EtsyChai Team Celebrates Passover

The EtsyChai Team is pleased to present our Passover Freedom Event. You can purchase items for Passover in plenty of time to receive them before Passover begins with the firs Seder on March 29. 


You can see the participating shops at our team blog at http://etsychai.blogspot.com. But, here are a few items for you to check out. Search for "pesach" or "etsychai". 


Please use the word "passover" in Notes to Seller when you check out.


Passover Seder Magnets

Matzoh Plate

Passover Matzah Charms Swarovski Crystal Earrings

Pewter Judaic Wine Charms-Passover Set of 6

Check out the EtsyChai team blog for more participating shops at http://etsychai.blogspot.com. 

Please let us know if you have any questions about Passover. 

Thanks for reading.

Linda B. 

 

What's the Best Vacation You Ever Had? EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival

I'm an EtsyBlogger team member and am choosing the question, "What's the best vacation your ever had?"


I have 2 favorites, one with my girlfriends a couple of years ago to Vegas, Baby, Vegas and another with John several decades ago to San Francisco, my first time in California. I haven't taken a vacation with a girlfriend since John was in the Reserves decades ago. 


Vegas
Now these are great friends, who have the gift of laughter and sarcasm. One is very tall and slim and we look like Mutt and Jeff walking down the street and when the 3 of us get together, the laughs don't stop until you're crying. Usually, there's alcohol involved too, but the other 2 were sick that weekend. So, I had to drink alone. 


The purpose of the trip was to see The Beatles Love Cirque de Soleil show at the Mirage, which was fabulous. 

We walked along the strip, went to the outlet mall, saw Mama Mia and an old fashioned magic show. I don't remember the guy's name, but I'm sure I saved it somewhere because he worked with animals and had a reserve or shelter. And I don't mean cats and dogs, I mean lions and tigers. 


Not one of us likes to gamble, I think I spent $5 just because. And one friend's brother used to live in Vegas so he gave her money to spend on a particular machine. We all did and lost. 


The hotel environments were fabulous and we went to the buffets of course. But my favorite was breakfast at Denny's where I ordered 3 sides of pancakes. My computer with the pictures died, thank goodness. 


California
John, my husband of 100 years, took me to California and we went to LA and San Francisco. I loved San Francisco and my favorite part was the Japanese Tea Garden. We spent a lot of time walking around and I didn't want to leave. 

Source: http://places2explore.wordpress.com/2009/05/06/san-francisco-ca-japanese-tea-garden-hdr/

Another favorite place was Fisherman's Wharf and he took me to a restaurant that one of his former teacher's family owned. The food was fabulous. Oh, and the Bay Bridge was amazing, so long and a little scary to me. I liked seeing Alcatraz, but at the time you couldn't visit. 

So, it seems I like the western U.S. states since we live in the Midwest. 


Tell me about your favorite vacation too. 


Thanks for reading. 

New Beads and an Owl

I seem to be collecting new beads and supplies faster than I can create. Look at what I bought!

Owl and tiny Handmade with Love Charms

and

I can't wait to see what my muse comes up with.

Watch my blog for details.

 

What's New with Linda B's Jewelry Designs?

What's new in my shop and workshop?

My icy blue polkadot earrings are on this Groovy Blog :) Check it out
at http://groovygaldesignsonline.com/groovy_finds.html

Thanks, Jo!


























My jewelry is taking on a different look and becoming more vintage and feminine, and yet chunky beads are coming soon. 


Earth Colors Pendant Necklace Set (Redesigned)

Rose Laser Lace Earrings

Vintage Look Blue Sapphire Briolette Pendant Necklace

Passover Judaica Wine Charms

I also have some Easter selections at my Artfire shop. I have some more charms, so let me know if you'd like me to make some custom earrings for you. 

Coming Soon!

Mom Earrings

These scrabble tile magnets or pendants are available only on my Website

Thanks for looking.

Linda's Top 5 Etsy Finds

Every week I post in the Etsy Forums looking for 1 handmade item to feature from at least 5 Etsy shops. Without further delay, here are my handmade picks for this week.

