BESTeam - Swing Station Studio

This week's feature is Swing Station Studio, and Heather has somee cute swing purses. Take a peak at what Heather has to say, "while I grew up in gorgeous New Mexico, I now call the mountains of Colorado home. I live in beautiful Fort Collins with my amazing husband and fluffy doggie Ginger. A college art graduate, making things is a hobby of mine, and though not my primary job (yet!), it is my primary passion. My current goals are to expand my business, meet new artists and Etsians, and one day actually organize all my art supplies. One step at a time!"


I love this peace symbol fabric, it is just too hard to resist.


This Easter Bunny bag is nice for carrying little essential.

Heather also has a nice blog with the same name Swing Station Studio, that you should visit.
With that said you know what to do...
1. Click the links in this blog and make Swing Station Studio a fan, heart her shop and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised.

BESTeam - Ellesbeads

Wow Elles Beads has been a busy artist, and the shop has pages and pages to purchase from. Read what she has to say about her shop in her own words.....

I love taking recycled goods, donated and discarded items, and gorgeous beads to create new jewelry and accessories. I make vintage-inspired jewelry with charms and findings from eras gone by. I also repurpose modern fabrics for my fabric brooches and pins. I believe that simple items can be used to make something extraordinarily beautiful and that's what I try to accomplish with my Etsy shop.

In addition to jewelry and accessories, I make bottle cap and other upcycled magnets which you can find in my Zibbet shop at http://zibbet.com/ellesbeads.

I'm a proud member of four Etsy teams, the NC Triangle Etsy Street Team, the Handmade Artists Forum Team, the Boosting Etsy Shops Team, and the Queer Team. Please see the Queer Team's collective shop to benefit charity and check out the jewelry I've donated: http://www.etsy.com/shop/QueerEtsyStreetTeam

I also write a blog which you can find at ellesbeads.blogspot.com. The Elle's Beads Blog is a resource for both customers and fellow artisans alike. I review major fashion trends and artisan resources, as well as keep readers up-to-date on where I'm selling and what I'm creating.

Thanks for reading and please feel free to convo me at any time. I'd love to talk to you!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ellesbeads
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ellexmarie
Blog: http://www.ellesbeads.blogspot.com


In the age of the biggest tv screens ever, this tiny "Big TV" set is just the cutest.

I love flowers, and flowers have become the hip focal jewelry pieces, for today's fashion savy ladies.

I am truly into big rings. This piece shouts out take a look at me. Yes this ring will become a discussion item.

Please do visit the shop and pick out some new accesories for yourself or someone else.

Moonangelnay - BESTeam Feature

Moon Angel is a pretty talented photographer. As a photographer she has an eye for finding some amazing shots. Take a moment to see what she says about herself and her art "My name is Naomi. I am a passionate artist, digital artist and photographer (now a member of Photographers on Etsy - POE Team and fPOE). I'm am also an avid blogger that features sellers each week that have 0-19 sales, and guest post on Handmade Spark each week.
I'm inspired by the human form, philosophy, nature, free will and color. A fine art artist at heart, yet I have an ever changing abstract style which has also drifted into my digital art work.
I try to bring contrasting duality into my work, highlighting my interests in both light and dark and the veil inbetween through form, color, mantra and poetry to bring forth my objective to brand my work as more than just physical art or home decor, but something to think about.
I love to base my variety of art work on the affinity i perceive an object to have with it's environment which can give a spiritual ambience to what I do. I love spectral brightness and the gothic glamor of monotone, instead of being quite the opposite, can be meshed together like light refracting through broken darkness".


Isn't it neat how the bubbles make a heart.

This flower is stunning!

Look she even turns her art into wearable art. That is pretty neat. Do take the time to visit her blog and her etsy shop. When you get there you know what to do, heart the shop, follow the blog and find something to you like to have.

Ardent Reverie - BESTeam Weekly Feature

Ardent Reverie is a pretty neat shop with a varied collections of beautiful finds. Take a moment to read what they say about their shop.

We are two crazy sisters working like crazy in our tiny room to create unique handmade items. We love creating new things that inspire us so that we can share them with you. Please check back for new items as they are added regularly.
You can also get more information about us by visiting our blog, ardentreverie1.blogspot.com


This purple flower is stunning. This headpiece would dress up any ones hair.

