My 101 List

My 1001 Day Project ends on Friday, October 1, 2010 in .

  • Cooking
  • Catalog all my stray recipes
  • Grow an herb garden
  • Grow an organic garden in a pot
  • Learn to cook fish
  • Learn to cook flan
  • Learn to cook my dad's garlic chicken
  • Learn to cook pastelles
  • Learn to cook piononos
  • Declutter
  • Clean my desk 1x month (3/36)
  • Clean out garage
  • Photograph and post at least 10 ebay or craigslist items for destashing 1x month (1/34)
  • Photograph and post at least 10 supply items for destashing 1x month (2/34)
  • Scan and shred all household documents
  • Financial
  • Create a budget
  • Establish a $1000 emergency fund
  • Inventory household items for insurance purposes
  • Pay off all credit cards
  • Health
  • Exercise 3x week (0/143)
  • Get hair trimmed 3x year (1/9)
  • Get a real hairstyle…and not just a trim
  • Kickbox 1x week (0/143)
  • Lose 80 pounds
  • Plan my meals out and shop for them 1x week (1/143)
  • Start mountain biking again
  • Start rollerblading again
  • Test for brown belt
  • Visit dentist 2x year (1/6)
  • Household
  • Buy/make non-disposable shopping bags
  • Finish our living room curtains
  • Fold laundry 1x week (0/143)
  • Landscape yard 2x year (0/6)
  • Paint our bedroom
  • Setup memory board/mirror display in living room
  • Vaccuum house 1x week (0/143)
  • Wax truck 2x year (0/6)
  • Jewelry
  • Apply to 5 high end shows 1x year (1/15)
  • Buy a tumbler and shot
  • Learn Chinese knotting
  • Learn silver wire fusing
  • Redesign website
  • Submit website for write up to 4 blogs 1x month (3/34)
  • Write a blog post 1x week for A Pretty Rock
  • Knowledge
  • Learn to type Spanish language characters on keyboard
  • Read 3 books in Spanish (0/3)
  • Read Boriquas: Influential Puerto Rican Writings -- An Anthology
  • Refresh my Arabic language knowledge
  • Loving my dog
  • Brush Snickers 1x week (0/143)
  • Take Snickers for walk around block 5x week (0/143)
  • Personal
  • Create a family tree book
  • Create an "in event of our deaths" list for both our moms
  • Help our mom's fill out their own lists (0/2)
  • Give blood (hate needles)
  • Have a baby (again...hate needles...and pain)
  • Keep a daily one-sentence journal for a year (3/365)
  • Take my mom to see The Nutcracker
  • Recreational
  • Attend a USPS dead letter auction
  • Create website for my WoW guild
  • Create wedding scrapbook (been 9 years…about time!)
  • Finish baby blanket cross-stitch (started for my godson who is now 2)
  • Go hiking in the Appalachians (I live so close!)
  • Go horseback riding
  • Learn how to handbind a book
  • Learn to alter/customize clothing for myself
  • Learn to rock climb
  • Learn to snowboard
  • Participate in project 365
  • Purchase a dSLR
  • Read all the Chronicles of Narnia books
  • Read my lapsed comic book series
  • Start a cooking blog with a friend
  • Visit a corn maze
  • Wear a costume to DragonCon
  • Relationships
  • Buy/make everyone's Christmas gifts before November each year
  • Host get-together 3x year (1/9)
  • Keep track of birthdays and anniversaries (and addresses) and send a card on each one.
  • Write thank you notes every time I receive a gift
  • Spiritual
  • Go on a missions trip
  • Memorize a bible verse 1x month (1/34)
  • Read bible 5x week (2/143)
  • Travel
  • Go back home to Puerto Rico with husband
  • Take Jason to La Palguera
  • Visit St. Thomas/Virgin Islands
  • Visit New York
  • Go to the top of the Empire State Building
  • Go to the top of the Statue of Liberty
  • See a musical on Broadway
  • Visit Europe
  • Visit Las Vegas
  • Take a weekend getaway with my husband 1x year (0/3)
  • Work
  • Back up my computers 1x week (0/143)
  • Create a program to serve a useful purpose for others
  • Grow my business so my husband can stay home and work with me
  • Join a networking group
  • Learn a new programming language 1x year (0/3)
  • Learn to expertly analyze web traffic tracking results
  • Organize files on computers (0/3)
  • Read a technical book 4x year (0/12)
  • Setup landing pages for all my registered domain names
  • Update paperwork for taxes 4x year (0/12)
  • Write a blog post 1x week for Turtletopia (2/143)
  • Write a blog post 1x week for YazminMedia (1/143)
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I'm Back and Destashing · Sep 6


