Monday, October 8, 2012

Beautiful Script in Handcrafted Items



Here are some of the beautiful script items I have in My Favorites at Etsy.

Enjoy!

 
 























 
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/108400398/wooden-clothespins-french-script-vintage?ref=shop_home_active
 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have a project that I'm working in which I use script. 
 
I can't wait to share it here when I'm done! 
 
It's unlike anything I've done before. 
 
I purchased the materials not knowing what I'd being creating and I was pleased with what I've morphed it into.
 
I hope to have it finished soon.  Along with all the other projects!  ;)
 
 
 Have a BEAUTIFUL day!
 
 
Cheers,
Dana Marie
 
 
 
 

Friday, October 5, 2012

The Billionaire's Tea Party

 
Please, take the time to watch this 2:28 minute video and then decide if you would want to know more.
 
"The Tea Party movement has taken American politics by storm. But is this truly a populist uprising or one of the greatest feats of propaganda ever seen? Australian filmmaker Taki Oldham sets out answer this question, finding that behind the movement's rhetoric of 'freedom' versus 'socialism' lies a highly co-ordinated network of shadow groups, funded by the likes of billionaire ideologues Charles and David Koch. Are the Tea Party protestors really just pawns in a plan to replace government with a privatized America?"
 
This is an important one and is not part of a longer video:
 
 
 
I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to watch this next one:
 
 
 
Start asking WHO is behind this idea, this party, etc.  ....You'll find it's OFTEN Corporations/the Billionaires.  They do NOT care about you or what they are selling it's all about the $$$$!
 
 
 
Keep Informed.
 
 
 
Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners

 
Important Video - PLEASE Watch
 
 
 
http://www.nrdc.org/health/home/airfresheners/fairfresheners.pdf

"Air fresheners have become a staple in many American homes and offices, marketed with the promise of creating a clean, healthy, and sweet-smelling indoor atmosphere. But many of these products contain phthalates
 

(pronounced


thal-ates)—hazardous chemicals known to cause hormonal abnormalities, birth defects, and reproductive problems.

NRDC’s independent testing of 14 common air fresheners, none of which listed phthalates as an ingredient, uncovered these chemicals in 86 percent (12 of 14) of the products tested, including those advertised as “allnatural” or “unscented.”

 "Until consumers are given the information they need to make informed decisions about whether to use these products, it is best to avoid using air fresheners—especially in places where there are children or pregnant women."
 



 
Phthalates: Health Hazards in Many Forms



"Phthalates are used in many common consumer products—to soften plastics in children’s toys, as sealants and adhesives in nail polish, and in perfumes and air fresheners."
 
"When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems."
 

 



Phthalates: Health Hazards in Many Forms

 
"Phthalates are used in many common consumer products—to soften plastics in children’s toys, as sealants and adhesives in nail polish, and in perfumes and air fresheners. When people use air fresheners, the phthalates are released into the air where they may be inhaled or may land on the skin and be absorbed. Once these chemicals enter the bloodstream, they can alter hormone levels and cause other health problems."

 



"Phthalate exposure in indoor environments has also been associated with allergic symptoms and asthma."
 
 Protect Your Family from the Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners

 

If you decide to use an air freshener, however, careful selection may reduce phthalate exposures to you and your family. The table shows which brands we tested contained phthalates.
 
* Air Wick Scented Oil - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)
 
* Citrus Magic -  Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)
 
* Febreze Air Effects Air Refresher - Contained NO phthalates
 
* Febreze NOTICEables Scented Oil Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)
 
* Glade Air Infusions - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)
 
* Glade PlugIn Scented Oil - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Lysol Brand II Disinfectant - Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Oust Air Sanitizer Spray - Contained moderate level of phthalates (between 1 and 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Oust Fan Liquid Refills - Contained trace level of phthalates (less than 1 ppm of total phthalates)

* Ozium Glycol-ized Air Sanitizer - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)

* Renuzit Subtle Effects - Contained NO phthalates
 
 * Walgreens Air Freshener Spray - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)
 
* Walgreens Scented Bouquet Air Freshener - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)

 * Walgreens Solid Air Freshener - Contained HIGH level of phthalates (more than 10 ppm of total phthalates)



 
You cannot look on the ingredients list and find out if there are phthalates, they are not required to list this on any product at this time.


