tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84795454367986603372024-02-21T03:45:17.002-08:00P hearts B! re:use re:cycle re:lovethis is where i blog about who and what inspires me.pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-45318234640484095842010-07-06T17:10:00.000-07:002010-07-06T17:19:07.022-07:00like a caterpillar.....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">i have re:invented and morphed into something different from what i once was. taking with me what i've learned as a caterpillar (P hearts B!) i am mending that with my new identity </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span><span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fusskerfuffle">fusskerfuffle</a></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">you can now find me in these places:</span></span></div><div><a href="http://fusskerfuffle.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">http://fusskerfuffle.blogspot.com/</span></span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fusskerfuffle"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">http://www.etsy.com/shop/fusskerfuffle</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); "><a href="http://twitter.com/fusskerfuffle"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">http://twitter.com/</span></span></a><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><a href="http://twitter.com/fusskerfuffle">fusskerfuffle</a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); "><span style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">viva la <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fusskerfuffle">fusskerfuffle</a>!</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-52123927021237098512009-07-10T13:31:00.001-07:002009-07-10T13:39:06.233-07:00UPCYCLING<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS49eko_jVovLDDuNl0vKkEXKTOGgArC_StK4Oezyc5yxrWqCqth302Ncy0sDyXD2zf3UAHfxlWUf6ciQ6v5psRcHTD9Z7R5y4ANiUr9XscIMKpzCnPSSYmKX9qh5HeyqsDryHP5H0mys/s1600-h/dogbag2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS49eko_jVovLDDuNl0vKkEXKTOGgArC_StK4Oezyc5yxrWqCqth302Ncy0sDyXD2zf3UAHfxlWUf6ciQ6v5psRcHTD9Z7R5y4ANiUr9XscIMKpzCnPSSYmKX9qh5HeyqsDryHP5H0mys/s320/dogbag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356932309429034482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7k1MYFeShxGCfiojIIy6_5KblZRg62uQPFXc42KlEHb_yqYHsHVqNyVf02q6N5oXmRXlQsCGQIRnX0dU9YRHMMJ3ZWqkL8M7crK8ETXiZR_Jy6Fw9EurM-gLcpHQ7yHyArWAZg6yOP54/s1600-h/dogbag4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 189px; height: 303px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7k1MYFeShxGCfiojIIy6_5KblZRg62uQPFXc42KlEHb_yqYHsHVqNyVf02q6N5oXmRXlQsCGQIRnX0dU9YRHMMJ3ZWqkL8M7crK8ETXiZR_Jy6Fw9EurM-gLcpHQ7yHyArWAZg6yOP54/s320/dogbag4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356932070257415842" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Here is a purse I made from upcycling materials I got at the re:use market here in Boise, thrift stores, and friends.</span><br /><br />I know a lot of people who are interested in eco-living, and every time I mention upcycling they ask me: "What's upcycling?" I say, "It's taking something that you would otherwise throw out and finding a way to make it into something else."<o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoPlainText">But then I started wondering where the term came from and if it was possibly a little more complicated than repurposing things. So I started digging, and this is what I found out about upcycling...</p> <p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText">Upcycling is taking waste and making it into something that has equal or greater use or value. "Isn't that the same as recycling?" I asked myself. As it turns out, no.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText">The term was first used by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their book <a target="_blank" href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Cradle-to-Cradle/William-McDonough/e/9780865475878/?itm=1">Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things</a>. McDonough and Braungart compared upcycling to the "downcycling" of recycling a plastic, for example, into a lesser grade plastic. To put it simply, downcycling reduces the quality of the materials, while <strong>upcycling maintains or improves the quality of the materials</strong>.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoPlainText">Keen entrepreneurs have built successful businesses on upcycling. Marty Stevens-Heebner founded <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halftheskydesigns.com/">Rebagz</a> to make handbags out of juice packs and nylon rice sacks. Joey Santley and Steve Cox founded <a target="_blank" href="http://www.resurf.org/main/">ReSurf.org</a> to upcycle broken surfboards into asphalt filler.<o:p></o:p></p> On a smaller scale, many of the handmade items sold on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy.com</a> are made with upcycled items. There are coin purses made from sweaters, earrings cut out of vinyl records and an old travel case made into a clock, to name just a few.<br />* article written by naturally savvypheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-62798306746669455072009-03-29T07:36:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:04:00.822-07:00Turn That Ratty Old Shirt Into A Sassy One<span style="font-size:100%;">There's no shame in having a ratty old t-shirt around. Shame only comes into the picture when you're not using that shirt (tisk tisk) or if you're planning to throw it out (double tisk tisk). Since I've been re:purposing a bag of clothes from my closet, this old bleached-up shirt was born to be a craft project of mine. So I helped this shirt become what it was meant to be: a cute vest with ties.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Alright, lets take a step back. I'm not trying to imply here that a ratty and stained shirt can't serve a purpose on its own. It most certainly can. Especially if you're a painter. Or if you do landscaping. Or anything else dirty on a regular basis. The green dilemma presents itself when you</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> have shirts like this one lying aro</span><span style="font-size:100%;">und that aren't getting any use. Not only are they creating clutter, which isn't any good, but they're not living up to their full potential if you'd wear the shirt more if it were altered. And alterations are easy to make, even if you've only got a pair of scissors handy.