tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49573197986084989732024-03-04T20:12:56.955-08:00A Case of the YellowsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-20925193374052211662011-12-28T10:23:00.000-08:002011-12-28T10:23:27.535-08:00New Years, and all that jazz...<div style="text-align: center;">
In case you hadn't noticed, I took a little bit of a blog break. Both writing and reading.</div>
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I tend to get overwhelmed during the holidays. I'm busy, you're busy... we don't have to explain these things to each other. </div>
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It's almost the new year, and we are all trying to reinvent ourselves, and make changes to be better people and all that, so I've got to focus a lot more on my writing. I'm starting school again in a few weeks, and since it will be my last semester, I'm going to have to make it a priority. </div>
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Even if that means I don't update the blog as often, I promise that when I do, the content will be worthwhile. </div>
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In the meantime, here's a little somethin' somethin' to keep you satisfied...</div>
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All this and more can be found<a href="http://handmaderyangosling.tumblr.com/" style="color: #e06666;"> here.</a></div>
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<br /></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-63480545452139891262011-09-30T19:13:00.000-07:002011-09-30T19:13:33.537-07:00More from Purse Week<div style="text-align: center;">
Hi again! I'm really excited that I finished this purse in time to submit it for<a href="http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/purse-week.html" style="color: #e69138;"> Purse Week</a>! I slaved away all day, and this is what I've come up with.</div>
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...I know... I'm still all about the yellow and gray. I'll never get over it. </div>
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This is by far the most detailed bag I've ever made. I used the flower motif from the print on the inside and embroidered it on the outside pocket.</div>
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That took quite a while. But time passes quickly when you've got the "Disney Song and Story" channel on Pandora. Seriously, it's like <i>A Whole New World</i>. Literally.</div>
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Anyway, I'm in love with the inside fabric. I got a tablecloth and a bunch of cloth napkins on clearance from Target awhile back, and I can't stop using them! It's from the Dwell collection, and I hope I can find more online because I'm almost out.</div>
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This zipper was pretty time-consuming... not just installing it, but figuring out the logistics of how it would work. I made a few sketches, measured endlessly, and finally made it happen. And now that I have it all figured out, they will be a breeze in the future!</div>
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I also lined the front pockets with the Dwell fabric. They are nice and big for all my junk.</div>
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Alright, I'm heading over to enter this puppy in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1716482@N25/" style="color: #134f5c;">Flickr Group</a>. Wish me luck... </div>
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Hope you have a nice weekend. I'll be breaking in my new bag!</div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-28416895208024966142011-09-29T18:18:00.000-07:002011-09-29T18:19:17.254-07:00Purse Week 2011<div style="text-align: center;">
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I thought I would pop in for a minute to share the new bag that I made for <a href="http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/purse-week.html" style="color: orange;">Purse Week 2011</a> over at <a href="http://alemonsqueezyhome.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6aa84f;">A Lemon Squeezy Home</a>. I participated last year, but didn't win. It was fun though... I love making bags.</div>
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This year there are some pretty sweet prizes, so I'm going at the competition hard.</div>
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Here's what I made...</div>
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I designed this messenger to be large enough to fit my latptop into, and made it extra padded and structured to keep my baby safe (this laptop<i> is</i> my baby, folks). I love the brown linen and the adjustable strap.</div>
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The inside is my favorite...</div>
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It has large roomy pockets that fit my laptop charger, my wallet, keys, phone, sunglasses... everything. AND This Anna Maria Horner Innocent Crush print on the inside is like {insert angels singing}...</div>
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I totally love this bag, and I hope the judges love it too!</div>
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I have another purse in the works, but the deadline is tomorrow, so I'm not sure I'll finish in time.</div>
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I'll keep you updated :) </div>
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If you're interested, go check out the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1716482@N25/" style="color: #741b47;">Purse Week Flickr Pool </a>to see the other entries :)</div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-55921397927120196452011-09-14T15:45:00.000-07:002011-09-14T15:46:23.222-07:00New Things<div style="text-align: center;">
I know I have been mentioning--and in some cases-- shamelessly plugging my new shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/longlivehandmade" style="color: orange;">Long Live</a>. But I want to also let you know that my original accessory shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amyscraps" style="color: orange;">Fancy Funky Fresh</a> is still open and thriving. I'm continuing to come up with new products and designs for both shops. </div>
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My goal is to have Fancy Funky Fresh be a place for cute, quirky, bright accessories that demand to be the center of attention, while giving me the opportunity to work with my favorite designer cotton fabrics. And at the same time also have Long Live, where I market a line of bags that is chic and low key, and can be paired with any outfit or accessory.</div>
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Having two shops is not as difficult as I thought it would be... it's just more important to keep myself organized and budget my time well.</div>
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So, that is just a little bit about my etsy shops, and why there are two, and what my goals are for each of them.</div>
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I also wanted to take this opportunity (since you're already here) to show you two new products now being offered at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amyscraps" style="color: orange;">Fancy Funky Fresh</a>.</div>
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First up are these quilted coaster sets:</div>
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I love these because every time guests come over, they always ask about them. They are so different from standard coasters that they become a conversation starter. Plus I can make them in just about any fabric (custom orders, y'all).</div>
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My second new product is a wallet... Not just a regular wallet but a cute petite little thing with big time storage. Designing this was not easy... I had an idea in my head, I just didn't know how to get it to work. I must have made like five prototypes. Totally worth it though. This is my new petite wallet:</div>
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It can hold just as much stuff as my larger <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73308352/splendid-carry-it-wallet" style="color: orange;">Carry-It wallets</a>, but it is more compact and fits into those tiny crossbody satchels that are everywhere these days.</div>
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Ok, so now you know what's up, and I hope to see some of you at the<span style="color: orange;"> </span><a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/fall-cute-stuff-sale" style="color: orange;">Cute Stuff Sale</a> on Saturday the 17th, where you may or may not be able to purchase these pretty little things at a discounted price.</div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-47634654292875169422011-09-12T09:22:00.000-07:002011-09-12T09:22:36.354-07:00At it again<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I'm at it again! I joined up with <a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/" style="color: #e06666;">NiceGirlNotes</a><span style="color: #e06666;"> </span>and a bunch of other great Etsy shop owners for another Cute Stuff Sale.</div>
