Feeling so NOLA

Feeling/mourning being away from New Orleans the past couple days.  Its withered hand clutched my heart and never let go... My two trips there were filled with visions and feelings. I hope I can go back again someday perhaps to live for a few months, to feel it more fully.

My feelings have inspired a few new pieces that I created yesterday, have a look:

Saturday Blog Shoppers April 3, 2010

Welcome Saturday Blog shoppers!

I've been busy listing new items in all my shops, please check them out!

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

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

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

This is a lovely recycled/repurposed "something old" piece.

The pearls come from a vintage thrift shop purchase, as does the chain.  The goldtone Vintaj flower accent near the clasp, the goldplated wires in the pearls are new. It's 7.25 inches and can be easily made larger by request.

Check out all the details on this lovely piece at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44017418

many of my recent listings are recycled or repurposed goods!

The lovely earrings below are so unique and on sale today for this weekends shoppers!

Full details can be found here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35585734

Buyers this weekend get a valuable coupon mailed with their order (for next purchase).

Selected items are on sale for this weekend. And we have a huge SALE section!

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

Saturday Blog Shopper Special! Be My Angel Polished Silver Bracelet

Welcome Saturday Blog Shoppers!
Normally $21.99 -- on sale today $15!
Today's special is located at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40080334
and pictured below:

This week one of my photos/pieces is featured in an article on Handmade News

http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4775

The bloodstone photo shown is one of my handcrafted pieces. This piece is currently available.

I recently had a Handmade Cafe feature:

http://cafehandmade.com/index.php/2010/03/in-the-studio-with-valerie-arena-arena-creative/

What is up in the studio today?

Just listed some new card sets, some adult valentine cards, a ISIS inspired bracelet and a peace notecards set on Etsy.  Check them out at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/  Doing a few St. Patricks Day items.  Tomorrow will list a 5 pack of Irish themed notecards.

Waiting from some copper paint to dry, it's going on a delicious set of notecards tomorrow... stay tuned!

Finished up a cute Fairy ACEO today, always looking to trade ACEO's!

I started an ACEO book today. Saw an ideal photo book at A.C. Moore's today and got it going.  I love ACEO's and wonder if I will fill the book by the end of the year.... I think I have about 8 in there now (none of mine, just what I have bought and traded with others!)

Found some wonderful additions to my supply collection at A.C. Moore's today...

It is soooo cold here in PA today.  It's been zero.  I feel sick, that is how cold it is. I am in a constant state of goosepimples. brrrr.

Arizona heat.... I always have said I don't think I could stand it again (after living there for 30 plus years)
BUT... I am beginning to change my mind.

The Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes Barre is going to be hiring/training 500 folks as dealers.  They just approved table games here in PA and the casino is ready to get started.  I put in my application, just to see if I would have any luck.  I've got an odd smattering of job applications in, it's like I am just trying to find my niche!

Here's some photos of my pooches: Warlock in the sweater, Bear in the scarf! (Both items purchased handmade from Etsy!)

Cheers!

V. @ ArenaCreative

New items coming to our Etsy shop

Having moved around a lot last year, we are still unpacking a lot of completed items from our studio. I'm always making jewelry so those seem to be listed frequently, but the home decor items we have made have been in the background so I'm finally finding time to get these up on Etsy!

I listed the first two items this afternoon, check them out, give me some feedback!

Both feature prints of original work from RC Sprague, my sweetheart.

Look for a LOT more in the next few days. We are likely going fishing tomorrow, so will be taking a little break tomorrow.

Have a wonderful week!

Valerie

Arena Creative