Its not too late to enter this contest. http://bit.ly/120xfF via @addthis There still time to enter this contest. 2
You'll have a great time and win too.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Breanna DeLair's 1st Birthday Party at Grandma Michel's in Lincoln, NE. Thirty-one people for dinner BBQ and all the trimmings. Had a great time. What a "hoot" of a party. Breanna, as you can see, had lots of fun with her family and friends. Her Aunt Andree (fashion designer) came all the way from Bali. WOW was that a surprise! And her Great Uncle called her to wish her a Happy Birthday from Portland, OR. And of course, mom passed out lots of Twitterbird Creations jewelry to everyone, including bookmarks and keychains. So be sure and check out Grandma Michel's website - http://www.twitterbirdcreations@yahoo.com. (Some more pictures of my party).
Everyone ate outside -- it was so shady and tables were set up all over. Then we played badmitton, opened presents, had fun with cake - I got to "dig" into my own cake. And then I was tired.
Miss O and Friends Feature Article
Check out this feature article, breeze through the "contest" portion and take a go at the free gift from twitterbird creations. Check this outhttp://www.missoandfriends.com/misso/thescoop/style/summer-jewelry-page-8.php
Have a great week all.
Have a great week all.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Twitterbird's Press for August - Super Sun Magazine
Twitterbird Creations appears in:
Super Sun Magazine, August 3, 2009 issue on newstands now -
One lucky lady will win a gorgeous Glam Tbhing Beauty & Accessory Gift Basket worth $250. In it you'll find a unique cloisonne pendant and beautiful matching earrings from Twitterbird Creations, plus an assortment of cosmetics, body and face care products and much more. To get a preview of some of the items you might be getting in this FREE gift basket, log onto www.itsaglamathing.com.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Twitterbird is in a "Treasury" on ETSY
Check out the "Treasury" on ETSY - Twitterbird Creations is a featured shop, with my pink seahorse keychain.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=61854
Also be sure and visit http://www.twitterbird.artfire.com
More later
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=61854
Also be sure and visit http://www.twitterbird.artfire.com
More later
Monday, July 20, 2009
rzdesign on Etsy - Pottery Fresh from the Kiln!
I purchased some of this hand-thrown pottery and when I opened the package I was shocked with the quality. Richard IS a true artist. His work is gallery quality and if you are looking for an outstanding artist in throwing pottery -- look no farther than this shop. - my review - Donna Michel/Twitterbird Creations.
rzdesign on Etsy - Pottery Fresh from the Kiln!
Pottery Fresh from the Kiln!
rzdesign's Shop Announcement
Thanks for stopping by!
All items are hand-thrown stoneware and glazed using only lead free glazes. If there is something you do not see that you think I make, and that is a very good chance, send me an email and let me know.
SHOP SPECIAL: All Items viewed 50+ times are 10% OFF! Happy to adjust shipping fees for multiple items.
Looking for the perfect 8th ot 9th Anniversary gift? Pottery is the traditional gift choice!
So take a look around, and let all those you know know about my pottery at www.rzdesign.etsy.com!
So all my followers - check this out!
rzdesign on Etsy - Pottery Fresh from the Kiln!
Pottery Fresh from the Kiln!
rzdesign's Shop Announcement
Thanks for stopping by!
All items are hand-thrown stoneware and glazed using only lead free glazes. If there is something you do not see that you think I make, and that is a very good chance, send me an email and let me know.
SHOP SPECIAL: All Items viewed 50+ times are 10% OFF! Happy to adjust shipping fees for multiple items.
Looking for the perfect 8th ot 9th Anniversary gift? Pottery is the traditional gift choice!
So take a look around, and let all those you know know about my pottery at www.rzdesign.etsy.com!
So all my followers - check this out!
Contest for Twitterbird Creations at Artfire.com
Goodmorning all - Twitterbird has a contest going on and this is how it goes:
Twitterbird Creations also has a 2nd contest. To enter, just leave a post on my blog at http://www.twitterbirdcreations@blogspot.com. The prize is also a surprise. And you wont' know until you receive it in the mail. I will have a drawing on August 1st for the winner.
So GOOD LUCK all.
