My First Gift Guide Feature

Woo hoo! I made it into the gift guides! Sometimes the promo section of the forums pays off.

Click here to see my Cascade of Pearls Book Thong and all of the other wonderful pearl related items for June!

I found these pearls at the specialty bead store down the street and I couldn't resist the golden color of them. I'd never seen pearls that color before and they are just awesome. And the cut glass bead at the top was striking when I saw the strand. I have two lanyards with these colors in them that are in the process of being photographed so that I can list them this week.

Thanks Etsy admin for the feature. I have another one of those in purple too if anyone is interested. It just hasn't been photographed yet.

I'm featured! YAY!

I've never had a blog feature before today so I'm really excited!

it can be viewed here - http://ourcreativeworld.blogspot.com/2009/05/forest-creations.html

The giveaway I referred to is the one ending tomorrow (when I wrote her I didn't realize till after that it would be posted the day before the giveaway ended).

Enjoy!

At least I got to say Goodbye....

..... to my friend. I blogged about the situation a couple of months ago. I won't rehash the whole things now, but today I got to say I final goodbye. Thank you for the apology, and I'm really truly glad that you are in a happy place. I wish you nothing but the world and all the good things that are in it. But that doesn't change how hurt I feel.

This experience has taught me a few things.

1) Just because someone hurts you, you shouldn't pull back from trusting others. I need to work harder at the friendships I have now more than ever. Because everytime one ends, that makes that ones you still have that much more precious.

2) I am worth it! I am worth good friendships. I should not sell myself short because I'm afraid of getting hurt. I can not settle for less. I need to find friends who will treat me as I deserve to be treated.

3) Friendship needs to be free. You need to give it freely with no need for gifts, or praise, or rewards. You ask nothing in return but friendship from the other person. At times it is hard, but in the end, you must love that person to the core of your heart.

4) Hating those that hurt you does no good. Even after everything, I cannot find it in my heart to hate this person. Even after being ignored and disposed of, I can't find a place for hate. It does not exist for me. I know that he thought he was doing what was right, and that's all anyone can really try to do. So be happy that you were given what you were given and move on. One day you will find a friend who truly deserves you.

Need a laugh? Read these

I couldn't help but laugh hysterically when I read these!

A nipple for your thoughts

Why is it that smaller breasts get catered too?

Enjoy!

Only 4 days left!

Only four days left to enter my giveaway! I'm giving away 3 $15 gift certificates to my shop to those who help me rename some items. Go here to enter!

Thanks to all who have already entered. I can't wait to pick the winners!

5/21 Time Machine Top 5

Here's today's TMT5! (I got tired of typing the whole thing out) Remember clicking on the pic takes you to the listing page, or it should anyway. If it doesn't work let me know.

1) Goldtone Shell Necklace And Bracelet - I hearted this item with hopes to buy it sometime soon


2) PAINTING SALE - 25 PERCENT OFF - Heart and Soul - Original Tree Painting
I love this sellers stuff! I think I still have their etsy mini up on the right hand side. I would love to own one of these once I'm not living in my inlaws basement anymore.


3) Venetian Butterscotch Glass Mosaic Art Tiles Tesserae 1 lb - I love this color! I have no idea what I would ever use them for since I don't make mosaics.


4) SPRING IS IN THE AIR -LARGE PLEATED BAG - Sooo cute!



5) Pink Quillled Flower Gift Bag - This is wonderful! I can't believe it's only $4.50!

VintageCarolina: You are a wonderful person...

... even if you decide not to purchase anything from my shop.

VintageCarolina decided that she is new to Etsy and needed to shop to gain feedback, and she kindly decided to buy from those who are out of work. I think that this is an absolutely wonderful thing to do!

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6156781&page=1

There was only one surly person in the thread, but he got shot down real soon -

bruce22 says:
I appreciate your generosity, but you've just opened up the door to more sob stories than any human should have to endure.

I suggest you just go browse around and find something you like and buy it, I can guarantee you that whomever is the recipient of your sale needs it and will appreciate it.

This point is moot. It doesn't matter if they are sob stories, or whether or not people are lying. The point is that VC decided that she had some extra to go around and that she is generous enough to share it.

So, kudos to you VintageCarolina! I would love a sale from you, but even if I don't get one, I think that you are wonderful for what you are doing and I hope that someday the universe repays you for your generosity.