Treasury Thursdays

I thought that today, instead of showing you all a treasury that I had made, I would show you some treasuries that my Etsy friends have made in the last week or so, that just so happen to feature yours truly ;-) Please note that you can click on any of the images above and it will take you to the item directly, for your shopping pleasure! Or, you can click on the title of the treasury (above is "It Was a Wondrous Day...") and it will take you to the treasury page, where everything is larger and easier to view.

The first treasury is one that shows the volunteers for my Etsy for Animals team on Etsy. I love the colors and how soft everything is. I'm the Yahoo administrator for this group, so I was lucky to be featured too :)

  This treasury is from a woman in my Plurk team. If you don't know what Plurk is, see the left column of the blog...just a bit lower, and check it out. It is like Twitter, but better! Joy created this treasury with items from a few of her Plurk buddies :)

This treasury was created by another fellow Etsy for Animals member, in the vein of hoping for spring (aren't we all hoping for spring at this point!). It has some really stunning paintings and prints in it...I've added a few things from this list to my wishlist for sure!

This is another treasury from an Etsy for Animals member (boy are we active, or what??). With a variety of items, ranging from dog harnesses to catnip toys to ceramic mosaic, there is something for everyone on your gift-giving lists (Mother's Day is coming up soon, you know) :) Have a great day, be sure to come back tomorrow for a fantastic featured artist you won't want to miss!

Monday Mix: Random Acts of Kindness Week

My First Polymer Clay Sculptures - Not Perfect, but I'm Happy :)

 Good Monday morning on this, the first day of Random Acts of Kindness Week! I've got a great week in store for you all, so I hope you've buckled your seat belts. With this week being Random Acts of Kindness Week, I will aim to do one random nice thing each day. Today: Maybe we can send our special someone a couple of nice, short emails along the lines of:

You are awesome! 

I love waking up next to you :) 

You look great today!

Keeping them short and sweet makes sure they aren't bogged down reading lengthy emails when they should be working, but allows them to take 2 minutes to stop and smile :)

Before I get to this week's events, I'd like to share a milestone: yesterday, the Facebook page for Little Studio Jewellery by Meghann Lynch, reached 100 followers! The followers on that page have been given a little treat, so, if you want in on a pretty sweet deal, visit & LIKE the Facebook page and start saving. It's a limited time offer, so hurry on over and get yours today. The link is down and to the right on this blog --->

Tuesdays I like to unveil new pieces of jewelry, or show you pieces that I've rephotographed or redesigned. Tomorrow will be a grand unveiling of a totally new necklace inspired by Cleopatra's later life. Make sure you check back tomorrow for that! It is rich and luxurious, perfect for work or a night out.

Because, Really, Everyone Loves Seeing a Wiener Dog From the Side

This Wednesday, Arwen the Wonder Dog wants to show you her napping spots. She's been getting me to take her photo in her most favorite places, so get ready for some cuteness there :)

Thursdays are Treasury days, and though I haven't made that one yet, be prepared for a collection of beautiful handmade items from my fellow Etsy sellers. Any ideas on a theme? Let me know in the comments below and I'll do what I can...

This Friday will feature another great artist, Badgereels. You must stop by on Friday to see her work, it is really pretty (or manly, depending on the item) and functional, guaranteed to add a little whimsy to your workday :)

Finally, regarding the photos on the blog today: I've finally started playing with the polymer clay I bought almost 5 years ago. Amazingly, it's still very soft, so that was a relief (at $5 a small brick, I would have been seriously miffed to find it all dried)! While I'm sure I need another hobby like I need a hole in the head, I really loved making little sculptures throughout my childhood (though, thankfully, none have survived), and thought that this would be a bit of fun on my Sunday afternoons, when I try very hard not to do any business or work of any sort. The last few weeks I've white knuckled it. While normally reading or video games would help, it has been really hard to get away from the laptop, and so I knew I needed a stronger, totally absorbing distraction. Enter polymer clay, or "smooshing" as the experts call it (I am NOT an expert, but I like the sound of that word, so I might have to purloin it).

Inspired by My Own Playful Puppy, This Was My Second Ever Polymer Clay Sculpture

I have to say, I had an absolute blast! No pressure to make things to sell, no pressure to be perfect the first time (well, okay, I did have a bit of self imposed pressure, to be honest), and no pressure to be on a deadline. I spent a marvelous 2 hours conditioning, playing, pinching, sculpting and baking my first 3 little sculptures. I learned quite a bit; 1. blue clay under your nails is very hard to get out if it dries even the tiniest bit, and looks like you have cyanide poisoning; 2. I need armature to make the dogs' legs sturdier; 3. my cheapo, $20 toaster oven bought especially for baking clay is bang-on temperature wise (thank you, Black-&-Decker!), 4. I don't need to worry that polymer clay will spontaneously self-combust (I watched the oven like a hawk, biting my nails and occasionally throwing looks at the fire extinguisher "just in case"); 5. I LOVE POLYMER CLAY! I've already started adding polymer clay how-to books to my Amazon wish list (now 661 items strong - gotta love Amazon!), and woke up at 3AM this morning thinking of other things to make next week. I strongly recommend trying polymer clay "smooshing" if you haven't already. It is tons of fun!

