tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386969062011-07-28T22:53:05.673-07:00Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.comBlogger1281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-57731398591657423432011-01-27T16:40:00.008-07:002011-01-27T17:55:16.108-07:00Recently 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5773139859165742343?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-60828621522763014492011-01-24T07:30:00.003-07:002011-01-24T07:37:31.643-07:00Trying 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6082862152276301449?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-84396411345373550952010-10-20T20:35:00.001-07:002010-10-20T20:35:53.198-07:00White 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 /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8439641134537355095?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-8313326154792434672010-09-21T12:42:00.010-07:002010-09-21T15:02:08.400-07:00<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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-831332615479243467?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-23579772180536908322010-06-02T11:49:00.003-07:002010-06-02T12:05:51.319-07:00In 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2357977218053690832?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-81006877127537477762010-06-01T12:15:00.005-07:002010-06-01T12:50:32.484-07:00Hello 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8100687712753747776?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-78210950475513562012010-05-24T21:05:00.002-07:002010-05-24T21:18:18.040-07:00So 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7821095047551356201?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-68977328081236069162010-05-20T20:53:00.004-07:002010-05-20T21:13:58.331-07:00<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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6897732808123606916?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-2541268589848953722010-05-16T11:14:00.003-07:002010-05-16T11:46:32.498-07:00Today 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&amp;user_name=seen1&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=gallery&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=2" width="354" height="546"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id= 6183633&amp;user_name=AnBlathPaipeir&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=gallery&amp;rows=3&amp;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 &amp; 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-254126858984895372?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-60601492177763897802010-05-15T00:27:00.002-07:002010-05-15T00:33:00.547-07:00True 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6060149217776389780?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-63898389555354031762010-05-13T21:25:00.002-07:002010-05-13T21:34:10.597-07:00I 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6389838955535403176?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-67063138002453037992010-02-07T01:39:00.002-07:002010-02-07T01:54:33.910-07:00Hello 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6706313800245303799?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-83652572681185733882010-01-01T21:28:00.002-07:002010-01-01T21:33:38.562-07:00Happy 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8365257268118573388?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-41310174064629976232009-12-20T21:43:00.002-07:002009-12-20T21:44:31.496-07:00Guest 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4131017406462997623?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-31631750747062450862009-12-17T10:23:00.005-07:002009-12-17T10:38:44.947-07:00Its 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&amp;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&amp;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&amp;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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3163175074706245086?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-48022541005751140762009-08-01T15:33:00.004-07:002009-08-01T15:43:08.828-07:00HI!! 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4802254100575114076?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-37294482026536110542009-05-13T20:57:00.005-07:002009-05-13T21:24:41.383-07:00Welcome 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3729448202653611054?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-63862830038568382872009-05-10T14:45:00.003-07:002009-05-10T18:45:07.264-07:00Hello 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6386283003856838287?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-62114714279294959252009-05-09T15:49:00.003-07:002009-05-09T15:57:45.035-07:00I 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.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6211471427929495925?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-56646348652033539332009-05-06T08:19:00.004-07:002009-05-06T20:09:29.209-07:00Welcome 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!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5664634865203353933?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-77911877089910007682009-05-03T09:38:00.006-07:002009-05-03T11:15:32.840-07:00<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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7791187708991000768?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-56061878572731510942009-05-02T12:44:00.007-07:002009-05-02T13:30:37.571-07:00Hello 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5606187857273151094?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-82352232663347900402009-04-29T06:23:00.008-07:002009-05-02T11:44:57.416-07:00Welcome 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><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8235223266334790040?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-6769695457657474402009-04-26T08:24:00.010-07:002009-04-27T08:10:17.598-07:00<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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-676969545765747440?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-52853523111176796342009-04-25T11:57:00.006-07:002009-04-25T13:34:47.744-07:00Welcome to a new feature on my blog <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" >Saturday Creative challenges!</span> Every other Saturday I will post a challenge, there will be a <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >prize </span>related to the challenge. I will also feature the <span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >artist </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >donating </span>the prize! SO <a href="http://www.blogger.com/admin@beckisdesigns.com">Contact me</a> if you would like to contribute to future challenges!<br /><br />ON TO <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">THIS</span> WEEKS CHALLENGE!!!<br /><br />Create something made from something you would be throwing away. It could be anything, candy wrappers, newspapers, cellophane, or milk jugs. Create something new out of your trash!! You will have two weeks to complete your submissions. Post either a link or a photo link in comments and you will be entered to win!<br /><br />On to the best part of this challenge! <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;" >THE PRIZE</span>!!!<br /><br />My friends over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7014644">Craft Twins</a> are donating any one of their reusable sandwich bags in their shop to the winner of this challenge!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=24130559"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 96px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.67644369.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=24130383"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 96px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.67643729.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24129955"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 97px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.67642335.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Please make sure you look around their shop! They have a marvelous selection of reusable items!<br /><br />Here is a little bit about them!<br /><br /><blockquote>We are twin sisters that have been sewing professionally for over 30 years. We take great pride in giving our customers an excellent product at a reasonable price and fast service.<br /><br />We are introducing reuseable items so we can help save our planet. Please check them out and help make a difference. More re-useable items will be added.<br /><br />Items are already made that are listed and ready to be shipped to you the same day payment has been received.<br /><br />Please check back often as we will be adding new items frequently.<br /><br />All items come from a pet and smoke-free home.<br /><br />Custom Orders Welcomed!!!!!<br /><br />Please feel free to convo with us for anything. We check our e-mail regularly.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by<br /><br />Lillian &amp; Linda</blockquote><br /><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5285352311117679634?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-31255910261156203262009-04-22T19:43:00.020-07:002009-04-22T21:15:37.923-07:00Welcome 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 Party set giveaway.<br /><br />Drumroll Please!!<br /><br />Congrats to : <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;" >AngelFabs </span>You are the winner of the<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > Party set</span>! Please email me your address and color preference!<br /><br />NOW on to this weeks awesome giveaway!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Se_lqVwSpkI/AAAAAAAAANM/jpd0IIluiD4/s1600-h/DSCN2680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Se_lqVwSpkI/AAAAAAAAANM/jpd0IIluiD4/s200/DSCN2680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327729399759545922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Chippy </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >Chippy </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Chip Board</span></span>!<br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >There are over 100 pieces of chip boardy goodness in this awesome giveaway! AND whats better than letters! These squares are versatile and can be used many times over as either stencils of just a larger letter block on your creation! The photos are just a small sample of what is in this giveaway!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Se_lqvOmjtI/AAAAAAAAANU/ANzchBu12vc/s1600-h/DSCN2682.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/Se_lqvOmjtI/AAAAAAAAANU/ANzchBu12vc/s200/DSCN2682.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327729406597566162" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >There are MANY MANY letters! Full alphabet! Very few letters used! They are Lil Davis designs! I will use a random number generator to choose the winner.</span><br /><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!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3125591026115620326?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-75039885446601330592009-04-20T11:55:00.004-07:002009-04-21T15:56:01.936-07:00First in the <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">Jewelry Shop</span> I have relisted some wonderful items as well as a new Hair accessory! I also have a new banner!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5051364"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 510px; height: 66px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6246226.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.67184871.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 118px; height: 88px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.67184871.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.67184871.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">This is the Flora Snap Barrette Just listed today!It features a lovely silk flower embellished with Flower beads and sterling silver.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.9518390.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 131px; height: 131px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.9518390.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-family: lucida grande; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">This lovely bracelet was just relisted today. It features beautiful African Jade round beads, and sparkling Smoke colored Swarovski Crystal. It is adorned with sterling silver findings. It is absolutely beautiful to wear! It is a must have, go with anything, wear anywhere piece!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.9839000.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 120px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.9839000.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">This lovely bracelet was also relisted today. It is called the midnight calm. The reason for its name is because of the stones that adorn it. First is blue gold stone a lovely sparkling deep blue stone. Next is Hematite, a seemingly rare stone these days, it is known for its grounding and calming characteristics. It is adorned with sterling silver.</span></span><br /><br /><br /><br />Now In my <span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204); font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Art/Card</span> shop I have listed two of the fabulous <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: arial; font-style: italic;">jewelry boxes</span> and two new cards!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.66977393.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 219px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.66977393.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 153, 102);">This lovely and elegant all occasion card is very simple while giving the illusion of a complicated card. It has a simple message with simple embellishments. Its 3d appearance will dazzle!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.66978684.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 235px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.66978684.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;">The Bliss card is another all occasion, go to anyone, for any reason kinda card. Its classic and elegant, yet fun and vibrant.</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7503988544660133059?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-10194543651849953292009-04-19T08:33:00.005-07:002009-04-19T20:54:21.869-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5349704"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 760px; height: 100px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.5946741.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" >Jacaranda Designs</span><br /><blockquote><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.65416828.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 277px; height: 277px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.65416828.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Welcome to my jewelry garden! Two of my passions, gardening and creating jewelry come together here at Jacaranda Designs, my Etsy shop. My designs are sassy, fun and playful but also elegant. You can find necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and hair posies.<br /><br />Many wedding / bridal designs plus Mothers Day gifts!<br /><br />*** Please read the POLICIES section thoroughly before purchasing items.<br /><br />For instructions on how to redeem Jacaranda Designs coupons, please see POLICIES section. Check out my BLOG at http:/jacarandagal.blogspot.com<br /><br />THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIAL - FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS OVER $25!</blockquote><br /><br /><br />A Short<span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> Interview</span></span> with the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Artist</span>!<br /><br />What<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:lucida grande;" > inspires</span></span> you?<br /><blockquote>I'm inspired by the colors in the natural environment that surrounds us. I love gardening and take loads of photos of my flowers and others each spring, summer and fall. When I'm creating jewelry, I often go back and look at many of these shots and draw inspiration from the hues, shades and shapes.</blockquote><br /><br />What is your <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:arial;" >favorite </span>thing you have ever <span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204); font-weight: bold;">made</span></span>?<br /><blockquote>Wow. That's a tough question. I'm biased as I love almost everything I make. Those pieces of jewelry that don't end up the way I had wanted end up not making it to my website. I think I'd have to say the Love Is In The Air Silver Love Knot Bracelet. I made one for myself and every time I wear it people comment on it. </blockquote><br /><br />What is your <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">favorite </span></span>material/medium/supply?<br /><blockquote>I enjoy working with all forms of beads and beading materials but I think I'd have to say Japanese Miyuki and Toho beads. That is the type of bead I used for the Love Knot Bracelet. They come in so many different colors and they retain their color over the years.</blockquote><br />This Artist is sponsoring a <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 204, 204);font-family:lucida grande;" >Giveaway</span></span>!! All comment posts to this <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">feature </span>will be entered in a chance to win the <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >spectacular </span>earrings pictured above! Names will be drawn on April 25th at 11:59 pm<br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5349704, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1019454365184995329?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-32199870137631071502009-04-16T19:53:00.003-07:002009-04-16T19:58:30.226-07:00These <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51); font-family: courier new;font-size:130%;" >cute</span> barrettes are a must have in any <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >girls</span> hair accessory collection<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Pink </span></span>Flower Clip<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=23789691"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.66500515.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-family: verdana;">Blue</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"> </span>Crocheted flower Barrette<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=23789022"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.66498715.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3219987013763107150?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-8033162995694513242009-04-15T11:03:00.011-07:002009-04-15T11:25:32.295-07:00So the pictures are horrible! I am going to get better ones before they go up in my shop but I HAD TO SHARE THEM! They are so adorable! These are the next in my vintage story book line First we have:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Story Book Collection<br />-Jack and Jill - Up the hill</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjfkom13I/AAAAAAAAAMM/7LA4ySUKiK4/s1600-h/DSCN2616.