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Sea glass

One of the crafter’s at Flymeawaycreations is my Mother. She is the one that you can find roaming the beaches looking for that special seashell or sea glass to create a necklace or earrings for the shop! My Mother has been creating the jewelry that can be found at Flymeawaycreations on Etsy for over two years now. In her spare time, she likes to collect seashells and unique pieces of sea glass on the SC coastal beaches. The latest piece that she created is now listed on the shop’s page. It is a Seahorse necklace and earring set. I love seahorses and their beauty, so to create jewelry from one of my favorite sea creatures is so unique! Every piece is one of a kind handmade with wire wrapped collected sea glass or a special charm that she has collected at an antique shop. The shells or sea glass are all natural and follows the theme for Flymeawaycreations. I love the ocean and for my Mother to find a way to bring my passion into a piece of jewelry art is one of a kind beauty! She takes her time when creating the pieces by using special tools and wire to wrap around the collected sea glass. Over the years, the colors of sea glass have been mint green to a sky blue that she has collected near Pawley’s Island, SC. The bond between my Mother and I is very special, I love that we share the same crafting passion. I also love that I can share all the unique handmade pieces that she creates on my Etsy shop and when I sell locally at the Salty Air Open Market.

You can follow the link to find the jewelry pieces at www.Flymeawaycreations.com

( More pieces will be added soon to the shop) ( If you have any special request for a jewelry piece you can ask here or at the Flymeawacreations shop)

#HurricaneFlorence

Two days ago, my family and I left Hubert, NC leaving my home and my Etsy shop Flymeawaycreations in the direct path of Hurricane Florence. As I packed as much as I could to take with us, I left almost all my items that I sell locally and online. My craft space just sitting there waiting for the storm to swallow it. Flymeawaycreations has been in business online since 2011 and it’s my heart and I had to leave everything. Our shop moved last August to the coastal region and my family and I knew that we might have to encounter storms, but not a storm that is being known as a historic storm to hit not only NC but SC coastline as well. Everyone was told to evacuate creating over millions to leave their homes and memories that they have made behind. We left NC and headed towards family in the middle of SC, but we are still not in the clear from the storm’s path. As we settled into our family’s home in Columbia, SC and keep all our eyes on the storm’s path we all see that it actually changes path and now forecasting to come through SC. All we can do is pray for our safety and pray for anyone who decided to stay in our home town.

Before we decided to leave I did decide to close my Etsy shop for a while due to the weather conditions that will occur. I am trying to stay positive through this time by interacting with my followers on Instagram and Facebook. All the followers that follow Flymeawaycreations have commented with prayers and positive sayings, which have put a smile on my face. I keep telling myself to stay positive and this is a blessing in disguise, and that God will not put myself or my family in harm’s way or place us in any situation that we cannot handle.

You can follow Flymeawaycreations Instagram page and see videos and items that are in works before adding it to the Flymeawaycreations Etsy shop! www.instagram.com/flymeawaycreations

Flymeawaycreations going Internationally

Some sellers don’t offer international shipping because they worry that no one will be willing to pay the cost, or because they fear it will be too complicated to consolidate. This is exactly how I felt, and then I took baby steps and started selling to Canada a few years ago. After offering it within a week I had a sale! I still remember how excited I was at the thought of my products being used and enjoyed by someone halfway across the world! I had to make some adjustments such as learning new shipping rates, adjusting my timelines for delivery. The involvement has taught me a lot about how to appeal more to an international viewer. Over the years I was hesitate to expand my shop international, then today I expanded my field again, so as of today I am selling to the UK.

Although you can certainly limit your Etsy business to domestic buyers, part of the fun of selling on Etsy is connecting with so many people. globe First, however, you need to get a feel for the ins and outs of shipping internationally. These tips have helped me expand my business and hopefully they could help you. Keep a few points in mind:

Items shipped to some countries, such as Canada and countries in the European Union, may be subject to duties or taxes.
You need to include a Customs form! To figure out what type of form you need, check with your carrier or go to the Customs website. Be sure to fill out the form thoroughly, to keep it from being held up at Customs.
Shipping certain items: think food products, plant and animal products, precious jewelry, could be prohibited in some countries. To find out whether your item is prohibited, check out the Individual Country Listings page on the USPS website
Remember: Be sure to warn international customers that you can’t be responsible for delays if your package gets stuck in Customs.

Whether you’re a new seller or have been selling for years, offering international shipping is a great way to open your shop up to a vast customer base!

You can check out the shop by following the link below

http://www.flymeawaycreations.com

The Little Bronze Owl

Unless you visit a zoo or a bird sanctuary owls are the birds that are very rarely seen. Here in my state there are only four species of owls; The Great Horned Owl, The Barred Owl, and The Screech Owl. In a previous internship job I had the opportunity to work and take care of The Barred Owl; this is when I fell in love with this beautiful creature. We all know that owls are the top night time predators when it comes to birds of prey. They are the night time equivalent to the eagles, hawks, and falcons of the day. They can be graceful flyers and hunting their unwary prey in complete silence. During the weeks of my internship at the Rehabilitation center I was able to nurture the sick or hurt owls that we took in. Not only was I lucky enough to be up and close with these beautiful creatures, but I learned interesting things as well especially at feeding time the Screech Owls fed on insects mostly, while the Barred Owls ate mainly mice or shrews.

Did you know..? Owls can be found in the folklore and culture of practically every country and continent in the world. For instance, the owl in African culture is taboo, whose name is whispered in hushed tones. Or in the American Indian culture, owls are looked upon as ‘messengers’ and/or ‘familiars’. Also owls can be seen in several children books such as my daughter’s favorite Little Owl Lost by Chris Houghton. After reading countless times this cute book and my experiences working along with owls I wanted to create a unique planter that not only myself would enjoy, but others that love this mysterious creature!

By following the link you can see my one of a kind owl planter!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/619812851/owl-planter-for-air-plants-or-succulent?ref=shop_home_active_6

Self-Care Awareness Month

Did you know September is the month of Self-Care Awareness?

This is the time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. We all tend to put others needs before our own, especially being a mother of three and a wife. Self- care is often neglected and it’s crucial that we remember to take time for ourselves. You can use this month of September to make self-care a part of your daily routine; practice being good to yourself. It can be as simple as a conscious breathe in the morning or as luxurious as time away from the pressures of everyday life. The kindness we show towards ourselves will manifest into a kinder world. When I do have my “me time” I take time to sit or tend to my flower gardens, this helps me relax and relieves any stress that I was going through that day. Did you know that there are many plants that have several benefits for you? Two of my favorite, herbs; lavender and Basil are always in my garden or in my kitchen window sill with one of my planters that I 3D printed these plants both have a wide variety of benefits for your body.

Take for instance, Basil it is not just an ordinary herb that you can find in your pasta it has many medicinal factors as well. It can sharpen your memory, eliminate infections, remove phlegm from that stubborn cold, it’s an anti-stress agent, and lastly it can help those hurtful migraines! As for Lavender this beautiful plant can treat anxiety, fungal infections, hair loss, and external wounds. Both of these plants can also be blended into teas or drinks that actually taste really good!

My favorite drink to create in the summer is Lavender Lemonade. If you use fresh, garden flowers, make sure they have not been sprayed with pesticides. Do not use florist flowers.

You can find the recipe by following the link: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/lavender_lemonade/

So next time you are at the grocery store or at a local greenhouse you should be able to find these beneficial plants and Flymeawaycreations will be adding both of these plants (seeds) to purchase within a couple of weeks! www.flymeawaycreations.com

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