Ever felt all alone in the craft blogging world? I do… daily. I live in a rural community. When you mention blogging to someone around here, their eyes glaze over and you lose them immediately. They don’t get it. Aside … Read the rest
Local Artisans: Honey Bee Gourds
Gourd art is around 365 days of the year, but in the fall is when we see them the most. Farmer’s markets, craft fairs and art shows. We had a beautiful weekend here in southeast Wisconsin about a week ago. … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: Gifts For Men
I swear that the most difficult people to shop for at the holidays are the men on my list. My dad, my husband, brothers, in-laws, uncles, you name it! Men are difficult to shop for. As part of my regular … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: Sweet Snowflakes
It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another episode of Etsy Stalking! This week my keyword was “snowflake” and I found a “flurry” of adorable items you can add to your holiday shopping list. I’m loving everything I … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: Peppermint Pretties
It’s Friday night, and that means it’s time for more Etsy stalking! 🙂 This time my keyword was “peppermint” and just look at all of the delicious red and white yumminess I found! I could just drool on Etsy … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: For Pet Lovers
Looks like this Etsy Stalking feature is going to be a regular on Fridays, the numbers don’t lie! You guys like it, so I’ll keep doing it. 🙂 This week the keyword was “pets”. So for you pet lovers out … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: Crazy for Cranberry
Last Friday I did a post called “Etsy Stalking: Kitchen Goodies” where I shared some delicious finds after browsing Etsy using the simple keyword of “kitchen”. I then grabbed 9 of my favorites and featured them. That post … Read the rest
Win a Bird Themed Vintage Garland
Enter once a day through December 15, 2010 and you could win this beautiful vintage bird themed garland. This garland was made by Karen Fisher, owner of the Etsy shop Fish In the Attic Studio where she sells a wide … Read the rest
Etsy Stalking: Kitchen Goodies
I was out stalking some random Etsy shops tonight and wanted to share some of the coolness I found using the simple search term of “kitchen”. Great stuff! Christmas shopping, here I come! Do you shop on Etsy?
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Step On Up Stepstool
I was over at a friend’s house last week getting a carton of farm fresh eggs from her cute and friendly chickens 🙂 when I noticed this nifty looking step stool at the end of her kitchen counter. Turns out … Read the rest
A Custom Tile for Nene
I introduced you to Renee’s custom tiles back in early September. I keep an eye on her blog, as I do so many (my google reader is way overflowing!) and really wanted to share this most recent project called Designing … Read the rest
Got Chickens – Painted Tile
Do you remember when I introduced you to Renee at Kudos Kitchen and all of her amazing painted tiles? In this “got chickens?” post, Renee shoots a couple of short videos as well as providing step by step photos … Read the rest
Email Marketing for Etsy Sellers
I love finding stuff on accident, don’t you? First I was visiting my crafty friend Wendy, from CraftJr.com. Then I discovered she had posted a link on Facebook where I found this great informational article about how Etsy sellers … Read the rest
Artist Jan Dwyer’s Amazing Carvings
In August I traveled to Iowa to visit relatives and for the first time, go to the Iowa State Fair. When I entered the building that housed several artisans and crafters, the first booth I came across was Jan’s. I … Read the rest
Get a Custom Tile
If you haven’t seen these custom tiles around the blogosphere yet, you are in for treat. Renee from Kudos Kitchen is a talented painter and will take your blog logo and paint it on a custom tile for you. That’s … Read the rest