Originals By Terri

Very Sparkly!

2012-01-31T05:39:00.002-05:00

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New for January 2012

2012-01-23T17:28:00.002-05:00

London blue topaz and green onyx are wire wrapped with 14k gold vermeil and nestled on top of a dark apatite blue green faceted quartz teardrop. total length from bottom of 14k gold vermeil ear wire is 1 inch

A mix of Sky blue topaz, pale teal quartz and mystic mink quartz teardrops are wire wrapped on sterling silver hammered hoops and dangle from sterling silver wishbone ear wires. Ear wires are 3/4 inch and hoops are 3/4 inch. total length from top of ear wire to bottom of mink crystal is just under 2 inches

Beautiful crystal clear mystic pink quartz pear briolettes are wire wrapped with sterling silver and dangle from a twisted sterling silver ring. Length is 1 1/4 inch from bottom of balanced ear wires.

A cluster of pink and purple amethyst, citrine and peridot faceted rondells are wire wrapped with sterling silver and nestle on top of gorgeous Pink Amethyst teardrop briolette. Rose de France Pink ... Perfect for a February birthday! length is just under 1 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires.

Bright orange mystic carnelian briolettes are wire wrapped and dangle from a twisted sterling silver ring. Total length is 1 1/8 from sterling silver balanced ear wires

Pink topaz and orange carnelian rondelles are wire wrapped around a 2 inch silver hoop and have a center of a mystic carnelian teardrop and 2 pink topaz teardrops one light and one dark. Total length is 2 1/4 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires.

Lemon quartz oval encased in sterling silver and wire wrapped rock crystal briolettes are separated by a cluster of pink topaz, garnets, carnelian and orange mystic quartz each wire wrapped with sterling ball tipped head pins. these earrings are 1 3/4 inch from bottom of sterling silver earrings.

A mix of pink topaz and Dark Yellow Champagne quartz rondelles are wire wrapped and sit on top of a beautiful Rock Crystal teardrop. Total length is 1 inch from bottom of sterling silver balanced ear wires.

Diamond sparkle black spinel and mystic labradorite with blue green flashes cascade over a crystal clear rock quartz heart briolette. Length is 1 inch from sterling silver balance ear wires.

A mix of London blue topaz, sky blue topaz and diamond black spinel faceted rondells are wire wrapped in sterling silver and cascade over a beautiful London blue round quartz bezel in oxidized sterling and have a black topaz faceted drop dangle. the black silver and blues are such a beautiful compliment to each other. total length is just over 1 1/2 inch from bottom of sterling silver ear wires~

Bright pink topaz and deep garnet rondells are wire wrapped with 24k gold vermeil and nestle on top of a crystal clear Rock Quartz. Total length is 1 inch from bottom of 24k vermeil ear wires.

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Yummy!

2011-12-07T17:40:00.000-05:00

Vintage glass stones set in a brass finding dangle from square spiral brass ear wires. $22 each. visit http://www.obtp.etsy.com for more jewelry!

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2011-11-27T12:36:00.003-05:00

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Cluster Earrings Keishi Pearls Grey Agate Sterling Silver

Long Slender Cluster Earrings Tourmaline Iolite Grey Agate Sterling Silver

Earrings Long Topaz Citrine Agate Sterling Silver

Cluster Earrings, Chunky Coffee Quartz, Tourmaline, Garnet, Wire Wrapped, Sterling Silver, Earrings

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All New

2011-10-28T18:13:00.002-05:00

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2011-09-27T15:43:00.003-05:00

All New for Autumn 2011 Visit http://www.obtp.etsy.com for more Autumn Jewelry

Pearl Labradorite and Sterling Silver Earrings

Mystic Pink Quartz and Sterling SIlver earrings

Coral Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings

Mystic Blue Topaz Vermeil Earrings

Green Topaz Vermeil Earrings

Pearls Crystal and sterling silver cluster earrings

Pearls Topaz Labradorite Garnet Sterling Silver Earrings

Tourmaline Topaz Brass Vermeil Earrings

2011-09-25T19:18:00.001-05:00

Tourmaline Topaz Brass Vermeil Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

This hammered Brass hoop is wire wrapped with Vermeil and Tourmaline gemstones in pinks, mauve and greens and has a mystic green topaz dangle. This hoop is 1 1/4 inch long, the dangle is 1/2 in long. Total length from bottom of vermeil ear wire is 2 inched long.

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Peacock Earrings

2011-09-23T19:23:00.002-05:00

Peacock Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Peacock Dichroic glass with a black mat finish and circles of blue, green, pink and yellow that resemble the colors and pattern of a peacocks feather are topped with a sterling silver rondell and have a faceted Aqua quartz glass teardrop dangle. Total length is just over 1 1/2 inch from bottom of sterling silver ear wires

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82357673/earrings-peacock-glass-quartz-sterling

Emerald Green Onyx & Garnet Earrings

2011-09-23T19:19:00.002-05:00

Emerald Green Onyx & Garnet Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Emerald Green Onyx teardrops are topped with a Rhodolite fuchsia Garnet and beaded sterling silver rondelle. These AAA gemstone earrings dangle 3/4 inch from sterling silver ear wire

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82418496/earrings-emerald-green-onyx-garnet

Glass Beaded, Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings

2011-09-03T13:52:00.001-05:00

Glass Beaded, Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Glass seed bead hoop earrings have a turquoise teardrop center and dangle from sterling ear wires. These glass beads are Japanese Miyuki beads and the wire is memory wire so they will not bend or lose their shape. Hoop is 2 inches round and faces front as they appear in the 4th picture. Total length from bottom of ear wire to bottom of turquoise is 2 1/2 inches.

