Friday, July 31, 2009

I've been featured!

Donna at dzfantasy has been nice enough to feature me in an interview on her blog!
Here is the link to her blog! I would appreciate it if you can take a peek!

http://dzfantasy.blogspot.com

Also, please check out her shop, she sells original fantasy art and fiber sculptures!
http://etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5619441

This came on a day where I had heard some very sad news, and I was feeling very depressed. So it was nice to have something good happen. Thanks so much Donna! :)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

help! Im drowning...

Im creating things like mad...
Im on Etsy forums...
Im on Facebook...
Im on Twitter...
Im on my Blog (what your readin'!)

I cant believe how much time flies in a day!
and... Im... exhausted...
Time for some cookies!

who out there is with me?? please tell me I am not alone in having trouble trying to handle the marketing end of your craft!

Pretty Hair Clippies!

Hey everyone! I highly suggest you check out this shop on etsy for handmade cards and hair accessories!!

Pretty Hair Clippies offers barrettes and clips for children and adults, hair bows, hair accessories on handmade cards, affordable party and shower favors, and lovely "just because" gifts.

HAPPY SHOPPING!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7225971

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Supercute Dragonfly!

When I saw this cute dragonfly glass bead, I just had to have it! I knew it would make a beautiful fan pull. Perfect for a little girls room, or for anyone who likes to collect dragonflies....so cute and so enchanted! Makes me wish I was 12 again.... :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28375218

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

I'm a danger to myself! OY!

Ok, I think I need to seperate myself from sharp objects. I've been accidentily injuring myself all day today...
First, let me preface this with how I cut my thumb open 3 days before my wedding last year....I was cutting some DIY project and using an, ahem, non-fresh exacto knife (so I was pressing extra hard)....and sliced my thumb on the joint down to the bone. It was pretty gnarly and was a mess. I was taken to the emergency room by a co-worker and 6 stitches later, I had my white thumb brace and my blue stiches (my something blue!)...lol. Had to wear said brace thru the wedding day. It was a tidbit cumbersome, but I found nothing but humor (and a little pain) in the entire thing, because I would expect nothing less from my clumsy self, LOL....but I digress....

I've been fancying myself to be more self-sufficient in order to save money and decided to be Martha Stewart today and make homemade granola bars. Now that has nothing to do with me hurting myself, but anyway, I'm cleaning the blade on the chopper and I slice my thumb again about a quarter inch over my previous scar. Mind you, I only have like 30% mobility in that thumb and it still tingles so I really need to treat it with more care then I do.
I've reopened it twice already today and have also fallen down my stairs by accident.

GEESH.....I need to not move off the couch! Thats it, I'm giving myself permission to be a couch potato today so I do not injure myself any further!....The bright side of the story is that the granola bars came out yummy... :)
Have a wonderful day everyone! :P

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

My tomatoes...finally!

My little cherry tomatoes are finally ready to be eaten! I've been waiting for about 2 months for the plant to sprout my little red friends and it looks like I've got 3 ready to pop in my mouth....I guess I couldve gone to the store and bought a package in about 5 minutes but I have a feeling these little guys will taste a lot better...  :)

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my basil is doing decent too! I'd like to attempt to make a pesto and jar it, but have no idea how. So far I've just been adding the leaves to pizza, sauce and sandwiches. Anyone out there have a good pesto recipe??

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

new bracelet...almost finished!

Hi everyone! I wanted to share this new bracelet I'm making....the cool thing is, its sold before I even got to list it in my shop! I made it with a fresh and lively combination of chocolate freshwater pears, creamy coin pearls, citrine chips to add warmth, champagne czech crystals, and hand glazed ceramic beads...all individually dangling off an antique brass chain. The end result is a warm and inviting, shiney, luscious and glittery piece of jewelry :)

I wanted to share also that I read that in ancient times, it was thought that citrine would provide protection from snake venom and evil thoughts. Hey, I'll take all the help I can get! I may just start wearing citrine everyday... :P

The photo doesn't do it justice...I took this quickly with my digital and some of the colors got blown out... :(

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