Bumbershoot. Earrings. by clevergirl
april showers may bring flowers by calobee
PLAYING IN THE PUDDLES - Red White Umbrella - Nickel Free Stud Earrings by TheFlibbertigibbet
Reusable Coffee Cuff - Spring Showers by boutiquekarma
Rain Cloud Artisan Sterling Silver Necklace Labradorite Iolite by popnicute
April Showers Letterpress Notes, Set of 5 by paperlovelypress
Puddle Jumping - Guinea Pig with Umbrella and Raincoat Art Print - 8 x 10 by WhenGuineaPigsFly
With spring weather comes spring cleaning. Eeeek.
I have to admit that cleaning is something that I loathe. Not because its unpleasant, but as a stay at home mom it seems as I clean and tidy, I have a mess crew directly behind me making things worse. This is a huge roadblock in my organization.
One cool tool I found last year that I’m going to share with you is Motivated Moms. They have devised a one year check list of almost all the things you need to do to keep ahead of the chaos. I LOVE CHECKLISTS! Sure, some days, or weeks I stray away from my list, but the weeks where I have it out and accessible at least my house is clean, maybe not tidy, but clean.
Go check it out, they even have a 2 week free print out: http://www.motivatedmoms.com/products.html
Here are some lovely organization items from around the web:
Diaper Bag/Organizer Cutie Owls that Grows with Baby by CourtneyRoo21
Key Rack - Repurposed Decorative Wood Molding by halfpintsalvage
Please clean it yourself Wood Sign by nesedecor
Auto Trash - Car Litter Bag - Mod Pods Rust by allysonhill
Dishcloth Washcloth green cotton crochet three by knotworkshop
Cheerful Blooms Apron by SunlitOrchard
Fun in Flowers and Dots Desk Organizer by laughingtaffy
Del Hi Casserole Carrier by BoutiqueKarma
As I peruse the bountiful items on Etsy, Artfire & Icraft I am always shocked and impressed with what I see. Many of you have such creative minds, and maybe sometimes I don’t understand the work, but I can always appreciate the work and imagination that goes on behind it. I love sewing, it is more technical – I get to be more creative with fabrics, threads, combinations of colors & accessories. I have never been able to draw very much outside of stick men & cutesy doodle flowers, nor have I been able to work with clay or pottery (successfully).
I once to a pottery class in college. I had so much fun spinning on the wheel trying to make a set of 12 identical mugs.. I took many, many tries and they looked similar, but not like a unified set. I can appreciate the work that goes into pottery & clay models. It takes very skilled hands to perfect these arts – the details that goes into them is just unbelievable. While I wish I could go back and try it again, feel the clay rippling under my hands, I know this was not my calling.
Here are a few clay inspired items to start off your day:
Pink and White Swirly Polymer Clay Heart with Organza Necklace by PositivelyCharmingThings
Mom-to-be Moment by missnatch
2 heart shaped stoneware bowls - pottery by ugabugabowls
Little Critters - Handmade Polymer Clay Buttons (8) by kimmieprout
Bird House, Polymer clay Bowl, handmade by Karin Noyes for gallerybyharvestgold
OOAK Polymer Clay Pixie by FantasyClay
Face Mug - Tomato Red by EdanSchwartzPottery
Valentine’s day is almost upon us – and I’m a little late getting to the starting gate! For all of you who have yet to buy for your special someone, or wish to add something cute to their wish list – here are a few things that I’ve whipped up and have added to the store today. All items are available at both Artfire & Etsy for your shopping convenience.
Enjoy!
Urban Angel Aromatherapy Eye Pillow
Forest in Fuchsia Aromatherapy eye pillow
Sophie's Garden aromatherapy eye pillow in fuchsia
What a Hoot aromatherapy eye pillow
Aromatherapy eye pillow in Leann
I can’t help but add this one to my list, it has been in my store for a couple of weeks, but it is perfect for the sewist in your life (or for yourself), it is so fun!
Sew in Love Aromatherapy eye pillow
I think Friday’s I’ll take a little opportunity to visit what I’ve been up to during the week. This week I took my new sewing machine for a little spin. Seemed like every time I went to the basement to throw in a new load of laundry I would take the opportunity to cut more items. By the time Monday evening came around I saw that I had a pile of eye pillows BEGGING to be sewn. Many new!
My Christmas season was pretty good for its first year. I attended a craft show, made online sales and even some neighbors & friends. My stock was needing replenishment and to be updated. Gladly I conceded.
Yesterday, I took a little time to take some photos of the new goods. Here are a few of the newbies in (and coming) to the store:
Want to know a little bit about my eye pillows? I started making them last summer when I couldn’t take any medication for my migraines. They also help with sinus pain, standard headaches, bumps & bruises and sore muscles. They constructed with flaxseed, lentils and lavender. I recommend throwing one in your freezer so that it will always be ready to help you relax and refresh!
I'm a little bit of a fabric addict. Seemingly I can not resist the touch & feel of beautiful fabric. I'm a busy mom of two fun little tots, a wife to a patient loving husband and a avid coffee drinker. You can find me at most moments of the day with a coffee in one hand OR my next cup brewing. Send me a note, leave a message & check out my two stores. Cheers!
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