Journal Update

I have been having so much fun creating my journal for the EtsyBloggers Journal Swap!!! Here lately I've been working so much on inventory for up-coming shows and custom orders that I haven't actually made any scrapbook layouts in quite some time. And since I am making my journal scrapbook-style...this is an awesome creative outlet!!!

Here are my latest pages:

I'm not going in any particular order. Just whatever strikes my fancy that day :) I'm using all of my favorite colors and trying to embellish each page or add a photo to make it fun! I'll keep you updated on my progress!

Blog Carnival-SPRING

It seems everyone has Spring on their minds lately!!! And with good reason! The temps are rising, the sun is shining, and Day Light Savings begins this weekend!

The EtsyBloggers are also thinking about Spring :)

This week's Blog Carnival themes created by MadebyMelissa are:

1) Spring time is almost here, do you have any special items in your shop to celebrate the season?

2) March is National Nutrition Month, National Irish American Heritage Month & National Women's History Month (among others) - Share a story, a craft or an interesting tidbit about these topics.

It seems that Etsy buyers are thinking Spring as well :) I was planning on showing off this Beautiful Blooms Address Book...but it sold over the weekend! And it's going all the way to The Netherlands...how cool is that!

But I do still have this cute Notebook in my shop :) It's pink and full of flowers and glitter! Looks like Spring to me!

I can't wait to start working on some more items for my shop. And as the weather starts warming up...my color combos seem to too :) Look for lots of pink, aqua, purple, and lime green in up-coming projects!

Meet Vicki from DizzyDragonflies

Congratulations to Vicki from DizzyDragonflies for being our Featured EtsyBlogger for March :)

Vicki not only stays busy with her Etsy shop, but she has a blog: http://knittingdragonflies.blogspot.com/

A plurk account:

http://www.plurk.com/knittingdragonflies

A flickr account:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/knittingdragonflies

and you can find her on ravelry:

http://www.ravelry.com/people/knitdragonflies

Now this is one busy Etsian and blogger!!!

Check out some lovely finds from Vicki's shop:

Her hand dyed yarns are so beautiful!

And this hand knitted scarf is so pretty...it could be worn with anything!

So stop by one of Vicki's many online locations and say HI :)

Penguin Love

I received my second package I won from the One World One Heart Giveaways!!!

Jennifer at The Sassy Pack Rat sent me this super cute package :)

I think I'll use the little tin to hold some small scrapbook supplies I have laying on my table. And the note pad is perfect...it's pink!!! And the best part is the super cute handmade penguin she sent! He'll sit on my computer desk and watch me work :)

Thanks Jennifer for the lovely prize pack! Be sure to stop by Jennifer's blog to see what new creations she's been working on!

Friday Features-Spring is on the way

Though it still might be a couple of weeks away...Spring is sure on my brain!!! We're supposed to see temperatures in the upper 40s this weekend!!! And the sun has been shining for the last couple of days :)

I don't know about you, but I'm dying to get outside and enjoy some sunshine! And how about enjoying some Spring-themed Etsy finds :)

Blossoming Bracelet in Turquoise and Pink - Lucite Flower, Vintage Glass, Sterling Silver

by PoleStar

NEW Raspberry Lime Knot Dress

by kissingkumquats

Spring Fever Magenta Pink Tulips WATERCOLOR painting ORIGINAL

by rsharts

Skinny Scarf Flirty Mama Collection in Mezzanine by Patty Young

by halfpintboling

Funny circles - Short necklace crocheted in waxed thread in different shades of pink color

by IsMoreNa

So how 'bout it...Let's get out and enjoy the warmer weather and the sunshine :)

Cute as a Cupcake

Customer inspiration strikes again!!! I love getting custom requests and letting my mind go wild! For this super cute cupcake book, my customer wanted something that guests could sign at her daughter's cupcake themed birthday. A guest book...but with a special twist :)

Of course in making this book, my mind started wandering to other similar items I could make. I would love to add shaped notebooks to my shop this year. How cute would a cupcake notebook be! How about an owl...or a robot! Oh...there goes my mind again!

What shapes would you like to see? I'd love to hear your ideas for when I get ready to start on these cute little books!

Wordless Wednesday-First Rose of Spring