tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21629206687534822652012-02-16T15:22:02.434-05:00ArtistiKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061366530280390249noreply@blogger.comBlogger861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162920668753482265.post-86817490418471794572011-11-30T21:07:00.009-05:002011-11-30T21:54:38.311-05:00

Wow Wednesday is here again and with it some fun ideas for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or just that cute item you've had your eye on.Hope you enjoy the creative, one of a kind goodies I've picked out for you this week.For the Book Lover this sweet "The Earth Laughs in Flowers" bookmark by Theresa at FaeryMoonGoddess is perfect for the reader on your list.This lovely Hand Painted Silk Scarf

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Welcome to WOW Wednesday!The day before Thanksgiving; time to spend with loved ones and give thanks for making it through another year. I know I'm thankful for the many blessings we've had along the way.The day after Thanksgiving also starts off the very hectic shopping season with Black Friday in the brick and mortar shops and Cyber Monday on-line.Why not do yourself a favor this year and save

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Wow! I'm a day late... I guess WOW Wednesday became WOW Thursday for this week only.I blame it on my inability to make a holiday header for my ArtistiKat and ArtFire shops that I'm satisfied with. I keep tweaking and tweaking but just haven't gotten "it" yet.Speaking of holidays, the Christmas holidays are almost upon us. I know I'm not prepared; how about you?Thought it might be helpful for

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Wow: 1. An exclamation of pleasure or surprise. 2. A sensational hit; a striking success. Welcome to ArtistiKat’s first ever WOW list. Dedicated to showcasing the many talented artists out across the world wide web. Whether it’s funny, whimsical, or just strikingly awesome…when I run across something that makes me go WOW, you may see it here. All the photos are clickable if you

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The WOW List is coming soon: A glorious list of fantastically creative goodies made by wonderful artists of all mediums.I'll also be posting early information on ArtistiKat on Facebook and on Twitter; so stay tuned.

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My Packaging brings the boys to the yard...;)I'm fortunate to belong to a creative group of Aspiring Metal Smith Artists. Each month we have a blogroll that focuses on a specific theme.This month's theme is about our packaging... more specifically, how we package up our goodies to send to our wonderful customers.Here's mine.Its fun to get a prettily wrapped package. Much of the excitement is

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As you know, I've been trying to help Amanda reach her College Goal.To help her on her way, I've decided to offer a special deal for today ONLY! (July 10, 2011).Donate at least $25 to Amanda's College Goal today, and receive a pair of my Unraveling Earrings.It's as simple as that. ;DJust show me that you donated and send me a message along with your name and address (so I know where to send it

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Thought today I would let everyone know of a fantastic daughter who is really thinking in a creative way trying to help raise money for college.She's a hard working, class-A over-achiever that has her heart set on, of all things, being a forensic anthropologist (even before Bones became popular).She was thrilled when she was accepted into the University of Tennessee.The only hitch now is paying

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There's a first time for everything!I was on Etsy's front page a few days ago! Granted, it was at 1:30 AM my time, but hey, the front page is the front page...so thrilled.;DEnjoy! You may never see such a rare occurrence again.LOL!

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... That is the question...Whether it be nobler to wait until I can purchase a real one or go ahead and see if I can make my own... hmmmm.I've been wanting a mannequin neck/ torso to display my necklaces in my ArtistiKat and ArtKat shops. I've found a few on-line but they were well outside my price range, and also visited many of the department stores in my area to see if they had any broken

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It's Spring and a young man's thoughts turn to ....Well, probably not weddings. LOLI HAVE seen a lot of wedding items and wedding preparations showing up lately. My little shops are no different.;)I've been working up a few new designs for my Spring/ Summer Wedding Collection.Here are a few of my first plus a favorite that seems to be generally liked.Elegant Pearl with pretty Silver Curl,

