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Thursday, December 31, 2009

Patricia Brett's Glory 1


Look at what I found! I found an artist through buying beads at her shop on Art Fire! I think she may think I am stalking her because I keep responding to her emails and now I have bought some of her work. But this woman, Tricia, is very talented and she is multi talented. Don't you love this purple flower. I think it is digitally done. I have been dying to learn how to work with my computer and do digital work and Tricia is my perfect example of how beautiful one can be using digital art. I also bought one of her digital pieces that is a bit more depressing but it describes almost exactly how I feel when I go into a Bipolar Depression. It is in all black and white and very stark. This is where you can see her ENTIRE portfolio: http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=42802

Are you a beader? She has some beautiful beads at http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=10201

So take a few and go visit her shop and her art studio. You won't be sorry and you just may find something that you just can't live without or something that might make your day a bit better.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Creations with Heart

Julie from Creations with Heart put one of my watches on her blog. So naturally I started looking at her things in her store and I found this fabulous necklace with the animal print pendant. I love tourmaline too. She does beautiful work. I sell earrings so I don't want to say too much about how beautiful her earrings are but I must speak the truth and her earrings are great. LOL Julie is a multi talented artist. Her shop is at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=45635 so go take a peek.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

MikiCat Designs on Art Fire

I just found MikiCat Designs through a mutual guild we are in and then I found this wonderful necklace that the artist made. I love swarovski crystals even though I work mostly with semi precious gemstones (I add swarovski whenever I can). This is a gorgeous necklace and hope you go see all the pictures the artist has to off at:http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=251815 The artist uses argentium silver which is a great silver to prevent tarnishing. I hope you visit the artist's shop :http://www.artfire.com/users/MikiCatDesigns There you will find all kinds of fun things. Have fun as you go exploring!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Dice Earrings!!!!!!!

I just had to post these earrings here because they are sooooo cute! I had a bunch of beads like these years ago and made a necklace and bracelet out of them. Now I can't find either. And decided I should make some earrings out of them and see if anyone would like a pair. They are the perfect gift for someone that likes to play boardgames or likes to gamble or do stuff like that. I think they are so cute!. I love the little triangular seed beads too. You can see more of them at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=896055

I hope you all are having a fun and happy day. Did anyone see the Dexter finale last night? Feel free to comment here. I did and was stunned and saddened too. :-/
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Thursday, December 10, 2009

On a personal note

You all know that this blog is about my watches and earrings and other artists but it is also about me personally because that effects my art. Tuesday I finally started Femara, the pill I will be taking for the nest 5 YEARS of my life to make sure the cancer stays away in all parts of my body. I finished the radiation...all blisters are healed...I am no long TIRED all the friggin' time.

I did go through a hypomanic phase which allowed me to gets lots of earrings made and lots listed in both Etsy and Art Fire. LOL I have had a bit of the blues but nothing to freak out about YET. So I am happy about that mostly I am trying to ignore any of the blues I am feeling as DENIAL sometimes...rarely but sometimes...makes them go away. I just dont' want to crash after having the hypomanic phase. I have told the woman I talk to about all this and she is on the same page as I am so that is good. I am counting on the blues staying the blues and not going into a major depressive episode. I have too many earrings to list and too many watches to make for that!

Jewelry by Fyfe


There is an artist in this guild that I am in and she did the above shown necklace and I just had to show it in my blog. It is outrageous and quite beautiful. Her shop Jewelry by Fyfe is located here: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=255536 I think this piece that I posted in my blog struck me because it reminds me of the ocean. Every Sunday my husband and I take our 3 dogs to the beach. It is a place where I find peace (when my dog Chopper isn't trying to get at another dog LOL) This necklace is just wonderful and daring.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Black Hearts



I just had to show off these earrings. They are one of my favorites. You can see more of them at http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=875639 You can also see more of the watch at http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=263606 I just love these beads and they made into a beautiful watch and earrings. Feel free to comment. All comments are welcomed.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Sumatra Spice Soap...MMMM


A few weeks back I decided to hunt down some clove soap on Etsy because I love clove scented soap. Well, I found a treasure and wanted to share it here with you. You may want to even buy some Christmas gifts from this cute little shop on Etsy. The soap I found is called Sumatra Spice Soap and it is a little piece of heaven. It has clove, cinnamon, myrrh, orange, ginger and vanilla bean. It lathers and envelops my body for a sensual pleasure every time I take a shower. If you go to her shop just look for Sumatra Spice, but don't stop there because there are so many other scents to play with you will not know which to choose. I also got Cracked Amber which is wonderful too. It is more subtle than the Sumatra Spice and it holds it's own.

