tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83062086466932980612024-02-19T07:58:36.353-06:00Whimsy HouseUpcycled jewelry & accessories fashioned from vintage buttons & findings, felted wool & leather.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-39156637781547657142011-10-06T13:35:00.004-05:002011-10-06T13:50:36.326-05:00Where I've been hiding...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEWL0PSbfCSCXU47XDlv5xJinLR83PY3Mto0ppibE1ASuk_IWYwaNt__qoPu3G43P3H-oPQWIi7da2CYN7ZJYpTdvDq47nGnbxWUEd9Ccg3RJS942y3UveyPdUu565IeBBPP3zZoKz8w/s1600/summer+2011+026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447990349801746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFEWL0PSbfCSCXU47XDlv5xJinLR83PY3Mto0ppibE1ASuk_IWYwaNt__qoPu3G43P3H-oPQWIi7da2CYN7ZJYpTdvDq47nGnbxWUEd9Ccg3RJS942y3UveyPdUu565IeBBPP3zZoKz8w/s400/summer+2011+026.JPG" /></a> Welcome to our "little" project and the sole reason I've been away from blogging for so long...<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoecHzB7SPVHuZCPABsW2bPU7IICyILEY3HCovT1ug5CRLM7YKU3t3NZ1GokgcODA1wRNb2H0U1JMVm4X9OzQisfahcc0HGbRKC17cj7tPpwkNmdJTf6IjCPAu-sArFqPqE8Px9jwkLo/s1600/October+2011+021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447782903773906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkoecHzB7SPVHuZCPABsW2bPU7IICyILEY3HCovT1ug5CRLM7YKU3t3NZ1GokgcODA1wRNb2H0U1JMVm4X9OzQisfahcc0HGbRKC17cj7tPpwkNmdJTf6IjCPAu-sArFqPqE8Px9jwkLo/s400/October+2011+021.JPG" /></a> Our "new" property complete with white barn and 150 year old stone house. We started "renovating" November 2010 with a complete gutting of the house and addition of the new structure. If you're curious and want to see more photos you can check out our blog dedicated to the project <a href="http://oldstonefarmhouse.blogspot.com/">http://oldstonefarmhouse.blogspot.com/</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6D4bN6yae3e3msIECHS1SlJWK0Kn1dIY1MX_FLiwONcuSHkc_CJv1EyoRk6vv8fxdIoWlSuZ-9iwrZv0cVMRv2E7QJvrLCJgqD-f2u9UnAf3AfBiBmLMzsSuWswl8DCBastdqudY0ARc/s1600/October+2011+100.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447603216091250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6D4bN6yae3e3msIECHS1SlJWK0Kn1dIY1MX_FLiwONcuSHkc_CJv1EyoRk6vv8fxdIoWlSuZ-9iwrZv0cVMRv2E7QJvrLCJgqD-f2u9UnAf3AfBiBmLMzsSuWswl8DCBastdqudY0ARc/s400/October+2011+100.JPG" /></a> And what does this have to do with Whimsy House, besides taking a lot of time and attention away from creating? Well, along with a lovely home for our family, I personally will be gaining an AMAZING studio all for me!! It is located above the garage with a funky ceiling and two dormers. Here is the door entering my little slice of heaven.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOUN4A0pqK5hLVR0lgXXu4GtYI8VgOGIDBHrz4opX9MgpKvGPyqq0jbLSddM7zEhQroEjgh55bb0bJNHmeyGhceADhO3pzAowOFHBsg6y5I96_OcBGGpBCCk5nlQMT7y3vtYqDVdEXcI/s1600/October+2011+085.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447596241303586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOUN4A0pqK5hLVR0lgXXu4GtYI8VgOGIDBHrz4opX9MgpKvGPyqq0jbLSddM7zEhQroEjgh55bb0bJNHmeyGhceADhO3pzAowOFHBsg6y5I96_OcBGGpBCCk5nlQMT7y3vtYqDVdEXcI/s400/October+2011+085.JPG" /></a> Dormer facing the front of the house which looks over our drive way and onto a lovely tree.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9r3K0qYB-9OZUAqgRIMP56WxCuSLQ44REDLuUgkGQJ3CwLsFNJ5Cwy4P6_NQ_QhL2VvuysOAsYNbCvFAuGst_-4LpvQrmZf7sd04qMdKylpdoHNJJISmAys30eK3At4TKrnq2UCvH5o/s1600/October+2011+086.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447591613058530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU9r3K0qYB-9OZUAqgRIMP56WxCuSLQ44REDLuUgkGQJ3CwLsFNJ5Cwy4P6_NQ_QhL2VvuysOAsYNbCvFAuGst_-4LpvQrmZf7sd04qMdKylpdoHNJJISmAys30eK3At4TKrnq2UCvH5o/s400/October+2011+086.JPG" /></a> GIANT closet on the back wall... Oh, the organization that will be happening - I can't wait!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQs2BCLWSHfVj95niH09G7vC_JzbHOws5a4mVXbCNQYc7SeQ4EsZ1d1_yAk_8kacYP76-nZZ6YkAMsKYGzoM0RqD2ic-WMYPjLyyZeGVs063mgl14brICAAz4WbhT5-nl1c-WrJJImYTo/s1600/October+2011+087.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447584677617522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQs2BCLWSHfVj95niH09G7vC_JzbHOws5a4mVXbCNQYc7SeQ4EsZ1d1_yAk_8kacYP76-nZZ6YkAMsKYGzoM0RqD2ic-WMYPjLyyZeGVs063mgl14brICAAz4WbhT5-nl1c-WrJJImYTo/s400/October+2011+087.JPG" /></a> The view out my back dormer window. I'll be able to watch the girls play while I create away!<br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlFGVIG8yKtSa93EHRBPYQpCsFEMC39djIwlSZt683pWArThnl3GQ3cmAleX9U7To7cJ8jjqeVkO1walXLxM-_J6HjeLMvWWk35tBK_EZGqRqnGxFpmqUz-XRLLBanSDGZMQdWdMzt1E/s1600/October+2011+108.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660447575114344146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlFGVIG8yKtSa93EHRBPYQpCsFEMC39djIwlSZt683pWArThnl3GQ3cmAleX9U7To7cJ8jjqeVkO1walXLxM-_J6HjeLMvWWk35tBK_EZGqRqnGxFpmqUz-XRLLBanSDGZMQdWdMzt1E/s400/October+2011+108.JPG" /></a> Sure to be an inspiring space to work in, my little Sophie is already hard at work creating something wonderful out of saw dust. My girls will have a little corner to themselves as well, to support their creative endevors. I love it and am excited by the mere notion of space that will be dedicated to Whimsy House and possibly the rebirth of In Home Designs - my interior design business that took back burner when my second daughter was born premature. I hope to blog more frequently as we proceed so that I can share the progress. Lots of Whimsy Love!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>XOXO Molly </div></div></div><br /></div></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-31258567610577693442011-04-04T14:22:00.009-05:002011-04-04T14:31:11.860-05:00Craftstravaganza!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UIkRHKc4TM1dtgMRV_d0xuSAURwGpQj0xzLLtiHunkXPSQF_bOvbM83VwhLH-ooHniVYfiWd04bunZObI_4sfYBnLZ_GT9M6TsCqU6jK2h89HJ6IbXRiG5dBYv6iqyhiYrZGvpNME8o/s1600/craftstravaganza.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591811012137961122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-UIkRHKc4TM1dtgMRV_d0xuSAURwGpQj0xzLLtiHunkXPSQF_bOvbM83VwhLH-ooHniVYfiWd04bunZObI_4sfYBnLZ_GT9M6TsCqU6jK2h89HJ6IbXRiG5dBYv6iqyhiYrZGvpNME8o/s400/craftstravaganza.jpg" /></a> Whimsy House is proud to have been accepted as a vendor at this years<span style="color:#339999;"> </span><a href="http://www.craftstravaganza.com/"><strong><span style="color:#339999;">Craftstravaganza</span></strong></a> in St. Paul, Minneasota. I hope to see you there! Enjoy this press release about the event... </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">6th Annual Craftstravaganza scheduled for April 30 </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">Rogue Art Show Celebrates 6 Years Promoting Local Handmade Goods</span></div><br /><div align="center">ST. PAUL, MN --- On Saturday, April 30, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds' Fine Arts Building will open its doors to over 70 artists and thousands of returning attendees in the 6th annual St. Paul Craftstravaganza. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can browse tables bursting with handmade crafts and meet creators, including 34 artisans new to the show. The Minnesota Center for Book Arts and the Textile Center will be conducting workshops throughout the day. The first 100 shoppers will receive free swag bags with samples of vendors’ work and other goodies. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This year’s new artisans and products include: The Elixery vegan lipstick Ugly Baby suction-cup shower art Juicytoots cloth diapers Sprouting Soles baby shoes Innad vinyl wallets ...and many more! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.craftstravaganza.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Craftstravaganza</span></a> founder Andy Krueger said, “Our change of weekends has opened the door to more new participants than ever before. Craftstravaganza vendors are carefully curated for quality and variety, and this year's selection is especially exciting." </div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-67035285799135280872011-01-21T11:15:00.004-06:002011-01-21T11:28:26.309-06:00The Season of Love<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD18euzUkYJ8mVTbUHmIpWwQb7tWpCyJpuE9xyam03NT1WUmRfQb4bDpdz5nJnteO85GNLyZ1DTiBH3RwDJoQCz_suOtJOez5e1rG0bcZh4Tg_u_5MBTjUo68LuAqdXomSKvWz3ubzFo/s1600/ETSY+-+JANUARY+099.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 308px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564689189164791682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD18euzUkYJ8mVTbUHmIpWwQb7tWpCyJpuE9xyam03NT1WUmRfQb4bDpdz5nJnteO85GNLyZ1DTiBH3RwDJoQCz_suOtJOez5e1rG0bcZh4Tg_u_5MBTjUo68LuAqdXomSKvWz3ubzFo/s400/ETSY+-+JANUARY+099.jpg" /></a> So sorry to be missing lately! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Life has been crazy busy and exciting since the start of the new year. We have been making slow and steady progress on our house construction - a major and necessary distraction from my world of Whimsy House. You can follow our trials, tribulations and occasional celebrations on my house blog ~ <a href="http://www.oldstonefarmhouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">Old Stone Farm House</span></a>. Meanwhile I've been designing a few new goodies in anticipation of the upcoming <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craftacular/111893246716"><span style="color:#990000;">Fall in Love with Handmade</span></a> trunk show on the calendar for Sunday, February 6th at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Craftacular/111893246716#!/pages/The-Glitter-Workshop/91643172769"><span style="color:#990000;">The Glitter Workshop</span></a> here in Madison. The heart brooches above have just been listed on Etsy and similar ones will be available at the show. Lots of other new designs are dancing in my head, ready to be born... hoping to find some time to work on them this weekend. So, with the season of LOVE in full swing I send you a hug and thank you for your patience while I'm in the middle of a construction zone. </div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-27935997410455836702011-01-03T09:59:00.004-06:002011-01-03T10:36:32.721-06:00Happy New Year!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LS7Zj9FDRJs9XLztrVy0hEPOqlklPGd0XI-Ao0SeU8MG6ffD8__Uxr-3uS52atlXge1GQgr9bZ2tpmcV1I7Q8rjDcgc9Sbzbx-Jh28Ttz42gXg1VRVch3scp-x7RFsCwksH9BmbAKcY/s1600/rabbit.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 331px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557996790259569842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LS7Zj9FDRJs9XLztrVy0hEPOqlklPGd0XI-Ao0SeU8MG6ffD8__Uxr-3uS52atlXge1GQgr9bZ2tpmcV1I7Q8rjDcgc9Sbzbx-Jh28Ttz42gXg1VRVch3scp-x7RFsCwksH9BmbAKcY/s400/rabbit.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Happy New Year! Many thanks to all my family, friends and Whimsy House shoppers for making 2010 a fantastic year. Now, on to the Year of the Rabbit ~ 2011. </div><div align="center"> </div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=253080"><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#990000;">"According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise."</span></em></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Sounds good to me! Warm wishes for a happy new year to you and yours. In appreciation, enjoy <span style="color:#990000;">20% off</span> your purchase at <a href="http://www.whimsyhouse.