My latest Custom Order

Over the weekend I completed my latest custom healing piece for a client. It is an Amethyst, Rhodochroisite, Rose Quartz and Mangano Calcite bracelet with light rose and amethyst Swarovski Crystals. It comes as standard with a personalised booklet and silk purse. As this was purchased as a gift and send directly to the recipient I also created a personal message from the purchaser. 

Inspired by the Sun

Do you think that SAD is finally behind us for another year?

I do hope so, it's wonderful isn't it how creative a bit of sun can make you feel. Those inspirational cogs start turning and suddenly you feel alive again. 

I am currently having a big Spring Sale on Mystic Earth to make way for new designs that are popping into my head at the moment. A lot of my items have up to 45% off and I am adding more pieces to the sale over the next month. Don't forget to keep checking, something you've had your eye on may be included.

Already in my Spring Sale

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Test Driving new designs.

Look at me go!! Two days in a row. Let's hope I can keep it up.

I thought I'd share a quick tip with you today, of course most of you probably already know but it can't hurt can it. When creating new designs it is always a good idea to test drive them. I am soon embarking on a new range of lockets and pendants and so I made one for my mum to see how it would go. As I guessed, there were a few teething problems but thankfully she loves it anyway.

My mum is away from home a lot so I wanted to give her something to take it along with her. I created a locket with a picture taken from in front of her house of a view I know that she loves. Inside the locket I put photographs of all three of her grandchildren. I also added Moss Agate in sections in the chain to break it up a bit. There were a few problems.

The whole gluing process was new to me so I was a little overcareful which messed it up slightly. After applying countless layers of Mod Podge I finally got to the Diamond Glaze time. I was concerned about using too much so was a little sparing. This was a mistake. There wasn't enough to come up and seal the sides and also cover the whole picture which has left shadows. Still, lesson learnt.

The chain also gave me issues. I used nymo covered with seed beads to complete it and was a bit worried about the strength. Turns out I was right as the thread snapped fairly quickly. I then ordered some brass wire and redid it. This is far better.

So the moral of this story is .... always test drive your designs. Mums are fabulous for this job. :-)

My last post was .... Oops!!

I have actually been meaning to start writing my blog again for aaaaaaaaaaaaages, but everytime I pull up the new post page my mind just goes totally blank. It isn't through lack of things happening as the last few months have been mega hectic. I guess I just don't want to bore everyone. :-(

Blogging seems to come very easily to some people and I am very jealous, perhaps I just need to get back in to the swing of things. What do you think? Anyone else having bloggers block.

With regard to my business, it is keeping me busy, if not with website sales (which have been diabolical over the last year) than with the magazine which eats up a lot of my time, along with hubby and my two boys of course. The bigger one is currently spending a week with his Nan and Grandad so things around here are a little quieter as they are at that constant bickering stage at the moment. The smaller one has successfully come out of nappies now and we are soooooo proud of him. He's such a clever little boy. I am so thankful it all went well as it was sheer hell with the bigger one. it seemed to go on for months and was totally soul destroying. Leavng the smaller one a bit longer seems to have done the trick.

By Friday when he returns I believe my mum will now be as much as a Pokemon expert as I am. For anyone with children into this game I highly recommend buying one and playing it yourself. Not only is it a great little game but you suddenly become able to communicate with your child again. No longer is he speaking a foreign language, we now have a special little bond. Also, nothing makes them prouder than telling their friends that their mum plays pokemon. They all come round to the house to trade with me, I'm quite the local celebrity in the playgound. lol

Anyway, I do hope you can all forgive me for being away for so long, I'd love to hear from you if you have the time to leave me any comments.

Speak soon,

I promise

xxx

Who am I?

It's been a while!! Sorry, life has been very hectic.
September brought about a big change in our household. Not only did the bigger one go back to school, (different class and teacher, big thing!) but the smaller one also started pre-school. I think it was actually a bigger deal for mummy than 'himself' as he had been looking forward to it for ages!
Apart from a slight blip (or rather screaming tantrum) about ten minutes after I had left him on his first day, he seems to have settled into the routine very well. I now enjoy a couple of hours a day when I can actually be myself. I haven't quite remembered who this is yet so it is all a bit strange but I am rather enjoying it. Surprisingly, I am not managing to get more work done. I am finding that the opposite is happening but the house is in better order. So now, I am waiting for the 'me' that I used to be to re-emerge! Has she gone forever, or is she just hiding? Personally I think she is biding her time until she has a little more of it! This is made abundantly clear as I attempt to write this whilst being harassed by the smaller one to tidy up the mess that he has created. Mums are people too! Aren't we?

