I Dig Crystals' "Sanctuary" Obsidian Pendant is featured in the above etsy treasury. Visit us at www.idigcrystals.com
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
CRYSTALS: Treasury
I Dig Crystals' "Sanctuary" Obsidian Pendant is featured in the above etsy treasury. Visit us at www.idigcrystals.com
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Friday, December 17, 2010
EVENT: 59.5% Off
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| SATIN CRYSTALS HOLIDAY PARTY!! December 18 (Saturday) 6-8pm
SUPER CLEARANCE! UP TO 50% OFF MANY ITEMS DURING PARTY ONLY! Sample Slashes:
· Giant Amethyst Geode ($600) à $300! · Citrine and Quartz Cluster ($450) à $225! · Halite Cluster ($250) à $125! · Deluxe Wood Laughing Buddha ($450) à $225! · Druzy Quartz Cluster ($60) à $30! · Super Sized 6” Fluorite Ball ($450)à $225! · Super Sized 8” Obsidian Ball ($2012) à $1006! · Shamanic Drum 7” ($40) à $20!
WOW YOUR LOVED ONES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THE GIFT OF HEALING AND BEAUTY!
SAVE AN EXTRA 9.5%: IF YOU PAY CASH, WE’LL PAY TAX! (DURING PARTY ONLY) Another successful year of positive thought, friendship and community at Satin Crystals! Come celebrate with us at our Annual Holiday Party! If you have been to one of our previous parties, you already know that there will be plenty of sales, raffles, prizes, auctions and healing exchanges. Plus, this year we are having a Mega-Sale on many items! Find unique and natural healing gifts for yourself and all of your loved ones. Complimentary drinks, snacks and gift wrapping!
FREE with RSVP (please ask, call, or email us to put your name on the guest list). This is a VIP party, so you MUST be on the VIP list to be let in the doors. Thank you for being part of Satin Crystals, and supporting your local independent shops during this special holiday season! We send you positive energy and a smile, Satin Crystals Family :) ------------------------------ Online Deals!
· 10% off our website with the promo code “NYE2011”
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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
12/18: Holiday Party
SATIN CRYSTALS HOLIDAY PARTY!!
December 18 (Saturday) 6-8pm
Another successful year of positive thought, friendship and community at Satin Crystals! Come celebrate with us at our Annual Holiday Party! If you have been to one of our previous parties, you already know that there will be plenty of sales, raffles, prizes, auctions and healing exchanges. Plus, this year we are having a Mega-Sale on large clusters!
Find unique and natural healing gifts for yourself and all of your loved ones. Complimentary drinks, snacks and gift wrapping!
FREE with RSVP (please come into the store, call, or email us to put your name on the guest list). This is a VIP party, so you MUST be on the VIP list to be let in the doors.
Thank you for being part of Satin Crystals, and supporting your local independent shops during this special holiday season!
We send you positive energy and a smile,
www.satincrystals.com
satincrystals@gmail.com
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CRYSTALS: Wand
QUESTION: Hi, how do I use the wand I got from you? Over the years I've only it kept it at my bedside and today I just held it...but forgot its purpose...for the first time in a very long time, it feels amazing ;)
ANSWER: Ah, you have the Amethyst Chakra Generator wand. there are many ways you can use it:
1. Accupressure with the tip
2. Massage with the rounded end
3. Opening the chakras with the tip (energy healing)
4. Scanning the aura for spiritual energy
5. Hold during manifestations or meditation
6. Keep in your spiritual corner
First, you will want to clean, charge and program the wand for whatever you want to do specifically. All this information can be found at http://www.satincrystals.com/servlet/the-template/crystalhealingcare/Page you may have already done this, but if you dont' remember, I would do it again. Especially if you have had the wand lying around unused for a while!
Amethyst is for spiritual energies, to raise your vibrations and anything to do with the head - headaches, insomnia, nightmares. Along with breaking addictions and helping you into a meditative state.
Sheila :)
www.satincrystals.com
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
ARTIST: Katy Atchison
An interview with fellow SF Etsy Artist
How do you feel when you are starting a new project?
Excited! I’m wildly animated about some of my work. When I get an idea...even if I’m at work...I have to sketch it out. `
Then, I’ll think of little captions and I’ll giggle to myself when I think of something really funny that I know will transfer well into a piece of art.
