tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15850646981986020672024-03-08T01:26:26.938-05:00KaskaadHandmade JewelleryKaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-69502500939811955892007-11-21T17:35:00.001-05:002007-11-21T17:40:17.293-05:00Celebrating the U.S. Thanksgiving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QeJewVl0Lpw/R0J3OcGvidI/AAAAAAAAA94/esCrolAOF28/s320/EtsyBeadThanksgivinga.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QeJewVl0Lpw/R0J3OcGvidI/AAAAAAAAA94/esCrolAOF28/s320/EtsyBeadThanksgivinga.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My Etsy Street Team, etsyBEAD, is having a big sale this weekend. From what I understand, Thanksgiving is a really big holiday down in the States, which is where is Etsy is located (Brooklyn, NY) and probably where the majority of sellers live too. So check it out; all prices are in U.S. dollars, which is a big plus now for Canadian shoppers!<br /></div>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-25184287783966731952007-08-21T22:37:00.000-05:002007-08-21T22:41:04.821-05:00Surf and Sand, Here I Come!Kaskaad Handmade Jewellery will be vacationing in <a href="http://www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/">Myrtle Beach</a> and thus unable to ship out any sales until the week of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sept. 3</span>.<br /><br />Gee, funny how the first time I get around to blogging in well over a month and it's just to tell you that I'm going away. How hilarious.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-3232305696030291032007-07-17T10:44:00.000-05:002007-07-17T10:50:41.285-05:00Themin'The <span style="font-weight: bold;">etsyBEAD Theme of the Week</span> for July 14-21 is <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Summer Flowers</span>. May I present my offerings:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/900/c9a/il_430xN.9520279.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/9/900/c9a/il_430xN.9520279.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/65b/2fc/il_430xN.9479843.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/6/65b/2fc/il_430xN.9479843.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What are you waiting for? These are on sale this week! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035970"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Go, go, go</span></a>!Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-64427382981109126642007-07-01T08:58:00.000-05:002007-07-01T09:00:13.382-05:00Happy Canada Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wwp.canada-ca.net/images/canadian-flag.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://wwp.canada-ca.net/images/canadian-flag.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-26107390299929947162007-06-24T16:21:00.000-05:002007-06-24T16:28:45.621-05:00New week, new theme...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/Rn7hbukI6XI/AAAAAAAAAA4/XxvRPnRa7mI/s1600-h/IMG_4768.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/Rn7hbukI6XI/AAAAAAAAAA4/XxvRPnRa7mI/s320/IMG_4768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5079745296192825714" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This week, etsyBEAD's theme of the week is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Red</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">,</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;">White</span> & <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Blue</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span> My offering is this long, lapis lazuli chip necklace, accented with blueberry quartz.</div>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-39610988909570758102007-06-19T12:52:00.000-05:002007-06-19T13:10:56.764-05:00etsyBEAD Theme of the Week<div style="text-align: justify;">Check out this cool idea from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=54624">Jenni</a>, one of the etsyBEAD members: each week, the group will have a theme and members will list their beaded items on Etsy <span style="font-style: italic;">at a reduced price</span>.<br /><br />This week's theme is <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">"</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">Summer</span> <span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);">Lovin' </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">Colours</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">".</span> Here are my selections:<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/RngYX-kI6VI/AAAAAAAAAAo/XVCaLgTRldk/s1600-h/IMG_5350.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/RngYX-kI6VI/AAAAAAAAAAo/XVCaLgTRldk/s320/IMG_5350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077835380070869330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/RngYzOkI6WI/AAAAAAAAAAw/jB0o7pyNBO8/s1600-h/IMG_5286.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YaTEwZn6FZg/RngYzOkI6WI/AAAAAAAAAAw/jB0o7pyNBO8/s320/IMG_5286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5077835848222304610" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For a snapshot of all the items featured, check the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/etsybead/pool/tags/ebtw/">etsyBEAD photo pool on Flickr</a>.<br /><br />Or, head to Etsy and see <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=EBTW">all the listings tagged with "ebtw"</a>.</div>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-49965381922545071652007-06-15T10:47:00.001-05:002007-06-15T10:50:21.652-05:00I am the worst blogger in the world.<div align="justify">That's it, nothing else. I think if you see my posting dates, you'll see what I mean.</div><div align="justify"> </div><br /><div align="justify">Although suggestions for a developing a more regular posting routine would be appreciated.</div>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-53435865782060872072007-06-01T17:25:00.000-05:002007-06-01T17:29:10.868-05:00My Beady Name...<p>My Your Beady Name is: is <b>Iridescent Turquoise Stone Bead</b>.