My Favorite Treasury ... Ever! Patination

Vintage Tin and a Dozen Wooden Spools by SimplySuzula

During more than three years as an Etsy seller, I've seen hundreds, maybe thousands, of absolutely gorgeous treasuries curated by other Etsians.

When I say that SimplySuzula's "Patination" is my all time favorite treasury, what I mean is that this one has lifted me right out of my chair and sent me soaring above the tree tops. (And I'd say this even if Suzula hadn't so kindly honored me with inclusion in her treasury.)

I could go on and on praising this treasury, as well as the wonderful Etsian who so skillfully put it together, but it doesn't need words from me. It speaks for itself.

'Patination' by simplysuzula

Just heard this word on Antiques Roadshow when describing a copper tea kettle. "It has wonderful patination".Here's my patina picks.

Copper Hummingbird sculpture... natureartstudi... $27.00	Handmade Vintage Patina Copp... mizalizamade $30.01
Copper Spiral Ornament patinastudios $16.00	Copper Framed Mirror - Green... Copperista $50.00
Verdigris Vine Cuff hkinnally $45.00	Copper AnikaEaster $225.00
Bittersweet Orange - 16mm Pa... missficklemedi... $13.00	Copper Pressed Bonsai Elm Le... LaPetiteFleur $30.00
Copper Maple Leaf Dish RoughMagicCrea... $35.00	Porcelain Earrings - Long Le... roundrabbit $38.00
In the Garden No. 2 saywardjohnson $115.00	Green Verdigris Patina Coppe... ssdjewelry $45.00
Copper Patina Gear Links - H... ktotten $10.00	double copper disk earrings appletreejewel... $26.00
Copper And Sterling Silver V... suntribedesign... $44.00	Patina Point Line Plane, Ori... nikkigalapon $55.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

What does this treasury say to you?

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

The Annual Ugly Tomato Contest 2011 - And the Winner is ...

2009 Winner: 
Mister I. Mugly

Around this time every summer, Rough Magic Mollie and Prospero Joe sponsor a contest to choose the "Ugly Tomato" of the season.

The rules are simple. To be eligible, contestants must be:
1) Tomatoes
2) Grown in one of our deck containers
3) Ugly

Because last year's contest resulted in a bit of untoward fraternizing between contestants and judges (as seen below), we were forced to maintain the integrity of the event by declaring all entrants ineligible and turning them into salsa.

The Miscreants of 2010

This summer, after stern warnings from the sponsors, we are pleased to announce that the contest was a huge success.

The impartial judges conferred.

Luke, Duke and Chubby

And reached a unanimous decision.

Aye. Aye. Aye.

The Second Runner-up ...

Miss Iva Biggins

The First Runner-up ...

Mister Hap E. Golumpy

And the 2011 Winner is (drum roll Maestro, please!)...

Miss R. U. Kidding

After a free session of Rough Magic cosmetic surgery (courtesy of the sponsors), Miss Kidding will receive an all expense paid trip to the famous Salad Bowl in scenic Down East Maine, where she will be adorned with the dressing of her choice (some restrictions apply).

In the absence of a winner for 2010, Miss Kidding claims her title from our 2009 Champion Ugly Tomato, Mister I. Mugly (top left photo) who, having already received his prize, was unavailable for comment.

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.

Drop by and say "Hi" on the Etsy Maine Team Blog!

I am so thrilled and honored to see my interview in the "Meet Your Neighbor" feature on the Etsy Maine Team blog!



 And I'd love for you to stop by and say "Hello"!

To get there, just click here.

And while you're there, be sure to check out the "Artist of the Month" - who just happens to be my sweet husband Joe!

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©2011 Rough Magic Creations.