tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78702220394307274322024-03-14T03:19:11.168-04:00Morning Sky JewelryMary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-66191095945925718242017-05-29T15:00:00.000-04:002017-05-29T15:00:03.099-04:00Copper Bangles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Copper is a naturally soft metal and therefore easy to texture. A little hammering and some oxidizing with liver of sulfur and you have a rich, rustic look.</span></div>
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Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-59187691198525504642014-02-19T18:22:00.002-05:002014-02-19T18:22:17.079-05:00Ready For Spring<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of the winter I have been crocheting for my shop,<a href="http://www.mroningskycreation.etsy.com/" jewelry="" sky="" target="Morning"> Morning Sky Creations</a>, using deep, dark and neutral colors. Enough! We've been having a long winter here in the Northeastern US and I'm tired of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was the end result and I love it. So happy to see some bright, fresh colors in my shop.</span></div>
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Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-5953997645096218252014-02-03T15:45:00.002-05:002014-02-03T15:45:55.086-05:00Packaging<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I have been selling my jewelry I have been using the same packaging. I wrap the item in white tissue paper and then place it in an organza drawstring bag. This has been working fine until I introduced a line of leather key rings into my shop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Most of my jewelry is for women. There are 1 or 2 items that could be for men. When one of those pieces sells I wrap it in tissue and tie it with a neutral color cord if I am in doubt if the purchase is for a male or female.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I needed to come up with easy, economical packaging for my key chains. What could I use that looked masculine enough if the purchase was for a man, but not too masculine in case the purchase was for a woman?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I do have cord in different colors, so if I'm sure that the purchase is for a woman I may tie up the package in pink or purple cord instead of the natural.</span><br />
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I had some leather left over from some leather bracelets I had been making so I made a few basic key chains like the one shown below. It is made from a nice sturdy vegetable dyed leather with a nickel plated clasp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next to be added was a key ring attached to a leather wristlet strap. This is great when you are running errands and don't want to lose your keys in the bottom of your purse. Just slip this over your hand and your keys are easily accessible.</span></div>
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My newest project doesn't have anything to do with jewelry making or crochet.</div>
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Our neighborhood was starting to be overrun with feral cats. They were everywhere and multiplying rapidly. A neighbor volunteers for a local no-kill shelter so she and another neighbor started trapping them, having them neutered and then releasing them into the wooded area behind our neighborhood.</div>
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In the meantime, a litter of kittens had been born.After they were weaned, the mother was trapped, spayed and released, The kittens were then caught. There were 3 little cuties. Someone took one right away, but the other 2 need a place to stay until they are old enough to be neutered and put up for adoption. That is where I came in. </div>
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My animal shelter friend already had as many fosters as she could handle, plus her own dogs and cats, so she asked me if I wouldn't mind fostering them for a few weeks. How could I resist?</div>
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Of course, my 10 year old tabby, Emma, absolutely hates them. I guess she has forgotten that she was rescued as a feral kitten in the woods by the same shelter and now has a cozy, warm, loving home with us.</div>
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My youngest son has been helping me work to socialize them so that they have a better chance at being adopted quickly. The little orange one should have no problem. He is friendly to a fault. All he wants is attention. The black one, on the other hand, has finally stopped hissing at me whenever I get too close. I think that it is all an act since when you pick him up he doesn't really fight to get away and will settle down after a bit.</div>
