The Compendium of Cute

Topic: Newness.

2011-02-07T15:01:00.002-06:00

So. Not a real post... I'll try to do one of those later tonight...

BUT.

An announcement.

I have started a new blog to aid me in getting my etsy shop off the ground.

http://fudgiepickles.blogspot.com

Go check it out. I'll be working at keeping that extremely updated.

Random Seller - twistyfishies

2010-10-27T22:46:00.005-05:00

So, I'm a slack ass. Completely lacking in the updating department.

I've been busy with some crochet projects... and I'm wanting to get ready for a local craft fair coming up in December... so yeah.

Sadly, this little blog has fallen to the wayside a bit... but really, I'm working on being better...

Anyhow. I've decided to do a quick little random seller post tonight...

I'm completely infatuated with this shop and recently just purchased my own little monster from here... (She's adorable and sits on my desk at work.. I'll add a pic later o_0)
Anyhoozles.

The shop is: twistyfishies and they make me smile.

Have a look:

Twistyfishies blog is HERE
and their facebook page is HERE.

Random Seller - violastudio

2010-10-15T15:06:00.003-05:00

So, I am completely not feeling well today...

I've been avoiding anything that requires me to be out of bed...

Basically that means my laptop and tv have been my only friends today...

I did discover another shop that I simply adore... I've had some of their items show up in some of my topics posts before.... but here, they will be featured seller for today....
The shop is: violastudio and they are wonderful.

Have a look:

Topic: Goats

2010-10-14T05:16:00.007-05:00

So, as you may have read last night... I've had this entry ready since yesterday... My plans for last night fully included grabbing up my laptop and posting this... but, alas, time ran away with me and the boy was being a bit of a jerk and we ended up going to bed with no computer time to be had. 0_o sad.

Aw well, I'm here now and that's all that *really* matters, right?

So, lots of stuff going on... I've been crocheting non stop, it seems, for the last couple days... I've made 2 hats, a monstey, a baby lion... you can check all of them out on my face book page.... there is a link to your right. I've also got 2 more orders that I need to whip up... a dino hat for a friend of friend... and a baby blanket/critter combo for a baby shower my aunt is going to. Busy busy.

Oh, and there is a fantastic giveaway going on over at the amazing Strumpets Crumpets. Becky is a wonderful girl and you should head over and check out her bloggity blog. You won't be disappointed.

So, yeah. My post. Tonight's topic? Goats. Yes. Goats.

My bestest... she *loves* goats. Simply adores them. She was telling me (via facebook) about how she has a super hard time finding anything cute that is goat related... I told her I was on the job and went to etsy. :)

Now, in all honesty, I did find a few super cute things... BUT she is right in the fact that goat-cuteness is largely unavailable. I mean, you do a search for poo on etsy and more cuteness shows up than in a search for goats... but whatever, I was able to locate enough cuteness for a blog post.

PLUS I found inspiration for my bestest's Christmas gift... (that crocheted goat's hat is just toooooo cute, no?)

Anyhow, check out the goods:

from: nogginsnbobbins @ Etsy

from: hybernate @ Etsy

from: monsieurt @ Etsy

from: ellenhammen @ Etsy

from: gettinghooked @ Etsy

from: YabblesHats @ Etsy

from: HennyPennysJumble @ Etsy

from: LemongrassDesign @ Etsy

from: lollytots @ Etsy

No such luck...

2010-10-13T23:07:00.001-05:00

So... this afternoon, before work, I took the time to prepare 2 wonderfully fantastic posts for you, my darling readers.
Alas, these fantastic posts are waiting for me on my laptop... which, for right now, I am lacking access to. :(

Right now I am updating this silly thing from my phone... not my most favorite thing in the world...

So, my lovelys, come back bright & early tomorrow for a wonderful posts... you'll love it.

{Color Post} Lime Green & Navy

2010-10-11T05:29:00.002-05:00

So, a few nights ago... (well, to be honest, almost a week ago...) I finished up another monstey...

I need to get her sent out to my bestest... it took me way too long to finish up... and it's, like, the third or fourth incarnation of said monstey. I kept making them in the color combo she wanted and they just weren't turning out the way I had hoped. This one, I think, is good, though. 0_o

After finishing up the monstey, I was able to start on my latest projects... some super cute hats... I finished up the first one last night. It's definitely not perfect. Definitely not. BUT I think it turned out well for my first hat EVER. (Plus, the pattern I purchased had a lot less pictures than I hoped and was written in a somewhat minimalist type way... it was a bit different than I am used to. So, that in itself was an experience...)

But here, have a looksie:

Whatcha think? I need to get some pictures tonight of it actually on my nephews head so we can all get the full effect of that fact that its a hat... but whatevs... I'm quite pleased with it.

Which leads me to this morning's post... I think I may have done a post like this previously... but aw well. I'm good with repeating myself. :)

Color post.

Lime Green and Navy. (hmmm, wonder where that idea sprouted from...)

Check out the awesomeness:

from: buttonsoupjewelry @ Etsy

from: SnallygasterFibers @ Etsy

from: contemori @ Etsy

Zazzle / ->Owl search<-

2010-10-05T19:59:00.004-05:00

So... I'm still fighting this whole "motivation" thing... my brain is telling me to get off my butt and work on some stuff... but I'm having some serious issues actually listening to what my brain is telling me...

I ordered a few crochet patterns off of etsy yesterday... I'm anxious to get started on them... but i'm kinda stuck because i'm in the middle of a project that i have no desire to finish, but I am one of those people that does not want to start something else, because then the first project will NEVER get done... gah.

So therefore... no crocheting again for me tonight... maybe I'll just force to finish up tomorrow morning so i can start on my new things...

Anyhow... there is nothing like distracting myself with this blog to make me feel a little better anyhow...

I was playing around on zazzle and stumbled on a really nice owl image... i'm thinking the person only has it available as a poster and as a shoe(?) but none the less i <3 it.

So i've decided to start tonight's post with it...

And to finish the post... some more awesome owls from zazzle... (I searched only for images that were available as posters... so there may be some more amazingly awesome owl images on zazzle that I have yet to see... but... yeah...) check these out:

That last one there... the owl seems almost an after-thought... but i had to include it... isn't it beautiful?

<3
Tee

Clouds {Hearts}

2010-10-03T20:01:00.002-05:00

Me and my boy had nothing but a lazy day planned for today... we ended up deciding to head out of town on a super-mini road trip to the next bigger sized town to our west. We wound up driving around and looking at beautiful houses, neat-o train yards, and then stopped at this huge, nice park. It had a light house that we got to walk to the top of, multiple bridges (even a covered wooden one), and an old steam train engine on display... It also had a small deer park and a petting zoo (which, sadly was closed) But we had an amazing day.

On the way home there was some really neat looking clouds in the sky ahead of us so I tried my hand at taking some pictures... (I'm still a bit un-used to taking pictures with my cell phone... but there are some neat features on it, that led to some of these neat pictures...) Take a look:

So, I decided to find some more awesome images of clouds on WeHeartIt.

Whatcha think, dearies?

How'd you spend your lazy Sunday?

<3 Tee

Random Seller - TheJaeBird

2010-10-02T22:10:00.003-05:00

So, my complete lack of updating and, well, motivation to do anything, really... has led me to almost complete stagnation...

I must break out of the funk.

So... here we go... my favorite go to... amazingly adorable monsters that will put smiles on all our faces...

I stumbled upon this shop a while ago and am just itching to splurge on a new little monster for myself from here... i would so love love love to have one of these for my very own...

So I decided to share their wonderfulness with you, my dears... take a look...

The shop is: TheJaeBird and they make me smile.

Check it out:

You can also find TheJaeBird on FaceBook.

Topic : Plush Zombies

2010-09-28T20:21:00.006-05:00

So. Blog posting time. Seriously guys, my motivation is completely lacking lately to do anything... I haven't been updating here as much as I should... I haven't crocheted anything in a while... I'm just completely lackluster. ::sigh::

I do think I should set myself down some sort of schedule for this here blog though.... like maybe Tuesdays & Thursdays can be "topic" post days... Wednesdays could be "Hearts" days... Fridays, color posts, maybe? Gotta fit random shops in there somewhere as well... and maybe I'll go back to my random site posts too... idk.

There is some thinking to be done...

So. Tonight's post.

Zombie plush.

So feckin' awesome... you have no clue.