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjfkom13I/AAAAAAAAAMM/7LA4ySUKiK4/s320/DSCN2616.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324982634729101170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjxV6fLJI/AAAAAAAAAMc/fjVerznhXS0/s1600-h/DSCN2619.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjxV6fLJI/AAAAAAAAAMc/fjVerznhXS0/s200/DSCN2619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324982940015209618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjow2kLaI/AAAAAAAAAMU/_Px5E7y-IXs/s1600-h/DSCN2618.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 122px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYjow2kLaI/AAAAAAAAAMU/_Px5E7y-IXs/s200/DSCN2618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324982792627695010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Vintage Story Book Collection<br />- Boy Sleeping</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYkkuzuvXI/AAAAAAAAAMk/-OuOGARH6PE/s1600-h/DSCN2613.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYkkuzuvXI/AAAAAAAAAMk/-OuOGARH6PE/s320/DSCN2613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324983822871084402" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYkvGbiXMI/AAAAAAAAAMs/YydlwWUM4D4/s1600-h/DSCN2614.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYkvGbiXMI/AAAAAAAAAMs/YydlwWUM4D4/s200/DSCN2614.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984001010752706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;" >Vintage French Design Mini Box</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYlTVYt8YI/AAAAAAAAAM0/l3IhjUIwfDQ/s1600-h/DSCN2621.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYlTVYt8YI/AAAAAAAAAM0/l3IhjUIwfDQ/s320/DSCN2621.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984623500751234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYltxwmsuI/AAAAAAAAANE/zSQzU9ZoisY/s1600-h/DSCN2622.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYltxwmsuI/AAAAAAAAANE/zSQzU9ZoisY/s200/DSCN2622.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324985077793731298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYld8ruAeI/AAAAAAAAAM8/v6gVpy3z9Ow/s1600-h/DSCN2620.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SeYld8ruAeI/AAAAAAAAAM8/v6gVpy3z9Ow/s200/DSCN2620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324984805848121826" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-803316299569451324?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-70169966627649439842009-04-15T07:32:00.004-07:002009-04-15T08:17:01.249-07:00Welcome back to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Whimsical Wednesday</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 />Today I want to start off by announcing the <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">winner</span></span> of last weeks giveaway! DRUMROLL PLEASE!!<br /><br />Comment# 16 wins the lot!! CONGRATS TO<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Lemon Drop Tree</span></span><br />Veiw her BLOG <a href="http://thelemondroptree.blogspot.com/">here </a><br />OR her Etsy shop<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5751093"> here</a>!<br />Please email me your address and I will send your prize out!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;" >ON TO THIS WEEKS GIVEAWAY!!!</span><br />Its summer its time to have parties! PARTIES IN THE SUN!!<br />Who wants store bought invites when you can make your own unique invitations!!! NOT ME!! Thats why I created this Party Set. It includes 8 Cards and envelopes blank for you and/or your child to decorate together and 8 party bags! The cards measure 4x4 and the envelopes and bags are relatively close to the same size. This item is also for sale in my Etsy Shop! If you dont win Pick up your own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23710049">here</a>!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23710049"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 296px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.66230750.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7016996662764943984?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-18420045260923862412009-04-12T08:11:00.003-07:002009-04-14T15:01:58.539-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6108309.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 760px; height: 100px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusb_760x100.6108309.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://theroyaldetails.etsy.com/" target="_blank">TheRoyalDetails.Etsy.com</a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >"TheRoyalDetails's Shop Announcement The Royal Details crafts handmade baby items from the Booty Duty diaper travel kit to cozy blankets, bibs, burp cloths, hair bows and much more!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >I also welcome custom orders!"</span></span><br /><br />This is what this Artist had to share with me:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">What inspires you?</span></span><br /><blockquote>My friends! Since I don't have children of my own I love to create unique and personal gifts for my friends and their babies. I actually got back into sewing just over 2 years ago when my God Child was born. I created the Booty Duty Diaper Travel Case as a gift for my good friend, the mother of my God Child.</blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-family: trebuchet ms;">What is your favorite piece you have ever created?</span><br /><blockquote> My favorite item is my Booty Duty. It is entirely my own design and I have tweaked it along the way. My most recent revisions was at the end of last year I changed it to better accommodate cloth diapers. I noticed the use of cloth diapers was becoming more popular and I had a Mom that used cloth diapers but wanted a slightly larger Booty Duty to fit them better, viola the improved Booty Duty was born! The other thing I love about the Booty duty is all the positive feedback I get from parents, they really do love it!</blockquote><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">What is your favorite supply/material to work with?</span><br /> <blockquote>This is a hard one. I have a serious fabric addiction. I am at the fabric stores pretty much every week and I always fall in love with something new! However, making baby products it is hard to imagine a product line without the wonderfully soft Minky fabrics. One of my other favorite fabrics right now is the Summer lemons pattern on this Booty Duty: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23503600 It just makes me think of summer and sipping lemonade.</blockquote><br /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5942292, 'shop','thumbnail',4,4).renderIframe();</script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1842004526092386241?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-67156043909316488452009-04-08T09:04:00.006-07:002009-04-08T16:39:04.796-07:00<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">Happy Whimsical Wednesdays</span></span> Everyone! Im starting today off right with an <span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);font-family:arial;" >awesome</span> giveaway. Today and every Wednesday I will be giving away a whimsical prize!!! Todays prize is this awesome Kit full of <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >whimsy</span>. When I am creating things and I find that I am unhappy with the finished product I say to myself "I need some whimsy!" I<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-family:verdana;" >have a drawer</span> FULL of these types of <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >treasures</span>. They are fun colorful and add just the right touch for me! These <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:times new roman;" >baubles and embellishments</span> are also great for clustering on your scrapbook pages. There are 101 uses for such things as these, and today I am giving them away to <span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-family:lucida grande;" >ONE lucky comment</span> maker! SO Post your comments AND next<span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);font-family:lucida grande;" > Whimsical Wednesday</span> I will post the winner AND the next give away!<br /><br />(calendar background paper not included)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNTcxU1YI/AAAAAAAAALg/eYz5MMRKzqI/s1600-h/DSCN2596.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNTcxU1YI/AAAAAAAAALg/eYz5MMRKzqI/s320/DSCN2596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322354593669371266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNmuwodqI/AAAAAAAAALo/xam4HuG2wHo/s1600-h/DSCN2597.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 93px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNmuwodqI/AAAAAAAAALo/xam4HuG2wHo/s200/DSCN2597.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322354924915816098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNtbEDdRI/AAAAAAAAALw/ZSzeAk5oIhU/s1600-h/DSCN2598.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SdzNtbEDdRI/AAAAAAAAALw/ZSzeAk5oIhU/s200/DSCN2598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322355039887652114" border="0" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6715604390931648845?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-25735508337807174682009-04-07T12:46:00.003-07:002009-04-07T12:54:19.853-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">FIRST</span></span> Starting <span style="font-family: arial;">April 12th</span> I will do an <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255); font-weight: bold; font-family: courier new;">Etsy Featured Artist</span> Every Sunday! Check back Sunday to see who is the <span style="font-family: courier new;">lucky first feature!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">SECOND</span></span> Starting <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">TOMORROW!!!</span> I am going to do a weekly give away! It will be a <span style="font-family: verdana;">cacophony</span> of random things! Prepare yourselves! <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">EVERY </span>Wednesday!<span style="color: rgb(51, 255, 255);"> SO STAY TUNED</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" >THIRD</span> I am <span style="font-family: verdana;">going to start</span> arranging <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">CRAFTY</span> challenges On saturdays Are you up to the Challenge?<br /><br />Keep<span style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);font-size:85%;" > watching closely</span> for the new features!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2573550833780717468?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-67411356336194373942009-04-06T12:31:00.002-07:002009-04-07T11:06:21.698-07:00Hello everyone! I am so excited to be creating again! I feel whole and alive! I created so many new cards I have a stack still to list! BUT Here is what I listed last night! Click each photo to go to the listing on Etsy! OR browse my shop at http://delightfuldeceits.etsy.com<br /><br />Thinking of you<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23323112"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SduU0xYwm_I/AAAAAAAAAKY/Z5lumS3LlsI/s400/DSCN2545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322011018999667698" border="0" /></a><br />Vintage Ephemera Mom card<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&amp;listing_id=23333182"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SduVUFosmvI/AAAAAAAAAKo/DbmWH273O5Y/s400/DSCN2582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322011557011167986" border="0" /></a><br />You're superb Mom Card<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=23333636"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SduVo4vR1zI/AAAAAAAAAKw/CPP2KwiFyvs/s400/DSCN2586.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322011914326366002" border="0" /></a>Love Adore - Romantic Card<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&amp;listing_id=23334578"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SduV17-odlI/AAAAAAAAAK4/sEsHwwK1vE4/s400/DSCN2571.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322012138534368850" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6741135633619437394?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-63663300315856188632009-04-06T10:33:00.002-07:002009-04-06T10:42:47.414-07:00My absence started slowly by me returning back to work and having NO time to do the things I love. It has slowly deteriorated into a very long illness. I am starting to feel better after nearly needing a blood transfusion in January. Though I will soon have to go in for surgery so I will be back down again for a while. The details are pretty graphic about my illness so I wont go into them here, but the pain has been mostly unbearable for many months. Between November and February I hardly got out of bed. Since March I have been able to get out of bed and sit on the couch with heating pads and pillows propped all around me. Just this last two weeks I have felt well enough to do an hours worth of house work and sit at the computer. I am excited to be back but It will be short lived I will be down again for 6 weeks after the surgery. Hopefully I will be able to use a laptop still!<br /><br />In other news I started writing a book in my boredom. While I was in bed I had a lap top I could use and it has just filled me with joy to see something in my mind come to life. I dont know if it will ever be published, but those that have read it are blown away. Im not even half way through it but I am very excited about every page I finish, every plot twist and every word. I am in love with my charactors to the point where I cried for a day when I discovered I had to kill one...<br /><br />I have also reopened both of my Etsy shops so please check them out! And thanks for reading!<br />http://entyqua.etsy.com<br />http://delightfuldeceits.etsy.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6366330031585618863?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-73801592314644469852008-09-04T15:59:00.003-07:002008-09-04T16:21:35.415-07:00It seems every time some one close to me dies....I am reminded to treasure my life more. Why is it that we take so much for granted....Our health, Our jobs, Our money, our things...I think to myself...I am going to change...I am going to be a better human...Life is short...Time to live it up...but then you return to life as usual...Are we really all just stuck on this plane of existence where we have a sudden realization of great truth only to remain just as we were...<br /><br />Are we really so blinded today to the beauty of life? How does one find it again?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7380159231464446985?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-20112085905846599132008-09-03T10:21:00.003-07:002008-09-03T10:35:42.272-07:00One of these typewriters....The are all so awesome looking! The electric one is only because you can type on 12x12 so I might buy two!:D I dunno! I found all these on a local news classified website! AND ALL are under 50 bucks....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&amp;ad=4091624&amp;cat=&amp;lpid=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&amp;ad=4091624&amp;cat=&amp;lpid=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/648/64866/6486671.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/648/64866/6486671.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/653/65304/6530459.jpg?filter=ksl/gallery1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/653/65304/6530459.jpg?filter=ksl/gallery1" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/660/66056/6605632.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/660/66056/6605632.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/641/64180/6418027.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.ksl.com/emedia/slc/641/64180/6418027.JPG?filter=ksl/gallery1" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2011208590584659913?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-67187680638691785122008-09-03T08:50:00.003-07:002008-09-03T08:54:51.979-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=124943&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SL6zFTB8XQI/AAAAAAAAAJg/pKHNbgp5aDw/s400/DSCN2298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241823919894977794" border="0" /></a><br />I am going to let this LO speak for itself...This is my submission to OLW...Choose<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6718768063869178512?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-8972001143440326762008-09-01T10:33:00.003-07:002008-09-01T10:41:29.108-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=125582&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLwofxWR5CI/AAAAAAAAAJY/XqzKh-pqQZA/s320/entyquaweek7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241108592640255010" border="0" /></a><br />SO I think I found ANOTHER new hobby that i TOTALLY love! Makin patterned paper! This week at SIStv our challenge was to create texture in a new and unique way SO I grabbed the gesso and started tossing stuff on the paper For this one it was hole punch dots and other experiments. Next I did a paint wash over the texture and created a cool purple patterned paper that just POPS! Now this project is only HALF done! The rest of the project will be revealed SOON! I cant say more than that this is ALL I can release to SIS! But trust me it will be Super! GO and check out the photos in a larger format over at <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=125582&amp;user_id=9487"></a><a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=125582&amp;user_id=9487">My SIS Profile!</a> I will be posting up more and more of my papers...I even have an in at a local printing company I might be able to get these printed as Patterned Papers to sell on my Etsy site! CHECK BACK SOON!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-897200114344032676?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-71295384530934736972008-08-27T15:06:00.006-07:002008-08-27T15:37:27.480-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLXRTD-tqrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/8XhgDgtcl0U/s1600-h/DSCN2284.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLXRTD-tqrI/AAAAAAAAAJI/8XhgDgtcl0U/s320/DSCN2284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239323866931505842" border="0" /></a>SO this layout was going to be my submission for SSC29 but I didnt read the rules completely and totally botched the challenge! I started over and all is well! But For this little mistake it turned out to be a rather awesome Lay out if I do say so myself! I got Cardboard right but not much else lol! I just saw this yellow card board from my DH's Doc Martin boots and had to cut it up and scrap it! SO i painted on it first and just let some stuff spew all over the place. The photo is from our western Carribian cruise we took in 2004. This is my daughter and my husband in a kayak on the beach! I am really loving clustering right now! I think all my Lay outs are starting to look the same LOL! Most of these things here came in kits so I don't know what they are as far as manufacturer but what i do remember is The Red swirly sticker is Hambly, The paper flowres are Primas, The stickers on the photo are MM The Go see do stamp and finger pointing stamp are Studio Calico Originals. The PP is American crafts, Notebook paper Unknown, the little button and crown were little embellies in a kit...either studio calico or Poppy ink dont know which!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLXVxZ42wmI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Uh5MOVKCLng/s1600-h/DSCN2290.