Great Holiday Gifts and Decorating Items

I have so many wonderful, talented friends that I would love to spread some love their way by featuring some of their beautiful items. Perfect for gift giving or decorating for the Holiday season, you'll find something for everyone on your list.

Mona creates wonderful, sewn and quilted items from baby items to gorgeous wallhangings.
This is one of my favorites from her Etsy shop, Sewinggranny.


For that special lady on your list we'll head over to Amanda's shop, Chloe Boutique
Wow, how about this stunning Citrine, Smoky Quartz and Sterling Silver pendant necklace


Melana from By Nana's Hands, designs beautiful sewn items for all ages.
Her plush toy tool sets are one of my favorites from her shop


Strolling down to Chris' shop, CraftsByChris, you'll find fabulous handmade Artisan polymer clay beads and tutorials by Chris Dembinski. Of course since these are purple they are one of my favorite beads from her shop :)


Sharla's shop, Beaded Tail, has beautiful jewelry perfect for the animal lover. Sharla also donates a portion of all sales to a variety of animal awareness causes so stock up on her beautiful jewelry designs and help an animal in need at the same time :)


If you like great Vintage finds then you will love Michelle's shop Silk Creek Gallery.
Beautiful vintage pieces and great prices!


My friend Marilyn of Star Waves makes the most amazing beaded jewelry! I love this teal bracelet.


Jody of MamaJody makes the most adorable crocheted items, everyone's favorite seems to be these wonderful sock monkey hats, Jody has been crocheting in her sleep to keep up, LOL!


Peggy of Arriving Angels creates beautiful quilts. I own a couple of them and I just love them!
Peggy will also custom create the perfect item for you if needed .
Isn't this "Puppy Love" quilt just precious!


Shannon of Vixens Natural Jewelry creates stunning wire wrapped jewelry. She is amazingly talented and such a sweetheart. If you can't find just what your looking for she will custom create just the right item for you.
This is just one of the gorgeous items Shannon has made that is in my collection :)


And one of my newest friends is an amazing painter. Karen of HandMadeGalore has created many beautiful custom pieces for my home. If your looking for a hand painted piece for the Holidays or every day check out Karen's shop and if you can't find just the right item, she'll create the perfect one of a kind item just for you!


That's all for now, I will be spotlighting more shops over the next couple of weeks. Thanks for stopping in and thanks for checking out these wonderfully talented Artist shops.
Happy Holidays everyone!

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale!

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale in our Artfire and Etsy Jewelry shops! Use coupon code HOLIDEAL20 in either shop and receive a 20% discount off your merchandise total and FREE First Class Mail Shipping WORLDWIDE!! Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!

Etsy Angels Team: Etsy Angels Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales!

Etsy Angels Team: Etsy Angels Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sales!: "The Etsy Angels Team is having some fantastic Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales in their shops! This is one sale you don't want to mi..."

And The Winner Is............. Amylee!!

Woo Hoo! The winner of my Copper Flower Bowl earrings is Amylee!! Congratulations Amylee and thanks so much for leaving a comment! Your earrings will be shipping in a couple of days, Enjoy!

Check out this gorgeous Tourmaline necklace from Amy's Etsy shop!


A new contest will be posted soon!

For The Love Of Metal!

I have been having so much fun lately hammering, dapping, stamping and just playing with metals!
My checkbook is getting a bit light though, I am like a kid in a candy store with all of the different metal stamps available now LOL.
To introduce my new, cute flower bowl earrings I am going to give a pair away. All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment on my blog and let me know what you think of these cuties and I will assign everyone a number and use Random.org to determine a winner. Only one comment per person will count towards the vote :) You have until September 9th to vote, I will choose a winner on the 10th. Good luck!

Bargain Of The Day!

Today's Bargain Of The Day item is "Desert Red" Etched Artisan Lampwork Glass and Swarovski Crystal earrings available here

"Desert Red"
Gorgeous, earthy, etched US Artisan made lampwork glass beads in tan and red colors with a band of grey and dots of Fine Silver are the stars in this earring design. Swarovski Crystals in siam red are nestled in Bali Silver bead caps and golden shadow Swarovski's at the bottom compliment the lampwork nicely. Finished with Sterling Silver earwires, these will hang approximately 1 1/2".
Regular price $32.00, today only $20 plus FREE First Class Mail shipping Worldwide!

Until next time, Enjoy!

Lisa

Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO.

Bargain Of The Day!

Today's Bargain Of The Day item is "Thelma" Floral Artisan Lampwork Glass and Swarovski Crystal earrings available here.

These are some truly stunning US Artisan made lampwork glass beads. Atop a black base are gorgeous flowers in a peachy/pink color with a touch of mauve and green accents. I have added Swarovski Crystals in just the right complimenting colors and tied the whole look together with Bali Silver caps and Sterling Silver findings. These earrings hang approximately 2" from the Sterling leverbacks.
Regular price $46.00, today only $25 plus FREE First Class Mail shipping Worldwide!
I also have a matching pendant (PNDT-0176) available in my shoppe here and also on sale.


