Great sale at Shnury!

Got this great bag from Shnury. Himi's having a great 50% off closing sale. I got a FABULOUS deal and you should too.

More holiday discounts from DistinQue!!!

My buddy, Genie, at DistinQue Jewelry is having a great holiday sale. Her entire Stock is on 25% off plus she's offering FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders (international shipping : $1-$2). If that isn't enough she's tossing in FREE GIFT WRAPPING!!! Wow!!

The sale is ongoing till January 5, 2009 but I'd catch her now to wrap up holiday shopping. Just remember to use the code "holiday2008" during checkout.

More Black Friday Finds

From Creation Nation

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Etsy Black Friday Purchases!!!

From Enchanted Beas

A special SALE is running in my SHOP between Friday, November 28th 12:01 am and Monday, December 1st, 2008, 11:59 pm ETSY TIME !!!Buy 1 item, get 10% off. Buy 2 items, get 15% off. Buy 3 or more items, get 20% off! FREE Gift Wrapping !

From Tremundo

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Sites of the week...alittle late but with goodies

Um my apologies for being late posting so I bring you Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. I'll be updating throughout the weekend so check back in!

Etsy Bloggers are having sales!
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5737361

EtsyCrest sales
http://etsycrest.blogspot.com/2008/11/m-l-l-is-4-letter-word.html

Various Etsy Sales
http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/black-friday-through-cyber-monday-find-the-best-holiday-deal-2971/

More Black Friday at the Card Goddess' blog

http://theartsandcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/11/black-friday-sales-list-handmade.html

The ETSYNJ Team is having a CyberMonday sale!! Get your shop on after getting your eat on!

And $160 later...it's ordered...

My first Blackberry...The Storm. I really really really hope this is not a waste of my time. I've needed a PDA for awhile and everyone and their mother has been suggesting I buy a Blackberry. I'm not a big fan of touch screen and I hate to buy anything when it first comes out but everyone was saying it was impressive so...I will update when I get it in three to five days.

Sites of the week...

1. Macaroni & Cheese - http://plantainstopetitsfours.blogspot.com/2008/09/super-tasty-baked-macaroni-and-cheese.html
2. Create Your Own Critter - http://createyourowncritter.com/
3. Biscotti by Wabisabi Brooklyn - http://wabisabibrooklyn.com/2008/11/biscotti/

This book looks pretty interesting....

Wrapped in Crochet:
Scarves, Wraps, and Shawls
by Kristin Omdahl

I have to check it out in the bookstore. I've been meaning to work on more crocheted items but I need to know if the patterns with adapt to plus sizes like me. It can be hard being a full size diva!

Quizzes of the Day

Your fairy is called Oak Goblindancer

She is a bringer of riches and wealth.

She lives in forests of oak and lime trees.

She is only seen when the bees swarm and the crickets chirrup.

She decorates herself with leaves and berries. She has gentle green wings like a butterfly.

Get your free fairy name here!

I am a Violet What Flower Are You?

I think I'm making progress with my other addiction

74%How Addicted to Blogging Are You?

Featured EtsyBlogger: Storybeader

Storybeader combines her love of writing with her love of jewelry making. Each one of a kind piece comes with a haiku to further illustrate the piece. The beads on these earring are lovely.

Collective Elements @ Hillside Catholic Academy 2nd Annual Holiday Market

There's been a small change in address. The Market is being held at Christ The King Church behind the school located at 411 Rutgers Avenue in Hillside, NJ. Don't let the rain keep you away!!

Sites of the week...

1. Make Your Own Winter Berry Wreath - http://littlewindowshoppe.com/make-your-own-winter-berry-wreath
2. DIY: Fabric-Covered Knobs -http://www.cookiemag.com/magazine/blogs/nesting/2008/11/diy-fabric-cove.html
3. cute storage idea - http://whipup.net/2008/11/10/cute-storage-idea/
4. Own the Hour - Etsy Advertising - http://etsy.ownthehour.com/
5. IndieSmiles - http://indiesmiles.com/
6. Homemade Christmas Ornaments - http://www.astorybooklife.com/how-to/homemade-christmas-ornaments/
7. How To Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You - http://www.catswhothrowupgrass.com/kill.php
8. Kids Craft Weekly - Fun With Paint - http://www.kidscraftweekly.com/paint_issue.html
9. Sewing Tutorials - http://theprincessandthemonkey.blogspot.com/2008/06/tutorials.html
10. Print A Day - http://aprintaday.blogspot.com/2008/11/downloads-12x12-holiday.html