As I’m sure you already know, I am back. Dragon*Con was such a blast. I think this is the best time I’ve had in all the years I went, because not only did I get to enjoy my 3 days there with my best friend, J, I also got to see it through the eyes of a close friend who has only been but one time. It was a great reminder of that first-time wide-eyed feeling that you slowly lose over the years.

So, if you visit my Flickr site, you’ll find a new set titled Dragon*Con 2008. I only took a few hundred photos while there, so I’m being rather slow in getting them cropped, cleaned and uploaded. They are getting posted in about batches of 10.

In the meantime, feel free to browse the photos that I was able to take with my ever so crummy camera. There was plenty of dSLR envy that weekend on my part. The good thing is that I got J to agree to let me spend $1200 on a dSLR instead of a steampunk arm piece. Hope is what keeps me happy. ;)

Day 193.366 Because I must break my hording spirit...

Today, with all the fires in the wake of my return put out, I decided to do a little bit of catching up with the jewelry business. Among the things I picked back up was my destashing project…that’s #12 on my 101 List. I took some time to process a few more supply photos to post on the RockStash Etsy site. I hope you find something here you can put to good use:

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RockStash

Did any of my readers go to Dragon*Con themselves? Let me know! I would love to read your blog entries on the Con.

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Etsy Blogger's August Featured Blogger: TulipsTeasureBox · Sep 3

Each month, the Etsy Blogger’s Street Team promotes one of its members as the featured blogger of the month. Last month’s featured blogger was TulipsTreasureBox…

One of the things I find sad about jewelry is that many buyers never quite understand the value of the item they are holding in their hands. The materials are only one aspect of the piece. Time and skill usually get discounted.

Once you move past the sticker shock to enjoy an intricately beaded piece of jewelry, you’ll discover pieces like the ones found in Lily’s shop:



Sahara OOAK Necklace
Sahara OOAK Necklace – $145

Silver Snow Bracelet HEARTS Peyote Cuff
Silver Snow Bracelet HEARTS Peyote Cuff – $40

Silver Heart Necklace
Silver Heart Necklace – $40

In person, the pieces can be nothing but beautiful.

See more of her work on Etsy: TulipsTeasureBox
See her other shop on Etsy: Octahedron Jewelry
Visit her blog at: Tulips Teasure Box

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Going Out: Etsy Treasury Feature - 08/27/08 · Aug 27

Brandi of CatiesBlue has a fantastic eye for color and a great sense of style. Here’s a treasury she put together: Going Out! I don’t always catch myself in treasuries, but when I do, I like to say “thanks!” So if you find me in a treasury, let me know!


If you missed the treasury, you can click on the image to view my capture larger.

Thanks for the feature, Brandi!

(And if you’re interested in the earrings, you can find them for sale here or on my Etsy site!)

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90 Days: Notebooks Are Best In 3's · Aug 27


Ulixis
on Etsy

Yes…here I go again with paper products. I just like paper, so bear with me! Pretty patterns and an eye for a nicely matched set always draws me in with an urge to buy. That should explain my feature from Ulixis on Etsy.

Graduating from an Honours Biology & Pharmacology co-op program, you would think Amanda wouldn’t be much into any type of crafting. However, she has been a crafter for as long as she can remember. Most recently, she has focused on jewelry and notecards. In her shop, you can also find ACEOs and accordion memory books.

Of course my favorites from her shop are her mini notebooks, which come in packs of 3’s:



See more of her work on Etsy: ulixis
Visit her blog at: Ulixis Crafts


This post is part of a series titled ’90 Features in 90 Days’, which features a listing of participating Etsy shops. For more information on participating in the series, please visit the Etsy forum thread.