Her shop addie is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bedickens Have fun looking at all the choices.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Faceted Amethyst Earrings!


Okay so you all know I love purple but did you know I love amethyst? And I found FACETED amethyst at my favorite bead shop that sells all their beads at a BEYOND reasonable price. These earring are selling for only $10 until Christmas but after that they will go for about $15 because faceted amethyst is so rare. Here is where you can find them http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=852790 I will also be listing them in oxidized sterling silver and maybe in surgical steel also a bit later. So grab these deals up while they are there.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

So excited!!!!!


I am so excited!!! I just sold my first item on Art Fire. I've sold 12 items on Etsy...mostly to people I know...but this person on Art Fire was a TOTAL stranger. I am so excited! I actually have 2 because her first try messed up on Paypal so it looks like I have 2. So my lips are sealed.

I have to show off my earrings. I think these earrings are so pretty I am having trouble not keeping them for myself. I think my husband did a wonderful job in taking the picture too. These are such pretty blue, faceted earrings and then the seed beads are faceted to reflect the light too. So pretty! God, I think I have had too much caffeine. Ever feel like that? Either that or I am a bit manic. Either one feels kinda good LOL.

Oh and I have to let everyone know that Nov. 27 - 30 all my watches will be 20% off. All you have to do is type in the notes to seller box "weekend sale" and I will immediately refund your 20%. ALL MY WATCHES ARE 20% OFF. That is pretty good I think.

Well that is it for tonight. I am going to go make some earrings and watch some repeats of Grey's Anatomy. Take care everyone and have a good Thanksgiving.

Vabeachquilter


I love all thing "I Love Lucy" and Va Beach Quilter has the perfect pillow cover for me. In fact she has a lot of perfect stuff for me. LOL She has card holders too. She has all kinds of quilted things. You really need to go take a look at her store. It is filled with her imagination. You can tell she has put alot of thought and time into what she has put into her store. Here is her address : http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&page_no=2&display=20&op=new&ste
Her prices are super reasonable and her things are made with care and love.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009


I just love these earrings. If you don't already know it I love purple. These have a faceted effect and are glittery as they catch the light. I love antique brass also. You can see more of them at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=791310

Oh and these are part of my stocking stuffers! Just $10

Exquisite Studios



I just found an artist that has a studio called Exquisite Studios. The name of her studio describes her work. She has a variety of pieces in her studio and these are two examples. She seems to be multi-talented and you might want to go by her shop and explore for yourself You can read all about the garnet necklace above and the amethyst and citrine candle holders too.

http://www.artfire.com/users/exquisitestudios is where you can find her.

Earring for $10

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am making and listing STOCKING STUFFERS earrings. That means I have a section in my shop for earrings that are just $10. These are very simple earrings made with high quality beads (some really high quality stones) for just $10. This will go until Christmas. I am hoping some of you will swing by and buy some of them. I am listing some daily.

Hope you are having fun in your life,

Helen

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Made For Me by Oaklie

I love scarves of any kind. I don't care if they are knitted or woven. And Made For Me by Oaklie has many beautiful scarves to choose from in her shop! She has all colors too! And then I found this one that I am spotlighting in my blog today. I love this one! I can see this scarf being worn a multitude of ways. Made For Me by Oaklie even has some very unique looking bracelets in her shop. I am sure there are things in her shop that I have missed so I am giving her shop address so you can go check it out: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=11377&op=new&body=1 Mz Oaklie is a multi talented woman and her shop is fun to explore...so go have fun!

Blue Zircon,Copper Earrings

I think these earrings are so cute. They were the first ones I made like this...the 2 level ones...without the chain. I think they came out well. If you want to see a couple more pictures and read more of a description you can go to http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=773645 These would make great stocking stuffers.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Osidian Earrings


I just listed these wonderful pair of earrings on Art Fire. They have many powerful attributes that the wearer can use to help themselves. The stone holds very positive energy. If you want to see more of these earrings or read more about the stone you can go to: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=771092
I love these earrings.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

New Earrings


Here are some earrings that I just listed on Art Fire. I am trying to get as many $10 earrings listed as I can for people that want them as stocking stuffers. Here is where you can find them if you want to take a look: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=766998

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Okay Okay Okay!!!!!

