tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87146695773296715462024-03-12T20:07:18.936-07:00A.J. RobertsonThe Crafty Endeavors of A.J. Robertson
including information and updates on len&len handmade jewelry and accessoriesA.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-7520799518971116652013-02-09T19:54:00.000-08:002013-02-09T20:07:31.059-08:00I'M CRUSHING ON FOX & BRIE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <i><b>bow ties by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foxandbrie" target="_blank">Fox & Brie</a></b></i> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Okay, so has anyone else noticed that all their fave bloggers have bearded hubbies? Is this some sort of cool blogger prerequisite? Not that I'm trying to be a cool blogger (cause it's so not cool to try to be cool, of course), but I made the mistake of telling my husband that his 3 day old stubble growth was kinda cute (in an Arrow sort of way), and now I've been cursed with nearly a 10 month run of beardedness. I mean, I don't mean to diss you cool bloggers and your ubercool bearded hubbies, but my hubby's hairiness is more crazy lumberjack-ish than hipster cool. Okay, I'm rambling about the beard. Just don't mind me if I get weepy when I see one of those men's razor commercials with all those smooth faced men - ohhhhhh!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anyways, I'm totally off topic! This post was supposed to be all about my proclamation of love for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/foxandbrie" target="_blank"><b>Fox & Brie</b></a>'s most excellent bow ties! Aren't they cute? Yes they are. And so cute, that they might even make my crazy lumberjack husband look handsome. Yup, cause you know, bow ties and beards go together like pb & jelly. Never thought I'd say that. Oh goodness gracious. Did I mention I have the flu? That may explain my weirdness today.</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-78927998537445832922013-01-17T15:36:00.004-08:002013-01-17T15:45:19.307-08:00OWL LOVE TWENTYTHIRTEEN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2013-calendar.html" target="_blank">2013 owl lover calendar</a> from <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/" target="_blank">My Owl Barn</a></span></span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's owl calendar making time! Once again, Shivani from <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/" target="_blank">My Owl Barn</a> has kindly asked me to mention their 3rd annual <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2013-calendar.html" target="_blank">owl lover calendar</a> launch. This year, their free downloadable/printable owl art calendar is featuring 43 amazing artists. And and usual, you can customize your calendar with your choice of owl art for every month. Or, if you're aren't as picky as me, the notorious vending machine starer, you can simply download their <a href="http://files.myowlbarn.com/stamper/2013/myowlbarn-calendar-2013.pdf" target="_blank">pre-made version</a>. Enjoy guys, and thanks again to the lovely folks at <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/" target="_blank">My Owl Barn</a> for yet another beautiful calendar!</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-34057676174216292202012-11-27T14:52:00.004-08:002013-01-17T13:15:47.240-08:00HOLIDAY TWENTYTWELVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">It's Holiday Gift Time! This year with your purchase of $35 or more (before shipping), my special present just for you is <b>a pair of sterling silver earrings with your choice of gem<span style="font-size: small;">stone</span></b>! Choose from milky minty SERPENTINE, deep blue AVENTURINE, or royal purple AMETHYST. Your special gift will be lovingly boxed and ready to give to that special someone - who may very well be, ahem, <i>yourself!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">• <b>USA</b> - December 1<br />
• <b>CANADA</b> - December 5<br />
• <b>LOCAL DELIVERY (Lower Mainland, BC)</b> - December 8<br />
• <b>AFRICA</b> - November 9<br />
• <b>EVERYWHERE ELSE</b> - November 21</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wishing you all a lovely holiday season full of lots and lots of handmade presents!</span></span></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-4423952593094519802012-11-26T13:10:00.005-08:002013-01-14T23:11:53.435-08:00CYBER MONDAY TWENTYTWELVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy C<span style="font-size: small;">yber<span style="font-size: small;"> Monday everyone</span></span>! Please enjoy 15% off at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lenandlen" target="_blank"><b>len&len on Etsy</b></a> on your entire order (before shipping) with coupon code "<b>CYBERMONDAY2012</b>"! This sale is on TODAY ONLY, so head on over to the shop right now!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lenandlen" target="_blank"><b>CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW AT LEN&LEN ON ETSY!</b></a></span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-51861195530380330642012-03-21T14:29:00.012-07:002013-01-17T15:46:45.963-08:00OWL LOVE TWENTYTWELVE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2012-calendar.html">2012 owl lover calendar</a> by <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">My Owl Barn</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br style="font-family: arial;" /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Just a teensy weensy little bit late in the year for this mention, but here's the link to this year's <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2012-calendar.html">free download</a> for your very own </span><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2012-calendar.html" style="font-family: arial;">Owl Lover Calendar</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. The lovely folks over at </span><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/" style="font-family: arial;">My Owl Barn</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> kindly reminded me about this year's calendar launch back in November, so five months later all I can say is, "whoopsies, MY BAD."