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">Whimsy House</span> </a>now through Friday, January 7<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> by using coupon code <span style="color:#990000;">THANKS</span> at check out - your discount will automatically be applied. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Cheers!</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-84926137453619074172010-11-29T08:10:00.005-06:002010-11-29T12:09:28.567-06:00CYBER MONDAY SALE (of course!)<div align="center"><a href="http://www.whimsyhouse.etsy.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544974386705938418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAnr5JwaOwOV6dGpZWvrbMN4bfq93nY4e-jsXkOJfnMGJXR9O1Riz6bZCbK3x895O4knconcElPABJpqGAP7vonH2A4F7vVWvqWgLbd0fDigFgCM8rQqiWOUg27sNmqiOQ4VNL914AkiE/s400/wrap.jpg" /></a> So sorry to be absent from blog-land for a bit... Lots of work being done for my holiday shows but those are almost done and I will now focus more on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span>-land! To start the ball rolling again <a href="http://www.whimsyhouse.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Whimsy House</span></a> will join in the spirit of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">CYBER</span> MONDAY with ONE LAST SALE before the holidays... and it's bigger and better than ever... </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;">BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF plus FREE SHIPPING</span>... </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">one day only!! Your savings will be applied to the lower priced item (or items!) and will be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">promptly</span> refunded after purchase. Or, if you prefer, send me a note and I can adjust your pricing before you purchase. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Many thanks to all my Whimsy House shoppers for a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">fantabulous</span> 2010 ~ I am truly blessed. Happy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cyber</span> Shopping!</div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly<br /></span></em></div><em></em>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-32397965528176648392010-11-11T13:29:00.005-06:002010-11-11T14:02:46.977-06:00SHOP EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS SALE!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/18013511/gleeful-garden-vintage-quilt-button-and"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538378198799501410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh107771zWqEM7KYtOWZcJjQzo9g2K4Eh3BExDI-OFwF-OIxK6_Cxjs00ObcyxPkL0cm06FAZe1sx52fcdq25CBmsDayx81fkv1N-66KcudWVyScyGVaRyJ-jUwWjh1NEOpPMmm9lBt-Io/s400/collage.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#006600;"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Gleeful Garden Necklace</em></span></span></div><p align="center">Hard to believe but YES, the holidays are right around the corner! </p><p align="center">Between now and then Whimsy House will be at four holiday shows for you to shop in person (listed at left.) For those who prefer to shop on line or aren't in the Madison area, now is the time to shop and SAVE!! <em></em></p><p align="center">Here are the details...</p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#006600;">SHOP EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAYS SALE</span> </span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">at </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyHouse"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Whimsy House</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> on Etsy</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>~</strong></span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Buy 1 item and save 10%!</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Buy 2 items and save 15%!</span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Buy 3 items or more and save 25%!</span></em></p><p align="center">Mention sale code <span style="color:#006600;">CHEERS</span> at check out and your discount will be promptly refunded via Paypal or you may request an adjusted invoice before payment. We run very few sales at Whimsy House so let it be known that <span style="color:#990000;">NOW</span> is your chance to SAVE... and make a dent in your shopping list! Win Win! </p><p align="center">Sale runs from November 11th through November 18th at midnight CST.</p><p align="center">Custom orders are always welcome and I have many additional items not listed on Etsy so if you have something in particular in mind, please send me a note and I'll see what I can come up with for you.</p><p align="center">Cheers and Happy Holiday Shopping!</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></p>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-44490296536139237052010-11-05T10:20:00.002-05:002010-11-05T10:30:53.184-05:00Craftamongous!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=152845804744738"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 245px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536086133831842114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRp8UzyOdH_O_izs336JvZE5wuS0Vj75IDVLwIRlRA78Y9Mbr-HXE75RW5255KC7KuNwtEAAJ8HMOY4Tv0OwFwt9GIQ7Q4hwAKvZmsMMkvK3rvOpEfQ94_nOWXF8_EMnoz_egNsKu95BQ/s400/crafta.jpg" /></a> Back from vacation in Florida (pictures soon!) and the holiday craft fair season begins! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Tomorrow I will be at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=152845804744738"><span style="color:#000066;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><strong>Craftamongous</strong></span></em></span></a> show in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shorewood</span> Hills. There will be over 30 local artists and craftspeople selling their work. Stop by and <span style="color:#000066;">BUY LOCAL</span> for your holiday gift giving needs. There will be a great assortment of products available including jewelry, fiber, painting, photography, assemblage, fiber arts and more....</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My 2010 Holiday Show schedule is listed at right. Lots of handmade goodness to be had! Mark your calendar and stop by to say "hi." Cheers!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-23557937370806440152010-10-20T15:05:00.003-05:002010-10-20T16:20:20.600-05:00All Hallow's Eve at Confectionique<div align="center"><a href="http://www.confectionique.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530222947405154466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPfKr2UA0-OWClU0ayDpEPcQ7a1NZ-JyZ7bq4LF0Fu9Y-F0hFMgvppthRLnHKlyrCQwCrd15cIL6GPuEJQvZHpcMGuwnS5HfzT5T7yvMbO4TXcqwKJfogfB5n6WTHEPGB-BqelWnoiHc/s400/confec.jpg" /></a> Don't miss All <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hallow's</span> Eve at <em><a href="http://www.confectionique.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993300;">Confectionique</span></a></em>! It is bound to be a wonderful market... I'm sure that Jessica and Anastasia have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whipped</span> up some fabulous not-to-be-missed Halloween and Autumn inspired goodness to delight one and all!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1N-j4deOAS8TCo9jW0gXyLKV6oyAOJpLQoGbEjtKxMOJdNM3R0aNni17qyCOiT6YLnqe1AnSb9GdSjayMr8jGrOXXvNmhw_cpn7QgP6V_wNCRb04RJZBdbmwyVztVGFxbOD23EAjxqo/s1600/ETSY+oct+070.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530222949280620210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1N-j4deOAS8TCo9jW0gXyLKV6oyAOJpLQoGbEjtKxMOJdNM3R0aNni17qyCOiT6YLnqe1AnSb9GdSjayMr8jGrOXXvNmhw_cpn7QgP6V_wNCRb04RJZBdbmwyVztVGFxbOD23EAjxqo/s400/ETSY+oct+070.jpg" /></a><br />I will have a big batch of felted wool flower brooches there ~perfect for your fall coat, winter scarf or hat...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6q-AakVn6AvE__bW6-hEsmNByrD5lkE2ABy98-Jtmu-TdEgfHqF-SiHo6PvNHhi01CYnzVTzq0rPojcCG5lZrpCzU3PX8y4WAn5kG1FGY3_ZCmNw6wORMc2Jm4ep6SwbuZ9h9tUbYmeY/s1600/ETSY+oct+062.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530222938298423346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6q-AakVn6AvE__bW6-hEsmNByrD5lkE2ABy98-Jtmu-TdEgfHqF-SiHo6PvNHhi01CYnzVTzq0rPojcCG5lZrpCzU3PX8y4WAn5kG1FGY3_ZCmNw6wORMc2Jm4ep6SwbuZ9h9tUbYmeY/s400/ETSY+oct+062.jpg" /></a> And here's a sneak peek at some Whimsy House rings that will be there. I will also be taking a fun assortment of seasonal inspired necklace. I love autumn!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9w6KSCv_SFRConp9_MyvW9x2HLtBjq7Abl7Vukn82VDsS9-3q6jm4RSjacIE4rZ1P4nKaxpdy4aN8exZy0cROiPZsb22lenTHEghelIM9Ja9D5_s-dwDK4ZJGLmw8dXi6YLpzEa3t9M/s1600/ETSY+oct+008.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 342px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530222936680999250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK9w6KSCv_SFRConp9_MyvW9x2HLtBjq7Abl7Vukn82VDsS9-3q6jm4RSjacIE4rZ1P4nKaxpdy4aN8exZy0cROiPZsb22lenTHEghelIM9Ja9D5_s-dwDK4ZJGLmw8dXi6YLpzEa3t9M/s400/ETSY+oct+008.jpg" /></a> My little spook, Sophie. Found her in my bin of felted wool enjoying the sun yesterday.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#993300;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly<br /></span><br /></span></em><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-80650204524397592732010-10-11T16:41:00.005-05:002010-10-11T17:16:13.320-05:00Autumn WAS in the air...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqUJds60yIpAq7Son7rH9n1wReGcGS-tajAJam-Cr9E3r4rs5XpzPhxkrWvqOBSfjD7aAzL6dmZZfneQ4yh9usSf6gdFesbWrFfoGdFA0kxREnFUbhunmiyvKDRulxl4bbQbQ93_GKf0/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+711.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909967894416418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqUJds60yIpAq7Son7rH9n1wReGcGS-tajAJam-Cr9E3r4rs5XpzPhxkrWvqOBSfjD7aAzL6dmZZfneQ4yh9usSf6gdFesbWrFfoGdFA0kxREnFUbhunmiyvKDRulxl4bbQbQ93_GKf0/s400/OCTOBER+2010+711.jpg" /></a> We had a change in the seasons since last <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">weekend</span>... it seems summer has returned to Wisconsin! It was in the 80s which means a JEEP ride was in order. </div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqpapGSYmHdzM52LtfhWhV2UD-8u-mM8D3FRJckhiceZftq28I4uOPa4IyvQh5hyphenhyphenaWoK33Nk1VZnYsJonkqaN6SaOolHqJl4XvofuBRfqV7zLy7FAWfVQk2K_9hmysoIzoKsQbXkaKhg/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+663.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909965687398514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqpapGSYmHdzM52LtfhWhV2UD-8u-mM8D3FRJckhiceZftq28I4uOPa4IyvQh5hyphenhyphenaWoK33Nk1VZnYsJonkqaN6SaOolHqJl4XvofuBRfqV7zLy7FAWfVQk2K_9hmysoIzoKsQbXkaKhg/s400/OCTOBER+2010+663.jpg" /></a> We headed to <a href="http://www.wollersheim.com/"><span style="color:#663366;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wollersheim</span> Winery</span></a> on Sunday with friends and family. This is the view from above and you can see my girls rolling down the hill - of course! We did the wine tasting and took our favorites to the patio to enjoy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8UDaweA8kyKJfE00O8z1GvULu-fZbaStHXSPq9yLR7oJUgw8WE7-Bl3fZn3530sL3BZbHWNXfUuYcpheeuOq7IOq0ZV165pcN1980l2uQB9uIFehgiv-AVQ-Kdl-XsIgzudKPyDqS38/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+650.