Monday, August 31, 2009

Come little leaves....-George Cooper


I love creating treasuries! They allow me to be creative and be able to support and promote other artists just like myself!


This time the theme of the treasury is based on one of my favorite poems. I love autumn so it is know surprise I would choose this poem. Come take a look, click on the talent, enjoy the richness of an autumn day http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=79261


The picture accompanying the post is by a lovely artist (who has created a lovely set of dishes for me) who owns a store by the name of One Wintery Night, you can visit her and see more of her work at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5600587


Come Little Leaves....

- By George Cooper


"Come, little leaves,"said the wind one day,
"Come over the meadows with me, and play;


Put on your dresses of red and gold;
Summer is gone,
and the days grow cold.


"Soon as the leaves heard the wind's loud call,
Down they came fluttering,
one and all;


Over the brown fields they danced and flew,
Singing the soft little songs they knew.


"Cricket, good-bye,
we've been friends so long;


Little brook, sing us your farewell song-
Say you're sorry to see us go;
Ah! you are sorry, right well we know.


"Dear little lambs, in your fleecy fold,
Mother will keep you from harm and cold;
Fondly we've watched you in vale and glade;
Say, will you dream of our loving shade?


"Dancing and whirling the little leaves went;
Winter had called them and they were content-
Soon fast asleep in their earthy beds,
The snow laid a soft mantle over their heads.

Wedding party jewelry set


This summer I've been working on a set of jewelry for a wedding party, 3 bride's maids and a flower girl, and with much fine tuning they are finally completed!!!! I think they turned out perfect, hopefully I will get to see a picture of them wearing the necklaces with their dress :)

Saturday, August 29, 2009

EtsyRain Orchards (Treasury West)


Had sometime and created a treasury using Washington state artists, http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=66396 Come see what's new in the Pacific Northwest, click some artist stores, leave a comment, or just enjoy the beauty!
The lovely pear painting was created by Debra Linker. You can check our her talent and store at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11997728

Friday, August 28, 2009

Peace..Love..and Hydrangeas


I created a new treasury on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=78772, "Peace...Love...and Hydrangeas"! Come take a look, tell me what you think, and check out some wonderful artists!
The Photo was taken by a wonderful etsy artist at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7894264 come check out her store!

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Alexa's Song charm bracelet


Seems like the end of summer is the busiest, I guess we are all trying to get those last vacation trips in before the first leaf falls! I have been busy with some special requests lately and thought I'd show you one that is finished before it has gone to it's new home. "Alexa's Song" is a charm bracelet done with a lovely boro focal bead surrounded by pearls, green laboradite, sun sitara (sandstone), crystals, and copper puffy heart charms, chain, and findings. All of them coming together to create a lovely fall ensemble.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009


This weekend I took some time off from the computer, dance, and my jewelry and spent some quality time with my oldest daughter and some very good friends of ours! I'm not much of a thrill seeker I'm kind of like Dorothy in the "Wizard of Oz" I don't look for adventure however if it is placed in front of me I will try it. So I tried river rafting down the White Salmon River in Washington State this weekend! What a thrill, scary, but fun! I'm the one drowning in my life preserver!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Warmth of Friends

I created a treasury "Warmth of Friends" and featured items from friends I have met through Etsy. Take a look, leave a comment, click on some of the items (there are some neat things!) http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=64475

New Jewelry


The wait is over! After vacations and running kids here there and everywhere, I've finally been able to update my website http://www.xannasjewelrybox.com/ and post new items in my Etsy store http://www.xannasjewelrybox.etsy.com/

Whew! Come check them out!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Helpful link for Estians and Treasuries

Barefootweaver sent me a link that some of you fellow etsians may not know about (sad to say I didn't). It's a web site that lets you know about both treasuries (main and west) along with alot of other helpful info, and who couldn't use some helpful info :) http://www.craftopolis.com

Main Treasury


Today is my lucky day!!!! I not only was featured in one treasury but two! TwirledTreasures http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6364296 featured my "Evening Beat" necklace with some very talented people. Take a look, leave a comment, or click to see other artist's work. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=75766

Etsy Treasury West


Barefootweaver http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6844052 generously decided to include my bracelet "Caribbean Sea" in her treasury today! To me being included in someone else's treasury is a huge compliment, thank you Cait! If you want to take a peek, leave a comment, or click to view some of the other artist Cait featured, check out the link http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=64390

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

It's an Evolution


I follow several fellow Etsians on their blogs and through FB. It's an Evolution is celebrating her 100th post about how her and her site, have evolved, and would love to hear about your "Evolution" too! Along with the celebration is a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to ANTHROPOLOGIE!!!! to be given away Friday, August 14th. She has a beautiful site to just brows and lovely items in her Etsy store that I once featured in an Etsy treasury. Take a look, you won't be disappointed http://itisanevolution.blogspot.com/2009/08/100th-post.html

Monday, August 10, 2009

Summer's Song




Getting ready to post my new website...I thought I'd give you a sneek peak at one of the new items for fall. Summer's Song is a new charm bracelet featuring three focal beads by BC Lampworks and accented with fresh water pearls and coin pearls in a rich megenta color, lovely fire colored agate, mellow yellow jade, and lots of Swarovski crystal to make it sparkle and to high light the antique brass leaves, chain, and other findings. It will be featured on my Etsy sight as well as http://www.xannasjewelrybox.com/ later this week for $56.00.

Friday, August 7, 2009


It is amazing the talent in this world and we are so lucky to be able to see so much of it through Etsy!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28916452

I thought I'd feature some items from artists who have not yet had a sale on Etsy...who knows it may be exactly what your looking for!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28634995#

special request


I had a special request not to long ago to make a bracelet for a gal that was elastic but didn't look like it was a stretch bracelet.....Hmmmm..... so here is what I came up with.


Xanna's Jewelry Box

The final days of "The Summer Clearance Sale"!
Enjoy saving throught the store + FREE Shipping!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Welcome

This is my first post on my blog! At the moment it is a work in progress, please excuse the chaos while I figure this whole blogging thing out :) - Xanna
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