It's Etsy Love Time Again!

Seriously, I need to schedule a dedicated day for my Etsy finds! I think it would be nice for people to be able to plan ahead to shop from all the fantastic shops on Etsy when I post my faves. But, I am a Cancer after all, and therefore I'm cluttered, emotional, and sentimental (or something like that) So when I do remember, I will be happy to promote other crafter's creations with no strings attached. I am just a big fan of cross-promoting!

With all that said (sheesh!) I have some more beautiful items from a shop on Etsy to show you. Here they are-

So, if you like here's the link to find all that cuteness- http://littlemissfrilly.etsy.com/  Enjoy!!

My Sales Map

How cool is this? My hubby got me a map so I could see all the countries where my sales have gone! As you can see, most of my sales are in the Eastern States- those must be some really smart, astute, fasionable, savvy people! Now, if only I could sell to Russia, South America, Africa, and Greenland, I'd be officially world-wide!

Purple Passion!

While I was out in the yard today, I was inspired to make a new dress. The beautiful spring flowers in my garden reminded me of some purple bandana fabric I have, so I'm off to sew! I've made this dress in other colors before, so I already know how it'll turn out- here's a preview!

Now if I can find something to match these 2 pics, I'd be fully ready for spring! Spring fashion, that is!

The Three Feathered Terrors!

As you may or may not know, we have 5 birds and 1 cat. They are Coco (blue and gold macaw), Sweetpea (lovebird), Madge (lovebird), Walter (zebra finch), and Snowball (some sort of white finch- not albino!) No, I did not come up with all the LAME names, only snowball- which was because I got her for Christmas (yeah, that makes my cheesy name ok!) The others were all rescue birds, and they rule the house, even our cat, Frank the Tank!!

I'm always trying to capture them on digital camera, but spend more time reacting to them moving like a missed goal at the men's gold hockey game! You know, 'Ooooooh! No! No!' etc... But sometimes I get a few good ones, and here are the lastest. I particularly like the arthouse vibe I captured for the lovebirds! It's them in front of the mirror acting like newlyweds at a Niagra Falls honeymoon suite! It looks like 4 birds, not two! I meant to do that, really!! Enjoy, we do!!

Coco is trying to figure out why I'm taking her picture, or luring me in close for a good nibble. She's still nesting, so she's moody! Sorry it's a little fuzzy.

Indy Love- As in Racing!

I have finished another project using the always fabulous fabrics I get from Mandy at WhimsieDots on Etsy. This time it's a racecar inspired blanket with the black and white checkered fabric on the front, with black fleece appliques of cars, and black fleece on the back. Perfect for snuggling while still looking cool! Check it out!

Hallelujah!!! (The Song)

So I was reflecting on KD Lang's beautiful rendition of Leonard Cohen's  'Hallelujah' at our Olympics. I always get goosebumps from that song!! So, as I'm in the mood to hear a bunch of my favorite versions, I'm going to post the links to some of my all time faves! If you have some I haven't heard before, please send me a link! I live for this song!!

#1- KD Lang- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVq0L4kkpKM
#2- Allison Crowe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIMOdVXAPJ0
#3- Norwegian Idols- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NEU6Xf7lM
#4- Kate Voegele- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v22NMAG1k18
#5- Rufus Wainwright-  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR0DKOGco_o
#6- The Man Himself- Leonard Cohen- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q

Enjoy, everyone!! (I feel like a DJ) Hee hee! Take care!

Bad Blogger! Bad! Bad!

So I realize I'm so behind in blogging that everyone probably thinks I've died. I'm sorry, I've been recovering from the Men's GOLD MEDAL Hockey game!! How awesome was that?

I don't have an Etsy find today, however, I have found the coolest way to waste time and put off cleaning the birdcages (yes, I said cages, as in 3 of them!) I'm sure everyone has heard of it, but if not it's called StumbleUpon, and it shows you EVERYTHING there is on the net. Check it out! The address is  http://stumbleupon.com/.

If you remember, in a post about my gift card, I showed some fabric I was using for a dress soon.   http://kozykids.blogspot.com/2010/02/putting-dent-in-gift-card.html. Here is the finished product! I think it's super cute- if I do say so myself! What do you think?

One more thing of interest.... I recently started following a blog called Craftomania Tools, and experienced nirvana on the internet!! Seriously, go have a look, it has such great articles, advice for blogging, advice for selling online, and a million other tidbits! The address is   http://craftomaniatools.blogspot.com/. That's it for today (I think) talk to you all soon!!!