~Kathi Roussell.~

Auction Item 99

Hand Crafted By Artisan

Kathi Roussell

Warm, rosy salmon coral "cherries" are contrasted with hand forged oxidized sterling silver stem, leaf and ear wires. the earrings gently swing and swish -- for a bit of urban drama.

http://kathiroussel.etsy.com/

I just went on Kathi's website and found an oh~so~much better photograph of these gorgeous earrings. Aren't they just lovely? Make sure you visit Kathi's etsy store to see all her other beautiful items. She also has a wonderful blog! http://kathiroussel.blogspot.com/

.~Heart@Work Update.~

As I write this blog entry, I am sitting at the Grouse Mountian Lodge in Whitefish, MT.

While driving home this evening to Eureka, MT, there was a big car accident in front of me.

I was asked to turn around to let the emergency vehicles through.

One never knows what lies before them when they wake up in the morning. I pray for the folks in the accident. I pray that no one was seriously hurt. I pray for God's hand in this whole emergency.

And as I sit here, I'd like to thank God for allowing me to live one more day:)

So what did I do with my day?

I was in Bigfork all day preparing for the auction which is on Sunday August 9th, 2009.
What is really special about the Flathead Valley right now is that it is Flathead Cherry time! Along the highway from Bigfork to Polson there are cherry stands filled to the brim with paper bags full of fresh cherries from Washington for sale.

The cherry growers all along Flathead Lake are harvesting. Soon we will all be munching on fresh Flathead cherries ~ YUM! It is a time of year we all look forward to.

The site of all the cherry stands made me think of an auction item that everyone has their eye on. Kathi Roussel donated a beautiful pair of coral cherry oxidized earrings seen above.

Please make sure to visit Kathi Roussel's Etsy store it is filled with the most gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry: http://kathiroussel.etsy.com/

Stay tuned to all the other wonderful items I have left to post! I appreciate everyone's patience with me getting items up on this blog. Especially the etsy artists. You have all been so generous!

I just want to encourage everyone to buy handmade this year. And buy especially from the the donating artists that are helping find a cure for breast cancer by donating their artwork to our Heart @ Work Auction which all proceeds go to the Susan G. Foundation.

PS I pray for my little mom tonight as she is fighting against this dreaded disease. Love you mom~

.~ Deebs Fiber Arts.~

Auction Item #62

Debra Poth artist behind Deebs Fiber Arts created this item exclusively for our auction. This photo does not do this masterpiece justice. it takes your breath away!

Please visit Debra's Etsy store.

If you looked up the word exquisite in the dictionary it would say: http://deebs.etsy.com/

.~Shannon L. Bakke.~

Auction Item #61

Up for auction are two gorgeous fabric postcards. They were made and donated by Shannon L. Bakke. They are just lovely.

.~Krafted Keepsakes288.~

Auction Item #60

Just look at these glasses! They jumped right off the web page the minute I clicked on them!

The artist behind them is Ardell from Krafted Keepsakes288 http://kraftedkeepsakes288.etsy.com/

I love her description:

"These lovely ladies each hold 16 ounces of wine!! Saves on all the walking back and forth for refills!! Great for girls' night out parties, bachelorette parties, you name it. Each glass is hand painted by me with glass enamel paints and glaze. They are dishwasher safe but I recommend handwashing. Complete with rhinestones and a brass bustiere wine glass charm these girls are ready to dazzle!!"

Ardell lost a great friend to breast cancer. Her donation is on behalf of Cynthia Alex-Burrington. Here is what she wrote in honor of Cynthia~

"The wound heals but the heart keeps hurting. I miss you, Ardell".

.~Sea Glass Designs.~

Auction Item #59

Rita from Sea Glass Designs donated this amazing sea glass necklace. The sea glass is wrapped in sterling silver and hangs on an 18" sterling silver box chain. Please visit her website here: http://seaglassdesigns.etsy.com/ There are several people at the Bigfork Bay Cotton Co.who are fighting over this!!!

P.S. This item came all the way from Nova Scotia!!!

.~Alisa Paints.~

Auction Item #58

Alisa was one of the first Etsy artists to donate an item. Please visit her shop here: http://AlisaPaints.etsy.com This print is just captivating. It is one of my favorite auction items!

