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Handmade Wednesday Week 54

2012-02-01T21:10:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Week 54 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Simply Shop | 323

{Store} Greyed Out ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

2) Follow the Handmade Wednesday Hosts & Co-Hosts! Leave a comment letting us know you're stopping by from Handmade Wednesday, so we can follow you back!!

3) Visit & Follow the blog directly ahead of you in the linky! Leave them a comment too, telling them you stopped by!

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Trading with Knotty Quilts

2012-01-30T21:45:00.004-06:00

As you might well know, I'm addicted to trading.
In the past months I traded my heart out and got some amazing gifts for every body on Christmas.
So I bragging now about my trade with Knotty Quilts as I was able to score the nicest and warmer twin size quilts for my kids.

See for yourself!!

Princesses for little Michelle

And coolest Spiderman for Gabriel

Handmade Wednesday Week 53

2012-01-25T06:41:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 53 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} McCloud Designs

{Store} The Decorative Box ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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Al last.....

2012-01-24T07:12:00.004-06:00

I'm sure most of my readers are wondering why I'm not writing anymore. The reason is the the past few months have been a little bit of a roller coaster with so many things happening one after another that was difficult for me to absorb them all and put them down in writing.
But now I really need to get some of it now.

It's barely 7 am here and I've been up from 1 hour already. Why?
Gabriel started at his new school today. And nope, it's not the school where my daughter is going, the one that he wanted in so badly. They decided he wasn't good enough for them. Instead the county sent him 30 miles away. I guess for the Okaloosa County is perfectly fine for a disabled child to have to wake up before 6 to be sent to a school far away to get some "services" that the local school seems to think they don't need to provide. It sucks and it's wrong. They are wrong by thinking that I'm just going to accept that.

So after fighting from September, hiring a lawyer and threatening legal action, my son still didn't get in the school he wanted. Maybe I'm old, but when I was school age I picked my own school and my parents had a say so if they deemed that inappropriate for any reason. For the Okaloosa county the students opinion is nothing and parents are just tax payers fools. Nice.

I'm so worried for my boy today and I know that I'm more scared than he is.
It's 7.20 now and I imagine he just made it to school and somebody is directing him to his classroom. I can only hope that he remembers me telling him to listen to what people say and pay attention so he will get in the right classroom. You see, for people with Autism like me and him every new thing seems out of place for a while and can be very scary. This morning for him all it's new and although I know we showed him the way to cope with all that and he has been doing wonderfully, part of me still fears. But of course I do, is the Autism making me talk this way.

This will be a very loooooooooooooong day I can tell.....

Handmade Wednesday Week 52

2012-01-18T10:11:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Week 52 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

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If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Anne's Antics

{Store} YoYo's and Candy ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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Handmade Wednesday Week 51

2012-01-11T19:16:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 51 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Amandine Mai

{Store} Turn of the Spade ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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Is it Monday yet?

2012-01-07T21:23:00.004-06:00

I know I've been very sporadic. This week has been very tough for me.
Lots of meetings with school personnel, phone calls, letters and so on. All in preparation of an IEP meeting for Gabriel that will take place Monday, January 9th (also is 8th birthday).
Big decision ahead: meaning I'm crying a lot and I'm sleeping close to nothing.

From one side there is this big desire to believe that Gabriel can handle going to a public school with little or no help. On the other, the biggest fear that it will not work out. Don't give me wrong, I do not expect to go smoothly and I know whatever happen I can always fix it. It's one of those situations where I wish I could go ahead of time, like 6 months from now, to see how it plays out and choose accordingly. Of course, life doesn't work this way.

To sum the situation up for who don't know: Gabriel graduated from a private Autism Center last month after being there of a little bit less than 1 year (HERE) and it's getting ready to go back into the public system.

