tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49842921067454999162024-02-07T17:30:48.419-08:00ElementsElements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-24385325830692957032011-10-01T13:53:00.000-07:002018-12-17T21:33:46.200-08:00My New LoVe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1AwTOUbKJf8RhIxdD8wjS6gbphPeBNSnWZwhyphenhyphenhQT9uHVdT2R3Bou91DCFitKbzLyBbZ2kkbkjK7UTQZmCVSwQ5TIWVQPwEhlh9ClwJBW3YKdTZHXA4WANyyrdXr1mR3_9jGdxzIuzmep/s1600/random+092.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658630244656853842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC1AwTOUbKJf8RhIxdD8wjS6gbphPeBNSnWZwhyphenhyphenhQT9uHVdT2R3Bou91DCFitKbzLyBbZ2kkbkjK7UTQZmCVSwQ5TIWVQPwEhlh9ClwJBW3YKdTZHXA4WANyyrdXr1mR3_9jGdxzIuzmep/s320/random+092.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Here is my new love! My new way of making handmade jewelry. Giving my client more personalized piece. Definitely take sometime to perfect each one, I remember stamping on a scratch metal sheet at night trying to make sure each one is good. Materials: Sterling silver and 14k gold disc.</div>
Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-84132982052401444502011-06-16T15:02:00.000-07:002018-12-17T21:41:23.850-08:00It's fuN weAring mcjewelry =)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdyiiFBjRjiLzTmIH-s3FHj00cBuMMjXh0Y9YgiVYTODtkfpUgUCRvjmxRUSeBNROGe1-YUzxOTSPPINRqPs_6Uihdq4DetmWFGFZ-EDdu7S9oUiIEtWMLdVdRhmRJ9hnIbdpwPV9K66C/s1600/model+003.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618945539954297778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKdyiiFBjRjiLzTmIH-s3FHj00cBuMMjXh0Y9YgiVYTODtkfpUgUCRvjmxRUSeBNROGe1-YUzxOTSPPINRqPs_6Uihdq4DetmWFGFZ-EDdu7S9oUiIEtWMLdVdRhmRJ9hnIbdpwPV9K66C/s320/model+003.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a> Gunmetal and silver combo<br />
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Brass chain, key charm with heart quartz<br />
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Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-36086652501114368472011-05-06T14:32:00.000-07:002018-12-17T21:43:39.024-08:00My Very First Craft Fair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbZBFTfL7j0OvxcZeO5S2m1OJOfRBPrdol3MOwKGZEIN3rRLynM3D5vXV3a3tI4bqtEHYMdd2uH94l_KXYD0oGuOk6FTcTf7JJNgVeGtTW4jvu167uni81pScit91FOx3awwiGIx_9p3W/s1600/craft+fair+453.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603719358524695890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbZBFTfL7j0OvxcZeO5S2m1OJOfRBPrdol3MOwKGZEIN3rRLynM3D5vXV3a3tI4bqtEHYMdd2uH94l_KXYD0oGuOk6FTcTf7JJNgVeGtTW4jvu167uni81pScit91FOx3awwiGIx_9p3W/s320/craft+fair+453.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 210px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> I am so happy that my very first craft fair was successful. After a week of hardwork preparing and rushing everything my booth turned out nice. I wasn't expecting people's reaction regarding my work and my booth. With the help of my family my vision came alive...lol.. This was exactly how I visioned it to look like.It was a very hot day but I know my customers enjoyed browsing inside my booth with the help of my light shade, it allowed breeze in and still block whatever is going on outside so they can concentrate shopping.<br />
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I want to thank everyone who supported My Couture Jewelry on this event..Mahalo ♥</div>
Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-54652755992563256242011-04-25T12:40:00.001-07:002011-04-25T12:44:20.456-07:00My Couture Jewelry Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYGUfkqs1XW_hzIl476JN77O5y3eiSaGFVp9sJvu0fPZFURstiueOEaksuN8-Yn2XSspIcBBLCjTFeZmS7RJA2j9KPiG8P7MieXXmxD7DAnzQd5dKyHkF-uR3Ob2GIzqip4tvsI4ssFYE/s1600/pride4ewa.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599608516435992562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYGUfkqs1XW_hzIl476JN77O5y3eiSaGFVp9sJvu0fPZFURstiueOEaksuN8-Yn2XSspIcBBLCjTFeZmS7RJA2j9KPiG8P7MieXXmxD7DAnzQd5dKyHkF-uR3Ob2GIzqip4tvsI4ssFYE/s400/pride4ewa.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Pride4Ewa 2011Celebrating Ohana Together </span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><a id="map1302892745981" title="Map to the Pride4Ewa Event" href="javascript:showMap(" map="91-1330 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach 96706"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">91-1330 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach 96706</span></a><br />Saturday, April 30 11am - 6pmHoalauna Park, Ewa by Gentry<br />We are gearing up again this year to celebrate the enduring pride of our community! This year's event will feature outstanding entertainment, fun rides and games, fabulous food, and exciting prizes.Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-73430698850563496762011-04-19T17:19:00.000-07:002011-04-20T11:24:08.193-07:003 in one<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfJV-BCkDApEpWtAUhRlgOY614arH31v-yBf_HS1FvVio9VKWJWN88mLLuJL6J_30uXOWe-NQEVCjUlhtEB07TVf-DLrhBMlirnuHbEb42eZHqtSwyFB_Da5cczePettJDDD0frBS7A0u/s1600/edit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597460380772370770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfJV-BCkDApEpWtAUhRlgOY614arH31v-yBf_HS1FvVio9VKWJWN88mLLuJL6J_30uXOWe-NQEVCjUlhtEB07TVf-DLrhBMlirnuHbEb42eZHqtSwyFB_Da5cczePettJDDD0frBS7A0u/s320/edit.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w5Hy37VwDDXwuVgh6LCI9ErxNU2WPSGzNiL60m_Zou0k-aDtEpFSkyCBs2EySSzdL6HLB3FovXr4Duj-PYpZtexWdsGOBWgFRi7nY2RfCK-Q0nVSOZ8K90HkGK9HBFlfPa2jQlPCXFzR/s1600/edit2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597460148725304242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w5Hy37VwDDXwuVgh6LCI9ErxNU2WPSGzNiL60m_Zou0k-aDtEpFSkyCBs2EySSzdL6HLB3FovXr4Duj-PYpZtexWdsGOBWgFRi7nY2RfCK-Q0nVSOZ8K90HkGK9HBFlfPa2jQlPCXFzR/s320/edit2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#00cccc;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOU4ivMZYKjAJ4Kq15ew74YcKRcBAlvVp-XTn_q4jnKb7b8lX9Ankot8MWRpoiiJvEV_LtUO70adWdOmG-lqj-TyH6QZFgfi29ziGjZqMP4etpFDZA0WLh9o0nM-JwEEqOwUAcTCV_2hI/s1600/edit1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597459803870797746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOU4ivMZYKjAJ4Kq15ew74YcKRcBAlvVp-XTn_q4jnKb7b8lX9Ankot8MWRpoiiJvEV_LtUO70adWdOmG-lqj-TyH6QZFgfi29ziGjZqMP4etpFDZA0WLh9o0nM-JwEEqOwUAcTCV_2hI/s320/edit1.