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Tag Archives: etsy
Etsy Crush: Chandeliers
I’ve been totally crushing on chandeliers lately. Maybe it’s because I’m working in an antique gallery now, which is filled with gorgeous vintage and antique chandeliers. I was never much for them when I was younger, but now I’ve seen … Continue reading
Etsy Crush: For my birthday
Since my birthday is next week (!), my Etsy Crush post this week is a wish list of presents I’d love to receive There are so many pretty things!! Yellow + polka dots = one fun clutch by FA2u! I … Continue reading
My NEW LINE!
I set a goal last month to list 10 new items in my shop in the first week of March. I’ve thought a lot about how I want to proceed with my shop, and decided several things. 1: I love … Continue reading
Posted in Etsy, Finished Projects
Tagged craft, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etsy, handmade, home decor, needlework, yarn
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2010: A Year of Crafts
One of my goals this year was to blog regularly, and I have definitely done that! While I haven’t posted every single project I’ve made, I have a wonderful record of most of what I’ve created, and I’ve enjoyed looking … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Craft, Design, Finished Projects, Food
Tagged accessories, acrylic, art, baking, birthday, bottle cap magnets, canvas, charity, christmas, competition, cooking, costume, craft, craft fair, creatures, crochet, cross-stitch, cupcakes, desserts, diy, drawing, embroidery, etsy, fashion, food, freebies, gift, giveaway, goals, goodies, granny squares, graphic design, halloween, handmade, headbands, holiday, huggles, illustration, knit a square, knit for a cause, knitting, landscape, learning, logo, logo design, market, mini huggles, monsters, moustaches, movember, mustaches, needlework, new, outfit, packaging, paint, painting, pillow, plans, prints, quote, scenery, screen printing, screenprint, sewing, sign, skill, skirt, stockings, stuffed animal, t-shirt, thread, tutorial, wardrobe
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Etsy Finds: Anniversary
(photo by Our City Lights) Today’s Etsy Finds are dedicated to celebrating the first year with my husband I have to start off with this amazing t-shirt by pinkvelvetpress (Alex totally needs this): Since the first anniversary gift is traditionally … Continue reading
Posted in Etsy, Etsy Crush, Personal
Tagged embroidery, etsy, gifts, graphic design, handmade, love, paper
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Etsy Finds: Fall 2010
These are what I want for the fall. Warm, cozy, classy…I want them all. I would buy headphones just for this head phones hat by escaodesign: I would wear these yellow oak leaf earrings by hitree all fall long: And … Continue reading
Busy Saturday, Take 5
I’m so happy it’s the weekend!And it’s going to be a productive one This morning is taking care of the dogs (we’re dog-sitting for my honeymooning sister) and blogging. Have you checked the Birds of a Feather blog lately? Today … Continue reading
Granny Squares!
This weekend I was inspired again by granny squares. Have you read my post over on the Birds of a Feather blog? It’s full of creative ideas for using granny squares, and I added a couple links so you can … Continue reading