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />If you want to turn your old shirt into a cute vest with ties, follow these simple instructions:<br /><br /></span> <span style="font-size:100%;">1. Take an old shirt and cut off the sleeves.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/sleeveless-shirt-550.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 144px;" src="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/sleeveless-shirt-550.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />2. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Cut off the collar and create a deep half-circle neckline.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/collarless-shirt-550.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 143px;" src="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/collarless-shirt-550.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />3. Cut a rectangle of fabric out from the shirt, directly down the middle. The tighter you want the vest to eventually be, the wider this section cut out shou</span><span style="font-size:100%;">ld be.</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Cut holes </span><span style="font-size:100%;">down each side of the vest, directly acr</span><span style="font-size:100%;">oss from each other.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/vest-from-shirt-550.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 145px;" src="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/vest-from-shirt-550.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br />4. Use the fabric you've already cut out to cut strands of fabric. Use these strands of fabric to tie your holes together all the way down the vest.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/vest-with-ties-550.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 161px;" src="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/images/2009-03/vest-with-ties-550.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Enjoy</span><span style="font-size:100%;">! There are so many things we can do with an old t-s</span><span style="font-size:100%;">hirt which help us to avoid unnecessary waste and prevent unnecessary consumption simultaneously. Before you buy your next new shirt, make sure you ask yourself what you're doing with your old shirts.<br /><br />* <em>Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Seward</em></span>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-41455008195306061572009-03-15T06:48:00.000-07:002009-07-10T13:16:09.992-07:0010 Ways To Re:use A Necktie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3pvK_2OtZ98nfzRq3aQUq_NopPk_dFoCPW7xuGMosDSv4REkkcFWKJlBbj2LV9c17v0wpXLPQLv02AY6pU9nnvN6N1CHWQJNDIKcGWkCFOwabpIaXBKJT20stlLZRTGadlWwtEB2lzP_/s400/Harvey+&+Hudson+neckties.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3pvK_2OtZ98nfzRq3aQUq_NopPk_dFoCPW7xuGMosDSv4REkkcFWKJlBbj2LV9c17v0wpXLPQLv02AY6pU9nnvN6N1CHWQJNDIKcGWkCFOwabpIaXBKJT20stlLZRTGadlWwtEB2lzP_/s400/Harvey+&+Hudson+neckties.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >one of my favorite things to use as straps in a lot of the bags and purses i make are ne</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >ckties. i love the patterns and i love the way they feel.<br /><br />here are some other fab things you can do with them:</span><br /><br /><br /><strong>Guitar Strap</strong><br /><ol><li><a title="Needlepointers" href="http://www.needlepointers.com/displaypage.aspx?ArticleID=36374&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wisebread.com%2fnew-ideas-for-old-neckties">Needlepointers</a> suggests turning an old necktie into a guitar strap. They warn that this will probably only work with smaller guitars. But why not banjos or ukuleles?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.nextnewnetworks.com/10983_blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 214px;" src="http://images.nextnewnetworks.com/10983_blog.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></li><li><strong>A Thong </strong><strong>Bik</strong><strong>ini</strong><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ryu.sew-ing.com/tie1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 120px;" src="http://ryu.sew-ing.com/tie1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ryu.sew-ing.com/tielady.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 130px;" src="http://ryu.sew-ing.com/tielady.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a title="Craftster" href="http://www.craftster.org/blog/?m=200505">Craftster</a> has found a way to turn a necktie into a woman’s bikini bottom. Jennifer Aniston was recently photographed in just a tie, but she wasn’t wearing the tie as pants. </li><li><strong>A Snake Door Draft Catc</strong><strong>her</strong><br /><a title="Galoosh on Thriftyfun" href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf763070.tip.html">Galoosh on Thriftyfun</a> came up with this idea. Galoosh says, “Unstitch the narrow end of the tie and stuff the center with batting or other filler. (Most ties will require reinforcing of the opposite pointed wide.) Stitch it closed! Then take the wide pointed end of the tie and glue on eyes and a felt tongue. Voila`! Instant Snake Door Draft Catcher.” Reducing drafts can save on your energy bills and help the old planet.<br /></li><li><strong>Belts </strong><br />Almost every website about tie-reusal suggests that the old tie be used as a belt for pants. I will repeat this tip one more time. Ties can be reused as a belts.</li><li><strong>Quilt<br /></strong><a title="About.com" href="http://huntsville.about.com/od/tips/a/silktiequilt.htm">About.com</a> has a recipe for a quilt made from ties. It looks pretty snazzy.</li><li><strong>Make a Bag</strong><br /><a title="Craftbits" href="http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=888">Craftbits</a> has a great article on how to make a bag out of neckties.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZreZfm5mU40ZyKUfjS_tpT71MgapfIyu1pq-OnOVPVSY1JBjKhbWKZjlX9Kr5TqEwJKoomYBm65vavklclNG1vdSi-7zWoUku3k8lG09QJqnP2ynljKprZ6vekcMuwx-KXsenxIyJEg/s1600-h/screen-capture.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZreZfm5mU40ZyKUfjS_tpT71MgapfIyu1pq-OnOVPVSY1JBjKhbWKZjlX9Kr5TqEwJKoomYBm65vavklclNG1vdSi-7zWoUku3k8lG09QJqnP2ynljKprZ6vekcMuwx-KXsenxIyJEg/s320/screen-capture.