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The sale takes place on the NiceGirlNotes Facebook page, and gives you an opportunity to get great deals on handmade stuff! All the items are at least 25% off, so it's great for gift buying (it's never too early for Christmas shopping, right?), or for treating yourself to something you wouldn't normally buy at full price. </div>
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So go "like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NiceGirlNotes" style="color: #3d85c6;">NiceGirlNotes on Facebook</a>, and check out <a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/fall-cute-stuff-sale" style="color: #6aa84f;">this page</a> for all the info you need. While you're there, snoop around and see how freakin' funny Roo is. She is the writer of the blog, and the woman behind the magic of the Cute Stuff Sale, and I want to be best friends with her.</div>
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Anyway, the sale is this Saturday the 17th, so this week I'm going to post a couple of sneak peeks of what I'll be offering! Soc check back soon :)</div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-5751322585659507382011-09-01T11:48:00.000-07:002011-09-01T11:48:23.434-07:00Grand Opening<div style="text-align: center;">Well, September 1st is finally here...</div><div style="text-align: center;">My new Etsy shop opened today!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Introducing my newest project,<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><b style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://longlivehandmade.etsy.com/">Long Live Handmade</a></b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilt-NwC2ysHJkI4qA6ctglTwJDc33THTVNpWE6hSPfjH3A8_h2mk_8fWdBLLOHetZ8XUc8_mtoMTze17J1NDFcoB2XH7dq8IESdL7oazFPvqGpUrdcW2lDOUI9UcdTx2qjhBJG-oDc5j4D/s1600/LLBlogBanner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilt-NwC2ysHJkI4qA6ctglTwJDc33THTVNpWE6hSPfjH3A8_h2mk_8fWdBLLOHetZ8XUc8_mtoMTze17J1NDFcoB2XH7dq8IESdL7oazFPvqGpUrdcW2lDOUI9UcdTx2qjhBJG-oDc5j4D/s400/LLBlogBanner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I linked to it on Facebook, and all of my wonderful friends have been showing their support. Many of them even shared the link with their friends, and so far today my Etsy site has had over 100 views. Wowza! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of the items I have listed... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgj6G-_2zfwdxykU-DabLJh-XjTO_qyD0oW47U3-hpXStTsDu7yfdovRO7A-zdJV68vLFxpKAzMj2uWZCGVDrY9MarCKJgTY7HP3ISiKWsyZzNcNXnEryrsxaBtXq19oMqvTT8UtpQ8dx8/s1600/DSC01480.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgj6G-_2zfwdxykU-DabLJh-XjTO_qyD0oW47U3-hpXStTsDu7yfdovRO7A-zdJV68vLFxpKAzMj2uWZCGVDrY9MarCKJgTY7HP3ISiKWsyZzNcNXnEryrsxaBtXq19oMqvTT8UtpQ8dx8/s640/DSC01480.JPG" width="386" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the Foldover Bag. It converts from a tote to a messenger to a shoulder bag. Making up the pattern was a labor of love, but this is the bag that my friends and family have shown the most interest in. I already have requests for custom orders! I made a product video for this bag, and even though I think it's embarrassing, I put it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Long-Live-Handmade/219285238102751" style="color: #3d85c6;">Facebook</a> and the<span style="color: #444444;"> </span><a href="http://longlivehandmade.blogspot.com/" style="color: #444444;">Long Live Handmade blog</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess I can share it here too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aukUda6v4Q4" width="420"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJroVTaopEIqLS0wbPv7cMtfd2l1mv1q46DDnkSH0zyqolyMb3hZC7vh_7OykdmGxHNnyLynXhAKzGO-yvinL9fGcnYJGbaAuZw9vUsUVXOmAWHMuZy1yUHS8iTPbT35ISb0b5t1z10N2/s1600/DSC01491.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJroVTaopEIqLS0wbPv7cMtfd2l1mv1q46DDnkSH0zyqolyMb3hZC7vh_7OykdmGxHNnyLynXhAKzGO-yvinL9fGcnYJGbaAuZw9vUsUVXOmAWHMuZy1yUHS8iTPbT35ISb0b5t1z10N2/s640/DSC01491.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This is the Large Pocket Tote. It is a very simple tote with a big ole pocket on the outside. Ideally this would be a school bag or a tote to take to the library or bookstore. I'm obsessed with corduroy right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOdZ4lN6swcnL4K2_NIMJ6p3T1F71fIOSmIqjkbrt-dZWP7a1nvo7m8mwdhRipPFibp_mWV8StN1T0OLd0vptChnNbcrWqXpKzPFmUSxD2Z1o5QMJGKCHOxyivhO4prMvYF4l5J6Mn1J2/s1600/DSC01503.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPOdZ4lN6swcnL4K2_NIMJ6p3T1F71fIOSmIqjkbrt-dZWP7a1nvo7m8mwdhRipPFibp_mWV8StN1T0OLd0vptChnNbcrWqXpKzPFmUSxD2Z1o5QMJGKCHOxyivhO4prMvYF4l5J6Mn1J2/s400/DSC01503.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the Foldover Clutch... It's similar to the Foldover Bag but small enough to take on a night out. There is a detachable wristlet too!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The list is short for right now, but I'm working on new designs and translating them from paper to a real thing is sometimes daunting. But soon I will have some time to really get crackin' on this stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the grand opening sale, I'm offering 20% off. Just enter this code at checkout:</div><div style="text-align: center;">GRANDOPEN2011</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-52701873287783977512011-08-17T15:30:00.000-07:002011-08-17T15:30:51.519-07:00A more sophisticated me<div style="text-align: center;">I'm 23 years old.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm 10 units away from my bachelor's degree.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I live away from home.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a dog.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm a grown up.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have no idea when that last thing happened, but whether I like it or not, it's the truth. I made some promises to myself that I was going to start making a few changes. Most of these promises stemmed from <a href="http://caseoftheyellows.blogspot.com/2011/08/upside.html" style="color: #e06666;">the new beginning</a>, which I posted about recently.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm taking on a lot of new responsibilities on unfamiliar ground, and risk-taking is now something I'm doing daily. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So why do I still roll out of bed every morning and throw on a tshirt and jeans? Because it's easy, it's familiar, and it's safe. Part of having a successful business is being mindful of how others perceive you... and haphazardly pulling on too-casual clothing is no longer going to cut it if I want to be happy with myself and say honestly that I'm trying my best.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Very recently I started filling in my eyebrows and wearing lip stain (not lipstick people, I'm nowhere near ready for that). I also started waking up early enough to apply it in front of my bathroom mirror and not while sitting at a red light on the way to work. It's going well so far.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I'd still like to step it up a bit in terms of my appearance. I'm talking about outfit planning, accessorizing, and wearing my hair in styles other than a ponytail.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can check out <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/beauty-and-style/" style="color: #38761d;">my entire style pinboard</a> in <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #45818e;">Pinterest</a>, but here are a few of my favorite items and outfits that I use to get inspired...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/82834085/" target="_blank"><img 500'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/82834085_8BzbAmVB_c.jpg" width="500 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=34672113" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">polyvore.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/120006656/" target="_blank"><img 500'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/120006656_yyHHvkHw_c.jpg" width="500 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/untitled/set?id=27874548" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">polyvore.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102689956/" target="_blank"><img 522'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/102689956_p9suTfOt_c.jpg" width="443 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4957319798608498973" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">None</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/117750227/" target="_blank"><img 361'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/117750227_VWiXMDxO_c.jpg" width="300 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/goalie-turquoise-blue-ruched-vegan-ballerina-flats.aspx" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">alternativeoutfitters.