I started a new Temari and it wasn't working out the way I wanted it to. I pulled out the stitching but instead of starting again, Nancy was born. Even though every day is a bad hair day for her, she's always got a cheerful smile on her face! I haven't decided whether to list her for sale in my Etsy shop or keep her to look at when I need to see a friendly face. Either way I think I'll make a bunch of friends and relatives for her to hang out with.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Nancy the Smiley Temari
I started a new Temari and it wasn't working out the way I wanted it to. I pulled out the stitching but instead of starting again, Nancy was born. Even though every day is a bad hair day for her, she's always got a cheerful smile on her face! I haven't decided whether to list her for sale in my Etsy shop or keep her to look at when I need to see a friendly face. Either way I think I'll make a bunch of friends and relatives for her to hang out with.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
How Will You Spend Your $25?

I now accept payments through Revolution Money Exchange (RME), so if you've already signed up and are itching to spend your $25, by all means feel free to browse my Etsy shop or my eBay store. Just send me a message asking for a non-PayPal invoice and I'll get one to you.
Haven't signed up for RME yet? It's similar to PayPal, but there are no fees to send or receive money. Only available in the U.S., the accounts are issued by First Bank & Trust, Brookings, SD, Member FDIC and part of the Fishback Financial Corporation. Click the bright green image above to sign up and get your $25--but hurry, their free money offer expires May 15.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Happy Belated Earth Day!
Do most people experience a high level of disorganization after moving? I've been several days behind (at best!) on most everything for the past month, including important things like my dad's birthday (sorry Dad!). I do manage to get the trash and recycling to the curb on the right day so I suppose I should be celebrating my successes, and less stinky stuff around the house is a good thing.
I wanted to share one of my favorite recycling and crafting resources for Earth Day, so if you don't mind turning your calendar back a couple of pages, come on over to Pack Rat with me. I love what they've done with empty cat food tins, and the photos have inspired me to come up with several other fun ideas for cat food candles. Wouldn't these be sweet with a mosaic around the outside?
All Tied Up, a top made from men's neckties, would be a beautiful way to honor the guy in your life while clearing clutter from his closet. My dad has always been a bowtie kind of fellow, so that would pose a challenge, but I think this would be stunning made with an assortment of black and white ties.
Wouldn't you like to be Friends of Pack Rat ?
I wanted to share one of my favorite recycling and crafting resources for Earth Day, so if you don't mind turning your calendar back a couple of pages, come on over to Pack Rat with me. I love what they've done with empty cat food tins, and the photos have inspired me to come up with several other fun ideas for cat food candles. Wouldn't these be sweet with a mosaic around the outside?
All Tied Up, a top made from men's neckties, would be a beautiful way to honor the guy in your life while clearing clutter from his closet. My dad has always been a bowtie kind of fellow, so that would pose a challenge, but I think this would be stunning made with an assortment of black and white ties.
Wouldn't you like to be Friends of Pack Rat ?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Go Ahead, Pull My Zipper!
I love discovering new ways to add some bling--although I'm not one to overdo it with accessories, they make terrific stocking stuffers and emergency gifts so I tend to pick up a few here and there throughout the year.
Rosi of Berry Beads makes terrific beaded lanyards to hold ID badges, pretty earrings and other traditional beaded pieces, and these sweet zipper pulls. The best thing is that they would work just as well as backpack or belt loop charms, and anything that has multiple uses gets more of my attention.
Butterfly Bling Zipper Pull Charm
Purple Heart Zipper Pull Charm
http://berrybeads.etsy.com
http://blog.berrybeady.com
Rosi of Berry Beads makes terrific beaded lanyards to hold ID badges, pretty earrings and other traditional beaded pieces, and these sweet zipper pulls. The best thing is that they would work just as well as backpack or belt loop charms, and anything that has multiple uses gets more of my attention.
http://berrybeads.etsy.com
http://blog.berrybeady.com
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beaded jewelry,
charms,
etsy,
gifts,
zipper pulls
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