Woot!

Yesterday my shop views were WAY above what they normally are, I was confused.  

I found out today that one of my items was included in the Etsy Finds e-mail.  I'm thrilled thrilled thrilled to be included!

This is the item they included,  and it sold! Yay!

Click HERE to see the Etsy Finds list.

Another

Embroidery

Keeping Busy

Once again I've been a neglectful blogger. I could say I will try to be better about it but it probably won't change so I won't say it.

I've been busy stitching.

Pale Bouquet Pin

Forget Me Not Pin

Poppies Pin

Barrettes 4 Sale

I've been listing some barrettes in my Etsy shop. I got this idea to make barrettes a couple of years ago and ended up with a pile of them.

They are made from layers of cereal boxes that are glued together, shaped, sanded, topped with watercolor paper, painted, and sealed.

It is a tedious process and I have no desire to make more of them. I had some of them listed in my shop but let them all expire.

I am re-listing my existing supply (except for the ones I want for myself) and have lowered the price to hopefully move them to new homes, then I can concentrate on my current interests....painting and embroidery.

Happy Floss Day!

Happy day after my birthday to me! I had a mellow birthday this year. I prefer it that way, just spending the day with my family and a nice dinner with some cake. So what if I ate 3 pieces it's my birthday and I'll do what I want!

Besides eating cake I stopped at the fabric store to get some more embroidery floss, it was all 50% off because the store is moving and I went a little crazy. I don't think it's all going to fit in my case, it may be time to get another.

Today I plan to finish up the hoop for this little piece so I can get it into my Etsy shop. I should probably do some more too so I can get rid of some of my floss.

Plowing Forward

The plan for the start of year was to hit the ground running, I was optimistic, it was GOING to happen! So far.......not so much. We started off the year by passing around a cold, now recovered. Still I can't seem to get motivated. The inspiration is there, I've even written down a few ideas for new embroidery projects and paintings, I just can't seem to get past looking at my supplies and sorting out the bits that I need to get started.

I did do one creative project, I made my husband a rustic little book for his birthday.

Just a little something for when inspiration strikes, a thought, small sketch, or poem.

I had no idea what I was doing, as is how I approach most of my projects. With supplies in hand and a bee in my bonnet I jumped in feet first. I watched a couple videos on making books, got a bit frustrated along the way, but I like the way it turned out.

He seemed to like it too.

Happy Birthday Honey!