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/116131297/" target="_blank"><img 671'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/116131297_fDXgR2g8_c.jpg" width="468 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4957319798608498973" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">None</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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Well, we will just have to see where this goes. Baby steps folks.Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-60781268474446804712011-08-16T14:46:00.000-07:002011-08-16T14:46:10.878-07:00The Upside<div style="text-align: center;">I know, I'm blog lagging again. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It tends to happen in the Summer. When you return from a trip and your mind stays on vacation. Yeah, that's me right now, and for the last week or so.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm writing today about a positive side to some bad news. And about new beginnings. And to wish my sweetie a happy 23rd birthday (love you, Bub... hope you're having a fantastic day!).</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, you may know this, you may not, but I've been working as a nanny for the same family for three years. Their youngest was three months old when I started, and now it seems like he's all grown up. The mother told me a couple weeks ago that he will be starting preschool sometime this year. It could be as early as September, or it could be pushed to January. Either way, I'm looking at a significant pay cut, or a complete career change. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I was pretty sure I didn't want to go through this with another family, and I know that jobs in my field (creative writing) aren't always guaranteed steady income. So I had some thinking to do.</div><div style="text-align: center;">After sulking a bit, talking to my mom, my boyfriend, and some other wise folks, I found a positive solution that should keep me satisfied and allow me to keep making enough money to live on (or possibly more).</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm going to stay where I am. I'll work afternoons when the little guy goes off to preschool, and I'll live knowing that my hours will be cut in half, and I'll watch these kids for as long as they need me to stay. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With my new surplus of spare time, I'm going to work my little ass off building up my <b>new Etsy shop. </b>WHAT?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's right. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm starting over from scratch.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that new-ish and big-ish thing I was working on? It's a complete overhaul of my Etsy shop that will be totally focused on hadbags, purses, clutches, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm going to sew, market, promote, sell, and build this thing so that it's a fully functioning business that will one day be my only job, and my only means of income. How scary is that?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it will be hard. Trust me, the loudest voice in my head telling me I can't is my own voice. And I can tell her to shut up any time I want.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Making bags is what I love to do, so I'm gonna go ahead and do it. Ok?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll have some more details on the new shop coming soon. And if its alright with you guys, I'd like to also post a little here and there about the process of building a [hopefully]successful online shop, and what I am dealing with along the way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers to new beginnings :)</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-54128151237073210962011-07-27T14:33:00.000-07:002011-07-27T14:33:11.626-07:0030 Day Photo Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">Hi there readers!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just came across this fun photo challenge hosted by <b><a href="http://sherryturley.blogspot.com/" style="color: #f1c232;">Oh So Lovely</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.shortjenn.blogspot.com/" style="color: #b45f06;">Jenn & Tonic</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks super fun, and it will give me a chance to be extra photographic, and maybe get in the habit of taking more pictures.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be on vacation the whole first week of August, but I will of course have my camera with me, so I can share when I get back. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the list. All of these are super do-able and I can already see myself getting creative with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/82688982/" target="_blank"><img 597'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/82688982_DM9XFX5u_c.jpg" width="500 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://sherryturley.blogspot.com/2011/07/anyone-up-for-challenge.html?showComment=1311801751783#c1290416639763074953" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sherryturley.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well... wanna join? Let me know if you're participating too and I'll stop by your blog to see what you've got!</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-41526315818531146322011-07-21T10:44:00.000-07:002011-07-21T10:45:37.069-07:00Nerd Alert: Harry Potter T-shirts<div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure I have mentioned it before, but it's worth saying again-- I am a huge Harry Potter fan. The books and movies have been a part of my life since they first became popular in like 1999. I was 11, Harry was 11. We grew up together, and the end has finally come. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We're grown ups now, Harry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But that doesn't mean I can't still express my love of magic through crafty projects.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the midnight premier of The Deathly Hallows Part II, my mom and sister helped me make these t-shirts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpUwL-U_46NU4xs-O1__iilqPshIcrYo9ZsfWJzpElqfbyYOMkyHbQN9vQvA7XGvXp3uCDYt5Z8KEvHfmodOs9bjEffd3oOX3leRlSUxRdUB5J4Q599PPtxE4UsaS7wMKGL1lVT2wRY-Y/s1600/DSC01394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="561" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZpUwL-U_46NU4xs-O1__iilqPshIcrYo9ZsfWJzpElqfbyYOMkyHbQN9vQvA7XGvXp3uCDYt5Z8KEvHfmodOs9bjEffd3oOX3leRlSUxRdUB5J4Q599PPtxE4UsaS7wMKGL1lVT2wRY-Y/s640/DSC01394.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZgftc2SlJsqtbKuNG-AdJbMoKzeDYHheaMT_YlzqpCVhuzcKer9egLNLG-2rB6i32sEIHIcp9EUv0Qqq65qrrVngQ6_u_AlWxXkn3-2Psk22gc1hxrKUiso3jVke7MwLIK-dIZREZaas/s1600/DSC01392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZgftc2SlJsqtbKuNG-AdJbMoKzeDYHheaMT_YlzqpCVhuzcKer9egLNLG-2rB6i32sEIHIcp9EUv0Qqq65qrrVngQ6_u_AlWxXkn3-2Psk22gc1hxrKUiso3jVke7MwLIK-dIZREZaas/s640/DSC01392.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DN6oourgoqGM4-1whL6XeWmJ0aTVP26QWTZmOggsiljIcneEpCeCbMyAnYaSO3wS-ZrugIXAZ-k0SSrykSeQmg8Jaz6_6DkWpagbP-9MwHoipnCv5FAh5GYovna4b7-W7MTxV9PeI4lW/s1600/DSC01393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="486" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_DN6oourgoqGM4-1whL6XeWmJ0aTVP26QWTZmOggsiljIcneEpCeCbMyAnYaSO3wS-ZrugIXAZ-k0SSrykSeQmg8Jaz6_6DkWpagbP-9MwHoipnCv5FAh5GYovna4b7-W7MTxV9PeI4lW/s640/DSC01393.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We used freezer paper stencils and fabric paint for the front, and free-handed the back. We were all pretty impressed with how well they turned out.I'll be using the freezer paper again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although we had a lot of fun, the whole night was very bittersweet. I can't think of any other time I will get dressed up and go to a midnight release for something. I've read every word of every book and watched every movie. I know the whole story from beginning to end. I don't know what to do with myself now... and I'm sure most of the Potter fans are having similar feelings.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This video describes it in a funny way. This girl speaks for a lot of us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1Y_opQoYVHQ" width="425"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As for the movie, I was pretty satisfied. Since I read the books I had all the extra info that the movie never addressed, but that's ok. I understand that movie makers have limitations that our imaginations don't. I did get really emotional though... like from the moment Harry walked into Hogwarts until the credits... just about an hour of constant tear flow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though the movies and books are finished, I will always love Harry Potter. I will read the books to my children and grandchildren, and the magic will live on forever. And in the meantime, I'll just embrace all the real-life magic.