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Something wonderful came in the mail yesterday...I was the lucky winner of this gorgeous hat from the Wugs Backyard Blogspot giveaway!It's even better in person than in the photos. The workmanship on this is incredible!It's so soft and snuggly.I had to include one of Deb's photos that show the craftsmanship better than mine.I'm amazed at the skill Deb has with crocheting. She is truly an

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Happy April Fool's Day everyone!Woke up to a bright sun shiny day! Went outside and froze! brrr!!!!!I guess that was natures idea of a little joke.LOLIn honor of April Fool's Day, I'm running a free shipping (U.S. orders only) special in my Etsy ArtistiKat shop for TODAY (4/1/2011)....no joke! ;DHere's a brand new item posted yesterday!just click on the photo to see it in my shop.Have a fun April

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Happy Monday!I'm feeling pretty good today.This weekend was a great milestone in my Etsy shop!I finally reached my magic number of 100 listings! Yup, you heard it right...After all the work, whining, and postings, I've finally reached that magic number.Here are the pieces that finally pushed me to my goal:Beautiful Blue Starfish with Swarovski pearl.Glistening Green Starfish with Swarovski

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Was lucky enough to snag an assortment of fluorite points a few weeks ago and have been trying to figure out how to best incorporate them into jewelry.I was not pleased with the standard top wrap and I wanted to make something that would show off all the wonderful rainbow colors.This is what I've come up with so far.This one shows mostly purples and lavenders.Nice blend of all sorts of purples

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While this isn't exactly a new addiction, I haven't actually done much in the way of collecting new and unusual stones; that is, until I joined the Aspiring Metalsmiths. I blame them for my newly acquired case of stone envy (been lusting after all the beauties that they keep posting) - such bad influences! LOL.I foresee a bunch of new stones in my future, in the meantime here are a few little

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Just thought I'd let you all know of an awesome jewelry artist and friend of mine; Clarity at Scrollwork Designs on Etsy.She's got such extraordinary skill with silver and has made some fantastic designs that I've been lusting over for a VERY long time.To stop by her shop, click on the link above or just click on the photos to go directly to her listing, and while you're there, make sure you take

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I've gotten a couple pairs of earrings AND a heart necklace up in my ArtistiKat Etsy shop this week so far!Earring one...and earring two...Here's the Valentine Necklace.I also have another pair of earrings waiting in the wings, but didn't get to those photos today.Been waiting on an order of gemstones that will look awesome (I hope) made up as jewelry; but it hasn't arrived yet.Have a great

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So far, so good.I've actually photographed AND listed the garnet pair I spoke of on the last post.Hope this activity doesn't slow down and stop like my feeble attempts at weight loss. LOL.Please click on the photo and give these garnet earrings some love.These earrings were surprisingly challenging to photograph. The deep reds of the garnets and the VERY clear prasiolite (green amethyst) each

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Morning Everyone!Resolutions? Maybe. Goals? Definitely!My Etsy ArtistiKat shop and my ArtFire ArtKat shop are growing this year by leaps and bounds. Can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings.With this in mind I've been making new items for the New Year and been trying to get organized. I've spent a great deal of time studying and planning how to improve my shops this year.I DO have a

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Thought with the New Year I would brighten things up a bit with a new header for my Etsy shop.Here is the header before the change...and here is the new one.What do you think?

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We woke up to snow this Christmas morning!Hoping all of you are having a most wonderful Christmas and my best to you for a most marvelous New Year!

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Happy holidays! I've been so busy gearing up for the holidays that I haven't been noticing how fast the time has been going. . . so much to do still.Before any more time went by I wanted to fill you in on some new news:1. I've opened a shop onArtFire called ArtKat in addition to my ArtistiKat shop on Etsy.2. I'm running a free shipping special for the holiday season on all U.S. orders in

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I've been so busy trying to get ready for the holiday season that I haven't had any time to post.I've been listing new items in my ArtistiKat shop AND took advantage of the special ArtFire was running and opened a shop over there. It's called ArtKat. My mom always told me not to put all my eggs in one basket. We'll see how my new shop does.For those of you who are familiar with my Etsy site,