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLXVxZ42wmI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/Uh5MOVKCLng/s320/DSCN2290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239328786255102562" border="0" /></a>Here is the real Submission for SSC#29 Rules were followed...It was a really hard one for me...I'm not sure why Perhaps it was the thoughts I had to write down...I have a constant thought stream at all times so catching one is REALLY hard..or that I had to end it in a question...felt unfinished. Whatever it was I do love this one it turned out fabulously! Great colors and just fun!<br /><br />SSC#29 Rules:<br />".. I just had to come on ladies .. don't fret .. this week is easy breezy ..<br /><br />So whatcha gonna do with some cardboard .. come on .. it is all around you .. just gotta figure out how and where .. dont matter just use it ..<br /><br /><strong>RULES:</strong><br />1. <strong>Journaling</strong>: has to be about your thoughts .. and it can be as deep as you like or simple as you like .. but let's focus on that ..<br />2. Use notebook paper on your LO<br />3. Use at least 2-3 embellishments<br /><br /><strong>TWISTS:</strong><br />1. End your journaling with a question<br />2. Use at least 2 photos on your LO "<br /><br />SSC#30 Is already up and posted Check it out <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/forums/21_25244_0.html">HERE</a>!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7129538453093473697?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-53764931448007950272008-08-25T20:59:00.003-07:002008-08-25T21:05:33.627-07:00I can talk about it! YAY! I made my first ever DESIGN TEAM!! I am a typist over at <a href="http://useyourtype.blogspot.com/">The CrEative TyPe</a>!!! So This is the first time I have ever submitted to anything like this and the first design team I have ever been a part of. I am SO extatic I can hardly contain myself! I had to keep it sooo quiet for soooo long BUT its officially official! I am a TYPIST!! This team of amazing artists is so talented I feel so honored to be a part of it! This Challenge blog is unlike ANY you have ever seen! So come on over Take a stab at our first<a href="http://useyourtype.blogspot.com/2008/08/creative-type-prompt-1.html"> prompt</a>! Watch for my Take on Prompt one Posted on The CrEative TyPe Soon!<br /><br />Thanks For reading!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5376493144800795027?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-19212547740520843792008-08-24T22:23:00.003-07:002008-08-24T22:33:02.494-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=124168&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SLJC0ef3WII/AAAAAAAAAIY/fvyPtOlQjJE/s320/entyquaweek6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238322785892653186" border="0" /></a><br />OK so Week six of Project Catwalk over at <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/">SISTV</a> and I was WAY excited about my LO this time around...Its absolutely one of my favorites that I have done of myself so far! I edited the photo with Cross Processing effect in photo shop rounded the edges and sanded and inked the edges as well I cut out a sunburst on my Cricut with some sass paper and painted some grunge and chip board I free handed the flower in the middle because it was totally fun! Then framed it with Daisy D's Rub on dispenser! ( SO cool Love these things! ) And of course some cute little butterflies! I love the Drama on this one. The challenge was to create drama with very few products...I think I met the challenge...but I might have used more products then most the others, I don't really care this ones for me anyway!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1921254774052084379?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-53839339507107950642008-08-22T08:42:00.003-07:002008-08-22T10:38:30.823-07:00Hello everyone! Today I am posting about my Sassy Sasha Challenge #28 The 411 I must say I am really happy with this one! I combined this challenge with the shopping challenge once again! I do so love my shopping challenges!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SK75d8nYyhI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/6HvyNNJQDVA/s1600-h/DSCN2243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SK75d8nYyhI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/6HvyNNJQDVA/s320/DSCN2243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237397709561317906" border="0" /></a><br />OK so the SSC Challenge requirements<br /><blockquote style="font-family: lucida grande; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">".. what do you have going on that you wanna toot about<br /><br />.. what have you done that you are pretty freakn proud of<br /><br />.. have you paid it forward, did your child say his/her first words, did you get a promotion, are you just blessed and happy to be alive.<br /><br />..what is your 411?<br /><br /><strong>RULES</strong>:<br />1. 8.5x11 LO using as many photos as you like <strong>WALLET SIZE</strong><br />2. <strong>GO SIMPLE </strong>with your design<br />3. Use some form of tape and stitching effect<br />4. Use the following colors in <strong>any COMBINATION you prefer</strong>:<br /><br />You do not have to use them ALL .. just some!<br /> <em>a. RED<br /> b. BLUE<br /> c. YELLOW<br /> d. GREEN<br /> e. BLACK<br /> f. WHITE<br /> g. BEIGE<br /> h. ORANGE<br /> i. PINK </em><br /><br />Whatever you do .. make it pop.<br /><br /><strong>TWIST</strong>:<br />1. Use some form of PLASTIC on your LO<br />2. Use at least 2-4 different PP's "</blockquote><br /><br /><br />Shopping challenge I bought Defining moment(which i used as my 411 stuff), 17 or more buttons or sequins or mixture but at least 17,paper or fabric flower.<br /><br />Check out the New SSC # 29 Challenge <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/forums/21_25015_0.html">here!</a> I cant wait to do this one! Join in the fun!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5383933950710795064?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-23230571050822932932008-08-21T07:42:00.003-07:002008-08-21T07:56:27.647-07:00SOOO excited! So my Layout In the last post! "faith" Was chosen for the <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/catwalk.php">SISTV catwalk</a>! :D Its only there for a limited amount of time but I am so proud of myself! This layout just flowed out of me...I have really been trying to live by the quote In my banner..."Creativity is a process of surrender, not control...And with that a lot of feelings and personal issues have been flowing out of my pen as well...So I warn you all A LOT of my work has been VERY personal and emotional, but I'm still sharing...Call it Scrap Therapy! :D Thanks everyone! I'm so very Happy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2323057105082293293?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-53131739985748003512008-08-17T11:58:00.004-07:002008-08-17T12:11:32.506-07:00Im doin some challenges this weekend...and playin on the shopping challenge thread! It always gets me motivated to do the other challenges I love to do! SO I have a couple of LO's They are multiple challenges in one! I LOVE that! I feel so productive! :D<br /><br />Ok so this one is the shopping challenge AND <a href="http://thestorymatters.blogspot.com/">The story Matters </a>Check out this blog for some GREAT challenges! I LOVE these! Ok so this weeks was Home is...Here is my take<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=122584&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKh3Sa8KcxI/AAAAAAAAAH4/7ZKszcyNE0g/s320/DSCN2234.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235565725171217170" border="0" /></a><br />Next Is a Triple treat Lay out! I did the Shopping challenge, <a href="http://onelittleword.typepad.com/">OLW</a> and <a href="http://scrapjacked.blogspot.com/">Scrapjacked</a>! :D<br />OLW - was Faith and Scrapjacked was <a href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=119144&amp;user_id=3270">THIS</a> fabulous LO<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=122711&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKh3ShUYmGI/AAAAAAAAAIA/M9h34cu86uM/s320/DSCN2238.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235565726883420258" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5313173998574800351?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-4335447349540688542008-08-16T22:56:00.003-07:002008-08-16T23:10:32.751-07:00<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >This is my submission for the <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);">Project Catwalk Week5 </span>at SIS tv...I missed last week but i was able to get this one done and BOY do my hands hurt! Our challenge was to make a wall hanging at least 4x6 with the primary material as <span style="color: rgb(102, 255, 255);">DENIM</span>! I had plenty of ideas flow through my brain as I picked through the thrift store trying to get some inspo....What i bought wasn't working for me at all....so I didn't submit it till the last minute...naturally this is where i thrive... last minute <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">procrastination</span>! LOL </span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">SO i grab my supplies determined that i was going to make these thrift store finds work...so I started painting..then i grabbed the jeans and started cutting and after an hour of deliberation on what that flower was going to look like....and after a VERY sore hand! (sewing denim SUX!!) I got the finished product! I am rather pleased with it...Everyone's submissions so far have been amazing also! </span></span><br /><br /><script src="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/js/widget.js" type="text/javascript"></script><script>layoutWidget(122580,"layout",1,350);</script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-433544734954068854?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-85981113834080018382008-08-16T16:54:00.004-07:002008-08-16T17:03:05.040-07:00Its all new!! And fresh and LOOOK at the cute little blog birdie!:D Ive added a lot of new stuff! MORE will be added too! I'm having lots of fun with it! Enjoy some of my favorite music that inspires me while I create! Music helps me a lot! I created a banner as well! Please see the side bar for credit given to the designers of the elements used! I really like this one a lot better! It flows better too! Enjoy!<br /><br />Im kinda in a bit of a slow creative period because Ive been working loads of hours at work. We are down 4 people so we have 5 people doing the work of 9 or 10 its been rough...they wont be replacing any of the people we are down either! REALLY frustrating! Ive been searching for a new job I hope i get something here really soon! Also its back to school time so weve been getting ready for that. My daughter is the most excited second grader on the planet! She wants school to start right now! LOL!<br /><br /><br />"Creativity is a type of learning process where the teacher and pupil are located in the same individual."<br /><span class="title"><a href="http://www.wisdomquotes.com/001494.html">Arthur Koestler</a></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8598111383408001838?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-16791108837598614422008-08-13T15:20:00.003-07:002008-08-13T15:33:47.987-07:00I notice more and more what has been stifling my creativity...I work in a gray building with gray walls gray floors gray tile gray bathrooms grey break room grey EVERYWHERE I have NO windows NOTHING there is a small patch of grass outside I go and lay on during my break which helps break up the monotony of greyness that attacks me everyday! SO on top of the monotoned office they are constantly changing things every day and it gets so frustrating mostly because your already feeling drained because of the colors but because you feel how much more of my blood sweat and tears do they want!! Im TAPPED out! SO I have decided that I should probably look at other avenues because I MUST create! Otherwise my thoughts consume me! I really wish I could just stay home again...but I feel bad staying home when I have a child in school all the time now....Ah well we will see! Only time will tell!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1679110883759861442?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-29932785627247923432008-08-12T20:19:00.005-07:002008-08-12T20:40:51.553-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKJTTnVYS8I/AAAAAAAAAGA/nHtxgwgyIeU/s1600-h/Sillygirl.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKJTTnVYS8I/AAAAAAAAAGA/nHtxgwgyIeU/s320/Sillygirl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233837313399212994" border="0" /></a><br />Ok I have been SOOOO in love with doing digi's that I have even learned how to make my own elements! They are soooo much fun! I want to do nothing else! SO I made some stamps/brushes in PS CS and I have to say they turned out quite awesome! Shown in the Layout to the left are some cool stuff I have learned how to make! AH so much awesome funness! OK so underneath the smaller pic you will see some bubble wrap looking stuff YEA that's a bubble wrap stamp I made On photo shop! its a bit bigger than that but For placement reasons this is all you get to see! ALSO that fab scallop I made that too AND I can change it to WHATEVER color I WANT! So awesome!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKJUczo4oNI/AAAAAAAAAGI/6rJIM8Of7O4/s1600-h/Girls.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SKJUczo4oNI/AAAAAAAAAGI/6rJIM8Of7O4/s320/Girls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233838570832699602" border="0" /></a>On this LO I only made one of the elements That's the white scallop behind the pic! YEA it was sooo fun too! With digi there are NO scrap boundaries and NO limits! I am having so much fun! I still love my paper scrappin but I'm currently addicted to digi!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2993278562724792343?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-25601117863916031652008-07-28T08:19:00.003-07:002008-07-28T09:40:31.936-07:00Dont worry I still love my papes!I wont ever stop with the hands on but I just had to try digi! I DID!! So I did my first two LO's and I think they are all right! I have minimal digi supply but with the help of some peeps on SIStv I have found a veritable treasure trove of free goodies! YAY! So Just wanted to share the digi-ness that i have newly discovered!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=117454&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SI32ApMCtgI/AAAAAAAAAFw/v9jp1vD48PY/s320/Beautifulgirldigi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105233363809794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=117713&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SI32BGaDp9I/AAAAAAAAAF4/2Qr7yBG7jjA/s320/Rule+to+live+by.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228105241207220178" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2560111786391603165?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-61635438895588701142008-07-27T14:29:00.002-07:002008-07-27T14:42:21.072-07:00Thanks for the advice ladies! Both of your suggestions are very helpful! For right now we have decided that I will keep working at least until a bothersome loan is paid in full. (quickly) I know that my daughter wants me to be home too! And I know that she will be so happy to be able to walk to school again!<br /><br />Some more information about my mother, Where to begin...Well about three years ago My mother and I had a great relationship we talked we did fun things together and we had a very nice give and take relationship. About this time we were hanging out together and she fell and broke both her knee caps on the pavement. I took care of her I helped her get to her doctors appointments and surgeries and took care of her when she was laid up! I lived with her neglecting the needs of my family so she would have the 24 hour care she needed. Because of these injuries her attitude changed she was depressed and she started saying some really hurtful things. Makes me feel guilty about money she lent to me when i was 16 (mind you this is almost 13 years ago!) She kept a running tab from the time i was sixteen and expected me to pay her back because she was unable to work anymore. This is about the time my depression took a deep rooted hold on me. She knows exactly how to play onto my guilt and she makes me miserable. FF to now...she just had her last surgery and all she keeps saying is you should quit your job so you can take care of me. My husband and I are so concerned about her being so needy of me and that means I don't take care of my own family needs. She makes it seem that I am more obligated to her then my own daughter and husband.<br /><br />I'm still trying to recover emotionally from the last time i spent copious amounts of time with her...I am so not ready for another! I don't mean to sound cold towards her because she is my mom but I cant exactly efficiently explain how the situation is. I hope this helps explain away some of my reasoning's!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6163543889558870114?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-42607451572079540072008-07-26T07:56:00.002-07:002008-07-26T08:03:24.496-07:00OK SO I had been a stay at home mom for a long time. Recently I returned to work so my husband wouldn't have to get a second job. Well he got a second job anyway and is now begging me to quit my job. He has always grown up with his mom at home and its all he wants for his own child too. Its what I want more than ANYTHING!!! but....I cant help but feel guilty that hes working two jobs and I'm sitting at home....It would be SO awesome I would have SO much more time and be able to get back to my Etsy store, and start making things again! BUT...my mother would want me to be over at her house every day to take care of her too...So I still wouldn't be getting anything done My house would be a mess and I would be a depressed heap of goo...(long story about my mother We will save it for another day) So I sit here on the verge of deciding to do what I want more than anything and all I keep thinking about is my overbearing mother taking over my life again...I just don't know what to do!<br /><br />Any advice?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4260745157207954007?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-69226630372486325092008-07-21T09:16:00.003-07:002008-07-21T09:29:49.352-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=116299&amp;gallery_type=main"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/userfiles/0/221/image_full_192801.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I saw this Layout today on SISTV and had to blog about it! Her user name is Carina and This piece caught my eye so efficiently! So things I love about this LO: 1. The photos! There are FOUR yes count them 4 pictures on this ADORABLE scalloped paper! WOW, 2. The doodles scalloped card stock, 3. The Patterned paper expertly thrashed then stitched! 3. The font! Where did you get that fabulous treasure and you BLINGED It out too! WOW! 4. that adorable tree!<br /><br />Ok so for me this is probably one of my favorite lay outs in a while I feel so inspired looking at it and WHAT CUTE kids! I wanna go play with sidewalk chalk now! OOH look at it suprising me I just saw something new! That adorable polka dotted paper! ACK!! Kudos! Love this! Thanks so much for sharing your work with others so we all might have some creative bursts of inpiration from all that you do! You can view other pictures of this Lay out and others by this artist by clicking on the photo!