Lately I've been doing a lot more hand drawn art and reproducing the art for cards and printed material. It's been exciting to see some of my art translate into a greeting card.
here are a couple links to feature:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61006615/fun-and-colorful-greeting-cards-set-of-5?ref=em
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63882950/giraffe-birthday-blank-greeting-card
2. What do you do for marketing your products?
I for SURE don’t do it alone!
Local businesses in San Francisco have embraced my art, and over the last few years my art has been up on a regular bases because of three shops that really believed in my art & crafts and wanted to feature me in their store. It’s inspiring and exciting to know that there are so many small businesses out there offering artisans the chance to showcase their art. I think you’ll find that the most hip of clothing stores and restaurants have teamed up with a local artists. And it’s not hard! - all you have to do to get in...is put yourself out there...they help you market – you help them market their store and everyone wins...even the customer! Because they end up with something that unique and original!
The shops that support me are listed here on my Facebook Group Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58486273605
Additionally, I’m usually in at least one show a month here in San Francisco...so I mostly market those shows or events via Facebook Invites to my fans or by posting flyers about shows around my office.
I started creating Facebook contests to try and get some more fans of my art through social networking...
It’s always exciting when the winner receives their art in the mail and gets really excited about it. I love getting the thank you cards and the emails of excitement.
3. How did creativity play a role in you childhood?
My dad was a production potter when I was growing up and my mother did a lot of woven textile crafts that we sold at craft shows on weekends. There was always something creative happening when my sister and I were growing up and it was definitely a team effort.
Some nights, my dad would be making pottery at the wheel, my mom would be sponging pots and my sister and I would be working on loading a kiln for a show coming up the next weekend.
Also, my Grandmother Atchison, who just recently passed away, was a very well respected decorative painter. She taught adult classes in the East Bay when I was little and also sold her things at local businesses. Her painting studio was something I coveted. I remember just wanting to get lost in there – like a kid in a candy store.
It was at 8 that I finally KNEW that I was going to be an artist when I grew up...later, I decided to develop a career in Graphic Design and do my art on the side. The balance is working for me right now. I’m challenged at work and I’m able to make art for the fun of it. I’m able to use my skills as a Graphic Designer in my artwork also. It’s a creative path that has made me feel really fulfilled and happy.
Art is in my blood and on my mind literally all day everyday.
4. What kinds of projects do you work on during your craft nights in your studio?
Craft Nights! Ooooo! So so so fun!
Well, now that you have my background...it’s probably clear that I can pretty much do anything crafty. I’m still a little “beginner” at knitting...but my craft nights tend to be more a grouping of artists who want to sit and gossip about life’s little challenges more than they are about a certain craft project.
I have a 5’ x 7‘ closet in my apartment that is filled literally to the top with art supplies. People who know of this little gem sometimes come just to look at my “stuff” in there and tinker around for a while with my vintage button collection or my features. :) I try to do a small project during that time that won’t take up too much space and won’t take longer than 2 hours to make.
Sometimes, I’ll even have cooking classes. I had a class at my space that was about how to make mini-pies in mason jars. It was SO fun and we all left with a few pies to bake at home. People still talk about that one.
5. How would you feel if art was suddenly banned from your life?
Well, I’d wonder why the world wanted to be so boring first...then I’d probably cry a bit. *tears (sad face)
photo credit to J. Astra Brickmann http://www.flickr.com/people/musicpurr.
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IDEA: Organization
Our friend Carisse has a special offer for our blog readers who are in need of a great gift idea or some decluttering for themselves
Happy Holidays!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday spirit and checking everything off your to-do lists. It's best not to get too overwhelmed; to do that, stay organized!
I want to thank everyone for a great year in 2010…your business, your referrals and your friendships mean a lot to me!
Now that it's the time of year when things come to an end, files need to be filed, preparation for tax season is pending, office and home organizing systems need to be improved and a good de-cluttering is necessary to start the New Year off right, you may need some help!
This month I am offering a special for you and any referrals! This is an invitation to treat yourself to an interior design organizing appointment of three hours and by doing so you will receive one additional hour FREE! In four hours you can literally go from chaos to order and you save 25% off any appointments scheduled in December and January! This special offer is also a great gift for that friend or family member who wants/needs interior design and organizing done in their home, kid's bedrooms, overstuffed closets, office, files & paperwork, media center & music collection, computer data, memorabilia…that list can go on and on! Let me know what you are interested and I will forward details.
