tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31306976636886994382024-03-18T20:31:28.673-07:00Hey Amy!A little of this & that...Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-39031712573225985492011-09-03T20:10:00.000-07:002011-09-03T20:13:46.232-07:00Strands of Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, hello!
I know it's been a loooong time since I posted here, and in fact, I've recently started a <a href="http://www.strandsofsunshinebyamy.blogspot.com">new blog</a> to go along with my newly chosen name for the jewelry shop I've been running over on Etsy for the past few years. So, come visit me over on Strands of Sunshine and let me know what you think!
I can't quite bear to shut this blog down just yet, I think I'll let it take up it's own bit of internet real estate for a while longer...
AmyAmy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-29566408685787449612010-10-17T06:30:00.001-07:002010-10-17T06:52:10.918-07:00New Crafty SuppliesOn a recent trip to Vicenza, I spotted a little sewing shop with a sign I couldn't resist...50% OFF! Even though I can only sew a little, I still managed to walk out with 40 euro (remember 1/2 off, so really 80!) of ribbon, along some wooden beads & a few buttons. I got one or two meters of this and that, with no idea what in the world I'll do with this stuff. I just couldn't resist these funky, vintage ribbons. The shop owner said most of what I chose was in the store 10 years ago when they took it over. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-v7ijmUplpLVyFaCnjlIZ0oRUZm1u7I3zGN7sCWLm5iNLHOBZn-JmfcZ5HpGSJg9OO5w6np0GUeEdh4433xXWCyBGCkYrfKuvgVE2rawZhBqgNYQ2OjP7U1JWZuSF3R4AxFJolPu1AF3/s1600/PA170020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT-v7ijmUplpLVyFaCnjlIZ0oRUZm1u7I3zGN7sCWLm5iNLHOBZn-JmfcZ5HpGSJg9OO5w6np0GUeEdh4433xXWCyBGCkYrfKuvgVE2rawZhBqgNYQ2OjP7U1JWZuSF3R4AxFJolPu1AF3/s400/PA170020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529008143803962962" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wIZwOtEHfG4PNkAZsDXvYCwBtPr_-mC308-n0JJoY1oYM2GDR80Jgcu4CaUnvgrP15EOksVPFQRF68470phbwkrzfL12bWCjKSLLh_J7vYijLBZXPxyPxR1Y72xSHqNi-xH50LAeKnmL/s1600/PA170015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wIZwOtEHfG4PNkAZsDXvYCwBtPr_-mC308-n0JJoY1oYM2GDR80Jgcu4CaUnvgrP15EOksVPFQRF68470phbwkrzfL12bWCjKSLLh_J7vYijLBZXPxyPxR1Y72xSHqNi-xH50LAeKnmL/s400/PA170015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529009765732248642" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrUds97zU96YbYQqNsnSutj28BwJsjLAfiXjs8RMFUQT32HvFuO8o713SUU1sN-RgilH38Q_QeVAET3JoB_dR5H2RINJWXVSsjjGeZUESdUz2_BWhlB5n4CQpzATdTyZK4DoYiRI3B8Eg/s1600/PA170007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrUds97zU96YbYQqNsnSutj28BwJsjLAfiXjs8RMFUQT32HvFuO8o713SUU1sN-RgilH38Q_QeVAET3JoB_dR5H2RINJWXVSsjjGeZUESdUz2_BWhlB5n4CQpzATdTyZK4DoYiRI3B8Eg/s400/PA170007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529010039088926146" /></a> Even hula girls! How cute! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cRJIGlTYUJcVnTYv2C7CmWQMaTdOyPGKMV-U1SZlhQxz3qtI-zWz_ctN5Utk5AWsXk9M9JZszeig0AsOOoR9mfesFlMQiM4c78Jg4u-UAGBOSY1CnoEPwTx-NloYriqXHNt2Q9L0LjxM/s1600/PA170013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cRJIGlTYUJcVnTYv2C7CmWQMaTdOyPGKMV-U1SZlhQxz3qtI-zWz_ctN5Utk5AWsXk9M9JZszeig0AsOOoR9mfesFlMQiM4c78Jg4u-UAGBOSY1CnoEPwTx-NloYriqXHNt2Q9L0LjxM/s400/PA170013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529010461515716418" /></a> I also got this beautiful lace trim, which I will probably use somehow in a jewelry design. