Etsy Finds (3 of them)

Want to bring in the New Year!! This would be perfect to give as a gift or for yourself to bring to a party with goodies on it!! CDChilds created this Huge Lt. Olive Green Wine Bottle Cheese/Board Tray with Spreader piece. I have been admiring her work for quite sometime. She also has other wonderful items in here store. Either click on the store name or the picture to take you there.


Trying to stay warm this winter! Here is a perfect gift for yourself or that special someone! These are made from FoxyFleece called Pink Leopard Polar Fleece Socks or Slippers. I gave the camouflage one to my son and he is wearing them everyday as slippers. Now I don't have to wash such dirty socks or have holes in them. Check out the other lovely items in store.


My last finds is just too cute and adorable!! If you have a baby girl these would be so perfect! The shoes are made from Barretzz called Red Barn Daisy. I encourage you to go look at the adorable boots too in her store also with the hair clips. She is having 10% off on the shoes and boots.

The winner is...........

Congratulations to Alison for winning the Peridot Beauty Necklace!! Thanks for all who participated in the giveaway!!

Giveaway Peridot Beauty

This giveaway is different. This is what you have to do to get into the contest. Click on the picture below to take you to Neatostuff.com site. What I'm giving away is at the top of the scroll bar. There is two contest but I am the one with the jewelry. Feel free to enter the other contest. Go to Neato's site and they will tell you what you need to do to enter. You will then be entered into the contest if you comment on their site. You may comment here but it will not be included in the contest. Good Luck!!

What is coming up?

It's been awhile since I did a giveaway. So stay tuned because I'm going to present one soon!

WOW! What a week!

I just don't know where to begin! I really enjoyed last week, it was fun as exciting! Tuesday I was on Neatostuff for the Great Marketing Exchange. It is free with an Etsy forum you signed up in! This was exciting to see myself on another site front page! Thank you to AMY from Neaotostuff !

Then I found out I was in a treasury curator MyissaG The necklace sold but not sure if seen on Etsy or Neotostuff since featured at the same time. Thank you both!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cthings1/3058024214/sizes/l/

Wednesday I received my beautiful Bloggers ornament from Jewel Street Designs See article below this article post.

Thursday I found out I was in a treasury that made it to Etsy front page! Thanks to MyissaG for this wonderful surprise! I have been following her curating treasuries. Since I missed it I want to thank the wonderful VickiOrion for capturing the shot and sending it to me. Was so kind of her to do this! Check her store out she makes gorgeous jewelry!!

Look what I got in my mail on Wednesday

Did you guess what it was? I was very excited to open the package. It was made so beautifully by Jewel Street Designs I think this could definitely be sold in her store! She even made a wonderful stand to go with the ornament!
Just look at the little ornaments attached. So cute!

Thank you very much Amiee!

Interview

I was so surprised when Tackyhandmade sent me a notice that I was going to be interviewed on her blog. Me, are you sure (I thought to myself) It was my first interview. I usually don't talk about myself much so if you want to learn more about me this is the time to read it. She does a very wonderful interview, nice blog and not only that she is a wonderful Etsian. Who knows if you comment you might end up getting interviewed. Go check her blog out by clicking on Izzy-it below. Thanks again Tackyhandmade!

I'm letting these go.....

I'm trying hard to clean my home out. So this past weekend I took the plunge and started in my clothes closet. It's hard to keep things especially if there is sentimental memories to them. I 'm letting these Dexter slouch boots go. They are vintage of the early 80's. I didn't want to take them just yet to the good will, so if you happened to be interested in them send me a convo through Etsy. Sorry will only send in the US since it's on me for the shipment. The size is 7 1/2 and they are knee high length. The only thing that is not in good condition is the bottom of the heels. The protector is worn away on both boots. Otherwise the boots leather are in great condition.

Tagged!

I have been tagged by the wonderful Jan aka Expressivepapers Please feel free to see her blog.

Here are the TAG GAME RULES:

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are the 7 facts about me.

