Mikiye Creations

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Linda B's Beaded Jewelry

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK: Linda B's Beaded Jewelry

"I am passionate about beading, and find it relaxing and fun! My favorite thing about it is that I can have different projects going on at the same time. Beaded earrings can take about an hour, while other pieces have different components and steps. "
With gift giving just around the corner ( 54 shopping days!), Linda's fabulous designs are sure to please friends and family on your list, as well as brighten up your own holiday mood!"

Talk about a plethora of fun and wonderful items! You can find ALL SORTS of great gifts for the approaching holidays!
Something to put you in the mood are these SUPER COOL Holiday Assortment of Bottlecap Magnets - Set of 4

Or if you are the type to wear a little fun in your hair there are these very pretty pearl wrapped hair clips! Pop them in and the little one can run around town with her pigtails and pretty hair clips!
Pearl Beads Wire Wrapped Hairclips-Barrettes

Finally, for the little writers in all of us are these creative Owl Tweet Blank Greeting Cards.

In honor of her November 1 birthday, Linda is offering a week long discount:
20% off purchases totaling $10, excluding shipping
November 2 - November 8

*Photos courtesy of Linda B's Beaded Jewelry

SPOTLIGHT: thesoapseduction

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:05:00 +0000

Everyone knows how I just LOVE the FOODIE items!
Well, I just came across some AMAZING foodie soaps made by thesoapseduction!
I have found food fragrance soaps and foodie looking candles but I haven't found any really foodie looking soaps! (aside from some popsicle and cookie looking ones) I'm sure I will be corrected!
:P
I can't remember the last time I ate a donut but goodness me I sure would like to eat one with my hot tea after finding these!
Chocolate Donut Hole Soap

I remember several years ago for a special something I would treat myself to a little Creme Brulee from the Bristol Farms down the street from my old apartment. Heaven forbid I try to bake something in the oven I had there...even the Gasman was shocked it was SO old...and leaking gas. Figured out why I was getting sick and bad headaches when I first moved there...but, I digress... that little size dessert I could buy was perfect to share with someone else. This brings back memories!
Creme Brulee Soap

Full of Vanilla and even sprinkled with real cinnamon powder! I bet this smells wonderful!
Finally, if you are a fan of CARROT CAKE with cream cheese frosting I think we'll agree to be careful not to fall over in the shower as I would never want any of my readers to injure themselves by overindulging the senses with foodie soaps!!!!
But, c'mon! Look at this?!
Carrot Cupcake Soap

DELICIOUS!
If looking at these hasn't made you crave some sugar then I have no idea what to say.
On that note, I'm going to go brush my teeth!

Go check out her shop!
I think these would make awesome stocking stuffers!!!!

*Photos courtesy of thesoapseduction

SPOTLIGHT: Dandelionland

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:42:00 +0000

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!!!!!!
I have seen her work for a long time and have totally lagged on sharing this amazing artist with you!!!
Welcome to Dandelionland. A place filled with beautiful one of a kind pieces that will make your Special day!
I have NEVER SEEN such creative craftsmanship as her customized Cake Toppers/Centerpieces. She will customize hair, skin and eye color, the bride's dress and veil, the groom's suit, tie and boutonniere.

Here are a few incredible examples of how the bride and groom can be customized. The bride and groom may be used as wedding cake toppers, table centerpiece or as a memorable gift for a newly married couple. The bride and groom are 3 3/4" tall. Their heads are 2" wide. They each have a non toxic clear coating on them that shines them up nicely.
Custom Wedding Cake Toppers or Centerpiece

Custom Wedding Cake Toppers or Centerpiece

For the Tropical Exotic Hawaiian Wedding:Custom Wedding Cake Toppers or Centerpiece

For the Animal Lovers you can even have your cat and dog join you in your nuptials: Custom Wedding Cake Toppers or Centerpiece

The variety, versatility and skill is apparent with all the variations of ethnicities and style! The attention to detail! The delicate skill of painting that veil!
I absolutely LOVE her work and highly recommend anyone planning a wedding to take a look in her shop. You can contact her and she will make you a pair that look just like you both!
HOW FUN!!!

* All photographs courtesy of Dandilionland

FUN FIND of the day: Goldfish Bowl Earrings

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:11:00 +0000

FUN FIND OF THE DAY: Goldfish Bowl Earrings

OK.
With a title like "Goldfish Bowl Earrings" how could this not be FUN?!

I just love cute and playful things!
These definitely meet the bill. I've never seen anything like them before.
What a terrific gift and stocking stuffer these will make!