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So, that is what I have been working on lately. How about you?Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-13210730083939978002013-01-07T18:12:00.000-05:002013-12-08T21:28:59.225-05:00Happy New Year<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is having a great New Year so far. It has been quite a while since I posted so I thought that the New Year would be a good time to get back to it. Hopefully it will be a trend that will continue on a semi-regular basis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been trying to build up both my Etsy shops the past few months.My crochet shop, <a href="http://www.morningskycreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Morning Sky Creations</a>, is very depleted right now. I'm trying to do a little bit of crocheting every day to gradually get if filled back up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My jewelry shop, <a href="http://www.morningskyjewelry.com/" target="_blank">Morning Sky Jewelry</a>, is doing a little better. Over the summer I made myself a crochet beaded wrap bracelet. I not only love wearing it, but I love making them. Once I started I couldn't start. The first ones I made using mainly seed beads and some stone chips. Then I made a few using Czech fire polished stones and those are the ones that I really love. </span><br />
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Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-28716475050225213652012-09-03T17:02:00.000-04:002012-09-03T17:02:13.667-04:00A New Crochet Technique<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had tried crocheting with wire some time ago, but I didn't like the results. When my local craft store started carrying silver plated Artistic Wire I thought I would give it another try. This time I was much happier with the results. </span><br />
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Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-89243224210516019052012-04-16T09:40:00.000-04:002012-04-16T09:40:00.115-04:00Reusable Market Tote Bags<span style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; " >I have a new addition to my crochet shop, <a href="http://www.morningskycreations.etsy.com/" target="Morning" sky="" creations="">Morning Sky Creations</a>. I have been making reusable crocheted market bags. These bags are not only great for shopping, but also for the beach as well as an all around tote bag.</span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_igTmylNGbs/T4wGtiDWn-I/AAAAAAAAA00/CKQxaCVh0f8/s320/Seafoam%2BGreen%2B4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731963805040549858" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93276527/reusable-market-bag-crochet-sea-foam" target="Sea" foam="" green="" bag="" with="" flower="" applique=""><span >Sea Foam Green Bag with Flower Applique</span></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div style="font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qckyvJsF9yE/T4wGuA6qcpI/AAAAAAAAA08/fSaNdxb0faE/s320/Camo%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731963813325599378" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93899960/camouflage-reusable-market-bag-hand" target="Camouflage" bag=""><span >Camouflage Bag</span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span >I'm really enjoying making these bags and I'm amazed myself at how much I can fit in one. Because they are crocheted they have a lot of give to them. Please leave a comment if you have any ideas for colors and/or color combinations that you would like to see.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span ><br /></span></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-82746173876559316742011-10-06T11:09:00.000-04:002011-10-06T11:09:00.656-04:00Donations To The American Cancer Society<span class="Apple-style-span" >I will be donating 10% of sales (excluding shipping) from my <a href="http://www.morningskyjewelry.com/" target="shop">shop</a> to The American Cancer Society through the end of October. I will have my donation targeted to Breast Cancer in honor of all the women and men in our lives affected by this devastating disease.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >If you would like to donate directly without making a purchase you can click <a href="https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index" target="here">here</a>.</span></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-53382272443658792882011-08-22T11:49:00.000-04:002011-08-22T11:49:00.295-04:00Bead Crochet Bangle Bracelets<span class="Apple-style-span">I came across these great beads in 2 different sizes and I knew that I had to make a chunky bead crochet bangle from the. In lower light these beads appear purple with a rainbow finish, but when held up to the light they appear a translucent red, almost like pomegranate seeds.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >I found the beads for this bangle when I was online shopping for supplies for a custom bracelet. I loved all the colors and how they blended together so seamlessly. The bead mix is called Summer Sunset and I think that the name describes these colors perfectly.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0xj6nmWUXs/Tk_Yvej-UXI/AAAAAAAAA0k/djg3Qu2m8CI/s1600/Summer%2BMix%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--0xj6nmWUXs/Tk_Yvej-UXI/AAAAAAAAA0k/djg3Qu2m8CI/s320/Summer%2BMix%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642967168287920498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78816059/bead-crochet-bangle-bracelet-red-yellow" target="Summer" sunset="" bead="" crochet="" bangle="" bracelet="">Summer Sunset Bead Crochet Bangle Bracelet</a></div></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-44571491683983688142011-08-01T11:14:00.000-04:002011-08-01T11:14:00.525-04:00Grandmother's Bracelet For A Friend<span class="Apple-style-span" >Last week was a friend's birthday. Her third grandchild was due any day and she was so excited. I thought, what could be a better gift than a grandmother's bracelet. I made a shiny aluminum chainmaille bracelet of byzantine segments. The segments are divided by Swarovski crystals, each one representing the birthstone of a grandchild. