Cape Cod Jewels and Things

Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry inspired by Nature and Travel: Dream a Little Dream with Me

2011-09-25T16:39:00.000-04:00

What a super piece of jewelry, and the story behind it is fascinating...

Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry inspired by Nature and Travel: Dream a Little Dream with Me: "Dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you." Marsha Norman, American Playright vintage buttons This...

by Earth Expressions: Handmade cluster earrings video tutorial

2011-08-19T19:49:00.000-04:00

Check out this awesome video tutorial for making cluster earrings... it's beautiful, as well as a great DIY project!

by Earth Expressions: Handmade cluster earrings video tutorial: I just finished my very first video tutorial and I wanted to share it with you all :) This tutotial is based on my " Trio " earrings. I mad...

Flower Gardens abound...

2011-07-09T10:00:00.001-04:00

Summer gardens are in bloom... enjoy these colorful flowery handmade offerings, designed and crafted by Etsy's Unique Women in Business Team.

To see these items with links to their listings, visit the Etsy Treasury titled,

"UWIBteam Flower Gardens"

Red White & Blue!

2011-06-26T14:16:00.000-04:00

lol... I was gonna skip the UWIB blog hop this month, but I see I have been included on the list on the group blog...
Unique Women In Business

So, here goes...

Now, head on over to see what the other UWIB gals have posted for this coming 4th of July/ Red White & Blue/ All American Celebration!

Rita Wetzel www.HandmadeBits4u.blogspot.com
Judy Woodley - www.WellspringCreations.blogspot.com
ME! Linda Stranger - www.capecodjewel.blogspot.com
Trudy Miller - www.MommaGoddessTreasures.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly - www.blog.vintageday.com
Ann Rinkenberger - www.harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Miriam Nelken - www.goldcrestbags.blogspot.com
Robin Koehler - www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com
Cory Trusty - www.store.aquarianbath.com/index.php/blog
AudreyFetterhoff - www.AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com
Janet Bocciardi - www.thehoneyfromthebee.blogspot.com
UWIB- www.uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com
Karen Terry http://www./jmjcreations.blogspot.com

Nancy's Wild Wire Jewelry: "MJ" Earring Wires-Free Tutorial-New

2011-05-07T10:30:00.000-04:00

As easy as one, two three...

Nancy's Wild Wire Jewelry: "MJ" Earring Wires-Free Tutorial-New: "The secret to this simple easy wear earring wire is the shape. Square across the top is comfortable, and they stay in! I have lost one ea..."

Celebrating Womenhood...

2011-04-25T08:29:00.001-04:00

This is supposed to be a post about "celebrating womanhood"... from a person of the female persuasion who knows for a fact that we are the better sex, and "mankind" would never survive long without us... lol. So, every day is, "Celebrate Women Day" (in my silly mind, anyway), and what better way to celebrate than by joining in the monthly UWIB Blog Hop! Put back on those Easter Bunny feet, and hop through this months participant's offerings... you might find something pretty, or useful or just gosh-darn-gotta-have!

Rita Wetzel http://RitasCreativeNest.com
Audrey Fetterhoff   http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com
Linda Stranger http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com
Judy Woodley http://WellspringCreations.blogspot.com
Janet Bocciardi   http://www.honeyfromthebee.com
Ann Rinkenberger   http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Celeste Bocchicchio-Chaudhri   http://ElephunksTrunk.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly   http://blog.vintageday.com
Cory Trusty   http://aquarianbath.blogspot.com
Karen Terry http://jmjcreations.blogspot.com

I celebrate my womanhood every day, by doing those things I'm best at... nurturing my family, cooking like a demon and making pretty, feminine jewelry.

Do you celebrate? How do you celebrate? Do you even care? (yeah, that one is for the guys ;))

Somebody messed up...

2011-04-13T12:21:00.000-04:00

Look what I found...

Art Bead Give Away

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Administrator

This is up for grabs again, the winner never claimed it or responded to my email. If you subscribe to the RSS feed you may think that you will be notified that way. Because I post the winner in the same post you will not be alerted to the winner when I post it. “Jes’say’in.”

Art Bead Give Away

This give away is worth over $400. All polymer clay art beads except for the paper resin flowers.

Click the pic or the link to see the whole post, and comment on Jeannie's blog for a chance to win this awesome batch of beads!

Cape Cod in Springtime...

2011-03-29T08:02:00.001-04:00

Here's some springtime goodness... a treasury of made on Cape Cod goodies, put together by "Where on Earth Tees".

Enjoy the day!
Linda :)

Spring... sigh...

2011-03-27T22:07:00.002-04:00

"Spring" is the theme for the UWIB blog hop this month, but I'm having a tough time coming up with something to blog about.

