Treasury Round Up

Thank you to everyone who got 2012 off to a great start with treasuries on Etsy!  Please help me thank the curators who featured my work this past week by visiting their shops and checking out their treasuries.

Blitzrider included my Button Charm Bracelet - Turquoise and Red in her Turquoise is a Girl's Best Friend treasury.  I'm really happy every time I find someone else who enjoys this color combination.  Check out Blitzrider's Emerald Midnight - Beaded Bracelet Cuff.

Kathy (tapestry316) included my Charm Bracelet - Beaded - Yellow and Green Stars in her Celebrate a Happy New Handmade Year! treasury.  This is a very fun, inspiring collection to start off the new year.  Check out Kathy's This pretty buckskin mare reminds me of Dale Evans horse - Buttermilk - This is an 8 x 10 inch print of my original watercolor painting.

Janet (HoneyFromTheBee) included my Beaded Bracelet - Silver Links - Turquoise and Red in her You and Me Go Together treasury.  This is a fun idea for a collection.  I love the mix of colors and items.  Check out Janet's Handmade Jasper and Laurel Leaf Earrings.

Nancy (nfall2rt) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Angels in the Architecture in her Three Cheers to a Successful 2012! treasury.  As much as I enjoyed all of the holiday collections, it is very inspiring to see all of these bright colors and fun mixes for the new year, too.  Check out Nancy's Knit Coin Purse Zipper Pouch Wallet - Green / White Geometric Triangles.

Alice (PipingHotPapers) included my Beaded Pendant - Peyote Triangle - Red Striped in her Random Friday treasury.  This is such a fun mix of items.  Check out that button necklaces!  I love Alice's shop and had a really hard time picking just one item for this post, so please hop over to her shop to see more.  For now, check out the Elephant Magnets - Pachyderm.

Joan (AllThingsTangled) included my Beaded Bracelet - Purple Rock Garden in her Purple Perfection treasury.  This really is a perfect collection of all different purple items.  Check out Joan's Fingerless Gloves - Blue Chevron.

Sharla (BeadedTail) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Valentine's Day in her Hearts, Frogs, and a Cat OH MY! treasury.  This bright, fun collection definitely makes a cold, dark winter day better.  Check out Sharla's Tennis Bracelet Purple Velvet Swarovski Crystals.

Finally, I curated my own treasury this week: Sweet and Whimsical for Valentine's Day.  I am already in full crafting mode for Valentine's Day and hope that others are, too.  I am not normally drawn to pastels and vintage inspired items, but I didn't want to go bright pink for this so I ended up going with sweeter, whimsical items.

I am really touched by all the people who I have inspired to start their own treasury round ups with awesome shop features and write ups!  Please link up with me and grab a button for your own post.  I know that not everyone posts these rounds ups on Sundays, which is fine.  I will leave this link up open all week.

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mid-week feature: my newest sponsor and 2012 calendars/planners

I am happy to announce my newest blog sponsor: Nancy of nfall2rt!  Be sure to check out Nancy's blog, Facebook page, and Twitter, too.

Nancy just released an awesome new set of heart brooches for Valentine's Day.  These are so cute and versatile.  I love the different colors and sayings.

She has a major sale going on right now, too.  50% off all knitwear and 25% off all jewelry.  She has a number of note card sets marked down as well.  Take advantage of these great deals on her beautiful work while you can.

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for my blog, check out my advertising page.  If you run private sponsorship on your own blog, I am happy to consider trades as well.  In addition to the ad spot on the left hand side of my blog, all sponsors will receive a shout out post like this and additional promotions on my blog, Facebook, and Twitter all month.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!

I did a calendar/planner feature around the end of 2010 that was well received so I decided to bring it back this year.  If you're thinking about ordering a calendar or planner for the new year, now is a great time to do it.  Enjoy!

2012 Wall Calendar - Photo Calendar - coworkers gift - holidays gift - Hostess Gift - stocking stuffer by 464Handmade

2012 Recipe Calendar - Culinary Pleasures in Pyrex Treasures - Mini 6x9 by erinink

2012 calendar, 8 x 11 by CathyMcMurray

2012 Calendar, Beach Calendar, Fine Art Photography Calendar, Paper Goods, Hostess Gift, Desk Calendar, Fine Art Prints, Calendar by MelanieAlexandra

Planner Printables. 8.5 by 11 Personalized Set: You Choose Five by CrownBindery

2012 Planner by PlumPaperDesigns

2012 letterhappy wall calendar . 8x10 by letterhappy

2012 Tea Towel Calendar DIY Embroidery Kit by curiousdoodles

treasury round up

Please help me thank for the curators who have included my work in their treasuries by checking out their shops and visiting their treasuries!

Nancy (nfall2rt) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Purple in her The Fantastic BBA in Red and Violet! treasury.  I love this color combination.  Check out Nancy's Knit Coin Purse Zipper Pouch Wallet - Black and White Lines.

Janet (HoneyFromTheBee) included my Beaded Bracelet - Small Black and White Shell in her Fifi Goes Shopping treasury.  Fifi clearly has good taste because this is a great mix of items.  Check out Janet's Holly Earrings - Bright Chartreuse Hoops with cream and red lampwork.

Nicole (KnitNicoleKnit) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Monochromatic Explosion in her You say Black, I say White treasury.  I never get tired of this classic color combination.  Check out Nicole's Black and Burgundy Cowl/Neck Warmer.