<br /><br />Becki<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6922663037248632509?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-38317433888468635002008-07-21T09:05:00.002-07:002008-07-21T09:16:32.446-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12269835"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.28422432.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Hi everyone! Today I decided I was going to blog about the FIRST thing that caught my eye on Etsy! And BAM!! It didn't take long! First item in just listed Its amazing! SO without further ado here it is! I'm not sure what it is about this drawing that Caught my eye so effectively but WOW!! This is amazing! Be sure to check out her other items because she has a plethora of amazing works!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5474239&amp;user_name=CookieSunshine&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=2&amp;columns=2" width="186" height="186"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5051364&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=2&amp;columns=2"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://CookieSunshine.etsy.com">CookieSunshine</a></td></tr></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3831743388846863500?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-72883022756237616962008-07-20T09:35:00.010-07:002008-07-20T11:11:28.467-07:00<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I have finally finished organizing and setting up my scrap space! Its all done! Its FINITO!! Its just too pretty I don't want to mess it up by working on it! HA Phooey I have been scrapping anyway! SO...ONTO The photos!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINp6BxRsvI/AAAAAAAAADs/cj7yvjis1vs/s1600-h/DSCN2015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINp6BxRsvI/AAAAAAAAADs/cj7yvjis1vs/s200/DSCN2015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225136438308352754" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">This is a photo of my main work area Here i have everything I need at hand quickly. The desk is a fabulous thrift store find for 20 bucks and all the drawers measure at 14x14 so they are PERFECT!! AND I can ink it scratch it sand it and epoxy it and I DON'T CARE!! HA! (well to a certain extent I do BUT that's what its there for right!) The cute little shelf in the middle is an heirloom shelf from my mom so its special too me but it just makes all my scrappy colorful stuff look SOOOOO happy! Doesn't it! (close ups coming) Another FABULOUS find is the brown chest of drawers, I picked this up at a yard sale for 2 bucks and its perfect for storing A LOT of stuff it has my round stamp rollers, some chipboard, some accessories, some unfinished projects, some ink and just a perfect fit!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 102, 204); font-family: trebuchet ms;">The Heirloom Shelf</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINrfVnG4cI/AAAAAAAAAD0/whGPPhNqgBE/s1600-h/DSCN2008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINrfVnG4cI/AAAAAAAAAD0/whGPPhNqgBE/s200/DSCN2008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225138178801197506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Here you go as promised! On this shelf I store things that inspire me and things I like to look at because it is LITERALLY in my face as I'm working! SO i have my collection of 7Gyspies stamps that I LOVE!!They are huge and bulky but they are SO versatile and I use them A LOT so they're great These are are on the top because I need to look at them! :D Next we have some things That I made for myself for inspiration! Across from that my small but colorful paint collection. Then on the bottom I have cute tins full of goodies, I have felt ribbon, Primas, Jewels, gems, emboss powder, water color and my trusty stapler!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-family: trebuchet ms;">The Embellishment hangers</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtcj5J2_I/AAAAAAAAAD8/xi5huOzr1FE/s1600-h/DSCN2007.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtcj5J2_I/AAAAAAAAAD8/xi5huOzr1FE/s200/DSCN2007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225140330118634482" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtdGYYczI/AAAAAAAAAEM/EfYiHkfAecQ/s1600-h/DSCN2010.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtdGYYczI/AAAAAAAAAEM/EfYiHkfAecQ/s200/DSCN2010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225140339376419634" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtcyjTVPI/AAAAAAAAAEE/P8exPjxZ0nc/s1600-h/DSCN2009.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SINtcyjTVPI/AAAAAAAAAEE/P8exPjxZ0nc/s200/DSCN2009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225140334053512434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />These are SOOOO easy to do! I have three more I want to hang! Just have to figure out where LOL! OK first Go to home depot and in their Curtain rod area they have a vast array of them. This is what I used (she photos) 5/16" swivel Sash rod 21"-38" This one is by Design View. I'm pretty sure you can find these just about anywhere and they were only $1.99.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3hGC7WwI/AAAAAAAAAEU/bV6rxcPn2lA/s1600-h/DSCN1380.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3hGC7WwI/AAAAAAAAAEU/bV6rxcPn2lA/s200/DSCN1380.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225151403122187010" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3hm_ngXI/AAAAAAAAAEc/7deIbytjdBM/s1600-h/DSCN1383.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3hm_ngXI/AAAAAAAAAEc/7deIbytjdBM/s200/DSCN1383.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225151411966673266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Mounting them! OK so the first picture shows a mounted on Underneath a shelf in my closet where I scrap. The second one shows them mounted from wall to wall! If your going to do this into the wood of your shelf do yourself a favor and drill a hole FIRST!! Then Hang your rod on the hooks provided. Before you start adding your goodies to the rack you MUST brace the middle (see third pic) I used a Ceiling hook to hold the middle up and it keeps them VERY Sturdy! When Hanging from wall to wall there isn't much need to do this unless you are extending it out. In this case another form of anchor will be needed.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN5ovkSc_I/AAAAAAAAAE0/lR8bRjR6Y8k/s1600-h/DSCN1387.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN5ovkSc_I/AAAAAAAAAE0/lR8bRjR6Y8k/s200/DSCN1387.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225153733550306290" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN5047bmgI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Q7xRkHwUiJI/s1600-h/DSCN1386.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN5047bmgI/AAAAAAAAAE8/Q7xRkHwUiJI/s200/DSCN1386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225153942221724162" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3iWIEx6I/AAAAAAAAAEs/bWA9kZL8Qgs/s1600-h/DSCN1379.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3iWIEx6I/AAAAAAAAAEs/bWA9kZL8Qgs/s200/DSCN1379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225151424618612642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The Clips! OK So Some of these are Clip it up clips and others are ones that I found at the local craft store for much cheaper. They say on the packaging "badge clips" If you want to know for sure what I'm using go here http://shop.clipitup.com/product.sc?categoryId=1&amp;productId=4</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">For the most part I have been using the off brand ones. You have to bend open the hanger on the clip with pliers so that they move on the rail fluidly! And your now on your way to organized scrappyness!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3iCMe1PI/AAAAAAAAAEk/7qXt4Q_vVWM/s1600-h/DSCN1378.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN3iCMe1PI/AAAAAAAAAEk/7qXt4Q_vVWM/s200/DSCN1378.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225151419268388082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">My cutting Station</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN8rs520hI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Gdb0GCx5pag/s1600-h/DSCN2005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN8rs520hI/AAAAAAAAAFU/Gdb0GCx5pag/s200/DSCN2005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225157082909954578" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I call this part my cutting station because I have all my card stock. My Cricut and Purple cow are over here. And This is also where I use my </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN8rzFwrwI/AAAAAAAAAFc/Mcn8AIkGTFw/s1600-h/DSCN2006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIN8rzFwrwI/AAAAAAAAAFc/Mcn8AIkGTFw/s200/DSCN2006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225157084570496770" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">fierce tools Like My Dremmel tool and heat gun.<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" > All I have to do is swivel my chair</span></span> around and I can start something in the cricut or cut my paper and go back to my desk This is SUCH a great set up for me! Everything is at my fingertips! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Well there you have it! I love to look at other people craft spaces too SO post yours in my comments I will look! Thanks! </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7288302275623761696?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-80549129053228051812008-07-19T10:16:00.004-07:002008-07-19T10:29:11.214-07:00Just tripped a little bit on the way! So my last post was Just as I was planning a very large online auction for a non profit community I do fund raising for and when that's going on I don't do anything but that! And it keeps me very busy up through the first of April which is coincidentally when I went back to work after years of being a Stay at home mom. Working has changed my priorities drastically and it sorta makes me sad! I miss being able to just spend HOURS crafting and Blogging, and just well being me! I do only work Part time now so life is a little more manageable but its been a HUGE adjustment! I went THREE months with out scrapping Its been even longer since I have made a piece of Jewelery... And even longer still since I have painted or altered a wooden box....I miss so much all the things I love to do for a creative release. I have just started getting back into scrapping again I have done 4 layouts now since my absence You will have to tell me what you think of them!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=115603&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIIi-YP8q2I/AAAAAAAAADk/HVokit1BaHg/s200/DSCN1990.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224776972759772002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=114511&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIIi97dEB2I/AAAAAAAAADc/W3uFTFn9uMY/s200/DSCN1958.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224776965030152034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=114208&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIIi9E7AIFI/AAAAAAAAADU/jVrkQQ-NxoY/s200/DSCN1825.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224776950391775314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.scrapinstyletv.com/portfolio/view_layout.php?layout_id=114171&amp;user_id=9487"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__bOWodiW5Vk/SIIi8r2GhfI/AAAAAAAAADM/vxKuRCMvUNY/s200/DSCN1821.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224776943660336626" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8054912905322805181?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-89745314861037576062008-01-29T10:22:00.000-07:002008-01-29T10:32:08.495-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5150345&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5150345&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://signaturesterling.etsy.com">signature sterling</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Dazzling, breathtaking, alluring, fabulous, stunning, unique, beautiful......ect These are just a few of the words that come to mind when browsing this shop! This is a one of a kind jewelry maker! The style is completely unique and the quality of materials is just unbeatable!<br /><br /><br />From the artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><br />"Welcome to SignatureSterling where you will find my personally designed and handcrafted jewelry ~ especially sterling silver with semiprecious stones, lampwork beads, Swarovski crystals/pearls, Czech glass, charms, and "signature" items ~ CUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME! Specialty collections include Buckeye Nation, Hairspray, Show Your Colors, and Little Black Dress. Beautiful...unique...signature...YOU!<br /><br />Since my first trek into a Toronto bead shop two 1/2 years ago, I've been an avid beader and jewelry designer. I enjoy designing, creating, and just plain playing with a variety of beads. And yes, I AM a Buckeye fan - GO BUCKS! When I'm not beading, I love being a soccer mom - can you tell?<br /><br />I am active with other terrific, creative “Etsians” – the TBO (Tranquil Beading Oasis), the Bead Hive, JET (Jewelry on Etsy), EtsyMom, and EtsyBEAD. Need help finding these talented artists? Go to the Etsy home site and search for TBO, BHV, JETT, EtsyMom, and EtsyBEAD in tags, titles. You'll get a great list to choose from!<br /><br />Committed to high quality in supplies and design, I am a SRAJD (#1111), Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer.<br /><br />You'll also find me at signature-sterling.blogspot.com"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8974531486103757606?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-35322125088426868052008-01-29T10:18:00.000-07:002008-01-29T10:22:25.514-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=42753&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=42753&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://Craftymoose.etsy.com">Craftymoose</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The talent is OOOOZING out of this artist! And again another seed beader! You all have read what I have to say about them! This art form takes a TON of patience and ALOT of tiny little beads that like to fly out of your fingers! Amazing work!<br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><br />"I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I am self-taught and have enjoyed painting, needlework, quilting, polymer clay and jewelry making. Most recently, I have found myself drawn to beads and have returned to the art of french beaded flowers. I enjoy making original, one-of-a-kind butterflies &amp; dragonflies. I am also introducing a new line of one-of-a-kind beaded art dolls and suncatchers. Custom requests are welcome.<br /><br />All my items are lovingly created in a smoke-free, pet-free environment.<br /><br />The name Craftymoose came about because of my love of crafts and my husband's love of moose. My avatar is the head of a 4'+ tall moose I made him one Christmas!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3532212508842686805?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-13829194295177533382008-01-28T18:02:00.000-07:002008-01-28T18:12:31.176-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5284374&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5284374&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://Ulixis.etsy.com">Ulixis</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />WOW This shop is unique! I am absolutely in love with those cute little button bracelets! In addition to these she also makes accordion photo albums, earrings, necklaces and notebooks! Busy lady! This is a definite shop to keep on your list!<br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">"My name is Amanda, I'm 21 years old and I grew up in the middle of nowhere - Northern Ontario. I'm currently a fifth year Honours Biology and Pharmacology co-op student at McMaster University and I'm working in the Janssen lab on my thesis. I do real-time videomicroscopy of smooth muscle cell migration.<br /><br />I've been crafty my whole life, and enjoy making a variety of things. When I was younger, it was drawing, then wreathes, dolls and beading. Now, my focus has switched to notebooks and jewelry. I also enjoy cooking, reading, writing and problem solving.<br /><br />Please check out my blog, where I'll be posting regularly on personal tid-bits, inspirations and featuring other Canadian / Etsy sellers!!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1382919429517753338?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-4044165050183004502008-01-03T12:50:00.000-07:002008-01-28T18:02:37.574-07:00<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=5070563&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" height="374" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5070563&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://simplysaidbysarah.etsy.com/">SimplySaidBySarah</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />COLOR COLOR COLOR!! Thats about all I have to say about this shop! It is so colorful and very unique! Its inspiring just to look at all her stuff let alone owning some of it! Make sure you check out this shop today!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><blockquote>"Sarah Orton is a graphic design student in North Carolina. Her flair for design stems from a lifelong interest in crafts and her pieces demonstrate a fun spin on a contemporary sense of style. Encouraged by the requests she’d begun to receive from fellow employees and friends, Sarah decided to combine her creativity with her business sense, and Simply Said by Sarah was born. Each piece is handcrafted and unique, and is sure to add a tasteful touch of originality to your home!"</blockquote></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-404416505018300450?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-73234004856489058082008-01-03T12:39:00.000-07:002008-01-03T12:50:09.238-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5259364&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5259364&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://vanessakimball.etsy.com">vanessakimball</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />Extraordinary..this shop is absolutely extraordinary! Its hip, its modern, its young, its colorful its.....stationary?? Cards and calendars?? Thats right stationary that is all this and more! So if you have something to say say it in style! <br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-family: trebuchet ms;">"I'm a graphic designer for a design company called Ekcetera Producitons. www.ekcetera.com<br /><br />I'm glued to my computer. I wonder if there's such thing as a design addiction. Oh and I'm also addicted to Lipsmackers lip gloss. Strawberry Kiwi to be exact. Don't judge. :)<br /><br />I also enjoy interior decorating, tennis, music, painting, vintage, IKEa, listening to The Current,coffee table books and art.<br /><br />You can also check out my blog.<br />http://vanessakimball.blogspot.com It's pretty random stuff.<br /><br />If you need any custom work done please contact me. I'd be happy to work with you."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7323400485648905808?