Petal Pearls and Conch Shell Earrings

2011-08-19T15:44:00.002-05:00

Petal Pearls and Conch Shell Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80054952/earrings-keishi-pearls-shells-sterling Beautiful White Keishi Petal Pearls are wire wrapped and cascade over a Conch white shell with brown spotting. Earrings dangle 1 inch from sterling silver ear wires

2011-08-15T06:25:00.001-05:00

PICT9747, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

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PICT9701

2011-08-11T21:04:00.001-05:00

PICT9701, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Red Raspberry faceted Quartz drops are wire wrapped over and over with vermeil (14k gold over 925 sterling silver) and dangle 1 inch from fancy 14k gold filled ear wires

PICT9687

2011-08-11T21:03:00.003-05:00

PICT9687, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Garnets and tiny Spinel gemstones in mauve, pink, lilac, melon and pale yellow stand out from a backdrop of Freshwater Keishi petal pearls. A Freshwater teardrop pearl dangles from beneath this dainty cluster. Total length is just over 1 inch from bottom of 14k gold filed ear wires.

PICT9686

2011-08-11T21:03:00.001-05:00

PICT9686, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Brown Topaz teardrops are wire wrapped and dangle form a sterling silver teardrop and have a wire wrapped Pink Quartz dangling from the bottom. Total length is 1 1/4 inch from bottom of sterling silver ear wire.

Fresh Water Pearls, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz,Keishi Pearls, Sterling Silver Earrings

2011-07-30T13:19:00.001-05:00

Fresh Water Pearls, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz,Keishi Pearls, Sterling Silver Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

These oddley shaped chunky Baroque Pearls give unique character to these earrings. The pearls are topped with a small cluster of genuine Iolite and Peridot faceted brioletts and a cluster of keishi petal pearls topped with light yellow topaz. Length is 1 inch from sterling ear wire

Freshwater Biwi stick pearls, Teal Apatite, Sterling Silver Earrings

2011-07-30T13:18:00.001-05:00

Freshwater Biwi stick pearls, Teal Apatite, Sterling Silver Earrings, a photo by OBTP-Jewelry on Flickr.

Oh so sweet... A slender Freshwater Biwi stick pearl is topped with a sterling silver beaded rondell and a faceted Teal Apatite gemstone. Length is 1 inch from sterling ear wire. http://www.obtp.etsy.com

Yellow Quartz,mixed topaz, keishi pearls,vermeil, 14k gold filled Earrings

2011-07-29T13:39:00.003-05:00

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Fresh Water Pearls, Garnet, vermeil, 14k gold filled Earrings

2011-07-29T08:01:00.002-05:00

Fresh Water Pearls, Garnet, vermeil, 14k gold filled Earrings, http://www.obtp.etsy.com

I love the look of pearls, garnet and gold together, to me it gives off a victorian yet current style look ! These chunky freshwater pearls are topped with a vermeil finding (14k over 925 sterling silver) and a faceted garnet. these gemstones dangle 3/4 inch from bottom of 14k gold filled ear wires.

Czech Glass, Teal Apatite, Sterling Silver

2011-07-29T06:45:00.002-05:00

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These Beautiful rich red Czech glass flower beads have a look of a being carved out with a wash of dark grey and a hint of teal in the grooves. They are topped with a sterling finding and a teal Apatite gemstone. Total length from bottom of sterling ear wire is 1 inch

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2011-07-15T09:52:00.001-05:00

July 16th through July 31st everything is 20% off. Items are already marked down!!

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A few new pieces for July

2011-07-03T10:01:00.000-05:00

Large bright faceted pink Candy Jade is wire wrapped and topped with a cascade roped sterling silver and small keishi (petal) pearls and topped with a swarovski crystal. length is 1 1/2 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires.

Chunky Freshwater white pearls are wire wrapped with oxidized sterling silver wire and dangle from a detailed oxidezed ring and ear wires. Length is 1 1/4 inch from bottom of ear wire.
*all sterling is oxidized naturally not with chemicals.

Pale lavender Chalcedony is wire wrapped with sterling silver and dangle beneath a sterling silver twisted bead encased with lavender crystals. Lenght is just under 1 1/2 inch.

Swarovski crystals and brass findings dangle from Vintage sterling ear wires.. Length from bottom of ear wire is 1 1/4 inch.

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-02T07:43:00.000-05:00

My favorite yard ornament

2011-06-05T21:29:00.003-05:00

I rescued this chair about 10 years ago, it was being thrown out by one of my neighbors. It was a teal blue and the seat was missing but I just loved the style... The basket fits perfect just add your favorite flowers. Looks great with a big pumpkin in it at fall time.....

Shrimp and Orzo Salad

2011-06-05T21:21:00.002-05:00

This is one of my favorite summer salads!! Shrimp, Orzo, cherry tomatoes, black olives, bermuda onions, feta cheese, fresh cilantro and a lemon, olive oil and crushed black pepper dressing. So delicious!!

3/4 box Orzo cooked,
1 can medium black olives sliced,
apprx 50 large shrimp chopped,
1 container cherry tomatoes sliced,
1 wedge of feta cheese crumpled,
1/2 medium red onion chopped and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Dressing: 1/2 cup olive oil,
1/4 cup lemon juice fresh ground black pepper to your taste.
Put all ingredients in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Garnish with lemon and a piece of cilantro!
Grilled Chicken can be used instead of shrimp....

The garden is all ready!!

2011-06-02T17:29:00.002-05:00

Can't wait for all the flowers to start blooming!

Say hello to my little friend

2011-06-01T12:23:00.001-05:00

Every year the turtles make their way up from the stream in the back yard and into my garden to lay their eggs and usually just after we put the mulch down messing it up. This year because of all the rain we've had we are a little bit late putting the mulch down. This turtle is just over a foot long.

New Colorful Earrings!

2011-05-24T15:52:00.002-05:00

Gemstone Earrings , include Topaz, Pearls, Orange, Yellow and Hot Pink Chalcedony, Vermeil and Sterling Silver Silver

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New at OBTP Jewelry!