I think I have it now...the colors. The purples just were not working and the black was too black. I like this. In truth, I think I am on the manic side. I don't get the real high highs but I just get the little ups. I tend to spend too much on supplies and little stuff. Wanna know a secret? I bought 32 Feet of this great antique copper chain for $17 dollars. Now tell me why the hell did I buy 32 feet of chain???? I just use if for earrings!!!! Am I crazy??? I think so!!! I bought this yummy sounding tea this morning for a total of $9.50. Do I drink tea very often if ever? NO! But I do like it and it sounded yummy! I feel this little engine in my that is the mania...just a subtle purring. But who knows what I will buy! My poor husband said to me this morning to try to control it. At least I am not buying LOTS OF STUFF all in one spot but, it does all add up. Okay enough of this!

Why do I tell you this in my blog where I show my watches and stuff and where I show the artistry of others? Because it is part of the process of my work. If my mind is racing too fast I can't make anything cause all my images run together. Or if I am too depressed no images come to me. It is all part of the process that I share with you. Oy vey such drama! Until next time.

Helen

New Earrings in Art Fire


I just listed a new pair of Howlite earrings. They look like yellow turquoise and have wonderful black marbling. Because they are Howlite and not turquoise I have been able to list them in my Stocking Stuffer section. You can go to this address to see more: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=756325

Friday, November 6, 2009

LiquidAmbar Look at this Artist

Okay I did not find this artist on my own. My Art Fire guild did. The artist's name is Liquid Ambar and this piece is at:http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=424955 Don't you love this piece? It has so much depth and you can see the glitter. It reminds me of the ocean. An you know how much I love the ocean. I hope you go and visit her studio as she has all types of pieces that will catch your eye and capture your imagination.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

I redid my blog!

I went from black to purple! Did you notice? Or is this your first time? It use to be all black with a my purple banner. It looked good but I wanted to brighten the place up! Do you like it? I like it and hope others do too. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.

Look at this watch!


I just ...well a while ago...listed this watch on Art Fire and wanted to share it here as well. It FACETED carnelian and FACETED labradorite. Faceted lab is really rare as far as I know and I am so excited to have some. I am tempted to make a pair of earring for myself or even a watch! If you want to see more you can go to: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=748580
I hope you will go check it out.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

New Earrings


I am showing a a pair of the most simple yet really cute earrings that I just made a few days ago. They are inexpensive and will go with many things so I am hoping they find a good home. I think I have found a second passion besides watches...earrings! But I can't change my shop name to "Earrings and Watches by Helen" LOL I think my main thing will always be watches by earrings will be just for fun. :) I can be happy with that!

Here is the link if you want to see more of the earrings:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33849505

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Jasper Watch

I've been working on earrings alot lately and plan on working on them more but I got this picture jasper that I just had to use for a watch. Isn't it beautiful? I think it makes a great watch. It's not very delicate like some I have been making lately. Here is where you can see more of it if you like: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33785314

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Monday, November 2, 2009

I just made and listed these!


I am excited about these earrings. They are simple yet beautiful. I am still tired from the effects of the radiation so my goals are simple these days but I must say these earrings are pretty! Did I tell anyone here that I am done done done with the radiation??? Well I am. So now I just have to take a stupid pill for the next 5 years so the cancer does not come back. ANY WAYS................................................................ back to the earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33717917 if you want to see more of them. They are only $10 because they are so simple and made of glass but oh they are sooo pretty. I hope you agree.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

I just found this!


I just found this really neat little shop on Etsy named "For Strange Women". Isn't that perfect? I am a strange woman and here I find a shop for strange women! And it has potions and elixars and all kinds of yummy smelling things. I just ordered some clove lip balm. (clove is my favorite scent How did she know that?) And I ordered some aromas also...Astral Projection, Cleopatra, and Moss and Ivy. You know I only have 2 days left of radiation. After 33 days of getting a severe sunburn on my right breast, I think I need a treat for myself and this is it! You can find her shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6807768&page=1


Her shop has a neat feel to it...kinda mysterious. She even has a special order for psychic vampires. Did I ever mention that I do tarot readings? I sometimes need a little more then my psychic protection that I do before readings. You really have to go visit her shop.