Kindred Spirit Summer Special

The Kindred Spirit Summer Special is available to purchase from Mystic Earth

RAISING YOUR VIBRATIONS
Comes with FREE Luanne Oakes 'Sound Healing' CD SOUND HEALING: including Jill Purce, Lyz Cooper and Stewart Pearce plus a review of Thomas Ashley-Farrand’s workshop. AROMATHERAPY: The use of aromatherapy to lift the spirit and enter a vibrationally higher state KUNDALINI: How to raise this important energy. FINDING YOUR OTHER HALF: Declan Kerr writes on how you can shift your energy to attract the right person to you. CRYSTAL ENERGY: new research by Nat and Tony Bondar into how crystals can affect your energy body. SPIRITUAL WEALTH ATTRACTING: Dream investing, how to change your vibrations to attract wealth. QUANTUM K web-based healing experience: Andrew Kempton on the amazing healing properties of his Quantum K. VORTEX HEALING: Founder Ric Weinman writes about this amazing modality. Treatment Review: Barbara Brennan School of Healing, Seema Somaiya Communion: Howard Baker writes on the tyranny of the brain and how personal vibrations are stifled by thought. Gaunts house anniversary celebrations / Asha centre inauguration report / DNA Activation / Butterfly and sea essences / Spiritual Dublin / Power of Shakti, Belgium

We have a lovely garden friend! :-)

For a few weeks now, we have had a lovely new friend that lives in our garden.

Isn't he gorgeous!

He's by far the biggest hedgehog I've ever seen, although this isn't really surprising as our garden is hedgehog heaven! We have far too many slugs and snails for my liking, as our mulitlated sunflowers can tell you. We often see him (or her, I'm not sure how to tell at this distance) carefully picking his way across the lawn at tea time. Also, occasionally early in the morning. I was concerned at one point though as I spotted him legging it out of the gate and then didn't see him for a few days but as I was repeatedly told, he was back.
Anyway, I hope he chooses to stay with us for the summer as the children (and I) love to see him. He has been fondly named 'Andy' by the smaller one.

I just have time to pop on a photo of a small selection of pendants available on Mystic Earth
There is a choice of suede thong, silver plated or sterling silver chains to go with them.

Sale Selection

I have a small selection of pieces on sale on Mystic Earth

Pop along and see if anything takes your fancy. If you happen to love pink or Rose Quartz than you are definately in luck.

FREE Incense Sticks with every order over £5

Mystic Earth now has new items on our SALE page.

We are also offering a Special Summer FREE gift.

Every purchase over £5 (before p&p) will entitle you to 25 10" Incense sticks FREE.

Choose from beautiful 'Dragons Blood' or 'Citronella'

Citronella is perfect for this time of year when alot of us entertain outside but then get nibbled by insects. Citronella is natures Insect Repellant.

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Buy the new issue of Kindred Spirit Magazine

The July/August issue of Kindred Spirit Magazine is now available to purchase from Mystic Earth.

ANIMAL ALLIES
ANIMAL HEALERS: In a major 5-7 page feature, we speak to animal healers, communicators and therapists about their beliefs regarding animals and their amazing experiences. With around 45% of the readers being therapists/ teachers there will be extreme interest in training to apply their skills to animals also in their various areas of the World. SUNDOGS and their implications for life on earth: John Martineau exclusively presents his research into this fascinating celestial phenomenon and what it means for us here on Earth. RAINBOW DREAMDANCE feature: The Dance is a prayer ceremony led by Arwyn DreamWalker, a Medicine Woman and lineage carrier of Navajo teachings. The purpose for each year’s Dance is related to the 20 count (a way of calling in powers in prayer). THE M TECHNIQUE: This is a registered method of structured touch, which is much lighter than conventional massage with a profoundly soothing effect. It is a series of stroking movements and has been described as ‘physical hypnotherapy’ and a ‘spiritual dance’. SPIRITUALITY ON A BUDGET: Alison Bayne advises on what you can do to bring greater spirituality into your life without needing to spend a fortune on workshops and paraphernalia. CARMEL BELL interview: medical intuitive who died for 45 mins and is connected to the Jesus mysteries. SPIRITUAL DATING: From Meeting without Masks to building charisma and staying heart-centred, we look at all aspects of spiritual dating. Plus, should you be open about your spiritual beliefs when dating? HEALING THROUGH RHYTHM: Can the sound of drums heal all manner of ailments? Caroline Hopkins examines the evidence. PLUS energy vampires, Magnetic therapy centre review, Nikki Simla, The Field of Love, and A thousand Steps pilgrimage in India.

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