<br /><br /><br />Hey, that's not bad, I like it! Now if only they'd tell me what it means...<br /><br /><a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/1268/">Take Your Beady Name Generator today!</a><br/><small>Created with <a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/">Rum and Monkey</a>'s <a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/">Name Generator Generator</a>.</small></p>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-36295121552121248152007-04-23T19:12:00.000-05:002007-04-23T18:35:10.785-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseWhoops, I'm a day late again! You'll have to forgive me, I was slaving away at our garage sale yesterday and it wiped me out!<br /><br />Today I'm featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=98535">Katy B Designs</a>. Katy is an elementary school art teacher who can proudly say she still loves her career after 12 years. In her spare time, she creates these wonderful designs, using gemstones, crystals, and sterling silver, resulting in stunning creations such as this "Natural Beauty Turquoise and Agate Bracelet". (Comes with a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5188654">matching necklace</a>, too!)<br /><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/571/87e/il_430xN.6459036.jpg" alt="Natural Beauty Turquoise and Agate Bracelet" />Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-433206041819325752007-04-15T15:51:00.000-05:002007-04-15T16:10:19.628-05:00Sunday Etsy Showcase<a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/524/c27/il_430xN.7169947.jpg"><img style="display:block;text-align:center;cursor:hand;width:320px;margin:0 auto 10px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/5/524/c27/il_430xN.7169947.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Meet Juliery (clever name, huh?). She started creating jewelry as a little girl, using seed beads and embroidery floss and moving on to Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, semiprecious stones, lucite, and unique vintage elements. After taking a few silversmithing courses along the way, Juliery returned to her beading roots.<br /><br />If you think this piece looks interesting, check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=34633">her shop</a> for more unique items!Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-31349661481199562252007-04-09T09:47:00.001-05:002007-06-19T13:29:10.587-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseOk, I know I'm a day late, but I figured you'll excuse the tardiness since it was Easter yesterday and I was doing the family thing.<br /><br />So today's artist is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5007304">Green Envy Desings</a>, an Australian jewelry maker with a special skill for weaving the most intriguing weaves. Check out this gorgeous blue flower ring entitled "Efflorescence". The ring was created from different size Japanese seed beads built around a beautiful cobalt-blue Swarovski crystal.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Update: I think the ring must've sold, as it is no longer appearing in the post.</span>Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-78212510936385050592007-04-01T12:36:00.000-05:002007-04-07T09:12:39.769-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseToday I'm featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=44661">EML Designs</a>, a self-confessed beadaholic, whose designs are delicate yet funky. EML Designs uses only .925 Sterling silver, gold filled, brass and colour-coated copper; Swarovski crystals; gemstone beads; and polymer clay. All designs are one of a kind and original.<br /><br />Jasper & Sterling Silver Byzantine Chainmaille Bracelet:<br /><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d6/857/il_430xN.1835129.jpg" alt="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/7/7d6/857/il_430xN.1835129.jpg" />Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-9102273113583850902007-03-28T18:01:00.000-05:002007-03-28T19:56:52.993-05:00User Name Overload!I've come to realize that I have an incredible number of user names and passwords, an insane amount really. There's this blog, <a href="http://kaskaad.wordpress.com/">my other blog</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035970">my etsy account</a>, and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaskaad/">my flikr site</a>. I have user names for those little icons down on the right. I have various email addresses and accounts for different point plans. I have numerous user names and passwords at work and ones for personal use. Then of course there are all those websites where you have to create a user name and password just for visiting one time. As if I can remember those ones!<br /><br />The problem with having all those accounts is that where do you keep your user names and passwords? Certainly you can't keep a file on your computer; what if it's hacked? Write it down somewhere? Yeah, exactly, "somewhere"...that has to be a place you can readily find it, where it doesn't get misplaced or tossed. No, I think my best bet is to stick with my usual method...keep it all in my head. For now. <br /><br />Until my head explodes.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-71284422980706358132007-03-25T15:03:00.000-05:002007-04-07T09:12:26.960-05:00Sunday Etsy Showcase<a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d1d/14e/il_430xN.6439511.jpg"><img style="float:center;cursor:hand;width:320px;margin:0 10px 10px 0;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/d1d/14e/il_430xN.6439511.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Today I'm featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=17895">Cassowary Jewelry</a>. Shown here is a lovely porcelain blue and white Chinese choker, measuring about 14 inches and made with sodalite beads and white and blue porcelain beads. The necklace is clasped with a sterling silver toggle.<br /><br />Check out her <a href="http://www.cassowarybuttons.com/">other site</a> for more beautiful handmade jewelry!Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-47541935266375611782007-03-22T18:42:00.000-05:002007-04-07T09:13:25.328-05:00Spring Cleaning, Anyone?I really am a very lazy person, so don't be fooled by the title. My spring cleaning actually consists of me just listing my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5035970&section_id=5068568">loose beads in my Etsy shop</a>. I don't want to call them "leftover" beads, exactly; let's just say that sometimes I go a little overboard in my bead purchases. I see something in the store, or online, and I think I really need to have it in order to make something fantastic. Then reality hits and I realize, what the ... I can't make anything from these! It's weird; some beads look better lying around loose than they do strung out.<br /><br />Haha, I just read that back and it sounds like I'm talking about hookers or something.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-55214642504591588172007-03-21T18:16:00.000-05:002007-03-21T18:21:58.700-05:00Wow, the things people come up with...Really now, a <a href="http://www.votefortheworst.com/">website </a>dedicated to voting for the <strong>worst </strong>contestant on American Idol? That is so...I don't even know the words...wrong? weird? ridiculous? brilliant? I'm sure there's plenty of posting out there about it, so I don't think I need to get too into it. I guess I just wanted to say, wow, are we that bored?Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-61564599623294204792007-03-18T19:56:00.001-05:002007-04-07T09:17:15.501-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseI've decided to go alphabetically through my "Indulge" blogroll to feature Etsy artists. Beginning with the "A"s, this week I'd like to introduce <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5044006">Alejandra</a>, a stay-at-home-mom with a talent for creating jewelry, such as this lovely bracelet:<br /><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/fff/544/il_430xN.6446004.jpg" alt="Not your ordinary blue bracelet" /><br />For only $10, this would be a nice addition to any jewelry box!Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-54985517480406999442007-03-11T19:40:00.003-05:002007-04-07T09:14:34.552-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseToday I'd like to feature <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5008816">iSew</a>, who quit her job two years ago to sew full time. Her shop is chock full of really interesting items. Frank, here, is one of them:<br /><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/f/f77/f58/il_430xN.6589662.jpg" alt="iPod, Camera or Cell Phone Monkey Cozy" /><br /><br />Having just become the proud owner of an iPod, this cute Monkey Cozy might come in handy! (It can also be used for cameras and cell phones!)Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-79540528805390769712007-03-11T19:40:00.001-05:002007-03-11T19:40:49.329-05:00Beaders United!I joined a google group for all us Etsy beaders, makers of OOAK jewelry. (Don't know what that stands for? That's okay, I only learned myself earlier today..."one of a kind"). Anyway, I've blogrolled quite a few of them under "Indulge" to your right. If you feel like pampering yourself, have a look.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-8162280953210753682007-03-11T19:39:00.000-05:002007-04-07T09:13:39.302-05:00Treasures Abound!Etsy, the website for buying and selling all things handmade, has an interesting feature called the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury.php">Treasury</a>. Etsy members have the opportunity to make a list of items in their theme of choice and then post it for all to see. This gives greater exposure to the shopkeepers as well as to the list creator.<br /><br />There 150 lists (sometimes a few extra) so there's sure to be something good.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-18772812151531836612007-03-11T19:30:00.001-05:002007-04-07T09:15:45.073-05:00Sunday Etsy ShowcaseI'd like to show off some of the Etsy sellers from time to time. Today, I'd like to introduce <a href="http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5034568">The Red Leaf</a>. Rather than use a bookmark, she's designed this "book thong" for holding your place:<br /><br /><img src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/bcf/024/il_430xN.5605004.jpg" alt="Book Thong" /><br /><br />Interesting idea, huh? The Red Leaf also has a great blog, which is blogrolled to your right.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-73658775939822234092007-03-11T19:29:00.001-05:002007-03-11T19:29:57.104-05:00Word PlayI wanted to come up some original categories that would really fit the links in my blogroll so I cracked open the thesaurus for some ideas. I learned a very cool word: <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/badinage">badinage</a>. <br /><br />I passed on using it, though; it seemed a little pretentious and a bit like cheating, since I didn't know what it meant about five minutes ago.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585064698198602067.post-61707752135643418262007-03-11T19:26:00.001-05:002007-03-11T19:38:58.797-05:00Welcome to Kaskaad Jewellery!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73097586@N00/408208437/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/138/408208437_d01df8f753_m.jpg" alt="" style="border:solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:0.9em;margin-top:0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/73097586@N00/408208437/">Turquoise and Obsidian Choker</a> <br /><br /><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/73097586@N00/">Kaskaad Handmade Jewellery</a>.<br /></span><br /><br /> <p>Here goes, the first of hopefully many photos of my jewellery for your critiquing (hmm, spelling on that looks a bit funny). I make jewellery with a friend of mine, which we sell on Etsy.com, a marketplace for all things handmade. <br /><br />I'll also be featuring other Etsy sellers from time to time as well as posting all the usual comments about life.Kaskaadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01167972940000780848noreply@blogger.com0