Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO

Etsy Angels Team Fundraiser For "Love For Malacia Babies"

2011-07-15T10:51:00.006-06:00

This month, starting on July 15th, the Etsy Angels will be raising money for LFMB. LFMB has done so much already for so many families and they need our help! Make a purchase from any of the stores listed below and a portion of their total sales will be donated directly to LFMB to help them do what they do best....support parents with children that have Malacia.

Can you possibly imagine having a baby and knowing something is wrong and no one seems to know what? That is sometimes what it is like when you have a baby with Malacia. Malacia is described as: "Airways carry air from the nose to the lungs. Some children are born with airways that are too soft. Soft airways do not hold their shape, and air does not flow through as well as it should. There are three places where airways can be soft: the voice box, the windpipe, and the breathing tubes. A person may have softening in one, two or three parts of the airway. This softening is called Malacia."

From the founder of LFMB, LeeAnna, "Almost 2 years ago we created a support group on Facebook, while we were living in the hospital with our youngest son. The group has been such a great support for over 200 people. With the support group we have reached 3 different country's and just about every state in the United States. With so little support found elsewhere we decided to take it a step further. In March of 2011 "Love For Malacia Babies" received their EIN and prepared to file for non profit status. LFMB will one day be able to help families who have Malacia babies. There are so many things we would love to be able to do."

Shop with the Angel's below and help us help them! Happy Shopping!

www.loveformalaciababies.org/

Sewinggranny - sewinggranny.etsy.com

Ozarknana - ozarknana.etsy.com

BeadedTail - beadedtail.etsy.com

MamaJody54 - mamajody54.etsy.com

AJStuff - ajstuff.etsy.com

Beadz N Stonez Jewelry Supplies -beadznstonezsupplies.etsy.com

Crochetbymsa - crochetbymsa.etsy.com

Ooh Leela! - oohleela.etsy.com

Craftsbychris - craftsbychris.etsy.com

Wildlifer78 - wildlifer78.etsy.com

SilkCreekGallery - silkcreekgallery.etsy.com

Maranda - maranda.etsy.com

H & J Star Creations - Handjstarcreations.etsy.com

Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO. on ArtFire - Jewelry Designs by CBL and Company

Jewelry Bargain Boutique on ArtFire - Jewelry Bargain Boutique

My Mini Mocs - MyMiniMocs.etsy.com

Etsy Angels Raise Funds For ORVAL In January

2011-01-02T13:50:00.005-07:00

Happy New Year!
We are wishing everyone a wonderful new year filled with love, peace, joy, health and prosperity!

With this new year brings new fund raising events for the Etsy Angels team.
In January we will be raising money for Amanda's ( Wildlifer78 on Etsy ) charity ORVAL, (Ouachita River Valley Animal League) in Louisiana. The organization began in 1995 with the promise of trying to make the local shelter a better place by reducing the number of pets euthanized and by giving them resources and products to make the pets more comfortable during their limited time at the shelter. ORVAL quickly realized that a lot of animals were being surrendered because their owners could not afford vet bills. ORVAL then decided to add Vet Assistance to the list of services. Along with vet assistance, ORVAL also has a foster program to try to give pets, from the shelter, a longer and better chance of getting adopted.

Please join us by shopping with any of the listed stores below and help us help ORVAL!

***DONATION INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY'S CHARITY EVENT***

"ORVAL is Ouachita River Valley Animal League. The purpose behind this organization is to help provide assistance to those "furbaby parents" who can't afford medical care to their new pets.

Ozarknana, http://www.Ozarknana.etsy.com
50% of each Charity Mascot, 10% of everything else in store sold.

Sewinggranny, http://www.sewinggranny.etsy.com/
10% of everything in the store sold.

SilkCreekGallery, http://www.silkcreekgallery.etsy.com
10% of everything in the store sold.

MamaJody54, http://www.mamajody54.etsy.com/
20% of everything in the store sold.

CBLandCompany, http://www.cblandcompany.etsy.com/
10% of all sales for the month of January.

JewelryBargainShop, http://www.jewelrybargainshop.etsy.com/
10% of all sales for the month of January.

