Come sell with the {NewNew} Etsy Team!!!

Quoted verbatim from the blog of Saru Star: (You should really check out her shop...gorgeous jewelry!)

 

The first ever Crafts in Chelsea handmade street fair, a collaboration between PS 11 and The New New, will be taking place on October 17, 2009! 

21st Street between 8th and 9th Avenues will be closed off from 10am to 5pm where you'll find the finest handmade arts and crafts the New York Metro area has to offer! Also, there will be free food for kids, games, a bouncy castle, and even a petting zoo! 

 

Come sell with us! The deadline to apply has been extended until September 12th-- get the form here!

 

Be sure to mention Danielle of Collective Elements sent you over!

 

Come sell with the {NewNew} Etsy Team!!!

Quoted verbatim from the blog of Saru Star: (You should really check out her shop...gorgeous jewelry!)

 

The first ever Crafts in Chelsea handmade street fair, a collaboration between PS 11 and The New New, will be taking place on October 17, 2009! 

21st Street between 8th and 9th Avenues will be closed off from 10am to 5pm where you'll find the finest handmade arts and crafts the New York Metro area has to offer! Also, there will be free food for kids, games, a bouncy castle, and even a petting zoo! 

 

Come sell with us! The deadline to apply has been extended until September 12th-- get the form here!

 

Be sure to mention Danielle of Collective Elements sent you over!

 

Monday Motivation: I'm Trapped

and I'm so confused...I'm like a man in a cave and I'm still in love with you...

I used to love that song. We all used to dance like the Colonel with our shoulders shaking. lol. The funny thing about watching these old videos are the fashions. Oh the clothes were bad. lol

First day of class and really trying not to be stressed about Java Programming. Luckily I saw the syllabus alittle early so I have an idea what to expect. I got out of taking it last semester but I'm trapped now. My two classes this semester are prerequisites to my final credits. Database class looks like a walk in the park. Wish me luck!! **sigh**

Sunday Slow Jam: Orange Moon

Something about this song gets to me. Nice and mellow for relaxing.

Sundays are usually my mellow chill out day before the week starts. I like to listen to good music or read a book. It's a day when my daughter and I usually don't do more than laundry or cook Sunday dinner. I decided I would give you a taste of mellowness every Sunday. Just one of my quick weekly posts so you don't miss me while I'm studying or catching up on rest.

Fall Shopping Begins: Yippee!!!

I actually almost bought some of this stuff a month ago. I'm glad I waited. I got a great deal. Hee hee!

Today you can get your grubby little hands on a Little Black Box

I'm one of the featured artists in this month's Little Black Box, a indie sample box being sold at http://www.thelittleblackboxes.com/. You can score some free handmade cards from in addition to some fabulous finds from other indie artists. I'm tempted to pick up one myself when I see goodies like these http://thelittleblackboxes.com/etailers.html

Today you can get your grubby little hands on a Little Black Box

I'm one of the featured artists in this month's Little Black Box, a indie sample box being sold at http://www.thelittleblackboxes.com/. You can score some free handmade cards from in addition to some fabulous finds from other indie artists. I'm tempted to pick up one myself when I see goodies like these http://thelittleblackboxes.com/etailers.html

Okay I'm not trying to gross you out...

This greeted me on my way in from lunch last week, hanging out on the door to my office building. Now since I hate bugs and spiders as much as a Hatfield hates a McCoy, I quietly tried to open the door without that sucker flying into my face. It was huge! That's not the bad part of the story...

Yesterday I was teasing my daughter about the bug sound she could hear outside the window. (She also hates bugs and spiders.) If you live anywhere where the summers are kind of humid, you've heard the song of the cicadas. Now I didn't know what a cicada looked like. You hear them all the time but rarely see one. My kid being the daughter of an information junkie (me) asked me what a cicada looked like and of course I looked it up. Guess what that giant bugger up there is? Yeah a cicada.

Now in 36 years of living with the sounds of cicadas echoing in my ears during the summer I have never been worried about them. But now that I know what it looks like, I could feel myself freaking out as we walked home from the laundrymat and I could hear them singing in the trees overhead. Eeel!!! What if one fell into my hair?! I would have looked pretty strange running down the street screaming pushing a bright red shopping cart full of laundry.