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >I just gave her this special gift and she loved it. It made me so happy to see how thrilled she was to receive it. As an added bonus, it is also a mother's bracelet. Her birthday and the birthdays of her 2 daughters are in the same months as her grandchildren. So this is a double duty bracelet.<br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2nbgNA8ZXU/TjV20xQUa1I/AAAAAAAAA0c/tcdURMFTSrc/s1600/JoAnn%2527s%2BBracelet%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w2nbgNA8ZXU/TjV20xQUa1I/AAAAAAAAA0c/tcdURMFTSrc/s320/JoAnn%2527s%2BBracelet%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635541157671103314" /></a><br /></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-72062783968475586882011-07-04T10:31:00.003-04:002011-07-04T10:45:41.883-04:00Fourth of July Sale<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-94OpGJtjCeY/ThHO-H2xwwI/AAAAAAAAA0M/rnBH-zbGo4w/s1600/Fireworks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-94OpGJtjCeY/ThHO-H2xwwI/AAAAAAAAA0M/rnBH-zbGo4w/s320/Fireworks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625504976218473218" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I am having Fourth of July sales in both of my Etsy shops. Today only 15% off your entire purchase (excluding shipping) by using coupon code <b>JUL4TH</b>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">If you are looking for some great jewelry that can be worn for work or play please visit my jewelry shop, <a href="http://www.morningskyjewelry.com/" target="Morning" sky="" jewelry="">Morning Sky Jewelry</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Shopping for some 100% cotton eco friendly washcloths or scrubbies?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Maybe you need a cute cover for your Kindle, ereader, ipod or other gadget.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Tired of chasing all those reward cards and credit cards around your purse?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Visit <a href="http://wwww.morningskycreations.etsy.com/" target="Morning" sky="" creations="">Morning Sky Creations </a> and take a look at what we have that is just right for you.</span></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-32233981534944296202011-06-05T11:53:00.004-04:002011-06-05T12:31:01.972-04:00Shiny Aluminum Chainmaille Jewelery<div><span class="Apple-style-span" >A few weeks ago I posted about the amazing aluminum rings that I bought. Well, this is what has finally become of them.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTxoCRA_PPI/TeupfphlHDI/AAAAAAAAA0E/q1JXy19R8Ns/s1600/Thick%2BByzantine%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTxoCRA_PPI/TeupfphlHDI/AAAAAAAAA0E/q1JXy19R8Ns/s320/Thick%2BByzantine%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614767721635191858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thick Byzantine Bracelet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CIWLDYHn5hA/TeupfQOnEEI/AAAAAAAAAz8/gVCEoR019dU/s1600/Shaggy%2BLoops%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CIWLDYHn5hA/TeupfQOnEEI/AAAAAAAAAz8/gVCEoR019dU/s320/Shaggy%2BLoops%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614767714844741698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Shaggy Loops Bracelet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WK1IMymGyb4/TeupfBBXDdI/AAAAAAAAAz0/A1516ocT82s/s1600/Beez%2Bto%2BButterflies%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WK1IMymGyb4/TeupfBBXDdI/AAAAAAAAAz0/A1516ocT82s/s320/Beez%2Bto%2BButterflies%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614767710762634706" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Beez to Butterflies Bracelet</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >All three bracelets are for sale in my <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/morningskyjewelry" target="Zibbet">Zibbet</a> shop as well as a wide selection of copper chainmaille and bead crochet. Stop by and have a look. </span></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-39788185221055479822011-05-17T08:03:00.003-04:002011-05-17T08:22:55.703-04:00Trying Out Aluminum<div><span class="Apple-style-span" >One of my biggest loves is making chainmaille. I had been coiling, sawing and tumbling my own rings. It takes time, but I loved being able to do whatever weave I wanted without having to order rings and wait for them to ship. (Different weaves require different ring sizes.)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >Fast forward to today. I am back to work full time, my youngest son is involved in sports year round and I have a very old home that I am trying to maintain. The thing that fell by the wayside, besides cleaning, was chainmaille making. And I really miss it! So, I decided to try purchasing my rings. With the price of silver sky high, I tried to give aluminum a try. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" >My precut rings just arrived and they are beautiful!!! Keep an eye on my <a href=http://www.zibbet.com/MorningSkyJewelry target=Zibbet shop>Zibbet shop</a> shop to see what they become.