Wings Of Love -Wedding Greetings-Archive from June 6th 2009

Hey Family,

This is from an old post from last summer. I just wanted to show you the cards I donated to Heartsforhaiti.etsy.com


I was happy to see my "A thousand times yes" card go to a good home last week

I plan to donate the cards below to the HFH shop:

Happily Ever After

 

Congrats to The Groom/Bride to be

Each card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Each matching envelope measures about 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Here is the original post text below: Thanks for stopping by , let me know what you think of the cards, Should I make some more??

"As I was making cards for the fair tomorrow, I was stumped as to what kind of card to make for wedding greetings. Where I live we have a few huge community centers where folks hold lots of wedding receptions, bridal showers etc, esp during the Spring/Summer months

ClaudiaCreations.etsy.com creates "plantable"and organic paper from her own 100% post consumer waste paper pulp mixed with things such as flowers, thread, crayon, easter grass etc. In these designs I used the recycled set although there are some flower portions in there.

The butterflies by Porkchopshow.etsy.com -( the same genius behind those Wooden Typewriter Keys I used to make earrings) are made with 1/8" thick wood and cut with a laser cutting machine. Then gorgeous paper strips made from craft paper and soy ink add the finishing touch with each heartfelt phrase.

Of course this fair was a great opportunity to showcase some wedding sample cards. Then I received these gorgeous paper sets and my mind swirled into a whole new direction:

These are great for anniversary as well. In fact when I posted a sample of these cards through Twitpic, within 10 mins one of my Twitter followers wanted me to create a custom order of 150 of the same designs, but as Wedding Invitations instead!!!! OMG 150!! Can I tell you I almost fell out my chair.

Since each card is a limited one of a kind original- I will be selling these cards in the design format seen here in my Artfire shop ( this shop closed) as a made to order listing. Each component is completely handmade so no two cards will look quite the same."

Thanks for visiting

Go Green,

Ny

Team Treasue Trove -Some Feature Friday Love

 Hey Family,

I came across these beautiful Etsy Treasuries yesterday curated by TeamEPE members- though has its own well-deserved theme- the colors and collections made me think of seasonal bliss:

Winter Wysteria

Spring and Silver

Bohemian Summer

Oh, did you hear??

 Fellow Etsy Project Embrace team member and environmentally committed artist Kendra Zvonik of GreenPost and teamzvonik is offering these beautiful eco-friendly plantable gift tags in a blog giveaway hosted by the lovely GlazedOver stop by and check it out!

Have a happy Friday;-)

Be Well,

Ny

First Front Page Feature ;-) Yay!

Hey Family, how was your weekend??

I just heard from a fellow Etsian that a my Santa Fe II Earrings were featured on the Front Page today;-) This beautiful treasury curated by fellow Etsy Project Embrace Team Member VisionQuest was posted on Etsy's FP at 3am.

December 2009



Although this is my second inclusion in a treasury since August. this will be my first feature not as an alternate.

August 2009



Thank you Etsy! Later tonight I will post my holiday packaging AVI video! I finally got it right;-)

See you soon

Ny

Welcome to Holiday and Heritage Month Blog Series

"What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset. - Blackfoot"

On October 30,2009 President Barack H.Ohama Proclaimed November NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH. You can view the entire Proclaimation here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/presidential-proclamation-national-native-american-heritage-month

To begin to describe the contributions that native American have done for this country alone would take forever to count and record- from Sacagawea, the  Shoshone who aided Lewis and Clark in early America to John Bennett- Herrington Lieutenant Commander, USN: 1st American Indian Astronaut

There have been many little known celebrations of Native American History going on for quite a while..but I will blog about the ones I have found in the coming weeks.

 

This GORGEOUS treasury "Native Nations" - celebrating the first poeple was created by Etsy Artist

NorthernLodge.etsy.com. I will be posting a special feature with NorthernLodge to kick off my "Holiday and Heritage Month Series for the entire month of november.

These will be a weekly series featuring awesome international Etsy artists who will share how/what holidays events celebrated in their home country and featured interviews with Native American aartists in honour of Native American Heritage Month (U.S.)

Stay tuned to read my interview with NorthernLodge tomorrow. If YOU would like to be feature for the Holiday and Heritage Month Series send me a conversation at my Etsy Shop

Thanks for visiting,

Be Well,

Ny

Thoughtful Tuesday-To Dad With Love Part II -Cool Indie Cards

Like mothers, fathers need to be acknowledged and appreciated in all the the ups and downs in a fathers life. Here are some awesome indie card features who graciously volunteered to show of their awesome gift ideas:

The Paper Fairy gives you a chance to add that beautiful newborn baby pic or a sweet family photo to your card.

