The life I live: August 2011

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Extreme couponing Albertsons

My great trip to Albertsons with twice value.

First transaction

In store Promo - spend $12 receive $4 on the next shopping trip

2 Dreyers 2/$6 Used One $1 off out 2 with twice value

6 dreyers cups 10/$10 Used 2 /$1 off out of 3 with twice value

Total $5.90 out of pocket and $4 catalina

Second transaction

3 Kens dressing Using store coupon for .99 each + 3/$1 off with twice value (3.03 money maker)

2 Seattle coffee on sale 3.99 Used 2 /$2 off - new coupon got it Sunday paper

Total $ .95 out of pocket

Third transaction

3 Dannon yogurts $1.25 each Used 3/$1 off with double (2.25 money maker). DANNON COUPON

1 chicken .79 per LB - store coupon

Total $1.27 out of pocket ...

It's still time to get this deal - so if you like this go and get it )

Total for 3 transactions $8.12 and I've got $4 in catalina which brings my shopping trip down to $4.12

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Artist spotlight Karen Keith Creations

I usually run into other artists when I am out with my husband, some are good, or some are questionable. However occasionally I run into someone who is an inspiration and on this occasion I am writing about I was not only inspired by the art. I was inspired by the artist herself, the art she created and the method in which she creates the art. It is rare that I talk about another artist on my blogs or feel compelled to do so. So in today’s topic I am putting focus on Karen Keith of Arlington WA,, she is a math teacher and a wonderful spirit.

I had gone with my family to the Maplewood gem club show on Sunday afternoon to see if we could find a few types of cut stones I needed to finish a project. I had only seen the usual rocks and jewelry pieces, when I came to Karen’s booth I saw her wonderful silver wire work done with taste and then my eye caught these striking freeform silver shaped turned into magical pendants. So I tried to learn more about her and how she created these unique examples of silversmithing.

Karen uses recycled/reclaimed silver and pours it freeform into bristles from a broom to gain their basic unique shape. She polishes them and adds stones to add up to really beautiful necklaces and pendants. She was kind enough to let out her secrets and to take time to talk a bit, I found a warm caring woman full of energy and life.

There was a very good article written on her in the Everett Herald that will give you more insight into Karen’s unique art..

You can also go to her website. Karenkeithcreations or reach her at karenkeithcreations@gmail.com. Either way tell her Rita sent you, I promise you won’t be disappointed.

My blog is crashed

I'm trying to fix it - have no idea how does it happened. Looks like all the Gadgets from left and right moved down - but it my design section everything looks OK.
If you know what might happened - let me know - I want my blog back :(

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Infinity jewelry collection

2011 infinity collection

It's time for Christmas shopping

Infinity collection - worldwide shipping

So what does infinity mean to you? Everyone has different representations to symbolize its meaning. During the creation of these pieces I had hot thought of the simple versions kike: forever, never ending, or without end. I was inspired by beyond, whether my creations were beyond or not was not the idea. I wanted simplicity to show the owner of these lovely pieces, they are meant to simply embellish your beauty and not be focal pieces, nor are they to out shine the stones. Just to simply show that you are beyond and your statement is you and that is infinite because we all are ever-changing. It will not matter whether it is your personality or your wardrobe that changes, this collection will be able to be worn anywhere, anytime, anyplace… infinitely with you.

Welcome to see VIDEO of "Infinity Collection"

Gold infinity necklace wire wrapped and hand hammered jewelry

Gold stud earrings infinity collection

Gold bracelet infinity collection. Natural tourmaline and 14K GF

Monday, August 15, 2011

Look what I made Macrame bracelet

I'd like to show you my new style in macrame jewelry. It's all about what type of thread will you use to create different style of jewelry.

You can use leather and then it'll be more like a rock star jewelry. You can use very nice an delicate thread and you jewelry will fit great for romantic wedding jewelry accessories.

In this Macrame bracelet I used natural pearls and very thin gold color thread. Tiny knots between the pearls looks like real thin chain. After I used handmade wire wrapped clasp made with 14K GF wire this bracelet shows statement - not only thread jewelry.

If you would like to see other macrame jewelry I'll be happy to see you at my own e-shop RitaSunderland.com

Monaday price compare jewelry supplies

For those of you who like to create but don’t like shopping around I’m offering Price comparing on some of the jewelry supplies. Every Monday I'll post different jewelry supplies.

For today Monday I chose EarWires which available at GREATSUPPLIES store on ArtFire

I used 2 other websites to compare it’s ArtBeads and RioGrande