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90 Days: Notecards Fit to Frame · Aug 25


vanessa
kimball
on Etsy

If I had it my way, I would have a massive collection of notecards. Mind you, I say “collection”, because I have a habit of buying Christmas cards and never sending them out. So, if I was “allowed” to add to my “collection”, the cards at VanessaKimball on Etsy would be the latest added to the fold.

As a graphic design artist, Vanessa has taken her skills and created a line of light and airy notecards and calendars. Her designs are so lovely, they look fantastic displayed as prints in frames or as pins on your favorite corkboard. (The pins make me wish I had a corkboard to put them on!)

Have a hankering for notecards, like me? Here are a few you just shouldn’t pass up:



See more of her work on Etsy: VanessaKimball
Visit her blog at: Vanessa Kimball


This post is part of a series titled ’90 Features in 90 Days’, which features a listing of participating Etsy shops. For more information on participating in the series, please visit the Etsy forum thread.

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Etsy Treasury Feature - 08/24/08 · Aug 24

Here’s a lovely peachy and creamy treasury: Gaslight Streets! I don’t always catch myself in treasuries, but when I do, I like to say “thanks!” So if you find me in a treasury, let me know!


Make sure to check out the bird bracelet by theBeadAerie. It’s fantastic! If you missed the treasury, you can click on the image to view my capture larger.

Thanks for the feature, PeachCult!

(And if you’re interested in the hairpins, you can find them for sale here or on my Etsy site!)

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Etsy Treasury Feature - 08/21/08 · Aug 21

I don’t always catch myself in treasuries, but when I do, I like to say “thanks!” So if you find me in a treasury, let me know!

Check it out! Another treasury feature! Maybe I’m coming back in Etsy style. ;)


If you missed the treasury, you can click on the image to view my capture larger.

Thanks for the feature, ToteNTots!

(And if you’re interested in the earrings, you can find them for sale here or on my Etsy site!)

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90 Days: These birds never fly the coup · Aug 20

This post is part of a series titled ’90 Features in 90 Days’, which features a listing of participating Etsy shops. For more information on participating in the series, please visit the Etsy forum thread.


Backwoods
creations
on Etsy

You’ve heard it said that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Now, you can have them all in hand without any effort, just by visiting Backwoodscreations on Etsy!

As a mixed media artist, Mary Anne has separated herself from the flock by creating interesting fabric animal sculptures. From birds, to cats, to horses, she’s also been known to create a few doggies here and there. She does make other items like jewelry and folk art dolls. However, her animals are what she is known for and her sold items certainly speak for themselves.

Here are a few of her lovely birds, which will never fly the coup:



See more of their work on Etsy: Backwoodscreations
Visit their blog at: Backwoods Creations: Living Life Creatively

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Etsy Treasury Feature - 08/18/08 · Aug 18

I don’t always catch myself in treasuries, but when I do, I like to say “thanks!” So if you find me in a treasury, let me know!

Check it out! Another treasury feature! Maybe I’m coming back in Etsy style. ;)


If you missed the treasury, you can click on the image to view my capture larger.

Thanks for the feature, PoorRobin!

(And if you’re interested in the bangle, you can find it for sale here or on my Etsy site!)

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90 Days: A stroll through the Berry Patch · Aug 18

This post is part of a series titled ’90 Features in 90 Days’, which features a listing of participating Etsy shops. For more information on participating in the series, please visit the Etsy forum thread.


berrypatch
designs
on Etsy

It is said that while berries come from different bushes in a patch, the taste of one berry can speak for all the berries in the patch. Berrypatchdesigns on Etsy is run in a similar style, with 3 different designers contributing product for one Etsy store.

Different designers can find it difficult to tie their styles into each other and create a cohesive look for a store, but these 3 ladies do a fantastic job with an earth-based theme to all the pieces. Mainly run by Stephanie Strain, she curates the shop for the 3 designers. Stephanie also has two other shops: http://brighidsforge.etsy.com and http://undercurrent.etsy.com.

Here is a quick stroll through the BerryPatch:



See more of their work on Etsy: berrypatchdesigns
Visit Stephanie’s blog at: SilverShadow

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Etsy Treasury Feature - 08/16/08 · Aug 16

I don’t always catch myself in treasuries, but when I do, I like to say “thanks!” So if you find me in a treasury, let me know!

Check it out! Another treasury feature! Maybe I’m coming back in Etsy style. ;)


If you missed the treasury, you can click on the image to view my capture larger.

