Hand-Spun Yarns and Crafts from Split Rock Ranch

Believe it or not, the Holiday Season is fast approaching us and I can't think of a better way to show that special someone how much you care, than to give them a one-of-a-kind, hand-made gift. You can help support these very talented artists and do your Christmas shopping at the same time. So, please take the time and look over these items, because that perfect gift may be right here.

The following featured products are brought to you by: Split Rock Ranch.
The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image to be taken to their site and the product of your choice.




Deluxe Needle Felting Kit



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Our deluxe small needle felting kit includes:

* A variety of wools in an assortment of colors - Two (2.0) ounces total. The fibers you receive will be those shown.

* A 4"x8" foam block to use as a work surface

* Two felting needles - 1 #38 triangle needle for medium work and 1 #40 triangle needle for fine work

* Basic Needle Felting Instructions

* Carry Case - 10" x 7" x 3-1/2" in a Beach/Coastal design. The design is the same on front and back of the case.

Additional needle felting fiber packs sold separately in our store.
This ships via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.




Wool and Silk Caplet



This beautiful little caplet, shoulder warmer, collar, mini-shawl is hand crocheted using a gorgeous high luster, ultra-soft hand-dyed wool and silk yarn. It fastens with a wooden button and can be fastened in a variety of different places along the caplet to fit many different sizes. The caplet is 9 inches from the neckline to the tip of the scalloped edges.

It would be gorgeous worn over a turtleneck shirt or sweater or use as a little shawl over that little black dress. The colors are gorgeous - golds, burgundy, bronze, orange, brown. It would be beautiful worn with cream, gold, burgundy, deep forest green, brown, black or gray.

Dry clean or hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry. Do not twist or wring.






Quiet Reflection - Handspun Yarn - Blue Faced Leicester Wool - 308 yards and 6.3 oz



These three skeins of hand-spun yarn are spun from BFL wool dyed by Beemiceelf. This little collection of fibers was a sampler set of one ounce of six different colorways that make up the "Quiet Collection". These were a blast to spin. Use them all in one project - they coordinate beautifully - or use each skein for a separate project.

* I spun Secluded and Pensive Plum and plied them two ply for a total of 104 yards and 1.8 oz - DK weight.

* I spun Silent Meadow and Still Summit and plied them two ply for a total of 96 yards and 2.1 oz - Worsted weight.

* I spun Reflection and Serene and plied them two ply for a total of 84 yards and 1.9 oz - Worsted weight.

* Then what was left on the bobbin I Navajo plied for a total of 24 yards and 0.5 oz - Worsted weight.

* A total of 308 yards and 6.3 oz.

This yarn has been properly treated to set the twist.
Suitable for knitting, crocheting, felting or whatever your creativity dreams up!



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Hand-Knitted Accessories by Lenox Knits

Believe it or not, the Holiday Season is fast approaching us. With this in mind, over the next several weeks I will be featuring the items of various Etsy shops. I can't think of a better way to show that special someone how much you care, than to give them a one-of-a-kind, hand-made gift. You can help support these very talented artists and do your Christmas shopping at the same time. So, please take the time and look over these items, because that perfect gift may be right here.

The following featured products are brought to you by: Lenox Knits.
The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image to be taken to their site and the product of your choice.




Dramatic Entrance - Handmade Brown Sparkle Knit Scarf




This scarf will make a statement where ever you go with it. It is a one of kind and has the perfect sparkle and pizazz for the diva in you. It was knit with a mix of acrylic, polyester, and nylon yarns.
It measures 7" x 46" with 14"'s of fabulous fringe as well. It should be hand washed and laid flat to dry.




Mountain Skies - Handmade Multicolor Lace Knitted Scarf




This really is one of my favorites. It can be worn like a shawl over your shoulders all day long or wrapped around your neck like a scarf to keep you warm. It is a luscious blend of mohair, silk, and wool from Noro, my favorite Japanese yarn brand. There are shades of brown, rich blues, touches of purple, red and aqua. There are also some lovely glass beads at the ends for an extra touch.
It measures 8" x 55" and should be hand washed in cool water and laid flat to dry.




