Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?

Transforming recycled materials and found objects into one of a kind handcrafted pieces is the motto behind Yanni Creations. By mixing vintage and new items as well, Yanni creates her own line of jewelry, housewares and bead supplies. She loves working with decoupage medium as well as papers, fabrics, beads, shells, buttons and twines.

Let's take a look at Yanni Creations:

Chinese Character Vintage Print Decoupaged Bangle

Using vintage Buddhist prayer pamphlets, this bangle has been coated in a sealer to make it water resistant. It is 1.2" wide and measures 2 1/2" for medium sized wrists.

Jasper Beaded Safety Pin Bangle Bracelet

What a fun bracelet Yanni has created using safety pins and Jasper beads! Measuring 8" long it is 2.5" wide at the widest section.

Colorado and Iowa Map Decoupaged Love Birds

These love birds feature maps of Colorado and Iowa maps. If you would like them customized with different maps Yanni would love to hear from you with your request. They would make a great gift with a personal touch!

This week we have a wonderful giveaway item for all of you crafty Joy De Vivre readers!
If you are the lucky winner this week you will receive:

1000 pcs paper bead supplies valued at $45 Regular price plus $12 Shipping

How to enter to win:

1. Check out Yanni Creations. Come back here and comment on your favorite item.

2. Be or become a follower of this blog.

Entries will be accepted until Saturday midnight. Check back Sunday to see if you are the lucky winner.

For more info on Yanni Creations check out Yanni's blog at:
http://www.etccraftetc.blogspot.com/

Happy Monday

As my vacation ends and I say hello to waking up at 4:30 AM every morning I must say goodbye vacation. I hope I travel your path again shortly!

What do you all have planned for this week? Any vacations or will you all be worker bees like me?









photo courtesy of flickr

And Our Winner Is..

Congratulations on being the weekly winner!

Thanks so much to Brooke from Leksi Designs for being a part of "Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?" and to all who entered.

Since I've Been Gone...

My family was down this past week so I have not been in the blogosphere as much as usual. We had a great time though:

Here I am with my cousin Capree, my cousin's fiance Kimmy and my little cousin Ashley.

Anna banana and I
We all went to Kemah one night. If you ever come to the Houston/Galveston area the
Kemah Boardwalk is a cool tourist attraction.

Kimmy and Steven

Myself, Pree and Steven. Boy am I old...I remember carrying them both around as little babies!

We took a tour of the Moody Mansion in Galveston. Many of the other historical homes are still closed due to damage from Hurricane Ike.

This picture really made me laugh!

As well as this one! LOL! Steven is going to get eaten for lunch if he doesn't stop smiling and start running!

Mickey and the girls.

The only bad part about everyone coming down is having to say bye in the end!

Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?

Leksi Designs, our Etsy shop this week, is a custom hand stamped jewelry and handmade flower accessories shop. Named after her daughter Aleksis, or Leksi for short, Brooke began her shop after trying to find jewelry for herself. When she realized that she could make things than not only she would love, but that others were inquiring about as well she decided to open Leksi Designs. Come and take a look:

Large Hand Stamped Hammered Cuff Bracelet

This large hand stamped cuff bracelet can be stamped with anything you like, but this particular one features a quote by Mark Twain that is very special to Brooke.
It measures 1.5" x 2".

Cute Sparrow

This antiqued sparrow pendant measures 35mm and comes with a 16" sterling silver large ball chain.

Olive Jade Serpentine Necklace

This beautiful olive jade serpentine gemstone and sterling silver chain is such an unique color it is sure to get you compliments whenever worn!

This week if you are the weekly winner we have a wonderful custom piece for you:

The small hand stamped tag and chain
will be yours if you are the winner this week!

How to enter:

1. Check out Leksi Designs. Come back and comment on your favorite item(s).

2. Be or become a follower of this blog.

Entries will be accepted until midnight Saturday with the winner being announced on Sunday. Please make sure to either leave your email address or that your contact info is available on your blog. Thank you!

And Our Winner Is...

Congratulations you are the weekly winner!

Thanks so much to Iris from Artis Everything for being a part of the feature this week.

Thanks also to all who entered!

Happy 4th of July

I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4Th of July!

What are your plans? Mine include family, BBQ, hopefully fireworks depending on the rain and of course red, white and blue cupcakes!