Time for Sunflowers

Sunflowers are such a beautiful flower. They seem to evoke happiness. I am sure that they make birds happy by sharing their seeds with them. We always buy extra sunflower seeds to mix in with the bird seed mix we buy for our feeders because the Cardinals enjoy them so much. I am continuing this month to promote the Christian Artist Street Team and the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team so these beautiful sunflower items are from member's shops of these teams.

Bulgarian sunflowers Bracelet by eversoDear

Ceramic Sunflower Vase by JillsTreasureChest

Buckets of Sunshine by yankeegirl

Sunflowers Pewter Silver Floral Necklace by thefiligreegarden

The Sky's The Limit ACEO by campbelljane

Sunflower Melody by MYSAVIOR

Garden Delight by bbrunophotography

I love making sunflowers with clay. I will share some of mine in the next couple of days.

blessings, ZudaGay

It's A Wonderful Life....OH! I Mean, SALE!!!

I have mentioned it before that I am a member of a wonderful Etsy Street team called Boomers & Beyond Etsy Street Team or BBEST for short. :) A wonderful group of people who just happen to be over 40. AND, we're having a SALE!!!

It's A Wonderful Sale runs from November 12 - 18. Each shop is offering it's own unique sale specials. Not only are we having a sale...but we are offering THREE prize packages you may have a chance to win!!!

How do I win one of these wonderful packages? You ask... Good question! There are two ways!! First of all, for every dollar you spend in participating shops you will be entered into a drawing. (You spend $10, you are entered 10 times!) If by some strange quirk you don't find a thing you want to buy....or you are like me and just don't have any money...you may enter by playing Holiday Hide & Seek. You may see all the rules in the It's A Wonderful Sale & HOLIDAY Prize thread in the Etsy forums. :)

I am thrilled to be participating in It's A Wonderful Sale, because sales are SO fun!!! ZudaGay's Shop is offering free shipping on all items. ALSO...Buy One at the regular price and I will take 10% off all other items bought at the same time. **PLEASE put BBEST in your "note to seller"** You may convo me before your purchase and I will edit the listing(s) you are purchasing...OR...You may purchase the item(s) you want, don't pay and I will send you a revised invoice through Paypal...OR...You may purchase the item(s) you want, pay for them and I will send you a refund through Paypal.

Happy Shopping!!!!

blessings, ZudaGay

We Wish You A Merry Christmas.....In July!!!

Boomers and Beyond Christmas In July Sale ends at Midnight EST Monday, July 21st. But there are many shops that will still have sales going on throughout the month.

Many on Etsy are having Christmas In July sales and our Boomer and Beyond Etsy Team decided to join in the holiday type fun. There are some great prices on some wonderful items!!!! These are the shops that are participating. Have fun shopping or even just browsing!

Collage & Painting - 2 Star Studio, http://2starstudio.etsy.com
Bath & Body Beauties - A Breath of French Air, http://abreathoffrenchair.etsy.com
Textile Art - Alis Clair, http://alisclair.etsy.com
Silk painting - Althea Peregrine, http://AltheaP.etsy.com
Knit & Crocheted Works - Alysa Merle Handcrafts, http://AlysaMerle.etsy.com
Mixed Media - Artmixter, http://artmixter.etsy.com
Recycled fabric art - Attack of the Vintage, http://attackofthevintage.etsy.com
Hats, Scarves and Bags - Bags and More by Pam, http://bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com
Photography - Beth Peardon Prods, http://BethPeardonProds.etsy.com
Unique and Fun gifts - Big Island Rose Designs, http://birose.etsy.com
Knitted and Crocheted - Blazing Needles, http://blazingneedles.etsy.com
Fused Glass- Chauncey Design, http://Chauncey.etsy.com
Fun variety - Circle In The Sand, http://circleinthesand.etsy.com
Window Clings - Clinging Images, http://clingingimages.etsy.com
Fused Glass - Designs by Christine, http://Chris1.etsy.com
Paintings, Animal & color - Diane Clancy's Art, http://DianeClancy.etsy.com
Destash & Supplies - ElectricMiscellany http://eclecticmiscellany.etsy.com
Beautiful Jewelry - Ever so Dear, http://eversoDear.etsy.com
Quilts, Bags & More - Fabric Art by Debby, http://fabricartbydebby.etsy.com
Raku Stoneware & More - Fehu Stoneware, http://fehustoneware.etsy.com
Steampunk & More - Figments by Kathleen, http://Figments.etsy.com
Painted Glass & Jewelry - Glitz n Glass, http://GlitznGlass.etsy.com
Painted Works of Art - Heron Kate, http://heronkate.etsy.com
Original oil and watercolor paintings - Jean Levert Hood, http://JeanHood.etsy.com
Ceramics, Wood, & Jewelry - Jill's Treasure Chest, http://JillsTreasureChest.etsy.com
Textile Accessories - JN Originals, http://jnoriginals.etsy.com
Eco Friendly Art - Joonbeam, http://joonbeam.etsy.com
Beautiful Beadwork - Kathy's Krafty Kreations, http://kathyskraftykreation.etsy.com
Fabulous Jewelry - Katz's Kreations, http://katzskreations.etsy.com
Polymer Clay & More - Lemachi Designs, http://LemachiDesigns.etsy.com
Textile Art - Lizplummer, http://lizplummer.etsy.com
Wearable Notebooks - Memo-Pause, http://memopause.etsy.com
Fabulous Jewelry - Night Sky Jewelry, http://nightskyjewelry.etsy.com
Glass Creations, Jewelry & More - Nonnie's Treasures, http://Nonnie60.etsy.com
Encaustic art - On A Whimsey, http://onawhimsey.etsy.com
Lovely Bags - Posey Patch Creations, http://poseypatch.etsy.com
Quilts, Blankets & more - Precious Quilts, http://preciousquilts.etsy.com
Fine Art - Purely Painting, http://purelypainting.etsy.com
Wonderful Wirewrapping - Rosegardenfae, http://rosegardenfae.etsy.com
Varied Vintage - Rosegardenfae2 http://rosegardenfae2.etsy.com.
Stunning Threads & Yarn - Sassa Lynne at Etsy, http://sassalynne.etsy.com
Scottie Designs for People - Scottie Acres Boutique, http://scottieacres.etsy.com
Fantasy Painting - Sixsisters, http://sixsisters.etsy.com
Eclectic Adornments - Studio a la Mode, http://studioalamode.etsy.com
One Of A Kind Accessories - Talking Dog Productions, http://TalkingDog.etsy.com
Beautiful Jewelry - TCP Jewelry, http://tcpjewelry.etsy.com
Buttons & more - The Button Hole, http://ButtonHole.etsy.com
Fine Art - The Creators Palette, http://TheCreatorsPalette.etsy.com
Fabulous Jewelery - The Filigree Garden, http://thefiligreegarden.etsy.com
Vintage Accessories & More - The Good Old Days, http://GoodOldDays.etsy.com
Handspun yarn & more - The Knotty Sheep, http://theknottysheep.etsy.com
Fine & Fun Artist - Van Fleet Street Design, http://VanFleetStreetDesign.etsy.com
Fabric Fancy Whimseys, http://whimseys.etsy.com
Gorgeous Watercolors - Yankeegirl's Watercolors, http://yankeegirl.etsy.com
Polymer Clay Beauties - ZudaGay, http://ZudaGay.etsy.com

