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Tag Archives: handmade
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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Etsy Crush: Umbrellas
It’s been drizzly here in Austin, Texas, and that has me thinking about umbrellas! Normally I actually don’t use an umbrella myself – I like to feel the rain But I do like umbrellas in and of themselves. They have … Continue reading
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 Crush: Snowflakes
Happy Winter! Yes, today is the first day of winter! And it’s 85 in Austin, Texas. Only 4 days until Christmas, and wouldn’t it be nice if it were dusted with gorgeous snow? In such hopes, I dedicate this week’s … Continue reading
The Homemade Stigma
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of homemade gifts? Maybe your first thought is kitschy. I remember the silly tie I made my dad at age 6, the terrible vest my grandmother made me that … Continue reading
Posted in Craft, Inspiration
Tagged christmas, gift, gifts, handmade, handmade holiday, holiday, homemade, personal, presents
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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: Greeting Cards
I searched Etsy high and low to find some awesome greeting cards! I love all of these for separate reasons I love this Thank You Card by finedaypress for its simple beauty. I love these Woohoo Greeting Cards by IttyBittyPress … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Etsy, Etsy Crush
Tagged drawing, graphic design, handmade, illustration
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Etsy Finds: Rings
Alex has been telling me for a while now that he’s more than happy to buy me jewelry to replace the cheap stuff I’ve always had. (Yes, I’m the stingy one in this relationship!) We actually bought our wedding rings … Continue reading
Etsy Finds: Stormtroopers
In honor of Star Wars Day (“May the Fourth be with you,” in case you hadn’t heard XP), I am dedicating an Etsy finds post to stormtroopers. I know they are used for evil purposes in Episodes IV-VI, but for … Continue reading
Etsy Finds: My Kind of Spring
Just of a few of my recent favorites for you… (click the image to go to the listing) Framed Oval Pendant Necklace No. 5 by shagpile cacti in a repurposed clear stiletto heel by giddyspinster Delicate Woodland Gold Leather Cuff … Continue reading
