tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38653728078635319082024-02-20T11:01:28.487-08:00Crafty HangoverOne too many craft projects.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-45462425086596584152011-10-06T06:44:00.000-07:002011-10-06T06:44:45.364-07:00I'm so Excited!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg69I8LhJoSWXciO-wW2nbjJ-oP86xHqLSSrvgNVblQhWSZVI0WGqq1L7YVyeAAT0u-sLyNPRQnrlZPYhozikcf922-K6s8o-ofEy5j_yxGAvurl5fqFpeieBN1FQPMbjdG61agjfbKiv8/s1600/mask-class.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg69I8LhJoSWXciO-wW2nbjJ-oP86xHqLSSrvgNVblQhWSZVI0WGqq1L7YVyeAAT0u-sLyNPRQnrlZPYhozikcf922-K6s8o-ofEy5j_yxGAvurl5fqFpeieBN1FQPMbjdG61agjfbKiv8/s320/mask-class.jpg" width="246" /></a></div>I've decided to start my own craft night workshops. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time but kept thinking it would only work if I owned my own storefront. I put those thoughts aside and decided to go out and find a location that I could use to host the craft nights. It's a huge step, tomorrow I have to go leave a deposit for the space. I'm scared that no one will show up, but I'm also scared too many people might show interest. I'm a bundle of nerves, but I can't let them bet me. I have to give this a shot. So from today until the 26th I will be prepping not only for some upcoming shows but for my very first workshop. Wish me luck :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-82309789822028898772011-09-30T16:29:00.000-07:002011-09-30T16:29:17.632-07:00Crafts & Coffee<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody translationEligibleUserMessage" data-ft="{"type":3}">I'm thinking of starting a Crafts & Coffee night at a local coffee shop. Cost will be $25 per person, this is to cover materials and instruction. I'm hoping to hold the first class later this month and offer a Dia De Los Muertos craft. Anyone interested please contact me for details.</span></span></h6>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-47104721092366317292011-09-26T14:22:00.000-07:002011-09-26T14:22:11.528-07:00Etsy817 1st ever Artist SpotlightOriginally from the Etsy817 blog: http://etsy817.blogspot.com/ <br />
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Etsy817 is proud to present our very first Artist Spotlight. Our Artist Spotlight hopes to bring you the inside scoop on our very talented Etsy817 members.<br />
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Meet Etsy817 member Andrea Doss of Andralynn Creative Designs<br />
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<div style="color: black;">What are your Etsy shop name(s) and link(s)? </div>Andralynn <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andralynn">http://www.etsy.com/shop/andralynn</a><br />
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What do you make and sell in these shops?<br />
Whimsical storybook style art<br />
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Where else can we find you online or off?<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/andralynncreativedesigns">http://www.facebook.com/andralynncreativedesigns</a><br />
<a href="http://twitter.com/andralynncd">http://twitter.com/andralynncd </a><br />
<a href="http://childsphilosophy.blogspot.com/">http://childsphilosophy.blogspot.com</a><br />
Howe Unique – Denton, TX<br />
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What inspires you to create your art?<br />
There’s nothing more inspirational than a child’s imagination. In one afternoon, my daughters will hunt monsters, host a tea party and build a tent city. The stories they come up with while they’re playing are priceless. So, naturally, when they ask me to tell them a story, I have to invent something just as fantastic. My paintings are a visual interpretation of these imaginings. <br />
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When did you start your business and what inspired you to do so?<br />
I’ve always been a painter, starting way back when I was a little girl finger-painting pictures on my bedroom wall (my mom didn’t appreciate that very much and I eventually had to move on to paper and canvas), but it’s been on the back burner for a long time. Discovering Etsy and online selling has allowed me to follow that dream while still spending time with my girls. <br />
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What has been your biggest obstacle so far and how did you overcome it?<br />
Finding the right balance between painting and keeping up with the crazy little monkeys I have running around the house has been an interesting journey. Luckily, my girls are very artistic and love to sit down to color and create with me while I’m getting some of my work done. I also have an ongoing battle with the clutter on my dining room table. I’m losing. <br />
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Have your friends and family supported your dream?<br />
It’s amazing how supportive the people in my life have been. They are my own personal cheering section and I wouldn’t have made it this far without them. <br />
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Where do you work from?<br />