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909960375364290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8UDaweA8kyKJfE00O8z1GvULu-fZbaStHXSPq9yLR7oJUgw8WE7-Bl3fZn3530sL3BZbHWNXfUuYcpheeuOq7IOq0ZV165pcN1980l2uQB9uIFehgiv-AVQ-Kdl-XsIgzudKPyDqS38/s400/OCTOBER+2010+650.jpg" /></a>The sandbox is GENIUS ~ our girls actually ask to go there because of it. Always appropriate for a 3 year old to ask "can we go to the winery this weekend?" Well, my husbands family is French so I guess it was inevitable that they would be so versed in vino at such a young, tender age - ha!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvTULHiPCc_o4IXkWLzzksxqPJAd4sqdC5bCZX0y75DTJp3NU1dAH6to0-uZwBosU-bM4evC6Xxn27Q4b3UDdxiejhax93nVWzgkg81THROtO1zJZTQG6PQ7gPBNqWYzbGMF7IVwmoMc/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+668.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909603990430338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLvTULHiPCc_o4IXkWLzzksxqPJAd4sqdC5bCZX0y75DTJp3NU1dAH6to0-uZwBosU-bM4evC6Xxn27Q4b3UDdxiejhax93nVWzgkg81THROtO1zJZTQG6PQ7gPBNqWYzbGMF7IVwmoMc/s400/OCTOBER+2010+668.jpg" /></a> Sophie and Elle ~ post hill roll.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjR3np_fNUMFq-NKGXXxBCmdqbHJzvgUl6VRIk2NtnUV9wO7vvvjom2V4Qvvr6Xbu6wX5cBsxG0IHDnRgic_FZtHwYmEwlY1p1CYdR9uVO00jbrY8HFDtP_3mOGEtjQVIdZHQ2Jv8kw4/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+691.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909600174122306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjR3np_fNUMFq-NKGXXxBCmdqbHJzvgUl6VRIk2NtnUV9wO7vvvjom2V4Qvvr6Xbu6wX5cBsxG0IHDnRgic_FZtHwYmEwlY1p1CYdR9uVO00jbrY8HFDtP_3mOGEtjQVIdZHQ2Jv8kw4/s400/OCTOBER+2010+691.jpg" /></a>Sophie was NOT so fond of the "dairy air" we were blessed with. She had her nose plugged for almost the entire trip! Country girl? I think not.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8MA6I7aGwMpbsQ4fn3i7139RUfoBGlTywI21ugMU4ik-FZOM-UqcK5RAEgk8f_Krn6C13kIDEHMgeaHBVoyUFC53tcktqmJN9msHLe6a_20xyEuPD8625Lcxcj4icCi5Xrp5QDNdxjQ/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+714.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909596644403618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8MA6I7aGwMpbsQ4fn3i7139RUfoBGlTywI21ugMU4ik-FZOM-UqcK5RAEgk8f_Krn6C13kIDEHMgeaHBVoyUFC53tcktqmJN9msHLe6a_20xyEuPD8625Lcxcj4icCi5Xrp5QDNdxjQ/s400/OCTOBER+2010+714.jpg" /></a> We took family and friends back to our place for chili dinner and apple pie. Along the way we stopped at our "farm house" that will soon become our brand new home. It's 150 years old and fabulous - 2 foot thick stone walls. You can read more about it <a href="http://whimsyhousegoodness.blogspot.com/2009/01/inspirations-and-beginnings.html"><span style="color:#663366;">here</span></a> - it will be the subject of many blog posts VERY soon if things proceed as planned. This is our friend Tony waving to my husband outside.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOLaQvJ8cG00TBHxDM5fJjcL6K1wRAmUn7a8B-uMwgFpIeoGntdudOZs1MsMLRs6_8avk72wgtWBTkfwY361T5srmBJ09OC-Ml7P1uNtY6A-cgpNbo_zbRteoeJB6mK5iSFm6vupzuHo/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+729.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909590777585922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXOLaQvJ8cG00TBHxDM5fJjcL6K1wRAmUn7a8B-uMwgFpIeoGntdudOZs1MsMLRs6_8avk72wgtWBTkfwY361T5srmBJ09OC-Ml7P1uNtY6A-cgpNbo_zbRteoeJB6mK5iSFm6vupzuHo/s400/OCTOBER+2010+729.jpg" /></a>And here's my Elle. She was 2 when we bought this property and is now 6. Sophie wasn't even a thought when we started. The past 4 years have flown by and simultaneously dragged on (an effect of a family of 5 in a 1000 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">square</span> foot townhouse??) Hoping with huge hope that we will be in our "new" home come spring... I'll keep you updated.</div><div> </div><div></div><div>So that was our weekend. Very little crafting was completed which is NOT good seeing that I have 5 shows this holiday season. What can I say ~85 degrees in Wisconsin in October is pretty distracting! I hope you had an enjoyable weekend too.</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MsUN-XAgQBjXZtKFLf69K9kEeyhX44Uc29Q1TUIDI-gqZKRifg5IAj9QacQT-Rek_zozhXUHfZF_qp8jYSvVtCnHMhqKNCQf3GkLErI8b8OPkpquII0wEL8nxgLEuM_HR6UcDvEriFo/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526909584744070962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MsUN-XAgQBjXZtKFLf69K9kEeyhX44Uc29Q1TUIDI-gqZKRifg5IAj9QacQT-Rek_zozhXUHfZF_qp8jYSvVtCnHMhqKNCQf3GkLErI8b8OPkpquII0wEL8nxgLEuM_HR6UcDvEriFo/s400/OCTOBER+2010+021.jpg" /></a>And here's a glimpse of LAST weekend. We got our Halloween on when it was 50 degrees - phew!</div><div> </div><div></div><div><em><span style="color:#663366;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</span><br /></span></em><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-87703346573851681312010-10-05T15:47:00.002-05:002010-10-05T15:57:46.894-05:00Autumn is in the air...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBD6Ysxqd7pGVYkW391Gvdpk7iDSvF7TYA_hco6d7MFoGPdnwhQojRoVFkLUXtpD4ny6I5DNygGsNeVIBirewD86pdk7l5Z2YY3niAbFWIYCqCf5EbzkLCGOGaRAetNpP6B9ZoGAdRMU/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+183.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524667230095979426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBD6Ysxqd7pGVYkW391Gvdpk7iDSvF7TYA_hco6d7MFoGPdnwhQojRoVFkLUXtpD4ny6I5DNygGsNeVIBirewD86pdk7l5Z2YY3niAbFWIYCqCf5EbzkLCGOGaRAetNpP6B9ZoGAdRMU/s400/OCTOBER+2010+183.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">We've had some chilly nights an frosty mornings lately here in Wisconsin. I love the changing seasons... it's what makes the Midwest "all that" and then some. Autumn is particularly inspiring to me. We had friends over last Friday night for an Autumnal meal ~ portabella mushroom tarts, french bread topped with baked tomatoes and melted chevre, balsamic marinated flank steak and spinach salad with dried cranberries and apple ~ yummy! All this with good red wine and an apple pie for dessert. These flowers are left from the evening - loved them in the morning sun. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3I4u2Pva-ke_V9IKmXACyrJqpznu941MStyX0dUcFQdpMipBTydgqpm9HHv0sDnmdABZr8GPuwUq26RwDWdXYnPdNCPdV8S9b3Ugnf1yFzkBAVYsJcj1LQVgRrb9SCXhWTqFi6lNH7o/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+189.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524667225504382594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3I4u2Pva-ke_V9IKmXACyrJqpznu941MStyX0dUcFQdpMipBTydgqpm9HHv0sDnmdABZr8GPuwUq26RwDWdXYnPdNCPdV8S9b3Ugnf1yFzkBAVYsJcj1LQVgRrb9SCXhWTqFi6lNH7o/s400/OCTOBER+2010+189.jpg" /></a> These felted wool rose brooches are my favorite way to recycle worn out sweaters. I pulled out this project over the weekend while we watched the Badgers get stomped on... At least I had something to show when the game was over!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-w_-hDVAQOdfUUmrageEPkbhey14qmLDQDbAjA2AucJR3zpQY93nE7Vbx3aMv70E6n7xIxOJTq4NXdfm81XpUJ4AKvDR1Jj5m563KUd7m2bpNqCDc1x9wIPG1dkq94VdQOyny0CKpDI/s1600/OCTOBER+2010+185.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524667223523902946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-w_-hDVAQOdfUUmrageEPkbhey14qmLDQDbAjA2AucJR3zpQY93nE7Vbx3aMv70E6n7xIxOJTq4NXdfm81XpUJ4AKvDR1Jj5m563KUd7m2bpNqCDc1x9wIPG1dkq94VdQOyny0CKpDI/s400/OCTOBER+2010+185.jpg" /></a> How does Fall inspire you?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><em><span style="color:#990000;">XOXO Molly</span></em></span><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-36667663151096407792010-09-27T10:49:00.006-05:002010-09-27T11:42:27.368-05:00Flea Market Finds<div align="center">Sunday we made the trek to <a href="http://www.nlpromotionsllc.com/"><span style="color:#990000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Elkhorn</span></span></a> for their last flea market of the 2010 season. We missed the first 3 so it was a MUST on my list and I was thrilled when my husband and girls happily tagged along. Since we are ABOUT to start building our new home we really weren't in the market for furniture... YET... but we got some good ideas. Instead I focused on - BIG SURPRISE - finding a few good buttons. Here's a taste of what I brought home.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RZETb17QDTNHpQk2mHv1FnFBEfk0IXlaRKXwc3GmKItlh3_HVgI8RmT7zHu2-lX_sBoJhSWkEYNPSQETiK9i31cTdmDeM3cnTAyO3U3k-i_AqQyMFYzcroDgeyDyp0dZFdxRKBkUkUo/s1600/1eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521628140926768754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-RZETb17QDTNHpQk2mHv1FnFBEfk0IXlaRKXwc3GmKItlh3_HVgI8RmT7zHu2-lX_sBoJhSWkEYNPSQETiK9i31cTdmDeM3cnTAyO3U3k-i_AqQyMFYzcroDgeyDyp0dZFdxRKBkUkUo/s400/1eh.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#990000;"><em>An autumn collection</em></span> - celluloid, metal, glass, wood...</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq8I2yuxReGa_kzmKIjVDjd_-laT3QESoel6o8oqA3vtgpfgdB9LA0oZl-QljZWYjBl0M-dqGs45XsYveX18XRDHXKnSOwNU7Wz29cZHYcoU9b4fsJxEea-1ecOO7_Fz8o_GQyTqyXAQ/s1600/2eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521628140090738034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq8I2yuxReGa_kzmKIjVDjd_-laT3QESoel6o8oqA3vtgpfgdB9LA0oZl-QljZWYjBl0M-dqGs45XsYveX18XRDHXKnSOwNU7Wz29cZHYcoU9b4fsJxEea-1ecOO7_Fz8o_GQyTqyXAQ/s400/2eh.jpg" /></a>Love this guy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9HQCneXLOC6HhZqOTrF2ZeDV20PYIzxkoSPTD816vj6H0-P08694EH266qEHxxYAn6t9s-uhx_Vn8AHjccNduFIJlxe83iC3dDuekKU0SgWpdDvF3qQ4PXXF7I0yaBisYO4zTNEfRW4/s1600/3eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521628131930852770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9HQCneXLOC6HhZqOTrF2ZeDV20PYIzxkoSPTD816vj6H0-P08694EH266qEHxxYAn6t9s-uhx_Vn8AHjccNduFIJlxe83iC3dDuekKU0SgWpdDvF3qQ4PXXF7I0yaBisYO4zTNEfRW4/s400/3eh.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="color:#990000;">Some feminine fancy</span></em>... rhinestones galore! Dainty indeed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRzSUiVb3-lJNuryv_unV3Lp4dHRLQ0XKf7imf0jnQokZEPH6akE4fWI0C8ReuA4CGi7_Z3buXIx_LMyuazD8QEJzD4g4czW7J191OmjoV0ESXlGvLJsA0epWROzg05k-lG-MV3kXkZ44/s1600/5eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521623037885586290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRzSUiVb3-lJNuryv_unV3Lp4dHRLQ0XKf7imf0jnQokZEPH6akE4fWI0C8ReuA4CGi7_Z3buXIx_LMyuazD8QEJzD4g4czW7J191OmjoV0ESXlGvLJsA0epWROzg05k-lG-MV3kXkZ44/s400/5eh.jpg" /></a><em><span style="color:#990000;">And primary colors</span></em> always catch my eye - fun "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">realistics</span>" here...<br />horses, bowling pins, a bear, anchor, flower, some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">bakelite</span>...<br />Can you see the tiny key and heart shaped padlock?? A treasure!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58lAB0GAEZNGxymg3ihCIoYkPoUnn2UaKl5zxVmvss5KEF1sDRPYCCnkswHsacNoOC6xUC74z5ypujVi8VOvD05_or81pkyWQK9Fp9KzwpdIykhPh9C-2CUhbTkygjLm7vWrrs0hhsd4/s1600/4eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521623029736262226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg58lAB0GAEZNGxymg3ihCIoYkPoUnn2UaKl5zxVmvss5KEF1sDRPYCCnkswHsacNoOC6xUC74z5ypujVi8VOvD05_or81pkyWQK9Fp9KzwpdIykhPh9C-2CUhbTkygjLm7vWrrs0hhsd4/s400/4eh.jpg" /></a>This acorn is my <em><span style="color:#990000;">favorite find</span></em> of the day - so tiny and wonderful - where was it hiding through the years and what was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">it</span> on to begin with? Today it makes me smile!