Hidden Treasures - Say it ain't so!

MINE
Say it ain't so!
This is my second entry for the Nonteam Challenge...:) It used FlutterbyeNotes' super playful blank cards as a starting point...:) Playful was what I wanted for this and I also wanted to make a little bit of a statement about how we perceive our own abilities with speech and how we use them.

Interested in finding out more about the Nonteam Challenge? Check out this blog.

YOURS
Thank you Curators
Isn't this just wonderfully soft and serene? A gorgeous thank you for sure. AwakenJournaling chose to thank the curators of the treasuries she liked best by making her own treasury for us...:) I'm so glad she enjoyed my collection! Thank you!

I completely forgot to do my own treasury this week! So stay tuned for next week's...:) Thanks for looking!
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Hidden Treasures - Nonteam Challenge!

MINE
Hot Pink Tamale with Olives
The weather has been absolutely dreary and so I wanted to brighten things up. I haven't used hot pink in a while and so I took flight! Enjoy this spicy little collection...:)

The Key is...
I've recently chosen to participate in a really, really cool treasury concept called the Nonteam Challenge. The premise is to build a treasury around one common item. The first Challenge has netted about 125 treasuries! I want to include this along with my weekly treaury building...:)

Interested in finding out more? Check out this blog post. This week's item was Awakenjournaling's gorgeous leather key journal.

YOURS
Art Deco
Talk about a gorgeous and funky collection! I love the geometric emphasis in here. Gorgeous color too! Thanks to kitkingdesigns for including me in this wonderful collection!

Cozy Weekend at the Lake
I am really honored that out of all the participating Nonteam challengers, WickedDarling chose one of my pieces to be in her group of 16. It's a beautiful, rich curation and my earrings look fabulous in it!

If you comment on my weekly treasury (first one posted above!), you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Thank for looking!
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Announcemnets - And the Winner is.....

As many of you know, the lovely Nicole of Lillyella was kind enough to use me for one of her Spotlight featurees last week!

I got to talk a little bit about myself and I got to do a Giveaway for one of my pieces (shown below. Don't worry, I'm not wearing the earrings; it's a print!) or a gift certificate worth 20$!


Well, we have a winner!
JESSELYN A.

Congrats to you Jesselyn! You have already left me some sweet comments on my FB page which made me feel better. I hope you enjoy accompanying me on my journey and I can't wait to get to know you better!
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Hidden Treasures - Chain Mesh

MINE
Chain Mesh
This collection was inspired by my two friends Stephanie and Julie who both make beautiful chainmaille jewelry. Both are featured in the listing as DoskasDeisgns and LunargentWorkshop.

YOURS
Feline Fun!
Meeeoooooww! This is a gorgeous collection full of warm yellow tones created by Art2ArtColorado.

October Rains
Cool and elegant and fresh all in one. This makes me anticipate the coming rains and snows...:) Created by TickledPinkKnits.

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Announcemnets - Gifted Designs featured on Lillyella!

The lovely Nicole of Lillyella has been kind enough to use me for one of her Spotlight featurees!

I cannot tell you how exciting this is for me...:D

Lillyella is my favorite blog and to be on it in this way is a huge honor for me. Nicole is a huge source of inspiration in everything that she so creatively does.

Please show support by checking out the feature HERE.

You'll notice I'm doing a Giveaway to compliment the interview and so feel free to participate. Good luck to those of you who do!

I'm sick as a dog and I don't care. This feature has me on Cloud 9!
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Hidden Treasures - Golden Glow

MINE
Golden Glow
This elegant, warm and welcoming treasury was inspired by Sue's necklace, holding it's place as first in the listing...:)

YOURS
Smile!
Just how FUN is this collection by FlourishBathBody? She managed to capture my personality with this one. I definitely smile a lot and yellow, green, aqua, orange and pink are some of my fav colors!

Smile!
What I love about this collection by CherubimArts is that she made it both soft and bright. Some of the items looks as delicate as whispers while some explode with vibrancy. Something magical is in the air, perhaps?

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Mini Marvels - Bellabijoujewellery

It's Mini-Marvel time!

As many know, I have started on the path to learning how to metalsmith. I have been privileged to have the opportunity to meet some AMAZINGLY talented artisans from whom I have learned a great deal and been inspired to aim high and never give up! Bellabijoujewellery is one of those who inspired me to push my limits and aim for the sky...:)

I asked her to share a little about her journey:

I am one of those people who has a ridiculous memory. I can remember lyrics to almost every song I have ever heard. I can remember what I wore to the first day of school when I was 5. I can tell you what song was playing the first time I danced a slow dance at a school dance. I can remember saying I was going to be an artist from as far back as preschool.


