Partners in (Art) Crime

Who's that little girl? Well that's my little girl at the Handmade Cavalcade two weekends ago in Beacon, NY. Even though she's only six, she's already displaying artistic talent. She has a series of bright girls she forever sketching. Her future career goal is to be an art teacher so she can make art like her mommy and all the people she sells with. (AWWWW, how can I not love her?)

Last weekend, we tried our hand at making paper out of old catalogs and dried roses my beau gave her for her birthday.

Messy work but came out pretty decent for a first try.

Partners in (Art) Crime

Who's that little girl? Well that's my little girl at the Handmade Cavalcade two weekends ago in Beacon, NY. Even though she's only six, she's already displaying artistic talent. She has a series of bright girls she forever sketching. Her future career goal is to be an art teacher so she can make art like her mommy and all the people she sells with. (AWWWW, how can I not love her?)

Last weekend, we tried our hand at making paper out of old catalogs and dried roses my beau gave her for her birthday.

Messy work but came out pretty decent for a first try.

The end of IndieSave.com

Unfortunately IndieSave.com didn't take off like I planned. Lack of time was a major issue for me. The site will be closing next month but I will be blogging about my favorite sales here so you can still catch up on discount codes and such. I just have to fit it in my studies.

The end of IndieSave.com

Unfortunately IndieSave.com didn't take off like I planned. Lack of time was a major issue for me. The site will be closing next month but I will be blogging about my favorite sales here so you can still catch up on discount codes and such. I just have to fit it in my studies.

New {NewNew} Giveaway

It's Monday and that means a new giveaway from the {NewNew} Etsy Team. A beautiful necklace from Beth of Third Floor Designs. I think I may have to enter myself to get such a delicate piece of artistry. Just looking at it makes me feel pretty. LOL. Visit here to find out how to enter.

http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2008/09/monday-giveaway-fall-necklace.html

New {NewNew} Giveaway

It's Monday and that means a new giveaway from the {NewNew} Etsy Team. A beautiful necklace from Beth of Third Floor Designs. I think I may have to enter myself to get such a delicate piece of artistry. Just looking at it makes me feel pretty. LOL. Visit here to find out how to enter.

http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2008/09/monday-giveaway-fall-necklace.html

So Long, Angela Davis!

As some of you know, I went natural and chopped all my hair off in April. I never planned on staying chemical free...just wanted to give my hair a break. I just had to decide when to go back to straight hair. After some thought, I decided it was time. So here I am in April after the big chop:

Here I am last week after my first relaxer in six months:

Forgive my junky bedroom but you can see here how much it grew in five months.

Overall I'm happy with how much it grew. I know if I were a bit more patient, I could have gotten it a bit longer. The less heat and chemicals I use the better but for now I can do some other stress free hairdos (twists, waves, etc.) to keep it healthy and get it closer to the length I want.

Almost everyone (except me) was sad to see my baby fro go. I was more Jill Scott (first album) than Angela Davis. I change my hair alot so it was beginning to wear on me that it was the same everyday. Hmm...maybe I'll get my retro waves this week.

Sorry to be so absent

I've been posting here and there because I started grad school and though I'm only two classes in, I'm exhausted. Things are going well but I have to squeeze studying into some of my blogging time. :( I will try to do some updates this weekend.

Sorry to be so absent

I've been posting here and there because I started grad school and though I'm only two classes in, I'm exhausted. Things are going well but I have to squeeze studying into some of my blogging time. :( I will try to do some updates this weekend.

From somewhere deep in blog space...

Check out:

 

How to make your own burp cloths:  http://paperdollygirl.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/baby-gift-burp-cloths/

 

How to make toasted ravioli cupcakes:  http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2008/09/toasted-ravioli-cupcakes.html

 

Best of Bath and Body on Indie Fixx:  http://indiefixx.com/2008/09/19/best-of-indie-bath-body-hair-care-body-wash-speciality-soap/

 

 

 

From somewhere deep in blog space...

Check out:

 

How to make your own burp cloths:  http://paperdollygirl.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/baby-gift-burp-cloths/

 

How to make toasted ravioli cupcakes:  http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2008/09/toasted-ravioli-cupcakes.html

 

Best of Bath and Body on Indie Fixx:  http://indiefixx.com/2008/09/19/best-of-indie-bath-body-hair-care-body-wash-speciality-soap/

 

 

 

Perfect for my little girl who wants to vote SO BADLY!!!!!!

http://supermarkethq.com/product/vote

Perfect for my little girl who wants to vote SO BADLY!!!!!!

http://supermarkethq.com/product/vote

Sock Monkey Workshop - October 25

Join us for an afternoon of creating original sock monkeys for fresh art's sock monkey program. fresh art is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing expanded artistic, personal development, and entrepreneurial opportunities to New York City artists with special needs. The sock monkeys we create this afternoon will be sold to raise funds to support fresh art's programs. All skill levels are welcome, though basic hand sewing skills are helpful.