Thanks for the feature, SedgeWorks!

(And if you’re interested in the bracelet, you can find it for sale here or on my Etsy site!)

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Etsy Blogger's Carnival: The Best Tool Ever · Aug 15

Inquiring minds want to know…that is, the Etsyblogger’s street team wants to know for this month’s blog roll…what is my favorite tool? Well here it is:

Day 226.366 Because it's the best tool ever...

A simple dowel, you say? Why, yes…it is! It slices and dices and…oh wait, wrong tool…

As you can see, I’ve customized the dowel with plenty of little sharpie marks to help me create different types of earwires. In addition (although not seen in this picture), the dowel has a hole drilled from one side to the other for wire anchoring purposes. While my dowel is simple, it has helped me create wonderfully fantastic pieces like these:

Cognac - Alternate View 
Teardrops - Rutilated Quartz & Hessonite Compass
Midnight Cascades La Dolce Vita - 18" layering

I couldn’t have made any of them nearly as beautiful without my dowel. I can’t be the only dowel lover here…or is your favorite tool quite different?

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90 Days: For when you just need to apologize · Aug 13


knuckletoes
on Etsy

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Who said that?” after a voice yelled at your family or significant other ? Did you ever throw the remote control or possibly the cat at their face when they offered you ice cream? If so, you may need to stop by knuckletoes on Etsy.

As a jewelry, clothing and purse maker, Katie also makes these off-beat and funny PMS apology cards. Making her items from recycled materials, she not only infuses them with a vintage feel, but helps the environment to boot. Definite guilt-free consumerism. She also has a second Etsy shop, Revinylized, where she retools vinyl into a new life.

Before you go off to hurl the remote control at someone else, here are the cards to check out:



Apologizing couldn’t be made any easier.

See more of her work on Etsy: knuckletoes
Visit her blog at: Only Slightly Illiterate

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Etsy Blogger's 1st Anniversary Sale · Aug 12

I know it’s been a while since I’ve last blogged. Who knew that having your husband home with a back injury would upset a schedule so much? ;) Regardless, I’m back! And I have plenty of news for you!


Our super fab Etsyblogger’s street team is turning 1 on August 13th!!

To celebrate our 1st Anniversary of bloggy goodness, the EtsyBloggers street team is having a 5 day sale!!

Starting this Wednesday Aug 13 (that’s tomorrow!!) until Sunday the 17th you will find lots of items on sale in the various shops ranging from free shipping to 10% off to 25% off!

My two Etsy shops will have the following sales available:

http://aprettyrock.etsy.com
Handcrafted Limited Edition Jewelry
But One, Get One 1/2 half off (of equal or lesser value – no custom items, please)

http://rockstash.etsy.com
Gemstones, beads and more!
Free Shipping on orders over $20 (hold off sending payment and I will invoice with correct amount due)

You’ll have to see individual team member shops for their sale details. Bright and early Wednesday morning there will be a list of participating shops posted here: http://etsybloggers.etsy.com

In the meantime, you can find the beautiful items from our team members here in our team shop’s favorites and also here.

To promote the sale, the team is snatching up treasuries left and right! Here’s one of the latest with my Flora – Winter Bloom – Biwa Pearls and Mother of Pearl Carved Flower necklace listed:

Etsy Treasury featuring A Pretty Rock Jewelry

The treasury will be visible until Thursday at 12:12am. After that, you can view it here.

As you can see, it’s not the best photo of my necklace, so I took the liberty to reshoot the beauty:

Day 223.366 Because a reshoot was necessary... 

I definitely like these snapshots better, but sadly the treasury doesn’t update with new photos once it is made. Oh well.

So, don’t forget! The sale starts tomorrow…make it a point to visit all these fantastic shops…and their blogs, too! You might find something that you love to read.

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90 Days: Sculpting an Alternate Bliss · Jul 7


alternatebliss
on Etsy

Sculpting is certainly an art. One can easily say there is not much painstaking agony in regards to detail in larger pieces. However, shrink your piece down to the size of oh, say a pendant and you can only imagine the concentration it takes to make such a piece. If you’ve never seen anything like that, you should stop by alternatebliss on Etsy.

