Save Luna and her Kittens! Abandoned cat rescue fund

I am having a private auction to support an abandoned kitty "Luna" as I've dubbed her, she was dumped off by her owners near my property in April, and now heavily pregnant, malnourished, and due to give birth any day she showed up on my doorstep begging to be rescued. She is so sweet and loving it is sick to think someone would abandon such a beautiful loving cat with special needs (she is missing her canines and has stomach sensitivities so has to be on special food). This auction is to help raise funds so that we can feed her and her babies, buy litter, meds, vaccinate her and the kittens and get her spayed. She will be adopted out to a new home along with her kittens when they are ready.

RSVP here - http://tophatter.com/auctions/5259 Submit link - http://tophatter.com/auctions/8ba68f/submit?campaign=community

Feel free to visit my FB page's album to keep up to date on Luna and her kittens progress https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150977383049562.417113.517094561&type=1

Any sales made from my Etsy shop will also be put towards the fund http://www.dancingjellybean.etsy.com/

I have helped several animal charity auctions on tophatter since joining and now ask for the communities help in return, thank you to everyone who is kind enough to help care for these unfortunate animals in their time of need. Tophatter.com August 4th at 2PM EST

Donation lots are greatly appreciated as well as monetary donations - funds can be sent to the chip-in link provided below Luna and her kittens thank you!

 

GIVEAWAY CONTEST!

This contest is to celebrate my 200th sale on Etsy (now at 203, yay!)

The winner of the contest will be getting a CUSTOM handmade gadget cozy. Made especially for you with up-cycled yarn and a vintage button closure of your choice. These versatile cozies are great for keeping your iPhone, camera, iPod and other gadgets safe. :)

The rules are simple. To gain entry into the contest you must A) LIKE THIS PAGE and B) SHARE THIS POST

The winner will be announced August 1st at 5PM (est). Good luck to all!

Feathers, feathers, feathers!

Lately I have been making these simply divine feather earrings made from birds my bf has hunted, old taxidermy mounts, naturally shed chicken feathers(from a friend) and store bought feathers.

This pair and others like it are listed on my Etsy page and http://www.tophatter.com

Enjoy.

Crochet slouch hats

Hello there fellow crafters!

This year for my New Years resolution I decided to teach myself a new craft. I already knew a few basic crochet stitches but I wanted to be able to read patterns and make cool hats and accessories (not your traditional grannie squares and blankets!) With the help of Lion Brand Yarn's Learn to Crochet videos and Bobwilson123's YouTube online tutorials I can now make just about anything and it was so EASY! Anyone can learn to make their very own beanie or slouch hat in just over an hour or two. With Bobwilson123's basic beanie crown video, and some creativity you can design and even sell your hats! 

 This one was created using a cross stitch pattern and is available in my Etsy shop

Happy crocheting!

Dancing Jellybean Designs featured on Etsy's front page!

I am proud to say all my hard work has finally paid off, today I was featured on Etsy.com's front page! Take a look at my now "famous" item!

Prickly pear earrings 

Dancing Jellybean Designs

Offset beauties

I am so in love with offset necklaces! Take a peak at my newest creations - necklaces made using vintage buttons and semi-precious stones. These and other like it can be purchased HERE

Chocolate covered peanut butter balls

Last night my boyfriend asked me to think of something fun for us to do, and boy did I do a good job. We made chocolate covered peanut butter balls..YUM! They were so good we were eating the batter before they made it to the fridge!


2 c. creamy or nutty peanut butter (I prefer nutty)
1 c. softened butter
1 lb. powdered sugar (about one bag 500g)
2 c. Rice Krispies cereal
1 tsp. vanilla - I always add a little extra ;)

1 package of chocolate chips (I like to mix half milk chocolate half semi-sweet)

Mix together (takes quite a while and you need some muscle to do it, this is where the bf comes in) roll into small balls and drop onto parchment paper (makes around 75 depending on how big you make them) Refrigerate for 20 min. Melt your chocolate chips on LOW heat in a sauce pan, stirring the whole time (or in microwave on 20sec increments till melted stirring in-between). Take peanut butter balls out of fridge and using a spoon pour globs of chocolate on top. Refrigerate for another 20 min. Then ENJOY :)


Now when I did this I was being impatient and instead of waiting for the chocolate to become totally liquid by melting I added milk - BAD IDEA. Never ever do that! LOL it became one big hard mass of brownie looking chocolate and there was no going back. I had to start all over again.

Sweet little bits from Dancing Jellybean Designs - Indie North

Sweet little bits from Dancing Jellybean Designs

I was just featured on this lovely Canadian based handmade website. Take a look! :)

Fun with geometrics

I have always had a fascination for geometric designs. From beautiful screen printed fabrics to hand drawn scribbles, I just can't seem the get enough. Here are a few of my Etsy favorites.

