Miniature Horses and Buggy

I got the sweetest surprise today. As I was walking out to my mailbox a woman driving a buggy with 2 miniature horses was clip clopping by. I watched her go up my road, a little bit worried about cars coming around a corner, (I live in the country and unfortunately cars fly up my road). She turned the buggy around and came back as I watched. When she got closer I realized that I knew her, but I haven't seen her in about 10-15 years. We got to talking as my Sheltie, "Kenna" made friends with her 2 horses named "Thunder" and "Lightning".


She had been to a local church breakfast for little girls, ( a Princess Breakfast), where they got to ride around as little princesses in her buggy. When she was finished there she decided to come down my road to see if maybe she saw me. She told me she has 7 minature horses, 5 babies and 2 Morgans, and invited me out to see them, (she remembered how much I love horses, in fact she used to care for my 2 horses when I would travel). I would definitely love to go see her and her horses sometime.
"Thunder" and "Lightning" are sooo cute. Lightning is the horse closest in the pic and Thunder is the other one. They have blue eyes. Actually Thunder has 1 blue eye and 1 brown eye.

Anyway, she took Kenna and me for a little ride.


It was great! It really made my day so I have posted some photos here.

*****Also Please check this link out for a giveaway on these Thanksgiving Mini Book Charms at "Candace's Book Blog"!

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Thanksgiving Mini Book Charms - Set of 5

Check this link out for a giveaway on these mini book charms!

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Great for Thanksgiving, Fall, Autumn!

Set of 5 Thanksgiving Historical Inspired Mini Book Charms-*Please See All Photos.

These are not Real Books; they are Made to Look like Little Books.


These are Great for a Necklace or to Hang on a Book Mark, Wine Glass Charms (by adding a ribbon tie), Party Favors Etc.!

Measurements (Approx.): 25mm Long X 20mm Wide X 7mm Thick. (1"Long X 3/4"Wide X 1/4" Thick). (No Writing Inside)(Books are Closed). Light Weight.


You Will Receive All 5 Fun "Mini Book Charms" which Include:
-"Capt. John Smith"
-"Pocahontas with Son"
-"Thanksgiving 1621"
-"Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor" by William Halsall (1882)
-"Cape Cod, Ma. Atlas"

These mini book charms are handmade by me and I absolutely love making them ...if you have a custom request, please do not hesitate to leave a comment here and I will get back to you. I can set you up a separate listing on Etsy. For custom items I need just a couple days to make them.

Currently I am making mini book charms for a local Reading Club and a few online Reading Clubs. They attach them to metal "shepherd's hook" bookmarks for the current books they are reading.

I am an avid reader and when I finish a book that I like, I make a little replica charm of it to wear on a necklace. I get tons of comments when I wear them. Very fun, conversation starters!

Materials that I use are: card stock, laminate, ink, paper, foam mount, ribbon, adhesives, glue, metal jump rings.

The Mini Book Charms have a Vintage look to them.


Really Cute! Great Stocking Stuffers!

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Alice in Wonderland Mini Book Charms

Description:

Featured Today: Set of 5 Alice in Wonderland Mini Book Charms-

These are Great for a Necklace or to Hang on a Book Mark, Wine Glass Charms, Party Favors Etc.!

Measurements (Approx.): 30mm Long X 22mm Wide X 7mm Thick.
(1-1/8"Long X 7/8"Wide X 1/4" Thick).
(No Writing Inside)(Books are Closed). Light Weight.



You Will Receive All 5 "Mini Book Charms" which Include:
-The Alice and Cheshire Cat Cover
-Drink and Alice
-Tea Party
-White Rabbit
-Twiddle Dee and Alice




These are handmade by me.

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Currently I am making mini book charms for a local Reading Club and a few online Reading Clubs. They attach them to metal bookmarks for the current books they are reading.

I am an avid reader and when I finish a book that I like, I make a little replica charm of it to wear on a necklace. I get tons of comments when I wear them. Very fun, conversation starters!

Materials that I use are: card stock, laminate, ink, paper, foam mount, ribbon, adhesives, glue, metal jump rings.



The Mini Book Charms have a Vintage look to them.

Really Cute! Great Stocking Stuffers!

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Also please check out this Halloween Classics Mini Book Charm Blog Giveaway at: http://www.candacesbookblog.com/2010/09/halloween-giveaway-1-mini-book-charms.html

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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise; Native American and Southwestern Jewelry

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What is Sleeping Beauty Turquoise?

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

(Photo Credit to: http://www.tigersoftware.com/TigerBlogs/4-2-2008/indexaxc.14.jpg)

SLEEPING BEAUTY is some of the most beautiful turquoise in the world. The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mine is located near Globe, Arizona. The name "Sleeping Beauty Turquoise" comes from the same named Mountain it is mined from; the mountain looks like a "woman sleeping".

