Monday, December 31, 2012

Goodbye 2012

This has been an interesting year in many aspects. I have come to the conclusion that I am stuck in some bad habits and I need to get unstuck from them and get my feet firmly planted in some new and good things.  I have struggled with creating for my shop this year, so as of now it is empty and will sit in limbo for a time.  I have decided to participate in Creative Every Day Challenge and see if I can refresh my creativity.  I will try to do regular posts showing what happens.  My daughter bought Dee Brestin's book Idol Lies .  Dee has put a free study guide and lesson videos on her site HERE. How generous is that? I was so sure that I don't struggle with idol worship in my life, but HA! after watching the first video... I do believe I have fooled myself.  I am going to join Jessica and see what idols I have that need to be slain.  The other bad habits I have acquired lie mainly in the physical part of my being. Ummm, pretty much the usual New Year's Resolutions of 1. lose weight and 2. exercise.  So although I will probably not say much here about this last part, I feel maybe I may stick to it a bit stronger if I put it in writing. I want to lose around 25 pounds and get back into the walking that I have so easily ignored for months. 

Are you planning on making changes this brand new year of 2013? If so, what are they?

blessings, Zuda Gay

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Some Christmas Joys

An adorable video of children telling the Story: 

I think Flash Mobs are the coolest thing!





Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Happy Birthday to Me! Giveaway part 3

Updated for WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT 12/15/12
#4 was the number drawn and the corresponding comment is Cheri from Lil Stinker Designs  Congrats, Cheri!

Thank you to everyone for the lovely Birthday greetings!


The three winners from the last giveaway who get a $15 shop credit with free shipping are......


1. Tessa from Colours & Textures   Yay!! Tessa!
2. Pam from Bags and More by Pam  WooHoo!!  Pam!
3. Nelly from Nelly With Wings   Yipeee!! Nelly!

My last giveaway for this party is in celebration of my birthday. Since I already got a fabulous gift of a Kindle Fire from my family (which is so cool and I love)  I am giving this brand new, hot out of the oven necklace.  You have through October 12th to leave a comment on this post. I will announce the winner on Saturday the 13th. If you have already won, you may enter again if you want to.

This is a rusty red, cream and burgundy color combo which is strung on a beaded cream crochet cord and a burgundy ribbon. A gorgeous silver/burgundy button creates the center of this lovely flower.

blessings, ZudaGay

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Celebrations Giveaway Party Pt. 2

I've had a hard time deciding what the second giveaway was going to be, and I see that my indecision has eaten up a lot of days.  So, what I have decided is.....there will be three chosen in this round and the prizes are the winner's choice of a $15.00 gift certificate or anything $15.00 and under from my shop with free shipping.

To enter, leave a comment on this post sharing either your favorite color combo, your favorite apple recipe, or a silly (clean) joke.Winners will be announced and contacted on Tuesday, October 9th.




Many Blessings!!  Zuda Gay

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Winner for Pt 1 of Celebration Giveaway is....

Comment # 9! Melanie!!! This is what Melanie said about autumn: "I love the smells and tastes of Autumn. But this year, my favorite thing is my daughters upcoming Autumn wedding!! :-)" Congrats to Melanie. Melanie is a wonderful artist whose work you can view and purchase in her shop The Creator's Palatte

Celebrations Giveaway Party Pt. 2 will be coming soon....


blessings, Zuda Gay

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Celebration Giveaway Party Pt. 1

My Etsy shop's fifth anniversary was in May and it went by without much thought.  I realized that My Blog is also 5...this month, I think.  My birthday is coming up in a few weeks and so I am combining them all together for a Celebration Giveaway.  This is the first one of five. I don't have a schedule for the giveaways except the last one will be given away on October 12th...well because that is my birthday. :) This first gift is this sweet little Sunflower Pendant on a crinkle ribbon, perfect for a bit of autumn to wear.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite thing about autumn is...or things if you are like me and can never choose just one. I will choose the winning comment on Tuesday, September 18th.

blessings, Zuda Gay

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Sharing....