It's hard to think about Spring when the morning shows frost on the grass and temps in the 30's... but the birdies are still singing up a storm, and the sun rises bright in a blue, blue sky. I know it's getting here... just in tiny steps.

These are NOT the birds who sing, but they're all over the place around here. ;)

Yes, it snowed the other day... snow does not obey the stop sign!

This is actually a hard time of the year for me... I'm prone to depression in the spring. I feel tired all the time, and I'm cold, and definitely lazy, so even though I have plenty of things I should be doing, or making, I'm eating and sleeping too much... is that what spring fever is?

I know it's not much, but I DID at least change my blog background to look more "springy". ;)

So, I know this is kind of rambling/blathering, but my fellow UWIB gals are a great bunch, and I'm gonna go and visit their blogs and see what they've come up with. :)

Have a look, they're all listed right here.

Rita Wetzel http://RitasCreativeNest.com

Jenn Nolda http://brynnsbeautifulbows.blogspot.com

Ann Rinkenberger http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com

Robin Koehler http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com

Linda Reynolds http://bellalindadesigns.net

Audrey Fetterhoff http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com

Birgitte Hendricks http://SewDanish.blogspot.com

Wendy Kelly http://blog.vintageday.com

Janet Bocciardi http://www.honeyfromthebee.com

Linda Stranger http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com

Karen Terry/McDuffie http://jmjcreations.blogspot.com

Judy Woodley http://wellspringcreations.blogspot.com

Trudy Miller http://mommagoddesstreasures.blogspot.com/

Cory Trusty http://aquarianbath.blogspot.com

Nancy Pace http://nancyswildwirejewelry.blogspot.com

Lois Stifel http://foxygknits.com

Jenn Brockman http://alexshares.com

Also, here are the links to our blog and our ETSY Team

UWIB ETSY Team - http://www.etsy.com/teams/6263/unique-women-in-business-uwib

UWIB Blog - http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stoping by, and I'll come up with something better next month. ;)

Local Cape Cod Handmade Talent!

2011-03-25T12:31:00.001-04:00

"Cape Cod Here I Come!" is the apt title of this gorgeous treasury...

This beautiful treasury was put together by Judith S. from Market 1

http://www.etsy.com/people/Market1

It's made up of members of the Team Cape Cod (tcape) on Etsy. We are a new team of Etsy sellers who call Cape Cod home, whether full time residents, visitors or one time residents.

Can't you just smell the ocean and feel those cool ocean breezes?

Take a moment to click to the treasury and leave some comments, and maybe purchase some local handmade goodies from these talented Cape Cod artisans. :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d8c912e86f68eef6fc60671/cape-cod-here-i-come

See who else has joined the team...
http://www.etsy.com/teams/8378/team-cape-cod

Thanks for reading!
Buy handmade!

Linda :)
http://capecodjewel.etsy.com
http://craftymakings.etsy.com
http://capecodjewel.blogspot.com
http://facebook.com/capecodjewel
http://twitter.com/capecodjewel

Do you use copper in your designs?

2011-03-17T17:33:00.000-04:00

The Rings & Things Design Challenge!
Rings & Things is running a design challenge!
They have some awesome new copper beads, and they'll be mailing out packages to 15 lucky folks who want to be a part of the design challenge.
I love copper, and I've entered the drawing...
fingers crossed! :)

Doin' up Something Green with the UWIB Blog Hop!

2011-02-28T11:08:00.000-05:00

A bunch of the ladies over at UWIB - Unique Women in Business have put together their first monthly blog hop, and the theme for this month is "Something Green"... click through the list for some great posts!

Ann R. http://www.harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com/

Audrey F. http://www.audreygardenlady.blogspot.com/

Birgitte H. http://www.sewdanish.blogspot.com/

Cory T. http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/

Jenn B. http://www.alexshares.com/

Karen Terry-McDuffie http://www.jmjcreations.blogspot.com/

Maria http://www.artbymsr.blogspot.com/

Nancy P. http://www.nancyswildwirejewelry.blogspot.com/

Rita W. http://www.ritascreativenest.com/

Robin K. http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

Robin P. http://www.pocketfullofcolors.blogspot.com/

Trudy M. http://www.mommagoddesstreasures.blogspot.com/

Wendy K. http://blog.vintageday.com/

Cory T. http://www.delicateadornments.blogspot.com/

Judy Woodley - http://www.wellspringcreations.blogspot.com/ 

Linda Reynolds – http://www.bellalindadesigns.net/ 

and (unofficially) me...

Linda Stranger - http://www.capecodjewel.blogspot.com

Though I'm not officially a part of this month's hop (I didn't want to commit, and then find I didn't have the time to do the work), I'm happy to promote my fellow UWIB gals. :) So have a look at their blogs, and their "green" goodies.