Until next time, Enjoy!

Lisa

Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO.

Bargain Of The Day!

Today's Bargain Of The Day item is another perfect Fall earring design!
"Mahogany"
Rich, deep browns and reds abound in these U.S Artisan lampwork glass beads with pure silver droplet accents. They are teamed with Golden Shadow and Burgundy Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver in this earring design. These hang approximately 1 3/4" from the Sterling leverbacks.
Regular price $46.00, today only $22 plus FREE First Class Mail shipping Worldwide and available here!
I also have a matching pendant (PNDT-0184) available in my shoppe here.


Until next time, Enjoy!

Lisa

Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO.

Bargain Of The Day!

Today's Bargain Of The Day item is another perfect Fall accessory! Enjoy all the colors of the forest in this earthy necklace design. I have used a Bamboo Jasper rectangle for the pendant which is wire wrapped with a tarnish resistant silver wire. Attached to the pendant is a handmade Karen Hill Tribe Silver fine silver leaf charm, an olive green Freshwater Pearl and a Leopardskin Jasper round bead. The hand made chain features Smoky Quartz faceted rondelle beads, olive green Freshwater Pearls, Leopardskin Jasper round beads and tiny bronze glass beads. The design is completed with a Sterling Silver clasp and extension chain and measures approximately 17" but can be custom ordered to length just for you. Regular price $139.00, today only $99 plus FREE First Class Mail shipping Worldwide and available here!

Until next time, Enjoy!

Lisa

Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO.

Bargain Of The Day!

Todays Bargain Of The Day item is "Desert Sunset" bracelet featuring gorgeous Artisan Lampwork glass beads in tan, caramel, orange, peach, pink, green and blue swirls of color. They are combined with Swarovski Crystals in Copper and Light Peach AB, Bali Gold Vermeil bead caps and Gold Filled chain and clasp. It is adjustable from 7"-8". The regular price is $99, today only price is $35 plus FREE First Class Mail shipping!!!
http://www.cbl-co.com/bargainofday.html

Bargain Of The Day!

We are now offering a daily handmade Jewelry Design item available at an unbelievably low price for that day. Perfect for stocking up on gift items or picking up a little something special for yourself :)

Todays Bargain Of The Day item is "Prairie Girl", gorgeous, earthy olive and sage colored Artisan lampwork glass with droplets of fine silver and complimented with Swarovski Crystals.
Regular price on these earrings is $46, today only they are $20 and FREE First Class Mail shipping anywhere in the world !!! We only have one pair available!
http://www.cbl-co.com/bargainofday.html
Enjoy!

Etsy Angels Helping The Helping Hands Homeless Shelter in Camdenton, Missouri

For the entire month of August the Etsy Angels team will be fund raising for the Helping Hands Homeless Shelter in Camdenton, Missouri. Helping Hands shelters men/women and children as well as families.

“People seem to have this notion that homelessness is self-inflicted,” said Ron Estep, Treasurer and Board member. “Sometimes it is. Once in a great while we see someone who, through conscious decisions about drugs or alcohol or gainful employment, you would have to say is homeless by choice. But by far, most of the clients we serve are homeless because of circumstances beyond their control. They are members of the Lake community, not strangers passing through, who need a hand up. Helping Hands is there to temporarily fill that void, providing a roof over their head, sustenance, and a bed to sleep in.” "The goal for each resident is independence. We help them achieve independence, but we’re not a dumping ground. I compare it with road signs like you see along the highway. We help them understand what they need to do and we help them do it, but the final goal is the exit sign when you’ve reached your destination.”

For further information please go to:
http://www.lakeexpo.com/articles/2010/07/16/top_news/06.txt
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The Etsy Angels are a Self-Representing Team of Artisans that create a variety of unique handmade items including Artisan Jewelry, Lampwork Glass and Polymer Clay Beads, Bath and Body Products, Quilts, Knits and Plush, and Paper Products to name a few.

Here is a list of participating shops and their donation intentions:

Ozarknana - 75% of every Helping Hands "EXIT" mascot
and 20% of everything else in the shop sold.
http://Ozarknana.etsy.com ...