Have fun,
Helen

Brass, Turquoise, and Carnelian


This watch has a real antique feel to it...I think so anyway when I hold it. I love the brass watch face. The brass spacer beads really highlight the carnelian. I hope you like this watch and if you want to see more you can go to: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33374453

Monday, October 26, 2009

New Listing


I just listed a ruby red watch on Etsy and I have to show it in my blog! I love ruby red as it makes me feel sexy and yummy. lol. Here is a link if you want to see more of it: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33302236

I hope you like this watch!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Only 4 more days

I am so happy and so exhausted. I only have 5 more days of radiation left in my treatment. At the end it will have been 33 days straight minus weekends of radiation. My best friend said it is like chemotherapy but it is not in your blood. My right breast looks like it has had a really bad sunburn. Poor thing. I wonder if I will get a gold star at the end of this? Or maybe a cookie?!

I know this blog is about my art and watches and other's art and stuff but hey this effects my art and I just had to talk about this to someone other than my husband. I am so happy to be alive and cancer free. What's a little sunburn...oh and I have to take pill for 5 years that will weaken my bones...THAT'S so the cancer does not come back but it's worth it. I am so blessed in my life and I am not complaining...just stating facts.

I sold a watch to someone that was giving it as a Christmas gift. Isn't that great? It was one of my favorite watches too. I hope her friend and the customer love the watch.

Anyway, enough for now. Thanks for reading my rambling,

Helen

Look at this!



I was looking through Etsy trying to get inspiration for earrings and I found this stained glass studio. I guess I relate to her so much because like her I took one class in watch beading and I was hooked! This woman also took one class in stain glass work and it became her passion. She makes all kinds of things from business card holders to earrings.

You can visit her shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=40777

It is a very unique shop and I like it alot and wanted to share it with you. Have fun!

Oh, if you are new to my blog, don't forget to follow me...I love followers. LOL

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wonderful New Watch to Show You

This is the latest watch I am posting and I wanted to make sure I posted it here. These are FACETED carnelian and aventurine beads. I have found these to be hard to find. I just love this pic too...with the shell and all. My husband took the picture and he takes all my pics. I think he does a great job.
If you want to see more or read about the attributes of the stones you can go to: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33019569

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Look at this!


This is one of my favorite watches and I just had to share it here. I just listedit but I am really temped to keep it myself. But maybe it is meant for someone so I will wait a while to see if someone snatches it up. It is made for FACETED amethyst. That is so rare! It was on the expensive side too but, I had to have it. I made it with a toggle clasp because it was so delicate looking. I hope whose ever reading this enjoys looking at it. Here is a link to the listing: http://www.etsy.com/create_listing5.php?listing_id=32614394

Monday, October 12, 2009

New watch on Etsy!


This is my new watch that I just listed on Etsy. It is turquoise and I think it is very earthy and classy. It has a simplicity to it that I like. You can see other pics of it and find out the attributes of this stone at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32484934 I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Friday, October 9, 2009

My new watach on Etsy!

This is one I made as an experiment. I was not sure about the color combination. I knew they went together but I had never used them. So I tried them and I LIKED them. lol. Hope you like them too. Thanks for looking!

Here is where you can see more of this watch and see others I have made too: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32336954

Thursday, October 8, 2009

New watch on Etsy!



OOOps I only wanted to put the first one on my blog but the second one got in too. Oh well. LOL Guess I'm not perfect. I really like this watch. You can find it at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32273409 It's on Etsy and Art Fire and MadeitMyself but I am just linking to Etsy. These are really pretty cathedral beads. Thanks for looking at my blog!

Friday, October 2, 2009

Look at this beautiful Wiccan Goddess!


I was just looking around at other shops and I just found the sexiest, witch case thingy. LOL They have alot of other interesting stuff too. Here is their shop address: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=88844 They really do have some different and interesting things!

New watch listed!


I just listed this cute watch on Etsy, Art Fire and MadeitMyself. You can go see more pics at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31925819
I think this watch is really cute. It reminds me of bubble gum. lol

Thursday, October 1, 2009

New listing!


I I just posted the most beautiful watch. Well it is a different looking watch. It is a bit rustic looking and looks a bit like it is an antique but it is not. It is very earthy. You can see a pic of it above. Here is the URL to go to to see the listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31868488 For some reason this watch reminds me of the beach.

