Tis The Season!

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!

Etsy Angels Team Jewelry Challenge Winner!

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)