the winner of the Botswana Agate Earrings! I will have JDS Gems contact you in order to get you your prize!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-62114714279294959252009-05-09T15:49:00.003-07:002009-05-09T15:57:45.035-07:00Saturday Creative Challenges : Reduse, Reuse, Recycle, UPCYCLE - EXTENDEDI have decided to extend this challenge untill May 23rd SO keep working and get your submissions in! I cant wait to see all the amazing creations you all come up with. Remember that you will win one of the great reusable sandwich bags in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7014644">Craft Twins</a> shop.Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-56646348652033539332009-05-06T08:19:00.004-07:002009-05-06T20:09:29.209-07:00Whimsical Wednesdays Giveaway - Button Button Who's Got The ButtonWelcome back to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Whimsical Wednesday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:180%;" >!!!</span><br /><br />Whimsy: A <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >quaint</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-family:verdana;" >fanciful</span> quality!<br /><br />First of all lets <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">congratulate </span></span>the winner of last weeks Chippy Chippy Chip Board giveaway.<br /><br />Drumroll Please!!<br /><br />AND the winner is....Comment #<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">10</span><br /><br />Congrats to : <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >FashionFrugality</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> y</span>ou are the winner of the<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Magazine Flowers Giveaway!</span> Please <a href="mailto:admin@beckisdesigns.com">email me</a> your address and color preference!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >NOW </span>On this this weeks <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >AWESOME </span>giveaway!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Button</span></span> Button Who's <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Got</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span>the Button!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SgJCqlkcf3I/AAAAAAAAAO8/IcWn0f6h4TY/s1600-h/DSCN2877.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SgJCqlkcf3I/AAAAAAAAAO8/IcWn0f6h4TY/s200/DSCN2877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332898208167001970" border="0" /></a><br />Who doesn't love a load of buttons. AND whats better than free buttons! Buttons make a whimsy even more whimsical! Buttons are the ultimate, all around, crafty necessity! There are a vast array of many different types of buttons in this giveaway! You have your selection of vintage, childrens, modern, metal and colorful!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SgJB8xEnRXI/AAAAAAAAAOs/xhLHzAQVO9E/s1600-h/DSCN2876.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SgJB8xEnRXI/AAAAAAAAAOs/xhLHzAQVO9E/s200/DSCN2876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332897420980733298" border="0" /></a>You have a couple of options to WIN!!<br />* Post a comment and automatically enter to win!<br />Bonus Entries (submit a separate comment for each extra bonus entry with links)<br />*Post one Item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5355083">My Art/Card Shop</a><br />* post one item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051364">My Jewelry Shop</a><br />*Post a link to this blog on your blog<br />*Tweet this post and share your Twitter URL!<br />Be sure to post your email address and GOOD LUCK!!!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-77911877089910007682009-05-03T09:38:00.006-07:002009-05-03T11:15:32.840-07:00Etsy Store Feature : JDS Gems<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6012754.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 69px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6012754.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><blockquote>Welcome to JDS Gems!!<br /><br />FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!!!!<br /><br />****************************************************************<br />MOTHER'S DAY SALE: Between now and Mother's Day (May 10 in US), buy any item and get a pair of earrings FREE!!! Either specify earrings you would like in Message to Seller or tell me color and I can pick a great pair for you!<br /><br />****************************************************************<br /><br />We design and create jewelry using semi-prescious gemstones. Our stones are the stars of our designs, and I work very hard to find beautiful and unusual stones that you probably won't find used elsewhere. Our jewelry comes from a smoke-free, pet-free environment.<br /><br />What you see here is just a fraction of our inventory. If you're looking for something specific, convo us. We just might have it!!!<br /><br />Most of our necklaces, and all of our bracelets feature strong magnetic clasps. We can substitute traditional clasps on any of our pieces.<br /><br />All of our earrings can be converted to clip-ons or posts. Just ask!!!<br /><br />Our goal is to provide the "custom" in customer service. If you see an item you ALMOST like, convo us and let us know how we can customize it for you. Trying to match that special outfit or another piece of jewelry? Convo us and we'll do our best to help. See one of our designs, but wish it were made in a different type of stone? We LOVE working with you to create jewelry that you in turn love.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting our shop!! And remember--WE CAN CHANGE ANYTHING!!!!!</blockquote><br />A short <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">interview</span> with the <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);">artist:</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br />1. What <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:times new roman;" >inspires </span></span>you?