One-of-a-kind Holiday Gifts by TKDesigns -Part 1 of 4!

Inspired by Nature's Beauty,  I have created  beautiful, jewelry/keepsake wooden boxes that have a special connection through their origin of sea treasures!

The gorgeous  boxes below are all one-of-a-kind, and would make the perfect unique gift for that person that has everything!!

Weathered By The Sea Wood Keepsake Box by TKDesigns on Etsy

This beautiful wood jewelry/keepsake box features an amazing weathered stone that came from the shores of Israel!

I have several items in my Etsy Shop and Artfire Studio that have a connection with Israel.

Perfect gifts for the Holidays! Israel Rocks Necklace & Israel Rocks Box

Bat Mitzvahs, Bar Mitzvahs or anyone looking for something special!

Irish Treasures by TKDesigns

This pretty wood heart box features a large piece of genuine sea glass in a wonderful seafoam green, and a small red stone that the Irish call the Heart of Ireland!

I do have one more box left in either of my shops called Irish Sundrops & Polka Dots!

Something Old, Something New.....by TKDesigns

This sweet one of a kind box has sea treasures from Florida and California shores! I just love the rare small white heart shaped genuine piece of sea glass that had been shaped this way by nature!!

Perfect unique gift for a Bride to Be, any shore lover, beach house, endless possibities!

After the Storm by TKDesigns

This lovely unique box has not been listed yet (probably next few days)

The sea Urchins were hand collected by my son from the shores of W. Florida after a big storm!

Perfect for gift giving for the holidays!

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Most items in my shops/studio are one-of-a-kind so you can always find something unique for that special person!

  Gift Certificates are available for my etsy shop. They are listed for $20.00, but you can request any amount, just contact me first and I will create a special listing just for you!

I can also create a gift certificate for either of my other two shops if you prefer.

just contact me at tkdesigns4u@gmail.com

Etsy Shop: http://www.tkdesigns.etsy.com/

Artfire Studio: http://www.tkdesign.etsy.com/

Shophandmade: http://www.shophandmade.com/TKDesigns

Part Two is coming Tomorrow!

 "Free Shipping" on Jewelry ~~~~~~10% off all other items!

Write in "One-of-a-Kind" in message to seller in any of my shops at time of purchase. 

I will reimburse you through paypal after purchase.  

I Just Won Justine Beads Thanksgiving Giveaway!!

I was so excited to find out I won these two beautiful gifts from Justine's Bead Blog! I hadn't entered a giveaway in quite awhile and to my surprise I won! Justine will be having a Christmas giveaway soon, so you might want to stop by her wonderful blog at: http://JustineBeads.blogspot.com/

Visit Her Etsy & Artfire Shops:

http://www.justineehlers.etsy.com/
Where she sells her beautiful paintings, art prints, aceos, and greeting cards!

http://www.justinebeads.etsy.com/   & http://www.justinebeads.artfire.com/

Where you can find Beautiful beads, findings, charms, and clasps! 

Thank you Justine I just wanted you to  know
how thankful I am!!

I can't wait to receive them!!

My Talented Followers Series -10

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
This Series has been a real joy! I am so happy to have gotten to know all of my Followers! To complete my Series,  I would like to share the rest of my followers that have Craft Supply Shops, wonderful blogs of their own or just enjoy reading blogs!!

I thank you all for following me!

  Momgen's Corner is a great place to find craft supplies, beads, clothing, and more.

A great place to look for Glitter Christmas Peel and Stick Gift Tags and other holiday items.
Visit Momgen Craft Corner:  http://www.momgencraftcorner.com/

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http://www.Silverhartgirl.blogspot.com/

http://winningmommys.blogspot.com/
This is a wonderful blog that promotes new products, reviews products, guide of giveaways and has giveaways! A great place to visit and see what's up!
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Backroads Explorer
http://Backroadsexploring.blogspot.com/
This entertaining blog is all about the adventures of a couple that love to just take off with no predetermined destination and share their adventures! Great pictures and stories about their travels and the people they meet around Southern Indiana and surrounding areas!
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Vidhya
After looking through Vidhya's blogs I found that she also has a Studio on Artfire!
http://www.vidhyagowri.artfire.com/

Blue Satin beads with Metal Pendant Necklace set

I'm so glad I discovered her Studio!

