BRIDESMAIDS GIFTS ON A SHOE STRING - BIG OR SMALL

Details, details. So many details make up the preparations for a wedding.

Well, here are some ideas for the bridesmaids gift. There are so many different possible choices. There are practical choices as well as more elegant.

This collection gives choices no matter what your shoe string is - whether large or small.

1.www.erinkeys.etsy.com
2.www.mommagoddess.etsy.com
3.www.loliscreations.etsy.com
4.www.princewhitaker.etsy.com
5.www.morganprather.etsy.com
6.www.goldcrestbags.etsy.com
7.www.studiocherie.etsy.com

INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE

With the whole world focused on watching the soccer matches, it is fascinating to see each countries flags colors. The pride of each country is so apparent, I figured it would be fun to see the items developed in tribute to the individual countries. I hope you enjoy the collection.

1.www.glamasaurus.etsy.com 5.www.buysomelove.etsy.com

2.www.wmdean.etsy.com 6.www.yankeechops.etsy.com

3.www.jojocustomizes.etsy.com 7.www.imcreations.etsy.com

4.www.bellspeal.etsy.com 8.www.sewlutionsbyamo.etsy.com

9.www.goldcrestbags.etsy.com

SHADES OF SUMMER - BLUE

I love window shopping through the shops on Etsy and than sharing my finds with everyone.

Sometimes life gets in the way and keeps you from doing your favorite things. Well, life has done that to me and I was unable to take the time to browse. I am anxious to get back to my window shopping. Since I missed spring, I can't wait to focus on Summer.

I hope you enjoy my collection of "SHADES OF SUMMER - BLUE". It is the beginning of a series of different "SHADES OF SUMMER".

(I hope you'll all forgive me, but I uploaded the pictures from the bottom up.)

1. www.robinmariapadrero.etsy.com 2. www.headthreadz.etsy.com

3. www.themefragrance.etsy.com 4. www.palette48.etsy.com

5. www.binageyer.etsy.com

6. www.janmarsh55.etsy.com 7. www.studiocherie.etsy.com

8. www.jmjcreations.etsy.com 19. www.ayca.etsy.com

"LET'S GET SPIRITUAL"

I have met (virtually) two amazing artists. They are very different in style yet are connected through their message. They want to convey to you and to others the spirituality of ourselves. For many spirituality is being connected to God. For many spirituality is being a person connected to those around them, to the universe, and being loving to others and to oneself.

We sometimes get lost and need a reminder. These two artists have lovely pieces that will not only remind you but are lovely to wear. They have come to design these pieces through difficult situations that put life in a clearer focus.

They are Shlomo from RUSpiritual http://ruspiritual.com/index.html

and KarenJean http://www.etsy.com/shop/jmjcreations .

MULTI -CRAFTING

It seems that the handmade world is populated with many multi-crafters. I've met a few on line and am taking the liberty to introduce some to you.
The first two that are being featured are Julie from www.wabibrookstudio.com and www.wabibrookstudio.etsy.com and Rita from www.ritascreationsonetsy.etsy.com and www.theangelcompany.net.
Julie is an artist and jeweler. She finds her inspiration in the nature all around her. Living on a working sheep and horse farm affords so many varied inspired moments. Her painting At The Bend In The Road has been accepted in a juried competition. Have a look at this painting at www.wabibrookstudio.com and read about its history.

Rita, loves quilting, stamping, sewing and paper crafts. She always has many projects going at once. She loves learning new techniques. Her quilting projects include table runners and the most amazing mens grilling glove in the shape of a fish. Her stamp passion is equal to her love of sewing.
She is now featured on www.theangelcompany.net website with some really beautiful work. It is definitely worth having a look. The pieces are terrific.

Pictures 1 and 2 are from www.ritascreationsonetsy.etsy.com
Pictures 3 and 4 are from www.wabibrookstudio.etsy.com