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">For those of you who have no idea what I'm jabbering about, this is <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">My Owl Barn</a>'s second year of offering a free downloadable/printable owl art calendar on their super cool owl-full blog. And this year, you can choose from 45 amazing prints (sweetly provided by owl-loving artists from all over the world) to customize each month of your calendar! Oooh fun!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2012-calendar.html"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CLICK HERE to design your very own owl lover calendar!</span></a></span><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2012-calendar.html"><br /></a></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-54757442468035136522011-12-20T16:15:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:13:50.259-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS<div style="text-align: justify;">
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-26386551828440142042011-11-29T11:46:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:14:58.223-08:00HOLIDAY TWENTYELEVEN<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syjsGrpnKk8/TtU5bMZBJ6I/AAAAAAAAAq0/3Z0CO1wuGq8/s1600/holiday%2B2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680509644343158690" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-syjsGrpnKk8/TtU5bMZBJ6I/AAAAAAAAAq0/3Z0CO1wuGq8/s640/holiday%2B2011.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It's gift giving time again! Buy handmade this year and give the special people in your life something lovingly made just for them! (Aw, aren't you a sweetie-pie!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And this year, my gift to you is a <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE PAIR OF STERLING SILVER AND LABRADORITE EARRINGS</span> with your purchase of $50 or more (before shipping)!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;">2011 HOLIDAY SUGGESTED ORDER BY DATES</span><span style="font-size: small;">: </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope everyone has a lovely holiday season full of love and handmade goodies and (mmm...) peppermint hot chocolate!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Thank<span style="font-size: small;">sgiving<span style="font-size: small;"> everyone</span></span>! Please enjoy the Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale at the shops! Get 15% off your entire purchase (before shipping) from Friday, November 25 to Monday, November 28. Enter code "<b>BLACKFRIDAY2011</b>" during check-out to receive your discount!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.lenandlen.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SHOP NOW</span> at len&len on Etsy!</span></a><br /><a href="http://lenandlen.com/"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">SHOP NOW</span> at len&len on Big Cartel!</span></a></span></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-47095852610161913002011-04-20T13:54:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:16:57.652-08:00HOW TO WEAR {INSIDE OUT BRASS EARRINGS}<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ah yes,spring is here! Time to lighten the load of winter off our shoulders and simplify our daily wear to sweet spring styles! Accentuate the bold simplicity of <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/">len&len</a>’s <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/product/inside-out-disks">Inside Out Earrings in brass</a> with this pretty floral collar <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71862966/spring-collar">dress</a>, lovely linen and hemp <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54184100/eco-chic-mary-jane-for-spring-908b">flats</a>, and hand-stitched black and caramel leather <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69594466/hand-stitched-simple-black-x-caramel">tote</a>. (And as an added bonus, purchase anything at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/asaborake?ref=seller_info">Asaborake</a>’s Etsy shop by April 30th, and 20% of sales will be donated to the Red Cross for Japan Earthquake Relief!)</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-13332778596551217722011-04-14T18:01:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:19:45.138-08:00I ♥ NY<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hey guys! I apologize for the quietness on my side – life’s been a bit crazy with the hubbie completely immersed in engineering exam mode. And as the title of this post implies, I was away on a short vacay to New York City for a bit of yummy deli gluttony! Ah, NYC, what a inspiration! I hadn’t been since I was 8 years old, and back then all I wanted to do was eat a giant soft pretzel on a busy street. I guess this time around wasn’t much different – all I wanted to do was eat a giant pastrami sandwich! That’s me in the second photo having my dream come true at <a href="http://www.katzdeli.com/presentation.html">Kat’s Deli</a> (you know, that’s where Harry’s Sally had her legendary fake orgasm – yah, I had what she had)! I felt a bit strange getting there at 8am on a Sunday morning and finding a completely empty restaurant, but I had to squeeze that sandwich in my itinerary before leaving on my plane just a few hours later! And that nasty tummy ache afterwards was well worth it…yum!</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-57836406101318005502011-01-28T23:00:00.002-08:002013-01-14T23:20:53.658-08:00OWL LOVE TWENTYELEVEN<div style="text-align: right;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TUO-TLL6b4I/AAAAAAAAApw/ctQXTjN_w64/s1600/owl%2Blove.