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-18603063769374686972008-01-03T12:32:00.000-07:002008-01-03T12:39:28.025-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5290703&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5290703&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="darjeelingpaper.etsy.com">darjeelingpaper</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This shop is absolutely stunning. I am taken aback with the lovely hand bound journals and they are so inexpensive and look so professional! I love the colors and textures and styles the artist chooses. Very elegant yet eclectic! I had to heart this shop for future use...I am sure what i will ask for for my b day!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />"My name is Michael Gresh, and I am a man of many trades. Designer of hotels by day, craft inventor and schemer by night. I am a self-proclaimed "paper nut", and my work hopefully shows just that.<br /><br />I am co-founder of DemiGod Studio, an ecclectic duo of craft &amp; art show afficionados. When I'm not working on plans for our own shop &amp; workshop, I bide my time coming up with new and inventive ways to use up the stockpile of paper I've accumulated over the years.<br /><br />I started Darjeeling Paper, Ltd. as a way to showcase my paper goods, and to distinguish my works as a new product division of DemiGod.<br /><br />Viva La Independante!<br /><br />All products are © Michael P. Gresh"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1860306376937468697?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-14414090070501484812008-01-03T12:10:00.000-07:002008-01-03T12:32:11.317-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5160557&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5160557&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://BerryPatchDesigns.etsy.com">BerryPatchDesigns</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />WOW this artist has THREE shops for you to choose from! THREE!! This is one talented and busy lady! There are three different jewelry styles to choose from! and each shop with a personality all its own!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><br />"Welcome to BerryPatchDesigns. Happy Holidays!<br /><br />I love to combine the varying colors and textures of the natural world. There are so many feelings and places to love about our world!<br /><br />Handmade jewelry, using high quality stones, glass and components, suitable for a wide range of styles, using high quality stones, pearls, glass, crystal and metal beads.<br /><br />Sterling silver and copper join in the visual symphony; they have their own brightness and feelings to contribute. Gold filled or vermeil will sometimes "drop in".<br /><br />Hearing and seeing that people enjoy wearing my jewelry is one of the best things about designing jewelry.<br /><br />See my "alter-ego" and "alternate reality" shop:<br />http://www.UnderCurrent.etsy.com<br /><br />If you would like a custom piece made, please convo me with your desires and I'll make a piece for your consideration."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1441409007050148481?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-77156369684466709242008-01-03T11:53:00.000-07:002008-01-03T12:10:20.671-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5173363&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5173363&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://knuckletoes.etsy.com">knuckletoes</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Peace, love and PMS????? Whoa!! This artist really knows whats up! Also Checking out her other shop! WOW!! Talk about a walk in the past! LOVE the vintage EVERYTHING!<br /><a href="http://revinylized.etsy.com">revinylized.etsy.com.</a> So weather your in need of some Eco friendly trashion(turning old clothing in to new fashion) upcycled purses or PMS apology cards I think you have found the place!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"></span><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">From the artist:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">"Hi there, I'm Katie, thanks for stopping by.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">I'm a smalltime, jewelry, clothing and purse maker who wants to share her style with the world! </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">I'm from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, and every year I try to make it out to the surrounding Folk Festivals to sell my product. I've gone the last two years and really hope to make it out again in 2008!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">I try to make my clothing and purses out of recycled materials. Anything from tablecloths, to pillowcases, to reused LP record covers. This not only gives my items a vintage feel, but it helps the environment, and what more do you need?</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">If you see anything you like, don't hesitate to contact me and ask me any questions you like about it. If you're in the area, I may be able to cut down on your shipping, so let me know!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">You can find me also at:</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/knuckletoes</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">IndiePublic - http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/knuckletoes</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Blogger: http://revinylized.blogspot.com"</span></blockquote><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7715636968446670924?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-15979488608255698162008-01-03T11:40:00.000-07:002008-01-03T11:53:24.101-07:00<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=5217178&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" height="374" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5217178&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://alternatebliss.etsy.com/">alternatebliss</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />paintings those little faces are so Blissfully whimsical! This shop is so great! AND shes a fellow Utahan! I just adore her whimsicaladorably deceitful! This etsy artist also started a street team for Utah etsy artists recently! I am so extreamly happy to be a part of it! If you are looking for a unique artist with oodles of talent look no further! She also has another shop <a href="http://www.popblossom.etsy.com">http://www.popblossom.etsy.com</a> for her other art charms and designs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1597948860825569816?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-61871313513757367902007-12-28T13:54:00.000-07:002008-01-03T11:13:17.116-07:00<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=16038&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" height="374" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=16038&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://celticgoddessjewelry.etsy.com/">celticgoddessjewelry</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Release your inner goddess! Wrap yourself in decadence, elegance and color. You deserve all the riches of a goddess! I know I do! Check out this shop Celtic Goddess Jewelry for all your goddess adorning needs! Nature can be dangling from you ear, or wear an amazing headpiece to feel like royalty! Make sure this is one of your stop on your etsy tour! <br /><br />From the Artist<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(102, 51, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">"Celtic Goddess Jewelry was started in early 2001, and has been selling on etsy for 2 years and counting! My name is Andee Harston, a Buddhist pagan living in the Orlando area. I sell celtic and pagan inspired jewelry, art and bath and body products.<br /><br />Art has always been prevalent in my life. I love to draw, paint, sculpt, make jewelry, make bath and body products and most recently, photography. I am influenced by spiritual learning, nature, goddess and celtic imagery. I identify very strongly with my celtic heritage."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6187131351375736790?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-29324511698588396212007-12-28T13:35:00.000-07:002007-12-28T13:49:51.232-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5259927&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5259927&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://Indigoluna.etsy.com">Indigoluna</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />SHES got personality, This shop is boiling over with sass and personality! Its like the artist has schmeared herself all over the shop and you cant help but get it on you! WOW!! Its great to see so much of some one just in the art they create! <br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;"><br />"I have always been an artist. I have always drawn, cut, pasted, painted, collected, sewn, written and dreamed. I have been driven by the question, “What if?” (and fighting against its archenemy, “That won’t work!”)<br /><br />I also wear many other hats. Among other things, I am a sign language interpreter, an energy worker, a minister, a blogger, a wife to a wonderful and creative man, and a mother to two wild and amazing little girls. All of these roles shape and change and inform my art.<br /><br />I am a 5th generation Oregonian. This lush and verdant environment is in my blood. I grew up in a valley surrounded by tree-covered hills and blessed with a great deal of rain. I memorized the names of flowers as a child. I picked basketsful of mushrooms in the damp woods and studied moss and built forts inside of blackberry thickets. After traveling the United States, I can’t imagine living anywhere else.<br /><br />My work has appeared on the cover of the 2005 Quilting Arts Calender, in Artella Magazine, Art/Quilt Magazine, Fiberarts Design Book 6, as well as many juried shows.<br /><br />Visit my blog at http://IndigoLuna.typepad.com"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2932451169858839621?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-53498685282965713462007-12-27T20:37:00.000-07:002007-12-27T20:50:08.962-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5084896&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5084896&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://earthcharms.etsy.com">earthcharms</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />As a jewelry artisan on etsy I know how hard it can be to prove to a buyer that you are truly unique. This artisan is a prime example, this is one seller who can stand out above the rest for her unique items and style. There is definitely a passion that shines through in each of her pieces.<br /><br />About the artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><br />"My name is: a title used to facilitate communication.<br />My home is: a little slice of paradise despite the paper-thin walls and windows.<br />My goal is: to make macrame fashionable.<br />My soul is: owned by a thieving kitty.<br />My dreams are: not all that unrealistic, and involve comfort instead of riches.<br />My life is: meant to be enjoyed to the fullest.<br /><br />Other places to stalk earthcharms:<br />blog: http://www.earth-charms.blogspot.com<br />site: http://www.stones.salyx.net<br />communities:<br />http://www.myspace.com/salyx/<br />http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/earthcharms<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/80954354@N00/<br />http://picasaweb.google.com/salyxwoodbine/"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5349868528296571346?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-16278956333118186272007-12-27T20:27:00.000-07:002007-12-27T20:34:29.984-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5049713&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5049713&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://KreativeMindz.etsy.com">KreativeMindz</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This shop is the epitome of why we should all buy hand made! Unique, high quality and you are guaranteed that non of your friends will have bought the same this as you at Maceys! This shop has style and class and its very affordable! Vivid colors, unique design, and affordable....what more could you ask for!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">"KreativeMindz is our company I started a few years ago (a dream I've had forever). Aly and Beau are a husband and wife team, supporting each other through love, laughter and creativity. An-G is one of Aly's best friends, who is a wonderful seamstress and enjoys sewing in her free time, when she isn't being a vet :).<br /><br />We mostly make clothing (in all sizes and colors), Goddess Wraps™, Hot Packs, Bags, Purses, Wallets, Cuffs and many other cool things! Beau is a very skilled craftsman and carpenter. Check out the Wooden Kreationz section to see some things my husband is now adding. :D<br /><br />A LITTLE ABOUT US<br /><br />I was born and raised in a home of artists. My mother a painter, and my father a photographer. <br />As kids we always were doing some sort of "project". This has continued for me thoughout my life, dipping my hands in all sorts of creative "projects". I found my nitch in sewing. I LOVE creating different things. I picture it in my mind and then it becomes...it is my "gift" I suppose. And I enjoy working with the different fibers to see what can be done with them.<br />I mostly stay at home and mother our 2 wonderful and beautiful children (9 and 2), my husband and best friend, our 3 dogs and a cat, and our beautiful land. This keeps me busy, as I'm sure you can imagine, but I try to sew on a daily basis, even if it's only 15 minutes. I have been making clothes for many, many years (15 to be exact). I first started when I was 15 and made a patchwork skirt by hand for a show I was going to. As I got older I bought a sewing machine and began making clothes to support my traveling and music habit. I have traveled all over the country selling my clothes at all the wonderful shows and festivals. I miss that sometimes but am so blessed to have my 2 wonderful and beautiful children. When my son got older I started working in the film buisness...helping design sets and such. This was wonderful and fun work, but I truly missed being home. My daughter was born 2 years ago, and with the help of my wonderful and supportive husband, I started to stay home again. I knew we needed the extra income though....so here I am...trying to learn my way around the internet highway.<br />I am so very thankful to have this opportunity to be able to watch my children grow!!! We enjoy our land and our organic gardens. Hiking, fishing, swimming, playing, camping, fires, drum circles and a show when we can catch one. My husband is a carpenter and loves working with his hands and building wonderful things!<br /><br />An-G is living in Columbus, where she just graduated from vet school(WHOOHOOO!!!). She is currently engaged to be married next summer! :)<br />She has been sewing a long time as well, learning some from her mother and some from herself! More to come on An-G. :)<br /><br />Thanks to all of you whom support us stay at home mamas and independent artists!!!! And thank you for helping our dream become reality! We truly appreciate all the support! :D"<br /></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1627895633311818627?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-27166205344873106792007-12-27T20:20:00.000-07:002007-12-27T20:27:16.915-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5082824&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5082824&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://ContasBrasil.etsy.com">ContasBrasil</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />WOW Color explosion! There are so many vibrant and vivid colors in this shop! It all just pops out at ya! Each piece speaks to you in its color and it its design its like they are taking you away to paradise where all the fruits are fresh and vibrant and taste as sweet as they look!<br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br />"Since 2005, the brazilian Suzy Wortberg designs in Cologne custom jewelry together with two artists from her native country, Bebê de Soares and Ana Vilas Boas. Brazil meets Europe. Where different cultures meet, ideas spring up. Contrasts produce exciting new concepts. Jewelry is the expression of personality. Thus all ContasBrasil products are handmade, unique pieces, developed with a taste for things special. Inspired by the Brazilian light, it's many-sided culture and the countless riches of the Brazilian soil. Motivated by the desire of bringing people the unique feeling of life in Brazil."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2716620534487310679?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-13501210790955470572007-12-19T18:19:00.000-07:002007-12-19T19:14:41.358-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5014105&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5014105&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http:/Backwoodscreations.etsy.com">Backwoodscreations</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Strong, vivid, rustic, wild, free....These are just a few descriptive words that come to mind upon looking and just a few items. There are so many colorful creations to sink your teeth into. So many animal sculptures. Every animal sculpture is completely unique no two kitties are alike! Treat yourself to a real down to earth work of art!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">"I have been doing the arts and crafts thing since I was a wee child. Mom always said idle hands can make trouble. I love keeping the creativity flowing and still find time to get into trouble. My creative endeavors are somewhat eclectic. Currently I am making art dolls and painting. If you are interested in learning more about me and my artistic leanings check out my blog at www.backwoodscreations.blogspot.com."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-1350121079095547057?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-38307775905249949162007-12-18T13:16:00.000-07:002007-12-18T13:25:40.525-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5082757&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5082757&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://lizstaley.etsy.com">lizstaley</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /><br />You are now entering a realm of geeks and nerds. Please be aware that anything you read or see from here on out may permanently nerdify you for life. I LOVE this shop! I am 100% geek and nerd both! AND I LOVE all the geekery in here! There are enough geeky items in here to start a whole new revenge of the nerds movie Trilogy! From Star wars to Pirates and Fishnet fingerless gloves to keyboard wallets! There is no depths the nerdiness cant climb! HA!! Go and see this shop today! You will find the perfect gift for that gamer in your life!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">"I grew up in Baltimore, but am now living in Greenville, NC. My mom got me into arts and crafts when I was really little (I wanted to help her paint ceramics when I was a baby, so she'd give me a paintbrush, a cup of water, and a rubber ducky. Took me awhile to figure out that it's supposed to change colors when you paint it though!). Ever since then I've loved to draw and create things.<br /><br />Now, I love doing art, crocheting, and am getting into making ACEO cards and sewing. I've been crocheting and drawing for years. I also love to make button pins. I tend to go on what I like to call "craft binges", where I'll make a whole bunch of a certain thing, so if you see long stretches of buttons or crocheted items in my listings, you'll know I've been on one!