My dream is to have a big, open studio filled with lots of counter space and natural light. A place with storage space and a little refrigerator to keep my drink. A sanctuary. However, for now I make do with my dining room table in the kitchen that I have to share with a hundred other projects. At least it’s made of glass, so paint wipes up easily. That’s a bonus. <br />
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What's the best piece of business advice you’ve ever been given?<br />
Don’t forget to pay yourself. Sometimes, it’s easy to forget that with all the excitement that goes along with selling, but in the end, we are working toward making a living doing what we love. <br />
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What memorable responses have you had to your work?<br />
I’ve had several people refer to themselves as collectors of my work. Collectors of MY work? Wow. That still hasn’t sunk in yet. <br />
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What do you like about your work?<br />
I love being able to share what I do with my girls. They have lots of input into what I create, from concept to final critique. <br />
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Professionally, what’s your goal?<br />
To have so much incoming work that having my own studio workspace is an absolute necessity.<br />
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What is your dream project?<br />
A series of large scale paintings that all interlock together. It would be so much fun to create something that big. <br />
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If you had it to do over again, what, if anything, would you do differently?<br />
I would have started earlier! I feel like there’s still so much to learn—I wish I had a bigger head start. <br />
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What is your favorite product or service that you offer?<br />
I absolutely love doing custom paintings. <br />
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What is your best-selling item?<br />
The funny little owls that I feature in so many of my paintings are a big hit. They are always getting into mischief.<br />
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What’s your favorite color?<br />
It depends—which color paint do I have the most of? Today I like green. Tomorrow, it will probably be blue because I just bought a new tube of cerulean. <br />
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What superpower would you want to have and why?<br />
Being in multiple places at one time. That would be super handy in so many ways.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-15589435288262896592011-09-22T12:54:00.000-07:002011-09-22T14:42:30.341-07:00New Printable Party Sets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxHeLlwrM8xQqXLk2PluROuUSw3IRjPDZQtArTQ1G3HfwXlQ_MS9xHIefwO5Ly6tenNOy3PAP8v9sxhWnV0RlIkwxu24ruH6kzbCvcKDagISYRIPoi8dKG7eCvyWnk5DqBeYVM0EmGY6A/s1600/muertos+set5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxHeLlwrM8xQqXLk2PluROuUSw3IRjPDZQtArTQ1G3HfwXlQ_MS9xHIefwO5Ly6tenNOy3PAP8v9sxhWnV0RlIkwxu24ruH6kzbCvcKDagISYRIPoi8dKG7eCvyWnk5DqBeYVM0EmGY6A/s320/muertos+set5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I just started designing printable party/wedding sets. This is the first set I've designed, it is a Dia de los Muertos wedding set. My wonderful neighbor came over and helped me stage the table for my photos. Considering we used scrap fabric and my little kitchen I think the photos came out awesome. I have 2 more sets waiting to be printed so I can set up another table. The kids loved walking in to the kitchen after school to a table decorated and full of goodies. I'm trying my best not to eat everything myself, but the pan dulce was way to tempting to leave for my hubby.<br />
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You can order your set here : <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82264990/dia-de-los-muertos-printable-party">http://www.etsy.com/listing/82264990/dia-de-los-muertos-printable-party</a> <br />
More pictures after the jump.<br />
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Last night I finally took the leap and ordered a yard of custom printed fabric from Spoonflower.com . I can't wait to get my fabric in the mail, it should be here in 7 days. I think I'm as excited as the kids were when they counted down until we left for Disney World. Maybe I'll even make my own count down calendar. I'll post pictures when the fabric gets here.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-39997068184175390372011-09-10T10:17:00.000-07:002011-09-10T10:17:43.533-07:00Hispanic Heritage Month<h2 style=" font-size:16px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "><a style=" color:#333333; text-decoration: none; " onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzcxMTl8Njk4NjM1NDY4"> </a> by <a style=" color:#333333; text-decoration: none; " onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/longoriagirls"> longoriagirls </a> </h2><h2 style=" font-size:16px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "><br> </h2><table style=" border-spacing: 8px; width:auto; border-collapse: separate; line-height:19px; "><tbody><tr> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; 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display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$35.