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New Aromatherapy Idea

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:33:13 PST

So what might you attach these diffusers to?

Check out my Etsy store and like the item!

New Aromatherapy Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:12:08 PST

How exciting!! My new aromatherapy jewelry line is finally designed and launched!

There are essential oil diffuser options in two colors - antique brass teardrop diffuser and antique silver rectangle diffuser - warm tone and cool tone. Each color option comes in three designs. Antique brass comes in wood, bamboo and chain. Antique silver comes in dark wood, black glass and chain. The six varieties are show below. Clasp, closure and wood tone may vary from photos samples below.

So this is how it works - the little diffuser cage comes off the hook and opens so you can fill it with your favorite aromatherapy oil on a little pad inside the diffuser. (Diffuser pad included.)
View my video instructions: http://youtu.be/Bc11uMgYWI4

What do you think? Can't wait to hear from you!!

Antique Brass Chain

Closeup Antique Brass Aromatherapy Drop on hook

Closeup Antique Brass Aromatherapy Drop off hook for refilling

Antique Silver Chain

Closeup Antique Silver Aromatherapy Drop on hook

Closeup Antique Silver Aromatherapy Drop off hook for refilling

Natural Wood / Antique Brass

Bamboo / Antique Brass

Black Glass / Antique Silver

Dark Wood / Antique Silver

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At my Designed by Dee jewelry shop you find unique, creative handmade beaded jewelry / homemade beaded jewellery. Semi precious stone necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Glass bead bookmarks and wine tags. My Designed by Dee card shop is dedicated to my unending love of paper!

Designed by Dee Jewelry Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeCaffeinated
Designed by Dee Card Shop http://www.zibbet.com/DesignedByDee
Designed by Dee on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Designed.by.Dee
Antique Shop http://www.zibbet.com/SomewhereInTime

Custom Chain Creation

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:43:56 PDT

You're challenge... should you choose to accept it... "see I have this metal chain necklace that I love but no earrings" Hmmm. Lemme see here... Notice the chain is black but it looks like the chain is sanded down some to show some silver metal though...

So I bought some black aluminum chain - close match but solid black. Now where's that dremel I've been itching to use?? Use locking pliers to hold it down to a board.

What do you think?? Close match, yes?

Do you have a custom creation or fix you've blogged or can share?

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First asparagus of the season

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:16:13 PDT

Besides jewelry and cards, the other place I spend time is in the garden. What a wonderful surprise cleaning out the asparagus patch today! Several stalks had already grown -- here's a picture.

Bead Show Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:06:05 PDT

So what has Dee been up to? Lots of custom orders, life of cards, and now that spring is here, the garden of course!

Here's some neat findings at a recent bead show.

Etsy Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:11:14 PST

New listings at my Etsy shop and free domestic shipping for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Use coupon code NOV2011FREESHIP

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeCaffeinated

~ Designed by Dee

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Featuring Fellow Artists

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:26:21 PST

I'm just lovin' these artists and have found some new neat stuff to share...

Tony and Suzanne have some neat crocheted necklaces over at Seed Bead Wonderland and this is one of their designs that caught my eye.

Check the vibrant red of this cozy scarf at Grandma's Crochet Cottage

Speaking of cozy - I'm rip roaring mad, head over heels for these fingerless gloves from Candaces Closet and just can't decide on color at this point.

Into the Light has some really neat jewelry concepts - love when I find stuff that's really different from the stone beads I work with myself.

~ Designed by Dee

Check out these new treasuries (yes I'm featured but check out all the other neat stuff too!!)

Hostess Gift Ideas
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Upcycled / Recycled Fabric Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:00:02 PDT

Oooo I'm nearly dizzy with excitement!! This past weekend I came into a wonderful 'inheritance' and have found a resource for fabric swatches of all kinds. Imagine the endless possibilities!! My first thought is for cards. Using spray adhesive to mount the fabric to the card and then accenting with phrases, dried flowers these cards are now "upcycled" (or the fabric is recycled depending on your viewpoint I suppose... Some of the fabric design suits cards just so well no added embellishments were needed. I especially like the fabric wrap around card - I just could not cut through the fetching design on the fabric! The series "Something for You" was by special request to be delivered to the buyer tomorrow. These others are now listed on my Zibbet Card Shop. Off to wade through the layers of fabric to make more designs!

What do you think - upcycled or recycled?

"Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value." ~Wikipedia

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Heart Leaped for Joy !

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:00:08 PDT

Imagine my surprise today when I got a thick envelope from my friend Ada over at Arizona Girls Jewelry!