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKqDa-BnZu66iq877cE-jqZT3oZHdSqZkQBPweNQoEW1lzBCFP3rW7ltZx_CGfw79zrS8Ea5xQy2n5m38r3yuh3yqlYy4VPI53uYisGmS636cHfEPB0La3wXf9d7g71-Rm4TEyAXDyWtQ/s1600/PA170018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKqDa-BnZu66iq877cE-jqZT3oZHdSqZkQBPweNQoEW1lzBCFP3rW7ltZx_CGfw79zrS8Ea5xQy2n5m38r3yuh3yqlYy4VPI53uYisGmS636cHfEPB0La3wXf9d7g71-Rm4TEyAXDyWtQ/s400/PA170018.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529011013633693618" /></a><br />I welcome any suggestions as to what I should do with these pretties. Or perhaps some fellow Etsian would be able to create something for me?Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-39487266096147128432010-09-11T22:14:00.000-07:002011-04-14T21:36:15.681-07:00Come say hello over at ArtmindI'm beyond thrilled to have published my first tutorial. My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artmind">Etsy</a> & <a href="http://twitter.com/ArtMind">Twitter</a> friend Mitsy sent out a call for guest bloggers and I jumped on the chance to be a part of her hugely successful <a href="http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/">ArtMind</a> blog. I've always wanted to share <a href="http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/2010/09/guest-post-how-to-make-paper-spike-bow.html">this</a> simple paper project with the rest of the arts & crafts community and this was the perfect way to do it. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyZHuQu5kfe9myxQuWd3Npyjxg3LV9iuYr2DkjueWxDyBAlzAtq9cnBmckD3A8ULwOvZIal_YG4qGpZyrZfDxiehHMubVQ7NgEwgVJL3bOL26z-V8Dg3sPsu5q5dQlrbvznWwo_0UnnQ1/s1600/P8180023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyZHuQu5kfe9myxQuWd3Npyjxg3LV9iuYr2DkjueWxDyBAlzAtq9cnBmckD3A8ULwOvZIal_YG4qGpZyrZfDxiehHMubVQ7NgEwgVJL3bOL26z-V8Dg3sPsu5q5dQlrbvznWwo_0UnnQ1/s400/P8180023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515894149135349922" /></a> I would love to see photos or hear back if anyone makes this project at home. In a few months it will be time for the holidays, and this bow can be the perfect way to top off those handmade gifts. Leave a comment here or over at Mitsy's blog and let me know how you like the tutorial!Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-18591298460579926822010-08-17T02:07:00.001-07:002010-08-17T02:21:24.641-07:00A Peak at the ProcessYears ago, when I was just learning about jewelry making, I took a pearl knotting class. It has become one of my favorite techniques and I love to make knotted necklaces along with regular strung jewelry. Today I finished a new piece and wanted to share it with you.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWoINSzUZtdorDK4GpCOw348w9VFN6EyNVK5xSfnEVeEa3N9C7xH3XYqWKqtv0NfUYQHS3_REqqAbB_CN6S3ORxj8pYP_91BZNg29ppHJ-ar3mdOzzWWS_gR8wo0wnWl_ZWL1abs0vRdt/s1600/P8160006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWoINSzUZtdorDK4GpCOw348w9VFN6EyNVK5xSfnEVeEa3N9C7xH3XYqWKqtv0NfUYQHS3_REqqAbB_CN6S3ORxj8pYP_91BZNg29ppHJ-ar3mdOzzWWS_gR8wo0wnWl_ZWL1abs0vRdt/s320/P8160006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506299682415689266" /></a>For bead knotting, I use silk bead cord (you can see the wire 'tail' at one end used to thread the beads onto the cord) and a pair of big tweezers with a very sharp tip, and of course, beads!