Sunday, November 30, 2008

Beads Make Great Stocking Stuffers

I know that I'd love some beads in my stocking on Christmas morning. I always love to get beads. :) Stop by and take a look at what's in my deStash shop this season. Here's a sample:

Hope to see you there. Until next time.....

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Just Another Perfect Saturday

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Friday, November 28, 2008

Christmas Candy


And it's all 15% off. Sale ends midnight November 30.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Lookin' Out My Back Door

Laundry Day~
What's out your back door?
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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Hanukkah Bead Medley


I just listed my first Hanukkah bead medley in my deStash shop. This is the second year that I'm listing the Holiday bead medleys; the other one being reds, greens and whites. I love putting these together. Oh, the simple things in life.
Until next time.....

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Just Another Perfect Saturday


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Friday, November 21, 2008

Christmas Trees


Do you put one up? If so, when?
We don't put up a tree at our house, but we do put one up at my in laws. But that doesn't mean that we go tree-less.

We have huge houseplants that get decorated. And we have ornament trees that we put our vintage ornaments on. Those sit atop the mantle; out of reach of the cat (and us). We have many different kinds of evergreens and vines growing on our property and I cut armfuls to fashion into swags, garlands, wreathes, bouquets and 'trees'. Every room has fresh greens in it and the aroma floats throughout the house. I promise to post photos when I begin.

Many folks put their tree up the day after Thanksgiving. If you're one of them, enjoy the day. Because one day, they will be wonderful memories for you and yours.
Until next time.....

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Lookin' Out My Back Door


Every Tuesday, as long as I'm home, I'm going to post an image from outside my home.
And I'd like to invite y'all to join in. You can just post a photo on your blog. Or you can post a photo with description. It doesn't have to be out your back door. It could be the front door. Or side window. Or rooftop. You get the idea.

The view out my back door changes daily and I never know what I'm going to see when I open the curtain. One time, I saw two young foxes. Another time, I saw a Great Blue Heron drinking out of my birdbath. Something that you see everyday and take for granted is of interest to someone else. So join me and start posting on Tuesdays. Let's see what's out your back door.
This week: Bradford Pear Tree changing colors, with a topping of the Moon.
Until next time.....

Monday, November 17, 2008

Let it Snow


Well, yesterday I saw snow for the first time this season. I went outside to warm up the truck and saw the flakes. I ran inside screaming "It's SNOWING". The reality was that the flakes were so tiny that you could only see them if you were outside and you looked at the dark brown siding of the house. BUT, it WAS snow. You may not know this, but I was born and raised in NJ and when I was a kid we had real snowstorms. I loved snow then and I love it now. There's just not as much of it to love here in TN.
If I'm lucky, we'll have one good snow here this winter. You can bet that I'll post pictures! Until then, here's some 'snow' from my Etsy jewelry shop.
Until next time.....

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Holiday Bead Medleys


I've decided to make this a tradition in my deStash shop. Last year was the first time that I posted a Holiday bead medley on Etsy. Throughout the year, I put aside red, green, gold, silver or white colored vintage glass and plastic beads to add to the mix. You get all the beads in the photos; which is a mix of vintage glass and plastic beads. Each medley is different.
Enjoy~
Until Next Time.....

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Just Another Perfect Saturday


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Friday, November 14, 2008

It's In The Stars


I've been working on new banners and avatars for winter. What that really means is that I've pulled out all the holiday decorations in order to find my collection of stars. That project took way longer than it should have, but how can I resist NOT looking at all those decorations!

Eventually, I made it downstairs with every star that I could find. And then, the real fun began. What started out as making a few banners and avatars, turned into a whole day affair of photographing stars. I have a lot to show for all the fun though. I am so ready to change seasons in my shops.

My sale is still going on in my jewelry shop until the end of November. 15% off all earrings and necklaces.
Until next time.....

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Earwire DeStash


When I don't make my own ear wires, I buy them in bulk. You can find these for sale in my Etsy bead shop. Stock up now for your holiday designs. Included in the collage are silver plated, oxidized silver plated and gold plated clip-ons; an affordable alternative for people without pierced ears.
Until next time.....

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Look Ma! No Hands!


And that's exactly how I felt when I was able to add text to my avatars, banners and ads by myself.
It's a well known fact, among the folks that know me, that I'm not very fond of sitting in front of the computer. And because of that, I'm very limited with what I can do on one, but I was determined to learn. That was the main reason for opening a shop on Etsy a few years ago. Well, I've come a long way in that time, but there are still many things that I can not do. I've paid to have the work done and I've also had some very nice Etsy friends add text to avs and banners for me, but I'm a DIY kind of girl and I wanted to do it myself.

After reading threads on the Etsy forums about PhotoShop, I purchased a copy. Little did I know that I'd have to take a class or read a book just so I could figure it out. There are not enough hours in my day to do that right now, but it's on my list of 'things to do' this winter.

And then a few days ago, I was on the Lollishops Guild board and Sadie Lou posted a link for a site named Picnik. I was hesitant to look at it, but clicked and was pleasantly surprised that it was an EASY site to follow and in less than an hour, I was cranking out avs and banners and ads. Oh my! I may have gone a little overboard. Hey, I was actually having fun!
Check it out:
http://www.picnik.com/
And look for more info in the coming days about Lollishops.com. I'll be there, with text on. :)
Until next time.....

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Just Another Perfect Saturday


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Saturday, November 1, 2008

Vintage-Laced Jewelry *Countdown to the Holidays* SALE



I can not believe that it's November already! Time to pack the last remnants of summer away and get into holiday mode. To celebrate the beginning of the season (besides eating too much Halloween candy), I've decided to put my jewelry shop on sale for the month of November. You can find this sale on Etsy:
http://BlackStar.etsy.com

*****SALE*****Countdown to the Holidays*****SALE*****
15% off my entire shop (excluding shipping) from November 1-30. Either wait for a revised invoice or pay immediately and I will issue a refund through Paypal. If you're paying with a money order or check, just wait for a revised invoice.

Hope to see you there!
Until next time.....