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567502800989613954" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TUO-TLL6b4I/AAAAAAAAApw/ctQXTjN_w64/s640/owl%2Blove.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><i><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html">2011 owl lover calendar</a> by <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">My Owl Barn</a></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">So I came across this super cool <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html">free download</a> for a customizable owl art calendar over at <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/">My Owl Barn</a> and nearly fainted! I mean, how cool is this?! You get to choose 12 owl images (one for each month) from 30 beautiful designs to make your very own 2011 calendar! The only bad side is having to pick which owls you love the most! And for someone like me, (infamous for having once spent over 15 minutes deciding what to buy from a snack vending machine) this is not good. No, not good at all...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html"><span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold;">CLICK HERE to design your very own owl lover calendar to print and ogle at for the rest of the year!</span></a></span></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-9744078387687398752011-01-22T23:39:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:24:22.784-08:00I WISH {TWEET TWEET}<div style="text-align: right;">
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54777676/two-birds-with-hats-art-print?ref=tre-4d3bd534b0738eefa8ca68fb-3">Two Birds with Hats</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pipodoll?ref=seller_info">pipodoll</a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66314172/love-in-red-print?ref=tre-4d3bd534b0738eefa8ca68fb-14">Love in Red</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/valentinadesign?ref=seller_info">Valentina Ramos</a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65944788/lovebirds-giclee-art-print-a4-size?ref=tre-4d3bd534b0738eefa8ca68fb-1">Lovebirds</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/inaluxe?ref=seller_info">inaluxe</a></span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61754168/love-birds-in-orange-hats?ref=tre-4d3bd534b0738eefa8ca68fb-2">Love Birds in Orange Hats</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/creativethursday?ref=seller_info">Creative Thursday</a></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just made a treasury for all you LOVE BIRDIES out there featuring original "love bird" art on Etsy! These are just a few of my faves from my treasury - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d3bd534b0738eefa8ca68fb/l-o-v-e-birdies"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CLICK HERE to see the complete collection...</span></a></span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-78851706885867332312011-01-13T12:20:00.001-08:002013-01-14T23:22:32.865-08:00SLEEP ON IT<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TS9fBL5LPpI/AAAAAAAAApY/gv9RnD-AerU/s1600/creature%2Bcomforts%2B-%2Biron%2Bon%2Bpillow%2Bcase%2Btransfer.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561768538802962066" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TS9fBL5LPpI/AAAAAAAAApY/gv9RnD-AerU/s640/creature%2Bcomforts%2B-%2Biron%2Bon%2Bpillow%2Bcase%2Btransfer.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="406" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2009/1/30/valentine-freebie-iron-on-pillowcase-transfers.html">iron-on pillowcase transfers tutorial</a> from <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/">Creature Comforts</a></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I was looking for a quick and easy DIY Valentine’s day project for my honey, and I found this <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2009/1/30/valentine-freebie-iron-on-pillowcase-transfers.html">super cute tutorial and free download for iron-on pillowcase transfers</a> on one of my fave blogs, <a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/">Creature Comforts</a>. Surprise your special someone with these sweet pillowcases decorating your bed on Valentine’s night, and maybe you’ll get a lil’ surprise from them too - oh my!</span></span><br />
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-11834716718399124592011-01-13T11:37:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:22:56.188-08:00GIVE LOVE<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">• USA - January 14</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">• Everywhere Else - January 10</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">• USA - January 25</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">• Everywhere Else - January 19</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And if you miss the made to order deadlines, no worries folks - I'm planning to list a few ready to ship designs at <a href="http://lenandlen.etsy.com/">my etsy shop</a> next week!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">XOXO from me to you...</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-20138263511220989082011-01-03T14:39:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:23:22.505-08:00TWENTYELEVEN<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">2010 was such an amazing year for me! I launched my new shop, <a href="http://www.lenandlen.com/">len&len</a>, got featured in some of my fave blogs, learned how to spin yarn (sort of), and of course, was honored to be a front page <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-seller-lenandlen-11187/">Etsy Featured Seller</a>! It's going to be a hard year to top, but I really hope 2011 has more happy surprises in store!