Maggie Sue Designs

2011-11-21T08:05:00.001-05:00

Shop Handmade. Shop Local. After your Black Friday run to the stores, consider buying handmade items from local artisans. Your friends and family will LOVE receiving these unique gifts!Members of the Etsy Team in the DC area, CREST, have banded together to offer you a special discount from Black Friday (11/25) to Cyber Monday (11/28). Use the coupon code HOLIDAYCREST to receive 15% off

Wednesday Welcome: Sugar Momma's

2011-05-04T10:26:00.004-04:00

Once again (and after a long absence from blogging), I've used Etsy's Pounce in the "Undiscovered" mode to find a fresh shop that has not yet made their first sale. This week's welcome goes to Sugar Momma's of Miami Lakes, FL. Shop owner Grace has combined her love of painting with her love of eating to create cookies like I've never seen before. They're almost too pretty to eat! Custom orders

Today is the 3rd Annual FREE SHIPPING DAY!

2010-12-17T05:00:00.001-05:00

Take advantage of "free shipping day" in my shop:http://maggiesuedesigns.etsy.comFree Shipping Day is a one day shopping event when participating merchants offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve. The third annual event will be held this year on Friday, December 17. For more information, visit http://www.freeshippingday.com.

2010 Holiday Gift Guide from CREST

2010-12-02T07:21:00.001-05:00

The 2010 Holiday Gift Guide is here!Open publication - Free publishing - More holiday

Wednesday Welcome: Two Dog Days

2010-11-03T19:30:00.003-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Two Dog Days in Canada. The jewelry is made from metal clay which is pure silver particles mixed with a binder. Once dried it is fired in a kiln. This burns off the binder and leaves 99.9%

Wednesday Welcome: WhimsiKalWood-Art

2010-10-27T17:28:00.004-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to WhimsiKalWood-Art of Philadelphia. By using mainly recycled wood, shop owner Diane Berger is doing her part to help the earth. All of her paintings are original designs. Check her shop to find wall

Cup Cozies are ON SALE

2010-10-21T14:28:00.005-04:00

Autumn is here and that means cooler weather, football, pretty leaves, pumpkin pie, and the dreaded onset of the holiday shopping season. I realize that some of you are organized enough to have already made your lists or even started your shopping. Well goody for you.The rest of us are just starting to think about what to get for those hard-to-buy-for people on our lists like co-workers, piano

Wednesday Welcome: GKJ Designs

2010-10-20T10:42:00.004-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to GKJ Designs of Seattle. Shop owner Gary is an opal cutter and believes "that the fire and color found in precious opal express more than can be said in words. It is truly one of nature’s most

Falling For Handmade Craft Show is Saturday!

2010-10-12T12:11:00.003-04:00

Black Cat Weekend 10/16 & 10/17 in Loudoun County, VA

2010-10-07T17:57:00.003-04:00

Adopt a Black Cat October 16-17October 6, 2010 – Waterford, VA – The Loudoun County Animal Shelter is looking to bring some good luck to homeless black cats during the “Black Cat Weekend,” October 16-17.During the “Black Cat Weekend”, October 16-17, all black cats adopted from the Loudoun County Animal Shelter will be spayed/neutered for free (if necessary). That means that kittens under 6 months

Wednesday Welcome: Sylwia Glass Art

2010-10-06T09:16:00.005-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Sylwia Glass Art of Escondido, CA. Each item in this shop is designed and hand painted by the artist. These are beautiful when placed near a window in bright light or with a candle inside!

Falling For Handmade Craft Show 10/16 in MD

2010-10-03T19:01:00.002-04:00

Join me and many of my fellow CREST members for our first annual Falling For Handmade Craft Fair!Hope to see you there :)

Wednesday Welcome: Tasty Glaze Jewelry

2010-09-29T14:56:00.005-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Tasty Glaze Jewelry of Nashville, TN. The crafty pair running the shop are a metalsmith/enamalist and a cook/pastry chef/restaurant owner. There is a lot of experience that goes into these collections!

20 Truths About Getting Organized

2010-09-28T12:23:00.000-04:00

20 Truths About Getting OrganizedAs seen on "Organized For A Reason" 1. The point of getting organized shouldn’t be to “fit more in” – this goes for clothes, tasks, files, or email. 2. Organizing just for the sake of “getting organized” is a bit like paddling in circles – you’re creating movement, but you’re not getting anywhere. What’s the point? 3. The most beautifully labeled filing

Wednesday Welcome: artouches

2010-09-22T13:10:00.005-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to artouches of Hollywood. Here you'll find truly unique hand painted canvas high tops that will be custom made in your size. Footwear that looks oh so fun!

