MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

TEAM TUESDAY- April Showers bring May Flowers

Welcome to the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

SPRING FLOWERS

So the saying goes....April Showers bring May Flowers......so what happens when it is still raining in May, do we get more flowers??    I love Spring and all the beautiful colors that go along with it.  The wonderful artisians of NJ have created the same kind of beauty.  Here are just a few of my favorite picks!
 
 

sterling-silver-flower-gemstone-necklace

by

newhopebeading

the-bohemian-bride-upcycled-shawl

by

Happiknits

fall-in-lovespring

by

icingonthecake4girls

card-tulip-in-spring

by

marikoartstudio

pink-and-green-retro-flowers-pocket

by

theangryrobot

It was so hard to narrow down the picks, so go to etsy.com to see all the amazing items of ETSYNJ TEAM members!

 
 
 

TEAM TUESDAY - Lets Plan a Party!

Welcome to the tenth edition of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

I have trouble finding just one EtsyNJ shop I like.  There are so many talented handcrafters in the Garden State!!! So, as usual I pick a few to focus on.......Today, I thought I would see what kind of party I could plan using all JERSEY made items.  It was so hard to narrow it down because there are so many cool items out there but I settled on planning a tea party....and all you have to provide is good friends, and fun conversation.!!

First...you need to send out invites!
I love these invites by:  happyhoundcreative

tea-cup-shaped-party-invitation

Nibbles are always a must, and I couldn't resist these cupcakes by: thecupcakemint

chocolate-covered-strawberry-vegan

I couldn't resist adding these adorable coasters by:  theangryrobot

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You can't forget the Party Favors!!!

custom-wedding-or-party-favors-chocolate

lisarode

and finish the table off with this lovely tablerunner by: LBaricsCrafts

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Have a great day! and don't forget to check out the ETSYNJ TEAM at etsy.com

Team Tuesday Blog Hop - APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

Welcome to the 9th edition of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

Today, I celebrate my favorite month...APRIL.  Did you know that April starts on the same day of the week as July in all years, and January in leap years.  April  gemstone is Diamond and flower is Daisy!!~

BIRTHDAYS

wooden-doll-birthday-party-playbox

theenchantedcupboard

Manatee Awareness Month - For my friends in Sunny FL

soft-kelly-green-sea-glass-necklace

CreationsByRobin

April Fools Day -1st

Spermy

TheSpinningHand

Easter -4th

olive-jade-easter-nest-earrings

ChristineC

Arbor Day - 5th

Neverland

briefmoments

Tax Day- 15th

repurposed-cardboard-packaging-billfold

copabananas

Earth Day- 22nd  

wicked-cool-recycled-x-ray-journal-blank

krisamels

HAPPY APRIL TO ALL!!!! AND TO ALL A GOOD MAY!

What a Beautiful Monday!

I usually hate Mondays, after coming off the weekend of a loose schedule, you have to get right back on the horse and start again.....I had a good weekend.  I was able to try some ideas out.

First up....I needed a new pair of earrings and wanted to use some dichoric gems that I had.  No two gems ever seem alike, and of all the dichroic glass I had...only two somewhat matched...here is the outcome...

Then.....my daughter LOVES LOVES LOVES horses and everything involved with them, so I tried to make her a horse necklace.  It needs fine tuning....but this is the first try....

Then of course.....my whole motivation for my art is Mommy Jewelry.....a tweeked my little people a little and this is my newest MOM Jewelry I made for myself...

So, since I played all weekend..its housekeeping day and off to finish a beef stew for dinner.  Happy Monday to all and to all a good Week!

TGIF

It's Friday, once again.  The weeks seem to fly by....at least we are flying toward summer. 

I just posted some new items to etsy.  More Little People sculptures.  I love creating these little guys.  I have so many more idea's I want to try.  I tried my hand at the mainstream silver jewelry, i.e bezel setting, beads, ect.  But it is not for me.  I love making these little people that represent something you truly love in your life.
Here are the items I posted this week in my shop:

Be the Peace!

These little guys are part of the Peace Sign....their little legs complete the Peace sign design.

Mermaid Earrings (pendent also available)

I love the way the color turned out on their tails.....blues and purples

come-sail-away-sterling-silver

Next up is to try my hand at a sailboat....stay tuned

friends-support-eachother-

Isn't that the way things should be?

Flower Fairy

Just because she is fun! 

the-big-one-that-didnt-get-away

We always hear about the Big one that got away...

