tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66033626000139023242024-03-13T14:43:39.383-07:00A2Sea Creationsccarrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04921577832094543999noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-52738392271218637192017-04-19T16:14:00.002-07:002017-04-19T18:19:34.671-07:00Whozits and Whatzits Galore!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, there is sure a lot happening these days. I can barely catch my breath! As I wrote yesterday, we have our new shabby chic line in </span><a href="http://mercedeslane.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mercedes Lane</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. Well NOW we also have a selection of our seaside jewelry and nautical gifts in </span><a href="http://work-ability.ca/workability-thrift-store/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">'2nd Chance'</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - a wonderful, boutique-style thrift store where various local artists and crafters will be featured in their new 'Artist's Corner'. I am thrilled and honoured to be the very first artist to be showcased there. The lovely manager, Melanie Abela, had asked me if I could put together a little display for her store with a variety of my handmade, seaside items, so this is the finished product...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I was bringing my tray of treasures to 2nd Chance, I was suddenly reminded of a song from 'The Little Mermaid'...</span><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Look at this stuff<br />Isn't it neat?<br />Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?<br />Wouldn't you think I'm the girl<br />The girl who has ev'rything?</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Look at this trove<br />Treasures untold<br />How many wonders can one cavern hold?<br />Lookin' around here you'd think<br />(Sure) she's got everything<br /><br />I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty<br />I've got whozits and whatzits galore<br />You want thingamabobs?<br />I got twenty...</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Funny the things that go through one's mind, yes? Anyhow, Melanie was delighted with my display of nautical 'whozits and whatzits'. Yay! In my 'Mermaid Treasure Collection', I included an </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/293958687/oyster-shell-tealight-candle-holder" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">oyster shell tealight holder</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, a beach in a bottle keychain, a </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/174621703/mermaid-and-mother-of-pearl-book-mark" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">beaded, mermaid bookmark</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, an aqua bead and silver charm bracelet, a hand-formed ceramic pendant and two pairs of earrings - </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/257928785/mermaid-gold-dangle-earrings" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">one gold, beaded pair</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and another that dangles and sparkles inside a little </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/514819057/starfish-earrings-in-a-bottle" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">glass bottle</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. That one is my favourite and, most definitely 'mermaid-approved'. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend that you visit this delightful </span><a href="http://work-ability.ca/workability-thrift-store/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">store</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and check out their awesome deals. It is a great resource for all you </span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/a2seacreations/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pinterest fans</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> out there and anyone who loves to recycle and upcycle! 2nd Chance is actually putting on a series of 'Creative Reuse Workshops' for anyone wanting to learn how to breathe life into gently-used objects by turning them into something new and inspired! In fact, they have one coming up soon on May 7th where you can create one-of-a-kind bags, pouches, purses, envelopes, and gift wrapping - all out of thrift store t-shirts! You can check their </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/2ndchancethrift/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook page</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> for details or drop into the store to sign up for the workshop - in the Heritage Mall beside Serious Coffee in Parksville, BC. Sounds like a lot of fun and a great way to recycle. Plus, when you shop at 2nd Chance, you are helping to fund their </span><a href="http://work-ability.ca/programs/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">'Workability Program'</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> - a non-profit charity which supports people with physical, medical, mental and emotional barriers so they can have a safe, meaningful and productive life within an environmentally sustainable community. So shopping there is a 'win-win' for everyone, wouldn't you agree?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Have a creative, resourceful and inspired day! And say please hi to Melanie for me!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Micki @ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a></span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0Parksville, BC, Canada49.3193375 -124.313641249.236540000000005 -124.4750027 49.402135 -124.15227970000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-14715247791516737982017-04-17T23:41:00.000-07:002017-04-19T16:17:47.725-07:00Old to New and Back Again!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Up till now, we at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a> have been creating everything and anything beachy - from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/45572366/mermaid-treasure-magical-glass-pendant" target="_blank">'Mermaid Treasure'</a> to the ever-popular <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/92949871/message-in-a-bottle-personal-beach" target="_blank">'Message in a Bottle'</a> to our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/228111983/ring-bearers-box-beach-wedding-ring" target="_blank">'Beach Wedding Ring Bearer's Box'</a>, to mention just a few. We've even added a new, quirky and quaint twist to our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/514819057/starfish-earrings-in-a-bottle" target="_blank">'Seaside Earrings'</a>. But we have really created new waves these days and steered our boat off course a little from our usual coastal persuasion.<br />
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For as long as I have known of its existence, I have been a devoted fan of shabby chic décor. I have always veered toward the antiquated, anyway. I especially love European architecture with its curly-cue flourishes and time-worn peeling paint. If only those ancient walls could talk! Anyhow, with my bent toward dated treasures, shabby chic just seemed to fit right into my wheelhouse.<br />
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We have not steered our ship completely away from its original course, but we are not going to fight against the tide of our new passion either. The name of our new line is 'Chic Boutique' by A2Sea Creations. At the moment, we have just a couple of shabby chic products in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">online gift shop</a>, but I am also very excited to announce that we have a few more of our new items in a wonderful local shop called <a href="http://mercedeslane.ca/" target="_blank">Mercedes Lane</a> on Craig Street in Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island. The shop is chock full of 'yummy' ladies fashions and gorgeous shabby chic furniture and home décor. I don't expect I will come away with a profit seeing as I can't seem to resist the temptation to indulge myself when I'm in there. It is certainly my kind of place. The moment I grace its threshold, I am hooked. Ah well, a girl's gotta shop, right?<br />
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I am attaching a few photos showing some of our 'Chic Boutique' treasures. Feel free to 'pin' them if you like and we are also open to suggestions of what else we could create. <br />
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It is such fun to turn something old into something new and then distress it to make it look old again. Seems like a funny pastime. But it is certainly fun and rewarding.<br />