Snap them up before someone else does!
:P

What Cat's Are Really Thinking

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:48:00 +0000

FUN FIND of the DAY: Crocheted Antique Lace Pineapple Shawl

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:17:00 +0000

FUN FIND OF THE DAY: Crocheted Antique Lace Pineapple Shawl

"This lightweight pineapple shawl was designed to allow the sides of the shawl to drape over your shoulders and stay there. The design is based on an antique pineapple pattern, one of my favourites. The shawl has been crocheted using a varigated blue acrylic yarn and is completely machine washable. The shawl measures approximately 60" across the top and approx 36" down the center back."

How AMAZINGLY GORGEOUS is this?!
The craftsmanship is outstanding! I can't even imagine how long it take to make something as elaborate as this!
Well, I saw it and KNEW I HAD to share!

SHOP OF THE WEEK: Cape Cod Jewels and Things

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:38:00 +0000

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK: Cape Cod Jewels and Things.

This is a shop FULL of so many interesting items! You will find everything from rings, funky puzzle piece earrings, spooky Halloweeen-ready amber chandelier pendants and jewelry findings!

"My best inspiration comes when I sit at my work desk and play with my beads and wire and findings... I love it when a piece of jewelry just seems to make itself while I'm playing!"

Here are a few of my favorite items:
Gothic Witches Brew Chandelier Drop Necklace

Ocean Life Silver Starfish and Blue Capiz Earrings

Not only is she a member of the Etsy Twitter Team she is also active in Unique Women in Business. Linda shares new creations on Twitter, as well as satisfying her window shopping urge following the links of others.

"I just tweet my stuff, re-tweet or reply to interesting tweets... I have fun with it. :) I've gotten to know more about my fellow etsytwitter'ers, and I think they're getting to know more about me... and I LOVE to follow their links and check out their newest creations and finds. I'm a professional window shopper and twitter has been a great outlet for that!"

Definitely go take a peek in her shop because All Halloween Items at Cape Cod Jewel
Are Marked Down to $6.66 This Week!

FUN FIND of the DAY: Pretty in Pink Knot Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Check out my AWESOME FUN FIND of the Day!
Pretty in Pink Knot Scarf Spring Summer Skinny Lightweight Fringe Scarflette in Strands of Pinks and Creams and Ribbon

Can this look any more TOTALLY PRETTY and SNUGLY warm?!
AND as IF this couldn't get any better...It's ONLY $20.00!!!!!
...as I am writing this I am thinking, "Holy COW! Maybe I NEED to BUY this myself!"
LOL!!!!
Well, I'll give you all the chance to snatch it up first...but don't wait too long because I might feel compelled to snap it up myself!
:P

Definitely check out her shop! It is one of my favorite places for high quality knit wear!!!

*Photo courtesy of beautifulbridget

Don't Let Your Girlfriend Watch This...Ladies, I just can't contain myself!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:44:00 +0000

Actually from the San Francisco News Paper...

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:25:00 +0000

...and this could be someone that votes...be very afraid!
:P

SHOP OF THE WEEK: THREEPEATS JEWELRY

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:56:00 +0000

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK
THREEPEATS JEWELRY. Threepeats Jewelry is a wonderfully eclectic shop of delightful one of a kind pieces! Her jewelry is made from recycled vintage beads, chains, pieces of vintage ribbon or lace and felted wool beads. All of the necklaces are designed to be long, light, easy-to-wear!

Here is a little information from her profile:
"I've always collected vintage jewelry but didn't wear much of it. It was too heavy, too fragile or too tacky! One summer I decided to see if I could use some of the beads and chain from broken pieces I had to create a necklace I would actually wear...one that was long, light and versatile. When I got compliments on the necklace, I started creating them as gifts for family and friends and got more compliments. threepeats was born!"

Here are a few of my favorites!
Unique Bead and Lace Necklace (Moss Green) - Recycled Vintage Chain, Beads and Lace, Handmade Felted Wool Beads in Shades of Green

Two Scoops (Vanilla and Chocolate) Necklace (Unique) - Recycled Vintage Chains, Beads and Lace in Brown and Cream

I very much enjoy her choices of color and use of vintage materials which give great texture. She brings together a wonderful collaboration of unique items to create playful and fun jewelry.
I highly recommend to go and visit her shop!

There's a lot to celebrate this weekend (10/23 thru 10/25). threepeats is the Etsy Twitter Team's Shop of the week and it's my birthday (don't ask which one!) To celebrate, I'm offering 20% OFF everything in the shop (does NOT include S/H). Just write "WEEKEND DEALS" in the notes to seller section when you make a purchase and I will send you a refund via Paypal.