2011-05-14T06:55:00.003-05:00

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Cascade of Genuine Mixed Gemstones and Vermeil Earrings $30

White Keishi Pearls, Hot Pink Chalcedony , Sterling Silver Earrings $30

Pineapple Quartz, Topaz, Keishi Pearls and Vermeil Earrings $54

Keishi, Baroque, Pearl Sterling Silver Earrings $30

Rich teal Amazonite and Sterling Silver Earrings $18

Mixed Gemstone memory wire bracelet, Rose Quartz, Green and Red Adventurine, Black Onyx, Blue Lapis, Tiger Eye, Rhodolite and Sodalite $25

Mint Green Chalk Turquoise and Sterling Silver Earrings $18

New Gemstones for summer!!

2011-04-04T20:14:00.001-05:00

I went to a bead show this past weekend and picked up these awesome beads for summer jewelry!!

These will be made into nice Summer Anklets... Mixed Gemstones wire wrapped with Vermeil (24K over .925 Sterling Silver) Topaz, Quartz, Peridot, Apatite, Carnelian, Amethyst, Citrine and Black Onyx

These Beautiful Aqua Blue Crackled Agate will be made into a bracelet using memory wire

Large Juicy red Coral Nuggets will be perfect for a Necklace and Bracelet.

These are going to be great as a Necklace they are so cool on your skin! Mixed frosted Gemstones (Rose Quartz, Green and Red Adventurine, Black Onyx, Blue Lapis, Tiger Eye, Rhodolite and Sodalite

Rhode Island Local Artist

2011-04-01T21:54:00.001-05:00

Here are a few local artist from Rhode Island that creat beautiful handmade items!

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2011-03-19T08:42:00.009-05:00

Beautiful faceted triangles in Teal Quartz are wire wrapped and dangle from a faceted clear crystal quartz and sterling silver ear wires. Length is 1 1/4 inch from bottom of ear wires

For a limited time FREE SHIPPING in the U.S. and to Canada on ALL Jewelry at http://www.obtp.etsy.com/ Here are just a couple of pieces to get you started!!!

Mystic Blue Topaz and dark teal pearls are separated by 925 sterling silver wrapped over and over. 925 Sterling ear wires. Length is 1 inch from bottom of ear wire

Freshwater pearls and Mystic pink quartz are wire wrapped with vermeil (24 karat gold over 925 sterling silver). Length is 1/2 from bottom of ear wire

A faceted round rock quartz sits beneath a wreath of Spinel gemstones, mystic pink heart quartz and keishi pearls. Total length is 1 1/4 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires

6 New items for Spring

2011-03-13T08:11:00.001-05:00

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Mystic Quartz, Pearls,Fluorite and Sterling Silver Earrings $38

Red Howlite, African Opal and Sterling Silver Earrings $22

Czech Glass, Vintage Flower Band and Sterling Silver $25

Shell, Mother of Pearls, Rose Quartz and Sterling Silver $30

Blown Glass, Moonstone, Apatite and Sterling Silver $32

Blue Lapis and Sterling Silver $22

Warm weather is approaching~~~~~

2011-02-17T18:06:00.006-05:00

It's February 17 and in New England some cities and towns reached the mid fifties! With the snow melting and the birds chirping all I could think of was spring is on its way. Here are just a few spring items to think about~

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2011-01-31T22:37:00.009-05:00

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2011-01-29T08:15:00.004-05:00

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2010-12-02T06:20:00.004-05:00

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2010-11-26T16:22:00.010-05:00

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Gifts for the Holidays under $25

2010-11-22T18:12:00.009-05:00

These earrings would be a great gift for that special aunt, a good friend or a Secret Santa office party. Click on the pictures below to enlarge each item. These are just a few items that are under $25 and "Free Shipping"!! visit www.obtp.etsy.com for more!!

Crystals and Sterling Silver Earrings $18

Freshwater Pearls, Garnets and Sterling Silver $18

Freshwater Pearls, Iolite and Sterling Silver $18

Freshwater Pearls, Mystic Pink Quartz and Sterling Silver $18

Blue Lapis and Vermeil Earrings $20

Biwa Pearls Garnet and Sterling Earrings $20

Freshwater Pearls and Sterling Silver $ 20

Winter is coming!

2010-11-20T08:05:00.005-05:00

Freshwater white potato and rice pearls dangle from a black leather cord to look like snow flakes on a branch. Each section of leather is hand knotted so the pearls will not slip together. This necklace is 66 inches to make a great triple choker necklace, or a beautiful 33 inch double strand Opera necklace! The clasp is a simple loop knot with a wire wrapped chunky freshwater pearl to be slipped through. $35

Here a beautiful pair of White Keishi Pearls and Oxidized Sterling Silver earrings that would make a great companion to the necklace! $30

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For the Holidays

2010-11-15T23:48:00.008-05:00

Keishi pearls and Garnet rondells are wire wrapped with 925 sterling silver and clustered on top of a faceted quartz teardrop. These drops dangle 1 1/8 inch from sterling flowered ear wires. Festive for the holidays or bright for the summer
$38 and Free Shipping

These Freshwater Biwa Pearls have a nice sheen to them and are topped with pretty fuchsia colored faceted Rhodolite Garnets. Total length is 1 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires.
$20 and Free Shipping

Keishi pearls and Garnet rondells are wire wrapped with vermeil (24k gold over 925 sterling) and clustered on top of a faceted quartz teardrop. These drops dangle 1 1/8 inch from vermeil berry ear wires. Festive for the holidays or bright for the summer!

$38 and Free Shipping

Oxidize Sterling Silver Naturally

2010-10-30T06:50:00.021-05:00

I've been looking for a way to Oxidize sterling silver 1) inexpensively and 2) an easy process. Here is an article I found by Pat Greer I tried that has both. The first 2 pictures are before Oxidizing and the bottom 2 are after Oxidizing and I thought I would share it!

Boil an egg and peel it. While it's still hot, break the egg into pieces and put it into a tightly sealed container, along with the piece of sterling silver jewelry you want to oxidize.

The container can be glass, plastic or even a Ziploc bag (I've used them all). Just make sure that it is airtight.