As a mixed media artist, you will find that she also creates these fabulous watercolor prints in her other Etsy shop, gumballgrenade. The pieces that really catch my attention, though, are the handsculpted fine silver jewelry pendants.

If you’re looking for a piece of wearable art, here are my recommendations:



Now these certainly lend a little bit of alternate bliss to any ensemble.

See more of her work on Etsy: alternatebliss
Visit her blog at: This is my Alternate Bliss. What’s yours?

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90 Days: Simply said · Jun 30


simplysaid
bysarah
on Etsy

There’s something to be said for saying things simply. There’s never a misunderstanding. If you need some help in that department, check out simplysaidbysarah on Etsy.

As a graphic design student, Sarah uses her knack for design when creating her pieces. From bags to purses, bath & body to jewelry, and of course, paper goods, Sarah uses her creativity to add a tasteful touch of originality to any of the crafts she creates.

Looking for stationary or a card? Here are a few of my recommendations:



See more of her work on Etsy: simplysaidbysarah
Visit her blog at: Simply Said by Sarah

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#12 - April and May Destashing Done! · Jun 28


I’m so delayed on getting these posted. April turned into May, and May into June, so here I am playing “catch up” with the supplies that have been accumulating on my desk. Maybe next month I will get caught up with June as well. :)

In this batch you’ll find a lot of Swarovski pearls and a few crystal rondelles. There are also some new yummy peacock freshwater pearls that are definitely worth checking out.

Here is my Etsy mini with a few of the supply listings:

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RockStash

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90 Days: Awaken your goddess within · Jun 27


celticgoddess
jewelry
on Etsy

Doesn’t every goddess need some sort of crown? Or at the very least, a decorate or two? Goddesses, head on over to celticgoddessjewelry on Etsy where you can decorate yourself and awaken your goddess within.

Andee started her jewelry business back in 2001 as a creative outlet for her art. Inspired by spiritual learning, nature, goddess and celtic imagery, you will find those themes in many of the pieces in her shop.

Here are a few of my recommendations:



See more of her work on Etsy: celticgoddessjewelry
Visit her blog at: Indie reviews by Celtic Goddess

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Etsy Blogger's June Featured Blogger: AliciaMae · Jun 26

Each month, the Etsy Blogger’s Street Team promotes one of its members as the featured blogger of the month. This month’s featured blogger is AliciaMae…

This is where I normally write a snappy little introduction to the featured artist and then introduce a piece of theirs on my blog. However, photography always speaks better for itself:


New York City Radio City Music Hall at Christmas - Original Digital Photograph
New York City Radio City Music Hall
at Christmas – Original Digital Photograph – $5

4x6 Brooklyn Bridge in antiqued sepia
4×6 Brooklyn Bridge in antiqued sepia – sold

Outer Banks North Carolina Lighthouse 5x7 matte finish
Outer Banks North Carolina Lighthouse 5×7 matte finish – $5

Definitely great additions to any photography collection. Make sure you visit her shop.

See more of her work on Etsy: AliciaMaePrints
See her other shops on Etsy: Eclectic Design Gifts and Random Supplies
Visit her blog at: Crafts and cooking as I know it

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90 Days: Gunmetal beauties · Jun 25


earthcharms
on Etsy

Sterling silver tarnishes. It’s just a given fact. It’s also one of the many reasons I like to oxidize my jewelry pieces from the get go. For those that like the oxidized look of silver, there is also gunmetal. If that’s you, then you should check out earthcharms on Etsy.

Run by Salyx, she recognizes the issue of tarnish and provides a solution by creating beautiful jewelry pieces with gunmetal components. Matching them with stones as inspiration hits her, she has a fantastic selection of pieces from which to choose.

Here are a few of my recommendations:



See more of her work on Etsy: earthcharms
Visit her blog at: EarthCharms

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90 Days: More than just a scent · Jun 23


summersea
on Etsy

Is your life tense and stressful? Maybe chamomile can help. Have a headache? Perhaps rose is the solution. Need to clear out some of that mental “fog” and regain your focus? Try peppermint. Whatever your ailment may be, I’m sure that summersea on Etsy can help you out.

Run by Tracy, a genuine herbalist, Summer Sea Herbs is reminiscent of an old time apothecary, mixing herbs and essences to create therapeutic scents to cure what ails you. She even offers private consultations by phone so you can get your own custom blend of essences made just for you.

