Today has been a sad day for me. My ex mother in law went to be with the Lord this morning a little after 8:00am. She had been battling colen cancer. Although she was my ex mother in law didn't make a difference. I had knew Ella Mae for 40 years and she was the grandmother to my 3 sons.
She was a great christian woman and was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. I met her when I was 12 when she and her husband and children decided to start coming to our church. She was the kind of person who would have given you the shirt off of her back. And she always wanted you to eat. Great cook and very loving mother, grandmother and mother in law. She will be so missed by so many people. but I know she has been reunited with her husband, sister, brother and lots of other family and loved ones including my daddy.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
I sold my first blog banner
I have been working on some blog banners that I hope to list today after I do some running. Well Joyce of Sweetybird09.etsy.com ask me to make her a new shop banner for etsy and she also bought a blog banner from me too. Thank you Joyce. When you click on the pics you can go to her blog and go to her shop where you can find some great and beautiful knitted items and get this she is also having a 20% off sale too.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
First White Christmas since the 60's
It has been decades since we had a white Christmas here in NC. It has been snowing all over the state. I now here in the triad we got between 5 and 6 inches and more towards our mountains and believe it or not even more near our beaches.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
So now the rush begins
So much to do in the next couple of days,
the grandson's are comming today and I am taking them to Borders for books and hot chocolate,
then cakes to bake and carmel corn to make. A couple more trips to the grocery store.
A Christmas party tomorrow night with family and then home to snuggle with hubby and watch a Christmas Story with yes more hot chocolate.
Then on Christmas day a ham to bake and red velvet cake
and by evening they say the snow will be falling
So wishing you all a very Merry CHRISTmas
the grandson's are comming today and I am taking them to Borders for books and hot chocolate,
then cakes to bake and carmel corn to make. A couple more trips to the grocery store.
A Christmas party tomorrow night with family and then home to snuggle with hubby and watch a Christmas Story with yes more hot chocolate.
Then on Christmas day a ham to bake and red velvet cake
and by evening they say the snow will be falling
So wishing you all a very Merry CHRISTmas
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Linus tells us what Christmas is all about
I love this. Every Christmas I have to see A Charlie Brown Christmas and this is my most fav part of the whole show.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Let's keep Christ in Christmas
I remember growing up in our home it was always Christmas. So one day I saw that someone had taken Christ out and put in an x. I was confused so I went and ask my mom what does that mean why did someone use an x instead of Christ. She told me that they had taken Christ out of Christmas. Well that has stayed with me thorough out the years and have found it really bothers me to see Christmas spelled that way. Is it because people are in a hurry and don't take time to write Christmas.
And Happy Holiday well that dosen't work fo me either, it is Merry Christmas and if you tell me Happy Holiday I am going to say back Merry Christmas. And I have a Christmas Tree not a holiday tree. How sad that we have became a nation that feels like that if you tell someone Merry Christmas you might offend them. I will say Merry Christmas till the day I die and you will NEVER see me take Christ out of Christmas
after all He is the reason for the season
And Happy Holiday well that dosen't work fo me either, it is Merry Christmas and if you tell me Happy Holiday I am going to say back Merry Christmas. And I have a Christmas Tree not a holiday tree. How sad that we have became a nation that feels like that if you tell someone Merry Christmas you might offend them. I will say Merry Christmas till the day I die and you will NEVER see me take Christ out of Christmas
after all He is the reason for the season
Friday, December 17, 2010
Another animated Christmas picture share...Let it snow
This one I made when I was first learing how to do some animations but still so pretty and makes a great desk top backgound, check out the others I have posted through the week and snag away. Remember to click on the picture first to view the animation
Working on a quick and easy scarf for my mom and will post a picture and pattern in the next day or so.
Todays Twitter tree is hosted by..... http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/
Working on a quick and easy scarf for my mom and will post a picture and pattern in the next day or so.