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-65617926623318110242011-07-19T07:28:00.000-07:002011-07-19T07:28:44.166-07:00My First Guest Post!<div style="text-align: center;">Hey you guys, I'm guest posting today over at <a href="http://mrsvolnoff.blogspot.com/2011/07/guest-post-amy-from-case-of-yellows.html" style="color: #e06666;">The Mrs.</a> I'm sharing a quick little tutorial for this magnetic chalkboard. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgntnCCaeFzlz99snwzYRIW3xdGg4vGL9m7J12CHCHl-CA34lzK5k3iDdric0hqMQELCm-gddFC5_upJEdwDkx5VM-TlBp5HCk4Ds55pivKVIr-gDROIQ8RldwnL_1Evupz1PczBgx3KlN/s1600/DSC01400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgntnCCaeFzlz99snwzYRIW3xdGg4vGL9m7J12CHCHl-CA34lzK5k3iDdric0hqMQELCm-gddFC5_upJEdwDkx5VM-TlBp5HCk4Ds55pivKVIr-gDROIQ8RldwnL_1Evupz1PczBgx3KlN/s320/DSC01400.JPG" width="231" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd love for you to go check it out, and let Megan know you stopped by!</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-13495748983627198212011-07-13T09:40:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:40:31.398-07:00Blagging? And a Shop Update<div style="text-align: center;">I know, I've been blog lagging. We'll call it blagging.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm blagging because I've been extra busy. At the beginning of Summer I immersed myself in these awesome books... </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/63767171/" target="_blank"><img 160'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/63767171_zm7u7II4_c.jpg" width="160 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_16?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=crafty+superstar&sprefix=crafty+superstar" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">amazon.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I'd like for my Etsy business to be my full-time job. So I'm working on something new-ish and big-ish. You'll find out soon...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime I thought I'd give my shop a little bump, and offer free domestic shipping for the rest of the month. Enter the code FREESHIPJULY11 to get it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of my best sellers:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Carry-It Wallets!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAUd-auE6wYLJuuox4X6Ul_WLsqQhuElRSsC4augpMYptgZs1T0AfmsSrkSOz-3BsBcjMxNvkSy1MvznzsjI2Bug7ta5tQ1a_jzpHi4Pz6f1v8Yxt4FnbRZqXoMrYuMNrd11ofbiMiDJX/s1600/DSC01192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlAUd-auE6wYLJuuox4X6Ul_WLsqQhuElRSsC4augpMYptgZs1T0AfmsSrkSOz-3BsBcjMxNvkSy1MvznzsjI2Bug7ta5tQ1a_jzpHi4Pz6f1v8Yxt4FnbRZqXoMrYuMNrd11ofbiMiDJX/s320/DSC01192.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee Cozies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuCBUFrfpIdNgq-0j2aIosuoNspSlgWFhz5ZL12kJmB3W9PIuLafZDKq5miB08-J60ZWZ83douJHHD2ymXNVwa2yqYtq_baRcYfCTVCA-Xn0r3zKIsxG7rv1ojscCpDQ5PAUbbCKx7dss/s1600/DSC01283.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuCBUFrfpIdNgq-0j2aIosuoNspSlgWFhz5ZL12kJmB3W9PIuLafZDKq5miB08-J60ZWZ83douJHHD2ymXNVwa2yqYtq_baRcYfCTVCA-Xn0r3zKIsxG7rv1ojscCpDQ5PAUbbCKx7dss/s320/DSC01283.JPG" width="218" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So stop by in July and pick out your favorite thing!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone is enjoying their Summer... it is flying by.</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-18078874431388338232011-06-29T12:23:00.000-07:002011-06-29T12:23:02.024-07:00What I Wore Wednesday {New Leather Belt}<div style="text-align: center;">So I got this belt at a thrift store over the weekend. I got some other great stuff too but this was the only wearable item I picked up. And boy have I been wearing it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIsqllxSxc2IAX_vVGo5KJqbhQVSVLWT2GjscfXrPIzgaxuNg2wgG8gHSSyWzjplIE0osAOlD1rJ9uyan7mSbc5yK0MMFzCn7tUy-7_ed2H_iXuXLZMOvbTkPPBVFXnffPWukXIMcewui/s1600/DSC01347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIsqllxSxc2IAX_vVGo5KJqbhQVSVLWT2GjscfXrPIzgaxuNg2wgG8gHSSyWzjplIE0osAOlD1rJ9uyan7mSbc5yK0MMFzCn7tUy-7_ed2H_iXuXLZMOvbTkPPBVFXnffPWukXIMcewui/s400/DSC01347.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I paired it with this summery outfit on Monday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKpiOUIrv-U6xIiS_o_p0vULp8tTLmPhEgLmDY0P8BZx5JT1Oi-GTVePEifyu08jqe6K8vmNaMQ3MW294D5ix5FUiaXCkSZa8ZlqFKwFpULPN9b9MNErLrOuP8zEEEK4tFvRQzDx_XaB3/s1600/IMG_0411-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOKpiOUIrv-U6xIiS_o_p0vULp8tTLmPhEgLmDY0P8BZx5JT1Oi-GTVePEifyu08jqe6K8vmNaMQ3MW294D5ix5FUiaXCkSZa8ZlqFKwFpULPN9b9MNErLrOuP8zEEEK4tFvRQzDx_XaB3/s640/IMG_0411-1.JPG" width="402" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Top: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;">Belt: Thrifted </div><div style="text-align: center;">Shorts" Forever 21</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sandals: Rack Room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SU7vlNwWuVA0sFxhThyphenhyphenE9AGs7e60SIZi8pCUlC3UB9an2CSgInzf2JMQIubZSvPIwiRW005ALYbiG-IOrHQYR6McIrVZZcjvMKpUHtFqEGroEz_FLtr9fXkyPjLnpSK6hCQw1hteE_M_/s1600/IMG_0412-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SU7vlNwWuVA0sFxhThyphenhyphenE9AGs7e60SIZi8pCUlC3UB9an2CSgInzf2JMQIubZSvPIwiRW005ALYbiG-IOrHQYR6McIrVZZcjvMKpUHtFqEGroEz_FLtr9fXkyPjLnpSK6hCQw1hteE_M_/s320/IMG_0412-1.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This top works for any season... that's why I love it. I think it was on clearance when I got it at Tarjay too :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_U1SUTc4HsP5daKWXJOJhqjBdlxhFKLDdvrHLB10GXReA5Z954FKlcrWUG7rKAlui6yQqOIJx_Vy-HjrHxWj3NLa3l-jI-wK99qKyZ-KlE2znmBKt06vhv9dGVnZPEhQlZelLra5JIs7/s1600/IMG_0413-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_U1SUTc4HsP5daKWXJOJhqjBdlxhFKLDdvrHLB10GXReA5Z954FKlcrWUG7rKAlui6yQqOIJx_Vy-HjrHxWj3NLa3l-jI-wK99qKyZ-KlE2znmBKt06vhv9dGVnZPEhQlZelLra5JIs7/s320/IMG_0413-1.JPG" width="291" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I call these sandals my "Jerusalem Cruisers"... they are from a store at the Camarillo Outlets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wore my leather belt again last night to dinner and a movie with Brendan, but didn't get any photos..</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm wearing it with this vest and skinny jeans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3LrLFnjxUryIAx6485o-khB4jwQ3viKXz6vtDpQ12g1nNAjkb4RLI7V_l3KPtXEXynNLyN6l7U8PRqZrtast-z1ETT4BVhvIx8sb9HTcr3W4Tyn5X-VJDatmAJydqoHlatsxXuPaNwAP/s1600/IMG_0420.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3LrLFnjxUryIAx6485o-khB4jwQ3viKXz6vtDpQ12g1nNAjkb4RLI7V_l3KPtXEXynNLyN6l7U8PRqZrtast-z1ETT4BVhvIx8sb9HTcr3W4Tyn5X-VJDatmAJydqoHlatsxXuPaNwAP/s640/IMG_0420.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Layering tank: Forever 21</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vest: Old Navy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Belt: Thrifted</div><div style="text-align: center;">Skinnies: Forever 21</div><div style="text-align: center;">Flats: Gap</div><div style="text-align: center;">Watch: birthday gift from Brendan </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ring: Great-grandma's engagement ring</div><div style="text-align: center;">Necklace: Made by my sister Jessica</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvEfIuLPSuBAaFhafe0XlyjGx4bbk7qZSl8SFzCZyRx-OOFlbnO7qr4caSFG3kwOJA8LoMI_aVMbsd3nyPWWr8Sw1JMDQh9o0Cw3tzg93AXHGSqJOn1xpuPDBLlFF6AiNIKOA5sGGrrHi/s1600/IMG_0422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvEfIuLPSuBAaFhafe0XlyjGx4bbk7qZSl8SFzCZyRx-OOFlbnO7qr4caSFG3kwOJA8LoMI_aVMbsd3nyPWWr8Sw1JMDQh9o0Cw3tzg93AXHGSqJOn1xpuPDBLlFF6AiNIKOA5sGGrrHi/s640/IMG_0422.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this belt and I'm probably going to continue to wear it with everything! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also really enjoying this summer weather, and already looking forward to the weekend :)</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-47601033400318310082011-06-26T22:47:00.000-07:002011-06-26T22:47:50.685-07:00Get Thrifty {Ventura, CA}<div style="text-align: center;">Downtown Ventura is a great place to go thrifting! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm lucky to live so close... When I was in high school and I lived more inland my friends and I would drive out to the coast to go thrifting in Ventura. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But now I live right around the corner and it's nice to stop by when I have a few hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They just put in a Goodwill downtown, and I know that they are not the best place to get great deals, (sometimes their prices are marked up way too much) but I managed to get these great home decor items on the cheap:</div><div style="text-align: center;">This tiny little chest doubles as a picture frame. I think I might use it too keep spare sewing needles or ribbons. