Archive for the ‘Lydia's Cozy Corner Ornaments’ Category

Guess what’s in these boxes…

January 12, 2008

Can you guess what are in these little boxes? img_7042.jpgMy first ever, genuinely real sale from my Etsy site.

Ok,… well,… to be completely honest, it was a sale that just happened to be from my one of my most specials friends mothers that I love dearly.

But it was still a real, valid sale. Pay Pal went through and I got paid for it. Real, actual, genuine, cold, hard cash!!

Aren’t you excited for me?! Hee hee,…When the notification email from Etsy arrived in my mailbox,… a shot of excitement went up my spine. I was legit. I was an Etsy business woman. I was a crafty-crafter of little Christmas ornaments (even though Christmas has passed). Wow,…amazing.  img_7020.jpgSo I got to work and made my precious friends mothers ornaments. Since our Christmas tree is down, I had to hang them on our wreath from our front door to take pictures of them, but it worked just fine. img_7028.jpg (2) Nativitiesimg_7021.jpg (1) Frosty the Snowmanimg_7024.jpg And (1) extra bonus  Christmas Tree, on me,…just because.

See, if you buy ornaments from me, I will hook you up. Maybe you should go purchase one,…hmmmm,…what do ‘ya think? :)  img_7037.jpgI carefully packaged them in little boxes,…  img_7047.jpgTied some pretty ribbon around them, and of course, added a “Lydia’s Cozy Corner” label to each box (I felt like a kid again, playing “store”) img_7044.jpg And packaged them up for shipping.

Hooooray! Thanks for checking out my site!!

Now maybe you should start your Christmas shopping a little early this year,…*hint, *hint :).       

Personalized Ornaments

December 19, 2007

Hey All!!

I posted a few more items on my etsy site.

One of my sweet friends just moved back to London. She had been living in California, on and off, for some time so I decided to make an ornament that was individualized for her…surfing, the beach, flipflops, palm trees, and of course the California flag (!! :) are all things that I felt described her life here in California.

So this is what I came up with,…

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Another friend asked me to make an ornament that commemorated his parents move to their new lake house.

Here is a picture of the lake house,…

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And, here is what I came up with for the ornament…

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These don’t even technically have to be Christmas ornaments. They could also be fun little souveniers, knick-knacks, wall hangings,… or maybe even clutter for some people. Ha Ha…. :).

Lydia’s Cozy Corner Store!!

December 13, 2007

Hey All!!

Thanks for all of your nice compliments regarding my Christmas ornaments!! With some encouragement from some of my special friends :), I was motivated to get my stuff up online so that others can buy it!! Check it all out on the links below. In the future, I hope to add to the store with additional artsy crafty items…so, make sure to check back regularly!!

Love,

Lydia

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Clay Christmas Ornaments

December 11, 2007

This is mostly just for fun but,….

Would anyone like to buy Christmas Ornaments? I know I’m starting this a bit late, but maybe for a last minute Christmas gift? Or maybe you’ll want to start early for next years Christmas,… he he he. Ok,…that may be a bit too early!!

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All of them are handmade with great love and care. Each ornament is made with sculpey clay and glass beads. They are heated in the oven and then painted with a clear polish to give it that glossy finish. After they are finished, I assemble them with a string of glass beads or a ribbon. img_0345-small.jpg

Here are a few of my favorites,…

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Santa chilling on a Roof with Gifts

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The Nativity Scene

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Surfin’ Santa

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Hotel Del Coronado 2007

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City Scape

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Another Manger Scene

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Santa and his Reindeer

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Christmas Stockings

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Paint Palette

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Oh Christmas Tree

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Hark the Herald Angel

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Mr. Snowman

I also make pins that you can buy for your Great Aunt Martha or your Grandma Betty… sweet little ladies who will love things like that. I’m willing to try to make whatever you like, … just put a request in and I’ll give it a go. And, each ornament can come personalized with a name, date, or year….whatever you like!

I know not that many people read this, but at least I thought I’d put up pictures! :) I’m thinking I may try to start selling these, as a side business, in the years to come!!