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May 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Belated Treasury Thanks
Each week I devote my Sunday blog post to say THANK YOU to the curators of Etsy treasuries who featured items from my Etsy shops, Pasque Flower Creations and Aunt Pheba's Vintage, over the past week. This week, however, I'm a few hours late -- it's now Monday CDT.
My hubby and I traveled to his childhood home in Ottertail County (northwest Minnesota) to attend the memorial service for his dear sweet Aunt Helen. It was a beautiful service, and it was great to see his siblings and cousins.
But the travel was a ... challenge. When we left Lincoln, NE on Friday morning, several streets, on ramps, and roads were flooded. Thankfully, we were high and dry on High Street. It tested our navigation skills to find a waterless route. The return trip home on Sunday was also a dicey drive. I drove through torrential rains, high winds, hail, and areas within tornado warnings from Wahpeton, ND to Vermillion, SD! There were many white knuckle miles, and times when we had to pull off the road because it was absolutely impossible to see beyond the hood of the car. The windshield wipers on our used rental car got quite a workout! SO--we were even later getting home than expected. We did arrive safely, although several people were injured in tornadoes that touched down within a few miles of us, and my heart aches for them and for those who lost homes, schools, or churches in the storms as well.
I'm still a little "addled" from the experience, so if I missed someone this week, I apologize.
First up, Francie of Insideredo featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Joy of Spring. This clematis photo art print depicts one of the joys of Spring. Francie also has a terrific selection of men's vintage accessories.
Antiquity Travelers featured my blue floral key fob in her tranquil treasury, The Quiet of Summer.
These beautiful Amazonite earrings would add a lovely touch of understated elegance to a summery outfit.
WylieAtHeart featured my zig zag key fob in aqua in the treasury, Shades of Aqua .
This aqua dyed fire agate bracelet would feel right at home in this treasury!
And I did an "Oops!" I promised Dust Devil Treasures I'd feature this beautiful banded agate statement necklace. But it's too pretty not to feature, right?
Vicki Abrew of BunniesMadeofBread featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Tempt Team Motivation Temptation - Eye Candy. This rose floral crown caught my fancy. I remember when my daughter was young --she loved the floral crowns at the Renaissance Festival.
Francie of Insideredo featured my folk art baby bib in her treasury, Turn Around and You're a Young Girl Going ... I love that song, but it usually makes me cry. My little girl grew up so fast. This women's vintage boho belt is something that might please a young girl -- or an older girl who is still young at heart.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my patriotic baby bib in her treasury, Little Ones. I love this seaside abstract photography from Susan's shop.
Tish Keating of Dust Witch Creations featured my hearts and pink gingham baby bib in her treasury, Baby Shower Gifts . This rainy day tic tac toe game might be a fun present for baby's older sibling(s). Tish has handcrafted wooden games, puzzles, boxes, and more in her shop.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my aqua chevron oven mitt in a truly BEAUTIFUL treasury, Blue Tease . This Twilight Walk art print reminds me of my two youngest kids, Jeff and Allison, when they were little.
Liubov Stoliar of zmeyssHandMade featured my gray chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Perfect Gray. Gray is my favorite neutral, and it was showcased beautifully in this treasury. I love these hand painted 3D butterflies from Liubov's shop.
Liz of TheLittleEmptyNest featured my spit happens baby bib in her treasury, Citrus, with lovely lemony yellows and luscious lime greens. This miniature yellow dollhouse quilt is one of several 1/12 scale doll quilts you can find in Liz's shop.
Valerie of NandysNook featured my prairie pioneer sunbonnet in peach in her treasury, Peach Tones of TEMPT Team. This crochet mason jar koozie is one of those pretty peachy tones.
Stephanie Watson of ARTEQUALSJOY featured my houndstooth eyeglasses case in her treasury, Summer Trends - A Unique Collection from the TEMPT Team . This floral inspiration watercolor is one of my favorite handpainted items from Stephanie's shop.
At the memorial service we attended this weekend in MN, each of the family members was given a gladiola bulb to plant in memory of Aunt Helen. The color will be a mystery.
Nancy C. Eckert of mysticneedle featured my aqua key fob in her treasury, Ocean Dreams . This beautiful lace shawl would be a pretty cover up on the beach -- or anywhere!
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my barbecue oven mitt in their red hot treasury, Temptations on a Hot Summer Night . This red beaded shell necklace is one of many beautifully-crafted, unique jewelry pieces you'll find at Rocks2Gems2Wire.
And I love antique quilts, so this unfinished baby quilt top caught my eye!