Hope you all enjoy viewing it. Comments are always welcome.

FYI

I just thought that I would post something personal. This is my THIRD WEEK of radiation. Yep that is right. I am almost half way through my 33 days of getting radiation. I don't have any blisters yet, just a mild sunburn...nothing too bad. I go everyday except the week ends. It only takes 5 minutes on the table. I often wear the first watch i ever made cause it feels good. Thanks to those that care about this.

Take care,

Helen

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Another Pretty Watch for You to See


This is a watch that I just created. I love cobalt blue glass and antique brass tones. You can find this watch at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30347358 The slider beads that hold the sides of the beaded bands in place are awesome and different. I really like this watch and hope you do too.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

A new listing!

I thought I had already listed this beautiful watch but I was so wrong. So here it is: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30240565 Hope you like it!

watchesbyhelen.etsy.com or
watchesbyhelen.artfire.com

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

So Excited


I am so excited! Friday I sold 3 watches all to a repeat customer who is going on vacation and wants to have some versatility in her watches. I am so happy. Sometimes it feels so good to be validated. She bought one of my most favorite watches. It's the one I posted here at the start of this post. I am so glad this watch found a good home. I guess I put a lot of love in the watches I make and like for them all to be sold. I know, I am not attached to my watches I just love making watches and I like my watches and want them to sell! LOL Anyway thats all for now.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

I just found these earrings!


I was reading the forums and I saw Tissage's avatar and I liked her hat and decided to go check out her shop. I found these luscious earrings. The addie is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29233407 But don't stop there look at the rest of her shop. It is yummy. You can see the earrings above. Tissage does great work!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Beach


I finally got to go to some of the beaches south of here. We didn't spend lots of time because I just wanted to get a feel for them. I also wanted to visit a little metaphysical store. It was fun. One of the beaches was just for surfers...no swimmers. That was fun to watch. The ocean is so calming for me.

I finally got hooked up to a primary care physician who can then refer me to a radiation oncologist. I just might be able to get into radiation by the end of August. One doctor seem to think that 3 months after a lumpectomy was long enough to wait for treatment.

I just listed the above watch on MadeitMyself.com http://www.madeitmyself.com/item-detail.aspx?itemid=35607 I love the watch face on this watch. It's all dreamy and fantasylike.

I would really like to take my watches to the little shops around here but I find I don't quite have the courage to do that yet. I just think that seeing and feeling them makes them so much more attractive. I will work on the courage to do that the more I get to know the community around me...like the metaphysical stores and such.

All for now until next time.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Odd watch


Here is an odd watch ( I think) I just made last week or the week before. I really like it. It has a distinct feel to it, don't you think?

We are Here!!!!

Well we are here. This is the first full day we have had the internet. It is the 8th day we have been in the house. Lots of boxes have been unpacked. I never knew I had so many friken books! You would think I would be very spiritual I have so many metaphysical books! LOL

I have my spot all set up where I will make my watches. It is not perfect but it is close to perfect. At first I was not quite sure about this house. The backyard is much smaller then our other place and I feel sad for our dogs. But with the beach near by they will love that walking area. The inside of the house is starting to feel homey with all our stuff in it. The energy feels good. No cold spots or odd feelings. Everything feels good and positive. Max initiated the house by pooing in the office. Nothing like cat poo to make a place stink. I quickly began working with him to get him use to the new cat box and its' space.

Oh the trip here...all nine hours of it were long and hot. Chopper rode with Joe. Grace and Bailey and the cats rode with me. It was a l o n g journey. I was grateful to get here.

If anyone is reading this...thank you for reading it. Comment!!! and follow!!!






Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Last Day in our House

This is the last day in our house. The place is a mess as we make sure we have everything packed that needs to be packed. We are spending the next two days in a pet friendly motel. My husband has to teach a class on those days and then on Friday it is off to Escondido. I am excited and apprehensive about taking the animals. I get to live by the ocean! That has been a dream of mine.

I can't wait till I can start making watches again. I have 3 that I need to list. You will have to wait and see them. lol

Bye for now,

Helen

Friday, July 24, 2009

We are getting closer and closer to our moving date. It's Friday today and we go to the pet friendly motel on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The movers, cleaners and carpet cleaners come during those days and then we actually move on Friday. We will start early morning.

