Christmas Bling!

Im starting to get into the Christmas spirit! I say Christmas, because that is what I mean. I do not say Happy Holidays. I say Merry Christmas until its over and then I say Happy New Year. Im not PC, I know. But why lie? I celebrate Christmas and New Years, not Kwanza or Haunakah. So, with that said, here is the start of my new Christmas collection.

The necklace is rosary-style featuring red and AB Swarovski crystals on sterling silver chain. The earrings are hand-formed spirals with wire-wrapped red crystal drops. These would be stunning worn to any Christmas party!

Accepted to MAKER FAIRE AUSTIN

I just got my email confirmation for MAKER FAIRE AUSTIN! Im super excited! It's put on by MAKE magazine. This will be my first BIG show. Ive got a small church event lined up in November, but WOW! This event is two-day and should be packed with interesting people and their DIY stuff. Im so thrilled!

You can click on the logo below for more information about this wonderful event.

Bead Market

I went to my first Bead Market today. It was fairly small, which make it nice. But it was packed! The tables were so close together that two people could not fit down the aisle at the same time. That was the only downfall because I sure found some beautiful beads!

I couldnt help myself when I saw these delicate lucite flower and leaf beads. I cmae right home and got to work! This beautiful necklace features a meangerie of delicate pastel flowers and swarovski crystal beads.

Summers at the Beach

Did you ever spend the summer at the beach? When I saw these beads, that's exactly what they remind me of. The white beads are for the sand, the peach beads are for the sun, the green beads are for nature, and the blue beads are for the ocean waters. They are so delicate and pretty!

Bleeding Hearts Bracelet

Conversation pieces can be so much fun to wear! Especially when its my new Bleeding Heart Bracelet. It's sure to attract a few glances with its puffy, pale pink hearts dangling around your wrist.

Bleeding Heart Bracelet

A Gift Set

I just made this pretty blue set for a gift. I love using all sorts of different shapes and sizes of beads in all different shades of the a color, like I have below. This blue set is symetrical, which is something I dont usually do. It turned out so well! *I hope she likes them.*

If you're interested in buying a similar set, please email me.

I Love New Things!

Don't you love to get new things? I do! That's the feeling I get every time I make something new. I especially love the look of the gold earwires that I used in a couple of the pairs of earrings below.

Be sure to skip on over to my etsy shop to get a closer look. Even better, these new additions are on sale! (See my post August Buy More, Save More Sale!)

Something Blue Bridal Bracelet

Pink Shimmer Bracelet

Hip Chic Earrings

Blue Sparkle Earrings

New Places To Shop For Chrismtas Gifts

If you havent been to my blog before, you wouldnt notice that Ive added a few new widgets to the side panel. If you need something unique or one-of-a-kind, these are the places to shop for those ever-so-hard-to-buy-for people on your Christmas list. (I know I have a few, too.)

One widget shows that I am a proud EtsyMom! It's a fabulous little group of Moms that sell handmade items on Etsy. Just click on the banner and you will be wisked away to the fabulous etsy website where a search has already been performed for you. You can browse all the neat things that EtsyMoms make! Below the banner is a list of links to a bunch of other EtsyMoms who sell handmade items. You'll find everything from clothing for tots to household items to jewelry. There are also paintings and photographs to collectibles, linens and more!

Scroll down the sidebar a little more and you'll see that Im a proud member of Etsy Texas Crafters (ETC) Bloggers. Yup, I am! But you knew that from my previous post. You can use this blogroll to view other ETC Bloggers' blogs. They make some really cool and unusual stuff, so be sure you check them out, too. Plus, everything is made in the great, big ol state of Texas! What could be better than that?!

August Sale

Usually August in Texas is the hottest month of the year, but this year we've had so much rain. In honor of the weird weather this year, let's have a SALE where we can shop online and in the comfort of our own homes...

SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE! SALE!

Buy what you like & save! Or buy more & save even more!

Save 20% off any item.
Save 25% off 2 items.
Save 30% off 3 items.
Buy 4 items or more and save 40%!

What are you waiting for? Get shopping!

SALE! 40% OFF EVERYTHING! TODAY ONLY!