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've got a few plans for the <a href="http://www.lenandlen.com/">shop</a> this year - I worked on some new metal designs over the holidays that I plan to reveal very soon, and I also started working on a couple of new lines using different materials - I'm so excited about getting these new lines launched!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">And I'm still working on last year's resolution of being content with my real self... it's probably going to take the rest of my life to really get that one down! What's your resolutions for this year???</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-6146378469365859342010-12-15T00:33:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:23:44.493-08:00DOUBLE THE EXPOSURE<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was so lucky to get double the exposure during <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-seller-lenandlen-11187/">my Etsy featured seller interview</a> when my <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/product/thick-glimmer-cuff">Thick Ripple Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver</a> was also featured on the front page simultaneously!</span></span><br />
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-16184349108675598442010-11-22T08:45:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:25:55.697-08:00WHO'S THAT GIRL?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TOqfNUbsnMI/AAAAAAAAAoc/vH4IqXLAKbk/s1600/lenandlen%2B-%2Bportrait.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542417342604811458" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TOqfNUbsnMI/AAAAAAAAAoc/vH4IqXLAKbk/s640/lenandlen%2B-%2Bportrait.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who's that crazy looking girl on the front page of Etsy today? Why, it's ME! YEEHAW!! (*Hi Mom!*) I am so freaking fantabulously thrilled to be Etsy's Featured Seller! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Read the interview <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/featured-seller-lenandlen-11187/">here</a>...</span></span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-20211631712577296582010-11-21T00:22:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:26:26.106-08:00A DREAM COME TRUE<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So... I've been ranting and raving about having some BIG news to announce this coming Monday. Well, I thought I'd let y'all in on the secret a little early!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I am officially Etsy's next "Featured Seller"!</span></span></span></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-88341892570621189122010-11-16T00:35:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:26:53.310-08:00INSIDE OUT<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm turning inside-out as I impatiently wait for the unveiling of my big announcement next Monday! Speaking of which, Inside Out Disk Earrings are now available in sterling silver! Oh, and don't forget the <a href="http://annajorobertson.blogspot.com/2010/11/that-time-of-year-again.html">Holiday Gift Special</a> - get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $50 purchase (before shipping)! So, yes-siree, that's right - you'll get a free gift when you order a pair of these babies! Order yours <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/product/inside-out-disks-earrings-sterling-silver">here</a> or <a href="http://lenandlen.etsy.com/">here</a>...</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-5562408350599012262010-11-09T00:36:00.000-08:002013-01-14T23:27:36.476-08:00THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TNkUqy0XkYI/AAAAAAAAAnY/aNZsul01_Es/s1600/lenandlen%2B-%2Bpackaging%2Blomo.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537479942257217922" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TNkUqy0XkYI/AAAAAAAAAnY/aNZsul01_Es/s640/lenandlen%2B-%2Bpackaging%2Blomo.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, I don't know how we got here so fast, but it's that time of year again! As I said before, I know it always seems a little too early to be talking about the holidays before Black Friday, but when it comes to buying gifts online (might I add, from the comfort of your home in your warm flannel pajamas), it's never too early to get it all done! And besides, as long as I don't bring up the subject before Costco takes out their Christmas gift baskets, I dare say, I ain't jumping the gun...<br />So here we go - this year, my holiday gift to you...<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $50 purchase (before shipping)!</span></b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Oh, and there's no limit to the number of free surprise gifts, so order as much as you like! The more you order, the more free gifts you'll get!</span></b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Spend $100 and get 2 FREE GIFTS</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Spend $150 and get 3 FREE GIFTS</span></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">And so on and so forth… </span></b></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">And don't forget, all len&len designs come lovingly gift packaged and ready to give to your special loved ones! That's one less little chore to do before Christmas - phew!</span></b></span></span><br />