Modern Flapper - Handmade Red and Black Knitted Scarflette (removed dead link)



This neckwarmer combines the best of a short scarf and a long scarflette. It will fit under or over your coat and has a vintage gold and black button which can be inserted anywhere through the knitted fabric for many different looks and functions. You could also wear it buttoned long and use it as a fashion accessory all day long.
It was hand knit with a drop stitch pattern. It is primarily black and red with touches of deep purple and orange.
It has a very relaxed elegance that reminds me of the flapper age and will get you tons of compliments. It is a soft and fluffy polyester and acrylic blend so it is perfect for those with wool allergies. It measures 5" x 35" and should be hand washed and laid flat to dry.


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Glass Creations from Lucky Girl Trading Co.

Believe it or not, the Holiday Season is fast approaching us. With this in mind, over the next several weeks I will be featuring the items of various Etsy shops. I can't think of a better way to show that special someone how much you care, than to give them a one-of-a-kind, hand-made gift. You can help support these very talented artists and do your Christmas shopping at the same time. So, please take the time and look over these items, because that perfect gift may be right here.

The following featured products are brought to you by: Lucky Girl Trading Company.
The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image to be taken to their site and the product of your choice.


Mod Circles Blue to Purple Pendant




I made this pretty pendant with circle patterned dichroic glass that sparkles and shifts in shades of green, blue, and purple. Approximately 1/2" x 1-7/16", plus your choice of silver-plated or gold-plated bail, with a smooth top finish. If you'd like a gold-plated bail please say so in the notes to seller during checkout, otherwise I'll attach a silver-plated bail. item #420.

Need a chain or cord for your pendant? I have a large selection available in my shop.






Bubbly Blue Fused Glass Tealight Candle Holder






I made this candle holder with translucent blue art glass as a base and a layer of clear glass for depth. I added a fair amount of magic bubble powder between the layers of glass to create the frothy look, then fused the glass in my kiln. After fusing and cooling was complete, the glass was washed before going back into the kiln to be shaped into this unique candle holder. It measures about 2" tall and 2.75" wide, the perfect size to hold a tealight candle.




Small Flower Power Yellow Smiley Fused Glass Dish






I made this dish with sunny yellow art glass as a base and a layer of clear glass for depth. I created the smiley face with multicolored glass millefiore bits. It's about 4.5" square with rounded corners and a gentle slope. The dish would be beautiful holding spare change or keys, serving condiments or snacks, or as a candle or soap dish. It's also nice just to look at--it makes me smile every time I walk past! Food and dishwasher safe.

I'm happy to ship this internationally, so if you're outside the U.S. please ask me for the postage to your country.


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Gift Ideas from Barbara's Crochet Studio

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Ice Crystal CROCHETED SCARF



12 floral motifs make this unique scarf.
It is crocheted from soft acrylic yarn; sage, bone and light country blue.
It is 84" long and 6.5" wide.
Please contact me with any questions. :)




Crocheted Choker and Bracelet Set
with Buttons - Spring Colors



Just on time to celebrate Spring!
This choker and bracelet set is crocheted with cotton crochet thread #10, ecru with green border.
It is embellished with colorful buttons - green, yellow and violet.
The choker is 12.5" long and 7/8" wide with 6.5" ties for perfect fit.
The bracelet is 7" long and 7/8" wide. It closes with loop and button.
More patterns and colors are coming soon.




mp3 player Cozy with Neck String



This little crocheted bag is great to keep your mp3 player in place while you are on the go.
It is made of soft acrylic yarn, blue pompadour (with shiny, white thread running throughout ).
It measures 2.5" x 4.5", has fold over flap with button closure and 35" long string.
I'll take custom orders for color or size to fit your electronics.



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Woodworking by Creative Woodcrafts

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Trestle Table elevated dog feeder (removed dead link)


Trestle style elevated dog feeder made of solid white oak. Table top measures 11" x22", and stands 12" tall. Finish is natural with 3 coats of satin polyurethane for lasting protection. Comes with 2 2-qt. stainless steel bowls. This feeder is ready to ship.