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Got the last of the concord grapes from the Asheville farmer's market today and am making a nice batch of old fashioned home made grape jelly.I love this recipe (if you could call it that)... It's been mostly done by memory and long habit.This recipe does NOT use commercially made pectin. It just relies on the pectin in the fruit.It's so easy... although a bit time consuming.For anyone

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Been virtuously working on administration and bookkeeping tasks all week, so now I can create some jewelry without any little nagging guilt feelings of tasks left undone.I've also been working a bit on my ArtistiKat Facebook Page this week after many weeks of inactivity. I've changed my profile pic and also shared a talented Etsy artist.She has a unique shop Wuglyees that features creative

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I don't know who it belongs to, or who originally took this picture, but this is the most adorable little baby owl I've ever seen!He seems a bit upset that someone is taking his photo.I love the way his little bottom sticks out over the back of the branch.What an adorable little ball of fluff! Have a "owlsome" Wednesday!

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Morning Everyone and Happy Saturday!Hope the week has been very good for everyone.I've been running out of ideas for clever things to post on these Saturdays; seem to have gotten myself into a bit of a rut.Been sitting on the back porch pondering what I could offer for a special this week.A big dragonfly zoomed down beside me ... nearly took my head off! It sat there for a while, flew off,

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Morning Everyone!Time again for another Saturday blog event!This week has been an eventful one, and busy as always here in Asheville. I hope everyone is having a productive and fun summer!This Saturday is celebrating the fact that I have been expanding my line to include more silver pieces... so for the ArtistiKat shop my special is 10% off any silver piece you may find there.Just enter Silver

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Hi everyone! It's time again for Saturday Blog Shoppers!This summer seems to be going by so fast! It's already the weekend of the 4th! I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and is able to take some time to relax and have some fun.I've been extremely busy lately and have been listing quite a few new things in my shop, attending craft fairs, and generally running around like a maniac trying

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This weekend I received the most wonderful surprise from my friend Rhonda at FigTreeBoutique on Etsy!I'd gone to the mailbox and there was a package for me!Beautiful Coasters from FigTreeBoutique... in use already!See what I got! What a surprise! I'd been lusting after these chocolate reversible coasters for a while. What a sweetie! She said that she knew I liked them (probably from my

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Hi everyone! It's time again for Saturday Blog Shoppers!I'm going to be at the North Asheville Tailgate Market again this Saturday. I'm pretty well prepared, but there always seems to be many more things I remember to do after there is no time left to do them. LOLStop by and say Hi if you are in the area. Also take a moment to stop by my Etsy shop.Again this Saturday's special will be a

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I had a jewelry booth at the North Asheville Tailgate Market this past Saturday.Had a good time, learned a few things and made a few sales as well.I'll be there again next Saturday. Would love to make a regular thing of it, but I'm happy to be there for these two weekends.My husband took this photo of me when I wansn't looking. I hate having my picture taken (for obvious reasons) LOL!Still in

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Greetings!Another week has gone by and it's time for Saturday Blog Shoppers!This week I've been so busy preparing for the North Asheville Tailgate Market in which I will be a vendor. I've been trying to work hard and get a lot of stock ready, but life seems to have a funny way of intervening.First there was the daughter's school project, monthly business report, and relatives visiting from out

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There must be something going around in the animal world these last couple of weeks.My friend at Chiggerbytes Blog (ChiggerHill Cottage) has been visited by a pig lately. Thought that was a bit unusual until we had a peacock wander into our yard!OK... this was a first for me. Peacocks are not usually associated with western North Carolina.He (or she) was happily strolling by inspecting the area.