After a short while (maybe 15-20 minutes), shake the container around a little to redistribute the jewelry. I've found that if you don't get the jewelry moving around, some of the silver may not oxidize very well.

This method of oxidizing sterling silver may take longer than using liver of sulfur, but it seems to work just as well - and you don't have to go outside in six feet of snow to do it!

If the egg gets cold before your sterling silver piece has oxidized as much as you'd like, remove the egg from the container and pop it into the microwave to heat it back up. Then place it back into the container and seal it up again.

I have used this process to oxidize ceramic beads dipped in silver also. When oxidizing ceramic beads dipped in silver, some of the pieces seemed to bubble if I laid them in the container. So what I do now is string them on cord with knots in between each bead to separate them. This seems to give better results.

Oxidizing Article by Pat Greer

"What is a Wandi"

2010-10-28T19:04:00.016-05:00

A Wandi is a very thin crispy dough with powdered sugar sprinkeld on top. Wandi's are so light and flaky that they literally melt in your mouth.

Rhode Island has some great little family owned shops and Wandi's by Pina is just one of them.

Wandi's by Pina was started in 1978 by Ermanno and Pina Ruggiero.

They specialize in Wandies and Gourmet Italian Cookies

Their Wandies and Gourmet Cookies are a hit at Weddings, family gatherings, celebrations, parties, events and corporate gift giving.

Wandies by Pina proudly offers their Gourmet Italian Cookies online.

To read more about Wandi's by Pina or to order a tray today of the best baked goods you'll ever eat and believe me, you will not be disappointed.

Visit them at.........

1333 Cranston St, Cranston RI or online at
www.wandiesbypina.com

Eye of the Stone

2010-10-24T00:36:00.009-05:00

These beautiful Solar quartz have rings of cream and opaque white with a blue undertone. The eye of the stone is a dark blue.

These organic stones dangle 3/4 inch from sterling silver twisted ear wires.

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Handmade Tibetans Beaded Earrings

2010-10-20T20:19:00.013-05:00

These beautiful beads are handmade by the tibetans. They are a rustic looking detailed sterling silver bead with inlays of genuine turquoise and coral.

Bead size is 13-14mm, total length is 3/4 from bottom of sterling earwires.

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2010-10-12T19:53:00.006-05:00

Today I decided to make a pumpkin pie and I have to admit I am not much of a baker and I can prove it...

I bought a can of pumpkin pie mix and a can of carnation evaporated milk.

On the can of pumpkin pie it gave the directions, 2 large eggs beaten and mix with pie mix and carnation milk then poor in pie pan.

Preheat oven to 425 for 15 minutes then lower to 350...should take 50 to 60 minutes to cook

So yes here is where my non baking skills come in...

I preheated the oven for "15 minutes" at 425 then turned it down to 350 and then put the pie in the oven...

Needless to say my husband who is a baker (for real) is dying to tell someone this story...

Why would they want me to preheat for 15 minutes only to turn it down and why did I not understand this...duh

P.S. I can make a mean bowl of chip and dip!!

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2010-10-11T20:11:00.006-05:00

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The 44th Scituate Art Festival

2010-10-01T16:09:00.008-05:00

I grew up in Rhode Island and for as long as I can remember Columbus Day weekend was all about the Scituate Art Festival. People from all over come for the handmade crafts, sausage and pepper sandwiches and oh those dough boys.

I'm sad to say this will be my last year selling at the Scituate Art Festival. I have a friend Lisa that lives just before the entrance and I have always been fortunate enough to set up a table in her yard to sell my jewelry. Well Lisa and her family are selling their house (I wonder if I could have grandfather rights) LOL.

The Scituate Art Festival takes place every year during the Columbus Day long weekend - Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. - in Scituate, Rhode Island.

Scituate is a picturesque New England village nestled in the northwest corner of Rhode Island. Visitors stroll the beautiful Village Green, taking in some of the most unique varieties of art, craft, sculpture and antiques. Autumn provides the backdrop for this wonderful festival, bestowing crisp air and colorful foliage to energize the body and the spirit.

This annual event began in 1967 as a means of supporting the effort to restore the 1830 era former Congregational Church in the village of Scituate. Starting with just twelve local exhibitors that first year, this well-established and much-anticipated event now draws close to three hundred exhibitors from all over the United States and Canada. Proceeds from the festival are distributed to a variety of good causes within the town, including continued upkeep of the venerable old church

Experience the Scituate Art Festival just once and you'll be sure to return year after year, and I hope you have a chance to stop by and say hi to me!

Click on the links below http://www.scituateartfestival.org/directions.htm or http://www.scituateartfestival.org/festivalfeatures.htm for more info and directions.

Freshwater Pearls and Sterling Silver Bracelet

2010-09-18T12:23:00.006-05:00

Beautiful jewel tone freshwater pearls in olive, rust, bronze, brick, cream and blue are mixed with sterling silver findings and the focal being a 1 inch sterling silver decorative bead.

This bracelet closes at 7 3/4 inch with a sterling toggle clasp.

Matching Earrings sold separate.

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I picked up these beautiful Plum Pearls, Great for Fall

2010-09-05T10:45:00.004-05:00

Beautiful freshwater pearls the color of a juicy ripe plum are topped with a sterling silver bead cap and black diamond Swarovski crystal. these 3/4 inch drops are wire wrapped and dangle from a 1 1/2 inch french sterling ear wire that is lightly hammered and flattened in the front. total length is 2 1/4.

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Fossil Coral and Freshwater Pearl Necklace

2010-08-31T20:42:00.005-05:00

A large rectangle fossil coral (35x25mm) shows lovely patterns of prehistoric exquisite lace-like markings in light and dark sandy and grey colors. This fossil is centered between a flat coin pearl and a slate blue freshwater pearl on one side and on the other side six freshwater pearls and a dark grey fresh water pearl. Sterling lobster claw and chain, total length is 16 1/2 inches.