Definitely take advantage and don't miss out!!!

*Photos courtesy of THREEPEATS JEWELRY

New Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:40:00 +0000

As always I am constantly taking new photos of my work.
Here are a few rand new items not yet listed and a few current pieces in my shop!
I'm pretty excited about this piece. I completely took it apart and reworked the design. I also now hand knotted each of the Swarovski pearls. I love it even more then the original. Now it really showcases the handwoven focal piece.
Miranda

I also reworked this piece too. I changed the draping and I think it is SO PRETTY on!
Jacqueline

This is a brand new piece I do not have up for sale yet.
It is SO elegant and romantic! I am in LOVE with these! After receiving so many requests for custom jewelry this last year I finally had time to create a few pieces to have in my shop! Everyone kept asking me why I didn't have my necklaces available for others to see and purchase. Well, FINALLY I have a few!

I decided to try a darker background and I think this looks A LOT better then the lighter background where the white just melted in.

Good photos make all the difference in how it represents my work so I will always be open to creating better and better pictures.
:P

Spotlight Shop: Designer Photo Imaging

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:36:00 +0000

I have always admired talented Graphic designers and their work.
While in my early college years I was told to learn how to use a computer, become a graphic designer and use my artistic talents...of course, I couldn't even type so the thought of learning to use a computer was anything but what I wanted to do. YEARS later I WISH I had stayed in that typing class and had enrolled in a computer class.
LOL!
Then again, a few years later I met someone that did just that and hated their graphic design job.
Which brings me to this VERY TALENTED designer of the shop Designer Photo Imaging.
I remember the lady I talked to saying how she hated having to cram all this information in a small ad space and using little to none of her actual artistic talents! While reading Teresa's profile I TOTALLY remembered this conversation.
Quote from Teresa's profile, "Ads that I was asked to create brought you straight to snoozeville. Customers want to cram as much text as they can into a teeny tiny space and you can forget about artwork or photos! White space is a dirty word to them."
Basically the same conversation! It must be something very artistic graphic designers face in that field.
Well, for our sakes I am SO GLAD that she has expanded into making these amazing invitations!

"...Early in 2008 I started specializing in wedding invitations. I also design other invitations and announcements for other occasions (baby showers, birth announcements, grad announcements/parties, birthday parties, etc.). In the future I plan on creating a new sub-division of Designer Photo Imaging exclusively for invitations and announcements. Things are starting to fall into place and Appleberry Ink will go live by 2010! Designer Photo Imaging will then concentrate primarily on the photo artwork that I currently offer."

I am always looking for talented artisans to showcase and share.
I definitely appreciate the exceptional skill and talent in her work.
Here are a few on my FAVORITE pieces.
Noddea - wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Jayda - orchid wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Aurora - poppy wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Petrina - victorian wedding invitations with directions (set of 25)

Teresa's work is absolutely visually stimulating!
The colors and composition are lovely.
If you are in the market for any wedding invitations, baby showers, birth announcements, grad announcements/parties, birthday parties, etc. I highly recommend visiting her shop!
These examples were only a few of the many gorgeous examples of her work!

*Photos courtesy of Designer Photo Imaging

My Family Fur Babies Getting Ready for Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:03:00 +0000

When my family came over they had to share the costume that My Sister got for her Fur Baby Allie.
Allie does NOT like to be clothed. It is hilarious since most dogs generally simply try to get the items off with their paws or rolling around. Not Allie. She Automatically cowers and freezes in place. I have never seen my sister try to put clothing on her so I thought she was exaggerating...

Poor little Allie just laid down and wouldn't move until my sister removed the cute little hat and cowboy.
By the look on her face you would have thought we were REALLY torturing her!
So, by then we of course had to try in on my Mom's Shih Tzu Sophie.
Completely the opposite she was prancing around like nothing!
We were laughing!

Here's Sophie playing with her best friend one of my Aunt's Labs.

SO FUNNY!
I never have had a dog of my own but I have had A LOT of people ask if I made jewelry for dogs over the years.
I bedazzled a few sweater for my Mom's last dog but that was about it.
:P
I just LOVE the Fur Babies!
This isn't my dog but it's SO CUTE!

Photography: Wonderful World of Color

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:49:00 +0000

Ah!
The MAGIC with a camera...and a little help with a computer!
:P
How amazing are these pictures??!!!!