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIw0TwrsFwH-oSSlpVQmBfEKbdZU3Yb7scTqwowXWfTV8GPZR71hYvmnoriO1MJQL4-o1lAR1KqAPxcdySCs2S0JNOhJ67PTf6bvYrrsbdFDuK08Zq46yMCBRp8sCjRPGMn8BoZDlJGDuE/s1600/P8160004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIw0TwrsFwH-oSSlpVQmBfEKbdZU3Yb7scTqwowXWfTV8GPZR71hYvmnoriO1MJQL4-o1lAR1KqAPxcdySCs2S0JNOhJ67PTf6bvYrrsbdFDuK08Zq46yMCBRp8sCjRPGMn8BoZDlJGDuE/s320/P8160004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506301155671706882" /></a>I knew I wanted to use these turquoise and lemon beads on my purple cord, but I couldn't decide on a pattern or layout. Then a few nights ago as I drifted off to sleep, the design popped into my head. I wanted to do an asymmetrical design and each time I switch between colors, I would do a single bead of the new color followed by the previous color and then the line of the new color. I love the way it turned out! What do you think of my strange color combination?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgOFFc9_PYYHpxHijyWOBfg-80s1mOwpZ1Y3d2A_NEAuAs_iNpZIPcEd7ZfMXlqcxB5pfEZQPZl6vUJOJii2RzvmBswYKzrD5FBStvxOH4P8i6w0pRcNhf5boV-hzVeW-FecbQ3q-EV_9/s1600/P8160012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifgOFFc9_PYYHpxHijyWOBfg-80s1mOwpZ1Y3d2A_NEAuAs_iNpZIPcEd7ZfMXlqcxB5pfEZQPZl6vUJOJii2RzvmBswYKzrD5FBStvxOH4P8i6w0pRcNhf5boV-hzVeW-FecbQ3q-EV_9/s320/P8160012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506304617689514242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENnyjUpEiZdvntJ-J4_agWmob5qbT4U4s4ESmamYIJR8qGZB-t1yoab9OaF_HTlzIgoEjn8YY63VWOR2D9cMWlMz7i9zNd6N-0BdZg4jgrdoM9LGrpDihEqjrKLB_0JDrX8g0UNaI2k20/s1600/P8160007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENnyjUpEiZdvntJ-J4_agWmob5qbT4U4s4ESmamYIJR8qGZB-t1yoab9OaF_HTlzIgoEjn8YY63VWOR2D9cMWlMz7i9zNd6N-0BdZg4jgrdoM9LGrpDihEqjrKLB_0JDrX8g0UNaI2k20/s320/P8160007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506304614851407698" /></a>I hope you enjoyed this little peak into my jewelry making process!Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-12224948511773799192010-05-14T01:49:00.000-07:002010-05-14T03:47:26.877-07:00Etsy EST Spring SwapThe EST (European Street Team) is always doing something fun! Recently I participated in is the Spring Swap, a.k.a. Secret Bunny. Just like Secret Santa, you are assigned a member to whom you send a gift, and in return, recieve a gift from another secret partner. Last week, my gift arrived from the Etsy shop <a href="http://www.marievan.etsy.com"target="_blank">Marie's corner </a>! Here are some photos of what sweet Marie made just for me:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXqdzjitWvf0W2PTV8-jJLgFDL-RDcixx1BGcai0Z1e4BS6CcLme_m69tmw0ETaIaBXmU6VUSInpTXzjRYNyZ20hVcFOI-Wnp_H7Q8ZJhNAygoBeMVG7swghFepucDw1cRLHBGjOXe7Cq/s1600/P5060002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglXqdzjitWvf0W2PTV8-jJLgFDL-RDcixx1BGcai0Z1e4BS6CcLme_m69tmw0ETaIaBXmU6VUSInpTXzjRYNyZ20hVcFOI-Wnp_H7Q8ZJhNAygoBeMVG7swghFepucDw1cRLHBGjOXe7Cq/s320/P5060002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471058585064962258" /></a><br />The packaging is lovely! I managed to take a photo before ripping it apart to find my gift!