Born and raised in Vancouver BC, my parents always encouraged my "crafty" side. Birthday and Christmas presents were always craft and art related - whether it was a paint easel, a sewing machine, or a pottery wheel ( yes, I was the only kid I knew that had a pottery wheel - mind you it was meant for kids and never worked quite right...). My mother ran her own small business, and my Dad was, is and always will be the ultimate build it guy. From houses, to boats, to cars and motorcycles - if you asked Dad to build it, he would. Its no wonder to me now how I grew up to be an entrepreneur with the "I think I can make that" mindset.


I didn't however choose to channel my artistic tendencies into metalsmithing right away. I was at a turning point in my personal life when I decided that the beaded jewellery I was already making and selling just wasn't doing it for me. Some say that is the best time to throw caution to the wind and try something new - and it was the best thing I have done in my adult life. A few months later brought a new place to live, with a new boyfriend (I really wanna say soulmate but am trying not to get too corny here) and support system, and my first set of jewellers tools.


From there I grew - as a person and an artist on a mission. I was going to teach myself as much as I can retain ( remember that memory thing? I think this is where it is finally coming in handy!) I am proud to say I am self taught by trial and error. I feel it proves my perseverance and passion for what I do. Each time I discover a new tool ( or better yet, and old tool), each time I light that torch, each time I put the final touches on a piece of jewellery, then stand back and look at it, I fall in love with metalsmithing a little bit more, and it reminds me that this is what I am meant to do!

I hope you enjoyed sharing in Bella's positivity and beautiful talent! I do every day!
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Sunday Showcase - Autumn

1.kitkingdesigns2.glazedearth3.WeirdAndTwisted4.BijiBijoux5.louloututu6.heroicbeer
Each Sunday Showcase features one item from six wonderful shops based on a predetermined theme.

OMG! You guys gave me SUCH a challenge this week. I agonized over 2 HOURS putting this together because I was given such GREAT stuff to work with. Gorgeous, gorgeous items, gang! Thank you SO much for making this hard for me!

Want to have a chance to be selected for a Sunday Showcase? It's really simple!

♥ Check out the current Sunday Showcase thread running in Promos on Etsy to find out the theme for the following week♥ Comment in the thread if you feel you meet the criteria (or if you want to bump it up for others...;)♥ Comment on this post and tell me which of the six items is your favorite and why. Don't forget to post your shop URL so I know who is who!♥ ONLY SHOPS WHO COMMENT IN BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Here's the current thread!
That's all there is to it! Simple, right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of leaving your shop URL and posting in both locations! I see BEAUTIFUL things that end up left by the wayside because those criteria are not followed! Links to your items are fine, but not at the expense of your shop url as they don't tell me right away who you are.

The thread will be open for participation until the Friday of the given week.

All items will be tweeted on my Twitter page and the link to this blog entry posted on my Facebook Fan Page.
Twitter
Facebook

Please feel free to follow me/fan me to keep up with my Features and all I have to offer!

All types of artisan crafts, vintage & supplies are up for consideration (unless stated in the Theme section in the Forum thread) so don't be shy!
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Hidden Treasures - No you're not seeing double! There are TWO this week!

MINE
Last call for Summer...
...Heralding the Fall
I couldn't choose between the two and this is the result...:) All these sellers were kind enough to comment on previous treasuries of mine!

YOURS
None to report as far as I know!

If you comment on the treasury, you get the chance to be in next week's Hidden Treasures!
Enjoy!
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Sunday Showcase - September Blues

1.AlexSharDesigns2.Scrollworkdesigns3.LifeSoapSimple4.marysmenagerie5.TheSilverLakeStudio6.topaz08
Each Sunday Showcase features one item from six wonderful shops based on a predetermined theme.

Aren't these items just gorgeous?! I'm so happy with my choices this week!

Want to have a chance to be selected for a Sunday Showcase? It's really simple!

♥ Check out the current Sunday Showcase thread running in Promos on Etsy to find out the theme for the following week♥ Comment in the thread if you feel you meet the criteria (or if you want to bump it up for others...;)♥ Comment on this post and tell me which of the six items is your favorite and why. Don't forget to post your shop URL so I know who is who!♥ ONLY SHOPS WHO COMMENT IN BOTH LOCATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Here's the current thread!
That's all there is to it! Simple, right?

I cannot stress enough the importance of leaving your shop URL and posting in both locations! I see BEAUTIFUL things that end up left by the wayside because those criteria are not followed! Links to your items are fine, but not at the expense of your shop url as they don't tell me right away who you are.

The thread will be open for participation until the Friday of the given week.

All items will be tweeted on my Twitter page and the link to this blog entry posted on my Facebook Fan Page.
Twitter
Facebook

Please feel free to follow me/fan me to keep up with my Features and all I have to offer!

All types of artisan crafts, vintage & supplies are up for consideration (unless stated in the Theme section in the Forum thread) so don't be shy!
♥