Saturday, October 25, 2008; 10am-3pm
325 Gold St, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Ages 12 & up are welcome.
Please RSVP at rsvp@etsy.com for this free workshop.

Hosted by fresh art (www.freshartnyc.org), the {NewNew} (thenewnew.blogspot.com), and Etsy Labs (etsylabs.etsy.com).

 

Envelope Glue Recipe

Someone in the EtsyGreetings team found this recipe online:

 

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar

(4) 0.1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

1. Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.
2. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
3. Add extract and stir until mixed.
4. Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap...Let dry.
5. Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

Envelope Glue Recipe

Someone in the EtsyGreetings team found this recipe online:

 

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar

(4) 0.1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

1. Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.
2. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
3. Add extract and stir until mixed.
4. Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap...Let dry.
5. Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

Just a sneak peak of new goodies!

Just a sneak peak of new goodies!

One more reason to hate me...

Well, the Handmade Calvacade is Saturday and I should be doing last minute projects but I had an opportunity hit my inbox I couldn't resist.

Free tickets to Celine Dion!!!!

I know I know...you hate me....

Too bad!!! Woo-hoo! I got free tickets for me, my six year old, my mom, and aunt. So what do you say to taking chances, what do you say....lol!!!

List of Suppliers

Since I dabble in different art forms I tend to keep lists of different suppliers. I will be posting them here to keep track. Please feel free to visit them. I would try to mark off the ones I have a **positive** experience with.

List of Suppliers

Since I dabble in different art forms I tend to keep lists of different suppliers. I will be posting them here to keep track. Please feel free to visit them. I would try to mark off the ones I have a **positive** experience with.

Win a book for from Kayte of This Love Is Forever!!!

Yesterday the weekly Monday Giveaway started on the {NewNew} Etsy team blog. What's up for grabs?

The brand new hardcover book: Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects
The {NewNew}'s very own Hip stylist, fashion expert, and crafter, Kayte Terry presents a totally-cool wardrobe of garments and accessories, together with gorgeous home accessories in a technique- and project-packed volume filled with fabulous ideas for transforming store-bought "blanks" into must-have handmade wardrobe pieces and home furnishings using practically every embellishment and craft technique imaginable. 25 brand new projects with step-by-step instructions and over 170 beautiful photos.

In addition to being a member of The {NewNew} York Street Team, Kayte Terry has worked as a contributor to Adorn, Craft Stylish, Parents and Cutting Edge. Kayte was also a Visual Manager at Anthropologie in New York City. You can keep up with Kayte's creative adventures on her blog, http://thisisloveforever.com/blog.

Personally I would love to have this book because I'm an avid collector craft books and I enjoy anything with great pictures and this has plenty...plus if Kayte was willing to put her John Hancock on it, it would be EXTRA special!!! (Nevermind the fact I don't sew, there's always fabric glue, lol.)

How can you get it?

1. Blog about why you want the Complete Embellishing Book. 


2. Post a link to your blog post about the featured item on the {NewNew} comments section.

3. Entries can be submitted through 10pm Saturday, September 6th, 2008.

4. Winners will be selected randomly and will be announced the following Monday with the New contest item.


To learn more, visit the {NewNew} blog!

Win a book for from Kayte of This Love Is Forever!!!

Yesterday the weekly Monday Giveaway started on the {NewNew} Etsy team blog. What's up for grabs?

The brand new hardcover book: Complete Embellishing: Techniques and Projects
The {NewNew}'s very own Hip stylist, fashion expert, and crafter, Kayte Terry presents a totally-cool wardrobe of garments and accessories, together with gorgeous home accessories in a technique- and project-packed volume filled with fabulous ideas for transforming store-bought "blanks" into must-have handmade wardrobe pieces and home furnishings using practically every embellishment and craft technique imaginable. 25 brand new projects with step-by-step instructions and over 170 beautiful photos.

In addition to being a member of The {NewNew} York Street Team, Kayte Terry has worked as a contributor to Adorn, Craft Stylish, Parents and Cutting Edge. Kayte was also a Visual Manager at Anthropologie in New York City. You can keep up with Kayte's creative adventures on her blog, http://thisisloveforever.com/blog.

Personally I would love to have this book because I'm an avid collector craft books and I enjoy anything with great pictures and this has plenty...plus if Kayte was willing to put her John Hancock on it, it would be EXTRA special!!! (Nevermind the fact I don't sew, there's always fabric glue, lol.)

How can you get it?

1. Blog about why you want the Complete Embellishing Book. 


2. Post a link to your blog post about the featured item on the {NewNew} comments section.

3. Entries can be submitted through 10pm Saturday, September 6th, 2008.

4. Winners will be selected randomly and will be announced the following Monday with the New contest item.


To learn more, visit the {NewNew} blog!