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Turning the page

It's that time again. We all make promises for the new year we don't always keep.  2012 was very chaotic for me, so I and hoping that 2013 will be more settled.

Map by TheMapShop

I need to be more organized and focused. I am so curious about everything, and having all information on the world wide web at my fingertips doesn't help.  I tend to be distracted by a cloud passing by in the sky. 

Or I'll be working on one project and another great idea will pop into my mind, and off I go.  So it's very essential to have a nice notebook at hand at all times.  

Notebook byKatieBlairDesigns

 I'm the mastermind here, so it's up to me to do the creating, the cooking, and cleaning, the accounting, the packing and mailing. the accounting is the task I dislike the most because it's just plain boring. Cleaning comes second.  Maybe I need an assistant, do I have any volunteers out there?  

I do promise to be here more often for you.  I'm so sorry I neglected you last year, I really had too many balls in the air. 2013 will be different, that's the one thing we can all count on!

Globe by RusticRockJewelry

Creative Horizons

I know a wonderful group of very creative jewelry artisans on Etsy, the JET team. We love helping each other grow our businesses. One of the discussions lately has been about expanding our creative horizons. To think "out side the box" of our usual style, and challenge ourselves to make something new and different. This idea was inspired by several of our members who are always expanding their skills by exploring new a different crafts .

One of these shops is EmotionalOasis.  You will find everything in this shop from beautiful beaded and wire work jewelry designs, to the fantastic fused glass game boards. Here is just one of them.

JemsbyJBandCompany decided to explore the word of fashion and created this very feminine necklace. It  features genuine rose quartz, crystals and pearls on a beautiful silver tone chain.

Peg of AbacusBeadCreations is a prolific artist who must eat, sleep and dream about beads.  Her shop is chock full of wonderful designs for women, and she is branching out to making unisex designs that are great for men as well as women.

Always the adventurer, Nicolle of SilverCanyons loves to try new skills. You will find only a few items in her shop, but a huge variety of designs and techniques, from beaded sterling silver, to enameling and casting.  I really love this textured sterling silver ring.


My challenge was to return to doing extreme fashion design. I love making jewelry that can be worn any day, any time. So to make a bold statement item was a bit of fun.  I found some beautiful vintage lamp crystals in a stunning shade of blue. And look what happened!

 There is so much to see it you search the tag "jetteam" when you visit Etsy.  From earrings to handbags and fused glass, you will be amazed at the wealth of designs you will find.  You can read more about the Jewelry Esty team here.

Creativity Abounds!

It's getting close to Mother's Day.  I know you men are famous for waiting til the last moment to shop, but you will miss out on some beautiful finds if you do.  Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite shops, LittleBrownBird.  I've made several purchases from Mary, and each item arrived quickly and beautifully crafted.

Two of my friends had babies last year. I ordered these fine silver handprint earrings personalized and my friends were just delighted with them.  There is also a footprint pendant which would make another wonderful Mother's gift.
If you want a personalized gift, you need to order soon!  Of course there is a wonderful selection of earrings in many different flavors.  And you'll find a number of other great creations as you browse around the shop.... be sure to look for the pin-up girls!

You will find many beautiful pendants, many with a vintage flair like this  Blue Bird Pendant.    There are many different necklaces at LittleBrownBird,  I'm sure you'll find something that you will just love.

Mary is more than just a jewelry designer, she makes fabulous fabric hair accessories as well.  There are combs and hairpins and headbands.  I can't tell you how much I wish I had the kind of life where I could wear these beautiful flowers in my hair.

You'll be so happy that you stopped at LittleBrownBird, I guarantee it!

Reclaim, Repurpose Creative!

Two of the shops participating in the OM Baby show specialize in reclaiming and repurposing items, creating unique one of a kind objects quite different from the original materials.

Kecia says of her shops:
Lemoncholy's Studio (keeshagirl4.etsy.com and lemoncholys.com) practices the 4 R's: recycle, reclaim, reinvent and then re imagined. i am a mixed media and jewelry artist and i like to take vintage castaway items and turn them into modern, exciting edgy pieces. All my jewelry pieces are one of a kind, never to be duplicated using such items as a vintage sterling silver teething ring to an old German porcelain doll. You'll see lots of texture and opposing elements such as rust and rhinestones. I feel my pieces all have a story to tell with their humble history.
Claire Baker has a wide variety of products in her shops. She is eco-friendly in her repurposed products- from cardboard wallets to plarn totes, as well are beautiful sewn market bags. You can see her creations at Copabanas on Etsy and at 1000 Markets



These are just two of the fabulous creaive shops that will be participating in the OM Baby show on July 11! Don't miss this great opprotunity to shop.

Want jewelry? Jet Holiday Sale

Gift giving time will be here before you know it!  The Jet ( Jewelry on Etsy Team) is having their annual sale 10/26 to 11/8.  The many shops , each with their own style and collection, have their own specials.  Want jewelry?  This is where to buy it!  Shop early for the best selection, many items are one of a kind and will not be repeated. When you visit Etsy.com, search tags for "jhsjetteam" to find the  special sale items in all the shops.

Here are just a few of the lovely creations you can find at the Jet Holiday Sale- happy shopping!