blessings, ZudaGay

Alis Clair Art - Bright and Colourful

One of the first people I became acquainted with when I joined Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team at Etsy is Alis. Alis is a multi media artist who lives in UK. I believe Alis can create beautiful things from just about anything!!! One of the things that draws me to Alis's work is her masterful use of color. I love her color choices and blends and contrasts, they are a delight to my eyes!!

This piece sold some time ago, but I just had to include it in this feature as I think it is one of my favorite Alis Clair Art work.

There's a Sunflower in my Garden

This is what Alis says in her profile in her Etsy shop:

"Hi I'm Alis, just made 50 and loving it.

Living on the North Devon coast I have inspiration all around me in the colours and textures that I see everyday.

I enjoy playing with all sorts of materials - fabric, paper, beads and anything else I find in my stash!

I try to make sure that all my pieces have the attention to detail necessary to make them special.
I also hope my love of bright colours and textures shines through in my work."

I love flowers and this one is so sweet!!!

Flower Power Brooch

The colors in this piece are just so yummy!!!
Sunset

This mini quilt is lovely with a Victorian woman showing off her flowers.
Sunny Day: Mini Art Quilt ZNE

I love the colors and shimmer as this adorable star flashes through the night sky.
Star

Please take a bit of time and browse through Alis Clair Art Shop and enjoy the colors and moods and lovely art work of this very special artist! Also you can read her very enjoyable blog: Alis Clair

blessings, ZudaGay

A Pearl of a Potter

I LOVE pottery!!!! That is my confession for today. I have always wanted to play in mud and I literally did throughout my childhood. But mud creations tend to melt when it rains. My senior year of high school I got to go to a "fine arts school" which was a part of my high school and there I actually got to play in the mud and have it fired. So potters are my secret idols and at times I have to deal with a bit of jealousy toward them for the fact that they get to play in the mud.

I met Pearl of Fehu Stoneware a few months ago through the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team. I fell in love with her work....then when I got to "know" her I came to love Pearl as well. Just the thought of Pearl working at her wheel or firing raku in the snow wrapped in a blanket makes me smile. Pearl's pottery makes me covet! (my goodness, this post must be a time of confession!) Just look at these lovely pieces of art!!!

I love this one!! The glaze is gorgeous!!!

RAKU Valentine Broken Heart Dish

The crystalline glaze on this bowl is so pretty!!!

Raku, stars and wonderful crackling...can you get any better?

What is it about crackle that I like so much? Isn't this weed vase adorable?

"Fehu is a Rune of fulfillment: ambition, satisfied, love fulfilled,
rewards received.
It promises nourishment, from the most worldly to the sacred and divine."

Pearl works in her studio and lives with her family in the beautiful state of Colorado. Please, do yourself a favor and visit Fehu Stoneware.

blessings, ZudaGay