Wednesday Welcome: eganiase

2010-09-08T14:22:00.009-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to eganaise in Chicago. Shop owner Paula Egan creates jewelry that is made out of handmade paper that has been treated with resin. These pieces are moisture resistant and durable so go ahead and pick some out to

Wednesday Welcome: Kimagine Designs

2010-06-16T15:59:00.005-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Kimagine Designs of New Jersey. Broken china and sterling silver come together here with beautiful results.

Friday Favorites: Ruffled Shrugs

2010-06-11T07:00:00.001-04:00

There are pros and cons to living in a region that has four seasons. I've never lived in any other type of climate, and I know what to expect each time the weather changes around here. In the summertime here in the DC suburbs, the forecast is much the same every day. "Hazy, hot, and humid with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms". When the heat and humidity are oppressive (and even unhealthy at

Wednesday Welcome: TomoKirigami

2010-06-09T18:10:00.011-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to TomoKirigami in Los Angeles, CA. Tomoko was raised in Japan and enjoys the Japanese papercutting art of Kirigami. In Japan, the word kirigami has been in use for a long time because "kiru” means to cut, and “

Set Sail

2010-05-18T08:12:00.004-04:00

A collection of nautical items neatly arranged into a treasury list by DPD Designs. That handsome sailboat key fob is mine :)

Wednesday Welcome: Painted Mosaics

2010-05-12T08:17:00.006-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Painted Mosaics in Greenville, South Carolina. Each 10" wooden letter takes hours to complete. Using acrylic paints in different layers allows this artist to create textured "3D" designs on these wooden letters.

Friday Favorites: Baked Goods For Breakfast

2010-03-19T09:37:00.006-04:00

Today's post is inspired by hunger. I ate the last of my homemade chocolate chip banana bread yesterday so I'm stuck with toast, cereal, or english muffins today. While most days one of those would suffice, today seems to call for something sweet. These are a few goodies I wish I had on my plate right now!From top to bottom:Large Midwestern Cinnamon Rolls from sweetumsbakeryPumpkin Muffins from

Wednesday Welcome: Haute Dogs

2010-03-17T08:15:00.006-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Haute Dogs ...handmade, recycled doggie shirts by Katie Donegan. If you have a 5 to 10 pound pup that likes to dress in style, this is the shop for you! In addition to the fun fashions found in the Haute Dogs

Wednesday Welcome: Wander This Way

2010-03-10T16:57:00.008-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Wander This Way from the Pacific Northwest. Annie Ostlund describes herself as "a writer, mixed-media artist, and bibliophile". She states that she often wanders.If her art reflects her travels; it appears that

Wednesday Welcome: WatchMeWorld

2010-03-03T07:23:00.009-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to WatchMeWorld in Denver, CO. This husband and wife team has years of experience repairing and reselling vintage watches. They found an eco-friendly way to re-use the leftover pieces of old watches that could not

Wednesday Welcome: Handmade by Firefli

2010-02-24T08:04:00.007-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Handmade by FireFli of Reno, Nevada. A fitting shop name for this jewelry and accessory maker who is also a firefighter! When you're in need of an accessory to brighten your day or dress up an outfit, look no

Wednesday Welcome: SOiNTOiT

2010-02-17T08:24:00.008-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to SOiNTOiT in Penn Valley, CA. Pam Reinhardt is a mixed media artist. She works with acrylic paints, inks, oil pastels, watercolors, found items and more. Her CarveBoardArt will be featured in the May 2010 issue

Wednesday Welcome: ShainasTemaris

2010-02-10T17:02:00.008-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to ShainasTemaris. If you, like me, want to learn how the art of Temari originated, you can read about the history of these Japanese thread balls at http://www.temari.com. Each ball in the shop is handcrafted from

Friday Favorites: Staying Home

2010-02-05T14:09:00.012-05:00

If you are in or near the the mid-Atlantic states today, then you are more than aware that we are expecting (and getting) a HUGE snowstorm. We're talking record-setting snow totals. We are likely going to see even more snow than the 26 inches we got on December 19th. This is not the usual weather pattern here in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area. We are hunkered down for the next 24 to 48

Wednesday Welcome: brandE*art

2010-02-03T10:44:00.005-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to brandE*art in Hampton, VA. This faux painter by trade also enjoys making these pretty wooden purses in her spare time. There are more to choose from in the shop, stop by for a look!

