Treasury Number 91 of "365 in 365"

View Whan that aprill with his shoures soote ...

Tomorrow is April 1!

This treasury, Number 91 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012, celebrates Geoffrey Chaucer's vision of the new month.

As he wrote in his Prologue to the Canterbury Tales ...

Whan that aprill with his shoures soote
The droghte of march hath perced to the roote,
And bathed every veyne in swich licour
Of which vertu engendred is the flour
Whan zephirus eek with his sweete breeth
Inspired hath in every holt and heeth
Tendre croppes, and the yonge sonne
Hath in the ram his halve cours yronne,
And smale foweles maken melodye,
That slepen al the nyght with open ye
(so priketh hem nature in hir corages);
Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages ...

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 90 of "365 in 365"

View Easter ... 1950s Style

An old fashioned Easter!

Treasury Number 90 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 89 of "365 in 365"

View April Foolishness ... ayuh

April Fools Day will be here soon! 

Time for some fun with members of the Etsy Maine Team.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 88 of "365 in 365"

View Dear Easter Bunny ...

So ... this afternoon, while the woodchuck ambled around the dooryard, the snow fell, and the chickadees flitted around outside my window, my thoughts turned, yet again, to springtime and Easter.

This is Treasury Number 88 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 87 of "365 in 365"

View The world is round ...

Of the 365 treasuries I've challenged myself to curate in 2012, this one, Number 87, deals with a bit of conventional wisdom I've finally come to accept: The world is round ... most days.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 86 of "365 in 365"

View -> Spring Fashion Rainbow

Inspired by the lovely necklace by AbacusBeadCreations, this Spring Fashion Show, in all the colors of the rainbow, is Treasury Number 86 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 85 of "365 in 365"

View -> Not Your Grandma's Bread

Last night I dreamed about colorful balloons, floating up up up. Woke up this morning in a nostalgic mood, thinking I smelled something baking ....

Treasury Number 85, of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012, is a collection of memories!

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 84 of "365 in 365"

View -> The Real Teal Deal

Teal! Such a lovely color!

Treasury Number 84 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 83 of "365 in 365"

View -> Mother of the Bride

After yesterday's Country Cottage Wedding treasury, I still have the Big Day on my mind.

So ... Treasury Number 83 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012 celebrates that tireless lady, the Mother of the Bride!

And with Mother's Day on the horizon ... well, 'nuff sed.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 82 of "365 in 365"

View -> A Country Cottage Wedding

It's such a glorious spring day out here in the country, where the only sounds are the happy chattering of the red squirrel and the knocking of the woodpecker on the old birch tree.

Let's plan a wedding - country cottage style!

And let's start with Treasury Number 82 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 81 of "365 in 365"

View -> Can you conjugate Spring?

Feeling a bit conjugational?

Treasury Number 81 of the 365 I've challenged myself to conjugate - er, make that curate in 2012.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 80 of "365 in 365"

View -> Springtime Favorites

Ah ... Springtime! 

Treasury Number 80 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012 features one of my favorite color combinations - lavender, blue and green.

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 79 of "365 in 365"

View -> Tell me a story ...

Today I've been reminiscing about the Etsy of bygone days, when someone would create a treasury and everyone who viewed it would use one or more of the featured items in a comment that told an ongoing story.

Treasury Number 79, of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012, is such a treasury. So be sure to visit "Tell me a story" and add your part of the saga!

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©2012 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 78 of "365 in 365"

View -> Robin, come home ...

This is Treasury Number 78 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

I don't think words are necessary ...

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 77 of "365 in 365"

View -> Make Mine Mosaic

It's not green. It's not filled with shamrocks and leprechauns. There's not an Irish tenor within a country mile ...

But all the same, to wish you the Luck o' the Irish, Treasury Number 77 (of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012) is inspired by the gorgeous handmade Turquoise Mosaic Earrings by Sending Love Gallery, my Jewelry on Etsy Team Treasury Partner this week.

And if this doesn't get your Irish Eyes smilin' on this glorious St. Patrick's Day, I'll chase you with my shillelagh and grab your Tam o' Shanter. So there.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Bunny of the Week Award

Introducing a brand new series - the Bunny of the Week Award!

Every Friday (or maybe Saturday as time permits) I'll be presenting a little cyber Bunny to a worthy recipient chosen by a distinguished committee of ... um, one.

Namely ... moi.

So ... without further fuss and feathers, the Winner of the first ever Bunny of the Week is ... "etsy in real life" - a blog created by HMDDesigns, home of fabulous bags, accessories and novelties - all handmade in Saco, Maine, by the lovely and gifted Malaika Picard.

Malaika combines recycled clothing, new materials, and her own special magic - to create original designs for the entire family.

