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Look At All That Snow

While we didn't get as hit as hard as some areas, we still got hit. We had snow ranging anywhere from 5 inches - 3 feet, thanks to the snow drifts yesterday. I spent a good hour outside removing all the snow.

I even spent 15 minutes just to clear out the street in front of our house. I guess I shouldn't of bothered with this, I woke up this morning to find that the plow decided our driveway was a good spot to leave all the snow from the court. I now need to dig myself out just to leave the house. When I called the city to complain, I was told that "I am responsible for the snow on the snowplows blade and removing whatever I may need to".

So the city makes a pile of 3ft x 4ft in my driveway and I am responsible for it, after I spent 15 minutes yesterday clearing out just the street in front of my house, not to mention all the time spent clearing my driveway as well. At least yesterday it was in the upper 30's today it's 10 degrees.

Januarys Featured Etsy Blogger

This months featured blogger is Joy from theartofjoy! Joy's shop is filled with adorable paper goods.

 

Be sure to stop by and check out all of Joy's wonderful designs at theartofjoy.etsy.com! In addition to her great shop Joy also has a great blog, creativemamma.com. Joy's blog is filled with great articles, free printable's and more!

Shop Update

Today I bring you 7 new designs just in time for Valentines Day! A peek at some new springtime and St. Patricks day related designs was also included!

50 Projects Update: WTJ + Mess

I haven't gotten a chance to really dive into any of my craft projects yet. This week ended up being extremely busy with finishing up some projects at work as well as myself becoming sick towards the end of the week.

So when I did have some free time, I worked on my copies of Wreck This Journal and Mess.I quite enjoy having these books around, they are definitely a fun way to get creative and just get lost in something even if for only a few minutes at a time. They can definitely be good stress relievers as well, not to mention fun to look through.

I've also slowly been working on Keri Smith's 100 Ideas list. I need to get around to uploading the older photos and updating some of the newer things I've completed off of it.

Shop Update

 Two new Message In A Bottle Necklaces and one new Vintage Skeleton Key Lucky Charm Necklace were added today.  New Valentines Day and  St. Patrick's Day design's will be added in by the end of next week!

50 Projects In 2011

I've decided to take part in the 50 Projects In 2011 craftalong over at craftster.com. Last year was pretty disastrous when it came to completing projects I wanted to do. Many other things came up and a lack of motivation killed anything I had planned.

I'm really looking forward to not only starting on all these projects but also finishing them as well.

01. Curtains for Craft Room
02. learn to crochet or knit (Maybe Both?)
03. t-shirt quilt
04. paper crane mobile
05. Throw Pillows
06. Frame Jewelry Organizers
07. Owl Pillow
08. Braided Headbands
09. Apron
10. Pillowcases
11. Statement Sign - Here
12. Doormat - Here
13. Stamped Clothes Pins - Here
14. Upcycled Pottery - Here
15. Swifter Dusters - Here
16. Embroidered Wall Art
17. Wool Dryer Balls
18. Pot Holders
19. Finish 100 Ideas Project
20. Fabric Flags
21. Dreamcatcher
22. Finish/Re-Organize Craft Room
23. Dog Beds
24. Cat Nip Toys
25. Paint Both Living Rooms
26. Convertable Dress - Here
27. At least 3 paintings
28. Magazine Bowl - Here
29. Car Trashbag
30. Grocery Bag Holder
31. Birds Of A Feather Here
32. Friendship Necklace - Here
33. Finish WTJ & Mess
34. Sketchbook Quote Project
35. Berries & Branches - Here
36. Paint & Re-Organize Office
37. Rug For Craft Room
38. 5 New Necklaces For Myself
39. Wind Chimes
40. Sailor Knot Bracelet
41. Felt Garland
42. Paint Upstairs Bathroom
43. 5 T-Shirt Recons
44. Put Together Design Portfolio
45. Ribbon Wrap Charm Bracelet
46. Yarn Snowballs - Here
47. Christmas Ornaments - Feather Ornaments - Here, Here, Here, Here
48. Wedding Table Centerpieces
49. Wedding Favors
50. Wedding Invites

Clearance Sale

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CLEARANCE SALE

Decembers Featured Etsy Blogger

Congrats too Linda of pruitthandcrafts for being this months featured etsy blogger! Linda runs and maintains 3 different etsy shops and her blog! Be sure to check out her lovely shops and blog!

 

pruitthandcrafts | PruittSupply | pruittdesign   

pruitthandcrafts.blogspot.com 

Christmas Traditions

For this weeks Etsy bloggers Blog Carnival (Which I am late for, this month) I chose ... There are many different holidays and celebrations this time of year. Share some of the traditions from your holiday celebrations.

Well my tradition that kicks off my Holiday season is putting up my tree on Black Friday. I cannot stand going out into the crowds and dealing with all the madness on this day, instead I relax at home and put up my Christmas tree and decorations. 

This is perhaps my only family tradition that I do. Asides from eventually making Christmas Cookies a few days before Christmas. Hopefully as time goes on and I have my own children some new traditions will arise, preferably some crafty and creative ones.

Shop Update

SHOP UPDATE

Five new designs have been added to my shop, a unique mix of keys and vintage inspired designs.

 

HOLIDAY SALE

***HOLIDAY SALE***

 candycrack.etsy.com 

 20% Off Message In A Bottle Necklaces

(Customize your own personal message!)

10% Off The Entire Store

FREE U.S SHIPPING + 1.00 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

SALE WILL LAST FROM BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY

SHIPPING SPECIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE REST OF 2010

Find out about the rest of the estybloggers who are participating in this sale! 

