Season Greetings

I found this flash season greeting and had to share it with you. May Your Holidays be filled with warmth and wonder!

Last Minute Gift Ideas - eBooks

You are still shopping for gifts and time is running out.   How about eBooks for the crafter, hard to find,  the one that has everything, a co-worker, or the hard to reach person on your list?  Delivery is immediate, and they make a great gift either emailed, or gift wrap printed version.  Here is an article on how to print an eBook  How to Print an eBook in a Booklet Form

NEW PolyPedia E-Book Vol 1,2,3,4,5 - CHOOSE 4 TUTORIALS OF YOUR CHOICE How to Create Polymer Clay Millefiori Canes 100 plus pages Step-by-Step Instructions TUTORIAL by Iris Mishly

Offered by Iris Mishly Polymer Clay Art

VYM7777'S CROCHET HATS E-BOOK COLLECTION (10 WONDERFUL ORIGINAL CROCHET HAT PATTERNS)

Offered by  vym7777- scrochet-fashions

Beaded Trees E- Book offered by Around Beads

Handmade Bags and Purses for Under $50

Like any woman, I can never have enough purses and bags.   Here is a sample of what I found on Etsy. 

Botanical Batik......Holiday SALE from L B ARTWORKS for $34.80

Design for you ... Black and White denim Bag from CrazyBoy For You bags and purses,diaper bag, tote,pouch

Messenger,School Bag, Black and Orange canvas with bird ,adjustable strap from Sinem Inugur for $38

ACEO Cards Gifts for the Art Lover

Today, I was exploring the Art Category on Etsy (as promised before) and looking for gifts for under $50 for those art lovers. The first thing under the ART category is ACEO. I am embarrassed to say, I did not know what an ACEO was until I wrote this post. Like sports trading cards, these are the art lover’s trading cards. Learn something new every day. It stands for "Art Cards, Editions and Originals". These cards have one main rule - they are 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches - the size of a trading card so they can be traded!

These cards are also sold either as originals or editions. Make sure you know which you are buying! If it is a print it should say so, and it should be numbered (for limited editions) and signed, usually on the back. They are available in different mediums and of different subjects. Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Colored Pencil, Pastels, Photography, Pen and Ink, Sketching, Collage - Abstract, Surrealism, Outsider Art, Impressionism, Expressionism.

They make great stocking stuffers or buy a bunch to get an art lover hooked on them. Here are some that I really liked on Etsy.

I am going to start with the original painting watercolor category first, since that is my favorite.

Bright Poppies - ACEO - Original

This card reminds me of my own poppy patch in my garden. 

Created by DreamON Original Paintings and Prints by Mary Hamilton for $10.

Stargazer - ACEO digital photograph

Created by Firedance Photography for $3.

Hand Made Apron Gifts for the Chefs in your Family

I was wondering what can you buy for $50?  There were so many categories, that I decided to do one category a day.

Here is what I found in the Accessories, Apron category.   So, before you run out to Target or Walmart, try these handmade gifts.

 New Adult size bib style embroidered hot stuff apron

Handmade in Salamanca , US by Ginksburg's handmade dresses, quilts & fashion jewelry for $3.

Queen and Princess of the Kitchen Personalized Mommy and Me Apron Set - with Polka Dots, Ribbons, and Pockets - Embroidered Applique Monogrammed

Handmade in Atlanta by Memento ~ Personalized Monogrammed Gifts & Embroidery  for $40.

Shabby Chic Half Apron . . . red roses with green rose dots

Handmade in Florida by Fancy Boutique - Accessories ♥ Fancy Aprons ♥ Tea Towels ♥ Headbands for $26

Personalized Apron Example Grandma's Kitchen Kids Eat Free

Handmade in Arlington, Texas by Custom Threads - Personalized Embroidered Aprons & More for $18

Sagittarius Birthday & Christmas (December) Gifts

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hoosing Presents for Those Born November 22-December 21

Those born under this sign are very optimistic, always looking on the bright side.  They are patriotic and loyal, very honest and caring.  They have a great sense of humor and capable of making you laugh your head off.  Richard Pryor, Woody Allen and Dick Van Dyke are all Sagittarius.  

On occasion they may show a little temper, it does not last long and typically they do not hold grudges.    They are  impatience, restless and generally on the go.  They have a need for freedom and personal space.  

Organization and sticking with a routine is not their forte.  They are fun and lively people and tend to bring a lot of  joy and happiness to the relationship. 