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356927021749341922" border="0" /></a></li><li><strong>You can reupholster a chair with neckties<br /></strong><a title="Home envy" href="http://www.homeenvy.com/db/3/923.html">Home envy</a> has some great tips for upholstering with neckties.<br /></li><li><strong>Skirts<br /></strong>The DIY network has a piece on how to make <a title="a skirt out of neckties" href="http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_needle_arts/article/0,2025,DIY_13768_4888175,00.html">a skirt out of neckties</a>.<br /></li><li><strong>Make a Necktie Coffee Sleeve<br /></strong>Keep your hand cozy with a <a title="necktie coffee sleeve" href="http://www.diylife.com/2008/05/23/necktie-coffee-sleeve-a-fab-fathers-day-project/">necktie coffee sleeve</a> by DIY life.<br /></li><li><strong>Necktie Tampon Cozy</strong><br />Crafter came up with this so your <a title=" tampons can stay cozy" href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=44405.0">tampons can stay cozy</a>.</li></ol>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-83395133006119212812009-02-20T08:22:00.000-08:002009-02-20T08:38:28.828-08:00Strategies for Throwing the Perfect Clothing Swap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezGZkJWXy1qGmRiOTo3sMjh-NnS4EWGFbrDFuVE1HiLmaMyTmfuN3abBYFEay-F-KbdvxD0cIsDUEe4dIVwJCJn0U61ESptMAY4c8APRjbuN3ngcDHdCOkeXPDn_D_7-PBvuDX-9vL-Q/s1600-h/n1631591716_36523_3071.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezGZkJWXy1qGmRiOTo3sMjh-NnS4EWGFbrDFuVE1HiLmaMyTmfuN3abBYFEay-F-KbdvxD0cIsDUEe4dIVwJCJn0U61ESptMAY4c8APRjbuN3ngcDHdCOkeXPDn_D_7-PBvuDX-9vL-Q/s320/n1631591716_36523_3071.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304919840150363074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />*photo of my friend Patty's B-day clothing swap (i'm far to the left sitting on the floor)<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><strong>What You Need to Know for Successful Clothing Swaps</strong></p> <ol><li><strong>Play hostess</strong><br />You're putting together a party: make it feel like one. Give people plenty of notice, and send out actual invitations (even they're electronic) instead of doing word-of-mouth. Make sure you have food and drinks<a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/clothes-swap-seward.html"></a> available—we all know shopping is exhausting!—and put some thought into your guest list: if all your friends have the same style, you might just end up with eight nearly-identical black blazers that no one is willing to pick up; on the other hand, if none of your invitees have even remotely similar tastes, then it might make it hard for everyone to find new pieces they love.</li><br /><li><strong>Get organized</strong><br />A huge pile of clothes on the bed, stacks of shoes in the corner, and a jumble of necklaces on the dresses isn't doing anyone any favors. Set up different shopping areas—use a bar or rack for hanging dresses, a table for folded t-shirts and sweaters, a peg board to hang jewelry, and a long space (like a hallway) to keep those shoes in line, with plenty of mirrors throughout. Then <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/host-a-clothing-swap-party.html"></a>develop a system: whether you want to organize by occasion—work wear, formal, casual—color, size, or designer, just pick a format that makes sense to your friends and go with it.</li><br /><li><strong>Set some ground rules</strong><br />You don't have to be bossy about it, but <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/clothes-swap-seward.html"></a>specific guidelines about what people should bring will save you all a lot of hassle on the day of the swap. Some are just common courtesy: Items should be cleaned—dry cleaned, if necessary—and in good condition, without holes, rips, or stains. But others are more your call: what if a giver changes her mind after one of her items has been chosen? What will you do if your friend thinks it's unfair that she brought Burberry while everyone else brought Isaac Mizrahi for Target? What if two guests go for the same item? Better have a <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/fashion-beauty/clothes-swap-seward.html"></a>tiebreaker at the ready. And it doesn't hurt to have the name and number of a good tailor on hand, either, especially if it means your size 2 friend can go home with that size 6 dress and not think twice. After the party, plan to donate anything that wasn’t chosen to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army.</li><br /><li><strong>Keep thinking</strong><br />Now that you're a pro at swapping your own clothes, think bigger: what about setting up a swap for <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/score-reused-duds.html"></a>baby and kids clothes? Hand-me-downs are a right of passage for them, and you'll be glad you saved money on a dress she wore once before outgrowing it. You could also take the process one step further and swap books, movies, board games, home decor (like throw pillows or framed prints)—and, of course, set up a time to swap back if you'd prefer these only be temporary lends. Bringing in something that's new to you gives you the same thrill as a daylong shopping spree, but without the same damage to your budget.</li><br /><br /></ol>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-38141239334032295722009-02-11T07:25:00.000-08:002009-02-11T08:15:59.903-08:00Top Fashion Accessories Tips<ol><li><strong>Pick a good vintage</strong><br />The second of the three Rs, "reuse," is there for a good reason--granting an existing item a second lease on life, instead of purchasing brand new, means no new manufacturing resources had to be tapped into. As a bonus, we're spared from any additional pollution and carbon emissions.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56292540.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 277px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56292540.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></li><li><strong>Make it a fair trade</strong><br />Shelling out for fairly traded gear supports fair labor conditions and workers' rights, especially in developing countries. Helping producers get a fair price for their labors and promoting self-reliance also empowers them to break the cycle of poverty they're often caught in. Just keep in mind that trade, not aid, is the answer to improving livelihoods everywhere.