Handcrafted Mugs

Blue Celedon Fluted Cup

A lot of people have unique coffee drinking preferences and rituals. One such ritual is drinking coffee from a special mug. I'm one of those people. My son, who loves coffee, is also attracted to interesting and unique mugs. A few months back, I spotted this handcrafted pottery mug by Blue Sky Pottery on Zibbet. The shape is what caught my eye but I knew that Jesse would prefer a different color and a larger size. So I inquired about having a mug made just for Jesse and within a week or so, a custom made mug arrived. Jesse loved his surprise gift and so did I.

Jesse's Custom Made Mug by Blue Sky Pottery

Here are a few more wonderful handcrafted mugs that I discovered on Zibbet...

Catlovers Artprint Ceramic 11oz Mug

Peacock Blue Etched Glass Coffee Mug

Large Mug in White and Pale Green

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Random Acts of Kindness

I love the Liberty Mutual commercials on television which show a series of individuals spontaneously assisting others with some sort of problem while being silently observed by another. The observer is next shown lending a helping hand, creating a random act of kindness chain reaction. The world would be a much better place if everyday every person would be the source of a random act of kindness.

A group of Zibbet sellers has begun to offer Pay It Foward, or PIF, items. PIF on Zibbet is based on the the random acts of kindness idea in the independent artisan community. Purchase a PIF item for a greatly reduced price and be reminded to look for an opportunity to perform a random act of kindness for someone in need. If you are a Zibbet seller who purchases a PIF, participanting sellers request that you in turn offer a PIF through your shop.

PIF items often sell very quickly so the items shown below may not still be available for purchase. However, search Zibbet for PIF and you should find a group of great items to choose from. And remember to share a random act of kindness everyday!

Fine Art Prints Daily Special PIF

PIF Gift Tags Made From Recycled Greeting Card

PIF English Congratulations Graduate Blue Stripped Handmade Greeting Card

Homespun Yarn - Metropolis PIF

PIF (pay it forward) Khaki Webbing Mini Key Fob

PIF (Pay It Forward) - Lime Frosted Glass, Antique Bronze Earrings

PIF - Blue Stick Shift Cozy fits Gear Shifts too

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I Scream for Ice Cream!

Out for Ice Cream

While browsing Zibbet recently, I came across this ice cream sign photo taken by Stimples and Strummels. I don't know about you, but I definitely had the urge to scream for ice cream as soon as I spotted the photo! To stop myself from heading straight to the nearest source of ice cream, I spent some time looking for more great ice cream inspired item on Zibbet. Here are a few of my favorites...



Felt Ice Cream and Banana Split Pattern



Pickles & Ice Cream Soap Set



Ice Cream Cones - Organic Dog Treats



Pink Ice Cream Diamond Zipper Wristlet



Ice Cream Truck on the Beach



Ice Creme Cone Summer Hair Bow

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Birds

Birds are fascinating creatures. I love to watch them and listen to them. Although I couldn't hear the birds on Zibbet, I was able to do quite a bit of bird watching. Here are some of my favorites...

Bird Spirit Handmade Wall Tile by Little Clay House

Blackbird Silhouette by Valentine Photography

Humming Bird Secret Garden Wire Wrap Necklace by Flight Fancy

A Male Red Cardinal by John Harmon Gallery

Red Bird With Floral Crown by Street Noodles

A Beautiful Quilled Swan by Quilling by Sandra White

'Giorgio' Vintage Phoenix Brooch from Artemis 53

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Trees

Lately, I've become fascinated by the amazing variety of intricate shapes and forms of trees. Like human fingerprints, no two are exactly alike. I don't think I'll ever grow weary of looking at trees, both in nature and in art. With trees on my mind, I went browsing through Zibbet and here are a few of the many wonderful items that I found featuring trees...


Kangaroo & Gum Tree Photograph



MP-1 Real Shoe Trees Mouse Pad



My Father's Trees

The Skeleton Coast - Petrified

Tree Art Ring

Tree of Life

Tree Through the Viewfinder Pendant

Hand Painted 4 Seasons Wine Glasses

Please take a closer look at these wonderful tree-themed items available at Zibbet--you just may find one (or more) that you simply cannot live without!

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