Knotty Things

I made a new Collection on ArtFire - hoping to draw some traffic to my shop, and to a bunch of other talented artists! Please check it out:
Knotty Things

Pearl and Lace - Etsy Treasury

Yay! My pearl and crystal cluster earrings are featured in an Etsy Treasury! Please check it out:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d40d2878a738eef88d955d2/pearls-and-lace

Welcome Back

Well, after a busy and crazy time leading up to the holidays, and a rather nice time enjoying them, I am jumping back in to the creative mode. I had lots of buying supplies and laying out what I needed for making things and not putting any of it away before the holidays and I've finally almost finished getting all my beads organized. I'll post a pic when I have my table all set. My awesome husband helped me pic out the table and encouraged me to have a crafting table in the first place and it's been SO nice to work at. We got our digital camera replaced in mid december and I finally had time to take pics of some of my newer items last weekend. I'll get them tweaked (cropping, re-sizing, that's usually about it) and get new items listed in both shops soon. Check back here for updates!

The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of other things

And now, in honor of my FIFTH sale to someone I've never met before, I present a view into the MAPS part of my life. I love what I do. And yes, I realize this makes me a HUGE geek and I'm totally okay with that. And yes, I made the map myself using ESRI's GIS software and basmaps. I chose the projection (there's a lot of different ways to display a world view map, even a partial world view) and selected the cities I've shipped my handmade creations, and even though purple is definitely not high on the list of acceptable colors in professional cartography, I took the liberty of making the title block my favorite color. :) I also added a star for my hometown, since I've sold at Midtown Bazaar a few times and even got a commission for a hat that I mailed in town. When I have 5 more sales to add to this and post the updated version.

Special Savings

For all those who follow my blog here's a little treat: 15% off any purchase (all items) between now and the end of the year (that's Dec 4th through Dec 31st) with the coupon code 15BLOG. The code is active for both my Etsy and ArtFire shops. Buy Handmade! Happy Shopping!

Handmade Holiday at Midtown Bazaar

On Saturday December 11th the Sac Etsy Team will be at Midtown Bazaar to sell our crafts. I encourage everyone to come by and check it out - buy hand made, shop local! Besides wonderful handmade crafts, there will be good food, live music and a roller rink! Check out the details on the flyer.

I'm in an Etsy Treasury!

One of my ornaments is in a lovely Treasury called Snow Showers - A Gift Guide. Check it out!