Friday, April 27, 2007


Wish I could get pics that really showed how nice this iris folded card turned out!

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Here it is at last...



My craft desk is drying, so I'm using the opportunity to tak pics of it before I cram it with supplies! The lower picture is my computer desk that I also built. Now I don't usually build furniture, but shopping for a comp desk was a nightmare! Wires showing everywhere, not enough paper storage, ugh! So I dug into my hubby's power tools (fun!) and went to town. And of course the craft desk just HAD to match....

Sunday, April 22, 2007

Etsy Withdrawals...


Something from my sold items... a custom globe-style pop-up card.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Etsy Blogs #4

To see every link that I have, please go to "Other Etsy Sellers" on the left column..


http://impybat.blogspot.com/ jewelry, art
http://swoon-retro-modern-lingerie.blogspot.com/ lingerie
http://www.thelittlebrownbird.blogspot.com/ felting
http://rainsend.blogspot.com/
http://antelucandaisy.blogspot.com/ fabric, wire, stones
http://tigergirletsy.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://isewblog.blogspot.com/ sewing
http://get-carried-away.blogspot.com/ sewing, accessories, baby
http://morganalexadesigns.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://retroattic.blogspot.com/ vintage, retro
http://www.sugarcubedesign.blogspot.com/ etsy sellers feature
http://hobocampcrafts.blogspot.com/ fabric
http://queenvanna.herhangout.com/ journal
http://lolabeedesigns.blogspot.com/ plushies, t-shirts, baby items
http://tatsukocraft.blogspot.com/ jewelry, cards
http://www.jdstar.net/ handwoven bracelets
http://www.pamperingbeki.blogspot.com/ jewelry, accessories
http://www.justanotherdaydesigns.blogspot.com/ jewelry, stationery
http://www.ellyzee.com/ fiber sculpture, stuffed animals
http://ambientdesign.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://eggmanstudios.blogspot.com/ clay beads, jewelry
http://misseskwitty.blogspot.com/ fabric, accessories
http://cupcake2create.blogspot.com/ art
http://insomniacscrapbooktheater.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://secretboyfiend.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://shanksart.blogspot.com/ painting, printmaking
http://scrapatorium.typepad.com/ collage
http://thepinksamurai.blogspot.com/ crafts, crossstitch
http://www.mybellacolle.blogspot.com/ charms
http://poppycatsaffron.blogspot.com/ art
http://www.sagittariusgallery.blogspot.com/ painting
http://www.avenuebeads.com/ art glass
http://lovegemma.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://thelittlestitch.typepad.com/ sewing
http://cervrok.livejournal.com/ jewelry
http://qbranchltd.blogspot.com/ photography, jewelry
http://poshsauce.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://www.tatsukocraft.blogspot.com/ jewelry, cards
http://blissfulbyquenna.blogspot.com/ knitting, sewing, crafting
http://grizzlymountainarts.blogspot.com/ wood, basketmaking, etc.
http://designsbyjenean.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://wiremom.blogspot.com/ jewelry, wire
http://kathrynsemolic.com/blog painting
http://leiasart.net/blog1 art, jewelry
http://oriridracodesign.com/ fiber
http://whimsy-girl.blogspot.com/ crafts
http://enthral-enthral.blogspot.com/ vintage, recycled
http://kelliope.vox.com/ accessories
http://ditzdesigns.blogspot.com/ totes
http://www.jewelsinwireworld.com/ jewelry
http://marmalady1.blogspot.com/ crochet, jams, cards

http://stephaniegibsonjewelry.blogspot.com/ jewelry

http://analiesedesigns.blogspot.com/ jewelry

http://lazycatgifts.blogspot.com/ jewelry

http://artandghosts.typepad.com/my_weblog/ t-shirts

http://twistednstitches.blogspot.com/ crochet, fabric

http://beadbugsboutique.blogspot.com/ beading ( I love your stuff)

http://skeleton-hands.livejournal.com/ buttons

http://beclever.wordpress.com/ jewelry

http://MacheteConfetti.blogspot.com/ confetti

Sneak Peek...





Not yet listed on Etsy....I'm still trying to figure out a good way to ship these very crushable miniatures! They are made from crepe paper, cardstock, florists' tape and wire, even spices. But I just had to take pictures now, since it's an absolutely gorgeous Spring Saturday here....