Handmade Shaker style oak elevated feeder (removed dead link)



Shaker style elevated dog feeder. Made of solid white oak, this feeder features tapered legs and arched front and back cross rails. Natural in color with three coats of satin polyurethane for a protective, beautiful, long lasting finish. This feeder stands 12" tall and the top measures 12"x22". Comes with 2 3-qt. stainless steel bowls.
This feeder is in stock and ready to ship.
If you would like a different size or stain color feel free to email me for a quote.




Stingray (removed dead link)



Artist/jewelry box made from a laminated block of spalted birch. Three drawers with walnut drawer pulls. Box measures 10" wide x 5" tall x 4" deep.




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Featured Crafts from Unique Euphoria

The following featured products are brought to you by: Unique Euphoria.
The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image to be taken to their site and the product of your choice.



Candle holder/bird feeder



Enjoy indoors or outdoors as a beautiful candle holder. Use a flame-less
votive for outdoor use an enjoy a romantic night on the patio or send it out
as a beautiful addition to your garden. Just fill the dish with bird seed and
enjoy a pretty and unique perch for your feathered friends.

This is made with recycled electric fencing wire hand twisted and welded by
myself, then cleaned and painted with a durable enamel that is suitable for
indoor or outdoor use.

Comes with a votive candle and a chain for hanging.



Hanging vase/cutting keeper



YAY! I have to say that this is one of my favorites! A hanging vase to start
a cutting in or to put a single flower or bud in. Pretty enough for indoor
use, durable enough for outdoor use. The little "jug" hangs from the hook on
the hanger at just enough of an angle to make the piece really unique and
whimsical.

The hanger is made from fencing wire that is all hand twisted by myself,
welded together, cleaned and painted with a durable gloss enamel paint. It
comes with a chain for hanging (not shown in the picture).




Bluebird of happiness windchime



Made with recycled glass and fencing wire, you would never know this little
bird is a product of forgotten things. The wire is hand twisted, sculpted and
welded by me and the glass is fired into "flowers." A beautiful and relaxing
addition to your porch area or garden.

Custom Embroidery by Ziggy Stitch

Over the weekend, I received a few requests from Etsy Shop owners to feature their products on my site. So, over the next several weeks, it will be my pleasure to continue my free advertising campaign for these very talented and hardworking people.

The following featured products are brought to you by: Ziggy Stitch. The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image, to be taken to their site and to get additional information on the product of your choice.




Latte Change Purse




Keep your change handy for your coffee craving with this embroidered latte Change purse. measures 4" x 4" padded with velcro closure. Like the design want a different fabric or want it personalized convo me and we can work something out.




Pony Up Zipper Pouch



Embroidered pony zipper pouch. Great for change or whatever you want to put in it. Hang it from your backpack or key chain. If you would like a key ring instead of a clip just let me know in the notes to seller.




Daisy Change Purse (removed dead link)



Keep your change handy with this embroidered daisy Change purse. measures 4" x 4" padded with velcro closure. Like the design want a different fabric or want it personalized convo me and we can work something out.

Hand Crafted Products from Country Color Creations

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Folkart Snowman Purse Gray Pockets Galore (dead link removed)

The handles are reinforced for strength. There are several pockets on the inside, even for your pens. A pocket on both sides on the outside. It has a zipper enclosure. It is quilted on my machine and very very beautiful!! (I quilt all my fabrics for my purses). The straps measure approx. 12" straight up. It is 10 and 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/4 wide and 9 1/2 long.
I also do special orders.



Bronze and Classy Necklace and Earring Set (removed dead link)


This is a real pretty set. I used bronze colored seed beads along with antique copper chain, some natural stone, goldstone and swarovski crystals. The necklace is about 26" long. It slips over your neck and hangs real nice but not to long.
The earrings have goldstone and swarovski crystals also and are 2 and 1/2 inches long.



Small Yellow Earrings Lampwork (removed dead link)


A bright yellow lampwork bead with a swarovski crystal on a large kinney earwire.

Designer Jewelry by Queen of the Cat People

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Sea Lion Luv (174)




This adorable necklace features a wooden pendant of two snuggly sea lions. It hangs from a length of turquoise chips and brown lava beads, like volcanic rocks on the seashore. The findings are all sterling, including a toggle clasp. The necklace is 21 inches long.