Should I mention that I also have a daughter in kindergarten going in the school across the street. This school won't enroll Gabriel. Initially they told me that he didn't qualify for his test results were too low (talk about discrimination), then when we tested him again and he scored ok, they told me that they were afraid his behavior might disrupt the classroom. After fighting to have him in a classroom for 2 hours this week and see what his behavior looks like (was totally acceptable), they are telling me that he requires too much work to get him up to speed with the other children, they even complained of him yawning too much. WHAT THE HELL????

The school district is trying to "bully" me into sending him in another school, 20-25 minutes away from here where they claim are available some "extra" services for my son should he have any troubles. The only trouble he has is that he already frequented that school and he was miserable and thus doesn't wish to get back there, not in a million years.

So what to do, what to do? They are playing on my mommy fears to get all this "extra" help and send him to this particular school, but mommy's heart is telling me that I should listen my son and at least give him a chance in the school he wants to go (where I can keep an eye on him since it's only 1 minute and 30 seconds away) and then IF and only WHEN it doesn't work out, thinking of another solution.

I think it's time to get my little bird out of the nest and see if he flies or fall....what do you think?

All will be discussed and hopefully decided on Monday (did I mention that I'm at it from September???)
I hope I will be up to the task: to listen without getting emotional, to ask the right questions, to keep my cool and make the best of it.

Wish me good luck and.....I will let you know on Monday!

Handmade Wednesday Week 50

2012-01-04T12:40:00.000-06:00

Wow, here we are in 2012 and are celebrating the 50th week of Handmade Wednesday!!! Thank you for participating! Hope you've gained some new followers, business and found new places to shop!

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Welcome to Week 50 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

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Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Spun Threads - Ramblings of a Thread Spinner

{Store} Erika Price Designs ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

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Sad day :(

2012-01-02T22:20:00.002-06:00

Do you remember my pet fish BOB?

Well, this morning I went to his tank to feed him and well...he was gone :(

We knew it will happen eventually, but he was with us since July and we were taking pretty good care of him and it was just.so.unexpected!

The kids were told, we showed them the "body". Gabriel wanted to know why and how. Michelle just started sobbing hard saying that it was her fault for not playing with Bob yesterday. She seems ok now and she agreed to have him buried tomorrow.

The funeral will be held tomorrow evening on our porch. We are going to gently put Bob in a tiny box and buried him in a pot with potty soil. We will plant wild flowers on it so when spring comes and the pretty flowers will bloom, we can look at them and remember our little friend.

Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T14:21:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year Everyone! I wish to all of you reading this, much happiness and prosperity.

For me I do have a few new resolutions, but before I get into that, I will like to review the resolution I had last year READ HERE

I wanted to lose wait and sorry to say folks, I kept my promise up until March, then I just fall back into my old habits. Didn't gain any from last January tho, so not too bad.

I wanted to find a part time job and guess what?? It happens! Now to find a better one.....LOL

Trip in Italy didn't happen and will not for a while :(

My wish was to get 300 sales on my artfire shop my the end on 2011....well., I guess 274 is close enough, what do you think??

Many things happens, some very good (Gabriel graduation just recently), some a little bit less good (like moving, car troubles, etc).

For next year I have something I want to accomplish badly:

On top of the list, getting Gabriel in the same school as Michelle.

Found a better job (better hours and/or better pay)

But mostly an attitude change: I'm gonna smile all the time, just to piss off the people that are trying to bring me down :D I pledge to just smile bigger when someone will say something rude or offensive and to complain less and send people to (insert bad word here) sooner....and all with a smile.....who's with me?

Handmade Wednesday Week 49

2011-12-28T11:12:00.001-06:00

I forgot to email out the reminder due to the Christmas holiday, so this week's co-hosts are the same as last week! I want them to get equal opportunity of new followers and business!!

Happy New Year!
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Welcome to Week 49 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Art & Tree Chatter

{Store} Rubi's Art & More ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

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Christmas gifts!

2011-12-27T19:44:00.004-06:00

Showing off what I got!!