<br /><br />My hobbies when I'm not creating things are watching anime, playing tabletop role-playing games (Dungeons and Dragons; Big Eyes, Small Mouth; D20 Modern, West End Games' D6 System, etc), building web-pages, and playing on GaiaOnline[dot]com. I also have a gallery on DeviantArt and Flickr, both of which you can find with the user name lizstaley as well.<br /><br />I find that I really enjoy blogging about My crafts as well! You can visit my blog at http://livewirechick.blogspot.com<br /><br />In addition, I also write and illustrate a story that I publish to the web, and have been working on since I was a senior in high school. It's gone through many, many versions and updates, and I'm eventually thinking about having it published. You can check that out at http://www.oap-studios.com/akaryuu<br /><br />Oh, and I'm an emote junkie, so... BE WARNED!!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3830777590524994916?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-75583174443297553562007-12-18T12:58:00.000-07:002007-12-18T13:15:35.038-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5179766&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5179766&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://sweetirie.etsy.com">sweetirie</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Sweet Irie Originals:<br />This shop is elegant, provocative, original and absolutely GORGEOUS!! Each piece is vibrant and colorful and full of life! I There are so many items to choose from! You are sure to find something for everyone in this shop!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">"Established in 2005, the Sweet Irie name came<br />about from the newest addition to my family; my kitten, Irie. Her name means, supreme joy; quite fitting! She is the light of my life and the inspiration for my jewelry, as she likes to help me work! Although I have to admit, she isn't much help! She loved to play with the jewelry and balls of hemp I once used; stringing it all over the house. Needless to say, she now has her own stash of 'toys' lying around. Just as well, I have since moved on from making hemp jewelry and create the beautiful handmade beaded designs you will see throughout this store. I do hope you enjoy!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7558317444329755356?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-65872211184111001992007-12-16T12:09:00.000-07:002007-12-16T12:38:51.948-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=35630&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=35630&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http:// lostmitten.etsy.com"> lostmitten</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Welcome to <a href="http://%20lostmitten.etsy.com">Lostmitten</a> a world of hand made crafts and geekery. This shop is so cute! Everything is colorful vivid and CUTE!! She makes buttons, rings, coasters, and crochet items! WOW the coasters are so cute! Little PAC-man coasters! AH love em! (Yes I truly am a geek at heart!) The buttons are so lovely too with Japanese papers they are elegant and charming...This shop has plenty of items for anyone you have on your list! Or just yourself! There are plenty of items I would love to have! <br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">Hello! My name is Lauren, I'm 25 years old, and I create all of the crafts for sale in the Lost Mitten Etsy Shop. I'm currently living in Brantford, Ontario, Canada with my fiance, Paul. My personal website is: lostmitten.org and my blog is located at: http://blog.lostmitten.org<br /><br />I have been creating handcrafted items for my Etsy shop, Lost Mitten, since September 2006. Paul and I are both huge video game addicts, ranging from the early days of the NES and SNES up to the latest games (especially for the Wii and DS!). I am continually inspired by my love for video games in creating many of my original crafts.<br /><br />The items in my shop are all highly unique and original - I came up with all of the ideas on my own. I continually try to be creative by crafting new and interesting items for my shop.<br /><br />In addition to video games, I love to knit and crochet! I also love to create journals and other paper goods, as well as needlepoint, acrylic felt creations, pinback buttons, and jewelry.<br /><br />I hope that you enjoy the items in my shop, and that they make a wonderful gift for yourself or someone that you love!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6587221118411100199?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-64364936562731747622007-12-16T11:53:00.000-07:002007-12-16T12:08:14.489-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=63692&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=63692&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=4&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http:// stacirose.etsy.com"> stacirose</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Another multi-talented completely amazing and absolutely versitile artist! From oil paintings to polymer clay pendants! And handmade jewelry to fabulous picture frames. You will be able to find something for everyone in this amazing shop! I absolutely love the colors in her pendants they are so vivid, I had to heart a couple of them for future reference! The paintings are stunning vivid and full of life! Make sure you go to her shop and BUY!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6436493656273174762?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-72690055261740353342007-12-16T11:24:00.000-07:002007-12-16T11:45:54.006-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5337943&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=3" width="280" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5337943&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=3"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://Deabusamor.etsy.com">Deabusamor</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />The newest addition to the 90/90 challenge and I must say quite a talent at that! There are some amazing and lovely pendants Here that I would love to be mine! The art SO vivid, the photograhy breathtaking! Is there anything she cant do??? I am looking forward to seeing alot more amazing works come from this shop! I may have to get one of her pendants to make something truely amazing with....though I might have to keep it myself!<br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;">"About Me<br /><br />A college student fallen in love with crafting, I am also a photographer and on-again off-again digital painter.<br /><br />I'm usually friendly (chances increase with presence of chocolate or coffee) and a little too loud, sometimes hyper and mostly crazy.<br /><br />I don't bite, so don't be scared to say Hi.<br /><br />Find me at:<br /><br />My blog! (( http://omgcow.blogspot.com ))<br />My deviantArt! (( http://deabusamor.deviantart.com ))<br />FAQ<br /><br />* Who makes the stuff in your shop?<br />- Everything in my shop is handmade with the exception of prints. The paintings and photographs are original by me but I send a .pdf file to my printer for the prints.<br /><br />* Will you tell me how you make your stuff?<br />- Maybe. If you ask nicely I'll give you basic pointers on the medium, maybe even a quick tutorial.<br /><br />* You charge too much!<br />- I put a lot of love and hard work into my items. I've spent money on equipment and lots of personal time into learning the techniques and styles I use.<br />I charge enough to cover material costs and the time I put into each hand-crafted item. Please respect that and pay the fair amount for an item you enjoy.<br /><br />* I'm a jewelry designer and I love the beads/pendants/etc you used in this. Can I just buy the beads/pendants/etc.?<br />- Of course! Just convo me and we'll work it out. I'd love to the awesome things you create."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7269005526174035334?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-68791049486762968862007-12-14T15:06:00.000-07:002007-12-14T15:30:01.402-07:00<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=5044247&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5044247&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://%20lazycat.etsy.com/"> lazycat</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://lazycat.etsy.com">Lazy Cat Gifts-Artisan crochet bead jewelry &amp; fiber art</a><br /><br />This shop brings two very different mediums and morphs them together crochet and jewelry making...I can see in some of her pieces the intricacy of wire knotting, this in and of itself is no easy task it is daunting and painful to the fingers...and I am just talking about average wire work, this is something completely different. Wire is an unforgiving medium in the first place then to try to crochet it, wow I have a lot of admiration for this artist! I consider myself a very traditional jewelry maker in my style and technique, its artists like these that give hand made jewelry or anything hand made a step above any store bought item there is!<br /><br />From the Artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">"Lazy Cat Gifts was created by three friends in Ann Arbor, MI. Two of them were in medical school at the University of Michigan and the third worked in a laboratory there. All of us had grandmothers who crocheted, however Kelly had the most experience.<br /><br />After honing our skills for several years making many gifts for many family members and friends, we decided to try to sell some of our creations! We had a good start at a local craft show and found Etsy.com while searching for a gentle way to beginning selling online. (Plus, Etsy comes with the bonus of a great community of artists!) Etsy is also great for us, because Kelly has moved to Philadelphia, while Allison and Stasia still live in Ann Arbor. However, we keep in touch every day! And, we are all so excited Kelly is moving back to Ann Arbor in June!<br /><br />We enjoy using the skills from our grandmothers to create wonderfully hip and modern pieces. We crochet in both yarn and wire, creating artisan crochet bead jewelry, scarves, hats, etc. We are constantly looking for ways to expand crochet, and we love making custom items!<br /><br />We are updating our store all the time, so please check back often to see what new goodies have appeared!<br /><br />Additionally, our Boutique line of jewelry is currently available at Suwanee Springs at 306 S. Main St. in Ann Arbor, MI. Please stop in to see these exclusive pieces!<br /><br />In the past, we have featured Kelly's mom's items in "Ruth Ellen's Creations" as she is unable to make her own website. Hopefully her beautiful quilts and tasty dog treats will return soon.<br /><br />Read more about our store and the cats who inspire it on our blog: http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6879104948676296886?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-87424698628315247572007-12-14T14:46:00.000-07:002007-12-14T15:04:50.689-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5335692&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5335692&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://DreamON.etsy.com">DreamON</a></td></tr></table><br /><br /> BOLD, stylish, traditional not words one normally hears when describing art they are either one or the other...well welcome to <a href="http://DreamON.etsy.com">DreamON</a> A bold, stylish, and traditional art shop on etsy. I am reminded of a brighter Norman Rockwell calendar! More color! Thats what the world needs now and this shop has it in bounds! From abstracts to pop art, or note cards to collages this is one talented artist!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">"I always loved to cut, paste, paint and draw from my earliest memories. Creating art is what I do, it's built-in by my creator, He enables me, and I love it.<br /><br />My college degree is in art. In addition I have taken workshops and classes from some fine national and regionally-known artists. Some of my most important lessons came from not so well-known, but wonderful artists who now paint in the sky, and local artists who teach the basics, as well as the artists I paint with. I belong to several art groups in Florida and one in Colorado.<br /><br />I value the presence of a recognizable subject in my paintings. I love it when the center of interest appears in the midst of background objects that aren’t so well-defined. I want watercolor to look like watercolor, and I want my paintings to have a painterly look, not a photographic copy. Therefore I am an impressionist, because I don’t want to over-control the media.<br /><br />I love to paint using a variety of techniques. Having taken an experimental art class for the last 4-5 years, I am likely to paint anything, and I'm always "playing.""</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8742469862831524757?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-43323405245109275692007-12-14T07:58:00.001-07:002007-12-14T08:08:49.377-07:00<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=5053222&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5053222&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://catldy99.etsy.com/">catldy99</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://catldy99.etsy.com/">Catldy99</a> or Cats Paw Artifacts by Judy Richards, this shop is chock full of amazing hand crafted lamp work beads. These beads are amazing rich in color and absolutely stunning. With lamp work beads you are sure to fine an absolutely unique bead to make ANY piece a stunning and one of a kind treasure. I am awe inspired by this artists ability to make glass to what ever she wants it to do. This is a medium that I would love to learn but I don't think i could ever create the amazing works that this artist does! On top of her amazing beads this artist also uses her beads to make some dazzling jewelry! Make sure you look through this shop!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote>"B.A. University of Minnesota Magna Cum Laude in Technical Theatre<br />Coursework in Graphic Design at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, CA<br />Coursework in lamp working - Portland, OR<br />Member of the International Society of Glass Bead makers<br />seller on eBay for 5 years - over 500-100% positive feedback<br /><br />Judy Richards resides in Portland, Oregon where it rains this time of year. A well kept secret is that it doesn't rain all year around.<br /><br />Judy is a member of the Portland Bead Society, the ORBS (Oregon Regional Bead makers Society) and the ISGB (International Society of Glass Bead makers).<br /><br />Judy makes lamp work beads and designs jewelry - unique and hopefully artful jewelry. She is always striving for new ideas, new shapes in glass.<br /><br />Judy is inspired by nature (flowers, birds) depicted in glass. She loves abstract lamp work most of all with layers of glass and complexity. She is always striving to that goal.<br /><br />She has done the work of reasonably exact glass beads - but yearns to break out of that toward something more complex and deep in an artistic sense. She also has a sense of humor and doesn't take herself too seriously - she is the owner of 2 cats, hence the cat beads. Judy likes to laugh and make others smile with her work.<br /><br />Judy's dream buyer is the Sundance catalog.<br /><br />Probably the best things she has made are jewelry with her own lamp work beads and semi precious stones that have sold there are really pushing the envelope of what we think of as jewelry and adornment."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4332340524510927569?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-36413811008261665642007-12-14T07:49:00.000-07:002007-12-14T07:58:04.268-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5386492&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5386492&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://GeorgeMcKim.etsy.com">George McKim</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This shop has sort of a rustic realism with a deceitful abstraction lurking in the background. There is a lot of talent streaming from this artist...very versatile you are sure to find something for every taste and flavor! You also have the option to have any of your favorite pieces put on note cards! This is a great artist make sure you check this one out!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote>"I was born and grew up in Wilmington, NC, USA. For the past 15 years I have lived in Raleigh, NC with my wife Betty, my two adult children Edward and Devin who are twins, our golden retriever Sophie and our cat with a 'tude, Woodstock.<br />I studied art in college and have a Masters Degree in Painting and Drawing. My artwork has been shown in galleries and museums in my region. My day job is working as a pre-press graphic artist for a printing company and I make my art in my "spare time".<br />Since I was a kid I have always drawn pictures and painted. I like the freedom of expression of art and have always enjoyed painting.<br />My shop features paintings and collages that are mostly abstract, which I have been doing for the past two years and I also have some realism in the form of Linoleum Cut Prints. If you want something at a really affordable price I have note cards. I accept commissions also."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3641381100826166564?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-39290783820088511362007-12-12T10:58:00.000-07:002007-12-12T11:13:33.635-07:00<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=5216288&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5216288&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://wittyworkshop.etsy.com/">wittyworkshop</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fee/a74/il_430xN.10081821.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fee/a74/il_430xN.10081821.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>What Amazingly adorable works of art! I LOVE THE ALL!! This shop is so great I love ALL the work in here! I just want to buy it all up! if I had a million dollars! I am taken aback by these lovely animated looking pieces and in awe of them at the same time! I just have to share a fave!<br /><br />Pictured left is thus far my favorite piece in this shop! For those of my family reading HINT HINT! ;):) HEHE!!<br />This piece is called Blue Beauty Cameo I love the colors the drawing its so aesthetically pleasing in every way! This lovely lady needs to come live with me! There are many others that I love in this shop this one just spoke louder to me so far!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From The artist:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Valérie Parizeault is a Canadian Illustrator &amp; designer from Montreal. She is the owner of Rose Flash, Playfully spirited Jewelry (www.roseflash.ca) and the creative mind behind the Witty workshop (www.wittyworkshop.etsy.com), a place to buy and enjoy her Illustrations and prints. Inspired by whimsical moments, children’s universe and storytelling, she is living her dream life as an artist with her husband by her side and her black cat Tokyo. Tree hugger and business connoisseur, she blogs both in French and English about Eco-friendly causes, Indie designers and her daily life trough her creative blog Pot aux Roses (www.pot-aux-roses.blogspot.com) and about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship through her business tip blog Bite (www.bitethebusiness.blogspot.com). Valerie speaks of herself in the third person, well, because she is so darn shy!"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3929078382008851136?