Tuesday Treasure: The Honey Bee Basket – Sweet Crowns

By M Kimball, ElephantBeads

Sometimes an Etsy shop just grabs your fancy and won’t let go! That is so true of TheHoneyBeeBasket – a new Etsy shop that caters to the little girls and babies in our lives – and those of us who have never quite outgrown the princess urge. This is a lovely shop to browse for items that will remind you of those lacy, rich Valentines from days gone by. Check out a few treasures from TheHoneyBeeBasket – and then hop on over to see what else Brandie has to offer in her shop!

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Tuesday Treasure: Red Snowflake Shoes

These are lovely shoes for any princess! Dress-up isn’t just for Halloween. As we all know, princesses need their sparkly shoes all year round! They can find these in pale, icy blue or rosy red in our team-mate Kristin‘s shop, MadeByKristinB. And stay tuned! She will be adding new fashionable items to her shop in the days ahead.

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Tuesday Treasure: Hand Sewn Autumn Skirt for Girls

Usher in autumn in style with this lovely skirt for your little one. It would pair great with leggings or tights for cooler weather. Skirt is made from 100% cotton (pre-shrunk) in a persimmon pink crosshatch and a solid off-white design featuring tree silhouettes with falling leaves and squirrels. The 2 inch waistband has enclosed elastic with a sash. A perfect gift for your daughter, niece, or little sister! From the awesome shop of AStitchOff on Etsy!

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Monday a la Mode: Back to school fashions – fall 2014

By M Kimball – ElephantBeads

This year’s vocabulary word for middle school fashion: Eclectic.Back to School Trends 2014

In the United States alone, according to the National Retail Federation, more than $70 billion flowed from parents’ pockets to ensure their kids (including college-bound students) were dressed for success. With many students already into their first few weeks of classes, back to school shopping is well underway, but it’s not too late to get your kids on board with the three back-to-school fashion trends.

1) ACCESSORIZE: From baseball caps to fedoras, retro sunglasses to fringe bracelets – accessories are uber popular this year. The hats and glasses may not be in evidence in the classroom, but they will reappear for the walk across campus in the sunshine. And the overall look? Eclectic!

2) POP THE COLOR: Bright colors are IN. According to fashion blog Fashionista.com, orange in particular will be making its appearance this fall to brighten up the cloudier days. But colors will be seen alongside animal prints, plaids, and classic black. The overall look? Eclectic!

3) GUYS: STYLE UP! This fall, guys will be making a statement of their own. The look is likely to be “rebellious prep,” according to Andrew Bevan, Teen Vogue’s style features editor, as quoted in a recent CBS News piece. The guys’ look this year? You guessed it: Eclectic!

Talk to us: What will your kids be wearing this fall? Were there any “must have” items they didn’t want to go back to school without?

Tuesday Treasure: Blue Floral Piggy Bank from GrapeVine Ceramics

This little blue piggy bank painted with flowers is adorable! You can also request a piggy bank made just for you in the colors you choose!

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Blue Floral Piggy Bank from GrapeVineCeramicsGft on Etsy

It’s never too early…

This is the time of year when those of us who are artsy or craftsy begin hankering for the holidays. How early is TOO early to begin taking the holiday decorations out of storage? When can we begin knitting, crocheting, hammering or painting the handmade gifts we’ll be wrapping up or stuffing in stockings? The answer is different for everybody (just as the holidays we celebrate may be different), but the treasuries here may put you in the mood for Halloween or Christmas…

‘Pilfer the Pumpkins!’ by Albosinensis

A feature for pumpkins and their alter egos: jack-o-lanterns

Halloween Luminaries - WindsorHillsWL Pumpkin Poop Halloween Fall Autumn Candy Gag Gift Design - DIY Printable - ABitCreativeAMP Halloween Onesie and Flower Headband Set - CrossMyHeartStore Jack O Lantern Lighted Jar - LoveAndSparkle
Place Cards - 16 Stamped Pumpkins - Perfect for your Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving Dinner Party - oneofakindbabydesign Black and Orange Halloween Pumpkin Beaded Door Tassel - lizbethsgarden Halloween earrings - Lampwork pumpkins with green stems - ElephantBeads Pumpkin Organic Catnip filled Cat Toy - KittyCrackHouse
Halloween "Boo" Wooden block set - CreationsByEmilyD Personalized Halloween Bucket - TheQuirkyCork Spooky Black Halloween Baby Bib - BrennysBibbies Soy Candle - Pumpkin Pie - 8 oz Mason Jar - Hand Poured - SimpleScentsByKeisha

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘The Spookier Side of Things’ by Albosinensis

Vampires, Ghosts and Witches, oh my! (as well as a few zombies, pirates and skeletons)

At least they brought candy.

