i heart faces - week 3 - We are Family!

I don't know why it was difficult for me to find the ideal "family" picture for this week's challenge, especially a recent one with an adult in it.  I have lots of pics of my two youngest sons together.  This picture here is of my two oldest sons.  Cooper is 19 and Hudson is 5 (yep, a 14 year gap).  They just adore each other.  

I also really love this even more since I played with the saturation, lightness, and hue of it.  

Now, if you haven't already.... join in on the weekly photo challenges at I Heart Faces.  You can also take a venture over to my Project 365 blog to see my daily photos.

Amazing Etsy Monday

Welcome to Amazing Etsy Monday.
I feature undiscovered treasures just waiting for someone to love and adore them.

So anyway..... as of the moment I search through Etsy, none of these shop owners have had any sales in their stores. There are so many amazing Etsy items available,
these just need a little extra attention because they really really deserve it.

If you aren't familiar with Etsy, you have been missing out.
It's a super fabulous web home to crafters & artists of all types.
You can find something for just a couple bucks to something a few hundred dollars. Who knows, maybe even in the thousands.
I know there are some one of a kind large paintings and sculptures available.

Hopefully you like some of these awesome finds...
(all images are linked so you can easily shop)
I'm also including the list prices too.. some are fabulous bargains!

2 Dozen Hand Decorated Valentine Sugar Cookies....Ooh la la   $49.95

1,2 Buckle My Shoe  $20

iPod nano 5th Gen pink deco case - My Melody   $43

Japanese Silk Kanzashi Red Headband

Edam - Plush Monster

and now I'd like to feature one established artist, GlitzGlitter .. they have some super fun & beautiful jewelry ...
you can also follow them on Twitter HERE

and on their blog HERE ... the most recent blogging is very interesting about their discoveries in the Ebay and Etsy worlds...........
here's a small sampling of their goodies.......

Cream Brown Blue Czech Glass Antiqued Brass Wire Wrapped Necklace - Matching Earrings - Trinkets   $38

Scarlet Red Faceted CZ Briolette Oxidized Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Fire Engine  $26

Smoky Quartz Rough Oval Oxidized Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Ring - Rustica   $30

ok... I just love these jewels, especially the chunky rough-looking smokey quartz!

Happy Etsy Shopping!

new...and only $1 this weekend

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and

and............. they are both part of this weekend's fabulous Birds of a Feather...



(all images are linked)

I Heart Faces: Week 2: Photo Challenge - “Best Face Photo”

This is my first time for entering an I Heart Faces photo challenge.  I've been intrigued by it in the past, but felt that my photography really isn't as superb as some posted in their collages.  Then.... I began Project365 at the beginning of the year and I'm really enjoying it.  I just use an HP Photosmart R742 point & shoot, but I love how easy it is.

Anyway, this picture of my 4 yo was taken a few days ago and it was also my chosen picture for my Day 6/365.

ETA:  I goofed my first entry.... I accidentally linked it to my whole blog instead of just this post - oh well, there's always next week

Amazing Etsy Monday

Welcome to Amazing Etsy Monday.
I feature undiscovered treasures just waiting for someone to love and adore them.

So anyway..... as of the moment I search through Etsy, none of these shop owners have had any sales in their stores. There are so many amazing Etsy items available,
these just need a little extra attention because they really really deserve it.

If you aren't familiar with Etsy, you have been missing out.
It's a super fabulous web home to crafters & artists of all types.
You can find something for just a couple bucks to something a few hundred dollars. Who knows, maybe even in the thousands.
I know there are some one of a kind large paintings and sculptures available.

Hopefully you like some of these awesome finds...
(all images are linked so you can easily shop)
I'm also including the list prices too.. some are fabulous bargains!

Danika Shining Ring $80

Modern Abstract Huge Canvas Oil Painting 13 $100

Spring 2010---THE BEES KNEES---3 tiered twirl skirt--6m to 12y $35

CD holder/shelf $25

What I Like About You Mini Scrapbook $25

and now I'd like to feature one established artist, TheRiverIsEverywhere .. Samantha has some super fun & funky jewelry and accessories...
you can also follow her on Twitter HERE

here's a small sampling of their goodies.......

old hollywood feather fascinator-headband $13

Chrysanthemum Hair Pins-set of 2 $7

have your cake and wear it too. $8

ok... I love her whimsical attitude with her designs!

