Nie Nie Auction #3

Stephanie and Christian Nielson

100% of each auction I list is going to the Nielson family to help their family cope with the cost of recovery. I will post the whole story soon but just for those who don't know Stephanie (Nie Nie) and Christian were in a plane crash from which they sustained very serious burns. Their family is in need of help and most importantly PRAYERS.

Childs custom forged Bangle bracelet. I call it my Hug Bangle. The cross over of copper represents a little hug from you to your child that they can carry with them all day!

I will custom make this bracelet to your desired size. I will also be happy to stamp a special message or name on it.

The one is the photo belongs to my two year old daughter. (sorry the transformer that snuck in for the photo op is not up for auction!)

This bracelet is created from a long piece of pure copper wire. It is cold forged, texturized, shaped, antiqued, tumbled for strength, and finally hand polished. All edges are filed down to be smooth so it wears very comfortably.

All shipping on any auction is at my expense. These auctions will close Monday night 8:00pm PST. Please bid from the heart!

Canela

Nie Nie auction #2

These post will be short and to the point...after I have all the auctions up I will share Nie Nie's story for all those who don't already know it.

These gorgeous little earrings are completely hand crafted. I forge my own ear wires. The pearls are Japanese Biwa pearls. They have been hand wrapped with pure copper wire, and antiqued to bring out the rich warm glow of the copper against the serene white of the pearls. They are tumbled to strengthen the metal and hand polished to a gleaming shine.

I am opening the bid on these at $10 dollars. If the bid goes above $20 and the winner would prefer silver I will recreate these in Sterling silver.

Thank you for Helping Nie Nie's family! Canela

Nie Nie Auction # 1

Since I can't photograph the pieces I made until little N goes to take his nap this is going to be auction # 1

Anything currently in my ETSY STORE! Please take a moment to go look and see if this is something you would like to bid for. Then come back here and leave the amount you wish to bid in the comments section. The highest bidder will get to choose anything they like from my store.

I am not a novice jewelry designer. I am extremely meticulous with my craftsmanship and the construction of each piece and i take great pride the creation of every detail.

I'm am leaving the opening bid up to the first person, but please remember that 100% of this is going to Nie Nie's family so please open your heart to them.

This auction will run until Monday night.
Canela

Talent Treasury!

Well the best laid plans...This was suppose to be a Tuesday thing but I should know better that to commit to something on my blog with three in school and three home that wont take a nap any more! So I will feature a new artist each week I just wont commit to a day :o)

God gives us all Talents it is our choice to hide them away or to take them hone them and share them with this beautiful world!

This week I am featuring Dana of The Old Red Barn

I recently found her blog through someone elses. Dana is a sweet and earthy gal. She seems to do so much, and it is clear from reading her sweet and amusing posts that this down to earth lady adores her family.

She says in a post on her blog, "I try not to focus on my failures. Rather I just try to see the goodness, bounty and grace that comes from a happy life."

Oh does she do this! Here are some photos of her many talents...

Did I mention that she GIVES away quilts!!!! Yes those gorgeous quilts; she gives them away on her blog. Talk about sharing her talents!

In addition to sharing those beautiful quilts she make hand made soaps and bath scrubs.
She takes beautiful photographs

and she bakes!! YUMMY!
So take a couple of minutes to browse HER BLOG
Then go check out her shop of bath goodies then come back and post a comment telling me which scrub and soap set you like best because I am giving one away to a lucky blogger! I will announce a winner on Wednesday September 3rd. Best of luck!
Thank you Dana for letting me use your photos...Please do not borrow photos with out Dana's permission.

That Rockin' Jesus Music!

I usually listen to books on CD in the car, It's the only "reading" I have time for. I have however exhausted my collection.
The other day the kids wanted some music on while driving so I turned it to the local Christian station. Most of the songs are fairly mellow. A few are punk or Rock songs. So here is how the other morning went.

Kids "mom can you turn on the music?'
Me "sure"
Quiet song comes on
Gabriel "Is this Jesus Music?"
Me "Yes sweetie it is"
Gabriel "Awe man that guy is so awesome!" with a huge smile on his face and both thumbs up.
Next song comes on and it's a Punk song
Thomas "Is this still Jesus music?"
"Yes honey this song is about Jesus too"
Thomas "WOW it's Wild!" he pauses for a minute "Hey mom I LOVE this Wild Jesus music!!"
"Can we listen to this Rockin' Jesus music every day?!"

