Try Handmade - An Indie Site worth checking out

I recently stumbled across Try Handmade.  It's a really cool Indie site that features unique and beautifully crafted handmade items.  They strive to feature quality handmade products, not Michael's or AC Moore crafts that someone put together in an hour.
Here are some of my favorites :)


                                                                         Romantic!

Functional and stylish.

Can't you just smell the lavendar?

Spring fun!

Love the colors and depth.

'Regally'  gorgeous.

Simply stunning.

I thought the knit sleeve would feel so warm and

cozy on a cold winters day.

Really unique

I love these colors, so cool and soothing.

The necklace is what their selling in this shot, but it's

not what caught my eye! 

So unique and colorful :)

If you are a lover of all things handmade then I would highly recommend you head on over to Try Handmade.  They do a great job of spreading the love around, not constantly featuring the same artist over and over again. Variety is the spice of life and they have it!

Enjoy! 

Alzheimer's Disease Sucks!

I hate to be a downer but I could use some "in the trenches" advice on how to deal with a family member having Alzheimer's disease.  My vibrant 71 year old mother was just diagnosed with this awful disease and I am devastated!  I have been reading up on the illness but would like to talk to someone who has or is going through this process.  Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  I am hoping that none of my small band of followers have insight about this but if so, please add anything you would like or if you'd rather, you can email me privately at tonyaboezi@gmail.com

As my grandmother used to say, "Aging is not for the faint of heart".  How right she was!

Eco-friendly party ideas

In honor of Earth Day I thought I would post a “green” blog this week.  Lately I have been noticing a lot of really gorgeous items that have been made out of natural products.   Natural themed weddings seem to be hugely popular right now, but some of these items would be wonderful at just about any outdoor party or celebration.  For all you crafty people out there these are some great do-it-yourself projects.

One of my favorites is these conversation starters.

What a great way to get your guests talking at your eco-friendly wedding, outdoor celebration or nature-themed event?
For you “craft impaired” readers here is a link to where these can be purchased.
http://store.green-wedding.net/Earth_Friendly_Recycled_Wood_Conversation_Starters_p/rem-04charms.htm

Now here’s a fun, colorful and eco-friendly decoration for your next outdoor gathering, an edible centerpiece!

This centerpiece is supposed to resemble a vegetable patch. You will need to buy a large, deep galvanized-metal planter from a garden-supply center, line the bottom with sprouts, and pour in enough water to moisten them. Arrange vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, carrots, radishes, asparagus, and cauliflower, in sections inside the container, varying the colors. Serve with herb dip, yum! 

Another way to add a touch of eco-friendliness to your next outdoor event is with these Mason jar lanterns.  Think how gorgeous these would look hanging from tree branches.

Here is the link for how to make these, though I guess it’s pretty self explanatory!
http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/mason-jar-lanterns-diy-wedding-decor/

Happy Earth Day everyone!

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Unique Custom Made Belt Buckles

Check out the new design I just added to my Custom Clix Interchangeable belt buckle line!

Great looking Style and $avings!

Please visit my shop at

www.etsy.com/shop/tonyaboezi

to view all my belt buckle designs.

Mention you found the shop through my blog and save 10%

Use coupon code DIS10 at checkout

to receive your savings!

New Design Series - Custom Clix

1 belt buckle base +

 Multiple Interchangeable ‘faces’ =

Unlimited looks, style and $avings!

A new and unique concept in

 belt buckle design!

 The Custom Clix design series utilizes a small but very  powerful magnet to ensure a secure hold every time, allowing you to create so many fun and unique looks.

The concept is simple.

Just choose any Custom Clix belt buckle base, add any interchangeable face and create as many versatile and unique looks as you desire.

So why not join in the fun of customizing your own belt buckle with Custom Clix, your unique style is just a click away!

To see my new design series please visit my shop at

www.etsy.com/shop/tonyaboezi

I will be adding to this new line with more unique looks, this is just a preview.

                                                            Go from this to

this

to this

                                                                    then to this!  

              More 'faces' = More looks, style and $avings!

Here's a new design I just added today!