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#339999;">The picture pretty much says it all. 3 words versatile, fun and classy. I'd say everyone must have a piece like this something that you can just throw with your simple outfit and make a big statement. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#339999;">To Order emal: <a href="mailto:mycouturejewelry@gmal.com">mycouturejewelry@gmal.com</a></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#339999;">and I will put it up on my Etsy store =) </span></div></div></div>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-20623458555818375202011-03-31T17:45:00.000-07:002011-03-31T17:45:52.530-07:00way back into love<iframe height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cbYGomf2BEU?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="425" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> LoVe dz Song ♥Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-36829900584459820442011-03-18T18:50:00.000-07:002018-12-17T21:49:11.212-08:00Which Eyelash Do You Prefer?<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586448958616108130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bFRHnJiOVzv2NMLsZnSPw2mvlxyCqvt0AbNBBGpmi9eM05K4kxCC46pRjPyklS4DYZEQ4d5aRaLKe51mSSqfn8EdT76vUtzDM4DULQ5TWOgFOngI8hXdmMkwORrxrYw9nw7CAYKAFrp4/s320/aa.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: left; height: 78px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">Want tips on how to have beautiful long eyelashes???</span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">Nowadays it is not impossible to get what you want when it comes to beauty. It's just a matter of choice which one suits you best. Talking about eyelashes you can either choose a nice mascara that will make that magic for you, go to the salon to have an eyelash extension done or a fake eyelashes to finish your look. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">As for me I use both mascara and fake eyelashes, it just depends of my mood which one I feel like using. There are some occasion that I used them both at the same time. To get the a good long eyelash using mascara I use the one that has a primer, just be careful in choosing a brand because some of it just gives you a clumpy eyelashes. I personally use L'Oreal brand or if I am really lazy enough Maybeline Stilletto Red works for me. I think the red one is waterproof.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">Now for the fake eyelashes I don't use those expensive brands. Many times I just buy my eyelashes at this asian store for .99 cents and when I tell people that, they think it's from MAC. I think the real key is find one that suits your style and the size of your eyes. The reason is there are eyelash that is just too long and I'm sure you've seen some bizarre looking ones. I try to look for the most natural looking and if I really can't find the right length for me I settle for the right style and I just cut the ends so that I don't have extras hanging off the side of my eyes. When I say size I am referring to the length of your eyes not the eyelash. Hope you guys know what I mean ^_~...By the way the brand I use is "cherry" those are the cheap ones that you can find that has same quality as the expensive ones. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">Ok here is the questions I know plenty people ask me. How do you get it on? and Does it last all day without falling off? I say..Oh yes! The real secret is having a good adhesive. When I started using eyelashes that was my biggest frustration too. I just kept trying products till I found one that works really good. I use a dark tone glue DUO brand for my eyelash adhesive. I promise mines last from day to night! One more thing for more natural look I also use those individual eyelash. This is the occasion when I use the mascara then after I put those single eyelashes in between my real ones. It takes sometime to learn on how to put it on but trust me once you learn you'll be proud of yourself. I won't lie it just takes some time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">As for the eyelash extension, I've also tried it I would say I liked it the first week but when it started falling off I thought it was so awful. As it fall off my real eyelash falls off too. That was scary for me and I didn't like it when the extension was poking my eyes. One day I went to the mall and I saw this girl who was working at my favorite shop and I thought " I wish I could wear those fake eyelashes instead of what I have" My point is at least with putting on the eyelashes yourself you are more in control. Again it's all about your personal preference. </span></div>
Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-62088588050822738992011-02-24T21:30:00.000-08:002018-12-17T21:50:41.871-08:00Shop Re-OpeningAloha! I am happy to announce that my store on etsy is back. It's been a year since the last time I had my store on etsy. It was good but I had to make adjustments due to my work schedule. During those break I still make jewelry here and there. I figure I have a lot of inventory now so why not sell them again. Currently listing them slowly and I hope to finish before this month ended, if not you will see them for sure on my site just watch out for it. You can also like my jewelry page on facebook. Be updated on what's coming up and promotions. Please visit my website at <a href="http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/">http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/</a> or you can click on the link to your right and it will direct you to my site. Mahalo ♥♥Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-33893286171707636362009-04-19T12:58:00.000-07:002009-04-19T13:15:52.594-07:00UglyI love the lyrics of this song..so I want to share it to my dear readers.. The song will play shortly.<br /><br /><div align="center">"UGLY"</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When I was 7 </div><div align="center">They said I was strange</div><div align="center">I noticed that my eyes and hair weren't the same</div><div align="center">I asked my parents if I was OK</div><div align="center">They said you're more beautiful</div><div align="center">And that's the way they show that they wish</div><div align="center">That they had your smile</div><div align="center">So my confidence was up for a while</div><div align="center">I got real comfortable with my own style</div><div align="center">I knew that they were only jealous cos</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">People are all the same</div><div align="center">And we only get judged by what we do</div><div align="center">Personality reflects name</div><div align="center">And if I'm ugly then</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">There was a time when I felt like I cared</div><div align="center">That I was shorter than everyone there</div><div align="center">People made me feel like life was unfair</div><div align="center">And I did things that made me ashamed</div><div align="center">Cos I didn't know my body would change</div><div align="center">I grew taller than them in more ways</div><div align="center">But there will always be the one who will say</div><div align="center">Something bad to make them feel great</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">People are all the same</div><div align="center">And we only get judged by what we do</div><div align="center">Personality reflects name</div><div align="center">And if I'm ugly then</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center">(Repeat 2 times)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Everybody talks bad about somebody</div><div align="center">And never realises how it affects somebody</div><div align="center">And you bet it won't be forgotten</div><div align="center">Envy is the only thing it could be</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Cos people are all the same(The same, the same)</div><div align="center">And we only get judged by what we do(What we do, yeah, yeah)</div><div align="center">Personality reflects name</div><div align="center">And if I'm ugly then(Yeah, you)</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">People are all the same(Oh, oh, oh)</div><div align="center">And we only get judged by what we do(What we do, yeah)</div><div align="center">Personality reflects name</div><div align="center">And if I'm ugly then(Yeah, so are you)</div><div align="center">So are you</div><div align="center">So are you</div><br />I hope you enjoy the song. I find it so true what the chorus says in this song.. There are some people that says something about other people but little that you know that person who talk about others is just very insecure, jealous or hiding something much more smelly issues. =PElements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-1790280143469063692009-04-18T16:42:00.000-07:002009-04-18T16:49:31.260-07:00I'm Tweeting<span style="color:#336666;">Ok, after seeing it so many times on tv I finally sign up on twitter. Everyone is curious how it works and someone told me about it before it became popular. I kinda have an idea on how it works, I have so many profiles that it's hard to keep up so I am only choosing some. I am definitely keeping my friendster account because I have most of my friends and family there.</span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;">I am just excited to announce that I am finally on there =) I would love to get some followers there too! Here is my twitter site </span><a href="http://twitter.com/mcj008"><span style="color:#336666;">http://twitter.com/mcj008</span></a><span style="color:#336666;"> I hope to see U there =)</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-79551864625977818442009-04-08T14:20:00.000-07:002009-04-08T14:25:47.854-07:00What Marriage is Really About<span style="color:#339999;">I saw this on my friends post and thought I'd share it =)</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">This is such a cute story.</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">He ordered one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink. Theold man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half..He placed one half in front of his wife. He then carefully counted outthe French fries, dividing them into two piles and neatly placed onepile in front of his wife.</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cupdown between them. As he began to eat his few bites of hamburger, thepeople around them kept looking over and whispering. You could tellthey were thinking, 'That poor old couple - all they can afford is onemeal for the two of them.'</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">As the man began to eat his fries a young man came to the table. Hepolitely offered to buy another meal for the old couple. The old mansaid they were just fine - They were used to sharing everything.</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">The surrounding people noticed the little old lady hadn't eaten abite. She sat there watching her husband eat and occasionally takingturns sipping the drink.</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">Again the young man came over and begged them to let him buy anothermeal for them.. This time the old woman said 'No, thank you, we areused to sharing everything.'