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All things Shiny

2010-08-29T21:13:00.004-05:00

Citrine Quartz squares dangle from a
twisted sterling silver ring while
brick red faceted genuine topaz dangle from sterling silver ear wires.

Sage green genuine topaz are wire wrapped and dangle from sterling silver ball post. These petite earrings are just over a 1/2 inch in total length from top of post to bottom of topaz stone.

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New Today!

2010-08-27T19:07:00.005-05:00

Beautiful black cherry freshwater pearls are topped with a fancy decorative and complimented with a black onyx round bead. these dangle from a new style twisted 925 sterling silver ear wire. total length from bottom of ear wire is just under 1 inch. a beautiful addition to a your fall wardrobe.

Gorgeous carnelian faceted teardrops in sunset orange are heavily wire wrapped in fine sterling silver and are suspended from a sterling silver studded ring. these 1 inch drops dangle from hand formed 1 inch sterling ear wires for a total of 2 inch earrings. Visit www.obtp.etsy.com for more handmade jewelry..........

Fall Jewelry, Olivine, Garnet and Sterling Silver

2010-08-25T17:48:00.004-05:00

Faceted Olivine Crackle Agate Rondells with black veining are encased with sterling silver beads and Rhodolite Garnets. Total lenth is 3/4 inch from bottom of sterling silver ear wires.

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Brown Topaz and Sterling Silver Earrings

2010-08-23T19:48:00.002-05:00

Beautiful brown topaz faceted teardrops are wire wrapped and sit inside an open sterling teardrop frame. These drops dangle 3/4 inch from sterling silver lever back ear wires.

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Fancy Jasper and Sterling Silver Earrings

2010-08-23T17:16:00.004-05:00

A cluster of faceted round fancy japers in tones of green, pale yellow, brick and mauve sit on top of a hunter green faceted rondell. Total length is 1 inch from bottom of sterling silver ear wires.

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Freshwater Pearls, Sapphires, Keishi Pearls, Sterling Silver OOAK Necklace

2010-08-21T08:25:00.003-05:00

This one of a kind necklace is a mix of multi colored freshwater pearls in pomegranate, coral,lime, bronze, rose, mauve, vibrant blue and olive each encased in sterling silver bead caps. Sapphires in fuschia and bronze, keishi pearls and a mix of sterling silver findings. The focal is 3 sterling silver hammered and decorative rings. total length is 18 inches and has a hook clasp.

Perfect fall piece of jewelry! Visit www.obtp.etsy.com for more jewelry

Sapphire, Apatite, Quartz and Vermeil Earrings

2010-08-18T19:42:00.005-05:00

GREAT FALL EARRINGS

A cluster of genuine Sapphires in champagne/gold, olive/brown and raspberry/red, with a speck of teal apatite here and there are nestle on top of a beautiful faceted amber quartz teardrop. Each stone is wire wrapped with vermeil wire (24k gold over 925 sterling) and dangle from vermeil ear wires. total length is 1 inch from bottom of ear wire

New Fall Jewelry

2010-08-18T07:13:00.012-05:00

Genuine Mixed Topaz in Brick Red, Olive Green and Deep Purple are wire wrapped in fine 925 Sterling Silver wire and are suspended from a sterling silver ring and chain. Total length is 18 inches.

Genuine Mixed Topaz in Brick Red, Olive Green and Deep Purple are wire wrapped in fine Sterling wire and dangle 1/2 inch from sterling ear wires.

Visit http://www.obtp.etsy.com/ for more Fall Jewelry

Sterling Silver Circle Jewelry!

2010-08-14T15:10:00.012-05:00

This 3/4 inch shiny brushed 925 Sterling Silver Circle is suspended on 15 inches of sterling silver flat chain with a lobster clasp for a total length of 17 inches.

Sleek, shiny and lightweight 925 sterling silver circles in 2 sizes are lightly textured and dangle 1 1/4 inch from 925 sterling ear wires.

Click on either pic to see more info on these 2 items and Visit http://www.obtp.etsy.com/ for more jewelry!

Mention this post and receive an addtional 10% discount when you purchase both items for a total discout of 20%

Love and Romance by trinitydj

2010-06-30T06:57:00.003-05:00

These beautiful handmade items can be found by clicking on any picture!

Enjoy Summer

2010-06-06T14:25:00.002-05:00

June is Coming!!!

2010-05-29T06:49:00.011-05:00

I just LOVE the month of June! My birthday is in June and the Birthstone for June is Pearl. Pearls have always been my favorite and it was my Grandmothers favorite. Here are just a few of my unique designs using different colors and shape pearls.

Just a few Great Rhode Island Artist!!

2010-05-22T06:32:00.005-05:00

Click on any picture for live links to enter a shop!

For All You Gemstone & Soap Lovers!!

2010-05-16T05:10:00.012-05:00

OK I love Gemstones but who would have thought ................. These soaps look just like actual Gemstones.

Having been crafting most of her life, it was a perfect fit when a close friend introduced her to her first Gemstone Soaps. What a joy to play with colors and shapes and create something so natural looking or completely whimsical!

Crystal Quartz Soap

Sapphire Soap is hypnotized by gemstone colors and shapes. That the earth gives us such amazing eye-popping stones to wear and gaze at is nothing short of a miracle.

She wants to share these little treasures with everyone! People sometimes tell her they don't want to use them because they are so pretty.

Sapphire in the Rough Soap

She tells them to have fun and use them and watch them come alive under the water! Enjoy the fabulous lather and heady fragrances

Watermelon Tourmaline Soap

2010-05-07T17:58:00.005-05:00

Happy Mother's Day Ladies ....

MOTHERS

Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
They don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
Are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
Filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough
Doesn't come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don't want to know what
The vacuum just sucked up.......

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'
And get their answer when a little
Voice says, 'Because I love you best.'

Real Mothers know that a child's growth
Is not measured by height or years or grade...
It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother.....

The Images of Mother

4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mommy can do anything!