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Happy Saturday everyone!I'm happy to say I've FINALLY listed the Swirled Pearl Earrings in SILVER! So many of you have asked if I could make these cuties in silver and I finally got off my duff and did!I'm feeling pretty good about myself right now, so to celebrate I'm giving FREE SHIPPING to United States residents and 1/2 off shipping for International customers on these earrings for both

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Morning Everyone!I've been racking my brains to come up with a clever Saturday Blog Special. After doing a bit of research, I found that the Saturday Specials people MOST appreciated were the times I gave FREE shipping. I might make this my standard for the Saturday Blog Shopper Special . . . let me know what you think. So, for this weekend (both Saturday and Sunday- May 29th and 30th) I am

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I've been struggling with my weight over the years as have many of my friends. I thought this tip would help everyone regarding the dreaded scales.I didn't realize I've been doing it wrong over the years.My weight is much better now...Who knew?Have a wonderful Wednesday!

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Remember Lili Von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles?"Ain't it a crying shame...I'm SO tired..."After this hectic week, so am I. ;-)This weekend we can all rest up and I'll make it easy for all my wonderful visitors and give an even 10% off anything in my shop this entire weekend.* No need to exert yourself and No need to remember to put anything in the notes to seller...you buy it, the 10% will be

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It seems an entire week has gone by and I didn't post anything...I feel like I've been spinning round in circles this entire week!SO . . . I've decided to go with this general feeling and make everything that has a circle in it, or is round, on special for this weekend! (Saturday, May 15 - Sunday May 16, 2010)If YOU can find any sort of circle in an item in my ArtistiKat Shop, tell me what it is

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Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday today!I've been wishing the weekend would get here and it finally is. Speaking of wishing (nice segue here), I'm offering FREE shipping on my Wishbone earrings for this entire weekend!* These listings have already been updated with the free shipping, so it's easy for you.The Wishbone style is so versatile! It flatters almost every face shape and pairs

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Here is a Truly unique and enchanting shop! I have been lusting after MAB Jewelry's wonderful creations for a while now . . . the trouble is, I can't decide.Each piece of MAB's gorgeous jewelry is handcrafted. She blends vintage and modern with the result of a TRULY clever style that is all her own.Her shop is definitely worth a close up visit. She's always adding new and wonderful things.One

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Morning Everyone!This is the last weekend before Mother's Day and probably the last day to order something and have it arrive on time.For this weekend (both Saturday and Sunday- May 1st and 2nd) I am offering Free Shipping to all United States residents and 1/2 off shipping for International customers!So for all of you procrastinators out there that still need a Mother's Day gift for NEXT SUNDAY.

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Dean Designs is an AWESOME shop I just have to tell you about.Among the charming items in her shop; she has a unique collection of purskeys.What is a purskey? Funny you should ask... Use them as a little bit of bling for your purse, as a keychain, jean dangle (my daughter loves this), zipper pull, and for the brides or bridesmaids a bouquet charm!Imagine this charming pink cluster paired with a

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Morning Everyone.I wanted to let you know of a fantastic person and friend. She has been such a support and motivation to my little shop.Besides being a real sweetie, she's extremely talented herself. She makes all sorts of beautiful creations in her Etsy boutique Chigger Hill Cottage. I'd love to share it with you...Just click on the picture(s) to go to her AWESOME shop!This is one of my

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Here we are again! The weeks seem to go by so quickly!I mentioned last week that in honor of Mother's Day coming up soon (May 9th) that my next few blog sales would be with Mom in mind and for the people remembering them.You will receive 10% off Everything in my ArtistiKat Shop for this entire weekend! This way you are not restricted to just one item that might be on special.So whatever your

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These are some bird's eye photos of Holland around this time of year.Awesome isn't it?The tulips color the landscape so strikingly...Looks like someone painted it.Only lasts a short while though. The tulips are harvested and sent to other countries.A close up of what you were seeing...Enjoy this Earth Day!