BeadzNStonezSupplies, http://www.beadznstonezsupplies.etsy.com/
$20 donation

BeadedTail, http://beadedtail.etsy.com/
25% of all sales for the month of January

crochetbymsa: http://crochetbymsa.etsy.com
10% of all sales for the month of January

Arrivingangels: http://arrivingangels.etsy.com
10% of all sales for the month of January

Wildlifer78: http://www.wildlifer78.etsy.com/
25% of all sales for month of January

AJStuff: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AJStuff?section_id=7673682
50% of everything in my Etsy Angels Charity Section

handjstarcreations.etsy.com
10% of sales!

craftsbychris, http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftsbychris
10% of January sales

Melana of Ozarknana on Etsy has created the most adorable mascot for this months fund raising event, the Starbarks "Fetch Roasted" squeaky dog toy. For the cost of a few cups of fancy coffee you can help a family afford Vet care for their pets. 50% of every Starbarks toy sold is donated to ORVAL! WOOF !!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65064236/dog-squeaky-starbarks-toy-etsy-angel

Great Holiday Gifts and Decorating Items

2010-11-28T17:35:00.016-07:00

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!

2010-11-25T20:08:00.005-07:00

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!

2010-11-22T10:05:00.000-07:00

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!!

2010-09-09T23:04:00.004-06:00

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!

2010-09-01T08:40:00.007-06:00

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!

2010-08-23T21:11:00.007-06:00

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!

2010-08-22T18:36:00.006-06:00

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!

2010-08-19T22:58:00.005-06:00

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!

2010-08-18T22:20:00.007-06:00

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!

2010-08-17T22:56:00.004-06:00

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!

2010-08-16T21:51:00.007-06:00

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

2010-08-16T20:58:00.021-06:00

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

2010-02-13T18:12:00.017-07:00

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.

Huge Clearance Sale!

2010-01-10T15:25:00.011-07:00

Well, it's that time again, out with the old and in with the new!
I have a lot of new jewelry to list so I would first like to clear out my Etsy and my Artfire shops.
Most items in those shops have been reduced by 40% plus I am offering FREE First Class Mail shipping within the U.S and Internationally! Additionally, I will donating 10% of my sales on all items in my shop to "The Friendly Kitchen" in Concord, New Hampshire (Please see previous post "The Etsy Angels Helping "The Friendly Kitchen" For January"

All sale items have the word SALE in front of the title on Etsy and in both stores items have already been reduced in price so no need to wait for a revised invoice.

SALE ENDS AT MIDNIGHT, MST, ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH

Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping :)

"Bella" Earrings - Artisan Lampwork Glass, Crystal and Sterling Silver
were $46 now $27.60

Serpentine, Crystal and Copper Earrings
were $25 now $15

Carnelian and Non Tarnish Silver Wire Wrap Pendant
was $20 now $12

"Meet The Flakes" Interchangeable Earring Set
was $20 now $12

"Midnight Flurries" Handpainted glass, Swarovski Crystal and Pearls, Sterling Silver Necklace and Earring Set was $55 now $33

Etsy Angels Helping "The Friendly Kitchen" For January

2010-01-06T22:21:00.005-07:00

During January 2010, the Etsy Angels pull together to help raise money for the Friendly Kitchen of Concord, New Hampshire. This months charity was one of Carrie from TigerLily Studio choices.

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A little about the Friendly Kitchen:

The Friendly Kitchen of Concord, NH seeks to provide a warm, homey place for our guests to enjoy a great meal, conversation with companions, and shelter from the New Hampshire weather. Most of the food served is donated by individuals, food drives, area businesses, the NH Food Bank, the Capital Region Food Program, and the Community Action Program. Donations of cash from individuals and foundations help us meet our overhead costs of more than $4,500 per month.

Since serving the first four meals in 1980, The Friendly Kitchen has grown tremendously. During 2008, more than 30,671 individuals were served a total of 49,440 meals. For the first six months of 2009, more than 15,700 individuals were served a total of 32,600 meals.

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You can help the Etsy Angels raise money by purchasing items from our shops during January! Following is a list of those Angels that are participating. Please be sure to check out our thread often as we tend to move fast, and, we might have additional Angels participating!!!

Participating Shops:

Etsy Angels Help the Friendly Kitchen of Concord, New Hampshire. Please see the participating Angel shops below!

