And the Winner is . . .

Robin of My Melange! Check out her blog for a fabulous spaghetti carbonara recipe and mini-lessons in Italian. I packed Robin's dichroic pendant today and will take it to the post office tomorrow. I hope you all had a wonderful time at the Ultimate Blog Party 2008! I blog-hopped until my eyes went bleary, and I'm looking forward to doing it again next year. I'm already starting to plan what prize to offer!

I'm a Powerseller Now! (But I'm still closing my store)

A few days ago I got a "Congratulations New eBay Powerseller" message from eBay for the store we use to clear out or excess personal belongings. I reached this in just over a month, and I am sooo exhausted! I've been listing and cutting prices and shipping packages like crazy so that we can get this stuff cleared out before we move. I still have a pretty fair amount of stuff to list in the next few days--probably over 100 items but I'm afraid to count them--and anything that hasn't sold by March 28 or so is going to the local thrift store and that eBay store will cease to exist.

I'm not sure whether I'm more excited about moving into our new house and having my own studio space or living without all this clutter. Okay, never mind, my own studio space wins (yippee!).

If you're looking for a bargain, we have hundreds of books, CDs, PC games, war games, baseball cards, and miscellaneous stuff that need new homes. Come visit our giant online yard sale, I'd love for these things to go to people who really want them.

Crafted in Copper

Several times each day I am awed by the tremendous talent and creativity on Etsy. Today's find, Thumbelina Creations, has some truly sweet jewelry. My favorite pieces are those made from copper, but you can find plenty of non-copper beauties there too.


Turquoise and Copper Dragonfly Set, $15



Copper Spring Earrings, $8



Copper Necklace, $12


http://thumbelinabeadedcreations.blogspot.com
http://thumbelinacreations.etsy.com

The Ultimate Blog Party 2008 Prize from Lucky Girl!

This fused glass pendant is the prize from Lucky Girl for the Ultimate Blog Party 2008. I made it with a beautiful coppery orange dichroic glass with bits of white. It's been wrapped in niobium that I anodized to a pretty medium green color. If you haven't already, head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom--our awesome party hostess--to get the details for the prize giveaways and check out the party prize list.

To celebrate this blog party, I'm also offering free shipping on orders from either my Etsy shop, and I also have an eBay store all week long! Put "Blog Party" in the notes to seller if you shop on Etsy, or use the Ask Seller a Question feature if you shop on eBay. I'll send you a no-shipping invoice before you check out, or if you're in a hurry, I'll refund your shipping charge.

Party on!