Getting Ready for HALLOWEEN!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:16:00 +0000

Getting ready for Halloween I felt inspired to make some new and fun pieces!

Skeleton's Gold

What I normally think is kinda scary is now pretty fun since it's covered in sparkling Swarovski crystals!
LOL!
It's the perfect little sparkling number to pop into your hair. Even some of the shorter styles can wear this since it's on a Bobby pin. It's WAY CUTER in person!
Crimson Widow Spider Feather Headpiece

This still has all the FESTIVE FUN for the holidays with the HIGH QUALITY that you expect from a Mikiye Creation.
The sparkle from all the various sizes of Light Siam red crystals is SOOOOO PRETTY in the light. Unfortunately, they barely show in the photographs.
You will absolutely twinkle like stars with the tint of sizzling RED in the low light of dusk.
:P
Silver Widow

Silver Widow is perfect if you want to stay completely nocturnal and Jet Black! No extra color in this piece. Clear Sparkling Swarovski rhinestones will definitely get you noticed with all the eye catching SHINE and SPARKLE!

For my Diehard flower LOVERS I have a few custom hand dyed to perfection pieces.
Black Currant Flirt

Midnight Passion

Crimson Vamp

Perfect for someone that wants the REAL DEEP DARK BLOOD RED color!

I'll be listing a few new surprises so check back soon!!!!!

SHOP OF THE WEEK: prettywhimsical

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:58:00 +0000

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK: prettywhimsical
This wonderful shop is filled with delightful Scrabble art pendants!
You can find something for everyone on your list this holiday season in Stacey’s shop. She has Halloween covered, too! Her selection encompasses many styles and includes everything from birds, quotes, holidays, vintage to steampunk and modern. These affordable, handmade charms are perfect for teachers, co-workers, friends and family. She can also turn any pendant she has listed in her shop into a ring or magnet, upon request.
Here are a few of my favorites!
Scrabble Tile Art Pendant Charm...LOVE

As a great admirer of Art History I LOVE this one!
Prettywhimsical...Scrabble Tile Art Pendant Monet Waterlilies

“I have always loved art and crafts. I'm inspired by colors, textures and designs. No matter how busy I am with my family and their activities I have to find time to create. It relaxes me after a hectic day and I enjoy working on my pendants to unwind. I have so much fun looking for designs. I'm always hunting for something new that I think will work on the tile and my customers will be excited about.”
Scrabble Tile Art Pendant Charm Vintage Orange Butterfly

She is having a month long sale, too! All Halloween pendants are only $5 this month.

This week's special: Buy two pendants and get one free. (Note: Do not add free pendant to your cart. Simply add the name of the pendant you would like free in the “Message to Seller” section of your checkout form.) Don’t forget to add your chain onto your order if you need one!

Definitely take advantage of this great opportunity to get some fabulous gifts!!!!!

*All photos courtesy of prettywhimsical

FINALLY!!! My post about the WAY TOO COOL Jewelry I found on Designs By Cassandra's Blog!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:57:00 +0000

Let me just say that since I don't "watch television" I am behind in the what's new and interesting on t.v.
Needless to say a while back when I was housebound due to poor health my Mom gifted me 6 months of Netflix! Talk about finding new and fun things to watch while working!!!! They have streaming feed that allows you to basically watch things on demand. Well, after years of my friends telling me I'd like the show LOST I recently watched it!
I was GLUED to my computer screen!!!
"LOVED IT" With 2 snaps!
SO, when I came across this blog post I about squealed!
Television themes in jewelry: J.J. Abram's 'LOST'
I flipped when I saw how cleaver these pieces are!!!!
OK.
I DID SQUEAL at this point!
Everyone and Anyone that is a FAN has to GO and LOOK at these!!!!!
I don't want to show pictures because you have to read the inspiration and descriptions with them all.
I am SOOOOO IMPRESSED with JUST HOW COOL they are.

here's a few hints...think,
"Live together, Die Alone"
Jacob...Room 23
Escaping from the island....the mysterious BLACK SMOKE Monster!
EXCITING isn't even half of it!!!!
GO TAKE A LOOK FOR YOURSELF!!!
:P

FUN FIND of the day: Janet Care Shawl in Mossy Green

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:18:00 +0000

Janet Care Shawl in Mossy Green

I can hear the wind gusting outside!
I just came across this cozy looking shawl and thought how perfect it would be to have this draped over my lap right now as I am sitting at my desk. This would surely keep my legs warm and comfy!
Here is a little more info from the actual listing:

"This super soft Care Shawl is so soft and cozy. It is a combination of beautiful mossy green with flecks of an olive/brown. Its a wee bit fuzzy too, making it soft against the skin.
My Care Shawls and Lap Wraps are designed to be draped over the shoulders, or the lap, of a loved one. They are a perfect gift for ill, hospitalized, or recovering friends and family.
None of my creations have tassels, so they are suitable for loved ones that are confined to a wheelchair. "

Definitely go take a look in her shop for more warm and WELL MADE items perfect for the approaching cooler weather!