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Re:purpose for a purpose</strong><br />Because the mining of precious gems and metals from the earth is an environmentally ravaging process, some jewelry designers have been taking a different, more eco-friendly tack. Recycled metals have been making their rounds of late, including a form of silver that is reclaimed from used photographic film. For your green wedding: engagement and wedding rings made from recycled gold and set with repurposed or lab-grown gems.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56618845.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 292px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.56618845.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></li><li><strong>Suss out sustainable</strong><br />Accessories made from sustainably produced or recycled materials are lovely to behold and kind to the planet. On the fabric front, choose textiles such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, and even soysilk.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Beg or borrow</strong><br />Plunder the contents of someone else's closet—with permission, natch—instead of shopping for your own. One company, <a href="http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/?sourceCode=10530&aid=Buddha%2520Shopper">Bag Borrow or Steal</a>, even lets you rent as many as five designer handbags, belts, or pieces of jewelry at a time for a flat monthly membership fee (plus an additional fee per borrowed item). You can sate your desire for straight-off-the-runway ensembles without overtaxing the planet's resources.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Buy conflict-free</strong><br />Conflict or "blood" diamonds are sold, often illicitly, in war zones and used by rebel movements to fuel conflict and human-rights abuses in countries such as Angola, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone. Make sure your diamond retailer can provide paperwork or otherwise prove that the diamonds are conflict-free.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Take care of your wares</strong><br />Repair a torn purse strap or restring a broken necklace instead of consigning slightly damaged goods to the rubbish heap. Treating your accessories with a little TLC will also go a long way to extending their longevity, which is kinder to the environment than running through a series of semi-disposable replacements.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Brevity is the soul of wit</strong><br />Accessories are meant to complement your outfit, not take it over. And, anyway, wouldn't you rather be remembered for your sparkling wit rather than that blinding hunk of ice that was weighing your neck down? Jewelry that is simple and classic will stand you in good stead, regardless of the occasion—or decade, for that matter. Which brings us to our next point.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Don't go with the flow</strong><br />Pilot your own fashion destiny and unchain your heart from the vagaries of fashion trends. Being a follower instead of a leader will only bring you to a dark place filled with tears and the gnashing of teeth, plus a closet and dresser full of dated gewgaws and doodads that have long fallen out of favor with the fashion gods. One word: poncho.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.47178103.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 169px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.47178103.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></li><li><strong>Buy indie</strong><br />Think of "mall" as a four-letter word. Instead of shopping at a big-box retailer, which is likely to cut corners by purchasing from sweat shops, undercompensating employees, and cheapening quality, check out the offerings of one of the thousands of indie crafters bringing their creative talents to market. Because craft businesses tend to be small one- or two-person operations, their carbon footprints are infinitely smaller to those of multinational retailers such as Wal-mart or Kmart. By supporting independent artisans, you're also taking a stand against the onslaught of crass commercialization and unmindful consumerism. Viva la revolution!<br /><br /></li></ol> <div class="one-by-fifteen"> </div> <!-- :: Pagination --> <!-- :: Pagination -->pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-30500260089289794802008-08-11T10:48:00.000-07:002008-08-11T15:09:15.568-07:00soft like a baby's bottom...hee-hee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLposyJ4xEGfy4k1rz1LZlzefdgEuzhpG42nzUyioemNIqrCcfeuwIhWyXCKV5iiUabjqmyHlwPTcIXsdcXUIUHLhW6Q9Lum5-MPr4PYjK84C3nsrh0Iy9xUVdcMDJAm65X40oYHqKW9U/s1600-h/green.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLposyJ4xEGfy4k1rz1LZlzefdgEuzhpG42nzUyioemNIqrCcfeuwIhWyXCKV5iiUabjqmyHlwPTcIXsdcXUIUHLhW6Q9Lum5-MPr4PYjK84C3nsrh0Iy9xUVdcMDJAm65X40oYHqKW9U/s320/green.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233319227510230754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAWi7y5ky5A7nPK4_b3gESIRzCSpu_TzYqNYnpibDJ0nj21DVUVJhk40QP-oAwuM2hvXO_4VLeHBAb2chR1MAOASqyo2Z866-HgvT4-i0DHY9AX78ESONfoS_Fo4MTEkOJ4IfGXnEwQ0/s1600-h/yellow.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAWi7y5ky5A7nPK4_b3gESIRzCSpu_TzYqNYnpibDJ0nj21DVUVJhk40QP-oAwuM2hvXO_4VLeHBAb2chR1MAOASqyo2Z866-HgvT4-i0DHY9AX78ESONfoS_Fo4MTEkOJ4IfGXnEwQ0/s320/yellow.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233319224108059970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">i found some </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">great</span> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">quilted place mats at savers (thrift store) and when combined with my re:use stash i came up with these soft purses for my collection of fabric (eco-friendly) bags. chosen for their bright colors there's something very comfy-cozy about them. i love them!<br /><br /></span>the green blackbird purse has a strap made from a white/green/tan striped canvas belt, which i printed a tree on. the inside and outside of the purse has pockets made of reclaimed suede and the exterior decorated with a blackbird and flowers (kept closed with velcro). the purse closes on top with a silk cord and big vintage button.<br /><br />dimensions: 12" x 8" and strap is 22"<br /><br />the sunshine purse is a soft yellow omelet shaped bag and it's strap is made from a vintage silk necktie. the inside is a brown floral pattern and outside is a bright yellow (w/ white polka-dots) with it's resident skunk smelling some flowers.