A Little of This and That Giveaway!!!

Juliesbits, is having a huge giveaway! You will want to see what all she has to offer.


http://juliesbits.blogspot.com/p/i-quit-my-job-huge-giveaway.html?showComment=1301235045494

Grammy's Little Angel

Our sweet angel Nathan Alexander Runyan arrived on April 8th,2010 a whopping 9lb 9oz baby boy!

Before Nathan was born I did a little shopping on ETSY(my favorite place to shop) and found this wonderful store called Dual Fantasy Studio(creaturesbychase).
Was I ever excited when I found these precious angel wings.
I knew once I received them I was going to have my grandbaby pose his beautiful smile with these precious wings.

Don't hesitate to contact http://www.etsy.com/shop/creaturesbychase
she is wonderful to work with and pleased to customize a pair of wings for you too!

Digital Scrapbooking

One more of my gorgeous scrap pages with my daughter and her new baby boy Nathan Alexander! This kit from SuzyQScraps is called heart to heart and was so much fun to work with.

This page was created using a kit created by SuzyQScraps.
Check her out at http://suzyqscraps.com/blog/
http://www.scraporchard.com






I've been very excited these last few weeks. We have a new grandbaby coming any day now and I've been trying to get my life in order so I can be a wonderful grandmother.
A few things I've discovered is the lack of time I have to do anything.
I love scrapbooking in my spare time,but it seems like by the time I drag everything out I'm not in the mood anymore.
I added a young lady that goes by suzyqscraps to my facebook not knowing a thing about her. As it turns out she creates digital scrap layouts and sells them on ScrapOrchard. Wow, was I excited when I found this site! I immediately started looking at all the wonderful ideas and pages and knew this was right for me.
I started reading how the digital scrapbooking works and Viola, I bought my first kits.Now I get to create fabulous pages for my new grandbaby and not struggle with all of the paper everywhere.
I thought I would share the site with you all and if you find digital scrapbooking as much fun as I do, then you are at the right place. Oh, and the prices are out of this world!


http://suzyqscraps.com/blog/
http://www.scraporchard.com

Life Is wonderful

I thought I would post a few things going on in my life lately.

My daughter married in July and I found out I am going to be a grandmother. How exciting is that?!

I have been creating tons of new pendants the last few months. I can't seem to get them on Etsy before I sell one without a pic taken. I love it!

Our bath and body products are selling well too. Hand sanitizer is extremely popular with all the H1N1 going around. It's nice to help keep down the germs and have a nice fragrance too!

Local candle orders are coming full force during the fall season. There isn't anything like burning a fall fragrance in the cool crisp evening while cozying up on the couch with a good book or good show!

We recently started homeschooling my youngest daughter. Man o Man that is a challenge all it's on. I commend anyone out there who homeschooled from the beginning. You are #1 in my book.

I hope I didnt bore you too much! I wanted to share with you all the wonderful things going on in my life!

I would love to hear how you are!

Summer Time Treats-Orange Banana Smoothie Pops

In the summer time I love trying out new recipes from Country Living Magazine. I tried this one with a few modifications and our family loved them.

Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops

1 container(s) (7-ounce) Greek yogurt
2/3 cup(s) thawed orange juice concentrate
2 large bananas
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
DIRECTIONS: Puree one Greek yogurt, thawed orange juice concentrate, bananas, lime zest, and fresh lime juice in a blender.
Pour into six 3-ounce molds. (We used mini baking tins with Popsicle sticks, but you can also substitute paper cups.) Freeze until smoothie pops are solid, about 4 hours.
To release pops, dip molds into hot water until pops loosen and slide out. If using cups, peel away paper.


NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)Calories 72
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat --
Cholesterol 4mg
Sodium 19mg
Total Carbohydrate 15g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars --
Protein 2g
Calcium --

Crazy for Collars is the BEST!!!