Things like this remind me why I love to make cards. How lovely it is to receive mail the 'old fashioned' way. It's just so delightful to get a little surprise in the mail. Hmmm... heading to my craft space to make some cards. There's some fabric received from a distributor that I need to upcycle / recycle - what's the difference between those two words?

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Antique Postcards

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:00:03 PDT

So many postcards... so little time. Added some new cards to my Zibbet Vintage shop!

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Treasury Features

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:57:56 PDT

I've had the honor of several items featured in treasuries! Take a look at the talented artists who featured me in their treasury and some of their work!

Katt over at Black Friday Studios featured my Wine Glass Tags in her Shades of Gray Treasury. Check out her lovely Oak Leaf Painting - beautiful fall theme!

Suzee over at SuzeeKue featured my Amber and Brown earrings in her Down to Earth Treasury. Check out this beautiful Molten Sunset from her shop! Absolutely love the description of how the creative process behind this print.

Kristi over at The Nib and Quill featured by Flower Wine Glass Tags in her Color Color Everywhere Treasury. Check out this handmade OOAK Fall Themed Journal!! You *know* how I love paper!! She's my new favorite shop!!

Grandma's Cottage also featured some of my wine tags and my handpainted Red Wood necklace in her Treasury Picks. Some listings in my Etsy shop have expired so check my Zibbet Shop for updates! Check out this very chic Neckwarmer - part scarf, part sweater - check the shop listing for ideas on how to wear this versatile winter warmer!

Linda is a vintage specialist - take a peek at all the unique finds at her Vintage Shop that features antiques of all sorts. Linda featured my Three Tone Wood earrings in her Fall Friday Treasury. Here's one of my favorite items from her shop - an antique book on ballet.

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Doing Happy Dance :)

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:28:59 PDT

Where has Dee been you may ask... or maybe not... :)

I'm working on a new, exciting jewelry line in collaboration with another artist. It's so energizing to collaborate! In fact, if any of you out there are game just gimme a shout out! Not going to say anymore except that some of the fixin's and findings are due to arrive today since I missed my delivery person yesterday.

On another positive note, I've gotten great feedback on some of the longer, drop designs and sold this pair from my Etsy shop. I'm transitioning over to Zibbet and need to take more pics of the jewelry I have finished.

~ Designed by Dee

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Antique Postcards by SomewhereInTime on Zibbet

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:00:03 PDT

Gibson Art Co 610 Series by SomewhereInTime on Zibbet:

Pretty!!

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Feature: Jewelry by Janelle

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:00:00 PDT

Jewelry by Janelle: Cheers for DeeCaffeinated wine glass tags Review {& Giveaway!}:

Check out my featured wine tags at Jewelry by Janelle! Great pics of the tags, don't you think? She does lovely work - check out her Etsy shop. What is your favorite item from her shop?

~ Designed by Dee

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New Cards - what do you think?

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:07:15 PDT

Hmmm... it's been a while. End of summer BBQ's, fall declutter projects, still gotta get out to garden and get the tomatoes cleaned up and put out compost to work into soil over winter, etc.

I've gone absolutely NUTS over Distress Inks. Absolutely NUTS I tell you! Fell in love with so many of the lovely card designs over at Lily Pad Cards. They always have new design ideas and great how to videos.

So here are some of my new cards - what do you think??

This one I used my home made paper (the craft paper color one) and a checkered ribbon.

This one I colored behind the vellum for a soft effect. Put this one up for sale.

Experimenting with blue and brown combo - new deck of print paper (the one on the right)

I blotched up the blue in the right bottom corner of the vellum though :(

Printed out a vintage bird postcard on vellum -

knew I'd find a way to spin my antique cards!

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Teal Elephant by Personal Designz

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:00:03 PDT

What a lovely color combo by my fellow artist! My earrings are featured here too - neat! Heart the ones you like and check out Personal Designz shop!

What items are you working on that fit this color scheme? Post for other readers to see!

Teal Elephant by PersonalDesignz on Etsy:

'Teal Elephant' by PersonalDesignz

My two favorite things, Elephants and the color Teal. So what better than to combine them in a Treasury for my friends to enjoy...... Have as much fun viewing as I had in making........