<br /><br />dimensions: 13" x 7" and strap is 22"<br /><br />they are both oh-so perfect for holding everything you need and more...beautiful, sturdy, washable and eco-friendly!!!pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-43504622410746765552008-08-05T08:33:00.000-07:002008-08-05T08:39:46.739-07:00just the necessities please....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBNUK4kUhInH1YxUqs4dD7P8uWv6EE259cgCNgXUeL4jcXGFVbJxLSYj2NxVOMpBNSkZZm9SolcNh6sw6BlzfFnMDVjA_9rYwniEmNNiMg7OjHSmtWe-yI7O2GltH5jMk21IFaiDAIWw/s1600-h/purp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBNUK4kUhInH1YxUqs4dD7P8uWv6EE259cgCNgXUeL4jcXGFVbJxLSYj2NxVOMpBNSkZZm9SolcNh6sw6BlzfFnMDVjA_9rYwniEmNNiMg7OjHSmtWe-yI7O2GltH5jMk21IFaiDAIWw/s320/purp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231058316132437970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM83jZ6d-j8a3L78GIOp2PDuGpwBTD-6kfBmrlEu-munFHatKvqnzT0jo_vhF-IsBALW8_2N4NzgyCTg4_Z7dqiHoTKq6hqVaZQ-slLzoKFWVtqEutBCepun-5WeUjWZND7G-XWqmf9w/s1600-h/purp4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM83jZ6d-j8a3L78GIOp2PDuGpwBTD-6kfBmrlEu-munFHatKvqnzT0jo_vhF-IsBALW8_2N4NzgyCTg4_Z7dqiHoTKq6hqVaZQ-slLzoKFWVtqEutBCepun-5WeUjWZND7G-XWqmf9w/s320/purp4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231058434546148594" border="0" /></a><br />trying to lighten your load? i am....so i've started making these one-of-a-kind suede clutch(s). they are the perfect size.... it's big enough to carry around all your everyday necessities. it's made 100% from reclaimed material from the re:use market here in boise, id. this bag measures approx. 12.5" x 8.5". bag has a zippered top and a little handy-dandy key ring. the inside is lined with silk and each one i make has a personality all it's own. very sturdy, beautiful, and eco-lovely!pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-44304520894313551852008-07-29T17:24:00.000-07:002008-07-29T17:36:01.837-07:00inspiration....like many creative people, i too experience blocks, lulls, dead brain space....the wheels just are not turning for me and i have to venture into the world to unlock my block. i have a new foster dog....her name is ginger or i should say i call her ginger but she came into the idaho humane society as 'patience'. i'm not a fan of that word nor do i care for it to be anyone's name so.....ginger fits and it becomes her. anywhoo.....see the different shades of orange, white, black, etc....i call this green recycled mod clutch....da-da-da-da....ginger in the grass.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jO9dKG39WAMcKG-cpxkuL2TjPgGJjU36J0yS8Ka9hEDm2PhFJhHZ7sgE2LCYGKoa76_degtOLawnElj8q8dmebXo8zDQxrQFyPQtj7rcOr1SNyRMVXy_L_awUuxCb7_FqsaTBXtu7qA/s1600-h/patience.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jO9dKG39WAMcKG-cpxkuL2TjPgGJjU36J0yS8Ka9hEDm2PhFJhHZ7sgE2LCYGKoa76_degtOLawnElj8q8dmebXo8zDQxrQFyPQtj7rcOr1SNyRMVXy_L_awUuxCb7_FqsaTBXtu7qA/s320/patience.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228597664938457362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.33317805.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.33317805.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />the body of the purse is a cool retro green linen place mat & the wristlet and wrap is made from a vintage silk mod orange, black, yellow, & white geometric print tie. the front flap closes over a with velcro. it's perfect for holding everything you need and more. it's beautiful, sturdy, washable and eco-friendly!!!<br /><br />measures 12.5" wide by 7" tallpheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-76134839681327219782008-06-09T08:16:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:47:11.928-07:00all recycled bags, purses, & totes!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzXSCe9dUqDHx4J9ccaWsYO24eUezkMDg6NseKR51-uANvalC_5mjiwDcyYfE_4bEJmWJ_TA3p35CVJ5JhYll-_tmBNqK1mBM4M7tRLb3L5I0V5N-9QSaQK89vRmf6qP3nJUfvx0jeN4/s1600-h/bag2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzXSCe9dUqDHx4J9ccaWsYO24eUezkMDg6NseKR51-uANvalC_5mjiwDcyYfE_4bEJmWJ_TA3p35CVJ5JhYll-_tmBNqK1mBM4M7tRLb3L5I0V5N-9QSaQK89vRmf6qP3nJUfvx0jeN4/s320/bag2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210650667740985154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.28556253.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 240px;" src="http://image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.28556253.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.28684062.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 294px;" src="http://image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.28684062.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1_RQXjl1ASohak4fQssI-h8SwFRBf_3JicPZPfrDsYos-0YWKKGC-6hWprZXsJNXFcydwsVU7rcOPHNhbdlnAlh3nEt3iSuG4N6WuuI6FZob9BMxioGlpG7GGWl0u6_WNElTisooIDA/s1600-h/P1040341.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1_RQXjl1ASohak4fQssI-h8SwFRBf_3JicPZPfrDsYos-0YWKKGC-6hWprZXsJNXFcydwsVU7rcOPHNhbdlnAlh3nEt3iSuG4N6WuuI6FZob9BMxioGlpG7GGWl0u6_WNElTisooIDA/s320/P1040341.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209906161779331442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />so here you have it....my recycling fabric mania! i'm having a lot of fun making these bags and feeling good about it too. the main part of the bag is made up of placemats or rugs i find at thrift stores and the straps are belts or silk neckties i also collect from various thrift stores here in town. another bonus from being eco-friendly is that they are washable....i don't know about you but my lip gloss (that i'm addicted to) has a hard time keeping it's lid on and gets all over everything! they are made to last too....my step-daughter (just graduated from high school) has been schlepping hers around town for a month now and it's still in one piece! and she's got everything in there...including a tire pump for her bike!pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-49624169467958804962008-06-02T17:57:00.000-07:002008-06-02T18:18:37.624-07:00boy does time fly or what??!!i can't believe two months have past since i last wrote! i don't know about you but i've been busy, busy, busy! when i'm not in my magical room of creativity; i'm juggling my pet care business <a href="http://www.boisepetcare.