Just in time for Halloween







PROTECTION OIL SPELL NEW AGE $11.99

from http://pagancellar.etsy.com/ Hope you've gotten yours.







Got to have an Owl:











This one is Hand carving out of wood. Ferruginous Pygmy-owl $350.00

from: http://glassnwood.etsy.com/


Here's your pumpkin:






I love this little guy, The pink swirly lollipop $59.00 from: http://papermoongallery.etsy.com/






You can't forget the witch so here she is "Cassia " 5 x 7 Fantasy Art Print from: http://aurella27.etsy.com/

Have a great Halloween or Samhain! Tis my favorite Holiday. My boys are both going to be Darth Vader. So I thought it would be pretty funny to be Darth myself (Just for Trick or Treating) SO, I'm going to wear my black cloak a red bow in my hair a apron and oven mitt, I will be "Mama Darth".



A little about Samhain. Samhain celebrates endings, and as such death. It is the transition from light to dark. The growing time is over for this turn of the Wheel and the Earth sleeps. This is the time when we say good-bye to those who have left this existence. Yet it is not a time of sadness.


It reminds us that death is as important a part of the cycle as life. We put items out on the table or alter. Like photos of family,friends, and pets that have pass on. Fruits of the season, like apples or pomegranates will be put out as well.


The Veil between our world and the world of the spirits thins. This makes it a wonderful time to try to see the future and to contact the spirits.


We are also going to go to the Corn Maze should be loads of fun. Candy is my weakness, I'll try and not have a Candy Hang over.


Blessed be

MONDAY!

Monday Morning Etsy Moonstone finds:



Light of the Moon E...
strandsoflight
$20.00

Pearl and Moonstone...
jkofoed
$225.00

EAR CUFF - MOONFLOW...
SunnySkiesStudi...
$49.50

Rainibow Blue Moons...
panicmama
$225.00

Hudson Valley Sunse...
amityjewelry
$215.00

STEAMED - 6.5 - Art...
CatherinetteRin...
$40.00

Moonstone and Iolit...
butterflybeadin...
$40.00

Moonstone Pendant a...
MarcusBerknerJe...
$20.00

Moonstones are very special stones. Every time I've worn mine I've felt more inspired, magical and during my Menstrual cycle I've noticed less tension, and moodiness. When ever I search on etsy for Moonstones, it makes me want a few more to add to my collection.

A little more about Moonstones :

~Brings good fortune
~Assists in foretelling the future
~Enhances intuition
~Promotes inspiration
~Brings success in love as well as business matters
~Offers protection on land and at sea

Rainbow Moonstone Vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full Moon, has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and psychic perception and brings balance and harmony with the All. It is said to have the power to grant wishes. The Rainbow effect invokes a spectrum of light, and feels cleansing and uplifting.

You don't have a Moonstone? May I suggest that you get one, and see for your self.

Fday!!

Here's the Friday Fall Finds:

Ladies - Teen Urban Newsboy Cap with Triple Flower

from http://pamelad.etsy.com/ for $36.00

Original oil painting-Copper Birch Trees and Black Birds

from http://jeanvadalsmith.etsy.com/ for $89.00

Pumpkins Earrings from: http://polishedtwo.etsy.com/ for $8.50

Rococo Shawl II - Luxurious and Elegant Knit Merino Wool, Alpaca and Silk Shawl from:

http://tickledpinkknits.etsy.com/ for $260.00

Mom, this is the friend I told you about -- Card from: http://hidenseek.etsy.com/ for $4.20

Happy Friday, have a great weekend!

So busy, I didn't get around to post the picture of Brandon's new Catapult. He'll be listing them on etsy next week. He made on of these a few years ago, our boys love it. They use it to make up games to play with it and love to knock down the blocks and little men on the castles.


So here's a picture of the Catapult.


What do you think? Hope it will be a big hit for Christmas/Birthday presents!

Very cool finds!

Check out this very unique innertube bag!! They are from Eugene. SO many artist in Eugene.

