Saturday, 29 November 2008

Faeriedtreasures

So today im gonna take you into the inspring and gorgeous world of Faeriedtreasures! So who is this Faeriedtreasures I talk of!!

Well fariedtreasures is a 26 year old eclectic collector, abstract artist, sculptor, photographer, writer and jewelry maker. She is also a keeper of an adorable little girl hamster named Barbara Streisand! Cute! lol!

Faeries are her muse. "Soft, Delicate, graceful... Tiny invisible collectors of the morning dew. As inspiring as they are beautiful. I hope to fill this shop with all those things, so I named it accordingly. These things are all "Faeried Treasures"."
You can visit her shop at Etsy. Click here to go to Faeriedtreasures


Her shop is amazing! Her creations are photographed to show them off to there best and they are truly beautiful wether it be oldy worldy books or crisp green leaves each setting is perfect just like each creation! Lots of listings are accompanied by lovely quotes or pomes adding to the magic! Like this one on her profile:


"Faeries, come take me out of this dull world,

For I would ride with you upon the wind,

Run on the top of the disheveled tide,

And dance upon the mountains like a flame."

~William Butler Yeats



I always feel totally enchanted by fairies and there world and looking at Faeriedtreasures shop you feel like you are looking into a faires treausry chest and seeing all the wonderfull things they have collected! I found myself just clicking and clicking through her shop wanting more and being a lil sad when i got to the end! lol!


This is my current fav in Faeriedtreasures --->

Its called Depths Of The Ocean


Its just gorgeous! At $18.00 with free shipping to US and Canada until 1st December 2008 its would make a perfect Christmas Present for someone special or a lil treat for yourself!


So I have to confess it wasn't only Faeriedtreasures beautiful creations that inspired me!


I started to read her profile, here is part of it:

"In March of 2008, I was rushed to the hospital and diagnosed with Congestive heart failure (CHF). The doctors didn't think I would make it. One of my IV's failed, and my right arm was pumped full of potassium, and I lost most of the use of my right arm and hand as a result. I was released from the hospital on oxygen, and a week later my kidneys failed. After another lengthy stay in the hospital, I was finally released for good."


Faeriedtreasures then goes on to explain the months that followed and the struggle she had coming to terms with the fact that without the use of her right arm not only where day to day tasks where impossible but as an artist she couldn't do the work that she loved.


This really struck a cord with me. I don't know how I would cope!

What inspired me was that Faeriedtreasures picked herself up and got on with it! She adapted OK so she couldn't do the sculpting or drawing she wanted to do but like a true artist she used her skills elsewhere and started to make jewellery!

To me this shows that she has art in her heart! She channeled her artistic vibes into something else and it works so well! Her creations are amazing!




<------Faery Gold- Whimsy Collection Necklace $40.00













As though I had wings $25.00 ------------>








<----------------Rose are Red Earings £6.00
I'm sure there is so much more I could say about Faeriedtreasures and I'm sure there is lots more to come! Far from feeling pity (which she would never want!) I felt utterly enchanted and inspired!

Im also sure she would want you all to know SHE NO LONGER HAS CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE!

"My cardiologist gave me a high five and expressed his pride in my progress. I beat the odds and I'm still fighting', but the diagnosis has been lifted, and I really am getting better! There is hope for everything!" 31st October 2008

So with Faeriedtreasures getting stronger every day she gives hope to everyone and I know that I cant wait to see what she makes next to draw us further into the world that is Faeriedtreasures!
So Head on over to Etsy and visit Faeriedtreasures!


Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Thank-you for the muisc!

Hello!!
Its 2am here!
I cant sleep! Oddly enough I'm watching Coronation Street! Well I'm not I'm typing this!

I have been listening to music alot recently! My trusty lil mint green ipod nano 3rd Generation bought for me last Christmas by my lovely boyfriend Liam! (in case your interested!) is jam packed with 36 hours of continuous music! I would never have to hear the same song twice for 1 and 1/2 days! Just over 600 songs!


Now when i say alot i mean alot! I have it attached to me all the time! Its great for cleaning, falling asleep to, out for a walk with or just when Liam is talking to much!!!


Now this isn't an advert for an Ipod but i really would recommend one!

Music is so important to me! Its always been in my life! I remember when i was little and my mum was doing her house work with the music sooooo loud!!! It was great!

I have a bizarre music taste, i listen to country, rock, pop, classical, indie, punk, r&b, reggae!!

