Just Peachy!

I just had the pleasure of visiting the charming etsy shop of http://peachypendants.etsy.com/. If you need a little brightness in your day visit this shop and see the bright and colorful pendants offered by Jennifer. Here is her profile.

"Hello and thanks for visiting!My name is Jennifer. I have been creating jewelry for the past four years. I just love these Scrabble Tile Pendants! So many options and so versatile to wear! I also love to do custom orders, so please don't be shy - just ask!If you live in the Boston, MA area, I love to do jewelry parties! You can have a Traditional Party where I bring the pendants for your guests to purchase. Or you can host a Pendant Making Party where I bring all the supplies and your guests can create their own charming pendants. Great for a child's birthday party, a Girl Scout's craft, or a Women's get-together. Convo me for more info.Thanks for stopping by!"

Here are a few of my favorites!

For the Love of Dolls

I was crazy for dolls as a child! My dolls got married ,had babies, and traveled the world on many excitng adventures. The etsy shop of http://feltlikestitchin.etsy.com/ has some adorable felt stitched dolls looking for a great home. This is what the owner tells us about herself.

"I live in Yorkshire, England and I've been a stitcher for as long as I can remember. I invent my DiDi Dolls as I go along, making each one truly unique!If I put my mind to it I can make pretty much anything out of felt, so if there's something you would like me to make just ask!Some of my DiDi Dolls are appearing at the Crammed Organisms World's Largest Plush Show in St Louis this June - if you're in that area why not check it out:)

My DiDi Dolls are also available at the following stores:

Cup Cakes A Go Go -

2079 Siesta Drive,

Sarasota, Florida

Kismet Gallery -

71 4th Street, Troy, NY 12180

Unique Freaque -

121 N. Kenilworth, Oak Park, Illinois 60301

Texas Art Spot -

N.Beaton St. Corsicana, Texas

The Crafty Fox -

Commercial Street, Rothwell, West Yorkshire

Jolie Handmade

Becca BoosTrendy

ShoppesGifts by Jayne"

There are dolls for every occasion and personality featured in this wonderful shop. Need a gift for a food critic or a grandma? You'll find it in this wonderful shop. Here are two of my favorites!

Proud to Present my Latest Creations!

These are two of my latest creations with wire wrapping. I learned wire working techniques and methods from Master Artisan, Sharilyn Miller, at her Wild Wire Women Retreat, at her home in Idyllwild, California (see my previous posts). Her wonderful books and DVDs are available on her website. Add these to your collection and perhaps you will be inspired to take one of Sharilyn's wonderful workshops. I did and couldn't be happier with the results.

Happily Handmade

I originally designed this necklace in the fall during a wire working class. It had lots of curves and zigzags and never lay right around my neck. I was convinced it was a lost cause until this past week when I decided to take it apart and start all over again. I used dead soft wire and was able to use my wire straightener to take the zigzags and kinks out of the sterling wire I was using. The gauge was fairly large so it was easy to straighten without damaging the wire. Then I decided to use wrapped eye pins to make the links , as well as some spirals and a handmade clasp. I am thrilled with the results and can't wait to do another one. See this and other one-of-a -kind pieces in my shop.

A Taste Of Brazil

I have enjoyed browsing the the shops of Bebe de Soares. Her Contasbrasil and Contascoeln shops feature unique and colorful items with a Brazilian flavor. The bag you see below is one of the beautiful items in her shop. I love the "waterfall" necklaces like the one in the photo. The jewelry comes in unique gift bags. Don't miss Bebe's blog.

Chainmaille in Color!

I have seen and admired chainmaille before, but these colored pieces are truly unique and lovely. You can wear this jewelry with just about any color or style outfit. Please check for other unique designs by this talented artist at http://lunachick.etsy.com/. If you are looking for jewelry supplies she has this shop as well http://lunachickfindings.com. Check for new designs and information at http://lunachickdesigns.blogspot.com/.