</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">As the old man finished and was wiping his face neatly with thenapkin, the young man again came over to the little old lady who hadyet to eat a single bite of food and asked 'What is it you're waitingfor?'</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">She answered . . . . ..</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">(This is great)**********</span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;"></span><br /><span style="color:#339999;">'THE TEETH.'</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-15318386157724836622009-03-30T14:41:00.000-07:002009-03-30T15:02:41.518-07:00Tough Times<span style="color:#339999;">As we go on with our journey we both know that there is going to be an easy time and hard time. Easy times are easily forgotten when the hard times comes along for it bruises and damage the relationship big time. Time for reality check without these hard times your relationship will prove nothing.<br /><br />Now the question is until when can you endure these hard times? For as long as there is still love and both are willing to work things out. It won't hurt to ask yourself a questions and know exactly what you want. Communication and honesty plays a big role, by communicating and being honest to yourself and to each other is the key to make things a little easier when tough times comes around.<br /><br /><br />You may encounter people that will make you feel bad or awkward about what happened between you and your behalf but all I can say is "don't be bother by them". I'm not bother by them because I know what is the real truth between us and I know that we both don't care about them. One thing we can do when we are around them is just to be civil and that's it. Family is there, yes, but in the relationship there is no one else but the two of you.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="color:#339999;">I am not one to give a great advice the things I just mentioned are the things that I’ve learned and still learning throughout my journey in my own relationship. </span></p><br /><span style="color:#339999;">We are both trying to get pass this bumpy road and I am sure that by the end of this, there will be a fruitful beginning.<br /></span></span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-66402765438552485202009-03-18T16:24:00.000-07:002009-03-30T14:53:35.392-07:00The Warrior is a Child<span style="color:#339999;">I just wanted to share this great song to everyone. Please play the video on the bottom of my blog site and here is the lyrics. You can stop playing my blog muzik anytime for you to enjoy the video. It's located at the bottom right. Enjoy =)<br /><br /></span><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">The Warrior is a Child</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">By: Gary Valenciano</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;">Lately I've been winning battles left and rightBut even winners can get wounded in the fightPeople say that I'm amazingStrong beyond my yearsBut they don't see inside of meI'm hiding all the tears</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;">They don't know that I go running home when I fall downThey don't know who picks me up when no one is aroundI drop my sword and cry for just a while'Cause deep inside this armorThe warrior is a child</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;">Unafraid because His armor is the bestBut even soldiers need a quiet place to restPeople say that I'm amazingNever face retreatBut they don't see the enemiesThat lay me at His feet</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;">They don't know that I go running home when I fall downThey don't know who picks me up when no one is around I drop my sword and and cry for just a while 'Cause deep inside this armor the warrior is a child</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#339999;">They don't know that I go running home when I fall downThey don't know who picks me up when no one is aroundI drop my sword and look up for a smile 'Cause deep inside this armorDeep inside this armorDeep inside this armorThe Warrior is a Child</span></div>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-24835749511604196052009-03-16T00:06:00.000-07:002009-03-16T00:17:41.492-07:00Love Something???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcGfdIF4j2t_x7n0GKemIxNnPtDH9z1oEfbLhTjp4IE3ZDD9uP-uJReJiFJbAWyeCU8gwJgCO5gDIGi5Uf7gu-gcGk4b3mjxCqZycj7JO_25L_zuEe_0qPkW9uiAnp3_sH2Z1Vc2el-7-/s1600-h/jewelry+n+me+077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313680556324888914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifcGfdIF4j2t_x7n0GKemIxNnPtDH9z1oEfbLhTjp4IE3ZDD9uP-uJReJiFJbAWyeCU8gwJgCO5gDIGi5Uf7gu-gcGk4b3mjxCqZycj7JO_25L_zuEe_0qPkW9uiAnp3_sH2Z1Vc2el-7-/s400/jewelry+n+me+077.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><strong>Love Something from my shop? Make me an Offer just convo/msg me. I will do a FREE SHIPPING + FREE GIFT. This promo is until March 18, 2009 Wednesday.</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><strong>Take advantage of this Great Offer!</strong></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><strong></strong></span><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Disclamer: Both seller and buyer has to agree on the price before proceeding to an actual transaction.</span></p><strong><br /><br /></strong><br /></span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-80896478139944788422009-03-14T17:48:00.000-07:002009-03-14T18:46:35.677-07:00Im Proud to be Featured in Etsy Treasury<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbNzUg0iADH93dN1iai5GFz_4EteCQgZsWFr8zGEfHTwTX8CbZJ3V-Buuv8cqSAYWJYljkRK6nPGGdxpOnRcOjGEePyFLK84K7OXhDWZtvykh0OP8G4NSCe8yQinpm7oeG7T-v0b3vDhY/s1600-h/060908.