Oath ceremony: February 22nd 2013

If you follow my blog, you already know that I was working towards my citizenship this past months and after some bumps on the road (like this!), finally the day came: February 22nd I officially became an American citizen!! 

 And I promised to share, so here are the pictures. Please be kind, I look rough! That's what happened when you drive for 2 hours in pouring rain freaking out about not making it in time for the big day!!

  

The first shot is when they passed the mic around and asked me my name and where I was coming from. Let me tell you: MOST.EMBARRASSING.MOMENT.EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate talking in front a big mass of people and the place was packed. Plus I hate talking in the mic. UGH! 

  Unfortunately I don't have a clear shot of me actually reciting the oath of allegiance, but after the ceremony (that lasted about 4-5 hours!!!), I took a shot with the judges presiding while I'm holding the so coveted certificate of citizenship. 

 I must admit I'm really proud of myself for finally made the decision and go through the process. Wasn't easy task, but was worth it and I think it gave me some more confidence in doing more things more myself (but that's for another blog posts!) 

I also want to take the time and thank 2 very special online friends that supported me in this process. I talked about my friend Kayla at The Eclectic Element very often, she's very near and dear to me and she sent me the sweetest little package. But I want you to go look for yourself, in this lovely blog post the she dedicated to me: I'm American 

I love love love the scarf, I put it on to go at work the next day!!! Here it is!  

And the bracelet is simply adorable! I like especially the symbolism in it: it of course have red,white and blue beads to symbolize the American flag, plus some black beads for the Black history in the country (Martin Luther King Junior), a cross charm for our freedom of religion (some country are not so lucky, you know?) and a red heart for the love that moves everything in the universe. And, of course, it has "I'm American" hand stamped on it and I love it even more knowing that it's one of the first hand stamped pieced of Kayla. What an honor!!! LOVE.IT!  

My pictures really don't do justice to this lovely gifts, so please, visit Kayla's blog for some eye candy! 

 Another friend, Gail, also warmed my heart with this lovely necklace!!  

How can I NOT wearing it proudly? I have America in my heart!

 

Merry Christmas to me Part 4

I have started to get some Christmas goodies in the mail from my dear friends, so I thought to start sharing them with you and make you drool! 

This time the package is courtesy of Alisuns that sent me not one but two beautiful and sparkly necklaces. I loved the details and the colors, they remind me of Christmas bubbles, so I'm happily wearing one of them for this holidays. 

Still, I was a little perplex on why she sent me two necklaces and not just one, so I had to ask her when I thanked her and her reasoning was that it was a mother and daughter set!! How delightful! I immediately shared the necklace with my precious daughter Michelle. 

Do you think she liked it?? I know that she LOVED it!!! 

But then again all of Alisuns jewelry is so lovely! I'm also enjoying a pair of snowman earrings that we traded for months ago. See for yourself! 

Jewelry giveaway!

For my worried friends, let me assure you that Isaac had very little impact on my area and we're doing just fine. 

Now back to the giveaway! 

These beautiful handmade goodies were made by my dear friend Sheila that unfortunately doesn't have a store anymore, but she still gave me permission to give them away to you. 

How lucky are you??? Very!! 

Because you might be able to win a wonderful make up pouch and pink quarts jewelry set that includes a necklace, a bracelet and earrings!!!

{The giveaway}

Winner will receive 

Make up pouch and pink quartz jewelry set 

Valued at $50 from my friend Sheila

{The rules}

Use the rafflecopter form below. The first entry is mandatory: You must leave me an email to reach you in case you win.

Open to US residents ONLY (sorry!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I Present you: AmysBodyDecor

Aquamarine Crystal Dragonfly Asymmetrical Double Chain Necklace, $55 by AmysBodyDecor

Are you on twitter? I do and recently found some amazing people to connect to.
One of those is Amy of AmysBodyDecor.
She makes all kind of jewelry to "decor your body" and I was truly amazed by the beauty of her stunning pieces.

Pink Briolette Earrings, $18 by AmysBodyDecor

I also love how Amy is always bright and cheerful on twitter, on the forums....I never met her, but I imagine her with a big smile, always ready to cheer people up, like she did to me today ;)

Gold Toe Ring, Wire Wrapped Spiral, $4 by AmysBodyDecor

I suggest you all to check out her awesome artfire studio, AmysBodyDecor: I'm sure you'll find the perfect gift for that special someone for this upcoming holidays.

Monday cupcake Find

This Monday I'm going to introduce craftybabyhope and her cupcake jewelry!