ACEO Print of Original Acryl... BlackFridayStu... $7.00	Teal - Pure & Natural Minera... noellabeautywo... $4.99	Sterling Ocean Pendant Neckl... MeiFaithStudio $24.00	Black Agate Flower Necklace alexiaruzoa $79.00
Small Turquoise Dahlia Pinup... GeminiEmporium $8.00	Silver Swirly Wire Earrings JemsbySandi $12.00	Silver Flower Ring HelmerJewelry $10.00	Beautiful Turquoise Peacock ... knitme1 $26.00
Dark Angel Cluster Necklace peabodiesglass... $40.00	Dandelion photo - Ready to f... sunshineartdes... $10.00	Hematite & Czech Glass Pearl... MissyKsCreatio... $5.99	Hoop Earrings Set Mix n Matc... DeeCaffeinated $19.95
Aqua Green Meiji Jingu Chrys... CrimsonCloverD... $90.00	Medium Oval Larimar Earrings... dragonflymom $32.00	Brilliant Blue Brazillian Dr... Julez7Jewelz $32.00	Original Art - Abstract Acry... paperfinchart $150.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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Just had to post

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:00:01 PDT

Stopped to pickup eggplants at one of the local farms where I get stuff all the time. Lady tells me the eggplants are in the barn. So while she's getting my onions together, I head over to the barn. When I came out she cracked up and said she knew just which one I'd pick!

Also had a little visitor to the garden today!

~ Designed by Dee

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Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Emberglow, Phlox, Deep Teal, Orchid Hush by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:00:03 PDT

The final in my blog series Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook... today featuring more fellow artists and crafters. Such a soothing cool color palette and works so well with yesterday's featured colors and the rest in the series. Balances out the warmer tones, don't you think?

Heart all the items you like! What items do you have in your shop in these colors? Post in your comments for our readers!

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Emberglow, Phlox, Deep Teal, Orchid Hush by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy:

'Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Emberglow, Phlox, Deep Teal, Orchid Hush' by DeeCaffeinated

Inspired by the Pantone 2011 Fall Color outlook http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20835&ca=4

Sterling silver free-form tr... lamazonian $55.00	Sailboat Sunset Photo 8X10 PureNaturePhot... $25.00	Post-It Notes Pad - Speckled... monetware $2.50	Grey Flecked Pendant PersonalDesign... $20.00
Crazy Lace Agate - hand-cut ... lamazonian $25.00	Pink Orchid Earrings on Hand... CarolsJewelryO... $25.00	Montana Agate Lapidary Slab Julez7Jewelz $11.00	BEAUTIFUL Larimar Gemstone N... SnowHandmadeJe... $75.00
Aventurine Nursing Necklace ExoticTreasure... $15.00	Easy Pillow tray EJbutik $36.00	Daisy Bracelets Originalsbyden... $15.00	Shabby Chic Country Living C... GrandmasCroche... $12.00
Pretty Earrings, Blue and Pu... AsteropeBC $9.00	Antique Early 1900's Pan... sierra559 $4.00	Earrings: Blossom Burst- Luc... paints $18.00	ACEO acrylic abstract small ... Jennizart $7.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Quarry, Coffee Liqueur, Nougat, Cedar by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:00:05 PDT

Continuing my Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook series... this time featuring an Etsy Treasury curated from some of my favorite pics. Take a look at these wonderful pieces!

Which are your favorites? Heart the ones you especially like and comment if you have items you're working on in this color scheme for our readers to see!

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Quarry, Coffee Liqueur, Nougat, Cedar by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy:

'Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Quarry, Coffee Liqueur, Nougat, Cedar' by DeeCaffeinated

Inspired by the Pantone 2011 Fall Color outlook http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20835&ca=4
Previously curated treasuries in Bamboo and Honeysuckle

Thanksgiving / Fall Gift Tag... ThisandThatCra... $3.99	Brown Orange Gold Fall Batik... ScrappyTudeStu... $98.00	Autumn Floral Bib Necklace PrettyPigDesig... $30.00	Victoria - Sterling silver a... lamazonian $195.00
Encouragement Card Butterfly... fairycardmaker $4.25	French fine art photography ... lumieredumatin $15.00	16x16 Accent Pillow COVER Am... pasqueflower $12.50	Crazy Lace Agate Bracelet FireflyMyst $24.00
Journal Notebook Handmade Po... MandarinMoon $45.00	Camellia & Green Tea Soap Ve... tillydesigns $5.50	Freshwater Multi color Pearl... vintagerelics $25.00	Copper and Fire Agate Wire-W... SnowHandmadeJe... $35.00
Autumn Quatrefoil Freshwater... taradawn $18.00	Cream cushion with green and... bettymo25 $60.00	Metallic Spiral Rope Necklac... CarefreeJewelr... $15.00	Degrade Green Mohair Cozy T... Starpompon $80.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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In The Green by Personal Designz on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:00:05 PDT

Marge Mills from Personal Designz featured my Betelnut earrings in this lovely Etsy Treasury focused on green. A nice color for the upcoming season don't you think? Stop by her Etsy Shop to see the most lovely gemstone and gold jewelry!