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313213211327089602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 357px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbNzUg0iADH93dN1iai5GFz_4EteCQgZsWFr8zGEfHTwTX8CbZJ3V-Buuv8cqSAYWJYljkRK6nPGGdxpOnRcOjGEePyFLK84K7OXhDWZtvykh0OP8G4NSCe8yQinpm7oeG7T-v0b3vDhY/s400/060908.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;">It was a great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">surprise</span> for me! I didn't even know that my item got featured in the treasury. I was so excited when I found out. I didn't see the actual one but the image above is what's left on her treasury. I thank <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">VKnO</span> for including my item on her greatest treasury collection. It just happened that I google my own shop and this is what I found. Things you found when you are bored huh?</span></strong></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;">What exactly is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> Treasury? It's a collection of handpicked items by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">etsy</span> members. I tell you, it is not easy to get in there. You have to wait till the number go down because so much posting is happening that is why I don't have the patience to do that. I tried a couple of times but I wasn't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">successful and just gave up..hahaha </span></span></strong></div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected"></span></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#336666;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected">I was just lucky that someone picked my item and I am very happy and thankful for it =)</span></span></strong> <div><br /></div><br /><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;">I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">relisted</span> the item and still available in my shop =)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;">Item Name: Carnelian Necklace </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14861153">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14861153</a></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"></span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="color:#336666;">In return to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">VKnO</span> here is her shop <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">incase</span> u want to buy something from her.</span></strong></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5560917">http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5560917</a></div>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-27167786362605306252009-03-10T16:30:00.000-07:002009-03-10T22:49:17.981-07:00Angels through this Tough Times<span style="color:#339999;">Everyone knows that it's tough everywhere. It breaks my heart when I see all those sad stories on the news specially when it involve children, but when there is sad stories there is also a happy one. The good side of this tough times is people are reconnecting to each other and helping one another. Like this restaurant somewhere in the mainland that only accepts donation or they let people work for their food. Some dont mind to pay a little more just to help to keep the place open.<br /><br />As for me, I am thankful each day for all the blessings that God gave me. I have a great family and we are all in good health. That is why I take this opportunity to help others when I know I can.<br /><br />This morning when i saw the thread about Christie Cottage that she is ill, my initial reaction is to help and hope that she gets better. I don't personally know her and I think we met in Etsy chatroom several times before but I'm not sure if she remember. So everyone I am asking for you're help and support Christie of ChristieCottage she is ill and she doesn't have insurance.<br /><br />25% off my sales will proceeds to her </span><a href="http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="color:#339999;"><br /><br />and see the the forum thread if you have an etsy shop and would like to help </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6074107&page=2"><span style="color:#339999;">http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6074107&page=2</span></a><span style="color:#339999;"><br /><br />We are asking for your prayers and help in any possible ways. In behalf of my fellow etsian we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. =)</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-81812384604300229312009-03-05T10:18:00.000-08:002018-12-17T21:58:32.296-08:00Homemade Facial Mask<span style="color: #336666;">I used to be in the pageant and all that beauty contest back home. This is one of the secret I've learned from all those experience and I want to share it to everyone who agree and wants to try it. Egg white is the best facial mask, yes you've heard it right. This may sound weird but this method is very effective. If you are wondering if there is any smell, there is none. Here's what you have to do.<br /><br />After washing your face thoroughly beat the egg white until it is frothy and just apply it on your face and neck and leave it for 15 minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. You can also add baby powder on the egg white before you put it on your face. That's just what I usually do but you can make the recipe even fancier.<br /><br />For oily skin you can use plain milk, rub it on and leave it dry for 15 minutes then rinse. It absorbs oil wonderfully!<br /><br />Also here are some of the fancier recipe I found. Never try them yet but I will =)<br /><br /><br />For Normal/combination skin mix one egg and 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal and a teaspoon olive oil until smooth. Spread on your face and leave 15 min then rinse. I never tried this but it sounds good.