The past 6 weeks or so have been really rough. I've dealt with chronic illness since I was a child, but there are times where it is still really hard to cope. Lately, the dysautonomia related to MVPS has been downright horrid. The dizziness, brain fuzz, and swelling in my hands have made it hard to do much sculpting, so I haven't had many updates to post here unfortunately. When flare ups keep me from working for weeks on end, it can be frustrating - not only for my customers waiting for their custom orders, but also for me, since things just don't seem right if I don't have my hands clay every day! :) Thankfully the last few days were a tad bit better and I was really thrilled to be able to get this trio of macaws done!

 

I have just finished this custom ordered chunky bracelet with glass beads, which features 3 Goffin's cockatoos and 3 Congo African Greys, and thought you all might enjoy seeing it as well. I just love making these bracelets, they are such fun to create and each one is so unique! More photos of this set can be seen in my Flickr Album.

 

 

Whew, it sure takes time to get photos done, it feels like I spend just as much time photographing my creations as I do actually making them! I've listed several dozen items in my Etsy shop, many at sale prices, so I hope you will stop by and take a look. (Keep in mind that unlike eBay, the items on Etsy are not being auctioned and will be sold immediately to the first person to add the items to their cart.) If you want something that I have listed on Etsy, you will need to go to my Etsy shop to purchase it.

I thought I would take this opportunity to give you a quick overview in case you were wondering what exactly Etsy is! I know there are some of you who have wanted some of my items which are listed there but were unsure about how to go about doing it on Etsy.

WHAT IS ETSY?
Simply put, it is an online marketplace for handcrafted items & art, and is filled with fabulously talented people from all over the world. As a seller, I pay a fee to list each item for sale, where it is showcased in my "Etsy shop". Buying items on Etsy is free and easy.

IS IT LIKE EBAY?
Sort of! Items sold on Ebay generally are sold in auction format, but on Etsy every item is sold as "Buy it Now", there is no bidding. When you see something you want, you add it to your cart and make the purchase immediately. No need to wait for an auction to end, or worry about anyone outbidding you.

HOW CAN YOU BUY SOMETHING FROM ME ON ETSY?
First, you need to sign up for a free account to be able to make a purchase. It's really quick and easy to do, just pick a user name, password and enter your email address and shipping information. Then you receive an email from Etsy that you need to respond to so that your account will be activated. (Make sure you are careful to enter your correct email address so that you receive this email!) Once you're all set, go to my Etsy shop at www.aliciascreations.etsy.com and click on the item you want, add to your cart, and follow the instructions online! Any questions? I'm happy to help, just drop me an email at parrotjewelry (at) gmail.com.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Killian is a perfect model for St. Patrick's day, wouldn't you say? What a perfect day to celebrate my favorite color. :) I put together a few gloriously green things to auction on ebay, click here to view all current EBAY AUCTIONS. Unfortunately I haven't posted here as much as I would like lately, due to not feeling well. I'm hopeful that this coming week will be a better one so that I can get back to work full force. The good news is that spring really is finally just around the corner, the birds outside are starting to chirp and we are all looking forward to warmer weather!