Dogs Are So Cute!

It's Monday morning and I'm getting ready for another work week.  Our temperatures have been colder and there's frost outside most mornings.  Our daughter's dog, Emmi, is staying with us right now and she's not too happy walking outside in the grass on the frosty mornings!  Oh dear, just wait until there's snow... We will have to shovel a path for her for sure!  She is half Yorkie and half Maltese and so sweet, but also very stubborn and feisty!  She loves to hunt for critters and is a very picky eater.  I say this because when we give her and our dog, Izzie, each a snack (a dog biscuit), Emmi eats hers very slowly... and would just walk around with it in her mouth if it weren't for Izzie!  Izzie, on the other hand gobbles hers down in no time flat!  Emmi is VERY motivated to eat when Izzie is around!  And boy, does she protect her food dish and can definitely 'hold her own' if Izzie gets too close.  For those of you that may not know, Izzie was our Christmas gift last year from our daughter.  She's a rescue dog, a Red Heeler, and has added so much love and happiness to our lives.  She's a little jealous of Emmi right now, and often looks at her as if she wonders when Emmi will go home! LOL!  Anyway, I captured this picture of Emmi slowly eating her dog biscuit while Izzie is peeking around the corner of the couch... Izzie ate hers so fast that I'm certain she didn't even taste it!!  Every time, she immediately goes over to Emmi wants to eat Emmi's treat too!

Here's a picture I took of a frosty leaf in our yard... We still have leaves left on the trees, and a lot of leaves on the ground!  :) 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thanks for stopping by today!  Wishing you a great Monday!!

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Sunfire Glass

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the 

Beautiful Stained Glass

by: 

Carol Smith

of Sunfire Glass

 

In the Artist's own words:

My studio is located in the beautiful Niagara Wine Country, Southern Ontario, Canada.  I have been creating stained glass pieces for many many years and just recently expanded into glass fusing which is fun but my real passion is still stained glass.
 

There's nothing like a beautiful stained glass entryway, splashy window in a bathroom, a window to block or enhance a view, cupboard or bookcase doors, a framed piece, tabletops. The possibilities are endless.

Butterfly Bevelled Stained Glass Suncatcher

Rainy day (photo) or sunny day - this oval panel sparkles all the time and looks fantastic in any window.  Butterfly is clear bevelled glass surrounded by a bit of colour in the daisy and green English Muffle glass for leaves and the border is an irridized pink and clear combination.  Measures 16 1/4" x 10 1/4" wide.

 

 

 Bunny Likes Balloons

This cute little bunny would love to hang in your child or grandchild's window. He's very cheerful & colourful for any room.  Measures 11 1/2" wide by 18 1/4" long with a sturdy zinc channel border.  Includes jack chain to hang.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Carol Smith's Etsy Shop and see more of her beautiful Stained Glass!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Part 39 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Welcome to my 39th post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by six of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

 

Christmas Dragon With Presents and Santa Hat

By: Claremanson

Dragon`s are very protective of their treasure, but are also very lazy and tend to sleep alot. Claim him today and keep a dragon safe. Christmas dragon is a very greedy dragon he spends all his time collecting presents and keeping them all for himself.

 

Red Polymer Clay Gauges

By: KuragePhish

Ahoy! This is a beautiful deep red set of gauges made from polymer.  Hand rolled and built to be durable and long lasting. The ones shown are a size 0 but can be made to almost any size or color.

Familiar Love Yellow Rose Bud Necklace

By: Split Second Change

'One Of A Kind’ Hand Sculpted, ProSculpt Polymer Clay, Necklace Pendants and Beads.. Hand Painted Marshall's Oil Paints, sealed with high gloss. Each Piece is Unique and Original!  NOT mass produced, only one in the world! You simply cannot get any more unique than that!   Strong durable clay, wearable Piece of Original Art!

 

Santa Claus Ornament 

By: Debbie Moyer of DeMoy Jewelry Designs

Hand formed of polymer clay & about 2-3/4" long, this Santa ornament will make you giggle. Would'nt he look cute hanging on your tree?

 

Elise the Elephant 

By: Beth's Itty Bitties

Tiny in size, but BIG in sweetness! - that's this little girl!  I have always loved elephants so of course I have to make them in miniature . She is made from white pearlized polymer clay. Her eyes are painted black. She has a pink bow on top of her head and a matching pink heart on her tushy. Her cheeks, ears and the tip of her trunk have been lightly blushed. Elise stands at about 3/4" tall. She is sure to delight any elephant lover, like myself, or she would make a sweet addition to your dollhouse nursery, playroom, toy shop or Santa's workshop or under your Christmas tree. 

