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Happy 2012, my beautiful friends! I am so sorry that it has taken me a whole 6 days into the new year to wish you well! Also, I am even more sorry that it has been almost an entire month since my last post!!

What a crazy holiday season it has been!! I spent the entire month of December making items for AquaSeventy6’s final trunk show of 2011, in Tampa, Florida. After a 12 hour drive, and three days of last minute preparation, I am happy to announce that the show was a success!

It was such a pleasure to put this show together with my friend, Marcy, owner of K.a.i-y.a. Designs!

Here is the AquaSeventy6 table!

Checkbook Covers, Everything Pocuhes, Key Rings, and Headbands.

Button Pendant necklaces, Cuff Bracelets, He Loves Me Brooches and Hair Clips, Business Card/ID Holders, and more Headbands.

Ruffled Wreath, Felt Wine Bag and Clutches.

Fabric and Bead Necklaces and Scrappy Scarf Necklaces.

Here is the K.a.i-y.a. Designs table. The Superhero tees and onesies were a BIG HIT!

Just look at these super cute headbands and reindeer tees!

I actually wanted this adorable Christmas skirt and top combo for myself!

Our hubbies took over as bartenders for the evening.
Sangria Terreo was number one on the menu!

After a long, yet productive evening, Marcy and I
were finally able to pose for a photo!

I wish I would have photographed some of our guests, but by the time Marcy and I came up for air, the crowd had dwindled down, and our tables were sparse! We were very, very blessed. Thanks to all of you who joined us that evening!!

Finally, I wanted to take a moment to announce some changes here at AquaSeventy6:

I started this blog in 2010 in conjunction with my very good friend, Autumn, who shares my passion for second-hand, refurbished, vintage and handmade items. Together we featured our DIY projects, tutorials and our handmade items for sale. As of January 2012, we decided that we each had so much to share that we would divide and conquer. I will keep you updated on Autumn’s journey and link her new site as soon as its up and running.

Autumn, your contribution to our site will be greatly missed, but I can’t wait to see how you transform your skill and passion into another beautiful endeavor. Love you tons!

Click here to see where this and my other posts are linked!

Years ago, my mom had her purse snatched while walking out of a department store with her arms full of shopping bags. Because her keys were in her purse (along with our home address on her drivers license) we had to change all of the locks (and worried for years that someone would use her spare key to my dad’s car to steal that as well!)

My purse is huge and no matter how often I clean it out, it is always a veritable abyss of receipts, wrappers, and goodness-knows-what-else. Because of this, I always dig out my keys before exiting a store and walking to my car. The last thing I want is to be distracted while I find my keys in a parking lot. (I also tuck my cell phone into my pocket before walking into a parking lot.)

I had seen the bungee cord key rings and those made out of lanyard ribbon that could be slipped over the wrist, which would solve part of my dilemma. But there was no reason that these wristlet key rings couldn’t be more attractive, so I decided to make my own.

In a few days I was asked by three friends where I purchased my key ring, and AquaSeventy6’s newest product line came to fruition.

Our Wrist Strap Key Rings have been a huge success in our shop and at our shows. We carry them in many colors and patterns and can be made to order to match a handbag, a checkbook cover, your makeup case or more.

These are just some of your options:

I wish I would have had one of these when my kids were younger and I would have to hold their hands (along with my shopping bags, purse, cell phone and keys!)