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-35687935106007097352007-12-12T10:19:00.000-07:002007-12-12T10:58:05.499-07:00<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=84880&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=5" height="374" width="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=84880&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=5"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://cserpent.etsy.com/">cserpent</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />ELEGANT!! Oh my goodness! These are some amazing works! Whether you want to make a BOLD statement or a delicate finishing tough this Jewelry shop will have something for EVERYTHING!! and Everyone! They are awe inspiring and absolutely stunning. I personally love the photography of the pieces! It is truly amazing how much detail is being shown! Read her Profile below I sure had a great time reading all about her!<br /><br />From the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Hi my name is Susan and I'm the creator of cserpentDesigns! My husband nicknamed me Sea Serpent during our scuba diving days (picture a tall person in a purple and black drysuit with a pink floatation vest coming out of the water with big black fins on her feet ... yep sea serpent fits!). He even got me a sea serpent stamp to use for my "signature" on my hand made cards.<br /><br />I got started in jewelry making when one of my soccer teammates got me to go to a wirewrapping class with her. I made my first bracelet in that class (and as I look at it now I want to take it apart and redo it to look a lot nicer!). I then saw a beaded watch band in a magazine and figured I could expand on that idea and make myself a cool beaded watch band in PURPLE! (my favorite color). I started the watch band using gold plated findings, finished it up at another wire wrapping class and got interest from many of my friends and family in having jewelry made for them. I still was just dabbling and got really mad when the gold plated findings started to tarnish in a very short amount of time. From that I learned my lesson about making things that last - don't make them with gold or silver plated parts if you want them to last a long time and remain beautiful!<br /><br />That 2nd wire wrapping class really drove my interest in making jewelry with beads. I took more classes in basic jewelry making (stringing, knotting, ...) and have been making jewelry for family and friends and other customers for 4 years now. My jewelry designs are also for sale at a gallery in La Jolla, CA - Art in 18K - so I'm starting to expand my sales base.<br /><br />I have a great time buying the parts needed to make my jewelry. I REALLY like the gorgeous artisan lampwork beads that are available through etsy as well as other online sites. My "inventory" is quite large so I really have to get designing more so I can share these beautiful beads with others. Sometimes I'll find one interesting bead or gemstone and that will be the kick start for a piece of jewelry. I really enjoy the creation process and get excited when I finish a piece and can share it with folks I know and with Etsy I can now share my creations with a much larger family.<br /><br />I'm a member of several Etsy street teams. I'm a member of CCCOE (California Crafters Club on Etsy), JET (Jewelry on Etsy), etsyBEAD (bead lovers of all sorts), BeadHive (started on Ebay and has now joined Etsy a group of jewelry artisans who all use high quality components to create artisan quality jewelry) and TBO (Tranquil Beading Oasis). In these groups we share ideas, provide support to one other, teach and learn all in the name of continuing are respective handmade crafts.<br /><br />My mom enjoys buying beads as well, a little too well if you ask me. Since she won't stop buying them I told her she'll have to start making jewelry for sale with some of the many beads she's purchased (and which I "store"). She has made many jewelry pieces for herself, family and friends but she buys way more beads than she has used in these designs. So my bead bins overfloweth and mom has to help clear them out by making designs to sell."<br /></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3568793510600709735?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-78507227036372370452007-12-10T12:13:00.000-07:002007-12-10T13:29:55.121-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=67504&user_name=entyqua&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=3&columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=67504&user_name=entyqua&item_source=shop&item_size=thumbnail&rows=3&columns=4" /></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com" >Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://QuirkynBerkeley.etsy.com">Quirkyn Berkeley</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Oh Me Oh My There are some amazing cards going on in this shop! If you are looking for that truly one of a kind, completely unique, not your average Hallmark greeting card then you have hit the JACK POT!! From quilted cards to layered cards to origami gift boxes! You can definitely get what your looking for here! These are the kind of cards that take time and patience! All i have to say is WOW!! Check out this artists shop today!<br /><br />From the words of the artist:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Love paper. Love color. Love Berkeley. Love Etsy.<br />Beyond that, my style is eclectic and I love to experiment. I get completely absorbed in engineering my varied creations for hours. Each one is a new and unique production, made of treasures from my collection of paper and ephemera, transfigured into a single piece held together by a little glue, a lot of ideas, practice and work, and most of all, a great amount of joy. Some of my custom work can be viewed at http://www.picturetrail.com/photos/quirkynberkeley. Everything is made in a smoke free environment."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7850722703637237045?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-59390771226545454312007-12-10T11:58:00.000-07:002007-12-10T12:06:33.690-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5092821&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5092821&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http:// wyredonwire.etsy.com"> wyredonwire</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />And here we are again with another jewelry artist who has MUCH more patience than I do! I love how the wire wrapped pieces look when finished but what a daunting task to get that wire to sit right where you want it to be! Not to mention how many calluses one can create just wrapping one piece of jewelry! So again my hats off to these amazing artists with so much patience and pride in their craft! You can see each piece is so delicately handled and made with such precision. Ah if I could just watch her work once it would be an amazing experience!<br /><br />From the words of the Artist:<br /><blockquote><br />"I was born and partially raised in NB Canada, I fell in love at the tender age of eight when as a christmas gift my grandparents gave me a large beading kit from then on I was always making some form of jewelry or another. I still very much love making jewelry the only thing thats changed is my range of materials from plastic stretch cord and plastic pony beads to sterling silver and precious stones. Recently I have realized as an artist you cant completely limit your materials and be happy for to long and I have many ideas for fresh and unique designs using a variety of materials. Each piece of Jewelry I make is an extension of myself to you, there's no mass produced here just pieces that are as unique and special as you are."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5939077122654545431?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-49544961010661919542007-12-10T11:17:00.000-07:002007-12-10T11:55:04.580-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5005863&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5005863&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://mommyandmeboutique.etsy.com">mommyandmeboutique</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />OK I love this shop! I just had to convo her on a toddler skirt to see if she could make it for my 7 year old! It is so absolutely gorgeous! I absolutely love her aprons too am contemplating one of them for my very talented sister-in-law shes a genius in the kitchen! I love the items in this shop the fabrics and colors she uses are just so beautiful! The combinations are fabulous! I am in the process of sewing a few things but i can only hope to be as talented as this artist!<br /><br />From the artist In her own words.<br /><blockquote><br />"Designer fabrics, beautiful trims and ribbons are the materials I love to work with to bring you items that you can be proud to purchase and enjoy using. Loving care and personal expression are put into each one. Aprons for adults and chidren are my speciality. Whether it be cooking or entertaining, these aprons are designed for today's mother and child to show off their own sense of style; you can be sure "these are not your mother"s aprons."<br /><br />All work is done in a pet free and smoke free environment. Thank you for taking time to view "Mommy and Me Boutique"."</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4954496101066191954?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-86673387963659055022007-12-10T11:04:00.000-07:002007-12-10T11:17:01.564-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=45836&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=45836&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://Kala.etsy.com">Kala</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />This shop has left me quite speechless There are so many lovely things! The colors and the ambiance I just love all of it! Theres a certain feel you get in her shop its like walking into a shop in France...everything looks so OOHH lala! There are several items in here I would call my favorites! I feel we are a lot alike as well we both have SEVERAL artistic outlets art, real like sketches, jewelry, journals, sketch books, ornaments, cards and prints! WOW!! You are sure to find something you like in this shop!<br /><br />From the artist :<br /><br /><blockquote>My name is Karen, I'm mum to two beautiful children and a professional artist and illustrator from the UK. I love to create and have trouble deciding what to do so I usually end up trying to a bit of everything from painting to jewellery making and crochet, which is why I opened an esty shop.<br /><br />Here you will find my artwork, prints and cards,<br />my crafts and jewellery can be found in my new shop opening soon http://upwiththelark.etsy.com/<br /><br />My main website is www.chalkhillstudio.co.uk which is where I sell my stationery and gifts for those special moments in our lives! To see what goes on in my life visit my blog http://karenjinks.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Enjoy!<blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8667338796365905502?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-39845454409084122562007-12-03T07:57:00.000-07:002007-12-03T08:07:45.391-07:00<table style="text-align: center;"><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5304797&amp;user_name=delightfuldeceits&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" width="374" height="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5304797&amp;user_name=delightfuldeceits&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#D35701; font-size:14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a><br/><a style="text-decoration: none; color:#D35701; font-size:10px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com">Buy Handmade</a><br/><a style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#0192B5; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://PersonalTreasures.etsy.com">PersonalTreasures</a></td></tr></table><br /><br />Todays feature <a href="http://PersonalTreasures.etsy.com">Personal Treasures</a>!<br /><br />WOW!! This is some amazing jewelry! This artisan is very selective in the materials she will use....as you can see only the highest quality silver, gold, gemstones and pearls are used in her amazing works! The only word that comes to mind when I open her shop is BREATHTAKING. Each item will take your breath away! She also has a second shop <a href="http://mufi.etsy.com.">http://mufi.etsy.com</a> This is another breathtaking shop with out the breathtaking price! But don't let the price scare you away its plain to see they are well worth the price!<br /><br />From her profile!<br /><blockquote>Hi, I’m Phyllis Mufson, a jewelry artisan and a creative career and small business coach. I started making jewelry while directing the Locks Career Center at Moore College of Art &amp; Design, an inspiring environment where I worked with wonderfully creative people.<br /><br />Now I work in my sunny living room where I talk with clients and have all of my jewelry equipment close at hand. My design inspiration is my 23-story “bead condo” – clear, stacking sectioned boxes brimming with color-coordinated gold and silver, gemstones and pearls.<br /><br />Earlier in my life I was a textile artist and that sensibility influences my designs. I'm concerned with how the jewelry drapes and moves with the body. I'm also inspired by my customers. In addition to my ETSY stores I sell through private jewelry shows so I get to see how women respond to the jewelry. I talk with them about what interests them, and find out which designs are particularly flattering to wear.<br /><br />If you like Personal Treasures but are looking for something more simple or casual please visit my Mufi Jewels store at http://mufi.etsy.com.</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3984545440908412256?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-58264182795329579282007-12-01T22:12:00.000-07:002007-12-03T07:56:15.023-07:00<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=5326355&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5326355&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://adriennen.etsy.com/">AdrienneN</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Another feature for today! <a href="http://adriennen.etsy.com/">AdrienneN</a><br /><br />I love this shop! A lot of personalized item for child and family alike! Men, boys, girls, moms you can find something for EVERYONE!! I love the colors, the shapes, the magic! Its wonderful! Definitely put this shop on your list!<br /><br />Bags, blankets, towels and t-shirts! This shop is all about YOU and what you want! each item is fully customizable and she gives you so many options to make each purchase a fulfilling one! I am personally eyeballing a few things for my daughter!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5826418279532957928?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-24238061107377845572007-12-01T22:04:00.000-07:002007-12-03T07:56:44.216-07:00<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=24798&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=24798&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://cryztalvisions.etsy.com/">Cryztalvisions</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Another artist feature Cryztalvisions - This shop is so amazing each item is so earthy! Everything is so natural and beautiful! You can see the care she takes in each item is displayed beautifully in each piece! I also loved reading her profile it seems she is a very multitalented artist!<br /><br />From her profile -<br /><br /><blockquote><br />I have been fascinated by crystals and stones for as long as I can remember. I had some wonderful teachers during my childhood who passed on their passion for nature, geology, crystals and gemstones. I come from a long line of artistic souls on my father's side of the family. My great grandmother was a very talented artist who started painting late in life. She left behind some amazing oil paintings that I will always treasure. She also painted and fired china, she had a fantastic eye for detail and could paint tiny pictures small enough to fit on a thimble. My father was an accomplished, well rounded artist and crafts person and spent many years teaching art in the public school system.<br /><br />I've been creating unique pieces of jewelry for almost 20 years now, and I'm still excited by the process. I have an insatiable appetite for learning new techniques that push the boundaries of my creativity. Along the way I have also been drawn to studying and practicing various energy healing arts, like Reiki, chakra balancing, Earth based energy medicine, shamanic practices, and Angel Therapy. I have found combining my love of minerals, my artistic eye and skill in jewelry fabrication and design, along with my heightened sensitivity to energies creates a powerful synergy. I love to immerse myself in the creative process and I'm fascinated when some pieces seem to magically design themselves. I am pleased to share my passion with you here.<br /><br />I delight in creating these pieces! Each one is unique, with its own energy that I feel as I work with the materials. They transport me to a place of deep knowing, relaxation and happiness as I work. My pieces not only look wonderful when worn, but also carry with them the special healing energies of each gemstone or crystal. My work is a constant exploration of the interconnectedness of all life.<br /><br />It is my hope that you will find a very special piece that speaks to your heart.<br /><br />What's with the "Z" in Cryztalvisions? You may ask. It's an homage to one of my wonderful teachers who pronounced crystals: "creezzztals"</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2423806110737784557?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-32194913892550148522007-12-01T21:57:00.000-07:002007-12-03T07:57:15.683-07:00<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=5311007&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5311007&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://kuddlebugzthreadz.etsy.com/">Kuddle Bugz Threadz</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Todays feature <a href="http://kuddlebugzthreadz.etsy.com/">Kuddle Bugz Threadz</a><br /><br />Great colors, great fabrics, great items for baby! Hand made with care and love! If I were having a baby this would be one of the first shops I would visit! I love the patterns they are so modern and colorful with out being traditional pink blue and yellow! You can be the fashionable mom and baby combo!<br /><br />From her profile -<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Thanks for taking an interest in my shop! My name is Toni and I am the mother of two wonderful little twin girls!<br /><br />Yes, I live way up North where it gets VERY cold in the winter...-50 degrees F! (And yes, there really is a place called North Pole! It is about 10 miles from Fairbanks, AK.) The winters do get long, but it is absolutely breath taking up here in Alaska! The summer days are amazing with such long days!<br /><br />I am most famous for being "Mommy" to my 15 month of twin daughters! I never knew I had so much love in me until I became a mother! They are my so precious!<br /><br />And they are the inspiration for KuddleBugz Threadz! With the need in Fairbanks for warm baby items, I felt a tug at my heart to use my talents to help other mom's! Tori and Trista inspired the name "KuddleBugz", they are truly my little kuddlebugz!<br /><br />Keep your little ones warm and cozy this winter with a beautiful Infant Car Seat Cover! For those tiny toes pick up a pair of warm and cozy booties! Don't have a NEW Baby? How about new hat or pair of mittens for that Toddler in your life?</blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3219491389255014852?