</span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iVDhpderC0E/TdJksrLhddI/AAAAAAAAAzo/UtnMV00xasY/s1600/Aluminum%2BRings.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iVDhpderC0E/TdJksrLhddI/AAAAAAAAAzo/UtnMV00xasY/s320/Aluminum%2BRings.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607655204697765330" /></a>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-34150365730570159672011-05-09T10:00:00.000-04:002011-05-09T10:00:11.487-04:00Root Beer Float Bead Crochet Bangle Bracelet<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_Q5L7jr40E/TccTxhxxRYI/AAAAAAAAAzg/jYZ-j6zDCss/s1600/Root%2BBeer%2BFloat%2B07.gif" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J_Q5L7jr40E/TccTxhxxRYI/AAAAAAAAAzg/jYZ-j6zDCss/s200/Root%2BBeer%2BFloat%2B07.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604470002887509378" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lU7CdHLHqRo/TccTj5az_zI/AAAAAAAAAzY/pLIep44TGv4/s1600/Brown%2Band%2BIvory%2B1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73090077/bead-crochet-bangle-bracelet-brown-and" target="0</a"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lU7CdHLHqRo/TccTj5az_zI/AAAAAAAAAzY/pLIep44TGv4/s200/Brown%2Band%2BIvory%2B1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604469768715501362" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I</span> picked these beads for a nice neutral bracelet and as I was crocheting it I was reminded of a root beer float. The brown beads are shiny and translucent and the cream color beads are opaque. What do you think? Does it stir any cravings in you for a trip to the local soda shop?</div><div><br /></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-29373495177411856512011-04-22T09:36:00.003-04:002011-04-22T09:49:10.321-04:00Cherry Blossom Festival<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; ">Last weekend we took a drive to Branch Brook Park in Newark to see the cherry blossoms at their peak. It was phenomenal.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-36dr6mMK-ro/TbGGcD_MlHI/AAAAAAAAAyo/Qi_LEw3vWFA/s1600/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-36dr6mMK-ro/TbGGcD_MlHI/AAAAAAAAAyo/Qi_LEw3vWFA/s320/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598403628463068274" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhDB15YXDsU/TbGGb7iR1CI/AAAAAAAAAyg/BUlNJMwvQCM/s1600/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XhDB15YXDsU/TbGGb7iR1CI/AAAAAAAAAyg/BUlNJMwvQCM/s320/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598403626194293794" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5M3kORCc0w/TbGGb_g0HkI/AAAAAAAAAyY/1snnhgRkKl4/s1600/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N5M3kORCc0w/TbGGb_g0HkI/AAAAAAAAAyY/1snnhgRkKl4/s320/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598403627261894210" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7WbJjmIFbqo/TbGGbkjkZ4I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/YQ0m1iGk6Fg/s1600/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7WbJjmIFbqo/TbGGbkjkZ4I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/YQ0m1iGk6Fg/s320/Cherry%2BBlossoms%2B9.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598403620025689986" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-25098192800419503602011-04-02T07:24:00.005-04:002011-04-02T07:41:49.680-04:00Spring In New Jersey<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">March 23, 2011</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I really, really want to work in my garden!</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E6g40xhiQW4/TZcJEXtRxfI/AAAAAAAAAxw/hd2N697lcww/s1600/march%2B23%252C%2B2011.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E6g40xhiQW4/TZcJEXtRxfI/AAAAAAAAAxw/hd2N697lcww/s320/march%2B23%252C%2B2011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590947433091810802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2cfvYSTH06o/TZcJEj1_lNI/AAAAAAAAAx4/GhxArH2NpIA/s1600/march%2B23%252C%2B2011%2B%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2cfvYSTH06o/TZcJEj1_lNI/AAAAAAAAAx4/GhxArH2NpIA/s320/march%2B23%252C%2B2011%2B%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590947436349592786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E6g40xhiQW4/TZcJEXtRxfI/AAAAAAAAAxw/hd2N697lcww/s1600/march%2B23%252C%2B2011.jpg"><br /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OUdhFyukTcc/TZcLPNbQfnI/AAAAAAAAAyI/yZcna1ShwaI/s1600/march%2B23%252C%2B2011%2B%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OUdhFyukTcc/TZcLPNbQfnI/AAAAAAAAAyI/yZcna1ShwaI/s320/march%2B23%252C%2B2011%2B%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590949818333691506" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E6g40xhiQW4/TZcJEXtRxfI/AAAAAAAAAxw/hd2N697lcww/s1600/march%2B23%252C%2B2011.jpg"><br /></a>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-68475640045879355472011-03-19T09:30:00.003-04:002011-03-19T09:48:37.251-04:00Twitter<span style="font-family: arial;">Well, I finally did it. I am now officially on Twitter. I signed up for an account quite some time ago, but I never tweeted. I finally took the step and started following people and tweeting and I'm having fun.