India, Australia, and Sea Glass

I know it has been so long since I have written here! Have been in India for four weeks last Fall and just got back from five weeks in Australia.  Also, it took me so long to recover from the jet lag as Australia is so far away and in a completely different time zone-- 14 hours ahead of the East Coast.

Along the Great Ocean Road

Sleepy Koala, along the Great Ocean road

Twelve Apostles

Sea Arch

One of many amazing sunsets

Anyway, I had amazing experiences in Australia.  We started in Melbourne, drove along the Southeastern coast called the Great Ocean Road,  where I beachcombed but found very little sea glass, but beautiful scenery.  Then we took a train from Adelaide across the continent to the Northern Territory, Darwin.  In Darwin, where there had been a devastating typhoon in the '70's, I found lots of sea glass.  Then we went on a cruise of the Kimberley Coast, beautiful scenery, and I gave a talk and trunk show with my sea glass creations onboard.  The cruise ended in Broome, where we took a camel ride on Cable Beach at sunset.  Then on to Sydney for five days, by plane, for five more days before heading home.  Whew! Car, train, ship, plane -- did it all.  Here are some pictures!

India Photos Soon! Sale at my Etsy Shop Now

I plan to post pictures of India soon -- I took so many that it is a daunting task to get through them.  Meanwhile, you may want to take advantage of a sale at my Etsy shop -- 10% off everything until Jan 18 with code LUCKY10.  

India was amazing, overwhelming, filled with contrasts and colors.  Keep tuned!!

Sea Glass Gifts Are Lucky and Special

Such a nice surprise customer today! He wanted some sea glass jewelry for his wife and his daughter for Christmas.  He selected one of my statement necklaces and earrings that coordinate as well as a pair of earrings for his daughter. He was so happy and relieved he got his gifts! Made me feel good, too.

If you are still shopping, check out my etsy sale and/or my website. Please let me know if I can help you make your selection. Everything is handmade by me in Virginia, one of a kind.

Holiday Sale Is On At My Etsy Shop

Just a heads up -- Big gift sale ongoing at my Etsy shop. Here is the link to use Please share. All items are one of a kind and handmade, subject to prior sale.

http://www.etsyonsale.com/shop/LuckySeaGlassJewelry

Trunk Show This Weekend! Watch for special sale soon after!

I know most of you can't come to my annual jewelry show, so I will be offering a special sale soon after. I rarely have sales as I try to keep my prices reasonable based on the high quality materials and expenses I have, including free shipping for most items in the U.S.

My online sites are https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckySeaGlassJewelry and www.luckyseaglass.com

Some holiday gift ideas from Handmade Artisans

http://cathycreates1.blogspot.com/2015/10/great-christmas-gift-ideas-2015-week-5.html


Just in case you want some ideas for the holidays.  they just featured some of my designs, too! Here is another one -- http://shadowdogdesigns.indiemade.com/blog/countdown-christmas-week-5-handmade-and-vintage


One more site to visit for gift ideas -- including my sea glass handcrocheted wire basket pendant

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjQxMzAxNzB8MjcyNzkyODY5NA/fall-shopping-spree

Alaskan Sea Glass And Moonstones

I was on two cruises this past summer that went from Vancouver, Canada to Nome. They were expedition cruises so every day we were off to explore on Zodiacs! One day we went to an uninhabited island that had once been a fishing village for Norwegian families. They left when the fish moved on! While we scrambled along old paths and lumbered buildings overtaken by weeds and wildflowers, I decided to beachcomb by the shore. What a surprise-- there was a lot of colorful sea glass that probably was there for at least forty years.

Now, back home, I have created a few designs with my Alaskan Sea Glass. One I kept for myself, several sold recently to  fellow passengers,  but there are some on Etsy in my shop and more in the idea stage.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuckySeaGlassJewelry

I found moonstones on another Alaskan island, too.

Amazing blue I found in Alaska with gold plated rollo chain

Gorgeous Sea Foam Sea Glass from Alaska with Opalite Bead  (SOLD)

Alaska was Fantastic! Bears, Whales, Glaciers, and Sea Glass!!!

I really have been overwhelmed with all the pictures I took in Alaska and the fabulous sea glass I found there also has inspired me, so I haven't had time to write or post pictures here.  I have put some up on the Lucky Sea Glass facebook page.  Here are a few -- to give you an idea.   Check back in a few days. Oh, and also please take a look at my Etsy shop items that are available to buy on this blog, too!

Alaska and Russia Are Next!

I am looking forward to seeing whales, bears, bald eagles and fabulous scenery in Alaska. Hope to find some sea glass there, too. For the first time, I will be giving a sea glass talk/ demo on the ship, so that should be fun.  Please keep checking in or follow this blog so you don't miss any posts and like my LuckySeaGlass facebook page, too! I offer FB fans a discount at my Etsy shop.
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Some Pictures From Cruises Lisbon to Dublin

The two cruises were really great expeditions to Portugal, Spain, France, Guernsey, England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.  We stopped at tiny islands and visited sites like Mont St.Michelle, Normandy beaches, Iona, Giant's Causeway in Ireland, Gehry museum in Bilbao, and many more. I even found sea glass along the way.  Here are some pictures.

Oporto, Portugal

Scotland

Boots outside shop in Ireland

Swinging bridge in Ireland