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74457802" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.245561518.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74457802" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AidaCoronado" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> AidaCoronado </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$78.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75726626" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.250104684.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75726626" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mexicoarts" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> mexicoarts </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$95.00 </div></td> </tr> <tr><td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60547043" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.188604604.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60547043" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/aymujer" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> aymujer </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; 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display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$35.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74599344" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.246135420.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74599344" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RanchoRomantico" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> RanchoRomantic... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$59.99 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75952673" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.250869186.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75952673" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmbroideryEverywhere" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> EmbroideryEver... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$13.99 </div></td> </tr> <tr><td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80816769" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.267573456.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80816769" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Shrinefairy" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> Shrinefairy </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$49.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80495814" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.266451370.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80495814" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tabooisland" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> Tabooisland </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$60.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53065139" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.225794231.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53065139" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/zuppaartista" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> zuppaartista </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$15.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/27368679" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.78493954.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/27368679" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/annesmithstudio" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> annesmithstudi... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$45.00 </div></td> </tr> <tr><td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73639461" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.242134530.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73639461" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/moosaka" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> moosaka </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$15.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70836433" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.240604435.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70836433" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PauletteAvila" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> PauletteAvila </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$255.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74392793" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.245304543.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74392793" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WinkingOwl" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> WinkingOwl </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$48.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56081605" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.222880233.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56081605" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br> <div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tesoromexicano" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> tesoromexicano </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$49.95 </div></td> </tr> </tbody></table><p style=" color:#B2B2B2; font-size:10px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "><a href="http://www.whalesharkwebsites.com/tools/treasury.php">Treasury tool</a> by <a href="http://redrowstudio.com">Red Row Studio</a>. </p><br />