Todays Twitter tree is hosted by..... http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
1996 Cabbage Patch OlympiKids Regine Monique in box
http://cgi.ebay.com/130465306498 #Bluebird
Let me design your large banner and avatar for your shop or blog
http://tinyurl.com/3xe8fd6 #Bluebird
crochet wire bracelet with beads and magnets
http://etsy.me/hQxyfL #Bluebird
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
1996 Cabbage Patch OlympiKids Regine Monique in box
http://cgi.ebay.com/130465306498 #Bluebird
Let me design your large banner and avatar for your shop or blog
http://tinyurl.com/3xe8fd6 #Bluebird
crochet wire bracelet with beads and magnets
http://etsy.me/hQxyfL #Bluebird
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
A shopping we will go
It is 15 degrees out and my mom and I are going Christmas shopping and out to lunch. can you say brrrrrrrr? and we may be getting some snow tonight and freezing rain, don't care for the freezing rain to much.
Here is my picture share this morning another animated one
and today's twitter tree is hosted by http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Here is my picture share this morning another animated one
and today's twitter tree is hosted by http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
A Christmas tree by Gavyn
Yesterday with it being so cold here in NC after lunch I decided to pull out some goodies for Gavyn and I to work on. We did a festive Christmas tree and he thought it was so much fun especially the glitter. We then put together a little wooden bird house that was in a kit, now it is still a work in progress and when it is finished I will post a picture.
Another cheese ball recipe: I have to make this one every year according to my neice and it gets crushed
1 small can of ham spread (not potted meat or deviled ham unless thats what you want)
1 package of cream cheese
1package of hidden valley ranch dressing in the packet not bottle
parsley
Let your cream cheese soften, add the ham spread and the dressing. Mix well
form into a ball on a plate and cover in parsley
let chill and serve so simple and so good
another picture share of a praising angel. click on the picture to see the animation and then right click and save it
and todays Twitter tree is hosted by http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Another cheese ball recipe: I have to make this one every year according to my neice and it gets crushed
1 small can of ham spread (not potted meat or deviled ham unless thats what you want)
1 package of cream cheese
1package of hidden valley ranch dressing in the packet not bottle
parsley
Let your cream cheese soften, add the ham spread and the dressing. Mix well
form into a ball on a plate and cover in parsley
let chill and serve so simple and so good
another picture share of a praising angel. click on the picture to see the animation and then right click and save it
and todays Twitter tree is hosted by http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Monday, December 13, 2010
I will not let Christmas beat me this year
I know that in the past I have let Christmas beat me down. Through stress and exhaustion. It was a non stop rush that left me with migraines, lots of stress and by the time Christmas came I was to tired to enjoy things. Well I made the decission that I wasn't going to let that happen and so a new tradition is born.
My family loves to eat, so with that in mind I am doing the gift of food. I am baking everyone cakes this year so when they get up Christmas they will have a cake made by me to enjoy for Christmas day. I have 7 to make and really looking forward to it.
Cheese Party ! this year I decided that since we are cheese nuts (don't think I have ever met a Cheddar I didn't like even the sharpest) and my hubby and kids agree so we are going to have a cheese party, all different kinds, with a variety of crackers and bread. Followed with hot chocolate or coffee and of course cheese cake
When my boys were little they loved the cheese ball I always made so here is how simple it is and yes it will be at the party
ingredients:
cheddar spread
cream cheese
blue cheese
1tsp garlic salt
1 T Worcester sauce
crushed pecans
parsley (optional)
Let you cheeses come to room temperature. In a mixing bowl mix the cheeses and the garlic salt and Worcesters sauce. blend well. Form into a ball on a plate and then cover with pecans and parsley.
put in the fridge to firm back up and then serve with crackers or bread
Don't forget todays twitter tree hosted by http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Here is a picture to snag today Enjoy click on the pic to view the animation
My family loves to eat, so with that in mind I am doing the gift of food. I am baking everyone cakes this year so when they get up Christmas they will have a cake made by me to enjoy for Christmas day. I have 7 to make and really looking forward to it.