HAPPY FRIDAY.  Have a great weekend!

Team Tuesday - Down on the Farm there was..........

Welcome to the 8th edition of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

There are so many great artisians in New Jersey, so I can't pick just one.  This week, I am focusing on what my daughter loves best!!!  She loves to ride horses, and if had her choice would live at the barn. The barn is pretty cool, I must say...it has chickens,ducks,goats,puppies and of course HORSES.  There are also some wonderful New Jersey Artisians that have some wonderful items that my girl would love!  So to start the story out....
There once was a little girl who dreamed of living on a Farm:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

On the Farm Card

AJKArtistry

Where there were......

Chicken 's

SnoodleStudio

and.....puppies

Custom Knitted Dog Sweater

TheSpinningHand

But most of all there were:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: HORSES

Dark Horse Ribbon Necklace

TheToteTrove

Wild Horses Birthday Card

lddesigns

Carousel Horse Color Print

redlinc

Rainbow Pony

LofiThrillerProd

HAPPY TEAM TUESDAY!

NEW SHOP

I finally got around to opening up another shop.

  Check me out Meribella at 1000Markets.com. 

Off to enjoy a beautiful day, then to the studio to fill some orders. 

Happy April to All!

The Letter of the Day!

Last week, I set a goal......to make the entire alphabet using little sterling silver stick figures.  I love making these little people, and a friend suggested a create initals out of them.  They are all handforged out of Sterling silver wire.  Sometimes, I felt like I was playing with dolls, as I bent and moved them in different positions to get the results I wanted....at other times I felt I was pushing more in the erotica area, when the positions I came up with were not appropriate for the general public......Maybe someday that will be another jewelry line, just not now.

SOOOOOOO.......I am still missing one letter but here is the results of last weeks project...... (for more views on each letter visit my shop on etsy......Meribella

Rain Rain Go Away!!

If you are from the Northeast, you have to be sick of the rain, as much as I am.  It is suppose to rain again tonight!..Geez!  I just finished cleaning all the mud off the floors and furniture...do I have to start again.

Made some great new little sculptures yesterday....hope to post pics later today.  So until then........

TEAM TUESDAY - WEEK 5 ..............IT's RAINING BUNNIES

Welcome to the fifth edition of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

I wish I could write something that would force the SUN back out, but I think it would be a useless endeavor....so if you can't beat it, join it. Today, in my little world, it is raining BUNNIES! First, I would like to thank the two family members that inspired this post.......Toola and Loola

With that said, onto the celebration of BUNNIES.....and stuffing that Easter basket full of goodies!!!!

First you need to decorate yourself with........

LoriCitsay

Copper Bunny Necklace With CZ Tail

Keep you bunnie close to your heart with is adorable necklace

Now start collecting the goodies...

madebymelissa

Wendy the Watermelon Bunny

This adorable little bunny would be a great addition to the Easter Basket!!

FromNancysHeart

Glittery Egg with Bunny

And I couldn't resist this.....

copabananas

Bunny in a Carrot Car

And what kind of Easter Basket is it without a Bunny in a carrot car????

FromNancysHeart

Molly McBunny

theangryrobot

The Tea Party Pocket Mirror

Place it in a wonderful Basket.......................

BasketsbyElaina

Yarn Basket

And don't forget to add the card!

AJKArtistry

Easter Bunny Card

Just Adorable!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Etsy NJ - TEAM TUESDAY

WEEK 4
Welcome to the fourth edition of the EtsyNJ Team Tuesday blog hop! Here's how it works - write a feature about any EtsyNJ team member on your blog (as long or as short as you'd like it to be) and then add the blog hop code at the end of this post and check out all of the other great features - get to know the EtsyNJ street team!!

There are so many great artisians on the EtsyNJ Team, that it is hard to pick just one....so today, in honor of the sun finally shining and not a rain cloud in sight, I celebrate SUNSHINE!!!!  and here is what I found.........................

The Tote Trove

Sunshine Necklace

The Angry Robot

Evil Sun

LoriCitsay

Sun Bean Natural Beach Stone Necklace in sterling silver

plumdaisy

Black Eyed Susan

KissableKreations

Cabbage Rose Stretch Headband in SUNSHINE YELLOW

newhopebeading

Amber and Bali Sterling Silver Earrings

Have a Great Tuesday, and may the Sun Keep Shining!!!!!