Cassie of CassieVision featured my pink and black argyle key fob in her treasury, Babe Cave . This hot pink and black woven bracelet would feel right at home in that babe cave.
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my tangerine roses oven mitts in their treasury, Tempting Flower Bouquet . These cute pink flower earrings would be fun to sport on May Day.
And there you have it! Another wonderful week of treasuries. Thanks again to the curators who included items from my shops!
TTFN
LeAnn
My hubby and I traveled to his childhood home in Ottertail County (northwest Minnesota) to attend the memorial service for his dear sweet Aunt Helen. It was a beautiful service, and it was great to see his siblings and cousins.
But the travel was a ... challenge. When we left Lincoln, NE on Friday morning, several streets, on ramps, and roads were flooded. Thankfully, we were high and dry on High Street. It tested our navigation skills to find a waterless route. The return trip home on Sunday was also a dicey drive. I drove through torrential rains, high winds, hail, and areas within tornado warnings from Wahpeton, ND to Vermillion, SD! There were many white knuckle miles, and times when we had to pull off the road because it was absolutely impossible to see beyond the hood of the car. The windshield wipers on our used rental car got quite a workout! SO--we were even later getting home than expected. We did arrive safely, although several people were injured in tornadoes that touched down within a few miles of us, and my heart aches for them and for those who lost homes, schools, or churches in the storms as well.
I'm still a little "addled" from the experience, so if I missed someone this week, I apologize.
First up, Francie of Insideredo featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Joy of Spring. This clematis photo art print depicts one of the joys of Spring. Francie also has a terrific selection of men's vintage accessories.
Antiquity Travelers featured my blue floral key fob in her tranquil treasury, The Quiet of Summer.
These beautiful Amazonite earrings would add a lovely touch of understated elegance to a summery outfit.
WylieAtHeart featured my zig zag key fob in aqua in the treasury, Shades of Aqua .
This aqua dyed fire agate bracelet would feel right at home in this treasury!
And I did an "Oops!" I promised Dust Devil Treasures I'd feature this beautiful banded agate statement necklace. But it's too pretty not to feature, right?
Vicki Abrew of BunniesMadeofBread featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Tempt Team Motivation Temptation - Eye Candy. This rose floral crown caught my fancy. I remember when my daughter was young --she loved the floral crowns at the Renaissance Festival.
Francie of Insideredo featured my folk art baby bib in her treasury, Turn Around and You're a Young Girl Going ... I love that song, but it usually makes me cry. My little girl grew up so fast. This women's vintage boho belt is something that might please a young girl -- or an older girl who is still young at heart.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my patriotic baby bib in her treasury, Little Ones. I love this seaside abstract photography from Susan's shop.
Tish Keating of Dust Witch Creations featured my hearts and pink gingham baby bib in her treasury, Baby Shower Gifts . This rainy day tic tac toe game might be a fun present for baby's older sibling(s). Tish has handcrafted wooden games, puzzles, boxes, and more in her shop.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my aqua chevron oven mitt in a truly BEAUTIFUL treasury, Blue Tease . This Twilight Walk art print reminds me of my two youngest kids, Jeff and Allison, when they were little.
Liubov Stoliar of zmeyssHandMade featured my gray chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Perfect Gray. Gray is my favorite neutral, and it was showcased beautifully in this treasury. I love these hand painted 3D butterflies from Liubov's shop.
Liz of TheLittleEmptyNest featured my spit happens baby bib in her treasury, Citrus, with lovely lemony yellows and luscious lime greens. This miniature yellow dollhouse quilt is one of several 1/12 scale doll quilts you can find in Liz's shop.
Valerie of NandysNook featured my prairie pioneer sunbonnet in peach in her treasury, Peach Tones of TEMPT Team. This crochet mason jar koozie is one of those pretty peachy tones.
Stephanie Watson of ARTEQUALSJOY featured my houndstooth eyeglasses case in her treasury, Summer Trends - A Unique Collection from the TEMPT Team . This floral inspiration watercolor is one of my favorite handpainted items from Stephanie's shop.
At the memorial service we attended this weekend in MN, each of the family members was given a gladiola bulb to plant in memory of Aunt Helen. The color will be a mystery.
Nancy C. Eckert of mysticneedle featured my aqua key fob in her treasury, Ocean Dreams . This beautiful lace shawl would be a pretty cover up on the beach -- or anywhere!
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my barbecue oven mitt in their red hot treasury, Temptations on a Hot Summer Night . This red beaded shell necklace is one of many beautifully-crafted, unique jewelry pieces you'll find at Rocks2Gems2Wire.