(Photo Credit to: http://www.sbturquoise.com/images/tourthemine/Sleeping-beauty-silouhette.jpg)

This mine was a copper mine and the turquoise extracted from it is a saturated light to medium sky blue "Skystone" Turquoise. This turquoise is being extracted less and less which will ultimately make it more sought after.

The Host-Rock for Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is Granite and it is sometimes referred to as "Persian Turquoise" referring to "Iranian Turquoise" which has little to no matrix or veining, (very little Vanadium and no Iron is present in the stone).

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is the perfect stone to enhance sterling silver. Being so in touch with nature, it is very understandable that Native American Indians would be so attracted to this beautiful stone for their jewelry. Nothing resembles the sky more than the color of Sleeping Beauty Turquoise!

Lots of Turquoise and Other Stone Jewelry can be Seen in my Etsy Shop at:

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Also please check out this blog giveaway at:

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Vintage Purple White Marbleized Sterling Cuff Bracelet

My Featured Item for Today:

Very Pretty Purple and White Marbleized Stone set in Southwest Design Sterling Silver. I do not know what the Stone is; maybe "Charoite".

Sun Ray Design Flanks both Sides of the Purple Cabochon.

The Bracelet is Hallmarked by the Silver-Smith with a "G inside of a Star Shape and an Arrow Going Away From it". It is also Marked "STERLING".


Measurements:

The Bracelet Measures 5-1/2" Inside Cuff From End to End with a 3/4" Opening
for a Total of 6-1/4", (slightly adjustable).

The Widest Part at the Face of the Bracelet is 1-1/2".

The Purple Cabochon Measures 1-1/4"Long X 7/8"Wide.

Weighs 43gms.



Normal Vintage Wear in Great Shape.

Nice Cuff Bracelet to add to a Southwestern Jewelry Collection!

Great Vintage Condition!

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Vintage Sterling Storyteller Necklace

My Featured Item Today: Gorgeous Vintage Sterling Silver Cast Story Teller Necklace.

All Story Teller Pieces on the Necklace are Fully Hallmarked "Liberty", "e.e." and "STERL". The Feather is Marked "Sterling".

These Traditional Native American Story Teller Symbols are Very Popular Today- Symbolizing the Importance of the Wise Elder in Teaching and Telling History, Harmony and Love to the Young.

Heavy. Weighs: 92gms,(3.2oz)

The Clasp is a Vintage Hook Style that is in the Same Style as the Links-so it Looks Like One of the Links.

Measurements: The Necklace Measures 14" from the Hook Clasp to the Tip of the Feather (on Each Side).
Each of the 5 Story Teller Pieces Measures: 1-1/4"Long X 1"Wide X 1/4"Tall
The Pendant Portion (Story Teller with Attached Large Feather) Dangle Length is 3-1/2" Long.
The Feather Measures 1-3/4" X 3/4"
The Circle Links are 1/2" Diameter
The Bar Links are Almost 1/2" Long

I Love the Symbolization of these Story Teller Pieces and this Necklace is One of my All-Time Favorites!

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Vintage Raspberry Garnet Sterling Cross and Ring

Vintage Sterling Silver Raspberry Garnet Cross and Ring

Cross Description:

Pretty Vintage Sterling Silver and 6 Raspberry Garnet Smooth Cabochon Cross Pendant. Decorative Sterling Design.

Marked ".925". There is also a Hallmark by the Maker or Jewelry Company, but I Can Not Read it.

The Cross Pendant has a 5mm Diameter Bail, so Most Chains Will Fit.

Measurements:
Cross Pendant: 1-3/4"Long X 1-1/4"Wide
Garnet Stones: the Middle Stone is 7mm Diameter.
The Other 5 Stones are 5mm Diameter.

The Cross Weighs: 9gms.

January Birthstone.

Very Pretty Raspberry Garnet Cross Pendant!

Ring Description:

Vintage Sterling Silver and 3 Stone "Raspberry" Garnet Ring. Beautiful Sterling on this Unique Ring.

I Described the Color in my Title as "Raspberry"; I Would also Describe it as "Merlot Red". The Photos are Depicting the Color Perfectly, but I know your Computer Monitor May be Showing it Differently than Mine. So "Raspberry-Merlot Red" is my best Description.

The Stones are Smooth Cabochons; not Faceted.

Marked "925".

The Ring Style has a Gothic Look to it.

January Birthstone.

Ring Size 6 to 6-1/4

Measurements:
Decorative Front is 1/2"Tall.
Back Band is Thick 4mm.

3 Cabochon Ovals Measure 7mm Long X 4mm Wide and They Stand 4mm Tall.

Weighs 9gms.

Beautiful - Unique Ring!


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