<br /><blockquote>Rocks themselves!!! There are so many unique, varied and beautiful ones that just "speak" to hubby and I as we put them together.</blockquote><br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;">Favorite</span> thing you have <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >ever</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>made?<br /><br /><blockquote>That's a ,tough one. Again, I love ALL my rocks, but I would say it's probably the necklace I wear to my shows. It is made out of Botswana agate, but *only* the grayish ones so a lot of sorting through rocks is done. Not to mention the fact it is in it's fourth incarnation--seems like every time I wear it someone buys it right off of me. Including one lady at a show who told me "never" to sell it, but came back an hour later and asked to buy it--lol!!!</blockquote><br /><br />3. Favorite<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > medium</span>?<br /><blockquote>That's easy!! Rocks!! But I'm particularly drawn to agates, mostly the black striped ones.</blockquote><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.53113172.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 166px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.53113172.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This artist has decided to sponsor a give away!! She will be giving away a pair of her $7 dollar earrings!! These are made with Botswana Agate The same as her favorite necklace! Post a comment about JDS gems whats your favorite item? I will use a random number generator to pick a winner on Sunday May 9th.<br /><br /><br /><br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(6753615, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-56061878572731510942009-05-02T12:44:00.007-07:002009-05-02T13:30:37.571-07:00Updates, Pictures, Ramblings and More!Hello everyone! I am just posting some random things today!! Wanted to check with everyone out there to see how they are coming along on their challenges. Post a comment and let me know! Post me some links to some progress pictures I am very excited to see what may come of it!<br /><br />Look around a bit you will notice I have pimped out my blog a bit added tweet this, retweet and stumble upon buttons SO if you like what you see throw out a line! AND thanks to everyone for helping this blog move forward! I am very excited for things to come!<br /><br />As I have said before I have made some great new flowers out of recycled materials I will be tackling my next recycling attempt when I make some paper! Stay tuned for that!!!<br /><br />I have also recently starting making jewelry again. Its been quite a while since I have been able to do more than look at my beads with out being overwhelmed! Thankfully my creativity block has receded and I'm feeling well again!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfyrH7Di9cI/AAAAAAAAAOk/uOkohig9vn8/s1600-h/DSCN2847.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfyrH7Di9cI/AAAAAAAAAOk/uOkohig9vn8/s200/DSCN2847.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331324211499824578" border="0" /></a>SO here is a preview of things coming up in both my shops!! Keep watching out! They will be arriving soon! ALSO a message to all you fellow beaders and jewelry makers out there! I have destashed a great deal of beads, findings, charms and ect in my <a href="http://entyqua.etsy.com/">Jewelry Shop</a>. The items are super cheep Check it out today!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Sfypf8avtQI/AAAAAAAAAOE/4GgwPP2gPiw/s1600-h/DSCN2839.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Sfypf8avtQI/AAAAAAAAAOE/4GgwPP2gPiw/s200/DSCN2839.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331322425159169282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypgRjRqoI/AAAAAAAAAOU/rxUJRRrD-Ak/s1600-h/DSCN2843.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypgRjRqoI/AAAAAAAAAOU/rxUJRRrD-Ak/s200/DSCN2843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331322430832093826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypHDT1GaI/AAAAAAAAAN0/dY7wE3MhEU4/s1600-h/DSCN2701.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 152px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypHDT1GaI/AAAAAAAAAN0/dY7wE3MhEU4/s200/DSCN2701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331321997512481186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypHb_oSpI/AAAAAAAAAN8/xfyBMmT0R20/s1600-h/DSCN2709.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypHb_oSpI/AAAAAAAAAN8/xfyBMmT0R20/s200/DSCN2709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331322004138642066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGPWNoxI/AAAAAAAAANc/AAvWJHkORm8/s1600-h/DSCN2644.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGPWNoxI/AAAAAAAAANc/AAvWJHkORm8/s200/DSCN2644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331321983563834130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGcikmCI/AAAAAAAAANk/PjNl6mkgZZY/s1600-h/DSCN2650.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGcikmCI/AAAAAAAAANk/PjNl6mkgZZY/s200/DSCN2650.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331321987105331234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGkgJC3I/AAAAAAAAANs/wqfjNai7Q2c/s1600-h/DSCN2655.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypGkgJC3I/AAAAAAAAANs/wqfjNai7Q2c/s200/DSCN2655.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331321989242620786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypgFJxI3I/AAAAAAAAAOM/Pfg0StG19GU/s1600-h/DSCN2842.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SfypgFJxI3I/AAAAAAAAAOM/Pfg0StG19GU/s200/DSCN2842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331322427503879026" border="0" /></a>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-82352232663347900402009-04-29T06:23:00.008-07:002009-05-02T11:44:57.416-07:00Whimsical Wednesdays Giveaway - Magazine FlowersWelcome back to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Whimsical Wednesday</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:180%;" >!!!