The above beauty came from the Secret Santa Exchange with the members of the Trading Post guild on Artfire and it includes: a cupcake tote, a green cupcake ornament, 4 pink cupcake ornaments and lots of hot cocoa mixes (enjoying it a double chocolate one right now!)
The tote was handmade by studio914

Candles are a big weakness of mine and obviously my hubby cousin knew it! At the moment I'm burning one of the small and white ones and my house smells wonderfully as gingerbread cookies. Can't wait to lit the huge pink one!!!

I also got make up, nail polish, lotion, a basket of food, a Christmas decorated plate (perfect for leaving cookies to Santa), brownies and cash.

With the cash I'm planning to get me one of these iPod touch like this one

But I'm holding off as I have to fix my car brakes first :)

What did you get??

Merry Christmas to all

2011-12-24T23:07:00.002-06:00

From my family to you :)

Handmade Wednesday Week 47

2011-12-21T10:11:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Week 48 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Art & Tree Chatter

{Store} Rubi's Art & More ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

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Christmas dance recital

2011-12-20T22:14:00.003-06:00

My little ballerina had a Christmas dance recital last Saturday.
After months of waiting out at her dance lessons, I finally got to see the fruit of my time and who know why, she pulled the shy card! But all in all, she was incredibly cute :)

Happy birthday to hubby!!

2011-12-18T21:43:00.002-06:00

My husband just celebrated his 30th birthday.....yup, we're getting old!!
But we have always fun and to the party we invited the black spider man dude and Princess Rapunzel.

Say"cheese".....

You did it, Gabriel!

2011-12-17T21:33:00.010-06:00

Where have I been??? To celebrate Gabriel graduation of course.
December 15th, 2011 will be date that my family will never forget, an important milestone in Gabriel's life and reason of pride in the family.

Some of you are readers here from years and now all about the tales, my worries, my frustration, the progress about Gabriel condition. But some of you are probably here for the first time, so I want to share our journey with you, as briefly as I can.

When Gabriel was born I was a college student and my husband was serving in the Navy. As any parent, we read all the books about parenting and children. We wanted to give Gabriel all the love, warmth and happiness that we could give. With time tho, we found out that it wasn't enough. Something was amiss but we could not put our finger on it.

By the time Gabriel was 3, his sister Michelle came along and we moved away from Italy and established ourselves in the United States of America. Gabriel lack of verbal communication was at the point very noticeable. I had a 6 months baby girl that called me "Mommy" more times in a day that Gabriel ever did in 3 years.

While the ghost of Autism was slowly but surely appearing in our life, we started seeking help from doctors, specialist and professionals. All of them kept telling us that Gabriel "seemed just a little slow" but generally fine, dismissing the possibility of him being autistic altogether.

At 4, Gabriel was tested by the Child Find. His IQ was only 85, had down probably 50 words total and was slipping away from us socially and emotionally. Those tests qualified him for PreKD in the public school, a free preschool program for kids with special needs that seemed to slightly help.

During the summer before he starts Kindergarten sorry goes terribly wrong. Tho he has always been a very picky eater, he stopped eating altogether and when he tried, the food won't stay down. He's loosing weight, sitting idle all day in the living room. No physical grow = No developmental grow. I think was the scariest time of my life and the doctors were useless. I sat down with him everyday, kept a diary with the food that he ingested, what he could keep down, what made him sick and finally understand: Gluten and dairy are a not go.

On September 2008, we started are gluten-free and dairy free diet and Gabriel health and his development made a 180 degree turn. His weight was going up, his smile was back, he was learning in school and at the end of the Kindergarten school year was even able to perform in the school recital, dancing and singing with all the other kindergartens. The road was still long, but progresses were made, his vocabulary was about 200 words now, 4 times the number where he started from.

