Impressions by Heidi

25 June 2011

JET, Jewelry on Etsy Team: We Need Your Input! Vote For Your Favorite Ankle Bracelet or Anklet!!

Filed under: From my Friends and Colleagues, Jewelry and Beads — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 12:38 pm
Sunny, Sunny Day Anklet

Sunny, Sunny Day Anklet

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Many members of the Jewelry on Etsy Team, myself included, created anklets for a summer challenge. Lots of gorgeous work here. These are some truly talented artisans.

Now we need your help to pick a winner! Stop by the JET Blog and vote for your favorite (which is my Sunny, Sunny Day Anklet of course).

What’s in it for you? If you follow the simple instructions on the JET blog, you could win some jewelry created by these talented artisans as well. Up for grabs are several incredible pair of earrings, a necklace and a pendant.

Besides, it’s just fun to look at all the pretties!

JET, Jewelry on Etsy Team: We Need Your Input! Vote For Your Favorite Ankle Bracelet or Anklet!!.

12 April 2011

Copper: The New Gold — an Etsy Treasury

Filed under: Etsy Treasury, Jewelry and Beads, Shopping — Tags: , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 11:17 am

‘Copper: the New Gold’ by impressionsbyheidi

Copper is warm and mixes well with other metals, glass beads and gemstones. It can be classic or modern. And it in the hands of talented artisans it becomes gorgeous pieces of affordable jewelry like these in this treasury. Click through for more information on them, or to see other gorgeous pieces by these artists.


Picasso Jasper Handmade Pend…
$60.00

Sky Blue Turquoise Earth San…
$20.00

Handmade Modern Copper Wire …
$36.00

Larvikite Divinity in Copper…
$

Jasper Vines- Jasper and Cop…
$55.00

eclectic blue kyanite, coppe…
$34.00

Antique Copper Birds & Topaz…
$17.00

Copper Hammered Wide Ring Ba…
$30.00

Fiesta Fun Bracelet – Copper…
$40.00

Genuine Copper Kinetic HulaH…
$24.00

Soft Pastel Lucite Flower Ea…
$18.00

Oak Forest Bracelet
$19.00

Purple and Antique Copper Ea…
$14.00

Earth Elements Necklace – Co…
$38.00

Hammered Heart Copper Pendan…
$35.00

Modern Sterling Silver Coppe…
$27.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

6 April 2011

Wordless Wednesday

Filed under: Random, Wordless Wednesday — Tags: , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 8:00 am

Skid Pole Lane

24 February 2011

My Favorite 5 Android Apps: What’s on Your Android Phone?

Filed under: Random, Time Management — Tags: , , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 11:11 am

My Favorite 5 Android Apps: What’s on Your Android Phone?

Android Robot

Android Robot*

YAY for smart phones! I love mine and I love the Android base that connects with Google and keeps me together. Well, nothing can keep me together, but this gets as close as it comes. My Samsung Moment is rarely more than an arm’s reach.

Even better are all the apps available, many for free! Games, productivity, business, entertainment. If you want it, someone has programmed it.

So, here’s what on my Android:

  1. Twidroyd: A Twitter application for the Android phone. From their Web site:

    twidroyd is a fully featured twitter client, including postings, mentions, direct messages with threaded view, integrated search, list viewing, url shortening, geo-location support, multi-language interface, background notifications and more.

    Why do I like it? I love the live link previews and the ability to retweet with comments. It runs cleanly on my phone (unlike some other Twitter apps that slow my phone down dramatically). I can opt to show user’s profile images or not, pick from various themes that works for my eyes, and even create my own theme in the Twidroyd Factory and then download it to my phone. I can keep up with my Tweeps, their lives and businesses wherever I am with ease. Great Twitter App if you Tweet!