</span><br /><br />Whimsy: A <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >quaint</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);font-family:verdana;" >fanciful</span> quality!<br /><br />First of all lets <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">congratulate </span></span>the winner of last weeks Chippy Chippy Chip Board giveaway.<br /><br />Drumroll Please!!<br /><br />AND the winner is....Comment #3<br /><br />Congrats to : <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >Shirley</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> y</span>ou are the winner of the<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Chippy Chippy Chip board giveaway!!!</span> Please <a href="mailto:admin@beckisdesigns.com">email me</a> your address and color preference!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >NOW </span>On this this weeks <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >AWESOME </span>giveaway!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" >GO GREEN!!</span> Recycled Materials - Magazine Flowers!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24094027"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 289px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.67521843.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />This week I am giving away a set of my new Magazine flowers. I make these from old magazines I no longer read. I really hated throwing them out right at the mail box. Surely there had to be some use for them. Here They are!! Because of the colorful arrays of magazine pages these little flowers vary in color size and shape! You can purchase these in <a href="http://delightfuldeceits.etsy.com/">This shop</a>!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You have a couple of options to WIN!!<br />* Post a comment and automatically enter to win!<br />Bonus Entries (submit a separate comment for each extra bonus entry with links)<br />*Post one Item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5355083">My Art/Card Shop</a><br />* post one item you like from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051364">My Jewelry Shop</a><br />*Post a link to this blog on your blog<br />Be sure to post your email address and GOOD LUCK!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="fullpost"><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><!-- Begin tweetthis script code --> <br /><script type="text/javascript"> <br />pTitle=document.title; <br />document.write('<div id="tweetthis" style="float:left; height: auto; width: auto;"></div>'); <br /></script> <br /><script src="http://smashingfeeds.com/tools/tweetthis.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><!-- End tweetthis script code --> </span></em></span></em></span>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-6769695457657474402009-04-26T08:24:00.010-07:002009-04-27T08:10:17.598-07:00Etsy Store Feature : Monsters & Cuties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6050455.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 57px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6050455.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><blockquote><br />Welcome to Monsters & Cuties shop!!<br /><br />All the items are hand made and one of a kind.<br />♥♥ Made with Love ♥♥<br /><br />More of my Job.<br />♥ www.monstersncuties.wordpress.com<br />♥ www.flickr.com/mostros<br /><br />+ + SPECIAL + +<br />FOR OPENING, THE FIRST 5 BUYERS, WILL RECIEVE A SURPRISE GIFT FORM MONSTERS & CUTIES!!!!!!</blockquote><br /><br />A short <span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: times new roman; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">interview </span>with the <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-family: lucida grande;">artist</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">:</span><br /><br /><br />What <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 255, 153); font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >inspires</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 153); font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" > </span>you?<br /><blockquote>I'm inspired in every day life, and my plushies like monsters are 100% imagination.<br />Most are inspired in animals, but the I don't have limits.</blockquote><br /><br />What is your <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-family:courier new;" >favorite</span> thing you have ever <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >made</span>?<br /><blockquote>I Love the cats, and my favorite in this moment is the shiny octopus.<br />But i love all my pieces.</blockquote><br /><br />What is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:lucida grande;" >your</span> favorite material/medium/<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:verdana;" >supply</span>?<br /><blockquote>I Love to use natural fibers and cotton, for the wearables like wallets and bags, but my plushies are made in polar fleece, i love it cause is softly.</blockquote><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(6127227, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script><br /><br />AND To announce the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">winner</span> of last weeks Jacaranda <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >feature </span>and giveaway!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >CONGRATS TO:</span></span><br /><br />Forest Creations!!!<br />Remember to enter to win in the <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">whimsical </span>Wednesday giveaway and the Saturday <span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-family:courier new;" >creative</span> challenge to win more prizes! Good luck to all! And congrats to Forest Creations!Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com4