Next month is also National Get Organized or "GO" Month so its an opportunity to get a lead on getting things in order! I look forward to assisting in all your interior needs and I will be sending more updates and tips to stay organized in the coming months!
Kind regards,
Carisse Lynelle
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e: carisse@cloie-la.com
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
CRYSTALS: Magnetic
QUESTION:Hi, i bought some tiger's eye beads at a crystal show and i'm wondering if they're real. Are they supposed to stick to magnets?
ANSWER: Hi, thanks for email. tigers Eye is not magnetic. It is a form of Quartz. however, if you have Tiger Iron (a combination stone of red Jasper, brown tigers eye and metallic Hematite) which is Hematite-rich, it may be slightly magnetic.
Sincerely,
Sheila Satin
www.satincrystals.com
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CRYSTALS: Soulmate
QUESTION: Hi Satin Crystals, just to let you know that I've received the crystal in good condition Thanks alot :)
If you don't mind to share, what makes you think this is a soulmate crystal when we're not sure if they grow with same height?or perhaps you know its same height before it was cut off?
ANSWER: Hello, the crystals do not need to be exactly the same length and base to be soul mates, they just need to be side by side in alignment. Two crystals with same base growing together are known as tantric twins. Below is more information on soul mates (a LOT more information can be found using Google Search). Hope it helps!!! -Lisa Satin
Two quartz crystals of equal length and size growing side-by-side are Soul Mate Crystals. The crystals do not need to be perfectly aligned side-by-side so long as they are of equal length and size. In other words one can be standing on slightly lower ground than the other, but they are both really the same length.
While a soul mate is generally defined as someone who will be the “love of your life”, we all have several soul mates not just one, and soul mates are not always connected (in human terms) through loving relationships. A soul mate is anyone with whom you have an unshakable deep connection at the soul level and is an entity who loves you so deeply and strongly that he/she will do whatever is necessary to facilitate and promote your spiritual growth. Most of us know by now that this is not necessarily a pleasant experience, although it is always a productive one.
In some systems of belief, a soul mate is one-half of a whole unit of consciousness who split itself into two for specific spiritual evolutionary purposes, while other systems support the belief that you have literally hundreds, even thousands, of soul mates. But no matter which of these two beliefs are
yours, your Soul Mate Crystal will help you focus on connecting with a soul mate, someone that will be helpful in your life and growth at the time.
Soul Mate Crystals are excellent meditation and Dream Stones, helping you to get in contact with and begin to integrate your various selves so you may ultimately reunite with you Essence of Soul (especially when used with Halite.)
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CRYSTALS: Interview
Check out our Satin Crystals featured artist interview on the KatyAtchison.com website:
Click for Interview
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Click for Interview
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
CRYSTALS: Cancer
QUESTION: hey, I've been jewelry arting lately, on the hustle in Miami beach, I have a friend here with cancer and wanna ask u what would be good for her,lots of lov 2u crystal queen
ANSWER: Hello friend, this is a very common question we get these days. Cancer seems to be the disease of the generation. Energetically speaking, cancer comes about through much held anger, hatred or grudges. To release this pent up enery and bring forgiveness, many practitioners have found much success using Selenite Crystals. Besides being a very spiritual stone, Selenite aids in cell regeneration and sealing the aura from energy leaks. She will also want to use Obsidian, a great one to let go of the past. Pair these with Rose Quartz for a soft, forgiving energy.
Sincerely,
Sheila Satin
www.satincrystals.com
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CRYSTALS: Nurses
QUESTION: What's a good stone to carry around for someone working in hospitals? Looking for gift ideas for nurses.
ANSWER: Hi, we have many people who come in seeking to protect tthemselves from illnesses and sicknesses that surround them. We always recommend Rainbow Obsidian.
Many nurses like to wear pendants or bracelets of Rainbow Obsidian so that they don't absorb the patients' negativity.
If you need help finding Rainbow Obsidian pieces, we do have some on our website at www.satincrystals.com and can make custom items as well.
Sincerely, Sheila Satin
http://www.satincrystals.com
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