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Welcome to this weeks Saturday Blog Shopper Special!In honor of MOM and how much we love her... for today only (Saturday April 17, 2010) everything in my shop that is a Heart (or has a heart on it) is 10% off! So you can literally give her your heart for Mother's Day!By the way, Mother's Day is just around the corner . . . May 9th, in case anyone was unsure. ;-)*Just a note: I can either

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It's been a long week of BUSY!Taxes, the monthly business statement, bank accounts, . . . all the hundreds of things that need to be done. Unfortunately, for some reason, this week they all NEEDED to be done NOW, or YESTERDAY (whichever came first);-)Most of it is finished and a good thing too . . . I was beginning to look like one of those fish you see in caverns with the moon eyes that never

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Hadn't had time to post this week- working on taxes. Thought I would make this post. . .well . . . Doubly Special ;-)I'm offering some pretty Double Swirl Earrings FREE when you purchase . . .This Swirl Necklace!This is one of my most popular styles when I hit the craft shows during the year. I think people like that they can touch these beauties and see the way they move in person.* ALSO,

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Time for another Blog Shopper Saturday!The list of bloggers participating with exciting specials is getting bigger every week!For TODAY ONLY I am offering 10% off all EARRINGS in my ArtistiKat Etsy Shop. The reason I've focused on earrings this time is because I've just listed some tempting new styles this week!For example:These Coils are wrapped with tiny Cobalt Blue Delicas and some velvety

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Doctors recommend we remove some stress from our lives and learn to relax.I received these in my email. I should print these out and hang them on my wall for inspiration on how to TRULY loosen up.Ahh. . . caffeine free. . .Hiding from the stresses of the day. . .NAP TIME! (Kinda makes me want to tickle his tummy).Hope these cuties give you a little smile for today.Have a terrific Tuesday!ps.

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Well, it's time for another installment of the Saturday Blog Shopper event created by Quilts Galore and More.So many wonderful shops have specials for today! Be sure to click on the above link to see them all.Last week worked so nicely so I'm repeating the same offer again. For TODAY only I am offering 10% off on EVERYTHING IN MY STORE!Just enter "SBS" in the notes to seller during checkout

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This week has just sped by! I seriously thought today was Wednesday when I woke up this morning.It's been a very hectic week. My son is in the hospital (he is OK, but it's been a large worry), I've been doing lots of business books/ accounting, and I've been FEVERISHLY preparing for my first booth at the Asheville Downtown Market this weekend.PHEW!!!During all this I received an email that has

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Welcome to this week's Saturday Blog Shopper event created by Quilts Galore and More.Click on the link above to find a list of wonderful bloggers that have specials for today!For TODAY only, I am offering 10% off on EVERYTHING IN MY STORE!Just enter "SBS" in the notes to seller during checkout and I will refund the discount.Remember- this special is valid only for today (Saturday March 20, 2010).

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OK.Spring is coming in the Asheville area and I'm really happy about it so you will probably see a LOT of new plant and flower pics from me.It's so wonderful seeing the new growth and the changes that are going on in all the great outdoors of Western North Carolina.This is my new addition:This little cutie is a MINI plantlet/ ground cover/ wild flower- I don't know which. Just found it next to

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Today is St. Patrick's Day. It got me thinking about luck, or the lack thereof. . . and really... how many Mondays can there be in this week? (I'm on my third Monday so far). . . oof!Anyway, Here are a few quotes that I've found that you might like.All of us have bad luck and good luck. the man who persists through the bad luck-who keeps right on going - is the man who is there when the good

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Welcome to another Blog Shopper Saturday!Wishbone Earrings are on special today!Fashioned from pure copper wire, with colorful beads suspended from the end.There are three styles available. The larger honey drops, the spring green or the dusky blue.For today only, these wishbone earrings will be 20% off!Just follow this link to ArtistiKat or click on the photos for more details.*Please mention

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We've had a couple of warm days and I'm probably getting ahead of the season, but it FEELS like spring! Evidently the plants agree with me because they are starting to bud!!!!To the right are some early arrivals of a ground cover that fills the rock wall on the side of our home. It makes a very pretty little star-like flower. It's very prolific, and will crawl over just about everything, but