On August 2009, Gabriel started First Grade and things went down hill fast. The school wasn't providing the services that Gabriel needed and the helped him so much during the past year. No speech therapy, no occupational therapy, his classroom doesn't have a teacher for a long time and when they finally get one, she's totally unprepared and not qualified to deal with Gabriel. Trouble started at 5.30 in the morning with my son crying and begging me not to send him to school 'cause everyone is mean to him. few hours later in the morning, the teacher calls hysterically to come and get Gabriel because "once again he yelled at me, doesn't listen to me and I don't know how to deal with him!"
Every time my son comes back from school it's always a new bruise, a new cut, a complaint from the teacher. His health take a turn for the worse after a visit from the police officer at the school that explain that bad people goes to jail. As his teacher always tells him that he's bad, Gabriel starts loosing sleeps over this.

After my countless attempts to communicate with school personnel without success, it's clear to me that I've done all I can and I need to find Gabriel another school. We had to seek help in the private sector and in January 2010, Gabriel is enrolled in ECAC
Stacy Berryman and her wonderful staff worked with Gabriel for a little less than a year and simply made a miracle. My boy is BACK.

Sempterber 2011, Staci informed me that Gabriel will be able to graduate from the school soon, so I started to look around for the best school for him. Since my daughter is now in Kindergarten, he expresses the desire to go in her same school, so I start from there and the result is a fight that is still today going on.

December 15th 2011, Gabriel is ready to graduate from ECAC. His behavioral problems are almost all gone, in the past 3 months he was tested again, this time scoring a perfect IQ.....no more special Education classrooms!!!!!! Although the fight with the school is still going and I'm preparing for a big match on January, nobody can convince me that this boy cannot accomplish anything he puts his mind to and no wonder....he takes after me!!!

I love you Gabriel and your smile means a lot more that any score test, but you did it dude!!!! You've shown every body that is possible if you believe!!!!

Enjoy a little video everyone, I proudly show you MY charming, silly, funny and autistic SON :)

Handmade Wednesday Week 47

2011-12-14T13:56:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Week 47 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Au Naturelle

{Store} WildHeartSEA ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

*Please remember that our blogs are Family Friendly and any thumbnails or links that we feel are inappropriate will be removed*

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New ornaments!

2011-12-11T21:15:00.001-06:00

Snowflakes Christmas ornaments, $10

This year I've been very busy for the Christmas season with sales at the point that I have to say (and I never thought I would!) that I cannot guarantee delivery for Christmas any more! eeek!

So I wasn't able to get out of my head all the ideas I had, but I made a couple of new designs

Hope you will enjoy them :)

Acorn Christmas tree ornament, $5

It's coming.....

2011-12-09T21:50:00.003-06:00

....Gabriel's graduation that is! Just few days, it's so close!!
And even tho we have hoped pried and waited for this day to come, it's seems just yesterday that he started this journey and how much growing he did!!
More picture of the event to come, stay tuned :)

Handmade Wednesday Week 46

2011-12-07T11:59:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 46 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} If I Can't Fly, Let Me Sing

{Store} Amandine Mai Designs ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

*Please remember that our blogs are Family Friendly and any thumbnails or links that we feel are inappropriate will be removed*

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Is Santa Real?

2011-12-05T20:20:00.003-06:00

This is a little conversation that went on between my and Gabriel (my 7yo son) few days ago.

Gabe: "Mom, is Santa Real" (His way to ask if Santa really exist I think"
Me (sweating profusely): "Well, what do you think? Is he real?"
Gabe: "I think he is if I believe it"
Me (sigh of relief): "Very well then, I think you have a clear picture of that!"
Gabe (now leaving to go play): "I think I do."

I was just grateful that I didn't give it away. I really don't want him to stop believe in Santa maybe for a couple of more years.....too much???

Why the stone? Found it while I browsed to put this collection together :)

On the rocks, ple...

Curated By: Crochetedlitt...

ArtFire.com

Handmade Jewelry

Food collections

2011-12-02T22:27:00.002-06:00

Strawberries and Cream by YourTime

Strawberries and Cream

Curated By: YourTime

ArtFire.com

Vintage Fashion

Have A Candy Cane Holiday!! by lilithslair

Have A Candy Cane Holiday!!