1. Of course I love Chocolate
2. I have been to Jamaica, Ya men
3. When I was in 4Th grade my elbow was chipped by a horse stepping on me
4. I'm not a pepper lover as in vegetable but I do like Dr. Pepper
5. I really like doing things together with my family
6. My favorite restaurant locally is called "Cafe Shi"
7. I know someone personally who has been on Jeopardy

Here are the 7 people I'm tagging and feel free to see their blog:

1. Christina, http://elite-art.blogspot.com/
2. Michelle, http://pegasussoaps.blogspot.com/
3. Tackyhandmade, http://izzy-it.blogspot.com/
4. Debra, http://needlesfabricandthread.blogspot.com/
5. Linda, http://doorno2.blogspot.com/
6. Caroline, http://pinklemonadeboutiquebags.blogspot.com/
7. Melissa, http://melissascrochet.blogspot.com/

New Smokey Bronze Bracelet

Here's a peek at my new bracelet. It will be in my store soon.

Etsy Fall Finds

Here are some more Etsy artist I found and this time my theme is for Fall.

With this original collage you would be ready for the fall season and this would make a great conversation piece besides being gorgeous. Angel of Harvest by DoorNo2 Look at the lovely detail in the collage. Hang it on a a wall or simply put it on a stand with easel at a table. Please check out her other lovely items she has in her store. You will be amazed!

Not know what to have your little baby girl accessorize with this fall or anytime. No need to look any further! I just could not simply bypass this cute model as well as the fantastic designer bow! This is made by andjane. She also has hats, clippies, flower clips and crocheted items. So look for more in her store.

My next find is FromNancy'sHeart. This is a very beautiful fall wreath. Hang it anywhere in your home or front door. You just might keep it up all year around if you have a room with a certain kind of theme! Do not forget to check out her other wonderful items in her store. She has more Holiday themes, baby themes and of course that special Birthday.

ETSY Treasury-Casual, Sexy or Dressy

I know how we all love to make treasuries. Well I really like this one and I think it needs some love. I hope everyone enjoys there Halloween and have a good weekend.

Happy Halloween!!

I thought this would be fun to share. You can make your own or even have your kids do it. Have fun! Click on Halloween pumkin maker and scroll down.


Halloween Pumpkin Maker & MySpace Layouts

Awesome artist Patrick Dougherty

Ames is very fortunate to have this artist come and do his marvelous creations from sticks. We have a park called Ada Hayden (dedicated to the first women who received her doctorate degree from Iowa State) where Patrick Dougherty website: http://www.stickwork.net/ just spent his time creating this wonderful maze out of sticks. He uses cocoons, hives and lairs built from animals also. He does ask for volunteers to help him. Darn I missed it. But now I can go to the park and enjoy this wonderful creation. Here is a few pictures I have taken and my son is in them. My son did meet him and he also received his autograph.
This is inside the maze.

New Item in store this week

Here is my newest item will be in store this week. A lovely Apple Jasper Necklace

Tagged again

I have been tagged again. This time from Vicki aka Orion Designs.

Here are the rules.
1. Give a link from your tagger

2. List 7 facts about yourself on your blog, anything can do, weird or random.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by including links to their blogs.

4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blogs.

7 things about me, Cindy
1. When I was younger I did get accepted into a junior college for art, but didn't go
2. I drive a Nissan Murano and just love it!
3. My dog rings the bells to go outside to do his business *mental note* never train a dog to do that
4. I do talk in my sleep once in awhile
5. I donated my hair to the locks of love
6. I do LOVE chocolate
7. I have ridden a roller coaster ride last year, I think it is the last time

Here are the 7 wonderful people I tagged:
1. http://sew-gracious.blogspot.com/
2. http://daisywares.blogspot.com/
3 .http://ivyandmae.blogspot.com/
4. http://insideinstead.blogspot.com/
5. http://nodinsnest.blogspot.com/
6. http://fluffnflowers.blogspot.com/
7. http://ulixis.blogspot.com/

My Etsy Finds

I decided to find cute crocheted items. Here are a few.

These are wonderful shopping bags from Jenhintz She has a variety of colors go check them out.

To help keep your house clean these are lovely dish clothes from MyissaG She also has bath and body items as well as other items in her store.

This blanket piece is so beautiful for a little girl. Looks so cozy. Made by AustinQualityKnits There is more in store and please check out.

R-O-S-E-S

Okay I must say that my man is a keeper. We had our 18th anniversary this past weekend and I couldn't believe I received these gorgeous roses! I don't know if any of you saw the movie "P.S. I love you" but that movie really got me thinking about our relationship. Time can seem so short.

2008 Bloggers Ornament Exchange

I decided to do this, sounds like alot of fun! So join in!
Click on PamperingBeki to take you there for the rules and info!

