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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the things that caught my eye this week while browsing.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

I thought I would try out Artfire’s color picker for this week’s selections.
Enjoy!

Lovely Tulip Handmade Soap Slice by Epically Epic Soap Company.

3D Stained Glass Butterly by CD Childs

California Poppies Wildflower 8 x 10 Photo by Nature Visions

Sacred Amber Perfumed Oil by Allegheny Hearth

Steampunk Squid by Popnicute

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Apatite, the most common phosphate mineral is a member of the Apatite group (isomorphous hexagonal mineral group) and usually appears in blue or green shade. However, the color ranges from colorless, white, yellow to red, brown, pink or purple. It is a brittle stone, and I wouldn’t recommend using it in bracelets or rings, unless extreme care is given in their wear.

Apatite is believed to decrease appetite (hunger) as well as enhance insight, creativity and learning. It is said that wearing apatite will enhance focus, clarity for concentration, intellect, acceptance, and unconditional love. This acceptance and unconditional love relates to the self as well as from others.

I have a couple shades in my bead stash, and used two of them in these lovely silver hoop earrings.

I used the green faceted apatite rondelles  to wrap shiny silver hoops, and the more teal/cerulean blue color smooth rondelles to dangle from the oxidized silver pair.

I can’t decide which shade I like better. What do you think?

It’s only October, but there are less than 0 shopping days until Christmas and less than 65 days left until Hanukkah.

Here are some great gift ideas for that special woman in your life. 

Happy Holiday Shopping Everyone!

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the things that caught my eye this week while browsing.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

As the seasons change, it’s time for me to purchase a new purse. Hopefully some of these selections will entice you to do so as well.
Enjoy!

Handmade Leather Messenger: Almeta in Brown by Studio One Design

Anna Belle Chic Handmade Cocoa’s Teal by Mautto

Red Leather Slouchy Bag by The Leather Store

Stacked in Licorice Blossoms by Camille Star

Black Leather Flat Messenger by Urban Heirlooms

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I spent a little quality time at the work bench this weekend. A little creating, a little organizing. You know how that goes. The organizing paid off, however, as I discovered some wonderful little deep red garnet briolettes I’d forgotten I had.

Both pair are available in the ShinyAdornments Artfire studio.

Citrine Encrusted Silver Hoops

Artisan Silver and Garnet Hoops

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It’s only October, but there are less than 90 shopping days until Christmas and less than 80 days left until Hanukkah.

Here are some great gift ideas for that special woman in your life. 

Happy Holiday Shopping Everyone!

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