Today is the day you've been waiting for!

It's FIRST MONDAY for all Etsy Texas Crafters!

40% OFF EVERYTHING! Shop Now!

It's never too early to Christmas shop!

Etsy Texas Crafters (ETC) 1st Monday Sale on 8/6

Hurry! Mark your calendar and don't be late! You dont want to miss my sale this Monday, August 8th.

I am part of a special group of craftsman called the Etsy Texas Crafters (or ETC) and we all have sales on the same day - 1st Monday - of each month to help promote each other and to encourage shoppers to buy handcrafted items.

This 1st Monday, you do not want to miss! I am having one Spectacular Sale!

With Christmas getting closer, its never too early to pick up a present or two!

Ive been BLOGGED!

One of my favorite etsy sellers, Rockerchic's Originals, featured me in her blog! Im always so honored when others like my stuff enough to want to shout it from their blogs. How super nice is that?

In case you've forgotten, Rockerchic's Originals offers handmade punk clothing and accessories for children. She made the fabulous dresses for my girls that I raved about in this posting.

Thank you, Kristie, for giving my shop a feature in your blog. It's a pleasure being your customer, fellow artist, and friend.

Don't forget to visit Rockerchic's Originals.

Brazilian Garnet Bracelet

This double-strand Brazilian garnet bracelet is both, versatile and pretty. It's strands can either be worn flat or slightly twisted, giving two different looks. The genuine garnet beads are from Brazil. They are accented with Swarovski crystals and glass beads. Click on the picture to see more detailed pictures.

~ SOLD~ Thank You!

Featured on Lily and Tulip

Im always so honored when someone else likes one of my pieces enough to want to feature me in their blog. I got the sweetest message today from Lily of Lily & Tulip. She featured a set of my Masu boxes in her blog along with a few other etsy artists who make paper items.

Lily is a graphic artist. Her work has included magazine ads, posters, even menu boards and more. She is truly talented. Be sure you check stop by her shop and blog if you have a chance.

Lily And Tulip

Trios of Masu Boxes

These fabulous print Masu Boxes are perfect for tucking things away or for using as gift wrap. They look great stacked or alone. Each box has as solid colored bottom in a coordinating color and a print lid. Each box is just a tad bigger than 4" x 4" x 2".

See All Masu Boxes

Pink Shell Coin Bracelet & Earrings

These two pieces are my newest creations. They are made from 15mm round pink shell coins and clear crystal bicones. I love the delicacy of the shells. They are several shades of pink and even have a copperish hue. The backside is a light pink color with browns and blacks. They are naturally pretty!

Two of My Favorites

I havent really had a lot of time to be creative lately so Im posting a couple of my favorites. I hope you'll like them too.

Also, scroll down to the dark blue section at the bottom of this blog for this week's Featured Artist! You'll be so glad you did!

This green glass rosary is simple and elegant. Its not too delicate, yet not too big. And has just enough heft to feel good in your hands as you pray along the beads.

If you'd like to know more about them, please click here.

These Tanzanite chandelier earrings are perfect for any occasion, casual or formal. The purple and black colors compliment each other perfectly! These earrings are one of my favorites because of how free and dangly they are.

To read more about them, please click here.

New Toddlers Dress Up Jewelry Set

This weekend, my girls were walking around in my shoes with Daddy's hat and belt. Their dress up fun inspired me to make a fun new jewlery set for them. Pretty Pink Pearls! Necklace measures 16". Bracelet measures 5.5". Both have a silver magnetic clasp making it super easy for little ones to learn to put on and take off.

I also made a tiny version for a baby. Check my shop for more info.

Pearly Pink Toddlers Dress Up Set

Couple of New Things

The past couple of days have been a little slow, but I did get a custom order for a beaded watch as well as an order for my Blue Water bracelet. Yay!

I also found some funky beads at the grocery store of all places and decided to put them to use. Introducing my Baublicious line! Let me know what you think. Ive made a bracelet and a necklace, so far. More to come!