Very Cherry Retro Poncho S/M/L

Robin Nest Ceramic Tile Coasters Set of 4 

Olive colored Suede Journal with Red Flowers

Reusable Shopping bag with Hand Embroidered Fruit

Cute Cat Art Print - Polka Dot Kittens

And, here's one of my latest items:

Easter Basket Charm Earrings

If you're featured, please tell your friends and promote these items. If you're not in this week, please look for my Etsy Forum thread for Linda's Top 5 Etsy Finds next week. 

Thanks for reading.

AmieVoltaire the Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the Week

Amievoltaire is the Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the week. Angela "enjoys designing and sewing items that are representative of her eclectic personality and love for culture, seasons, nature and tradition."

Check out the colors and patterns in this
Swirl Skirt

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Knot Twirl Dress

She will even custom make matching doll clothes.

 

To celebrate her status as the Etsy Twitter Teams’ Shop of the Week, Angela is offering a special giveaway that ends February 28.

Anyone who mentions Etsy Twitter Team will receive 20% off their total purchase. In addition, check out her giveaway on her blog.
Follow Angela of Amievoltaire on-->
Twitter: http://twitter.com/amievoltaire
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/amievoltaire
Blog: http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/

Thanks for reading.

Storage and Work Space

Frequently, I see posts and images from handmade artisans' work spaces and storage places. I work full time for a professional membership organization and I create jewelry on the dining room table, stamp greeting cards and thank you notes upstairs on my drafting table and photography "studio" and have 2 computers on each floor for my use.

And, I use one of my kitchen counters for bottlecap and glass tile magnets and pendants.

Here's one of the places I store my beads, which was given to me by a friend. This is behind my dining room table where I sit and create jewelry.

Here are some supplies that I used to make some earrings and bracelets.

Cobalt Blue earrings

Vintage Blue Sapphire Necklace

Easter Bunny Charm Earrings

Thanks for reading.

Sneak Preview of Linda B's Jewelry Designs for Spring

Part of creating and owning an online shop is pricing and photographing. I had some time to make some new items for Passover, and Easter, St. Pat's and Mother's Day.

These items will be coming soon to either my Website, Etsy shop or Artfire shop.

Spring glass tile magnets (can be made into pendants too)

Passover Haggadah Earrings

Passover Swarovski Matzah Earrings

Easter Basket Turquoise Earrings

Easter Bunny Earrings

I'm loving getting into the Spring colors and am working on some vintage looking items too. So, check back to find out how to get your original Linda B jewelry design.

Thanks for reading.

Friday's Laughter

It's almost the weekend and I came across this image of kittens and burst out laughing so I knew I had to share it.


see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Aren't these kitties adorable?

If you have cute pics, please share them.

Linda's Top 5 Etsy Shop Finds

It's Thursday, and that means it's time to show you, drumroll, Linda's Top 5 Etsy shop finds.

From cokiepopaper, Recipe Box and Recipe Cards- Mom Vintage Cook

From a fellow Chicagoan artisan, The Sweetheart Hat

The Happy Soul's Relax and Refresh - All Natural Salt Scrub

ZigZag's Crocheted Necklace/ MAKE MINE A TROPICAL

thelucidimage's Prom Night Print

 

We really have some talented folks on Etsy, right? Show them some love by visiting their shops and tell them I sent you.

Here are my new Easter Basket Earrings

Enjoy! Tell me what your favorite is please.

Punky Jane - EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week

Sandy, designer and owner of Punky Jane's Etsy shop is a delight to work with as a team mate. My favorite piece in her shop is:

Follow Me

I was lucky enough to win one in a giveaway and Sandy included a tiny Etsy tag, too along with some bottlecaps she was saving for me.

Er, Sandy, I haven't used the bottlecaps yet.

Sandy also have several variations of the Mark Your Calendar: a pin, a necklace and a keychain, all done in sterling silver.

You can find her online at:

B L O G ~~~> http://punkyjane.blogspot.com/

T W I T T E R ~~~> http://twitter.com/PunkyJane
F A C E B O O K : Become a fan! ~~~> http://facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewlery

Sandy's sale for this week is: Free standard shipping on everything in my shop now through February 25, 2010. Use "TwitterSOTW" in the message to seller box at checkout and your shipping will be refunded via PayPal.

Go ahead to Sandy's shop and get your item shipped free.