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gHe7cU9d-1S4hHJ1NWx6kYdBlcxDBvQOqHWe4a3WrWG07eTCVRfrMfFm9PXCpMtHNuI-cEA4DNX2u7kc54ivkXK3Oqu2d9NR_bBP2rhI32yZNm2qSqVmYVfxt0azGYkmy-aHK1rWXGNH/s1600/P5060006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-gHe7cU9d-1S4hHJ1NWx6kYdBlcxDBvQOqHWe4a3WrWG07eTCVRfrMfFm9PXCpMtHNuI-cEA4DNX2u7kc54ivkXK3Oqu2d9NR_bBP2rhI32yZNm2qSqVmYVfxt0azGYkmy-aHK1rWXGNH/s320/P5060006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471059336046713186" /></a><br />Here are two pair of post earrings in colors I love.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8gd4tMcD8dovwY5qHcRslKw8MaufV1oPlrbIvmrtCF-DMPSKjC5cT6Wg5kiZYdPN0-x4E3swwRcACa3jCFS_ox9FnQvghWQ08Dq2AZnRqsQwnf7313G8FjPfn13lUUs1RwJ3dGJnTbGH/s1600/P5060004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW8gd4tMcD8dovwY5qHcRslKw8MaufV1oPlrbIvmrtCF-DMPSKjC5cT6Wg5kiZYdPN0-x4E3swwRcACa3jCFS_ox9FnQvghWQ08Dq2AZnRqsQwnf7313G8FjPfn13lUUs1RwJ3dGJnTbGH/s320/P5060004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471059718732130210" /></a><br />A really cute necklace & bracelet with enamel charms & glass beads. I love this for summer!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq07kgANJvuYsKT0zgpzKSqILTkhM4dvKkbxS0xRy0miI7GFRYK1-a3vUQ0N7bNO6It-g8tJYsRtZk9xanBL7ez9cMscqESvoeqVSqsunZCyiJdFZdJ95agq949vkz0_g-n-oSeBBHnSpS/s1600/P5060007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq07kgANJvuYsKT0zgpzKSqILTkhM4dvKkbxS0xRy0miI7GFRYK1-a3vUQ0N7bNO6It-g8tJYsRtZk9xanBL7ez9cMscqESvoeqVSqsunZCyiJdFZdJ95agq949vkz0_g-n-oSeBBHnSpS/s320/P5060007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471069929779863266" /></a><br />And finally, a set of shoe clips- let's say shoes or where ever else I decide to clip them.<br />I encourage you to visit Marie's <a href="http://www.marievan.etsy.com"target="_blank">shop</a> to check out all her goodies. And for now, I'm waiting to hear that the gift I made has been received by my swap partner. Fingers crossed that she likes it as much as I like my gifts from Marie.Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-16397003274633091782010-03-17T07:56:00.000-07:002010-03-17T08:27:09.868-07:00Etsy Mail!I think we all have our Etsy favorites, the shops we check on a daily basis to drool over. Because of my membership in the European Street Team and my interaction on twitter (I'm @amystweeting), I became friends with the shop owner of one of my favorite shops, Minna (she's @karuski) of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/karuski">karuski</a>. Karuski is filled with handbags & accessories that appeal to my love of sweet, vintage style. Recently Minna listed these cute pouches and I knew I wanted one, but that I would get the light colored fabric dirty on the first day I took it out on the town. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp4SbGGRdaFQxfwkyV-bPD_pV3o5sX_zqLGGM5eGo5LEj8S8X_diTIlb7-k641qNcyPG8-u8iKwKmV3te4oc8_zbMzy-QA6Atdh7xz1G_YmBrNb0pEF1RCiU844293w8nzeMPGz_-b3X1/s1600-h/littledahlia+compact+pouch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAp4SbGGRdaFQxfwkyV-bPD_pV3o5sX_zqLGGM5eGo5LEj8S8X_diTIlb7-k641qNcyPG8-u8iKwKmV3te4oc8_zbMzy-QA6Atdh7xz1G_YmBrNb0pEF1RCiU844293w8nzeMPGz_-b3X1/s320/littledahlia+compact+pouch.