Check 'em out:

from: CuteWorkshop @ Etsy

from: alexzcreations @ Etsy

from: banananuthead @ Etsy

from: Mariska @ Etsy

from: kharliabee @ Etsy

from: tranifer @ Etsy

from: Danielleorama @ Etsy

from: rainbowtreegifts @ Etsy

from: FireBongo @ Etsy

Ghostly {Hearts}

2010-09-25T21:39:00.002-05:00

I'm kinda stuck on ghosts lately...

I'm not too sure why...

I thought these ones were pretty feckin awesome, though...

Images via WeHeartIt.

Topic : Autumn-y Owls.

2010-09-23T05:30:00.006-05:00

So. Here I am. Somehow I managed to avoid this little blog here for a bit too long.

Well, I had every intention of posting sooner... I even had a really good post all laid out and nearly ready to stick up here... then my computer ate it. Yeah. ::sigh::

Anyhow. I've been keeping busy with my crocheting... just completed a baby blanket with matching bear for my brother-in-law and wife's new baby...

They're expecting a baby boy sometime in December... so that's kind of exciting...

I've also been out and about enjoying this wondermous autumn weather... it's my favorite season and right about now I'm obsessing over all things autumn-y & halloween-y.

Which leads me to my inspiration for my post... owls. First, I stumbled on these a little bit ago:

from: emandsprout @ Etsy

and decided I had to have them... Really... I HAVE to have them... badly.
Anyway it led me to looking up other owl-y goodness and I ended up with this post... check it out:

from: vivikas @ Etsy

from: MrButton @ Etsy

from: CarrotFever @ Etsy

from: supersockmonkeys @ Etsy

from: thebestetsyshop @ Etsy

from: repurposefulpunk @ Etsy

from: CraftyCrowBoutique @ Etsy

from: arrowsarah @ Etsy

from: linascorner @ Etsy

Pretty awesome stuff, right?

Anyhoozles... enjoy the glorious autumn-ness...
<3 Tee

Topic : Ghosty Plush

2010-09-15T13:40:00.010-05:00

I know it's still early... not even October yet. I can't help it... there are just so many cute halloween-y type plushes out and about on etsy right now.

So, ghosts. Yeap ghosts.

Check 'em out:

from: theitsybitsyspider @ Etsy

from: lovepoppet @ Etsy

from: mintconspiracy @ Etsy

from: ForeverTLCreations @ Etsy

from: Woolykins @ Etsy

from: emandsprout @ Etsy

from: tinyoyster @ Etsy

from: tranifer @ Etsy

from: raggedsplendour @ Etsy

Random Seller - MisfitMenagerie

2010-09-14T05:25:00.002-05:00

Really, this post has been ready since, like, last Friday...
My excuse for not getting it done til now?
Well, I was just lazy this weekend, I guess... worked nearly all weekend too, so there was that... then, last night the internet fairy decided that I'd been a bad kid and wasn't allowed internet access. Stupid fairy.

Internet seems better now... we will just keep our fingers crossed that it stays working the way it should.

So. anyhoozles...

I discovered another fantastical shop recently and have, again, fallen in love with nearly every item this shop has to offer.

The shop this time is: MisfitMenagerie and they are wonderful.

Check it out:

Topic : Pumpkin Plush

2010-09-08T23:02:00.007-05:00

So, as I mentioned in a previous post, I am taking part in a crochet-a-long that is being put on by itsybitsyspidercrochet. I am horribly excited about it and am anxiously awaiting the start of my pumpkin... (I have a few monsteys in progress that I must finish before embarking on the pumpkin journey...) BUT all this talk of pumpkins has got me in a mood, so tonight, my post is all about pumpkin plushies. I do so adore plushies of all kinds...

So check it out:

Can't start out with the pumpkin plushes with out first showing you all my inspiration:

from: theitsybitsyspider @ Etsy

and now, more wondermous pumpkin-y goodness:

from: AmyLDice @ Etsy

from: moonscreations @ Etsy

from: mrowe @ Etsy

from: davenevanxaviour @ Etsy

from: peenanator @ Etsy

from: ForeverTLCreations @ Etsy

from: NotSoShabbyChic @ Etsy

from: ChineseArithmetic @ Etsy

So, does this make anyone else feel like heading out to a pumpkin patch? Bring on Autumn.
♥ Tee

Simple.

2010-09-08T14:09:00.002-05:00

So, I've added some stuff to the side bar of the blog... there are a few links to my new crochet page on facebook... you should definitely click on over and hit that little like button... (if you want to that is) 0_o

Anyhow...

Yeah. New topic post tonight after work... catch ya then.

♥

Autumn {Hearts}

2010-09-07T05:24:00.002-05:00

Busy weekend. Got almost nothing done.

Sad, sad, sad.

I had planned to post this on, like, Friday night, but alas... no go. So here it is, Tuesday morning and I'm just now getting around to it.

It's finally feeling like Autumn. My favorite season. I hate how it lasts for such a short time, though.

I am completely in love with everything that this time of year brings... bonfires, hoodies, changing leaves, pumpkins, Halloween...

That list is a long one folks...

Anyhow. To get back on point. I did finish up a monstey for a friend's birthday this weekend:

To keep with the crochet theme, I also joined the Pumpkin Patch Crochet-Along.

I am super excited, if not just a teensy bit nervous, about this... It's gonna be a lot of fun and you should definitely take your little butt over to The Itsy Bitsy Spider Crochet and check it out.

Lastly, like I said, I am mega-excited about it being Autumn now, so I leave you with some wonderful images of Autumn from WeHeartIt.

{Color Post} Yellow & Pink

2010-09-02T17:39:00.004-05:00

Today has been a busy day...

I joined the pumpkin patch crochet-along over at Itsy Bitsy Spider Crochet. That's pretty exciting. (I'll post more on that later...)

I mailed a few monsteys out to new homes...

Worked an 8 hour day...

and now am trying to figure out whats for dinner. ::sigh::

I think I need a nap. 0_o

Anyhow...

Color post tonight... yellow and pink... (my niece's favorite colors)

Enjoy:

from: monstermagic @ Etsy

from: coryrenee @ Etsy

from: sabahnur @ Etsy

Monster {Hearts}

2010-09-01T12:29:00.003-05:00

Finished a new monster today...

Whatcha think?

Becky from Strumpets Crumpets received the monstey she won in the monstey giveaway... she wanted orange and green as her colors and this is what I came up with...

And lastly, here are some other cute monsters... (images from WeHeartIt)

Topic : RollerDerby

2010-08-31T20:31:00.007-05:00

So, I'm having some issues with a touch of jealousy...

A good friend of mine just recently got involved with roller derby. How freaking cool is that?

I so wish we had a team in my home town... I'd be all over it... really. You have no idea.

So, I'm just a teensy bit jealous.

Anyhoo. It got me thinking... what pops up on etsy when you search "roller derby"?

Lots of really cool stuff, is what.

Here, check it:

from: sweetheartsinner @ Etsy

from: manhandled @ Etsy

from: derbylicious @ Etsy

from: evilgoods @ Etsy

from: SnapDragonStyle @ Etsy

from: elladean @ Etsy

from: CausticThreads @ Etsy

from: FranksSister @ Etsy

Lastly, I had to include these... these are awesome. I want a pair... for reallies...

from: hotacrossbuns @ Etsy

So freakin cool. I am so jealous...

♥ *tee

{Color Post} Teal & Raspberry

2010-08-30T11:10:00.003-05:00

Today... a color post.

Teal & Raspberry.

Enjoy...

from: lenalimestudio @ Etsy

from: agardeninbloom @ Etsy

from: jujustutus @ Etsy

Camping {Hearts}

2010-08-27T05:36:00.002-05:00

So, when I get off work this afternoon, I am heading a little ways out of town and pitching a tent, lighting a fire, and basically just relaxing with the family on a weekend camping trip...

I'm definitely gonna try to keep my weekend technology free... hopefully the only time I will use my cell phone will be to check the time, or to utilize it as the wonderful flashlight it is. 0_o And the laptop isn't even leaving the house...

So, with that in mind, I leave you with pictures...

Again, I found these on WeHeartIt.

and lastly, don't you just want one of these?

Cake {Hearts}

2010-08-25T22:31:00.002-05:00

I am not much of a sweets eater...

I'll take a slice of bread over a cupcake almost every time...

BUT I am a sucker for awesomely decorated cakes/cupcakes.

They make me smile.

I found these on WeHeartIt.

So neat.

New topic posts coming soon....

Topic : BFF Necklaces

2010-08-23T05:13:00.009-05:00

So, I miss my best friend(s) something fierce lately... It's been a year since I've actually gotten to hang out with her(them) and I'm just feeling the distance like you wouldn't believe.