8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't know everything!

14 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother? She wouldn't have a clue.
.
16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's so five minutes ago.

18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!

25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!

35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.

45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she
Shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

Topaz in Different Colors

2010-05-03T18:35:00.011-05:00

Who knew there were so many different colors of topaz...............

Green Topaz and Sterling Silver Earrings................................

Red, Pink and Golden Yellow Topaz with Vermeil Earrings ........................

Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Earrings............................

Green and blue topaz, blue chalcedony and ....... The back strand is all topaz.... pink, golden yellow, red, black,blue, green,orange, purple,white, brown and some in between.

Unlimited possibilities..............

~Get Ready For Spring~

2010-03-07T22:37:00.009-05:00

Here are just a few new earrings for spring~ Visit http://www.obtp.etsy.com/ or become a fan of http://www.facebook.com/pages/obtp-jewelry/100850840297 Click on any of the pictures to see more details.

TREASURY by DESIGNSbyWENDYT featuring my Sage Mist Earrings

2010-01-16T13:12:00.005-05:00

Alive Earrings 2 - Chalcedony, Iolite,Garnet,Sterling Silver - Free Shipping

2009-12-30T20:06:00.002-05:00

Happy Holidays PIF

2009-12-01T20:41:00.010-05:00

And the Winner is Wendy Winn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you have a special friend that's always going out of their way for you and everyone else? Someone that rarely does anything for themselves. Well I'm offering these Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Christmas Tree earrings free to add a little sparkle to their holiday!! Why not PIF (pay it forward)

To win these earrings for that special person just leave a way for me to contact you. I will mail these earrings out directly to them in a holiday gift box with the snowman card pictured.

The card will say:

Thank you for always being there,

Happy Holiday's

Love your Secret Friend!

The winner will be announce December 9th, if you would prefer something different in the card I will be more than happy to change it.

They Love my Shop!!

2009-11-20T17:37:00.004-05:00

I was just a little excited today to wake up and see 1000 shop hearts!!

Crock Pot and Skillet Recipes

2009-11-01T14:11:00.017-05:00

How many of you work full time yet still come home and cook a full dinner? Well I do and I have to admit I am just to tired to do it every night. And I refuse to stay in all day Saturday or Sunday cooking for the following week while everyone else is out enjoying themselves.

So now that I got that off my chest.... I'm looking for some either Crock Pot recipes, quick skillet recipes or even some great filling salads.

Here are a few of my quick and easy recipes:

Shrimp and Pasta dinner for 4

1 Bag of jumbo uncooked frozen shrimp (peeled)

2-3 cloves garlic sliced

1 small onion chopped

1 jar of clam juice (chicken broth works well also)

1 box linguine

*salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed hot pepper seeds season to taste*
*Put a pan of water on for pasta while cooking shrimp

I add about 1/4 cup olive to a large skillet on medium/high heat

When oil is hot add garlic, onion, Italian spice, salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until garlic and onion are soft. Once garlic and onion are soft add frozen shrimp, cook about 3-5 minutes (I use 8 per person). When shrimp are pink on both sides add the clam juice and heat through. Toss over linguine and enjoy!!

I love salads and always have salad fixings on hands. Some of my must haves are goat cheese, feta cheese, walnuts, sun flower seeds, avocado
calimata olives and red onion

When ever I make a grilled or broiled chicken breast dinner I always cook an extra 3 for salads.

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Salad

Get any type of salad mix you desire. I personally like Dole's Spring Mix.

Slice up your chicken, avocado and red onion.

On a platter put your salad mix and then layer your sliced chicken, avocado and onion. Sprinkle on some feta cheese and olives.

The salad dressing I like for this salad is a Lemon Vinaigrette.

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/8 cup lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

pinch of salt

*ground black pepper to taste

Beef Stew in a Crock Pot

1 package of stew beef

1 cup sliced carrots

1 medium onion

4 medium potatoes peeled and cut

1 cup sliced celery

First thing in the morning put all ingredients in the crock pot cover with water add salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons of gravy master.

Put on high should be all set when you come home.

After dinner relax with a nice glass of wine!!

2009-10-02T15:50:00.006-05:00

1st Graders

A 1st grade school teacher had twenty-six students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the 1st half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are first-graders, 6-year-olds, because the last one is a classic!

1. Don't change horses ... until they stop running.

2. Strike while the ... bug is close.

3. It's always darkest before ... Daylight Saving Time.

4. Never underestimate the power of ... termites.

5. You can lead a horse to water but ... How?

6. Don't bite the hand that ... looks dirty.

7. No news is ... impossible

8. A miss is as good as a ... Mr.

9. You can't teach an old dog ... new Math

10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll ... stink in the morning.

11. Love all, trust ... Me.

12. The pen is mightier than the ... pigs.

13. An idle mind is ... the best way to relax.

14. Where there's smoke there's ... pollution.

15. Happy the bride who gets all the ... presents.

16. A penny saved is ... not much.

17. Two's company, three's ... the Musketeers.

18. Don't put off till tomorrow what ... you put on to go to bed.

19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and ... You have to blow your nose.

20. There are none so blind as ... Stevie Wonder.

21. Children should be seen and not ... spanked or grounded.

22. If at first you don't succeed ... get new batteries.

23. You get out of something only what you ...
See in the picture on the box

24. When the blind lead the blind ... get out of the way.

25. A bird in the hand is ... going to poop on you.

And the WINNER and last one!

26. Better late than ... Pregnant

Teals and Browns Treasury!

2009-09-15T16:35:00.007-05:00

This beautiful Teal and Brown treasury was put together by moncy3 click on her name to visit her unique shop!

FALL EARRING GIVE AWAY!!

2009-09-13T08:33:00.012-05:00

AND THE WINNER IS CARMA OF HTTP://CARMASEZ.BLOGSPOT.COM CONGRATULATIONS!!!

So it's that time again for one of my earring give aways!!