Judy (JNOriginals) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Dagger Fringed - Green Explosion in her The Garlands Are Strung treasury.  This is such a cheery holiday collection.  Check out Judy's Crocheted spa cloths, wash clothes, set of 3, chocolate brown, cream, mauve.

Judy also included my Beaded Bracelet - Square Stitch - Green, Blue, and Purple in her Tantalizing Teal Temptations treasury.  It's not a secret that this is one of my all time favorite colors.

treasury round up

It's been another week of amazing treasury love!  Please help me thank the curators of these treasuries by checking out their collections and their shops.

Margaret (SplendidLittleStars) included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Peyote Tubular Triangles - Black in her Brrrr......Baby, it's cold outside! treasury.  Fun winter items like these make the cold weather a little more bearable.  Check of Margaret's KNOTTED HAT, Snowman, soft cotton jersey hand dyed, hand painted, for baby, infant, and toddler sizes.

Barbara (900PinkTulips) included my Beaded Bracelet - The Leaf Series - Fall Autumn in her Turning Leaf treasury.  Of course I love this collection!  There are so many great vivid shades of red and orange here.  Check out Barbara's Christmas Tree Skirt Reversible 39" Handmade Gold & Red with Green Ribbon Trim.

Jenny (ABirdInTheHandArt) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Black and White in her Black and White and Red All Over treasury.  This is such a fun collection.  I love the mix of items.  Check out Jenny's Songbird Christmas Ornament - Wood and Fabric Song Sparrow.

Deb (storybeader) included my Button Bracelet - Christmas in her BBArtisans Secret Santa Suggestions treasury.  The BBA team is holding a Secret Santa exchange this year.  We just got our assignments.  There are so many gift possibilities right here within our own shops.  Check out Deb's double-ring organizer with pockets and envelopes.

Karen (MysticWynd) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Cream, Caramel, and Chocolate Layers in her Warm Toasty Glow treasury.  I love all of the neutral tones here.  Check out Karen's Shades of Gray Necklace w Onyx, Hematite, Obsidian, and Glass in an Asymmetrical Design.

Karen also included my Beaded Dangle Earrings - Pink Leaves in her Cuz It's Almost Summer Down Under! treasury.  This is a fun idea for a treasury.

bigskysky included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Strawberry Fields Forever in her Christmas Bling Bling treasury.  Who doesn't want a little bling for Christmas?  bigskysky doesn't have a shop or even any favorite items or shops so a thank you is all I can offer here.

RoseMaria (464Handmade) included my Beaded Bracelet - Button Embellished - Green in her Time of Joy treasury.  I love the random mix of items in holiday colors here.  Check out RoseMaria's Washi Tape Organizer - Masking Tape Holder - Wooden - Eco friendly Wood Japanese Tape Dispenser for 10 rolls.

Linda B. (lindab142) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Christmas in her Holiday Gifts Under 20 for Her treasury.  There are so many great gift possibilities here.  Check out Linda's Santa Sleigh Earrings Red and Green.

Erika (ArtfulRising) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Sea Green in her Shades of Blue and Pink Calling me Softly treasury.  This collection is absolutely stunning.  You have to check out Erika's new shop, too!  I love her Art Journal - Live Your Truth.

Linda (PruittCreations) included my Beaded Bracelet - Black and White in her Turquoise Newspaper treasury.  I love this theme/color combination.  So unique.  I also love Linda's Fancy Christmas Yo Yo Tabletopper in red, green, and Gold.

Janet (HoneyFromTheBee) included my Silver Chain Links Bracelet - Tubular Peyote Triangle Charm - Green in her Lavender, Mint, and Sage treasury.  This is another gorgeous color combination.  I don't really like light purple, but it's beautiful paired with these olive shades.  Check out Janet's Mother of Pearl and Robin's Egg Blue Earrings - Peruvian Opal.

Kathy (tapestry316) included my Button Bracelet - Fall Autumn in her Brighten up your winter! treasury.  This is such a fun, colorful collection.  Check out Kathy's I Want to Play - a beautiful buckskin horse who wants to play - 5 x 7 print of my original watercolor.

Meg (ABeadedWorld) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Strawberry Fields Forever in her Fruit salad! treasury.  This is such a fun collection.  Check out Meg's Watching the Roses - A Picasso-inspired OOAK bead embroidered collar.

Tina (parltradet) included my Beaded Bracelet - White and Pink Shell in her Twinkle, twinkle, little star! treasury.  This collection is so elegant.  Check out Tina's Necklace 16 3/4 in. black silver stretch Lakrits (Licorice/Loquorice) (pte-101).

Sher (SherHastingsDesigns) included my Button Charm Bracelet - Spring Green in her Dear Santa, Since I have been very, very good... treasury.  There are so many great gift ideas for Christmas (including for yourself!) right in our BBA team.  Check out Sher's PDF Christmas Pattern for Gingerbread Boy & Girl Stocking - Tutorial, DIY.

Nancy (nfall2rt) included my Beaded Necklace - Round Stone Amazonite Focal - Light Blue and Champagne in her Jewelry Obsessed - A Gift Guide treasury.  This is a stunning jewelry collection!  Just about any woman would be very lucky to receive any of these pieces.  Check out Nancy's Knit Purse with Shoulder Strap in Geometric Grid and Stripes black and white.