I want a Llama

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Why?

Why not a fluffy little dog, why not a cuddly kitten, why not a fat hamster or spastic bunny rabbit?

Because a Llama can be all of those at the same time!

I truly don't know why I have recently fallen for the animal; maybe its like a trend but the only one following it is me. 

(hmm... I can apply that to  a lot of things in my life)

Perhaps it will go just as quickly as it came.

But for now...

I'm crazy for Llamas!

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Tell me if this isn't the awesomest picture of a Llama there is out there...

Did you know?

Llama's are related to camels?

They can live 15-29 years?

Their grease-free and lightweight wool is used in making yarn?

They communicate by humming?

They actually do spit!

I found this crochet pattern on Etsy!

I just wish that I had the mad skills needed to make it!

Show and Tell- Vida Doce

I wanted to do a special post just for my cousins. They have been into making jewelry since they were kids and now they have their own Etsy shop! Ally and Aubrey are very tallented and have made some really unique and gorgeous stuff!

Happy Holidays!

Have fun looking around our shop!

Because we travel all over the country, we are able to find great finds for a fraction of the price that you might find in your local stores. That way, we can give you the unique, quality jewelry that you have been wanting...at a budget friendly price you can afford.So we hope you have as much fun checking out our selection of handmade items as we had making them!

Our shop name was inspired by our trips to Brazil and by the special friendships that we made there. So for all our friends in far away places and the sweet memories we have with them, it truly is a "sweet life".

Make sure to come back and visit us and look for our new items which we will be listing soon!

Have a "sweet life" filled with your own sweet memories of love and friendship!

Love,

Becky, Allegra, and Aubrey

Psalm 19:10

Look for Vida Doce on facebook to stay updated about new items and special deals!!

www.facebook.com/VidaDocejewelry

Questions? Comments? Message us!

vidadoce.etsy(at)yahoo.com

Here is just some of their work...you can click on the images and shop around.

These wrap arounds are my favorite!

THANKSGIVING DOOR-BUSTER GIVEAWAY!!

During the week of Thanksgiving, 11/21-11/27, we will be giving away a super cute pair of FREE snowmen charms to anyone who buys a pair of Silver Swirl Earrings OR has an order of $10 or more!

My cousines are also working on faux fur scarves!

Here's a sneak peak...

So believe it or not, I am blood related to these two gorgeous, talented girls!

Check our their little shop here,if you haven't already, and get some handcrafted jewelry just in time for the holidays!

Hair Goodies I've Made!

For My Etsy Shop

I finished sewing this little number this morning.

It's a Bible cover made from yellow corduroy and vintage fabric. There is a fabric liner on the inside for longer life, and the button really adds some cuteness to this cover.

It's "twin" will hopefully be completed later this afternoon and they both should be up in the etsy shop by tonight!


That's all for now folks!


(pist! stay tunned for some handmade headbands)

Etsy Shop Up and Running

Yahooo! I've finally got my etsy shop and and running! 

So far I've uploaded a few vintage items (much more to come), and handful of handmade items by moi.

Go ahead and check it out!

I am so excited.

Coffee Cozies

Ok so maybe I will end up making an update today anyway.

So I love to knit, and I saw these super cute "coffee cozies' on etsy.com and I though to myself "Self...you can make those too!"

Thus the adventure began.

So I knit one for my friend just to see if I can even do it. I was successful yet the colors of the were not the most attractive. (bright yellow and dark green) So I headed down to wal-mart and got some new and fun looking balls of yarn. After about 3 days of knitting I have completed two coffee "sweaters" (I call them) and several more pieces waiting to be sewn together.

I'm planning on making more and selling them on etsy for about 8 dollars each.

Here are the first two I made, I'll get better at it over time.

I'll keep you all updated on when I open my etsy shop and if I decided to make anything else.

Have a suggestion? Go ahead and leave a comment, here on on twitter.