An Anniversary Gift

Check out my little dragon Merida! She was recently part of a trade I made on Etsy. I love trading with other artists! Merida is needle felted, with felt wings and a Merino wool braid for hair. She is too cute!

Made by Certified Gemologist, Sandy Martinez

It was my parent's anniversary recently, so I was happy when I was able to trade for this classy birthstone necklace from GriffinsNestJewelry on Etsy - as a gift for my mom. This is a great gift - the seller was very helpful and it arrived quickly. I could tell from first glance that it was a high quality item! The stones are gorgeous and sparkly. They are set well, not loose or crooked. Absolutely perfect. And my mom loved it too! This is something she can where all the time - great for everyday wear and special occasions. It is very classy and not so gaudy that she is unable to wear it to her job. I give this piece of jewelry two thumbs up!

Even the little box it came in was perfect!

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Time For a Party - A Mario Party!!!

Look - baby Yoshi is hatching!! Now he is going to be late to the party for sure!

Yoshi is a needle felted miniature - 15% proceeds from his sale will be donated to the animal rescue of the month. Don't you want to adopt him? He promises to help you win Mario Kart - well he promises to try anyway! 

Who is your favorite Mario character?? Mine is a tie between Yoshi and Boo!

Don't forget to take the poll on the right side of the page - where you choose either Mario or Luigi to go on an adventure with!

Find Yoshi in my Etsy shop HERE

Woodland Creatures

Looking through my stock today, I realized I needed to have a "woodland creatures" photo shoot with these three little guys! And so I did.

All three are needle felted miniatures, finished with glass eyes and plastic noses. I made the little fox for a trade, so he is already spoken for. BUT the little rabbit and brown bear are still up for grabs! All proceeds from both of them go to animal rescues. What do you think of them?

View the bear on Etsy HERE

View the rabbit on Etsy HERE

Colors of Nature Review

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experiences may differ

Colors of Nature was kind enough to send me a sample of their paints to review on my page. I was delighted when it arrived - I know many of my followers are creative like me, so you can understand my excitement about new craft supplies! Colors of Nature makes professional quality, earth-friendly artists' paint. Their paint is certified vegan, petroleum free, cruelty free, AND made only from natural ingredients, like plants and minerals.

I love to paint! I may not be the best painter, but that does not hold me back! Due to the fact that their paints are only made from plants and minerals, the result is a more natural painting - one that reflects the true colors of nature. I thought this was great! There are several different browns - which are perfect for what I enjoy painting best - pet portraits. From the first brush stroke, I could tell that these are high quality paints! I found that these paints blend well and easily produce a beautiful image. They are also long lasting - a little truly does go a long way!

Overall, I give these cruelty free, earth friendly paints two thumbs up! A perfect score!!  

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Blue Green Organics Review

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experiences may differ

I recently received to review some samples from Blue Green Organics. I was sent one bottle of Organic Light Blue Agave Nectar and one bottle of Organic Raw Blue Agave Nectar. Agave nectar is a wonderful thing - it can be used just like real sugars, but its lower glycemic index means that it doesn't have the health risks that are connected to higher glycemic sweeteners. Their Blue Agave Nectar is USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and all natural! It is even farmed in a sustainable manner.

I was very excited to try out this product, as it is comparable to honey (and who doesn't love honey?). This all natural sweetener did not disappoint. My entire family enjoyed these nectars. I prefer the raw version - I think that the taste is somewhat comparable to maple syrup. I used this nectar in my cereal, on peanut butter sandwiches, and on pancakes. I plan to use it in my tea even. There is no unpleasant after taste, and you can feel safe knowing it is GMO free.

Overall, I give these nectars 5/5 stars! 

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De La Terre Skincare Review

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experiences may differ

De La Terre Skincare was kind enough to send me some samples of their products to review on my page. Their products are 100% synthetic free, gluten free, vegan, eco-friendly, AND cruelty free! I received Herb Rich Clay, Herb Rich Serum, and Herb Rich Balm.

When I opened the Herb Rich clay, I must say that I certainly was not a fan of the scent it gave off. But that is just me - the scent is very natural and herbal, which may appeal to some people. I used it twice a week, as per the directions. The second time I used it, I mixed it with my cleanser (which was stated as an option in the directions) - I thought this made the product easier to keep moist (as you must leave it on for 5 minutes and prevent it from drying). Though I had my doubts, this product greatly surpassed my expectations! My skin felt smoother and healthier! This product is very nourishing.

I was also a little skeptical about the Herb Rich Serum - it is oil based, so I was afraid it would make me break out. I have used this product daily for almost a week now, and have not noticed any extra acne developing as a result. My skin feels much more hydrated.

I was super excited when I saw they included herb rich balm - I LOVE lip glosses! My lips like to peel, so this product was amazing! My lips are much smoother - this product has a great moisturizing effect. It is even great for cuts! The balm soothed my cut, and in the product description I see that it can even help quicken the healing process.



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Dream Eyes Contacts Review

Disclaimer: I received these items in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to post a positive review. These are my honest opinions. Your experiences may differ

Here is the review that I have been most excited about doing....Dream Eyes Contact Lenses! These lenses are non-prescription - they are simply used to alter appearance. Dream Eyes was kind enough to send me one pair (my choice) of contact lenses. I chose Natural Aqua Color Contact Lenses. 

First of all - the packaging. They are packaged safely - they come in a small box inside a bubble wrap envelope. Shipping took about 10 days for them to arrive. They do not come with a contact lens case (I know some online places send you a complimentary one). But they are relatively cheap and easy to find, so that is no big deal.

I have never used contact lenses before - so I was a little worried about getting them in. It took me about an hour and a couple Youtube videos to get them in the first time - but I did it! At first I found them very uncomfortable - I mean, there IS something on my eye haha. But after a couple minutes I got used to them and now I hardly notice they are on!

The website said that they would have "bold" results on even dark eyes. I do not consider my eyes "dark" - they are hazel. Surely they are not as light as blue and green eyes - so they are more medium, if that makes sense. So I was a little disappointed with them. They do not look especially vibrant or bold. They are supposed to look natural - which they do, I was just hoping for more of a change. They give my eyes a more deep green hue, rather than aqua. So if you have blue or green eyes - these will probably be very vibrant on you!

I am still happy with a the change, perhaps it is better to have a more natural look anyway. I am just so glad that I was finally able to get some color contact lenses to try out. I was afraid that they would irritate my eyes - but they do not! Overall, I give these a 4 out of 5, due to a slight lack of "vibrance." Although - I think I will have to purchase another pair in a different color, because they are pretty fun!

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