Excellent Creations

Megan Nichols of Excellent Creations decided to use her craftiness for a good cause after her son was born with a heart defect that required open heart surgery when he was just 3 days old. She now donates 10% of the proceeds from all sales to The Children's Heart Foundation for the research of congenital heart defects. Megan's designs range from sweet and demure to funky and wild. I love the fun 80s-inspired polymer bead and tulle necklace, as well as the red irridescent necklace featuring a leopard print pendant. Do some charitable shopping & pick out something nice for yourself or a loved one today!

*GIVEAWAY - Closed: Megan is giving away a black & orange beaded chunky funky beaded necklace. To enter, visit Excellent Creations and leave a comment on this post noting your favorite design. Giveaway ends Friday, November 27.

Thanksgiving Finds

Americans will be celebrating Thanksgiving in one week. I always enjoy featuring Thanksgiving items as I love Autumn dècor...and pumpkin pie!

Three Moon Babies has a fun selection of polymer clay embellishments. The whole pumpkin pie magnet is adorable. You'll also find several Christmas-themed designs, including the Santa Claus clay charm.

Love pumpkin pie, but not the calories that come with eating a slab of it? Becky M has created a fun felt alternative.

Paired Hearts has several fun holiday cards to choose from. The disguised turkey is a hoot!

BHG.com, the interactive companion to Better Homes and Gardens magazine, has lots of great Thanksgiving ideas. Spruce up your holiday with recipes, crafts, and turkey roasting tips.

There's an entire blog dedicated to Thanksgiving tidbits, too!

UberArt

UberArt features beautiful hand-bound journals and unique polymer clay pendants. Beth, the artist behind UberArt, has a knack for creating items that will appeal to an audience with a wide variety of tastes. The Starry Night mosaic pendant features three pieces of deep sapphire blue recycled glass set into a polymer clay base with an antique silver finish. Note that 20% of the proceeds from Journal for the Cure sales will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation. You can also receive 10% off your total regular priced purchase (excluding sale items) by entering FF10 in the "notes to seller" section at checkout. Expires 11/15/2008.