All you have to do is leave a comment about these earrings, please tell a friend about my shop http://obtp.etsy.com/ and leave a way for me to contact you!

The winner will be announced using the random.org counter on September 27th .

These earrings are made of Faceted Olivine Crackled Agate, Rhodolite Garnet and Sterling Findings. The drops are 3/4 inch from bottom of sterling ear wires. These earrings have a $20 value in my shop...
P.S. Anyone who visits my shop in regards to this give away will receive a 25% discount on any orders, just contact me prior to purchasing and I will adjust the price!!

STEP ~ BY ~ STEP ~ TO ~ POSTING ~ YOUR ~ TREASURY ~ TO ~ YOUR ~ BLOG

2009-08-30T08:52:00.014-05:00

My STEP ~ BY ~ STEP instructions on how to post a treasury to your blog... Hope it helps.

1) Jump up and down that you are in a treasury!

2) When you have the treasury up you want to have just the treasury showing so use F11 then I scroll up so that Featured Items and Chosen by (the maker) is at the very top of the page. To take a screen shot use PrtSc some might have to use Fn + PrtSc ( I do) then F11 again to get back to the original size screen

3) Open up paint or what ever program you use and copy it by using Ctrl V

4) Crop out what you do not want showing.

5) Re size your treasury to 95 horizontal and 93 vertical, this works best for me

6) Now crop your treasury again to rid of all the white around the edges

7) Save and file your newly cropped treasury

8) Next go into http://tinypic.com/ here you want upload your treasury pic you just saved. Choose the picture you want to upload, then right under it will give you the option to re size, I use 640x480 click upload

9) Once that is done you want to click on the photo to view, at that time it will give you an option of where you want to post this picture, IE...Blogger, face book, twitter and so on.

10) Now go do the happy dance and promote your treasury!!

~Getting Ready for Fall~

2009-08-28T20:18:00.016-05:00

Fall in New England is one of my favorite times of year. With the turning of the leaves, apple picking, so many different colored mums and pumpkins everywhere. And oh those bulky knit sweaters...

This time of year there's also a lot of talk about what the colors will be for the fall season, so these are a few beads I've chosen for earrings. The beads shown are Tourmaline, Rhodonite Pink Kiwi Jasper, Green,Red and Amber Quartz, Orange,Pink,Red,Honey and Caramel Jade,Swarovski Crystals,Blue Lapis,Serpentine,Rhodolite Garnet and Aqua Chalcedony. You can check my shop at http://obtp.etsy.com for the finished products.

Would love your feedback and any suggestions you have.

New Shabby Chic Earrings

2009-08-10T09:33:00.016-05:00

A beautiful creamy off white Honey Opal square with just a hint of black are topped with a sterling daisy and black Swarovski crystal. They have a black Czech crystal drop that is topped with a sterling swirl bead cap. Length is 1 1/2 inch from bottom of sterling ear wire.

These earrings are one of a kind and will not be made again!

New Chandelier Earrings!

2009-08-03T04:57:00.017-05:00

New Chandelier Earrings, you can see more views and prices at http://obtp.etsy.com/

" Water Fall Chanderlier Earrings "

"Cascade Chandelier Earrings"

"Desire Chandelier Earrings"
"Chamelot Chandelier Earrings"

Return To Innocence by KAPARA

2009-07-16T19:17:00.002-05:00

Sea Shells

2009-07-07T18:52:00.007-05:00

I saw these shells in a local bead shop and fell in love with them. Perfect for summer and a great alternative to pearls (my favorites).

These shells are coated with a pearl white paint for extra sheen and gives them a little more durability.

Each shell is topped with a 3mm Swarovski crystal and all sterling findings, length is apprx 1 inch from bottom of sterling ear wire.

Treasury by Lanadearg

2009-06-30T20:16:00.003-05:00

My Pink Salmon and Keishi Pearl earrings made it in this beautiful PINK Treasury!

Treasury by Dancing Jellybean Designs

2009-06-30T20:15:00.003-05:00

My burst earrings are in this beautiful Treasury!!

Isn't it Time YOU Pampered Yourself!!

2009-06-28T07:22:00.013-05:00

I usually don't spend frivolously on myself but a few weeks ago I went for a pedicure with my best friend (both our first time) and I have to say it was THE BEST! I had a nice french pedicure. I think it looks so nice with a golden tan and a sparkling anklet (not that I have a tan its done nothing but rain everyday in June).

So yesterday I was going to a wedding as usual I was shopping last minute for something to wear when I realized my feet looked like crap so I decided to go have them done again.

Well the place I went to Andy's Nails, they just re-did there whole salon and got new massage pedicure chairs with its own remote control, seriously I thought I died and went to heaven!

This chair messaged every possible sore and achy part of my body. It touched from the bottom of the hairline on my neck to the top of my buttocks, it was 1 hour and 15 minutes of pure pleasure, I literally walked out a new person ( I should mention I was in a car accident years ago, I rolled my car over and have had issues now that I'm older).

Well in a few weeks I will be going to Elite Skin Day Spa my 3 best friends bought me a gift certificate for my birthday for a day at the spa, Oh I can't wait! We are all going to spend the day together and pamper ourselves!

Here are a few at home pedicure links I found to keep up on my feet myself:

http://www.marieclaire.com/hair-beauty/trends/articles/perfect-pedicure-1

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/living/2009389874_pedicure27.html

http://toenaildesigns.blogspot.com/2009/06/creative-french-pedicure-toe-nail.html

Recycled Aluminum, Who would have thought!!

2009-06-24T18:46:00.023-05:00

KMStudioDOTcom is just a small town girl from Pennsylvania. She enjoys creating things since she was a young girl. At the age of thirteen, she became very interested in photography and actually even considered making it a career, but changed her mind when she thought she would get bored doing the same thing over and over each day.

Now, at age 20, KM StudioDOTcom is creating things out of everything. :) Her newest craze is recycling anything and everything. I hope you enjoy browsing through her shop KMStudioDOTcom.etsy.com , I know I did!!