  2. Totemo: A puzzle game with a cute little story line. The Witch Doctor takes you into the spirit world where you release the spirits to break the spell. What you do is clear the board of spirits by choosing the correct ones in a row — 2, 3 or 4 depending no the board. It’s thought provoking and a good way to pass the time waiting for an appointment or such.
  3. Kindle: Just what you think it is, a Kindle app for the Android phone that allows you to read Kindle books. I love it because it syncs with my Kindle so if I don’t have the Kindle with me, I can still open my book and read a few pages if I’m stuck somewhere.
  4. FeedSquares: A great little app for following your Google Reader news feeds. It organizes your feeds into bright, easy to follow blocks so you can read now or wait until later. I like it because it makes it easy for me to keep up on the go.
  5. Stopwatch & Timer by SportsTrackLive: Do not ask me why the Moment didn’t come with one of these built in, but it didn’t. Easy enough to fix, there are lots in the Market.  I chose this one because of the large, easy to read interface and basic functions. Does what I want! Download this one from the Android Market. I don’t see it on their Web site.

If you haven’t already detected a theme, I’ll fill you in: I like apps that I can use in the “little minutes” while I’m waiting, on the go, eating lunch or the like. Mostly apps that help me use my time well, or sometimes apps that just give me a quick break. There are so many to choose from I suppose I could play with my phone all day and not get anything done, but that would defeat the purpose.

So what’s on your Android phone? What helps you stay connected and get through your day?

*Used with permission under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution license

23 February 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Meet Mr. Fishy

Filed under: Random, Wordless Wednesday — Tags: , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 9:59 am
Mr. Fishy

Mr. Fishy

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22 February 2011

Pagans In Pink: An Etsy Treasury

Filed under: Etsy Treasury — Tags: , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 4:39 pm

‘Pagans in Pink’ by impressionsbyheidi

Jewelry, art dolls, tea towels, scarves, purses, ritual items. So much pretty pink from the Pagan Team here on Etsy.


Poppin Pink Hoop Necklace
$24.00

Hand Knit OOAK Diamond Purse
$56.00

Cherish Fairy Dragon, OOAK F…
$45.00

Gemstone Necklace and Earrin…
$36.00

Red and Pink Chainmaille Ank…
$15.00

Pink Flower Fairy Necklace- …
$9.95

Peppermint Twist Clay & Crys…
$8.00

FUSCHIA FUR Goddess Scarf Ha…
$25.00

Tea Towel Embroidered with S…
$10.00

Rose Quartz, Sterling Silver…
$75.00

SHINY HOT PINK and Gold Sati…
$23.99

Celtic Pink Triangle Earring…
$2.99

Goddess of Love Herbal Spell…
$8.95

Fairy Wish Wand Large Pink
$6.00

Tea Towel Embroidered with H…
$10.00

Faery Princess Shoe Jewelry
$10.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.

Copper Rocks. What Should I Make Next?

Filed under: Jewelry and Beads — Tags: , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 10:43 am

Copper Rocks. What Should I Make Next?

Copper Bangle Bracelet

Copper Bangle Bracelet

If you haven’t noticed, I like working with copper.

I like to feel it forming between my fingers into beautiful pieces with coils and spirals and wiggles. A little flame oxidizes it to some cool colors. Hit it with a hammer for some great texture, not to mention the therapeutic value of banging on something and hearing it ring out, watching it morph.

Birthstone Spiral Earrings

Birthstone Spiral Earrings

Wear copper alone for a classic look.

Add some beads for a unique look.

Or pair it with crystals for an elegant look.

Copper glows with warmth and I prefer wearing it to silver. It’s also far more affordable than gold. I’ve also found it’s fairly safe for sensitive skin. Pure copper doesn’t have any nickel in it, which is what many people are allergic to. My ears are sometimes sensitive to other metals and I can wear copper all day without a problem

OK, so that said . . .

I’m working on bangle bracelets in 2 styles, birthstone spiral earrings, and pendants in a handful of designs. I’m also using copper in the frames of my Peruvian thread earrings.

But what else can I add to my copper line? Do you have any ideas? What would you like to see me create in copper?

 

21 February 2011

Let the Sun Shine In — A Sunny Yellow Etsy Treasury

Filed under: Jewelry and Beads, Shopping — Tags: , , , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 11:00 am

‘Let the Sun Shine In – A collection of jewelry featuring sunny yellow colors’ by impressionsbyheidi

I’m feeling sunny today, so I went looking for yellow jewelry. I found cuff links, earrings, pendants, beaded necklaces, bracelets and rings. they feature crystals, gemstones, lucite, glass, lampwork, even a vintage pop bottle cap. Stop in to see these artists beautiful work and find a piece of the sun for yourself or a gift.


