Over The Moon :)

On Friday, I started to work through the book Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas. And I really mean "working through", not only reading. I love everything about it: the language (especially the strong words on the right places), the benevolence of the author I feel towards me, the directness and honesty, the practicality. Interestingly, I discovered some suggestions I had started to practice intuitively even before stumbling upon the book. So, this text really resonates with me and HAS STARTED TO WORK FOR ME ALREADY!!!
1. I feel better and better about money and being rich!
2. I wasn't quite through the first half of it, when I had a sale on Etsy after more than a month of absolute silence over there (after more than 2 months of silence in that particular Etsy shop, to be precise). How cool is that?!!!

Believe me, I'm not an affiliate or such, but I don't know anything better to suggest, if you are sick of feeling and being poor :)

The EST Challenge - WATER - The Entries and the Winner

As some of you maybe know, for a couple of weeks, I'm the host for the EST challenge WATER.


The first entry is this gorgeous crochet scarf by Wezz aka Cyberwezz

 

The second entry is this beautiful necklace by the mother/daughter team known as Star of the East

The entry #3 is this wonderful hand felted bracelet by Audrone aka StormsHandicrafts

 

The entry  #4 is this beautiful notebook by Eleni aka ERGANIweaving

The entry #5 is this beautiful wall hanging by Maria aka dreamaspirations

 The entry #6 is this beautiful pencil case by Baahar

And the winner is ...... *drumrolls* .....

MARIA FROM http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamaspirations with her original wall hanging!

CONGRATULATION, MARIA! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE WITH THE NEXT THEME!

THE EST CHALLENGE - WATER

I'm so happy to announce, that my journal cover won the EST challenge, so now I'm the host for the next one.

Many thanks to Petronella and Pieter!

As autumn is approaching in the Northern hemisphere, and this season is traditionally connected to the element of water,

the theme of the new EST challenge is WATER

I hope this video serves as a little inspiration for you.

But many of us had loads of water coming from the sky this summer, so no additional inspiration needed :)

Deadline: Monday, the 19th of September 9 pm CET

Please, contact me with a photo and link to your entry on Etsy or here: ritajc@inbox.lv

The only rule: it has to be something new created or at least listed on Etsy starting from today

Can't wait to see, what everyone comes up with!

Monday News

Happy Equinox to everyone!

We don't see sun here today. But I know it's smiling behind the clouds and it's still the first day of spring on this hemisphere!

The Euro Week has started on Etsy!

My green Monday Moodboard is on the blog of European Street Team on Etsy.

And Lori is having a great give away ;)

Update: Sun is starting to lurk through the clouds! YAY!

The Winners of my Give Away

Congratulations Inger, Jana and Meg!

Each of you can make a purchase from any of my Etsy shops to get 10 £ refunded ASAP!

My Creative Space - Translation, Jewelry Making and a Giveway

For the last weeks, my creative space is mostly occupied with translation and proof reading, so not much time and energy left for other activities, but, when I need a break to prevent my brain from boiling, I'm working at a necklace for my niece.

BUT today is my second Etsy-versary, so I decided to offer 3 persons the possibility to win a 10£ gift of their choice from any of my Etsy shops: alatvian alatsupplies alatceramics. The winners will be announced in a week, at the 9th of March at 9 p.m. CET.

It's open to everyone around the globe and this is, how you can enter it:
- go to any of my Etsy shops and come back with the links of one of your favorites from each of them (up to 3 entries),
- become a follower of my blog (if you already are one, just remind me of it here!),
- become a follower of my fan page on Facebook (if you already are one, just  remind me of it here!),
- share this post at Facebook, Twitter, your blog and elsewhere (the more the better).
Please, come back here and tell in a comment, what you have done! Every activity will be counted as an entry. The more you do, the larger the chance to be one of the winners! And, please, don't forget to leave your e-mail address, so I can contact you with the good news!

To see more creative spaces and to share yours visit Kirsty's blog

Monday Moodboard

My Monday Moodboards have moved!

To see beautiful creations by European crafters, artists and artisans, please, visit the blog of European Street Team on Etsy

Sorry, for this short post, but it's a busy day for me.

My Creative Space - Chainmaille

It's noon, but as dark as after sun set here today.

I'm trying to make something for this challenge 

To see more creative spaces and share yours visit Kirsty's blog

Monday Moodboard - Sunny Sky

Vadjutka

Stemellina

LalaShoes

PetitPlat

To see more beautiful creations by European artists/artisans visit fleurfatale's blog

My Entry to the EST Challenge

After a long time I  managed to make something new to participate in the EST challenge hosted by the nauli sisters : a beaded heart based on this tutorial

Monday Moodboard

Kteis

Toosis

Woolmint

LaimaShop

Looking for more works of European artists and artisans?

Jump over to fleurfatale's and have fun!

Sorry for the different colors of the links! Blogger isn't behaving again!!! :)

Saturday Shopping Day - Scarves and Beads

This week has been rather productive for me:

- conducted 3 beading workshops

(sorry, no pictures)

- finished a pile of knitted scarves

 - made the first 6 listings of my new semi precious stone beads

To see more creations finished or listed this week and to show yours hop over to Sandra's blog

A Wonderful Gift

I feel so lucky having received an absolute unique gift from one of my dear Etsy friends Nancy van den Boom! Would you like to see more of her gorgeous creations? Visit Nancy's shop on Etsy!

Monday Moodboard - Winter White

Ayca

MaaPstudio

staroftheeast

RomanticRona

To sea more beauties hand made by European artists and artisans jump over to fleurfatale's blog

Have a great day and week everyone!

Winter Swap Gift

YAY!!! My EST Winter Swap gift arrived! As you can see, Anniki from woolmint has spoiled me and my kids over all measures! The most happy I'm about the marvelous yarns! Have to find out, how to use them in the best way now! So many ideas!

My Creative Space - The Blue Angel

This is my first try to make a needle felted angel and my entry for the European Street Team weekly challenge hosted by Priscilla aka bijouxdellostregatto in her blog
Still pondering: Should I add something to it? Should I embellish  it with some beads or embroidery? What do you think?
To see other creative spaces and to share yours jump over to Kirsty's blog
BTW: Do you know, that some commonly used words in your texts or titles can ban you from the Google base? Read more here

Monday Moodboard - Cozy in Shades of Blue and Green

lalashoes

verityunmondoaparte

bysweetmom

fleurfatale

To see more Monday Moodboards with creations by European artists and artisans visit Greet's blog

Monday Moodboard - Autumn Colors

gufobardo

RainbowMittens

sunshineartdesign

StarBags

November starts just great here: lovely weather, kids back to school and my workshop tonight in the town! yay! :D

To see more collections with works of European artists visit Greet's blog

Monday Moodboard - Frances

matchstickgirl

enchantedpond

Frances still needs more than $1000 ... 9 days left ... Take a look --->

See more collections with works of European artists here

Monday Moodboard

creairtive

LaimaShop

lilithist

silkshop

To see other collections with works of European artists visit Greet's blog.