I dunno. But, anyhow... that kinda leads me to my next topic tonight... BestFriend necklaces. I absolutely adore these things like you have no idea.

I honestly cannot tell you how many of them I have purchased over the years... but it's been a lot...

None quite as cool these though:

Have a look:

from: shopyardleydecember @ Etsy

from: wearthou @ Etsy

from: DragonFlyTears @ Etsy

from: iadornu @ Etsy

from: TheTamerlane @ Etsy

from: Pumpkinpye517 @ Etsy

from: tinytongue @ Etsy

from: MissAshleyK @ Etsy

from: beatblack @ Etsy

Awesomely awesome.... which would you get for your bff?

♥ *tee

Random Seller - nonesuchgarden

2010-08-20T14:33:00.000-05:00

So, I stumbled upon this seller recently...
and I fell in love.

This shop has some of the cutest things ever...
I would love to own, like, every single one of these creations...

Here, check them out:

Anniversary {Hearts}

2010-08-19T21:46:00.002-05:00

Tonight/today is the anniversary of when me and my beau first started dating... well, first became "official" or whatever.

We've been together for 8 years.

WoW.

So, no post tonight, but I will leave you with a few images:

They make me feel all lovey-dovey...

look:

Topic : Unicorns

2010-08-19T05:09:00.009-05:00

I went to the Renaissance Faire this past weekend and seen lots and lots of really neat-o stuff.

One of the things that stands out in my mind was this super cool knit unicorn hat... seriously, it was so cute... the horn even glowed in the dark. How totally awesome is that? If the price tag on that thing hadn't been so awfully high I so would have been wandering around the faire grounds wearing it... even though it was heinously hot and muggy out.

Anyhow. I tried to locate the seller on etsy... thought she might have a shop... no such luck, but I did stumble upon these fantastic unicorn finds...

Check 'em out:

from: nonesuchgarden @ Etsy

from: xmoonbloom @ Etsy

from: fuish @ Etsy

from: mymimi @ Etsy

from: devaniweaver @ Etsy

from: lollytots @ Etsy

from: TheBurbs @ Etsy

from: OtterburnPQ @ Etsy

from: ellenhammen @ Etsy

from: AYMK @ Etsy

Super cute.... which is your favorite?

♥ *tee

Happy {Hearts}

2010-08-17T20:29:00.004-05:00

Hey all.

Again, tonight, there is no normal post...

Just a bunch of random-ness.

I've spent the day crocheting and finishing up some monsteys... gotta get them in the mail soon... they would like to see their new homes and new best friends. *so excited*

Anyhow.

Tonight, I want to share a few randomly random things with you that made me smile today:

And lastly... one thing that made me smile super much...

my new layout... let me know what you think.

♥!

Grr. {Hearts}

2010-08-16T21:40:00.003-05:00

The internet is not my friend. No, no, it is not.

I had a super cute "Back to School" post ready and waiting to be posted tonight...

the internet ate it.

Bad, bad internet. You shall be sent to bed with out any supper.

So, instead of a post tonight, I leave you with these super cute pictures from: We♥it:

Things that make me happy:

Buttons:

Neat-O Houses:

& Hugs:

GiveAway Winner

2010-08-13T05:41:00.001-05:00

So... the wonderful randomness at random.org helped me pick out a winner for my little monstey giveaway this fine Friday the 13th morning. Not too many people entered my little giveaway, so the chances of winning were actually pretty good for all who entered. But alas, only one of you could win... so here goes.

The winner is:

Becky Farley from Strumpets Crumpets.

Thanks to all who entered and make sure you check back... there may be another giveaway in the works soon. 0_o

\\\ Last Day ///

2010-08-12T10:42:00.000-05:00

Today is the last day to enter the giveaway!!! Go check it out.

{Color Post} Green & Orange

2010-08-11T05:27:00.004-05:00

Today... a color post.

Green and Orange... and I'm limiting myself to green and orange monster-esque plushies in order to try and stick with a theme. 0_o

Enjoy:

from: caseybot @ Etsy

from: morninglori @ Etsy

from: hemlockemporium @ Etsy

from: OhMafelt @ Etsy

Random Seller - PterodactylPants

2010-08-09T21:44:00.002-05:00

So, still trying to keep with the monster theme a bit tonight...

I have a random etsy seller for ya'll...

PterodactylPants.

I just stumbled upon this shop recently while researching all the wonderful monster finds on etsy. I've been scouring etsy for the awesomest of the awesome monster makers out there and this is one of the shops I found that seemed to fit the bill.

Check it out:

I ♥ them all.

For more info about this seller, you can check out their BLOG.

AND don't forget the giveaway from a few posts back... go check it out and enter... I'll love you forever. Clicky HERE.

Topic : Monster Crochet Patterns

2010-08-08T21:33:00.007-05:00

So... I'm trying to stay with a theme here...

In honor of my giveaway (check THIS PAGE for info) I decided to do a post on crochet patterns... crochet patterns for monsters to be a bit more specific.

These all are just amazing and I would love to have these patterns in my pattern library... They are just wonderful... ((Really, guys... I just ♥ me some monsters... really I do.))

So, here, check these out... and don't forget to check out the post before this to find out about my monstey giveaway... :)

from: adrienneengar @ Etsy

from: fuzfrenzy @ Etsy

from: Janagurumi @ Etsy

from: EssHaych @ Etsy

from: djonesgirlz @ Etsy

from:
trulyoutrageous @ Etsy

from:
jaravee @ Etsy

from: lucyravenscar @ Etsy

from: stitchanddesign @ Etsy

Something new... and a giveaway?

2010-08-05T20:59:00.002-05:00

So. I don't know if any of you are aware of this or not, but I've been pretty busy lately with trying my hand at crocheting...

I've gotten really into it and have started making up my own patterns and am even throwing around the idea of starting my own etsy shop to sell some of my creations...

On that note, I wanted to show you all my latest obsession:

I've been creating these little monsteys non-stop for a while now... all of the ones pictured have all ready found homes, but I'm constantly doodling more ideas, and purchasing more yarn to make more. I've currently got 2 all ready started and have so many ideas for more...

Each one is one of a kind. Color combinations, facial expressions, size... no two are identical.

Yeah.

So, that is what has been keeping me busy and is partly responsible for my lack of updates...

But to make it up to you, I've decided to host a give-a-way. Up for grabs is one custom, medium sized monstey. All you have to do is leave me a comment letting me know what you think of my monsteys, what color combination you would like if you win, and possibly some ideas of what types of posts you'd like to see show up on the compendium. You don't have to be a follower of my blog to win, but it'll make me love you more. :)

A winner will be chosen at random on Friday, August 13th. Please make sure to leave some way of notifying you (for example: in your comment or through an email to compendium.of.cute[at]gmail[dot]com) if you've won.

And please, spread the word of the giveaway...
if you mention it in a blog post or tweet (with a link to this page) that'll earn you another entry (or 2) in the give-a-way... just toss me an email letting me know about the blog post or tweet...

Thanks for reading the blog, guys, and hopefully I'll start making the time to update this little bugger more frequently than once a week. 0_o

Zazzle / ->Monster search<-

2010-08-05T05:16:00.004-05:00

New type of post this morning...

I stumbled upon a site recently called Zazzle. Have ya'll heard of it? Basically, I believe, the gist of it is, they take images and put them on pretty much any type of item... like t-shirts, mugs, totes, etc.

I'm currently not too clear on where the images come from... I haven't explored the site to the best of my capabilities yet, but I did stumble upon some horribly cute monster images being turned into horribly cute t-shirts. All of which I would like to own, pretty please?

Anyhow, I wanted to share them with you... here... today. Have a look:

Topic: Narwhals.

2010-07-28T11:47:00.008-05:00

How in the heck is it possible that I haven't as of yet done a post on narwhals?

Really?

Well, I'm here to rectify that... This blog needs a post on narwhals... am I right?

So here goes...

Narwhals: (Cause I ♥ narwhals)

from: malien00 @ Etsy

from: metalsmitten @ Etsy

from: NoosedKitty @ Etsy

from: batgirl93 @ Etsy

from: benzie @ Etsy

from:
NeedleNoodles @ Etsy

from:
UglyGerbil @ Etsy

from: savvyallycat @ Etsy

from: rainbowswirlz @ Etsy

[Clothing/Accessories] ::: Shoes

2010-07-22T22:14:00.002-05:00

New type of post tonight...

I'm posting about shoes. I love me some cute shoes.

I've been seeing lots of them on the different websites lately and decided I would share them with you...