<br /><br />For dry skin, mix one egg yolk, one teaspoon honey and a teaspoon olive oil and some vitamin E oil if you have it. Smooth on and leave on for 15 min. , rinse in lukewarm water and pat dry.<br /><br />Have fun if you are going to try it. Trust me your face will feel clean and tight after doing this, you will feel like all the wrinkles are gone!</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-48636525759829101692009-03-01T21:58:00.000-08:002018-12-17T21:59:51.521-08:00February Contest Winner!<span style="color: #00cccc;">I would like to congratulate my February Contest Winner </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11969815329519680479" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #00cccc;">equivoque</span></a><span style="color: #00cccc;"> she won the contest on my blog tittle " Give a Heart on this Love Month". I also would like to thank all the people who participated. Thank you for taking your time visiting my blog as well as my etsy shop. I am sorry for the delayed of this announcement due to some circumstances.<br /><br />Again congratulations to </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11969815329519680479" rel="nofollow"><span style="color: #00cccc;">equivoque</span></a><span style="color: #00cccc;"> and thank you for participating. There will be more contest to come so everyone will have a chance to win great prices. So just watch out for it! =)<br /><br />Now it's time for me to notify our winner =)<br /><br />Thank's a bunch,<br />~donna ^_~</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-57502721706777465242009-02-26T12:30:00.000-08:002018-12-17T22:03:36.053-08:00BLOWOUT SALE EVENT HAPPENNING NOW!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArr3BJQD7Ik85YhhBk4SZvmGUq2DMVxN3zTE_2ul1xwy8clDVWWDQ7UgO8sU_kxFjAYlax9_fnVXyzXifZ2KpKOHxpj8TZyncP_sBYdd5Q42jiq3cKozUhJmiZoowpUbZUcYtFOgiBFoK/s1600-h/shoplogo.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307222787009175010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArr3BJQD7Ik85YhhBk4SZvmGUq2DMVxN3zTE_2ul1xwy8clDVWWDQ7UgO8sU_kxFjAYlax9_fnVXyzXifZ2KpKOHxpj8TZyncP_sBYdd5Q42jiq3cKozUhJmiZoowpUbZUcYtFOgiBFoK/s320/shoplogo.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #339999;">I am happy to announce that I am having my <em>first blowout sale</em> ever! I am feeling very generous with my pricing =) My birthday is coming up so I decided to do this. I already adjusted the prices to make it easy on both ends. The prices will go back to its original price when this event is over. I hope my fellow etsian will support me and I am very excited to get my sale on this event. Let me know what you guys think just post a comment on this blog. Thank you so much =) HURRY LIMITED TIME ONLY! ^_~</span></div>
Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-91898362110232370522009-02-12T02:16:00.000-08:002009-03-10T23:12:13.597-07:00Chocolate is Good for You!<span style="color:#336666;">Now chocolate is more than just a treat. New studies shows that chocolate and its key ingredient, cocoa have some major health benefits. In its purest form, chocolate can lower blood pressure, help muscles recover from exercise, improve skin, provide antioxidants and even give us a thrill that rivals a passionate kiss.<br /><br />However some (i will call them) health expert warns that this isn't license to binge. Dark chocolate is the best (which I love) but the kinds that has most health benefits---- has around 400 calories and if the bar has any nuts or caramel on it, it'll cost you more calorie-wise =)<br /><br />Another german research study showed that a woman who drank a half a cup of enriched cocoa everyday for three months developed skin that was smoother and had more moisture. Furthermore, the women's skin was less scaly and red after it was exposed to ultraviolet light.<br /><br />Isn't that great!? Well except for the calorie-wise.<br /><br />The best thing to do is savor a small piece of a really good chocolate and enjoy. ^_~</span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-62525231284772409732009-02-07T15:17:00.000-08:002009-03-10T23:25:46.168-07:00Give A Heart on this Love Month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvV9eIQB5_EyLBPyH_x9qtvRWFk1-DkHSyKpVaYaLhFapNMoJojAHSmqXpSudxhF3T2fm49ytELwZtMnbQac9rLWY-i_TF_2IKt-UI0VBm6PJ8l0KjrQR47ZVTcQ2p2PF3iqtoTXdBb6n/s1600-h/heart+tasselnp.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300203775429104322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAvV9eIQB5_EyLBPyH_x9qtvRWFk1-DkHSyKpVaYaLhFapNMoJojAHSmqXpSudxhF3T2fm49ytELwZtMnbQac9rLWY-i_TF_2IKt-UI0VBm6PJ8l0KjrQR47ZVTcQ2p2PF3iqtoTXdBb6n/s320/heart+tasselnp.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;">This love month join me in this fun contest and win a "Heart Tassel Earrings". It features cherry rose quartz heart and sterling silver chain and gold filled chain hanging as a tassel. This will be a nice treat for yourself or for your love one. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;">All you have to do is visit my shop </span><a href="http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff6666;">http://www.mycouturejewelry.etsy.com/</span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;"><br />~ find your favorite item<br />~come back here and comment on this blog with a link of your favorite item and your email address.<br />Its simple and easy! </span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;">You can enter your name as many as you want. Deadline for this "Give a Heart on this Love Month" is on February 28, 2009 at 12pm Pacific Standard Time</span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#ff6666;">Winner will be announce on the same day Feb 28, 2009 by 1pm PST. Thank you for participating =)</span></div>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-88658573416666069102009-02-03T16:47:00.000-08:002009-03-10T23:14:48.687-07:00Featured Seller From Etsy<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;color:#33cc00;"><strong>casketmetal</strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv94vxaJvDyjgSsKi5MIlemYBwiOFseJS2KChb4QS4UDP4SErqygakBdMW-AD2eBP5viFicW2N1F0PmaIAre2J1nVYIAtX8hfbmd9cZ2ziPSJSxoicSDQo3SanfrRweRb2o4phm_EkGu5/s1600-h/il_430xN_54237462.