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Monday Morning Finds~
From Solstice on into the New Year, its about fresh begins. Starting something new. So I've found a few things on Etsy I wanted to share with you. With those things in mind.

New Beginnings 8x10 Print

Yes we all need to Smile more!
from http://karenkayartworks.etsy.com/ for only $17.00

Sowing The Seeds Of Love....

Sow the seeds of love for yourself , our planet, us as human beings, and Peace.
from http://dornickdesigns.etsy.com/ for $32.00

GREEN GODDESS OF NEW BEGINNINGS - Giclee Raw Silk Print by KRISTEN SCHWARTZ - EMBELLISHED ARTIST PROOF - 8 x 10

from http://kristenschwartz.etsy.com/ for $125.00

.....and of course Manifest for the future

"Stack The Blocks 2T Manifest Tshirt "

http://stacktheblocks.etsy.com/ for $30.00

My favorite Awakening to what is, whats to come all in positive light.

Awakening - Print

from: http://emilybalivet.etsy.com/ for $23.00

Hope you have enjoyed my finds for today, and use it as a way to remember to take these New Beginnings, sow those seeds, and to Manifest our own Awakenings.

~Melissa

Hope everyone had a great Holiday! We did, we stayed home. Its so nice to take it all peaceful and calm. Usually when we stay home it is. When we travel, its just not so relaxing.
We will be going to Arizona to visit Family January 8th. We found tickets for $60 per person round trip. Yes its a Wow that's amazing deal. Check out Allegiant air, they only fly certain places.

So its been awhile since I've posted anything. I thought about Blue and Tan, I'm so in love w/ those color combos. I've found just a few pretties I wanted to share with you.


http://lindsayart.etsy.com/

http://puremineralssource.etsy.com/

http://hketsyoil.etsy.com/

http://rugsbyus.etsy.com/

http://infivision.etsy.com/

Some of these Artist haven't had a Sale on Etsy. I think they should real soon.

Colors play a huge role in all of our lives. Did you know that Blue: I think Blue is the best. Blue can actually trigger the body to produce calming chemicals. Blue frequently invokes words like dependable, loyal, logical, soothing, calm and focused, although some shades can bring feelings that are more dynamic and exhilarating, or cold and distant.

Brown/Tan : Brown often conjures up feelings of stability and naturalness. Experience sensations of reliability when they see brown and a sense of order and wholesomeness. What colors do you gravitate to? See how you feel when you put on that Red shirt.

Just a tid bit of Winter Solstice for ya.

Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures the world over for thousands of years. This start of the solar year is a celebration of Light and the rebirth of the Sun.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21, 2008

Solstice means...
standing-still-sun

Winter solstice is when......because of the earth's tilt, your hemisphere is leaning farthest away from the sun, and therefore: The daylight is the shortest. The sun has its lowest arc in the sky.

Most of the customs, lore, symbols, and rituals associated with "Christmas" actually are linked to Winter Solstice celebrations of ancient Pagan cultures.

At this time manifest wellness on Planet Earth. Donate food and clothing to poor in your area. Volunteer time at a social service agency. Put up bird feeders and keep them filled throughout the winter. Donate funds and items to non-profit groups. Meditate for world peace. Work magic for a healthier planet. Make a pledge to do some form of good works in the new solar year.

So light a candle tonight, welcome back the light.

Merry Yule

Happy Solstice

Blessed Be

Not enough time

There really isn't enought time to do all the things I want to do. How can I blog everyday or everyother day for that matter. I do what I can do, Blog when I have the time.

SO I wanted to tell you about the Meet Your Maker Last Friday. I only sold one hat. But thats ok, I still had fun. Meet some new artist to the Eugene area. Kelly L Keiler from http://cannibaleclectic.etsy.com/

Kelly has so totally cute Yo-Yo necklaces go check them out.