Designs like these ...

Burnt orange and red accents embroidered evening clutch

Pinstripe mustache bifold mens wallet

Birdie friends on a tree applique fabric notebook cover

Monkey see monkey blue girls mini tote bag

NomMon denim baby bib

In addition to creating her wonderful branded line, this tireless artisan finds time to participate in the activities of the Etsy Maine Team and to write a fascinating daily post on etsy in real life!

Be sure to visit Malaika's Etsy Shop and follow her Blog!

You'll be delighted every day!

Enjoy your Bunny, Malaika! You deserve it!

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 76 of "365 in 365"

View -> Happy Birthday Maine!

What a wonderful day in history!

On March 15, 1820, our beloved Maine became a State! And, frosting on the cake, today is also our own DabHands' birthday!

Come celebrate with members of the Etsy Maine Team, 16 of whom are featured in Treasury Number 76 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012!

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 75 of "365 in 365"

View -> A Stone's Throw from Springtime

Ah, Maine! Ah, March!

Good thing I hunted my Easter Eggs yesterday, because today we woke up to ... *drumroll Maestro please* ... SNOW.

So ... although warmer weather is definitely on the way (isn't it?), we're still "A Stone's Throw from Springtime."

Hence, Treasury Number 75 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

Now, let's all throw some stones. 

But please - not at each other! 

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 74 of "365 in 365"

View -> Easter EggStravaganza

Out and about yesterday, and everywhere I looked - Easter! Brightly colored baskets, chocolate bunnies, candy eggs, cellophane grass (in every color imaginative and more), greeting cards, wrapping paper ...

So this morning I took my basket on an Easter Egg Hunt, Etsy style, and just look at some of the beauties I found!

This basket full of goodies is Treasury Number 74 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 73 of "365 in 365"

View -> tiny

There's only one word to describe this treasury, and that word is tiny.

This is Number 73 of the 365 treasuries I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 72 of "365 in 365"

View -> It's a delicate subject

Sometimes putting together a treasury is hard work. Not so with this one! All these lovely items seemed just to fall into place.

This is Treasury Number 72 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 71 of "365 in 365"

View -> Mama Wants Citrus

Woke up this morning to a sky the color of pink grapefruit and got to thinking ... hmmmm ... Citrus!

Treasury Number 71 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 70 of "365 in 365"

View -> Play Mystic for Me

Feeling a bit misty ... in a happy springtime way!

Inspired by the lovely Mystic Quartz Necklace by stoutdg2, my Jewelry on Etsy Treasury Partner this week, this is Treasury Number 70 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 69 of "365 in 365"

View -> Take Thyme for Tea

Spring truly is on the way now, even in Down East Maine! Pretty soon the woody and lemon thyme will be greening up to grace our garden walk.

To celebrate the new season, let's take time for a tea party!

This is Treasury Number Sixty-Nine of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

(Sorry, Alice. No Hatters invited, mad or otherwise. But there is a pretty millinery confection among the guests!)

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 68 of "365 in 365"

See -> What the Grasshopper Saw

What does a Grasshopper see? I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing it's something green.

Treasury Number 68 of the 365 I've challenged myself t curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 67 of "365 in 365"

View -> Meanwhile, back at the ranch ...

Sending my day dreams Southwestward again, I'm discovering it's only a short step from Cottage to Ranch.

Hence ... Treasury #67 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 66 of "365 in 365"

View -> Meanwhile, back at the cottage ...

Ah, Spring! Let's think about sprucing up the cottage, heading for the beach, planning a wedding ...

... with Treasury Number 66 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 65 of "365 in 365"

View -> Earth and Sea

Waking up to another snowy morning in Maine, I'm thinking about ... a bit of earthiness ... a bit of aquamarine ...

... and Treasury Number 65 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

Only 300 to go!

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 64 of "365 in 365"

View -> West by Southwest

Inspired by the gorgeous Turquoise Earrings by Peg of AbacusBeadCreations, my Jewelry on Etsy Team Treasury Partner this week ...

Treasury Number 64 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012 - West by Southwest!

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 63 of "365 in 365"

View -> Spring Stream of Consciousness

On a Saturday in March, when Spring seems so near yet still so far away, it's pleasant to let our minds wander here, there, and everywhere.

Which is what I did with this treasury, Number 63 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 62 of "365 in 365"

View -> March Madness - Etsy Style!

Do you think "basket" means shopping basket and "ball" means having a ball on Etsy? 

If so, this one's for you ~ Treasury Number 62 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Treasury Number 61 of "365 in 365"

View -> Welcome March!

Saying a warm welcome to a warm (I hope) March!

This is Treasury Number 61 of the 365 I've challenged myself to curate in 2012.

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