Friday Favorites: Oddities

2010-01-29T08:14:00.007-05:00

odd·i·tyn. pl. odd·i·ties 1. One that is odd.2. The state or quality of being odd; strangeness.hm()From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth EditionPlease realize that I do not wish to offend anyone that created these items. Obviously they mean something important to somebody or they would not exist. I respect freedom of expression and also see this category of

Wednesday Welcome: Keller's Glass

2010-01-27T08:39:00.005-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Keller's Glass in Charleston, SC. Keller finds inspiration from "... patterns and shapes that are found in everyday life. I am truly inspired by the lines of a building, the pattern of a quilt, the shapes of

Giveaways

2010-01-25T08:35:00.003-05:00

Win this pretty signed and numbered rose print from Flea Market Style! Click HERE to go to the contest page.Win a scrabble tile pendant from Yum Yum Pendants! Click HERE to go to the contest page.

Friday Favorites: The Letter M

2010-01-22T09:14:00.010-05:00

No, I don't watch Sesame Street anymore... but today's Friday Favorites is brought to you by the letter "M"!

Wednesday Welcome: MV Design

2010-01-20T07:32:00.007-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to MV Design in San Francisco. In this shop you'll find small limited edition collections of silkscreen graphic T-shirts designed and created by Milena. I love how many of them have purposely mis-matched sleeves!

Hearts For Haiti

2010-01-18T21:27:00.003-05:00

Hearts for Haiti is an Etsy collective of donated items from hundreds of Etsy shops designed to raise money to rebuild Haiti. 100% of the proceeds from this shop (minus Etsy fees and Paypal fees) go directly to Doctors Without Borders.Please visit the Hearts for Haiti shop and make a purchase; you'll not only be getting a wonderful handmade item you'll also be helping the people of Haiti.

Friday Favorites: Owls and Etsykids

2010-01-15T07:34:00.008-05:00

Adorable owls made by Whoooo(m)? From Etsykids team members!Little Hoots Duo in green from On A Whimm:Owl Ponytail Holder from Maggie Sue Designs (me!):Alexis, the Woodland Friendly Owl Hair Clip from Rosey Posey Bowtique:Owl Tissue Cozy by Felt It:

Wednesday Welcome: Black Owl Jewelry

2010-01-13T07:21:00.006-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Black Owl Jewelry. The artist lists her favorite materials as gemstones, sterling silver, fine silver, gold fill, vermeil, and artisan lampwork glass. Her creations speak for themselves!

Friday Favorites: Fancy Pet Beds

2010-01-08T11:50:00.013-05:00

Are you among the many people in this world who treat your pets like humans? I think quite possibly the creators of these fancy pet beds are in that group of people too!Blue Willow Hand Painted Doggie Bed By Jakey BB:Tree Stump Bed by A Fantasy Forest:Vintage Suitcase Bed by Love Nostalgic Whimsy: The Polonaise Pet

Wednesday Welcome: Identity Prints

2010-01-06T14:25:00.008-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Identity Prints of New York. Looking for something unique? This is it, because your own actual fingerprints are used to make these custom paintings!Here is the artist's description of how it is done:"...our team

California Blue

2010-01-05T21:02:00.006-05:00

Today I'm sending a big thank you to Melissa at California Blue in San Jose. She offered these pretty Pearl Dew Drop Earrings as a giveaway prize and I was the lucky winner!Melissa says she makes "jewelry that is fresh and casual with the goal of representing the laid back style of Northern California. In the end, my work is a humble tribute to the beautiful place where I live and attempts to

Wednesday Welcome: Stephoto Photography

2009-12-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Stephoto Photography of San Francisco. The photographer's thoughts about her work: "I think of putting flowers on everyday things as an artistic service. Not everyone can be around flowers; I feel privileged in

Recipe Attempt

2009-12-10T09:55:00.002-05:00

Yes, 'tis the season. For the 4th annual cookie exchange here in my neighborhood. We really just use the cookie theme as an excuse to get together for brunch, mimosas, and girl talk! But I do need to come up with 6 dozen cookies between now and Saturday morning. I've used up my tried and true cookie recipes the past 3 years so this time I'm going to attempt to make something new. I found a recipe