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlOAlmEnvL3ujnS3FfaQnrKKAQD8xmc6cujDP-pA8oKAkLBz58Cv5FdmrATm5B4DVEwYhH98LnqRBwXAbruRXwlAe5AudS1EmPSafmQ_7HIlx5FzetzlzTjmNk8NUQ0A6-u5MBaRGrJDD/s1600/2011-06-26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlOAlmEnvL3ujnS3FfaQnrKKAQD8xmc6cujDP-pA8oKAkLBz58Cv5FdmrATm5B4DVEwYhH98LnqRBwXAbruRXwlAe5AudS1EmPSafmQ_7HIlx5FzetzlzTjmNk8NUQ0A6-u5MBaRGrJDD/s640/2011-06-26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also found this simple lampshade at the Goodwill. I'm planning on painting it and finding a fun, funky shade.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc4qo5o-h13mIUevdgYPbL2luKQRxYJ1IGS1C_vQrbmmtTRXHvPvoj-bVPmb-v_iHr1566V9GJNIdPPP6AGs4lejfPtunPufPFBshyphenhyphenFSTKIh1rjDSg0D9XjQam-Vj3ztGYduFq1_ZeZoK/s1600/DSC01346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc4qo5o-h13mIUevdgYPbL2luKQRxYJ1IGS1C_vQrbmmtTRXHvPvoj-bVPmb-v_iHr1566V9GJNIdPPP6AGs4lejfPtunPufPFBshyphenhyphenFSTKIh1rjDSg0D9XjQam-Vj3ztGYduFq1_ZeZoK/s400/DSC01346.JPG" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The other thrift shops downtown are always good for finding great deals!</div><div style="text-align: center;">...Like this leather belt. All the belts at this shop are only $.95!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIsqllxSxc2IAX_vVGo5KJqbhQVSVLWT2GjscfXrPIzgaxuNg2wgG8gHSSyWzjplIE0osAOlD1rJ9uyan7mSbc5yK0MMFzCn7tUy-7_ed2H_iXuXLZMOvbTkPPBVFXnffPWukXIMcewui/s1600/DSC01347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsIsqllxSxc2IAX_vVGo5KJqbhQVSVLWT2GjscfXrPIzgaxuNg2wgG8gHSSyWzjplIE0osAOlD1rJ9uyan7mSbc5yK0MMFzCn7tUy-7_ed2H_iXuXLZMOvbTkPPBVFXnffPWukXIMcewui/s400/DSC01347.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And at the last shop I found this fantastic throw pillow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7asO5KUTfzR2At-XO1NvIKunt2uRQJDBFdIJeoWasqA6upKaa_YUbfGSgXnxqg4sec3ufJ0jBeB5uczR-T-6Yuits6G0TR1cMB2ChWVI_l9Gwqgy9AZyg_sdB-1o3ofh2PxVmot6udKk/s1600/2011-06-261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb7asO5KUTfzR2At-XO1NvIKunt2uRQJDBFdIJeoWasqA6upKaa_YUbfGSgXnxqg4sec3ufJ0jBeB5uczR-T-6Yuits6G0TR1cMB2ChWVI_l9Gwqgy9AZyg_sdB-1o3ofh2PxVmot6udKk/s640/2011-06-261.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize until I got home, but it was originally from World Market, and I know how pricey their toss pillows can be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWhVPZSXsAt4pbvScdP2E8zIasrdZpP1I1w0rbxY_Leduq97Nbd1ZwD7xi5d1-o1CKK8-q3RGP2J5NzIp079rdt7tjDw-zFue0Oz5iE2PjKZN4XLBTam-Y9CUoi335-iIBCFmLPVCVX7u/s1600/DSC01348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWhVPZSXsAt4pbvScdP2E8zIasrdZpP1I1w0rbxY_Leduq97Nbd1ZwD7xi5d1-o1CKK8-q3RGP2J5NzIp079rdt7tjDw-zFue0Oz5iE2PjKZN4XLBTam-Y9CUoi335-iIBCFmLPVCVX7u/s640/DSC01348.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So these are the treasures I found this time at my favorite thrifting spot. It was pretty crummy weather on Saturday, so hopefully next time I'll be able to get some good photos of the downtown area and he beach.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you had a wonderful weekend!</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-59034970841505873202011-06-26T08:43:00.000-07:002011-06-26T08:43:41.446-07:00Did You Win?<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of the reader appreciation giveaway is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLTnJ0EgCeQWvBgbZxLeF3raepRklslfO2m_3-BW05-04u7oR3QYV1GDD7iyWUFcIf5Lk_lHZtT3VCjdfQmH1sjwoU0sfXiBEJ8aMSVSIomh_GG5lpqF4L-sdKAM9_9pMaaReU0Xby6UE/s1600/Reader+App+Winner.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLTnJ0EgCeQWvBgbZxLeF3raepRklslfO2m_3-BW05-04u7oR3QYV1GDD7iyWUFcIf5Lk_lHZtT3VCjdfQmH1sjwoU0sfXiBEJ8aMSVSIomh_GG5lpqF4L-sdKAM9_9pMaaReU0Xby6UE/s1600/Reader+App+Winner.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She left this sweet comment:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjqVD-D6Hbg1woBfwoT21Kd3bDivWEUZ0oFTe_J1vd9vIA6uRst-FrCApwzjsf7cgSRr25TSKE6yo4Ymle6E1uh9NgB_Skcr5Ma_I9_D5vjowEhx1-q0-PNoL-Rl9wFT6oH_dy8hB2m0R/s1600/Reader+App+Winner2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjqVD-D6Hbg1woBfwoT21Kd3bDivWEUZ0oFTe_J1vd9vIA6uRst-FrCApwzjsf7cgSRr25TSKE6yo4Ymle6E1uh9NgB_Skcr5Ma_I9_D5vjowEhx1-q0-PNoL-Rl9wFT6oH_dy8hB2m0R/s1600/Reader+App+Winner2.PNG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I want to share with you a few tips for selling your handmade items in a face-to-face venue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you sell on Etsy or any other online marketplace, you don't get a chance to actually meet your customers, and they don't get a chance to meet you or your products up close and personal. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Selling at a craft show, street fair, or festival allows you to meet people and to introduce your products to the community. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have had booths at two local events, and both of them were learning experiences. Here are a few tips for what I have learned so far.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(these photos are from both events)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Plan Ahead.</b> Trust me, you do not want to be up all night the night before the event still making inventory for the show. I did it the first time because I was paranoid about not having enough things to sell. The second time around, I made a list of all the items I wanted to have, and how many of each I planned to make. Then I made a schedule for the next few weeks to keep me on track. It never hurts to have too much inventory, so make as much as you possibly can. Stock up. If you have inventory leftover, you can save it for the next show or list it in your online shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhborkmwx5wTzN7tLu-aCHYrzBuo-9MGyhN72TOFirwEKUNUR4xd2RVEsw7-CvGWZBG3Ewhv6LCpDKnGvR3GtWHSk19hMFpDbdIdn2EreWHJToPTtvdnY4FDqFS6Hsk55UELBhYjNjCeinw/s1600/SDC12218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhborkmwx5wTzN7tLu-aCHYrzBuo-9MGyhN72TOFirwEKUNUR4xd2RVEsw7-CvGWZBG3Ewhv6LCpDKnGvR3GtWHSk19hMFpDbdIdn2EreWHJToPTtvdnY4FDqFS6Hsk55UELBhYjNjCeinw/s640/SDC12218.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2. Be Memorable.</b> Have an eye-catching display so that potential buyers know you're there. If you make small products that aren't large enough to stand out (like my coffee cozies and key chains), use display items that pop, like a fun table covering or catchy sign. Smile a lot and make sure customers know that you handmade everything and can answer any questions they have. In addition, make sure everyone who comes to your booth leaves with a business card. Even if they don't buy at the show, they may visit your website or blog, or contact you for a custom order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN20GekkpAjJ2yTQBmOxpHclOAah9Or5lhKuPned_UA6aGQTI_x0GnCgRlayXG9b-kHaJBWEnpoVDu6_cAJU_Hz2iD3G-745MlSPFY5tvXI1LvwN-1oun3Bczo62oZasRD9yir8z5_IVN/s1600/IMG_0298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN20GekkpAjJ2yTQBmOxpHclOAah9Or5lhKuPned_UA6aGQTI_x0GnCgRlayXG9b-kHaJBWEnpoVDu6_cAJU_Hz2iD3G-745MlSPFY5tvXI1LvwN-1oun3Bczo62oZasRD9yir8z5_IVN/s640/IMG_0298.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBstVfl9cYF2ykjIWC1Z4BK2RAYmGQG3s3NM_RVSvAZ0KcnQaVOow-_i8rTe0MeXp8bFfWkplRGABnxVoiYyUovSZ3XxkfiGRJmJVp9QKgMTk_LAYNyrMczP1AAt2YecxRxnvbVT1NuuU/s1600/IMG_0296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBstVfl9cYF2ykjIWC1Z4BK2RAYmGQG3s3NM_RVSvAZ0KcnQaVOow-_i8rTe0MeXp8bFfWkplRGABnxVoiYyUovSZ3XxkfiGRJmJVp9QKgMTk_LAYNyrMczP1AAt2YecxRxnvbVT1NuuU/s400/IMG_0296.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Have Helpers.</b> I could not have done either show without my mom and my two sisters. Aside from the fact that they were there to help organize things and tell my customers how awesome my products were, some of my display items were just too heavy for me to handle on my own. You need to have at least one person to help you out. Some shows may only allow one helper to come in free of charge, but it may be worth it to buy admission for a few more friends if you think you might need more help. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoocE-BeqpicqLIqBuoUKxJ9xE1s-ny3-GCKNB67nO_GVDmJbme37XsQ8GeqxiIrkM4972qMFToZEz3evBxX7OJIxRDIu_PEhCU2C36qCTeo3rlrxO0t5x6AGy2-mw5RMH7R6GPc6Ld5y/s1600/SDC12226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpoocE-BeqpicqLIqBuoUKxJ9xE1s-ny3-GCKNB67nO_GVDmJbme37XsQ8GeqxiIrkM4972qMFToZEz3evBxX7OJIxRDIu_PEhCU2C36qCTeo3rlrxO0t5x6AGy2-mw5RMH7R6GPc6Ld5y/s640/SDC12226.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>4. Label everything.</b> If your items are each unique, then each item should have its own price tag. I use general labels and make sure they are front and center so that people aren't constantly asking "How much is this?" It also helps to tell what the item is if people aren't familiar with your products or if they have a special name.