Cheese Party ! this year I decided that since we are cheese nuts (don't think I have ever met a Cheddar I didn't like even the sharpest) and my hubby and kids agree so we are going to have a cheese party, all different kinds, with a variety of crackers and bread. Followed with hot chocolate or coffee and of course cheese cake
When my boys were little they loved the cheese ball I always made so here is how simple it is and yes it will be at the party
ingredients:
cheddar spread
cream cheese
blue cheese
1tsp garlic salt
1 T Worcester sauce
crushed pecans
parsley (optional)
Let you cheeses come to room temperature. In a mixing bowl mix the cheeses and the garlic salt and Worcesters sauce. blend well. Form into a ball on a plate and then cover with pecans and parsley.
put in the fridge to firm back up and then serve with crackers or bread
Don't forget todays twitter tree hosted by http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Here is a picture to snag today Enjoy click on the pic to view the animation
Sunday, December 12, 2010
It is better to give than to recieve
The other day I was doing some cleaning and discovered I had lot's of change in my pocketbooks I had not carried in a while. About 6.00 worth. Well I got to thinking that perhaps I should put all that change in the Salvation Army kettle. So I figure if alot of people did that thhink of the moeny that could be raised to help others. So dig around and see what you can find and make that donation . No matter how small it all adds up in the end and relly it is the season for giving.
Craigs List-- Through the years I have found i have lots of Christmas decorations as you know we usually make or buy some every year. So if I am not using all of them I decided to share. I put a free listing on craigs list and gave them to someone who needed them so they could decorate for Christmas I am sure if you dig around you will find that you have some extra's too so share the extra's
Try and buy 1 toy and donate no matter how small you might think it is come Christmas morning a child is going to smile
Now from me to you Some Christmas gift tags. Just save the picture and print and use on your gifts
remember to click on it first to make it larger
Craigs List-- Through the years I have found i have lots of Christmas decorations as you know we usually make or buy some every year. So if I am not using all of them I decided to share. I put a free listing on craigs list and gave them to someone who needed them so they could decorate for Christmas I am sure if you dig around you will find that you have some extra's too so share the extra's
Try and buy 1 toy and donate no matter how small you might think it is come Christmas morning a child is going to smile
Now from me to you Some Christmas gift tags. Just save the picture and print and use on your gifts
remember to click on it first to make it larger
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Twitter tree time
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
Knitted fun and funky noodle scarf
http://tinyurl.com/29zoqgc #bluebird
Purple Crochet pocketbook with beaded granny square pocket Free Shipping
http://tinyurl.com/2fvxoap #bluebird
You Print Fairy at the North Pole Christmas cards
http://tinyurl.com/293sawn #bluebird
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
Knitted fun and funky noodle scarf
http://tinyurl.com/29zoqgc #bluebird
Purple Crochet pocketbook with beaded granny square pocket Free Shipping
http://tinyurl.com/2fvxoap #bluebird
You Print Fairy at the North Pole Christmas cards
http://tinyurl.com/293sawn #bluebird
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Saturday, December 04, 2010
Fairy at the North Pole Christmas cards
I designed these and decided to list. They print out so wonderful as I did them at a high resolution Just click on the picture to go to my shop and purchase.
Such a busy day today. my sister and niece will be here soon to watch Eclipse and cooking some chili.
Then the grandson's are spending the night and that is always never a dull moment.
Such a busy day today. my sister and niece will be here soon to watch Eclipse and cooking some chili.
Then the grandson's are spending the night and that is always never a dull moment.
Friday, December 03, 2010
A little Girls Christmas wish and the winner is.............
Yesterday I was looking on craigs list and came apon something that caught my eye. A little girl has a Christmas wish. It is a simple one. She would like to recieve 100 Christmas cards this year. Now being a mom and a grandma I can see how a child could make a wish like this. Wouldn't it be great for her wish to come true and to recieve cards from all over. If you would like to send her a card let me know and I can send you her address.
Now the winner of yesterdays Christmas banner is....... Sweety Bird!! Let me know what uyou would like wrote on it and I will send it right to you
Todays Twitter Tree is brought to you by http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/
Now the winner of yesterdays Christmas banner is....... Sweety Bird!! Let me know what uyou would like wrote on it and I will send it right to you
Todays Twitter Tree is brought to you by http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday and a Christmas banner give away too
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
2 beautiful glass black and marcasite buttons
http://tinyurl.com/34p8e8v
Beautiful Hand crafted Necklace and earrings set
http://tinyurl.com/2djtfxf
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Now the Christmas Banner give away. When you comment today for the twitter tree you are entered for a chance to win this banner and avatar. I made this yesterday and it is ready to go all it needs is your shop name. So tweet and get tweeted and get a chance to have this banner for your Etsy shop.