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month I've put together this treasury full of tradition (at least my families traditions).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-39791115736288364042011-09-09T12:26:00.001-07:002011-09-09T12:26:57.800-07:00Keeping Busy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IDIkUb_sAdXvRBYQdsXSipS2-yqFX4B0Tgu-NXCadhUE0zpKNIzA4Q17VD9IJ6cDGksleMecsCmUeSverB1Pb-_SjNcc_vXt7qdSRtzA4TztT13fK9ENc4et8ygRF75fqRAbnvZypxw3/s1600/lucha-poster+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IDIkUb_sAdXvRBYQdsXSipS2-yqFX4B0Tgu-NXCadhUE0zpKNIzA4Q17VD9IJ6cDGksleMecsCmUeSverB1Pb-_SjNcc_vXt7qdSRtzA4TztT13fK9ENc4et8ygRF75fqRAbnvZypxw3/s320/lucha-poster+copy.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Next week I have two show booked back to back. I've been working like crazy to get ready. I'm still working on new displays as well. I wanted to share a sneak peak of part of one of my new displays :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-24006191759273410202011-08-31T06:34:00.000-07:002011-08-31T06:36:05.228-07:00This is so ExcitingI woke up this morning to see that my interview for the Dallas Examiner had been posted :) I'm so excited! Take a look: <br />
<a href="http://www.examiner.com/artisans-crafters-in-dallas/discover-cowtown-indie-bazaar-artist-stephanie-longoria">Discover Cowtown Indie Bazaar Artist Stephanie Longoria</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-87263026663674851372011-08-29T09:00:00.000-07:002011-08-29T09:00:41.155-07:00The Mr. Gets Crafty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCOC9w7xGiZ7aivCcxaykxdveteP-wn1a9RH_9NZsfm-f8Yf0afRjuGYge4-aGvsdRR6VRniTNJ3vBDzYhsK5vR68d52X3ol3Vn0jhFgefUv0X0FXz8z0IBKuMMjdnxOO4Lw__mdXhGXv/s1600/IMG_5870.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCOC9w7xGiZ7aivCcxaykxdveteP-wn1a9RH_9NZsfm-f8Yf0afRjuGYge4-aGvsdRR6VRniTNJ3vBDzYhsK5vR68d52X3ol3Vn0jhFgefUv0X0FXz8z0IBKuMMjdnxOO4Lw__mdXhGXv/s320/IMG_5870.jpg" width="213" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm so proud to see my husband getting crafty. This weekend he made some really beautiful crosses. All of them are one of a kind. He plans on selling them at this weekend's show. I can't wait to see what people think. </div><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-70377053692660295902011-08-27T18:50:00.000-07:002011-08-28T08:33:30.802-07:0010 minute Necklace Holder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkbyjRI9qFjtoV_aGAnwHiQ3FgNythDcUFkEBaFTlf5Ym5qxG7aamngjntDWz0rm9LpQYacKKDsVVRtd4hRSfw18YYyHqEphIR8Bm6pMZu2-dUqow-L4qnqBH8eHXtmzOCRRkTuKjev9x/s1600/IMG_5864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijkbyjRI9qFjtoV_aGAnwHiQ3FgNythDcUFkEBaFTlf5Ym5qxG7aamngjntDWz0rm9LpQYacKKDsVVRtd4hRSfw18YYyHqEphIR8Bm6pMZu2-dUqow-L4qnqBH8eHXtmzOCRRkTuKjev9x/s320/IMG_5864.jpg" width="228" /> </a></div>It's craft show season again, YAY! I've been busy not only designing new products for my upcoming shows, but working on creating displays too. This season I've designed some new jewelry pieces. I have wire jewelry trees, but they take a lot of room on my tables and usually are not tall enough for my necklaces. I researched different jewelry displays but couldn't find anything that met my needs. I needed something that didn't take up a lot of table space (jewelry is only a small part of booth), it had to be tall enough for my long necklaces, and finally it had to be inexpensive. I also wanted something I could easily store in my studio since my closet is bursting already. That's when the idea hit me, all I really needed was a small strip of wood and some nails. I could leave the nails sticking out a bit from the wood and hang the necklaces from them. I could attach the display to the metal shelves that I use in my display and I could also hang it on the wall in my office to store it. This project was so quick and easy I was able to make two in around 30 minutes.<br />
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Learn how to make your own here.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
12" scrap of wood<br />
hammer<br />
ruler<br />
pencil<br />
triangle frame hangers<br />
upholstery tacks<br />