I am one of the featured artists on the {NewNew} Etsy Team Site

Check it out!

http://thenewnewny.com/featured.html

What's On My Desk - Getting ready for weekend craft shows

This weekend I'll be at the Holiday Craft Show at Hillside Catholic Academy and the {NewNew} Day at BIM. So I'm beefing up my card inventory.

What I'm Working On: Your Nature - Take One

When my boyfriend and I first started dating, he wrote about a poem about me, for me. Out of the blue. Yes he's an excellent writer but I was quite surprised. He asked me a few months ago to incorporate the poem into some of my artwork but I haven't quite hit on where I wanted to go. The following piece was my intial idea. My boyfriend smokes cigars so the canvas is actually the wood top of a sliding cigar box.

First I sketched out the drawing with pencil.

Then I wasn't sure how I wanted to color it. So first I went with pencils. I happen to love working with pencils cause I can easily create texture.

I wasn't completely happy so I remembered I had oil pastels and went back in with those.

While I'm mostly happy with the end result (the jaw got messed up), it doesn't quite fit with the poem. So I guess its back to the drawing board.

Blog Mentions!!!

The NewNew
November 4, 2008 http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2008/11/electioneering-2008.html
October 26, 2008 http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2008/10/purple-rain-at-newnew.html

Sites of the week...

1. Chocolate Chip Pillows - http://addictedsweettooth.net/?p=309
2. Make sure you check out the Holiday Hotness Bazaar this weekend - http://springcart.typepad.com/holiday_hotness_bazaar/
3. Tutorial Jewelry Wrap - AfricanKelli - http://www.africankelli.com/2008/01/04/tutorial-jewelry-wrap/
4. Teacup Candle Tutorial - http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/11/diy-project-kates-teacup-candles.html
5. Faux Resin Tutorial - http://are-you-flowin.blogspot.com/2008/04/faux-resin-necklace-inspired-by.html

What's On My Desk Wednesday

'Nuff said.

Paper Love: Tinkering Ink

Okay this is a blog about a paper addict crafter and I hardly mention paper so that's got to change so I present Paper Love posts:


My first post is about paper goodies from Tinkering Ink

Penny Sale on Makeup!!!

Found this over at Betty Brown's Beautification and Banter:

If you are a fan of bright, fun colors than check out this sale. Paint
Cosmetics has crazy, I'm talking insanely pigmented eyeshadows. With every
full sized shadow purchased, you also receive a free sample shadow of your
choice! Now that's a deal! Check out the penny sale here.

I checked it out and purchased a few colors. Most of the colors are not for the faint of heart but they are some muted colors too. I took advantage of the penny pigment samples since I'm all about the eyes.

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Thoroughly Modish shopping!!!

Another great shopping jumpoff is the Modish Marketplace. You can find me in paper goods again!

Thoroughly Modish shopping!!!

Another great shopping jumpoff is the Modish Marketplace. You can find me in paper goods again!

Vintage & Indie... a perfect holiday combination!!

Be sure to check out the Vintage Indie Market. Indie shopping with a vintage twist. Yours truly is one of the featured artists in the Paper Goods section.

Vintage & Indie... a perfect holiday combination!!

Be sure to check out the Vintage Indie Market. Indie shopping with a vintage twist. Yours truly is one of the featured artists in the Paper Goods section.

That's genuine leather, baby...

I love when commercials make me laugh.

Barbara and Ryan - Aww Memories

Long before the drug bust and the expensive concert tickets, Ryan O'Neal and Barbra Streisand made two comedy romance movies that I absolutely fell in LOVE with. Imagine my surprise and delight to find "What's Up, Doc?" on PBS this evening. I actually saw both of these in the theatre as a child. My mother was (and still is) a HUGE Streisand fan. I still love watching "Funny Girl" and "Funny Lady".