Check it out:

Modcloth : Westward Bound Wedge : $43.99

shopplasticland.com : 2-Tone Wingtip Triple Strap Platform Maryjanes : $42.00

modcloth.com : Hop to It Wedge : $32.99

shopplasticland.com : Off to the Races Tie-Up Spectator Pumps : $54.00

modcloth.com : Singin' in the Rain Shoe : $34.99

plasticlasnd.com : Black & White Patent Scalloped Maryjanes : $46.00

modcloth.com : Hit the Dance Floral Heel : $109.99

shopplasticland.com : Navy Patent Double Strap Maryjanes : $58.00

modcloth.com : Cheyenne Cowgirl Boot : $142.99

{Color Post} Green & Purple.

2010-07-20T05:20:00.003-05:00

I've been busy lately kiddos.

I've tentatively started up my own etsy shop... it's not up yet, but I have the name chosen and have began working on some branding ideas...

Plus I am needing to make more items to have available in said shop...

It's keeping me running and very, very busy.

Hence, the lack of posts. :(

I'll try and be better.

Anyhow. Today. A post.

A color post.

Green and purple.

because those are the colors of the current project I'm working on...

from: TwilightKnits @ Etsy

from: OopisNein @ Etsy

from: susarto @ Etsy

Topic : Cowboys

2010-06-29T21:33:00.006-05:00

I ♥ cowboys.

Don't ask me why...

I have no idea...

I just do.

So, here...

A post on cowboys:

from: TwentySecondStreet @ Etsy

from: WarmWindsDesigns @ Etsy

from: leearthaus @ Etsy

from: PiecesOfPine @ Etsy

from: panikin @ Etsy

from:
krispybanana @ Etsy

from:
AdelesAunt @ Etsy

from: teachermom @ Etsy

from: coziesbycheri @ Etsy

Random Seller - FantasticToys

2010-06-24T20:46:00.003-05:00

So. Random seller post tonight...

I am actually thinking of changing the name of these posts... seeing as the sellers aren't really random so much as they are just incredibly awesome. It's not like I randomly choose who to feature here...

These shops are, really, some of my favorites on etsy. They are so inspiring and, I dunno, almost magical in how wonderful they are.

So yeah. Contemplating a name change for these posts, but here it is...

Tonight's random etsy seller:

FantasticToys.

I've been in love with this shop for quite some time now. Such incredibly cute stuff resides in this shop, it's unbelievable.

Check it out:

I ♥ it all.

For more info about this seller, you can check out their BLOG.

Topic : Wisconsin

2010-06-23T22:06:00.007-05:00

I've had this post ready for nearly 2 days now but am only now finding a few moments to post it. Megh.

That's life I guess. Busy busy little bees.

So. Wisconsin. Not my favorite place in the world... but it's home. I've grown attached to it, and doubt I'll be leaving it any time soon.

So, here. A post dedicated to Wisconsin:

from: lovecalifornia @ Etsy

from: MichelleAndHerDog @ Etsy

from: melfannin @ Etsy

from: REALBUTTERFLYGIFTS @ Etsy

from: rarrarpress @ Etsy

from:
WGSCandleCo @ Etsy

from:
jetsetpaper @ Etsy

from: BartonArtel @ Etsy

from: DaogreerEarthWorks @ Etsy

Topic : Fruit Jewelry

2010-06-15T22:32:00.006-05:00

So. Today was a slightly abnormal day...

It started out kind of slow, as I was trying to figure out how my body was going to respond to some new meds... (it responded a little oddly, btw.)

So, I sat... I worked on the internet for a bit... watched some tv... boring boring boring.

Then I decided to venture in to the realm of free crochet patterns on the internet... and I was sucked in.

I started a new project... a little quadropus that I finally finished about an hour ago... his name is Robinn and ohhh how he wishes he could be an octopus... but alas... there just wasn't enough stuffing for all those little legs... so he ended up with only 4. Hence, he is a quadropus, not an octopus. Here's a not so great picture:

I ♥ him.

Ahem. Moving along.

I also did a small bit of running around and getting supper prepared this evening... again, boring boring boring.

Then I decided to post here... and could not for the life of me think of anything to post about...

It took me a while but I think I found some pretty nice pieces...

Here check em out:

from: Sphider @ Etsy

from: liveoakcreations @ Etsy

from: AiramTreasures @ Etsy

from: DestinysCreations @ Etsy

from: customcreative @ Etsy

from:
EmedeeSilverJewelry @ Etsy

from:
InsomniArt @ Etsy

from: bellabijoujewellery @ Etsy

from: orangeandyellow @ Etsy

Topic : Ninjas

2010-06-13T22:14:00.003-05:00

Ninjas.

Ninjas?

Yeap. Ninjas.

Why ninjas?

I haven't got a clue (well, except for the fact that I find these ones to be cute as hell)... but, here they are. In all their amazingness...

from: DefiantDamsel @ Etsy

from: leatherprince @ Etsy

from: SickOnSin @ Etsy

from: moonscreations @ Etsy

from: Komodokat @ Etsy

from:
twilightdesigns24 @ Etsy

from:
NeedleNoodles @ Etsy

from: finestimaginary @ Etsy

from: egyptianruin @ Etsy

Random Seller - plantsandanimals

2010-06-10T21:01:00.003-05:00

So, I'm still keeping a bit busy with trying to get ready for the craft show on Sunday. (which also happens to be my birthday... yay 27.)

Though, today was my final day of work for the week so perhaps I'll be able to finagle some time to get some more stuff done... *keeping fingers crossed*

We will have to wait and see how it goes.

Anyhow. I have found a few moments of time for a new blog post for tonight...

I haven't done a random seller post in quite a very long while, and it seems it's about time for one... so here goes.

Random etsy seller post tonight...

I bring to you:

Check it out: plantsandanimals.

I've been a fan of this shop for a good long while... Such cute awesomeness abounds here... check some of this stuff out:

I ♥ all of it.

For more info about this seller, you can check out their blog at: http://plantsanimals.blogspot.com

Topic : Houses. (2)

2010-06-05T18:09:00.003-05:00

So. Some of you may be wondering how I've been spending my time... seeing as I am still neglecting this blog entirely too much.

Well, I've been working quite a bit... and dealing with a sudden sickness.

BUT... I have also been doing a lot of crocheting. There is a craft swap coming up next weekend at the coffee shop my sister works at. So, I have been trying to make up a few little things to bring, in hopes that people will like my stuff and perhaps want to purchase and or trade for some of said goodies.

The last few nights I've been working on these:

sorry for the crappy picture... not much light to be had in the wee hours of the morning... :(

But, yeah, houses. Pot-holders to be exact. I think they're kinda cute. But either way, they have put me in a "house/home/" kind of mood so i decided to re-visit a topic that I have done already and showcase some more awesome etsy finds featuring houses. Check it out:

from: JDavisStudio @ Etsy

from: justhatched @ Etsy

from: anapaulaoli @ Etsy

from: chetanddot @ Etsy

from: ALittleWorld @ Etsy

from: applenoggin @ Etsy

from:
SandBoxStudio @ Etsy

from: MadameCupcake @ Etsy

from: papergirlstudios @ Etsy

Topic : Stationary

2010-05-27T11:19:00.002-05:00

So. Stationary.

I ♥ it.

The cuter, weirder, stranger... the better.

I also love receiving mail all done up with cute stickers, envelopes and papers.

I am also slightly addicted to sending out letters to my faraway friends that are all done up with stickers, glitter, cute paper and envelopes...

Yeah.

I firmly believe I do not have enough pen-pals out there. [hint-hint, wink-wink]

Anyhow... here you go, some of the cute stationary to be had from some wondermous etsy sellers:

from: digitalsweets @ Etsy

from: hawkdesigns @ Etsy

from: boygirlparty @ Etsy

from: LucidDreamDesigns @ Etsy

from: y0omii @ Etsy

from: angelbot @ Etsy

from:
pspapergoods @ Etsy

from: VivaLaViolette @ Etsy

from: paperglitter @ Etsy

Topic : Salt & Pepper Shakers

2010-05-22T15:40:00.002-05:00

New post. Yay.

So, back in the day my grandmother used to collect salt and pepper shakers. She had 2 big shelves full of them and I used to think they were so neat. Me and my sister would literally beg her to let us dust them. It was an all day event and we had to be super careful not to break any of them. I loved those things.

Alas, though, my grams decided to give her entire collection to my aunt and I no longer get to go over to my grandma's house and dust and rearrange her salt and pepper shakers. It's sad really.

BUT! Lately I have been noticing a lot of salt and pepper shaker sets popping up on websites that I visit rather frequently and decided to post them up here.