In one word *WOW*

If you have pups and enjoy taking them for walks or sporting them around with beautifully designed collars you have to check out Crazy for Collars etsy store.
I purchased two TOP QUALITY professionally made designer collars for my schnauzers and have to say that I am VERY IMPRESSED with the stitching, quality and most of all LOVE that went into these. Don't hesitate on the quality because I am hear to tell you that they are the BEST!!!
Thanks Crazy for Collars for these! I will definately be back for more as gifts and for my baby girl schnauzer. I can't wait to pick out a pretty little girly one!
www.crazyforcollars.etsy.com



I just found out that Suzanne is featured on the blockheadradio challenge.

Look at the wonderful award I received today!

While at work today, I decided to jump on Etsy and found that I received this wonderful award. What a treat to see I was awarded by a good friend I met on What's In the Box on Etsy. Thanks so much Elizabear! http://elizabeardesigns.blogspot.com/


Here are my top 10 blog sites I like to read!
1. http://jeanniewray.blogspot.com/
2. http://creatureofthenight1313.blogspot.com/
3. http://babycakes1011.blogspot.com/
4. http://cobwebcornerblog.blogspot.com/
5. http://beadwired8.blogspot.com/
6. http://macrifotografia.blogspot.com/
7. http://jewelrybyjenny.blogspot.com/
8. http://kissmyasana.blogspot.com/
9. http://lizardqueenjewelry.blogspot.com
10. http://iwannawinthebox.blogspot.com/

byhand.me-Check it out!!!

If you havent signed up for byhand.me what are you waiting for? I just did and I have to admit it was pretty darn easy, free, and fun too!

What exactly is byhand.me?
ByHand serves as a free social network for those who make handmade and those who buy handmade. Here's a run down of what you can expect from the site:

Artisan Directory
Spotlights
Forums
Member Blogs
Social Networking
Chat
Private Messaging
RSS Feeds
And more..

Here is a spotlight page I created within just a few minutes. Similar to Etsy treasury, but it lasts forever or until you delete.

http://www.byhand.me/component/option,com_content/Itemid,73/id,1544/task,view/

NEW products for you!

We are working up a storm to get our new products out to the public.
Our bath bombs made it to the store last week.
Already sold a couple on Etsy and hear is what one of our fabulous customers PrimitiveJunkie over here http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5904671 had to say about the BATH BOMBS!!!
QUOTE:
I highly recommend the bath bomb for anyone with any type of dry skin problem, my skin has never been softer after a bath. I can't say enough good things. I will be passing your card out to my girlfriends for sure.


We just finished lip balms this week and working on labels for them.
If you have a lip balm fetish you will want to try these. We are hoping to have them on the shelf by the end of the week.
We're going to carry 5 flavors to start with.

Banana Blast
Fudgesicle
Mega Melon
Strawberry Splash
Wildberry Burst
Unscented
What more can I say, YUM YUM!!!

Hope to see you all soon! I need to head back to my second home and plug away at more new items like the SUGAR SCRUBS that we will be listing on Etsy soon.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY TO YOU ALL!

Timothy Adams Blog-Check it out!!!

Have you ever wondered how so many are successful selling their items online?
Have you ever wanted to view your stats online,but don't know where to start or how?

I know just the right person that shares his tips and tricks to gaining exposure to various venues. It can't hurt to at least try now can it?

Check out this amazing Etsien that shares his tips and tricks to getting your name out there!

Click on the link to handmadeology

He is one facinating dude that can provide you with many way to create a successful business. What are you waiting for JUST CLICK!
http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/hamdmadeology-promo-challenge.html

A day for being creative!

I have been testing new products to add to my bath and body line today.
Oh how much fun it is to test and be creative!
Once we perfect you will get a chance to try out some of these new creations.
Wanna know what we've been up to?

Here a few items we are working on currently.

SOAP
Lip Balms
and a creamy whipped soap that is oh sooooo good.
Whipped Body Souffle that is to die for!
Sugar soap cubes to add to the wonderful list of items.

Check back often at
www.clearlakecreations.etsy.com
www.clearlakecreations.com

They are all so great!

Whats in The Box ROUND 3

Come on over and check out WITB thread.