Randy and Lynn of Neutral Nellies featured my colorful abstract pillow cover and my colorful birds oven mitt in their treasury, Colorful TEMPT Team . One double feature deserves another, so here are two fun items from Neutral Nellies. These vintage children's playing cards brought back childhood memories.
And I love antique quilts, so this unfinished baby quilt top caught my eye!
Cassie of CassieVision featured my pink and black argyle key fob in her treasury, Babe Cave . This hot pink and black woven bracelet would feel right at home in that babe cave.
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my tangerine roses oven mitts in their treasury, Tempting Flower Bouquet . These cute pink flower earrings would be fun to sport on May Day.
And there you have it! Another wonderful week of treasuries. Thanks again to the curators who included items from my shops!
TTFN
LeAnn
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Treasury Thanks
Each Sunday I devote my blog post to saying THANK YOU to the curators of Etsy treasuries who have featured items from my shops, Pasque Flower Creations and Aunt Pheba's Vintage, over the past week.
This week was a delightful mix of themes and colors. I hope you'll enjoy the items I've chosen to feature in this week's post.
Cassie of CassieVision featured my tomatoes and herbs oven mitt in her treasury, Happy Birthday .
It is so hard to pick just one item from Cassie's shop, but this week I chose this spring bird nest necklace.
Tish Keating of DustWitchCreations featured my industrial-style pillow cover in her treasury, Take a Rest . Now that's a tempting idea! Wouldn't this red, white and blue tic-tac-toe game be fun to keep the kiddos amused before the fireworks at a 4th of July get-together -- or any day?
Francie of Insideredo featured my purple key fob in her treasury, Lilacs Blooming by My Back Door . I'm a huge Sherlock fan, so I couldn't resist this Harris tweed hat from Francie's shop. See how nicely they've matched the plaid!
Vaselina of SoulInspiredCeramics featured my red hearts baby bib in her treasury, Passionately Red . You'll find dozens of delightful ceramic gift ideas at Soul Inspired Creations -- ring keepers, ceramic buttons, and ceramic jewelry --- like this amazing ceramic necklace.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my nature-inspired pillow cover in her treasury, Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl . I love Susan's art photos, and this fence in the desert piece is intriguing on so many levels.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my tangerine zoo animals bib in her orange-themed treasury, Orange You Delightful . This painting of three beach boys reminds me of our grandsons in Arizona. We'll be visiting them the end of this month.
Vickie also featured my azalea oven mitt in her treasury, Feeling Bright . Here is a whimsical barbecue chef art print from her chefs series.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my purple chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Spring Colors. This spring flowers photography captures many Spring colors in one very pretty print.
Rossiter Lisa of PNLJewelryDesigns featured my green and white chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Unique Gifts from TEMPT . This green sea sediment necklace is a OOAK statement piece.
Natashalh of StalkingTheWildSnark, our new Team Leader for the Blogging Business Artisans Team, featured my colorful birds oven mitt in her treasury, May Day .
HUGE thanks to Edi Royer, our multi-talented, inspiring, and "quit your day job"-successful Etsian, who built and nurtured the team the past few years. Here's a photo of Edi (the young, tall one) and me, taken when she and her mom literally went "the extra mile" to surprise me at a craft fair last Fall.
Natasha is a Navy wife, currently stationed in Hawaii. Her shop is growing by leaps and bounds, and it is a must-see destination for anyone planning a beach-themed wedding! These adorable buoy ornaments are one of the new listings in Natasha's shop.
Celine of CelineArtGalerie also featured my colorful birds oven mitts in her treasury, Hello; Celine is a talented visual artist. Here is one of my favorite abstract paintings from her shop.
Tania of TaniaFelt featured my pencil-shaped pencil pouches in her treasury, May Gifts . I love this Spring flower brooch from Tania's shop. It reminds me of pasque flowers!
Marybeth Willis of LittleBitCrazy featured my purple and gold key fob in her treasury, School Colors All Sorts. These beautiful maroon earrings are a beautiful rendition of Madison High School's colors- maroon and white, where I graduated 44 years ago - Class of '71. Graduations are coming! Are you (and your shop) ready?
And last, but not least, Donna Johnson of BlingbyDonna featured my brown and white chevron oven mitt in her Gratitude Treasury . This aqua Czech beaded ankle bracelet is a pretty accessory for Summer days ahead.
And there you have it! Another wonderful week of treasuries. Thanks, again, to all the curators.
Next week's Treasury Thanks post may be a little late. We'll be traveling to MN for a memorial service for Jerry's sweet Aunt Helen. It will be a great opportunity for him to reconnect with many of his cousins and his siblings. We'll be leaving Friday and returning Sunday evening, if all goes as planned.
