tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15075747476915949112024-03-13T21:29:00.362-04:00Zippity DoodadsMerriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-82208726367170766142020-03-17T12:50:00.000-04:002020-03-17T12:50:05.324-04:00Zippity Doodads is looking at 2020 very differently!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, 2020 is off to a crazy start! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Earlier in the year, I made the decision to take a sabbatical from the <b>Ligonier Country Market </b>for the 2020 season. This was a tough decision and the first time I've done this since joining the market family in 2002! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My plans were to continue to support my inventory at the Museum Shop (at the Westmoreland Museum of Art) and continue with plans to host the <b>Artful Affair</b> in the spring and fall. In light of the pandemic and the precautions we all need to be taking, we have chosen to postpone the Spring Artful Affair...I'll keep you in the loop with new dates as soon as we decide them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, just because we are self-quarantining doesn't mean that we aren't being creative, right artist friends??</span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here is a peek at my favorite piece from this winter: A creamy luminescent baroque pearl on a gold-filled chain...</span></div>
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Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-52388229493849400212019-10-24T07:49:00.000-04:002019-10-24T07:49:33.051-04:002019 Holiday Trunk Show<br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know it seems like we are pushing the season, but sometimes we need to make that work-life balance decision :) The annual Holiday Trunk show is November 16, 2019, from 11-3 (1104 Middletown Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601) and will also feature Marlene's Baked Goods. I mean, a little jewelry shopping, a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and all of Marlene's treats?!? Yes, please! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There will be plenty of baubles and baked goods for you to stock up for the holidays. This is your last chance this year to purchase Zippity Doodads pieces from me directly, but you can always make an appointment to swing by, DM me for something that caught your eye on Instagram or Facebook, or stop by the <a href="https://thewestmoreland.org/">Westmoreland Museum of Art's Museum Shop</a>. The Shop will be kicking off their holiday shop the same weekend: November 15-17th.</span><br />
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Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-35038698489128298892019-09-19T07:32:00.001-04:002019-09-19T07:32:15.710-04:00An Artful Affair<br />
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<br />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-41003889878430124372019-08-13T12:26:00.000-04:002019-08-13T12:26:16.593-04:00We are jammin'!!!<br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was thinking of those raspberries, figs, plums, and crimson apples while mulling about in my studio and started to pull my pink, red, and purple stones. Sometimes a simple, uncomplicated strand of lush rich gemstones says it all....And I DO love uncomplicated!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a glimpse of some new pieces for this Saturday's <a href="https://conventionforce.com/aa/mapdesktop.cfm?userid=82&screenwidth=1280&bidid=3287">Ligonier Country Market</a> (but check the link or market website for my location):</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Swing by and say "Hello" at the market this Saturday, I'm always happy to see you!</span><br />
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<br />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-15563688353317326902019-06-13T11:35:00.001-04:002019-06-13T11:35:48.900-04:00Summertime, and the livin' is easy....<br />
Sometimes simple is better. That's my philosophy for most of my jewelry designs. Simplicity gives you the most wearability, they become that easy choice, the go-to pieces, effortless wearability. Light and breezy for warm summer skin and easily layered as the temperatures cool. I like to let the gemstones speak for themselves....Exotic rubies, pool-blue apatite, creamy pearls, and luminescent moonstone....<br />
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I've been busy working on custom pieces for brides and they certainly run the gamut from super delicate to contemporary to eye-catching drops.... But these aren't just for brides, pearls suit everyone!<br />
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You can check these out for yourself at Saturday's <a href="http://www.ligoniercountrymarket.com/2019-vendor-map">Ligonier Country Market.</a> Check the website for my location on the vendor map (I'm in space #118) or stop by the red tent at the market and locate me on the map they have posted. The weather is going to be spectacular and I can't wait to see your smiling faces!<br />
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<br />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-54391023160233238452019-05-13T14:21:00.000-04:002019-05-13T14:21:43.188-04:00Ligonier Country Market Dates!<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b>for the <i>18th year</i>!!!</b></span></div>
