As everyone knows, I am very big in awareness for important causes and this one is very special to me.
A wonderful seller and mother to 3 great kids, has been battling the fact that 2 of her precious little angels has cancer. Not just any cancer but cancer of the eye. Her little baby girl, only 9 months old, has lost her eye due to this horrible cancer. Now, her 4 year old son, is undergoing treatments to try and reduce the tumors in his eye.
Now remember, these are children! So innocent. Now for those of us, who know whom I speak of, you know that these children are probably stronger than you or I. They take it in stride and know that they are loved and not only by their family. As they have become a part of our lives as well.
This collection was put together to help out this wonderful family and those who also know someone who has children afflicted with any kind of cancer. Let's band together and help the cause, family and other facing this same life speedbump.
You may purchase any item from this studio: CupcakesAndSkullsBowtique
This studio donates 5% to the research of Childhood Cancer.
Please, keep this family and others like them in your thoughts this holiday season.
Thank you to those who see how beautiful a child's life is.
*For Sara, give your children a huge hug from all of us within the Handmade Community. We all love you and your kids and here's to making a difference in all of our lives. Your children are beautiful, strong and special. They have touched our lives and made us stronger just by seeing them face something that would make adults break.
05 December 2010
30 November 2010
Gearing Up For The Holidays
As it is almost December, I am hoping to ramp up the items I have in my studio. I have so many things that I have finished that I just need to get listed. I also have several projects in the works now.
This is one of the earrings that I have to list. (As soon as I edit all the photos for it) But it is a cute little kitty and it's accentuated with Lemon colored Swarovski bicone to pull out the yellow of the flower on its hip.
Hopefully these will be up this week, if I got good photos of it, so I won't have to reshoot them. The weather really doesn't want to cooperate with me.
Also on the docket for me will be some new Firefly/Serenity items. Since the items I have created in the past did so well, I will be returning to this theme. I am working on a Kaylee strawberry piece and will be doing something a little new to me. I am hoping to branch into a bit of metal work with some stamping as I attempt to make dog tags for Mal and Zoe. So as you can see, I have a whole list of things to accomplish as I try and get ready for the busy holiday season.
And who knows what other "inspired" item will be popping up in the future. After all, I am kinda a Syfy geek, so you never know when I might pop in with something relating to a very popular Syfy hit show!!
This is one of the earrings that I have to list. (As soon as I edit all the photos for it) But it is a cute little kitty and it's accentuated with Lemon colored Swarovski bicone to pull out the yellow of the flower on its hip.
Hopefully these will be up this week, if I got good photos of it, so I won't have to reshoot them. The weather really doesn't want to cooperate with me.
Also on the docket for me will be some new Firefly/Serenity items. Since the items I have created in the past did so well, I will be returning to this theme. I am working on a Kaylee strawberry piece and will be doing something a little new to me. I am hoping to branch into a bit of metal work with some stamping as I attempt to make dog tags for Mal and Zoe. So as you can see, I have a whole list of things to accomplish as I try and get ready for the busy holiday season.
And who knows what other "inspired" item will be popping up in the future. After all, I am kinda a Syfy geek, so you never know when I might pop in with something relating to a very popular Syfy hit show!!
13 November 2010
Inventory
Well I survived inventory today! It really wasn't as horrible as I thought it was going to be, so I consider that a win!
I ended up actually finding something that I had made ages ago and bagged up. Apparently, I thought I had already listed it and... well, I didn't. So on the bright side, I have a new piece to list now! heheh
If only I could inventory my supplies, I'd be in a better place. I swear I have to have a ghost that is being really crafty in this house, because I know some of my supplies have vanished. Of course, how can you really tell in this house since I have supplies coming out of my ears.
At any point, this is the piece I ended up finding today,
It's so gorgeous and was one of my favorite pieces too. Anyway, it is a silver and green enameled copper byzantine chain and the focal is a thin jade donut with a sterling silver dragon draped and wrapped around it.
