Some sad news....

I know I promised pictures of the little kitties, however they are sick and I haven't been able to go over there.

One of them died today. The little calico, that I named Princess, because she was loud and very needy, was the one to go. I talked to my sister in law and she said the other two aren't looking too good either.

With two cats of my own, i don't want to go over and bring home something that my kitties might get.

These poor little things are only about a week old. The two black twins (I named them Sherlock and Mr. Watson because even with their eyes closed they are trying to investigate everything around them) aren't looking too well she told me. One is really cold and they are looking too thin. I hope for their sake that they pull through because they all are really cute.

I went over earlier this week and they are so tiny that one whole kitty could curl up and fit snugly in one of my palms. They are only about 6" long from tip of nose to tip of tail.

If you pray, please keep these little bits of wonderful in your prayers. If you don't pray, then please just think good thoughts for them.

I gave my blog a new look!!!

Let me know what you think. I'm not sure what is going to be easy for people to read, or if on your computer you can see the leafy outline on the side.

So, if you have a minute and don't mind giving me a little feedback I would really appreciate it. There will be more changes coming. I'm waiting on my friend to make me a new banner for this, hopefully that will be done soon, and I'm looking for some things to add to the sidebars.

Thanks to everyone who leaves me some feedback!

I love TINY KITTIES!!!!!!!

I mean that! I love them!

My sister in law surprised me this morning by bringing by three TINY kittens that her roommate had found outside their apartment. These little bitties are only about 1 day old and are some of the cutest things I've ever seen!

Their eyes aren't even open yet. And the have little nubs for ears and their tails are only a couple of inches long, if that. I got to feed them and it was so cute! They were just sucking it down and when they were done I could see the pudge in their bellies because they are so little.

There are two little black twin boys and a little calico girl. But, I can't have them. I have two of my own kitties and my husband would kill me if I brought more home. And, luckily, these ones already will have homes when they are old enough to be given away.

I told my sis in law that if she needed help with feedings and things like that I would help out since she works nights.

I will have pictures soon enough so that I can share these wonderful lovey little kitties with everyone!

Holy crap, I think I'm actually getting good at this!

This week has been quite an awesome week, and it's only MONDAY!

First, I had two awesome giveaways. Congrats to those that won!

Next, I had two items featured in the gift guides. One of them was actually in three different ones!

This one was featured in the June pearls gift guide!

It is made with fantastic gold pearls that are wire wrapped to a length of chain and have a beautiful czech cut glass bead on top.

I was so excited about this when I made it. It was my first creation with these pearls and I'm so happy that it made it to the gift guide so that so many wonderful people could find it more easily.

I had always questioned the real significance of the gift guides, and often wondered if the really made that much of a difference. But this little guy ended up with over 150 views in 4 days. So, questioning is all over with.

The next one that made it was this key book pendant. Which is totally cool to me because it's a new line of book marks that I've only had up for a couple of weeks!


I used a red ribbon with a large pewter key. At the bottom hangs a bunch of red and aurora
orealis glass beads. And the book it's attached to isn't too bad either.

This one was featured is currently featured in the teacher's gift guide, was in the student's gift guide yesterday, and then was in another one but I can't remember what it was.

So, thanks Etsy admin for that!


And, last but not least, I came home today to find that I am an alternate on a front page list. It's not the front page exactly, but it's close enough.

This fancy-shmancy wire doodle is the alternate. I don't know if it will show up, but I feel good knowing that I'm closer than I was.

My mom made this one. It's really cute with a variety of brownish beads and yellow beads, all on a copper wire with fun wire wrapped shapes at each end. The whole thing can be viewed here.

So, all in all, it's been a pretty good start to my week. hopefully my good luck will continue and maybe all this wonderful featuring will lead to lots and lots of sales!

Now I just need to find time with my day job to make, list, and take more pictures of stuff!

Yay me!

Congrats to Bellissima!

She won the giveaway from the feature in Roses7184's blog.

This is what she will be receiving in the mail -


This is a pretty green book thong decorated with large lucite trumpets and czech cut glass beads. I hope you enjoy in Bellissima!

I will be hosting some more giveaways on a couple of other blogs too. I will give you all the details when they arrive!

May Giveaway winners!

Ok, sorry it's been awhile everyone! I have a day job now and it's totally killing my etsy time.

Here are the winners of the May giveaway! Congrats!


1) Audrey - Sun/Sky Lanyard = Blue Lagoon Lanyard



2) Carapace - Coppery Green Wire Doodle = Amazon River Snake Wire Doodle (currently inactive while I retake the pictures)



3) Woolies - Amber and Purple Lanyard = Honey and Lilac Lanyard



Thanks so much to everyone who enter! I will be contacting the winners to get the info to send you the gift certificate. And because this giveaway was subjuctive, everyone else who entered will receive 10% off their purchase in my shop. I have to give you guys credit for trying to help me out! Thanks so much everyone! There will be another giveaway later this month and I'll give all the details when it starts!

For those of you that did win - this weekend I will be re-editing the listings so that your new name shows up and credit to you will be given in the item description.

Thanks so much to Roses7164!

Thanks so much to her for the lovely feature she did and the giveaway that she is hosting for me!

She has an absolutely LOVELY blog! Hopefully one day I'll get mine to look that nice. If you have'nt seen you you definitely need to check it out.

She was nice enough to do a wonderful feature of me, for which I am SO grateful. You can view the feature and the giveaway here!

P.S. For all of those who entered my May giveaway, I'm going over everything right now and making my final decisions and will post the winnings soon. I will contact those who win this week to send you the certificate!