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Be sure to check out <a href="http://mercedeslane.ca/" target="_blank">Mercedes Lane</a>. You will love it! Say hi to the girls from Micki. And take a moment to 'like' them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MercedesLane/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. <br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0Parksville, BC, Canada49.3193375 -124.313641249.236540000000005 -124.4750027 49.402135 -124.15227970000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-70847154023771446202016-04-26T12:32:00.000-07:002016-04-26T12:35:33.108-07:00Catching Up and New Treasures<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I just realized that my last blog post was last August. Oh my! Apparently, blogging is not my strong suit. Not that I don't like to write... I do! But my writing has taken a turn in another direction. I have been encouraged by many a friend, over the years, to write my life story. So that's exactly what I started doing. I have seven stories written and I am working on three more. I get distracted easily so working on more than one seems to work best for me. Should I ever be published, I will be sure to blog about <i>THAT</i> because I will be too excited not to!<br />
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As for my life at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a>, it is still going strong. I just finished a humungous order for the wonderful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Newfoundland-to-Nanaimo-Canadian-Gift-and-Souvenir-Store-149850318395714/" target="_blank">'Newfoundland to Nanaimo Gift and Souvenir Shop</a>' on the Nanaimo Harbour. Ninety items... whew! Here they are...<br />
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And here is a close-up of the new nautical bottles I designed especially for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Newfoundland-to-Nanaimo-Canadian-Gift-and-Souvenir-Store-149850318395714/" target="_blank">'Newfoundland to Nanaimo Gift and Souvenir Shop</a>' - handpainted by yours truly.<br />
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I never tire of creating new, nautical treasures. I wonder what I will make next? Who knows? Sometimes I don't even know myself! </div>
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Well, a few of you may know that my co-partner Cheryl has left <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a>. But there are no hard feelings, whatsoever. In fact, Cheryl and I are still the very best of friends and always will be. But with her gone several months of the year, it is no longer practical. However, I am sure she will keep on collecting shells and such for me. She is the 'Sherlock Holmes' of finding nautical treasures. <br />
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It's difficult to believe that we started <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a> together six years ago! The time seems to have flown by and that is probably because we have had so much fun creating things together. They say that 'laughter is the best medicine' and I believe it! We have certainly done our share of laughing together. Cheryl does this 'thing' with moon shells... well... you'd have to see it to understand.<br />
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I recall our humble beginnings, creating at my kitchen table. What a mess that made! Then we moved to my guest room. That was fine until I had guests! Finally, we moved everything out to my workshop. My husband, David, kindly allowed us take over the space and reduce him to a very small corner... the only spot that isn't messy, I might add. Bless that dear, patient man.<br />
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Cheryl and I did the craft markets for awhile... it was fun, but not lucrative enough for all the work it entailed. This is a photo of Cheryl pretending to be 'Vanna White' at the <a href="http://www.erringtonfarmersmarket.ca/w1/visiting-the-market/" target="_blank">Errington Farmer's Market</a>.<br />
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We tried a few more markets... one was, what one might consider, a disaster! We were invited to bring our wares to a local marine swap meet. Sounded like a great opportunity, right? Wrong! We were the only ones there that sold 'girly stuff'! Everyone else was selling things like greasy boat parts and motors from the tailgates of their trucks! LOL. But the upside is, it had motivated us to make a whole bunch of new and different nautical creations and get some experience in setting up a craft table. I always try to find the positive spin on things. Plus, I got to hold a parrot that day!</div>
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Cheryl and I eventually made a decision not to do any more markets once we started selling our handmade products in local gift shops. That is, until I talked her into doing one last one... 'Etsy Made in Canada Day'. Being the team captain of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/pages/vancouver-island-team" target="_blank">Vancouver Island Etsy Team</a>, I felt it would be a good thing to get involved in, as this was a 'first'. I helped promote it and we had our own table as well. Although it wasn't a huge money maker for us, we got to meet several of our VI team members in person, which was lovely. Out of that came some great friendships and connections. And again, it motivated Cheryl and I to create some new beach treasures.</div>
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It has been a wonderful 'nautical ride' with my friend and co-partner, Cheryl. Although it wasn't always 'smooth sailing', we learned a lot about what to do, what not to do, what sells, where it sells best and, above all, we had a great time working together. This is a photo of Cheryl and I displaying our wares at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Newfoundland-to-Nanaimo-Canadian-Gift-and-Souvenir-Store/149850318395714" target="_blank">Newfoundland to Nanaimo Gift and Souvenier shop</a> on the harbour in Nanaimo, BC. The photo below was taken by the local newspaper after we had raised over $10,000 for Japan for the earthquake / tsunami disaster relief in 2011, with the help of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/pages/vancouver-island-team" target="_blank">Vancouver Island Etsy Team</a> and other local artisans. </div>
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Cheryl and I are thrilled to announce that our seaside products will once again be for sale at the The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/quiltedduck" target="_blank">Quilted Duck Gift Cottage and Boutique</a> in Nanaimo, BC. And it was very affirming to be told that they like <em><strong>all</strong></em> of our items and asked us for some of everything. Fortunately, Cheryl and I had almost enough inventory to fill the order so I only had to make a few things, create brand new tags for our magnets and mermaid bookmarks, and spruce up my earrings by placing them in new, crystal clear bags. I am really happy with the result. Sometimes it's those little special touches that make all the difference!<br />
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Be sure to check out the Quilted Duck, say hi to Heather and ask to see our products! (It's a good thing I don't work there because I would be bringing something home everyday!)<br />
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As I ponder 2014, there are so many things that made this year so special and memorable. Nothing particularly elaborate or impressive. But special, nonetheless.<br />
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What I have learned personally is the true value of friendship and the need people have for one another. In this day and age, we have more ways of communicating than ever, and yet, many of us... (dare I say most?) are glued to our mobile devices and online social networks. Thanks to the internet we can connect instantaneously and yet, there are still so many lonely people removed from vital human contact and companionship. I am a prime example of computer excessiveness. But over the last few months, I have found myself pulling away more and more from the computer and craving physical connection. I made a point of inviting friends to our home over the holidays and I must say, I am all the better for it.<br />
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At the beginning of the holidays, I was feeling inexplicably down in the dumps. I could not pinpoint the reason, really. Perhaps it was a combination of not being able to visit my Oregon family this year, missing my dad who passed away not long ago, and my business partner taking off to her winter home, hence, missing her friendship, laughter and the joy of creating together. Throw in a couple of funerals into the mix, a little menopause and blam! Who knows? Anyhow, for whatever reason, I could not get into the spirit of the season. A friend commented how she was concerned to hear that I had only just put up my Christmas tree on December 14th, as she knows how early I normally have everything decorated.<br />