Baublicious Necklace

Pink Lemonade Baublicious Bracelet

WINNER OF MY GIVEAWAY

The winner of my giveaway today is TIMELESS! I am shipping her my Ocean Beads Bracelet. She said "it reminds me of summer and just how much I'd like to go to the beach. But unfortunately, it's been gray and rainy and miserable here in the UK..." And because I hate to break up the set, Im sending her the matching earrings as a bonus! Yay for Timeless!

Thank you to everyone who participated! I appreciate all your comments.

Today is my GRAND OPENING SALE!!

Shop today & SAVE 30% off everything in my shop!
*Please dont pay until I send you a revised invoice.

******************GIVEAWAY**********************
To enter the drawing, simply go to my shop & send
me a convo telling me which of my pieces is your
fave and why. You just might get to take it home!!
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Drawing is random. Winner to be announced at 4pm.

Winner will be posted in my announcement, blog
and sent a convo through etsy.com.

Thanks so much for browsing my shop!

Featured!!!

One of my pieces is featured in a Treasury on etsy!! What's a Treasury, you ask? A Treasury is a list of items that someone else really likes and wants others to see.

My turqoise necklace is featured! Im so honored!

Santa Fe Turqoise Necklace featured!

Jet Rosary w/Wooden Crucifix

This is my newest creation - a Jet Black Glass Rosary with Wooden Crucifix and Holy Spirit Center. I think it really turned out beautiful! Its my largest rosary yet, measuring in at 30" long when layed flat. And it has some heft to it. The beads feel really good in your hand, which is something else I look for when Im considering beads for a rosary.

This rosary and others are available in my etsy shop, Baubles & Bliss.

Jet Black Glass Rosary w/Wooden Crucifix

All moved in!

Yay! I finished moving my etsy shop and can now say Im done! I think I did a pretty good job and it was finished ahead of schedule too! Check it out at Baubles&Bliss.

Im having a PRE-GRAND OPENING SALE now until the end of the month.

SAVE 25% OFF EVERYTHING! *Just put the code BLOGSPOT in the "notes to seller" section when you checkout and I'll forward you a revised invoice.

Happy browsing and shopping!

Punk Dresses by Rockerchic Originals

I just had to share these beautiful punk dresses that I bought for my girls from fellow etsy member Rockerchic Originals. I asked her to make them in the specific colors because I am having the girls' pictures taken soon and wanted something cheery and fun... just like them! Kristie, owner of Rockerchic Originals, called them Cotton Candy which is totally fitting!

They are so fun! With their shoulder ties for a custom fit, a lined bodice and a double layer skirt, these punk dresses are really made well. My girls love them! I cant wait to get the professional pictures taken! Im thinking about taking some actual cotton candy with us for the photo shoot!

Cotton Candy Punk Dresses by Rockerchic Originals

Made something for the kiddos

I went to the craft store today and found a few cute things for the kiddos too! I decided to make them some ponytail holders for their hair. They turned out pretty cute. The only thing I dont like about them is that they are made with the thin elastic instead of the thicker kind. But oh well.

Next time I'll see if I can find the thicker stuff. For now, here is a glimpse at a set I made:

Butterfly Ponytail Holders (set of 3)

Moving In

Well, Im moving in! I started moving inventory from Diva Beads over to our new home on etsy, Baubles and Bliss. I still have a lot to go. It's a lot of work!

This morning I didnt feel like starting back up so I decided to make a rosary to help clear my head from all the computer mumbo jumbo. I just listed it in our shop, here is a sneak peek:

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Rosary

Go Figure!

Eeeeeek! Just when I get things going, I decide to make changes. Go figure!

Anyway, Ive changed the name of my business to Baubles & Bliss. This is my new blog. I'll be updating this blog daily and letting the old one fall by the wayside until I close it all together, someday. For now, it can be directed to this blog til people catch on.

July 1st will be the GRAND OPENING of my etsy shop called Baubles & Bliss.

And we're having a GIVEAWAY!!

Be sure to stop by for some great sales and free shipping!

My New Blog!

Ive jumped in and joined the blogging community! This my very first blog! Im so excited!

Please bear with me as I learn the ropes. For now, please feel free to browse what is here. I'll be adding more daily.