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Step 1: Attach frame hooks to back side of wood scrap. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Step 2: Turn over and make marks for upholstery tacks 1" apart.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BF1egqXdXyRPNi1p5jeNLp2pPTBygOflqdHNBKRORBx9B7ExJ_ufw3pLCdIoKWYEq7Gy7AcStU1QBNo7hhFqCJPSF0kGBSr8hUKIi52w7UYqoyVG2mKUf2QfR82q7TiEQaQ-B22UdLTB/s1600/IMG_5856.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BF1egqXdXyRPNi1p5jeNLp2pPTBygOflqdHNBKRORBx9B7ExJ_ufw3pLCdIoKWYEq7Gy7AcStU1QBNo7hhFqCJPSF0kGBSr8hUKIi52w7UYqoyVG2mKUf2QfR82q7TiEQaQ-B22UdLTB/s320/IMG_5856.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhREL69rElzmsiaeA2etStTg1lkR-WcBLNtXB8o72I-mvcn46dADjHY1nfnsYedrh4S9fXAjebFFxqD8dWw2sSoNXZxWEBKAZKfntKoCbYjtEqW547srDTRyJrUs58dlePfdZ2gtQ2FrzgQ/s1600/IMG_5861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />
Step 3: Hammer upholstery nails to front.<br />
Step 4: Hang your jewelry rack on the wall, and display your favorite necklaces. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is how my necklace holder looks hanging from my metal display shelves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgpNSHaJdW1C30q18sBKL4DeaV7en5KTXLlK24tkH8N3M9Vs0Ll7Xq676djcwqtGlUu5-rsFHgbQ9AQPLzIGfMOLOJws69DSgk4nyWi7-13AvZQMdu7yAlAfLiiy3SCfPvUhHGKCEFYZ_/s1600/IMG_5849.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEgpNSHaJdW1C30q18sBKL4DeaV7en5KTXLlK24tkH8N3M9Vs0Ll7Xq676djcwqtGlUu5-rsFHgbQ9AQPLzIGfMOLOJws69DSgk4nyWi7-13AvZQMdu7yAlAfLiiy3SCfPvUhHGKCEFYZ_/s320/IMG_5849.jpg" width="213" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmtKq2hcKZAFAQzCP4-F90Bsn1cmYm_S1VvPYUP6Twd7itabyr9S7zhTVLrXO1HiBKM5wdLKa6Gd_-yYwcvh_qyrUCJtQviy-b5bRQ1hLrnzeY9ZjgfuAoth9polHsYRFQWxciwGcDAxOu/s1600/IMG_5865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Total project cost- $0 , everything used was already in the garage left over from other projects :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-10867901936236527202011-06-19T13:36:00.000-07:002011-06-19T13:36:39.391-07:00Goodbye Disney World, We had a BlastWe're back from our week long family vacation to Disney World in Florida. We had a great time, but it's nice to be back in our own beds. Time to get to work on some new projects :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-65004669564652826442011-06-04T10:14:00.000-07:002011-08-28T08:33:51.436-07:00A Little Patternless Sewing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3Xy1D9E7Rr6C8f6G5P3OZLUUfS_xbGlWvdeD9uJlD9liFCd-UaV9MsUmmUgv1lIBaY80in4ERg_nN1UcwBRUPoN_qksPWYqLrHRHooYJ4PPhZyqb7m25-RTHBf4Qp2By4sJUk0h64eRy/s1600/IMG_4041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3Xy1D9E7Rr6C8f6G5P3OZLUUfS_xbGlWvdeD9uJlD9liFCd-UaV9MsUmmUgv1lIBaY80in4ERg_nN1UcwBRUPoN_qksPWYqLrHRHooYJ4PPhZyqb7m25-RTHBf4Qp2By4sJUk0h64eRy/s400/IMG_4041.jpg" width="196" /></a></div><br />
When I finished my new tank tops I had a skirt in my mind that I wanted to make to wear them with. I know the look isn't for everyone, it's even bolder that I tend to be, but I love this skirt tank combo so much I can't wait to wear it.<br />
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The skirt was super simple to make. I'll add some pictures to the tutorial later for now here is a step by step to make your own.<br />
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Materials:<br />
1 1/2 - 2 yards of fabric<br />
matching thread<br />
1" no roll elastic<br />
sewing machine<br />
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Step 1: <br />
Measure your waist and multiplied that number by 1.5 ( ex: 32 x 1.5 = 48). Then take that number and divided it by 2 ( ex: 48/2= 24).<br />
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Step 2:<br />
Measure the length from where you want your waist to where you'd like the hem of your skirt. Add 3" to that number.<br />
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Step 3:<br />
Cut out 2 rectangles (ex: 24" x 28").<br />
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Step 4:<br />
Sew front and back together with outsides facing each other.<br />
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Step 5:<br />
Fold top hem 1/2", then again 1". Pin and sew leaving a small space to thread the elastic through.<br />
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Step 6:<br />
Thread elastic, and sew ends together.<br />
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Step 7:<br />
Fold bottom hem 1/2", press with hot iron. Fold hem up another 1/2", press with hot iron, pin and sew.<br />
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Step 8:<br />
Wear it :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-47143349160961483102011-06-01T11:54:00.000-07:002011-06-05T10:21:50.130-07:00New Tank Tops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiNp6OQDtqEgpJz1k1zH_E-zbaNMtquE3CUW59UBNYHwbL0KoGr1G8MfTtJQK9uuiuFchCNl5N93MMpFiYPkn5acHCFpb0ty2Xgyg09s5F0cVVYVW2vTzP4y_FUmlf-rqQJQK_RASWs-v/s1600/lovely-latina-tank-tops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiNp6OQDtqEgpJz1k1zH_E-zbaNMtquE3CUW59UBNYHwbL0KoGr1G8MfTtJQK9uuiuFchCNl5N93MMpFiYPkn5acHCFpb0ty2Xgyg09s5F0cVVYVW2vTzP4y_FUmlf-rqQJQK_RASWs-v/s320/lovely-latina-tank-tops.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>I've had a lot of time on my hands since I graduated earlier this May. I've been trying to keep busy as much as possible while I job hunt. I recently read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Scarlets-School-Patternless-Sewing-Crafty/dp/044650923X">Miss Scarlett's School of Patternless Sewing </a>by Kathy Cano-Murillo, and I was inspired to make some article of clothing with a Carmen Miranda feel to it. As many may have noticed t-shirt design is kinda my thing. I started sketching and ended up with a whole collection of tank tops. These will be up in my shop soon, limited editions. I can't wait to wear them, especially the Carmen Miranda one. I'm thinking cheetah print or maybe a bright red circle skirt circle skirt and my wonderfully fabulous new platform, sling back, peep toe, ruffled cheetah print shoes. Hair wavy and loose with a huge red flower in my hair, now I'm feeling like Miss Scarlett :)<br />