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Happy Saturday everyone! This week has just sped by!This week's special is a Buy One Get One Free!With the purchase of these Celtic Cross Earringsyou will receive the pendant shown here for Free! (click on the pictures for details).No need to select the pendant when you place your order. *Just mention this Saturday Blog Special in the notes section when you place your order and the pendant

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Welcome to SATURDAY and another BLOG SHOPPER EVENT created by Quilts Galore and More. Have fun visiting all the fine shops offering great deals for today!*TODAY ONLY (Saturday February 27, 2010), ANY earrings in my Etsy Shop will be 20% off! That's right! Choose your favorites from any earring I have listed! *Just make sure you mention this Saturday Blog Shopper Event in the notes section when

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Morning everyone!This week has just sped by and tomorrow is the next Blog Shopper Event.Vote here for the piece to be featured in this Saturday's Sale.The item with the most votes wins!Here's how to vote:Visit my Artistikat Shop on Etsy, look around, and choose your favorite.You can either: Convo me on Etsy with your choice, leave a comment here, comment on the ArtistiKat Facebook page, or direct

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First it was coffee, now chocolate. Could there be any two foods/ drinks more satisfying?Now scientists are discovering that both are good for you.I have read that caffeinated coffee (if drunk in large enough quantities) might help protect against Alzheimer's; and chocolate is SO loaded with antioxidants that I'd be FOOLISH not to listen to all this sage advice (not that I needed any persuading)

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"Only your real friends will tell you your face is dirty."Funny. I was searching the web and came across this quote. It reminded me of a friend I had known some years ago. We had moved to different states and lost touch, but she was a memorable person.The first time I had met her, she had a HUGE piece of spinach stuck to her front tooth. She was talking and laughing; people kept giving her

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This fabulous Green Tree Pendant!This lovely Tree Pendant won hands down as the pick for this Saturday's Blog Shopper Sale item!I guess many of you are dreaming about spring and warmer weather as much as I am. For Saturday, February 20, 2010 only, this pendant will be 20% off. Just follow this link for more details.*Please mention this Saturday Blog Shopper offer when checking out and I will

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I need some help choosing an item for this Saturday's Blog Shopper Sale. Looking for suggestions - the one that gets the MOST votes will be the featured sale item. You can convo me at my shop ArtistiKat on Etsy, or leave a comment here.Any and all suggestions are welcome.

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. . . have a danish.Some quotes about that ole' elixer of life that we all know and love.A morning without coffee is like sleep. ~Author UnknownEverybody should believe in something. I believe I'll have another coffee. ~Author UnknownThe morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce. ~

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Oops, I'm a bit late today. I was all set to list this Saturday blog event sponsored by Quilts Galore and More, when the power went down. Then the kids were sent home due to the snow. The power was restored, but by that time I'd forgotten totally.Woke up this morning with a start and rushed to the computer. So, last but not least. . .Todays Blog Shopper Event Sale are these lovely Silver Heart

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Well. . . it's the start of another work week. ??? Had I ever stopped working? I want to express my THANKS to everyone who visited, followed, hearted my shop and left sweet comments on my blog for my first Saturday Blog Shopper Event.You all are the best! For this next week I PLAN to list more items on Etsy and open up a second Etsy shop that I've been mulling around for a while.We'll see. I

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My first Saturday Blog Shopper Event! This is a great idea by Quilts Galore and More to connect Etsy Shop Owner bloggers! Enjoy yourself and visit all the fantastic shops on their list.Saturday Blog Shopper Special! 20% off on this exceptional Double Heart Necklace.Click the photo or the link for more details.Please mention this Saturday Blog Shopper offer when checking out and I will refund

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Made Rumaki yesterday. For those of you who are not familiar with rumaki, they are little nuggets of yummy cholesterol filled goodness (or torture).For those of you who hate, loath and despise chicken livers, this might actually be a way you can eat them (assuming you ever want to). First, you get a bunch of chicken livers, sliced water chestnuts and bacon. Take a piece of the chicken liver, and