Just sharing...









Be looking for a giveaway soon to celebrate 5 years on Etsy and 5 years blogging. Hummm it may be 5 things????

blessings, Zuda Gay

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

CAST TEAM Treasury Event #8

The Etsy CAST Team has a weekly Treasure event where two shops are picked to be featured in treasuries. It is a great tool for promotion especially for the chosen two.I have been greatly blessed and honored to be chosen this week along with Karen of Ellie Marie Designs.  I love this team activity because it gives me a little push to create a treasury and look though shops, both fun stuff!  This is the treasury that I created featuring Ellie Marie Designs and the colors Blue and Green.

'Blues and Greens' by ZudaGay

Blues and greens...such a lovely combo!Castteam Treasury Event #8 featuringhttp://www.EllieMarieDesigns.etsy.com


Square Gift Tag Blue and Gre...
$3.50

Fabric Headband Reversible S...
$6.99

Paper Dragonflies Hand Punch...
$1.25

Knit Washcloth Cotton Knitte...
$16.00

Earrings Vintage Lemon Yello...
$21.00

Blue Fields of Love/ Blue, G...
$19.00

GIRLS KNIT HAT--Ruffled in B...
$25.50

Photo card, Laguna Beach, oc...
$3.00

Greeting Card Set Four Cards...
$9.00

Tie Dye Sun Shirt Halter Sty...
$17.00

Coffee Sleeve Blue Green Bir...
$8.00

Southwest Flair OOAK Necklac...
$50.00

Original Oil Painting, Garde...
$775.00

Trapeze Aline Ecofriendly Up...
$28.00

Vintage sheet, size to follo...
$15.00

Fabric bowl coiled pale past...
$19.99

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

This treasury by Hannah from BanannaOrangeApple is one of my favorites from this Treasury Event.

'turquoise and red' by bananaorangeapple

The day they invent a turquoise rose, I am buying a dozen to grow with my red ones!A treasury for the CASTTEAM featuring http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZudaGay


Flower Pendant, hand-sculpte...
$10.00

red on turquoise round ring ...
$25.00

Baby Girl Burp Cloths Riley ...
$12.00

Tiny turquoise and red mille...
$15.00

Red Howlite Crosses - 2 Coun...
$3.85

Red and turquoise chunky bea...
$30.00

Surf and Shore 8x10 Fine Art...
$30.00

Red Rosette Dress, stretch k...
$110.00

Red and Turquoise, wooden be...
$39.00

Large Die Cut Flowers Dark T...
$5.00

SALE 20% OFF red and turquoi...
$15.00

Turquoise and Red Owl No Sli...
$2.00

Knitted Pom-Pom Slippers in ...
$12.00

Pretty Ladies Red Skirt
$14.00

Afternoon Stroll - a lovely ...
$29.00

Heart garland in red felt, h...
$19.95

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

And one more that I love by Noelle from regiftstore

'Old Style Refreshed' by regiftstore

A CAST team treasury with feature shops: WormeWoole and sammysgrammy.Enjoy!


CIJ SALE Pocket Hand Warmers...
$10.20

Size 2 dress, Red and white ...
$18.00

Fabric Flower hair clip - re...
$5.00

Union Jack Flag Cross Stitch...
$30.00

Photo card, red 57 Chevy, cl...
$3.00

vintage industrial red box
$20.00

Turquoise Rounds and Vintage...
$15.00

Vintage Burlap Bean Sack Pil...
$32.00

PERE NOEL antiqued santa pri...
$11.00

Vintage Ribbon Spools, Brigh...
$8.00

The Cardinal Two - Dutch Gap...
$20.00

Vintage Carter's Baby Sh...
$8.50

Large Tin Serving Tray Vinta...
$24.00

A Touch of Antique Flower Br...
$28.00

CO-429-Royal Carriage In Red...
$6.00

Christmas Girl with Holly Di...
$4.50

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Thank you so much to everyone who featured one of my items in their treasury this week. blessings, Zuda Gay

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