Devine Designs Jewelry

I got to say what's on my mind. It usually will make me feel better, or laugh about it later. Maybe you'll get a laugh. On my daily pursuit of job hunting; as I've talked and complained about before, (I know), there seems to be a recurring theme. I applied for this technician job in January. Never got a call. In March, the same (un-named) hospital is running an add again for a technician. I apply again. This time I even went a little bit further, and called asking to talk to the person in charge of hiring. I got the run-around. Basically I said, well, what do you have to do to get an interview here? I guess that stirred the waters a little, because I finally had a (so-called) office manager call me that night. I say so-called because this person was, unprofessional to say the least. Now let me back up a bit and give you some history. I have worked with animals over 11 years, I am certified, and I have worked at the top of medicine in specialty practices and emergency. So wh...

Come one, come all to the Etsy Supply Street Team's weekend shopping extravaganza August 1st and 2nd. That's this weekend! Go to Etsy and search ESST to find all your jewelry, sewing, craft, tools, supplies and more! You can go to the blog for more information.

Good Monday morning! Well, it's really late afternoon here, as I finally get around to making a post. I try to have photos to show at every blog post, so, sometimes I end up waiting to show off my new goodies that I've made. I've had a supply crisis recently; running out of just about every gauge of wire in silver and copper that I use! But I found a sale last week, (yeah!) and my new wire has just arrived today. And I bought a wire rounder. I've been wanting one for awhile, and have been using my files or dremel to smooth wire. But what's cool about this tool, is that it has a cup burr on the end, so I think it will help to make really nice ends on ear wires. BTW: have I mentioned that I got new business cards and jewelry tags with my new Etsy shop banner ? I had JacksonInk make these for me. Emily is fairly new to Etsy, and she does nice work and is prompt. She has made a few things for me. I'm slowing changing all my social networking sites to this b...

This month the Etsy Bloggers team is featuring Miesmama's shop. http://www.miesmama.etsy.com . A mother of 2, she has a great imagination and creativity. Not only is she an active member of the Bloggers team, but she is also a member of the Etsy Felting Team. With a fun blog to read; there is lots to interest mom's and kids. Here are a couple of my favorites from her shop. Now take a look at what her shop has to offer, send her some hearts and comments!

Welcome to the July 20, 2009 edition of etsybloggers. A Keeper's Jackpot presents Christmas in July Sale posted at A Keeper's Jackpot . cindy devine presents Christmas in July...What? posted at Devine Designs Jewelry . PatchFirstShop presents Do you know why they call "Hot Dog"?? posted at Patch First Shop . veryverdant presents It's Christmas In July posted at Very Verdant . agoodwitchtoo presents Christmas in July? posted at The Copper Cauldron . cupcakedalink presents National Hot Dog Month posted at Cupcakedalink's Etsy Blog! . Two Zany Zebras presents Hot Dog Hot Dog Hot Diggety Dog! posted at Two Zany Zebras . Jen presents Christmas? Oh, Right -- it's JULY Already! posted at Mama's Magic . Alicia Mae presents Christmas in July posted at Crafts and Cooking . Vanessa presents Christmas in July Sale posted at Designs by Vanessa . Terronda Clarke presents Hotdiggity Dog Carni...

As I look out on the lawn this morning, what do I see? Not one, not two, but three deer! Feeding on the grass! I could not believe how close they came to the house. So I had to take photos through the screened in porch, as to not scare them away. So nice living on a nature preserve. Would you believe that I've spent the last 3 days, networking on line, updating my shops and reading ALL of the Merchants Handbook on 1000 Markets? No time to make jewelry! I thought I would get at least some earrings made today, but as I look at the clock, it's 2:30pm and I have to leave to meet a friend at 3:30. Anyway....what else is new? Well, I've been trying to really take care of my body, and watch what I eat. So I can say that I've successfully have been exercising more, about 3-4 days a week. I'm trying not to eat snacks all day long, since I'm home. Started drinking fruit smoothies that I make myself, to keep hunger away, and trying to eat more salads, and smaller portions....

Christmas in July; sounds funny to some of us, but this creative "un" holiday is celebrated by many. Originally thought to have started in Europe, as the summer heat comes, people crave the cooler weather and the cheer that comes with Christmas. Many celebrate by decorating, gift giving, with Santa, ice cream and other cold foods. This is a well celebrated event in Australia, where many hotels, restaurants, and caterers will offer special "Christmas in July" dinners. Local shops will offer specials, including figurines of Santa and related holiday representative characters. Co-incidentally, July is the height of Australia's ski resorts season, making it a great marketing opportunity. This is believed to have started in the western countries by retail merchants. In the U.S. we often see this marketing tool for business also. HSN and QVC have shows offering Christmas related items. I also saw on-line where Sears and K-mart are taking part of this too. Did you kn...