Enjoy.

Salt and Pepper Shakers:

Girly Skulls Salt & Pepper Shaker Set ($20.00)

Snails Salt & Pepper Shaker Set ($20.00)

Ninjas Salt & Pepper Shaker Set ($20.00)

Mushroom Salt & Pepper Set ($20.00)

Bunny Love Salt and Pepper Shakers ($20.00)

Baby Sumo Wrestler Salt & Pepper Shakers ($20.00)

Sweet Pea Salt & Pepper Shaker Set ($20.00)

Cheesy Salt and Pepper Shakers ($19.99)

Klaus and Yves Shakers ($6.99)

Coming Soon

2010-05-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

I know I keep saying this... but I have high hopes of getting back to regularly updating this thing.

I have been out of commission lately, recently diagnosed with kidney stones. After 3 trips to the ER and an out-patient surgery scheduled for the beginning of June, maybe I can get some of my free time back. I do have many plans for this blog... ideas about different types of posts and whatnot.

Hopefully I can find the motivation and time to get going on it.

I'll be back soon with *hopefully* an awesome update.

-tee

My crochet.

2010-04-27T21:06:00.002-05:00

So, this was supposed to be posted yesterday... but I'm lazy and busy and... yeah.

I have tons of excuses, but that doesn't matter.

What matters is, I'm doing what was supposed to be done yesterday, tonight.

Anyways, I'd love it if you lovelies could give me feedback on this stuff I'm about to post...

So, here... my crochet projects.

First, the blanket I made a few weeks ago... this is one of the few finished things I have... I'm not too sure I'm happy with the outcome... the colors are awfully bright and mix-matchy... but here it is:

I tried to get a few closeup pictures of this one, but I failed miserably and these were all I had... I'm not sure you can tell in the above pictures but there is a teal ruffle all around the perimeter of the blanket...
Yeah.

Okay, moving along...

Another of my completed projects...
An ipod case/cozy/pocket thingy. I couldn't find a pattern that I liked, so I just used a single crochet and ended up sewing the sides together. The button and yarn choice were my sister's...

It ended up a little wide... but I'm ok with it.

And lastly... two blanket/projects that I am currently working on... two of my best friends have birthdays in April. I had wanted to have both these blankets completed before the actual birthdays came around but I failed miserably at that as well.

The first one is a blanket that I'm making for my friend April.

The 2nd pic is a close up of the stitches... and shows how the two strands are worked together. Yeah.

And last, a blanket I've started for my bestie Danielle:

I like this one a lot... it's fun to work on and I like the colors better than the other stuff I've done so far...

So yeah... there are a few of my projects... please let me know what you think...

I'll be back tomorrow with a normal post... ♥♥♥

Topic: Crochet. (& a little news...)

2010-04-25T20:40:00.003-05:00

So, I have taken up a new time consuming hobby.

Crocheting.

I'm currently in the middle of making 2 blankets for friend's birthday gifts and I just finished a blanket and a ipod case for myself.

I've gone a little psycho with it...

just a little.

I plan to take some pictures as soon as the weather is nice enough and post them here for all you wonders to take a gander at... hopefully you'll let me know what you think.

I also need to get pictures posted of the corduroy purse my co-worker made for me. It's perfect. Exactly what I wanted.

So, yeah. As soon as the sun decides to make an appearance while I'm not at work, I'll have some pics to post.

Seeing as that won't be happening tonight, yet, I decided to do a post on crocheted items. There are some super awesome crocheted things available on etsy (all of which I want to force myself to learn...) Anyhow, here is just a small sample of a few of them:

from:
brokenhallelujah @ Etsy

from:
captainapricot @ Etsy

from:
beautifulbridget @ Etsy

from:
theheadsaid @ Etsy

from:
AmysLatestCreations @ Etsy

from:
crochetbutterfly @ Etsy

from:
AtelierAfra @ Etsy

from:
BallOfYarnToo @ Etsy

What I wouldn't give to have an awesome hat like the TMNT one... you have no idea....

Topic : Thomas

2010-04-18T18:19:00.002-05:00

I have huge plans for this here blog. Really, I do. Ginormous plans.

I just have to find the time to accomplish these plans is all.

I have photos that need to be taken... sites that need to be looked at... graphics that need to be made... really, its all a work in progress.

So, with that having been said, I decided to update with a normal post.

My topic of choice? Thomas the train. Yes.

My nephew LO♥ES Thomas.

So here he is, in all his glory,

Thomas the train:

from: mothernaturesnursery @ Etsy

from: madly2005 @ Etsy

from: zobabyblankies @ Etsy

from: SDKdesigns @ Etsy

from: donnasquiltcreations @ Etsy

from: littlebearscrochet @ Etsy

from: MissOcean @ Etsy

from: practicalgb @ Etsy

from: nickisrainbow @ Etsy

Plans

2010-03-27T11:40:00.001-05:00

Surprise!
I haven't been eaten by dragons or made to walk the plank on a pirate ship...
Alas, I am alive and well... a little stressed out, but well enough.

I plan to begin updating this blog again soon. I have many new things I'd like to share with you guys and new ideas for blog posts...

Hopefully I can pull some time to get this thing up and running again.

Check back soon... hopefully I'll have some kick ass posts up.

<3<3<3
-tee

{Color Post} Gray & Yellow

2010-02-17T09:32:00.003-06:00

Yay. A new color post.

I have been m.i.a. the last few days and for that I apologies. I've just been a little lazy. Yeah. I've had all the time in the world to update this thing and just never got around to it. It's shameful really.

Ah well. Anyhow, Here I am... and back with a new color post.

Gray and yellow.

Not my favorite colors, but when you put them together... they just kinda, I don't know, pop, I guess.

Me likee.

So here ya go, gray and yellow:

from: sineminugur @ Etsy

from: machnlola @ Etsy

from: ministryofyarn @ Etsy

from: infusion @ Etsy

from: SewnNatural @ Etsy

Site ||| shopplasticland.com (sweetheart shop items)

2010-02-11T20:27:00.003-06:00

It's almost valentine's day. The items showing up in this shop are so cute.

Shopplasticland.com is one of my favorite sites, ever. Their sweetheart shop has the cutest valentine's gifts. (I will definitely have another plasticland post featuring everyday items some time soon.)

The site tonight: shopplasticland.com

Heart Shaped Kitchen Spatula ($13.00)

Silver Lips Silhouette Pendant Necklace ($14.00)

Red Heart Shaped 2-Sided Vanity Mirror ($16.00)

Queen of Hearts Baking Set ($64.00)

Anchor Print Mesh & Lace Panty & Brallette Set ($29.99 / clearance price)

Red Kitsch Baroque Photo Frame ($19.00)

Queen of Hearts Cardigan Sweater ($36.00)

White Polka Dot Hearts Parasol Umbrella ($24.00)

Dead Sexy Perfume by TokyoMilk ($29.00)

SunShine Award

2010-02-10T18:20:00.003-06:00

I was in need of a little sunshine today... what with the ugliness of all that snow that needed shoveling outside my little home this morning... and with my car being buried up past it's doors so that I was unable to leave my house till my boy dug it out. ::sigh::

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the sweetheart that does NightOwlCraftWorks blog has given me a nice little sunshine award. Super sweet of her.

Now, I get to pass it along to some of my own lovelies...

And in no particular order:

AppleNoggin
ChetandDot
SkunkBoyCreatures
JennaDesigns
ErinSunday

Okay. So. Now, once you get word that I've given you this award here are the "rules" you should follow (if you want to... I'm not pushy.)
Here are the Rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or within your post
2. Pass the award on to other bloggers
3. Link the nominees within your 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

{Color Post} Red & Pink

2010-02-09T20:17:00.003-06:00

First color post of the year?

I think so.

Pink and red to keep up with the Valentine-sy feel of things...

BUT, really? The items have nothing to do with Valentines.

I ♥ them anyways.

from: happyfamily @ Etsy

from: pixieglam @ Etsy

from: autumnoak @ Etsy

Topic: LoveBirds

2010-02-08T23:24:00.005-06:00

So. Love birds. Adorable.

Valentine's day is almost here and I'm trying so hard to get into it.

Went out Saturday night and bought a few Valentine's day gifts... working on keeping them hidden till next Sunday.

Yeah.

I'm bad with stuff like that... I buy stuff for people and then want to give it to them right away.

Anyhow.

Valentines, love, cuteness, etc.

Tonight's topic: Love Birds.