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">You can find me </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://twitter.com/MorningSky26" target="here">here</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> if you would like to follow.</span>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-46145034181474176642011-02-09T13:18:00.005-05:002011-02-09T13:34:58.883-05:00An Etsian Needs Our Help<span style="font-family:arial;">If you frequent the Etsy forums then you have probably read one or many posts at some time from Cindy of DesignedByLucinda. She suffered a terrible tragedy last week - a fire took the life of her 11 year old son, her pets and destroyed her home.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A Big Cartel shop has been set up to raise money for Cindy and her family. You can find it by clicking the Helping Hearts below. Proceeds from sales will go to the family.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TVLcgS1w-JI/AAAAAAAAAxo/_cxfEp1IFQg/s1600/helping-hearts-125.jpg"><br /></a><br /><center><a href="http://helpinghearts.bigcartel.com/" target="blank"><img src="http://ccstatic.com/images/hh/helping-hearts-125.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you would like to make a donation to the shop or a monetary donation all details can be found </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://unofficialetsyforums.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=announcements&action=display&thread=1581" target="here">here.</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Please keep Cindy and her family in your prayers.</span><br /></div></center>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-11824369152071559342011-02-06T12:13:00.004-05:002011-02-06T12:29:21.281-05:00I'm Jealous<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TU7YL53_-7I/AAAAAAAAAxg/e1edoYpR0iA/s1600/Emma%2B1-11.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TU7YL53_-7I/AAAAAAAAAxg/e1edoYpR0iA/s320/Emma%2B1-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570627488129743794" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Yes, I'm jealous of Emma, my cat. I have trouble sleeping and have for years and years. My son and I were in the family room on a freezing cold Saturday morning and Emma was sitting in the sun. My son started laughing and I looked over. Emma had fallen asleep sitting up and gradually went face down onto the beanbag chair - and kept sleeping. She woke when I turned on my camera and proceeded to go back to sleep sitting up. Damn right I'm jealous!!</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"> I have no idea what it must be like to be in such a deep sleep.</span></span>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-12529131868261172782011-01-17T14:45:00.004-05:002011-01-17T17:42:53.109-05:00Kindle Ereader Case<span style="font-family:arial;">I received a Kindle ereader for Christmas this year. I love it!! I wanted to bring it to work with me so I could read on my break, but I was afraid that it would get scratched in my bag The answer - crochet a Kindle cozy to keep my Kindle safe and secure. I used a self patterning yarn and loved the result so much that I decided to make another and list it in my Etsy shop, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.morningskycreations.etsy.com/" target="Morning" sky="" creations="">Morning Sky Creations</a><span style="font-family:arial;">. That one, pictured below, sold the day after it was listed.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdBMy7OzI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Bxce9zaWmOQ/s1600/Kindle%2BCase%2B3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdBMy7OzI/AAAAAAAAAvk/Bxce9zaWmOQ/s320/Kindle%2BCase%2B3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562962608672946994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is the one that is for sale now. It is also made from self patterning yarn and is composed of a variety of colors. If you look closely you will see tan, black, gray, lilac and a dark blue-green. Instead of using a flap with a buttonhole to close these cases I use a loop closure with a handcrafted button. This way if you want to charge your Kindle you simply put it in the case upside down and plug in your power cord.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdBX7V7xI/AAAAAAAAAvs/aIcW8aVAims/s1600/Kindle%2BGray%2Band%2BPurple%2B2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdBX7V7xI/AAAAAAAAAvs/aIcW8aVAims/s320/Kindle%2BGray%2Band%2BPurple%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562962611661041426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdB6e2YmI/AAAAAAAAAv8/sAE_jfdh6Vs/s1600/Kindle%2BGray%2Band%2BPurple%2B3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdB6e2YmI/AAAAAAAAAv8/sAE_jfdh6Vs/s320/Kindle%2BGray%2Band%2BPurple%2B3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562962620936774242" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The next one that I made was from a fun bright pink yarn that I came across. The picture doesn't do it justice. This yarn has pieces of metallic bright pink thread woven through. It is a fun cozy that is super soft. This case closes with a loop and button also, but the button is not handcrafted. I found a bright pink button with sparkles that I feel complements the case very well.