Lovin these Pixie Perches!

I sometimes find it amazing how inspiration and ideas form in my mind...And even more amazed when I'm pleased, no, REALLY happy with the end result!  

One day I browsing through my activity feed on Etsy,  stumbled upon a mushroom, and was inspired to create a treasury around that....

The Toad's Umbrella

Then, later in the week, as I was organizing my beads,  I had one of those lightbulb moments!   I found these gorgeous faceted natural amethyst teardrop beads that sized up perfectly with these gorgeous little czech glass flowers I had!  As you can see, this is the end result...I think these are so sweet!  You can find these in my Etsy shop, Pixe's Treasure Chest!  More colors will be on their way soon!

Sterling Silver Pixie Perches

Gold Filled Pixie Perches

Which do you prefer?  Gold Filled?  Sterling Silver?

Wishing you a wonderful, and peace filled day!

Michele

Treasury for a Cause: Haitian Etsy Artist Recovery Fund

We all love a good cause.  The AWEteam of Etsy has sponsored a Treasury, with 50% of the proceeds of each sale going to a fellow Etsy Artist rebuilding after the Haiti Earthquake.  Please take a peek, and help if you can!  The Treasury will be updated as sales/donations are made.

'Treasury for a Cause: Haitian Etsy Artist Earthquake Recovery Fund' by OneHeartJewelry

Treasury sponsored by the ART WALK ON ETSY TEAM for the purpose of raising funds for our fellow Etsy shop - HAITIAN METAL at http://www.etsy.com/shop/HaitianMetal 50% of the purchase price from each item sold will be donated.They are still in the recovery process after last years devastating earthquake. Read more here: http://www.haitimetalart.com/Haiti_Earthquake_News.html

Autumn Colour - Pri... susanmossphoto... $15.00	Note Cards Set of 6... ruthsartwork $18.00	Sterling Silver Ros... OneHeartJewelr... $22.00
Tote or Book Bag in... sarahsquiltsnc... $6.00	ACEO Miniature Orig... jcstrong $12.00	Purple Glass Heart ... OneHeartArt $9.00
Crocheted Rag Rug ponderosaquilt... $28.00	Zafu Meditation Cus... eclecticarmadi... $25.00	Four Soaps for 16 B... SoapyBlessings $16.00
Vintage Boy and Gir... VintageCafe2 $25.00	Amethyst Stud Earri... pixestreasurec... $13.00	Crocheted heart pic... SturmDM $12.00
Handmade bookmark, ... storybeader $12.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com.

Wishing you all a fabulous, and peace filled day!
Michele

Pixe's Newsletter, Sept. 2009

Pixe's News September, 2009

I love the month of September! When my son was younger, it was back to school, and peace and quiet for a few hours. Now, as I’m older, I look forward to the cooler fall weather, and the changing leaves! I find so much inspiration in fall...It is truly my favorite season!! Perhaps this fall, I will fill the gas tank, grab my sketchbook, a few pencils, and take a fall foliage drive!
What is it about September that you love?

Caring for your Handmade Jewelry, Part 2
Last month we discussed the general care of your handmade jewelry. This month, the topic is storing your handmade jewelry.
To keep your handcrafted jewelry looking new, storing your pieces properly is important. Always store your jewelry in a dry place. Leaving it in the bathroom will only cause it to tarnish quicker...This is fine if you like that look.
If your jewelry came in a plastic bag, store it there...it prevents tarnishing and will prevent scratching.
Storing is easy...just keep in a clean, dry spot, and your jewelry will look like new for years to come!


September Sales
This month, Pixe’s sale is going to be a bit different! Since September is my birthday month, I’m having a great big celebration the week of my birthday! See the calendar of events below for the special in person sales! I’ve been working hard to make lots of new pieces for this event!!

Newsletter readers can take advantage of an additional discount! Sept. 14-30, 2009, You can receive an additional 10% off your purchase online only, at Pixe’s Treasures, or at my Etsy site! You must use the coupon code PIXESNEWS to receive the discount. I will refund the discount via Paypal. Remember, you do not have to be signed up to Paypal to use a credit card with Paypal checkout!


Calendar of Events for September, 2009

Leesport Farmer’s Market: Every Wednesday. I can be found in
Building #1

~~Wed. Sept. 9, 2009: Leesport Farmer’s Market: Everything will be
30% off, except custom orders.

~~Sept. 11, 12, and 13: Hay Creek Festival open until 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Everything will be 30% off, except custom jewelry
orders.

~~Sept. 26, 2009: “Harleys for Holly” sponsored by the Holly Heilman Cancer Fund at St. Benedict’s Picnic Grounds on Route 10.
I wou’t be there, however, a bracelet I’ve designed especially for their Chinese Auction will be!
Help support this local organization that assists families of cancer patients!

Share the love!! Feel free to forward this newsletter to your friends, family, and coworkers! They too can take advantage of the sale prices!!

Wishing you all a wonderful, and safe month of September!
Mich