Twitterbird Creations also has a 2nd contest. To enter, just leave a post on my blog at http://www.twitterbirdcreations@blogspot.com. The prize is also a surprise. And you wont' know until you receive it in the mail. I will have a drawing on August 1st for the winner.
So GOOD LUCK all.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Waiting for your Marine
Waiting for Your Marine
Twitterbird Creations has a beautiful bracelet in Swarovski Crystals of red/white/blue, with your Marine's name in Sterling silver with the "Marine" charm. Five (5) sterling silver letters come with the bracelet, if you need more than 5 just e-mail me at twitterbirdcreations@yahoo.com. The extra alphabet blocks are $5 each. If you like the bracelet, but are in a different branch of the service, i.e. Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force just tell me and we'll change the charm. This is a beautiful way to honor your hero while he is away. I wore mine every day while he was away, it helped me get over the long wait.
God Bless our Troops
Donna/Twitterbird Creations
check the bracelet out at http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird
ThisNext Posting - How does it work
Yes, I very much recommend this item. It is a beautiful piece for your clothing wardrobe. It is only $28 and is a real gem with a gemstone from the earth of brown lace agate, coppere bronzite gemstones. In my opinion it is a real "show stopper". You can find this and more at http://www.twitterbirdcreations.com - check it out, NOW
Waiting for Your Marine
Twitterbird Creations has a beautiful bracelet in Swarovski Crystals of red/white/blue, with your Marine's name in Sterling silver with the "Marine" charm. Five (5) sterling silver letters come with the bracelet, if you need more than 5 just e-mail me at twitterbirdcreations@yahoo.com. The extra alphabet blocks are $5 each. If you like the bracelet, but are in a different branch of the service, i.e. Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force just tell me and we'll change the charm. This is a beautiful way to honor your hero while he is away. I wore mine every day while he was away, it helped me get over the long wait.
God Bless our Troops
Donna/Twitterbird Creations
http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird
God Bless our Troops
Donna/Twitterbird Creations
http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird
Its a Great Day for Shopping
Twitterbird Creations wants to announce a new featured artist at
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com ----- http://jewelrybyfyfe.artfire.com. Check it out. Also on http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com are several shops listed that are having specials and promotioins and one of them is Twitterbird Creations. So here's the scoop. You've got lots to check out now - A very busy day for you.
I AM OFFERING A 20% OFF ALL ITEMS PURCHASED THROUGH AUGUST. AND THEY SAID IT WAS ONLY CHRISTMAS IN JULY.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY - FREE GIFT WITH ANY PURHCASE. AND WITH ANY PURHCASE YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT BOX AND A FREE GIFT BAG FOR CHRISTMAS.
TWITTERBIRD CREATIONS also has a 2nd contest. To enter, just leave a post on my blog at http://www.twitterbirdcreations@blogspot.com. The prize is also a surprise. And you wont' know until you receive it in the mail.
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com ----- http://jewelrybyfyfe.artfire.com. Check it out. Also on http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com are several shops listed that are having specials and promotioins and one of them is Twitterbird Creations. So here's the scoop. You've got lots to check out now - A very busy day for you.
I AM OFFERING A 20% OFF ALL ITEMS PURCHASED THROUGH AUGUST. AND THEY SAID IT WAS ONLY CHRISTMAS IN JULY.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY - FREE GIFT WITH ANY PURHCASE. AND WITH ANY PURHCASE YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT BOX AND A FREE GIFT BAG FOR CHRISTMAS.
TWITTERBIRD CREATIONS also has a 2nd contest. To enter, just leave a post on my blog at http://www.twitterbirdcreations@blogspot.com. The prize is also a surprise. And you wont' know until you receive it in the mail.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
ArtFire's Featured Artisan
Its Saturday and I want to tell you about the featured artisan for the Guild I belong to. Go to:
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com and catch the new Featured Artisan.