Super Cute Kawaii Lemon Lime Cupcake Necklace and Earring Set, $15 by craftybabyhope

This is a set of super cute Kawaii Lemon Lime Cupcake earrings and necklace. I hand sculpted this set from polymer clay. The necklace chain measures 21 inches from clasp to closure. The cupcake charm on the necklace is 1 1/2 inches tall. The cupcakes on the earrings are a little over 1/2 inches tall. Features a lemon lime icing with red sprinkles. The chain and ear wires are silver in color. If you would like the earrings with sterling silver ear wires please convo me. The necklace closure is a lobster claw clasp.

The ear wires pictured are not Hypo Allergenic and do contain nickel. For anyone in need of Hypo Allergenic ear wires made from surgical steel all you have to do is tell me in the notes to seller when you place your order. I will replace the ear wires for you at NO additional cost to you. The ear wires will be replaced with ones that are 100 % pure surgical steel uncoated.


Do you have a cupcake to share with me??? XO

What I got for my birthday!!!

As you might know, the past Saturday was my birthday and I got some nice presents that I'd looooooooooove to share with you!!


The first thing that came in the mail was the new and sweet cupcake mold from Shop Sakura: I was drooling over it for few days and Fiona was so kind to send it to me and me and my daughter Michelle already put it a good use XO

And than just yesterday I found the most delicate and precious key necklace from Simag!!! I was so impressed by the workman ship and even the package was just too sweet for words.....
They really spoiled me!

But the surprises aren't over!!!!
My bestie Michele at Sweet Irie gifted me with the sweetest treasury

My blog buddy Kayla gave me a shout out/birthday wished on her blog, The Eclectic Element


Also, my friend Kim from Vabeachquilter purchased from me and blogged about it!!!



And I also got some clothes, a cord cam (YAY!!!) and I was able to talk via phone and via cam with my folks in Italy, which it's always really nice!!!

Not bad, uh?

I'll leave you reminding that it's last day to enter the Pieces of me Pendants giveaway

New kid on the block: Kristy Lynn Jewelry

Always In My Heart Hand Stamped Necklace, $28 by Kristy Lynn Jewelry

Busy week for me this one, since tomorrow is my little girl birthday and I'm up in my arms making her little gift to find here and there tomorrow in a little treasure hunt. But while the shirt I'm making for her is cooling I wanted to take few minute to show off a nice that Michele at Sweet Irie discovered: Kristy Lynn Jewelry
When I visited this little shop I couldn't help but thinking: OMG the perfect stop for Mother's day gift and for all you personalized jewelry needs!

Mother's Day Hand Stamped Necklace, $25 Kristy Lynn Jewelry

No wonder Kristy is being so successful even tho she's around Etsy just from few months: her jewelry are very well made, her pictures are inviting and she has products to satisfy every needs....even for your pet!

Dog Bone Hand Stamped Tag, $10 by Kristy Lynn Jewelry

Let's get to know Kristy a little bit more:

"I am a stay at home mom, I have been married for over 13 years and together we have two daughters 10 and 6 years old. I love giving and receiving personalized gifts and have found it difficult to find just what I want in the stores or online. So I decided to start designing and making my own jewelry. There is nothing better than designing a piece of jewelry with someone or something specific in mind and then seeing their reaction as they open it. All of my pieces reflect my life experiences, love and inspirations from my daughters."

Born To Skate Hand Stamped Necklace, $25 by Kristy Lynn Jewelry

Do yourself a favor and visit Kristy's shop: I assure you, you will find the perfect gift for that person-hard-to-buy-for in your life!

Do you like cupcake necklace?

Crocheted Cupcake necklace - Silver, $28 by Crocheted Little Things

Just a quick note to share that my Cupcake Necklace was feature on Jewelry&Fashion with other cool necklaces and I'm really proud!
Have you been featured somewhere recently? Share with me!!

Monday cupcake Find

This Monday I'm going to introduce
sassybellewares and her quoted necklaces.
Steph is an affectionate reader and a sweetheart and I'm really pleased to show her off :)

Cupcake Speak Necklace and Pin - Orange, $14 by sassybellewares


This necklace is perfect for anyone who LOVES cupcakes as much as I do!! And, it is a 2 for 1 deal in that you can take the chain off & wear it as a pin too...the back has a pin back/bail combo

The word tile is 34mm in diameter & was custom made for me by a really cool Etsy shop:

http://www.firedandfused.etsy.com

The 18" chain is silver plated.

Ends of the year bits

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Crocheted Little Things

• The Discount: ♥♥♥ CLOSING SHOP: Enjoy 50% OFF on MANY items ♥♥♥


• How To Get This Sale: Prices already marked down, just browse and find something you love!!!


