Think Pink!

Pink is so sweet and so girly girl.  It adds a lot of femininity to a piece of jewelry or an article of clothing. Pink is less passionate than red, but offers an innocence instead.

Rose Quartz

This mineral can be cut into cabs, and when the light hits it just right, you can see a star within the stone. It can fade over time. It is the Taurus birthstone.

Rhodochrosite

This mineral is from the calcite series and raspberry pink is the most common color. Although, it can be found in faded pink or even orange at times. This stone is found in copper veins. This is the state gem of Colorado.

Tugtupite

This mineral is a lot like sodalite, and it can be translucent to completely transparent. The stones have the ability to turn deeper red as they warm up, so when worn, they can become a  warmer color if they are in contact with the skin. A mood mineral, if you will.



Pink Morganite

When these stones are green, they are called emeralds, but when they are pink, well, they are  pink. They vary from light pink to dark pink.



All of these lovely pink shades will have you longing for spring. Until it gets here, here are more pinks that you can own today!

Tiny Pink Flower Earrings

ResetarGlassArt

Pink Irish Rose
RSSDesignsinFiber 

Stiletto High Heel Shoe Christmas Ornament
KevsKrafts 

Chunky Necklace

Polymerclaybeads 

Breast Cancer Swarovski Crystal Bracelet

Linorstore

Zebra Print Crown Tiara Cupcake Toppers for Princess or Diva Party

AdorebyNat 

Rose Quartz Bracelet Bead Bracelet

TreasuresofJewels 

Embroidered Black Easter Dish Towel

SimpleEmbroiderySew


Handmade Bracelet Stack Wrap Pink Cats eye Swarovski Crystal Pearl
JazzitupwithDesignsbyNancy 

Morning Glory Argentium Silver Wire Wrapped Dichroic Glass Earrings
Umboshi

Pink Rhodonite, Rose Freshwater Pearl MultiWrap BOHO Gemstone Bracelet

KatsAllThat 

Bohemian Beaded Batik Bracelet
Wyverndesigns 

Hibiscus Flower Earrings

SolanakaiDesigns 

Peach Freshwater Pearl Dangles, Swarovski Crystals

Pretty Gonzo

Pink Bracelet, Gemstone Bracelet

Blonde Peach Jewelry

Opaque Light Pastel Bubble Gum Pink Handmade Lampwork Glass Beads
Covergirlbeads 

Pink Plaid Westies Pocket Tissue Holder
SewAmazin

Pink Heart Cat's Eye White Glass Pearl Beaded Earrings Sterling

BeadSouk 

Swarovski Indian Pink and Sterling Silver Fully Beaded Necklace

TheSingingBeader 

Pink Flower Handmade Earrings
ShadowDogDesigns 

Happy Easter Hanging Kitchen Towel With Hand Knit Button Topper

Hollyknittercreation


As you can see, there are  many ways to think pink.

Don't see what you are looking for?

You will find more gift ideas from these designers and artists here:


Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Red is for Passion
Green with Envy

Feel free to reach out and ask the artists and designers if they could make something just for you.
Enjoy
Julie and Blu

From Our Hands to Yours 2014 Christmas Gift Guide

It is finally here! 

After several missteps and some unforeseen incidents, I finally managed to get our publication done.

Please feel free to share and explore all the wonderful recipes that were shared.

Tulipfest 2014

Originally, my 2014 vacation was going to take me to Utah where we were going to go hiking across the many parks that Utah boasts about, but I saw a notice that it was tulipfest in Washington, so the car got pointed to the northeast. I enjoyed a day in Seattle wandering around Pikes Market, ate lunch at Ivars and finished it off with a cup of Pike’s roast at the original Starbucks.

Then we were off to the top of the Space Needle, and we wandered around the Jimi Hendrix museum exhibit, guitar exhibit, syfy exhibit and a range of other exciting things like Chihuly glass art. No, I did not go into that exhibit. There was only so much time, and the tulips were blooming. This large bush is actually a large glass exhibit. Although, I did not go in, the exhibit looks positively enchanting. Be sure to check out all of his wonderful art on his website.


I went straight on to Skagit County, Washington. I stayed at the Tulip Inn in Mount Vernon and was ready to head off to the farms the next morning. We wandered around Skagit Island the next day visiting the farms in Tulip Town. My first stop was Roozengaarde Farms where the fields stretched out forever, and the new blooms were just starting. There were only a few rows and a few colors that were in bloom while I was there, but the daffodils were in full bloom. Here are some of the photos that I took while poking around in the country.


Look at all these daffodils!

The photos of all the tulips inspired me to create a tulipfest postcard. It’s been a long time since I have fussed with Photoshop, but once I got started playing, I just couldn’t stop. Here is my interpretation of Tulipfest. These tulips were shot at the Pikes Market right next to the guys that throw fish!



Buy one in my zazzle store: Tulipfest

Buy a set of eight in my Artfire studio: 8 Tulipfest

Since I got started with postcards and other prints using my photos, I will probably be focused on those for awhile.
Enjoy
Julie and Blu