Here are a few premade variations found in her shop:



See more of her work on Etsy: summersea
Visit her blog at: Summer Sea Herbs ~ Magick, Medicine & Musings

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90 Days: Wrap your hair like a goddess · Jun 20


kreativemindz
on Etsy

I love my curly hair. However, when it gets hot, the hair goes up (much to the dismay of my best friend, who likes to play with my curls so they “boing”.) Maybe it’s time I tried a goddess wrap from kreativemindz on Etsy. She can boing to her delight and I don’t have to worry about my curls getting disrupted…

Run by a husband and wife team, KreativeMindz makes clothing (in all sizes and colors), Goddess Wraps™, Hot Packs, Bags, Purses, Wallets and Cuffs. If you are interested in woodwork, you can also find some in their shop as well. The husband is a skilled craftsman and carpenter.

Imagining myself in a Goddess wrap, here are the ones I would choose:



See more of her work on Etsy: kreativemindz
Visit her blog at: A Glance Inside KreativeMindz

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90 Days: Exotic escape jewelry · Jun 18


ContasBrasil
on Etsy

Ever wish to be someplace exotic? With the price of gas these days, that can be such a far away dream. Or, you can take my suggestion (it’s much easier on the pocketbook) and visit ContasBrasil on Etsy and let their goodies take you away.

A collaboration of artist, Suzy Wortberg, Bebê de Soares, and Ana Vilas Boas, work together to create jewelry pieces inspired by their native land of Brazil. With rich color combinations, their jewelry stimulates the imagination, making it easy to daydream of far off places.

I do so like things that remind me of exotic locations. Here are my daydream inspirations from their shop:



See more of their work on Etsy: ContasBrasil
Visit their blog at: ContasKoeln

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90 Days: Candy Jewels · Jun 16


stacirose
on Etsy

Remember those sticks of hard candy you could get at drugstores, or at an old time store when you visited a tourist spot? The ones that come in flavors like strawberry, cherry, root beer, etc… with all the stripes? These days, the only thing between you and them are the numerous empty calories they contain. Well, fret no more! Thanks to Staci of stacirose on Etsy, you can buy a pendant that looks like a candy swirl hanging around your neck!

A self-taught artist and musician, Staci works with various mediums. Among the other unique gifts in her shop, you will find oil paintings, jewelry, Judaica and more.

Need a fix for that sweet tooth? These are the candy pendants I recommend:



See more of her work on Etsy: stacirose
Visit her blog at: Staci Rose Designs

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90 Days: Geeks Represent! · Jun 13


lostmitten
on Etsy

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a geek… Not only that, but… I’m a girl. I’m a geek. I’m a gamer. While I was growing up, I felt like such a rare breed, however, Lauren’s lostmitten at Etsy shop proves I’m not alone!

Lauren, another fellow video game addict, has been crafting gamer-centric goodies in her shop since September 2006. Inspired by old and new video games, she creates coasters, business card holders, carrying cases and more!

As for me, while I love her stuff, I can’t pull these off in my office. But if I had a gamer kid (crossing my fingers for one), these would certainly be on their Christmas list from their dear old mom:



See more of her work on Etsy: lostmitten
Visit her blog at: Lost Mitten: A Geeky Girl’s Crafting Blog

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90 Days: Never lose your keys again · Jun 11


sweetirie
on Etsy

I lose mine all the time. Just the other day, I detached my house key from my ring so that I could take Snickers for a walk without dragging all my important keys with me, just to find that I had misplaced them 30 minutes after getting home! So, if you’re like me, you will definitely appreciate the variety of key fobs at sweetirie at Etsy.

Even art students need a creative outlet away from their art and it seems that sweetirie is just that for Michele, an art student majoring in graphic design. Michele also creates handmade beaded jewelry that is definitely worth checking out.

Here are a few key fobs that I may just have to swipe:



Go get your own. ;)

See more of her work on Etsy: sweetirie
Visit her blog at: Sweet Irie Originals

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90 Days: W.O.W! Are You Ready To Get Noticed · Jun 9


wyredonwire
on Etsy

If you’re looking for a less permanent way to get noticed, unlike dying your hair lime green or getting an allover body tattoo, jewelry is probably right up your alley. Aside from buying a few of my pieces (I know, I know, shameless self plug), you should definitely check out Alicia’s shop, wyredonwire at Etsy, for some fantastic options.