Vampire earrings, Gothic, Fang earrings, Chainmaille, Red and silver, Rosettes weave - DoBatsEatCats Personalized Halloween Bucket - TheQuirkyCork Hot Fiery Red Cinder and Black Wired Crochet Bracelet Crystal Matching Earrings Available - MegsCrochetJewels Red and Black Beaded Ribbon Headband - SomethingColorful
Breakaway Cat Collar - Free Shipping 3/8" - Swashbuckling Pirates - TheWhiteSchnauzer Spider Web and Bat button necklace - SassyBelleButtons Sweater Chain With Pink Goddess Zombie Cameo Resin Skull Resin - Rockabilly Lolita Vintage Style - PrettyLittleTragic Day of the Dead earrings with dancing skeletons - long silver dangle earrings on hypoallergenic earwires - ElephantBeads
Printable Halloween Witch Invitation - Wicked Good Time - SweetDStationery Halloween Greeting Card, Black Cat - MissTanDesigns Halloween "Spooky"  Wooden Block set - CreationsByEmilyD Skeleton Tribal Bracelet w/ Tribal Skulls - Yellow and Orange Beads - SoulMakes
Spooky Halloween Cross Stitch Pattern, Black with yellow accents 5" x 7" pattern - oneofakindbabydesign Halloween Candy Corn wood post handmade earrings - ThimbleManiac Halloween Spider Stamp Wood Block Mounted Rubber from Studio G for Spooky Card Making, Scrapbooking Crafts - VintageCarolina Halloween Sign - If the Shoe Fits - SparkledWhimsy

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘Christmas Is Coming! the-etsy-d-listers-aka-the-dteam’ by whatsingramasdrawers

T he colors and flavor of Christmas in a Treasury list featuring members of The-Etsy-D-Listers – The D-Team.

Beaded Tassel Brooch with Love Always in Sterling Silver - lizbethsgarden Ceramic Ornament - Good Ole Santa Claus - GrapeVineCeramicsGft Amazing Vintage Gold Plated Rootbeer and Dark AmberRhinestone Brooch with Faux Pearl Accents - BlackMagicStudio Vintage Cookie Cutters Tupperware Holiday Set of 4 Red for Farmhouse Retro Kitchen & Kitsch Collectibles Midcentury Modern Plastic 60s 70s - VintageCarolina
Handmade Polymer Clay Beads Large Bulky Round Disc Rondelle Purple Pink Cream Set of 5 - TotallyToTheT Gold Brown Terracotta Earth Tones Bead & Button Necklace - LucyRoseTreasures Red Stacked Flower Hair Clip with Jewel Center and removable headband - CrossMyHeartStore Beaded Christmas Necklace - TheCraftyBlueCat
Wire crochet necklace, crocheted necklace, beaded necklace, green turquoise, peridot, red glass on red wire - ElephantBeads Lip Balm Case Keychain Crocheted Deep Red Variegated Cotton w/button closure - BittyBitsandBaubles Red and Black Beaded Ribbon Headband - SomethingColorful DELISH Kitchen Sign - SparkledWhimsy
Knitting Project Bag/Crochet Project Bag (reversible wristlet) in oranges and reds - IntrovertCreations Reindeer Food for Rudolph & Friends Santa Christmas Design - DIY Printable - ABitCreativeAMP Wire wrapped heart necklace, pearl, coral, SS - JudysDesigns Coffee Mug Cozy - Tibetan Red - CrimsonMosquito

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘Thinking Far Ahead- Christmas’ by Albosinensis

A little soon, but etsy has already inspired ideas for holiday decorations and presents.

ORIGINAL Tree Landscape Painting Jewel Tones Contemporary Acrylic Canvas, 20" x 16". - TracyHallArt Soy Candle - Juniper Breeze - 8 oz Mason Jar - Hand Poured - SimpleScentsByKeisha Gold filled Christmas tree earrings, No5 - JudysDesigns Vintage Mercury Glass Christmas Ornaments - Satin Finish Magenta - Set of 5 - BlackMagicEmporium
Ceramic  Ornament - Tea Cup -  Cup of Christmas Tea - GrapeVineCeramicsGft Vintage Crochet Angels for Crafts - AuntMegheysCottage Crochet Christmas Holiday Bracelet Peppermint Stripes Gold Plus SIze - MegsCrochetJewels Chainmaille Christmas ornament Ball Red and green - DoBatsEatCats
Crystal snowflake ornament: Swarovski crystal and glass in red and white - ElephantBeads Pearly White Bird 3-D Paper Ornament, Delicate, miniature Set of 12 - oneofakindbabydesign Christmas Ornament Red and White Beaded Tassel - lizbethsgarden Moustache Christmas Ornaments set of 4 made from Eco Felt - BittyBitsandBaubles
Snowman Poop Winter Christmas Stocking Stuffer Gag Gift Design - DIY Printable - ABitCreativeAMP Painted Slate: Wish Upon A Star Snowman - whatsingramasdrawers Coffee Mug Cozy - Seafoam - CrimsonMosquito Vintage Cookie Cutters Tupperware Holiday Set of 4 Red for Farmhouse Retro Kitchen & Kitsch Collectibles Midcentury Modern Plastic 60s 70s - VintageCarolina