Happy Etsy Shopping!

Project 365 - I'm diving in...

I know that we are at the very end of the 5th day of the year.......but I thought I would give you some Project 365 ideas for pictures throughout the year.

and since some of you might start a few days late and backtrack (is that really allowed? oh, why not .. it's early in the year )

Here are the first three days ideas...... 6 ideas are already listed & more will be added each day..

Take these ideas literally, or use it as a guide to find something interesting to you...

1. new (unwrapped present, a baby, clothing with pricetag attached, etc)
2. keepsake (an old stuffed animal, antique jewelry, etc)
3. frozen (icicle, a child bundled in a snowsuit, frozen dinner, etc)

I have started a new Project 365 blog for each of my daily photos.  I need it to be spruced up a bit.  Hopefully it will get done by the end of this month.  For now... it has what it needs a photo a day with a little bit of journaling.  Please feel free to take a gander and become a follower, if you'd like.

http://365bysarae.blogspot.com/

here's my pic for Day 5... Topsy's Popcorn

Brag About It!!!

How would you like your own brag book with hardly doing any work?  Then Brag About It!

If you are interested, I will provide you with a brag book sized kit that coordinates with my newest kit, Kooky Christmas. That means each page is only 4x6 and all elements are sized to fit the pages.






You are more than welcome to use the provided brag book kit and/or Kooky Christmas from my store, but you can only use items from these kits to make your brag book page.

If you accept this challenge, please reply here by January 14th to let me know that you are interested. By the 15th I will PM each person with the link to this brag book kit. (Please make sure you have it so you receive an auto e-mail update with each PM.) You will have until January 27th to make one (and only one) 4x6 page. Please save as a PNG so photos can be "slid" under that layer. If you have any questions or need assistance with your page, please let me know.

see more about the challenge HERE 

heartstrings....

I just entered another blog giveaway contest. It's the first one in a few weeks. I'm trying for beautiful custom family tree necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs.

She has so many beautiful pieces on her site, including some cool bracelets and keychains.

here's a looksie at some of my fave pieces...including the super cool heartstrings necklace...

If you'd like to try your luck here, venture over to Lemonade Makin' Mama's blog to give it a shot. It's super easy to try.

It's baaaack---Amazing Etsy Monday!

Welcome to Amazing Etsy Monday.
I feature undiscovered treasures just waiting for someone to love and adore them.

I took a break from blogging for a couple weeks (except to showcase my new Kooky Christmas kit a few days ago). Christmas break was pretty busy for me. I'm so ready to get back into my normal, well - somewhat normal, routine around here.

So anyway..... as of the moment I search through Etsy, none of these shop owners have had any sales in their stores. There are so many amazing Etsy items available,
these just need a little extra attention because they really really deserve it.

If you aren't familiar with Etsy, you have been missing out.
It's a super fabulous web home to crafters & artists of all types.
You can find something for just a couple bucks to something a few hundred dollars. Who knows, maybe even in the thousands.
I know there are some one of a kind large paintings and sculptures available.

Hopefully you like some of these awesome finds...
(all images are linked so you can easily shop)
I'm also including the list prices too.. some are fabulous bargains!

Ox Bone and Silver Necklace $25

Notebook $10

Cute Wall Mounted Jewelry Hanger (Blue) $12.50

Guitar Controller Pillow $50

Sweet Orange Cinnamon Soap $5

and now I'd like to feature one established artist, Fabuluster .. Brent & Jessica Williams have some super fabulous custom wedding bands and a few other pieces of custom jewelry imprinted with your fingerprints...
you can also follow them on Twitter HERE

here's a small sampling of their goodies.......

Custom fingerprint wedding band with modern lines

Soldiers' dog tag with son/daughters hand/foot impression in sterling

Custom fingerprint wedding band with sides and text inside

ok... I just love that dogtag. What a special & meaningful item for anyone!

Happy Etsy Shopping!

NEW! and with a New Year's coupon

It may be New Year's Day.... but I'm bringing you a Kooky Christmas.

Enjoy 40% off anything in my shop with coupon se_NewYearJoy expires Jan 3rd

and.......... I will be bringing you a new monthly Brag Book Exchange Challenge beginning this month at Scrappity-Doo-Dah. January's Challenge will coordinate with a Kooky Christmas.