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Anyhow, I needed to somehow change how I was feeling. Who needs a 'grumpy gus' at Christmas? So I threw myself into spending time with friends and doing a few special things for people. I enjoyed a fabulous Christmas tea with a couple of my gal pals at our favourite cafe in Qualicum Beach... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cafebrie/timeline" target="_blank">Cafe Brie.</a> Another time I made some Christmas goodies and little gifts for the staff where I work. I invited a neighbour over who I knew was going to be alone over the holidays. Anyhow... you get the idea. What I soon discovered was, I was feeling better; decorating, baking, and becoming my old self again.<br />
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So the moral of the story... when I start to do things for other people, I stop thinking about myself so much. When I concentrate on finding ways to make others happy, I can't help but become happier myself. Humans need each other... we need connection, we need purpose, we need to make a difference. When we reach out, we change. It's simple, really.<br />
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On that note, my hubby and I were invited out for a Christmas Eve get together, as well as a Christmas day brunch with friends. So we were blessed by others as well. <br />
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As for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations,</a> we are now into our seventh year. Who knew? In September, we were heavily involved in the first ever 'Etsy Made In Canada Day' held in cities across Canada. It was a privilege to take part and to meet so many wonderfully friendly and talented Vancouver Island artisans.<br />
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Cheryl and I have learned a lot over the years and have been blessed by our wonderful, loyal customers. We also value the friendships we have made along the way. We would like to take a moment to thank Esther of <a href="http://newfoundlandtonanaimo.com/" target="_blank">Newfoundland to Nanaimo</a> and Patti at the <a href="http://www.parksvillechamber.com/parksville-visitor-centre" target="_blank">Parksville Tourist Centre</a> for continuing to carry our seaside creations and appreciating our work. It's been a pleasure ladies.<br />
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Happy New Year to all of our friends, family and customers. We wish you all only the best life has to offer. <br />
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My name is <span style="color: #6fa8dc;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/people/qualicumclothworks?ref=owner_profile_leftnav" target="_blank">Roxanne Rose-Bouchard</a></span>. I got my start about 25
years ago, making costumes and stagewear back on the mainland. I went to
Kwantlen College in Richmond, BC where I studied the fashion arts and clothing
technology for 3 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We moved to
Vancouver Island in 1992. It is here I developed my own line of clothing. I use
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Handmade items are much more special and unique than mass-produced items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Quality is usually better. Buying handmade
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<span style="color: #d5a6bd;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have you been in
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Over the years I have been in the newspaper a number of times. I was just
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You may also find Roxanne in the <a href="http://www.lighthousecountry.ca/business/services/qualicum-clothworks/index.html" target="_blank">Vancouver Island Lighthouse Country </a> business directory.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BrambleLanePaperie" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">'Bramble Lane Paperie' on Etsy</span></span></a> </h2>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• Tell us about who you are and how you got started doing
what you do. Did you gain formal training? Where?</span> <span style="color: #cccccc;"> If not, how did you develop your art?
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I have always had an affinity for art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no formal art training other than high
school, and my creativity had been dormant for many years when I started
card-making.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My daughter and I took a
couple of classes together in 2005 or 2006, and I was hooked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the first several years I was just creating
cards to give to<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>family and friends, but
more and more, I felt that I wanted to branch out and was being encouraged to
do so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I began selling and donating my
work in the fall of 2013.<br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• Tell us about your studio. Do you have a room or workshop especially
dedicated to your art? Or is it the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>kitchen table or a corner in your child's playroom? </span></div>
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Our basement has an in-law suite and I use the
kitchen/dining area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can easily spend
all day down there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s cool in the
summer and, in the winter, a woodstove keeps me warm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I have my music, a sink to clean my inky hands, a
kettle, lots of counter and cupboard
space, and a 6 foot table.</div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• Tell us about your processes. How do you work? Do you listen to music or need
quiet? Is it sporadic or do you dedicate set hours to work?</span></div>
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I do not have set
hours, as I work at a “day job” which has irregular hours. But I try to do some
every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like to listen to gentle
music and CBC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• What are the toughest challenges you find in keeping consistent hours?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What other challenges do you face in your
work and what ways have you been able to address them (if you have)?</span></div>
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Sometimes the
creativity is just not flowing because I’m tired or out of sorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those times I keep a list of
“non-thinking” jobs that I can just pull out and do.</div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• What types of materials do you use and why?</span></div>
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I work with paper,
ribbon, and bling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like a soft,
romantic feel, so I go for papers that are flowery and gentle, or with a
country feel such as sunflowers or chickens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently purchased a package of
paper with a Mother Goose theme – I hesitated twice because it’s not really my
style, but finally decided that, since it was on sale, I would take a chance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once I started working with it, I loved it!</div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• Where else do you sell your work?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"> </span> </span></div>
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I sell at <a href="https://plus.google.com/108187907078070359503/about?gl=ca&hl=en" target="_blank">Buckshot Books</a> (1254 Fair Road in Errington, BC<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">) </span>and I keep a small selection of cards at <a href="http://womynspathofhealing.com/" target="_blank">Womyn’sPath of Healing</a> in Campbell River - (by appt.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also take orders
through my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrambleLanePaperie" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a line
of kitten birthday cards which I donate to the Campbell River SPCA, and in
February, I donate Valentine’s cards to the Campbell River Head Injury Society
who, in turn, sell them to raise funds and awareness.</div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• Why do you think people should buy handmade?</span></div>
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It’s important to
support local small businesses, not just in the craft and gift world, but also
in the food we buy and the coffee shops we frequent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shopping locally keeps the money here on the