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLigSOm0MEwjzYKiFt4qPKgXGBZ1KWu7WRPIrXWv0cTmsBEOJhfP9ayRs-9ee_Ri0T2pME5yC6Xhmq-N0v5MSWn2XCv86ZRmxG6DOVl71BfG16B0zJqk0kNYfdLm7rtzaMO8LnhTC6W6M/s1600/6eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521623022639966434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLigSOm0MEwjzYKiFt4qPKgXGBZ1KWu7WRPIrXWv0cTmsBEOJhfP9ayRs-9ee_Ri0T2pME5yC6Xhmq-N0v5MSWn2XCv86ZRmxG6DOVl71BfG16B0zJqk0kNYfdLm7rtzaMO8LnhTC6W6M/s400/6eh.jpg" /></a> And here is <em><span style="color:#990000;">Sophie's favorite find</span></em> - a pink celluloid shank button that will become her new necklace later today... She cannot wait...<br /><br />But she will have to because this Mommy has to tackle this pile of non-goodness for fear her marriage might end if she doesn't. Yikes! Actually my husband has been a love about my MESS. It's been growing since<span style="color:#990000;"> <em><a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/">The Creative Connection</a></em></span> and I didn't have it in me to tackle it last week so today I will begin....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxbNKMjVkzgyAgC5Nz3u7FWUWnauuzeNAWJJfj-QP0C69R0TD7y65x32ufGA_ThwMgmb7ObCf7fxIWR9EXl9WdoBKFpOn-Rjb2EAPRiKSXa9bikwGKjUvltUl440dW0unDGkrgNJzaXE/s1600/7eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521623018070271602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxbNKMjVkzgyAgC5Nz3u7FWUWnauuzeNAWJJfj-QP0C69R0TD7y65x32ufGA_ThwMgmb7ObCf7fxIWR9EXl9WdoBKFpOn-Rjb2EAPRiKSXa9bikwGKjUvltUl440dW0unDGkrgNJzaXE/s400/7eh.jpg" /></a>And most likely I will continue tomorrow because, for some reason, when I start to organize things get FAR WORSE before they get better.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnP4jHmwBR5jsu9QeB9nV9W1sxHGXtcwE9x0xwZmZfAjOhn_cbQ_yaPyoLMGXp0etFHfQvhwAweKKL279x4Va0M-aiIIysFcL6nF4XrpSoDkjaCyB1wa2kzPwKFy7OVNVBBS3RYS2MEk/s1600/8eh.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521623009622660674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEnP4jHmwBR5jsu9QeB9nV9W1sxHGXtcwE9x0xwZmZfAjOhn_cbQ_yaPyoLMGXp0etFHfQvhwAweKKL279x4Va0M-aiIIysFcL6nF4XrpSoDkjaCyB1wa2kzPwKFy7OVNVBBS3RYS2MEk/s400/8eh.jpg" /></a> For instance I started photographing things to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span>-stash in my <a href="http://www.fabrichouse.etsy.com/"><em><span style="color:#990000;">Fabric House</span></em></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop rather than actually putting all this away. My mind isn't quite focused on the essentials... like gaining back the dining room table for the well being of family dinners. Someday, right? I cannot wait for my STUDIO in the new house. I continue to dream about the inspiring place it will be.</div><div></div><div></div><div><span style="color:#990000;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="color:#990000;"><em>So there you go ~ a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">glimpse</span> into my weekend behind and week ahead.</em></span></div><div><em><span style="color:#990000;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#990000;"></span></em></div><div></div><div>I listed LOADS of new autumnal goodness in my <a href="http://www.whimsyhouse.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#990000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop</span></a> so be sure and take a peek. If you see any thing you can't live without, I'm offering my lovely Blog Readers 25% off through Thursday, September 30<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> at 6 pm CDT. Simply note BLOG OFFER at check out and I will promptly refund your discount ~ Enjoy!</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></div></div></div><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-44637249860778080672010-09-24T10:31:00.007-05:002010-09-24T10:50:56.248-05:00Call for Crafty People!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Craftacular/111893246716"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520504474692010866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj87zGT3ltkiOAcED63aBdH6myYgn3ooN8pMxeDR0rttGEk5_pN0LaOIB9qFfZry1E_Al4CWqQMKgiIY3IQhh0tjZlEweDb-cDSN9wBc95OmjIqckvQbRRyr5ksgZ5CHkgwaT5FYDBz4/s400/craftacular.bmp" /></a> As I'm putting together my winter and holiday show line up I wanted to share this wonderful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunity</span> with all you Midwest Area <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">craftsters</span> in case you don't know about this show or haven't yet taken the time to apply.</div><br /><div align="center">My very first show experience was with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/glitterworkshop?ref=ts"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Naomi</span></a> and her FABULOUS <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Craftacular/111893246716?ref=ts"><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Craftacular</span></span></a> in Madison, Wisconsin in December 2008. Little did I know what a treat it was to be part of such a seamlessly organized show ~ well promoted, heavily followed, top notch quality products... you name it. I was blessed to have it be my first show experience ~ because these events can be QUITE never wracking to unseasoned artists and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">crafters</span>. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Applications to this years big event are still open through October 8<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> so I encourage you embrace this opportunity to become part of Madison's Handmade Movement that is so expertly lead by Naomi (with help from her loyal hubby Jerome.) Give yourself this gift ~ you will be happy you did.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc0000;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">P.S. - Fingers still crossed that I get in... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">acceptance</span> letters go out shortly after the deadline so I will let you know. My schedule so far is listed to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">right</span> - lots of fun shows to look forward to!</div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-17493149819084660862010-09-20T16:41:00.008-05:002010-09-20T17:22:34.605-05:00The Creative Connection Event<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgtPEnlnswowdzQCLdiTsMoeAMeBsjP9FlaA4gsgoQlm5XGCpFl0mI8zdexDrpnBLu3dxLiSJzsBdw5gK7J6j7bEK-wAXBodlJxLog_K0Vvjjxmu0KIeHF5A_0fpizcHllouaK8pijw0/s1600/September+2010+194.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116428429123170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgtPEnlnswowdzQCLdiTsMoeAMeBsjP9FlaA4gsgoQlm5XGCpFl0mI8zdexDrpnBLu3dxLiSJzsBdw5gK7J6j7bEK-wAXBodlJxLog_K0Vvjjxmu0KIeHF5A_0fpizcHllouaK8pijw0/s400/September+2010+194.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Where in the world did the weekend go?? The Creative Connection Event in Minneapolis was a long time coming and then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">whizzed</span> right by. What an amazing place to spend an extra long weekend, among countless creative souls and inspiring minds. I was overwhelmed and impressed to say the least!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I arrived at about noon on Wednesday and before I knew it my booth was set up and Preview Night was over... the hours literally flew by. I was honored to meet organizer and lovely past editor in chief of Country Living magazine <a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/wp/nancy-soriano/"><em><span style="color:#009900;">Nancy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Soriano</span></span></em> </a>right off the bat ~ she was gracious and kind, someone I would love to spend time with. Then author Amy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barickman</span> of new book "<a href="https://amybarickman.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Vintage Notions</span></a>", <a href="http://www.indygojunctioninc.com/store/"><span style="color:#339999;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Indygo</span> Junction</span></a> and <a href="http://www.thevintageworkshop.com/store/"><span style="color:#339999;">The Vintage Workshop</span> </a>stopped by the booth and shopped a bit - yes, she actually purchased a few of my goodies and chatted about her next book idea... wow wow wow! My heart was singing with excitement.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOckWWlk9WKjXHJw0MAuENEjPn3s1BgaoTei8EWAZtT9f2YOF5hwjUr0XBw89TMBF-nTgRp5Sw8diT7waiFCEa-ufxrWwBFoM_5fQu8AA2-eHaem2MVAQQI401n-EYoZy0HMqo0BcXhH8/s1600/September+2010+201.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116424340276802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOckWWlk9WKjXHJw0MAuENEjPn3s1BgaoTei8EWAZtT9f2YOF5hwjUr0XBw89TMBF-nTgRp5Sw8diT7waiFCEa-ufxrWwBFoM_5fQu8AA2-eHaem2MVAQQI401n-EYoZy0HMqo0BcXhH8/s400/September+2010+201.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">The next few days were filled with classes for Creative Connection participants. They were able to shop for a few minutes here and there but we sure would have liked to have seen more of them. Hopefully next year the Market hours will run past the class hours so that we can mingle longer. Co-founder <a href="http://www.jopackham.com/"><span style="color:#009900;"><em>Jo <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Packham</span></em></span></a> from the gorgeous magazine <a href="http://www.wherewomencreate.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Where Women Create</span></a> also stopped by the booth and was equally as lovely as Nancy. They are are a truly inspirational duo. They pulled off an amazing event with a hard working, well oiled team. We heard only good things from all the attendees. Job well done ~ Many thanks!!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116417372083474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtOCxmcrtNeGcNoV5b5d8Xw9X2JwLY74uU-XeG0N0I_OGNlyjhU-jKQLR7X17cQFrjWrA6u4zlkFHTqpgKgb3j0O4pBKVxkLrf5onSbIWP0MILnVqWaTiRhQ4ctKz58QIl3eps7nr0p5s/s400/September+2010+198.jpg" /><br /> A few booth shots. My lovely banner was printed at <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome"><span style="color:#339999;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Spoonflower</span></span></a> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">put</span> together by the ever talented <a href="http://averymarydesign.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color:#009900;">Mary Ann Abbot</span></em></a> - love that girl. She makes me happy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplXUT-YBODbc0p2Azx6cUs595NXQDsGOIuO2lSb_zHPkRp7QL2bO3UJYH9ta8n7sFzl8U2BG3aynEY0M96zLOjmDszaByiv9G-78lFeh39__ub_IbBlfujpJiy-7bsjtc9lCu6NoQWjQ/s1600/September+2010+200.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519116407533535954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplXUT-YBODbc0p2Azx6cUs595NXQDsGOIuO2lSb_zHPkRp7QL2bO3UJYH9ta8n7sFzl8U2BG3aynEY0M96zLOjmDszaByiv9G-78lFeh39__ub_IbBlfujpJiy-7bsjtc9lCu6NoQWjQ/s400/September+2010+200.jpg" /></a> Plans are already being made for next year so be sure and stay tuned to <a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">The Creative</span> <span style="color:#339999;">Connection Event</span></a> website for details. Surely an annual not-to-be-missed event has been born, don't you think?