Wednesday Welcome: Claytime Studio

2009-12-09T07:22:00.005-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Claytime Studio of State College, PA. An added bonus to these elegant pieces is that the clay and glaze is food safe, microwave and dishwasher friendly. So they're not just pretty to display, but are made to be

My Own Giveaway on Sew Artsy

2009-12-07T09:08:00.005-05:00

Win This Fun & Functional Giveaway Prize:A matching set of cozies, one for your cup and one for your tissues. This is a very popular blue designs on a brown background, great to give as a gift to someone else or to keep for yourself!Visit Sew Artsy to enter, details are below the banner.To win this cozy set you need to do is check out my shop: Maggie Sue Designs (check out the cup cozy sale while

Showtime!

2009-12-04T11:29:00.006-05:00

I've had a busy week preparing for a craft show. The house is looking a little... filthy! At least the laundry is getting done and we haven't missed any meals for sure (not that I can claim they were healthy meals!).Here are the show details in case any of you are in the Northern VA area of the DC suburbs:The 19th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts ShowDecember 5th & 6thSaturday 9am to 4pmSunday 10am

Wednesday Welcome: Madame Pumphrey

2009-12-02T09:00:00.010-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Madame Pumphrey. I love the way this shop owner describes her look:"My vision is to create things that are "granny chic". A little old school with a hint of edge and modern glamour."Well, she has succeeded.

Win a great prize from the Giveaway Diva

2009-12-01T23:45:00.002-05:00

The giveaway diva is offering another great prize: the Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti® Open Heart Necklace! Click HERE to enter.

Celebrate With The RikRak Studio

2009-11-30T22:18:00.003-05:00

Cypress Sun Necklace Giveaway

2009-11-28T09:37:00.003-05:00

Click HERE to win this beautiful necklace from Cypress Sun. Wear one or both of these strands to create different looks!

Best Wishes For A Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

Wednesday Welcome: LulaJeans

2009-11-25T12:41:00.006-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to LulaJeans Beaded Jewelry in Chicago. The intricately designed beaded pieces created by Patty Elliot (Lula and Jean are her grandmothers' names) are sure to become one-of-a-kind treasured keepsakes.In honor of

CUP COZY SALE

2009-11-24T11:32:00.009-05:00

Why wait until black Friday to start your holiday shopping?! Cup cozies make great gifts for teachers and co-workers. Check the "sold" section or feedback in my shop~ these sold like CRAZY last fall when I first added them to my etsy shop; and here they are on sale just in time for the holiday shopping season to begin.Just choose a cup cozy to pair up with a gift card to a local coffee shop, a

CREST's Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Sales

2009-11-23T10:31:00.002-05:00

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a team sale - Black Friday - November 27, 2009 to Cyber Monday - November 30, 2009.Complete your holiday shopping with CREST . Please visit the following shops for amazing items and special deals. Check each shop announcement for details.The following shops are offering Free Worldwide Shipping Nov 27 - Nov 30....Free worldwide shipping at

Free Subscription to Modern Handmade Child Magazine

2009-11-23T08:42:00.002-05:00

Get a free subscription to Modern Handmade Child magazine by clicking HERE.

Friday Favorites: Stacking Rings

2009-11-20T10:17:00.006-05:00

Beautiful sets of stacking rings that I covet:Earth and Sky Stacking Ring Set From Garnet Girl DesignsSet of Seven Sterling Silver Stacking Rings From M. Levinson Jewelry Sangria Sterling Silver Stacking Rings From Mia Sophia

Quit It!

2009-11-19T13:53:00.004-05:00

Today is the Great American Smokeout; you can learn all about it from the American Cancer Society if you click HERE.This post was brought to you by a non-smoking former oncology RN.(me!)

Wednesday Welcome: Visual Punctuation

2009-11-18T08:26:00.006-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Visual Punctuation in New Jersey. This is how Liz describes the craftsmanship of these beautifully detailed cuffs: "This bracelet is made with delica beads on a loom. Delica beads are Japanese seed beads, which

Why is "bra" Singular and "panties" Plural?