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6EoO0kiP9DA1WIT6G2pe4If_QVFuJpfZ3Hq9F5rSOr3WRmbNAoAdpRkCslTICPoUZlOqiCXQbQAWAC6SXHD0OPg48CdEb7XduAHeO9M1M9-6BTvjhyphenhyphenP71gTuuFeC_BW25xzkS9GfAnNd/s1600/SDC12217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM6EoO0kiP9DA1WIT6G2pe4If_QVFuJpfZ3Hq9F5rSOr3WRmbNAoAdpRkCslTICPoUZlOqiCXQbQAWAC6SXHD0OPg48CdEb7XduAHeO9M1M9-6BTvjhyphenhyphenP71gTuuFeC_BW25xzkS9GfAnNd/s640/SDC12217.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>5. Accept Credit Cards.</b> You may be thinking that accepting credit cards is a complicated and expensive process with lots of paperwork and fees. But it's so simple. I use a service called <a href="https://squareup.com/" style="color: #f1c232;">Square</a>. I signed up {for free} online, and they sent me a {free} card reader. Then I downloaded the app {for free} on my iPhone... it may be available for Droid by now, but I'm not positive. Basically how it works is that you plug the card reader into the headphone jack on your phone, and it allows you to accept credit cards. The money goes into your account after about 3 days, and Square takes only 2.75% of every purchase. That's about the same as Etsy and Paypal. No monthly fees, no contract, and no equipment to buy. I had this at my second craft show and my sales almost doubled. I had a little sign that let everyone know I accepted credit cards, and buyers were really impressed with my sweet card reader.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>6. Get Creative With Your Displays.</b> I use household items for displaying my creations. I have colorful bowls, decorative trays, and a few purse racks that my boyfriend made for me. I also have a thread rack that I use for my leather cuff bracelets. All of these items were relatively inexpensive and can be found everywhere. If you're selling something like jewelry, try to create a display that is unique instead of using generic jewelry racks that can be found at every other booth. Choose something that is different but won't distract or take away from your products--you want them to stand out on their own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFBMNigr8EfXb452wCOewA0FEMOSTwYx_zFsItt6D_5Z-MP9yBRtKy22aYVBA8lRDpsmUG4ptoQpWUD_cMGiW79BLinMcWmEZsaR5mvS6hGUyRztd62I4DvH48p4pRuQgbGeFw7fF0Mgs/s1600/IMG_0295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFBMNigr8EfXb452wCOewA0FEMOSTwYx_zFsItt6D_5Z-MP9yBRtKy22aYVBA8lRDpsmUG4ptoQpWUD_cMGiW79BLinMcWmEZsaR5mvS6hGUyRztd62I4DvH48p4pRuQgbGeFw7fF0Mgs/s640/IMG_0295.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I hope this helps if you are interested in having a booth at a craft event. I am by no means an expert, but I'm glad to offer any help I can. If you have questions or want to ask more about my experiences or my booth, feel free to ask! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mrsvolnoff.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6aa84f;">The Mrs.</a> will be hosting a link party to share tips and ask questions about craft fairs. I'll be linking to this post on July 21st!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt-T7HJSOJOzkN6rSkmyNnpdx4V2-YV8-mOFaa7RqwTLYXJwk5CzvycDyAqDcE-gtkTgzcwsEDH5CtjUaQY4KNoEtlUgIJ1n1Fd7TB-aToSqyw9rQt0VR2jQkIRqzrM78FwZ_Wen4cJjl/s1600/DamaskLimeGreen+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRt-T7HJSOJOzkN6rSkmyNnpdx4V2-YV8-mOFaa7RqwTLYXJwk5CzvycDyAqDcE-gtkTgzcwsEDH5CtjUaQY4KNoEtlUgIJ1n1Fd7TB-aToSqyw9rQt0VR2jQkIRqzrM78FwZ_Wen4cJjl/s400/DamaskLimeGreen+%25281%2529.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-29306307134608406432011-06-16T10:17:00.000-07:002011-06-26T08:31:54.372-07:00Reader Appreciation {GIVEAWAY}<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;">{This giveaway is now closed}</span> <br />
I never thought I would have 50 followers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For me, blogging is casual and I often find myself wondering who really cares what I have to </div><div style="text-align: center;">say/show/share...</div><div style="text-align: center;">But apparently, there are 50 people who do care, and for that I'd like to say a big HUGE "thank you" in the form of a giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You may remember awhile back I shared <a href="http://caseoftheyellows.blogspot.com/2011/05/look-what-i-made-wanna-win-it.html" style="color: #674ea7;">this black vinyl crossbody bag that I made.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2L5Ya2NtK4Pv1a2cMmr-LoE3sWxMeguwSxq077NGJlwpYx9L9DEv7kWHBRXc4GRhdyduHngXqXFStgEJ6j5bWD7Fo-sCWtFOgYVrhreyZ0LFQJbEX9UHWjD3BEyi_TFoqFJ5OK1INRosY/s1600/IMG_0330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2L5Ya2NtK4Pv1a2cMmr-LoE3sWxMeguwSxq077NGJlwpYx9L9DEv7kWHBRXc4GRhdyduHngXqXFStgEJ6j5bWD7Fo-sCWtFOgYVrhreyZ0LFQJbEX9UHWjD3BEyi_TFoqFJ5OK1INRosY/s320/IMG_0330.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtQDnXPmRPz0OYFuAf3ysBjWpksh7Q1GwEaN9U8Nia3liIK5b0Q2QpWwhM-JU1aHDx0owuEyu2_LUL4pTxGCG0c5HIK5lUVbC5FTfrGPZ0UzXLX_GK4HXz29BqQV3UYqmqwuePtYWzo6I/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtQDnXPmRPz0OYFuAf3ysBjWpksh7Q1GwEaN9U8Nia3liIK5b0Q2QpWwhM-JU1aHDx0owuEyu2_LUL4pTxGCG0c5HIK5lUVbC5FTfrGPZ0UzXLX_GK4HXz29BqQV3UYqmqwuePtYWzo6I/s320/IMG_0324.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of you is going to win it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You must be a public follower of this blog to enter. </div><div style="text-align: center;">To enter just leave a comment on this post.</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would like extra entries, here are your options:</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Like my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fancy-Funky-Fresh/113826791961975" style="color: #e06666;"> shop Facebook page </a>(1 extra entry)</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Blog, Facebook, or Tweet about this giveaway (2 extra entries)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Leave one comment per entry, and be sure to include your email address if it is not linked to your Google profile.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited that all of you have helped this blog to grow, and I truly appreciate every ounce of support you have given me.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This giveaway will close Friday 6/24 at 9pm PST.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good Luck!</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-74081684211794074972011-06-13T07:00:00.000-07:002011-06-13T07:00:10.996-07:00Confessions of a Hoarder Part I<div style="text-align: center;">I've been sewing nonstop since January 2010. I made a lot of cute things, sold some stuff on Etsy, and everything was peachy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In July 2010 I moved into a new house with a spare bedroom Which I dedicated to sewing, crafting, and hoarding. Oh yeah, it's a guest room too, but what guest would mind the <i>tick tick tick</i> of a sewing machine in the middle of the night? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, when I get really into a project I create a hurricane of fabric, thread, and pins. And I never clean up after that hurricane.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Part of the hoarding habit is not only collecting things, but also not wanting to put those things away because the thought of them being out of sight is scary. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So this is what my craft room looks like right now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't judge. I have feelings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvcEU7rbunSNs8VppWWS6OuARwpT9_R7QJHcDsw3mrgLDhqyTYvb9U18_Dtn0_2Zwo5s7Z1odtKmwpRjRFummkS6wG2LH_1TWVC2yibpsNGaBjGhKqGWrMg45hmoowDdqzCtGYBslEqFy/s1600/DSC01327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvcEU7rbunSNs8VppWWS6OuARwpT9_R7QJHcDsw3mrgLDhqyTYvb9U18_Dtn0_2Zwo5s7Z1odtKmwpRjRFummkS6wG2LH_1TWVC2yibpsNGaBjGhKqGWrMg45hmoowDdqzCtGYBslEqFy/s640/DSC01327.JPG" width="425" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yeah.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a problem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxnvMKrCFpbSwZx98bJF737dcrUHUQy06xQ3KBl82HXpZcA8JIyRMmQqn0sr-qdU6TyAn-RQFFdnRTlNHv6arrOFjTrp1I3XiUkwGw-18XY3uK10DNVw4O_q1HcRijxa_TsnrMtmnXJp6/s1600/DSC01328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxnvMKrCFpbSwZx98bJF737dcrUHUQy06xQ3KBl82HXpZcA8JIyRMmQqn0sr-qdU6TyAn-RQFFdnRTlNHv6arrOFjTrp1I3XiUkwGw-18XY3uK10DNVw4O_q1HcRijxa_TsnrMtmnXJp6/s400/DSC01328.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Normally, I just close the door to the room and go on my merry way.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But then I had these really great pillows that I wanted to sew, and I had to carefully maneuver around all this crap in order to get to the sewing machine. There is no way I can live like this. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So before I run out and get professional help from a hoarding counselor, I'm going to try to take care of this thing on my own.