The Muse has been revealed!

It's time to "Reveal the Muse"! Scarlet Larson over at The Beader's Muse has selected a winner and revealed the stunning "Muse" of Use the Muse III.



This beautiful butterfly was the only piece of the kit that had to be used in the piece. There are so many artistic people out there. I was blown away by the winners! Congrats to everyone for participating!

Here is my entry - Carenlian Copper Bliss



You can see all the entries by clicking here and here.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Una Tia Especial!

Holiday Catalog has arrived!

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***Update - December 20, 2009- The following items have been sold:

ZigZag Bracelet
Amethyst Floral Lampwork Bracelet
Terra Cotta Chandelier Earrings
Multi Color Cat's Eye Necklace
Turquoise Blue Sea Multi-Strand Necklace
Jupiter Swirls Set


Remember to check out my Etsy store for more items!

Use the Muse!

One of my fellow HAF Etsy Street Team artists participated in a beading contest called "Use the Muse". Scarlett over at The Beader's Muse, together with Artbeads.com, developed this contest. The key is to "Use the Muse". One item is chosen to be the Muse and it must be used in the finished piece. Each kit contains the Muse as well as other accent beads. Additional beads can be added and you don't have to use the kits beads. The only requirement is that you "Use the Muse" and not reveal it until it's time.

I started working on my piece a few days ago. I'm getting excited at what the finished product will look like. In the mean time, here's my workspace while I "Use the Muse". The Muse is NOT visible per contest instructions.



Check back later when it's revealed!

Mix it Up!

Usually my designs are very linear and patterned. Imagine my surprise when I grabbed a hodgepodge of Swarovski crystals and pearls and strung them together. What beautiful bracelets!

HAF Team Spreading the Love

This week we have a wide variety of featured artists from jewelry to infant clothing to fiber and felt! Please check out these great artists!

Monday 8.24 Virginia Nin - Handmade Art from Puerto Rico



Tuesday 8.25 Unkamengifts



Wednesday 8.26 The Pirate Chest by SisterJewelry



Thursday 8.27 Rose of Sharon Jewelry - AFF Jewelry



Friday 8.28 Artsy Crafty



Saturday 8.29 Artistic Will - Sparkling Glitter Artwork



Sunday 8.30 Fiber Felter by Raven333

HAF Team Spreading the Love

I'm a little late getting this blog post out...so without further adieu....this week's contestants!

Monday 8.17 Mylingy's Purr-fect Candles



Tuesday 8.18 YukoDesigns



Wednesday 8.19 VictorianFantasy



Thursday 8.20 MakintheBestofIt



Friday 8.21 Christine's Jewelry Box



Saturday 8.22 Shabby Rose Boutique



Sunday 8.23 Suzie's Armoire