Custom Father's Day card - Photo Insert

PaperFairy@etsy.com

Set of 4 - Far East Note cards

I think these are a great idea for a subtle note card to give with a gift for Father's day to a co-worker in an ultra- conservative workplace or a guy friend who doesn't like all the fuss of holiday attention, but still likes to know he was thought of for Father's Day;-)
Facebook Fan? - Here's Paper's awesome Facebook Page

Articulations has a gorgeous Father's Day Card Section for dads and granddads;-)

Happy Father's Day Dad card

Articulations@Etsy.com

Happy Father's Day Grandpa-Choose one of 4 Father's Day cards for grandpas

These are my personal favs to give to Granddaddy and I love the option of picking your choice of style. What a sweet way to send your love to Grandpa;-)
Hope you enjoyed these great features. Have a great Tuesday!

Be Thoughtful,

Ny

Brenda Novak's 5th Annual On-line Auction has begun !!

Hey Family!

Remember back in February I blogged about Brenda's auction for one of my old "Find Motivation"posts? If you don't remember, you can read the original link here:

http://nyblaque.blogspot.com/2009/02/find-motivation-brenda-novaks-5th.html

I 've been so busy lately, I forgot I am a registered participant in this auction! so I have to come back from my vacation from Etsy a lot earlier than I planned LOL. But it's worth it.

Brenda Novak is the amazing writing talent behind such books as " Every Waking Moment" "Cold Feet" "Still Water Trilogy" and her latest editions " The Last Stand Series"
You can learn more about Brenda and her amazing story here: How is all started Brenda Novaks Journey.

The 5th Annual On-line Auction to Benefit Diabetes Research was started in 2005 and has been a huge success by raising over $250.000 just last year alone. The auction started May 1st and runs through the month. Brenda's assistant, Lauren Hawkeye contacted myself and 30 other awesome Etsy Artist to participate in this event. We can be found here under Lauren Hawkeye's Treasure > Treasure Chest (Sponsored by Etsy Artisans) So far things are off to a great start as bids are coming in daily.

These are the items I have donated to the auction:

The Journey Necklace

Intrigue

XOXO-Hugs and Kisses

This event is deeply personal to me as my grandmother passed away in March 2007 from her battle with Diabetes. I know I would be making her proud by participating and bringing attention to anything that would help find better treatments and a cure for this disease.

For more information about the auction and/ or Brenda visit Welcome to Brenda's Online Auction link, or check out http://www.brendanovak.com/auction_abouttheauction.shtml & www.eharlequin.com

Thanks for visiting,

Be Well,

Ny

Etsy Weddings..A beauiful guide and featured from Patch First Shop

Patchfirstshop is an amazing jewelry and graphics artist. She creates beautiful backgrounds for blogs, avatars, banners etc. It's was Patchfirstshop's who designed the blog background for TimelesspaperArts.

"Wedding Theme" is a gorgeous blog post featuring a bridal guide with a special section of handmade items all created by Etsy Artists- Except for the wedding dress!. An absolutely stunning collage for that special day. My Orange Hexagon Earrings were included in the guide.

The next best thing to being considered for a bridal gift guide is to actually have an item of yours be a part of a wedding!

These were purchased by a blushing bride to be in Australia for her wedding. I wish I had some pics to show you.Maybe she'll send me some after the honeymoon.


please stop by http://patchfirstshop.blogspot.com
and leave a comment on her beautiful blog...Tell her Ny sent you;-)

Ny

Etsy Artists of Color Team Treasury - Finding A Muse

I just found this gorgeous treasury featuring some of my fellow Etsy Artists of Color Team members. Please stop by and show some love with a comment or some clicks at this link:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=46087

Thanks for visiting;-)

Ny

Friday the 13th

Scary , bad luck, superstitions..??? Nonsense!

Friday the 13th is:

SEXY

Triskaidekaphobia Beaded Pendant with Black Ribbon Necklace

Fivefootfury13.etsy.com

One of a Kind

Leather messenger bag Friday the 13th Jason Voorhees

jno006.etsy.com

FUN

Friday the 13th Blank Greeting Card

CantonBoxCompany.etsy.com

MYSTERIOUS

Tiny Friday the 13th Bottle Pendant on a Burgundy Cord

Kitcameo.etsy.com

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

Beatricks' Rings

argonzales.etsy.com

Now, this post was scheduled to post on the 13th..and it never posted...do you think it was..??
Nah............:-P

Be Well,

Ny

Features and Feathers

Happy Tuesday! I will be reviewing some beautiful Polymer Clay Flower Earrings from Danielle's Designs and some heart warming handmade signs from AudreysCountryCrafts. I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to review Audrey's yesterday..time flew by too fast for me to get around to it;-(

Speaking of flying...

FEBRUARY FEATHER SALE: FEATHER EARRINGS 30% OFF NOW TILL FEB.28TH 2009
Bleached , Trimmed, with copper,sterling silver or gold fill. These babies are ready to fly for Spring;)prices already reduced, no need for a revised invoice.**Free Domestic & Worldwide Shipping **Visit Nyblaque.etsy.com to learn more.