Welcome to ROUND 3 of Whats In The Box (WITB)

* all you have to do is REPLY to this thread.
* each reply is another entry to the drawing.
* chat, self promote, or look through the FEATURE SHOPS and let us know what YOU'd put in the box if YOU WON!!!
* PLEASE BE CONSTRUCTIVE... one letter or one word answers DO NOT COUNT!!! So, if you are chatting it up,please make sure you add more than one word to your reply if you want it to count as an entry in the drawing.
* once we get 50 shops to each donate one $20 gift certificate we WAIT ABOUT A WEEK, so the last shops who joined get some exposure, and then we PULL 50 DIFFERENT WINNERS FROM THIS THREAD!!!!!
* Winners will be drawn using a random number generator to pull the winning page and then a random number generator to pull the winning line. This process will repeat until 50 different winners are chosen and assigned to the FEATURE SHOPS!!!
* you dont have to donate anything to play.
* and if you do donate, you can still win ;D
* enter as often as you want :D
* YOU HAVE 50 DIFFERENT CHANCES TO WIN!!!!

we play a lot of games and give out prizes as we
go :)

we also have SPECIAL OFFERS that are only
available to those who read it here :)

PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for a WITB prize your account must be in good standing with a positive feedback percentage of 98% or higher.

if you have any q's just contact me or ask one of the FEATURE SELLERS on the most RECENT LIST near the LAST page of THIS thread.

*** Absolutely no purchase necessary! ***

FEATURE SHOPS FOR ROUND 3 INCLUDE:

1. FromMyHandsToYours.etsy.com - DESTASH, jewelry, scarves, shredded t's
2. LizardQueenJewelry.etsy.com - ONE OF A KIND & Custom Jewelry
3. JewelryByJenn.etsy.com - CUSTOM jewelry at AFFORDABLE prices
4. LuckyRosiesCreations.etsy.com - one of a kind creations
5. JodayCraf.etsy.com - handmade and vintage jewelry
6. Desera21.etsy.com - handmade bows and clippies :)
7. HavenDawnDesigns.etsy.com - stunning handmade pendants
8. ClearLakeCreations.etsy.com - handmade quality bath and beauty
9. LincolnChristian.etsy.com - unique glass tile pendants
10. MacriPhotography.etsy.com - Fine art photography
11. AudreysCountryCrafts.etsy.com - decorative/tole painting
12. PrimitiveJunkie.etsy.com - stitched pillows, crochet scarves, shawls, towels

thanks so much... and GOOD LUCK!!!!

Some of our store items on Shop Handmade

Products

Wanted to share a few products we are carrying right now.
No better time to finish off the summer heat with our dry oil body spray.
Enjoy the soft, silky feel of our sprays.

Great Day! I TOOK OFF!

I finally finished my new workspace for creating candles/bath and body products.
I am so excited to finally get an area that I can organize and not shuffle from closets and counters in different rooms to find things. It's a thrill to play now.

Off topic of playing, but I received a really nice gift from a friend today. I received a hanging butterfly that represents my friendship with her and also a Willow Doll. They are both so pretty and its really nice to know someone appreciates the little things you do.


Thats was my day today.

LIFE IS GRAND!!!

I am on day two of my blog and working on new products this weekend. Cold Processed soaps are going to be ready in the near future and I can't wait. Just the thought of creating hand made products to use is the greatest feeling in the world.

I hope many of you try our new soaps out when they are available.

Candles will be on the etsy site soon. I've been tinkering with new labels before I start out the fall season so check out the site to see what I have and whats coming soon.

http://www.clearlakecreations.etsy.com/
http://www.clearlakecreations.com/

"Decorate Your Home With Fragrance"!

OH MY GOSH, this is my first blog. Can I be anymore excited! Welcome to Clear Lake Creations blog site where you are going to here all about Bath and Body products I offer and Candles galore.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Denise and I own the greatest candle/bath and body product business in the world.
I have been in the business for 7 years now and have loved absolutely every minute of it.
I work fulltime,but guarentee you that every minute Im off the clock I on the clock researching, designing labels, and pouring products.

If your interested in checking out fantastic products check out www.clearlakecreations.com or www.clearlakecreations.etsy.com.

If I ever suggest one of our items it would be the SOY WHIP! What am I talking about, comeon try them all, what are you waiting for!