TTFN
LeAnn
This week was a delightful mix of themes and colors. I hope you'll enjoy the items I've chosen to feature in this week's post.
Cassie of CassieVision featured my tomatoes and herbs oven mitt in her treasury, Happy Birthday .
It is so hard to pick just one item from Cassie's shop, but this week I chose this spring bird nest necklace.
Tish Keating of DustWitchCreations featured my industrial-style pillow cover in her treasury, Take a Rest . Now that's a tempting idea! Wouldn't this red, white and blue tic-tac-toe game be fun to keep the kiddos amused before the fireworks at a 4th of July get-together -- or any day?
Francie of Insideredo featured my purple key fob in her treasury, Lilacs Blooming by My Back Door . I'm a huge Sherlock fan, so I couldn't resist this Harris tweed hat from Francie's shop. See how nicely they've matched the plaid!
Vaselina of SoulInspiredCeramics featured my red hearts baby bib in her treasury, Passionately Red . You'll find dozens of delightful ceramic gift ideas at Soul Inspired Creations -- ring keepers, ceramic buttons, and ceramic jewelry --- like this amazing ceramic necklace.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my nature-inspired pillow cover in her treasury, Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl . I love Susan's art photos, and this fence in the desert piece is intriguing on so many levels.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my tangerine zoo animals bib in her orange-themed treasury, Orange You Delightful . This painting of three beach boys reminds me of our grandsons in Arizona. We'll be visiting them the end of this month.
Vickie also featured my azalea oven mitt in her treasury, Feeling Bright . Here is a whimsical barbecue chef art print from her chefs series.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my purple chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Spring Colors. This spring flowers photography captures many Spring colors in one very pretty print.
Rossiter Lisa of PNLJewelryDesigns featured my green and white chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Unique Gifts from TEMPT . This green sea sediment necklace is a OOAK statement piece.
Natashalh of StalkingTheWildSnark, our new Team Leader for the Blogging Business Artisans Team, featured my colorful birds oven mitt in her treasury, May Day .
HUGE thanks to Edi Royer, our multi-talented, inspiring, and "quit your day job"-successful Etsian, who built and nurtured the team the past few years. Here's a photo of Edi (the young, tall one) and me, taken when she and her mom literally went "the extra mile" to surprise me at a craft fair last Fall.
Natasha is a Navy wife, currently stationed in Hawaii. Her shop is growing by leaps and bounds, and it is a must-see destination for anyone planning a beach-themed wedding! These adorable buoy ornaments are one of the new listings in Natasha's shop.
Celine of CelineArtGalerie also featured my colorful birds oven mitts in her treasury, Hello; Celine is a talented visual artist. Here is one of my favorite abstract paintings from her shop.
Tania of TaniaFelt featured my pencil-shaped pencil pouches in her treasury, May Gifts . I love this Spring flower brooch from Tania's shop. It reminds me of pasque flowers!
Marybeth Willis of LittleBitCrazy featured my purple and gold key fob in her treasury, School Colors All Sorts. These beautiful maroon earrings are a beautiful rendition of Madison High School's colors- maroon and white, where I graduated 44 years ago - Class of '71. Graduations are coming! Are you (and your shop) ready?
And last, but not least, Donna Johnson of BlingbyDonna featured my brown and white chevron oven mitt in her Gratitude Treasury . This aqua Czech beaded ankle bracelet is a pretty accessory for Summer days ahead.
And there you have it! Another wonderful week of treasuries. Thanks, again, to all the curators.
Next week's Treasury Thanks post may be a little late. We'll be traveling to MN for a memorial service for Jerry's sweet Aunt Helen. It will be a great opportunity for him to reconnect with many of his cousins and his siblings. We'll be leaving Friday and returning Sunday evening, if all goes as planned.
TTFN
LeAnn
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Treasury Thanks
Each week I devote my Sunday Post to saying THANK YOU to the curators of Etsy treasuries who featured items from my Etsy shops, Aunt Pheba's Vintage and Pasque Flower Creations, over the past week.
It was a wild and wacky week for Etsy treasuries! WOW!! My TEMPT Team teammate, Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt , deserves some special recognition this week. He was on a treasury curating marathon, and I was so grateful to be included in many of those treasuries. Thanks, Mike!