• End Date: 01/31

Other Information: Items available until the listings expire, so grab them when you can!!!


Click Here to go to the Shopping at this store!

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And a shout out to Tamra that featured me on polyvore Scroll down a little and you'll find my necklace that's now on sale as well.

Monday cupcake Find!

Hi there readers! I decided to start a weekly feature! Can you tell I'm a cupcake lover???? No????
Every Monday I will blog about a cupcake item and feature the seller, so you all can admire my findings. If any of you have a fave cupcake and wants to show to everybody, feel free to leave a comment with a link to the item and I will check it out :)

Today I'm gonna introduce you to a delicious jewelry maker: maggiesze1 and her food items.

Pink Rose Desire Cupcake Necklace, $15

This pretty little cupcake looks good enough to eat! I have added a mountain of luscious silicone whipped cream to a plastic vanilla cupcake. Then, I topped it off with pink acrylic rhinestone hearts, purple plastic gems, two clay pink roses and two plastic candy sticks. It will come on a 24" pink colored metal ball chain.

Note: The necklace is OOAK (one of a kind). Therefore, I only have one of this necklace. So, hurry and get this before it's gone!

Details:

~ The pendant measures approx: 1 3/4" tall x 1 1/2" diameter round.

~ Comes on a 24" pink colored metal ball chain necklace.

The necklace will come in a cute Hostess cupcake container, which you can use to also store your other little treasures in.

I couldn't resist to feature this one!

Featuring Risky Beads

Ok reader, as I pre announced in a previous post, I'm here to tell you about some nice trades that I worked out for Christmas gift. Here to you the first one: Risky beads.
I met Lori a while ago when I was looking for some inexpensive way to promote my shop and joined the Handmade Highway and thought I'm not really into jewelry I fell in love with her creations, specially her necklaces and pendants.

I LOVE the fact the every necklace has a name, the one above is "Eye of the Storm". Isn't it gorgeous with all those colors and the luxurious organza ribbons and leather cord??
Also, all the jewelry are extra unique because they come with a little poem, a specific story that is unique for every piece.

This one for instance is called "Mermaid autopsy" and the story behind recite: "Say what you want, but clearly she loved the sea more than the handsome prince. Just look at all that emotion for the ocean".
I don't know about you, but I found this little story very evocative, give me the impression to buy far more that a pendant!
Beside necklaces and pendants, Lori also sells gorgeous earrings (very reasonable priced), original nurse Purses, bracelets, bookmarks and key chains and her Etsy guide like this one:

I find it very useful and give me a little push for big decision that I took recently!(more on this topic soon!)
She's also destashing her supplies at Risky Stash and has a very interesting blog where My cupcakes were feature few days ago.
Well, I hope you enjoyed knowing Lori as much as I did!
And sty tuned for my next trade/feature :)

Souvenir Stand on Handmade Highway!

Special sale running now on Handmade Highway!
Lots of precious jewelry with 10-20% off!!!
But hurry, it will last just until midnight!
And while your browse, don't miss your chance to enter for a fabulous giveaway!

Crocheted Little things in the Week end deal Gift Guide

I apologize for not blogging for so long, I'm in an emotional roller coast lately.
In the mean while, take advantage of this new sale :)

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Crocheted Little Things

• The Discount: I have the honor to be included in the Gift Guides for this week end. FREE SHIPPING on my jewelry pieces


• How To Get This Sale: Name The Storque" during check out. Shipping charged refunded by paypal or convo me anytime :) Hurry, this offer will last only for the week end!


• End Date: 8/09

Other Information: NONE


Click Here to go to the Shopping at this store!

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New necklaces at Crocheted little things!

I'm presenting to my readers my new necklaces in the hope to have some feedback.

I really appreciate all the comments and help for my scrubbies and I want to thank the reader that suggested the oreo cookie idea: is in production and will do the debut in my etsy shop soon and obviously I will show it here too!

Crocheted mini doily necklace in aqua cotton, $22

The inspiration for this necklaces comes from my dear friend Michele at sweetirie that generously donate me the chain that you see in the pictures so I can try my hand at it.

So, I'm playing with it and I came up with this 2 designs: the first very delicate, small and romantic looking while the second is big, intricate and on the dark side.

Crocheted goth necklace in black cotton, $30

Once again I need you help here...which design do you like most? What colour would you like to see? I'm thinking to a rich chocolate brown (I know I have an obsession with fake food LOL) and some sparkly silver....

Also I'd like to have suggestion about the metal....I'm a silver lover, but what about you? Gold, brass, black???
Can't wait to hear from all of you, I do have lots of fun reading all the comments!