Okay I'm not trying to gross you out...

This greeted me on my way in from lunch last week, hanging out on the door to my office building. Now since I hate bugs and spiders as much as a Hatfield hates a McCoy, I quietly tried to open the door without that sucker flying into my face. It was huge! That's not the bad part of the story...

Yesterday I was teasing my daughter about the bug sound she could hear outside the window. (She also hates bugs and spiders.) If you live anywhere where the summers are kind of humid, you've heard the song of the cicadas. Now I didn't know what a cicada looked like. You hear them all the time but rarely see one. My kid being the daughter of an information junkie (me) asked me what a cicada looked like and of course I looked it up. Guess what that giant bugger up there is? Yeah a cicada.

Now in 36 years of living with the sounds of cicadas echoing in my ears during the summer I have never been worried about them. But now that I know what it looks like, I could feel myself freaking out as we walked home from the laundrymat and I could hear them singing in the trees overhead. Eeel!!! What if one fell into my hair?! I would have looked pretty strange running down the street screaming pushing a bright red shopping cart full of laundry.

Monday Motivation: Give Me Tonight

New every Monday I will give you some music to start your week. This song got me motivated and moving this morning. I'm even thinking about hitting the gym in a few minutes. What?!...I slacked off a bit...okay alot...I haven't been going regularly since May and the progress I made is gone. Shame! But let's not dwell on that...today is a new day...a new Monday...and a chance for new beginnings...

Shannon - Give Me Tonight
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End of the day finally!!!!!!

I'm really tired of people talking to me like I don't have a high I.Q. I'm nice but I know when you're bullshitting me.

Etsy Browsing: Power is fleeting...love is eternal

Evil Eye Locket Hand Sculpted and Unique by BillyBlue22 on Etsy

Doesn't this locket remind you alittle of the Beast's eye in "Krull"?

What? I'm not the only one who saw this movie a million times. LOL!

Just because the kid's away for three weeks doesn't mean I'll be making the first episode of Moms Gone Wild, lol.

How to plan a child's tea party

If you're wondering how to plan a tea party like I did for my daughter, read my article on the NewNew Etsy Team's blog today!

 

http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-plan-childs-tea-party.html

How to plan a child's tea party

If you're wondering how to plan a tea party like I did for my daughter, read my article on the NewNew Etsy Team's blog today!

 

http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-plan-childs-tea-party.html

I got a mention on Cuteable.com today!

My 1000Markets shop got a mention on the Share My Cute feature today! 

 

http://cuteable.com/share-my-cute-finds-22/6127

 

Unfortunately I hardly ever update this shop and had just deleted old inventory last night.  Needless to say, I was a mad woman adding cards this morning, lol

Lesson learned:  Stay current!!!

I got a mention on Cuteable.com today!

My 1000Markets shop got a mention on the Share My Cute feature today! 

 

http://cuteable.com/share-my-cute-finds-22/6127

 

Unfortunately I hardly ever update this shop and had just deleted old inventory last night.  Needless to say, I was a mad woman adding cards this morning, lol

Lesson learned:  Stay current!!!

Forwarded email: What pets write in their diaries

My cousin sent me this.  As a cat owner, I had to snicker...
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Excerpts from a Dog's  Diary......


8:00 am - Dog food! My  favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite  thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite  thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My  favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite  thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite  thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite  thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite  thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite  thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people!  My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the  bed! My favorite thing!


Excerpts from a  Cat 's Daily Diary...


Day 983 of my  captivity...

My captors continue to taunt me  with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine  lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and  I are fed hash or some sort of dry  nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the  rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat  something in order to keep up my  strength.

The only thing that keeps me going  is my dream of escape.  In an attempt to  disgust them, I once again vomit on the  carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and  dropped its headless body at their feet.  I had  hoped this would strike fear into their hearts,  since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of.  However, they merely made condescending comments  about what a 'good little hunter' I am.   Bastards.