Curated By: lilithslair

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

Sweet Cupcake by jewelrybydebby

Sweet Cupcake

Curated By: jewelrybydebby

ArtFire.com

Fine Art Paintings

Handmade Wednesday Week 45

2011-11-30T10:01:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 45 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} McCloud Designs

{Store} Sizzle Strapz Travel & Camera Bags ETSY Store

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1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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Rapunzel

2011-11-29T20:25:00.004-06:00

No Hair? No problem!

My daughter made me crochet a hat designed by her, by her desire of having long hair like Rapunzel.

Yes, the "hair" go pass her feet and they lay on the floor. She even hired Spider man to discourage any villain from cutting it.....

Black Friday sale

2011-11-25T21:52:00.002-06:00

I didn't forget to treat you all loyal reader with a Black Friday sale.

What are you waiting for? Hop in my studio, place your order and get FREE SHIPPING all over the US.
But hurry! This offer applies just for items up for sale in my shop (not custom orders) and will last only until next Monday, November 28th.

And now, a little taste of what my friends have to share with free shipping.

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Craft Tutorials

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T18:25:00.006-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

I'm on the end of the turkey coma after a feisty lunch that included a turkey (of course), mashed potatoes, white rice, corn and buttermilk biscuits as you can see.

What did you have/are you having? I'd love to know.

My lunch was completed by gravy

and followed by left overs of chocolate cake, persimmon cookies with pecans and a fresh batch of persimmon bread

The kids were really excited about Turkey day and they helped me clean up after lunch and we started decorating the house for Christmas.

But that, I will leave it for another post :)

Handmade Wednesday Week 44

2011-11-23T09:16:00.001-06:00

Welcome to Week 44 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} A Crafty Spanish Teacher's Blog

{Store} Christine & Co. Designs ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

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What's going on?

2011-11-22T09:45:00.002-06:00

For months now my posts have been very sporadic, impersonal and now come down to barely nothing.

I know you all that used to read me are wondering, what's going on and what happened to me, so today I'm gonna asnwer those questions.

A lot it's going on.

♥ Michelle started Kindergarten this year and I thought that would give me a lot of time for my self....Boy, was I wrong. Between meeting, field trips, school activities, homework and volunteer, sometimes I barely have time to breath.

♥ Gabriel is about to graduate from the Emerald Coast Autism Center. This coming December 15th to be exact. It's huge, it's all we ever wished for, that the therapies he was receiving there would work and make him better. They did. Along with this fantastic news, a fight started with the public school system that want for Gabriel to go back in the same school he was before, where he was mistreated, neglected and regressed so badly. All he wants is to walk to school with Michelle in the morning *sigh
This fight is literally consuming all my energy, I had to study countless law books, local laws, schools policies and county policies....well, you can imagine. The fight is not even half way over and I'm still in my position making phone calls, pleading his case, coordinating teachers, social workers and attorneys.....fun fun fun NOT!

♥ Thanksgiving is here. I don't know how that happened. Was Halloween just yesterday, no? I guess not. At least this year I have all my shopping done, all I have to think about is the cooking and today is the last day of the week of having any kind of obligations. Then I'm gonna hibernate in my kitchen and come out on Friday.

♥ My shops are doing ok but not as well as I wish they would. Normal consequence of being so all over the place lately and not being able to promote. But I'm still here, alive and crocheting.

Just wanted you all to know. Better things are coming :)

Vote for me!!

2011-11-19T12:10:00.003-06:00

My dear friend Anne featured me on her amazing blog where she's displaying the most beautiful fall items.
She picked my pumpkin pie ornament

Would you vote for me? It takes few secs. All there is to do is clicking here, select my name fror the list on the side bar on the left and click vote.

I'd appreciated, thank you!

Handmade Wednesday Week 43

2011-11-16T09:51:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 43 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Kilted German

{Store} My Studio Bellingham ETSY Store

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1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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Handmade Wednesday Week 41

2011-11-09T13:35:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Week 42 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one crafty Blog & crafty Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Cereus Art

{Store} Chiron Creations ETSY Store

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1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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Halloween costumes!