island and supports our island economy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And giving a card or gift that’s been handmade, is so much more special
than something bought at a big-box store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">• What goals do you have?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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I want to learn new tricks and try new things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently took a 2 day course in using
alcohol markers, which is a whole different concept and effect from what people expect when they think of markers. I am looking
forward to some experimentation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also
just bought a compressor and will be playing with air-brush techniques.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I guess I could say that my goal is to keep
learning and having fun with it. </div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">What are three items in your shop that you are particularly proud of? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">1. </span> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/205317936/set-of-3-mother-goose-cards-new-baby-or" target="_blank">Mother Goose Card Set </a></span></span></div>
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/205325703/gentle-fall-colours-and-themes-make-this" target="_blank">Gentle Fall Card Set</a></div>
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">3. </span> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/205319509/fall-halloween-or-thanksgiving-set-of-3" target="_blank">Fall/Halloween/Thanksgiving Card Set</a></div>
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I will be at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/CR-Judo-Club-Christmas-Market-2014/482225518578435" target="_blank">CampbellRiver Judo Club Christmas Craft Market</a> on November 15 and 16. I will also be selling my work at
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>BRAMBLE LANE PAPERIE</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.yogasaki.com/" target="_blank">Sue Pope - Creator of the 'Yoga Saki'</a></span></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Tell us about who you are and how you got started doing what you're doing.</span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I’ve
always dabbled in one thing or another but my journey with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SeamsSimplebySue" target="_blank">SeamsSimplebySue</a> all
started about 10 years ago. Riding transit was part of my daily routine
and I found myself realizing that people, especially women, were trying to
balance briefcases, bags, kids and yoga mats all while trying to keep hold of
the overhead handle. This is where I realized the need for the <a href="http://www.yogasaki.com/" target="_blank">“Yoga Saki”</a>. My spouse and my nieces helped me come up with the catchy name for the bag and the
business. From that time on, I’ve been affectionately named by some as
the “Bag Lady”. I kind of like it</span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Tell us more about your product. What type of materials do you use & why?</span></span></span></span></b></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">There may
be mass-produced commercial yoga bags but, I feel proud to say, none quite like the “Yoga
Saki”. I currently have two sizes available. Each has a
front pocket, an adjustable carrying strap and a pull-type closure that is adorned
with an assortment of beads. Using a combination of new and re-purposed
materials allows for personality and uniqueness. Obtaining fabrics from every
possible resource allows for less impact on the environment as well – less waste
is going into the landfill!</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Tell us about your studio. Do you have a room or workshop especially dedicated
to your art? Or is it the kitchen
table or a corner in your child's playroom? </span></span> </span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I do work
full time and I find that designing and sewing allows the creative side of me
to shine. I work out of a room in our house that is set up with all the
tools of the trade – sewing machine, serger, iron, needles, thread and of
course….a huge trunk that holds fabrics and materials all colours and designs.
I think that it really is like an artist putting paint to canvas and realizing
that something special can come out of putting together different colours and
fabrics. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cccccc;">Tell us about your processes. How do you work? Do you listen to music or need
quiet? Is it sporadic or do you dedicate set hours to work?</span></span> </span></span></b></div>
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sew when the mood hits – that way there is no real pressure. I think this
helps with the creativity aspect as well, as does listening to music. </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Having said that, part of my
business includes creating <a href="http://www.yogasaki.com/custom-orders.html" target="_blank">custom orders</a> and, for someone to make a request
with certain colours or materials in mind, well, I just love that challenge as
well! Custom orders can make such a wonderful, personal gift!</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Are there any new items coming out soon in your shop that we should know about?</b></span></span></span></div>
<b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I have created three different
sizes of cell phone and iphone bags. Each of them has a dividing pocket and
a long shoulder strap. These versatile bags can be used for other reasons as well; for example, when a person wants to go for a walk without a
purse, but still needs to take along their money and keys. Besides being attractive and multi-functional,</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> designing these little bags creates an opportunity for me to avoid
wasting any odds and sods and scraps of material. </span>These bags will be
added to my online Etsy Shop very shortly.</span></span></b><br />
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currently have my bags for sale in a variety of yoga studios and galleries
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<![endif]--><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Tell us about who you are and how you got started doing
what you do. Did you gain formal training? Where? If not, how did you develop your art? </span></b><br />
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My name is <a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/mbr_bio.php#.VEQ-vMmwSYg" target="_blank">Shirley Alexander</a>, and my business name is
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/layalijewelry" target="_blank">Layali Jewelry</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got started
silversmithing around 2010, in Edmonton, Alberta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had signed up for a few basic silversmithing
classes after needing to fill a void that was left when I could no longer
indulge in another passion of mine; Middle Eastern dance (or belly dance as
most North Americans know it by).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
feet had suffered multiple injuries that just made dance too difficult. </div>
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I was pleasantly surprised to find that when I was
creating <a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/home#.VEQ_EMmwSYg" target="_blank">jewelry</a>, the hours flew by and time had no meaning… I had found where
I ‘belonged’!</div>
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Shortly after finding my new-found passion, my husband
retired and we moved to a home we had purchased in Nanaimo, on Vancouver
Island.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our first year here was filled
with renovations and acclimating ourselves to our new home, but soon the itch
to create reared its head again!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
disappointed to find that there really was next to nothing here in the way of
classes and/or supplies, but I was determined and so I slowly started to build
up a home studio filled with supplies and continued my silversmithing education
through books and online.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Tell us about your studio. Do you have a room or workshop especially dedicated
to your art? Or is it the kitchen
table or a corner in your child's playroom? </span></b></div>
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I do have a room in my home I use for a
studio….originally my husband and I had shared it…he for his music, me for my
silversmithing, but as time went on he graciously moved his stuff to another
room as I was quickly outgrowing my allotted space--- I am a bit of a ‘tool
junkie’!! (Thankfully, my husband, who is also a ‘tool junkie’ when it comes to wood, understands completely!)