Anyhoos, I am so happy that inventory is over since I had been dreading it for a while. Then I put it off since I had been sick with a stupid cold. I have so much on my plate right now that I don't know what I'm gonna do. I just can't wait til my head is finally above water and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But of course, this means that I should have lots of new pretties to share!
I ended up actually finding something that I had made ages ago and bagged up. Apparently, I thought I had already listed it and... well, I didn't. So on the bright side, I have a new piece to list now! heheh
If only I could inventory my supplies, I'd be in a better place. I swear I have to have a ghost that is being really crafty in this house, because I know some of my supplies have vanished. Of course, how can you really tell in this house since I have supplies coming out of my ears.
At any point, this is the piece I ended up finding today,
It's so gorgeous and was one of my favorite pieces too. Anyway, it is a silver and green enameled copper byzantine chain and the focal is a thin jade donut with a sterling silver dragon draped and wrapped around it.
Anyhoos, I am so happy that inventory is over since I had been dreading it for a while. Then I put it off since I had been sick with a stupid cold. I have so much on my plate right now that I don't know what I'm gonna do. I just can't wait til my head is finally above water and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But of course, this means that I should have lots of new pretties to share!
12 November 2010
Makeover!!
Well, it's been a long time coming but I have a new look!
I think I needed a change and this is perfect for the launch of new items and a new me! While I am still battling some health issues, I feel rejuvenated and I can share my true side in my creations. So this means I will be working on more fantasy and gothic designs. I have a few new bridal pieces in my studio now and 1 that is a work in progress.
So stay tuned for a whole bunch of cool new things!
I think I needed a change and this is perfect for the launch of new items and a new me! While I am still battling some health issues, I feel rejuvenated and I can share my true side in my creations. So this means I will be working on more fantasy and gothic designs. I have a few new bridal pieces in my studio now and 1 that is a work in progress.
So stay tuned for a whole bunch of cool new things!
09 September 2010
Newest Bracelet
So I have been busy working on my newest design and I am almost done with it. I have been doing a little bit each day since I'm hoping that it will be fairly therapeutic. Plus the fact that my curved nose pliers are nearing the end of their life... (This really is not good because I loved this pair, they are my favorite and now they stick and don't want to open properly. Think I might kit them with some WD-40...)
Anyways, here is the first look at the bracelet as it is nearing completion. All I have left to do is clasp it and that is that. I may make a matching necklace since this turned out so well and I love the way it hangs.
The beads that run across the top are actually dual toned and they are blue on black Czech beads. The rings that I used are Ice Blue enameled copper rings and the chain was made by hand one ring at a time. Black Czech beads are in the middle of the swags. The beads that dangle are Aqua Carmen Blue Czech beads. I love the combination of these colors and they just blended so well.
If I decided to do a matching necklace, it will be this same style but with the blue chain going from this portion around the neck to the clasp. I don't want to overdo it and just want to keep it simple.
***Upcoming Items***
Anyways, here is the first look at the bracelet as it is nearing completion. All I have left to do is clasp it and that is that. I may make a matching necklace since this turned out so well and I love the way it hangs.
The beads that run across the top are actually dual toned and they are blue on black Czech beads. The rings that I used are Ice Blue enameled copper rings and the chain was made by hand one ring at a time. Black Czech beads are in the middle of the swags. The beads that dangle are Aqua Carmen Blue Czech beads. I love the combination of these colors and they just blended so well.
If I decided to do a matching necklace, it will be this same style but with the blue chain going from this portion around the neck to the clasp. I don't want to overdo it and just want to keep it simple.
***Upcoming Items***
- As I will be getting some supplies coming in soon, I have some great new projects in mind. So be on the lookout for a brand new collection, Seasons...
- Halloween items will be making a return, or I should say some new items!
- There will be an interesting Alice In Wonderland themed necklace coming soon.
- Look out for a Butterfly Branch that will be making an appearance. (This will be if I work out the ring situation. The one color was out of stock so I am hoping that one of the other colors that I bought will work and match the beads I will be using.
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