NEW YEAR WITH A NEW START

Last year for me didn't end with a bang, but more like a pop. With this new year, things are already looking up. I was selected to be one of six featured artists for the week at Beader's Showcase. My earrings, Angel Wings, was one of highest rated photos there and is shown for one week at "This Week's Showcase". I truly appreciate it.

AN HONOR TO RECEIVE "ONE LOVELY BLOG" AWARD

I would like to thank Dee of Runako Designs for awarding me with the "One Lovely Blog" Award. Thank you for being so thoughtful and recognizing my blog. I feel very honored receiving it.

SONG IN COLOR FOR SLAVKO - IF I COULD, I WOULD SING IN COLOR OR CRY IN MUSIC - FEATURED IN TREASURY WEST

Sharon of KnotChaCha has featured one of my necklaces, Purple and Yellow Pendant Necklace in her Treasury West. Check out Sharon's Etsy store because she has lots of beautiful items for sale. Thank you, Sharon, for including my necklace with all these other talented artists' work.

FEATURED ON ETSY TREASURY - MILITARY FATHERS

Mamta whose Etsy shop is the same name, included my pendant, Eagle - POW/MIA - Don't Forget, on her treasury called Military Fathers. Their CreateCrochet team has decided to donate knit/crochet scarves for the military. Sounds like an awesome cause. Thanks Mamta for including my work in your treasury.

DAD, MAY I TAKE THE CAR? - FEATURED ON ETSY TREASURY

Ruth from PurpleDesignStudio featured my 1957 Chevy Bel Air scrabble tile pendant on her Etsy Treasury. Check out Ruth's Etsy Shop to find her wonderful jewelry pieces and earring frames. Thanks, Ruth, for including me in your early Father's Day treasury.

FEATURED ON ETSY TREASURY - ALWAYS REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE ON THIS UPCOMING MEMORIAL DAY

Next Monday our country observes Memorial Day. A day that thousands of military men and women made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live, work and play freely. I wish I could thank each and every one of them as well as those who have served in the past and those serving right now. Truly they are all heroes in my eyes.

Kim of WoofPurrCreations included my Iwo Jima pendant in her Treasury, "Always Remember Their Sacrifice". Thank you, Kim, for the honor of being among those Etsy artists that have not forgotten what this day is truly about. Remember Freedom Isn't Free!

FEATURED ON ETSY LONE STAR SPOTLIGHT - ETSY TEXAS CRAFTERS

I just joined a great group of Texas artists, Etsy Texas Crafters. There are over 700 members and all very talented. Liz of The Lavendar Lizard chose my crystal bracelets to be featured on the Etsy Treasury, Lone Star Spotlight . Why don't you check out the great products sold at Etsy Texas Crafters. I'm sure you'll fine something you like. Thanks Liz for including me in your Treasury.