Sale Time!

I'm all excited about Christmas coming up (I know - crazy!) so I've decided to have a sale on my website - all bracelets and necklaces are 25% off between now and Wednesday 25 November so click on the banner above to go check them out and grab a pre-Christmas bargain!!

:D

~Amanda

Busy November!

Gosh, these past few week's have flown by - it'll be Christmas before we know it! I've got an offical countdown happening here - less than 2 weeks before the Pearl Jam gig and I can't wait!!

In the meantime, apart from crossing days off the calendar, I've been busy with custom orders, enquiries and trying to get my Christmas list sorted out (don't ask...not going well! Although I have managed to buy some Christmas cards!).

Also been busy in the garden, which is now looking fantastic, thanks to a few full-on weekends out there (and some aches and pains to boot!). Totally worth it though :)

Have been having abit of fun looking at www.regretsy.com lately - man, that site is hysterical!! (Don't follow the link if a wee bit of bad language offends..!). A site set up to show some of the extremely dodgy "handmade" stuff put up for sale at www.Etsy.com. Definately good for a laugh!

I've also been going to embroidery meetings lately, which has been fun! Once a week we get together, and after only two lessons, I've learnt so much and am really enjoying it! It's a lot more freeform than cross-stitch, which I've been doing for years, so it appeals alot. Can't wait to use it on some goodies for the website!

Right, back to the grind...here's some Pearl Jam to get me even more hyped for the gig in 11 days....! This is the MTV Unplugged version of "Black", one of my favourite Pearl Jam songs of all time :)

Trolley Derby time!

Been busy with custom orders lately, researching and making them :)

This weekend we have friends coming to stay, and on Saturday is the annual Trolley Derby down Crooked Road - can't wait! Not strictly for the kids, this derby...and lots of fun!

Here's some footage from last year's derby...!

Inspiration Station now launched!

You might remember back in July, I introduced you to my friend Karley, a collage artist from Wellington, NZ.

Karley's just launched her brand new website, showcasing her fantastic work, which includes not only collage pieces but also cross-stitch and poetry (yep, she's one talented bunny!).

Click on the pic below (one of Karley's gorgeous collages) to go right over to her site, "Inspiration Station" to have a peek :)

And don't forget to leave her a comment and let her know if you like what you see! Us artistes are always happy to hear from folk who admire our work!

~A

Giggle time!

This vid was posted on Jim Beaver's Facebook page and it just cracked me up! (Jim Beaver plays Bobby on "Supernatural" if you didn't know that...not that's it's important...just thought you might want to know LOL!).

I CANNOT watch this vid without laughing, so beware if you're watching this with others around...and enjoy!



~A

New stuff

I finally found time this week to not only create some new jewellery, but to upload it onto the website :) Been doing a few alterations, custom orders and the like this week, so it was abit hectic, but once the creativity flowed, it was fun to experiment :)

Here's a sample of the new pieces on the website (just click the pics to take you straight to their page on the website):

And this is my "Year of Jewellery" themed piece ("curves"):

~A

For Aisling...

A week ago today, 2 year old Aisling Symes disappeared from her grandparents property, while her mother's back was momentarily turned. New Zealand has been praying and hoping for her safe return ever since. Aisling's story and that of her heartbroken family has gripped our nation.

Tonight, baby Aisling's body was found in a drain on an adjoining property.

Our hearts go out to her family...may she rest in peace.

I know that, in our house tonight, our kids have had extra hugs and kisses. We feel so grateful to have them here with us and send our love and prayers to the Symes family, tonight and always.

Rest in peace, wee angel.

Please leave a message of support for Aisling's family here if you feel so inclined (the Facebook page monitored by her family).

Go hug your loved ones tonight, ok?

~A