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span><br /></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-36981534794843293912010-08-20T12:07:00.007-05:002010-08-22T08:50:03.711-05:00Divine Twine<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFookR8ox8jgTgZlce1Mn0qbGbKBiaqxEBxm31Uoc30F0JDkWLfK-NDJ7cSChoGsTJnK_XnvlRELTaatJ91wp0w8UuUN7uPcTtN14IlX148qnblQCZx3pNNdj3mW8tjklNPqgtVMfXvM/s1600/twine.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 215px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507542381881476210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFookR8ox8jgTgZlce1Mn0qbGbKBiaqxEBxm31Uoc30F0JDkWLfK-NDJ7cSChoGsTJnK_XnvlRELTaatJ91wp0w8UuUN7uPcTtN14IlX148qnblQCZx3pNNdj3mW8tjklNPqgtVMfXvM/s400/twine.jpg" /></a><br /><em>So excited about this</em> <strong><a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">DIVINE TWINE</span></a></strong>... <em>have you heard of it, seen it, touched it, loved it yet?</em></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><a href="http://whiskergraphics.com/"><span style="color:#339999;">Whisker Graphics</span></a> came up with this fabulous twine, perfect for your every crafting project. I'm planning to use it for my tags and packaging. Can't wait to put everything together! Check out their site for other great designs as well. I ordered a big box of red, apple green, licorice black and aqua twine to have for sale at <a href="http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/wp/"><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>The Creative Connection Event</strong></span> </a>in Minneapolis in September. Now that my two August show are over - thank you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">to</span> all you shoppers! - my mind and heart are fully focused on the amazing 4 day event ahead. Be sure and take a peek and consider a class, seminar or shopping extravaganza at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">TCC</span>... would LOVE to see you there!!<br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNziLZxVZkry4MRHDaHG6AmY5QLUk2cEZIsNA_txxr3IDCATTynm67leJOFZaGsC7NXcBvKcrWMUjtut5rUWEtkmxuTS0GOGnJEDSNQhSHs6fv_MVV-06443QQ-MotRb_HyScrIeOlIQI/s1600/TCC.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507542143800585074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNziLZxVZkry4MRHDaHG6AmY5QLUk2cEZIsNA_txxr3IDCATTynm67leJOFZaGsC7NXcBvKcrWMUjtut5rUWEtkmxuTS0GOGnJEDSNQhSHs6fv_MVV-06443QQ-MotRb_HyScrIeOlIQI/s400/TCC.png" /></a><br />Be there! I simply can't wait... so much to do... it used to be 6 months away and now it feels like it will be here tomorrow. Off to craft!</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#339999;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></p>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-47606779130402419002010-08-09T11:21:00.003-05:002010-08-09T11:26:25.529-05:00Summer Craftacular<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtN-hTDQU-_KFsMUEjMVykri3ZOCQw9n8VPJ8mc2e_Y-V5E_7O9MQBmpLnYjUWxYi0Lp8FsEZqKhmfZdPOF0wmyRsIj8chAdsK49WVIKyZDSmQ_q0LWntdc21cgYqgOVgU8JhBIlB4qL0/s1600/craftacular.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 143px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503446449383228770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtN-hTDQU-_KFsMUEjMVykri3ZOCQw9n8VPJ8mc2e_Y-V5E_7O9MQBmpLnYjUWxYi0Lp8FsEZqKhmfZdPOF0wmyRsIj8chAdsK49WVIKyZDSmQ_q0LWntdc21cgYqgOVgU8JhBIlB4qL0/s400/craftacular.gif" /></a><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Hoping to see you at the Sixth Annual Summer Craftacular!</span></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The Summer Craftacular will be held <em><span style="color:#990000;">Sunday, August 15th from 10 am to 5 pm at the East Side Club</span></em> at 3735 Monona Drive. We will be utilizing both banquet rooms as well as the outdoor lawn / Tiki patio area. These spaces combined will allow for approximately 80 booths. We are very excited about this new venue! Not only is the East Side Club a great, established location, but it also offers amazing views of Lake Monona, great parking, cash bars (we will be using the upstairs main bar as well as the outdoor Tiki Bar), and a helpful staff. The Tiki Bar will also offer some simple food options for purchase.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Summer Goodness... be there! Cheers!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-40651068510816570432010-08-04T15:11:00.007-05:002010-08-04T15:24:33.110-05:00And the Winner is...<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 53px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501650463536064290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUgiYydPcr47cbOnaEfe9kNf03jVbFnWqNu0ZcMp1aFMiqh8CIJNN4ceXtDB-1YAn1jxJYpC76iFK4K6JgOypqpSho1OuwlNl1CcwUbLugEOSZl9SaJfdeMoiMoepbMKfWVUDDP4Xsu0/s400/HRB.jpg" /> I'm happy to announce the winner of <a href="http://www.greencricketsalvage.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Green Cricket's</span></a> Giveaway... <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HRBeaDesign"><span style="color:#339999;">Heather from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">HRBeaDesign</span></span></a>!<br /></div><div align="center">Heather has a fun shop on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> filled with fun and unique handcrafted bead and metal jewelry. Here's a small sampling:</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47869465/custom-handstamped-necklace-in-sterling" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.146203475.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39966615/open-circle-necklace" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.122621733.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39965659/matte-metallic-beaded-kumihimo-bracelet" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.122795851.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40632465/sale-healing-aventurine-bracelet" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.123175378.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Thank you to all who entered! Watch for more interviews soon... Giveaways too!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-89050472628787479712010-07-26T11:23:00.011-05:002010-07-26T15:02:38.633-05:00Meet Beth from Green Cricket Salvage<p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51804781/vintage-fisher-price-necklace-blond-girl" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.159347464.jpg" /></a></p>Beth from <a href="http://greencricketdsalvage.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Green Cricket Salvage</span> </a>is one of the most creative and inspiring artists that I know. A self proclaimed "consummate salvager," Beth gives new life to unwanted thrift and curbside castoffs. Colorful chairs, classic kitsch, LP trays, filmstrip earrings, fisher price people necklaces... you never know what you'll discover at Green Cricket Salvage. Beth will surprise and delight you each and every time you visit her shop. And she's as sweet as pie to boot!<br /><br />Enjoy learning about Beth and her salvage art and be sure to enter the <span style="color:#339999;">GIVE AWAY</span> below for the opportunity to win a nostalgic handmade treasure.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;">What is your craft and what led to you to take it up</span><span style="color:#009900;">?</span></span> </em><br /><em><br /></em>I take what others have cast off to their curbs and turn them into eco-treasures for your home, as well as seeking out unique salvage and vintage.<br /><br />A strong, reoccurring desire to have a creative outlet, while doing something to help our growing landfills. That and I was sick of being laid off one too many times.<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48193743/vintage-golden-book-dog-clock" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.147276598.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51590775/vintage-keystone-stereo-viewer-and-photo" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.158636334.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41166442/sound-of-music-lp-tray" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.125002177.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50809237/turquoise-teacup-pair" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.156018065.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">What part of your work do you enjoy the most?</span> </em></p><p align="left">Finding the inspiration piece and scheming on what to do with it </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51829860/pink-schnauzer-figurine" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.159429925.jpg" /></a></p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><em>What part of your work is the hardest?</em></span><br /><div align="left"><br />Finishing and marketing things. I have lots of 85% finished projects<br /><br /><span style="color:#009900;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">A top ten list of your favorites –</span><br /></em></span><br /><em><span style="color:#339999;">...handmade possession...</span></em><br />a bar napkin I gave to my now husband, the night we met, with my number on it<br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><em>...item in your shop...</em></span><br /><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41439830/film-strip-earrings-number-5" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.125933864.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center">Filmstrip earrings. My grandfather was on the development team for Kodak, and I love that I found a way to recycle old film.<br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><em>...item you’ve sold...</em></span><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7cIBepDz3iEVHTn3uGJpRi29CdRbZucTXTGFurrbopOM5tJ8aHzFfl5IwzuMl_G_O0cvNernGbGfGqBJeRvaBWwobE67iyTE9WLEnDwdoGOH9-TD4R43hu28B2PIS0SLtzSm-9fs9zA/s1600/chairs.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498266928416969506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV7cIBepDz3iEVHTn3uGJpRi29CdRbZucTXTGFurrbopOM5tJ8aHzFfl5IwzuMl_G_O0cvNernGbGfGqBJeRvaBWwobE67iyTE9WLEnDwdoGOH9-TD4R43hu28B2PIS0SLtzSm-9fs9zA/s320/chairs.bmp" /> <p align="center"></a>The Madison & Soho chairs. One of my first big sales and I loved the way they turned out.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#339999;">...item in your favorites list...</span></em><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41912099/margaret-thatcher-frateuil-gen-2" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.134198083.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center">UK flag chair by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andreafordrestyle?ref=seller_info"><span style="color:#009900;">Andrea Ford Restyle</span></a><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#339999;">...Etsy purchase...</span></em><br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49876293/yellow-6x6-photo" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.152896363.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinTyner?ref=seller_info"><span style="color:#009900;">Erin Tyner</span></a> photo. There is something so magical about macro art. This picture just makes me smile.