2009-11-17T08:31:00.005-05:00

If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made

Friday Favorites Plus a Great Recipe

2009-11-13T15:20:00.008-05:00

Baking season has officially started. There is flour on the floor and I'm almost out of sugar. But I can say our family is truly enjoying the very yummy Snickerdoodle Cookies that came out of the oven yesterday afternoon. I used this simple recipe from Recipezaar: Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies: 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2

Sleepyheads - Pajama Giveaway

2009-11-11T19:28:00.003-05:00

Sleepyheads - GiveawayVisit Blogmania to enter!Posted using ShareThis

Wednesday Welcome: Kimberleeclark

2009-11-11T17:57:00.008-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Kimberleeclark. The dogs shown in these works of art were inspired by Kimber's own dog, Wren.In this shop you can choose from original canvas art and canvas giclee prints that will arrive ready to hang on your

Wednesday Welcome: So Lovely Creations

2009-11-04T07:36:00.005-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to So Lovely Creations. Here you'll find personalized wood decor; these would make great gifts! Each wood piece has been hand cut, sanded, primed, painted and embellished. Custom requests are encouraged. Here are a

Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T10:47:00.002-04:00

Friday Favorites: Halloween

2009-10-30T16:14:00.012-04:00

Clockwise from top right:Life Size Witch by Susan Kaip DesignWilbur, the Little Ghostie by yoboroboBlack Cat on a Broom Original Cat Folk Art Painting by Ryan ConnersBat by Gothic Glass StudioHand Crocheted Wool Autumn Pumpkin Trio by Handmade CottageNevermore Skull by Shaydee's World

Wednesday Welcome: TROUW

2009-10-28T08:14:00.009-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to TROUW in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this shop you'll find wearable art created made from a combination of recycled and reworked items including leather, vinyl, old unwanted jewelry and new beads and charms.

Last Chance For Free Shipping!

2009-10-27T17:45:00.004-04:00

Handbags, cup cozies, key fobs, Oh My!There are only a few days left to get your Maggie Sue Designs orders shipped for FREE~ this offer ends when October ends; see my shop announcement for details.Tomorrow I'm sending packages to Plano, TX and Kingston, Ontario so far. Where should I send YOURS?!?

Oh Deer

2009-10-26T13:41:00.002-04:00

Abundant acorns means visitors in our yard. This guy looks like he is thinking of sneaking a nap in our hammock!

Wednesday Welcome: KMTStudio44

2009-10-21T09:25:00.007-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to KMTStudio44 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Here is a peek at the wonderful images Karin produces by using postage stamps to create larger works of art (the stamps, after all, are already works of art!). I'm

Wednesday Welcome: Victorian Station

2009-10-14T07:51:00.007-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Victorianstation of Ocala, FL. If you are a fan of roses, shabby chic and the cottage look then you'll be pleased to discover the pretty things this shop has to offer. Here are just a few:

FREE Product From AVEDA

2009-10-11T16:07:00.004-04:00

Join Aveda's Birthday Program today and get a free, full-size product on your birthday!

Friday Favorites: Lotus Flower

2009-10-09T15:46:00.011-04:00

Beautiful Nelumbo nucifera, the lotus flower.Poly clay blend Pink Lotus Blossoms by FancifulFormGreen Lotus Pendant. Eden Collection. By caughtredhandedPink Lotus Hoodie by SQUISHdesignsLotus cards and envelopes by KellyLovesWhales

Loretta The Lobster

2009-10-06T13:51:00.006-04:00

My Loretta the Lobster Key Fob made it into a treasury list yesterday thanks to nvblondie. Check out her shop for handmade crochet goods~ just in time for the cooler weather here!Below is the attractive navy and pink themed collection she came up with:Loretta is joined in my shop by quite a few BRAND NEW key fobs! Just click on the image to go to my shop and see a wider selection of key fobs.

Think Pink

2009-10-04T23:45:00.002-04:00

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month educates women about the importance of early detection. More and more women are getting mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. As a result, breast cancer deaths are on the decline. Encourage the women in your life to get mammograms on a regular basis. For more information visit the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month website.So to help

Friday Favorites: Ladybugs

2009-10-02T21:23:00.006-04:00

Ladybugs. Love 'em!And apparently so do these people (from top left): 1. Lillianna Marie Designs 2. Patchwork People Pins 3. The Glass Menagerie 4. Butterfly Mosaics 5. The Leather Prince 6. ajoydesigns 7. Ladybug Labels 8. Atlantis Designs 9. Jenn Ski Art10. Evelyn X Designs11. The Pendant Factory12. Gloindream Polymer Things