It would be impossible to pick a fav!

Music is great! It makes you feel and think! Its so emotional! Its calming and relaxing!


When you hear a song and it reminds you of something good its lovely!

Or singing at the top of your voice on a Friday night with my best friend there is nothing better! (well maybe but ill keep it clean! lol)

So i urge you go now and listen to some music! Relax, remember, laugh or cry!

Friday, 14 November 2008

A Frosty Friday Morning in November!

Well good morning!

Hope you are all well!
Its flipping freezing today and windy!

So I haven't written for ages! Its been a busy few months! My mum got married! It was so lovely! Everyone had such a great day!


WARNING THIS ACTIVITY IS ADDICTIVE


I have taken up knitting! The thing no one tells you is that it is addictive! It should come with a freaking health warning! Seriously!


Its the most impossible thing to put down until you are finished! So i have been knitting all sorts of cosy neck warmers, scarfs and cowls! All so cosy and chunky!


I'm still learning but it feels so natural! Its really satisfying! Oh and relaxing!
It feels right on a cold night to be sitting all cosy in my house watching TV knitting!

Wool is just amazing tho! Seriously! Have you any idea how many types of wool there are?! Ok so you probably do! I'm new to this tho! lol!

There are loads of gorgeous wool/yarn shops on etsy but the one i went with for now is Snowberrylime!

This shop features the hand spun yarn of Veronika! She is soooo helpful and very friendly! The one i bought was Pearl, hand spun Merino and silk yarn, it actually looks gorgeous!

Oh you want a picture...............................oh ok!


I mean look at it! Its like a big gorgeous fluffy marshmallow!


Its 50% Merino wool/50% Tussah silk, 73m/80 yards, about 102g/3.6oz, bulky for $20! Bargain!


It is going to be thee most gorgeous! Scarf!


SnowberryLime has soo many to choose from take a look at Veronikas shop you wont be dissapointed and its a must for any wool fanatic!


This one is Veronikas fav of the moment!
Red coral hand spun yarn
I can see why! Its lovely! Gorgeous colours!
This one is Organic falkland wool with Angelina sparkle and wool nepps, red Merino wool, 108m/117 yards, 100g/3.5oz, bulky for $28! Again that's a great price for the quality you are getting!
So click here for a link to snowberrylime and see all Veronikas other equally gorgeous hand spun yarn!

Right im off to do some housework! Well someone has to! Im not rich enough for that cleaner yet! lol!






Friday, 12 September 2008

Howdy!

Hello there!!

I haven't posted for a while!
Ive been so busy with etsy and Kitsch at Etsy!

Today I have a horrible cold and my head feels like there are people banging on it with hammers!!!!

I think I'm gonna go back to bed and stay there until I'm better!!

Ill be back!!

Amy xx

Oh by the way check out my Turquoise Treasury!: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=8410

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

I GOT A TREASURY!!

I sat, I waited and waited and waited some more!
But i final got a treasury!!
So excited!
I decided to make it from all the people or creations that have inspired me!!
THANK-YOU TO YOU ALL!!
Its bright and colourful!
I really hope it get the people on it some sales because in there own ways they all deserve it!!

Sunday, 10 August 2008

Keep The Little Ones Warm!!


Chatting to my fellow etsyers i found this gorgeous top from CrochetRUs

Its beautiful and perfect for fall on the way!!

Keep the little ones warm in style!!

Also can be made in other colours!

Great price for quality workmanship!!

Saturday, 9 August 2008

Morning Campers!!

Well, it has been raining in Perth for 3 days now!!
I mean come on its August! It should be sunny!
Its so depressing!

I start 2 weeks holiday today!
Got lots of creative things I am going to be working on so watch this space!!

Does anyone ever read this?????

Anyway im off to be creative!
Bye xxxx

Thursday, 7 August 2008

Hello There!

Well hello there!!

OK so I'm a blogging virgin!!

Thought it would be nice to start blogging!

Just opened my new shop on Etsy!

Check it out!! www.PrettyLilStars.etsy.com

So I'm gonna use my blog to show folks what I'm up to in life!!
What I'm creating, what I'm doing, who I'm chatting to, the things I love or loath and whats going on in my Lil life!

Please visit my shop, see what you like or don't like! :)
Keep checking back to see my new creations and read my blog to find out what I'm up to!!

Amy xx