Sci Fi Series Jewelry Accessories

Lightsaber Crystal Earrings

A couple of months ago I watched a movie called "Trekkies", a film about the devoted fans and the phenomena of the Star Trek franchise. As I watched this documentary and recalled the fun times I had attending Star Trek conventions when I was younger (yes, I did that and no I didn't dress up - but only because I didn't have a costume), I thought "What am I doing selling beads? I should be selling Star Trek stuff!" I have always loved space related science fiction, I saw "Star Wars" six times in the movie theater when it came out back in 1977!!

Yet, I have all these beads, and I love beads too! Then the "Creativity Muse" visited me and voila I combined my two passions!

Sci Fi Ray Gun Earrings

This Science Fiction Ray Gun was created with a bunch of left over beads that I have in my "orphans" box. I have never been this excited about something I made. I have some other ideas in store as well, so let's see what 'strange new world' I discover with this Sci Fi series of jewelry and accessories!!

Modern Florida Art Mixed with Rural Past

The Florida Etsy Street Team

This last weekend I attended the Florida Market Days Fundraiser and Holiday Party at the Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast, Florida. This was a wonderful and fun event that featured many Florida Etsy Street Team members. Our Team Captain Rose and other members did a terrific job of organizing and coordinating this event, and it was held in a spectacular rural setting at the Agricultural Museum, which is rich with Florida History.

Florida Agricultural Museum

The Museum is a fully restored pioneer homestead from the 1890s with farm animals, hayride tour, and a wealth of historical information of the early days in Florida.

Frosty the Snowman

The weather was good on Sunday and the atmosphere was full of winter holiday fun, complete with Frosty the Snowman blowing snow to greet you at the barn door!

Santa and Mrs. Claus

And of course Santa and Mrs. Claus were there to see all of the kids, both big and small, to find out if you were good or bad and what you wanted for Christmas!

Florida Etsy Streat Team Members were among many crafters that attended to display and sell their art and Holiday creations.

Poptabilicious

Poptabilicious features unique items made with Pop Tabs or Soda Can tabs, a great Eco-friendly gift!

GypSea Blue Bags

GypSea Blue Bags brings you bicycle accessories and hand bags that are a little bit of gypsy and a little bit of hippie mixed with a touch of shabby chic and a dash of diva!

Tessie Textile

Tessie Textile features potholders and mug rugs to quilts and wall hangings for the home, all hand sewn with love!

Twisted K's Jewelry

One of our newest Florida Etsy Street Team members is Twisted K's Jewelry, with beautiful handmade jewelry gifts.
                                                                                                                                                                    

Santa's Elves drawing numbers for the Raffle

Along with Shopping for gifts and visiting with Santa Claus, there were Raffle Drawings held every hour for prizes that were donated by the FEST team members from all over the state.

SWAG bags

Team members also sent in samples, business cards and discount coupons that filled the SWAG bags that were given out to everyone who attended.

Face Painting

There was an area just for kids with different games to play and other fun activities including face painting by Santa's Elves!!

Fun Holiday Games

Holiday realated games included ring toss and bean bag toss! They were not so easy, actually, but lots of fun!!

Crafts for Kids

A craft table was set up for children to make crafts or cards, and Etsy Team members were available to assist the youngsters and encourage them with their handmade creations.

If you missed this fun event, or you were just too far away, then I hope you enjoyed this visual tour of a really fun day and perhaps you will visit some of these shops or visit our Florida Etsy Street Team Blog.

Go Team FEST and Etsy!

********** Special Thanks to Etsy for donating to this event! **********

Where to get Merchandise for "Breaking Bad" online

Bee Symbol Breaking Bad Charm Bead

Remember that Bee on the barrel in "Breaking Bad" where Jesse tells Gustavo that he gets the phenylacetic acid from the barrel with the Bee on it? Well, here is a little something for the Ladies that is "Breaking Bad" inspired. And I found some other really cool stuff on Etsy, check out the items below, some great ideas for the Breaking Bad fans!

'Say My Name. Heisenberg.' by beadloverskorner

My Breaking Bad tribute!