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BOISE PET CARE</span></a>, volunteering at the idaho humane society clinic, and fostering dogs/cats for the IHS as well. AND, i've got 3 dogs/2 cats of my own that demand a certain amount of attention.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7194/resizepl9ig.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/7194/resizepl9ig.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/pheartsb/maxx.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 166px; height: 197px;" src="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/pheartsb/maxx.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/pheartsb/P1030985.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 202px;" src="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/pheartsb/P1030985.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG87_ARfXwmOLEm1m22eJYQX-7WRbFC6BC8wEmaxgOtDIku0KKuW3Z8a4k5TIAn99Cu8JGgLEHks2zIDAGtwf2RfhozTVB9EUi3-SQXX92BJBi7YbZcbmmNL5ycgOaCofgDoX1UKtfipA/s1600-h/jojo.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG87_ARfXwmOLEm1m22eJYQX-7WRbFC6BC8wEmaxgOtDIku0KKuW3Z8a4k5TIAn99Cu8JGgLEHks2zIDAGtwf2RfhozTVB9EUi3-SQXX92BJBi7YbZcbmmNL5ycgOaCofgDoX1UKtfipA/s200/jojo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207457586873845282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />plus a girls gotta have a social life! geez louise! anywhoo....i've also been taking some sewing classes and in the next couple of days i'll be posting some of my projects that i am turning into a fabric line of recycled pheartsb! very usable creations.<br /><br />this one is my recycled necktie fabric pouch - big enough for credit/business cards, id, money, etc...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2183/2540035691_76f74bf1a8.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-45700071026831786502008-03-30T11:51:00.000-07:002008-03-30T12:00:33.152-07:00i'm in this sunday's newspaper!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/life/story/337221.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2jtca0HQNZkYWqt6Sn7bNy8d5qRDPDetN_-_wM1g3eJeMX12Zjt9SmMLghoLQzfuKMSKeXccY0YdIUnbsUt97e_jhy7tVz_MtGbZzcHCUzHPFzRoTBPM3ANpgN6wSpANzgfx1ugyM_fA/s320/statesman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5183611543904933938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><h1 id="storyTitle"><span style="font-size:100%;">Go do it: Buy hip, handmade, local stuff from Idaho indie works show</span></h1>Etsy.com is an innovative marketplace for handmade goods and a community for the people who make them. More than 100 Treasure Valley artists sell their creations on the site, and 38 of them got together to form a local arm called Idaho Indie Works. The group includes painters, knitters, jewelers, masters of "trashion" and more, and their colorful pieces will be introduced to the public at a First Thursday event in Downtown Boise. More than 20 crafty folks will show their wares in the bright space of Decor Furniture Concepts, with the added bonuses of live music, refreshments and "walking art." ...<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.idahostatesman.com/life/story/337221.html"><span style="font-style: italic;">to read more click here</span></a>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-74492119327922043872008-03-20T17:36:00.000-07:002008-03-20T17:46:37.310-07:00my magic rabbit made into an etsy treasury!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig640k8ruJPXr0VmVzXdjXOHciaVlKj9-NVDGVwLSM4gdwkC3zAt96rhQqiUzLKQet0eogAJ2BjFWgPznbT0wKDQaOwsA0hnrroVlFAJe6Xt1BEGRaK-Le_qOVBbdj23D854dSGw8Cdk/s320/bunny.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179989610869118994" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">take a look-see </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34956">CLICK HERE!</a></span>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-69778227919230420222008-03-14T15:24:00.000-07:002008-03-15T11:58:10.087-07:00i dream about pom-poms!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YIKBXKjwXgYIB8w7UhgTUNrveucr-nk40bm0y1VRpSDKt69UJG6f9fSNVy1Jkc7auTkUk2x9y_p0cuBzj_gxPgCEAvCMjP_uaniVgjjQOzTsiPb60dBTlN5f8Xw3yUG1dIdzUZYhY3c/s200/blk2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177727636054872354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGg4baV5ne6uI-qBWdSZPKLJ7dfqRJI5ZHsXBemAvTfdi1UK0Fp7X8JHKK8qnO-3PxJFyLiP-qOC5MgZ4w6T1GAJ75nla6lUVsMxRjWd84YukwsLkKXO7_0XGhBpviR8KxhK-e7bv00XQ/s200/hearts2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177727902342844738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1LCohraI64zqNW51rAPYIN2p4TXMcLyUuDCGDIR09jVF_W2iWT1tGwAF-dBtx5AQnN-VpgnUkxc-lyLi9YFzgDgkiJszsDxJl5Owq5aDkyf0u5Y8RdN04Mc3avIDDCPAtuUVZzuj2ByM/s200/flowers2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5177727752018989362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">here's a peek into my pom-pom mania! i love the way they feel! for all those who like texture....this is the pendant for you! i found that when i wear these pendants they double as stress reducers. i had a bought of road rage the other day and when i rubbed the little pom-pom on my heart pendant, it all went away. i think it's a soft reminder to have some love and tolerance for those who can really get on our nerves....yup, these tlc warm and fuzzies are absolutely fabulous.</span>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-43768786057015690032008-03-03T08:26:00.000-08:002008-03-03T08:57:27.455-08:00my first etsy treasury!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=31720"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXHmwz5xfpz5gZIDfxY0QKdizI-7alrnGU-Pim_-qmwNUVnH8q1uhF_8QUEAK5oQo9ilwhYpUW7zMwUYduAWEyMifN9dfyxiKE5zl4BBITutljj4CBkPnWR_nOrxO40nv-aTOoq2OWmc/s200/il_430xN.16426560.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173560538048311858" border="0" /></a><br />wow! my embellished necktie made it into an etsy treasury!!! it's the first of hopefully many...keep your fingers crossed.<br /><br />check it out:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=31720">http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=31720</a>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-62578378551250821642008-03-01T07:52:00.000-08:002008-06-02T17:56:49.435-07:00i like to melt things!