Feathered

In perusing the team newbie thread this month, I noticed a bit of a trend. Feathers. Feathers are everywhere, it seems. In an old fashioned looking writing instrument...

BALL POINT Quill Pen Feather iNK Pen by Saber Shores

...a pendant...

Peacock Feather Charm on Leather Lace by Sparkles-a-lot2

...or a boho headband.

feather extension by enchanted headwear

But one doesn't need an actual feather to be in on the trend. Feather-looking earrings work just as well.

Sterling Silver and Copper Double Leaf Earrings by Texturz

Or a little feather addition to your gifts.

Feather Gift Tags by Handy Grams

But feathers are a great embellishment elsewhere. Like on bottles.

Adorned Bottle Feathers Birds and Pearls by suchandsortaltered

And, of course, you can't talk about feathers without remembering the dreamcatchers.

Wild Turkey Dreamcatcher by DreamCatcherMan

When was the last time you wore a feather?

And Now for Something a Little Different

I never know quite what I'm going to end up with when I start writing these posts. But then I came across this guitar pick, and I had a theme. Stuff I would not expect.  

Hand Stamped Guitar Pick by Kottage Kreations

Or music. Perhaps I'm thinking of music. Because this is a cute onesie, and... Guitar. Pick. Guitar Pick.

Acoustic Guitar Baby Onesie by Finch Pickles

And this just made me laugh.

Acid Etched Copper and Leather Dog Tag by Texturz

Continuing what is turning out to be a rocker theme, this cuff would fit perfectly at any sort of concert.

Black Patent Leather Cuff Bracelet by Misha Girl

Here's a different sort of crocheted hat. We usually see beanies, so this would be something you would not expect.

Apres Ski Crocheted Hat by Betty Adkins

Here's a bit of wall art for the dinosaur enthusiast. Or the 5-year-old in all of us. 

Digital Silhouette T-rex by Bokeh Ever After

Of course, I couldn't do a post without a pair of earrings. And they're orange, too. Bonus!

Topaz Teardrop Briolette Earrings by Love Your Bling

This post contributed by Liz from Zizi Rho Designs. Make sure to visit all these wonderful shops (links in the captions). They're worth your time.

Next time, I'm doing another post for those of you having special events at your shops. Check out the CCCOE message boards for details.

Hodgepodge

The theme for my post this month...

(Themes are for people who weren't up before the crack of dawn and didn't leave writing their blog post until the last possible minute. As that leaves me out, let's just call this what it is. Cheating.)  

...is about seeing what newbies our teammies have posted in the March 2013 "Show Us Your Creations" discussion thread...  

(Which is a great place to see some great new finds.)  

I love the great spring colors on these earrings:  

Chandelier Earrings by Sparkles-a-lot 2

I'm a sucker for bags. This one is too cute:

Backpack by Three Sisters Harvest

I love the rough-hewn quality of this men's bracelet:

Copper Bracelet by Texturz

What a stunning necklace: 

Raw Quartz Necklace by 443Jewelry

Another bright, fresh color in earrings: 

Polymer Clay Earrings by BobblesByCarol

A nice, understated choker:  

Saffron Henna Choker by Our Folk Life

And a subtle bracelet: 

Marina Sea Glass Leather Wrap Bracelet by GoldenPlumeJewelry

There's always a great mix in the new creations thread. Make sure to check it out.  

This post was contributed by Liz from Zizi Rho Designs. Happy spring!