I Made My FIRST Pair Of Earrings!!!

I am so pleased at how these turned out!! I purchased some earring findings from one of my favorite sellers on Etsy CharmingWren originally to use the beads for some of my yarn creations. When I got the beads in the mail, I was like..."hmmm..I just might have to make some earrings for myself!" Well, here they are! They measure about 2 inches long with the earwires and all the beads are copper.
I went on youtube to find out how to wrap the wires and found a cool video that was quick and to the point. Now I am really excited because I can now make the earrings and pendants that I always wanted but could never find. I am wearing these babies TODAY!

Etsy Twitter Team Shop Of The Week!

This week the Etsy Twitter Team is featuring Fire Bird House Designs and I must say that this shop definitely has some wonderful items! Her shop features exotic pieces that boast moorish, chinese and moroccan influence while adding her own style to each piece.


Definitely give her shop a look if you like stylish, exotic jewelry that you won't see anywhere else!

Time's Running OUT!!

For what you ask? I entered my Vintage Inspired Ascot Necktie in the DIY Wedding Crafts contest hosted by The Martha Stewart Show in conjunction with Etsy! The more views and comments I get, the better my chances so please click on THIS LINK to view my ascot along with all the other wonderful entrants! The grand prize is the winning item being shown on the Martha Stewart Show! The contest ends on Sept 1, so please go and take a look at some of the cool entries, totaling 2000+ so far!

I Got Some YARN In The Mail!!!

Yep! Here's a pic of my gorgeous yarn that I won from KittyGrrlz !!!! Here are the specs:

~ 58 Yards
~ 2.4 oz.
~ 70 grams
~ 80% merino
~ 20% silk

Overall the yarn has a nice feel to it..the colors are beautiful..reminds me of my dream granite counter tops that I hope to own someday! Flecks of teal, muave, blue,and wine are evenly distributed through out the skein. Also included in the package was a lovely bookmark that is actually a photo print of some of her beautiful yarn...thank you KittyGrrlz for this wonderful yarn and cool bookmark! I have some ideas as to what I want to make from this but until then...MY LIPS ARE SEALED! :)

Annnd..

I bought some gorgeous destash yarn from My Mix Mix that I've had my eye on for quite some time. This yarn is a really beautiful colorway from Gedifra Yarns. This yarn is super soft, not itchy (I ran it across my neck to be sure!) and will be just perfect for a neckwarmer for the Fall/Winter season.


I know EXACTLY what I'm making from this yarn, as most of my yarn projects are born from the texture and quality of the yarn...trust me, it's going to be fabulous!
;)

**Summer SALE**

As many of you may already know, Yarncoture has been having an incredible sale this summer! Free Worldwide Shipping is offered on most of my Scarves, Scarflettes, and Neckwarmers AND my SUMMER SALE SECTION has many new items as well. You can choose free shipping on my scarves or save up to %70 on many items in my sale section. So, what are you waiting for?? Stop on by and $$SAVE$$ !

Etsy Twitter Team Shop Of The Week!

Uber Art's Shop is in the spotlight this week bringing to you beautiful designs for unique handmade journals, guest books and polymer clay pendants. The beautiful selection of journals takes you from rustic styles with sea glass embellishments to beautiful guest books for your next special party! Do stop by her shop and tell her that "Yarn" sent ya!

Fabulous Saturday!

Have you ever had a day that when so many incredible things happen to you, it's overwhelming? Well yesterday I got an email from Kitty Grrlz Handspun Yarns saying that I was their giveaway winner! I won a free skein of yarn of my choosing! I have always admired Kitty Grrlz yarns but I can be quite the penny pincher so I have never had the opportunity to purchase her yarns. I'll post pictures just as soon as it arrives!

On to thriller #2!!!

I got an Etsy Conversation from Gillstrap Designs that I'm on the FRONT PAGE of Etsy!!
I frantically clicked the link to see if it was still there and VOILA!! This was my very first time seeing one of my items on the front page of Etsy!!! It was a thrill that I'll never forget....


I'm speechless!!

Annnnd....

I have just completed my 101st post on this blog! I HAVE to celebrate! Maybe a super cool giveaway, huh? Hmmm...STAY TUNED!!!!!

My Daughter Made The Etsy GIFT GUIDES!!

Remember the neckwarmer and cuffs set that my daughter made?? Well, it made the Shades Of Peridot Gift Guides!! Take a look!