.~TASCHA's ONLINE ART GALLERY.~

Auction Item #57

"Girl With Cupcake"

Print

Tascha donated this adorable print to our auction this year. She is one of the most generous and talented artists that I have ever met. Please take the time to visit her Etsy store: http://tascha.etsy.com Be prepared to fall in love.

.~A Sense of Place Photography.~

Auction Item # 54

"Bird on a Wire"

Print

Katie King generously donated this print. She also invited me to participate in an interview that she posted oher her blog: http://www.theyouandmeshow.com/2009/06/blog-post.html

I encourage you to visit her etsy store it is filled with amazement http://ASenseofPlacePhotogr.etsy.com

.~Paul Marvel.~

Auction Item #55

This item is near and dear to my heart as it was made by my father-in-law Paul Marvel who happens to be one of the finest knife makers in the world. Paul is 84-years-old.

If you don't have a Paul Marvel knife...you should. It is a perfect gift for anyone who thinks they have evverything!

.~Kathi's Creations.~

Auction Item #54

Here are 3 more eco friendly fashionable sandwich bags. These thre are from Kathi's Creations:

http://kathip22.etsy.com I just think these are so wonderful! I wish I had them when I was a young mother. They are perfect to carry around all the little snacks that your kids need. I also think they are wonderful to use as adults! Maybe I can get Kathi to make some out of camo material for when my husband goes hunting!

.~Green Street Bags.~

Auction Item # 53

Up for auction a set of 2 fashionable reusable sandwich size bags from Green Street Bags: http://greenstreetbags.etsy.com I love these as you can resuse them time and time again! Think about how much money you will save on plastic bags!

.~Amber Alexander.~

Auction Item #52
"My New Apron"
Print + 10 Note Cards

Amber Alexander's work stole my heart the minute I saw it. Her work is soft and imaginative and brings delight to your soul~
Etsy Store: http://amberalexander.etsy.com/
Blog: http://www.amberalexander.typepad.com/

.~Lauren Alexander.~

Auction Item #51

Lauren Alexander generously donated several prints. I love her work. It is fun, whimsical and imaginative. Learn more about Lauren here: http://laurenalexanderart.blogspot.com/
And visit her Etsy Store: http://laurenalexander.etsy.com/

.~Kat Hannah.~

Auction Item #49

"Farewell My Friend"

Print

Auction Item #50

"Over the Rough Spot"

Print

Kat Hannah's art work mesmerized me. Please visit her website. You will be mesmerized also. I am sure of it~ http://KatHannah.etsy.com

.~Enchanted Beads.~

Auction Items #43-48 Photos to come.
While waiting for photos please visit Ileana's website: http://enchantedbeads.etsy.com
She donated some lovely necklaces and earrings~

.~Evie M. Design.~

Auction Items # 38, 39,40, 41

Up for auction are 4 sets of 4 wine charms made by Evie M.Design Studio: http://eviemdesignstudio.etsy.com Pick between the following:

#38 Blue bead

# 39 Red Dice

#40 Pink and Pearl Beads

#41 Heart Beads

Or don't pick...buy them all!

.~Ricci Worth Designs.~

Auction Item #36

Taken from Ricci Worth Designs About Us Page:

"Ricci Wheatley has been designing and creating jewelry for over five years. With each design she strives to create something personal and unique. Every woman has different beliefs, goals, dreams and desires. Through her beautiful and sometimes whimsical sterling silver line, Ricci encourages every woman to understand and embrace that which sets each one of us apart."

This is a beautiful bracelet, please visit Ricci's website: http://www.ricciworth.com/index.html

.~Lucy Roberts.~

Auction Item #35

Lucy creates unique, mutant animals using soft toys that she has rescued from charity shops and yard sales She calls them them 'special pets' and they are truly one of a kind, loved by kids and adults alike. She only uses toys that are clean and in a good condition. This one is 1/2 Monkey and 1/2 Parrot. Visit her unique shop to see all her other wonderful creations: http://lucyroberts.etsy.com

.~OLIVAMOON.~

Auction Item #33

Auction Item #34

Susan was more than happy to donate 2 pendants to our auction. The hardest part was that she told me I could pick out two, and she has so many to choose from I almost broke out in a sweat!

I think I am going to buy these for maspresents. They are just delightful! Make sure to visit her website: http://oliviamoon.etsy.com/