 

Colorblocked in Fire Blossoms (adjustable strap) $59.00 By CamilleStar

 

 

Upcycled Blue and White 1 Inch Round Earrings $3.50 By mybuttonboutique 

  

Ceramic Paisley Necklace $28.00 By willowcreekdesign 

 

 Vintage Ella silky mod scarf $7.00 By yours Truly :) NostalgicallyYours

  

Diamond Dots Pillow Cover $40.00 By stitchindye

  

Blue and Orange iTouch Cover $20.00 By MosquitoLodge

Enjoy :) 

Stunning studs

These cute circle studs were crafted using bright white polymer clay. Pretty Japanese origami paper was sealed to the surface. The paper features flower and geometric pattens. Silver plated studs were adhered to the back using E6000 glue. Comes on up-cycled card and with rubber ear nuts. Measures 7/16 an inch wide (just under half an inch)

Sweet and simple these earrings accessorize any outfit well.

These earrings and others like it are available on my Etsy shop

Cozy up

Keep cozy and warm while still looking awesome with these winter accessories from Etsy artists!

 

Tartlette handwoven scarf $80.00 By DosPalomas

  

Cable Beret in Lemongrass $60.00 By pixiebell

   

Eco Toes in Wool Plaid $45.00 By infusion

   

Valentine's Sale- Violet Neo-Victorian Fingerless Gloves $49.00 By JRoseAtelier

  

white as snow - upcycled leg warmers $15.00 By kitsune52

  

A cold winters night crochet scarf $34.00 By yours truly :) DancingJellybean

Enjoy ♥

BUNNIES!

This is an ode to all bunny lovers out there! Get yourself some bunny love from these great Etsy sellers! :)

 

FREE SHIPPING - That Vintage Rabbit Love - Earrings - Tasmanian Myrtle $20.00 By sophiehillartist

 

Serene Night Story print $20.00 By naokosstoop

Bunny and Heart Wooden Pin $2.50 By sweetandlight

 

Shabby Bunny Necklace HAND STAMPED and Colored - Antique Gold Chain $18.00 By ArtfulGoodies

Little bunny foo foo plushie $9.00 By yours truly :) DancingJellybean

 

  

The bunny hop . small fabric wallet $8.00 By Coleeflower

Enjoy ♥

A little bit of LOVE goes a LONG way

Here are some of my favorite LOVE inspired pieces by Etsy artists. Enjoy :)

 kisses and hugs- x and o stamped thin silver band ring $18 by sheenajewellery

 OWLS Vintage Brass Photo Locket Free Shipping Worldwide $9.99 By uniqueartpendants

 

Valentines day card - whale $3.50 By imeondesign

 

  

Best Friends Forever Coinpurse in Organic Cotton - Red $13.50 By pocketcarnival

   

  Love song cell phone charm $8.00 By yours truly :) DancingJellybean

Art pins

For Christmas I made some of my friends and family art pins and ornaments. They are hand painted using acrylic on card stock. Mod podged onto a polymer clay base and a metal pin back was attached or a metal bail and waxed cotton cord. Several coats of mod podge on top to protect and give shine.

Jimi Hendrix

The Beatles

Stevie Ray Vaughn

The White Stripes

If you would like to commission a custom pin feel free to contact me ($10 -$15 depending on design/colors etc)

(Keep in mind I will not copy an image exactly to avoid breaking any copyright laws, your pin will be an "altered art" one of a kind, unique piece of wearable art)

Looking for great handmade gifts for Christmas?

Made in Windsor is definitely the best place to purchase local handmade goods! From soaps, jewelry, accessories and winter wear to men's and children's gifts. If its hand made then you can find it there!

Located in the heart of Windsor 1465 Ottawa street. For more information feel free to visit their blog! http://madeinwindsor.wordpress.com/ 

You can also find my great items there as well as my sister's items from Coleeflower Designs 

Heart "felt" love

We get so caught up in all the complications of Christmas, sometimes we forget that the best gift is love from someone special. I wanted to make something simple yet meaningful for a Christmas ornament, and I came up with this cute deign. Give someone you love this Christmas something that shows you care ♥

You can buy this one or others like it on my Etsy http://www.dancingjellybean.etsy.com

Stamped polymer clay necklaces

Lately I have been getting into card making and such, when I stumbled upon this great idea - Stamped polymer clay pendants. Here's a look at my newest creation, enjoy! You can buy this necklace or others like it on my Etsy http://www.dancingjellybean.etsy.com

Get ready for Christmas

This adorably cute little guy was hand sewn using white felt for the body, vintage scraps of flannel for his scarf, hemp twine for his arms. Can be bought on my Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30221803

Drawn on Grafiti program on Facebook
S.Dali Les Elephants

Halloween zombie skull studs

Zombies like ice cream too...although they prefer brains! These freakishly cool earrings are created with yellow/teal mixed polymer clay and black glass seed beads for eyes. These guys are so cool I'd wear them all the time even if it wasn't Halloween.

You can buy these on my Etsy website @  http://www.dancingjellybean.etsy.com

Hurry they are selling fast!