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Want to make your own?<br />
Here's how:<br />
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Supplies:<br />
T shirt<br />
Card board (for inside the shirt)<br />
Tulip Slick dimensional fabric paint black & white<br />
Tulip Color Change fabric paint: red, blue, green (other colors available)<br />
foam brush<br />
stencil (or freehand your design onto the shirt)<br />
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Step 1: Place your stencil on your shirt and outline it with the black Tulip paint. Allow to dry.<br />
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Step 2: Fill in black outline with white paint. You may need 2-3 coats. Allow to dry.<br />
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</div>Step 4: Out line design with white paint. Allow to dry overnight.<br />
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</div> Step 5: Head outside into the sun and watch you white design "magically" turn to color.<br />
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Also I've decided to join in on this: <br />
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<a name='more'></a> I finished the first couple of pillows and was hooked. I understood why my mom liked beading so much. I could sit in front of the tv and zone out while I beaded. Nothing to over think, no excessive planning, just me, my fabric and my box of bead.<br />
Since the first pillows I've made a few dozen more. I've even designed my own images to bead. I've managed to sell my pillows at local craft shows, get them featured on the Dallas Observer website ( <a href="http://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/etsy-dallas-3rd-annual-jingle-bash-31900388/4/%20">http://www.dallasobserver.com/slideshow/etsy-dallas-3rd-annual-jingle-bash-31900388/4/ </a>), and even had a few shops start carrying my pillows.<br />
I decided to trying some thing bigger than my pillows, something to redeem my childhood give ups. I needed to think big. I remembered I had some old frames in the garage, just waiting for the perfect project. It came to me, a huge beaded sugar skull. I've been working on it for almost a week and tonight I finished it. I think I can consider myself redeemed, don't you?<br />
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XY Factory Rockstar Look of the Day<br />
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Here's a little step by step tutorial on how to make inexpensive wall art using old canvasses.<br />
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Supplies:<br />
used canvasses<br />
paint (I used acrylic craft paint)<br />
sponge brushes<br />
various size paint brushes<br />
white glue<br />
newspaper<br />
water<br />
chalk<br />
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Step 1: Cover canvas in newspaper using watered down white glue and a sponge brush. Smooth out bubbled areas. (Leave a few bubbles to create texture) Allow to dry completely.<br />
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Step 3: Paint background colors. I watered down some of the colors and painted them with a sponge brush. Allow paint to dry.<br />
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Step 4: Draw image or wording on to canvas with chalk.<br />
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Step 5: Paint in image. Allow to dry.<br />
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Step 6: Use watered down paints to paint a layer over the image. Allow to dry.<br />
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Step 7: Hang on wall and enjoy :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-26975633742159164092010-07-05T18:29:00.000-07:002010-07-05T18:29:17.176-07:00Happy Anniversary Honey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWNnK9VmE1-NZ3II8IZOWd61Y88lHsLU6zaHXy1E7t1fjHgKBakkxlTGvL8K0HTR_lZ0tvCG-Du4z2qgfTzQENShwzG3h7Fortjuh77lH1aIyoJca6gjV3krG5bxhj95WhGBHaXyFu6bC/s1600/sketch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWNnK9VmE1-NZ3II8IZOWd61Y88lHsLU6zaHXy1E7t1fjHgKBakkxlTGvL8K0HTR_lZ0tvCG-Du4z2qgfTzQENShwzG3h7Fortjuh77lH1aIyoJca6gjV3krG5bxhj95WhGBHaXyFu6bC/s320/sketch.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">7 years ago today I married my husband. Happy Anniversary Aaron mi amor eterno. