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!