Nature's Bounty Treasury

We have created our first treasury on Etsy this month, it is called Nature's Bounty. It is a collection of items from various other Etsy artists that remind me of fall.



I can't wait for the leaves to start to turn. Here in Pennsylvania we have a beautiful display of natures glory every fall and I get excited to see it every year. This treasury brings to mind some of my favorite things about the season like crisp smells in the air, cider and cinnamon, pumpkin pie, turkey with all the trimmings, leaves crunching beneath my feet, my kids jumping in big piles of them just like I used to when I was their age.



Every fall my family picks fresh apples and pumpkins at a local orchard. There's nothing that says fall has arrived quite like biting into a fresh delicious apple that you picked from the tree. It so out dose any apples you get from the grocery store. After strolling through the orchard we take a hay ride then get lost in the corn maze. Ah the memories... but I'm getting side tracked. As you can see this treasury was very inspiring to me and maybe it will inspire you too.



Thanks for stopping by,
Nicole

FAE Hearth and Harvest Treasury

This month the Fantasy Artists of Etsy (FAE TEAM) have put together a beautiful exhibition for the Fall called Hearth and Harvest. The collection is much larger than shown here and features the works of other skilled FAE Team members. We are pleased to be able to show off this fantastic collection of items currently for sale on Etsy and get you into the spirit of autumn. Check the exhibition out live at: http://faeteam.com/exhibition.html

Thanks for stopping by,
Nicole

3 in 3 Days... You Like Me You Really Like Me

Wow! I am loving every one right now, we have just been added to another treasury! That's 3 this week I am so very honored. Please come and check out this beautiful treasury created by FLASH1214 entitled A LITTLE BIT OF THIS AND THAT: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c34d4b5da918eef05a32f6f/a-little-bit-of-this-and-that

2 in 2 days! We've been featured again!

What do we love more then Pirattitude? Being featured in Pirate Themed Treasuries! ARRR we love these bountiful chests! Overloaded with all things Pirate from T-shirts to Maps and Jewelry. Created by merryroseberry her treasury "EPL Pirates Treasury" is wonderful thought out and put together if you love Pirates like we do go to: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c33ad1c6eb88eefa74b2077/epl-pirates-treasury
And check out MerryRoseBerry's finds!

We've been featured!

Here at Shamble Ramble we're happy and exited to have been featured in a pirate themed treasury on Etsy by Theswankery called "THATS THE LIFE FOR ME!" to see this unique treasury go to: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c31032c55036d91400bcb9d/thats-the-life-for-me

For more things pirate from Shamble Ramble please visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShambleRamble?section_id=7162146

Vintage Buttion Jewelry and Chatting it Up

Every now and then I get this little nagging feeling about what to make next. It's like a tiny little poke or nudge that says " what don't you try this or that". I usually ignore it for awhile because I'm too busy to give it some of my time, but like all nagging feelings, they just grow and grow. And that's how I get some of my good ideas, so the idea I got this week that I can no longer ignore is vintage button jewelry.

I have a bowl of mother of pearl vintage buttons in my studio that I found at a local flea market. They were my first purchase of vintage buttons ever and I have always wondered what I should do with them. I hear that allot of other artists and crafters randomly buy "stuff" or even "junk" and never know what they will do with it at the time, but have that "I'm sure I can do something with this" feeling. It's comforting to know I'm not alone in that, because I have allot of "stuff".

So hopefully soon, I will be able to introduce some cute vintage button jewelry to our Etsy store.

I've also been chatting allot lately on Etsy. It will soon be a year since my sister and I started our shop and I really haven't explored or utilized Etsys resources as much as I should have. I have been talking to some really nice and creative people lately. It's nice to feel more connected to other artists. I've had some positive responses to our shop lately, which I felt I really needed to hear. I know all business have to start some were, but some times I worry if our shop will find it's footing and really take off. It's encouraging to hear positive feed back and it kind of renews my drive and determination too.

To find Inspiration

Inspiration is an essential element of being an artist sometimes it comes from nature, your work space, or even a collection of creatively showcased pieces as in the case of an Etsy Treasury titled Cool In Black and White: ( http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c0ef7e035986d917dbb6b03/cool-in-black-and-white#4c0f0697e8e98eefa1327a4d)

Bringing all manner of creative products to one location with a common color theme creates a truly unique and inspirational assortment. From pet toys to dresses. Shamble Ramble is also very happy and honored to be featured in this creative mix with our Dark Dutchess Necklace. We'd like to extend our thanks to Aejbenge for her wonderful and creative add to her site! Please do visit her link above!

To see more on the Dark Dutchess go to: http://www.etsy.com/listing/48777725/dark-dutches-gothic-black-gem-cameo

To find more great Shamble Ramble Jewelry go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShambleRamble

Alice Though The Looking Glass Costume Necklace

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See through blue hue of the magical glass pane with this unique turquoise colored Alice inspired piece. Medium weight turquoise ribbon is hand woven though black chain. A large black heart with turquoise glass gem is the focal point. This choker contains many charms on hand spun wire from acrylic pearls and glass beads to wine colored roses. Two unique black painted crushed bottle caps capture images of the young Alice and the White Rabbit. Ribbon tie close for a unique and custom fit. This pice is perfect to ware with your costume, for one who loves Alice in Wonderland, or for every day use. Measures ( chain end to end) approx 12 ½ inches. Measures ( from tie ribbon end to end ) 34 inches.

HANDMADE White Rabbit, Costume Gothic Cosplay Larp Necklace

Fallow the rabbit in this mysterious black faceted glass bead necklace. Darkly rich and dripping with charms of glass and metal. Triple chain drop centerpiece adds to this unique design tie on back with medium black ribbon hand sewn onto the piece for easy adjustments. The centerpiece cameo features the white rabbit dashing surrounded by black half beads and dangling below are small glass beads and glass rose. This piece is perfect for your costume, if you are a avid lover of Alice in Wonderland, or for daily use. A one of a kind piece own one today! Chain length 16 inches. Designer: Stacey

Gunmetal Filigree Lotus Flower Necklace

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Made using a really beautiful metal lotus flower I came across at a local flea market, this piece speaks of tranquility to me. The Lotus is mounted on a gunmetal colored filigree and dangling three iridescent red beads that match the one at it's center. The chain has been highlighted with matching glass red beads to tie the whole thing together. Chain length 22" Pendent dangles at another 3.5"Designer: Nicole