While I'm at it, here are a couple of greenies from my Etsy shop...

These adorable earrings feature re-purposed puzzle pieces

Not only is the color green part of these whimsical earrings, they ARE "green" by saving pieces from an incomplete puzzle that was headed for the trash...and they're so cute!

re-cycled vintage beads rings

Once again, "green" re-cycled beads, reclaimed from some broken vintage jewelry and refashioned into wire wrapped rings... more cuteness! ;)

Have a great day!

I have a cold...

2010-11-13T17:52:00.000-05:00

Yes folks, it's the cold and flu season, and I have been blessed with stuffy, runny, hurts when you cough kind of sickness.
With that, I dedicate this Etsy Treasury to those who are also suffering with similar symptoms... I hope it brings you a laugh. :)

Click the pics to see the entire treasury, visit the individual listings, and leave a comment. :)

Cobweb Corner - Designer Blog: Jewelry Makeover - Episode 2 - The Hawkeye Necklac...

2010-11-08T07:23:00.001-05:00

Cobweb Corner - Designer Blog: Jewelry Makeover - Episode 2 - The Hawkeye Necklac...: "This is the second in my series of taking old jewelry 'mistakes' and remaking them. These items include jewelry I made when I was first star..."

I love what Carla did to re-do a necklace that just wasn't selling, into a lovely set that shouldn't stay in her store for long.

Have a look, and see what I mean. :)

Networked Blogs

2010-11-07T13:59:00.000-05:00

I just added the Networked Blogs widget... follow along if you like. :)

Coming Soon to CCJ&T

2010-07-04T15:12:00.000-04:00

My favorite soap supplier has discontinued her product line... so if I want to keep enjoying my favorite soaps, I'm going to have to make them myself. :)

Coming Soon!!!

That means I'll have lots of extra soap, so keep an eye out for CCJ&T's new line of quality handmade goat's milk soaps! I'm also planning on making up some awesome gift packages combining my jewelry creations with my soap, for a true "bath & beauty" experience. ;)

What do you think about that?

Summer Musings featured on ETT Blog!

2010-06-12T18:51:00.000-04:00

I just found out an Etsy treasury that I put together is now featured on the Etsy Twitter Team Blog!

It's a collection of items by fellow Etsy Twitter Team members. As you can see, we have some awesome talent among us. :) Check out the blog when you get a chance, http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com , and head on over to Etsy.com and check out all the different goodies offered by the team! search:etsytwitter team

New Stuff!

2010-05-24T09:00:00.001-04:00

I recently purchased some really pretty Murano glass lampwork beads, and I've started making some one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with them. Here are the ones I've listed today...

Blue & Green Lampwork Glass Pendant


Silver Foil in Ice Cube Drop Earrings


Green Lampwork & Crystal Glass Earrings

You can click on the pictures to go to their listings, or find them and more one-of-a-kind handcrafted jewelry in my shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/capecodjewel

Thanks for looking! :)
Linda :)

Bella Tu means "beautiful you"...

2010-04-07T12:21:00.000-04:00

... and beautiful you will be and many compliments you will get, when you wear any of the fun, funky, and elegant necklaces, bracelets, and earrings offered by Bella Tu Jewelry!

Bella Tu Jewelry features gorgeous combinations of swarovski crystals, lampwork beads, semiprecious gemstones, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver. Each piece is handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail so that your lovely treasure will be cherished for a lifetime.

This is my favorite piece in the store...
Autumn Light...Murano Golden Brown Bali Sterling Bracelet

For something lighter, and cooler for the lovely summery weather we've been having, take a look at these Summer Breeze Aqua Cluster Lampwork Earrings...

and finally, I love this L O V E pendant necklace in fine silver

Bella Tu Jewelry is a fellow member of the EtsyTwitter Team,
and you can follow @bellatujewelry on twitter.

Here kitty kitty...

2010-03-08T16:48:00.000-05:00

I got a new Etsy Treasury today,

and I picked items from my fellow Etsy Twitter Team members.

You can see it at:
www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=90114
for the next two days.

After that, you can go to Etsy.com

and do a search for "etsytwitter kitty"

to find the individual items.

Meow :)

Visit the Etsy Twitter Team's blog at:

http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

Mikiye Creations... Etsy Twitter Team SOTW

2010-03-06T20:42:00.000-05:00

This week's Etsy Twitter Team's "shop of the week" is Mikiye Creations.

Mikiye specializes in beautiful floral accessories for your hair...

Here are some examples that look like they come fresh from the garden!

Mikiye also does fabulous classic jewelry...

Maybe best of all, she makes stunning bridal accessories ...

Special Offer from Mikiye...

