Animals wearing....

One trend I have noticed lately is animals of all types wearing fancy clothes and doing fancy things. Just what are they up to? Seems a little suspicious to me, but I also like it! I made a treasury on Etsy the other day about animals wearing top hats and then it just got out of control.







What animal treasuries can you come up with?

Geometry is not just for math class anymore...

Geometric patterns are all the rage right now. Here are a few finds from some awesome Etsy Sellers.

New Creatures

I have been working on cards with paper flowers. I got to thinking, how can this translate into my OTHER hobby of sock creatures?


So after some experiments I came up with a flower made out of socks and made into a headband or neck flower.

I haven't been able to name this new creature, so if you have a suggestion I would love to hear it. For now I just call her "TBD"

This one is a Zwid creature, made even prettier!


These are some variations on this project. Comment and let me know if you be interested in step by step instructions.
Thank you for stopping by!

Must See Etsy Shop - Cookstah Fine Art

I have been kinda obsessed with this Etsy shop lately so I wanted to share it. Cookstah Fine Art has original mixed media art, prints, custom art and stickers.

So of course I think my dog is the cutest in the whole world, so I sent a picture in and in just a few days I had a completed piece of art to approve.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69888320/pet-portrait-custom-hand-drawn-and

In addition to making custom portraits, there are fun and beautiful prints and originals.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65375627

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64243754

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64922920

So one more cool thing, Cookstah is offering a coupon code for 20% off any custom dog portrait. Use Coupon Code JWALKING4DOGS
Click HERE to see the selection of dog portraits and other custom listings.

Still in love with Owls

I love owl images! Etsy has some amazing owl finds. Also through my searching I have found a very cool shop. It is the second image in the treasury, be sure to check it out.

If you click the image, it will take you to that item on Etsy.



Thanks for stopping by!

A few of my favorite Etsy Shops

Click on each picture to go directly to that shop!

Breed Profile: Cornish Rex (aka Princess Khaleah)

I often get asked by people:
"what type of cat is that?"
"what is wrong with that cat?" and
"IS that a cat?".
The answers are:
"She is a Cornish Rex cat"
"There is nothing wrong with her she is beautiful"
and
"Of course it's a cat, dummy".


Her name is Khaleah (pronounced KA-LEE-AH) and she is a Cornish Rex breed of cat.

They started as a natural occuring mutation in which the cat never developed the outer layer of hair. So they only have the soft curly undercoat. They are very playful and not very "cat-like". They are cold and like to be in blankets and in your lap all the time.

Once you start petting her, you can't stop because she is so so soft.

Click HERE to see her in action in a video.

Cold Cold Puppies!

My baby puppy (he isn't really a baby) has been so so cold the last few days. By the time I figure out what to dress him in, the cold snap will be over.

These are the best things I found browsing Etsy for keeping your puppy warm. Be sure to check out this treasury to visit these great shops.

Of course some of these things just keep your puppy looking good, not so much warm.


Which is your favorite??

New Technique - Paper Flowers

I have wanted to make these paper flowers for some time now. If you go to You Tube and search for paper flower instructions and there are lots of great videos that can teach you. They are surprisingly easy to make and you can make them in lots of different sizes.

One thing to keep in mind is that the flowers end up being somewhat tall so might not be the best for mailing on a card.

Here are some I have been making:

Now go create!

Vintage on Etsy

Just want to share some of the wonderful vintage shops on Etsy. If you love vintage, be sure to check out these shops. I know I want them ALL!

Click HERE to visit this treasury on Etsy. From there you can browse these shops and more...One of the best Christmas gifts I got this year was a pair of Vintage Owl Salt and Pepper shakers. They inspired me to look for more vintage S&P shakers. These are some very retro cool ones.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65301645/sweet-pair-of-vintage-deer-shakers-made

http://www.etsy.com/listing/65225617/vintage-1950s-siamese-kitty-cat-salt

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64346530/vintage-bird-salt-and-pepper-sethttp://www.etsy.com/listing/65171306/1950s-vintage-japanese-ceramic-raccoon

Thanks for stopping by!

Etsy - The perfect Holiday Wrapping Paper

Buy your wrapping paper here! I ordered the Robot Santa paper. It arrived fast and the quality is excellent. I can't wait to use it! The shop is called MerryPranxter

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62116616/robot-santa-futurama-wrapping-paper


All Hail the Hypno Toad!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62920697/hypnotoad-wrapping-paper



http://www.etsy.com/listing/62147023/pac-man-wrapping-paper

How great would it be to wrap up one of these soaps with the Pac Man paper? These soaps and shampoos come from a shop called Digital Soaps

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60476160/mountain-dew-type-shampoo-and-xbox-soap


http://www.etsy.com/listing/61475342/soap-invaders-24-pieces-green-collection

Gifts for a Leo

My son is really into astronomy and has just gotten interested in astrology. I was looking around for some "Leo" themed presents for him. Before I knew it was creating this treasury as a gift guide for Leo's.
Be sure to check out these great Etsy Shops! Click HERE to see more!

Hey Baby, what is your sign...

Etsy Search for Spock Treasury

Looking for something my brother might like led to this treasury on Etsy...If you have any Star Trek or any other nerd types to shop for, be sure to check out Etsy. People are so clever with what they come up with!


Check this out! It is a Star Trek Generations Laserdisc made into a bowl with coasters made from the Laserdisc cover.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61462794/star-trek-generations-laserdisc-basket

Live Long and... well.... you know the rest!

Craft Fair Season!

Well the Craft Fair season is in full swing! I have been to two so far and I have another one on Dec. 4th. I have resumed sewing sock creatures! Sometimes a break is all you need to clear your head and start creating again.


Please ignore the wrinkled tablecloth! I promise to iron it before the next craft fair (well I promise to ask Jeff to iron it).

Here are the new sock creatures!

I sold the two with eye patches. Boys love a good eye patch! So questions:

• Would you be more likely to buy if each creature had a name?
• Can you provide me with some names? HA!

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my other new hobby... Wedding Blog

Shameless Plug... Selling Sock Creatures for the holidays on Etsy here:
www.etsy.com/shop/wantedcreatures

AND here:
www.etsy.com/shop/mdcardsandgifts

Digital Images on Etsy

What an affordable way to do some decorating! Etsy has a ton of talented designers selling digital images that you can print at home.

Here are some of the best in Vintage Digital images. Click HERE to check out these great shops!

Things you can do with digital images:

• Print on to textured cardstock and frame
• Use for Greeting cards and scrapbook elements
• Print on Iron On Transfer paper and apply them to burlap pillows and chairs
• Iron them on to Painted Canvas
• Make beautiful gift tags for holiday wine bottles and gifts

I am sure there is much much more you could do with them. There are so many to choose from I have been having such a hard time deciding which one to get first!

Happy Shopping! P.S. Be sure to check out my Etsy Shop!

New Blog for Brides!

Since I have been selling so many of my wedding theme cards on Etsy, I have decided to launch a new blog dedicated to wedding color combos inspired by my card orders. It will also have cool Etsy wedding finds and wedding theme treasury. Please join me there too! Don't worry I will still keep blogging here about Etsy, Sock Creatures, card making and whatever I randomly think about.

The new blog is called "Be My Bridesmaid"
Happy Halloween!

Wedding Party Cards

Just wanted to share some wedding party cards I have been making for various clients. Click HERE to see my Etsy shop! Any ideas or feedback is welcome here...