Sunshine – Cuff links
$15.00

Sunny Yellow Lucite Flower E…
$21.00

Lemon Quartz Wire Wrapped Te…
$35.00

Yellow Jade Mahogany Obsidia…
$85.00

Peridot Lariat Necklace with…
$110.00

Yellow Mother Of Pearl Earri…
$23.00

Citrine Oval Rock FETISH in …
$168.00

Vivid Skies Glass Pendant
$15.00

Handmade Yellow Lampwork Flo…
$5.00

Recycled Vintage Pop Bottle …
$20.00

Sunny Earrings – Blown Glass…
$18.00

Bees Do It Black Glass and O…
$39.75

yellow, silver, copper, hand…
$23.00

When Life Gives You Lemons…..
$8.00

Amazon Howlite and Wood Bead…
$18.00

Hello Sunshine Earrings
$14.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.

17 February 2011

Copper Bangle Bracelet with Red Swarovski Butterfly

Filed under: Business, Jewelry and Beads — Tags: , , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 4:01 pm

My Newest Listing: Copper Bangle Bracelet with Red Swarovski Butterfly

Copper Bangle Bracelet with Red Swarovski Butterfly

 

Copper Bangle Bracelet with Flame Painting and Swarovski Crystal Butterfly

Copper Bangle Bracelet with Flame Painting and Swarovski Crystal Butterfly

 

Bangle w/Butterfly

Bangle w/Butterfly

Bangle w/Butterfly

Bangle w/Butterfly

 

Created from 6 gauge copper wire, hand formed, then hammered for texture. Flame painted ends, wrapped in coils of copper. Accented with a ruby red Swarovski crystal butterfly. A great spring accessory!

Mindbloom » Grow the life you want.

Filed under: Personal Development — Tags: , , , , , — Heidi A. Coghlan, Impressions by Heidi @ 2:03 pm

Mindbloom >> Grow the life you want

I found this site a month, maybe a little longer, ago. After using it consistently for that time, I’ve decided it’s awesome and I need to share it with you, so here it is:  Mindbloom » Grow the life you want. According to their Website:

Mindbloom’s Life Game is for anyone who wants a simple, fun and effective way to grow a healthy, balanced and meaningful life.

 

Mindbloom Forest

Mindbloom Forest

I like the phrase “Life Game” — makes it seems so friendly. What it really is is a terrific way to focus on your priorities, goals, dreams and important parts of your life, one bit at a time.

When you join the site, you get a tree with up to 3 branches which represent different areas of your life. Choose from:

  • Health
  • Spirituality
  • Lifestyle
  • Career
  • Relationships
  • Finances
  • Creativity
  • Leisure

The branch will have a leaf on the end of it. The color of the leaf (anywhere from vibrant green to withered brown) will depend on how often you tell the game you currently focus on this area of your life. When you click on the leaf it opens up to a quote and a slide show of images. You have 2 choices

  • My Actions
  • My Inspiration

My Inspiration

has 2 sections. Images and music. You choose images that represent the leaf topic to you and music that you like. The images will play in your slide show for the leaf with the music in the background. Mindbloom has a great selection of images and some interesting music to choose from, or upload your own.

My Actions

is where it all happens. Here you can pick from a lot of different thing to do or create your own actions to help you reach your goal. Depending on the leaf topic you’ll have choices such as:

  • Drink water daily
  • Focus on the possibilities
  • Organize one step at a time
  • Find a quiet place in my home and enjoy a daily practice there.

Be sure to journal so you can follow your progress later.

When you complete actions, you earn seeds (the game “currency”) and work towards achievements. If you complete enough scheduled actions, your leaves will move towards and become green and your life will move toward what you envision.

You can add new actions, new leaves to existing branches, and new branches to the tree, even move your forest to a new locale. Invite friends and you’ll be able to see their trees to share encouragement and achievements with them.

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