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Can't wait to see what the next 50 years bring us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHtrcQwsu8hSz3mwwQrGjwdahGyBaWH76lQOpEm_Fze19Ge7WACqjWBpv5oevumwlpUevLP9jtsy_CI_Sn7vuST_PaXu4w59vZ29O6LNqHt6D9xJzyMTchWd2UwmzceE3uQ7TeWiyKyZ4/s1600/SANY1965.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHtrcQwsu8hSz3mwwQrGjwdahGyBaWH76lQOpEm_Fze19Ge7WACqjWBpv5oevumwlpUevLP9jtsy_CI_Sn7vuST_PaXu4w59vZ29O6LNqHt6D9xJzyMTchWd2UwmzceE3uQ7TeWiyKyZ4/s320/SANY1965.JPG" width="231" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-29642974818619163622010-07-05T13:34:00.000-07:002010-07-05T15:14:19.861-07:00I'm Back at Blogging<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJzBKaSS4Qrm9ZXilgKPe2AhVRPn0IYYSkZy5U7SsYiFNLfY_GTNhZgNQy8R7SdGAYHrjWmMKiH0ASH4QO3ZVnXjC_Q2tao3jNU7dINWD62SLS3F_TkEGFthT1A-IBjTPbI6VedI-Zev4/s1600/SANY1963.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's been a rough few months, I'm going to school full time now, raising two growing boys and running a business. I've wanted to blog but I can't ever seem to find the time. I'm back now, going to try to work in at least 1 post a week, whether it's how to, just showing off some recent projects or sharing my Etsy favorites, there will be a new post. I thought I would start off today by showing off my most recent project. <div><br /></div><div>I bought this white mirror/ cork board combo at a garage sale a few weeks ago for 50 cents. This weekend I sanded it down, painted it red, added some red glitter paint and decoupaged loteria cards onto it. I finished it off by adding glitter details to the cards and glueing on some bling. I absolutely love the way it came out. I can't wait until my husband hangs it up in my office.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOd64CftiMJrc468bW7GsXvYvnHHKZcjECt7FeQnsodyev5Rx4aCNq0AaQKjplYZ7SOHijIIdYjGY4nxbf7Djv4_hggCcMiXt4q7MdsCjQU6LXg0dN3itS8hw8euI-DgciDOihKqMlE2D/s320/SANY1953.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490525723119682690" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGKqiLvU-MxDjQ7qWHLXWYudb-3L6iSy_k8bOZ_LmMc3ALE12j1O-_nAGDa62U5DM2SezT70OxyBblkH-ZYb_sjwF0DoxUM6qonq-xNKEGhZO8JoFhD7uXRsKPYcS-WYnH91b59BQ5iHE/s320/SANY1955.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490525740612285666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznTsOVOX27zBk4LEwvSRsLZOkJJxFcI0oiWdumDiS_Qr0KZnYDnxf8Fb8UnrLOAUMGvt8vZG06T8b2OOtCObdVYyS0Pj5ArQyVrFtVKnZ6HcfhLcu6ygU5wSUFBekCbndIXqwMAOX6YKg/s320/SANY1956.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490525760396303682" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJzBKaSS4Qrm9ZXilgKPe2AhVRPn0IYYSkZy5U7SsYiFNLfY_GTNhZgNQy8R7SdGAYHrjWmMKiH0ASH4QO3ZVnXjC_Q2tao3jNU7dINWD62SLS3F_TkEGFthT1A-IBjTPbI6VedI-Zev4/s320/SANY1963.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490525787533338690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNRC_U58rAXRLZXRUxqVQa6veQFhV5PI4MuKV8y7CVHFeskmbBr76bF0WSMwTvrNVu_jUONPCXvIWG3wzV9rotgOLsIqZDxIOoFdHbxShnGFAbh9Tlt5OXJL1-avwvqP05T8V-ORkwHzW1/s320/SANY1962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490525776005328610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-72811528402646240832010-05-28T14:48:00.001-07:002010-05-28T14:48:46.148-07:00Happy Memorial DayIn honor of Memorial Day I'm offering free shipping until Monday http://www.XYFactory.etsy.com<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-37826217773592572562010-05-27T20:39:00.001-07:002010-05-27T20:39:20.644-07:00It's Party Time!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/article/8083"><img src="http://www.etsy.com/storque/media/bunker/2010/05/craftparty3.jpg"></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3865372807863531908.post-9124144253355657122010-01-13T09:45:00.000-08:002010-01-13T10:00:05.442-08:00Scrapbooking for Boys?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/caffeinekelley/Word%20Art/KPrahl_AllBoy_PREVIEW.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 289px;" src="http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/caffeinekelley/Word%20Art/KPrahl_AllBoy_PREVIEW.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />A few months ago I thought that maybe the big scrapbook supply companies had opened their eyes and realized moms of boys want to scrapbook too. I found some cute pirate kits, and a whole line of boys papers <span style="font-style: italic;">All About Boys</span> by DCWV. Even some rockstar papers were boyish, score! I was so excited to finally have stuff to work with on my sons books. WRONG. Though now I have "older" boy supplies, I still find myself stuck with baby supplies that just aren't right for my boys. I've decided to sit down and sketch out my own "baby boy" paper designs. I'll be heading to the hardware store later to pick up paint swatches to use as color inspiration. I picked up a new sketch book to devote entirely to Baby BOYS :) I'm thinking cute-ish dinos, argyles , stripes, bugs (not creepy, not cartoony, and not girly) , & zoo animals. I'd love to have some suggestions for baby boys scrapbook kits. If this is successful I hope to figure out how to upload the images for download use by you guys.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09449715883850802396noreply@blogger.com1