That February Day

To find the items in this blog post, I searched "cccoe team valentine". The top categories were "Jewelry", "Paper & Party Supplies", "Home & Living", "Accessories", and "Clothing". Which gives me a great jumping off point...

Jewelry for Valentine's Day? Hmmm... Sounds like a plan...

Conversation Heart Necklace by Love Your Bling

NERD LOVER text box by Vision Quest

Paper & Party Supplies? Oh, right, cards...

I do love you card by Quirky'n Berkeley

Heart Monster Valentines by EmoSeal Creations

In Home & Living we find...

Love Embroidered Heart Pincushion by suchandsortaltered

Then, in Accessories... 

Lego Knick Knack Decoration by Falling Star Lane

And finally, in Clothing... 

Queen of Hearts Costume Tutu by Tiara's Boutique

Lots of fun things if you celebrate February 14th. Make sure to check them out.

The Dog Days of Summer

While trying to come up with a theme for this week's post, I Googled "dog days of summer". From Fact Monster, I got this answer:

Dog Days is the name for the most sultry period of summer, from about July 3 to Aug. 11. Named in early times by observers in countries bordering the Mediterranean, the period was reckoned as extending from 20 days before to 20 days after the conjunction of Sirius (the dog star) and the sun.

Which means they're just about over. So, to celebrate their end, I asked for dog-themed items from the team. (If you wish to be featured in one of these posts, keep an eye out for my announcements on the team message board.)

Victorian DOGS on sterling silver by Allie's Adornments

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Brooch Set by Indy & Cleo

Paw Print Pendant by Vision Quest

Love My Dog Squiggle Bookmark by cserpent designs

Ceramic Mug by Maid of Clay

Set of 3 Dog Potholders by annie k designs

Purple Pug Wallet by Emo Seal Creations

Designer Chihuahua dog bamboo knitting needles by Designs by Tami

Handmade Knit Wrist Cuff by ohmay

Modern orange and Wiener dog print toddler dress by 100 Acre Co

Lucky Day

March is almost here. So, if you're planning some celebrations for that green day that falls on a Tuesday this year, now's the time to do some shopping...

Lucky Me Card by Black Sheep Betsy

You did get my veiled reference to St. Patrick's Day, didn't you?

Green Shamrock Shaped Diamond Plate Metal Snowboard Stomp Pad by Green Bomb

Because I wouldn't want you to miss out on all the fun green goodies that our fellow teammates have come up with.

St. Patty's Mini Leprechaun Hat Headband by Tiara's Boutique

This day may come once a year, but we can look forward to it all year.

Clover Locket Necklace by soradesigns

And we don't have to keep the green and shamrocks to only one day of the year.

Luck Shawl by Epicurius

Leprechauns look for their pots of gold at the end of the rainbow all year long.

Lucky Leprechaun Hat by My Little Critterz

What's your lucky charm?

lucky charms sterling silver necklace by Vision Quest

And make sure to check out more St. Patrick's Day items at...

Luck Of The Irish curated by California Crafters Club Of Etsy - CCCOE on Etsy

Around the Team

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Think Eco² says:

Our handmade eco-friendly wine gift boxes are a memorable gift. We are a San Diego-based company offering wine & liquor gifts, wine racks, garden planters, and rustic wedding decor.

Handmade Wooden Wine Box by Think Eco²

Little Smarty Pantz says:

I hand draw all of my art, and enhance them digitally. It's my creative outlet, outside of my day job. (I am an artist for the entertainment industry - commercials, tv shows, films, etc.) So it is so nice to design for me rather than for work. :)

Personalized Valentine's Plate by Little Smarty Pantz

They have several plate designs especially for Valentine's Day. Make sure to click the link and check them out.

And Allie from Allie's Adornments was kind enough to find some more Valentine's Day finds from the team:

Narwhal Love by Maid of Clay Ceramics

Leather Luggage Tag by Tresijas

Shower Them with Hearts by Pacific Paradise Soap

Bookmark by Vision Quest

Cupid's Garden by Allie's Adornments

Felted Case by ohmay designs

Peace

Lately, I have been experimenting with crocheting a peace sign. It hasn't gone terribly well. The patterns I found don't look quite right, and my tinkering hasn't yielded anything that looks like it should.

But my current obsession got me wondering. What have my fellow team members done with that stalwart of the '60s? It was a simple enough search.

First, I found a couple necklaces. Of course. The first is large and bold. The second small and subtle. For whatever your style happens to be.

I wish you Peace men's necklace by Vision Quest

Tiny Handmade Organic Peace Sign by Lulu La Rue

Then there was this ring. You can show your hippie pride right there on your sleeve, er, rather, hand.

Turquoise Peace Sign Ring by Priscilla's Jewelry

Another charm, but this one gives that flower child vibe.

Retro Soldiered Charm by My Charmed Treasures

And of course you need a messenger bag emblazoned with the peace sign to call out your peaceful leanings.

Peace is Beautiful Messenger Bag by art to wear diva

There were necklaces and a ring, so of course there should be bracelets as well.

Boho Chic Bangle by Lovepray

Aqua Peace Bracelet by lean dog pottery

Plus, I'm leaving out the earrings and some other cute finds. Be sure to type "Peace Sign" and "CCCOE Team" into the search box to see what I mean.  

I hope you're having a peaceful day.  

This post contributed by Liz of Zizi Rho Designs who was disappointed to not find any knit or crochet peace signs. All pictures link back to their page on Etsy. Be sure to check out these lovely shops.