Wildlifer78 ~ 15% of January Sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildlifer78

Sissy Soap ~ 10% of January Sales
http://sissysoap.etsy.com

Violets And Grace ~ 10% of January Sales
http://violetsandgrace.etsy.com

Tigerlily Studio ~ 10% of January Sales
http://tigerlilystudio.etsy.com

Paper Lantern Patterns ~ 20% of January Sales
http://paperlanternpatterns.etsy.com

Sewinggranny ~ 10% of January Sales
and 50% of special items for the Friendly Kitchen!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewinggranny

BeadedTail ~ 10% of January sales
http://beadedtail.etsy.com/

craftsbychris ~ 10% of January sales
http://craftsbychris.etsy.com

CBLandCompany - 10% of January Sales
http://cblandcompany.etsy.com

Maranda ~ 10% of January sales
http://maranda.etsy.com

Scrapbookforever ~ 100% of charity section during January
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5935102

Mamajody54 ~ 20% of January Sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5772875

Arrivingangels ~ 10% of all January Sales except Quilts
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5620032

MountainEagleCrafter - 15% of "For Your Kitchen" section sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainEagleCrafter?section_id=5351668
10% of all other January sales
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainEagleCrafter

Ozarknana -
10% of all January sales and 75% of each "Captain Hungry Hero" sold.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ozarknana?show_panel=true

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY OUR SHOPS AND THANKS FOR HELPING SUCH A WONDERFUL CAUSE!

Contest Winner!

2009-11-30T21:33:00.004-07:00

And the winner is ............................................ Chris Dembinski of Crafts By Chris!!
WooHoo! Congratulations Chris! I will be sending your earrings out in a couple of days!
Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog and joining the contest!
I couldn't resist showing all of you a couple of necklaces I made featuring adorable pendants made by Chris. I just LOVE them!
Happy Holidays!

Pre Black Friday Sale!!!

2009-11-23T00:06:00.009-07:00

EARLY BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY SALE!!! NOVEMBER 22ND - NOVEMBER 30TH 25% OFF OUR ENTIRE ETSY SHOP AND OUR WEBSITE, PLUS FREE FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!!! FROM OUR ETSY STORE, REFUNDS WILL BE REFUNDED BACK TO YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT AFTER PAYMENT IS MADE OR I WILL GLADLY SEND YOU A REVISED INVOICE. WE HAVE A COUPON CODE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE FOR YOUR 25% DISCOUNT.

POST A COMMENT AND YOU COULD WIN A FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS, MY CHOICE. DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 30TH AT 9PM MST.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

"Frosted Flakes " Etched Glass & Crystal Earrings

"Christmas Cheer " Interchangeable Earrings

"Meet The Flakes " Interchangeable Earrings

"Indian Summer " Carnelian, Swarovski Crystal, Bali and Sterling Silver Fall Necklace

"Scarlet " Czech Glass, Swarovski Crystal & Pearl, Sterling Silver Earrings

"Tranquility " Lampwork Glass, Swarovski Crystal and Sterling Silver Earrings

"Scarlet " Czech Glass, Swarovski Crystal & Pearl and Sterling Silver Toggle Front Necklace

Our Jewelry Supply Shop Is Having A Sale!

2009-11-15T21:51:00.004-07:00

We are having a progressive sale in our Jewelry Supply Shop, Beadz N Stonez Jewelry Supplies, on Etsy starting Monday, November 16th thru Monday, November 30th.

Here's how it works:
Purchase up to $50 USD save 10%
Purchase $50.01 to $100 USD save 15%
Purchase $100.01 to $150 USD save 20%
Purchase $200 + and save 25%
Discount is off merchandise total only, not shipping.
Discount will be refunded back to your paypal account or I can re invoice you for the correct amount, just let me know.

We have a lot of things to add over the next week or two, brass findings, glass pearls, glass beads and more so keep an eye out :)

We have also added a new section to our shop, "Newly Listed This Month". Everything will be in this category for about 30 days before it is put in it's designated permanent category.
This will make our "new to shop" items easier to find and not lump them in with the re-listed items.

I never met a bead I didn't like, er ah make that LOVE, so, I have literally 100's of my own personal bead stash I am starting to list to clear them out (and I'm sure make room for more, LOL). They all deserve nice, new beadie homes :)
Search our shop using DESTASH to check out all the great deals!