Here are two of her many blogs!

Indian Spices - http://IndianSpices.blogspot.com/

This blog is a great place to go if you want to find out about an indian spice and has links on where to buy them.
My Receipes - http://iyercooks.blogspot.com/
Vegetarian Indian Recipes she has tried, liked and shares the recipe! I may actually try one, they sound good!

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  Thanks for Following my Blog!!
Chrystal Colours
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I wish you all a happy, healthy holiday season!

My Talented Followers Series - 9

It's that time of year when things are getting crazy! I'm not sure if everyone is as busy as I am, trying to get ready for the holidays! It's a bit nerve racking when I see everyone's got their Christmas items listed, and I'm just starting to make them!

As crazy as I am, I still wanted to finish my Talented Followers List! These Artists are amazing in what they do and I want to share their talents with you.

 

Hand knotted Creamy Pink Shell Pearl Necklace by BeckLeeCottage.etsy.com   http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31604605

This lovely shop is filled with beautiful  jewelry that just so happens to be on sale for the holidays! ( Sale-25% off until Christmas and 1/2 off each additional item)

Etsy Shop: http://www.beckleecottage.etsy.com/

Linda Strothers also has another shop that carries everything from lace to buttons. Visit:

Etsy Shop: http://www.lindascraftsupplies.com/
Blog: http://ukviewfromayankeebird.com/

  

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 Castlerigg Stone Circle

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28489355

Visit this wonderful photographers studio to find gorgeous pictures of far off places! They are so inspiring with their beauty! 

Visit her Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/kclarkphotography

                          photoblog at: http://www.kclarkphoto.blogspot.com/

This talented photographer also has two other shops. One features her felting and the other her tatting handwork. 

Here are a couple of items that I'm sure you will love!

Wildflower needle felted bag with Bees by ClowerCottage

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21902505

http://clowercottage.etsy.com/

 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34117977

 Beautiful custom tatted letters and numbers can be found in her Etsy Shop: http://www.tattertales.etsy.com/



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    Bracelet Cuff With Orange Gemstones Green Pearls and Sparkly Crystals by Janet Davies on Etsy

Janet Davies creates gorgeous sparkly fashion jewelry, handmade with semi-precious gems and Swarovski Crystal. She also creates beautiful felted containers that are truly unique. Everything you find in her shop is one of a kind!

Etsy Shop: http://www.JanetDavies.etsy.com

Janet also has another gorgeous shop on Etsy, called Lilac Woman!

  Silk Scarf Handpainted in Tropical Flower Colors by Lilac Woman on etsy

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25945357

This lovely shop has hand dyed silk scarves, silk rayon velvet scarves, and more of her beautiful handmade jewelry ( created to accompany her scarves). 

Etsy Shop: http://www.lilacwoman.etsy.com/

Blog: http://unapologeticadornments.blogspot.com/
Website: http://www.janetdavies.com/

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I hope you enjoyed another peek at some amazingly talented artists that I am proud to call my Talented Followers!!

In the coming weeks I hope to feature some wonderful Christmas & Hannukah Items
from both my followers and artisians from Artfire and Etsy!!

So Check back soon!

If you have an item that you would like to see featured for the holidays contact me

at http://www.tkdesigns.etsy.com/

or

http://www.tkdesigns.artfire.com/

 

Diary 2010 Project

This diary project is in its third year! It is the vision of photographer/ fashion designer Lucy Baribeau from Fantazya.  Its pages have been designed by many wonderful artists and crafters from around the world!  And it's now available to purchase. I think it would make a great gift for the coming holidays!