Heisenberg / Walter White - ... thegryllus $50	Chemistry Set, Miniature Han... kivaford $88
Science Chemistry Periodic T... halfpencedesig... $34	Cross Stitch Pattern -- The ... aliciawatkins $5
Breaking Bad Hand Embroidery... StitchCulture $44.2	the blue // breaking bad // ... peacocktaco $50
Breaking Bad tribute - Walte... jorgepenny $60	Breaking Bad Better Call Sau... PLAN9TSHIRTS $5
I am the danger Etsy brooch ... memorieswareho... $4	8x10 print Breaking Bad Monsterplanetd... $10
Breaking Bad Bee Barrell Log... DegenerateClot... $9.99	Breaking Bad Bee Barrel appl... CudageCase $16.99

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Collage Art a Personal Statement

"Time is of the Essence"

Every day people speak about issues concerning the world, write blogs about politics or campaign for human rights, animal rights and more. Today I am featuring an artist who makes a statement through his unique Collage Art that is made from recycled materials. Matthew Hoffman of Material Whirl Collage creates Unique Collage Art that not only touches on national or worldwide issues, it also holds expression of personal thoughts and feelings that we all hold deep within.

"Six Times as Much"

Each collage is made entirely from recycled paper and cardboard from a variety of items including magazines, discarded advertising, and dry packaging materials. Wrinkles, creases, odd cuts, and ragged edges add to the unique appeal of this process.

"Scandal"

Each piece of Matthew's Collage Art is signed and dated, and is suitable for framing or affixing to a blank note card, some (but not all) are blank enough on the back to be mailed as postcards.

See the entire collection of Matthew's art by visiting:
Blog: Click Here---> The Material Whirl: Saving the planet one recycled collage at a time
Etsy Shop: Click Here---> Material Whirl Collage Shop

Halloween Decorations Anyone?

Carlo Biagi Skull Bead fits PANDORA and more

Well we are in the second half of the year and gearing up for Fall Festivities with an All Hallows Eve Perpetual BNS featuring many talented artists from one of the Etsy Teams I belong to: The Halloween 24/7 Team!! So if you love this Spooky time of year take a look at some of these items!

'OPEN All Hallows Eve Perpetual BNS ~ Sales 30, Open Spots 4 ' by RavensCrafts

All are welcome Minimum buy in $3.00 B4 shipping No need to SHOUT OUT just purchase from a listed shop Post transaction link and $$amount B4 shipping I will add you to the list for the next BNS At the end of every BNS there is a raffle

Halloween Desk Organizer Sto... pippenwycks $30.00	Fairy Door, Sparkling Yellow... TheWhisperingW... $14.50
Colorful Autumn Venetian Mas... VenetianArtiqu... $205.00	Halloween Hair Bow SqueakerBeeBow... $8.00
Black Gothic Mourning Steamp... Scarletrabbit $13.00	Dia de los muertos Frankenst... KatsPajamas77 $20.00
Antique Brownie 2A Camera Ko... VampireCulture $35.00	OWL cameo purple and beads n... EmpressBatsEmp... $20.00
MINA Perfume Oil Gothic Vamp... SaraWen $12.50	Dorado 2X Swarovski Crystal ... beadloverskorn... $2.95
2 Boxes of Bulk Sugar Cube B... dembones $34.00	6 Spooky Halloween Hang Tags... MoonspellCraft... $12.00
Purple Pressed Flower Glass ... StephaniePayan $18.00	Halloween Digital Paper Doll... RhondasOrigina... $6.00
Seductive Bat Woman Card RavensCrafts $3.75	Peridot Oval Crystal Ring inspiremekreat... $15.00

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Flowers All Over - June/July FEST Blog Giveaway (Closed)

Cosmetic Bags by Chantal Marie Living

GIVEAWAY:

The latest FEST Blog Giveaway features a colorful and convenient Cosmetic Bag from ChantalMarieLiving of Lake Worth, Florida. Bursting with flowers in fabulous colors, these handy bags are perfect to keep your cosmetics all in one place and can also be used for small on-the-go hand clutches.

Summer Citrus Striped Bead Bag

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Chantal fashions quilted seat belt covers, handbags, pillows and picture frames, among other things. Her throw pillows are made from Molas, madras plaid from the Caribbean, floral prints from Columbia and Brazil and fabulous cottons from Provence, France. She is always on the lookout for unique and gorgeous fabrics to use in her creations. The Summer Citrus Striped Beach Bag featured above would look fabulous on your next trip to the beach.

You can visit Chantal at Chantal Marie Living on Etsy to see more of her wonderful creations.

HOW TO ENTER:

• Enter to win by visiting Chantal Marie Lving or any of the FEST Team members listed in the Member Section of the Team FEST Blog.
• Find your favorite item, share it with us and tell us why you love it by leaving a comment on the June/July Giveaway Post of the Team FEST Blog
• Remember to add your email address so you can be contacted if you are the Winner!
• Winner picked on 7/09/12.

Simple and Easy!

This is open to Everyone, the more the merrier!