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPd1XHULCwvcM4B4xdkUjNAvx5kGiDa7eBSbf_9UYSHaEIZ492Nho0oH1-kaN-DQXGUwXWOjroSuUFgmTmJp7g_kUN0N9a9T6w_sVrXJNjLtiJYXeltMvzuC07mXZIkBIZy2WofpapDPU/s1600-h/red2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPd1XHULCwvcM4B4xdkUjNAvx5kGiDa7eBSbf_9UYSHaEIZ492Nho0oH1-kaN-DQXGUwXWOjroSuUFgmTmJp7g_kUN0N9a9T6w_sVrXJNjLtiJYXeltMvzuC07mXZIkBIZy2WofpapDPU/s200/red2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172803253709648386" border="0" /></a><br />my next series of jewelry i am creating from a huge tub of plastic pony beads i found at a local thrift store. i'm melting them in my oven and forming them into various heart shapes...none of them are perfect and that's also the point/statement i'm making with these. i'm exploring different ways of embellishing them and these are what i've got so far....pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-15472753967813843432008-02-28T17:03:00.000-08:002009-02-21T21:10:04.411-08:00i am pippi longstocking if you say it fast it's funny....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07aAjYCmSX6dj21IVIU2MGbJNLtOH-QKfSJGnKN0blJc-XUwn22Ev6iZiIK2rirRmvWM6t73_THrsoGKgKjsTXMC3gJnzrTg9jy4OfCrR4_jkLT_wlSEO2HMQpB5333z_EYlj15xQuAw/s1600-h/pipi.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh07aAjYCmSX6dj21IVIU2MGbJNLtOH-QKfSJGnKN0blJc-XUwn22Ev6iZiIK2rirRmvWM6t73_THrsoGKgKjsTXMC3gJnzrTg9jy4OfCrR4_jkLT_wlSEO2HMQpB5333z_EYlj15xQuAw/s320/pipi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172202790452302242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />i love pippi! she's been my hero/alter-ego my whole life! i'm really growing quite fond of making these slogan/catch phrase cuffs...they are starting to haunt me in my sleep. my mind has been on auto pilot with pairing images with phrases that fit to my liking. a bit obsessive, maybe but i'm getting a lot of compliments, which fuel the fire!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiypthxHK3EgPL3RBUG738uK_VKBArRuZQkyOLPE9WfRtg471P-rEtVOohmjdNX9jy4bpsnfHPy2j_hEe3orwlm85W3t9kNDWhKmtMuuVNW6f1F1p4z9KgXDnG6OeEWDS-Utmoh4ub6EDI/s1600-h/pipi.jpg"><br /></a>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-771436718489267072008-02-17T20:38:00.000-08:002008-02-17T20:55:24.487-08:00pheartsb! schwag...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/pheartsb"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEituLyreFrM1MFxugOKDqLQodRJLZMawn_sfM-OxaiAFmbwPj25ZXXbMWn6opwI0u3C4-SFaVD8GZMdxXwEY4m787G1qxqeEtTrpHABuXmW_v9VVdm5ml9NRJk5ksH0Chj73sX0qTAHjvk/s200/228325985_240x240_Front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168178199937519954" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" >The term schwag refers to all manner of logoed stuff given away by companies to get people to remember them, feel good about them, have their phone number and website at hand and generally make them think about them before any of their competitors.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">now i don't know if it's been because of this head cold thingy that i've had for like EVER but i opened up a cafepress.com shop to test out the realm of schwag. i've got shirts, mugs, and caps with a quasi logo on it. it's not really sitting well with me because it does go against my buy handmade mantra. i could easily make my own schwag or do i need schwag? i do however like the word 'schwag'. well, i'll probably close the shop but if you get a chance...post your opinions, etc...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-9509261920211804912008-02-09T12:15:00.000-08:002008-02-17T20:36:26.414-08:00i went to the re:use market<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMYrf8dNHgmHXLzG1DsMVYLqFV55RKwU1-U1nz5wLbdmEdeKmcCAEpeHIqbEwWO2NmEfUjNCcl1E3GNaJ3uTlDXcFYXjJUbumXYB1OYaIriYiRmAnc7eOLJGIGs6Lq-hOikNilWTtqyA/s200/beauty3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165077894974771522" border="0" /></a><br />the re:use market is a place here in boise, idaho that recycles fun & unique art & craft materials. it's only open one weekend a month and yesterday was the day! i got a lot of very cool stuff including a handful of wood laminate chips that some interior design shop donated. here's one idea i came up with for these chips...i designed a collage onto one and then applied a resin high gloss glaze to it. it's hanging from a pink leather strap with a silver clasp. what do you think? i like it. i've dubbed it "beauty is in the eye.." necklace.pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-39893902313042863932008-02-06T10:05:00.000-08:002008-02-08T19:36:41.735-08:00new line of slogan bracelets and cuffs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-U2g-uUJcok_fdKOrgjotgQVgdTiLjoRd3aJyJ_Vx52TWHR4aHf-Cvh1_xI-kYDeSxZ_2Ron-e1w6Wn8wRzyuIQd-1h66f5c7b9MBwYMSmNhKt8HI54jymRRfcEi91hYaTwvqt5QM4s0/s200/bonnie4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163930955495099426" border="0" /></a><br />i'm starting to develop my own style of bracelet and cuffs with slogans. this one here is bonnie parker (bonnie & clyde) with the "keep on truckin'" slogan and it's a nice piece to have on your wrist when you're having "one of those days". the kitty cuff below also falls into this line i'm developing.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkeNzJputdSg5ztjUFjlH92zhxptOvIMD2l-dq8bt-0zuFiIaLWAcgaztpDVCreltHC6jmOaQmwbEADUSJaR3wlrRsJW8Qwk5y9Tvkge1AJQx7684c7Itflui-iZzp7xamIUvYHPsLNY/s200/bonnie2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163931067164249138" border="0" /></a><br />p.s. another running theme throughout is the color pink...i love pink!pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-7864125699268760772008-01-31T20:49:00.000-08:002008-01-31T20:56:59.194-08:00maybe because i am a leo...?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwPhxdt9R0anWwgZeDkJJgsso7uYPL9gL2XpHAE8yvm1iezDRmzA51DcwtuCbmUjJkhx9AD5eiWYBNs0c-nT7jkmVy3mRmz2PbTIEPanhJsqAM2ax2l-7e5bXALMCjY36o1zkpmlwSd8/s1600-h/hang.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwPhxdt9R0anWwgZeDkJJgsso7uYPL9gL2XpHAE8yvm1iezDRmzA51DcwtuCbmUjJkhx9AD5eiWYBNs0c-nT7jkmVy3mRmz2PbTIEPanhJsqAM2ax2l-7e5bXALMCjY36o1zkpmlwSd8/s200/hang.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161871153604447250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQn-ZEguU5PbyTvlqcvHVSApnQvUvvRGNmJxnFwqDOcq7MG7udth2GzviYejkqYgBgYaLU_o5NwFokgdAbl-jc0BIytbVkoqSAnCIBcg_FrBwb0FbI_BxWUoYxLQQ_NJ5xK8vUcdj-R3k/s1600-h/hang2+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQn-ZEguU5PbyTvlqcvHVSApnQvUvvRGNmJxnFwqDOcq7MG7udth2GzviYejkqYgBgYaLU_o5NwFokgdAbl-jc0BIytbVkoqSAnCIBcg_FrBwb0FbI_BxWUoYxLQQ_NJ5xK8vUcdj-R3k/s200/hang2+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5161870865841638402" border="0" /></a><br />i don't know if you've noticed but there's a heavy duty cat theme running around in my designs. here's a cuff i just finished last night - it's hot pink and black with one of my favorite slogans 'hang in there baby!' printed on it.pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-21564748645802302702008-01-23T21:54:00.000-08:002008-01-23T22:35:12.595-08:00Cats rule!