The First Gift ...

I recently won the Etsy for Charity March giveaway with my Lime bath bomb entry. I won several really fantastic prizes and the first arrived today.

Mae Bee's pretty little silver bracelet came so sweetly packaged that I had to get a shot of everything so you could experience it too. Every detail is perfect and ready for gift-giving! Please take a moment to check out the rest of her items on Etsy - you won't be disappointed. And considering that she's part of Etsy for Charity, you'll know that you're supporting a very good cause with your purchases.

I don't know which is nicer .. the packaging or the bracelet! I'll let you be the judge!

Hugs,
Layla

The Skin I'm In

The Challenge

I'm always amazed by the textures of various living/organic things. Can you guess what all of these are?

The Rules

The challenge ends at 7pm PST on April 3rd. The first person to post the correct answer for every photo in order, in one posting will win. If multiple individuals get the right answer, the individual who posts first will win. You may post multiple times until you feel you have the correct sequence. Please be sure to either leave a way for me to get in touch with you if you win OR come back on April 3rd to see if you've won!

The Prize

The winner of this week's challenge will receive their choice of any two bath bombs or 1/4 pound of tea from my shop!

Have fun and remember to share this with your friends!

Layla

I won!

I'm so excited! My lime bath bomb was the winner in the Etsy for Charity March Challenge - "Green"!

I owe a lot of people a big *thank you* for voting on my submission to the "Green" challenge. I don't think I could have made this bath bomb any more green!

Dad - I love you... tell "the guys" thanks from me.

Hugs,
Layla

Featured! Pickles!

My delicious pickling spices were featured in this really great treasury by NavarroCreations!

Whew! Hot stuff!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured - Green!

Check out this great treasury! My key lime soap was included in an amazing line-up of all things green!

I really enjoyed taking a look at some of the other items featured by cynmb. Here are a few neat items:

Camo Coffee - $45

Green Lace Screen Printed Gift Tags - $6

Irish Seaweed Scarf - $54

Have a fun time shopping on Etsy!

Hugs,
Layla

Featured - India!

I'm honored to have been included in a wonderful Etsy Treasury called "India"! My hot curry powder rounds out this grouping of items nicely!

Special thanks to Lambert for including my product - please check out Lambert's shop - I love the hand painted chickens!

Hugs,
Layla

A Surprise in My Mailbox!

What a lovely surprise I received when I checked my mail! Recently, I sold some lavender to "BJKnits" on Etsy and look at the lovely lavender-filled eye pillow she sent me in return!



Please take a minute to swing by BJKnits' shop - she makes some really neat things, her prices are ridiculously low and she's so sweet!

Lime Lilac Bath Bombs - Featured!

I'm so excited! My lime lilac bath bombs have been featured in an Etsy Treasury!


Thanks to That70sShoppe for selecting my bath bombs!

Layla

Featured!

My beautiful new yellow parchment roses have been featured in an Etsy treasury and it's a particularly nice one:


Thanks to Nature Manipulated for including Flowering Tree Botanicals in such a beautiful line up!

Here's the direct link to the treasury which (sadly) expires on Tuesday: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34123

Layla

Peacock Feathers

One of the most popular products in my shop are peacock feathers. I have always admired peacocks for their stunning color and regal appearance. Just how can a bird bear such vibrant color and striking marks?

I decided to see what lovely "peacock" items are being made on Etsy and here's what I found:


Fantastic Peacock Feather Comb by wildspirits


Gold silk peacock feathers - luxury clutch bag by redrubyrose


Eggplant Peacock Feather Hand Silk Screened Metallic Overlay by Gypsies Tramps and Thieves


Peacock table by Peggitha's Pieces


Padded Gadget Case ideal for Ipod, Cell Phone, Blackberry, Digital Camera - Peacock Feathers by Dory Designs


Green Peacock Enclosure Cards by Michelle Brusegaard

Happy Saturday!
Layla

Resolutions

One of my resolutions for the new year is to kick my creativity up a notch. I'm going to take a shot at being more crafty... starting today.

This afternoon, I made these wonderful lemon-lime bath bombs:


And also these orange-strawberry parfait ones:


Needless to say, they both smell great and I'm off to take a bath and try one. You can pick up a four pack of my bath bombs in my Etsy shop for $10 - mix or match!

See you tomorrow!
Layla

Featured Guest - Dozen Flours

I recently stumbled across another blog and I have to share it with you all. Julia at "Dozen Flours" has got to be one of the most talented ladies I have ever "met"! Trust me - you have got to go take a look! Just look at her little snowman cupcakes!


Please swing on over and say "hi" to Julia and tell her that I sent you!

I thought I should also let you all know that my special for Christmas Eve is FREE FIRST CLASS SHIPPING for anything in my Etsy shop! One day only! http://layla.etsy.com.

I'll keep this posting short but want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Hugs,
Layla

Daily Etsy Specials Begin!

Beginning today and running through end of year, I'm doing a different special offer in my Etsy shop EVERY DAY!

Be sure to check the banner in my Etsy shop to see what the daily special is. And I have to tell you - there are some *REALLY* good ones coming up. You won't be disappointed!

Psst .. if you follow my blog every day, I might not be able to contain myself and I may tell you what the next day's special is in advance! I mean, I might even do something crazy and show you the next day's banner!


Happy crafting everyone!

Hugs,
Layla