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step 1: Organize my fabric. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I keep every single scrap of fabric that touches my hands. It's absurd the tiny pieces that I have kept from God knows when. So I purged the smallest scraps and attempted to organize the rest of them. I had four grocery bags full of scraps. It was a challenge, and the hardest part was figuring out how I was going to do it. By size? By designer? By pattern (flowers, stripes, etc.)? I decided it would be best if I organized them by color because it was the easiest and most general (read: took the least amount of time).</div><div style="text-align: center;">After a few hours I managed to condense my four grocery bags into one magnificent scrap bin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisClRgps9cQx-pVyMWMg-5cYGGU5SAV3xhMALyYW5-FnzmrCmrXjzWtFSoziqaTS9qrOVitNyJ3HP1pUGki-LCLLoRu8-39NUVD2TjwJZQcxx6O5zN_ep47gB7iXn4D3SjAlTaeX0CGRyb/s1600/DSC01325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisClRgps9cQx-pVyMWMg-5cYGGU5SAV3xhMALyYW5-FnzmrCmrXjzWtFSoziqaTS9qrOVitNyJ3HP1pUGki-LCLLoRu8-39NUVD2TjwJZQcxx6O5zN_ep47gB7iXn4D3SjAlTaeX0CGRyb/s400/DSC01325.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look inside!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAEMNg4qAerXMec8mHEbYPBFXxpUBNb0zH5X-OB5GqXg-ahUPWueuFEg6hULrX8GSTPdlglcGk31YG6l1jo6I7to5RcENdXi1SQObmsMr_NAqd-RohtaYlcY-HzlSM3ZGd9FRHb1UefWC/s1600/DSC01326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAEMNg4qAerXMec8mHEbYPBFXxpUBNb0zH5X-OB5GqXg-ahUPWueuFEg6hULrX8GSTPdlglcGk31YG6l1jo6I7to5RcENdXi1SQObmsMr_NAqd-RohtaYlcY-HzlSM3ZGd9FRHb1UefWC/s400/DSC01326.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used gallon-sized freezer bags to hold the scraps of each color. I still can't believe it all fits in here. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've told myself that when I am finished with a project, I will gather up the scraps and put them in the appropriate color bags. And I will not hold onto anything that is too small.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yikes, I guess it's all about implementation.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We'll see.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for another exciting installment of Confessions of a Hoarder.</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-27845417291082282412011-06-11T09:32:00.000-07:002011-06-11T09:32:33.682-07:00The Spoils of the Cute Stuff Sale<div style="text-align: center;">My winnings from the <a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/category/cute-stuff-sale" style="color: magenta;">Cute Stuff Sale</a> came in the mail this week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know that I bought them, so they aren't <i>winnings </i>per se... but if you participated in the CSS, then you know just how insane the competition actually is. And these are definitely wins.</div><div style="text-align: center;">From<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/linkeldesigns?ref=ss_profile" style="color: #e06666;">Linkel Designs</a>, I got this purdy pink ring. Look at the adorable packaging!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVctErcbV4w07HgWU3f-ygt4QU1kD-6Yyc7LwHNIRVl9_UXhIiIgAFTgogPo8Ni3MIEPxgXdRwwk7FanC7Xe9DUdgGlox30c40-UpXeRgUhyphenhyphenyn97toqHqwFnXsHccoiXK6M8y-pnz3jVq/s1600/DSC01303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWVctErcbV4w07HgWU3f-ygt4QU1kD-6Yyc7LwHNIRVl9_UXhIiIgAFTgogPo8Ni3MIEPxgXdRwwk7FanC7Xe9DUdgGlox30c40-UpXeRgUhyphenhyphenyn97toqHqwFnXsHccoiXK6M8y-pnz3jVq/s320/DSC01303.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I can't quite capture the light in a way that shows the true color. But just imagine a more vibrant pink with sparkly flecks.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacAve" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lilac Ave.</a> I got this wonderful lotion bar. I wasn't quite sure what a lotion bar was, or how it would look/feel/smell... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgJGBfz6sPpnfVwpbnEHU1yQ-Oihh7E_4JXfMeFSQP15tdOqV7TUCXh7cxsnflyVgaUTGXBkuoc9K2Fx2xM49v8geeSbuopnvA715R9Ha-cjQ-IcE8sTm2eCQKQqk_CVrZtW1j_Fu898z/s1600/DSC01302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgJGBfz6sPpnfVwpbnEHU1yQ-Oihh7E_4JXfMeFSQP15tdOqV7TUCXh7cxsnflyVgaUTGXBkuoc9K2Fx2xM49v8geeSbuopnvA715R9Ha-cjQ-IcE8sTm2eCQKQqk_CVrZtW1j_Fu898z/s320/DSC01302.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So here's the deal, that little flower is like a solid piece of lotion that you rub onto your skin. Mine is the aloha scent, and I just rub it in between my hands for a few seconds and it's the perfect amount of moisture. I suffer from "sweaty hands syndrome." That is a medical term that basically means my hands clam up, and lotion is usually a bad idea. But this lotion bar is amazing, and I can be more precise with where I put it as opposed to liquid lotion that goes everywhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I highly recommend both of these shops!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look for them in the next Cute Stuff Sale</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great weekend :)</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-84002643228673265372011-06-10T17:28:00.000-07:002011-06-10T17:28:59.055-07:00Gifts for the Bride<div style="text-align: center;">A friend of mine is getting married next weekend in Cabo San Lucas!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not attending the wedding, but her bridal party asked if I would put together a few gifts for the bride, Michele.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought a plain boyfriend tee at Tar-jay and some fabric paint & went to work. I just printed the words out on paper and since the fabric was sheer enough, was able to trace the letters. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlad-o5AWEKVK2MTMjy4e0I1Wly2xsQVKFf2spDsjp6hN0LZURvxiWFcbWIs5JqVmNlEv9yzZHi1OjwxloNwZUAIMM7jp9MLFTt7x8lHvWpVXqkrpT0g91nWR2ow7vxF0eY59cgkG35ceF/s1600/DSC01305.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlad-o5AWEKVK2MTMjy4e0I1Wly2xsQVKFf2spDsjp6hN0LZURvxiWFcbWIs5JqVmNlEv9yzZHi1OjwxloNwZUAIMM7jp9MLFTt7x8lHvWpVXqkrpT0g91nWR2ow7vxF0eY59cgkG35ceF/s320/DSC01305.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqBumUBr3_RDvc7r0swOVcvnXNlqKpIp1mOdbT-lgvTz7uPeTgc4v8z9SWhuaecaTQhZWdknRgTHRY2k8Ry4zF7gFbrxFA7eSX4GKk21uv5z5xhjMQBBd1OOUH8MIv2S-R3XoN8nuhGgP/s1600/DSC01313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqBumUBr3_RDvc7r0swOVcvnXNlqKpIp1mOdbT-lgvTz7uPeTgc4v8z9SWhuaecaTQhZWdknRgTHRY2k8Ry4zF7gFbrxFA7eSX4GKk21uv5z5xhjMQBBd1OOUH8MIv2S-R3XoN8nuhGgP/s320/DSC01313.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> ...and when you turn it inside-out it says "just married"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStL_VwqPEbun5wL-7nylIFSTk63O7-TvD7LWiOt6s1Iy2RFXgMBLj4EvPJkTDkN181ZjGVvxiPRRzDmnFx0vwK_RzfTCFM5ZmfdF1FzT6Ib2Or1eAcL45MWIV2EVMupv1Unkm1Qt4hIBi/s1600/DSC01312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStL_VwqPEbun5wL-7nylIFSTk63O7-TvD7LWiOt6s1Iy2RFXgMBLj4EvPJkTDkN181ZjGVvxiPRRzDmnFx0vwK_RzfTCFM5ZmfdF1FzT6Ib2Or1eAcL45MWIV2EVMupv1Unkm1Qt4hIBi/s320/DSC01312.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of the gifts turned out better than I had imagined. I will definitely use these Tulip fabric paints again! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I know the happy couple is going to have a blast in Cabo! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend, and please follow my blog!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a giveaway planned when I reach 50 followers, so tell your friends :)</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-68119821160260633922011-06-08T11:46:00.000-07:002011-06-08T11:46:07.959-07:00$55 Living Room Makeover<div style="text-align: center;">My boyfriend and I moved into our house almost a year ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We were (and still are) on a budget, and decorating hasn't really been a priority.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We got most of our furniture from garage sales, thrift stores, craigslist, and from our friends and family.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our friend's father gave us these couches for free.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are in really good condition, and I like the shape, but they are definitely not our style (if we even have a 'style').</div><div style="text-align: center;">My main problem is that the pattern is so bold that it steals the show. Everything we do to the room ends up being overshadowed by the green monsters, and all the throw pillows I've made totally clash.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks like a blank canvas. I can do anything to it without having to accommodate dark green leaves! It feels so refreshing to walk in and not feel so bombarded. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I have a clean slate, I've got a lot of ideas for spicing this space up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some rugs that I like <br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/32096758/" target="_blank"><img 831'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/32096758_lLf2dXHz_c.jpg" width="554 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=883098&catId=HOME-RUGS&pushId=HOME-RUGS&popId=HOME&navAction=top&navCount=582&color=gol&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-RUGS-RECTANGULAR" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">anthropologie.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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and if I can convince Brendan to part ways with his beloved recliner, I'd like to get an accent chair or two.<br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/32102241/" target="_blank"><img 217'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/32102241_vz8cN7lC_c.jpg" width="217 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.target.com/Living-Room-Chairs-Furniture/b/ref=sc_iw_l_1_4035721?node=334310011" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">target.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/32106955/" target="_blank"><img 217'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/32106955_pYfbV4jN_c.jpg" width="217 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.target.com/b/ref=in_se_pagelist_btm_next?ie=UTF8&node=334310011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=7&rh=target_com_category-bin%3AAccent%20Chairs%7Ctarget_com_category-bin%3AUpholstered%20Chairs&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cstyle_name%2Cmaterial_type%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cpattern_name-bin%2Cprice%2Citem_styling%2Ccollection_name-bin&searchRank=pmrank" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">target.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
...and this lamp.<br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/35913041/" target="_blank"><img 435'="" border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/35913041_8h9O2GbI_c.jpg" width="290 height =" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=063165&catId=HOME-LIGHTING-SHADES&pushId=HOME-LIGHTING-SHADES&popId=HOME-LIGHTING&navAction=middle&navCount=42&color=004&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=D" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">anthropologie.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/amyscraps/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Amy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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OH. MY. GAWD. This lamp... I've been admiring it forever. But I am on a serious Anthropologie boycott ever since the whole <a href="http://consumerist.com/2011/05/urban-outfitters-jewelry-identical-to-independent-designers-line.html" style="color: #45818e;">Urban Outfitters incident</a>. This lamp looks like something I could possibly make, and customize to whatever colors end up in this room. <br />
I'm making some pillows this week, so I will show photos of any progress that I make.<br />
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Also... any suggestions for what to do with that big empty wall? I know there are a lot of options, but the thermostat is smack dab in the middle of the wall. I'd like to have words with whoever made that genius decision...<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-90847243932315508762011-06-01T09:34:00.000-07:002011-06-01T09:34:55.023-07:00What I Wore Wednesday {Tie Dye}<div style="text-align: center;">Tie dye is so fun and summery.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It reminds me of bbq's</div><div style="text-align: center;">beaches</div><div style="text-align: center;">festivals...</div><div style="text-align: center;">...just SUMMER!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJh80yBbIpIzcPF4yEEpt6VMRoA2pI1mJMfSl8wRnnw2xSc5JTZFwFlBMS2i1-wOGaIsIEOF7fxVIx8N5dz_QFjNvfk_G4v9HY1xjP8K3qaUlXpNxeMfzsm4LycAAW5STszpuw8hwlaVlc/s1600/IMG_0380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJh80yBbIpIzcPF4yEEpt6VMRoA2pI1mJMfSl8wRnnw2xSc5JTZFwFlBMS2i1-wOGaIsIEOF7fxVIx8N5dz_QFjNvfk_G4v9HY1xjP8K3qaUlXpNxeMfzsm4LycAAW5STszpuw8hwlaVlc/s400/IMG_0380.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought this dress awhile ago but never wore it. To be honest, it was really cheap and I bought it for the belt that came with it. I dug it out of my closet this morning and realized that I had used the belt for another outfit, and I couldn't find it anywhere. Darn. It was a simple black elastic belt that snapped together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I was able to make it work with this turquoise belt and it adds a little more color. I'm sorry the photos are so blah... I'm still using my iPhone because my camera is broken.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm linking up to WIWW on<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/2011/06/what-i-would-like-to-wear-wednesday/" style="color: #e06666;">The Pleated Poppy </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm having a reader appreciation giveaway when I reach 50 followers! Become a follower and get a chance at winning this cute little crossbody satchel {made by me!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0F6mdgTv_aeSs7UT6sXghBNqSRxICGYT8EmQoryEjsKd2uG1_4xh-b4mgWoZbx73vHDF39pxkTUpaenPyLcIQPuHhwuJpoMOuTi6lvHTpxJAvU94dZ6-fsirM9aDJHikVa_T70-IRHuvg/s1600/IMG_0327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0F6mdgTv_aeSs7UT6sXghBNqSRxICGYT8EmQoryEjsKd2uG1_4xh-b4mgWoZbx73vHDF39pxkTUpaenPyLcIQPuHhwuJpoMOuTi6lvHTpxJAvU94dZ6-fsirM9aDJHikVa_T70-IRHuvg/s320/IMG_0327.JPG" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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At the sale I made purchases from Linkel Designs, and Lilac Ave. These two shops are AWESOME!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/linkeldesigns" style="color: #c27ba0;">Linkel Designs</a> has such lovely jewelry, made by a mom-and-daughter team. I wanted every single piece they listed. I ended up snagging a really beautiful ring, and there are lots of other wonderful things in the shop. So go check out their Etsy shop and <a href="http://www.theprettybee.blogspot.com/" style="color: #ea9999;">blog</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilacAve" style="color: #6aa84f;">Lilac Ave.</a> makes the best skin care products. At the last sale I bought a lip balm, and it is my absolute favorite! My mom and sisters are really jealous. This time I got a lotion bar, which I can't wait for! Her shop has so many great items to choose from and they are all eco-friendly. You've got to see her Etsy shop, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LilacAve" style="color: #e69138;">follow Lilac Ave. on facebook</a>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957319798608498973.post-18012731472542107342011-05-25T12:58:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:58:53.461-07:00The Cute Stuff Sale<div style="text-align: center;">I'm so excited to tell you guys about the news!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm selling some of my handmade creations at the Cute Stuff Sale hosted by <a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">NiceGirlNotes</span></a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This sale is so much fun....<a href="http://www.nicegirlnotes.com/the-redemption-sale"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"> Here's how it works</span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd be so thrilled if some of you participated. There is laughing, there is dancing, there is buying, there is smack-talking. It's a blast!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't worry, if you can't make it to the sale on FB, there will be a discount offered by all of the participating shops... 15% off! The discount code is LOVENGN, which you enter at checkout anytime during the week following the sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My shop, <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/amyscraps"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Fancy Funky Fresh</span></a> was featured on the NiceGirlNotes blog the other day. How cool is that?! It is truly one of my favorite blogs to read for all the funny stories, cartoons, and of course, cute stuff. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">All of the items featured in the Cute Stuff Sale will be discounted at least 25% and all prices include shipping. I'm selling some of my best sellers like coffee cozies and Carry-It wallets. Plus some new stuff too. Like this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/caseoftheyellows/5758774841/" title="Crossbody Bow Bag by amy_scraps, on Flickr"><img alt="Crossbody Bow Bag" height="423" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5758774841_9690dcdf19.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Get excited folks! Let me know if you plan on participating, I'd love to see you there.</div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06627687819587459429noreply@blogger.com0