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#339999;">...Etsy shop...</span></em> </p><p align="left"><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50475140/bps-wood-paint-crate" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.154892695.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50762288/brass-owl-family-trio" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.155859831.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52185231/1930s-hudson-bay-4-point-green-wool" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.160614140.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51441257/wicker-wine-carrier" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.158127691.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HelloVictory?ga_search_query=hellovictory&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><span style="color:#009900;">Hello Victory</span></a>. Kate has the greatest finds and print worthy photos to match.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:#339999;">...blog or website...</span></em> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-S77F_l0mPbo97G5iWUQQxUD8OZI3oGjuami2CWehCaNXJrVARC-EwbOWluuNF7CLnNr4UGKQXOxyBik4Odr36SdL15NjJv8GmWPlaB5Je3WIaf6KMljVd2RBnTUShy7FOEdhYtnjT_M/s1600/redotter.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498270297979429586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-S77F_l0mPbo97G5iWUQQxUD8OZI3oGjuami2CWehCaNXJrVARC-EwbOWluuNF7CLnNr4UGKQXOxyBik4Odr36SdL15NjJv8GmWPlaB5Je3WIaf6KMljVd2RBnTUShy7FOEdhYtnjT_M/s320/redotter.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><br /><a href="http://redotter580.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Red Otter</span></a><span style="color:#009900;">.</span> Julia captures the most captivating images to fit every mood, feeling or moment she describes.<br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><em>...source of inspiration...</em></span><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcPw9YU4JJzQXuP9WXmsw4Jq94Q5JkljD1glHOASPC3IMmYLprS-Ly8DTJT719lcaEXtFIdYLq0qiSG05-7D13PAHYt1DDOQtItf0JMHjwaXEF3r54J7yMZxPrjoYdzYQFPinl6j2rWE/s1600/market"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498272017750776898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcPw9YU4JJzQXuP9WXmsw4Jq94Q5JkljD1glHOASPC3IMmYLprS-Ly8DTJT719lcaEXtFIdYLq0qiSG05-7D13PAHYt1DDOQtItf0JMHjwaXEF3r54J7yMZxPrjoYdzYQFPinl6j2rWE/s320/market" /> <p align="center"></a>flea markets, junk stores, outsider art and always....nature<br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><em>...piece of advice...</em></span><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1S8SXFdDaRvP9kkVVdh_3MntZ1BM-Iri-wj8MloKmCHHPTSifeTTRZU9q54C859ae_rUqUrCteEozg00b4jVJBMmi7nF9h1GwnaIz18znxuaFYimQPN8LBV1LTR9nu8QOz10M5hgx0Jc/s1600/wall+art"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498271678186892930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1S8SXFdDaRvP9kkVVdh_3MntZ1BM-Iri-wj8MloKmCHHPTSifeTTRZU9q54C859ae_rUqUrCteEozg00b4jVJBMmi7nF9h1GwnaIz18znxuaFYimQPN8LBV1LTR9nu8QOz10M5hgx0Jc/s400/wall+art" /> <p align="center"></a><em><span style="color:#009900;">'creativity is everywhere, it just must find you working' - Picasso</span></em><br /><br /><span style="color:#339999;"><em>...rule to break...<br /></em></span>focus on one or two things at a time.....I break it almost daily.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52319011/1960s-better-homes-and-garden-garden" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.161065060.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Now you love Beth's style too, right?! And you need something special from her shop, right?! The lucky winner of Beth's generous giveaway gets to <span style="color:#009900;">CHOOSE</span> between a pair of filmstrip earrings or a Fisher Price person necklace - <em>yipppee</em>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38325186/swinging-girl-film-strip-earrings" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.156021986.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51829215/vintage-fisher-price-cowboy-necklace" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.159427788.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Leave a comment here to be entered to win one of these groovy prizes from Green Cricket Salvage.<br /><br />For additional entries...<br /><br />* Become a FAN of a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/green-cricket-salvage/154519584262?ref=ts"><span style="color:#009900;">Green Cricket Salvage</span></a> on Facebook<br /><br />* Follow the <a href="http://www.greencricketsalvage.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">Green Cricket Salvage</span></a> blog<br /><br />* Share this GIVEAWAY using a Facebook link or on Twitter<br /><br />* BLOG about this giveaway<br /><br />Be sure an leave a separate comment for each entry. The winner will be announced on Monday, August 2nd! Good luck!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><em><span style="color:#339999;">XOXO Molly</span></em></span><br /></p>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-11571821051962706542010-07-22T13:34:00.003-05:002010-07-22T13:50:44.037-05:00Back from Vacation...<div align="center">I'm back! Our vacation last week was wonderful. We went to Northern Wisconsin to share a week of relaxation, gluttony and memories with my two best friends from collage and our families. Sigh. I wish I could go back! We stay in two cabins on a tiny lake that, except for the occasional fish, eagle or frog, we have all to ourselves. Perfection in a laid back family vacation.<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXqDOCVCPps-yqVVHinUgcUhIxj8DQXdRRo3G92ItOXFaOMJrZ69FGijUzHkmyJCY_-cNUYxw1EeE8uWUkJY5H3LA3NOYeB0mOqMlpc4Tb5sr0sFCi535HWR7UBIGKNXIjlAnaFwS6ZE/s1600/Wool+Lake+2010+144.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496802315559909922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpXqDOCVCPps-yqVVHinUgcUhIxj8DQXdRRo3G92ItOXFaOMJrZ69FGijUzHkmyJCY_-cNUYxw1EeE8uWUkJY5H3LA3NOYeB0mOqMlpc4Tb5sr0sFCi535HWR7UBIGKNXIjlAnaFwS6ZE/s320/Wool+Lake+2010+144.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a> The kiddos gearing up for a water gun fight that turned into buckets of water because little girls simply can't beat the big brother in such a game!<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/40425775/lavender-dryer-sachets-set-of-3?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5733774"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496801128919644530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkSSFZhpNdRAfbWq2XGctewQf3-pihKhWKjZU2eZtgcMug1swFmWb-VbpCkjAAAamqki0ESC_Xpmb4AqY0ogmqrF_reu7G6ZxJP9d_FrQ0-yYrMr8zU0ssBYkXKTr0Bj25Mx83Ub07rYk/s320/sachets.jpg" /><em><span style="font-size:85%;color:#333399;">Lavender Dryer Sachets from Whimsy House</span></em></a> </div><div align="center"><br />So, I'm about to peek my head up from under the mountain of laundry soon and get back into the summer routine. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Watch for a new interview with <em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/greencricket?ga_search_query=greencricket&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><span style="color:#009900;">Beth from Green Cricket</span></a></em> later this week... there will be a giveaway involved - yippee!<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">XOXO Molly</span></span> </em></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-31015381713509123682010-07-09T23:04:00.005-05:002010-07-09T23:16:15.538-05:00Vacation!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvQUZU1mjrHujwQyYB4PKzZ7no58leIz-b_vAUQ_t_Q6_fChGKK44nWveeaiMpxC1vho_VbNexSHO0ecHumReYbqQ7o6RnCMGmFvkRRf1Gse6Em523vQiNPM5t3nrhziHo8EWjloI8aU/s1600/suitcase.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492125581656814242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvQUZU1mjrHujwQyYB4PKzZ7no58leIz-b_vAUQ_t_Q6_fChGKK44nWveeaiMpxC1vho_VbNexSHO0ecHumReYbqQ7o6RnCMGmFvkRRf1Gse6Em523vQiNPM5t3nrhziHo8EWjloI8aU/s320/suitcase.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">vintage carry on from </span></em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glamtownvintage?ref=seller_info"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#cc33cc;"><em>glamtownvintage</em></span></a><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> on etsy<br /></span></em><br />It's that time of year again... <em>VACATION</em>! I should be headed to bed but I'm a bit wired, just like my girls, excited for tomorrow when we head to Northern Wisconsin for a week with my best friends and their families. I hope you too are blessed with time off too ~ sunshine, happy times, relaxation, good food and the finest of company. Cheers! See you next week...<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc33cc;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div align="center">PS - My BIG before-vacation goal was to finish my website... it went LIVE today - excited!! You can check it our <a href="http://www.whimsyhouse.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">here</span></a>.</div></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-91858743258023324392010-07-03T08:13:00.004-05:002010-07-03T08:17:59.282-05:00Whimsy House Sale!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47310094/ruffle-garden-leather-and-lace-collage?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5733774"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489667787955173458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCbSadoaQEHhNTv62GNUQg3DXjdLV2jbuRx8K0zM2Tpbt1LQWMX_dIzU0GqmECk4exovA0-XROr2F3qQ9VmR1iY20hxjkJT7GBRZO1n0WIiF8VkAJf2Ma1D_FGgmhMTd6roGjTi5z_Pc/s400/cuff+rwb.jpg" /><span style="color:#000099;"><em>"ruffle garden" leather cuff</em></span></a><em> </em></div><br /><br />IT'S HERE! Happy 4<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> of July! Enjoy <em><strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">25% off <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sitewide</span></span></strong></em> this holiday weekend... a rare discount at Whimsy House! Simply mention "fireworks" in the "notes to seller" box at check out and your discount will be refunded through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">paypal</span>. Sale runs through 7/4/10 at Midnight CST. <em><span style="color:#000099;">Enjoy!</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#000099;"></span></em><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</span></em></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-6394487848727722522010-06-29T15:35:00.004-05:002010-06-29T15:43:54.127-05:00And the winner is...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8kT1dMNJxQWj3k0gzOfAFDQ_J_kPnSk8mKju0Iw87V22w3y9xkCEPNr3quEkO47OFapGzk1hY3r__5pgw_IZTZV_fgqmM_-6lvstlO2R7Zw8On5w6ISVO9pujivjUZP4RHJ6kcT0GDs/s1600/jo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 137px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488298056653937026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD8kT1dMNJxQWj3k0gzOfAFDQ_J_kPnSk8mKju0Iw87V22w3y9xkCEPNr3quEkO47OFapGzk1hY3r__5pgw_IZTZV_fgqmM_-6lvstlO2R7Zw8On5w6ISVO9pujivjUZP4RHJ6kcT0GDs/s320/jo.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">Johnna from <a href="http://www.artfullysaid.