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Take a break from the dog days…

Summer is still lingering, but the kids are back in school, and several DTeam members are hankering for fall! Perhaps it’s the unusual heat that is hitting certain areas of the globe these days. Take a little break from the heat with these late summer, early Fall and back to school treasuries…

‘Back to School!’ by BittyBitsandBaubles

Well, that time of year always seems to come around, see what the DTeam has to offer for back to school shopping.

Motivational Art Print, Life is about Possibility, 8x10 - MissTanDesigns Handmade Personalised Wooden Shabby Chic Chalkboard, Blackboard, Kitchen, Notice board. - PeachesandCreamUK Rustic bookmark in tangerine - beaded metalwork artisan made gift - ElephantBeads cross stitch clown fish bookmark. - Crystalcat1989
Ceramic Pencil Holder - Sunflower Pencil Holder - GrapeVineCeramicsGft Crochet Nerdy Anklet - brown and yellow - MegsCrochetJewels T-shirt Memory Quilt- Deposit Only - CrossMyHeartStore Feather hair extension, blue and gold parrot feathers - JudysDesigns
Multi Strand Bead and Leather Bracelet - SassyBelleWares Vintage Bookends Industrial Metal Retro Library Chic Pair Midcentury Modern Minty Aqua Green Farmhouse - VintageCarolina Crochet Slouch Beanie Hat Erika Lynn in Blue Medium - AddSomeStitches Zipper pull Chainmaille Celtic Visions star Silver and blue Aluminum - DoBatsEatCats
Highlight Reel Wooden Sign - SparkledWhimsy Scoodie Hooded Scarf - Crazy Yarn Ver 3 - CrimsonMosquito Upcycled Notebook/Recycled Notebook made from Clif Bar box (Crunchy Peanut Butter), 50 sheets/100 pages - IntrovertCreations Black Felted Turntable Laptop Sleeve - fiberpuppy

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘Eager for Fall’ by Albosinensis

Inspired by the colors, views and scents of fall

Soy Candle - Apples and Maple Bourbon - 8 oz Mason Jar - Hand Poured - SimpleScentsByKeisha Landscape Photography - fine art print Aspen nature Rocky Mountains Colorado - 11x14 Photograph "Autumn Aspen Canopy" - ABitCreativeAMP Printable Wedding Invitation Set - Woodland Rustic Birch Tree - SweetDStationery Medium Gold Leaf Hair Barrette - Woodland Collection - Whimsical - Nature - Bridal - NestingPretty
Wire crochet necklace, agate necklace, crochet wire jewelry, Libra gift - ElephantBeads Bike Handlebar Handbag - Cotton & Convertible - Citrus Fall - le3sorelle Ancient Coin Bracelet with Pearls and Baltic Amber - Foret Home Decor Beaded Tassel Tiger Eye Gemstones in Brown and Yellow - lizbethsgarden
Copper leaf earrings, Women Jewelry Casual Style - DtailsULike Coffee Mug Cozy - Tibetan Red - CrimsonMosquito Apple Wedding Table Number Holders, Fall Wedding Decor - ExpressionsFloral Crochet Fruit Basket in Olive Green - AddSomeStitches
5 in 1) Shabby Orange Flower - ShabbyShine Toddler Dress, Long Sleeve, 2PC Set Fall/Winter 2012 - BebeSophie Gold Brown Terracotta Earth Tones Bead & Button Necklace - LucyRoseTreasures Mustard Yellow Flower Ring with Crystal Accents - BlackMagicStudio

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘Autumn.’ by AddSomeStitches

Beautiful autumn colored items.