There was some sort of  assembly of their accomplices tonight.  I was  placed in solitary confinement for the duration of  the event. However, I could hear the noises and  smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was  due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what  this means and how to use it to my  advantage.

Today I was almost successful in  an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by  weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must  try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the  stairs.

I am convinced that the other  prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog  receives special privileges. He is regularly  released - and seems to be more than willing to  return.  He is obviously  retarded.

Tea Party Done, Blog Redesign Done, Tomorrow Sleep

The tea party was a mini success. I say mini because only two girls showed up but they had a lot of fun and my daughter was happy. I admit planning was frustrating. I sent out ten invites and only had one RSVP the day before. So I was driving myself crazy about what I should buy. There's alot of leftovers. I really wish someone could have taken a minute to call or email and say "Sorry my kid can't make it." It's just proper and polite. **sigh**

I did manage to finish the redesign on my blog. I really like that it has a mood now. Thanks Dee on the compliment on the colors. I need to tweek my www.collectiveelements.com a bit more and I'm complete with the redesign a few weeks early. Woo hoo!

I'm still debating if I want to stay with an Etsy shop or work with Google checkout. I looked into a GoDaddy cart. The expense is just not feasible. Especially when I can code myself. The Google cart looks promising. I like the fact that I can make an inventory sheet and it automatically updates. We'll see. I have to get ready for the holiday season.

Tea Party Done, Blog Redesign Done, Tomorrow Sleep

The tea party was a mini success. I say mini because only two girls showed up but they had a lot of fun and my daughter was happy. I admit planning was frustrating. I sent out ten invites and only had one RSVP the day before. So I was driving myself crazy about what I should buy. There's alot of leftovers. I really wish someone could have taken a minute to call or email and say "Sorry my kid can't make it." It's just proper and polite. **sigh**

I did manage to finish the redesign on my blog. I really like that it has a mood now. Thanks Dee on the compliment on the colors. I need to tweek my www.collectiveelements.com a bit more and I'm complete with the redesign a few weeks early. Woo hoo!

I'm still debating if I want to stay with an Etsy shop or work with Google checkout. I looked into a GoDaddy cart. The expense is just not feasible. Especially when I can code myself. The Google cart looks promising. I like the fact that I can make an inventory sheet and it automatically updates. We'll see. I have to get ready for the holiday season.

First Draft of Redesign

I like the way things are shaping up. The tea party is tomorrow so I will probably finish up on Sunday. To make things move faster: I found a great template on http://btemplates.com/. I was really looking for more of a layout than graphic package.

This Dandy Dandelion template had the layout I was looking for. I just need to tweek it a bit to suit my needs but its great by itself. You can find it here: http://btemplates.com/2009/06/02/dandy-dandilion/

First Draft of Redesign

I like the way things are shaping up. The tea party is tomorrow so I will probably finish up on Sunday. To make things move faster: I found a great template on http://btemplates.com/. I was really looking for more of a layout than graphic package.

This Dandy Dandelion template had the layout I was looking for. I just need to tweek it a bit to suit my needs but its great by itself. You can find it here: http://btemplates.com/2009/06/02/dandy-dandilion/

Redesign in progress

Making final decisions on the redesign of my website and blog. I really like the new graphics I'm using. Right now I'm converting back to the plain template until the design is finalized. But you can get a sneak peek by visiting my home site http://www.collectiveelements.com

Redesign in progress

Making final decisions on the redesign of my website and blog. I really like the new graphics I'm using. Right now I'm converting back to the plain template until the design is finalized. But you can get a sneak peek by visiting my home site http://www.collectiveelements.com

Look at all the birdies!! http://ping.fm/5lrAt

OMG! I just wanna kiss myself!!! Fixed my email...all emails from 2004 to present day accounted for!! Hallelujah!!

OMG! I just wanna kiss myself!!! Fixed my email...all emails from 2004 to present day accounted for!! Hallelujah!!

Good news:laptop up & running again. bad news: lost 3 years of emails and calendar entries. **sigh** I think I'll cry myself to sleep now.

Good news:laptop up & running again. bad news: lost 3 years of emails and calendar entries. **sigh** I think I'll cry myself to sleep now.