So amazingly cute. Check 'em:

from: jorgensenstudio @ Etsy

from: feltmeupdesigns @ Etsy

from: urastarhouse @ Etsy

from: joojoo @ Etsy

from: JamiesArt @ Etsy

from: LueandSue @ Etsy

from: elmstudiosonline @ Etsy

from: chenzi @ Etsy

from: berrysprite @ Etsy

Topic: Love Plushies

2010-02-07T19:38:00.006-06:00

So, I'm not exactly anti-valentine's day... but it's not my favorite time either.

Anyhow, I'm trying to get in the spirit of things... so here... love plushes.

So cute. These actually make me feel a wee bit warm and fuzzy inside. :)

*I luff them*

from: LoRiLaTortuga @ Etsy

from: necessarynonsense @ Etsy

from: KreatingInsecurities @ Etsy

from: byAgnes @ Etsy

from: woolcrazy @ Etsy

from: ParamiPanda @ Etsy

from: claraiuribe @ Etsy

from: violastudio @ Etsy

from: Flufftail @ Etsy

Topic : Sad Plushies

2010-02-02T21:46:00.007-06:00

I am so not in the mood for life right now.

It's kind of blind siding me and throwing me off a bit.

I'm gravitating towards the unwanted and unloved. The sad and the unhappy. Lame-ish, I guess, but it's where I'm at.

Anyhow, so, here, sad plushies. ((but oh so super cute))

from: sighfoo @ Etsy

from: sleepyking @ Etsy

from: rainingmistygray @ Etsy

from: FantasticToys @ Etsy

from: applenoggin @ Etsy

from: cuddlesINC @ Etsy

from: chetanddot @ Etsy

from: shelikescute @ Etsy

Topic : Broken Heart

2010-01-31T22:55:00.009-06:00

Nothing really to say for this one tonight...

Broken hearted:

from: dindi @ Etsy

from: idlehandsdesigns @ Etsy

from: laurenrobertsart @ Etsy

from: ANORIGINALJEWELRY @ Etsy

from: shirae @ Etsy

from: BestArtStudios2 @ Etsy

from: Eugena777 @ Etsy

from: xveganxwangx @ Etsy

from: manhandled @ Etsy

Topic : Mustaches

2010-01-26T21:15:00.008-06:00

My best friend's birthday is Sunday.

I bought her a Guinness bar light from a friend who had a bar that was going out of business. BUT I am having issues finding a box large enough to mail it.

So, with that being kind of sucky... I decided to get something small and cute to send along with a birthday card.

I found this:

from: LittleAngelsJewelry @ Etsy

Cute, huh?

I'm hoping she likes it. I need to get it in the mail tomorrow to make sure she gets it before her birthday.

ANYHOW... the gift inspired my post for tonight...

I never knew there were so many things on etsy featuring awesomely wonderful mustaches.

Check 'em out.

from: louloudo @ Etsy

from: sewluckygirl @ Etsy

from: craftease @ Etsy

from: UrbanAntix @ Etsy

from: loveandasandwich @ Etsy

from: hownice @ Etsy

from: theboldbanana @ Etsy

from: Undies @ Etsy

from: CannibalCrafts @ Etsy

Topic : Hippo Plush

2010-01-21T01:16:00.009-06:00

So... this doesn't happen too often, but tonight's post is inspired by one specific item.

I opened up etsy tonight and glanced through the treasury on the front page and seen this.

Naturally, me being me, and my having this crazy love of adorable plushies, I clicked on the shop and looked through the few items posted. I fell in love with one of them...

It's the first item on this list.

It made me look to see if I could locate any more adorable hippo plush... and hence, this post...

Check em out... you shouldn't be disappointed.

from: tinywarbler @ Etsy

from: violastudio @ Etsy

from: talkproof @ Etsy

from: LemonDropsShop @ Etsy

from: Fripperies @ Etsy

from: BiggyPiggy @ Etsy

from: littlebrownwren @ Etsy

from: SUSUTEN @ Etsy

from: sabahnur @ Etsy

Topic : Fingerless Mitts

2010-01-18T13:03:00.007-06:00

So. My boy thinks fingerless gloves/mittens are silly.

But, really, he's just a boy, so what does he know? 0_o (lol)

I ♥ them.

They are so nice and cozy.

Check these ones out:

from: misslulubell @ Etsy

from: NotoriousKnits @ Etsy

from: clfbyclairelafaye @ Etsy

from: Mamubootz @ Etsy

from: melmoknit @ Etsy

from: CandacesCloset @ Etsy

from: JRoseAtelier @ Etsy

from: daiseychain @ Etsy

from: magentaskystudio @ Etsy

Random Seller - aprilfoss

2010-01-17T15:02:00.004-06:00

Happy Sunday, my lovelies.

So, the first random seller post of the year. Yay.

Wonder who it could be?

Hm. I've come back to this shop time and time again... still haven't bought one of the amazingly cute owl plushies... but it should be happening soonish. (maybe a valentines gift for myself?) Anyway, I adore them.

So cute.

Check it out: aprilfoss.

I want this little quilt soooo much... super fantastically cute...

And this lil' guy... my fave right now...

Also, for more on the seller:
blog ◦ isewlucky.blogspot.com

Topic : Vintage Purses

2010-01-13T18:44:00.010-06:00

So, I have these cousins, right?

I love 'em to bits, but sometimes, to me at least, they seem kinda silly.

See, they have this tendency to make a big to-do about designer labels...

Not so much with clothing, but with accessories. Purses and wallets, especially.

Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Louis Vuitton, etc.

Have you ever looked at the prices on these things?
300 and 400 dollars... some times more. Incredible.

((I'd take a handmade unique item from etsy, any day!))

BUT, all craziness aside, my cousins, unfortunately, are not people with the ability to just throw money around. 3 and 400 dollars for a purse is a bit steep.

So, I ventured a guess that it would be possible to find vintage designer label purses and wallets on etsy.

And lo and behold, I was right. ((I'm awesome... just ask me, I'll tell ya.))

((And the price tags are so much nicer than the ones you find on the new items in stores.))

So, here, a post of my research. Just for those cousins of mine...

Vintage designer label handbags on etsy:

from: MusicCityVintage @ Etsy

from: BajueBoutique @ Etsy

from: LizsLuxuries @ Etsy

from: 41stvintage @ Etsy

from: craftycrowvintage @ Etsy

from: vidalocavintage @ Etsy

from: ChicTrend @ Etsy

from: mskeyandaj2 @ Etsy

from: greatestfriend @ Etsy

Topic : Owl Necklaces

2010-01-13T00:31:00.008-06:00

So, I have been on a jewelry kick as of late.

A friend of mine and I have been out traipsing around to the local thrift stores and nearby estate sales just to check out what's out there, ya know? ((and right now, in Sheboygan, we're not finding much.)) BUT, my friend did come across this really neat necklace with an awesome owl pendant... So cute.

I was horribly jealous.

So, after work tonight, I came home and hopped on the internets and began perusing etsy for my own unique owly necklace.

I found lots. Here, take a look:

from: lulubugjewelry @ Etsy

from: rottobee @ Etsy

from: SilverBeyondOrdinary @ Etsy

from: marmar @ Etsy

from: verabel @ Etsy

from: Peaches4me @ Etsy

from: SparklePeach @ Etsy

from: eclecticmoi @ Etsy

from: plasticouture @ Etsy

Topic : Corduroy Bags

2010-01-10T19:47:00.004-06:00

So, I work with some pretty cool people.

One of the ladies I work with is awesome with a needle and thread. She quilts, sews, makes bags... does all sorts of really cool stuff. So her and I were talking a few weeks ago about the holidays and she was telling me how her grown children were coming home for Christmas, but it kind of sucked because she had to work the day after Christmas. So, seeing as I had that day off, I volunteered to work for her. She was pretty happy with this idea and offered to make me a purse if I supplied her with the fabric to do so. So, I gave her some brown corduroy fabric and some white with greenish polka dots fabric for lining and she is now in the process of making me a new purse. Awesome, right?

So here, the inspiration for this post. Corduroy purses. Now, I know the purse that is being made for me will be vastly different from any of the ones I'll be posting... but these ones are pretty awesome too. :)

Oh, and btw, I'll try to post pics of my purse once she finishes it. :)

So, here... some beautifully awesome corduroy purses:

from: cindymars7 @ Etsy

from: ThePursery @ Etsy

from: cathystotes @ Etsy

from: JoshRhi7 @ Etsy

from: littleoddforest @ Etsy

from: MickeysCreations @ Etsy

from: bvann @ Etsy

from: SublimeDzign @ Etsy

from: pocketcarnival @ Etsy

Grrr.

2010-01-06T18:56:00.002-06:00

Okay, so my internet and computer at home were working perfectly.

