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Blessed Moon Artifacts

 



We'll be having weekly sales through the end of the year where we feature a particular theme or section on a generous discount!
Through October 6th we have our entire Charms and Pendants at 50% off!
These are ready to wear, ready to pop on a chain or bracelet. Some have clips on them (lobster claws) to add to charm bracelets or cases/purses! See a few examples right here!

Look for special themed discounts throughout the rest of the year!
Happy Fall Y'all!

Valerie

Samhain is nearing, I can feel it! Yule is not far either!

In the spirit of the season, I have a special offer!

Visit my store at Blessed Moon Artifacts

If you purchase one of my special 100+ pentacle/pentagram, purple bag seasonal special, you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 shopping spree in my shop. Your purchase will get you 20 entries in the drawing (I will use random.com to select the winner on December 1st or when all 10 bags have been sold, whichever is soonest.)

alternate entry is good until all 10 of the bags are sold.

An alternate method of entering where no purchase is necessary: Share an item of mine to your social media account (Twitter or Facebook or Pinterest and then provide the link for me here in the comments, upon verification I will input your name for an entry in the drawing. Up to 10 alternate entries allowed per person during the term of the drawing. 

Here is the item that will get you 20 entries:

Purple Pentacle Special for 20 entries!

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


Here's a few pictures of lovely items you will find in my shop!
PS...if you have a very active blog or website and you'd like to have me provide an item for a giveaway, please contact me.

Artistic therapy.... I have come to realize that artistic expression is my therapy... physically, mentally and spiritually... when I get in that artist zone I am at peace, whisked away. Something I did today, I worked on some "ATC's" (artists trading cards) -- for those that are not familiar, they are small art -- 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches - some folks make prints this size, digital art, originals, mixed media.

The start of these mini art masterpieces was prompted by the downward spiral of the economy many years ago. the portability of small art (very easy to store, move, etc)...and the prohibitive costs of collecting larger pieces of art...these little pieces of heaven are a little enjoyment of mine -- I personally began collecting this and creating this in 2010. I have been active since 2010 in a monthly ATC trade event at http://willowing.ning.com/

I will post a few pics in this blog of some original mixed media ATCs that I created for the Sept. 2016 ATC exchange. I not only do these for pleasure but do list them in my shop on Etsy and have actually sold several of them over the years.

If you are an artist, or aspiring artist, you may want to check out this site. I am not "advertising" for them -- the creator is a dear soul, also using art as therapy and teaching people to use art as therapy - the site is very nice, and I've been going to it since 2010 -- so I wanted to share this with anyone that was interested. Peace and Art! - V

Around the world with Blessed Moon Artifacts!

Blessed Moon Artifacts Shop

The shop is called Blessed Moon Artifacts

It is located at:  blessedmoonartifacts.etsy.com

We offer a wide wide wide variety of goodies!

Here's a few samples!

                      

Let's try this again! I'm BAAACK

I've been telling myself, I should blog! I should blog! And I don't have any excuse, so I'm back and I'm going to get this going. I'll be having some fantastic contests and interviews and fun, fun, fun!
Lets rock!
Cheers!
Oh yea, and name change!

Blessed Moon Artifacts!

Cheers,
Valerie

Hot from the Arena Creative Studios

Cachou Lajaunie

by Valerie Arena

This is a one of a kind handcrafted mixed media piece. It is an oval double sided decorative piece to add a little touch of France, a little mischief! The piece is hung by a cord wrapped and bowed in a lovely green sheer satin edged ribbon. The piece is 8 inches tall, 5 inches wide and three quarters inch thick. 

 Both sides are fully decorated so you can switch it around for something different. Both sides feature vintage advertising and an enameled fleur de lis accent, with a multidimensional look and feel. One of a kind art piece by Valerie Arena

This piece will be available for auction at tophatter.com in late February.

 Just One More Moment

by Valerie Arena

12 by 12 on thin canvas board. Holes on top with blue plastic lace hanger. Original, OOAK by Valerie Arena entitled "Just one more Moment." Depicting one fairy who just dares to dance longer as the moon disappears and the light comes in. This is a mixed media piece with watercolor, acrylic, decopauge, collage and gloss finishing techniques. This will be available for auction on February 27, 2012

 Fairy Playtime

by Valerie Arena

 12 by 12 on thin canvas board. Holes on top with blue plastic lace hanger. Original, OOAK by Valerie Arena entitled "Fairy Playtime" Depicting two fairies who dance in the moonlight. This is a mixed media piece with watercolor, acrylic, decopauge, collage and gloss finishing techniques. This will be available for auction on February 27, 2012

Asian Diner

by Valerie Arena

This is a handmade collage under glass. The glass is sealed inside the frame (with screws) and inbetween the two glass pieces is the collage. The collage is a variety of asian themed items, including your fortune cookie fortune! "You will receive a fortune (cookie)." This would make a fun and humorous accent to any kitchen! Handcrafted by Arena Creative.  This will be available for auction at tophatter.com on February 22nd, 2012.

Store:   arenacreative.artfire.com

Fire and Ice Restaurant in Trucksville, PA near Wilkes Barre and Scranton Top Notch!

My fiance and I have been to this restaurant twice now and both times were awesome!
The ambience is excellent.  We were there for an early lunch once and an early dinner.  Both times (11am, 430pm) were quiet and enjoyable.   The service was really good, the food quality was phenomenal!  I highly recommend it!