Here are some wonderful Bath & Beauty products that are Handcrafted and can be found at Etsy that are Phthalates FREE.

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Here is a wonderful Etsy shop, greenbubbleshome, that is Phthalates Free!

   * Room & Linen Sprays

        ** Wonderful Holiday Scent:  Gingerbread



 

Have a Wonderful and Healthy Day!
 
Cheers,
~ Dana Marie


Operation Whole Foods Hidden Camera GMO Sting - Bait Organic, Switch to GMO



Apparently, Youtube has pulled an undercover ‘Organic Spies’ video questioning Whole Foods employees as to whether or not any of the products within Whole Foods contained GMO ingredients so this may not be up long.

Organic Spies conducted an undercover hidden camera sting of Whole Foods Market for selling unlabeled GMO foods.

This film shows why Whole Foods has given no money to Proposition 37, the California ballot initiative to label genetically engineered foods.

Whole Foods has sold unlabeled GMOs created by Monsanto for over a decade.


20-30% of Whole Foods products are GMO

Whole Foods trains employees to tell customers that they do not sell any GMO foods.

I found this really interesting... "This is basic Vitamin C, ascorbic acid ...if we go and even check ascorbic acid...ascorbic acid is made with corn. Corn's basically the majority of it and that's grown with GMO. Unless you know someone who is growing it, it's GMO."

The majority of soy grown in the US is GMO. So the majority of products with soy is GMO.

October 16th is World Food Day

"Return any GMO Foods you may have bought at Whole Foods and demand that they label them."


Natural News YouTube censors 'Organic Spies' video exposing Whole Foods employees lying about GMOs

Newest Natural News Article on Whole Foods and GMOs: Whole Foods confirms it knowingly sells products containing Monsanto's genetically modified corn: Don't ask, don't tell!

"Whole Foods CEO John Mackey confirmed in a blog post three days ago that Whole Foods knowingly sells Monsanto GM corn in numerous products. "
However, it's up to you figure which ones......


Have a Healthy and Creative Day!

Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sharing More Antique Books



Here are some more beautiful antique books from My Favorites at Etsy.


I hope you enjoy this list!





 
Kurze Geschichten, Geschichte Fur Kinder Und Solche Welche Kinder Lieb Haben
 
 
Chatterbox - 1908
 
 

Beyond Time
 
 

The Adventures of Sammy Jay
 
 


 Three Antique Childrens Books
 
 
Next list will be beautiful handcrafted mugs
 
 
Have a Creative Day!
 
 
Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
 
 
 
 

Thursday, September 20, 2012

We are Moving to ....Staying in Salem

As many of you may know, we were looking to move to the Portland area. At first we cut out Vancouver, WA as the commute would be just too far. After some months we then cut out NE and NW Portland for the same reason. We then decided we didn't want to move any closer than the Tualatin, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, areas. At this time we began to consider looking at the Salem area.

We then found a couple houses here in Salem that we were interested in and fell in love with one. That was a couple weeks ago and today we found out we will be moving into the house we fell in love with in November! We would love to move in NOW! I can't wait! I'm already mentally decorating each room.

Here are some pictures they have of the house:






 




 



Have a beautiful evening!

Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Wrought Iron Beauties at Etsy


Here are some Wrought Iron Beauties that can be found at Etsy.

These items range from $18.99 to $15,000.


Can you guess (without clicking on the links) which item is $15,000?



White French Candle Holder
 
 
Hand Forged Victorian Wrought Iron Swing
 
 
 



Wrought Iron Wall Decor
MichelleLisaTreasure

 

Scroll Wall Hook
 
 

 


















Vintage French Bird Cage
Junction40Nine



 

Antique Victorian French Wrought Iron Planter
 
 
You may view more of my Etsy Favorites HERE.
 