Swan Deco (142)


This elegant, geometric piece is 16.5 inches of onyx, matte round beads and polished cube beads, and polished cubes of clear quartz, with a black cinnabar swan pendant, sterling findings and toggle clasp.






Lavender and Silver Horn Ring (R003)



This light, curled horn is the perfect accent for any kind of faerie, nymph, or satyr costume.
The claw is made of polymer clay with a light metallic finish, which makes it MUCH lighter than a metal claw. It also won't tarnish. The ring itself is woven by hand out of purple and clear seed beads. Ring size 9.

One-of-a-Kind Jewelry from Tulips Treasure Box

**Note: Unfortunately, all links are dead, so they have been removed.


The following featured products are brought to you by:Tulips Treasure Box. The descriptions are copied from the owner's site. Please click on the title or the large image, to be taken to their site and to get additional information on the product of your choice.


CARNELIAN NECKLACE CARNELIAN SLABS CHUNKS



Almost totally Carnelian, in different forms:
Slabs
Chunks
Rice
Faceted
Botswana Agate Gemstones, Sterling Silver and Copper.
Pendant Focal: One of a Kind, hand-wire wrapped Druzy with amazing colors and loaded with sparkling crystals!
Clasp: Handmade Sterling Silver surrounds a vintage cabachon from occupied Japan.
Length: 19" fully open





GREEN OPAL and JASPER GEMSTONES
Sterling Silver Necklace



Pendant: Ocean Jasper and Mother-of-Pearl set in Sterling Silver.
Large Green Opal Nugget Gemstones, Ocean Jasper, Oval African Jasper, and Sterling Silver.
Clasp: Vintage Japanese Foiled Cab 18mm x 27mm loop to loop.




QUILLS PEARLS LAMPWORK STERLING SILVER (removed dead link)



Sea Urchin Quill, Freshwater Pearls (purple & green), Handmade Lampwork Beads, Sterling & Bali Silver.
Some of the shells in this design were found by me at a local beach here in Florida
Total length: 22" from clasp to bottom of the longest quill.



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Hand-Crafted Jewelry from Rose Works

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HEROES - GODSEND - Woven Bracelet (removed dead link)


This particular bracelet is 7 1/2 inches long - but custom orders are welcome! Just indicate the size you'd prefer in the message to the buyer.
If you would like a different background color other than white please indicate what color you would like in the message to the buyer! I either have, or have access too, just about any color imaginable.




Elegantly Jumbled Lace (removed dead link)


This time I used a mix that contains black, grey, silver, white, and clear! It makes for an elegant design that you can wear to dress up your jeans and t-shirt, or for your favorite little black dress!
This necklace is designed to slip right over your head, and has a twist to it, just for fun! If it was laid out the necklace would be about 24 inches long.




Purple and White Woven Earrings


They are a little "tamer" than other dangle earrings I've done in the past - but I think I really like both types :) I hope you enjoy them too!
These earrings are approximately 3 inches long.
If you love this design but the color's not quite "you" then let me know an I'll make something just for you!



Special announcement for Etsy Shop Owners

Attention: Etsy Shop Owners

Hello, even though the new stimulus package is going to bloat all our checkbooks with a whopping thirteen extra dollars every two weeks I for one, do not really find that to be of much help. So, I figured that instead of trying to depend on the government to help us out, why don't we start helping each other. I figure that everyone could use a little extra advertising and free advertising is even better. It is in this vein that I would like to try something that I have seen at the BeadedTail. Once or twice a week, I would like to feature a few products from a fellow blogger's personal Etsy shop on my site.

Here's how it would work:

• Provide a direct link to up to three products you would like to feature (email me at the address below)


• I will go to that page and capture the image(s)


• I will post the product image and the corresponding link in a post dedicated to your shop


• If someone is interested in your product, they will click the link you provided and be taken away to your site


• I will leave you a message when your site will be featured

I have created a new Email address for you to use, to send me the links and for any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Everyday Living


So, if you would like to have your shop featured, please send me the information and I will take care of the rest.

Only pertains to Personal Etsy Shops. Family-friendly products only, please.