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Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-51332910264515856542019-01-22T16:01:00.000-05:002019-01-22T16:04:51.582-05:00Super blood wolf moon......Heck, just that MOON!<br />
It has been a typical January in western Pennsylvania: expectations of snow and getting a little, freezing rain, gray days, cold nights, and then that big cold January full moon. I don't know where you take your inspiration but mine always seems to come unexpectedly and then it stays with me for a while until I exhaust its potential. For example, a few nights ago when I stayed up and watched the lunar eclipse. That night I dreamt of cold shiny silver and gleaming luminescent pearls. I mulled it over, did a few sketches, and then today I sat down to work. The designs kept coming and I hated to stop for a break to tell you about them. But, hey, why don't I just show you....<br />
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After I made the necklace I was thinking about winter and how we live in layers and how I really like the layered look of necklaces, especially when each piece is simple but vary in texture. That is really appealing to me as well. All that in mind and, voila! Leather! Pearls! Sterling!<br />
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The last design I sat with the longest. I am a sucker for color but I was really craving a design that embraced the neutral colors of winter: dark dramatic nights, gray skies, brown bark, and that white moon again. What else speaks to that lustrous moon theme better than Moonstone, and below it is presented in two ways: the strand of small white iridescent faceted stones and the creamy gray-brown polished nuggets. Add quartz, matte onyx, natural coral, and a Lake Michigan beach stone and you have my latest piece.<br />
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These are all one-offs and are available for purchase, just track me down through any of the methods listed to the left. You can also find me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZippityDoodads/">Facebook</a> and Instagram @zippitydoodads And remember, you can always find a nice selection of my jewelry at the <a href="https://thewestmoreland.org/">Westmoreland Museum of American Art in the Museum Shop</a>!<br />
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It is about an hour until sunset and the clear skies are going to give me another spectacular evening of moon watching. It is going to be a good night!<br />
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<br />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-13808825108399309262018-11-13T10:35:00.002-05:002018-11-13T10:35:15.748-05:00Holiday Trunk ShowThis Saturday, November 17, 2018 11-3 will be your last chance to shop directly with Zippity Doodads and pick up your Zippity Doodads trinkets for yourself or that deserving someone on your Holiday list! You can always pop in to the Museum Shop at the <a href="https://thewestmoreland.org/">Westmoreland Museum of American Art </a>and shop their selection, too. The Museum Shop has a fresh shipment and a very nice selection just in time for the holidays...<br />
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Happy fall! Have you seen snow flurries today and thought it odd that the trees are still green this late into October? Well, the trees may be holding on to their summer colors, but this chilly weather has me deep into the comfort of warm colors. Reds, browns, golds...You know, the way the leaves should look right now?!<br />
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So a little time in the studio with the sound of the first fire in the fireplace crackling away and I am pleased with the results. I love layers in clothing and also layers in jewelry. I like the feel of these toasty elements: pearls, gold, and wood, layered warmly against skin that remembers the sun and may still have a few freckles...<br />
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I'll be showing glimpses of more pieces as I prepare for my Holiday Trunk Show...It's just Zippity Doodads and of course, Marlene's tasty pastries. We are both working on new goodies for you. See you the 17th? Details to the right ----><br />
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Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-8682999214849119672018-08-13T19:03:00.000-04:002018-08-13T19:03:15.700-04:00The heart of Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
I know we are thinking about fall, back to school, the end of summer.... But this heat, summer sounds, and garden bounty are keeping me solidly in the embrace of this season. I've been going to the gold metals this year and nothing transitions better to fall than gold tones...And it is magical against sun-kissed skin! I also have a thing for the saturated, lush tones of apatite. I was holding strands of apatite in my hand and scanning through my drawers of gemstones when I stumbled across a few gloriously faceted, golden citrine beads and boom! A beautiful new combination was born. This is most certainly a design that fits the category of "make one to sell, make one for me!"</div>
