Spring is definitely here. The trees are leafing out and daffodils and tulips are smiling at the sky. In my studio I have been busy crafting a wee bit of spring myself.
Thimble flowers are sprouting.
Gals are dancing around the garden.
And Mother's Day is approaching (May 13th).
A small assortment of spring time goodies will be headed to Etsy on Thursday, April 19th at 5 p.m. (pacific time.)
Even the birds are singing a sunny tune.
Happy Day!
Back from a blustery spring break at the Oregon coast. We had record rainfall one day (1.9 inches in 24 hours) and a flooded main highway. It was the rainiest I had ever seen the coast. Ever.
I was ready to come home and hit some estate sales.
I was number 15 to get in the door as I had signed up the previous evening. I hit three sales after this one but they were all duds. Glad I hit this one first.
A celluloid doll with bunny ears perched on a can of Christmas tree preservative. The can is still full and I thought would be fun for a Christmas display.
I really liked these tiny polka dot glasses.
Vintage mercury glass garland in unusual shapes and styles with that old heavy tinsel, a tiny red plastic Santa boot and a tin Bingo spinner.
Portland is called "The city of Roses". I thought it fitting to find an unused pair of gardening gloves with a rose motif. They are resting on a red wooden silverware container. (I now have 13 wooden silverware containers)
An old angel decoration that needs a little Magpie Ethel magic. She has a great plastic head.
I also love the Merry Christmas message on her plastic skirt.
A old candy tin and a metal cup that holds a bunch of old thimbles. Thimble flowers will be sprouting from my studio this spring.
Some great fabric. I don't sew much, but am always digging thru a pile of old fabric.
Horses, elephants, monkeys and other cute little critters decorate this fabric.
I must have been in an animal mood today. I think this panel will be headed to Etsy.
Not a bad day in estate sale land.
Happy day.
A reminder that Easter goodies will be heading to Etsy tonight, March 12th at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
Some will hop.
Some will waddle.
And some will just look darn cute.
No matter how they get there, there will be plenty to choose from.
One last reminder. An item is not yours until it is paid for. An item can be in multiple carts at once. If you really want a particular item go ahead and pay for it. If you head back to shop some more, I will reimburse extra shipping charges. Sorry about this, but Etsy operates this way.
Happy Day!
Heavens to Betsy! Things have been hopping in the studio with Easter just around the corner. I am listing Etsy Easter goodies on Monday, March 12 at 5:30 p.m.(pacific time). Let me give you a peek at the goodies...
Heavens to Etsy, I love crafting for holidays!
Monday, March 12th at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
Even the leprechaun from the Lucky Charms box approved of his little spun head friend...
Just a reminder that these lucky green friends will appear on Etsy tonight at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific time, Wed, Feb 22nd)
Such a cute little lucky charm!
Happy day!
Lots of St. Patty's day friends are headed to Etsy this Wednesday.
A parade of green holiday fun dancing an Irish jig.
They will make their appearance on Wed, Feb 22nd at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
Defnitely some good Irish fun!
Tonight. 5:30 p.m. (pacific time). The Etsy Valentine fun begins!
Please remember that an item is not OFFICIALLY yours until it is paid for. Even if it is in your shopping cart the item is still up for grabs by another buyer. If you purchase a coveted item and then do some more shopping, I will reimburse any overpaid postage. Sorry about this, but this is how Etsy operates.
Valentine pink and red. I have been busy in the studio.
My goodies will be headed to Etsy on January 19th at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
Lots of Valentine fun!
I do love my holidays!
I was reading The Wall Street Journal last week and they had an article on how important the presentation is when sending packages. They specifically talked about Anthropologie and Crate and Barrel, but they could have throw me in with those two as well.
The article talked about the things that some of these companies do when they package their items, colorful tissue, decorative envelopes and other personal touches. The article talked about thrilling the customer when he or she opened the box. I try to do the same thing.
I thought you may like to see how I make my Etsy packages fun to receive (and fun to send..the person at the mail counter always remarks on their cheerful look).
I don't have a designated mailing area. Boxes and bubble wrap live in the garage. The rest of my supplies reside in these two vintage hat boxes that sit by my easy chair on our upstairs landing.
I like to include something fun in each package along with the purchased item. Sometimes it is seasonal and sometimes it is just silly. Here are some of the things you may find in an Etsy package from me.
A personal note written on a vintage florist card, altho I may cut off the top greeting so I am not wishing you a Happy Mother's Day in October. I also may use some other type of vintage card.
You may get a wooden spoon stamped with a "THANK YOU" and tied with a vintage ribbon. Thank you stamp was estate sale found.
My Etsy holiday packages that just went out had a little tag made with a vintage sticker and a handmade tiny reflector flower all tied together with a mini candy cane.
I also love these little Moo stickers that I made that feature different things I make and have found.
I like to use bright colored tissue paper to wrap the item up in.
The outside of the package needs some color too, so I always use some fun patterned tape.
I think that people enjoy the thought I put into their Etsy orders...I know I enjoy packing them up and making them special.
Ready to go. Off to the Post Office. Hoping my little package brings a smile.
Just a reminder that my holiday Etsy will hit tonight, Nov. 14th at 5:30 p.m. (pacific time).
P.S. I have had some issues on Etsy with an item in multiple shopping carts at once. An item is not YOURS until the transaction is complete. If you have that item you covet in your cart, pay for it and then you can come back and shop some more if you want. If you have multiple shipping charges, I will always reimburse. Tis the season.....