BeadedTail - 20% of all sales ...
http://beadedtail.etsy.com

Sewinggranny - 20% of all sales ....
http://Sewinggranny.etsy.com

MamaJody54 - 20% of all sales ....
http://mamajody54.etsy.com

CBLandCompany - 20% of jewelery sales designated by Lisa ....
http://CBLandCompany.etsy.com

Handjstarcreations- 20% of sales in Helping Hands section
http://Handjstarcreations.etsy.com

CraftsbyChris - 10% of all sales ......
http://CraftsbyChris.etsy.com

Maranda - 10% of all sales .....
http://Maranda.etsy.com

Wildlifer78 - 15% of all sales ...
http://wildlifer78.etsy.com

MountainEagleCrafter - 10% of all sales
http://MountainEagleCrafter.etsy.com

SerenitySac - 10% of August sales
http://www.serenitysac.etsy.com

ArrivingAngels - 10% of all August sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArrivingAngels

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Angel Helper for August

Starwaves - 10% of all sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Starwaves

Etsy Angels Charity For March Is Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter

http://www.bellwetherharbor.org/

For the month of March, the Etsy Angels will be helping raise money for Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter located in Newaygo county, Michigan.
Having lived in Newaygo for 23 years and seeing first hand the desperate need for more animal shelters, this is a charity that is near and dear to my heart.
Before we moved from Michigan to Wyoming I had a chance to visit Bellwether Harbor, meet a few of the wonderful staff members that work there and see a little of the facility. It is truly an wonderful place for fur babies waiting for a forever home. The second photo shows an amazing training room!

Bellwether Foundation, founded in 1993 was designed for the purpose of funding Newaygo County’s (MI) veterinarians efforts to care for homeless animals. The number of them needing care grew beyond the veterinarians capacity to house them at their facilities. It became apparent a separate building was needed.

Property was purchased and plans were drawn up to construct a new and different kind of animal shelter, one that helps us promote the human animal bond. The ground breaking ceremony for Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter was held in the fall of 2000, and in March of 2002, the construction was complete.

The daily operations of the animal shelter are partially funded by the foundation. The balance of funding relies on the generosity of individual donors, grants from other foundations, and fund raising activities.

Bellwether Foundation, a 501c3 private operating foundation, is located in the same building as the shelter and can be contacted by using the same address and phone number.

Our Mission Statement :

“Helping animals and people make a connection through education, training and adoption.”

(This photo shows the outside play area.)

Through the month of March members of the Etsy Angels team will be donating a percentage of their sales to Bellwether Harbor. Our Etsy jewelry shop, Jewelry Designs By CBL&CO., our Artfire Jewelry shop and our website, will be donating 25% from the sale of all jewelry purchased in the month of March.

Please stop by and visit our charity thread and the Etsy Angel shops during the month of March and help support a wonderful cause.

Etsy Angels Participating Shops:

CBLandCompany: Handmade Artisan Jewelry! 25% of March Sales from my Etsy shop, ArtFire shop and personal website!
Etsy Shop : http://www.CBLandCOMPANY.etsy.com
Artfire Shop: http://www.cbl-and-company.artfire.com
Website: http://www.cbl-co.com

Silkcreeksoap: Heavenly Soaps!! 10% of shop sales, plus you will be entered into a drawing for a small gift set!
http://www.silkcreeksoap.etsy.com
http://www.silkcreeksoap.artfire.com

SilkCreekGallery: Fabulous Jewelry designs, wrought iron hooks, and soap boxes! 10% of shop sales!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17694

MamaJody54: Crocheted Treasures!! 20% of March sales from both my Etsy and ArtFire shops!!
Etsy Shop: http://www.mamajody54.etsy.com
ArtFire Shop: http://www.artfire.com/users/mamajody54

BeadedTail: Jewelry for Animal Lovers! 25% of shop sales!
http://beadedtail.etsy.com

Wildlifer78: Handmade Jewelry from the Bayou! 20% of March sales from both my Etsy shop and ArtFire shop!
Etsy Shop http://www.wildlifer78.etsy.com
ArtFire Shop http://www.artfire.com/users/chloeboutique

Violets And Grace: Unique Vintage Finds From The Past! 5% of March Sales
http://violetsandgrace.etsy.com

Tigerlily Studio: woodburned spoons, theme pillowcases and more- 15% of March Sales
http://tigerlilystudio.etsy.com

Paper Lantern Patterns: Rescued Vintage Patterns
20% of March Sales
http://paperlanternpatterns.etsy.com

SewingGranny: Mona's Wonderful Collections of Handcrafted Gifts and Quilts
15% of March sales.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5192730

Ozarknana: Safe, soft toys for your little ones!
10% of March sales.
50% of Every Belle and Harbor Etsy Angel Mascot
Purchase both Belle AND Harbor = Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ozarknana

craftsbychris: polymer clay art beads and tutorials
10% of March sales.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftsbychrismaranda: beautiful cards! 20% of the sale of my flower pot cards will be donated:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/maranda?section_id=6840091

MountainEagleCrafter: Your Online Source for Beautiful Handknits
10% of March sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainEagleCrafter

ArrivingAngels: One of a kind gifts for Angels of all sizes!
10% of March sales (except quilts)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArrivingAngels

Here photo's of the adoption kennels and inside runs.