Agate gemstone bracelet in autumn colors - red, chocolate, honey, pink, bear brown - ElephantBeads Home Decor Beaded Tassel Tiger Eye Gemstones in Brown and Yellow - lizbethsgarden Handmade Ceramic Nested Nesting Pottery Stoneware Dishes Set Trio azul azure Blue Latte Brown - TotallyToTheT Art Deco Deeply Carved Coffee Brown Bakelite Bracelet - BlackMagicStudio
Pearl leather and copper tube accent bracelet, white pearl - JudysDesigns 1960s amber yellow glass - vintage kitchen - vintage pitcher and glasses - 24KaratOld Coffee Mug Cozy - Burnt Orange - CrimsonMosquito Brown Tiger Eye Crochet Vintage Bronze Strand Necklace Adjustable and Hypoallergenic - MegsCrochetJewels
Knitted brown and yellow pouch / dice bag - Crystalcat1989 1950's Orange Crane Vintage Kimono Medium 6 Inch Chained Kiss Lock Clutch - kaleidoscopebyerin Golden Forest Copper Gold Glitter Poinsettia Rustic Orchard Bridal Bouquet - ExpressionsFloral Reserved for Donna Shabby Chic French Arm Chair: Devon - lemonAIDER
Clearance--Eco Felt Embroidered Brown Baby Booties accented in Green and Peach - BittyBitsandBaubles Picture Jasper Doughnut Necklace - whatsingramasdrawers Halloween Sign - Now Welcoming Candy  Collectors - SparkledWhimsy

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

VOTE NOW for your favorite DTeam June Treasury!

The DTeam’s June treasury challenge netted five stunning summer-themed collections. Check them out below, and SCROLL DOWN to vote for your favorite! The vote will close on June 30th.

(NOTE: Because blackmagicstudio won last month’s challenge, she is not included in this month’s poll, but her lovely treasury is in the slideshow for your viewing pleasure.)

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HOT new entries for the treasury challenge!

Here are two new entrants for the DTeam’s July Treasury Challenge! Some HOT tips on what Leos will want for their birthday (created by a Leo, so she knows!), and a HOT 4th of July treasury:

‘Summer Gifts for Leos!’ by BlackMagicStudio

Bright and bold gifts for the this fierce sun and fire sign!

Old  Lion (Quick Brush) - GetTAMArt Bonny Naranja wayfarer Vintage Sunglasses - MODvintageshop Coffee Mug Cozy - Burnt Orange - CrimsonMosquito Yellow sun - felted magnet - One of a kind - Made to order - farberovao
8" Silver and Yellow Silk Clutch  - Custom - SimplyClutch Sass Factor necklace and pin orange - SassyBelleWares Vintage Bakelite Bangle BRACELET Lot, Chunky, Yellows - KatcherrFancy Knitting Project Bag/Crochet Project Bag (reversible wristlet) in orange and red - IntrovertCreations
Pearl and Wire Home Decor Beaded Tassel - lizbethsgarden Vintage Faceted Yellow Glass Graduated Bead Necklace - bitzofglitz4u Crochet Cotton Bath Puff Loofah Scrubbie in Orange-Red - AddSomeStitches Inspirational Art Print, Positivity, 11x17 - MissTanDesigns
Gray Yellow Bridal Bouquet, Silk Wedding Bouquet, Pearls - ExpressionsFloral Big Cat Brooch Lion Eyes Unique cat jewellery - LorikArt Vintage Amberina Orange Crackle Glass Heart Shape Vase Rainbow Hand Blown Art - jarmfarm Hattie Carnegie ORANGE flower power earrings signed - RMSjewels

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

‘American Pie’ by chiquitaswhimsy

When I think of 4th of July.. I think of pie and fireworks, gathered around with family and friends celebrating our freedom!

Miss American Pie Kid Tee - TwoPaperdollsShop AMERICAN FLAG - Reclaimed, painted and distressed metal sign- Industrial, Rustic, Home Decor, Wall Art, Patriotic - MannMadeDesigns4 Set of TWO Felt round Bobby pins-Blue/Green - ThingsByV The Day I Met You... Fireworks  4x6 photo print photography by Jen Clark - workNprogress
Long Bohemian Turquoise Necklace w/ Braided Leather & Feathers - SoulMakes July 4th - Red, White, and Blue - Fabric Bunting - PlumfieldShop Apple Pie Bath Bomb - bathbombconfections Pie in a Jar Cherry, Star Shaped Crust, All American Red Bing Cherries, Original Gift - LetThemEatPie
God Bless America small stack w/ribbon 9" x 7.5" - 19seventy5designs Fourth of July Personalized 16 quart Ice Bucket - TheQuirkyCork Americana Red White and Blue Beaded Patriotic USA Tassel - lizbethsgarden Graphic Design - Patriotic - 4th of July - Independence Day Party - Elite Package - DIY Printable - ABitCreativeAMP
Strawberry Photography Fruit Kitchen Home Decor Red Picnic BOGO 10x8 Print A Taste Of Summer... - VictoriaEnglishCharm Primitive Reclaimed Wooden Storage Crate Painted Red White Blue - phyllissexton 4th of July Invitation - 4th of july printable - BBQ invitation - Independence Day - Patriotic - Red - White - Blue - Stars - DIY Printable - EllisonReed Happy Aqua Blue Flower Ring - BlackMagicStudio

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

VOTE for your favorite May DTeam Treasury Challenge Entry!

SCROLL DOWN to vote…

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