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Made Snow Ice Cream today. Yumm. . .Here's the recipe:Get a big scoop of CLEAN snow, lots of vanilla, lots of sugar and some cream. There are no specific measurements of these ingredients, just taste then add more of what you are lacking.Mix all these together as quickly as possible before it melts. Eat and enjoy.P.S. I helps a LOT if you freeze your bowl first so the ice cream won't melt to

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I got my first treasury on Etsy today! Please check it out and let me know what you think.It's called Blue is the Color . . . I almost didn't get it. Here it is, ONE minute until the treasury opens up and I realize that I'd forgotten to sign in! I JUST made it in time, then promptly forgot all the clever names I'd thought of and named it the first thing that came to mind.Oh well...at least I

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The beautiful heart necklace I've been blogging about has just been listed on Etsy as I'd promised.am feverishly working on a pair of matching heart earrings with the updated design. I should have them up by tonight.See below for how I solved the design dilemma on the earrings.Love creating jewelry!

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At last, my love has come along. . .I think that's how the song goes.It's not my love exactly, but my solution to the lazy earring dilemma has been solved.It took me a lot longer than I had planned (sorry about that). Life has a way of intervening sometimes.And the solution is. . . NOT to make earrings at all.You see, I am VERY stubborn and I simply would not take them apart and redo them. I

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Just took two loaves of fresh baked bread from the oven. Hot bread and butter - yumm. I WAS going to take a photo of my handiwork, but too late. The family has devoured one loaf and the other one is seriously diminished. OK. . . so I was part of the ravening hoard, but mmm. . . bread (Homer Simpson drool)

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and I'm going to be no exception.We have enjoyed the most glorious weather the past week here in Asheville North Carolina.It's mid-January and we've actually had days in the 50's. It was glorious!After the bitter cold we'd been having, and the serious bundling up you have to do to brave the elements; it almost makes you want to put on shorts and go dancing in the yard.I was tempted.

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I signed in today and found two more followers!Welcome!I promised everyone an update on my lazy heart earring problem. I have been late in updating and this post I'm sorry to say is not that update. Everything I've tried, I've disliked and ripped apart again.BUT. . . I think I'm on my way to solving my little dilemma and hope to have something up this evening or tomorrow at the latest.

ArtistiKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061366530280390249noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162920668753482265.post-30276648384261401012010-01-12T20:00:00.006-05:002010-01-12T20:32:52.121-05:00

I had a booth at a craft fair a few weeks ago.Of course I can never keep my hands still; so between customers I was playing around with a bit of copper wire and came up with these heart earrings.I thought the open part of the earrings could go against the head and the swirlie part go on the outside.They came together so effortlessly! Why can’t everything be this easy? (probably most of you can

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Well, the holidays are over and things are winding down. I have a new toy! My wonderful husband got me this fantastic pair of flush cutters (he knows what I like). I have been wanting some for so long. Tried them out on some jump rings and they work like a dream! Guess what I'm going to be doing today.I've finally gotten off my duff and listed my silver heart earrings on Etsy. Take a look

ArtistiKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061366530280390249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162920668753482265.post-45261979955749686882009-12-30T16:11:00.004-05:002009-12-30T16:28:57.744-05:00

Well, the New Year is getting closer and now is when many of us that don't know better (I'm one of those) think about making resolutions.Mine is to spend more time actually doing those projects on my to do list. I will post more art/ jewelry on my ArtistiKat page on Etsy so it will not look so bare.I would also like to lose weight, but one resolution at a time. . . don't want to rush into

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Why is it I always choose the most inopportune times to jump into something?It was midnight and i was thinking fondly of my bed, but on a whim decided to read about blogs and the next thing I know an hour has passed and I have one.One more thing to add to my list of things to do. Well, this could be fun.

ArtistiKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061366530280390249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2162920668753482265.post-81691678233815577752009-12-27T23:59:00.000-05:002009-12-28T00:03:56.596-05:00

This was easier than I thought it would be.I am a relative newbie at blogging so I hope you'll all bear with my mistakes...I'm certain there will be many.

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