Valmade offers handmade cards for all occasions...there are some really, really cute ones that are difficult to resist! Cards can be custom made and personalized.http://valmade.artfire.com
Read the Guild's Blog mentioned above. There are also several shops listed there that are running promotions such as "Christmas in July". Twitterbird Creations (hee hee - that's me) is running a wonderful special. Check it out. http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird
It will be worth you while. Then -- on the 26th. Don't forget to check the Guild Blog at
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com - for the wonderful - fantastic contest (I call it a really fun game) coming up where you can win prizes -- and its for REAL! Keep in Touch --- keep coming back to my blog for updates.
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com and catch the new Featured Artisan.
Valmade offers handmade cards for all occasions...there are some really, really cute ones that are difficult to resist! Cards can be custom made and personalized.http://valmade.artfire.com
Read the Guild's Blog mentioned above. There are also several shops listed there that are running promotions such as "Christmas in July". Twitterbird Creations (hee hee - that's me) is running a wonderful special. Check it out. http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird
It will be worth you while. Then -- on the 26th. Don't forget to check the Guild Blog at
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com - for the wonderful - fantastic contest (I call it a really fun game) coming up where you can win prizes -- and its for REAL! Keep in Touch --- keep coming back to my blog for updates.
Friday, July 17, 2009
A fun contest (game) at Artfire
On the 26th of July Contest Rules and Explanations will be posted on the Guild Forum's Blog at http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com . This is for real and believe me it will be a "hoot". So on July 26th check back to the blog and read the Contest Rules and Explanation and play the game. The winner will win some very beautiful prizes. Until then, check into my web-site on Artfire at http://www.artfire.com/users/twitterbird -- look around -- I know you'll find some very beautiful gemstone jewelry. Then go for it -- purchase a couple of pieces and see just how awesome they are.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Link to a New Blog - at Artfire
Here's a Link to an all-important Artfire Blog.
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com
http://shopswithlesssalesartfire.blogspot.com
Green Kingman Turquoise, Kingman Mines, AZ
Turquoise comes in all shades of blue, to blue-green, with a possible shading towards brown-veined greens. Matrix (veining) may or may not be present in any color(s). It is the natural variations in turquoise that make it appealing. The color of turquoise in American Indian jewelry ranges from brownish green to bright blue.
Found in veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, the turquoise can show some of the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks (sometimes called "fools gold" or iron pirite) which is very desirable.
The more blue, the higher the copper content. The more green, the higher the iron content.
Found in veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, the turquoise can show some of the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks (sometimes called "fools gold" or iron pirite) which is very desirable.
The more blue, the higher the copper content. The more green, the higher the iron content.
Kingman Turquoise Mines, Kingman, AZ
KINGMAN TURQUOISE - All of Twitterbird's Blue and Green Turquoise comes from the Kingman Mines in Kingman, AZ. Our larger deep blue Turquoise is from the Ithaca Mine.
KingmanThe Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona was one of the largest turquoise mines in North America. The terms "Kingman" or "high blue" refer to the blue color usually displayed in this stone. It has become a color standard in the industry. The mine became famous for its rounded, bright blue nuggets with black matrix. Few turquoise mines produced nuggets, especially of this quality. Old natural Kingman Turquoise is rare. The Colbaugh's own this mine and the Turquoise Mountain mine, their company name is Colbough Processing. They have recently gone back into the section of the Kingman mine and are digging and bringing out some new Natural Kingman Turquoise.
Ithaca PeakThe Ithaca Peak mine is located in northwestern Arizona above the Kingman mine. The Ithaca Peak mine is famous for its beautiful blue with pyrite matrix. This material is outstanding. It is owned and operated by the Colbaugh's. It is fairly rare to get good Ithaca Peak as main production is focused on Turquoise Mountain. When you do get good Ithaca Peak it is very pricey!
KingmanThe Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona was one of the largest turquoise mines in North America. The terms "Kingman" or "high blue" refer to the blue color usually displayed in this stone. It has become a color standard in the industry. The mine became famous for its rounded, bright blue nuggets with black matrix. Few turquoise mines produced nuggets, especially of this quality. Old natural Kingman Turquoise is rare. The Colbaugh's own this mine and the Turquoise Mountain mine, their company name is Colbough Processing. They have recently gone back into the section of the Kingman mine and are digging and bringing out some new Natural Kingman Turquoise.