This black and white necklace calls to the positive and negative in life. It is a statment piece at best.

This neat scull cap is truely todays fashion item.
Please do visit the girls shop and their blog, they have quite a bit "going on".

Cadiwompus - BESTeam Weekly Featured

Hello! Cadiwompus is a "13 year old kid making cute stuff" for other's enjoyment, just to quote her words. She is definetly correct. She has created some cute cool items. Her little t-shirts are eye-striking and colorful. This creative 13 old also had her own blog which you need to check out www.imcadiwompus.blogspot.com!!! Cadi didn't say much about herself, but I am totally impressed with this young lady. Think about it she is barely a teen and she has her own Etsy website, which has over 40 items for sale in it. Her photos are cear and exciting. (I am sorry haven't learned how to link her images back to her shop, so do make an effort to visit her shop. In the meantime I will look to fix this problem.)




The tops above are just a sampling of Cadi's talent. The Fancy Tank and New Dream Catcher Tank are their names. The added embellsihments decorating these tops take them to a different level of adornment. Cadi loves adding embellishments to the necklines of her tanks. You name it she has used it; flowers, buttons, even zippers.


This Big Bangle Bracelet is so fun looking. I love it, and Cadi loves it too. It is made from a sturdy piece of cardboard. It's wrapped with bright coral pink Baby rib knit, and topped off with a big flower! It would look great with any of her tanks! Slips easily on and off! Hip Recycled Fashion!


The Back to School Junk Jar is unique creation. This jar is all your school stuff! Such as pencils, scissors, tape, stickers, glue sticks, and much more! This a 100% recycled cup, made from recycled stuff. It was painted, and collaged onto it to make it cuter, it is 5 inches tall and 3 inches wide at the bottom.

Clevercraft - this week's feature

Clevercraft is own by Jenni who is about to move to Lansing, Michigan. She is just starting to concentrate on her little shop and run it as a more professional business, so she asks that you bear with her while she learns more each day.
She enjoy many different kinds of crafts. She does a lot of quilting, sewing, crocheting, cross-stitching, beading, scrapbooking, and anything else she finds interesting! Due to her tendency to be over-excited and buy too many materials,she has turned her hobbies into a little bit of a money maker for herself. And she is always finding new ideas, so check back frequently! Make sure you also check out her blog Clever Corner.

Fall Color Inspiration

I found these pretty colors on Humblebeads' website. I decided to post them on my website as a remimder to myself to consider using these colors when I create jewelry this fall. Tell me what you think of these colors.

Well I am drawn to the "Living Coral". I have had a love affair with coral color family for serval years now. I may need to look to my color wheel to see the contrast and complimentary colors for coral.

Elles Beads - Featured BESTeam Shop

Looking for one of a kind, funky handmade jewelry? Elles Beads features both vintage-inspired jewelry with funky color combinations and eco-friendly accessories for the modern fashionista. Elle makes new jewelry and accessories all the time and would be happy to create a custom piece for you! Her pieces make excellent gifts for teens, young adults, and the young at heart.
She loves taking recycled goods, donated and discarded items, and gorgeous beads to create new jewelry and accessories. She makes vintage-inspired jewelry with charms and findings from eras gone by, she also repurpose modern fabrics for my fabric brooches and pins. Elle believe that simple items can be used to make something extraordinarily beautiful and that's what she tries to accomplish with her Etsy shop.


Look at this bookmark. The simple color contrast and lines makes this an exciting bookmark to own.
Elle is a proud member of four Etsy teams, the NC Triangle Etsy Street Team, the Handmade Artists Forum Team, the Boosting Etsy Shops Team, and the Queer Team. Please see the Queer Team's collective shop to benefit charity.

The Elle's Beads Blog is a resource for both customers and fellow artisans alike. She review major fashion trends and artisan resources, as well as keeping readers up-to-date on where she is selling and what she is creating.

If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, contact Elle and she'll be happy to help!

