Summer Steals

Just listed these Summer Steals in my Etsy shop.  Only $15 and FREE SHIPPING until the end of the week to celebrate the 4th of July!

Making it Personal...

One of the things I love about shopping on Etsy is knowing that what I buy is coming from an artist just like me.  Someone sitting in their studio, making items that they love to share with other people.  I really appreciate it when the seller includes a little note or personal touch that reminds me that this item is coming from an individual- not a big box chain store- and that they put a lot of time and thought into making their item.

I made some new thank you tags over the weekend by stamping a tiny wren onto pretty Tiffany Blue cardstock.  I plan on personalizing the notes with my new Martha Stewart writing pen (man, her crafting supplies are so nice!) and including it in my packages along with a business card.  I have found that business cards are essential when it comes to packaging.  A lot of my sales come from referrals of past customers so I think it is important to include at least one business card with all of my orders.  I place my jewelry into environmentally friendly recycled gift boxing and tie it all together with a raffia bow.  Hopefully these little extra touches let my customers know that I have put a lot of time into each piece and that I appreciate their business!

A Little Sunshine...

Happy Friday!

Speaking of Alice...

Have you guys ever seen the Alice in Wonderland pop-up book by Robert Sabuda?  His work is incredible, and his Wizard of Oz pop-up book is another one of my favorites.  You can pick up a copy of Alice here on Amazon.

I absolutely love Danita's artwork (seen here in my studio), and here Alice prints are amazing!  She has a wide array to choose from, but these are my fave.  Looks like she will also have Alice in Wonderland bookmarks available soon too, so I will definitely have to snatch some of those up!

Alice In Wonderland

Soooo excited about Tim Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland coming out next Spring!  They just released these movie stills and it looks like it will be nothing less than amazing!

June Mood Board

Just realized that June is almost over and I had not done an Etsy Mood Board for this month!  

Here are my recent favorite Etsy finds:

• Vintage Peasant Blouse I just purchased from sundayadventureclub
• Clover buttons made by panopoly
• Cute little mushroom at kissavintagedesign
• Wonderful "Exploding Spring PRINT" by jessgonacha
• Vintage Daisy Drinking Set of Four Libbey Glasses also at kissavintagedesign 

Etsy Front Page

Thanks Etsy, for featuring my bicycle necklace on the front page yesterday!  Get your very own necklace here in my Etsy shop - you even get to choose your color!

Also, special thanks to Mew Paper Arts for doing a sweet post about my work this week!

Happy Friday!

This cracks me up! Hope when I have kids they have dancin' moves like this boy! Happy Friday, hope y'all have a great weekend!

Where to Find "Flower Bucket" Fabrics

Hi Guys!  Just got a nice email today from Jocelyn of Fat Quarter Shop.  She wanted to let me know they are now taking reservations for my new fabric line, "Flower Bucket."  So if you would like to get some of this fabric when it's available in October go check them out!

Also, if you are a shop owner (brick and mortar or online) that will be carrying "Flower Bucket", please feel free to post a comment in this blog post with a link to your store.  I would like to have a list of resources for those looking to buy my fabrics.  Thanks so much!!!

UPDATE 11/17/09
I found these shops online today carrying "Flower Bucket." Please feel free to add other shops carrying this collection in the comments section!  Thanks!

Dragonfly Quilt Shop
Fabric Closet
Karamat
Sew Sweet Quilts
Z and S Fabrics

Summer Salad

This is one of my favorite Summer salads.  I borrowed the recipe from an awesome local Italian restaurant.  I like the kind of recipes that only have a couple of ingredients and are super easy to make but taste delicious!

• Mix 1 part balsamic dressing with 1 part honey and drizzle over salad

• Top with yellow raisins and crumbled goat cheese

That's it!

What's Your Color Sign?

Wanna waste some time?  Then look up your "color sign"!  Just go to Colorstrology  and click on your birthday month then day you were born.  Looks like I'm a Lavender:

Although you are highly sensitive and highly creative, it is your intelligence and keen sense of awareness that people often notice first.  Not much can get past you.  You have a good eye for beauty and notice the little things that others often miss.  If you do not practice a little detachment and compassion, your emotions can get the best of you.  Your personal color keeps you from distancing yourself from others.  Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Pastel Lavender helps you embrace love.  It centers you and allows you to move through your feelings with trust and ease.

Thanks Pantone, I'll take it!  Hope you all are having a great weekend.  Oh, and in case you haven't heard, FREE SHIPPING in my Etsy shop this weekend...

Happy Friday!

OMG- this video is awesome!  Thanks Holly of decor8 for sharing it on twitter this morning.  I'm starting my weekend off right- ha!  Happy Friday y'all!

Vintage Brooch Necklace

Stopped by an Antique Shop on my way home today and picked up a little brooch.  Turned it into a pretty little necklace that hangs from a chocolate brown ribbon.  I think I will put it in my Etsy shop this weekend- that is, if I can part with it ;) ...

Easy Breezy...

So sticking with the Summer theme, I wanted to share my favorite Summer Hairstyle.  Take two side braids pull them back and secure with bobby pins or elastic.  Simple and pretty.  Very L.C.-Molly Sims-Nicole Richie-ish, no?

Having a bad hair day?  Just add a braid or two, throw on your favorite flowery dress, and you are good to go!

Summer Strolls...

Etsy Art Wall

For about a year now I've been collecting prints from Etsy artists.  Every once in a while when I would sell some jewelry I would use my paypal stash to buy a print from an artist that I really liked.  I needed a little "pick me up" this weekend, so I figured it would be nice to finally put together this Etsy art wall in my studio.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out (looks much better in real life- the colors are kinda funky in the pictures), and it was just what I needed to get me back on track in the studio.  It's funny how just moving around furniture or putting up new artwork can feel like a breath of fresh air and get me going again...

Artwork shown:

Love is in the Air by irenesuchocki

Three Girls by danitashop

Auburn Fronds by theblackapple

Athens, Ga by ipullprints

Allie by mcaplan

Happy Friday!

Have you guys heard of yooouuutuuube?  It's a total time waster and a little bit of visual-overload but it's so much fun!  Just copy and paste your favorite youtube video link for hours of endless entertainment.  Here are some of my faves...

Alice In Wonderland here

Mary Poppins here

Bambi here (as you can see Disney movies work really well)

One of my all-time favorite songs here

Ok, just one more...you know I typed in all my favorite 80's videos, but this one is waaaaaay cool...

Love, Grandma

Just wanted to share some sweet little dishtowels that my Grandma embroidered for me a few weeks ago.  Aren't they cute?  I will treasure them forever :)

Summer Sale

Looking for a deal?  Head on over to my Etsy shop to check out the sale I have going on...

Indie Craft Experience

Met up with my cousin on Saturday to attend the Indie Craft Experience show at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta.  Saw a lot of great booths there and some amazing arts and crafts.  Above are pieces by Ministry of Tiny Hats

Lovely local Athens gal Serra of Gypsies, Tramps, and Theives...

Jessica Gonacha and her wonderful artwork...

and these are the little treasures I took home with me.  Pretty hair accessories by Talulah B and cute little ceramic critters by Jeanette Zeis