Keep checking the blog this week to discover everything that's going on, and check back next Monday to see what else I was able to make with my new polymer clay hobby :)

Magpie Love Treasury

Check out my latest treasury, featuring all Team Etsy for Animals Members in shades of red and black! Click the image above, or here to go directly to it, and don't forget to give these great artists some love :) http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjEwMTAwMXwyMDIxNzc4NTYw/magpie-love?index=0

Winter Blues Treasury

'Winter Blues For Everyone' by LittleStudioJewels

Got the winter blues? These blue items will cheer you up!

Temari Ball Japanese Or... PennyFabricArt $30.00	Kids Wall Art - Childre... pumpkinandbutt... $18.00	Porcelain Tumbler in Ar... KiefferCeramic... $50.00
Winter blue white - wo... InsideTheHouse $6.00	Winter Blue Tit origina... VitecArt $60.00	Winter Blue Double Cabl... kareknits $12.00
Antique Bronze Adjustab... CreatedReality $9.00	Nautical Ocean Photogra... Maddenphotogra... $15.00	Ice Blue Flower Large S... mojospastyle $38.00
Winter Blue Sprinkle Ki... DKDeleKtables $4.50	Lamp Work Glass Boudica... LittleStudioJe... $95.00	Embroidered monogram 12... SistudioDesign $24.00
Snowflake Hair Bow - Wi... simpledesign81... $4.50	24 Winter Blue Decorati... BelowBlink $3.50	Ice Blue Ruffle Scarf, ... beadedwire $32.00
PRINT - winter blue gir... AkiMao $15.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Check out my latest treasury, full of winter blues to make you smile :)

New Treasury Featuring Yours Truly!

I had thought to have my last post be the post that stayed up over Christmas, but then I got a lovely notice saying that I had been featured in a treasury with other fine Etsy artists in this beautiful, holiday inspired treasury, featuring some beautiful items.

I thought I'd share, in the spirit of Christmas :)

"Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand." - How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 1966

Friday Favorites, May 20 Spring Vessels

'Friday Favorites May 19 Spring Vessels' by LittleStudioJewels

A collection of my favorite vessels - anything that holds something - all in spring colors of greens and pinks. Enjoy!

Delila Bag - Garden Mum... annyandme $68.00	Lace Heart Ring Holder ... LennyMud $10.00
Personal teapot Hodakapottery $100.00	Kawaii Cinderella Fabri... blota $24.00
Printable Posh Dots Bal... ThePoshEvent $3.50	Damask Floral Pitcher -... JosiesPotShop $150.00
Michelle Bag handmade w... aggieray $57.50	Anxiously Awaiting Spri... PoFu $55.00
Fill me up Butter cup Eclecticclaywo... $52.00	iPad Tablet Case with P... BearStitches $50.00
Hand Painted Wine Glass... decouverre $75.00	Ready to ship...Sweet a... bayousalvage $54.00
Pillow Shaped treasure ... Creativewithcl... $48.00	The Versailles Collecti... CarolynPayne $80.00
Big Toile Travel Bowl doggydetail $12.00	One 16 oz Personalized ... TwistedRiverCl... $22.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

So I am rather redfaced to realize that I dated my latest treasury incorrectly. It SHOULD read May 20, but I typed May 19. Doh! Anyway, these are a few of my favorites in spring colors, but only things that hold other things, you know, vessels :) I love the beautiful ceramics, the wonderfully patterned fabrics, and the incredible talent that went into making each and every item.

Here is the link, just in case the image above doesn't link properly: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dd5b86bb3396d911559e311/friday-favorites-may-19-spring-vessels

Please comment and click on the items to give them some love. See you tomorrow for some Squee of Etsy!

I'm In a Treasury!

It has been so long since I've tried to get a treasury, it was such a nice surprise to get an email saying I'd been picked for this one! Please click on the link to go and see the great items - and one by yours truly!

Tuesday's Treasures: Cleopatra's Finished! And More Treasuries!

It's Here! It's Here! The Cleopatra Bangle Bracelet is finally here and finished! It took over ten hours and 3000 teeny, tiny seed beads (each individually sewn into the next) but it is finished and FABULOUS! I used glass seed beads in shades of shiny darklapis lazuli blue and golden amber to recapture the lost opulence of Cleopatra, once queen of Egypt.
This bracelet fits over hands with a circumference of 7-1/2 inches, and is now for sale on my Etsy store. This is ONE OF A KIND! I can't get these exact blue seed beads again so get it while you can. If you would like one in a different size, I can make a similar one for you, just contact me for details...
I also managed to get into 3 different treasuries, filled with other fabulous Etsy artists Click on the links to go and see more. Above is Handmade Holidays Part 2
The one above is Plurkers Unite, from one of my Plurk buddies (see my Plurk feed on the lower right of my blog for details).
This one is Festive Goodies, with more fabulous gift ideas.

Have a great Tuesday, see you tomorrow!

Fabulous Fall Treasury and Feature

I was so fortunate yesterday to grab a treasury and I simply must share it with you! I am so happy to showcase a few of my favorite Etsy artists and their great offerings for fall. Please do click on the link or the image to go to the treasury, where you can click each image to get an up close view of these great items at fantastic prices, and hey, why not start your holiday shopping while you're at it??

Also, I go an email this morning from AsTheCrackerHeadCrumbles, telling me that I was featured in their Sites To See on their blog! Please check that out to see my Celtic Earrings, and a few other great sites as well.

Have a great Friday!