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The main anchor in my studio is an antique watchmakers
desk, which is where a lot of my work takes place…..when you are working on
jewelry, in order to have the best ergonomics, your table surface needs to actually
be higher than a normal desk or table….this is so you don’t strain your neck and
shoulders by hunching over something you are working on (although I think we all
do this to some extent anyways).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Tell us about your processes. How do you work? Do you listen to music or need
quiet? Is it sporadic or do you dedicate set hours to work?</span></b><br />
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I love all types of music, and usually have a great playlist going while I am
working!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tend to switch playlists as
the mood strikes me, but when it comes down to something I really have to focus
on, only instrumental music will do, my current favourite being a playlist of
Vienna waltzes (yup, I know…weird).</div>
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I do try to maintain a sort of schedule for working in my
shop… I find if I don’t, there is always something that gets in the way of me
being there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not the sort that can
pop in and spend an hour…once I’m there, I’m there, and prefer to have at LEAST four to five hours work time.</div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">What are the toughest challenges you find in keeping consistent hours?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What other challenges do you face in your
work and what ways have you been able to address them (if you have)?</span></b></div>
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I think that keeping a consistent schedule of getting
into the studio can actually be the toughest thing! The rest of life doesn’t
just stop…other responsibilities and commitments have a way of eating up that
time!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I say this, and yet I know there
are a lot of other artists out there with small children and full time jobs
that somehow manage it and I have NO idea how they do that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am very fortunate to have a supportive
husband who will often tackle the housework etc. on a day when I really need
some ‘studio time’!!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">What types of materials do you use and why?</span></b></div>
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I primarily work in either sterling silver or
copper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gold is just way too expensive,
at least at this stage of the game for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sterling silver can be expensive as well, and so often if I am trying a
new design etc, I will make a prototype in copper first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do
love working with copper and wish more people would really consider it when it
came to jewelry…..it looks beautiful with many skin tones, and there are many
solutions if you are one of those who get the dreaded “green marks” from a
reaction with that metal….copper can easily be coated to prevent that!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been experimenting with some c<a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/194651408/peacock-bracelet-etched-copper-and?ref=shop_home_active_2&ga_search_query=copper%2Betch" target="_blank">opper-etched designs</a> this fall, and that is a great deal of fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>
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I never work with silver plate or any base metal that is
silver in colour (one exception are the stainless steel clasps I have on my
leather cord necklaces).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is always my
hope that when I am making a sterling silver piece of jewelry, that it will
become a treasured keepsake.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To me,
sterling is always preferable over silver plate, as you can polish it forever
and it will always look great (I have some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/178047726/sterling-silver-bracelet-with-antique?ref=shop_home_active_3&ga_search_query=victorian" target="_blank">Victorian era pieces</a> that will
attest to this!)…silver plate DOES wear off in time …..great for fun and fad
jewelry, but if you are paying for, say, a beautiful cameo necklace, it should
be something that will endure.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LayaliJewelry" target="_blank"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bdmSmuOfJy8/VEQ6zi8KsHI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/KWfpp4JhQYU/s1600/Sterling%2Bcuff.jpg" height="400" width="342" /></b></a></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Where else do you sell your work? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b>
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In addition to my Etsy shop, my jewelry can also be
purchased from my website at <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/" target="_blank">www.LayaliJewelry.com</a></span>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Where else are you on the web?</span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b> </b> </span><br />
My internet links are as follows: (Click on each link to follow Layali Jewelry online)</div>
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<a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/" target="_blank">Layali Jewelry Website</a><span style="color: windowtext;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://etsy.com/shop/layalijewelry" target="_blank">My Etsy Shop</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://facebook.com/layalijewelry" target="_blank">Facebook </a></span></div>
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<a href="http://etsy.com/shop/layalijewelry"><span style="color: windowtext;"></span></a><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/layalijewelry" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://twitter.com/layalijewelry" target="_blank">Twitter</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://instagram.com/layalijewelry" target="_blank">Instagram </a></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Why do you think people should buy handmade?
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You know, I’ve been thinking about this a lot
lately!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that I love buying
handmade and had long before I was a jewelry artist!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is a certain care and attention that
goes into a handmade item, and it shows through in the workmanship and
attention to detail! You also wind up with something very unique….an
interpretation of the artist’s own vision!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can almost guarantee that if you sit a couple of jewelry artists down
with a general pattern and the same supplies, you are likely going to wind up
with two very different pieces!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my
own field, when you buy something handmade from a jewelry artist, they are
going to be able to tell you a lot about the piece you are purchasing. Also,
unlike a mass-manufactured piece, it is likely that before releasing that item
for sale, the artist has looked it over to ensure its quality!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know that for me, I never will release
anything for sale that I feel I wouldn’t purchase myself!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a long time antique jewelry collector, I
can get pretty picky, and my customers benefit from that!
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">What goals do you have?</span></b></div>
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Well…..I started to sell my <a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/home#.VERA-8mwSYg" target="_blank">jewelry</a> simply because you
get to a point where you can’t wear it all!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It has been a wonderful experience, and I believe that you become a much
better craftsperson by making the decision to sell your work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of a sudden, you are producing more work,
and in some instances, when you are creating multiples, you learn to refine
your process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This actually was my
initial goal – just to become a better craftsperson. I am now at a point where
I would like to see my studio being supported by the work that I sell and to
perhaps have it become a part-time income opportunity for me.
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">What are three items in your shop that you are particularly proud of? </span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>My '<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196605914/blue-cameo-necklace-and-brooch-carved" target="_blank">Victorian-style Cameo Necklace'</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to being a beautiful piece of
jewelry, which I feel could be handed down as an heirloom, it was the first
time I had actually made a brooch clasp!</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196593746/sterling-silver-bangle-keeper-set-set-of" target="_blank">'Keepin’ It Together'</a> set of 3 sterling
silver bangles with hinged keeper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
very happy with how the hinged keeper box came out on this….it turned out
exactly how I had planned it, which is always nice!</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196593746/sterling-silver-bangle-keeper-set-set-of" target="_blank"><img alt="https://www.etsy.com/listing/196593746/sterling-silver-bangle-keeper-set-set-of" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IDQG2LHMle0/VEQ9RHBvxYI/AAAAAAAAC2s/dyTac_4Ws1c/s1600/silver%2Bbangle.jpg" height="640" width="547" /></a></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>My <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/181962727/sterling-silver-green-jade-large" target="_blank">'Having a Ball'</a> Sterling Silver and Jade
earrings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These came about as a result
of a tricky soldering exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
appear to be deceptively simple, but three different strengths of solder are
used, and they are quite difficult to keep in place while they are being
soldered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Conquering them made me feel
much more confident about tricky soldering tasks!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Will you be at any art/craft fairs this year? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any other place you will be (or have been) that
you would like us to know about? </span></b><br />
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I will be at the <a href="http://www.kriskringle.ca/" target="_blank">Kris Kringle Craft Fair</a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>in Nanaimo,
BC this Christmas season, from November 20 – 23<sup>rd</sup>, 2014, and will be
at the <a href="http://www.outofhand.ca/" target="_blank">Out of Hand Xmas Artisan Market </a>which will take place at the Crystal Garden
in Victoria, BC from November 28 – 30<sup>th</sup>, 2014.