I have LOTS of eye candy for you to enjoy today, so grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!! If you see something you like, please feel free to show some Etsy love by visiting the shop, Liking the item, and Pinning or Sharing.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my pink chevron oven mitt in her GORGEOUS pink-themed treasury, Pink Spring Things. (My Blogging Business Artisans team leader, Edi, will like this one!!) Mother's Day is approaching, and I'm missing my daughter Allison. Although she's a big girl now (27), she'll always be my little freckle-faced girl. So I couldn't resist this mother and daughter art print from Vicki's shop.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my blue man dorm pillow cover in her treasury, Shades of the Sea. Although I live in landlocked Nebraska, I love the ocean. This Atlantic Ocean pier art photo is mesmerizing.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my red floral oven mitt in her treasury, I LOVE MOM. My mom's favorite color was red. She would have loved this treasury. We had a rainy weekend, so this Seattle lovers in the rain art print caught my eye.
Suzanne Perry of GlowBlocks featured my happy camper oven mitt in her treasury, May 10 - Remember Mom. If your mom happens to be a Baby Boomer who loves her coffee, this Peace Love Coffee night light would be a fun gift.
Chelsey Mertz of NovaWoods featured my gray chevron oven mitt in her treasury, TEMPT Motivation Treasury. I love these feather earrings from Chelsey's shop -- and check out that amazing product photography!
Nikush of NikushJewelryArt featured my orange chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Hi, Dear . . . It was so hart to pick just one item from Nikush's shop, but I finally decided on these pretty blue flower drop earrings.
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Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my poppies on teal oven mitts in his treasury, Wonderful Wednesday. Mike is a multi-talented visual artist with a distinctive style that blends bold colors and modern art, yet has a back-to-nature quality. I love his Twilight Woods series. This wonderful acrylic painting in purple and gold is part of that series.
Mike also featured my happy camper oven mitt in his treasury, Special Delivery, which gives me an opportunity to showcase another beautiful painting from Mike's Twilight Woods series.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt also featured one of my key fobs in his treasury, Fishing for Trouble. My Finnish bachelor farmer brother-in-law loves to ice fish -- and he's been known to fish for trouble on occasion. We'll be visiting him and dozens of my hubby's extended family members as we venture North to Ottertail County, MN over Mother's Day weekend. On that drive, we'll see many birch trees -- the kind that inspired this amazing red birch acrylic painting.
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my barbecue oven mitt in their treasury, Temptations on a Hot Summer Night. I love Kathy and Wayne's unique jewelry pieces. This green stone necklace is one of my many faves from their shop.
Holly Bean of HollyoftheEarth featured my bright leaves oven mitts (the ones that were in a TV commercial) in her treasury, Dinner for Two. I love this turquoise tribal necklace from Holly's shop.
Julia of Draiguna featured my gray and yellow uptown oven mitt in her treasury, Walking Around Town. Julia's shop features intricate crochet, beautiful doilies, and wonderful hand-crocheted bookmarks. This lovely crochet lace bookmark in ecru would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift for a granny who still prefers turning pages to ebooks.
Cassie of CassieVision, one of the fearless leaders of the Etsy TEMPT Team, featured my colorful abstract pillow cover in her treasury, Believe in Love. With over 400 items in Cassie's shop, it was SO hard to pick just one. But I decided on this purple mermaid necklace. I love the way it mixes the natural elements of copper, shell and wood.
Mark of MADellingerCarving featured my custom walker bag (a thoughtful gift for an elderly or disabled mom, grandma, or auntie) in his treasury, Anticipation of Motivation. Mark makes wonderful carved wood characters, each with a distinct personality. The Burlington Northern Railroad has a huge presence in Nebraska. (I see lots of railroad retirement documents during tax season.) So I couldn't resist sharing this carved railroad engineer with all of you.
Mark of MADellingerCarving also featured my patriotic baby bib in his treasury, Friday Fireworks by TEMPT Team. This delightful old hippie wood carving reminds me of my college debate partner, Mike (whose beard is now gray), and his flower child wife, Shirley. They have now retired to Texas, where Mike builds Habitat for Humanity houses. Former flower child Shirley is also a full-time volunteer. Since she's a retired Spanish speaker, she is truly bilingual, able to connect on a personal level with a broad spectrum of the community.
Sharmila of KraftynKatchy featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Unique Everyday Gifts for Her. Sharmila makes wonderful mobiles. This rainbow hearts mobile would be fun for a baby's nursery or child's playroom, I think.
Marlena Rakoczy of Poland featured my purple chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Purple Finds. Continuing with the purple theme, I chose to feature this beautifully-crafted felted silk scarf from Marlena's shop.