Things to write down in their notebooks :o)


Stay tuned today...I will be posting this weeks Talent Treasury in just a bit and there is a give away with it.
On the Give away note... Be sure to look at a couple of Posts Back for the Starbucks PAY IT FORWARD GIVE AWAY CHALLENGE Leave a comment to enter and participate.
Tomorrow I will be holding a silent auction for a young family whose parents were in a plane crash Be sure to check back and think about bidding to help the formal info and story will be posted here tomorrow

PrimRoses Boutique Holidy Launch!

Well I'm a few days late joining the Lovely designers of the boutique group I am part of. We are doing a Holiday launch on EBAY. Check it out if you have time; there are some Gorgeous designs for girls! This is my first listing for the launch. Check it out here!

It's a copper flower that is attached to a hand made chain of hand wrapped pearls on copper. I stamped a Bee and Thankful on it. I will size this one for a woman or a child.

I love this one not just for Thanksgiving but for everyday! We really are more blessed than we ever realize!

WARNING!!!! Creepy things about to follow!

So here is how my morning went today.

The kids got up and ready for school. Today is my last semi relaxing morning because my hubby goes back to work tomorrow. We went about our normal routine. I ushered the kids out the door, buckled car seats and seat belt. I opened my door placed my foot in the van to step in and screamed!!! All over from the gas and break pedal to my seat was an enormous web!!

Oh I HATE Spiders!!!! I know God designed everything with a purpose and I know they have their place in this world but did He have to make them so Creepy?!! All those legs and the fangs and eye balls and webs, YUCK! Creepy creepy creepy!!

So I pulled it together quickly, because I really don't want my kids to have my irrational fear of spiders. I wiped out all the web...it is amazing how fast they can build one. I climbed in the van and drove to school all the while with goose bumps imagining the nasty little black widow hiding out under my dash board. I KNOW it was just thinking to itself "Hmmm should I bite the ankle or maybe crawl up her pant leg?" Talk about the heebe geebies.

I promptly went from school to Target where I bought two cans of spider spray and doused the under side of my dash board and pedals; oh and the underside of my seat and the passenger seat and....really there is no such thing as overkill where a black widow is concerned.

I just hope i didn't short anything out in the car. But hey at least that spider will think twice before making another web in my car!

Pass on the love! Giveaway/challenge for Starbucks

Okay so It just hit me reading the sweet comments on my last post. A fun idea born from those and a commercial for Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.

So here is my GIVE AWAY for this week but it comes with a challenge so don't enter if you wont participate please. Leave me a comment for an entry

Next Thursday Aug 28th I will go out and buy a $10.00 dollar Starbucks card to send to my winner. Here is what I am asking you to do...

~Enjoy a cup of coffee on me

~Then refill the balance on the card enough for someone else to enjoy a specialty coffee It doesn't need to be for the full 10.

~Then post on your blog for a giveaway for the card and pass it on to someone else.

Maybe you might include enough for them to enjoy a snack too, or a recommendation for something yummy... OR even treat the person behind you to a coffee.

When you send the card on ask them to do the same blog and send enough on the card for the next person to enjoy. Who knows the card could become a world traveler.

If everyone did at least one random act of kindness each day the world would be a happier place. Joy is infections!

"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls" Mother Teresa

Have a lovely Friday!

Canela

Pay it Forward!

The other day I was at Starbucks getting my coffee fix. Let's face it with 6 little ones in tow the Starbucks drive through is one of my best friends! I ordered my usual and pulled around to the window just as the previous customer was driving away. I took out my money to hand to the young man at the window. He just smiled and said the last customer paid for your coffee.

At first I thought seriously? I asked "Your kidding with me, right?" He just handed me my coffee and said nope have a nice day. I was so touched and humbled. Some one who had never even seen me bought my coffee. It really made my day :o)

The little things make a huge difference in someones day...think about it the next time you have a couple extra bucks in your pocket. :o)

Something New :o)

So after a loooong break I have taken my torch back out!

My ultimate long term goals with my jewelry are to learn various methods of siversmithing, metal working, and lampworking and combine the two mediums.

I have delayed much of my learning while I have been pregnant for the last five years. The fumes and chemical just aren't safe for un-born babies.

Since we are taking a break from having more kids I am excited to start working again with my torch! I made some simple fused bangles and rings over the weekend. Here are a couple of them. They are made from a long pieces of sterling silver wire.

They are both in my etsy shop. Both sized for girls but I'll have mommy versions up soon :o)