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<b><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Have you been in the news or featured elsewhere?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></div>
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Shortly after I launched my website at <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><a href="http://www.layalijewelry.com/" target="_blank">www.LayaliJewelry.com</a></span>,
Jewelspan did a featured artist interview with me, which can be viewed <b><a href="http://www.jewelspan.com/articles/content/Shirley%20Alexander/%20Layali%20Jewelry:%20Featured%20Jewelspan%20Jeweler#.VD8G896wERk" target="_blank">HERE.</a></b>
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I have also been named Jewelspan’s 'Jeweller/Jewellery Website of the Day' a couple of times since fall of 2013.<br />
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metalsmithing as a hobby approximately 20 years ago. After taking a couple of
start-up classes at the Edmonton Cultural Centre, I continued to learn and
refine my craft over the years by reading how-to books and articles and watching
how-to videos, but mostly learning by trial and error so I consider myself to
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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton to pursue metalsmithing
full time and have since developed my hobby into a successful small business. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">I relocated from
Edmonton to Gabriola Island, BC in 1998 where I produced and sold my jewelry
from my home-based studio/gallery and became an active member of the community
Arts Council. In 2006, I relocated to Chemainus on Vancouver Island and
continue to produce my jewelry to date from my home-based studio/workshop there
as well as participate in local artist events.</span></div>
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various metals but primarily focus on creating copper jewelry. I used to work
primarily in sterling silver, but it simply got too expensive. I will still
make a piece in silver if specifically requested; however, working in copper
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Many of my handcrafted
jewelry designs are inspired by the nature of West Coast living as showcased in
my heron and crow pieces of which I am most proud. (Click on photos to view in Kent's Etsy shop and to read
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">July 2013, I joined
Etsy.com and set up an on-line shop called Images By Kent Olinger. Being a
seller on Etsy has offered me the opportunity to showcase my work on the World
Wide Web and has helped me overcome my biggest challenge as an artist which was
simply getting my work out there. Etsy has offered me the perfect platform to
do so. My exposure on Etsy has also led to an opportunity to display and promote
my work through the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, Washington, as well
as a feature in the upcoming fall/winter edition of <b><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><a href="http://www.amazingcanadianfashion.ca/" target="_blank">Amazing Canadian FashionMagazine</a></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Past Honors
include: Alberta Government - Commissioned brooch given to Canadian Premiers’
wives at the 17th Premier's Conference - Jasper Alberta, 1996. World Figure
Skating Championship, 1996 - Commissioned limited edition brooch. The National
Gallery of Canada Gift Shop - Commissioned brooch "Stormy Weather"
from Group of Seven painter F.A. Varley, for "Canadian Museums
Selections" catalogue, 1997. Designed and produced lapel pin for Nanaimo,
BC Chamber of Commerce annual Business awards 2000-2005. Designed and produced
"Year of Service Award Pins" for Coastal Community Credit Union
2001-2006.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">I also display and
sell my work at the weekly local Chemainus Farmers’ Market, May through
September, and participate in the annual Ladysmith Arts on the Avenue each
August. My work is sold in retail shops in Nanaimo, Victoria and Canmore, as
well as the National Gallery of Canada Gift Shop.</span></div>
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Well, as it turned out, <a href="http://www.etsydaynanaimo.com/" target="_blank">'Etsy Made In Canada Day' </a>was
a big success. We had over forty Vancouver Island Etsy vendors
participate and over twelve hundred people show up to the event. Twelve
hundred!! There were so many people that most had to wait an hour or
more to get in! Needless to say, if Vancouver Island participates in
Etsy Day again, (which I hope we do) we will definitely need a larger
venue. But I must say, other than that, the <a href="http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/" target="_blank">Nanaimo Museum </a>was
a very classy, warm and inviting venue to hold our first ever Etsy
market. We had several people comment on how impressed they were
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Here is a snapshot of our own <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a> table...<br />
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Micki of A2Sea Creations at our first, ever 'Etsy Made In Canada Day' Market in Nanaimo, BC</div>
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Although Cheryl and I both decided that this will likely be our last market, (it's a lot of work and we're not getting any younger!) I still intend to get involved in helping organize and publicize any future Etsy Day Markets that might come up in the future - if I am able to at the time, of course. I really enjoyed the process and I learned a lot. I also got to meet, and am still getting to know, many of our wonderfully creative and innovative Vancouver Island Etsians in the process... a delightful perk. There is sure a lot of talent on this island... and very nice people as well.<br />
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One thing I have to say about getting ready for this market is that it really motivated Cheryl and I to start making some new <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" target="_blank">seaside creations</a>. Here are a few examples of some of the items we made for the market...<br />
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Getting Ready for our 'Etsy Made In Canada Day' Craft Market - A2SeaCreations on Etsy</div>
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Our newest Seaside Magnets sold like hotcakes at our 'Etsy Made In Canada Day' Craft Market - A2SeaCreations on Etsy</div>
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Cheryl's New Original 'Doodle Art' </div>
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Needless to say, September was a whirlwind of activity for Cheryl and I and, although we were pretty pooped at the end of it all, we had a lot of fun. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">On September 27th, 2014, more than 35 cities will be gathering to promote their handmade items
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Cheryl and I will have our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/A2SeaCreations" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a> table set up there so stop by and say hi! We will have a few of the same kind of beachy items we usually sell on our site, but we are also creating a few new surprises! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">I (Micki) will also be helping out at our Etsy Information table, which I am excited about and honoured to have been asked. If you like what you see and are interested in opening your own <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/sell?ref=si_sell" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>, we can help you with that and give you some great tips.</span><br />
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your friends! This is a wonderful opportunity for people everywhere to
hear about Etsy and to discover the amazing talent we have on Vancouver Island.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">CHEK News will be there and there is a
dynamo team of gals organizing and marketing this event. There will
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<span style="font-size: medium;">This is going to be very exciting! For more info, see (and join!) our team's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/331336807019825/" target="_blank">Event Page on Facebook</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Saturday, September 27, 2014</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Also, check out the <a href="http://etsydaynanaimo2014.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">'Etsy Day in Nanaimo Blog'</a> for a current list of the attending vendors, including links to all their amazing shops!!</span><br />