</span><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdB9RLvBI/AAAAAAAAAv0/ZjWv9Iz8apc/s1600/Pink%2BSparkle%2BKindle%2B2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOdB9RLvBI/AAAAAAAAAv0/ZjWv9Iz8apc/s320/Pink%2BSparkle%2BKindle%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562962621684759570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I also have added matching pouches to my shop that can be used to carry business cards, credit cards, rewards cards or whatever else you would like.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTTFTOX87WI/AAAAAAAAAws/jo_eyvOsa18/s1600/Blue%2B%2526%2BGreen%2BCC%2B3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTTFTOX87WI/AAAAAAAAAws/jo_eyvOsa18/s320/Blue%2B%2526%2BGreen%2BCC%2B3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563288373776149858" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTTFTXFGRLI/AAAAAAAAAw0/7xzHXfotvws/s1600/Pink%2BSparkle%2B2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTTFTXFGRLI/AAAAAAAAAw0/7xzHXfotvws/s320/Pink%2BSparkle%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563288376112989362" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TTOhcXK-0VI/AAAAAAAAAwk/t8wvXk9Q-6I/s1600/Pink%2BSparkle%2B2.jpg"><br /></a>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-34219618698852085202010-12-17T17:40:00.006-05:002010-12-17T18:03:15.617-05:00Favorite Holiday Recipe - Marinated Cheese<span style="font-family:arial;">This has quickly become a favorite holiday appetizer. I first tried it because it looked interesting, but loved the presentation and how it tasted. I love how festive it looks.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">This is not an original recipe. I would love to give credit to it's creator. I found it somewhere, I just have no idea where that was.<br /><br /><br /></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial; text-align: center;"><b>Marinated Cheese<br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1/2 c. olive oil </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1/2 c. white wine vinegar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">2 oz. drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes (the kind in oil)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">2 T. chopped fresh parsley</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">3 T. minced green onions</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">3 cloves garlic minced</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1 t. sugar</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">3/4 t. dried basil</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1/2 t. salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1/2 t. ground black pepper</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1 (8 oz.) block cheddar cheese*</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">1 (8oz.) package cream cheese,cold**</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">Combine all, except cheese. Mix vigorously to blend. Set aside.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">Cut each of the cheeses in half lengthwise. Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices to form squares. Arrange cheddar and cream cheese squares alternately in a shallow baking dish or pie plate with slices standing on end.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TQvqvfutrRI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/722nCkUNpfI/s1600/cheese2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TQvqvfutrRI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/722nCkUNpfI/s320/cheese2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551789067356450066" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">Pour marinade over the cheese slices, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 ours or overnight.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TQvrYNx8bjI/AAAAAAAAAvY/XXnrCXS72EI/s1600/cheese%2B1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TQvrYNx8bjI/AAAAAAAAAvY/XXnrCXS72EI/s320/cheese%2B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551789766912798258" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">To serve, remove slices (carefully) to a serving platter so the still are arranged in an alternating patter. Spoon some of the extra marinade over the top.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">Serve with crackers.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">*Works the best if you can find a cheddar that is close in size and shape to cream cheese.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;">**Don’t use lo-fat cream cheese – way too soft.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 5pt 0in; font-family: arial; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">ENJOY!</span></span><br /></p>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-48343521571105925412010-12-02T08:15:00.006-05:002010-12-04T10:48:02.715-05:00Etsy Christmas Wish List<span style="font-family:arial;">While browsing through the Etsy shops of my Etsy Bloggers teammates, I have found a few items that I wouldn't mind finding under my tree on Christmas morning.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I love this </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57509416/lolita-style-spoon-rings-handcrafted" target="ring">ring</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> made from vintage silverware by silverWARES.<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPegoEzeTuI/AAAAAAAAAuw/xuHRwBf8khM/s1600/silverware%2Bring.