What have you been working on that's "In the Green" ??

In The Green by PersonalDesignz on Etsy: "In The Green"

'In The Green' by PersonalDesignz

Green in various shades, a beautiful color no matter which one you choose as your favorite...... Enjoy these beautiful Green creations.....

Feather Hair Clip in Feather... hovercreations $20.00	Nickel & Lead Free Necklace,... ElSpanador $16.00	Earrings Natural Betel Nut B... DeeCaffeinated $9.95	Botanical Hair Pin Barrette ... TheFaerieMarke... $15.00
Boat Cleat 8x10 Photograph.T... Briole $30.00	OOAK Faceted Peridot Copper ... MelanieMiljan $21.00	Handmade Scented Minty Eucal... JenSanCandles $14.50	Felted neckwarmer scarf scar... allmadewithlov... $38.00
Organic Fern Wall Decal WallStarGraphi... $45.00	Morning Sunshine - Lime Gree... rntn $21.00	Designer Avon Gold and Pearl... MyMothersStuff $5.50	Fashion necklace in teal and... VeniciaCreatio... $22.00
Reserved - Exceptional AAA P... somsstudiosupp... $12.00	vintage butterfly - olive aq... FauxKiss $12.00	Butterfly Bracelet Originalsbyden... $30.00	Banana Leaf Green Sexy Summ... MayaModa $33.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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Autumn Gold by monetware on Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:00:03 PDT

MonetWare featured my earrings in her recent Autumn Gold Etsy Treasury! What a beautiful treasury - wonderful color pallet for the upcoming season. At her Etsy Shop you'll find the cutest little papercraft and jewelry items - someone after my own heart with her love of paper and jewels!

Do you have any Autumn Gold items you're working on? Post links in your comments for our readers to see!

Autumn Gold by monetware on Etsy:

'Autumn Gold' by monetware

This treasury featuring different shades of gold features members of the EtsyTreasturyLovers team. Enjoy!!

EXPRESS DELIVERY - Mustard G... Starpompon $70.00	Yellow Autumn Flowers - Clip... MyMothersStuff $5.00	Aerostar Pleated Purse SimplyCyndi $14.00	Sunshine on my shoulders Cha... vintagerelics $43.00
120 Gold Sparkle Crimp Bead... JewelryFinding... $5.00	Necklace wire wrapped gemsto... VeniciaCreatio... $70.00	Montanta Topaz Marquise Pend... PersonalDesign... $70.00	Tiny Leather journal with a ... Thenibandquill $12.00
Shell drop earrings vividviolets $4.00	Seascape Bracelet Hippiechicjewe... $40.00	Elegant Ecstasy Window Drusy... SnowHandmadeJe... $40.00	Earrings Amber Mustard Brown... DeeCaffeinated $6.95
Sterling Silver Heart Pendan... ElSpanador $40.00	Yellow Still Life with Turtl... Jashme $20.00	Butterfly Enchantment Photog... LizasWhimsical... $25.00	Bird of Paradise Bracelet Originalsbyden... $30.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

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Artist Feature: Shawl Pin from Ingo Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:00:03 PDT

Do you have a favorite chunky sweater? What about a lovely wrap? Here's the perfect hand forged accessory to complete your Fall / Winter wardrobe! These are my two favorites - copper with glass accent bead. Visit Ingo Jewelry to see her complete line of pins, earrings, and other jewelry! Post back what your favorite one is so I can take a peek!

~ Designed by Dee

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Beautiful Gift!

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:00:02 PDT

What a lovely surprise the other day!! My friend over at Arizona Girls Jewelry held a raffle in honor of her anniversary. Although I didn't pull the winning entry, me and some of her other fortunate friends received the item we had hearted from her Etsy shop! From time to time she hosts using Rafflecopter on her wonderful blog - take a peek - you might win something! Look as my silk mystery box unfolds! Aren't these the "summeriest" earrings you've ever seen!??

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At my Designed by Dee jewelry shop you find unique, creative handmade beaded jewelry / homemade beaded jewellery. Semi precious stone necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Glass bead bookmarks and wine tags. My Designed by Dee card shop is dedicated to my unending love of paper!