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298738635866624546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPv94vxaJvDyjgSsKi5MIlemYBwiOFseJS2KChb4QS4UDP4SErqygakBdMW-AD2eBP5viFicW2N1F0PmaIAre2J1nVYIAtX8hfbmd9cZ2ziPSJSxoicSDQo3SanfrRweRb2o4phm_EkGu5/s320/il_430xN_54237462.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Here's a little bit about casketmetal : I make almost anything out of sheet metal please keep a look out for my new items coming soon, guitar shaped lights, skull signs, metal trees and lots more! I am 25/m living in Arlington Tx I would love to custom design some art for you.</span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">If you are interested please visit casketmetal's shop at </span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">www. casketmetal.etsy.com or his myspace </span><a href="http://www.myspace.com/casketmetal"><span style="color:#33cc00;">www.myspace.com/casketmetal</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;"> and add him as a friend.<br /></span>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-87578377891622773962009-01-30T14:33:00.000-08:002009-01-30T15:12:20.134-08:00Featured Etsy Artist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62_y59nfLeJNBrrqbFIhB3ZJiGKeqhEjVe8zf__Psnk2VJ3xOEa5jGhgW9A8hDqBXOa9mTxn1e-Deq_9OtULitpuxGM2rz9vh6J48rhZGYydtSqXGBWb1Dbn7_j1GkYWsiYIx7-Jzgfak/s1600-h/il_430xN_45821133.jpg"><span style="color:#663366;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297222812898431266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62_y59nfLeJNBrrqbFIhB3ZJiGKeqhEjVe8zf__Psnk2VJ3xOEa5jGhgW9A8hDqBXOa9mTxn1e-Deq_9OtULitpuxGM2rz9vh6J48rhZGYydtSqXGBWb1Dbn7_j1GkYWsiYIx7-Jzgfak/s320/il_430xN_45821133.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#663366;"> <span style="font-family:lucida grande;">LaurieSarahGems</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663366;">I started out just a normal starving college kid, making string friendship bracelets to buy my next meal. But once you enter the world of jewelry, there is no way out. Before I new it I was buying more beads. And more... Then someone sold me my first gemstones. I was hooked. Then I was introduced to a diamond setter (the best they said). I began designing and creating dream pieces for my clients and my diamond setter would "make it happen". But when my husband was diagnosed with cancer, my jewelry business came to a screeching halt. I took care of him for the next few years. His untimely death left me with 3 small children to feed. I decided I would start up the jewelry business again, but this time it was sink or swim. I contacted my diamond setter and we began working hard together... and talking... turns out he was single... Out of the darkest time of my life a new rose sprung up. This last July, we were married. Now, together, we have joined forces to bring you everything you can imagine in the world of gemstones. To see some of our work, please visit our other Etsy shop:<br /></span><a href="http://lauriesarahdesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663366;">LaurieSarahDesigns.etsy.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Enjoy, and welcome to the fabulous, colorful world of gemstones</span>.</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq3sBc6EypAj4Vt4JtkuFdVDjeREFm7vY2k96CC2_LkTsKc1WJFODWDoXkMmrnTE1VymCpEKHa4mTZDyA7tknypep0TEH2tHx6MNe0odXTlfUkqXjCjl4tFs9V8Lm1bnmyBTBmG-BdCY-/s1600-h/il_430xN_54017442.jpg"><span style="color:#663366;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297222816394892226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFq3sBc6EypAj4Vt4JtkuFdVDjeREFm7vY2k96CC2_LkTsKc1WJFODWDoXkMmrnTE1VymCpEKHa4mTZDyA7tknypep0TEH2tHx6MNe0odXTlfUkqXjCjl4tFs9V8Lm1bnmyBTBmG-BdCY-/s320/il_430xN_54017442.jpg" border="0" /></span></a><span style="color:#663366;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;"></span><br /><span style="color:#663366;">Showing on the right side are the gemstones available in her etsy store. From the top is fancy cut oval Yellow Topaz, Light blue Jade gemstones and Columbian Emerald gemstone. Please visit her gemstones shop at...</span><br /><a href="http://lauriesarahgems.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#663366;">http://LaurieSarahGems.etsy.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFUsknS5oyyVUlLvSAJCRclVYHoUBcVpJKe0ktZqYc3SD57C9RMTY9sjXDxz5yJkakj1s2Iid7J2_170jWWiYIDGW7nj1JOD_gmQiIKdppX5E8zpgzz6FW25kD5IDXNCmvBIhOAL2HsQs/s1600-h/il_430xN_45908135.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297222808724862466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHFUsknS5oyyVUlLvSAJCRclVYHoUBcVpJKe0ktZqYc3SD57C9RMTY9sjXDxz5yJkakj1s2Iid7J2_170jWWiYIDGW7nj1JOD_gmQiIKdppX5E8zpgzz6FW25kD5IDXNCmvBIhOAL2HsQs/s320/il_430xN_45908135.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-21628974208323367752008-11-30T21:10:00.000-08:002008-11-30T21:38:13.384-08:00This Year's Black Friday ResultEver wonder what is the result of this year's black friday shopping? Everyone is aware of the tough economy this last quarter of the year. Most people were pinching pennies, I work in a retail industry as for my company we are trying to make up for the lost for the past few months so employee hours are getting cut (not so good) although our branch is doing good, as for the whole district we are also paying for the lost. I noticed on black friday when I get to the mall at 6am it was empty. Compare it to last year, it was really crazy last year. I have heard from other retailer that it was also not that busy in there store again comparing it from last year.