Shrinky Dinks?

I decided to enter a challenge for the Etsy beagles Street team and I had no idea what to do. I read an article online about shrinky dinks. Maybe you are familiar with them but I was not. So I decided to go buy some and give it a try. I thought since it said for kids 5-100 this would be easy. It was challenging just to practice. It was fun watching the plastic shrink in the oven right before your eyes but then the next time I looked where did it go? All curled up. Okay that was not what I wanted. It took me several tries just to get 2 alike. Here is my shrinky dink paw earrings..........

7 things about me

I want to thank Silver for tagging me. Check out her cute blog here
Okay here is a few things about me, I guess I need to list 7 of them and then find 7 m0re people.

1. My favorite color is blue

2. I love to eat Chinese or Tai food

3. I like most all animals

4. I'm definitely tired of hearing burping and gas passing ( from other household members)

5. I love CHOCOLATE!

6. I love to travel, but somehow I don't get too :(

7. Did I say I love chocolate. Oh, I guess I did. Um the last thing is to see what other people are going to say when I tag them!

The lucky people I'm tagging are: AdornmentsbyMilani, Distressing Delilah, La Alicia, Needles fabric & thread, Orion Designs, Ozknits, and ThePeachtree

Very nice Surprise I received!

It was my birthday this past weekend and I had a really unexpected surprise. Yes a lovely bouquet of flowers sent by my friend Kay. I want to thank her for them. They are just gorgeous don't you agree?

And the Winner is............

First of all I want to thank everyone who participated in my blog giveaway for the spring green necklace. The winner is...........................drum roll...................................

Debra ! Congratulations!! Check her lovely store here

Swirling Good Time!

Speaking of time, doesn't it just fly by. I know this week will be pretty busy. First of all I want to share that this watch will be in my store soon. Sneak peek for the blogger people. I will be having 20 % off to help celebrate (EFA)Etsy for animals. I am also giving away a necklace for my birthday celebration. Just need to scroll down aways and comment.

20% discount on these stores-celebrating EFA

I'm excited about the EFA (Etsy for Animals) celebrating there first anniversay! Stores that are participating are having 20% off. If you do not have a coupon code please feel free to use mine since I'm participating. It is "THING". Shopping with the code is simple - just put the coupon code THING in the notes to the seller in your Etsy order. Use this code in any of the shops! It's easy, it's fun, it will save you 20%! Time to use the code is from Sept. 15-Sept 30th. There are over 180 stores that are participating. Here is a list of participating stores. If you are not on it let me know and I will gladly add your name from the team that is participating.

Accessories
annieswearableart
FallenFey
jarvisgift
makemesmile
popalicious
StrandedTreasures
Trendcycle
weiopensecret
whimseys
9livesphotography

Art
aktie9
alteredgirl
arnicae
backroomtreasures
bethgumnick
brownrose
dboudre
DonnaPellegata
dragonhouseofyuen
ellebeephotography
fenrislorsrai
gingercatpress
glittergirlgalleries
jcatphotography
jcollander
jenis1321
jenrosesegrest
jmcguinness
karenkayartworks
kyeliza
lancerika
latejuly
LolaLynn
mimilove
mistyisle
mvegan5
pigatopia
PurrPrints
Schmoomunitions
SharonFosterArt
sherryart
shessochic
SnapHappyPhotos
snitterdog
StrayNation
teaandcakeriot
westcorinthstudio
wolfgangzehen
wonderfulworld
Zuppaartista
DragonRags

Bags and Purses
HazelHoney
louisiana1966
MidnightRabbits
tackyhandmade

Bath and Beauty

adorationsoap
CozyMoments
Darktemptations
Domaly
MoonsHarvest
PinkParmentSoaps
Women'sWit

Books and Zines
thisisbexx
NaturesStudio

Candles
northmountaincandles

Ceramics and Pottery

claynfiber

judybfreeman
memekiwii
PhantasyCeramics

Children
GoldtoneDesigns
scandeez

Clothing
Xenotees

Crochet
laacesplaace
lissalush


Housewares
cricketapollo
Luminosities
PequenoPequeno
sassyanddapper
TheCrystalChandelier
TheRusticHome

Jewelry

4utheworld
aimeedars
ApacheMoon
artbysusmitha
autumnsweater1
BeadedTail
BeauxBangles
botanicalbird
chendric
Cthings
daisywares
DebbieB
designbysunzeri
emmarosejewelry
enca