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It has been a whirlwind since I posted last but I have been busy making some new pieces to tempt you...After a trip to California, I revived my love for those summertime vintage-retro-Cali heishi beads and whipped up some pieces including that shape, with a Zippity Doodads twist...And how could I not make an elegant matte aquamarine piece to juxtaposition? What do you think??<br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">It finally feels like spring has arrived and Zippity Doodads has been very busy kicking off this new season. Thank you to <a href="http://thewestmoreland.org/">The Westmoreland (Museum of American Art)</a> for inviting me to showcase my work at Art on Tap, what a fun and validating way to introduce my new designs. That was followed quickly by An Artful Affair that had record turnout. <span style="font-size: large;">Thank you</span> from the bottom of my heart for the love and support you all showed the artists! It was a terrific day on so many levels.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A new year and fresh ideas! I have to give credit for this inspiration to my fellow jewelry designer Angie of <a href="https://la-de-da-jewelry.myshopify.com/">La De Da</a>...She generously did some Tucson Gem Show shopping for me. I gave her a blank slate and she returned with some really lovely stones....It was like a breath of fresh air blowing through the studio. Inspiration also came from my recent trip to Israel and more specifically, the Dead Sea. have you been? Those colors! That country! </span></div>
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Spring and summer flew by and here we are preparing to say goodbye to the <a href="http://ligoniercountrymarket.com/">Ligonier Country Market</a> and hello fall! The studio has been humming with visions of juicy garnets and sparkling long gemstone strands, perfectly versatile for every temperature. Drape them over that cashmere sweater or as the sun comes out and warms the day, wrap them around your wrist or double them about your neck for the perfect companion to the basic white T.<br />
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Fall also makes me think of the warm, supple feel of leather. Summer designs were lighter and looser. The new fall pearl and leather designs are tighter, fluid, with more heft. Perfect for the transition into autumn.</div>
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Zippity Doodads will be at the Ligonier Country Market September 16, 8-noon. If you can't make it but need a fix the next opportunity will be The Artful Affair (------> for details). Keep checking back because more events are being added this fall/holiday season. Too much creativity to expend!!</div>
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Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-8778068215421751942017-07-31T17:47:00.000-04:002017-07-31T17:47:08.888-04:00Flying high this Summer!I can't believe that Zippity Doodads has only two weeks left at the <a href="http://ligoniercountrymarket.com/">Ligonier Country Market</a>: August 12 and September 16. Time flies! With that in mind, I'd like to introduce the latest Zippity Doodads design, a whimsical sterling kite with a bright red tail for good luck. You can snag one of these little treats at the Market, at the upcoming Artful Affair on September 23rd, or at the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZippityDoodadsDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect">Zippity Doodads Design store on Etsy.</a><br />
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I've been hanging these kites on leather, sterling chain, and a long, lush, red coral strand. You choose which one is your favorite.....<br />
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Speaking of favorites....The dandelion designs have been seeing some very brisk sales. I love the sweet little flower with the fluff blowing in the breeze. They make great gifts for someone you think needs to "make a wish." The earrings come in sterling and gold-filled and the charm has also been popular as a necklace or bracelet on leather or chain. <br />
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Hope to see you in Ligonier, at An Artful Affair, or maybe at the <a href="http://thewestmoreland.org/">Museum Shop at the Westmoreland</a>. There is always something new and shiny in stock...<br />
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Happy summer!<br />
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Happy Spring! Hope to see you soon!<br />
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<br />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-89126174133779116872017-04-22T11:36:00.001-04:002017-04-22T11:36:25.782-04:00An Artful Affair<br />
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It is that time! We are kicking off the spring with An Artful Affair that is bursting with talent! There will be table linens, woven wearables, pottery, herbal soaps, hand-poured candles, pastries, needlework, oil paintings, reclaimed wood creations and of course, handmade jewelry....<br />
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The Zippity Doodads studio has been bursting with creativity and not only will I have my new line of hand-forged sterling flowers, but the leather-pearl combo is evolving as well. Take a look:</div>
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Need a quick fix? A gift ASAP? Then check out my Etsy Shop: Zippity Doodads Design.</div>
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Caveat: This is not a political statement, this is a celebration!!</div>