I will announce the winner in the morning !
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
2 beautiful glass black and marcasite buttons
http://tinyurl.com/34p8e8v
Beautiful Hand crafted Necklace and earrings set
http://tinyurl.com/2djtfxf
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Now the Christmas Banner give away. When you comment today for the twitter tree you are entered for a chance to win this banner and avatar. I made this yesterday and it is ready to go all it needs is your shop name. So tweet and get tweeted and get a chance to have this banner for your Etsy shop.
I will announce the winner in the morning !
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Check out this wonderful BNR on Etsy
Here are some wonderful handmade Christmas Gifts for under 10.00. Just click on the picture and it will take you to this wonderful treasury of handmade gifts
Todays Twitter tree is hosted by
http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Todays Twitter tree is hosted by
http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 29, 2010
Cyber Monday oh I would love to get a sale
This is suppose to be the day that cyber sales go up. I would really love to be in the mix of that. So I am going to show off a couple of prettys that would make great Christmas gifts.
First is this beautiful hand crafted necklace made in the mountains of NC. This was a gift to me from my mil. She told me that if I wanted I could sell it considering it really isn't my style but a new pocketbook always is. This Necklace was purchased for $230.00 and is still in the box, never worn. Today I will sell it for 100.00 and free shipping.
And don't forget todays Twitter tree hosted by http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
First is this beautiful hand crafted necklace made in the mountains of NC. This was a gift to me from my mil. She told me that if I wanted I could sell it considering it really isn't my style but a new pocketbook always is. This Necklace was purchased for $230.00 and is still in the box, never worn. Today I will sell it for 100.00 and free shipping.
And don't forget todays Twitter tree hosted by http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving
Wasn't really sure about this today as foing a lot of cooking and first thing was to get the turkey in the oven and that is always an ordeal. 23lbs this year and then of course is the cleaning and getting that plastic thing out that is always alot of fun . It seems as if those things are buried in so here comes hubby with wire cutters to try and get that thing out. For the moment this is the calm before the real storm. Lots of cooking to do and everyone will be here at 1:30 So now lets get this twitter tree going and see what happens
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Here are my three
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
2 Vintage metal and rhinestone buttons
http://tinyurl.com/2828vcu
Beautiful Hand crafted Necklace and earrings set
http://tinyurl.com/2djtfxf
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://sweetybird09.blogspot.com/2010/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Here are my three
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
2 Vintage metal and rhinestone buttons
http://tinyurl.com/2828vcu
Beautiful Hand crafted Necklace and earrings set
http://tinyurl.com/2djtfxf
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday and lots of noodles
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
Vintage Blondie and Dagwood Iron on Patches
http://tinyurl.com/398w9lb
2 beautiful glass black and marcasite buttons
http://tinyurl.com/34p8e8v
Beautiful Hand crafted Necklace and earrings set
http://tinyurl.com/2djtfxf
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Now about that noodle scarf. That is one yummy yarn . It is a burgandy and then it has all these pieces of fiber attached to it. It knitted up this amazing scarf that is going up for sale today in my Etsy shop http://www.crochet18purple.etsy.com/
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
I love me some vintage buttons and earrings
Just added to my shop are these beautiful vintage buttons as well as some other very prettys. I am having a day finally that I can get some of my finds listed. Like these just click on the picture to go to my Etsy Shop
Todays Twitter Tree is hosted by http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Todays Twitter Tree is hosted by http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 15, 2010
Good things come to those who wait
About a month or so ago after a long hot summer I got up on a Saturday morning, was having a me day and had a few dollars so I hit some yard sales. I was having lot's of fun and then I hit the mother of all yards sales if your a crafter that is. There was fabric, yarn and you name it there and the sweetest woman who was selling this. A life long crafter that just needed to get rid of some of her stash. We talked and laughed and shared story's almost as if we had always new each other. Then she mentioned she had lot's of buttons to go through. So I gave her my number for her to call me when she was ready with those buttons. About 2 weeks later she called and back to her home I went, more fabric, buttons, batting you name it. Well we got to talking and I told her that I had always wanted a dress form. But just couldn't pay the high cost at the fabric shop's. I have been searching thrift shops and such and no luck. So this past Saturday she called and told me she was getting more things together and I could come by about 1:00. So I was there. and let me tell you when I got there the first thing that caught my eye was a vintage dress form. She gave it to me. I could not have been more excited. We put it in the car and I brought it home so excited I could have burst.
