Friday Feature: random

Welcome to the September random edition of my Friday feature.  Enjoy!

I always enjoy featuring button items here.  These are too adorable.  I was shocked to discover when we moved that the few button tacks I made last year have held up.  I may experiment with that again before my next show.
Carnival Fun Vintage Sewing Button Tack Set by MadeWithButtons

I love duck and chick related items.  The tuxedo is such a great touch.
CROCHET PATTERN Bustin' Out or Tuxedo Chickie Hat Beanie Easy Buy 3 Get 2 Free Permission To Sell Your Finished Product by KrissysWonders

Of course I had to include some handmade beads.  Yes, these are beads.  How creative is that?
Mixed Chocolate Kit No. 1 - Handmade Lampwork Beads by Lori Bergmann SRA by AshlynDesign

Jake and I got new phones at the end of June.  We still don't have cases for them.  I have been very tempted to buy this (for me haha) on more than one occasion.  We'll see if I cave or not.
Calico Cat shaped cell phone or camera gadget case by sewingamity

The shape of these earrings is awesome!  I never would have thought to do this.
Gunmetal Teardrop Earrings by vidrotecido

I had include a couple more sets of beads.  They're one of my favorite things to browse on Etsy.  I came across this set through another blog.  They remind me of stained glass.
Handmade Lampwork Glass 8 Beads Colorful Set--CRYSTAL EDGE--SRA--made to order by veradacraft

I always heart tons of Jen's items and feature them here, so I'm trying to mix this up a little bit with some other lampwork shops that I've hearted recently.  I love this color combination.
Coastal Blue - Mermaid Glass Organic Lampwork Beads by mermaidglass

Friday feature: dotted lamp work

I had so much fun with my dotted leafy feature that I decided to do a dotted lamp work feature.  I got carried away with this one.  It's considerably longer than my features normally are. Many of you reading this enjoy beads just as much as I do so I didn't think that anyone would mind.  Enjoy!

Pandora Style Beads...Chunky by blueseraphim

Red and Turquoise Lampwork Beads by Moonflowerbeads

Warm Up Handmade Lampwork Beads set of six by PokaBeads

ORANGE CREAMSICLE AND TURQUOISE SILVER DROP GLASS BEADS by alishawhite

Tangerine Dots - Set of 6 Lampwork Beads by AshlynDesign

Organic lampwork bead set, ETCHED, polka dot, amber topaz, 16 beads SRA by Juliyamr

Spring Rain Discs (12) Lampwork Beads - SRA by BeadiNtRiGuE

Brown and Turquoise Lampwork Handmade Glass Beads by Lutrick

MMJ Lampwork Bead Set - Raintree Gardens (13) by mixedmediajewelry

RED and KHAKI Lentils Handmade Lampwork Beads - SRA - Free U.S. Shipping by flamework

Frosted Turquoise Black & White Dots Made to Order Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads by imakebeads

Lampwork Glass Handmade Assortment of 30 Multicolored Dotted Bead Spacers by studiorickrack

Long Key Mini Bead Set by chestnutridgedesigns

random feature

Unfortunately it looks like my custom order is fizzling out.  I have someone interested in my Craigslist posting, but she wants to negotiate the price.  I'm a little annoyed because I already took $15 off, and I'm giving a good deal for the shipping as well.  I offered to go a little bit lower.  We'll see what she thinks.  In better news, I sold two bracelets to my grandma today!  She has four of my bracelets now. :) I have a custom request from an old friend here, too, that I'll be able to work on later this month and get to her in person when I'm back here in a few weeks.  We did go to Bead Heaven this afternoon, which was pretty nice, but they didn't have anything that was on my current "to buy for projects I already have in mind" list.  So my mom and I ended up back at Briolette this afternoon, which is one of the two stores that I typically frequent in the Chicago area, and I got most of what I needed.  I've been planning an Art Beads order sometime this month.  I'd still like to refill a couple delica colors, but I'm in good shape for everything else.  I like to buy things in bead shops or other local stores when I can.  As I'm sure most of you can relate to, though, this isn't always possible.  It's nice when it is!

My mom found a new stash of buttons recently, which I went through this weekend.  I'm planning to take pictures of my new buttons and new beads sometime this next week.

Now onto the random feature.  I can't believe that I haven't done one of these since May!  For those who are relatively new followers of my blog, random features include Etsy items that I enjoy that don't fit into any of the categories that I frequently feature like leaves.  Enjoy!

Black Peyote on Pear Silk String Bracelet or Choker by SandFibers

Sugar and Spice Vintage Mother of Pearl Brooch by saphira

Mummy Duck and Baby in Blue - Eco-Friendly, Recycled Greeting Card with Envelope by RUBYrecycled

handmade necklace bright buttons, pvc, beads whimsical series 6 by frankideas

Cha Cha Chimes Lampwork and Sterling Bracelet by AshlynDesign

Mint Green-Silver Beaded Circle Necklace by adri33

Daisy Patch Green Beadwork Cuff by sagescupboard