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Cheryl and I are very pleased to announce that our handmade seaside products are now in <b>six towns</b>
here on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada; Errington, Parksville, Nanaimo,
Ladysmith, Cedar and Chemainus! If you are in any of these areas, be
sure to drop into these wonderful gift shops and look for our beach
gifts… in Errington at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre; in
Parksville at the Tourist Centre; in Nanaimo at ‘Newfoundland to
Nanaimo’ on the harbourfront; in Ladysmith, Cedar and Chemainus - at the
49th Parallel stores in their floral/gift departments. The floral department in Ladysmith is actually a separate shop from the grocery store. Cheryl and I were so impressed with all the beautiful gifts for sale there. It is called<a href="http://www.flowersinladysmith.com/" target="_blank"> 'Bloooms Flower Shoppe'</a>.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-28598651764109842192014-01-17T09:48:00.000-08:002014-01-17T09:48:10.833-08:00The Joy of Family <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
How has everyone survived the holidays? Mine was certainly a whirlwind of activity! But what a joy it was to have both of my sons and their families visiting us this year. To have them over, at the same time, rarely happens as one lives in Oregon and the other in New York. So, needless to say, that was my very best Christmas gift. That, and meeting my newest little grandson for the very first time! I was one happy mom and grandma, that is for sure!<br />
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One thing happened, while we were opening gifts together, that I want to share because it was very special and comical at the same time. My youngest son and his wife opened a rather large gift. Much to my surprise, it was one of my framed photos that had been on display at the <a href="http://www.qualityresortparksville.com/" target="_blank">Quality Bayside Resort in Parksville</a>, where my sons were staying. (Fabulous place, by the way. They went out of their way to ensure my family's stay was perfect.) My son's wife came over to give me a big hug and to thank me. With a puzzled look on my face I said, "I had nothing to do with it!" She looked over at my other son, who started to laugh. My eldest son had seen my photo hanging on the wall at the hotel and decided to buy it as a Christmas gift for them! How special is that?! We all had a good chuckle over that. My sons never cease to find ways to surprise and impress me. If you like, you can click <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/featured/sunset-cafe-micki-findlay.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> to view the photo my son purchased. (I can't post the photo here because it warps when I try.... very strange indeed!)<br />
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My business partner, Cheryl, is enjoying her winter home near Yuma. I must admit, however, that I do miss her. But I'm glad she is enjoying herself with her 'second family', basking in the wonderful warmth of the climate and the people. I don't believe there is one day when she isn't doing something! She gets invited out to dinner by people constantly, she goes to the local quilting group, she gets involved in the numerous events that take place in the park... what a gal. Her energy never ceases to amaze me. And she is no spring chicken either. (And she is probably going to kill me for saying that!) Anyhow, she is indeed an inspiration to all who are lucky enough to know her. (There, hopefully that makes up for my last comment! Whew! But it is true.)<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-694261773616328952013-11-16T13:08:00.001-08:002013-11-16T13:15:37.311-08:00New Things Happening!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am such terrible blogger! Where is the time to do all this stuff? Heavens.<br />
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Well, I am on my own again - crafting, that is. My co-partner is off and away at her winter home in Yuma. Sniff sniff. Oh well, she loves it there and has such a good time, catching up with friends, going to her quilting group and experiencing many new adventures! I am so happy for her. But admittedly, I do miss her around. We always laugh a lot together.<br />
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As for A2Sea Creations, we have a bunch of new items in the <a href="http://www.newfoundlandtonanaimo.com/" target="_blank">Newfoundland to Nanaimo store</a>, as well as in the <a href="http://www.parksvillechamber.com/parksville-visitor-centre" target="_blank">Parksville Tourist Centre</a>. We just sold one of our very popular <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/159441917?" target="_blank">Wedding Ring Bearer's Boxes</a> again, and one of our beautiful <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/transaction/161287164?" target="_blank">Mermaid Lights</a>. So things are happening around here. It always pays to check out our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/A2SeaCreations/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav" target="_blank">'Sales' </a>section in case you see something you like - we might be able to remake it for you! We love to do customized work.<br />
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As for me personally, I just opened up a new<a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/" target="_blank">Art Gallery </a>where I am now able to offer <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/canvas+prints" target="_blank">canvas</a>, metal and <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/acrylic+prints" target="_blank">acrylic prints</a>, <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/greeting+cards" target="_blank">greeting cards</a>, <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/framed+prints" target="_blank">framed prints</a> and <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/art/all/all/iphone+cases" target="_blank">phone cases</a>. (iPhone and Galaxy). This is quite exciting for me! And great timing for Christmas. It's so nice to have a platform from which I can offer all of these options. And I have arranged for my old link: <a href="http://micki-findlay.artistwebsites.com/" target="_blank">thesingingphotographer.com </a>to go to my new site. Pretty slick, huh? That way it's nice and easy to remember. (Pretty tricky, Micki.)<br />
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It has been a busy, adventurous summer for both Cheryl and I so we haven't been posting here for awhile. However, we are making up for lost time because there are some fun and exciting things happening at A2Sea Creations! We are hosting a GIFT GIVE-AWAY on Facebook.... yay!<br /><span class="userContent"><br /></span><br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-78953911226227626992013-06-26T10:10:00.000-07:002013-06-26T10:11:25.578-07:00A Perfect Day on the Quay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I must say, it's a little embarrassing to see that my last blog post was in January. Dear me! I have been so focused on my <a href="http://thecouragetolose.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">weight loss blog</a> that I have neglected this one. My apologies to my partner in crime, Cheryl, and to anyone who may have wanted to see what we've been up to. I will have to find a way to organize my time better. (Yeah... right Micki)<br />