Next is Bree from http://breesway.com/ very unique photograhy bottle cap jewelery:

contact these gals for some unique paper art at Emc Papercrafts at emcegg@gmail.com and

Jessica Brekher at jessbrek@gmail.com

Crye's Creations http://crye.etsy.com.etsy.com for Art Dolls, bottle cap art, Cards and earings:

Find her at Saturday Market

Sarah lomba from http://sjane.etsy.com/ check out her snowman and house Ornaments:

Laura Long and her lovely cozy beret made from 100% alpaca and scarfs at http://lldesigns13.etsy.com/ :

Ericca Heim (pretty Bags) of http://bellyballo.etys.com/:

BeBe Babbies and Friends by Casie Brabham The most cutest Babies dolls any lil hands would love. Check her goods out at http://casienipper.etsy.com/ :

Kristin Leigh Walker from http://www.twinravens.com/ and http://twinravenspress.etsy.com beautiful card :

Smarty Pants at http://www.luckylisp.etsy.com/ Very cute re-imagined with hand-embroidered on baby clothes and accessories:

Jamie Burress at http://skullandbonesproductions.com/ and at http://JamieBurress.etsy.comfor some very coolFused glass and hand made accessories:

"In the Groove" baby Slings for Mama's and Papas on the Move by Polly Nelson at (541-912-6271)

Alythered.etsy.com Alysse my very cool neighbor who got the best wrist warmers on etsy and very cute gnomes!

Aly, got her amazing Wool Felted creations from http://PracticalRabbit.etsy.com:

and My Pixie HoodE's

Megan from http://lapetitevie.etsy.com/ for some facial care, bath and body care, and cleaning supplies:

THANK YOU to Amy and Megan who are the Brains of 'Meet Your Maker'! Thanks you 'The Broadway" who not only hosted the event in their fine establishment, but also sponsored it. Meet Your Maker is also sponsored by : Letter Head, the local fine purveyor of enchanting paper goods and gifts. The Divine Cupcake makes the best organic vegan cupcakes. Craft magazine - a constant source of inspiration and know-how for us DIY folks

So go check out these great shops for some fabulious gifts.

~Melissa

ThreadKiller Junkies

Thread Killer Junkies, yes I'm one of those. If you haven't already posted or read some in the Etsy Forums. You should, there are lots of great people on there that I've chatted with. Its fun and insightful. You can learn better ways to Promote your shop, just talk, find that curtain something your looking for.

Back to the Thread Killer. Whats a thread killer you ask. Well when someone post a thread killer they are giving us a place to meet, chat, and see each others work and possibility a chance to win Fabulous Prizes!! Who doesn't like that! In some threads you have to be the last to post in for 24 hours to win. Some you have to be the magical Number. I've wondered what is the magically number to really stop and kill the thread from it going on. I guess I'll never know.

So today I've thought I'd share some of the great people and there stores with you.

1st I'd thought I'd start with Just another soap thread killer:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5826463

It is hosted and posted by http://goatsdesign.etsy.com/

She's got great soaps :
Tiki Bars
Manly Soap
EO Soap
FO Soap
Lip Balms
Bath Bombs
and Samples!!! Go and get your self or someone you love clean!!

Here's another great shop whom I've had the pleasure to type at http://inkwear99.etsy.com/

There a family ran business with very unique goods:

Next is http://janeleven.etsy.com/

She has Vintage goodies and some of her Paintings

here's one of her finds Vintage Sterling Silver And Abalone Vintage Adjustable Rings:

there are many more, great people on the thread killers I just gave you a few. Stop by the forums and give it a shot. Tomorrow I'll feature another thread killer and show you a few more very cool shops!

Have a great Thursday, I know I'll try

~Melissa

Yay

YAY! I'm in the next Meet Your Maker on Friday night!!
Should be good. There was a write up in the Eugene Weekly about Handmade in Oregon. It was a nice write up about the artist in the Last Months Meet Your Maker Indie Craft Show. There was a blip about our store. It made me smile.

Hope people have read it and are planing to go to the First Friday art walk down town and stop by the Broadway between 5 and 8pm and have a free wine tasting and come and check out the artist that are going to be selling. They can get caught up on Christmas presents.

Then on Saturday I'm going to be selling at the Eugene Waldorf Winter's Light Fair. It will be Brandon and my 1st time selling there. I hear its a magical fair for the whole family. Our Goal is to sell out of toy airplanes, catapults, and all of my Pixie HoodEs! I think that's a pretty good goal.

We are trying to save up money to go to Arizona and see family in January. We haven't been there in about 5 years. Its kinda hard, our boys haven't even met some of there cousins. It will be a great visit.

Well off to finish up a few projects~