HAPPY CREATING!

Featured Spotlight - Artisan Polymer Clay Beads By Chris Dembinski

2009-08-25T11:52:00.014-06:00

I am a true beadaholic, I love them all, every shape, every color, every material they are made from. One of my favorite materials to work with though is Artisan Polymer Clay beads. Most of my polymer beads come from an awesome and very talented friend, Chris Dembinksi of Crafts By Chris. Besides the beads on her site, Chris has made some exclusive bead designs for me as well.

I thought I would share with you some of my jewelry designs featuring Chris' beads.

These flower beads are some of my favorites from Chris, just gorgeous!

These are some of the exclusive design beads that Chris designed for me for some jewelry I made for the Sturgis Bike Rally this year.

And these are some designs I have done in the past using Chris' beads, I LOVE the shimmer in these beads!

Hope you have enjoyed this "Feature Spotlight" on Polymer Clay Artist Chris Dembinski, stop by her shop Crafts By Chris to check out her selection of handmade beads for your own creations.

New Handmade Artisan Jewelry Designs

2009-08-21T21:42:00.014-06:00

I have decided to go back to my jewelry making roots a little bit and create designs featuring gemstones and various metals. I have always been in love with copper and now it's all the rage again so you will see a lot of it featured in my upcoming work.
I still LOVE Artisan lampwork glass and Artisan Polymer Clay and I won't totally depart from them but my gems have just been beckoning to be turned into some fabulous jewelry though so how could I deny them!

I thought I would share just a few of my new pieces with you.

These designs feature gorgeous, minty Chalcedony and copper plated brass chain. These designs will be available within a few days on my website Jewelry Designs By CBL & CO

I think this is my favorite one, a gorgeous rectangle of Turquoise Jasper teamed with hammered copper wire and copper plated brass chain.

These designs feature a variety of stones, crystals, copper and sterling silver.

Hope you enjoy these desings as much as I enjoyed creating them :)

We're Taking The Show On The Road - Sturgis Bike Rally 2009!

2009-07-30T23:32:00.003-06:00

It's that time of year again. The Black Hills area of South Dakota and the North Eastern Wyoming is already starting a flow of bike traffic for the 69th Sturgis Bike Rally. Soon there will be the roar of tens of thousands of bikes!
We are taking the show on the road this year and will be set up in Sundance Wyoming at The Turf Bar on Wednesday, August 5th for Burnout Day.

Sundance's Burnout Wednesday is part of the "Devils Tower Loop" for bikers. The bike traffic travels through Sundance, Beulah, Aladdin and of course to the Hulett "Ham N Jam"

In addition to my designs, I will also be bringing along some jewelry from one of my wonderful online friends, Amanda from Chloe Boutique .

If your in the area, we would love for you to stop by our tent and say hi! Mention you seen my blog and receive 10% off CBL & CO designs!

Hope to see you there! Have fun and ride safe everyone!

Memorial Day

2009-05-25T14:28:00.002-06:00

This post is to honor and thank our service people who defend our rights and protect us, both the fallen hero's and the men and women who on a daily basis work to keep us free and make us proud to be Americans!

Like so many other families, our family has suffered the loss of a loved one while serving in the Armed Forces. I was only two when my Uncle Ron died in Vietnam but grew up with wonderful stories of a boy who was full of pranks and all kinds of mischief.

PFC Ronald Shier was a member of Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. He was killed on March 3, 1969 from a sniper shot.

"He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare)

God bless all of our service men and women and their families and God Bless America!

In Memory OF My Dad 1935 - 2008

2009-01-25T18:45:00.005-07:00

This post is a bit difficult for me to do but I am hoping that it will bring some healing.
I have kept this blog to pretty much business stuff but thought I might share a little bit of my personal life here.
My father passed away this past November 7th. He was a man that never really showed the love he had for his family. He was quick to anger and I am my father's daughter in that respect, but I am working on that issue :)
He didn't give much praise, in his younger years he partied a bit too much, but he did work hard for his family. Through his and my Mom's hard work, we were able to have a "cottage" home by beautiful Hardy Dam as well as a home in Kentwood. He loved the woods, gardening, hunting and fishing so this home away from home was his paradise.
Now, as a young girl, I hated it that we had to go "up North" as we call it in Michigan, every weekend. I was never going to move "up there", it was too sticksville for me, LOL.
Well, after I met my husband in 1985 that all changed and guess where I moved, yep, "Up North" only 2 miles away from that property we spent every weekend and every summer at.
I wouldn't change any of that for the world now.
We've recently moved to Wyoming but will be going back home sometime, after all, my father made me an "Up North" girl :)

