2 Cor. 3:18
Well, if you've been wanting a pumpkin tassel, now is the time to grab one! I have three left in my Etsy shop and they are on sale through the end of November! They had been reduced 25%, but are down even more now! In case you need a reminder, here's what they look like...
So, if you've got a hankerin' for one of these pretties, hop on over to my Etsy Shop and grab it before it's gone!
I'm waiting...on something big. HUGE.
It took me a while to decide to do it. It was quite the commitment. But in the end, all the parties involved were happy.
Oh, I can't wait to tell you about it. But I will wait...
One of the things came Friday. I just got a notice that a few more are waiting for me to pick up. But even before those three others came, I couldn't help but play with the first....
Warning: this post is not full of my normal cheerfulness and optimism (normal for my blog anyway...I never claimed to be cheerful and optimistic, did I?)...you have been warned.....
Have you heard about Blissdom '10? I was all excited about it. I was really excited about the hotel. I mean, I've loved the Opryland Hotel for ages and ages. It's unbelievable. Un-stinkin' believable. And we were going to get a great group rate of $125. The excitement built.
Then, I read how much it was going to cost. Um, what happened to our $100 cost last year? I mean, I didn't go to the conference, but I do remember the early bird price was $100, and the day-of-the-conference price was still only $150.
So, with sadness, I have to say that my plans are changed. I can't justify spending almost $400 (and that's just for lodging and conference...doesn't include food!), even if it will be an absolutely amazing conference.
For those of you who are going, I will miss you. Maybe Kat and I will come stalk you again.
I'm saving my pennies for Relevant. I guess that's the Lord's way of showing me that it was foolish to try to fit both conferences into my crazy schedule.
I have a dreaded disease. The malady that no blogger wants. At the beginning, it's all sugar and spice and "nothing will stop me"s. But today I have to confess...
I have Blogger's Block.
When I think about writing something, it falls flat. You really don't want to hear about my sewer line backing into our house over the weekend. Or about my husband's current migraine. Or the fact that I have so much laundry to do I wish I could just throw it all away and buy some more.
So, what's a good blogger to do? Get on Facebook and play Bejeweled Blitz 2. My record is up to over 225,000!
Oooh, sorry. I would like to know, what makes you want to read Butterfly Genes? If you are one of the people who follow me or subscribe to my posts, what made you decide to sign up? I'd love to hear from each of you! Get me out of this slump!
Have you ever discovered something and wish everyone knew about it? Well, over the past few weeks I have immersed myself into the world of Etsy. I've been a member on it for a while, just to get used to it before I opened my shop. But I had no idea some of the treasures that are to be had as Etsians.
A couple of times this week (and the main reason I haven't blogged much lately) I have been in Virtual Labs, where an expert in a certain field or an Etsy moderator will come in and speak to us via web cam about certain subjects. This week I've been in been Etsy for Newbies (I still consider myself a newbie since I don't know anything) and How to Get Ready for the Holidays (or something similar in title...whatever, you get my point). I have learned SO much and have been able to network with a several other shop owners that have products that I have been needing or wanting.
Speaking of wanting...I just have to show you a couple of Etsy shops. This one might be my absolute favorite. Being the bird nerd I am, when I saw these bitty birds, I'm sure I squealed. Take a look at Leanne's shop, Got Crow Creations. Even if you don't love birds, you will still think these are the cutest things ever. E.V.E.R.
And speaking of birds, I have hinted hinted winked winked at my husband for this beauty since I first saw it. Check out the rest of For the Love of All Things Creative and see if you don't find something that you hint hint wink wink for.
Sorry for no pics...I didn't ask permission from the Etsy shops to use their images, and I wouldn't want someone using mine without my permission, even if it is to advertise for me! But please click on over...you'll be glad you did!
What's the point of this post? I guess to let you know that there is so much to love on Etsy. I'm just now realizing it's more than just a place to open a shop. It's a real community of crafters and artisans who have a passion for what they do. That passion spills over onto others and makes them (including me) want to make their shop the most productive it can be and to sell the most excellent products they can make.
I hope you find something you love, and/or something you'd love to give this year. Much of the reason Etsians do what they do is to supplement their family's income (HELLO it's the reason why I'm doing it! Well, that and my tassels are just so dang pretty. hee hee), so see if you can find something that will make the perfect gift. Most of the shops I've been to will do a custom order, all you have to do is ask.
Now get on over there and look around!
(And I wouldn't mind if you stopped by my place, too! : ) )
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