BAM Designs The Cutest Little Purses!

I recently came into ownership of this adorable little girl purse created by BAM Designs on Etsy. Made from felt and chenille, and the straps are made from ribbons. The cute heart is a pocket, and what little girl doesn't like pockets! I just love my heart purse and I'm not even a kid!

BAM Designs also has these adorable purses with Scotties, kitties, owls, a bunny, cupcakes, and even a hedgehog. She has small purses for goodie bags, and children's blouses, zipper pulls, and pillowcases. I haven't even mentioned yet that she will personalize most of her items. If you like this purse, you should really take a look at BAM Designs to see just how cute the rest of her items are!

CraftyBagsEtc Makes Crafty Bags!

Check out this neat business card holder made by Sara of CraftyBagsEtc on Etsy. This is a fantastic idea for carrying around business cards, calling cards, even credit cards in a pinch. I love this vibrant playful fabric and the simple design. Please have a look at her shop for fabulous bags and gift ideas!

Funky Mama Scrabble Tile Pendants

You know you like funky, hip jewelry, and you don’t have to be a mama to love these new pendants. Made from Scrabble game tiles, these are one-of-a-kind pendants in my new line called “Funky Mama”.

I have loads of scrap paper in my studio left over from any number of projects that are just too beautiful to toss. Some of the papers take on a whole new dimension once coated with the clear, hard-as-nails jewelry resin. I’ve even added a small flat back Swarovski crystal to many of these as a finishing touch. The bail is silver plated. Custom orders may request a sterling silver bail or a gold plated bail. Available exclusively through my HowesDesigns on Etsy store.

Flameworks - Lip Luxury

In the heart of winter what’s the best excuse to do a little “Me” shopping on Etsy? Chapped lip prevention, of course! There are so many wonderful lip balms on Etsy it was a difficult choice for my first purchase, but I made my decision to purchase from Flameworks based on two criteria: the convenient twist-up tube applicator and “flavor”.

In very short order, my daughter and I received our Lip Luxury lip balms. She ordered chocolate mint, which is a decadent rich scent, and I ordered a berry mix with pomegranate, which I adore. Lip Luxury goes on like butter but doesn’t feel greasy and is an instant relief from the incessant dryness of winter. I just love this product! The best news about Flamework's Lip Luxury is that neither one of us has chapped lips!

Funky Monkey Scrabble Tile Pendant

I love making these fun pendants and wanted to share this cute Funky Monkey pendant (available in my Etsy store) in pale blue, brown and white. I don’t even like monkeys but I think this turned out wonderfully and is an adorable pendant even I would wear. Such a cute monkey in trendy colors, this would be a hip accessory addition for anyone.

Gorgeous Custom Photo Scrabble Pendant

I'm so excited about this new piece and I hope you love it as much as I do. Introducing for the first time, this beautiful resin coated Custom Photo Scrabble Tile. I'm over the moon about how gorgeous this piece is. I love the simplicity and the beauty of the silver plated bail (also available in sterling silver).

Here is the text I have included in my Etsy store on this piece:

"I’m very excited to offer this beautiful Custom Photo Scrabble Tile Pendant that has been fully coated with a thick layer of jewelry grade resin. How gorgeous this piece is with a beautiful keepsake image of your very own.

This piece is available in full color, black & white (shown), and sepia. All I need from you is your uncropped image, and I’ll do the rest. You may also submit art, a traditional photograph through the mail, or have a few lines of text instead of an image.

These are wonderful keepsakes to wear and to give. Many brides have purchased custom image charms and pendants from me to use on their wedding or bridal bouquets, or to share with their bridal party.

Each tile measures just under 1" (roughly .75" x .875"). The bail is silver plated. If you would like a sterling silver bail, I will be happy to adjust the price for you."

Come on Baby, Light My Fire!

This was a neat project I created for HowesDesigns on Etsy. Very inexpensive and tons of fun, I designed these for candle makers to include with their wares. Completely customizable, they can include the candle maker’s logo and shop information, or like the samples shown, they can represent a specific holiday or season.

Perfect for self-promotion as well as utilitarian. These were printed with a color laser printer which means they’re less likely to smear with use.