14 days of Valentines - Day 11

I was blown away by today's gift as well! It is a gorgeous "Steampunk" clay heart pendant from Connie. Wow......I cannot wait to wear this one!! Too much fun!! Thanks Connie!!

14 Days of Valentine's - Catching up - Days 6-10

Behind, behind......I'm behind. First we got busy with family visiting from Illinois on their way to Georgia. Then the cable went away.....far away. I was mortified. Amazing, really, just how much I missed it!! LOL I just sort of wandered around.......confused!! :)

Anywho.....here are the next 5 gifites I have rec'd......prepared to be blown away, truly!!


Day 6 is from Gwynn and it is the most amazing necklace......I was totally thrilled to have received it!! Thanks Gwynn!! She also used an Altoid tin for the container......the packaging was nearly as great as the gift!!

Day 7 is from Gloria!! Don't' you just LOVE her wrapping paper!! I surely do!! Inside was a great heart calendar with a mirror on the back. How fun!! Thanks!!

Day 8 brought this amazing collection of hearts on a string from Gail!! They are too cool. I cant' decided if I want to display them or wear them!! Maybe both.......so many different techniques. I adore the embossed copper!! Wow!!

Day number 9 brought this lovely calendar from my friend Diann!! It's gorgeous AND practical!! Thanks Diann. It shall be heading into my bag!!

The giftie for Day 10 arrived from Cris and it is a lovely smelling soap!! I have placed it in the studio!!

100th post caption contest results

Well, we rec'd a few great entries in out caption this photo contest. Here are the top picks:

"Think I need to put the cap back on that marker... I'm seein' double!"

OH Stick us in a box with that purse and send us to Ms. Angie in Texas!! We need an adventure!"

"Where else would we be? In 6 of our 9 lives we were both named Socks"

"Can we come out now??"

"Now we get to play too!"

"Shhhh, Mom!! We're hiding from Woody!!!"

"Now what cat-a-glory did you say file that under?"

and my personal fave and the winner of the 100th post purse give-a-way is my Uncle Keith!! Congrats!! Your prize will go out ASAP!! :::smiles:::

"Gosh Jinxy, a couple of gals like us can't go anywhere to get away from the Poperatzy."

14 Days of Valentines - Day 5

Today's giftie comes from Jean!! I was intrigued to open the artfully packaged muslin gift bag. Image my excitement when I open this amazing handmade book!! It is wonderful. I shall treasure it!! :::Smiles::: Thanks Jean!!

14 Days of Valentines - Day 4

It's like the energizer bunny.....the fun just keeps going and going. Today's giftie comes from our delightful host, Jeri http://artfulgathering.typepad.com/. It is an awesome bound booklet and stationary holder. It is really cute and handy!! :::smiles::: Thanks Jeri!!

I LOVE the "Key to my Heart" on the wrappings!!

Hubby says no more beads......

.....unless I sell some things on Etsy!! :) So, I'm beginning to list the 2 bags of beaded jewelry pieces I have created. Here are 5 bracelets that I have up for sale in my Etsy store (along with many other pieces d'ART). www.shellyraewood.etsy.com

So, if you like the bracelet I have in my One World One Heart giveaway http://shellyraewood.blogspot.com/2009/02/one-world-one-heart-give-way.html .....here are a few others. Take a peek when you have time. :::Smiles:::

Beaded & Crocheted White Crystals Cuff

Twisted Wire Beaded Flower Garden Bracelet

Wire Twisted Beaded Bracelet Cool Blues & Greens

Dew Drops Beaded Black Bracelet

Dew Drops Denim Beaded Bracelet

14 Days of Valentines - Day 3

It just keep getting better!! You gotta love getting to have a present a day!! :::Smiles::: Today's giftie comes from Nancy Maxwell James http://jazzysfavoriteart.blogspot.com/.
It is a lovely hanging ART piece. Don't you just love the colors?? She is priceless!!

14 Days of Valentine's Day 2

Today was MY day!! Woo Hoo!! My family NEVER wants to see another Altoid mint again!! LOL I needed 15 of these puppies for this swap, and I didn't start collecting them until the beginning of January!! Anywho, I painted the tins with Aluminum Paint so they would be all bright and shiny. I made 2 versions. I used 2 of my fave Valentine images and 2 sets of Valentine words on the insides. They were decorated with various hearts cut from my new handy dandy cuttlebug, sequins, glitter and red sparkly trims.

The tins were delivered in my fave ever designed genie bag. I hope the gals enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them. The tutorial for the bags can be found here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/geniebag.php I modified it to suit my needs by making the back piece larger and using it as a fold over topper, punched and tied with ribbon.

14 Days of Valentines....Day 1.....

.....has begun. We had so much fun doing the 12 Days of Christmas swap that we decided to do a Valentine's themed one. It is by far my fave holiday!! :) It is again hosted by my friend Jeri http://artfulgathering.typepad.com/.
Here is a shot of all but one of my gifties looking lovely in their big red heart tin.

I am sharing day 1 today instead of yesterday, as I was so busy with One World, One Heart last night. If somehow you've missed all the info about that go here: http://oneworldoneheart.typepad.com/. It is an amazing story of sharing, of art, of fun, of 100's of give-a-ways, and of a global movement of ARTists from around the world. There are over 825 participants, each sharing their blog and a free give-a-way of a piece of their art and there ore a piece of themselves. You simply visit the blogs and leave a comment and you are signed up to win. My previous post on this blog has my offering, but you can also view me on the OWOH site as # 825. Enjoy!!

Now, back to my gifties.......
First up is a gift by Susan http://susan-artfulmusings.blogspot.com/.

It is a gorgeous hanging piece to go in my studio. I really like the shape and the composition. Thanks Susan!!

one world one heart give-a-way

I have decided to join in this amazing world wide journey. I am please to offer up this gorgeous bracelet for the giveaway. It is a silver frame, wire wrapped with an amzing assortment of new and vintage crystals, beads and pearls. Please comment on this post and leave me a way to contact you if you are the lucky winner. :::smiles::: Enjoy

A winner will be pulled at midnight Eastern on February 11th and posted here on this blog on Februray 12th!! Good Luck!!

If you like this bracelet I have other jewelry listed and will continue to list new pieces through out this event in my etsy store. www.shellyraewood.etsy.com . Thanks so much for stopping by!!

100th post.....

.....wow.....can't believe it. And lately I've been terribly lax about posting. But I appreciate any who stop by and read my blog. Rest assured I have more big plans for the next 100!! So, I tried to decide how best to celebrate and I came up with 2 ideas.

First I wanted to share this amazing video that came my way this week from a very dear friend. I don't forward many emails, especially not to everyone on my list, but this was the exception. Watch and I think you will agree. My response was two words: Amen and Wow!! Enjoy!!

http://www.bornagainamerican.org/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBZSBGHm0RY

Second I wanted to have a giveaway to celebrate my 100th post. I am planning to send to a loving home, one of the latest bags I have crocheted. You can find more in my Etsy store: http://www.shellyraewood.etsy.com/ This bag is fun and flirty and pink!! It is made from a variegated pinks yarn and a luscious pink homespun yarn. It features 2 fun vintage buttons for the closure.

So, now you're wondering how do I enter to win this goodie?? All you need do is reply to THIS post only, making sure I can contact you via email. You must also give me your best caption for the following picture. We'll have a family vote and choose the winners. Don't stress....just have fun, ok?? All entries must be in by Wednesday, February 3rd, midnight Eastern time. The picture is of 2 of our girls: Jinx and Smudgey.

Apparently I left my studio desk drawer open a bit.......