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-60800833468068575802007-11-30T21:04:00.000-07:002007-11-30T21:12:04.844-07:00<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=5128816&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5128816&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://%20coconutpalmdesigns.etsy.com/"> Coconut Palm Designs</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Todays feature is on Coconut Palm Designs, a perfectly gorgeous and delightful shop! There are dozens of lovely welcome signs hand painted and sure to be a completely unique treat!<br /><br />From her profile<blockquote style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am a Canadian living in Belize, Central America and also a graphic designer. Woodworking and sign design is my newest crafting passion but art has been in my blood since birth.<br /><br />Sign making has turned into a great outlet for my creative energies and finally I am using my graphic design training for something exciting.<br /><br />Custom orders are welcome. Please feel free to contact me if you have a particular sign you would like me to make for you.<br /><br />Also, please visit my blog at: http://coconutpalmdesigns.blogspot.com/</blockquote><br />Some of my favorites:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7642326"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/3/3ef/3b7/il_430xN.13295524.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5863937"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/0dc/d11/il_430xN.7616817.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6080083346806857580?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-21855868872897306802007-11-30T20:37:00.000-07:002007-11-30T21:02:34.764-07:00<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=5149776&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=3" height="280" width="280"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5149776&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=3"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://pauletteinsall.etsy.com/">Paulette Install</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Todays Feature Paulette Install!<br /><br />OMG I cannot say enough about these beautiful paintings and prints! This is one amazing artist Each piece speaks to me! I cant stop looking at them the ones shes sold the ones in her banner! There are so many I would love to have in my home! I have watched the videos on you tube on how each work is created and WOW!! This is one talented lady!!<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/pinsall">http://www.youtube.com/pinsall</a><br /><br /><br />From her profile<br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Like many other artists, Paulette has been creative from a very young age. From making knotted bracelets and hair accessories as a child to taking photos for her high school year book when she was older. She never thought of herself as an artist until a few years ago. For many years she dreamed of painting, but could never bring herself to pick up a paint brush until October of 2006. That's when her love of creating stories with paint and paper began.<br /><br />These days when she’s not busy entertaining her very busy four year old son, you will find her stealing any moment she can in her home studio pouring her thoughts and emotions out into the visual stories she creates through her art.<br /><br />******************************<br /><br />Please visit my website to view more work or my blog to see what I'm up to and chat.<br /><br />http://www.pauletteinsall.com<br /><br />http://www.pauletteinsall.com/blog<br /><br />*******************************************<br />ARTIST STATEMENT<br /><br />My art is about the search for connection…to self, to like minded spirits, to family, and to God. Most of my work depicts a sole woman because these are the stories of my own personal search and the emotions they invoke within my soul. My hope is that the visual stories I create with my art touch people from all walks of life and let them know that they are not alone…and find comfort in that knowing.</blockquote><br /><br />My personal favorites ALL OF THEM!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-2185586887289730680?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-42325726213735057972007-11-30T19:39:00.000-07:002007-11-30T20:07:52.480-07:00<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=5094294&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5094294&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://elektrajewelry.etsy.com/">Elektra Jewelry</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://elektrajewelry.etsy.com/">http://elektrajewelry.etsy.com</a><br /><br />And for the next feature of the day Elektra Jewelry. This fabulous Jewelry Artisan her works are eclectic, modern and classy. While still attaining a certain level of vintage feel to them. Each piece is made with high quality material, patience and a love for her art. You can truly see the care that goes into each of these pieces.<br /><br />From her Profile<br /><br /><blockquote>I am a newcomer to Etsy. I have loved jewelry and gemstones all my life. My travels to Greece and Greek background have influenced my love of 18k and 24k gold and my choice to work with gold vermeil.(24k over sterling silver) I make one of a kind jewelry pieces to accommodate many different styles and fashion trends.<br />Although I began working with stones over 10 years ago, the demands of a full time teaching job and childcare did not allow me the time to follow this passion. Finally, the timing seemed right and I have started creating and selling my pieces. Now that I have started a business, I devote most of my time and energy into creating pieces that can be worn and enjoyed for years to come.<br />I work primarily with gold vermeil, Bali sterling silver,semi-precious stones and vintage glass beads. Please be on the lookout for new pieces in my Murano Collection. The colors of these beautful Venetian beads are so exceptional,they add another dimension to my jewelry.</blockquote><br /><br />A few of my personal favorites:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6693145"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/432/eb8/il_430xN.10238664.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7310800"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c1f/b2a/il_430xN.12223965.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-4232572621373505797?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-6232031987906913822007-11-30T08:54:00.000-07:002007-11-30T09:39:09.576-07:00<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=30221&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4" height="280" width="374"><param name="movie" value="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=5051364&amp;user_name=entyqua&amp;item_source=shop&amp;item_size=thumbnail&amp;rows=3&amp;columns=4"></object><br /></td></tr><tr><td><a style="text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(211, 87, 1); font-size: 10px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=30221/">Anna Dundas</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />Todays feature is Anna Dundas, This amazing artist does Lamp work Beads and they are absolutely amazing!! You can see that this artist takes pride in her amazing work and takes alot of time to create these impressive glass beads and baubles.<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=30221">http://AnneDundas.etsy.com</a><br /><br />From her Profile<br />Hi! From Sydney, Australia!!<br /><br />I have been creating jewellery since early 2004. It quickly became a passion which helped fill the time while caring for my mum who has MS.<br /><br />Jewellery then lead me to the wonderful world of lampwork beads. Yet another way to play with colours. It's such a thrill to play with molten glass watching it flow and form beautiful objects.<br /><br />I also spend my time designing business cards, etc for other jewellery designers. If you'd like to check them out, you can find my designs at: www.annedundas.com/graphics<br /><br />My Blog: www.annedundas.com/blog<br /><br />Member of the Etsy Glass Artists Street Team, www.etsyglass.com<br /><br />My personal favorites<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6178207"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f1b/e58/il_430xN.8599498.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5556714"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/e/eb7/de5/il_430xN.6680032.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7705903"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/443/031/il_430xN.13500421.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(30221, 'shop','thumbnail',3,4).renderIframe();</script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-623203198790691382?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-53263657415853569562007-11-27T10:57:00.001-07:002007-11-27T11:07:48.713-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7995884"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/4/420/53b/il_430xN.14441108.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=65799"><br />Adornments By BJ</a> is an amazing jewelry shop with some amazing unique features. Take the piece pictured at left It is one of her chinese knot series Necklaces she describes it as -<br />"This is fourth in my Chinese Knotted Jewelry Series and as much of a challenge as the three before!<br /><br />This necklace is a long piece and begins with a navy blue and light gold silk cord double Prosperity Knot with a decorative bronze earring with four bronze daggers dangling from the loops. The two cords on each side of the knot then split to form each side of the necklace. A large 10x10mm bronze designed barrel attaches then travels up to another single knot Prosperity Knot, then the silk cord travels up to a connection knot, two decorative 12mm bronze disks, another connection knot and then another single cord Prosperity Knot, continuing to another connection knot before it ends with a cord silvertone hook clasp. The matching earrings contain a bronze dagger with a beaded drop, hooked to a bronze french earwire."<br /><br />From her Profile -<br />"Creativity in Jewelry Involves Passion for the Art<br /><br />When an artist puts passion into their creativity, it often leads to striking results! Come browse and see for yourself!<br /><br />My shop contains a diverse collection of handcrafted, unique, quality jewelry sets to adorn even those with the most discriminating tastes. Consider visiting my shop and browsing through the 140 photos and descriptions of my creative style. I will custom make a design and create a one-of-a-kind piece just for you. You can use the 'Conversation' function, located at the top of my shop page to describe what you would like."<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5230544"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/cf4/5cf/il_430xN.8399833.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5361228"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8b4/b4e/il_430xN.6083100.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-5326365741585356956?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-76279445474922484372007-11-27T10:43:00.001-07:002007-11-27T10:53:40.626-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5255942"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/719/d6c/il_430xN.6498037.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049143">A Rose By Name</a> is another shop that I am absolutely amazed by! This Jewelry artisan again has some amazing attention to detail and some incredible patience! These again are seed beads the smallest beads you can work with! I myself find very little patience in working with these intricate beads.<br /><br />The item pictured Left is called Blue Moon - Tealight Candle Holder. All I Can Say about it is WOW!!!! She describes it as -<br />"his playful looking, 2 1/2" glass votive holder is completely encased in peyote stitched Delica beads. The pattern is my original design. I've always loved the deep cobalt blue and these beads really glow when a tea light is burning in this candle holder.<br /><br />These votive holders take many days to create as every bead is individually stitched into my own original patterns. There are well over 4,000 beads in each piece."<br /><br />From her Profile -<br />"I am a self-employed wife and mother of two teenage daughters. I enjoy beading and find that it is my therapy for stress!<br /><br />My daughters and I first tried beading many years ago. Over the years, the beads have gotten smaller and the designs more intricate. Although my girls no longer bead, they enjoy wearing the pieces that I have created.<br /><br />My youngest creates cards. She thoroughly enjoys creating the original greeting cards that you will find here in my shop. She will also create custom cards...just let us know your preferences!"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7756888"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a4b/bac/il_430xN.13667174.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7395830"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/a/a93/28c/il_430xN.12498048.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-7627944547492248437?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-38857357599093617392007-11-27T10:31:00.000-07:002007-11-27T10:39:54.429-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7961281"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/953/96e/il_430xN.14708463.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5277331">So and Sew Crafty</a> Has been sewing for over 30 Years! With that kind of experience you know you will be getting a GREAT quality item!<br /><br />The Item featured at left is a onesie or todler t shirt called Take me to your Jungle! What a cute little monkey! This along with several other amazing other items are available in this amazing shop! From remote caddies to baby bibs you are sure to find what you need for EVERY occasion!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/155/e06/il_430xN.14465711.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/155/e06/il_430xN.14465711.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>How about some holiday baby bibs SO cute! If I had a baby they would be mine!!! They are made with care and are absolutely perfect to go over that holiday outfit you dont want stained!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/97e/582/il_430xN.14708581.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/97e/582/il_430xN.14708581.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Another onsie or todler shirt This is a cute little michevious dragon! Perfect for the holidays! It has the imortal "I didnt do it" attitude!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-3885735759909361739?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-69552821230050975012007-11-26T11:21:00.000-07:002007-11-26T11:39:05.899-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6882118"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d46/5c0/il_430xN.10841642.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://yaslani.etsy.com">Yaslani</a>: An artist and unique. Items are colorful and retro! Great shop!<br /><br />The item to the left is called Moonlight, she describes it as:<br /><br />"This 4x4 mixed media canvas is made with a hand painted wooden elephant and layers of paint, paper and modeling paste. I sprayed it with a non-yellowing varnish so it will be beautiful for many many years!"<br /><br />From her Profile:<br />"I was born and raised on the Jersey Shore and then moved to Los Angeles where I studied Fine Art -Painting at Otis Art Institute. Before long I found myself back in New Jersey where I detoured from art for a while and settled into a normal life fully stocked with a corporate job. Turns out normal isn’t for me. Making things is an addiction. A packrat by nature, I believe all items have a second life and I love using recycled items and supplies that are gentle to the environment.<br /><br />My work consists of bamboo pendants and mixed media paintings. I use found objects, bamboo, ephemera, old paper, acrylic, goauche, pencils, pens, ink, glitter… and anything else within my grasp. I’m influenced by pop culture, color, music, animals, fashion, movies, magazines and too many artists to mention. There are no heavy messages in my work. I consider my art to be an aesthetic conversation. A lovely chat between friends sometimes relaying a story or an inside joke. The only judgement I make with my art is “am I feeling this or not.” The “not” pile gets recycled for another day.<br /><br />Yaslani is the brainchild for all my creative outlets. There is so much more I plan to do. There are so many more beautiful conversations I plan to have and I’m still planning my escape from normal. Stay tuned."<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-6955282123005097501?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38696906.post-86575893332790560492007-11-26T11:09:00.000-07:002007-11-26T11:19:55.056-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7863824"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/8/8d8/7f6/il_430xN.14073812.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Sparkly Strandz<br /><a href="http://sparklystrandz.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://sparklystrandz.etsy.com</a><br /><br />This shop is gorgeous and has a very broad spectrum of jewelry styles there is something for everyone. The item pictured at left is:<br />Black crystal wire crochet necklace; her description of this item:<br />"This beautiful necklace is made by crocheting delicate wire and black glass crystals. It has a lobster clasp closure, and measures about 18 inches. You can have it in any length you need, however. Just tell me the length you need in the special instructions section when making payment.<br /><br />This necklace is very light, and looks delicate, but is very strong and comfortable to wear. It really dresses up and adds sparkle to any outfit, and would be great for holiday parties. "<br /><br /><br />From her Profile:<br /><br />"I've had a love for crafts, especially crochet for over 25 years ever since my grandmother taught me at age 5. It was probably the best thing she could have done for my parents because it would keep me busy for hours. During college, i developed a love for beads--not just because they're sparkly, but because beads have such a rich history to them from around the world, and can be made from almost anything imaginable. Also, as an occupational therapist, I am able to use a variety of crafts and activities in my therapy to make it more fun!<br /><br />I combined my love for crochet and beads and began making jewelry, baby onesies, hats, and all sorts of gift items about 10 years ago. "Sparkly Strandz" is an online store that you can visit and create your own jewelry by choosing the right color bead, wire, and length you want for that perfect piece!!<br /><br />Member of the SRAJD (Self-Representing Artist Jewelry Designer #1106)"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6765085"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/2/223/0ce/il_430xN.10468607.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7155687"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/1be/934/il_430xN.11723681.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/38696906-8657589333279056049?l=beckisdesigns.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Beckihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05600092862387829962noreply@blogger.com0