Each page was designed by one artist or crafter and corresponds to a date. It is printed on a beautiful, opaque, very soft quality paper. There are 364 date pages, 8 address pages, 3 notes pages, 12 months page, 2 introduction pages, and 2 year pages. Total: 392 pages with different designs.  The cover is plain, so you can decorate it as you like. The size: 4¼" x 7"

This is an example of 2 of the pages in this years diary.

There is also the CD version that contains the complete pdf file, ready to print, with instructions. On the CD you have 2 sizes, small diary: 4¼" x 7" and medium diary: 5½"x 8½".

 This year the diary is trilingual: english, french, and spanish !

For information visit:

http://www.fantazya.ca/diary2010.html.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantazyafantazies/3926726645

http://wwwfantazya.etsy.com/

Pond Construction Update!

It's been a while since I've talked about the construction of the pond in our backyard.   This picture was taken early in the construction phase. (If you want to follow its progress it is in August archives.)


After finishing it's construction, we discovered there was a leak somewhere in the waterfall itself. For 2 months of shuffling rocks around and filling in every nook and cranny with a special pond foam filler, we finally fixed it!! It was a definite stumbling block, one I wasn't prepared for, since our small pond in the front yard has been no trouble at all for years.                                                                                       

For those of you who have been following this construction, I thought I would show you the progress we made so far!  I'm glad the waterfall is finally flowing with no problems. Just in time for the winter!

Because it got so late in the fall before I could plant, I just used plants I had around my property so it wouldn't be so muddy.  I also wanted to make it a little more interesting to look at since we can see it from most of our back windows.  But I can't wait until the spring to add more plants and put all the finishing touches to it.

As you can see, it's never the best spot to place a pond beneath deciduous trees! I have my work cut out for me removing all the leaves from the waterfall and pond. But I anticipated that from the beginning and bought a plastic netting to go over the pond. The problem? I never had the time to do it!! Oh well, I'll wait until all the leaves are down and then tackle this job in the freezing cold!!

We are now putting up the sides of our ice rink (you can see the white boards behind the pond)   Each year since the kids were little, my husband builds a huge ice rink. I will write about that at some point. Once the temperatures dip below freezing its time to lay the liner, fill the rink with water, and hope for a cold winter! :)

There's always something going on at our house! 

What do you think he's thinking about?

I went out to feed the fish in our new pond and sitting there at the edge is this little frog quietly sitting under this leaf! Usually if I get close enough to him, he jumps into the water. But today he didn't move! I wonder if he thinks I can't see him under his leaf? It reminded me of the days I would play hide and seek with my kids and they would be hiding their bodies but their feet or little bottoms would be showing!!

I guess he is maybe contemplating the coming of winter? What do you think?

My Talented Followers Series - 8

As it gets closer to the holidays it is getting harder to feature my Talented Followers as quickly as I was! But I am determined to keep going! Their work is so amazing they deserve to be seen! Hope you enjoy these wonderful items!

Flower Basket Needle Case created by Felted on the Fly.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28209489
I love to sew! I haven't had much time since I opened up shop a year ago but one   thing I seem to lose are my needles!  These adorable needle cases are a great idea! Also, check out her very cute Christmas Boots! To see more of her wonderful felt items visit:
 Etsy Shop: http://www.feltonthefly.etsy.com/

Blog http://FeltontheFly.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Crocheted Wire Bracelet created by Zircon Joyas

Her work is just amazing! Make sure you visit all her sites to view more of her work.

Etsy Shop: http://www.zirconjoyas.etsy.com/

Blog: http://zirconjoyas.blogspot.com/

Shop:  http://www.zirconjoyas.com/ 

A Pair of Dusting Mitts created by Sassmowth Designs

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27929419

What a fun way to dust in style! Very Creative!

Visit:

Etsy Shop: http://sassmowthdesigns.etsy.com/

Blog: http://SassmowthDesigns.blogspot.com/

My next  three fantastic artists will be featured soon!

Have a great day!