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Sold: I loved making this card, especially the teeny ladybugs. There's just something very cool about opening a pop-up card and finding the unexpected inside....

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

My Promos/samples....

There's been a lot of threads lately on what to use for promos. I use these mini 'thank' you pop-ups in the packages I send out....

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Etsy blogs #3

Slowly I am adding a keyword to the end of these links in order to someday organize these lists better....

http://luckmanphotography.blogspot.com/ photography
http://fineartbymattos.blogspot.com/ acrylics, watercolors
www.thehappywillow.blospot.com
http://dianemeriam.blogspot.com/ design, jewelry
http://impybat.blogspot.com/ jewelry, painting
http://blog.tellean.net/ jewelry
http://www.jenniferrydindesigns.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://sarahkat.vox.com/ moleskines, bookart
http://sewingsimple.blogspot.com sewing, decoupage
http://arosebyname.blogspot.com beadwork, cards
http://designsbylisa.blogspot.com jewelry
http://poeticpurl.blogspot.com/ knitting
http://beadifulthings.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://redpandachainmail.vox.com/ chainmaille
http://pomomama.blogspot.com/ wire/beading
http://craftymoosecrafts.blogspot.com/ beading
http://kelly-atknitsend.blogspot.com/ knitting
http://kastrollkreations.blogspot.com/ beading
http://www.seasidequilts.com/blog quilting
http://www.oriridracodesign.com/ fiber
http://swankshow.blogspot.com/ jewelry, metal work
http://mandaraine.blogspot.com/ jewelry, crochet
http://e2reflectrions.blogspot.com/ jewelry, beads
http://www.missmalaprop.com/ indie crafts
http://mrsdragonswares.blogspot.com/ cards
http://amandaschulze.blogspot.com/
http://grasshopperhandmade.blogspot.com/ felting
http://thefray.typepad.com/ crafting


For sale: I just finished this one today!

Saturday, April 14, 2007

More Etsy Seller's blogs!

http://perfectbeads.blogspot.com/ jewelry, bags, bibs
http://blog.myspace.com/etsyuk UK sellers
http://uketsysellers.blogspot.com/ UK sellers
http://kaskaad.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://mayrosecottage.blogspot.com/ totes, pillows, sewing
http://etsybeads.blogspot.com/ beads, jewelry
http://inmymindseye1.blogspot.com art, crafting
http://suchprettycolors.blogspot.com/ housewares, polymer clay jewelry....
http://the-soulful-home.typepad.com/mosaico/ jewelry, switchplates...
http://impybat.blogspot.com jewelry, art
http://mdkjewelrydesigns.blogspot.com jewelry, YEA TTU & LUBBOCK!
http://mysillyartlife.blogspot.com painting & printmaking
http://thedevilswallpaper.blogspot.com art, prints
http://littleput.blogspot.com books, pendants
http://psodesign.blogspot.com glass, copper, & natural jewelry
http://plasticpumpkin.wordpress.com art, t-shirts
http://craftsfromtheheartlinda.blogspot.com cards, crafts
http://craftlinda.livejournal.com cards, crafts
http://blog.myspace.com/craftsfromtheheartlinda cards, crafts
http://madebymilla.blogspot.com clothing, fine art
http://muddywithmilla.blogspot.com clothing, zines, art...
http://karmaskreations.blogspot.com resin, charms, magnets....
http://www.blog.simonewalsh.com jewelry, object art
http://www.dawnchastain.blogspot.com jewelry
http://katiediddesigns.blogspot.com/ cards
http://pinkflamingoswizzlestick.blogspot.com/ accessories, fabric

A Work in Progress...


This will be part of an Old World Shoppes collective display being sent to Etsy offices. The message, written by Carey and Irina, is intended to be a playful adaptation of old English documents. I burned the message into artist's canvas, and then tea -stained it to give it an aged look. I think I might use a little fabric stiffener to 'scroll' it up a bit....

Friday, April 13, 2007


Sold: This one made the etsy front page and sold just a couple of minutes later! There's also another one somewhere out there that I made for an aceo swap.