 
 
 
 
Have a Beautifully Creative Day!
 
 
Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

My Love of Antique Books

Here are some of the beautiful books that are included in My Favorites at Etsy


The Waverly Novels
 
A Speckled Bird
 

Stratford Edition
heritagegeneralstore
 















One Summer
 

A Tennesse Judge
 


I'll make a list of more of my Favorite Antique Books soon!

And

Someday in the near future I will photograph the old books in my collection and share them here.


Have a Beautiful and Creative Day!

Cheers
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Art Challenges - Through the GrapeVine and To My Amazement


 


"Through the Grapevine" for Artistic Sentiments Art Challenge
 
The above challenge was taken at the Historic Deepwood Estates.




"To My Amazement" for Rendition Me This Art Challenge
 
 
This is a piece I've been meaning to work from as inspiration for another painting.  Well, since uploading this challenge on the 14th I've started and almost completed six Original Wearable Art pieces and two complimentary 6 X 6 paintings.  I hope to have them completed by this weekend!



Come join the Art Challenges!

All Artists Welcome!


Happy Painting!


Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Art Challenges (Now to September 13th) - Rendition Me This and Artistic Sentiments


"Deepwood Estate" for Artistic Sentiments Art Challenge
 
The above challenge was taken at the Historic Deepwood Estates.




Unnamed Painting for Rendition Me This Art Challenge



Come join the Art Challenges!

All Artists Welcome!


Happy Painting!


Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Original Acrylic Painting "Life of a Tree" has SOLD


"Life of a Tree" ~ SOLD

Original Acrylic Painting
by

Dana Marie





I know it might sound odd coming from the Artist of a painting, but.....I'm going to miss this piece but as always I'm happy it's found a loving home! 




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Have a beautiful day!



Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Nature of Things (Pendant Necklace) - Original Dana Marie Wearable Art - SOLD


"Nature of Things" - SOLD

Original Dana Marie Wearable Art



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We went to the Arts Festival in the Forest at Mary S Young Park for the first time today.  It was a hot day, but we are still glad we drove out to the festival. 

There was two large yard pieces I fell in love with and I wish we had room in the car to bring them home, but I guess I can look at as that we saved $400+ dollars.   

I wish I had pictures of the pieces but I left my camera in the car.

I do have the link to some images of the work of one of the metal artists:  Cowdawg Creations
I found the piece I wanted:  Bird House (note the image is extremely small)

I cannot seem to find the other metal artist....if I find a link I'll post it.




Have a wonderful day!

Cheers,
~ Dana Marie




Sunday, August 5, 2012

Journey within While Basking in Her Glow on the day Time Stood Still

Three new original wearable art pieces - I hope the coloring is not out of control as it appears on one of my computers!  :)








Have a beautiful day!

Come check out my Contest - Model Wanted!

And Join in my Art Challenges:


and





Cheers,
~ Dana Marie

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Waiting for "Superman" - Documentary

I would like to share a documetary with you:  Waiting for "Superman"

The film analyzes the failures of the American public education system.

It is well worth the time!













Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Better Late than Never - Art Challenges

I'm a little late in getting these up here, but here are the new art challenges:






There is one entry so far and it's a beauty by Anita Badami....come by and check it out!


And my EBSQ Ripped Off inspired art challenge, Rendition Me This:

"Sweet Memories"









Come join in the challenge(s)!

Send your entries in by the 13th of Sept.

Happy Painting!

Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Art Challenges - Rendition Me This and Artistic Sentiments

"Calla Lily View"
by Dana Marie


Art Challenge - Artistic Sentiments
Come Join in the Challenge!


"Tranquil Journey"
by Dana Marie


Art Challenge - Rendition Me This
Come Join in the Challenge!






Cheers,
~ Dana Marie
danamarieart