Some of our favorites are:

• Beer Battered basket of Shrimp (lunch) (yum, yum, yum)
• Lump Crab & Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo Lump Crab and Poached White Shrimp (appetizer) (extravagant, but oh so good!
• Cider-Soaked Double-Cut Prime Pork Chop well-marbled Chop marinated in a Brace’s Apple Cider, then Char-Grilled and finished with a Maple Glaze and Cranberry Drizzle, served with Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Risotto (dinner) (a quality looking, tasting and sizeable pork chop, exquisite! 

And my most favorite....

• Chicken Chasseur Sautéed Chicken Scaloppini with Forrest Mushroom Marsala Demi Glace, Oven-dried Tomatoes and Tarragon Butter served with Jasmine Rice and Chef’s Vegetables (Dinner) (this just melted in my mouth! the mushroom deme glace was superb, the rice was tender and flavorful and the vegetables featured a wide variety of non-traditional vegetables!)
• Orange Cognac Salad Field Greens tossed with Orange Cognac Dressing, dried Cranberries, candied Walnuts, and Gorgonzola (if you get a chance to try this...it is like having desert before dinner, the flavors are just so nice together! the dressing is smooth and the crunch from the candied walnuts just gives it a great punch!)

They have a website:
http://fireandiceontobycreek.com/index.html
I highly recommend them!

My feedback from customers

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/feedback/arenacreative

My Grammy Predictions Part I

My predictions for the 54th Grammys


By Valerie Arena

Album of the Year: Adele 21

Record of the Year: Katy Perry: Firework

Song of the Year : Bruno Mars, Grenade

Best New Artist: Nciki Minaj

Best Pop Solo Performance: Adele: Someone Like You

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Coldplay Paradise

Best Pop Instrumental Album: Brian Setzer: Setzer Goes Instru-mental

Best Pop Vocal Album: Adele 21

Best Dance Recording: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Dance/Electronica Album: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Tony Bennett and Various Artists Duets II

Best Rock Performance: Coldplay Every Teardrop is a Waterfall

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: Mastodon Curl of the Burl

Best Rock Song: Coldplay Every Teardrop is A Waterfall

Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters Wasting Light

Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead The King of Limbs

Best R&B Performance: Kelly Price and Stokley Not My Daddy

Best Traditional R&B Performance: R. Kelly Radio message

Best R&B Song: Cee Lo Green Fool for You

Best R&B Album: R Kelly Love Letter

Best Rap Performance: Nicki Minaj and Drake Moment 4 Life

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey I Need A Doctor

Best Rap Song: I Need A Doctor (see above)

Best Rap Album: Jay-Z and Kanye West Watch the Throne

Best Country Solo Performance: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson Don’t you Wanna Stay

Best Country Song: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Album: Speak Now Taylor Swift

Best New Age Album: Al Conti Northern Seas

It's gift time again at Arena Creative! November 2011!

The code ARENAGIFT will get you free gift(s) with purchase!

Free Gift(s) with purchase

For more details check my blog on my Artfire site!

Happy Holidays!

Free Gift through Sunday 11/22/10 from Arena Creative!

The remainder of this week your purchase at
www.arenacreative.etsy.com
will net you a free gift.  There are lots of stationery card sets, thank you card sets and one lucky customer will get a intro pack that has cards, earrings and aceo in it!
All you need to do is make a purchase in my shop and an extra goody goes into your package!
Just mention "Blogger free gift" in the comments on your Etsy check out!
Thank you!!!

A review of my shop

http://evoluchuns.blogspot.com/2010/11/arena-creative-review.html

Thank you for your review!!!

The twelve pendulums of summer

In the process of listing a new collection for my magick shop - a set/series of 12 one of a kind pendulums, each with it's own focus. Here is one of them:


http://www.etsy.com/listing/61331149/jade-goddess-pendulum

I've listed 5 of the 12 thus far -the others should be up tommorrow. =) I've held off listing these for a few months - wanted to have them soak up the energy of Samhain!

Back to business

Hi all,
I am back to Etsy now and also creating my website. I'll be posting again more often!
Best,
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

Inventory is smaller right now due to summer shows, what is in the shop at
http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ is 50% off for SBS!
Purchase and check out... if you pay in full I will refund  you the discount.  If you wish to wait to pay - check out and  I'll send you a revised paypal invoice.  

Orders $10 and up from my supply shop will get a nice bonus bag of goodies and destash.
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

Say you saw it here on BLOGGER!
Thanks!
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

take 50% off any order over $10
Sale good through 11:59pm Sunday 6/20/2010
Pay and I'll refund the discount or wait for a revised invoice!
Thank yoU!
Happy Weekend!
Valerie Arena

BIG Saturday Blog Shoppers Discounts June 11-12-13

50% off any purchase at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/
50% off any purchase at http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

Yes 50% off 1 item or 20 items.... your whole ORDER is 50% off.
Cart what you want, check out, don't pay yet... send me a message and I will send you a revised Paypal invoice!

Thank you !!! 
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

SATURDAY BLOG SHOPPERS SPECIALS!!!

I'm having a moving sale!!!!!

40% off any order over $10 at http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ (my supply shop) or http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/ (my vintage shop)

30% off any order over $10 at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/  (jewelry, stationary, art, prints, aceos and more more more!)

This sale is good on June 5th and June 6th.

You can send me a "convo" on etsy and I can send you a revised invoice from Paypal, just shop, check out and leave me a message in your etsy invoice or via etsy convo with the word "moving" in it and I will send you a revised invoice.  If you check out and I see the word "moving" in your invoice or you convo me I will refund your discount via paypal if the order has been paid for already.  Your choice!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!