Featured Artist: Julie of Julieandco

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I discovered the traditional Japanese art of temari several years ago and have always wanted to try it, but never found the time. It is an art with a rich history and great decorative appeal. Julie, a team mate of mine from the Christian Artist Street Team (CAST) on Etsy, makes and sells temari in her shop. I encourage you to visit julieandco on Etsy to see more.

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I purchased a temari from Julie and I just want to show you how well it looks in my home on the fireplace mantel.

Julie has these in many different colors and patterns and even makes Christmas ornaments (I have one Julie made that was given to me as a gift). She does custom work as well.

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If you would like to learn more about Julie and the art of temari read this on-line article in which Julie was recently featured.

HAITI Earthquake Relief Earrings

My heart goes out to all those suffering in Haiti right now. I've designed these earrings as a new twist on one of my best selling designs. $10 from the sale of each pair from now until February 14, 2010, will go directly to:

Christianville: "Helping to feed, clothe, educate and provide medical care to impoverished Haitian children and adults since 1978."

To read more about the tragedy the Christianville mission is experiencing right now and to get first hand updates: Christianville Facebook

These elegant, hand-crafted copper teardrop hoop earrings embellished with bright sterling silver beads can be found on my website Sue Runyon Designs or in my Etsy store.


Earrings are only $12 each pair. $2 will go toward paying Etsy and Paypal fees as well as packaging and materials costs. $10 will go directly to Christianville.

" They have scattered abroad their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; . . . "
Psalm 112:9

Continue to pray for those in need.

Sue

"Awash" Treasury

I made this treasury on Etsy.com and it's about to expire, but I wanted to preserve it here. I don't curate treasuries very often, but I do enjoy showcasing some of the wonderful artwork found on Etsy. Notice the colorful Tutti Fruitti crochet bowl? That is by Beth from TheYarnChick who is on my Homefront Team on Etsy. And that sparkling mosaic cross is by Cherry of cherryscreations from my Christian Artists Street Team.

Homefront Team Summer Give-A-Way

My Homefront Team (military spouses) on Etsy.com is having a summer give-a-way of 11 hand-crafted items.  All you have to do is go the Homefront Blog and leave a comment on what you plan to do this summer.  One name will be chosen on June 10th from all those who comment.  Even the shipping is FREE!