Bring on the Green!!

The fabulous green day is here so i decided to share the love with my other Etsians!

Today's Blog entry... green from my favorite sellers! If you arent shopping Etsy you're seriously missing out. No big box retailer could come close to the amazing works that can be found here!

This is why I love Kansas... JaredKs is a local guy with some amazing Kansas photography. I have had him marked a favorite since not long after I found Etsy. Cant wait to buy some of his works!

How yummy does this sound.... "Chocolate Mint Sprig"? That's the name of this fantastic bag made by BlackBags of Monroe, North Carolina! I need one of these so badly!

Isn't this darling? I love all of the cute clutches and pouches from oktak
The fabrics are just amazing!
Please meet "Reed"~!! Isn't he the cutest sock monkey ever? I have never seen such awesome sock monkeys until i found FriedOkra ! ((not only are the monkeys cute but the name of the shop makes me crave Fried Okra!!))

Ohhh Valle.Girl.Designs!!!! Stacey is so awesome! If any of you know me personally you'll remember the fantastic wooden bangle that i wear all the time... "Love is for Losers"... yeah.. this is the chick! She truly rocks! So I had to show some love to "What Goes Around"!

And last but most definitely not least..... from the amazing Analiese Designs ...... "Strawberry Ice Tulips" pendant. This is the super talent behind the Pin Up girls necklaces I do. Yes she is that awesome! She can literally take any quality picture you have and make an awesome pendant for you... and then i can make a great necklace for it to hang on. How about that for great work!

Whew.... well I'm worn out... must be time for a cold green beer! LOL
Hope you have all the luck o' the Irish on this cold and wet Kansas day. May it be sunny in your world!

Until next time~

Peace, Love and ShamROCKS!!!

xoxox
Michele
TPJ

24/7/365

That feels like my work schedule anymore! I have been so unbelievably busy and the upcoming Holidays are going to be a welcome break, of course my working will quickly be replaced by insane shopping... but I'm SOOOO ok with that!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of getting together with a great group of gals for the first ever HolidayMarket in Mission, Kansas. Had a great time and cant wait to do it again.

This weekend is the Burlington, Kansas Holiday Art & Gift Show. I've heard great things and this year is rumored to be the largest one yet. Very excited and hope you can come out to say hi!

Now on to the jewels:

Nelli sure does look spunky in "Gringo". This is one heck of a hot chunky necklace. Features tons of beautiful turquoise, gorgeous glass and fun shell beads. This one is a real show stopper!

Ahhh "Copper Caramel" now this one makes my mouth water. I've had the great pleasure of doing business with yet another amazing artist at Etsy.com. These delicious looking beads are polymer clay from the Etsian "Sparklebee" http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5250606

I am HOOKED on the beauty of these beads, and you would never believe how light weight this piece is. Compared to "Turtle" this one is by far much easier to wear.

And speaking of "Turtle" here it is:

HUGE turquoise beads and sterling silver, nothing better in my eyes (ok unless it was dipped in chocolate but that would be so messy). Now as i mentioned before this is a hefty piece and not to be worn by the weak. "Turtle" will have a matching necklace soon, well as soon as I can come up with a way to keep it from making you have a hunchback from the weight.

With that being said.... I better get back to work. I have many other new pieces not listed here but there just isn't enough time in a day I fear.

Until next time
Peace, Love and Turtles!

XOXO
Michele

Wild Ride!

Wow... what a wild ride this last month has been! I'm really beginning to wonder how long I can keep this pace up, kids, work, business, more business... and all the while trying to keep my creativity going! I'm definately going to have to find some ways to keep the creativity flowing!

So, last weekend I dove head first into the world of Art & Craft shows and let me just tell you this... I could not have been more pleased with the turn out! I was so nervous, had all the typical first timers fears. "What if nobody likes my stuff, what if I don't sell anything, what if something bad happens like my canopy blows away or some wild gang of purple haired skateboarders decided to use my antique tables as a great ramp!!! ((yeah that last one was such a typical fear of every crafter LOL)) But in the end (and by end I mean 12 hours later) I was overjoyed with the success and response!

If you didn't come see me this is what it looked like. I cant wait until i can buy a nice EZ up with sides!

So in between schmoozing and selling i managed to complete a couple pieces as well:

This is "Crystal Cross", its a beautiful long strand for clear crystal chips with Onyx chips in for contrast. All anchored by a beautiful antiqued sterling flourish cross.
Next is the Pink version of my most popular design, the X's & O's bracelet!!

This fall is looking busy for me so if you're looking to get out and enjoy some great Arts & Crafts be sure to look for me at the following places:

October 6th
Fall Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Church of the Nazarene
Emporia, Kansas

October 27th
Madison Fall Fest Craft Show
Madison High School
Madison, Kansas

November- date unknown
Cattleman's Day Art Show

November
Mall Magic Arts & Crafts Show
Flinthills Mall
Emporia, Kansas



Until next time~
xoxo
Michele
TPJ