My Mother shared this with me!!!

This is one of the

Best prayers

I think I have ever read.

PRAY THIS EVEN IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT!!

IT WILL ONLY TAKE A MINUTE.

I started not to do this, but as I read it....

I understood God to say,

'You need a miracle tomorrow'

So here goes.... 

You never know

When God is going to bless you!!

Good things happen when

You least expect them to !!!!!!!!

Dear Lord, I thank You for this day,

I thank You for my being able to see

And to hear this morning.

I'm blessed because You are

A forgiving God and

An understanding God.

You have done so much for me

And You keep on blessing me.

Forgive me this day for everything

I have done, said or thought

That was not pleasing to you.

I ask now for Your forgiveness.

Please keep me safe

From all danger and harm.

Help me to start this day

With a new attitude and plenty of gratitude.

Let me make the best of each and every day

To clear my mind so that I can hear from You.

Please broaden my mind

That I can accept all things.

Let me not whine and whimper

Over things I have no control over.

And give me the best response

When I'm pushed beyond my limits.

I know that when I can't pray,

You listen to my heart.

Continue to use me to do Your will.

Continue to bless me that I may be

A blessing to others.

Keep me strong that I may help the weak...

Keep me uplifted that I may have

Words of encouragement for others.

I pray for those that are lost

And can't find their way.

I pray for those that are misjudged

And misunderstood.

I pray for those who

Don't know You intimately.

I pray for those that will delete this

Without sharing it with others

That God changes people and

God changes things.

I pray for all my sisters and brothers.

For each and every family member

In their households.

I pray for peace, love and joy

In their homes; that they are out of debt

And all their needs are met.

I pray that every eye that reads this

Knows there is no problem, circumstance,

Or situation greater than God.

Every battle is in Your hands for You to fight.

I pray that these words be received

Into the hearts of every eye that sees it

Amen!

If you prayed this prayer,

God Bless ! ! ! ! !

If you shared this God Bless you even more! 

 Just repeat this phrase and see how God moves!!

God I love you and I need you,

please come into my heart.

Share this message with10 people except you and me. You will receive a miracle tomorrow.

Don't ignore this and God will bless you.

Know that you are already blessed.

 

 

How to take care of your handcrafted jewelry

Taking care of your jewelry can mean that you have beautiful pieces for some time. With just a little extra love and care you can maintain the beauty of all your jewelry.

Remember to take it off before bathing, cleaning and swimming. Some chemicals and harsh additives can destroy your jewelry such as chlorine and bleach. Abrasives can scratch and damage stones and metals. One good tip to remember is apply lotions and perfumes, etc. before you put on your jewelry. Another would be to wipe it with a 100% cotton cloth that is lint free before storage then store it in a zip lock bag can also keep it from tarnishing.

Don’t store pearls or opals in the sealed zip-lock bags. Both stones are sensitive to humidity and could be damaged from improper storage. It is best to keep pearl and opal jewelry in the soft cloth bags or wrap in tissue paper.

These bags and cloths also keeps it from contact with others pieces which can cause unwanted scratches and the loosing of stones. Always check for loose stones and fittings before wearing or cleaning your jewelry.

I have heard of using toothpaste, but never use toothpaste because it has abrasives. You can clean it with a mild soap and warm water. Then with a  soft bristle toothbrush just gently clean your jewelry. Allow it to dry completely before storing it back in the bag.

The greatest method to reduce tarnish is to wear you jewelry often. Our natural body oils helps keep fight against tarnishing. This is also great for pearls because our body oils can keep them from drying out. 
To remove tarnish on your Sterling Silver try this method which  is something you can easily do at home with

• glass dish,
• hot water
• aluminum foil
• baking soda

Place a piece of aluminum foil in the bottom of a shallow dish.  Set the tarnished item directly on the aluminum foil. For this to work it has to come in  contact with the aluminum foil.
Heat a quart of water to boiling in a saucepan, then carefully and slowly add 1/4 cup baking soda. Be careful, because it could fizz up and spill over, So you may want to do this in the sink or a deep container. Now mix until the baking soda is dissolved. Pour the water into the dish until  you have covered the jewelry completely. The more tarnished the pieces the longer this process may take.