Creating mixed media jewelry mainly with wire, Alicia has been at it since she was a small child. It has only been these past 8 years that she has really worked on her craft to make it a business and take it to the next level.

In the midst of everything, she has still managed to maintain the quality of her pieces. Each one is made with love and attention to detail, just as if she was wearing it herself. When you’re buying artisan jewelry, quality is definitely something to keep in mind and Alicia has done just that.

Among my favorites:



See more of her work on Etsy: wyredonwire
Visit her blog at: W.O.W! Are You Ready To Get Noticed

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90 Days: Chic Momma! · May 28


ellebelle
onetsy
on Etsy

Who can resist boutique quality baby items? I know I have a hard time walking away from matching sets and such. My friend is even more bit by the “cute” bug. (I’d be surprised if she wasn’t with 3 girls under her belt.) Stacy’s Etsy shop, Elle Belle, would be just perfect for her.

A co-op between Stacy and her friends, the decision to start making goodies for their own children developed into a fantastic shop with plenty of items to make life easier as a Mom. From quilts to slings, blankets to cart and highchair covers, there is plenty there to choose and coordinate!

My favorites? The aqua and brown striped items, hands down:



Now go mamma go and get yourself all chic’ed out!

See more of their work on Etsy: ellebelleonetsy
Visit their blog at: Creative Sundries

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90 Days: Creative Sundries Side-by-Side · May 2


Creative
Sundries
on Etsy

For me, I would find nothing better than to be able to work aside my mom (except that I have surprisingly little patience for certain things and mom has a way of hitting the right hot buttons.) However, for Carol and Sarah, the mother-daughter/friend-friend team behind the CreativeSundries shop at Etsy, this is clearly not the case.

With items ranging from vintage treasures to handmade goods, their shop is the definition of indie and out of the ordinary. Check out the unique pendants, tiny needlefelted purses or the collage assemblage ACEOs currently in their shop.

My favorites? The bubble pendants, hands down:



See more of their work on Etsy: CreativeSundries
Visit their blog at: Creative Sundries

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90 Days: Art to be Treasured · May 1


Kala
on Etsy

A quick stop at the local craft store can be disastrous for me. If I happen to walk by the scrapbook aisle, the pull of those fat little stacks is almost too much to resist. I like them because they make great little notecards to add to orders.

Others like Karen Jinks of Kala at Etsy, like them for their mixed media art usage. With a background of making art and cards for family and friends as a child, it’s no wonder she now has a bachelors in graphic design and illustration.

From the minimalist to the rich, Karen’s work can be seen in various formats. Collages and cards, books and journals, traditional to digital art are just a few. Working with paint, paper, camera and computer, Karen creates fantastic art to be treasured:



See more of her work on Etsy: Kala
Visit her blog at: Chalk Hill Studio

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90 Days: Jewelry that Flows · Apr 28


personal
treasures
on Etsy

I’m a fan of beautiful gemstones. Rich colors and unique shapes always draw me in. I’m sure they will draw you in too when you visit PersonalTreasures at Etsy.

Having an early history with textiles, Phyllis tends to focus on how pieces flow on the body. Whether it be a bracelet, earrings or a necklace, I’m sure you’ll never find a stiff piece in her collection.

Among her beauties, her are some of my favorites:



See more of her work on Etsy: personaltreasures
Visit her blog at: Personal Treasures

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90 Days: Tutus for You · Mar 26


AdrienneN
on Etsy

Well, not really for you. You probably wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a tutu unless you’re a dancer, but if you have a baby girl, that’s a whole ‘nother story. So if you’re in the market for a tutu, stop by AdrienneN at Etsy.

Along with blankets, t-shirts, towels and anything else you can think of to embroider, AdrienneN also has these sweet little sets with a onesie and a decorated tutu. The onesie can be embroidered with any one of the numerous patterns they have in stock…and boy do they have a lot!