2011-11-07T21:49:00.006-06:00

This year the all family dressed up for Halloween even tho we went trick-or-treat only for one hour.

The kids thought it would have been funny to dress up in matching characters this years, so Gabriel Went as Super Mario Bros and Michelle was Princess Peach.

Hubby decided to go as a ninja

and I, of course, was his geisha! I tried many times to do mi make up with the white cream on my face but after failing the first 3 attempts, I give up and just did my eyes and lips lol

Too bad my camera doesn't take good pictures at night as there were some very interesting decorations.

Favorite song of the week!

2011-11-04T21:18:00.002-05:00

Someone like you by Adele!

I think her voice is fantastic!! Too bad that the criticism she received for her figure are pushing this artist away :(
Hope you enjoy like I do

Handmade Wednesday Week 41

2011-11-02T09:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 41 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Decorative Box

{Store} Growing Phases Farm Shop ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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Handmade Wednesday Week 40

2011-10-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

Want to win 25 Free Shutterfly Holiday Gift Cards?

Check out the giveaway over at Cori's Big Mouth's blog!

Welcome to Week 40 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Blue Lantern

{Store} JC Bees ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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Breast cancer awareness

2011-10-20T21:30:00.002-05:00

October is known as the pink month for breast cancer awareness.
So, go squeeze a boob and save a life

Handmade Wednesday Week 39

2011-10-19T13:43:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 39 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings and Crocheted Little Things!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

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If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} The Old Block House

{Store} TAK Unique Jewelry Designs ETSY Store

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1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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My shop Halloween look!

2011-10-15T22:09:00.002-05:00

I love to dress up for Halloween!!! And I love to "dress up" my shop too :)
What do you think of my Halloween look???

Thank you for Lauren at A Magpie's Dream for creating my new banner and avatar!

And stay tuned to see the Christmas "look" coming up :)

Halloween collection 2011

2011-10-13T21:02:00.003-05:00

A little video to illustrate the new items available at Crocheted Little Things for this coming Halloween.

Take advantage of my sale: Use coupon code HALLOWEEN2011 and get FREE shipping
Expire 10/15, so only few days left, don't miss out!

Handmade Wednesday Week 38

2011-10-12T10:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 38 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Charmed Jewelry

{Store} Red Rose Confections ARTFIRE Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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Handmade Wednesday Week 37

2011-10-05T09:09:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Week 37 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

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If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Windy City Knits

{Store} From Jeanne *ETSY* Store

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Life in songs

2011-10-04T21:13:00.001-05:00

Couple of songs that lately really recap how I feel about my children

First day of October!

2011-10-01T21:43:00.006-05:00

I thought we needed to celebrate the first day of October and the cool weather finally arrived.

Can you guess what wind is blowing in my house??

We just HAD TO go to the pumpkin patch to get the first pumpkins!

Can you tell this is our fave time of the year???

Newsletter #23

2011-09-30T21:30:00.001-05:00

Gearing up for Halloween!

Lots of new products coming on for Halloween!!!

here for you a small taste......

......and the chance to get an awesome deal!

Receive free shipping on All Items

Use Coupon Code:

HALLOWEEN2011

during checkout.

Handmade Wedding

It's not over yet!!!

For every purchase made in my Spa section, you will receive a soap sample from Sea Breeze.

What a better way to start the holiday shopping???

Until next time.....

Handmade Wednesday Week 36

2011-09-28T10:24:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Week 36 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Carter Gray Designs

{Store} Greyed Out Designs *ETSY* Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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Something in my mind.....

2011-09-26T09:32:00.001-05:00

What's in yours this morning??

Handmade Wednesday Week 35

2011-09-21T09:01:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Week 35 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} A Creative Princess

{Store} Shana's Shop *ETSY* Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

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If I die young.....

