Announcement    Hey there...I'm Shawnie and this is my lil' Etsy shop! I am an artist just passin' thru on my way to Heaven. Using my time wisely I create unique & often one of a kind bohemian jewellery with love from my gypsy soul. I use what inspires me, really whatever I can find like leather and natural gemstones along with other things like sea shells and beads. I love beads! I get a little thrill when I can up-cycle trash (like aluminum cans) & turn them into treasures (like shabby chic style earrings or bracelets). I am a free spirited silly heart, a Holy hippie chic who is in awe of the plan GOD has for me.

Welcome to this little window on my world where every day is a blessing in Paradise, (LOL) that's an inside joke! Seriously though, if you would like to take a minute to get to know me read on (I'm about to introduce mah~self) if not...well, that's cool too, but I hope you will check out my "up~cycled" treasures before you go (ya' know...just to see of there's anything you think you can't live without!!!)

I LOVE THE WORD OF GOD & if ya' wanna know the Truth that's what really inspires me!

~* Deck yourself with majesty and dignity; clothe yourself with glory and splendor *~
~ Job 40:10 ~

~* SHE IS CLOTHED WITH STRENGTH AND DIGNITY AND SHE LAUGHS WITHOUT FEAR OF THE FUTURE *~ ~*Proverbs 31:25*~


I have a passion for finding the beauty in everything! I heard a man say recently that "The profligate waste of textiles in America is scandalous"...so doesn't it just make sense to re~purpose things? That is my philosophy, anyway! I believe that even then tiniest tid-bits can have great value, they simply require 3 things: 1. Desire

2. Inspiration

3. Transformation


It is my prayer to be inspired by GOD to transform some of the tid~bits that I find into treasures that others might desire! I like to take what is unseen in the natural and call it not only a possibility, but a reality! Transformation is my reality, it is what I do.

I heard somewhere that "life is a dance"...if so, mine has included some pretty radical dance moves such as the "twelve-step boogie" & a lovely "transformation tango" not to mention many, many "dance marathons"!!!

Not so very long ago I had to make some major life changes, I'll spare ya' the gory details, but at that point I thought to myself, "Shawnie, if it doesn' look like a blessing from GOD...don't give it a second glace!" (God's discipline is a blessing too...so it takes discernment to know what's from GOD & what's not!) ....PSST HERE'S A LIL' HINT: IF IT DRAWS YOU CLOSER TO GOD, THEN DUH...ITS PROBABLY FROM HIM! For me this looks awe inspiring & leads me to glorifying HIM! However, if something has the capacity to distract me from HIM without bringin' me back full circle to GOD... well then, my advice is to run!!!

Anyhizzle~ With this tough economy it is a challenge & an honour to be able to be a full time M.O.M. of three great kids. I choose to continue to home school my son even when that choice feels like a burden financially. We have two who have already graduated from home schooling...one of them ~Brittany~is married to the love of her life with an amazingly perfect baby~~yay, God~~ & the other one ~Connor~is the coolest "ginger" you will ever meet...seriously! My kids are awe inspiring!

While my son, Luke is doing his studies I am able to work on my Cre8ive Spirit business here on Etsy. Let's face it, some blessings are a challenge to manage...think husband, children, the roof over your head... but these are all definitely blessings from GOD!

When I began crafting I didn't have any "extra" money in our family budget to splurge on supplies, so I had to find things to transform (besides my attitude!) I think that that season of looking for the beauty in all things made a huge impact on my Cre8ive Spirit. Now when I look at things, I can see their potential, not just things though...people too. It is so funny how once you make plans to start something new (like a busines or a marriage or even a craft), it goes two steps forward, one step back...so...yeah, that's the tango of transformation!

Looking back on my life I can see a perfectly syncronized ballet of change. I have total faith in GOD to transform our family's finances so that we depend on HIM as our provider...not my husband, not even me...but GOD! I don't know 'bout you...but I trust in the promises of GOD, He knows the plans He has for me. Facing tough economic times does not have to put us in fear mode. The verse God gave me when I began this business is "Fear not little flock, for it is your Father's great pleasure to give you the kingdom." Wow, What a comfort that verse is to me when the financial storms in my life try to blow me away! I claim my inheritance of Divine support and supply, and I free my heart of any feelings of unworthiness as I believe in God's limitless abundance. I am ready to receive it, and I am ready to share it with others.