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449618772599640082" /></a><br /><br />I contacted her for a custom order and she was so sweet to work with. It arrived yesterday and I wanted to show it off! Take a look at the beautiful packaging.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8gGt8B427Wu9vb6b9ClsDtz1AOzoS-cZ3Vs3L0W_8ua0biKYIjePsF4QdK4Fy6cj-fHYyXu1BVfG615WfkjZcg-VWgApk4qoOAhZGethRcj4pESldK44eZxr-dNc9CgkukpRQ3nNxUcl/s1600-h/P3160003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8gGt8B427Wu9vb6b9ClsDtz1AOzoS-cZ3Vs3L0W_8ua0biKYIjePsF4QdK4Fy6cj-fHYyXu1BVfG615WfkjZcg-VWgApk4qoOAhZGethRcj4pESldK44eZxr-dNc9CgkukpRQ3nNxUcl/s320/P3160003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449620022093188274" /></a><br /><br />I love the size and wrist strap. I love the colors and fabric. I guess you could say I love everything about my new pouch!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISP5_2fzVucxSl3WheTnUpce05hR9UzmvJ7KyWKDJ5Q-BBJZ8ye_LudmoSRw04gwEtjIeZbGEisZ50mVVodCajJaXt0c64PbJnmM8wna2DeC6D4DX2xC33Hw5OGBMg4JUPiq5JS7mK7j2/s1600-h/P3170016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISP5_2fzVucxSl3WheTnUpce05hR9UzmvJ7KyWKDJ5Q-BBJZ8ye_LudmoSRw04gwEtjIeZbGEisZ50mVVodCajJaXt0c64PbJnmM8wna2DeC6D4DX2xC33Hw5OGBMg4JUPiq5JS7mK7j2/s320/P3170016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449620751333923458" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXBrcrJTvHQHuTQPe190ExQOmM1thiasu0rGVYj9d9exjPK6epzztRk65nlEDE5Cg00K77DSK7NcqkVvwmCtgCH-eHc0yQLUrlP-CmuLIlxfWe0Ahf3F93xZuGDei_xISFU2u7wT3kQzx/s1600-h/P3170038.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXBrcrJTvHQHuTQPe190ExQOmM1thiasu0rGVYj9d9exjPK6epzztRk65nlEDE5Cg00K77DSK7NcqkVvwmCtgCH-eHc0yQLUrlP-CmuLIlxfWe0Ahf3F93xZuGDei_xISFU2u7wT3kQzx/s320/P3170038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449621297563526194" /></a><br /><br />Nothing makes me smile like getting something wonderful in the mail!Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-48335600004537686352010-02-02T15:34:00.001-08:002010-02-02T15:58:50.880-08:00I made it to the front page of Etsy!<script src='http://www.craftcult.com/vault_widget.js'></script><script> document.write (window.ccvault_widg.framehtml(8649,3,2,2,1,0,0)); </script><br /><br />Thank you <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nauli">nauli</a>!Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-74982187806071397272009-11-25T00:46:00.000-08:002009-11-25T02:01:20.116-08:00European Street Team Sales FairyA month ago or so, my Etsy/Twitter friend Mitsy of <a href="http://www.artmind.etsy.com">Artmind </a> suggested I join the Etsy European Street Team. I'm so glad I did! They are playing a game right now where members catch & release a Sales Fairy for other members. Read more about it <a href="http://europeanst.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-is-sales-fairy.html">here</a><br />I captured a beautiful fairy and she arrived in the mail yesterday all the way from France! Here is the listing from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueTerracotta">BlueTerracotta</a><br /><br />First I introduced her to Oscar.