EsotericEnchantments
EveryDogsDelight
fashionsplatter
happyshackdesigns
Kellybot

kimiko611
LieblingDesigns
likearollingstone
lindsaykristine
littlestudiojewels
myunrulysun
nightshadesart

novelartsanddesigns
OutofthePinkSky
preciouslinks
prettyinskulls
punkybunny300
Rainbowmom
silverrosedesigns
smilingfrogs
TheClayPony
thefrogbag
ThePeachTree
VictoriaB2007

whskr
Wildlifer78

Knitting
linesdesigns
mskittyfantastico
Bluewhimsy

Needlecraft
aguavino

Paper Goods
birdhaven
CrazyHappy
ElephantDance
emmarts

EnsorcelledMinds
gingercardco
haleyshandmades
Mycatlulu
pwnmonster
sallers

Shellsnoel
Taravictoria
thisisit
UniqueGrabs

Pets
AcmeCouture
BazStore
casbahkitten
chambers
ciaohound
ciaralovesyou
classychassy
codyscloset
Craftopotamus
creaturecomfort
Dogonwear

EmbraceableUrns
endlesswhimsy
KittenCrazies
Lizart
nanjodogz
PetLoversBoutique
PollysPawPrint
tejana54
TheModDog
uberdupercreations
UniqueTreatDogBones
uniqueXpression
VivaleChat

Supplies
pinkee
polymerpamela
TantalizingStitches
theknottysheep

Vintage
Everthesametreasures
innerchildbooks
lynnaddison
SharonFosterVintage
Tackybackintime
thefaeriecupboard
deermountainwoodart

Giveaway!

Since my birthday is this month. I decided to giveaway a necklace. Please post your comments here and how I should contact you if you win. Don't forget to tell your friends, family or whoever you want too to enter. Last day to enter will be Sat. Sept 20th at midnight. My son will pick the winner out of a bowl. I will post the winner on Sunday night possibly late as to who won and will contact you also. Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

I want to thank Yoga grl for adding this giveaway on her blog. Check her blog out at http://takingthejourney.blogspot.com/

Just click on the picture to take you to my store for more info on this piece.

Welcome Etsy Artists!

I am really enjoying that pounce feature on Etsy. These are new artists I found through the fun feature. My first one is for all the women who love handbags. What girl doesn't want one of them. This is from tamrasbag shop named Austin bag. Go check out her other fun bags in her shop by clicking on the orange colored name.

My next artist is graybeard . I just thought this fish was so adorable! At least they are fish that didn't get away! Makes wonderful gifts for those fish lovers! There are more fish in the store!

My last fun finds are from nadelwerk. Do you read and forget what page you are on? Look no more and there are beautiful bookmarks in the store as well as other items. Go check them out!

What is "On a Stick" at the Iowa State fair?

Each year there is something new arriving at the fair for on a stick. This year was pineapple on a stick. But this is deep fried with funnel cake batter...... here is what else is on a stick I know there is more, but this is all I could find.

*Chili cheese dog *Spicy chicken/shrimp * Cheese on stick

*Foot long *Hot dog *Fried Candy bars

*Bologna * Pickle on a stick *Sausage

*Pork chops on a stick *Chocolate cover cheese cake *Meatballs

*Frozen lemonade *Carmel apples *salad on a stick

*Turkey leg on a stick *Potato Lollipop *cotton candy

*Chocolate covered ice cream cookies

*Chocolate covered fudge brownie on a stick

I can't wait to hear what will be next year. Did I make you hungry?

Fall Preview

Here is a fall preview of a new necklace I just finished. There will be earrings to match.

Fun Etsy Finds

I wanted to share some fun things I found on Etsy. This first store is from BendingPeak. It is a Yellow Jana Pocket. I just think these pocket organizers are so cute and clever. What a way to get a girl more organized!

Also check out her whole store because there is other fun things she makes. Click here




Then we have some gorgeous and fun earrings (Roma) from earrings101 that would fit nicely into the organizer. Don't those earrings look just like the real tomatoes! Yum!

Since it has been hot for the summer what a cool way to wash off with some fun soap. This soap looks so beautiful as making you feel cool. It is from Pegasussoaps It is called Blue Mountain Cold Process handmade soap. The name itself just seems to sound so cooling.