Jewelry cloths and liquids cleaners are also a popular cleaning item but before you purchase one - Read the cautions listed on the cloth. These cloths are chemically treated and can't be used on :

       Amber * Coral * Emarald * Ivory * Jadeite *  Lapis Lazuli * Malachite *  Opals * Pearls *

Remove light grease or dirt, add a small amount of mild liquid soap to a half cup of warm water, soak 2-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely before storing in an air tight plastic bag.  You must be very careful when using any soaking method to clean jewelry that has soft stones such as Amber, Lapis lazuli, or turquoise.  Extended soaking in any solution may harm the polish on the stone.

 
You can also store your handmade jewelry  in a dry dark  place. Try to avoid  places with lots of moisture because this can cause jewelry to tarnish and corrode.  The less exposure to the light the better because this   can cause metals to tarnish and some stones, like turquoise to fade and loose it's beauty.

We also sell antique jewelry which we believe that you should take your items to a reputable jeweler to have them clean it for you. Special care must be taken because glues and stones can become loosened over time.

If you have tips or ideas on cleaning your handcrafted jewelry we'd love to hear from you.

A friend shared this with me, now I share it with you.... Who will you share it with?

THE STONE 

 TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING 
THROUGH THE DESERT  . 
DURING SOME POINT OF THE
JOURNEY, THEY HAD AN
ARGUMENT; AND ONE FRIEND
SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE
IN THE FACE .

THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED
WAS HURT, BUT WITHOUT
SAYING ANYTHING,
WROTE IN THE SAND , 

TODAY MY BEST FRIEND 
SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE . 

THEY KEPT ON WALKING,
UNTIL THEY FOUND AN OASIS,
WHERE THEY DECIDED
TO TAKE A BATH 
THE ONE WHO HAD BEEN
SLAPPED GOT STUCK IN THE
MIRE AND STARTED DROWNING,
BUT THE FRIEND SAVED HIM. 

AFTER HE RECOVERED FROM
THE NEAR DROWNING,
HE WROTE ON A STONE: 

'TODAY MY BEST FRIEND
SAVED MY LIFE'
THE FRIEND WHO HAD SLAPPED
AND SAVED HIS BEST FRIEND
ASKED HIM, 'AFTER I HURT YOU,
YOU WROTE IN THE SAND AND NOW,
YOU WRITE ON A STONE, WHY?'
THE FRIEND REPLIED
'WHEN SOMEONE HURTS US
WE SHOULD WRITE IT DOWN
IN SAND, WHERE WINDS OF
FORGIVENESS CAN ERASE IT AWAY.   
BUT, WHEN SOMEONE DOES  SOMETHING GOOD FOR US,
WE MUST ENGRAVE IT IN STONE
WHERE NO WIND
CAN EVER ERASE IT'
LEARN TO WRITE
YOUR HURTS IN
THE SAND AND TO
CARVE YOUR
BENEFITS IN STONE.
THEY SAY IT TAKES A
MINUTE TO FIND A SPECIAL
PERSON,   
AN HOUR TO 
APPRECIATE THEM,    
A DAY 
TO LOVE THEM, 
BUT THEN , 
AN ENTIRE LIFE
TO FORGET THEM.
SHARE THIS WITH
THE PEOPLE YOU'LL NEVER
FORGET.     

I JUST DID.. 

IF YOU DON'T
SHARE IT TO ANYONE,
IT MEANS YOU'RE IN A
HURRY AND THAT YOU'VE
FORGOTTEN YOUR FRIENDS.

TAKE THE TIME TO LIVE!

DO NOT VALUE THE THINGS
YOU HAVE IN YOUR LIFE, BUT VALUE 
WHO YOU HAVE KNOWN IN YOUR LIFE!

Be kinder than necessary,

for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

 

Revamped Victorian Filligree Cross

re·vamp

tr.v. re·vamped, re·vamp·ing, re·vamps

1. To patch up or restore; renovate.

2. To revise or reconstruct [ a piece of jewelry for example ;) ]

Reworking jewelry is a big trade in the handmade community. Like I said before it's something that my mother has been tell me to do for a while. If you actually think about it's a great concept. Take something old or new and add new life to it. Make into something completely new. Take a necklace that looks like it missing something and add to it, or completely change it.  What I live most it there is  that you'll have a unique and one of a kind piece of jewelry like no one else. Your unique and unlike anyone else on this planet so why shouldn't your jewelry be also?

We found this Victorian cross on one of our shopping sprees. We aren't sure how old it is but it definitely  has a vintage look to it. The previous owner really had gotten some wear out it. Most of the black stones were missing and it had an wonderful aged look to it. There was also a chain and black cord attached to it also. So we decided to buy it and give it little tlc and some color.