<br /><br />But here is the verdict on this years black friday according to NRF survey:<br /><br />WASHINGTON, Nov 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Though the holiday season is far from over, retailers across the country are breathing a collective sigh of relief after shoppers headed to stores and websites in droves over the weekend. According to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Black Friday Weekend survey, conducted by BIGresearch, more than 172 million shoppers visited stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 147 million shoppers last year.*<br />Shoppers spent an average of $372.57 this weekend*, up 7.2 percent over last year's $347.55. Total spending reached an estimated $41.0 billion.<br />"Pent-up demand on electronics and clothing, plus unparalleled bargains on this season's hottest items helped drive shopping all weekend," said NRF President and CEO Tracy Mullin. "Holiday sales are not expected to continue at this brisk pace, but it is encouraging that Americans seem excited to go shopping again."<br />Friday was clearly the busiest day of the weekend with 73.6 million people hitting stores and websites for doorbuster sales. Though traffic did subside after Friday, retailers were also buoyed by two-day sales as 56.9 million people shopped on Saturday, up from 48.3 million last year, while another 26.2 million people planned to shop on Sunday. Thanksgiving Day also continues to increase in importance as the number of people who shopped on Thursday was up 48 percent over last year (16.2 million people vs. 10.9 million people).<br />Those who shopped on Friday lived by the adage that the early bird catches the worm. The survey found that 23.3 percent of shoppers were at stores by 5 a.m. while more than half (57.6%) were at stores by 9 a.m.<br />Bargains appeared to be so good that people have more of a jumpstart on shopping. According to the findings, Americans have completed more slightly shopping than they had one year ago (39.3% vs. 36.4%), indicating that traffic and sales over the next several weeks will moderate.<br />"Though retailers should be encouraged by strong traffic and sales over the weekend, consumers are still being cautious," said Phil Rist, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, BIGresearch. "Weekend shoppers indicated that they are still sticking to a budget and thinking carefully before making any holiday purchases."<br />Though retailers in all categories were featuring big bargains, a majority of shoppers visited discount stores for holiday deals. According to the survey, more than half (54.7%) of this weekend's shoppers visited discount stores. Nearly half (43.0%) shopped at a traditional department store, up 11.1 percent from 38.7 percent last year. About one-third of shoppers visited specialty stores like clothing or electronics stores (36.0%) and shopped online (34.0%).<br />As expected, many shoppers (50.9%) purchased clothing and accessories over the weekend while 39.0 percent bought books, DVDs, CDs and video games and 35.9 percent purchased consumer electronics. Toys were also big sellers, as 28.5 percent of shoppers bought a toy. Gift card purchasing dropped ten percent with 18.7 percent of shoppers purchasing a gift card over the weekend, down from 21.0 percent last year.<br />NRF continues to project that holiday sales will rise 2.2 percent this year to $470.4 billion.Elements Magazinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08958117504987072394noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984292106745499916.post-8801999067316968782008-11-11T23:32:00.000-08:002008-11-30T21:21:52.493-08:00Holiday Gift Guide II<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">"<span style="color:#003300;">Let the Image Speak for Itself"</span></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#003300;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#003300;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#003300;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#003300;">Click on the picture you desire and it will re-direct you to the site</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#003300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#003300;">Enjoy =)</span></div><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17053772"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268014257128138690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 219px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UZBD3jf_cOwgOL_e0DbOCdwFzZB_Bmi02BXoRxEG0Ci440OVCxb7Ixknxs-qu-5OhXn2vl1W2yRwCJKjnMzjaQuI4SOVf2ws05-PUIO8cP6peZ8xpUC7a0rnHwwXc6jZGDcDxrS0EGhy/s320/abbeylane.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16762047"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268013670919348050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcL6QqwIyCNBTWgwjKCu07D-VBz7jLjc62JlRVuqk7L9uFaTQx6aTpqcfWN1Y7fhGAZuYWTUX5uZmLbRmTfq7EQVwGR1HboslJCngvGzsp0cx60Kn9MfwcPr2O-xhA3sbLCFy5Cyl-TiK/s320/carrymeaway.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16200499"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268006609622835218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBv5-72RtkgHyeRbJcaUfyNkbG56_Ia41jBgGzZxhyKRUXumAICmWDL498brG5SbKKglG23dnPl97Jig3PYHYrnay1hajTrD9B1AFGAWGb5LVOuxA0VF7AtJJRtWjcpaHCfbSNHrO2SujF/s320/hawaii+in+a+bottle.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15437282"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268006605135918610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3z6QKsI7veLNdsSsoqmpt9cDt54SSqiy38xPxkhwBCRenvcaCOGBC-9THxsRbgqlFauEo2H0Vau52gTXxvZv9p4t3dWtiMRK2u_wdWaJD5Nm100zPxXFuBfrOWv-cK2cU-NNQxjdB57Mr/s320/soov.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16899135"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267978848535717618" style="DISPLAY: block; 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