For a week now it's been completely splendid.

I tried to update this here blog this afternoon.

All of a sudden nothing will load on the damn thing.

So, here we are again, me trying to update this blast thing from the confines of my work computer, whilst trying to hide from my boss so I don't get griped at. Not good.

I have two posts ready to go up, but it may be a while before I get things back in working order. :(

Here's to the suck-tasticness of home computers and bunk internet connections.

Bah humbug.

Feature >>> Local .:Sheboygan, WI:.

2010-01-04T21:26:00.005-06:00

So. New look. New blog. New type of post.

Everyday I am amazed by all the wonderfully crafty people that live in my little city. Working at our local library brings me into contact with so many crazily inspirational people...

My sister works at a local coffee shop ((Paradigm, for those of you "in the know")) and there are so many interestingly creative people that work there and hang out there as well.

It's awesome to see all the neat-o stuff that is created here, locally, in this tiny little place that I live.

So a new type of post for tonight. I'm going to feature 3 different etsy sellers in this post... all sellers that are local to me, here, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I do not, unfortunately, know any of these sellers personally, but I'm sure I've probably seen them around or they've seen me around, or we know people that know each other... Sheboygan is a small area, after all. But anyhoo. Local artisans... check 'em out.

#1. jennadesigns.

#2. applenoggin.

and, lastly,

#3. nightowlcraftworks.

New Year / New Ideas

2010-01-01T20:02:00.001-06:00

So. Finally my internet is working.

Happy New Year.

I plan to update and upgrade this blog during the next few days.

New look, new schedule for the bloggings...

I'll have a wondermous update Monday. And things will be pretty and neat.

Check back.

Ack!

2009-12-11T15:01:00.003-06:00

So... I'm at work. Shhh! Don't tell anyone. I could get in trouble.

BUT this is the only place I have internet right now... hence my lack of updating like I promised.

I'm a horrible person and should be stomped on.

I'll be fighting with the internet at home this weekend and hopefully I'll get everything up and running. Then there will be some updatey-goodness.

Much love.

-T

sheesh

2009-12-07T21:37:00.001-06:00

so i was totally gonna update this here blog with my new idea for some post-itty goodness... but my internet was being a lame ass and not allowing me to connect and now that I've got that madness figured out, my laptop is dying. megh. tomorrow night... definitely. i promise.

Something new....

2009-12-03T21:30:00.003-06:00

I've been M.I.A the last few weeks... busy, busy, busy with all the monotony that is my life...

But I'm back and working on a surprise next few posts. Check back sometime this weekend... you won't be disappointed.

Topic : Clocks

2009-11-22T18:53:00.005-06:00

I haven't really got anything to say...

but here,

Clocks:

from: maryjudy @ Etsy

from: dustfurniture @ Etsy

from: uncommon @ Etsy

from: pilotdesign @ Etsy

from: KonaInteriors @ Etsy

from: 1byliz @ Etsy

from: woodswise @ Etsy

from: MantaWave @ Etsy

from: RetroUnique @ Etsy

Topic : Wallets

2009-11-19T19:22:00.006-06:00

I am constantly on the look out for a new wallet. I grow tired of things pretty easily and it seems that changing up my wallet or purse is an easy peasy way to maintain my self with less frustration.

I have a huge addiction to purses and, it seems, that addiction is spreading to include wallets and pouches of all kinds.

So, needless to point out, I was browsing through etsy and came across some completely bad ass wallets. I want them all... please?

Check 'em out.

from: picklehead @ Etsy

from: hippofabulous @ Etsy

from: DearSukie @ Etsy

from: mariforssell @ Etsy

from: MartyMay @ Etsy

from: collisionware @ Etsy

from: mauk @ Etsy

from: MishmashDesigns @ Etsy

from: urbanheirlooms @ Etsy

Topic : Scarves

2009-11-18T13:07:00.007-06:00

It's getting colder. So we need to start thinking about dressing a bit warmer...

Check out these awesome scarves that are popping up all over etsy:

from: awkward @ Etsy

from: fibrevolution @ Etsy

from: rosaleendhu @ Etsy

from: aprikotDIY @ Etsy

from: AnneliesBags @ Etsy

from: cutehana @ Etsy

from: katyandzucchini @ Etsy

from: theoddbird @ Etsy

from: MichelleBrusegaard @ Etsy

Topic : Toy Jewelry (?)

2009-11-16T18:25:00.007-06:00

So I am having a hard time classifying a topic for this post. Basically, I did a couple of different searches to try to find items that I thought fit what I was going for.

See, the idea behind this whole post came to me as I was browsing some of the online shops that I frequent. I came across this really cool lego jewelry that someone had thought up... only, the price tag was a might out of my grasp. They were asking anywhere from 2 to 3 hundred dollars for some of these pieces. (Mind you, they had added diamonds and such to some of these pieces so the price tag, though steep, made a bit of sense...) But, I got to wondering... are there shops on etsy that would satisfy my nostalgia craving of having old toys and games that I used to play with turned into awesomeness of awesome jewelry? And there was... many different sellers take old toys and games and turn them into the cutest jewelry pieces imaginable. I even found more reasonably priced versions of the lego jewelry that I was so fond of... So here they are...

My nostagia/toy/jewelry items for this post. (anyone with a better title for this post should speak up and help a sister out, here... yeah? ♥)

from: Pixxje @ Etsy

from: honeypopjewellery @ Etsy

from: MichellesCharmWorld @ Etsy

from: Geekables @ Etsy

from: Cufflinks @ Etsy

from: sulablu @ Etsy

from: Jasminizzle @ Etsy

from: kimbolina @ Etsy

from: bunnylogic @ Etsy

Oh, and btw, I had this post all ready to go on Friday... but I forgot to post it. I'm a dummy cake. No smart cookies here. ♥♥♥

{Color Post} Grey & Lime

2009-11-12T07:34:00.003-06:00

Color post. Lime and grey. My favorite color combination.

from: McYarnpants @ Etsy

from: Xenotees @ Etsy

from: OrganiLuxe @ Etsy

from: SimonDesign @ Etsy

Site ||| shanalogic.com

2009-11-11T23:44:00.002-06:00

I, actually, stumbled upon this site quite accidentally. I was reading a blog that I visit quite frequently and seen a link to this site... so I clicked it.

Lo and behold, it led me to a site that features numerous items from numerous artists/crafters that I currently am lusting after.

So, how about all you wondermous folks mosey over and take a looksie...

The site tonight: shanalogic.com

Mini Birdcage Pillow - White ($18.00)

Happy Apple Plushy Pillow ($40.00)

Birchwood Tray - Little Lambs ($18.00 - on sale)

12 Oz Ceramic Mug - Birdcages (orange) ($25.00)

Happy Apple Top ($45.00)

Grumpy Owl Plus Sized Tee ($25.00)

Belt - Little Lamb ($16.00)

Sir Fancy Rabbit Field Bag - Army Green ($25.00)

Apple Eye Print ($25.00)

Topic : Autumn Nature Prints

2009-11-10T21:40:00.007-06:00

A friend of mine was looking for artwork for her humble abode and asked me if I knew of anywhere that she would be able to find photograph/prints of "autumn-y" scenes. I was, like, well, duh. Etsy, of course... So we started to browse.

Here are a few of of my favorites... and we only looked for like 5 minutes, so I'm sure there are hundreds more out there that are just as beautiful.

from: irenesuchocki @ Etsy

from: buckscountyframes @ Etsy

from: ara133photography @ Etsy

from: ShadedMemories @ Etsy

from: TCaponePhoto @ Etsy

from: studioQdesigns @ Etsy

from: TinaCrespo @ Etsy

from: jesspeterson @ Etsy

from: Erina68 @ Etsy

Topic : Zipper Pouch

2009-11-09T20:20:00.009-06:00

Zipper pouches are some of the handiest things to have around. Anything and everything goes into my zipper pouches. I have 4 or 5 different zipper pouches in my purse at all times.

I use them as card holders, change purses, makeup bags, camera bags... etc.

And it's even better when the zipper pouches are cute... like these I've rounded up. Take a look and let me know what you think.

from: simbiosisbyjulia @ Etsy

from: funkygoodstuff @ Etsy

from: alliebeans @ Etsy

from: GlamourDamaged @ Etsy

from: apinkpiggy @ Etsy

from: CozzyCottagechigu @ Etsy

from: SewTime @ Etsy

from: FawnAndFlower @ Etsy

from: kukubee @ Etsy

Topic : Aprons

2009-11-06T23:53:00.007-06:00

I have a thing for aprons. They are just so darn cute... don'tcha think?