 Sweetheart Red Valentines Day Box of Gourmet Chocolates

By: Roscata

A Roscata Original Creation! So cute and completely unique! A brass heart-shaped box pendant, enameled red, with a gold bow on top and stuffed with gourmet chocolates. Included are six types of sweets: a heart gold foiled chocolate, a dark chocolate with a fondant cherry blossom, a little paper cup of dark chocolate almonds, a white chocolate bon bon with a chocolate swirl, a milk chocolate cherry square, and a toasted almond milk chocolate bon bon. 

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number forty in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina

Etsy Finds Friday - Sam Clark Photography

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the 

Incredible Fine Art

African and Nature

Photography

by: 

Sam Clark

of Sam Clark Photography

“My mission in photography is to make a difference…
in your hearts, and on this land.”
~Sam Clark~

In The Artist's Own Words:

I have been photographing landscapes for a while now, that is until I went to Africa! I have always had an affinity for Africa, it’s wildlife and it’s people. I ventured there in September 2009, returning 6 months later. It has been one of the most rewarding and life changing experiences for me. I feel like I have found my calling in life, to record these majestic wild animals as fine art animal portraits whilst raising money from print proceeds to help conservation groups with much needed funding to save our wildlife from poaching, loss of habitat etc. I’m hoping as I gain more recognition, my wildlife photography will have more of an impact on such an important cause. I am currently raising funds for the I.G.C.P (International Gorilla Conservation Programme) and Big Life Foundation.  I was born in New Zealand, yes, a Kiwi through and through, currently residing in Western Australia with my two amazing children Connor and Paige, our cat Cougar, Houdini and Mr Sniffles, our two pet rats, and about 50 goldfish (they keep breeding) ☺

Duma the Cheetah

 The Departed

Vintage Aged Look Red Rose with Love Letter Fine Art Photo 10x10 inch that has been hand printed onto Fine Art Photo Rag Pearl paper. This is an Archival photo paper with a print permanence of 75 years or more, depending on how it has been displayed. It measures 10x10 inches.

 Simba the Lion

African Gorilla

African Wildlife Gorilla Photo that has been hand printed onto Fine Art Photo Rag Pearl paper. This is an Archival photo paper with a print permanence of 75 years or more, depending on how it has been displayed. It measures 8x10 inches.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Click HERE to visit Sam Clark's Etsy Shop and see more of her beautiful Photography!  Please join me in congratulating Sam,  3 OUT OF 4 OF HER AFRICAN IMAGES GOT INTO THE SEMI-FINALS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL VEOLIA ENVIRONMENT WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION...Yay!!  This is the first time that she has entered.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!!  Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :)   Happy Friday!!   

~Trina 

Part 38 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Welcome to my 38th post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by six of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!!  The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!!  Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

Roseful Heart Locket

By: Rocky Beads

A locket full of roses!!:) so romantic! I used polymer clay to make those teeny tiny roses. Perfect gift for a loved one!

 Golden and White Owl Brooch

By: Peek-A-Boo! Corner Shop

This brooch is completely handcrafted.every part of this item is made by polymer clay.I created four different polymer clay layers,for the body,wing,beak and eyes.  All is covered by Sculpey Glossy varnish.  On the back you'll find the peek-a-boo's mark.

 Steampunk Heart and Butterfly Wings Necklace

By: Pixie Design

Handmade polymer clay heart with metallic leaf and dustings in shades of copper, silver, gold, red and green with metal butterflies wings. With lots and lots of tiny little cogs and watch parts on either side for an interchangable look.  The antique gold chain attaches to the butterfly wings.  This is a one of a kind piece. 

Siouxsie Sioux Gothic Love Heart

By: Lydia Batfiend's Spooky Boutique

1.6" black love heart shape made from polymer clay with a glass cameo of Suoixsie Sioux in the center. Includes Plastic beads constructed into a necklace.

 Tulip Garden Polymer Clay Pendant

By: Beadlady Manila

A handmade polymer clay cameo is set on an oval antiqued silver-toned oval setting. It features three tulips and a textured background. The pendant is 2 inches tall.

Lemon Tart and Cookies Dollhouse Preparation Board

By: Mini Bonbons

This list is for a preparation board for 1:12 scale dollhouses.  On the table there are cookies with icing and lemon slice, a lemon cake and lemon slices dispersed on the table. Everything is glued to balsa board.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number thirty-nine in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!!  Wishing you a Happy Day!!  

~Trina