Back into the Swing of Things!

Last week I was able to whip out some artwork and I feel really good about it.  I was able to get in some trades with people over at ATCs for All!  I plan on focusing on doing some serious artwork and laundry.

Feather Mask

Mr. Sun Mask

Coffee Lover's Dessert Recipe Card

Lemon and Blueberry Bread Recipe Card

Robin's Egg Blues Giveaway

Robin's Egg Blues is giving away some amazing stuff.  To find out how you can enter for a chance to win, simply visit her blog for the details.  I love any and all things vintage, so when I saw this I had to enter and blog about it.

Also, she is giving away a free image: Dream Piano Music Sheet.

I Recieved A Sunshine Award for My Blog!

i have some awesome news to share with you all!

I so needed some sunshine in my life, so I was ecstatic when I received the Sunshine Award from Beadwright!  Just what I needed on this bone chilling day.   She is so wonderful and I love her work, so make sure to go over and check out her blog!

The rules are pretty simple and I am definitely pleased to share this award with others. The rules are as follows:

1.  Place the Sunshine image on your blog or within a post.

2. Pass the award onto six fellow bloggers.
3. Link the nominees within the post.
4. Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

FEEL THE SUNSHINE!  Here are the six blogs I gave the award to:

Me, Myself, & Us! 

Naked Heart Art 

Off the Avenue, Against The Grain. 

Stamperosity 

Stampin' Mama 

Clearly Inspired

What is Happening to Handmade?

I was just over in some of my Etsy team social networks and it was kind of like walking through an empty house. Membership has plummeted and discussions are at an all time low. Is this due to the recession we are in (you know we aren't out of the water yet) or are people just loosing interest in all things handmade?

Even though I sell jewelry, which is usually the first thing people stop buying when they have no money, I still refuse to give up. I will make, market, and keep on making, no matter what and other people who make handmade should do the same.

I have currently started delving back into my artistic skills with water coloring, drawing (showing is my "Wanna Iguana" drawing), and making dolls once again and am hoping that will help boost my web presence again. I am also going to be once again writing articles here on my blog, so keep an eye out for the new and exciting here!