Friday Feature: random

Welcome to the August random edition of my Friday feature.  Before I get to the items, I want to follow up on a couple things from earlier this week.

1) Thanks for all of your feedback about my disclaimer post.  Your encouragement really means a lot to me.  When things like this happen, I usually second guess my own actions.  It's good to know that so many people believe that I did the right thing.  Your feedback has also encouraged me to start including a set of care instructions in my packages, especially for my beadwoven pieces.
2) I seriously cannot believe that I have been writing "peaks" when I meant "peeks" on this blog for the last couple years.  I HATE grammatical errors and will not be making this particular mistake anymore.  I apologize if this bothered anyone.  So sorry!

Moving onto the features for this week...enjoy!

There are so many things that I love about this piece.  The color combination is amazing.  I love the mix of neutrals and metallics.  I also love the little bits of detail.  And it's sized for a small wrist!  Etsy is one of the few places I've seen where people consistently offer smaller sized jewelry.
circle of gems x-small bracelet set-silver and gold by tamarascottdesigns

Of course I had to include some buttons.  These are blue and striped, so what's not to love?
Polymer clay hand made unique blueberry buttons 4 pcs. by visart

Another button item!  These are so adorable with the buttons paired with vintage music paper.  She has lots of other button scrapbook embellishments in her shop, too.
Mini Doily Button embellishments in Candy colors by ScrappingArt

I've shown some of Beth's items here before so you may have checked out her resin bangles.  She does amazing work.  This is one of her newest ones.
stages of the moon - translucent resin bangle (SCIENCE) - MADE to ORDER by bethtastic

Of course I had to include some beads.
Copper Bronze... by blueseraphim

And some more beads.  These would be an awesome component for my rock garden bracelets.
6mm Matte Opaque Raspberry Swirl Czech Glass Beads from beadsandbabble

I found this while I was browsing patterns for some of my newest hubs.  It doesn't fit anything that I'm writing about over there right now, but it is still amazing.
Stairway to H / beaded bracelet / PDF file by mariposa8000

leafy feature: July random edition

Here are my leafy featured items for this month.  I haven't been marking a lot of new items in my favorites lately, so I went searching through some of my favorite shops on Etsy to find my picks.  Enjoy!

Cascading Leaves - Amber, Avocado, and Honey Ndebele Rope Necklace by time2cre8

Mint green leaf Handworked Clay pendant or connector bead by artisanclay

Crimson scolls and leaves Fat Quarter by PruittSupply

Triple strand dainty cuff bracelet in summer green floral READY TO SHIP by PonderandStitch

Big Labradorite Heart, Bits of Nature on Gray Silk Chain by WillOaksStudio

tree, green leaf, sky ttv pendant - hangs on 18 inch chain by bethtastic

Woodsy (set of 6) by TessaAnn

random feature

My home Internet provider is currently down, and I don't know when it'll be back up again.  So I'm putting my monthly random feature up now while I have the chance.  Enjoy!

Rainy Days T-Shirt - Natural Unbleached Size Xtra Small - nottypooch for her by nottypooch

(For those who don't know, Jake and I are big Lady Gaga fans.)
Baby Ga Ga - Infant and Toddler Tee by cudacreations

(This is such an awesome idea.  I would love to make something like this myself.)
Envelopes 2x2 Flowers - x24 - Set 1 - Recycled by eclecticconcepts

old film negative hand cast resin bangle, bracelet - limited and made to order by bethtastic

(If you are a beader and you have not checked out this shop yet, you need to!)
16x5mm 2 Tone Opaque Dark Chocolate Swirl Czech Glass Dagger Beads from beadsandbabble

Music notes hard candy lollipops - 12 pc. by VintageConfections

Natali - Smile (8) Handmade Lampwork beads SRA by rhnatali

leafy feature number 15

Now that we're moving into fall, this feels pretty appropriate (not that it stops me from posting leafy features all year round).  Enjoy!

Recycled Aluminum Soda Can Magnet Set - Three Leaves by KMStudioDOTcom

Angelic (handmade buttons set of 6) by TessaAnn

Handmade Original Pearl Beaded Floral Necklace - Sexy Lady - Original Designs by Kim Smith by KIMMSMITH

Leafy Branch Bracelet in Antiqued Brass by SparklePeach

Oak Leaf Pendant- (Free Shipping U.S.) by marriageofmetal

Handpainted Woodburned Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl/PRE ORDER ONLY by natskreations

brass and acorn leaf necklace - vintage - hangs on 18 inch brass chain by bethtastic

leafy feature number 11

Thank you to everyone for your continued advice for the Iowa Arts Festival! I compiled my Etsy inventory today in a way that I'll be able to use it for the festival. I have almost a dozen other bead woven items that aren't listed or aren't even photographed yet that I'll add to the list, too, as well as a couple dozen button earring studs. I'm planning to photograph everything that I'm taking, but the weather hasn't cooperated lately. I did take Margaret's advice and rounded as many prices as I could to multiples of 5 to cut down on the number of small bills that I'll go through. I'll still have a few dozen pieces that aren't, but that's okay. Thanks Margaret!

I'll continue to post progress as I continue to get ready for the festival. I'll limit how much I post about it every day, though. I know that's not all that you want to hear from me.

I'm revisiting leaves tonight. Enjoy!
Leafy Earrings in Antique Silver by dallied

White Leaf Post Earrings - Free Shipping by IndieAndChic

Woodland Forest and Moss Green Sterling Silver Necklace, Lampwork Glass and Leather by ErikaPriceOriginals

soft cover for your journal/organizer - LEAVES by verityunmondoaparte

silver hummingbird - sparrow - cut out bird pendant - hangs on 18 inch chain by bethtastic

Leafy Green Bag by KnottyByNature

Sea Glass Filled Bottle, Sterling Silver Necklace by akkricket

cherries for Mary Engelbreit

I will post again soon about my own creative endeavors, but I wanted to do another feature tonight. I was a huge fan of Mary Engelbreit growing up.


I still have some Mary Engelbreit cards/stationery and a couple other things like one of her stuffed animals and a couple of her books. As you may or may not know, she uses cherries in a number of her illustrations. I thought it would be fun to do a cherry feature in honor of her. Enjoy!

Cherries - hand cast resin filled silver dot bezel pendant - hangs on 18 inch silver plated snake chain by bethtastic

Red cherry earrings with green leaves by SunshineDaydreamz

Vintage Cherry Red Faceted Glass Ball Earrings Free Shipping by PattycakesPlunder

This piece actually sold today, but I wanted to include it anyway because it was the winner of the April 2010 EBW Challenge! Congrats Isabella!
OOAK Sakura Japanese flowering cherry Blossom Beadwork Necklace by bead4me

Under The Cherry Tree (handmade buttons set of 4) by TessaAnn

Large Fabulous Glass Cherry Charms x2 by dimestoreemporium

Fabric Covered Red Cherries Buttons 1 1/8 inch by ShastaCreations