Julie of TheChickeesNest featured my wedding registry poppies on teal oven mitts in her treasury, Pretty Poppies. This blue lagoon beaded memory wire bracelet is one of the beautiful jewelry items you will find in Julie's shop.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my orange chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Orange Crush. My Boomer friends may remember Orange Crush in a bottle. When my family would take a Sunday drive to a lake (we lived in Lake County -- there were several), I would reach into icy cold water in a big red metal cooler to get a Grape Nehi (Radar O'Reilly's favorite, too), and my brother would grab an Orange Crush.
But I digress...
I love Susan's art photography, and this across the bay art photo has a beautiful, tranquil quality.
Nancy Eckert of mysticneedle featured my blue and green elephants baby bib in her treasury, Blue Greens. This adorable toddler hat is one of the beautifully-needlecrafted pieces you'll find in Nancy's shop.
Julia of Draiguna featured my poppies on blue oven mitt in her beautiful blue-themed treasury, Mist's Edge . This hand crocheted shawl in pretty pastels would be a lovely Mother's Day gift for grandma or mom. Or treat yourself! I could certainly envision myself wrapped in this pretty shawl, snuggled up with a good book.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my bling on black key fob in one of his several weekend treasuries, Superb Saturday. Each of Mike's treasuries is like an intriguing multi-media piece, superbly crafted with his artist's eye. Much as I was tempted to feature another painting from Mike's Twilight Woods series, which I truly love, I decided to share with you some of Mike's wonderful nursery art. Here is a little (literally) sample -- a purple elephant artist's trading card.
Mary Beth Willis of LittleBitCrazy featured my red floral oven mitt (the one that makes me think of Tuscany) in her treasury, Perfect Poppies. This beautiful copper and seafoam necklace is a unique piece -- and right on trend. Stunning!
Pauline Clarke of polsknitsnstuff featured my tangerine roses oven mitts in her treasury, Spring Temptations. The vibrant colors in this treasury were just what I needed to cheer me up on a cold, rainy day. This small ethnic style knitted tote bag is one of the wonderful handcrafted accessories you can find in Pauline's shop. Love it!
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my pencil-shaped pencil pouches (nice teacher gifts or birthday party favors) in his treasury, GREAT GIFTS. I showed you a little hint of Mike's whimsical elephant art earlier. Here is a blue elephant 8x10 acrylic painting. (He has adorable elephants in a variety of colors.)
Sharla of BeadedTail featured my flowers on blue oven mitt in her treasury, Love in Color, Cats and Cookies! Sharla's shop is a wonderful mix of beautiful beaded jewelry and handcrafted journals (many cat-themed). I chose to featured this red and white memory wire bracelet - Husker colors!
Karen of EerieBeth featured my gray and yellow uptown oven mitt in her wonderfully creative storyline treasury, The Waitress. Karen's shop is a little bit creepy and crazy, but in a good way. Here is a whimsical monster cat doll from EerieBeth. (Aren't all cats monsters sometimes?)
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt was at it again with his treasury, Colorful Creations. It included my blue and green elephants baby bib. I try not to pick favorites, but this bright and colorful treasury was such a day brightener! Speaking of bright and colorful, check out this Lavender in Provence painting from Mike's shop. Couldn't resist the bold purple in the foreground and the brilliant blue sky.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my folk art baby bib in red and pink in his bright, cheery and whimsical treasury, Fun & Feisty, You've seen a range of Mike's art work in today's features, but I'm heading back to Twilight Woods for this feature.
Vallee Rose of EnchantedRoseProduct featured my turquoise and brown mosaic-look key fob in her treasury, Various Shades of Blue from the TEMPT Team . Need a teacher gift or a little Mother's Day gift? Check out these pretty handpainted daisy bookmarks from Vallee Rose's shop.
I'm including two early Sunday morning treasuries with this week's features. Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my red retro-inspired bow clutch in his treasury, SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! This treasury is another delightfully eclectic mix of unique Etsy finds. Here's yet another side of Mike's artistic personality -- a Chicago street drawing.
And last, but not least, Judy Nolan of MisterPenQuin included my prairie pioneer sunbonnet in her treasury, Play Time. Her treasury is chock full of wonderful gift ideas for children (or moms-to-be).
This chicken little mini book from Judy's shop would be a wonderful baby shower gift.
Whew!!! And there you have it! A WONDERFUL week for treasuries! Thank you for stopping by, and have a great week!
TTFN
LeAnn
It was a wild and wacky week for Etsy treasuries! WOW!! My TEMPT Team teammate, Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt , deserves some special recognition this week. He was on a treasury curating marathon, and I was so grateful to be included in many of those treasuries. Thanks, Mike!