You can find them on etsy at: http://twylyte.etsy.com/

or http://www.twylytehour.com/ for $65.00

Something you see alot of in Eugene, is bikes! I found this Swarovski Peace Bike Bell

from http://sparkledawne.etsy.com/

for $40.00

I also have noticed in the summer lots of echinacea plants here as well. So I found this Echinacea ring from http://herbanelements.etsy.com/

for $248.00

Brandon is working on some catapults for children's toys I'll get a picture of it tomorrow you'll get the first look at his new toy. He'll be offering them up on Etsy next week. So that's all for today. Have a great one!!

~Melissa

MONDAY!

What a great way to star the morning with a pretty sunrise!

SO I wanted to share some Halloween Costumes that I found on Etsy and I wish I could have them all. When I was a little girl I watched Rainbow Brite and had a doll of her. Oh how I loved Rainbow Brite and then I was on etsy searching in the Costume section and low an behold

Rainbow Brite Costume :

Its made by http://phriendlyk8.etsy.com/ for $95.00

This Stripped shirt, for a PIRATE VIXEN or RENAISSANCE WENCH

by http://thenakedseamstress.etsy.com/ for $40.00

This totally Unique Costume the Tarot Card Skirt

by http://simplyastra.etsy.com/ for $1,610.00

I also found this sassy lil number Caution tape Outfit:

from http://ginmartini.etsy.com/ for $150.00

the Egyptian Priestess

by http://artistrynmotion.etsy.com/ for $175.00

Check this one out Gothic Bat Wing Leather Plague Mask with Third Eye

from http://LeatherheadOriginals.etsy.com

for $469.99

I think its super freakishly creepy. Oh so cool as well.

So what are you going to be for Halloween?

Happy Monday!

Fday

Friday Fall Finds!

Hello, I'm so glad its Friday. I've got to get a few things done today.

Still needle Felting on some new hats. I'm also wanting to get in to my sewing again. I miss just creating on my machine. I've been making custom things for people. Like a Faerie dress up dress, got that done. On to the next a few custom t-shirts, some A line shirts, Custom hat w/ a needle felted frog. Its good don't get me wrong at least I'm working. I would like a day here and there to do something just for me. Sew, create anything. I guess, I just need to make that happen. Sorry ramblings on. Ok Friday Fall Finds:

Autumn Tree of Life

$15.00

from: http://shesallthat.etsy.com/

I just love trees! Next is Set of Two Nesting Maple Leaf Serving Bowls:

$53.00 from http://onewintrynight.etsy.com/

Aren't they beautiful!! Last but not least is this beautiful

Orange Sea Glass Necklace From Hawaii:

$44.00 from: http://shorelineseaglass.etsy.com/

SO there you have the Friday fall finds. Hope you all have a spectacular weekend and don't work too hard. I know I will!

~Melissa

Street Fair

Eugene Etsy Street Team at the University of Oregon Street Fair Fall 2008!

What a great experience. It was my first Street Fair selling. I'd say for my 1st one, I did pretty good. I sold 10 hats and traded 1!!! Yay!





This was a look at the front of the booth. It was always pretty busy. I didn't get a clear shot.




Practical Rabbit, and Bull Fight was a huge draw from the College crowed.

(Aly from Practical Rabbit, and Alisha from Bull Fight)

http://practicalrabbit.etsy.com/ Practical Rabbit has so much to offer. There is everything from clothing to patches and wonderful needle felted creations.

Bull Fight http://bullfight.etsy.com/ has Mustache Magnets (Super cool) and Great Undies made from T-shirts I've got a pair, I must say they are great, very comfy and One of a kind!



Here's some Lady's getting there Undies!




Here's http://alythered.etsy.com/ fleece wrist warmers.


and http://loopd.etsy.com/ knit beautiful wrist warmers




AlytheRed's Coffee Cozys and Practical Rabbit's Needle Felted Space Bunnies.




Practical Rabbit's very cool cloting and bags




These cute Bloomers, and skirts are by http://yodamoonetsy.com/




Louise's Pretty Jewelry

www.jillydophinsjewelry.etsy.com



BullFight's Undie close up!