Animal Lovers: Please Read This

2009-09-29T11:52:00.003-04:00

The Shelter Pet Project has just launched! In an effort to save the lives of the three million healthy and treatable dogs and cats who are euthanized in animal shelters each year, this national public service advertising campaign encourages animal lovers to make shelters the first place they turn to when adding a pet to their family. The Shelter Pet Project is a collaborative effort between The

Back to Blogging and a Wednesday Welcome: Glass In The Hand

2009-09-16T11:59:00.008-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to A Glass in the Hand of Brick, New Jersey. This shop is run by a mother and daughter team. Their hand painted glassware can be personalized at no charge, and you can often choose your own colors and themes. These

The Life You Save May Be Your Own

2009-06-02T12:45:00.007-04:00

Sounds dramatic, right? But when it comes to prevention and early detection of breast cancer, a bit of drama is warranted if it will bring attention to this topic!Today I went for my annual screening mammogram. It took less than 15 minutes which was faster than in the past; it turns out that the radiology center near me invested in a digital machine since my visit last May. I can't say I enjoyed

Thank You

2009-05-13T14:15:00.006-04:00

Today I'm sending out a THANK YOU to Andrea at Kitch for featuring me on her Inspired by Etsy blog! This is actually a belated thanks because I was also on her DC Lovin' board on April 27th. Hopefully she understands that a belated thank you from me is no less sincere than an on-time thank you!Here is a photo of today's CREST board showing my Morning Glory Everyday Bag in the upper left corner

31 Cent Scoop Night

2009-04-29T06:00:00.002-04:00

Tonight is 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins®!They'll honor America’s firefighters with a $100,000 donation to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program. Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice creamscoops to 31 cents. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities.

Wednesday Welcome: Green Earth Jewelry

2009-04-22T20:31:00.007-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Green Earth Jewelry of Philadelphia. This shop is a perfect choice for an Earth Day feature since this jewelry designer says in her profile "My second love is the environment, which is why I only use recycled

Home Sweet Home

2009-04-19T12:39:00.004-04:00

It is great to get away with the family for a vacation but it is also good to be home. We had a fun time in Florida over the kids' spring break earlier this month. We enjoyed beaches, pool time, a day at Epcot, mini-golf, and even an ice hockey game in Tampa.While we were away we celebrated my husband's birthday, our 15th Anniversary, and Easter. It was a busy trip and a long drive but well worth

Wednesday Welcome: Peas On Earth

2009-04-01T07:30:00.012-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Peas on Earth of Nashville, TN. The artist creates t-shirts that are "Inspired with messages that influence the environment of the future and hopes to change the world around us". There are also many adorable

Earth Hour. Your Vote Counts

2009-03-28T09:46:00.004-04:00

Vote for EARTH (and against global warming) by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour TODAY Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use

Enter To Win Fabric!

2009-03-27T07:50:00.005-04:00

Winfabric.com is giving away 2 yards of fabric every week! They have MANY Asian fabric to choose from plus 5% of all sales go to charity. Click the banner below and have a look!

Wednesday Welcome: Silverware Gems

2009-03-25T08:43:00.007-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Silverware Gems of South Carolina. Creative shop owner Kathleen has been in the antiques business for many years and is currently the owner/operator of SilverCollect, a flatware replacement business. During the

The Mighty Messenger Bag: It's Reversible!

2009-03-23T20:22:00.009-04:00

A reversible messenger bag that can be used as an everyday carry-all or a diaper bag. This design was quite popular at my last show, and now I've been able to list a few in my etsy shop:Remember that great fabric I won a while ago? This bag's flap is made from that fat quarter of Heather Bailey's Pop Daisy in Rose I received!

Wednesday Welcome: Nanantz

2009-03-11T19:20:00.010-04:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Nanantz in Texas. Nancy's stained glass pieces are made using the Tiffany copper foil method. She likes to think of her works as "window jewelry" and I agree; they're beautiful!

'Tis The Season?