It funny how you think of your parents as immortal. I never gave the thought of my Dad dying much real thought, you just always think that they will be there.
One thing I would like to tell everyone is to tell your loved ones every chance you get how much you truly do love and care about them as you never know when it may be the last time.

Thanks for taking the time to read and show you, my memories of my Dad. Just click on the green play button to listen and watch the video :)

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Only 12 Days Left For Clearance Sale / Etsy Store Closing!

2009-01-18T23:31:00.006-07:00

Yep, that's right. In just 12 days I will be closing my jewelry shop on Etsy ( http://www.cblandcompany.etsy.com )
Now is the time to get some bling for huge savings! Spoil yourself or someone you love :)
All items in my Etsy jewelry shop are 35% off with the exception of my "Anderson House" section.
Thirty Five percent of those sales will go to the Anderson House, a shelter on Prince Edward Island to help mentally and physically abused women and children.

I want to thank all of the wonderful customers I've met from Etsy as well as the many Etsy friends I now have. My customers can still purchase from me at my other venues and I will be keeping my Beadz shop open for a while yet on Etsy. I will also continue to be a loyal buyer, supporter of my fellow artist friends.

Here's hoping 2009 is a prosperous year for "Buy Handmade".

End Of Year Clearance Sale!

2008-12-29T22:12:00.004-07:00

It's that dreaded time of the year again, Inventory time! Yuck! I just loath doing inventory.
I have literally thousands of beads on hand at any given time because, well, I'm just obsessed with the darn things, LOL
To help reduce some inventory I am having a huge sale in my jewelry shops on Etsy www.cblandcompany.etsy.com and Ruby Lane www.rubylane.com/shops/creationsbylisaandcompany
My Etsy store is 35% off on all items in my store and in my Ruby Lane shoppe which has a larger inventory, I have many items at 35% or more off ( search CLEARANCE ) as well as items with less than 35% discounts.
I am offering FREE first class mail shipping in both stores thru December 31st.
So go ahead and treat yourself or start next years Holiday shopping, there are some great deals to be had :)
I will also be closing my Etsy jewelry shop in a few weeks and pursuing other online venues and unsold clearance items will be removed from my Ruby Lane shoppe to make room for new inventory that is piling up around here, LOL

Happy Shopping!

Gifts To Warm Your Soul From The Etsy Angel Team

2008-12-19T22:39:00.009-07:00

I wanted to share some more works of some very talented people before the Holiday shopping season has passed.

Sharla of www.BeadedTail.etsy.com has so many items in her shop that are near and dear to my heart.
She is a fellow animal lover and her jewelry sales support many animal awareness causes.
Please visit BeadedTails Etsy shop for beautiful jewelry and know that you will be helping the fur babies at the same time :)
Here are a few of my favorites:

Peggy of www.ArrivingAngels.etsy.com has the most gorgeous quilts and crocheted items for the little one in your life. I have a snowman quilt ordered from Peggy and can't wait to see it!
Some of my other favorites from her shop besides her quilts are these adorable Guardian Angel and Cupcake trinket boxes.

Michelle from SilkCreekGallery www.silkcreekgallery.etsy.com, has some stunning jewelry in her shop and her husband does amazing metal forging. It was hard to choose just three favorites :)

Enjoy Everyone and remember to support your fellow Artist and buy handmade :)

Tis The Season!

2008-12-12T12:15:00.016-07:00

I can't believe Christmas is almost here again! Where does the time go?
The past two years I have eleviated a lot of stress by shopping online. I try to buy as many handmade items as possible. It supports independent Artist ( a lot of my friends :) ) and you are purchasing a quality product that is so much more special.
I thought I would share some items from a few of my favorite shops.