I was never a tutu girl myself (more of a tomboy with modern jazz classes and softball games), but I find these very, very cute:



See more of her work on Etsy: AdrienneN
Visit her blog at: Personality Plus Boutique

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90 Days: Makeup for Life · Mar 25


mineralmakeup
on Etsy

I severely dislike makeup and it wasn’t always that way. Happily, I would dump tons of my paycheck pre-Army into buying makeup for church and work. Once I joined the Army, it was a totally different story. I learned that I could look just as good with minimal or no makeup at all. Since then, the times that I buy makeup, I use it once or twice, then dump it out due to expiration. Don’t even get me started on all the chemicals we’re putting on our face…

So when I saw the next seller to be featured was Mineral Magic, I was immediately intrigued. Many of the benefits of mineral makeup are hard to overlook: improved skin condition and natural SPF (sun protection factor) of up to 20 being among them. The best benefit for me? Since the minerals are 100% pure, bacteria cannot be supported. Therefore, there is no expiration date. No more throwing out makeup! Yay!

Here are some of my favorite colors from her handmixed line of mineral makeup:



If you’re not sure what colors to wear, she also has kits, so make sure to stop by her shop.

See more of her work on Etsy: mineralmakeup
Visit her blog at: Mineral Magic Cosmetics

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#12 - March Destashing Done! · Mar 22

It was that time of the month again for me to go through my supplies and destash what I have. This seems to be working out well. Now, if I could only just get myself cracking on the rest of my 101 list things would be so much better. :)

Check out my Etsy mini with a few of my latest supply listings:

Etsy
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RockStash

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#12 - February Destashing Done! · Feb 16

Here we go again! Last Sunday I was able to photograph a ton of supplies and I finally got them posted at RockStash the other day. I just failed to mention it.

Several things have already sold, but just like last time, there are some good things worth scooping. This time, I added some of the extra Mother of Pearl buttons I use to make my rings in designs I did not care for once in hand. One listing of those already sold.

There are also some great coconut heart beads large enough for pendants and some pink shell flowers which make cute dainty earrings…sadly, just not quite for my market anymore, I think.

Pink Flower Shell Hairpins

I couldn’t help myself, though, and ended up making these sweet little hairpins with the pink shell flowers to list.

Check out my Etsy mini with a few of my latest supply listings:

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RockStash

Tonight I’m off to pick up my mom at the airport, so here I go doing a quick clean of the house. I hope you have a fantastic Saturday!

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#12 – January Destashing Done! · Jan 12

Well, that was time consuming! I spent a good bit of yesterday photographing supplies and then another couple hours this morning getting them posted at RockStash.

There are some good things in there, like several pieces of Thai hill tribe silver that was purchased when the market was lower. There are also some vintage lucite beads that are worth scooping up. Hopefully all of these will go off to new homes!

Here’s an Etsy mini with a few of my latest supply listings:

Etsy
Buy Handmade
RockStash

Now to go grab some breakfast…

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Clearly, I Need Help · Jan 11

Week 1 is over for my 101 goals and I’m just not doing as great as I thought. Excuses come easily and I find it’s just too simple to say “Oh, I’ll go a little later” or “I’ll do that tomorrow”, when in reality, my goals need to be made a priority and done that day.

I do want to be successful with my list, so I know I’m going to have to tackle this problem differently. Having the list public on my blog is just not enough. Which means I have to learn from my failure quickly so that I can get back on track and not be demoralized.

In Flight
I did manage to photograph some supplies for Goal #12!


This morning, I was reading my blog roll and I believe I’ve found the solution! Zen Habits had a post last month on 16 Killer Apps to Put On Your Brand New Christmas Mac. (I’ve had my Mac for quite a while now, but I didn’t believe that precluded me from using the list.) :) I downloaded and installed several of them, among them iGTD, which I was going to use, but I had just setup a good system that I want to give a fair shot. For this though, I believe it’s a good alternate use for application…so I’m going to fill it up with my 101 list items!

I’m really excited about that and should be setting it up this weekend. Since there are so many different goals on various “time limits” (not sure what else to call them), I think iGTD will work well for what I need. This will also allow me to get familiar with the program in a non-urgent kind of way.

When Week 3 rolls around on the 18th, I should be in a better position to succeed. (I’m crossing my fingers here.)

Does anyone have any other programs they can suggest for tracking to-do lists? I’d love to check them out.