A co-worker of my mother's had previously given us a huge amount of jewelry to work with. Thanks you so much. Which included Swarovski fancy rhinestones I believe are topaz. Just what we need , some color and sparkle. I also added Swarovski flat-backs in clear to play off the gorgeous brown color. Then removed the black cord and left the original chain attached. And here is the results. I love it and I hope you do to.

The before front side

The back

The revamped finish!

Beautiful!

The color is fabulous

Tell me what you think?

So now be sure to check our new Etsy section properly name Revamped!

Sensational Crystal Owl Necklace Exclusive for Christmas in July

First time ever on Etsy. Brought to you for Christmas in July.

This is a Swarovski crystallized vintage looking owl pendant with chain. This pendant is 1 3/4" by 1" and comes with a chain in your desired length.

This is an amazingly beautiful pendant. it's vintage looking with a modern flair. I love the pendant when I first saw it. But then decided to add to it's beauty with some fascinating color. For this one we used Swarovski crystals in brilliant aquamarine & amazing blue zircon. Guaranteed to brighten your day.

Comes packaged in a organza gift bag.
Chain styles vary depending on what we have in stock, unless your choose a leather cord.

We'd love to do a custom order for you.Lets us personalize one of these necklaces just for you in your favorite color or birthstone. Contact us with your color requests, these necklaces are promised to please.

Get yours today.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/51853118/sensational-crystal-owl-necklace-a

Bringing You Bold Stylish Vintage Jewelry.

Our handbags!!!!

Here's some of our handbags from our Ebay store
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♥*¨) ¸.•*´¨(♥ I think I'm in Love...... with "Bliss-ology"♥*¨) ¸.•´¨(♥

There is also another Fabulous boutique on New York Ave in St. Cloud, FL. Its called Bliss-ology. I love all this shop has to offer. My mom and I went inside and I knew I was in love. The shop owner Cynthia is an incredible artist. You would absolutely love all that she has to offer. I spent sometime talking to her and she is so down to earth and honest. I asked her what inspires her. She says " I'm my biggest inspiration. I can look at a piece of jewelry and see just what fabulous piece she's able to turn it into." She takes broken jewelry, others pieces she finds and completely revives it into some spectacular pieces. Something my mom has been telling me to do for sometime now. Now I'm so inspired.  She can make custom pieces from your jewelry that you don't like or just don't wear anymore and give you a one-of -kind piece that you'll definitely gets some comments on. She calls it "JuNk" and I love it.

I showed her some of my handmade pieces and she gave me tips on how to improve them. How to give them some extra flair. We talked for about a hour or so and she is so open about what she does and how she does it. You won't find these pieces in any other shop because these are all one-of-a kind handcrafted pieces. She says she doesn't sell on line because she happy running her boutique. She also says she got plans for a blog in the future... She's already got on follower, me! Check out these pics I took of this incredible artist's boutique.

You really have to give Bliss-ology a visit. You leave with some dynamic treasures.  This is what I want to work towards in the future. Our own fabulous one-of-a-kind shop. We wish you much more success with your shop Cynthia. And thanks for the tips!

I Love This..... The What Not Shop

Since we started "My Mother's" vintage section in our shop on Esty , we have had some a good response. A fellow etsian Lori who is starting a shop in downtown St. Cloud FL. called "The What Not Shop" offered us a chance to rent some a space in a window case and sell our Vintage jewelry. Its a great offer in uncharted territory. A big step for us.


This shop is on New York ave. and Lori is combining 2 stores into one.What a huge endeavor she has taken on. It's full of so many unique and one-of-a-kind items. This shop has collectibles , handcrafted jewelry, and beautiful handmade soaps. She's got  items for kids , items for your kitchen, there is even  It just full of goodies. She offered spaces to some local residents of the area , some of which have shops on etsy. You really would have to go in and spend some time looking at all this store has to offer.You are guaranteed to find some really great gifts.

I took some pictures of the shop to post on the blog  so you'd get a better idea of what The What Not Shop is all about. Hats off to Lori. Good Luck to your awesome shop!!!

So as you can see tons of items all for everyone. And there's more because some of my came out to dark.I  also was given a chance but I'm not able to commit to that right now. But we'll see how it works out for my mom. If your ever in the area take a few moments to stop in, no scratch that take and hour or so and shop at the "The What Not Shop". You'll love it!