So it is right good things happen to those who wait, may not happen today or this year but it will happen
Check out todays Twitter Tree http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
So it is right good things happen to those who wait, may not happen today or this year but it will happen
Check out todays Twitter Tree http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
EBISU Brown handbag
http://tinyurl.com/2wcwuo9
Beaded black and tourquoise beaded Bag
http://tinyurl.com/36la64r
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
Desmo orange leather handbag
http://tinyurl.com/32j52nn
EBISU Brown handbag
http://tinyurl.com/2wcwuo9
Beaded black and tourquoise beaded Bag
http://tinyurl.com/36la64r
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Thursday, November 04, 2010
God Has a New Angel
I normally don't post 2 days in a row but something inportant happened today. If you ever noticed on my blog about Elizabeth Westberry you might be aware that she has been in a battle against cancer. She has been though more than most of us will ever go through in our life time. Today she went to Heaven as God's newest angel. She has her wings now and no more cancer. Rest In Peace little Elizabeth
Twitter Tree Thursday
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
2 buttons in one polymer clay embossed buttons
http://tinyurl.com/23gakxz
Pretty little doggie handbag
http://tinyurl.com/393vk6h
embossed blue and mauve polymer clay button
http://tinyurl.com/2e7nbnl
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
2 buttons in one polymer clay embossed buttons
http://tinyurl.com/23gakxz
Pretty little doggie handbag
http://tinyurl.com/393vk6h
embossed blue and mauve polymer clay button
http://tinyurl.com/2e7nbnl
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
ok so my grandmother has shingle's
Well this was unexpected. She hadn't been feeling good for a couple of day's it was as if she was having flu like symptoms but no fever and then my mom called and said I believe granny has shingles. She has some blisters that have developed. So I went over and I swear some were so big you could see the swelling through her pants, and then when I saw her thigh it was so red and blister looked as if she had scalded herself which I knew she had not. So off to the er to find out what was going on. It is shingle's the doc said. So now she is home Thank God for that, on meds and resting and of course the meds are making her sick to her stomach. I have never seen shingles before but once you do you won't forget it that's for sure.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Need your photo's collaged
http://tinyurl.com/34lmkzy
Super long hot pink knitted scarf with
http://tinyurl.com/3ydnn7j
Green canvas shoulderbag@Bonanza
http://tinyurl.com/267qpx3
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Need your photo's collaged
http://tinyurl.com/34lmkzy
Super long hot pink knitted scarf with
http://tinyurl.com/3ydnn7j
Green canvas shoulderbag@Bonanza
http://tinyurl.com/267qpx3
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Etsy Wednesday
So after being on Etsy for 3 years now, what is the secret to getting sales. I don't have an answer to that. Most of us are in the forums a lot making ourselves known but we are however making ourselves know to other crafters and sellers who want the same thing that we do to Sell. I myself have tried so many differant things like I make my own buttons, do photography work and can make and design some pretty cool banners and avatars. What can we do to really grab attention to our items. Apparently sales dosen't work to great, and the free shipping was a flop as well. I am thinking not enough people are seeing our work. Some how there has to be a way to get it out there without haveing to almost give our items away just to get a sale. And when I figure it all out I will let you know but if you already know then please share
Todays Twitter Tree is hosted by
http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Todays Twitter Tree is hosted by
http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
ArtFire Tuesday
So last month ArtFire was offering a great special. 5.95 a month for your shop. No listing fees just a flat 5.95 a month. Your shop once you are a preminum seller has all kinds of goodies, like for example you can export your Etsy items there with just a few clicks of a button making listing really easy. Now the thing is no sales and not just my shop. How to get the views, well there are several of us posting our links on twitter to get the views, but no sales. Have we gotton spoiled by the Etsy? I mean the forums there are user friendly and I know I have met a lot of super nice sellers there that have since became friends. Even with all its bells and whistles how can we get noticed and get some sells on ArtFire and well Etsy as far as that goes. How do we reach the non crafter that loves handmade but dosen't know how to make them? I would like to know what comes beyond blogging, twitter, facebook, and flickr.
