Think Pink

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pink is its color. So, in honor of October, here are some pink things to remind us that the fight to eradicate this disease is far from over.

Women Angel Heart Knit Jewelry Brooch Pin - Breast Cancer Awareness by ohmay

reVetro is donating a portion of the proceeds from items in their Pink Shop to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Check out their Facebook and Instagram for more details...

Bourbon Whiskey Pink Ribbon Wrap Bracelet by reVetro

And for some more pink around the team...

Fragrant Pink Tuberose Pillar Candle by Badan Body

Filthy Cute 2 oz Mini Creme Fraiche Whipped Soap by savor

Handmade Custom Twist Ballpoint Pen by ASH Woodshops

30 teeny tiny miniature square pink envelope note card sets by teeny tiny envelopes

Pale Pink Peace Crane Bird by localcolorist

Pink and Black Girl Skull Dog Harness by Kaleidoscope Of Colors

Silk Scarf Bandana by Ocean Avenue Silks

Aromatherapy Eye Pillow by anniekdesigns

Hey, It's Almost the 4th of July!

Going to a barbeque? Going to a fireworks show? What are you doing for the 4th?

Our teammates have some happy memories of the 4th of July...

The Crafty Nana says:

We had a group called the Big $(4 ladies that graduated from nursing school in the 60s together and their spouses and eventually children) would get together on July 4th for a barbeque and have a softball game at a local diamond. Who ever was pregnant was the umpire. My parents would also join us some years.

Cowboy Boot Booties

Sun Hat

reVetro says:

I remember when I use to live in La Jolla, and my youngest son, Gabe (five-years-old at the time) and I walked to The Cove and found a patch of grass in the park amongst all the crowds of people. I laid on my back, and he laid on top of me with our faces looking towards the sky. With the local radio station simultaneously playing music from a band shell while fireworks set off above the water into clear, dark skies. The reflection of the fireworks could be seen in the one residential high-rise next to the park that was on the coastline.

Red Recycled Pewter Charm Necklace

cserpent designs says:

I always loved playing with sparklers! I still wish we could play with them - but no fireworks for sale in San Diego. I remember running around in the yard in Oahu (Navy brat!). In 3rd grade, in our bare feet, lighting up the yard with sparklers. I didn't get to play with them again until I spent a 4th of July with my hubby's family in Ridgecrest, CA. Since they lived in the desert with very little to burn you could still get fireworks! Hubby bought some pinwheel thing, I just got sparklers!!! My sparklers were fun but his pinwheel turned sideways and started shooting rockets across the ground! We were all hopping all over the place to avoid them - LOL! But now the in-laws are in Santa Rosa so no more sparklers :(

Red, White, & Blue Star, Pearl, and Sterling Earrings

This and That Crafter says:

My favorite memory of the 4th of July is the fun of all the fireworks... I loved the pinwheel when I was a kid. I remember nailing it to a tree and watching it till it faded away. Also, watching the fireworks from the beach with my kids was a wonderful memory. Fireworks are no longer legal in my city but I make up for it by making things in all the colors of the 4th. One of the items I make is rag wreaths and I am now teaching my granddaughter to make them.

Red, White, and Blue Rag Wreath

annie k designs says:

It was an overcast July 4th along the coast in New Jersey. The tall ships were going to sail past Liberty Island and I wanted to see them. So a bunch of us had an all day picnic. At the end of the day, we watched the fireworks with a backdrop of the Statue of Liberty. It was magnificent!

Patriotic Potholders

BobblesByCarol says:

My favorite memory of the 4th of July is all the years as a young girl, the whole family: aunts, uncles, cousins, grandma Trewett, parents would gather at one house that had the biggest yard... We would BBQ with my daddy and his brother in charge of cooking the burgers. Everyone brought something... And there would always be homemade ice cream... We would eat till we popped... Usually it would be sunny and hot and we would all get a slight sunburn... Back before we knew it was bad for us, lol... When night fell dads were in charge of the fireworks show... A small one and we were happy with that... After, the 5 of us girls would dance around with sparklers.... Those were the good ole days !

Patriotic Earrings

Such great stories. What is your favorite 4th of July memory?

Seeing Green

This week I challenged the team to show me their green. Here's what they came up with...

Think Eco² went more figurative than literal, giving us this carrier made from reclaimed wood:

Craft Beer Bomber Six Pack Carrier

From Fait Main Designs:

Minty Fresh

The Crafty Nana says:

I crocheted these pot holder sets to help to celebrate St Patrick's Day. The square white and green set has the shamrocks embedded into the white piece. It is all crocheted as one piece. Both sets are double thickness, so that they can serve as hot pads as well as pot holders or just decorations.

Shamrock Pot Holders/Hot Pads

Pot Holder Set, Shamrocks

Ohmay Designs says:

The knitted stitch is called the Linen stitch, which gives the yarn a woven linen fabric look. It makes a gorgeous textured background to highlight the darker green trim and leaves.

Fingerless Gloves aka Texting Gloves

Bobbles By Carol says:

Gemstone Necklace. Subtle green for St Patrick's Day... When you can't scream holiday, like at work...

Kashgar Garnet Beaded Necklace

From reVetro:

Kelly and I collect empty bottles from local bars, restaurants, events (friends and family, too), and repurpose into eco jewelry. I cut, fire, grind, sand and polish the glass into beads for our jewelry line. GREEN WISHES!

Jameson Irish Whiskey Ring

Jameson Irish Whiskey Bangle

From KMalinka Vintage:

1960s Mini Dress Mint

Fabulous 50s Needlepoint Leather Bag

And of course, I just had a little something...

Zizi Rho Designs says:

I knit these shamrock shapes, then felted them. I just love turning knitted/felted pieces into earrings. They turn out so light...

Shamrock Earrings

Some fabulous finds from the team, just in time for that green day coming up in just a week and a half. (Yes, it's that soon!) Make sure to check them out (and snap them up!). 

"Winter" Mix

It's not feeling very wintery around these parts, but here are a few things to brighten your day anyway.

First up is a dish repurposed from various parts of of a vodka bottle. Upcycling at its finest...

Belvedere Vodka Dish by reVetro

Next is a stitched fabric sculpture. Something unique to show off to your friends...

Stitched Fabric Sculpture by Peg Grady Art

Need a little something to keep the chill off. This shrug is just enough for that...

Upcycled Shrug by Lady Madeline Clothing

Perhaps you've got a baby shower coming up. What a cute handmade gift!

Knit Baby Booties by Babywear by Babs

Oooh, lapis lazuli... For all your jewelry makers out there, something to add to your stash...

Lapis Lazuli Infinity Focal Bead by Yay Beads!

And here's a pretty shiny to warm up your wardrobe during our "drab" "winter" months...

Glass Bead Necklace by Malibu Jewel

And just for fun, a duct tape billfold (Duck Tape is a great brand name, since I know I'm always mispronouncing it)...

Peace Duck Tape Bill Fold by My Mom and I Handmade

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