Mona, A.K.A "SewingGranny" www. sewinggranny.etsy.com is awesome to work with, she has created so many wonderful, special orders for me and I love her and her shop dearly. I have shown a couple photo's of the gorgeous quilt she made for me, which I will treasure, and also a photo of the cutest towel I have ever seen!

Another dear friend, Amanda of "Chloe Boutique" www.wildlifer78.etsy.com has absolutely stunning Artisan jewelry! Here are a couple of my favorites, I personally own the first pair, "Sugary Plum" earrings :)

Chris Dembinski of "Crafts By Chris" is such a sweetheart! I love her shop and have personally purchased many of her gorgeous beads. Check her out at www.craftsbychris.etsy.com
These are just some of the many beads I have purchased from Chris, aren't they gorgeous?
I have also included a photo of the earrings I made with them :)

Michelle from "Cozy Moments" www.cozymoments.etsy.com
has some simply to die for handmade soaps, lotions, perfumes and other personal care and bath products. She is such a sweetie and a pleasure to work with! My personal favorites from her shop are her version of Bath & Body Works "Vanilla Bean Noel", they smell good enough to eat!

Carrie's shop, "Tiger Lily Studio" www.tigerlilystudio.etsy.com is just fabulous! I have purchased a couple of her organic lavender blend Dream Pillows and OMG! I just love them! What a way to unwind at the end of the day. You will love them too!

Hope you enjoy these selections of Handmade Artisan items. I will be adding some more goodies in the coming days for your viewing pleasure :)

Happy Holidays!

Oh No, Here Comes That White, Fluffy Stuff Already!

2008-10-13T21:56:00.000-06:00

We have recently moved from Michigan to Wyoming and boy, I was not ready for this stuff already!
It started last Friday with rain/snow mix all day and woke up to snow on the ground Saturday which did melt by the end of the day. Sunday was another matter however, we had about 3-4" of snow on the ground and most of it is still there!
This was the scene at our house this morning, beautiful, yes, but I still don't like the stuff, LOL.
My Husky and Husky/Shepherd mix dogs are right in their element though, they are just loving it. The hound is a Southern gentleman so he is not too crazy about it.

My Mom says it's been in the 80's back home and the fall colors are just beautiful this year. I wonder if I click my heals three times and repeat "There's No Place Like Home" if it would work, LOL

Our Family

2008-10-10T21:46:00.000-06:00

I thought I would update my blog by telling you all a little bit about myself and my family.
I have been married to my wonderful husband Ken for twenty years and we have eight wonderful fur babies that we love to pieces.

My breeds of choice for dogs has always been Huskies and Malamutes. In years past I have owned a purebred Malamute, a purebred Husky and now have a half Husky half Malamute.

This is Kaisha, she is now 4 years old.

She is such a silly girl!

Next is my lovely Sasha. We rescued her from an owner who beat her all the time. This beautiful, shy girl is still somewhat afraid of men. People who abuse animals disgust me and I think that punishments should be harsh.

Isn't she a cutie :)

Our third dog is a beautiful, big ole Redbone Coonhound whose name is Rebel.
Our Accountants son who is a pilot could no longer keep him so she had been taking care of him, well, she knew how we loved dogs and asked us if we would like to give Rebel a home. How could we turn this boy down? OK, so he is a bit over weight, the neighbors love him too :)

What a Ham I am :)

Now onto the cats. We are down to five now.

Here is my beautiful, long haired "Red".
Red was the office cat at our Vets office. I would always mooch on this cat and him me.
One day I went to the Vets office and they asked if I would like to take Red home, he had been trying to get out the door all the time lately and the office was on a very busy road.
I quickly said yes to providing Red with a new home. Recently he went missing for a day and a half and my heart was just broken, thank goodness I found him at a neighbors!

Red loved to spend time with J.B (Just Bunny)
When he was in his outdoor hutch

Next cat is my Taz. What a great cat he is, such a little lover boy.
We got Taz and his sister Patches when someone was going to "Do Away" with a batch of kittens they had. How dare they! I am so glad that we saved them. Taz is one of the best cats we've ever had.

