L.A. NATIVE.....BECOME ONE....

Who doesn't love a little touch of California? .... the boho-chic esq style of a surfer girl slash hippie & all those pretty faces- the bohemian style is one we truly heart.

When we came across two California girls on Etsy we were more then ecstatic. Bekah & Emily sent us some fabulous items from their line that we immediately fell in love with........

The Mommy & Me Friendship Charm bracelets ($56, set) have to be one of the most unique items we have come across especially if you have one or two little fashionistas to share them with - your mini-me will LOVE matching with their fashion mommy icon.

Don't have a little one yet? Opt for the Original L.A. Native Friendship Charm Bracelet ($32), featured in the Etsy gift guide "The Hot List" - tribal inspired.

Stack em' up to create the perfect look.

the ROYALTY antique house necklace, $84, is simple yet elegant. We adore the sky & earth colored gems along the assorted quartz, turquoise, garnet, and agate beads featured in a rosary type style. It is perfect for layering with other necklaces from the collection.

all about the california girls

a note from the designers: Bekah Bourget & Emily Hudson

L.A. NATIVE is a collaborative effort between two California girls. Inspired by the beaches, canyons, and city streets we grew up on...and the desire to make something old new again...we chose to create. We make art that you can wear. Every individually designed piece of L.A. NATIVE jewelry is handcrafted and 100% original. No two pieces are alike. We believe in the power of self expression and personal style and enjoy creating something special and unique for everyone. Our designs are created using only the finest of new and reclaimed vintage materials, and include leather, feathers, reclaimed vintage fur, semi-precious stones and metals, vintage charms, antique swarsovski crystal beads and much more. All feathers are naturally molted, for your peace of mind and ours. We love treasures...good luck...and freedom. We hope that’s what L.A. NATIVE will represent to you. xo

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Some Bunny Loves You - A new Papertake Weekly challenge

I know you're not goin to see this until Tuesday, but it's Monday now and the finale of The Bachelor is on in just an hour and a half! I don't know what's going to happen, but I'm wondering if he's going to end up not choosing either one. I don't know. Can't wait to see what happens! With it being Tuesday, that means it's time for a new Papertake Weekly challenge. This week, Dawny's challenge is Buttons, Bows, Brads, and Bling and we're being sponsored by Truly Scrumptious! I chose to use this absolutely adorable stamp from Wags 'n Whiskers called Some Bunny Loves You. Are they not the most precious set of bunnies?? I love them! They're colored with Copic markers. The sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe' in a set called Easter Sentiments. That lucious ribbon is silk and is available at Stamp and Create along with the Bow Easy.

I have to be honest and say that I really do not like the way this card turned out. I just could not get it balanced. I made the mistake of attaching the image and ribbon before anything else. And that was the end of me. I couldn't get anything else to look right with it. Oh well....such is life. I still LOVE the image. LOL!

Please be sure and pop over to Papertake Weekly and check out the rest of the awesome creation by the design team! Then we'd love it if you'd grab your paper and glue and join us in the challenge! You might get lucky and win a prize from Truly Scrumptious!

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Card recipe:

image - Some Bunny Loves You from Wags 'n Whiskers; sentiment from The Cutting Cafe'

ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Sketch markers

Tools: Bow Easy, Martha Stewart frond punch

misc: silk ribbon; buttons, brads and bling from my stash.

New Card for Kyle - and - Blog Candy Sign Up Continues

I have a new card to share which I made for the sailor son of "my friend Kathy".  I used a nautical tattoo stamp from Bombshell Stamps, which should go over well once it reaches the carrier. 

I used the Stand and Salute cartridge to create the base card, the navy front piece, the stars and the Liberty cut.  Circle nesties sets were used to cut out the stamped image and red metallic scalloped layer.  The stamped image was colored with Copic markers.

If you have not already done so, be sure to leave a comment in the PREVIOUS post to be registered for my blog candy drawing.  I have nice blog candy this month - a $25.00 gift voucher from Custom Crops (thanks Custom Crops!!).

Just when I thought I was finished I realized that I forgot to add color to our Bombshell's hair.  Oh No!  Here she is with color added.