Alicia Istanbul

I've been following the blog of a jewelry designer named Alicia Istanbul and found out that she's doing a jewelry giveaway via her blog. She makes some really amazing pieces mainly using sterling silver, stones, and acid etched designs. If you'd like to enter to win a wonderful summery necklace check out her most recent blog post!


If the necklace isn't your thing, Alicia has a store on Etsy.com... Hey guys, Valentine's Day is coming up!

Hugs,
Cait

To the Edge of the Universe - Treasury

So, I've been on a bit of a treasury making kick lately. I made a few before and enjoyed finding items to feature and all that, but I never made this many in a row! Once you get the knack of getting a treasury spot (using Craftopolis's Treasury Clock) it's easy, unless they are at funny hours - staying up insanely late or setting an alarm. This new treasury is the "sister" treasury of the Earthbound treasury I made a few days ago. The Earthbound one was focused on what's here on our planet, this new treasury is focused on what's out THERE... Out in space, in other galaxies, at the edge of the known universe.

To the Edge of the Universe is filled with wonderful pieces, including photographs of actual astrological goodness! The fourth column is lighter than the others because it's the "alternates" column and is usually hidden.

Please go and check the treasury out before it's gone - they don't hang around forever (this one has till Sunday morning)! Leave comments and all that...

Here are the items featured in the screen shot of the treasury from left to right!

1. Great Orion Nebula - by celestialwonders
2. Double Constellation- Digital Collage Print - by JenMcCleary
3. orbit. fw pearls, hand forged rings and oxidized sterling silver pendant necklace - by organikx
4.1 inch Martingale dog collar--ORBITS-PURPLE - by TrendyHound
5.Reading the Stars - by MiniatureRhino
6.Celeste Earrings - by AntiGenre
7.Fire in the Sky - 8x10 Original Fine Art Photo - by bomobob
8.Orion Necklace - Handmade Lampwork Bead with Long Oxidized Sterling Silver Chain - by PoleStar
9. Andromeda Galaxy Necklace - by metalology
10. Dandelion Print- 8x10 - by JoannasPhotography
11. Satellite Drop Earring - by daniellejewelry
12. Galaxies- Carborundum Vessel Pendant - by thesocialcellar
13. Caught in Stardust and Wonderlust - by ImagineStudio
14. Aurora...AAA Moonstone and Blue fire labradorite necklace - by loriyab
15. Wedding Constellation Study I - by beckytomato
16. Perelandra - 8x12 Pearlescent Metallic Fine Art Photographic Print - by if1hadwords

I hope you enjoy the items as much as I do. I really love them and think they are great and inspiring!

Hugs,
Cait

Earthbound - Treasury

I stayed up all night to make this treasury... I got inspired and used the Poster Sketch tool to work on two treasuries based off each other... This one is the first of the pair - Earthbound. It's filled with all kinds of goodies themed around our little planet! There's a piece that I think represents microscopic organisms, to dinosaurs, to things we see today like roses - butterflies- and a zebra. It's all about EVOLVING.

Here's a list of the items from left to right... Again, the fourth column is the "hidden" alternatives in case one of the main items sells. That doesn't mean they aren't important to the grand scheme of things though!

1. Magical - 5x7 Fine Art Print - by Lori411
2. Opalized Conchina, 14k Gold, and Oxidized Sterling Silver Necklace - by BloomStudios
3. Miniature glass-Outdoor live moss terrarium-Shade Gardens - by teresab123
4. Burnt Wood Photograph 16x20 - by ZafelDesigns
5. Green Sea Pebble Necklace - by LaughingBird
6. Terrarium Trio - print - by bestiaryink
7. Waffle the Zebra - by skunkboycreatures
8. Specimen 652 - 8x8 Print - by dsbrennan
9. Eggs -Natural History Series - by brandywine
10. Evolve Burnout V neck - by circularaccessories
11. Rice Paper Real Butterfly Framed Natural History Display - by BugUnderGlass
12. Skeleton Diagram Retro Design Screen Print Alternative Apparel Cap Sleeve Girls T-Shirt - by happyfamily
13. Pterodactyl (wants a cracker) - Print - by amberalexander
14. 35 - Original Monster Art by Harry - by 365monsters
15. Dinosaur Eggs Pendant - Smaller Version - Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls - by StemsAndPieces
16. Owl Under Glass - by kgrandey

Like always, please check the treasury out and the items in it!

Hugs,
Cait

For The Love Of - Treasury

So, I stayed up to get a treasury spot this morning and as luck would have it - I got one! "For The Love Of ... falling leaves, apple pie, and tea..." is packed with all kinds of things that I love - like flavored tea, cute cups/mugs, a notebook, awesome stuffed animals, soaps that smell like fall treats, and jewelry. If you don't know how treasuries work - the 4th column is "muted" because they are alternates in case an item in the other columns sells.

Here's a list - left to right - up and down - of the items and who made them since the treasury will only be viewable on the website for 3 days.

Here we go!

1.Owl Cup - by catherinereece
2.Flames - 8x10 Fine Art Nature Photograph - Abstract Dahlia Closeup - by flandersfield
3.Squirrel and Acorn Tile - by lesperancetile
4.Nude Female Figure Painting - by GalleryJunana
5.Pair of Stuffed Plush Bunkins (bunny and pumpkin) - by stringfellowart
6.Leather Poppy Wristlet - Brown - by tmStudioDesigns
7.The TANGIERS Halo Earrings - by emilygrayjewels
8.Porcelain Cup with Translucent Bottom - by stepanka
9.Scary and Sweet - Set of 7 Halloween Tags - by poshpaisley
10.Gold Leaf Necklace - by Peaches4me
11.25 Gourmet Apple/Cinnamon Teabags - by teaman
12.Original Painting - The Spinster - by thelittlefox
13.Bark Beetle - Coptic Bound Notebook - by paperiaarre
14.Betty the Giraffe - by skunkboycreatures
15.Pumpkin Pie Spiced Goat Milk Soap - by paradisesunrise
16.Natural Sweet Orange and Spice - Goat's Milk Soap - by daisycakessoap

I hope you enjoy the things I picked out as much as I do - I want them all! Leave comments in the treasury and click all the items to check them out and see more photos and get information about the products.

And if you'd like - check out my own shop!

Hugs,
Cait

Silver Lining - Etsy Treasury

I'm moving this post from a blog I used to have... I was excited to write it and it was fun and colorful - plus it's storming right now. It was storming when I posted it in the first place...

Originally written September 30, 2008

Saturday evening I played a fun waiting game... Wait, wait, wait, plan... All in order to get an Etsy Treasury spot. The game paid off and I got a spot. Goodie! I'm very proud of this treasury... It's been raining a lot lately so I decided to do a whole "silver lining" theme. Finding the silver lining in crappy weather means - silver jewelry! So to make the treasury more interesting than just silver jewelry pieces I chose pieces based on the background colors. I set it up to be a spectrum of sorts... I dig it, so should you. It's up until Tuesday - late afternoon. Please check it out and click away. The artist's deserve their work looked at in full views. Plus, the pieces are inspiring to anyone who creates!




Wow, the storm just picked up and right now I'm sitting here hoping the power doesn't go out! Doing laundry won't be much fun without electricity.


Hugs-
Caitlin