They love to entertain - so a big birthday party with all their friends and board games is a must. 

The Royal Game of Ur (Ancient Chaldean) from Antiquity Gamecrafters

ZOTS WAHOO board game WOW new board game WAHOO plus 2 signed game from Wood Designer

T

hey are fond of traveling and love the great outdoors. They like outdoor activity such as hiking, camping, horseback riding.

Holiday Sales and Promotions

Iam having a sale at my Etsy store, Zeba Collection from November 27 through December 14. Be sure to stop by and take advantage of this sale, 20% off orders $100 or more.

Furthermore, With every purchase you receive my 'Spread the word' package. Each package contains two handy Gift Certificates.
Personalize them by writing your name and your friend’s name on the gift certificate and hand them out. Spread the word and start enjoying the rewards!

For you:

• $15 in shopping credits for each new shopper you refer.
• The choice to save credits up to $30 by referring 2 friends who shop within a year.

For your friends:

• $10 savings off their first order, if used by February 28, 2010.

Etsy Black Friday Weekend Extravaganza

Independent members of the handmade community on Etsy offering sales during the American Black Friday and Cyber Monday Weekend.
Over 200 Etsy sellers worldwide have gathered to bring you great savings during the Black Firday and Cyber Monday weekend. Click on the title to visit the participating stores.

Apple Cider, Fall Colors

Fall is a busy time. In spite of the all the rain in October, we managed to visit the cider mills a few times, indulge on cider donuts and enjoy the fall colors in Michigan. And, I still managed to do fall garden cleanup, make new pieces of jewelry and get ready for a Black Friday weekend sale at Etsy. Now that things are winding down a little, I can write on my blog again.

I hear cider mills are mostly popular in Michigan and people from other states do not understand what the big deal is. Well, all I can tell you is that it has a different taste than apple juice. Taste wise, the difference between apple juice and cider is like the difference between store bought and fresh picked tomatoes. I found two good sources that explained the differences between apple juice and cider, the first one is on AnswerBag.com, at http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/36322and the second one is at mass.gov (the Massachusetts Department of agriculture) at http://www.mass.gov/agr/massgrown/cider_juice_difference.htm

Check out this Awsome Giveaway

Great Three Strand bracelet giveaway, just in time for the holidays. Click the title of this post to see details.

Birthday Gifts for Scorpio

Scorpio October 23 – November 21 – associated with beginning and ending. Scorpions are determined, resourceful, intuitive, emotional, and magnetic, but they can also be jealous, compulsive, secretive, and stubborn. They are self assured and confident. They like being involved in work that is meaningful and they do not like shallow relationships and flattery. Scorpios are independent and will give everything for love. Even though they give the impression of selfish and self-centeredness, they are capable of incredible self sacrifice. They are loyal, courageous, with a great love for luxury. Keep that in mind when planning a birthday party or outing. Order the finest wine and plan your party at the finest restaurant.

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How about giving a wine and cheese journal like this one from Small Square design

The Artisan Jewelry Gift Certificate Results

to Darcy from Iowa. She is the winner of the gift certificate.


Thank you everyone for participating in my giveaway. The response and the feedback I received for this giveaway was fabulous, I wish I could meet everyone face to face. I learned a lot from your comments, but first let me answer a question reqarding nickel free jewelry.

There was a comment about nickel allergies and if findings and clasps in my pieces are nickel free? I use a combination of Sterling Silver, fine silver, gold filled, metal and sometimes silver plated findings and clasps. I always mention which metal I am using in my listings (you can also look at the list of the materials). You can be assured that sterling silver and fine silver and Niobium are the only metals that 100% nickel free. You may already know that white gold has nickel (for color and strength) and 14kt yellow gold may contain nickel.

As a note of caution – findings or jewelry marked as nickel free can contain anywhere from .05% to .01% nickel (very very small amounts). I will add a tag of ‘nickel free’ to my nickel free pieces for ease of use.

Here are the changes I am planning on making, based on your comments:

Big Onyx Hoop Earrings by Zeba on Etsy

Big Onyx Hoop Earrings by Zeba on Etsy

Big black hoop earrings are back with a big splash. Black conveys serious and conventional as well as mysterious, sexy, and sophisticated. Big hoops say chic, modern and glam. Put on a pair and you have an instant Diva like the red carpet celebrities.

These earrings make a perfect gift for a July or December birthdays, or a 7th and 10th year anniversary gift.

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