Sold:
This pop-up is a bi-fold of a flowery window box.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Sold: A father's day gift from a ten-year- old to her dad...
For Sale: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5740300
A nice card for for someone who likes contrast and geometry. The front has a tea bag fold medallion made from a 'dot' patterned paper. Inside the words "Thank You" pop up from the crease.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Here is a list of other great Etsy shops and blogs!
http://dichroicjewelry.net lampwork, beads, jewelry
http://blog.etsy.com etsy
http://etsyglass.com/blog etsy glass artists street team
http://artisan-jewelry.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://backwoodscreations.blogspot.com folk and fine art
http://papercloth.blogspot.com cards, jewelry
http://xsbaggage.typepad.com handbags, headbands
http://www.theEclecticstudio.blogspot.com jewelry, knits, glass, photo
http://electrikolor.blogspot.com cards, aceo, atc
http://missmishmish.blogspot.com jewelry, vintage
http://vintagebodyspa.typepad.com/ body products
http://mococafe.blogspot.com home decor, wearable art
http://deciduous-soul.blogspot.com jewelry, fabric
http://katkrafty.blogspot.com jewelry, metals
http://alteredevents.blogspot.com costume accessories
http://artisticjen.blogspot.com crochet, polymer clay
http://cozyetsy.blogspot.com crochet, accessories
http://www.mothtoflame.com/blog.html bleach painting
http://greenzebra.armatodesign.com letterpress, design
http://amykeith.blogspot.com
http://jpatpurses.blogspot.com fabric purses
http://sixhours.vox.com photography
http://fortheloveofbirds.blogspot.com letterpress
http://stelladanza.blogspot.com fiberarts
http://curbside-treasure.blogspot.com collage, paper, zines
http://glasshousejewelry.blogspot.com glass jewelry
http://the-soulful-home.typepad.com/ switchplates, polymer clay
http://islandblossom.blogspot.com scrapbook, cards
http://3sistersbeads.blogspot.com/ native american jewelry
http://smallthreads.blogspot.com/ baby
http://domesticrebus.typepad.com painting, drawing
http://ditsydeb.blogspot.com acrylics, photography
http://sylviavincent.blogspot.com/ jewelry
http://withavoice.blogspot.com/ clothing, accessories
http://karabucreations.blogspot.com quilting, kids
http://jaredks.blogspot.com photography
http://smashart.blogspot.com mixed media, oil painting
http://pepperinapress.blogspot.com letterpress, stationery
http://indieprettyperfect.blogspot.com indie artists
http://sweetyprize.blogspot.com crochet, minienvelopes...
http://bellarosecreations.blogspot.com/ cards

Sold: A girl and her pet duck take a walk through the glittery rain in this pop-up card. Yes, it really does fold flat and then open to a free standing position! This a 360 degree card - back looks the same as the front.


Sold: VT Hokies will recognize this building as Burrus Hall on the Virginia Tech campus. This woodburned pine plaque measures 8 3/4" x 11 1/4".

Monday, April 9, 2007


Sold: A grist mill, scenic flats style, pop-up card...
For Sale:
These boxes can hold game pieces or anything a game lover desires! Makes a great gift for the guys! Chess & checker pieces shown are for size reference only (king is 2 1/2" high) and are not included.

Sunday, April 8, 2007


Sold: I'm just nuts about this one! An aceo-sized original woodburning of various nuts and bolts is mounted with temporary adhesive, so that the aceo can be saved for collecting or matting. Signed, dated and numbered on back.

Saturday, April 7, 2007


Something I've sold: This tree is part of a custom order guest book I made for a wedding. As you can see it was worked from a picture....
Sold: This card is appropriate for either a male or female graduate. Inside the card a grad's cap unfolds as you open it. Quote: Congratulations on your Graduation.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Something from my sold section! A multi Layer pop-up in some metallic cardstock....

Sold:...This 'stained glass look' orange butterfly is both on the front and inside. Made from tissue paper, the wings are designed to both catch the light and appear like they are floating.

My Latest...

This is the main reason why I've not posted too many new things on etsy! My supersized craft desk is just about half way done. Hardware, sanding, and finish left to go, and then I will have a personally designed place to really get creative. It will match the computer desk I've already built, with a storage/window seat unit to come. After that comes the fun part: shopping from etsy for neat stuff to decorate it!

Thursday, April 5, 2007


Something from my sold section... custom signage!

Sold A scenic flats style pop-up card featuring a country church plus horse and buggy.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007


Something from my sold section.....A scenic flats style pop-up card.
You can find this egg for sale at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5396594 . This 4" wooden egg has been woodburned with 7 different birds and colored with oil pencil.






You can find this egg for sale at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5385854 . This 4" tall wooden egg has been woodburned with 7 different butterflies.