I have LOTS of eye candy for you to enjoy today, so grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy!! If you see something you like, please feel free to show some Etsy love by visiting the shop, Liking the item, and Pinning or Sharing.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my pink chevron oven mitt in her GORGEOUS pink-themed treasury, Pink Spring Things. (My Blogging Business Artisans team leader, Edi, will like this one!!) Mother's Day is approaching, and I'm missing my daughter Allison. Although she's a big girl now (27), she'll always be my little freckle-faced girl. So I couldn't resist this mother and daughter art print from Vicki's shop.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my blue man dorm pillow cover in her treasury, Shades of the Sea. Although I live in landlocked Nebraska, I love the ocean. This Atlantic Ocean pier art photo is mesmerizing.
Vickie Wade of VickieWadeFineArt featured my red floral oven mitt in her treasury, I LOVE MOM. My mom's favorite color was red. She would have loved this treasury. We had a rainy weekend, so this Seattle lovers in the rain art print caught my eye.
Suzanne Perry of GlowBlocks featured my happy camper oven mitt in her treasury, May 10 - Remember Mom. If your mom happens to be a Baby Boomer who loves her coffee, this Peace Love Coffee night light would be a fun gift.
Chelsey Mertz of NovaWoods featured my gray chevron oven mitt in her treasury, TEMPT Motivation Treasury. I love these feather earrings from Chelsey's shop -- and check out that amazing product photography!
Nikush of NikushJewelryArt featured my orange chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Hi, Dear . . . It was so hart to pick just one item from Nikush's shop, but I finally decided on these pretty blue flower drop earrings.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my poppies on teal oven mitts in his treasury, Wonderful Wednesday. Mike is a multi-talented visual artist with a distinctive style that blends bold colors and modern art, yet has a back-to-nature quality. I love his Twilight Woods series. This wonderful acrylic painting in purple and gold is part of that series.
Mike also featured my happy camper oven mitt in his treasury, Special Delivery, which gives me an opportunity to showcase another beautiful painting from Mike's Twilight Woods series.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt also featured one of my key fobs in his treasury, Fishing for Trouble. My Finnish bachelor farmer brother-in-law loves to ice fish -- and he's been known to fish for trouble on occasion. We'll be visiting him and dozens of my hubby's extended family members as we venture North to Ottertail County, MN over Mother's Day weekend. On that drive, we'll see many birch trees -- the kind that inspired this amazing red birch acrylic painting.
Kathy and Wayne of Rocks2Gems2Wire featured my barbecue oven mitt in their treasury, Temptations on a Hot Summer Night. I love Kathy and Wayne's unique jewelry pieces. This green stone necklace is one of my many faves from their shop.
Holly Bean of HollyoftheEarth featured my bright leaves oven mitts (the ones that were in a TV commercial) in her treasury, Dinner for Two. I love this turquoise tribal necklace from Holly's shop.
Julia of Draiguna featured my gray and yellow uptown oven mitt in her treasury, Walking Around Town. Julia's shop features intricate crochet, beautiful doilies, and wonderful hand-crocheted bookmarks. This lovely crochet lace bookmark in ecru would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift for a granny who still prefers turning pages to ebooks.
Cassie of CassieVision, one of the fearless leaders of the Etsy TEMPT Team, featured my colorful abstract pillow cover in her treasury, Believe in Love. With over 400 items in Cassie's shop, it was SO hard to pick just one. But I decided on this purple mermaid necklace. I love the way it mixes the natural elements of copper, shell and wood.
Mark of MADellingerCarving featured my custom walker bag (a thoughtful gift for an elderly or disabled mom, grandma, or auntie) in his treasury, Anticipation of Motivation. Mark makes wonderful carved wood characters, each with a distinct personality. The Burlington Northern Railroad has a huge presence in Nebraska. (I see lots of railroad retirement documents during tax season.) So I couldn't resist sharing this carved railroad engineer with all of you.
Mark of MADellingerCarving also featured my patriotic baby bib in his treasury, Friday Fireworks by TEMPT Team. This delightful old hippie wood carving reminds me of my college debate partner, Mike (whose beard is now gray), and his flower child wife, Shirley. They have now retired to Texas, where Mike builds Habitat for Humanity houses. Former flower child Shirley is also a full-time volunteer. Since she's a retired Spanish speaker, she is truly bilingual, able to connect on a personal level with a broad spectrum of the community.
Sharmila of KraftynKatchy featured my crocus oven mitt in her treasury, Unique Everyday Gifts for Her. Sharmila makes wonderful mobiles. This rainbow hearts mobile would be fun for a baby's nursery or child's playroom, I think.