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Today is a day about women. And I decided I would wait until this notable day to launch a new exciting venture for Zippity Doodads....My Etsy Shop is now open for business! Look for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZippityDoodadsDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect">Zippity Doodads Design</a> under the Shops tab on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZippityDoodadsDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect">Etsy</a><br />
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Most of you know that I am a tiny, woman-owned business and have been established as Zippity Doodads since 2002. This has been such a rewarding creative outlet and recently it has been carrying lots of positive momentum, so it certainly felt like the right time to expand access to my designs. I've made it easier for you to shop at Zippity Doodads. You can still find new pieces at the <a href="http://thewestmoreland.org/">Westmoreland Museum of American Art</a>, the Artful Affair on April 29th, the <a href="http://www.ligoniercountrymarket.com/">Ligonier Country Market</a> this summer, by contacting me directly, and now on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZippityDoodadsDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect">Etsy</a>.</div>
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If you want to express yourself today, I encourage you not to boycott, but to instead show your support and solidarity by spending your money at women-owned businesses and support their efforts. Do it joyfully, and purposefully and it becomes a satisfying transaction all the way around! I'm not walking off my job today, I am expanding it!! This is my way of celebrating my economic impact. </div>
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This is me, doing my part, because trust me, adding an Etsy store is a big change for me :)<br />
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<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="https://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b459/ZippityDoodads/sig2.gif" />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-72067373591302604082017-02-06T09:12:00.000-05:002017-02-06T09:12:11.646-05:00Some flowers and bubblyCelebrating Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day? Either way, Zippity Doodads has just what you need for that special girl in your life....What better than flowers that never wilt or die and bubbles that never go flat?!<br />
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Handworked sterling shaped and stamped into funky flower pendants or delicate earrings are perfect for Valentine's Day or as a hopeful reminder that spring is around the corner.<br />
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And I am still loving the effervescence of the bubbles as either earrings or that clean, solitary pendant. I really like the combination of champagne pearls and the sterling bubble pendant.<br />
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You can purchase any of the items shown by emailing me: zippitydoodads@gmail.com and we'll get those in the mail ASAP.<br />
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So be sweet to your sweetie and send some flowers and bubbly her way.<br />
Happy Valentine's Day💕<br />
Love,<br />
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<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="https://i1045.photobucket.com/albums/b459/ZippityDoodads/sig2.gif" />Merriannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18066498861127502605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1507574747691594911.post-5073325319125264062017-02-01T12:31:00.002-05:002017-02-01T12:31:24.037-05:00Looking for a little levityIs it the weather that has you in a funk? Are you exhausted by the political rhetoric? Is it the post holiday blues? Well I am refocusing and looking for a little levity, care to join me? <br />
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This Christmas brought Zippity Doodads a tool that has been on the Christmas list for 15 years. After familiarizing myself with the capabilities and on a steep refresher course curve I am getting pretty excited about the new designs for 2017. I am working on items for the Westmoreland Museum in Greensburg, PA as well as the Ligonier Country Market and the Artful Affairs. <br />
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This is where the levity comes in. Few things can coax a smile from me like a glass of bubbly...With that in mind I am using bubbles in many designs. I mean, really, how charming and fun and non-toxic are bubbles, for heavens sake?! Let them adorn your ears, grace your neck...Maybe your wrist? BUBBLES folks. I am smiling just writing the word. Oh, and I am using that new Flex Shaft Prodigy Tool to evolve my leaves and bring to life some funky, abstract flowers. Flowers and bubbles. Yeeeeeessssss!!!<br />
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I've turned up the music (Emile Sande, Breathing Underwater is pumping through the studio) pulled another Americano and put on the safety goggles. Fixing my focus, rolling up my sleeves, and plunging into 2017!<br />
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Here is a sample of what this year has in store for you from Zippity Doodads...<br />
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Wishing you all peace,<br />
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Merriann<br />
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