CorseCrafts at Etsy.com

I have stayed away from featuring or showing off a fellow artists work because I didn't want to be a 'copy cat' of other blogs which also do the same thing. Then I got to thinking, there are so many talented artists out there, there needs to be more bloggers telling people about them!

Not to step on any toes, not to take away anyones thunder for the idea of showcasing a fellow artist, more like another entree' in this great buffet of talent that is out there in the world.

Take a taste!!


CorseCrafts at Etsy.com

CorseCrafts has been on Etsy since March 2008 and boasts more than 160 items. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and fun lizard keychains are what you will find as you browse her store.

She has grasped a great casual/everyday style with her work and her prices are very affordable. She has pieces that are elegant in their simplicity and would be a great addition to any wardrobe.

Several collections are listed at CorseCrafts some are - Terre, Islander, Bleu Etoile, Poisson, and Nuit. Islander is my favorite of her collections reminding me of my trip to the Caribean.

Also offered from October 25 to December 19, enter "Holiday Special" in the "Message to Seller" box at check out and receive 15 % discount. Refund will be issued via PayPal.

Here's a peek







Stop by CorseCrafts and see what else is there!!

Artist showcase

Along with the Artist exchange I also have another idea brewing. It is nothing new - just putting a different twist on it.

If you have ever heard of Everyday Matters, this idea is based on that. Everyday Matters is a challenge to do something creative everyday. The group focus is on drawing and creating illustrated journals. 365 topics are presented and you draw the topic and then post a link in their group and share it with everyone.

Why can't beaders do this?!?!

What I want to do is challenge you to create one item a week. (making beaded items everyday can get overwhelming) I will have 52 themes/topics presented, along with pictures to help encourage your imagination. I will have a flickr/photobucket, some kind of account set up for you to post to with a brief description of your piece and how you gathered your inspiration.

Once a week I will go thru them and feature on my blog several of the pieces and give one artist a 'spotlight'.

There will be more I am sure, this is just the initial brain dump - I would love to set up something where the designer agrees that if the item created in the challenge sells, that money is donated to a charity, but deciding on a charity, or a group of charities to choose from is difficult. Or judging for prizes - you see where I am going.

I will have a rough draft up on Tues next and start spreading the word then.

July Birthstone

July's birthstone as we all know is ruby. What I have noticed this months birthstone as opposed to months, the birthstone and the alternate birthstone are all ruby!

That doesn't leave me with much to work with this month when trying to show choices of alternate birthstones.

Let's take a different path this month. Let's look not only at rubies but how about ruby in zoisite, or ruby in fuchsite

Here are some things I found on my journies!!!


Have fun kids!!

Ruby with Fuchsite From Planet Janet


Ruby with Fuchsite from Philip Crow



Ruby in Zoisite From Earth Rhythms




Ruby in Zoisite from Bada Bling by Krystal




Ruby from Gemstone Gifts by Shirley Gordon



Ruby by Teresa Tinuke