Unique Finds On Etsy!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ While browsing Etsy, something I really enjoy doing, I always come across such beautiful and unique items.  I am so inspired by the creativity I find there!  I thought that it would be fun and interesting to feature some of my fellow Etsians' wonderfully unique items on my blog.  With that thought in mind, I decided to start a "Unique Etsy Finds Day" ~  where one day each week I will feature an interesting, fun, beautiful and unique item that I found while browsing Etsy.  Stay tuned... there are so many incredible works of art by Etsians, and I can't wait to showcase them!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ In honor of my first Unique Etsy Finds Day I am featuring this fantastic Serving Tray created by CD Childs.  It is a wine bottle that has been recycled into a beautiful serving tray/cheese board.  The artist says that it has a leaf pattern that was hand painted with food safe glass enamel and fused into the bottle.  It comes with a wine cork cheese spreader... such a clever idea!  You can visit  CD Childs Etsy Shop to see more of her wonderfully unique recycled wine bottle serving trays, as well as her handcrafted original stained glass, fused glass, jewelry, sun catchers, and more... all of which would make wonderful gifts for all kinds of occasions!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Happy Friday Everyone!!!

~Trina

Capturing Winter...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ One of my favorite hobbies is photography and I am lucky to live in a place that provides a lot of beautiful photo opportunities!  Michigan scenery is gorgeous and the winter snow is magical... a picturesque combination!  Yes, it's cold here in the winter and the snow is definitely a lot of work, but I have captured some wonderful winter wonderland shots and thought I'd share a few of them with you.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ This little chapel photograph that I took, makes me feel like I've gone back to another time and place when I look at it.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ From my snowy little corner of the world to you, many wishes for a beautiful day today and a warm and safe winter!

~Trina

Time For Tea...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ I woke up to a chill in the air and snow on the ground this morning... I thought a nice warm cup of tea sounded just lovely!  I put together this beautiful Tea Treasury with some wonderful and unique items created by some very talented Etsians!  

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Enjoy, and Keep Warm!!

~Trina

Time For Tea...

 
 
 
 
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A New Year, A New Beginning...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ It's a New Year, a New Beginning... A whole year ahead, filled with endless possibilities.  I have set some goals for 2011 and can't wait to see, as each unfolds... and where each will lead me.  On a business standpoint, one of the things I am going to do is to set up a store on my website to promote, sell and take special orders for my cake toppers.  I'm so happy to have Trina's Clay Creations Website up and running, and am looking forward to getting it ready for business.  I am also going to try to see if I can get my cake toppers in a local Artist Co-op.  The shop is called Imagine That! and it's right here in our quaint downtown area.  This is something that I've thought about doing since I first moved to Michigan in August of 2009.  It's wonderful to have a place where people can shop for gifts from local artisans.  There are many talented artisans who belong to the co-op, and their work is so unique and diverse. When I am downtown I love to visit the shop, to see what is new.

Imagine That! A local Artist Co-op

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Some of the other things I would like to do as I venture into 2011... I want to make more Christmas ornaments for my Trina's Clay Creations ~ Etsy Shop during the year ~ for next holiday season.  I would love to reach the sales goals I've set for my Etsy Shop, and I want to put together and promote (on my blog) more Etsy Treasuries.  Lastly, I would like to participate in a couple of local craft fairs during the year!  

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ In this blog post I chose to include the above "BELIEVE" Ornament that I made, because that's what it's all about!  We must believe... Believe in ourselves, our abilities, our artwork, our craft... in order to reach our goals, no matter what they are!  It took a long time for me to get to that point ~ still working on it... every day!  I appreciate all the support from my family and  friends, their constant belief in me and in my artwork inspires me every day!!!  So a big THANK YOU to all my family, friends and to all who have admired and/or purchased my Clay Creations!   I appreciate each and every one of you!!!  

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Looking forward to an awesome 2011 for all... Can't wait to see what wonderful adventures and new creations this new year will bring!  Wishing all of you much happiness, good health, laughter, love and much success in all that you do!  ~Trina

The Days of Little League...

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ One of my fondest memories of my son's Little League days was when he was six years old, in kindergarten and on his first T-Ball team, the Pirates.  We had just moved to Texas from California and it was one of his very first games.  He was up to bat, swung... and the ball flew off the T-Ball stand.  Several of the boys went running in all directions and the ball was all over the place.  Nothing cuter than little ones when they are first learning how to play!  A couple of the boys were way out in the outfield, just playing with the grass or looking up in the sky daydreaming... cute!  Anyway, the coach said to my son, "Run to first base!"  And so he ran as fast as he could... "Safe!"  The ball was still in play all over the place, so the coach urged my son to run to second base.  As George left first base, the ball rolled in front of him... and this is the part I wish I had on video tape!!  I always seemed to have forgotten the video camera when something really good happened!!  As George started toward second base, he stopped as he saw the ball roll in his path... he picked up the ball and turned to the first baseman and simply handed the ball to him.  Of course George was OUT... and how we laughed.  Other parents in the stands were saying, "That boy from California sure is polite!"  It was the cutest thing!!  It warms my heart and makes me laugh just thinking about it!  George went on in Little League, played for quite a few seasons, and as he got older he played catcher and pitcher... eventually he moved on to football, but this particular T-Ball game and the story of his first out will live in my memory forever!  Thank you George, for this fun memory!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥  Happy 2011 to ALL!!!
~Trina