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPegoEzeTuI/AAAAAAAAAuw/xuHRwBf8khM/s320/silverware%2Bring.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546078076474904290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >A friend brought me a loofah soap from her trip to Hawaii. I was so excited when I found it <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/19084501/lovin-your-feet-loofah-soap-razz-nilla" target="here">here</a> on Etsy from spottedcowsoaps.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphFxnWabI/AAAAAAAAAu4/Atcd7k5sAjs/s1600/Loofah%2Bsoap.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphFxnWabI/AAAAAAAAAu4/Atcd7k5sAjs/s320/Loofah%2Bsoap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546852642905811378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Right now I am using my kids old school spiral notebooks for things that I jot down as I am making jewelry or crocheting. While they are functional they don't inspire creativity like this handmade </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37727756/letter-jumble-moleskine" target="journal">journal</a><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" > from CREATEaTHOUGHT.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphG1gOrXI/AAAAAAAAAvI/8oRwSUmEy3w/s1600/Journal.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphG1gOrXI/AAAAAAAAAvI/8oRwSUmEy3w/s320/Journal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546852661129555314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">How perfect is this </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/27694052/purple-lavender-and-teal-shawl-wrap" target="shawl">shawl</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> for adding some style to your wardrobe this winter. Check out FoxyGknits for more great wraps.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphGNFLRCI/AAAAAAAAAvA/P9PThWkLMOY/s1600/Shawl.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TPphGNFLRCI/AAAAAAAAAvA/P9PThWkLMOY/s320/Shawl.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5546852650278667298" border="0" /></a>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-84787931707827451662010-11-24T07:35:00.003-05:002010-11-25T10:28:21.780-05:00Etsybloggers Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TO0IIGqB9wI/AAAAAAAAAuo/U06Uvmt6Vig/s1600/EtsyBloggers_HOLIDAY_SALE_for_blogpost_and_sidebar_by_joeyandaleethea.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 165px; height: 313px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TO0IIGqB9wI/AAAAAAAAAuo/U06Uvmt6Vig/s320/EtsyBloggers_HOLIDAY_SALE_for_blogpost_and_sidebar_by_joeyandaleethea.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543095651681826562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >The Etsybloggers team is having a sale from Friday, 11/25 through Monday 11/29.</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> Click </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://etsybloggers.blogspot.com/2010/11/etsybloggers-team-holiday-sale-black.html" target="here">here</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> to find a complete list of shops participating in this sale.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Both of my shops, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://morningskyjewelry.etsy.com/" target="Morning" sky="" jewelry="">Morning Sky Jewelry</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://morningskycreations.etsy.com/" target="Morning" sky="" creations="">Morning Sky Creations</a><span style="font-family: arial;">, are offering free shipping and 10% off if you use coupon code Etsybloggers10.</span>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7870222039430727432.post-34373508724004321442010-11-20T18:57:00.012-05:002010-11-22T08:13:46.055-05:00Inspiration<div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TOmXB--vztI/AAAAAAAAAuY/IRb5IaWI2kE/s1600/Candycanes-11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 197px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TOmXB--vztI/AAAAAAAAAuY/IRb5IaWI2kE/s320/Candycanes-11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542126876797947602" border="0" /> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TOpr2-HUJNI/AAAAAAAAAug/DfwteRAIsPc/s1600/Candy%2BCane%2BBracelet.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TOpr2-HUJNI/AAAAAAAAAug/DfwteRAIsPc/s320/Candy%2BCane%2BBracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542360883563603154" border="0" /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LG7Xp_9Ilao/TOmWHl8s_DI/AAAAAAAAAuA/AasBSTT_9R0/s1600/1102799651okpy1Y.jpg"><br /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Hopefully it is not hard to see where the inspiration for this bracelet came from, but there is a little bit of a story behind it. I work at a card and gift shop and we have a very large container of candy canes on the counter. I guess that from looking at them day after day they made their way into my subconscious. The other night I had a dream that I made a candy cane bracelet. After work I dug through my bead stash and came across some matte red and white beads. That didn't seem quite right. So I kept digging. I then came across some clear beads with an AB finish and some translucent red beads - perfect! Sometimes dreams do come true.</span>Mary Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594709427200562793noreply@blogger.com0