2011-09-19T21:03:00.004-05:00

.....nope I don't intend to, just letting you hear a song I like a lot lately.

Weird as usually I don't like country or songs with a sad theme (like dieing young lol) but I LOVE the voice of the singer and the banjo is a nice touch.

Hope you enjoy too :)

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Soccer season 2011

2011-09-17T13:43:00.004-05:00

After 2 years of red, this year Gabriel is in the blue team. I was really impressed on how it handled being on a different team. Considering that red is his favorite color I thought he was gonna trow a fit or be upset, but....nope. Here he is, with his best buddy

And with the coach, throwing the ball back in the field

Still really hot here, so he has to take frequent breaks and keep hydrate.

That was a good kick.....

....too bad didn't score!

Latest trading event....

2011-09-15T16:27:00.002-05:00

This time I decided to do a collective post showing off the goodies I got rather than go by seller so I won't forget anyone.
The first trade was with Sewn From the Heart for an adorable pillow case that my daughter

Then I got her a Princess themed quilt to go with it from KnottyQuilts

But shhhh don't tell her, they are going to be Christmas presents.

Speaking of Christmas: this gorgeous tray from First Light Glass is going to be a gift for someone in the family (I'm not gonna say who lol)

Another gift for a little toddler came from KathyJoKreations

Also I'm going to get a big box full of bath and body samples from Sea Breeze: look for them in your packages when you order my spa products.

And Alisuns is going to custom made a pair of onyx earrings for me: she showed me 2 different styles and I chose the one on the right with 2 stones

They will beautifully match the watch I got from a previous trade event from Blue Mornings Expressions

Next trade event will be October, 20th - 21st: come and join us :)

Handmade Wednesday Week 34

2011-09-14T09:32:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 34 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Ms. Bitty Knacks

{Store} El Rincon de la Pulga *ETSY* Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

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*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

2) Follow the Handmade Wednesday Hosts & Co-Hosts! Leave a comment letting us know you're stopping by from Handmade Wednesday, so we can follow you back!! 3) Visit & Follow the blog directly ahead of you in the linky!Leave them a comment too, telling them you stopped by!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

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Back to school products!

2011-09-08T12:34:00.003-05:00

With school back in session, I was inspired to make some Back-to-school related pincushions

Crocheted pencil pincushion, $10

Of course, back to school means get back in to the routine or adjust to new ones, so I was very tardy to the party to list there up

Crocheted crayon pincushion, $10

And after the first 3 weeks, I can say that Gabriel and Michelle are still very happy to be in!

Either if you already started school from a while, or just started it, or just about to, I wish you all a super duper year!

Handmade Wednesday Week 33

2011-09-07T09:26:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 33 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings,Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Against the Grain

{Store} JAD Jewelry *ETSY* Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

2) Follow the Handmade Wednesday Hosts & Co-Hosts! Leave a comment letting us know you're stopping by from Handmade Wednesday, so we can follow you back!! 3) Visit & Follow the blog directly ahead of you in the linky!Leave them a comment too, telling them you stopped by!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

*Please remember that our blogs are Family Friendly and any thumbnails or links that we feel are inappropriate will be removed*

Add Your CRAFTY BLOG Here!

Add Your CRAFTY STORES Here!

*Don’t forget to include what type of store you have (Etsy, Artfire, Personal, etc.)*

Happy Labor day

2011-09-05T10:14:00.002-05:00

Crocheted Little Things

The Discount: 10% off

How To Get This Sale: Use the coupon code LABORDAY.

End Date: 09/06

Other Information: Offer not valid for special custom ordersClick Here to go to the Shopping at this store!

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Handmade Wednesday Week 32

2011-08-31T09:10:00.001-05:00

Interested in joining the ETSY GIRLS Triberr Group?

What is Triberr? According to Eli | Rose ...

"Triberr is a free Twitter tool that can significantly extend your Twitter reach. An invite-only service, Triberr users become members of “tribes” comprised of blog and Twitter friends."