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-91056088219044595752010-10-18T19:17:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:28:02.794-08:00OFFICIALLY STALKED<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm so honored to be officially "STALKED" by the amazing folks over at <a href="http://etsystalker.com/">Etsy Stalker</a> with my very own Solo Exhibit!! Read the interview <a href="http://etsystalker.com/?p=13438">here</a>, plus leave a comment to enter the contest to win a custom <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/product/initial-pod-circle-necklace-sterling-silver">Initial Pod Necklace</a>!<br /><br />UPDATE: Congratulations to Jo Rossi from Portland, Oregon for winning the giveaway!</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-29722767744226939222010-10-09T23:20:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:28:37.605-08:00I WISH {VINTAGE PUMPKIN THANKSGIVING}<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58217792/fondue-party-1970-orange">fondue pot</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ByHeart?ref=seller_info">ByHeart</a></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44158531/vintage-italian-cappuccino-mugs-in">cappuccino mugs</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluebell?ref=seller_info">Bluebell</a></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58253462/vintage-friendship-pyrex">Pyrex bowls</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrictlyVintage?ref=seller_info">Strictly Vintage</a></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A few ways to serve up Thanksgiving dinner... vintage style in bright pumpkin! Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving everyone!</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-36975750822021654422010-09-20T23:10:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:29:02.324-08:00HARVEST MOON CRAZY<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Have you ever felt like the stars have all aligned for you? For me, it's an extremely rare occurrence. But for some strange reason, 3 crazy lucky things have just happened in the last week that makes me definitely believe the stars have all aligned just for me!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First of all, I can hardly believe it, but my Harvest Moon Brass designs are currently featured in FOUR Etsy treasuries simultaneously! Check them out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c88c66076ab6d911ccbe3bb/harvest-moon">here</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c8fd7a7248b6d9101f4850a/moon">here</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c94b421f6496d91a3f21138/8th-month-15th-day">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c984aa23b088eef9f4c7a28/harvest-moon">here</a>! (And that last one was just created as I was typing up this post - SO CRAZY!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Secondly, I was asked to be a featured seller on one of my fave blogs! I'm keeping this on the down-low until the details are all finalized, but stay tuned to find out which blog! Here's a hint - it's one of the blogs listed on the left under "blogs I heart". Oh, and there's going to be an awesome giveaway with the feature, so you don't want to miss it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And thirdly, just before typing this (much to my downstairs neighbors' dismay), I was jumping up and down in my pj's because of some incredible news just emailed to me! I am so gawsh darn tootin' pee-in-your-pants excited about this news! It's just so freakin' CRAZY!!!! Unfortunately, I've been informed that this news has to be kept "hush-hush" until November, so I have to somehow keep this a secret until then! But please stay tuned to find out about my super fantastic news - it's scream out-loud on the top of every mountain AMAZING!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the meantime, don't forget to witness one of life's most beautiful marvels - this year's full harvest moon, popping up in the skies on September 23 at 5:17AM PST! Hope you'll be watching with me... :)</span></span></div>
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A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-18216385796169299112010-09-15T18:56:00.001-07:002013-01-14T23:30:03.512-08:00I'M CRUSHING ON MADEBYHANK<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TJF5Z1QtDII/AAAAAAAAAmo/SHUaiYGCiYk/s1600/i%27m+crushing+on+made+by+hank.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517324503206399106" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TJF5Z1QtDII/AAAAAAAAAmo/SHUaiYGCiYk/s640/i%27m+crushing+on+made+by+hank.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One day, I'm gonna get me one of these darn tootin' cute handbags by <a href="http://madebyhank.etsy.com/">made by hank</a>. She sells out of these babies so freaking quickly!</span></span></div>
A.J. Robertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11993639234672383475noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714669577329671546.post-14850915449693050692010-06-16T13:05:00.000-07:002013-01-14T23:30:21.580-08:00SUMMER VACAY<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TBk6Kodul0I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/CIJj55rJS1I/s1600/hibiscus+polaroid.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483477975635498818" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_AO7Ch_Iz2V4/TBk6Kodul0I/AAAAAAAAAkQ/CIJj55rJS1I/s640/hibiscus+polaroid.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="580" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm taking a lil' break from the handmade world and closing up the shops for summer vacay! Actually the shops will be open for perusing and purchasing, but there will be a delay in shipping until June 30th. But to make up for the wait, order from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lenandlen">my etsy shop</a>, and get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with your order until June 30th. Or if you prefer a discount, order from <a href="http://www.lenandlen.bigcartel.com/">my big cartel shop</a>, and use discount code "SUMMER10" to get 10% your entire order until June 30th!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Thanks so much for your patience during this time, and hope y'all are enjoying your summer too!</span></span></div>
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