This week, make a purchase at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mikiye and

add "SOTW" in notes to seller... your shipping will be refunded through Paypal. :)

More about Mikiye:

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mikiyecreations

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mikiyecreations

Blog http://www.mikiyecreations.blogspot.com/

The Etsy Twitter Team is a wonderful group of Etsy shop owners who promote through Twitter and support all things handmade...

visit our blog:

http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

Heroes

2010-03-04T06:37:00.000-05:00

I'm heading out to the Red Cross Hero's Breakfast this morning.
It's inspiring, uplifting, sometimes sad, always makes me proud to know such wonderful people in our community.

And, there'll be bacon.

PunkyJane is no punk!

2010-02-21T14:20:00.000-05:00

I love PunkyJane Jewelry. :) Sandy Simpson has an awesome selection of handmade, handstamped sterling and fine silver jewelry in her Etsy shop... even pieces for your pets!

She can customize a necklace for mom...

She can commemorate a special date...

She can immortalize a pretty face!

Visit PunkyJane Jewelry to see all the many things Sandy can do with some little pieces of precious metal, and a lot of skill and talent! :)

W E B ~~~> http://www.PunkyJane.com
B L O G ~~~> http://PunkyJane.blogspot.com/
T W I T T E R ~~~> http://twitter.com/PunkyJane
F A C E B O O K : Become a fan! ~~~> http://facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewlery

PunkyJane is the Etsy Twitter Team "Shop of the Week"!

She's offering free standard shipping on everything her shop now through February 25, 2010. Use 'TwitterSOTW' in the message to seller box at checkout and your shipping will be refunded via PayPal.

A site to promote your blog...

2010-02-16T13:46:00.000-05:00

FYI... I found a traffic exchange to promote your blogs on, called Coffee House Traffic. It's easy and fun.... your blog will be viewed by other bloggers as you view their blogs. I take 20 minutes or so a day to surf a few traffic exchanges, and this one is not full of "get rich quick" scams, like most of them out there are. They're looking for more bloggers to join, and it's free.

You might see a few splash pages for other sites that are being grandfathered in, but they are few, and they're only accepting family-friendly blogs and blog splash pages from now on.

So come on over and join me at
http://www.coffeehousetraffic.com?r=57993

Big Time UWIB Giveaway!!!

2010-02-10T12:12:00.000-05:00

The

Unique Women in Business Yahoo Group

having a

UNIQUE GIVEAWAY!

"Feel the Love"

The Great Valentine's Giveaway!

One Winner will enjoy an outpouring of love

with the following gifts arriving to their door

from Unique Women in Business from around the world!

Beach Escape Pendant by Maria Soto Robbins of artbymsr

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26433986

Cherished Collection-Archangel Wings by Karen Terry of JMJCreationshttp://www.jmjcreations.etsy.com/

Hearts and Roses Mini Wallet by Rita’s And Bags and Morehttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39032957

Lovebirds - Antiqued Birds and Red Hearts -

Valentine's Day Earrings by Tracy of Polished Two

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39334154

Luggage or bag tags by Bridget of Japip

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39815488

Monogrammed Note by Jennifer Pilchak of Lilly Pea Designshttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36273654

Note Cards by Julia

http://www.lindentreephotograph.etsy.com/

Pink Flowers Aceo by Julie WabiBrookStudio

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31752460

Rose Geranium Perfume by Cory of Aquarianbath

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38677793

Rose Love Garter by Donnielle of DesignKnitFun

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39897329

Tapestry of Love Print by Robin Maria Pedrerohttp://www.etsy.com/shop/RobinMariaPedrero?section_id=6003632

Vintage Pink Heart Earrings byTrudy aka Momma Goddesshttp://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39933279

To be eligible to be in the drawing for the
“FEEL THE LOVE” UWIB Great Valentine’s Giveaway
post a comment on the UWIB blog.

Here is the link to the blog to enter your comment:
http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/2010/02/feel-love-uwib-giveaway.html

One winner will randomly be chosen from the list of on

February 14th 2010,

Valentine’s Day.
Twelve packages will be shipped directly from the shop owners

to the winner’s door.
The small print says it’s all FREE, No SHIPPING Costs, No Fees!
UWIB ladies give to their communities around the world
and wish to share the love with friends, family and the world!
GOOD LUCK!!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!Written and organized by Robin of RobinMariaPedrero on Etsy

Thanks for stopping by, and as always,

Bloom Where You are Planted!

Big Hugs,

Karen

post pilfered from:

http://www.jmjcreations.blogspot.com/

who pilfered it from:

http://uniquewomeninbusiness.blogspot.com/2010/02/feel-love-uwib-giveaway.html

;) ;) ;)