Todays Twitter Tree is http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Todays Twitter Tree is http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Monday, October 25, 2010
Bonanza Monday
Selling on three differant sites can get confusing at times. So I have decided to do a blog promo on all the sites. Today it's Bonanza. You can list a lot of differant items there and it's basically free. You set the price. It is a cool site for getting rid of some things you no longer need and there is even a chat window where you can chat with people that are visiting your shop. I like selling my pocketbooks that I don't carry any more and have sucessfully sold a couple. Check out this cool handbag I have there and who knows you might just want to list something there too
Don't forget about the Monday twitter tree at christiecottageblogspot
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Twitter Time
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
Travelon hands free shoulderbag
http://tinyurl.com/2w9xdcl
Scarlet red into sage green embossed polymer clay button
http://tinyurl.com/2uz3g9b
Pretty pink knitted with the knitting board neck warmer or decorative collar
http://tinyurl.com/35gal9p
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of views and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
You tweet one or all of them.
Travelon hands free shoulderbag
http://tinyurl.com/2w9xdcl
Scarlet red into sage green embossed polymer clay button
http://tinyurl.com/2uz3g9b
Pretty pink knitted with the knitting board neck warmer or decorative collar
http://tinyurl.com/35gal9p
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of views and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money.
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Twitter Tree Thursday
Welcome to the Twitter Tree!
Instructions:
Here is a list of three items (clickable links) that I would like for you to tweet for me.
1996 Cabbage Patch OlympiKids on Ebay
http://tinyurl.com/2dfnhmd
polymer clay embossed button in black blue and silver
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42687496/polymer-clay-embossed-button-in-black
Fun and colorful crochet ladies beret hat
http://www.etsy.com/listing/58262960/fun-and-colorful-crochet-ladies-beret
You tweet one or all of them.
You post the item(s) you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you, and list 1-3 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for me to tweet for you. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below
I will post what I tweeted for you.
By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. Afterall, we all have our online shops to make money
The Twitter Tree will be hosted by a different shop each business day.
Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/
Tuesday: http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/
Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://seo-web-pro.blogspot.com/
Be sure and stop by and be a part of the twitter tree each day. We will promote this way until mid-December and then take a one month break.
Monday, October 11, 2010
my knitting board
I love my little knitting board, It makes a double sided fabric so no blocking is needed, add some granny squares and one of my polymer clay buttons and you have a unique and fun neck warmer.
Twitter Tree Monday is in full force go to http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2010/10/mostly-business-monday-twitter-tree_10.html
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Twitter Tree time
My friend Jacki of christiecottage.etsy.com came up with an idea to help promote our shops. Most of us have several shops, Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet or where ever. So here is the place to start promoting and to get tweeted
Instructions
Here is a list of three twitter ready items that I would like for you to tweet for me
you can tweet 1 or all 3 of them
Post the items you tweeted for me along with your twitter account so I can follow you. Then post in a comment what you would like twitted
(clickable links that are twitter ready) from any of your on line shops that you want twitted.
(no mature items please) Please include a description as well as a link
This will be hosted by a differant shop each business day
Wednesday http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
My twitter http://twitter.com/crochet18purple
I posted my links in the comment
Tie it in a bow scarf
This is probally one of my favorite scarves I have made. It is so long over 100 inches that you can wrap it around several times or tie it in a bow. Tomorrow will start my Twitter Thursday which means your items that you post will be twitted and you twitter back. That way we all get lot's of great views on our items. There are 5 of us doing this and the one who got it all started was christiecottage.etsy.com. Her blog link will be in here tomorrow as well as the other 3
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