Designed by Dee Jewelry Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeCaffeinated

Designed by Dee Card Shop http://www.zibbet.com/DesignedByDee

Designed by Dee on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Designed.by.Dee

Antique Shop http://www.zibbet.com/SomewhereInTime

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Light Box Results

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:00:08 PDT

So what do you think of the results of using my light box? I know, I know, practice is still much needed on proper use and lighting so any tips are more than welcome! But for a first shot, yea or nay?

~ Designed by Dee

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At my Designed by Dee jewelry shop you find unique, creative handmade beaded jewelry / homemade beaded jewellery. Semi precious stone necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Glass bead bookmarks and wine tags. My Designed by Dee card shop is dedicated to my unending love of paper!

Designed by Dee Jewelry Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeCaffeinated

Designed by Dee Card Shop http://www.zibbet.com/DesignedByDee

Designed by Dee on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Designed.by.Dee

Antique Shop http://www.zibbet.com/SomewhereInTime

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How To - Photo Light Box

noreply@blogger.com (Denise) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:00:01 PDT

Ok, ok -- so many wonderful jewelry photographers kept recommending a light box. Their photos were so pretty so I knew this must be done.

First I selected a box - oh what a lovely box!! I was saving this box (yes I have a box collection that I periodically dispose of via FreeCycle...)

WHY was I saving this box?? Well just *look* at it! Look at the top row middle pic - see the reinforced, double wall sides of this box? Perfect for a light box though since most of three sides would be cut out.

Found a few neat little tutorials online how to make a box. However, the cut lines were not straight and that wouldn't do for me so I pulled out my square to be sure it was all straight. Some had three sides cutout and others had the back cutout too. I opted not to cut out the back since it'll be covered by poster board anyway and I want to be sure it's sturdy and lasts a long time.

Top row, right I used the flap and cut that out too providing further reinforcement. Tissue paper on the three sides, poster board tucked into the box.

Voila! (there's that word again - I use that alot in my How To blogs... :P )

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At my Designed by Dee jewelry shop you find unique, creative handmade beaded jewelry / homemade beaded jewellery. Semi precious stone necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Glass bead bookmarks and wine tags. My Designed by Dee card shop is dedicated to my unending love of paper!

Designed by Dee Jewelry Shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeeCaffeinated

Designed by Dee Card Shop http://www.zibbet.com/DesignedByDee

Designed by Dee on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Designed.by.Dee

Antique Shop http://www.zibbet.com/SomewhereInTime

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Designed by Dee

New Aromatherapy Idea

New Aromatherapy Jewelry

Custom Chain Creation

First asparagus of the season

Bead Show Fun

Etsy Sale

Featuring Fellow Artists

Upcycled / Recycled Fabric Cards

Heart Leaped for Joy !

Antique Postcards

Treasury Features

Doing Happy Dance :)

Antique Postcards by SomewhereInTime on Zibbet

Feature: Jewelry by Janelle

New Cards - what do you think?

Teal Elephant by Personal Designz

'Teal Elephant' by PersonalDesignz

My two favorite things, Elephants and the color Teal. So what better than to combine them in a Treasury for my friends to enjoy...... Have as much fun viewing as I had in making........

Just had to post

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Emberglow, Phlox, Deep Teal, Orchid Hush by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy

'Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Emberglow, Phlox, Deep Teal, Orchid Hush' by DeeCaffeinated

Inspired by the Pantone 2011 Fall Color outlook http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20835&ca=4

Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Quarry, Coffee Liqueur, Nougat, Cedar by DeeCaffeinated on Etsy

'Pantone Fall 2011 Color Outlook - Quarry, Coffee Liqueur, Nougat, Cedar' by DeeCaffeinated

Inspired by the Pantone 2011 Fall Color outlook http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20835&ca=4 Previously curated treasuries in Bamboo and Honeysuckle

In The Green by Personal Designz on Etsy

'In The Green' by PersonalDesignz

Green in various shades, a beautiful color no matter which one you choose as your favorite...... Enjoy these beautiful Green creations.....

Autumn Gold by monetware on Etsy

'Autumn Gold' by monetware

This treasury featuring different shades of gold features members of the EtsyTreasturyLovers team. Enjoy!!

Artist Feature: Shawl Pin from Ingo Jewelry

Beautiful Gift!

Light Box Results

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Inspired by the Pantone 2011 Fall Color outlook http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/pantone.aspx?pg=20835&ca=4
Previously curated treasuries in Bamboo and Honeysuckle