Photography: Wonderful World of Color

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:11:00 +0000

My entire life I have LOVED Butterflies. I actually incorporated stylized butterfly wings on my old business cards I designed with me as a fairy accessorized with flowers of course.
When I came across this picture I HAD to share it!
The color is SO VIBRANT!

The Crimson Widow

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:03:00 +0000

Here's a fun pic of the Crimson Widow on a real head!
It was either the bad photoshopped background or all the supply bins and my bed!
This is REALLY such a FUN PIECE to wear!!!

FUN FIND of the DAY:Peanut Butter and Jelly Charm

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Scented Peanut Butter and Jelly Charm

Everyone knows I LOVE the foodie items!
Heh...and if you didn't...you know now!!!
LOL!!!
The fact that these SMELL like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich just KILLS ME!!!!
HOW TOTALLY CUTE!!!!!
They look SO REAL!!!!
I HAVE to share another one
Scented Waffle Charm

Oh My GOSH!
I want to go eat WAFFLES NOW!!!!
Just looking at this makes me hungry!
There a A LOT of SUPER CUTE items in her shop so definitely go take a look!

*Photos courtesy of danzdzynes

FUNNY PIC of the Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:01:00 +0000

This made me laugh! I guess we know who's the Boss!
Look at THAT EXPRESSION of the dogs face!
I DEFINITELY can ALWAYS use a GOOD LAUGH and SMILE!
Hope you get a giggle out of it too!!
LOL!!!!

How Delightful! HandCrafted Creations Blog Feature!

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:49:00 +0000

How excited was I to find a wonderful feature of my designs over at HandCrafted Creations Blog.
Such a lovely article and I am ALWAYS excited when I see my hard work appreciated enough to have someone take the time to share it with others. I am ALWAYS thankful!
Oh yeah and I MUST share that Victoria, the author, makes extraordinary garters! All different designs and colors!
REALLY pretty! Most of her designs are Custom pieces! Can't get any better then making it specifically for YOU.
:P
Her blog is actually a GREAT READ and I highly recommend to periodically check it out. She always has new talent that she shares. ALL DIFFERENT products and designs so it's really fun to see who she is showcasing next!
So, go visit!
HandCrafted Creations Blog.
Victoria Joanne Custom Wedding Garters

SHOP OF THE WEEK: AmbientLights

noreply@blogger.com (Mikiye Creations) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:47:00 +0000

Welcome to the SHOP OF THE WEEK: Ambient Lights
Here you will find a wonderful array of soy candles, palm wax melts and Bath & Body! It's wonderful to see she is very conscious about the environment and therefore chooses to use soy wax since it is deemed more eco-friendly.
Lemon Wedge Warmer Melts Set of 6
I very much enjoy the fact that she offers wax melts since I LOVE candles but find that it makes a filmy mess in my air purifier. With this said, wax melts are PERFECT because I still get the great lasting scent without any extra cleaning time for me!
Another wonderful item she makes is the
Lavender Goats Milk Soap on a Pouf How cleaver huh?!
She has all different scents but I like the relaxing qualities of Lavender so I wanted to share this one. You'll have to visit her shop to see all the rest!
She also makes these fantastic
Aromatic Sink Freshener and Gentle Cleansers
This is one cleaver Lady! I have always popped a lemon rind down there but I didn't always have a lemon and it didn't do anything for my kitchen. These are fantastic since they actually clean, deodorize AND make your whole kitchen smell wonderful!!!
Ambient Lights is such a wonderful little shop with goodies we can ALL use! I definitely recommend to go check it out!

This one-week-only special offer:

15% off ALL items OR Purchase three 7.50oz 100% Soy Jar Candles for only $20.00 (regularly priced 8.50 each) (15% off does not apply to the 3 for $20.00 special, it is already more then 20% savings!)

Special discounts do not apply to shipping. She can send you an invoice reflecting your savings before you make your payment or you can pay for your items and she will refund your savings via PayPal.

*Photos courtesy of Ambient Lights