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

The holidays are finally upon us and so is my holiday sale. Starting Tonight at midnight From Black Friday through Cyber Monday all items in my shop will be 10% off, with my message in a bottle necklaces 20% off! This also includes free US shipping and 1.00 international shipping which will last through the rest of the year!

Getting Ready For The Holidays

HUGE SHOP UPDATE!

The past two days have been keeping me very busy, with shop related things. I've been creating new jewelry, photographing new jewelry, advertising new jewelry, and more! I am currently on a jewelry overload! My shop has had about 15 new pieces added too it the past two days and hopefully I will be able to crank out just a little more over the remainder of the weekend.

Many of my new pieces are also very affordable with the majority being priced under $20.00! I'm hopping I will get a decent amount of sales for the holiday. I'm really looking forward to see what happens with my Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!

Hopefully Dexter will be a good little puppy the rest of the weekend like he was today! I don't need anymore chewed up power cords or lost earrings! Yesterday I was photographing outside on my deck and came in to grab something I had forgot, when I went back out a earring and mysteriously gone missing.

If you haven't noticed, the newest owl pieces are my favorites.

Shop Inspirations

For the etsy bloggers November 19th blog carnival we were asked "What is always inspiring you for your shops, your works, or anything in your life?".  I figured I would answer this aboutwhat inspires my jewelry.

The majority of my designs are inspired by two main things vintage pieces and modern simplicity.  I have always been a fan of modern elements, I believe this is from my job as a graphic designer and web designer. I prefer clean, simple and modern designs. I've also always loved modern designs in variety of other things furniture, buildings and the list goes on. I've also always loved vintage and the way I imagine vintage pieces to tell a story.

When I first started my shop my biggest inspiration was vintage keys. I wondering what were these keys used for, did they unlock a door? Or better yet a secret door? What about a trunk? Box? The idea of what one little key could of unlocked is endless.

Often times my inspiration will come from just seeing something that sparks my interest. You never know what kind of idea will pop into your head when you see something you like. 

Novembers Featured Etsy Blogger: devinedesignsjewelry

Novembers featured Etsy Blogger is Cindy from  devinedesignsjewelry.etsy.com.  Cindy's shop features lovely handmade jewelry.  You can find a little something for everyone at Devine Designs Jewelry. You can also check out the Devine Designs Jewelry Blog to see what Cindy is up to.

What's In My Bag: November 2010

What is currently in my bag, November 2010 edition. This was a shot of my purse following an All That Remains concert in Detroit.

Flame Wallet (This wallet has been with me at every concert I've ever gone to. With the exception of two my mom took me two when I was little.) Yellow Wallet, Medication (lingering from when I had wisdom teeth removed last month), beads (forgot I had these in here), random band flier, gas receipt, batteries, lipstick, tums, chapstick, iphone, hand sanitizer, love spell lotion, eyeglass kit, compact, oil absorbing sheets, Concert Ticket, gum, pen, keys, lip gloss, pet perks card and coupons from a local pet store, spare change, red envelope with the red logo (found this in my purse after I bought it. It's a tiny red envelope with a little note inside that reads "Thanks For Showing Love... Enjoy! ♥ Marc", keys, victorias secret coupon card, express coupon card, mini notebook.

Getting Ready For Holiday Sales!

 

That would be my adorable little puppy Dexter. Dexter decided the other day that he was going to use my camera cord as his new chew toy. Because of this I have been unable to update my shop with all my newest designs. Hopefully I should be receiving my new one soon and I won't have any problems with it. 

I just signed up for the etsy bloggers 2010 Holiday Sale! I'm excited to be taking part in this, this year. The sale will be featuring numerous shops from the etsy bloggers team and will last November 26th - November 29th! For the Sale I will be offering 20% Off on my entire message in a bottle collection and 10% off the rest of my store.

Starting today I will begin my Free US Shipping + 1.00 International Shipping. This shipping special will last until the end of the year!

Moving Back To Blogger

Sorry for the recent post spam.

After a short lived run with wordpress, I am currently  moving back to blogger and wanted to move some of my recent post over. While wordpress does have some great options that I really love, it also comes with alot of disadvantages (not to mention never ending spam).

Blogger also seems to be the blog of choice when it comes to etsy sellers and I definitely felt a little out of the community loop by having wordpress.

Thanksgiving Treasury

'Home For Thanksgiving' by                candycrack

6 Fall Acorns - Fel... Fairyfolk $12.00	Miniature Thankful ... PaperTrailPape... $9.50	Thanksgiving Place ... carriveau $14.00	Lovely 1970's V... UptownVintage $14.00
Owl etched cafe mug... EastMesaDesign $14.00	Gobble Gobble Turke... knotbygranma $20.00	Harvest Moon Aroma ... trinkettree $1.72	ORIGINAL Cake Bunti... KikiLaRu $25.00
Pumkin Spice SOAP B... SappSoapCompan... $5.00	fall - screenprinte... summersville $8.50	Acre- autumn inspir... TCaponePhoto $30.00	Snow Fern. Linen Te... PonyAndPoppy $16.00
PUMPKIN BUTTER (Hal... MMMandMore $5.00	Vintage Peach Seers... hellodarlingvi... $9.00	Yellow Descoware Po... outtamyshed $25.00	SunflowerTable Runn... Kainkain $30.00

Generated using Treasury HTML code generator by Whale Shark Websites.

Got into the holiday spirit today and created a Thanksgiving treasury.

I can't believe it is already November 5th! Noticing the date I have a sudden urge to watch V for Vendetta. (Remember, remember...)

Anyways, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I can't believe it! I honestly have no idea where my year has gone, it seems to be one big blur at this point.  It's even harder to believe that Christmas is only a month and half away! Before I know it it will be 2011, crazy how time seems to fly by so quickly.