This Week's Feature - Wayfaring Magnolia

Amanda loves art, music, fashion and life! She is trying to teach herself to design clothing and any other crafty skill that inspires her, so she created Wayfaring Magnolia. An Etsy shop where she can sell her creative creations. She says "don't be surprised if my shop changes often, my interests change often, everyday I find something new that inspires me." Currently she work as a professional musician/gypsy wherever people want to hear her sing.
She's always open to talking to fellow etsy peeps for possible business or collaboration. So please if you have any questions or anything please contact her.
Amanda's good eye for the vintage is evident in this lovely yellow prom dress. From vintage clothing to vintage painted phrases, one can find them right here in Amanda's shop.

With that said you know what to do...
1. Click the links in this blog and make Amanda's "Wayfaring Magnolia" shop a favorite and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised

Debbie Jackson coming to New York Polymer Clay Guild

Debbie Jackson the author of Polymer Clay Jewelry is scheduled to teach a workshop for the New York Polymer Clay Guild, October 16 and 17. This is going to be a wonderful workshop. Debbie is an extremely talented polymer artist. Her plans are to teach Broadway Bangles, beatles and beads. The workshops are open to any one interested in attending. So please either email me or contact Valerie Hall throught the New York guild. We would be thrilled to have you join us.

This Week's Feature - Nevita

Winter will be here before you know it, and I am going to need something like this around my neck. Nevita also has a whimsical side. Nevita loves the fact that Etsy exist and she is able to make and sell her items online. She is the proud mother of a little girl and she enjoys spending time with her. She feels that her positive energy helps her creations to symbolize how beautiful and precious life is.

She learned to knit and make gobelin tapestry, when she was a child. During school vacations, she went to visit her grandparents, and her grandmother taught her how to knit, crochet, sew and others. During the years, she paid more attention to knitting and gobelin tapestry, and found it enjoyable. It became her hobby, and after her daughter's birth she decided to share her passion of creating beautiful things, with people around the world.

Nevita also has a nice blog called Boutique Aholic, from her hands to yours.

Please do visit Nevita's shop and blog. You know the routine....
1. Click the links in this blog and make Nevita a fan, heart her shop and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised

Straight Parts

Well, I went to a hair stylest to get my hair done. Tisha from the Bronx. She was tenacious at best. Let me tell you why. My hair was locked about 4 years ago. (I didn't keep the date and life was hectic at the time.) Shortly after locking I noticed that I did not have fine defined parts in my hair. I couldn't even get a decent side part for the front. Needless to say I was a bit angry, because I paid this sister to do my hair correctly. I had enough talent to part and twist my own hair, but I could not guarantee that the back was neat. I really only went to her for the back. I assumed she would do a good job with the front. That's what I get for 'assuming', you know that say "an ass out of you and me", but enough crying over spilt milk. Four years later with no one attempting to repart my hair - Tisha accomplished a miracle she created straight parts. It is nice to know that I now have straight parts. Now that I have found Tisha I will go periodicly because she did a wonderful job washing, conditioning and twisting my hair, but I am not fond of the amount of scalp showing. My hair is thin and has always been thin, so I like my locs to pump-up close to the scalp - it hides the fact that I have thin hair.

I am happy that I went natural. No more relaxers and short hair for me. I now have hair that I like to pull up off my neck in the summer.

Weekly Feature: Too Much of a Good Thing

Too Much of a Good Thing has loved making greeting cards with handmade envelopes that people seem to like getting. Problem is, she has a sizable inventory and hopes that maybe you'll like them?
This artist has been crocheting since 12 years old, and she manages to give away alot of thing she has made.
This crafter is open to explore new crafts, so you can look forward to finding new and different things in her shop.
With that said you know what to do...
1. Click the links in this blog and make Too Much of a Good Thing a fan, heart her shop and don't forget follow the blog.
2. If you see something you like, buy it.
3. If you like my blog, don't forget to follow me too.
4. See ads that interest you, click through and explore.
5. By all means enjoy, have fun and live life to its fullest because tomorrow isn't promised

New Blog

I found a need to creat another blog. I have be come so busy on my clay blog, and bloggong quit a bit about other things that I felt I needed another blog. This blog has taken on the name Ardna's Sac which is my name spelt backwards. Ardna is a creative lady who does a little bit of everything. So in my creative bag aka 'sac' you may find a little bit of everything.