Next we have Taz' sister, Patches. She is a bit of a shy girl around people but boy does she raise heck with the dogs. She chases Kaisha all the time, it is so funny!
I don't have a great photo of Patches at the moment but will get one and update this post soon :)

This photo is of Jessie. He is a feisty, black cat. He doesn't take any crap from anyone or anything, LOL

This is Andy. Andy is Jessie's brother. This is one mischievous cat folks! If there is trouble to get into, he will do it. He is also such a smooch. He sleeps on us with his paws around our neck. First cat we have had that insists on giving us hugs all the time :)
Guess he wanted to go with Ken the last time he left out of state for work, LOL

K.C is now living with my sister, I had to give her up when we recently moved :(
They all love her though and she has a good home. She is another feisty little cat and a heck of a mouser.

This is such a cute photo of Taz and K.C.

This photo is one of my baby boy, Felix, who crossed over the Rainbow Bridge a year ago this past August. He died from Kidney failure from that pet food recall :(
He was such a sweet little boy and I will always love and miss him. He is the black and white kitty, Taz and him were best buddies.

Buddies, Taz and Felix

Bandit has also crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. He was a stray cat that adopted us. He was such a cool cat and just LOVED people. I miss him as well.

Bandit on Ken's Harley

Bandit wearing HIS Harley hat :)

Well, that is a bit about my little family, hope you enjoyed the story :)

New Eye Candy!

2008-07-07T20:55:00.000-06:00

A few new designs I will be adding to my website soon. Hope you enjoy them :)

FUN FLICKR GAME

2008-07-05T00:22:00.000-06:00

1. Lisa's gaze, 2. London Pasta Week: Day 1, 3. IMG_7034.CR2, 4. Pretty in Purple Mosaic, 5. Lorenzo Lamas, 6. raspberry margarita, 7. (0429) Abu Simbel, Egypt, 8. Raspberry - Swirl Cheesecake, 9. Ghost Busters Cake, 10. hand in hand with animals, 11. Sentimental, 12. cblbanner 125x125

Here is a fun Flickr game that my friend Amanda http://chloeboutique.blogspot.com/
posted on her blog. This was so much fun to do! I would love to see what some of you come up with :) Have fun!

How to do it:

a. Type your answer to each of the questions below into a Flickr search.
b. Using only the first page, pick an image.
c. Copy and paste each of the URLs for the images into fd's mosaic maker and make a cool mosaic to put on your blog or flickr. Simple enough!

The questions:

1. What is your first name?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What high school did you go to?
4. What is your favorite color?
5. Who is your celebrity crush?
6. Favorite drink?
7. Dream vacation?
8. Favorite dessert?
9. What you want to be when you grow up?
10. What do you love most in life?
11. One Word to describe you.
12. Your flickr name.

Etsy Angels Team Jewelry Challenge Winner!

2008-06-19T21:16:00.000-06:00

I challenged Etsy Angel jewelry designers to a fun contest.
The participants in this challenge were all given the same glass, crystal, gemstone beads and pearls to use as well as a gorgeous handmade polymer clay focal by Chris Dembinski of craftsbychris.etsy.com
We could use our own metal beads, spacers and findings to complete our designs.
Shown are the designs that we came up with. Everyone did such a fabulous job!
I am sure that choosing a designer was a difficult decision, I am glad I was excluded because I don't think I could make up my mind!

And the Winner is.................................................................................................
Amanda (wildlifer78.etsy.com) Congratulations Amanda!
You have won a $20 Gift Certificate from your choice of my jewelry shop, cblandcompany.etsy.com or my bead supply shop, beadznstonezsupplies.etsy.com and also a gift certificate from Jennifer Crook's bead shop merkababeads.etsy.com

Great job everyone, your designs are BEAUTIFUL and I appreciate your entering the contest and all of the hard work you put into your designs!

A) Marilyn (Starwaves.etsy.com)

B) Amanda (Wildlifer78.etsy.com)

C) Jennifer (Merkabajewelry.etsy.com)

D) Chris (Craftsbychris.etsy.com)

E) Judi (Silvercrystaljewelry.etsy.com)

F) Me ~ Lisa (Cblandcompany.etsy.com)

Welcome!

2008-06-04T14:46:00.000-06:00

Welcome to my blog!
I have decided to attempt keeping a blog after the encouragement from a few friends.
Please bare with me while I am learning, LOL

I will be posting my latest designs, special promotions and just fun info about friends and family.
I look forward to meeting new friends in the blogging community :)