KMStudioDOTcom.etsy.com newest craze is turning something old into something new. Why throw something away if there's a way it can be used somewhere else?

Go check out her shop, the Mountain Dew teddy bear and Aluminum flowers are also amazing!

Lovin' These Things by YellowViolet

2009-06-16T21:57:00.004-05:00

Very excited to find my earrings in this great treasury by YellowViolet!!

Decorate your Outdoors with Handmade Pottery

2009-06-14T05:59:00.018-05:00

I Love decorating my yard with unique pottery and here are just a few of my handmade favorites!!

And The Winner Is !!!!

2009-05-31T08:44:00.004-05:00

The WINNER of my Perfectly Simple Earrings is non other than

http://grammyjanetsplace.blogspot.com/ Congratulations!!

May Blog Give Away!!

2009-05-17T16:42:00.008-05:00

I'm giving away these Perfectly Simple Earrings in honor of all my jewelry being 30% off until the end of may!!

I used, Genuine Turquoise rondell stones with a little brown veining and White Coral, what a pair....The white coral is topped with a sterling bead cap, and the turquoise is topped with a sterling flower rondell. Nice Rounded sterling silver ear wires complete these earrings. These simple earrings are perfect for everyday or a night out. Apprx 1".

To win these earrings just visit my shop OBTP and let me know what your favorite item is, come back and leave a comment and don't forget to leave a way for me to contact you.

When your checking out your favorite item don't forget all my jewelry is 30% off until May 31st!!

I will announce the winner on May 31st. using http://random.org/integers/

Twitter Friends!!

2009-05-12T18:19:00.003-05:00

I LOVE GOOD MORNING AMERICA!!

Fog

2009-05-07T20:30:00.003-05:00

My London Fog Earrings are features in this wonderful treasury put together by http://twentysix7.etsy.com

2009-05-05T18:53:00.003-05:00

My Amethyst cluster earrings made it into this gorgeous treasury put together by http://rougeriverbeads.etsy.com/

Temporarily Closing My Shop 30% off everything!!!!!!!!

2009-05-04T17:33:00.007-05:00

I recently started a great new full time job and I'm finding it hard to keep up with making new jewelry, taking pictures and posting them, so I've decided to take a few months off. I will be closing my shop from Memorial day to Labor day so I can spend time with my family and be outdoors in my yard and garden during the nice weather.

That being said I am marking down all my items 30% I will be more than happy to send you a PayPal credit or email me prior to your purchase and I will mark it down then.

Here is a list of what the prices will be:
$55 = sale $38.50
$42 = sale $29.40
$40 = sale $28.00
$35 = sale $24.50
$30 = sale $21.00
$28 = sale $19.60
$25 = sale $17.50
$22 = sale $15.40
$20 = sale $14.00
$18 = sale $12.60
$15 = sale $10.50
Terri

http://obtp.etsy.com

Dew Drops and Daisies

2009-05-03T07:31:00.004-05:00

My Morning Dew Earrings are featured in this beautiful Treasury by http://simplysuzula.etsy.com/

Endless Love Anklet

2009-04-29T20:43:00.006-05:00

This beautiful anklet is an endless sterling silver flat oval chain with so much sparkle and is cut to order. You can choose from one of the listed swarovski crystals below or a freshwater pearl to dangle from the bottom of the chain.Please specify your desired length, I will then add an extra 3 links for the dangle. Swarovski colors listed in order: Coral, black, turquoise, light pink, light purple, dark purple, light blue, dark blue, satin, midnight, lime green, emerald.

A clear AB crystal is showing on the anklet. If your looking for a different color crystal please feel free to contact me as I have many other colored crystals available!

Teal and Reds....

2009-04-21T04:58:00.008-05:00

My "Pop" bracelet made it in this beautiful Etsy Treasury put together by

http://mypatternedmind.etsy.com/ !

I Love to Walk.......Not

2009-04-19T11:28:00.021-05:00

Every Sunday I visit my friend Kate's blog http://shiborigirl.blogspot.com/ for What's Cooking Sundays. Kate has some great recipe's on her blog with a nice picture and easy to follow directions.....

BUT NO MORE.... I swear I've gained 5 pounds since I started reading her Sunday blog.

Every time I look at her recipe's I go to my frig and get something to eat that's how great they are! The sad thing is I'm not even hungry!

I am now starting to walk as I usually don't do anything physical but get out of bed, get in my car only to go to work and then sit at a desk for 7 hours. But I figured if I walked on my two 15 minute breaks and then at least a half hour each day after work I can continue to read Kate's, What's Cooking Sundays. Now I'm not trying to win any marathon but eventually I'd like to look like this----------------------------------------------------------------->

Hey a girl can dream can't she

So I have my good friend Kate to thank for my motivation!!

You can find Kate at any of these locations

In her kitchen http://shiborigirl.blogspot.com/ on Sundays.

In her destash bead shop http://buybeads.etsy.com/

In her Jewelry Shop http://ktracton.etsy.com/

Or follow her on twitter http://twitter.com/KateTracton

Undecided ~ Possibilities

2009-04-13T19:22:00.006-05:00

My new earrings~~~~~

A small cluster of Czech glass beads in blues and creams are attached to a sterling silver ear wire that can be worn alone or attached to a 1 1/4 in / 30mm round sterling silver ear wire that you can wear alone or add a light blue Czech teardrop or white Swarovski pearl.

So if I did the math right there are 5 possibilities!!

Total length with cluster and blue teardrop is 2 inch from bottom of ear wire.

Total length with cluster and white pearl is 1 3/4 inch from bottom of ear wire.

Earring Winner!!

2009-04-11T17:11:00.003-05:00

AND THE WINNER OF THE EARRINGS BELOW IS TASHAI!! Please take a moment to visit her Etsy shop and her blog Ultraviolet Wind. Thanks to all that participated and check back often as I will be having another giveaway for May!!