Basically it will AUTO TWEET any blog posts, etsy posts, etc. thru using your chosen site's RSS feed - by EVERYONE within the tribe!

Once you set-up and add your twitter account and RSS feed to your Triberrr profile you don't have to do anything!

Interested in Joining? Leave a comment on the Blue Eyed Blessings Blog or email Cori [cori@blueeyedblessings.com]. *Include your TWITTER HANDLE and make sure you're following @BlueEyedBowson Twitter so Cori can DM you the invite code to join!*

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Welcome to Week 32 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings,Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Lightbox Creative Ideas

{Store} Simply | 323 BONANZA Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

2) Follow the Handmade Wednesday Hosts & Co-Hosts! Leave a comment letting us know you're stopping by from Handmade Wednesday, so we can follow you back!! 3) Visit & Follow the blog directly ahead of you in the linky!Leave them a comment too, telling them you stopped by!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

*Please remember that our blogs are Family Friendly and any thumbnails or links that we feel are inappropriate will be removed*

Add Your CRAFTY BLOG Here!

Add Your CRAFTY STORES Here!

*Don’t forget to include what type of store you have (Etsy, Artfire, Personal, etc.)*

What's for dinner???

2011-08-25T16:45:00.003-05:00

I'm having baked potatoes and nope, I'm not using my brand new stove for many hours in this heat.
How am I gonna bake potatoes without the oven you ask?? Well, I'm gonna use my microwave and.....THIS:

potato potato Microwave Bag, $8 by Hillside Bakery

5 minutes and I get to eat something behind yummy

A pinch of salt and pepper, a little bit of extra virgin oil and a sprinkle of parsley and voila', dinner is served!

Lisa is one of the amazing trading buddies from the Trading post group and got herself a cupcake pincushion in exchange

Handmade Wednesday Week 31

2011-08-24T09:22:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Week 31 of the Handmade Wednesday Store & Blog Hop hosted by Blue Eyed Blessings, Crocheted Little Things and Bébé Chat!

Are you trying to get your Crafty Blog and/or Store off the ground?

Looking for more followers for your crafty related blogs?

Looking for more people to “favorite” your store?

Are you looking for new hip and original crafty stores?

If you said yes, to any of the above questions, you’re in the right spot!

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This weeks CO-HOSTS

Each week we’ll spotlight one Etsy Blog & Etsy Site picked at random via Random.org to be included in the next week’s Wednesday Handmade Store & Blog Hop Linky!

{Blog} Quilling Designs and Fine Art Photo

{Store} Bijoux Artemis ETSY Store

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How will the LINKY work? Easy!

1) Enter your blog and/or store into the appropriate Linky below!

*BLOGS* = 1st set of Linky’s

*STORES* = 2nd set of Linky’s

*For the STORES link, please specify what type of store: ETSY:, ARTFIRE:, etc.!

4) Grab our Button and Linky Codes to share with all your Blogging, Etsy, Artifre, etc. with your friends!

*Please remember that our blogs are Family Friendly and any thumbnails or links that we feel are inappropriate will be removed*

Add Your CRAFTY BLOG Here!

Add Your CRAFTY STORES Here!

*Don’t forget to include what type of store you have (Etsy, Artfire, Personal, etc.)*

Crocheted little things

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Wow, here we are in 2012 and are celebrating the 50th week of Handmade Wednesday!!! Thank you for participating! Hope you've gained some new followers, business and found new places to shop!

Sad day :(

Happy 2012!

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Christmas gifts!

Merry Christmas to all

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Christmas dance recital

Happy birthday to hubby!!

You did it, Gabriel!

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New ornaments!

It's coming.....

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Food collections

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Rapunzel

Black Friday sale

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Vote for me!!

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Favorite song of the week!

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Want to win 25 Free Shutterfly Holiday Gift Cards?

Check out the giveaway over at Cori's Big Mouth's blog!

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My shop Halloween look!

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Life in songs

First day of October!

Newsletter #23

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Soccer season 2011

Latest trading event....

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