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZUcDKKaTRvlc24ddQUKm9gHoQ4JO9ha-nusVE87XNvg3n3rvCXonLUU0OdqZRpROE2CtZ2hjToNXwH8gWikKqD7ZugqRCa6lgnuz8jHXZm9I9Xbgw-3vjYPGLUxcgqV06WYc6mrajwU/s320/kitty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158921872576727986" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-family: arial;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Have you ever watched a cat rolling in the sun and thought how wonderful it would be to be a cat? Have you wondered what kind of a cat you might be in a reincarnation? <a href="http://quiz.ivillage.com/home/tests/cats.htm">Click here</a> to take this little purrsonality test, and you might be surprised by the answer. <strong>Note</strong>: This test is purely unscientific and guaranteed not to turn you into a cat, but I think it's fun. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm a Snowshoe -</span><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ECyW1pm_F5bFBqrGxoH-cKf9NQuqmM6JRvUQ7b_fzX9XNsopQkoaSMPtq9WdpqXWs0Ek1pumpeSFr1a4b68CqDVuZ51sUBCAhYnNfPchN6H-S_QfDETDi8y-831u-DmzW0E5e-qI4nE/s1600-h/Snowshoe_Cat_4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ECyW1pm_F5bFBqrGxoH-cKf9NQuqmM6JRvUQ7b_fzX9XNsopQkoaSMPtq9WdpqXWs0Ek1pumpeSFr1a4b68CqDVuZ51sUBCAhYnNfPchN6H-S_QfDETDi8y-831u-DmzW0E5e-qI4nE/s200/Snowshoe_Cat_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158926682940099522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMU-IejIr9BpIFJdDY_9d7VmTW3eGp2-Ww_vttvk_Gio3exC_hXJKiQ9sAY02yILX__i-Y7a5LbrQ7eIY-J8uZodKIJTf7z7clf_kI6zz9jQ7tKH9A71t78A4fufh2bBdyOgAFXcqAhUI/s1600-h/Snowshoe_Cat_5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMU-IejIr9BpIFJdDY_9d7VmTW3eGp2-Ww_vttvk_Gio3exC_hXJKiQ9sAY02yILX__i-Y7a5LbrQ7eIY-J8uZodKIJTf7z7clf_kI6zz9jQ7tKH9A71t78A4fufh2bBdyOgAFXcqAhUI/s200/Snowshoe_Cat_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158927142501600210" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >The Snowshoe is gregarious and talkative. She is always ready for fun and will regularly try to instigate a game. While her strong intellect leads her to try new things, it also causes her to become easily bored when a task is mastered. Variety is truly the spice of life for this kitty! Affectionate with others, eager to interact, the Snowshoe is always the "belle of the ball"......what are you??</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana,geneva,helvetica;font-size:85%;" ></span></span></a>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-61435605398904421822008-01-11T16:20:00.000-08:002008-01-11T16:35:04.103-08:00the history of valentines day.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3rr_-av-1E7d6-qRECgdGS0OuvkgtNv0R-De_rMkbRd4e9ezpkHHmDzgRtR6-3yt-w3B42YrjrVUmz-nloJY4NJesD7OgSpkstYMuBwG_1i_j_KqCot4XADGeNSRGSx9_hgcf-_HDxRw/s320/P1030035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154381416205323538" border="0" /></a><br /><p>every february, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of st. valentine. but who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?<br /></p> <p>one legend contends that valentine was a priest who served during the third century in rome. when emperor claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. when valentine's actions were discovered, claudius ordered that he be put to death. while in prison, it is believed that valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'from your valentine,' an expression that is still in use today.<br /></p><p>and thus, the creation of this bracelet....a little sweet candy, maybe some heartbreak, and for the o.g. valentine....death</p><p><br /></p>pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-91087466334805024752008-01-09T09:00:00.000-08:002008-01-09T09:04:42.433-08:00everyone needs a guardian angel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pheartsb.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6Iay2TznoAkBNV6z3JLTrijxD0lwmujacMcilSSv_dkqnvrGgGrYevRcIauxQTXaRBwB6Xp7_1L_e9fCSsHnxvTcVxr4ZQP_JU1Z6nFEiy5iGbgiKZcljTse9sh_dr0HPTPvrMcJvXM/s320/pitangel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153523041221414146" border="0" /></a><br /> here's my bad-ass guardian angel pitbull. inspired of course by my love of this breed. they are wonderful dogs that have been cursed. i've gotten a lot of great comments on this piece and maybe i'll turn it into a line of different pieces.pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479545436798660337.post-56974763084194264352008-01-06T14:41:00.001-08:002008-01-06T14:44:23.299-08:00my dog charlie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJW6QpsRaDTct4bs2DKQRDERpn8rx6Rzs5KvNNliJyOeEx_PLCeT4csjiCLjOLVwyv3Ok14cUG7gcyOQ25Nrh7SFlKaB4kDmDsX3IGMlorZfKZluNUqAr_0wc4mYgyBX03WTCso4P-7o/s1600-h/P1020668.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJW6QpsRaDTct4bs2DKQRDERpn8rx6Rzs5KvNNliJyOeEx_PLCeT4csjiCLjOLVwyv3Ok14cUG7gcyOQ25Nrh7SFlKaB4kDmDsX3IGMlorZfKZluNUqAr_0wc4mYgyBX03WTCso4P-7o/s200/P1020668.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152498004326550770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOtqLohGxGYWgrYSgmWunsTGiVI73g0NTaLwF5sKlDCwlQEocai_4hAC8k5Dp71ZI45QkzNOO7rCglNg4i-wq_lwFRss_OEgRN3aip7vvyV7F0y-HasxG1YsDKEKAKgiY9ouhGVWb10U/s1600-h/P1020277.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiOtqLohGxGYWgrYSgmWunsTGiVI73g0NTaLwF5sKlDCwlQEocai_4hAC8k5Dp71ZI45QkzNOO7rCglNg4i-wq_lwFRss_OEgRN3aip7vvyV7F0y-HasxG1YsDKEKAKgiY9ouhGVWb10U/s200/P1020277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152497609189559522" border="0" /></a><br /><br />here's a pendant i did of my dog charlie after i adopted him. he was found abandoned by the side of the road w/ a broken leg and ripped ear. he spent about a month in the humane society clinic but then got kennel cough so i volunteered to foster him till he got better and could be adopted. well, i fell in love and now he's a permanent member of our family which includes two other dogs (pit bull and a beagle) and two cats.pheartsb!http://www.blogger.com/profile/15009710936810745709noreply@blogger.com0