2009-03-10T21:06:00.007-04:00

Craft show season is upon us. As I've mentioned in the past; I am not a natural salesperson. So I am relieved that my one and only Spring show is done. Now I can enjoy shopping at craft shows! Even more exciting is the onset of garage sale season. I'm guessing that in other climates there are garage/yard/tag sales all year long, but here in northern Virginia we prefer to wait until early Spring

Spring Bling Craft Show Tomorrow in Leesburg, VA

2009-03-06T23:01:00.004-05:00

Please join me TOMORROW (Saturday March 7th) for the Spring Bling Accessories Show, a special part of the 12th Annual Hometown and Fine Arts & Craft Show in Leesburg, VA. The Spring Bling features jewelry, handbags, and other fashion accessories. Plan your shopping for Mother's Day and Graduation presents now~ choose from many hundreds of handmade items created by over 65 vendors!Show hours

Schedule Delay

2009-03-04T21:15:00.001-05:00

The "Wednesday Welcome" feature will return next week. I'm busy getting ready for the show! M

Spring Bling Show On March 7th

2009-03-03T07:45:00.002-05:00

Please join me on Saturday March 7th for the Spring Bling Accessories Show, a special part of the 12th Annual Hometown and Fine Arts & Craft Show in Leesburg, VA. The Spring Bling features jewelry, handbags, and other fashion accessories. Plan your shopping for Mother's Day and Graduation presents now~ choose from many hundreds of handmade items created by over 65 vendors!Show hours are 9 am to 4

We Go Together Like...

2009-03-02T21:44:00.006-05:00

They go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Or like burgers & fries, politics & scandals, birthdays & cakes, Donny & Marie, Thanksgiving & food, love & hate, Mickey & Minnie, milk & cookies, needles & thread, Fred & Ginger, toddlers & meltdowns, mac & cheese, Simon & Garfunkel, pigeons & poop, celebs & gossip, Donkey & Shrek, bacon & eggs...Cats and boxes, that is!Or if you're cool enough

Dotty

2009-02-28T14:41:00.006-05:00

What a nice surprise to come home this afternoon and find that I've been included in a CREST treasury curated by dottyral. In Dotty's shop you'll find not only her very popular emery pincushions, but also a new line of hand stitched pendants.Even nicer is to find out that someone visited my shop and bought the set of cute clips pictured in the top row of the treasury list along with two other

New Fabric

2009-02-26T15:25:00.004-05:00

The mail carrier brought me an envelope of delightful fabrics today from Krista, owner of Fabric Closet. A big thanks goes out to her (when she is back from vacation) for providing these four fat quarters for a giveaway that I won! The giveaway was offered on a blog called A Heart For Home. On this blog Allyson writes about her family and faith plus she offers recipes, crafts and some great

Wednesday Welcome: First Class Mail Art

2009-02-25T19:50:00.005-05:00

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to First Class Mail Art. The mail art pins in this shop are made with stamps from many countries and include a wide variety of images. Who knew a postage stamp could be turned into such a nice piece of jewelry?!

CREST's Fat Tuesday Sales TODAY ONLY

2009-02-24T06:00:00.001-05:00

Many members of the CREST team on Etsy are hosting sales today, Tuesday 2/24, in honor of Mardi Gras. Check out these talented artists and take advantage of our sales! Remember, all hair accessories in my shop are 50% off the currently listed prices until 11:59pm Eastern!SewArtsy.etsy.comHalf price on this pink and brown paisley tote - (regularly $44.95)Brigabauble.etsy.com50% off Sterling Silver

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez

2009-02-23T08:21:00.010-05:00

Let the good times roll! In honor of Mardi Gras 2009, I'm offering a SALE today and tomorrow (Fat Tuesday) only. All hair accessories in my Etsy shop are 50% off the currently listed prices! Details can be found in my shop announcement. Visit the shop HERE and check out the hair accessories HERE. Here are just a few examples of what you'll see there:

She's a Party Girl

2009-02-22T21:10:00.003-05:00

Our baby girl turned 7 yesterday. Time really does fly! It seems like it was not so long ago that our son was an only child and our daughter was still an unrealized dream. This weekend we were all operating in the mode of "all Jessica all of the time" since she was able to have two parties this weekend! On Saturday, her actual birthday, we celebrated at home with family. My husband made a great

Thrify Thursday

2009-02-19T18:44:00.007-05:00

Visiting a thrift store is like digging for buried treasure. Sometimes you end up empty handed but other times you uncover a coveted item. This week I found two sets of rubber stamps, one brand new and the other barely used. Now the question is, when will I get a chance to use them?The Marcella K condensed alphabet stamp set is brand new and was only one dollar! The other set did not come with