Ithaca PeakThe Ithaca Peak mine is located in northwestern Arizona above the Kingman mine. The Ithaca Peak mine is famous for its beautiful blue with pyrite matrix. This material is outstanding. It is owned and operated by the Colbaugh's. It is fairly rare to get good Ithaca Peak as main production is focused on Turquoise Mountain. When you do get good Ithaca Peak it is very pricey!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
A Dog's Tooth or a Rare Gemstone - You Decide!
The DogTooth Amethyst also known as the Chevron Amethyst.
I'm passionate about real gemstones. Gemstones from the Earth itself and I want to know how and where they came from. The beauty of the Beast - DogTooth Amethyst. Dogtooth amethyst is a natural stone aka chevron amethyst. Dogtooth has the beautiful color of Amethyst , and it has white bands of calcite. These bands are at an angle and is easy to see why they call it "DogTooth".The stone below is from Zambia. Some are from Brazil, Africa and Mexico. Some refer to this stone as "the Breath of Life" and is good for meditation, The Greek meaning for Amethyst is "without drunkeness". The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is also know as the healing stone. I'm not too sure about this. I wear an amethyst everyday on my left hand, and my arthritis is just as bad as ever.Quality stones of DogTooth Amethyst are limited. Twitterbird Creations' jewelry pieces are from A plus grade stones of DogTooth Amethyst.
I'm passionate about real gemstones. Gemstones from the Earth itself and I want to know how and where they came from. The beauty of the Beast - DogTooth Amethyst. Dogtooth amethyst is a natural stone aka chevron amethyst. Dogtooth has the beautiful color of Amethyst , and it has white bands of calcite. These bands are at an angle and is easy to see why they call it "DogTooth".The stone below is from Zambia. Some are from Brazil, Africa and Mexico. Some refer to this stone as "the Breath of Life" and is good for meditation, The Greek meaning for Amethyst is "without drunkeness". The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is also know as the healing stone. I'm not too sure about this. I wear an amethyst everyday on my left hand, and my arthritis is just as bad as ever.Quality stones of DogTooth Amethyst are limited. Twitterbird Creations' jewelry pieces are from A plus grade stones of DogTooth Amethyst.
Gemstones from the Earth
Are gemstones really from the earth?
Gemstones are from the earth! Every artist believes differently in their creativity and their medium to work in. Early-on I only wanted to work with true, vibrant colors and genuine stones. I didn't want any man-made medium, plastic or plated metals. During this particular Post, I will try to show the reader just how I came about to work with real gemstones. Also referred to as semi-precious gemstones. From the Earth to you. My first image is a Lake Superior Agate from Glacial Deposits in Southeastern Nebraska. Now this is not the agate I use in my jewelry, however, the similarity is awesome. You will see just how and why I became interested in using a part of the Earth for my jewelry medium.
1900s Agate or 2009 Agates, You Deside
Agates were formed over a billion years ago, and then washed away during the ice age, leaving the "Lake Superior Agates". The Red Line Agate is one. The one shown in my blog is the Lake Superior Agate found in southeastern Nebraska. Of course, this isn't where I purchase my agates -- but look at the close resemblance. Modern day gemstone dealers have named this the "Red Line Agate". And I have used it in my jewelry.
Gemstones are from the earth! Every artist believes differently in their creativity and their medium to work in. Early-on I only wanted to work with true, vibrant colors and genuine stones. I didn't want any man-made medium, plastic or plated metals. During this particular Post, I will try to show the reader just how I came about to work with real gemstones. Also referred to as semi-precious gemstones. From the Earth to you. My first image is a Lake Superior Agate from Glacial Deposits in Southeastern Nebraska. Now this is not the agate I use in my jewelry, however, the similarity is awesome. You will see just how and why I became interested in using a part of the Earth for my jewelry medium.
1900s Agate or 2009 Agates, You Deside
Agates were formed over a billion years ago, and then washed away during the ice age, leaving the "Lake Superior Agates". The Red Line Agate is one. The one shown in my blog is the Lake Superior Agate found in southeastern Nebraska. Of course, this isn't where I purchase my agates -- but look at the close resemblance. Modern day gemstone dealers have named this the "Red Line Agate". And I have used it in my jewelry.
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