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquFltcO5p_5uoi4c72-KImfe9NLL_L0N-Jp74re6BsIwSL5Sxst-05axREAkA-yB9ZVKei5zGJas0vBru-btNJOvEL9aMsFG1Rs0G7D7qxm5C1A37sLaQ_IQPWZ67Fr36jWzSkNK9WBj7/s1600/PB240021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgquFltcO5p_5uoi4c72-KImfe9NLL_L0N-Jp74re6BsIwSL5Sxst-05axREAkA-yB9ZVKei5zGJas0vBru-btNJOvEL9aMsFG1Rs0G7D7qxm5C1A37sLaQ_IQPWZ67Fr36jWzSkNK9WBj7/s320/PB240021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407972290993601954" /></a><br /><br />Then I hung her on the bookshelf next to my beading table where she wil live.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKNWDKdoEaX3dl4cuaDFrpmpDACyxV_U-k8eLiEsjbH_kATm-bEYP5AvMkXkKlyoXE9x-GvFAfjYreYhWbrMmuOebtBUy9t0N5VkvuybwK7D0C9yuov6a2_qrrWZzNLQx_slCZl55RNsm/s1600/PB240006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKNWDKdoEaX3dl4cuaDFrpmpDACyxV_U-k8eLiEsjbH_kATm-bEYP5AvMkXkKlyoXE9x-GvFAfjYreYhWbrMmuOebtBUy9t0N5VkvuybwK7D0C9yuov6a2_qrrWZzNLQx_slCZl55RNsm/s320/PB240006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407964291322296578" /></a><br /><br />She looks smart so I'm sure she'll enjoy reading my craft books!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5iXaAu3JEq2tXaDZjj1G10Y-Ey_IxfbqQRW0BE7ojjNTgWx4tDnRMv2Sgr3mjY7PWWRXSbHEEezZGJ4Jt31AuUW5CYgZg2WGZugLmJqWFFTCoZ7VwylsQnB4vxqepBeihe1ECL0vVuGC/s1600/PB240008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB5iXaAu3JEq2tXaDZjj1G10Y-Ey_IxfbqQRW0BE7ojjNTgWx4tDnRMv2Sgr3mjY7PWWRXSbHEEezZGJ4Jt31AuUW5CYgZg2WGZugLmJqWFFTCoZ7VwylsQnB4vxqepBeihe1ECL0vVuGC/s320/PB240008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407967283116737842" /></a><br /><br />She will be able to enjoy a view of Mt. Etna out my window. Today is a beautiful day with sun & blue skys.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEae-Cz1ANS44devJ0GbtH0JnhaxRcyACOXVo-hBUcTllr4VQy4iSJUielqyqwAPmui8cvxKqbL0O21soXH6R-qlS-Q3UqjMuBlv67CdUX_xQ76rIH10QahIckkSbnTnwKbhlF5azUAOG/s1600/PB240015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEae-Cz1ANS44devJ0GbtH0JnhaxRcyACOXVo-hBUcTllr4VQy4iSJUielqyqwAPmui8cvxKqbL0O21soXH6R-qlS-Q3UqjMuBlv67CdUX_xQ76rIH10QahIckkSbnTnwKbhlF5azUAOG/s320/PB240015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407970600330579922" /></a><br /><br />Thank you Laura for creating such a beautiful fairy! You are a true artist. The note said she will bring me prosperity and abundance. I hope so, because I'm having a jewelry party next week!Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-76733358619601726382009-11-14T11:13:00.000-08:002009-11-14T11:19:58.059-08:00I was interviewed!<OBJECT id=BLOG_video-7e7183fc6d9a4b35 class=BLOG_video_class width=320 height=266 contentId="7e7183fc6d9a4b35"></OBJECT>Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-69987226005578488562009-06-07T08:22:00.000-07:002009-06-07T08:38:00.028-07:00Open House PicsHere are a few pics of how I set up for my open house. I made the framed necklace & earring displays using fabric covered foam board inside ready-made picture frames. The hang tags are punched out of various card stock. I use wine boxes, cake stands, muffin tins and a variety of serving platters to add to the display! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQfHGhNuTaK2oW1NrpfydwmhMF56-trbAFS2GnXtklKrp3ix80YZ3gxhkeyJ8d72uMMaNla8Dgzm2Tnhfb7Nx9B8SszP1oE8lqaqNMfCkSQQnfSetetk88Cpvw4pBJ1TGtfJOvXxGpWDd/s1600-h/P6060052.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQfHGhNuTaK2oW1NrpfydwmhMF56-trbAFS2GnXtklKrp3ix80YZ3gxhkeyJ8d72uMMaNla8Dgzm2Tnhfb7Nx9B8SszP1oE8lqaqNMfCkSQQnfSetetk88Cpvw4pBJ1TGtfJOvXxGpWDd/s320/P6060052.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344607493920563538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EeY2viC2Ux_VvXzwX_Ralnv6QdKofB3m6pNXu0BP9TCGhQgzH5bMbJPja5XBed6jUbiF5h1xcU-x5HpXpBPfndENyIoQhNZwtZn7BQMBrnsI9iv4FirwN8VvCXpGD4z1rjAALNgKc82_/s1600-h/P6060060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EeY2viC2Ux_VvXzwX_Ralnv6QdKofB3m6pNXu0BP9TCGhQgzH5bMbJPja5XBed6jUbiF5h1xcU-x5HpXpBPfndENyIoQhNZwtZn7BQMBrnsI9iv4FirwN8VvCXpGD4z1rjAALNgKc82_/s320/P6060060.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344608729099114434" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoZWEnaYMyrmQPpnwydzq90o2OWuz82g1aNug0lWXpZFHouJq3ZQCfbtWylLckn4AWpky5xUQjXyNb-5ugrCc3Lzvt4uhqPk3Tq40qucBsy04zG3LFAis5qXxQPzEaIE-VCS8gkMx33o0/s1600-h/P6060056.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoZWEnaYMyrmQPpnwydzq90o2OWuz82g1aNug0lWXpZFHouJq3ZQCfbtWylLckn4AWpky5xUQjXyNb-5ugrCc3Lzvt4uhqPk3Tq40qucBsy04zG3LFAis5qXxQPzEaIE-VCS8gkMx33o0/s320/P6060056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344608719450297170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlP2j8YPZYLZIQsxw9Oet6oDz7gZfxeJA67Fc19ByvUQErg6MatSY8npS65zC2bzI2bLT866aZaOLdr_2q3NX3wJpUY0HbM2KDQSahirWSQUr8c7VHLVtYR_yFd6Vvxz8zcVK9IysfVkkW/s1600-h/P6060059.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlP2j8YPZYLZIQsxw9Oet6oDz7gZfxeJA67Fc19ByvUQErg6MatSY8npS65zC2bzI2bLT866aZaOLdr_2q3NX3wJpUY0HbM2KDQSahirWSQUr8c7VHLVtYR_yFd6Vvxz8zcVK9IysfVkkW/s320/P6060059.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344608715387918754" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynmzpF7BGuGvl20ipi85yVwmT89nv_VjFYmAuCbRx2k_h4JvnpMFbYbIaHaXceDm2KQAQBuljkDh4sFEluazx1RT_jzIPL7R88wE0HGbS78i_BE9VFvlGwlP_gxQXiB1Z7nEfPbprpMzp/s1600-h/P6060057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynmzpF7BGuGvl20ipi85yVwmT89nv_VjFYmAuCbRx2k_h4JvnpMFbYbIaHaXceDm2KQAQBuljkDh4sFEluazx1RT_jzIPL7R88wE0HGbS78i_BE9VFvlGwlP_gxQXiB1Z7nEfPbprpMzp/s320/P6060057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344608712505068834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn45mxRk7KnA7mlSOPnO8znMUVOhTMWtlwfkHaAYObjjz3mfMiBjvHUZ7Fu0Gmg1qXFThpNYhv3NxcDaX-_IDztFWwhWCXjdVa4W8e2pUjYI_vKU7PccIG_esT5f8Q3yglfavemfSzvum/s1600-h/P6060053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmn45mxRk7KnA7mlSOPnO8znMUVOhTMWtlwfkHaAYObjjz3mfMiBjvHUZ7Fu0Gmg1qXFThpNYhv3NxcDaX-_IDztFWwhWCXjdVa4W8e2pUjYI_vKU7PccIG_esT5f8Q3yglfavemfSzvum/s320/P6060053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344608706230946722" /></a>Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130697663688699438.post-66011033068145662432009-03-25T04:17:00.000-07:002009-03-25T04:23:47.255-07:00These are a few of my favorite things!<br /><script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5385250, 'favorites','thumbnail',4,3).renderIframe();</script>Amy Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10820472307936803887noreply@blogger.com0