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="color:#993399;">Artfully Said</span></em></a> is the lucky winner of <a href="http://www.averymarydesign.com/"><span style="color:#993399;">Mary Ann's</span></a> garden charm giveaway! Yeah! </div><div align="center">Many thanks to all who entered and enjoyed my interview with Mary Ann. Thank you to Mary Ann for her generous custom giveaway as well. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I love give away day... watch for another one soon!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-34740813788350409432010-06-21T17:17:00.027-05:002010-06-22T14:36:49.410-05:00Meet Mary Ann from A Very Mary Design & Magpie Mary<p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45466832/vintage-sewing-pattern-tags" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.139601204.jpg" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mary Ann</span>, Mary Ann</span></em>... what can I say? This delightful gal has two of the most darling shops on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> filled with vintage treasures galore. She has a keen eye for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">kitshy</span> cool and unique vintage fashions AND she's also a talented seamstress and mixed media artist. And the best part? She is a treasure of a friend as well! We met about a year ago on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> through a series of fun trades and she has been a lovely addition to my life ever since. Thank you, dear Mary Ann, for being a constant source of inspiration and cheer. You make this world a better place ~ you are loved!</span></p><p>Enjoy learning more about merry Mary Ann and her charming shops and be sure to enter the <span style="color:#009900;"><em>GIVE AWAY</em></span> below for the opportunity to win a darling handmade treat! </p><p align="left"><span style="color:#999900;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;">Tell us about your shop and what lead you to open it.</span> </span></em></span><span style="color:#999900;"><em><br /></em></span>I started <a href="http://www.averymarydesign.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#990000;">http://www.averymarydesign.etsy.com</span>/</a> with a goal of selling handmade wares, but quickly realized that my love of vintage needed an outlet, so I opened a second <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> shop: www.magpiemary.etsy.com. Both shops are home to quirky, kitschy and classic vintage goods with a few handmade items tossed into the mix.<br /><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46357285/the-needlepoint-bag" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.142545854.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49910913/the-all-in-a-row-choker" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.153010094.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/33317475/the-afternoon-delight-velvet-hat" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.98471138.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47138534/your-giant-scorpio-necklace" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.144651087.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;">What part of your work do you enjoy the most?</span></em><br />Searching for yummy vintage treasures is, hands-down, the *best* part of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsying</span>! I love choosing items that I hope others will adore!<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37806584/husk-green-vintage-corn-holders-sale" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.113580159.jpg" /></a></p><p align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><em>What part of your work is the hardest?</em></span><br />The hardest aspect? Sometimes it's really hard to part with the loveliest of treasures! </p><p align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">A top ten list of your favorites...</span> </em></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#990000;"><em><span style="font-size:130%;">... handmade possession... </span></em></span></p><p align="left"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></em><br />When I was about 10, my father's mother gave me a giant bag of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>-cut quilt squares that had belonged to my great-grandmother. At 10, I couldn't really appreciate them, so I passed them on to my mother's mother. When I was about 20, my grandmother gifted me with an amazing queen-sized quilt made from those squares. Quite simply, it is my most prized handmade possession. </p><br /><p align="left"><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">...item in your shop...</span></em><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28691233/vintage-ceramic-pitcher-sweet" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.82936282.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">sweet strawberries ~ vintage ceramic pitcher at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">magpiemary</span><br /></span></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43596002/the-darling-feminine-hair-wrap" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.133307302.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43596002/the-darling-feminine-hair-wrap"><span style="color:#009900;">The Darling Feminine Hair Wrap at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">verymary</span> </span></a></p><p align="left"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>...item you’<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">ve</span> sold...</em></span><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/24466253" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.78967869.jpg" /></a><span style="color:#009900;"></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">The Daylight Katy Shoes at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">verymary</span></span> </p><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/21574430" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.93911161.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="color:#009900;">Wild Poppies at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">magpiemary</span><br /></p></span><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>...item in your favorites list...</em></span></p><br /><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49227478/happy-hermits-stationery-set" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.150729079.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/apak"><span style="color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Apak</span> Shop<br /></span><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.139107533.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/murdockdesign"><span style="color:#009900;">Murdock Design<br /><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.148586222.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#009900;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Freshline"><span style="color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Freshline</span> Illustration</span></a></p><br /><p align="left"><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> purchase...</span></em><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/15158002" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.56676410.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">"we go together" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">handstamped</span> sterling silver necklace by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PunkyJane"><span style="color:#990000;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Punky</span> Jane</em></span></a><span style="color:#990000;"><em><br /></em></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><em>...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> shop...</em></span><br /></p><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45601814/rehabbed-crochet-clutch" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.140129493.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46921235/gift-tags-shabby-butterfly-set-of-eight" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.144177843.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="left"></p><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43034262/monarch-gift-basket" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.131470487.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/14122841/s-vintage-daisy-linen-mini-dress" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.113112107.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#009900;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpen"><span style="color:#009900;">dulcet</span></a> </span>on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span></span></p><br /><p align="left"><br /><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#990000;">...blog or website...</span> </span></em></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://giverslog.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 81px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485403743289374034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0-jxMzZeXlbGFdhNSg4z2DnZk_BArkt9n_e56Bjs2hCs8QvAaFqCMwdrg46ir4grztQt4fg6-DHmYvQRwtwU6zjX-CEGkRUKkBnsoVwVixIdbstNXRjee3tQ_63Mr1VFzBWuiV2v3nk/s320/gl.png" /></a><span style="color:#009900;"><a href="http://giverslog.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#009900;"> Giver's Log</span><br /></a></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhlAtwvSYJM-KGtzks8YdGKMzHPu5TV1z4Uwn1vvCPKjS0QJIuxeqvVtrdnSDnHoCbjOwe4RvwrcAnF_Ei7JPoYYZb4u7q20mDWHrxN-evWuJ8t6kOxkGJVEOcBHDvy4GaYvb_oiF_MM/s1600/ir.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 137px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485405473168751746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhlAtwvSYJM-KGtzks8YdGKMzHPu5TV1z4Uwn1vvCPKjS0QJIuxeqvVtrdnSDnHoCbjOwe4RvwrcAnF_Ei7JPoYYZb4u7q20mDWHrxN-evWuJ8t6kOxkGJVEOcBHDvy4GaYvb_oiF_MM/s320/ir.png" /></a><span style="color:#009900;"> <span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/"><span style="color:#009900;">The Idea Room</span> </a></span></span></p><span style="color:#009900;"><br /><p align="left"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">...source of inspiration...</span></em><br /></span><br />Being in my studio is the most inspirational place on the planet for me! It's bright and airy with bold colors, boxes & jars & containers full of delicious supplies, and an entirely creative space. </p><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X8MswU0GFmdUNjtIBwOxtmDSVL-9KOIw5IznxpjMQuQZMGOkqePybz2ydGJX_1cDRyiEIYBfbLuRgNsJYfNqxz7CbZEjBnxLycYzaUxHC_BBtBgNPKlSSfRh7_nLuiELiDhMQJScRLI/s1600/vm.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 338px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485437260443478482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0X8MswU0GFmdUNjtIBwOxtmDSVL-9KOIw5IznxpjMQuQZMGOkqePybz2ydGJX_1cDRyiEIYBfbLuRgNsJYfNqxz7CbZEjBnxLycYzaUxHC_BBtBgNPKlSSfRh7_nLuiELiDhMQJScRLI/s400/vm.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">...piece of advice... </span></em></span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;">This old quilter's adage is a favorite motto and also very good advice: "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." In other words, we don't need to spend a lot of money to make art!