Beads and Colors!

Okay, I love bright colors, stones and beads! So first, I was lucky enough to grab an Etsy treasury today and decided to fill it with colors from my East Team. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=1420

Next... I just got in some beads... stone beads, pearls, stone beads, glass beads, stone beads, cats eye beads and more stone beads! Botswana Agate, Tiger Eye, Rose Quartz, Green Moss Agate, Fluorite, Black Obsidian, Lava and lots more! I have just started listing them on my Etsy site and it will most likely take a few days to finish. The link is http://purpledream.etsy.com

That's all Folks!
Purple Tracy

Oh yeah... don't drive while sleeping!

Spend Christmas in July with Elizabear!

Elizabear (Beth) is a stay at home mom and crafter. She calls her little one “a wonderful little miracle” and has pictures of her miracle splashed on her blog and Etsy shops. She obviously loves that baby!

As for her crafts, Elizabear is a jack-of-all-trades! She makes colorful designer soaps and crayons, banners, wreaths, novelty items, paper products and more.

Personally, I love the soaps! Beth does not lack imagination when creating these. You can find everything from baby powder scented “baby carriage soapsicles,” to heart soaps, to the humorous and particularly useful, “monster proof soap.” Elizabear even features soap on a rope (scrubbie soaps)! The possibilities of her next creations are endless! So check out Elizabear’s shop to see for yourself and while you are there, buy some unique handmade soap, wrap it up and give it to someone special, for Christmas in July.

Check out Beth’s Etsy shop at:

http://ElizaBear.etsy.com

Beth also recently opened an Etsy Wedding Shop at:

http://ButterflyWishes.etsy.com

Beth’s Blog:

http://elizabeardesigns.blogspot.com

Gypsy Design Challenge of The EarthPath Artisans Street Team (EAST)

The EarthPath Artisans Street Team (EAST) is having a Gypsy Design Challenge! Team members have taken their interpretation of what the word "Gypsy" conjures up for them, and created new pieces in a variety of media.

The purpose of this challenge is not to win prizes or compete with each other; rather, it's a way to build team camaraderie and inspire us to explore new themes and stretch our creative muscles. And for the winner, it means a little extra attention from an adoring public! Winners will be posted on the blog and on Etsy.

So stop by the EAST Challenge page on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/earthpathchallenge
to see pictures of the entries, and then go vote at the EAST blog
http://earthpathartisans.blogspot.com
You can also see many of the entries in the members' shops by visiting the team shop's favorite items page.
http://earthpathartisans.etsy.com

Voting ends July 21st.
We'll see you there!

The Prettiest Art in the World

To me real art is something that is created that stirs some emotion. So this must be art, huh? Everyone, meet my brand new grandbaby, Allesyn. Allesyn was born to my Jonathan on May 30. She is the sweetest little thing in the world and definitely stirs emotion. Hope you all get a chance to feel the same wonderment that my little Alle-bug makes me feel when I hold her. Life is Good!

Sneak Peek at ACEO Card Book

Here's a sneak peek at my ACEO card book. I decided to put the book in the format of ACEO cards. Each page will be tied at the top by a ribbon. Remember... it is "Thinking is Creating: Philosophy in Art." Keep an eye on my Etsy site Purple Dream for the complete book. Each quote will most likely be original quotes by me or my son. I say most likely, only because I haven't quite finished the book yet. It may take some time.... but I sure will have fun putting it together! Every page will be thick paper and signed and dated on the back. That way this little book can be used as an original ACEO collectible.

Featuring Etsy Site

I heard a wonderful idea from another Etsy seller today. She takes turns featuring different Etsy sites on her blog. So I am going to try it here. This is another learning experience for me so please be patient. The most important site to me is the one I will feature first. For anyone who has read my blog or knows me at all... will know who I will choose. AWBAR -Abandoned Wild Babies Animal Rescue. The direct url to AWBAR's Etsy site is: http://awbar.etsy.com. Please visit often and purchase lots! 100 percent of all shop sales will go to help feed the baby animals and cover vet bills!

From AWBAR's Etsy site:
AWBAR rehabilitates raccoons, squirrels, opossums, rabbits, ducks, small birds, and other small animals. We rely solely on private donations, and are currently raising money to help offset the expenses of raising and releasing wildlife in 2008 – including food, shelter, and vet bills. As we look forward, we ask for your continued assistance. This spring, we’ve set a goal for ourselves to help 10 raccoons, 8 squirrels, 8 rabbits, 6 ground hogs, and other small animals. With your help, we know it’s possible. :: Learn about AWBAR at : www.awbar.com and www.awbar.wordpress.com

Examples of AWBAR's listings include:

Fourth of July Earrings by AWBAR Celebrate forth of July by wearing these earrings! Star shape fimo bead with red white and blue. $4.00 Click here to see listing. And of course there is much more to see! Help support wildlife babies.

Green, Blue and black raccoon paw print ACEO 100 percent to AWBAR This is the front feet. Plastic Sleeve Included OOAK (one of a kind) $3.00 Click here to see listing.

Blogging Addictions

Okay... now I have discovered the addicting actions of blogging. I have worked on my personal blog... and learned quite a bit in that short bit of time. Today I discovered reading and commenting on other people's blogs. This could definitely be addicting. I saved the links to some of my favorite blogs and blogs of some of my favorite people and etsy team-mates (POEST, AWBAR and EAST TEAMS). Check 'em out... I sure did and I have wonderful plans to check out many more. Just not tonight. For now it is time to spend time with my hubby... who makes me (in the words of my son's girlfriend) "retardedly happy."
So Happy New Moon... and...
~Peace~