I expect this business to be my cow... let me explain... Kathy Walters taught me that in the natural a cow represents provision, so I believe that God is going to allow me to do what I am called to do, and HE will provide all I need to do it. I declare that I am not focusing on the world's economy, but I am focusing on God's economy. It all belongs to God, my heart, my time, my family, my finances... I am not alone and out here on my own, Thank God. In God's economy there is abundance and provision and family and wonderful, healthy relationships ...as HE blesses me I am able to be a blessing to others.

Yup, God truly has blessed me! My testimony includes a supernatural deliverance from drugs and alcohol (among other things!) and I have been clean and sober, and sanctified for almost 20 years now. Thank God He sent me a Saviour, I know I need HIM... Everyday I am painfully aware of my need for GOD'S GRACE. Shoo, I have failed so many times, I should have a Master's Degree from Life, but I am furthering my education...I am livin' & learnin' every day! I don't need a degree, but I do like to learn something new every day. Degrees and titles are not what define me, but right now my title is M.O.M (Manager of Miracles!) I pray for miracles, I expect miracles and I am currently the Manager of Miracles that God has already blessed me with.

My life used to be a total mess and I have to confess that sometimes things still get really outta' control and I feel like I'ma have a meltdown. That is why I choose to do life "Froggie style"...Fully Rely On God (F.R.O.G) because He knows how to clean things up, buff things out, and make them sparklie again! That is actually my inspiration for "UP~Cycling" found objects....'Cause MY CREATOR does that to me. When I ask HIM, He tenderly fixes my life. I am NOTHING without HIM. Just when I thought life was not ever going to get any better (a couple of years ago) HE "UP~cycled" it, and now I can shine! His spirit is guiding me to a successful life to prosper me and to give me a hope and a future. He is THE CRE8IVE~SPIRIT living within me and staying connected to Him through daily prayer is what keeps me growing...He is the Vine, I am the branch, I am nourished daily by HIS Word & His Holy Spirit.

Shoo...if you've read all this you probably deserve a cookie, and while I cannot give you a cookie right now I can offer you a gift! I used to think I had nothing to offer, but I was so wrong. The gift I have to offer could change your eternal destiny. That gift is a simple prayer asking Jesus to take what has gotten outta control in your life and "UP~cycle" it...HE sees your beauty and potential and HE wants to "UP~cycle" YOU!!! You simply ask Jesus to take the wheel, to lead you and drive you to His plans for your life. I would love to have the privelege of praying that prayer with you, today. This is the most important decision you will ever make in this life. Did you know that you are Custom Made by the Cre8or of the Universe, and HE is wild about you? This is a limited time offer (it expires when you do) ...so please do not hesitate or delay.... if ya' really think about it....eternity is now! Shoot me a convo here on Etsy and we can "talk"!
~*TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION*~


Sparks are definitely flyin' in my studio & my lil' Etsy shop, and with God's blessings on my Cre8ive Spirit those sparks are sure to ignite into a major conflagration!
~*I am on FI~YAH for The Messiah*~

Etsy is my new favorite cyber spot to just chillax with a cup of coffee and enjoy shopping. I love how my Cre8ive Spirit has been energized by so many other Etsy Artists. I have especially been inspired by Kat from Katwise, not only with my sewing, but her cre8ive energy is extremely contagious and the effects are spreading rapido! If you have not yet seen her site check her out, she is very inspirational. Visiting her site is like being kissed by the color fairy...love, love, love her shop... definitely eye-candy!

O'kay...that was more than a minute...so, yeah...I'm Shawnie and if you need anything, just let me know, and that about wraps it up, buddie...oh, & one more thing...I will be adding more items to my shop frequently... so please come back often and check out what's new.

I welcome requests for customizing anything you see here on my site and thank you for the privelege of working for you.

Blessings,
Shawnie Hendrix
Thanks2JESUSimsavedru [!at] live.com