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We just did up a hefty order for the delightful little nautical shop on the Nanaimo Harbourfront - <a href="http://www.newfoundlandtonanaimo.ca/contactus.html" target="_blank"><i>Newfoundland to Nanaimo.</i></a> For a small shop, they sure have got a nautical mile of wonderful items in there from jewelry to souveniers, home decor to local pottery, you name it. In fact, if you live in central Vancouver Island, the Nanaimo Harbour Quay is a great place to bring your out-of-town guests to get a feel for our beautiful coast. Stop in the <a href="http://www.newfoundlandtonanaimo.ca/giftgallery.html" target="_blank">nautical shop</a>, then go to the <a href="http://lighthousebistro.ca/" target="_blank">Lighthouse Bistro</a> for a delicious lunch, or just enjoy a drink in the bar on their outside patio. (Not too long ago, Cheryl took me for a belated birthday lunch at the Lighthouse Bistro and it was delicious... and what a treat to eat right over the water!) Then, check out the various boats in the marina and do some more shopping for souveniers and local gifts. Finish off the day with a yummy ice cream waffle cone or savour some old-fashioned candy of yesteryear. You can even take a ferry ride over to <a href="http://www.newcastleisland.ca/index.php?page=7" target="_blank">Newcastle Island.</a> Perfect day in the making.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6603362600013902324.post-74655509835328194192013-01-23T13:21:00.002-08:002013-01-23T13:25:31.288-08:00All Over the World<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We just shipped off a parcel filled with 10 <span style="color: blue;">'<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/92949871/message-in-a-bottle-personal-beach" target="_blank">Message in a Bottle</a>'</span> favours to a bride-to-be in Martinsville, Indiana. Cheryl and I love the touching stories that we hear about how our customers plan to use our creations. This particular customer plans to give out these bottles to everyone in her bridal party to write a note inside. Then they will all throw their bottles into the sea. What a great way to make memories on your special day! I have asked her to send us a photo of this event and hopefully she will allow us to post it here as well.<br />
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One of the things I enjoy most about having a <span style="color: #f6b26b;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" target="_blank">site on Etsy</a></span> is the communication with our customers. And it is a neat feeling knowing that our creations are in homes all over the world. It makes our vast earth seem a little bit smaller. After all, we really are all neighbours in one way or another. <br />
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Cheryl and I wish you and yours and very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are grateful for your patronage and are thankful for all the friends we have met through<span style="color: red;"> <b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" target="_blank">our nautical gift shop.</a></span> </b></span> It has been a wonderful journey for us and we've had a lot of fun this year. We look forward to another year of working together. Our wish is that 2013 will be a good year for all of our friends and customers. God bless and all the best to you! </div>
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Well, it would seem that I have been very neglectful to our little blog here. So time for some news, I'd say. Cheryl and I were visiting <a href="http://www.yelp.ca/biz/the-quilted-duck-gift-cottage-1996-nanaimo" style="color: #f4cccc;" target="_blank">The Quilted Duck Gift Cottage</a> in Nanaimo a couple of months ago and as we were looking around at all the pretty things, I said to Cheryl (in front of the lady that worked there) "Wouldn't our products look great in here?" To which the lady replied, "Oh? What do you make?" We told her and the next thing you know, she asked us to bring some of our products around so she could see them. It has turned out to be our best store yet for our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" style="color: #f4cccc;" target="_blank">seaside gifts</a> as they are selling like hotcakes there! As for the lady, her name is Heather and she is a delight to know. And it happens to be one of our most favourite stores so why not drop by sometime and check it out?<br />
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While you're at it, why not stop in for lunch at the <a href="http://koreanrestaurantnanaimo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">Tea House</span> </a>right beside it! They make fabulous Korean food which is great for me because much of Korean food is also gluten free and even vegetarian. They have other delectables on the menu besides Korean but I can assure you that everything is delish! Sometimes they even have live jazz, which is a treat.<br />
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I hope everyone is having a great summer. I am off soon to beautiful Oregon to visit both of my sons and their families so I am one excited momma! My son who lives in New York is coming to Oregon to visit my other son so it's a package deal for me! Our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" style="color: #f4cccc;" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> is closed up until I return. But we will reopen on August 3rd.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am happy to say that our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/A2SeaCreations?ref=si_shop" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Etsy Shop</span> </a>has several gifts that are very suitable for the men. We haven't forgotten you fellas! Above is my newest creation which may be worn by both women and men alike. This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95467471/earth-and-sea-rustic-glass-and-antique" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">pendant</a> is quite unique... I hand-picked</span><span style="font-size: small;"> moss and lichen from several trees in the forest (in pouring rain, I might add) and dried them in the oven. It was not a pleasant odor. (An understatement!) In fact, I thought the fumes might be poisoning my hubby and I. Still don't know if they did but we're still alive, so that's promising. Anyhow, I am pleased to say that after a couple of days, the smell went away. I had to air out my oven for quite awhile though so I'm thinking that if I do this again, I will need to think of some other method.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The upside of it all is that I got this idea to use some of the lichen and moss I had collected and preserve it under glass in a handsome new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95467471/earth-and-sea-rustic-glass-and-antique" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">pendant</a>. I am loving how it turned out. It actually looks kind of like a little scene from under the sea! I also discovered that the moss worked beautifully on some magnets I made the other day for the Parksville Tourist Centre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So we have some other creations that are just great for men as well... we have a very rustic, seaside mirror(see above) and our</span> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65900993/nautical-treasure-box-for-cigars-pens" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">Nautical Treasure Box</a> which is great for cigars, pens or pencils, reading glasses, coins... you name it. (see below). </div>
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It is truly hard to remember to update our blog in the midst of daily life and all the distractions that come with it. And I am very easily distracted - much like a crow to shiny things. So here I am finally focused on updating our blog and letting you all know what is happening on the home front.<br />
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We have been contacted by the <a href="http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/cms.asp?wpID=50" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">Tourist Centre in Parksville, BC</a> to bring in our handmade beach treasures to show them in person. They discovered us through our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/a2seacreations" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">online shop</a> on Etsy. We are excited about having another place to sell our products. So if it all goes well, you will soon be able to see <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/A2SeaCreations?ref=seller_info" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">A2Sea Creations</a> in Parksville! That will be our fourth town, which is very cool!. It is very validating to have people seek you out and ask if they can carry your products.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">Hopefully, in the near future, there will be more pottery items to choose from. It has been fun learning a new medium. Have a great March everyone! I am looking forward to seeing more of the glorious sun and planting more flowers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">(Micki also has another Etsy Shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SingingPhotographer" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">A2Sea Photography</a> and a singing telegram business called <a href="http://www.tickleberrytelegrams.com/" style="color: #e69138;" target="_blank">Tickleberry Telegrams</a>. She also has a coffee table book for sale on Blurb called <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1164602" style="color: #f6b26b;" target="_blank">An Ocean View</a>.)<b><br />
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