</span> </p></span><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><em>...rule to break...<br /></p></em></span><br /><p>On the other hand, I love to thrift shop, visit yard sales, and scour rummage sales for fun "stuff" that I really don't need! If it's a good deal, get it (or you'll regret it!) </p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39063442/twinkle-twinkle-glitter-stars-10-piece" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_155x125.117834071.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49596642/the-summer-shoulder-bag" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_155x125.151959269.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43596378/the-absolutely-80s-denim-jacket-short" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.133308594.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36025414/mr-rooster-wooden-hamburger-press" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_155x125.107609256.jpg" /></a><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47001972/your-rust-red-suede-pumps-size-75" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.144364614.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37104457/the-ride-my-harley-belt" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_155x125.111246530.jpg" /></a></p><p align="center"><br />Now you love Mary Ann just like me, right?! And you need something special from her shop, right?! The lucky winner of Mary Ann's <em><span style="color:#009900;">generous giveaway</span></em> will receive 10 customized garden charms...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47074273/darling-garden-charms" target="_blank"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.144498057.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Adorable and perfect for summer! Leave a comment here to be entered to win this fun prize from Mary Ann.<br /><br />For additional entries...<br /><br />* Become a FAN of a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Marietta-OH/A-Very-Mary-Design/146952992723?ref=ts&ajaxpipe=1&__a=87"><span style="color:#009900;"><em>very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> design</em></span></a> on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> </p><br /><p align="center">*Become a FAN of <span style="color:#009900;"><span style="color:#009900;"><em><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Magpie-Mary/114150198602399?ref=ts"><span style="color:#009900;">magpie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span></span></a></em> </span></span><span style="color:#000000;">on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span></span></p><br /><p align="center">* Follow the <em><span style="color:#009900;"><a href="http://averymarydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#009900;">i am very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span></span></a></span></em> blog</p><br /><p align="center">* Follow the<a href="http://iamverymary.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#009900;"> <em>very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> made it</em></span> </a>blog</p><br /><p align="center">* Follow a <a href="http://twitter.com/averymarydesign"><span style="color:#009900;"><em>very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> design</em></span> </a>on Twitter</p><br /><p align="center">* Share this GIVEAWAY using a <span style="color:#009900;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span></span> link or on <span style="color:#009900;">Twitter</span> </p><br /><p align="center">* <span style="color:#009900;">BLOG</span> about this giveaway<br /></p><br /><p align="center">Be sure an leave a<em> <strong>separate</strong></em> comment for each entry. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 28<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! Good luck! </p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#990000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly</span><br /></span></em></p>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-65117384083635422972010-06-15T09:29:00.003-05:002010-06-15T09:33:39.571-05:00<div align="center">What a nice surprise to wake up to on ANOTHER rainy day! An honor...<br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/vault_widget.js"></script><br /><script> document.write (window.ccvault_widg.framehtml(11925,3,2,2,1,0,0)); </script><br />A Whimsy House ring on the front page ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/33711742/retro-posey-vintage-findings-ring"><em><span style="color:#cc0000;">Retro Posey Vintage Findings Ring</span></em></a><em><span style="color:#cc0000;"><br /></span></em>Happy Tuesday to all!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"><em>XOXO Molly</em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-22709410986153995922010-06-14T12:20:00.009-05:002010-06-14T12:51:51.832-05:00Nostalgic Goodness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTOlOChXnB34cQDub-wFHUCIYVgxidZNnClSV2SYUo-bJHSbtRwEgBndjY5CGjMoxsgsDbEGShL9CPPd6aBkZrzZ0dr5be5v9EpczCUJvmnIahEgA3KKSsO_KirNpwt0CEpkgNRBh_AA/s1600/June2010+609.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482682006643565426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTOlOChXnB34cQDub-wFHUCIYVgxidZNnClSV2SYUo-bJHSbtRwEgBndjY5CGjMoxsgsDbEGShL9CPPd6aBkZrzZ0dr5be5v9EpczCUJvmnIahEgA3KKSsO_KirNpwt0CEpkgNRBh_AA/s320/June2010+609.jpg" /></a><br />I find myself giddy and inspired by vintage textiles and findings. A little package of goodies like this... quilt scraps and buttons... my mind dreams up all sorts of things! I can't part with even the smallest scrap of vintage quilt fabric, often feedsack and always darling. I ponder the history of each piece and feel honored to give them a "new history" through my accessories.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC7FiVuyn2fCKc6PzYgtt3eQAzzNaPR-1obPf_MWvzqgunXjORvkvPN-uauYY-Gh9uvRn6ZWy4CXNXdK6vI1a6-yEPGs3-dBRAcsrjz5Cp2fszlaR9gXd0QzTBUfibXq4D6KC0rBGNK4/s1600/June2010+596.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482682022965964786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYC7FiVuyn2fCKc6PzYgtt3eQAzzNaPR-1obPf_MWvzqgunXjORvkvPN-uauYY-Gh9uvRn6ZWy4CXNXdK6vI1a6-yEPGs3-dBRAcsrjz5Cp2fszlaR9gXd0QzTBUfibXq4D6KC0rBGNK4/s320/June2010+596.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">These <em><span style="color:#336666;">leather collage cuffs</span></em> feature vintage quilt diamonds, silver buttons at center and vintage button and suede cord loop closures. It's no secret I'm a t-shirt, jeans and cowboy boot girl so I find these to be the perfect accessory!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYx95BKgT6LfYDBKOC9pKXgibUkvAr8Tma6x_dwHZH8D5P1AGbAMUirJA8M_DRTC1U8wXgNpgyLkklg_9zTanRhJnWq7XpTcLRY4g0LZux_a-n3XQbWKtkWUQRyqFRFrUtmq7cu44UVY/s1600/June2010+575.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482682015979074978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYx95BKgT6LfYDBKOC9pKXgibUkvAr8Tma6x_dwHZH8D5P1AGbAMUirJA8M_DRTC1U8wXgNpgyLkklg_9zTanRhJnWq7XpTcLRY4g0LZux_a-n3XQbWKtkWUQRyqFRFrUtmq7cu44UVY/s320/June2010+575.jpg" /> </a><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDipYvI3np_zv6Ilh2R-Dq66JfSnn0Vwe6gWL0mayIZzu4AlLUTe0i5w205XFm6lzPPNnf1SBaCaQnmRLHP-9BnEw_CM0c1LA6ghKv5tvrD0sglCfGet8vOjyLaZu9YV3fUbZeFRRM-Xs/s1600/WH+Leather+%26++Vintage+Quilt+Scrap+Collage+Necklace.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482682039227811650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDipYvI3np_zv6Ilh2R-Dq66JfSnn0Vwe6gWL0mayIZzu4AlLUTe0i5w205XFm6lzPPNnf1SBaCaQnmRLHP-9BnEw_CM0c1LA6ghKv5tvrD0sglCfGet8vOjyLaZu9YV3fUbZeFRRM-Xs/s320/WH+Leather+%26++Vintage+Quilt+Scrap+Collage+Necklace.jpg" /></a><br />My <em><span style="color:#336666;">leather collage necklaces</span></em> are such a treat ~ candy to the eye! They feature layers of vintage loveliness... a leather background sewn together with felted wool, a vintage quilt scrap and a vintage flower finding and bead center. I love making them because no two are ever alike. </p><p><br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOrN4GeYPO5eYkE4y0Fwy51rZVb4iFybUupoYB_dD-__QLS0fqoSI4f3SkFx7yBGHp71EwV3VV63gI1Pm871FREk7aOnMV6saykQhCbYeoMnlf5rJFo9GRu6GtQCJv9mkYMz72sp7YMI/s1600/collage+necklace.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482682034628056482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOrN4GeYPO5eYkE4y0Fwy51rZVb4iFybUupoYB_dD-__QLS0fqoSI4f3SkFx7yBGHp71EwV3VV63gI1Pm871FREk7aOnMV6saykQhCbYeoMnlf5rJFo9GRu6GtQCJv9mkYMz72sp7YMI/s320/collage+necklace.jpg" /></a><br />What gets your creative juices boiling? What "supply" makes you giddy with excitement, makes you grin from ear to ear? Can't wait for your answers...</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><em>XOXO Molly<br /></em></span></p>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8306208646693298061.post-13005753509164551562010-06-11T15:02:00.003-05:002010-06-11T15:23:02.618-05:00Last day of school...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfgzXKfVTwHJX6c_qmIFYyhpkcFb6WauEbxPUKrktOqP-LYwMeZZVQLHNpgl4AE5Amv6swnpr8Qu010KmYJjWnPe9MKUBEUbcTM9c8NK-2lz4JizIiGKDEseEb_c_69cF9bUGUa3Hn9k/s1600/elle.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481610449618136962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhfgzXKfVTwHJX6c_qmIFYyhpkcFb6WauEbxPUKrktOqP-LYwMeZZVQLHNpgl4AE5Amv6swnpr8Qu010KmYJjWnPe9MKUBEUbcTM9c8NK-2lz4JizIiGKDEseEb_c_69cF9bUGUa3Hn9k/s400/elle.bmp" /></a><br /><em><span style="color:#993399;">Elle Cosette ~ <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">First</span> Day of Kindergarten, September 2009<br /><br /></span></em>Sometimes life seems to move at warp speed ~ today is one of those days. I find it near impossible to believe that my oldest baby is no longer a kindergartner, that she flew through the year with a bit of trepidation and a ton of brave, I-can-do-it-GO-GIRL attitude. She has been an amazing friend and well liked student (she even got 2 hugs from her teacher today!) I'm proud of the real person my little Elle Cosette is becoming. I have to admit, I had tears picking her up and thanking her teacher for a job well done. Her life flashed in front of me... from the hospital when she entered our lives to the day she will graduate college to the day she gets married. Seriously - it all literally flashed in front of my teary eyes as I buckled her into her booster seat. Sigh. I'm honored to be Elle's mom - what a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">privilege</span>. <em><span style="color:#993399;">Thank you, Sweet Pea.</span></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtAbsxMB4dQmcb4FwurDWk-W7e_IzBY_raJrcD-RcVa79-_BdK-OnfQ6Lq2uSxAuxXss7uZs6XeSasQp9dfRcd-EDiKRx94NXBtKUcv6940KGFWs92ph0G3R_ioje8dBIuKBMcVQsvYM/s1600/June2010+480.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481610459697989682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtAbsxMB4dQmcb4FwurDWk-W7e_IzBY_raJrcD-RcVa79-_BdK-OnfQ6Lq2uSxAuxXss7uZs6XeSasQp9dfRcd-EDiKRx94NXBtKUcv6940KGFWs92ph0G3R_ioje8dBIuKBMcVQsvYM/s400/June2010+480.jpg" /></a><br /><em><span style="color:#993399;">Elle Cosette ~ Last Day of Kindergarten, June 2010<br /><br /></span></em>On to summer! Let the games begin!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;"><em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">XOXO</span> Molly<br /></em></span></div>Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10486578999863018903noreply@blogger.com2