I have been trying to bead but my creative process keeps getting interrupted with practical tasks. My husband got me these wonderful beads and I am dying to use them in a watch but I keep thinking of things I need to do. I will have my beads with me in the motel so I can bead then. I will also have a wireless hookup to my computer. Yes I said computer...I don't have a lap top. We are going to carry my comp into the room.

This move is a life changing event. I have ALWAYS wanted to live by the water. Now I am going to be 15 minutes away from the sea. The ocean speaks to me. I am so thankful that I will live by the water.

Well that's all for now. I hope all of you are doing well.

watchesbyhelen.etsy.com

watchesbyhelen.artfire.com

Sunday, July 19, 2009

So Excited!

I have my first member, Sandi Holland. Welcome Sandi Holland! I am going to go to her store and see her creations. I love that people can come here and post so that I can see what they have to share too.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Gonna complain now

So my husband is in San Diego looking for a house to rent that will take 3 dogs and 2 cats and 2 humans and I am at home attempting to get some more things done. It is the middle of today and I bend over to do something and guess what happens? My back goes out!!!!! That's right you read me right. Hubby is having no luck with the house seeking...I am stressing and feeling helpless and my stress goes right into my back. This is not a good thing! So now he tells me I have to relax and let my back heal. Oh yeah RIGHT like that is going to happen. I will do my best.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

2 New Additions



I added 2 new additions to my shops yesterday...last night. You can find them on Etsy or Wink Elf or Art Fire. watachesbyhelen.etsy.com watchesbyhelen.winkelf.com watchesbyhelen.arfire.com

Here are pics of them...I think they turned out really nice. The second one is very unique and I really like unique.

Hope you enjoy yourselves. Talk to you later. :-)

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Another new shop

I decided to take my watches one last place. I am trying to find my niche since selling is a bit slow right now. It is at MadeitMyself.com I will put a link on my blog here. I am just throwing out some nets to see if I catch any fish.

Moving is still coming along. But I am not going to waste my time talking about that. I made two more watches this week and will or might list them this week. Hope everyone is doing well.

Friday, July 10, 2009

I am creating a new shop!

I am starting a new shop for my watches. It is at Wink Elf. http://www.winkelf.com Here is the blog for it: http://www.winkelf.com/blog

I am just starting so don't expect much. Just learning my way around. It' kinda exciting!

Thursday, July 9, 2009

I made something special

Today, I made a necklace for my friend Dara. Since I am moving to San Diego in the middle of July we are meeting on Friday to just talk a bit. I wanted to leave her something to remember me by. I am sure we will talk by phone but it will not be the same. It is a really pretty necklace made of dyed chrysocolla, carnelian, green turquise, and amethyst. It has copper spacer beads and a copper toggle clasp. She does not wear watches or I would have made her a watch! LOL I hope she likes it. I usually don't make things other then watches and earrings.

Remember you can see my things at: watchesbyhelen.artfire.com or watchesbyhelen.etsy.com

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

MJ's Memorial

I am watches and listening to Michael Jackson's memorial service and it makes me very side to think of a music world without his presence and influence. I will miss him.

Monday, July 6, 2009

I found this!


Look at what I found:
Her web site is jennreese7.etsy.com
and she does all kinds of great things. I read tarot cards so that is my tool of choice but I also use pendulums for my personal use. I have my very first one and know that when you find one that touches your heart you want to keep it forever. She makes earrings too and other fun things. If you read her profile you will see that she is a dog lover. That makes her okay in my book. As is posted in my profile I have 3 small to medium size dogs that are my animal companions (and 2 cats).

I just made another watch and want to list it. But my husband has a hard time getting around to taking pics of it when it is only one watch. See? I gotta learn that end of my business. Doncha think?

Anyway, go and see this website jennreese7.etsy.com

Helen at watchesbyhelen.etsy.com

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Balanced: Look at this!


I went into a chat room this morning minding my own business when someone posted one of my watches on the side of the screen. I was flattered to say the least. But it made me go to her shop. I loved what I found! I found a purple necklace that I had to have! I am moving (yes I have only 2 weeks to pack up and move to San Diego from Sacramento!) so funds are short but she made arrangements with me and I will be getting it at the end of July! It is my favorite color purple and EVERYTHING! You can see the pic of it at the top. Her shop is named Balanced and her shop name is balanced.etsy.com Go visit her store and tell her Watches by Helen sent you!