Some of my Hats http://thingsinstuff.etsy.com/

I must say I'm so blessed to have all these wonderful fellow etsy artist to share a booth with. I learned alot and I'd do it again.

Check out all these great artist and see what else you can find, I'm sure you'll fall in love and get some for your self, or for loved ones!

late, but not forgotten

So I did blog today! Yay!

I won't be Blogging till after the Street Fair at the University. So Probably not till Saturday. Don't worry Hopefully I'll be selling all of my hats. Its my first time to sell at a street fair. Should be great experience. I'm sharing a booth w/ fellow etsyians. The Eugene Street Team.

I found some great Journals/sketchbooks on etsy I'd love to share with you.

This one is Tall latigo leather notebook with black stitching by http://jovencio.etsy.com/

For $30.00

Next is the very cool Boyscout sketchbook by http://rainbowwrangler.etsy.com/

For $15.00

"Lizardy" by http://lacunawork.etsy.com/

Pretty cool its made from Recycled Paper, Made of antique wood sealed w/ beeswax for only $24.00

last but not least is Lady of Shalott quote . Tennyson . Handbound Leather Journal . distressed/marbled charcoal brown

by http://lapaperie.etsy.com

for $42.00

Go check them out and see all wonderful things that they have in there shops!

Thanks and be well

~Melissa

Monday Morning

Monday Morning Yummy~!




Art For Your Head - 'Amelia' - Wearable Art with Attitude
http://dreamwoven.etsy.com/
for $325.00
She's also got more wonderful noggin warmers in her shop!!





So what to do today? Humm clean house, run some errands. Pop in my Nia DVD. Oh Nia, I'm so grooven w/ Nia.

I'm planning on taking the teacher train certificate sometime in the New year. I'm excited! Through movement we find health. Nia is the Body Mind spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Through expressive movement -The body's way Nia empowers people to achieve physical, emotional, and spiritual well being.

Nia was created in 1983 by Carlos Rosas and Debbie Rosas. They say that NIA is a lot like the Tao. It cannot be defined by any one word or by a single phrase. It cannot be limited to a single way of thinking or perception because it is always evolving and changing, uniquely touching each and every person who experiences it. Nia is Martial arts, the healing arts, and dance arts all in one.

Anyone can do Nia, from to old! Man to Woman.
Here's what Nia can do for you:

*Increases the pleasure of living in your body.
*Creates weight loss and proper weight maintenance.
*Strengthens muscles, improves muscle tone, and increases muscle definition.
*Calms the mind and relieves stress.
*Improves endurance.
*Increases grace and flexibility.
*Balances the autonomic nervous system.
*Improves posture and can even increase height.
*It improves organ function -- particularly that of the heart and lungs.
*Enhances sensory awareness.
*Heightens sexual function.
*Builds reservoirs of chi.
*Alleviates emotional problems including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and anger-management problems.
*Improves circulation of blood and improves lymphatic drainage.
*Strengthens immunity.
*Improves concentration and cognitive function.

Go to: http://www.nianow.com/ to learn more and to find a teacher near you!




~*Oh yes the giveaway. For my 1st giveaway the winner is.........drum roll.......Digital Misfit !! Thanks for all the entries. It was fun so I'll do another one soon.




http://digitalmisfits.etsy.com/ does ♥♥ Custom art dolls and unique accessories for the grown-up girl. COMING SOON ♥♥ In the meantime, She will accept custom orders. ♥She's trade-friendly ♥

Saturday

Wow the weather today is pretty yucky, so come on in and get cozy with me.

Rococo Shawl - Luxurious and Elegant Knit Wool and Llama Shawl by:

http://tickledpinkknits.etsy.com/

for $ 200.00

Primitive Apple Nutmeg Cake Tart by

http://catskillcountrycbrd.etsy.com/

for $3.50 for two cakes

Mmmm.....yummy

Now I need a drink how about:

SPICY PIXIE TEA BLEND by: http://lavenderdragonherbs.etsy.com/

for $12.00

Or do you like coffee? Try Yemen Mocha Matari coffee- 1 pound roasted fresh daily- organically grown http://theroaster.etsy.com/ for $17.00