Marlena Rakoczy of Poland featured my purple chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Purple Finds. Continuing with the purple theme, I chose to feature this beautifully-crafted felted silk scarf from Marlena's shop.
Julie of TheChickeesNest featured my wedding registry poppies on teal oven mitts in her treasury, Pretty Poppies. This blue lagoon beaded memory wire bracelet is one of the beautiful jewelry items you will find in Julie's shop.
Susan McAnany of McAnany featured my orange chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Orange Crush. My Boomer friends may remember Orange Crush in a bottle. When my family would take a Sunday drive to a lake (we lived in Lake County -- there were several), I would reach into icy cold water in a big red metal cooler to get a Grape Nehi (Radar O'Reilly's favorite, too), and my brother would grab an Orange Crush.
But I digress...
I love Susan's art photography, and this across the bay art photo has a beautiful, tranquil quality.
Nancy Eckert of mysticneedle featured my blue and green elephants baby bib in her treasury, Blue Greens. This adorable toddler hat is one of the beautifully-needlecrafted pieces you'll find in Nancy's shop.
Julia of Draiguna featured my poppies on blue oven mitt in her beautiful blue-themed treasury, Mist's Edge . This hand crocheted shawl in pretty pastels would be a lovely Mother's Day gift for grandma or mom. Or treat yourself! I could certainly envision myself wrapped in this pretty shawl, snuggled up with a good book.
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my bling on black key fob in one of his several weekend treasuries, Superb Saturday. Each of Mike's treasuries is like an intriguing multi-media piece, superbly crafted with his artist's eye. Much as I was tempted to feature another painting from Mike's Twilight Woods series, which I truly love, I decided to share with you some of Mike's wonderful nursery art. Here is a little (literally) sample -- a purple elephant artist's trading card.
Mary Beth Willis of LittleBitCrazy featured my red floral oven mitt (the one that makes me think of Tuscany) in her treasury, Perfect Poppies. This beautiful copper and seafoam necklace is a unique piece -- and right on trend. Stunning!
Pauline Clarke of polsknitsnstuff featured my tangerine roses oven mitts in her treasury, Spring Temptations. The vibrant colors in this treasury were just what I needed to cheer me up on a cold, rainy day. This small ethnic style knitted tote bag is one of the wonderful handcrafted accessories you can find in Pauline's shop. Love it!
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my pencil-shaped pencil pouches (nice teacher gifts or birthday party favors) in his treasury, GREAT GIFTS. I showed you a little hint of Mike's whimsical elephant art earlier. Here is a blue elephant 8x10 acrylic painting. (He has adorable elephants in a variety of colors.)
Sharla of BeadedTail featured my flowers on blue oven mitt in her treasury, Love in Color, Cats and Cookies! Sharla's shop is a wonderful mix of beautiful beaded jewelry and handcrafted journals (many cat-themed). I chose to featured this red and white memory wire bracelet - Husker colors!
Karen of EerieBeth featured my gray and yellow uptown oven mitt in her wonderfully creative storyline treasury, The Waitress. Karen's shop is a little bit creepy and crazy, but in a good way. Here is a whimsical monster cat doll from EerieBeth. (Aren't all cats monsters sometimes?)
Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt was at it again with his treasury, Colorful Creations. It included my blue and green elephants baby bib. I try not to pick favorites, but this bright and colorful treasury was such a day brightener! Speaking of bright and colorful, check out this Lavender in Provence painting from Mike's shop. Couldn't resist the bold purple in the foreground and the brilliant blue sky.
Vallee Rose of EnchantedRoseProduct featured my turquoise and brown mosaic-look key fob in her treasury, Various Shades of Blue from the TEMPT Team . Need a teacher gift or a little Mother's Day gift? Check out these pretty handpainted daisy bookmarks from Vallee Rose's shop.
I'm including two early Sunday morning treasuries with this week's features. Mike Kraus of MikeKrausArt featured my red retro-inspired bow clutch in his treasury, SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY! This treasury is another delightfully eclectic mix of unique Etsy finds. Here's yet another side of Mike's artistic personality -- a Chicago street drawing.
And last, but not least, Judy Nolan of MisterPenQuin included my prairie pioneer sunbonnet in her treasury, Play Time. Her treasury is chock full of wonderful gift ideas for children (or moms-to-be).
This chicken little mini book from Judy's shop would be a wonderful baby shower gift.
Whew!!! And there you have it! A WONDERFUL week for treasuries! Thank you for stopping by, and have a great week!
TTFN
LeAnn
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