Well have a looksie and let me know your opinions...

from: apronqueen @ Etsy

from: adaniels6 @ Etsy

from: bambinoamore @ Etsy

from: ApronsNThings @ Etsy

from: Boojiboo @ Etsy

from: CozzyCottage @ Etsy

from: HostessMostest @ Etsy

from: apronsandmore @ Etsy

from: SpaceAgeLove @ Etsy

Random Seller - sleepyking

2009-11-05T19:25:00.003-06:00

It's been a while since I featured a random seller.
This etsy shop has shown up in so many of my previous posts, I'm amazed I haven't all ready featured it.

But, we do all know I am quite the slack ass, so it's not too much of a surprise, now is it?

Anyhoozles, awesome shop. Awesome plushies. Awesome awesome-ness. Don't believe me? Then, check it out:
sleepyking.

Also, check out the awesomeness here:
blog ◦ http://misssleepyking.blogspot.com/
twitter ◦ www.twitter.com/sleepy_king

Topic : Classic Monsters

2009-11-03T21:52:00.006-06:00

I had intended to write up this post on Halloween.

Go figure...

But I'm a slack ass, and, so, here it is now, in all it's glory.

Topic : Classic monsters.

from: theboldbanana @ Etsy

from: LegendaryTigerHero @ Etsy

from: LaughingVixenLounge @ Etsy

from: artman666 @ Etsy

from: gigglingoth @ Etsy

from: KBCC @ Etsy

from: chandarchandar @ Etsy

from: CDChyld @ Etsy

from: sillyhearted @ Etsy

Site ||| modcloth.com

2009-11-02T23:44:00.003-06:00

Eh- I failed at posting more than once on Halloween... I suck.

Then I completely lamed out on Sunday as well. Double suck.

But here I am on this wonderful Monday night and I have a new site post for you.

Again, it's a tad different then I've done in the past...

I had to approach this one in much the same way that I approached the anthropologie post. Only this time, instead of furniture/decor, I've only pulled dresses... and they are all under $100.

So, here, check out the ones I've been mooning over...
The site tonight: Modcloth.com

Rainy Monday Dress ($54.99)

The Tiers of a Gown ($64.99)

On the Dot Dress ($52.99)

Strike a Chord dress ($84.99)

Stark Raving Plaid Dress ($54.99)

Femme en Noir Dress ($44.99)

Pioneer Dress ($54.99)

Make Believe Dress ($64.99)

Poppy Fields Dress ($54.99)

Topic : Skulls

2009-10-31T10:09:00.006-05:00

Happy Halloween!

Today is a mad scramble to try to get costumes in order for a party we are attending tonight... we are also going along trick or treating with my sister and nephew...

Sounds like a busy day, but I'm hoping this is only the first of at least two posts for today.

So, for the first one... skulls.

Because whats creepier than a bunch of a skulls on Halloween?

from: skullhouse @ Etsy

from: SpookyShades @ Etsy

from: celticdruid @ Etsy

from: MIXKO @ Etsy

from: CreepyDolls @ Etsy

from: dollsanddeadthings @ Etsy

from: runehardt @ Etsy

from: sarahrhacker @ Etsy

from: waterbears @ Etsy

Topic : Creepy

2009-10-29T20:15:00.005-05:00

What do you get when you search "creepy" using the etsy search tool?

Lots of really creepy, awesome, etsy finds.

Check it out:

from: kukubee @ Etsy

from: meltingflowers @ Etsy

from: crescenthilldesigns @ Etsy

from: allthingsgreen @ Etsy

from: jillpenney @ Etsy

from: glassgrrlstudios @ Etsy

from: littleblackcrow @ Etsy

from: TatteredRags @ Etsy

from: HeyHarriet @ Etsy

Topic : Pumpkins

2009-10-29T05:23:00.003-05:00

So, I'm getting a start on all the wonderful blog Halloween posting I've missed.

So, good morning, and, here, look at some cute ass pumpkin stuff.

from: ANORIGINALJEWELRY @ Etsy

from: lysalleycat @ Etsy

from: isabellaboo @ Etsy

from: thelittlefox @ Etsy

from: prettyfickle @ Etsy

from: ShiningStarGlass @ Etsy

from: Fairyfolk @ Etsy

from: waterforest @ Etsy

from: sweetpaperart @ Etsy

Topic : Costumes

2009-10-28T23:07:00.006-05:00

So... I've been M.I.A. these last couple days...

Our household had a bout of the dreaded flu, which put us all out of commission for a bit. I am not yet 100%... maybe about 80%... still a little weak and achy, but I am surviving.

I'm saddened that I've missed days of wondermous Halloween postings. I'll need to try to make up for that these next few days.

So without further ado... a halloween post... well, a costume post, I guess. Random samplings of the amazing-ness you can find on etsy when searching for dress-up things...

from: VoodooLounge @ Etsy

from: CustomKids @ Etsy

from: dottyscloset @ Etsy

from: katesy @ Etsy

from: loriann37 @ Etsy

from: magicalattic @ Etsy

from: Nanastutus @ Etsy

from: elleindustries @ Etsy

from: Deconstructress @ Etsy

Topic : Fabric : Forest

2009-10-19T19:09:00.007-05:00

Another fabric post. This time I searched "forest fabric". Came up with some beautiful fabrics.

Check em out...

from: afabricoutlet @ Etsy

from: felicitysiu @ Etsy

from: FabbyFabric @ Etsy

from: ThisandThatFromJapan @ Etsy

from: karaku @ Etsy

from: rainbowfabrics @ Etsy

from: kiie @ Etsy

from: FabricFlair @ Etsy

from: BlueManateeDestash @ Etsy

Topic : Fabric : Birds

2009-10-17T22:21:00.005-05:00

Okay. So this fabric thing is becoming a mini-addiction. I swear to you, if I had a room where I could store it, I'd be buying every last piece I've posted on this blog the last few nights.

Honestly, I have no idea what I would do with all that fabric... but I would love love love to have it all. Definitely.

Okay, so tonight, it's birds... when I was browsing around for the owl pieces, I seen so many amazing bird fabrics... so that is what you get tonight...

Bird Fabric:

from: babybirddesign @ Etsy

from: CreativeCottons @ Etsy

from: fabricsupplies @ Etsy

from: fabaddiction @ Etsy

from: afabricoutlet @ Etsy

from: fabricshoppe @ Etsy

from: DIYBows @ Etsy

from: NauvooQuiltCo @ Etsy

from: daffodilhill @ Etsy

Topic : Fabric : Owls

2009-10-14T22:33:00.005-05:00

Yay. More wondermous fabrics.

So, originally, I was going to do a deer fabric post. I had all of the items I wanted pulled out and set aside, ready to go in to a post... then my computer decided to die for a little bit and when it came back to life, my internet pages were no more.

So, instead of looking for all the deer fabrics that I had found before, I decided to forgo the deer and do an owl fabric post instead.

No worries... the deer will show up on the blog eventually.

But, tonight, you get to see some fantastical owl fabrics:

from: sewandsewsfabric @ Etsy

from: uberstitch @ Etsy

from: sonatine @ Etsy

from: lilrascal @ Etsy

from: boqinana @ Etsy

from: luckykaerufabric @ Etsy

from: designsbymm @ Etsy

from: fabricalacarte @ Etsy

from: humbleboy @ Etsy

{Color Post} Pumpkin

2009-10-14T05:18:00.002-05:00

Wisconsin has skipped fall and gone straight to winter. This makes me sad. I ♥ fall.

I'm holding on to the fall season for as long as I can...

So on that note,

A color post. Pumpkin orange. Enjoy.

from: Paperquick @ Etsy

from: awkward @ Etsy

from: gush4plush @ Etsy

Site ||| Anthropologie.com

2009-10-13T23:50:00.003-05:00

So, I have a different type of site for you tonight.

Anthropologie.com

I always check out all the super cute clothes (which I'll never be able to afford or fit into) and the cute shoes (again, which I'll never be able to afford) but, i had never really ventured in to the "furniture/decor" area of anthropologie.

Oh my goodness. They have some beautiful stuff. Stuff I would love love love to have.

I was doing some checking out of apartments these last few days and I can just picture some of these wonderful things taking up residency with me in my new place. (especially that couch, whew boy, me likee.)

Like I mentioned above, some of this stuff is a tad on the costly side, but a girl can dream can't she?

So, here, check out the bits I'm lusting after on the wondermous Anthropologie.com

collected memories mirror ($698.00)

cooled globes lamp ($298.00)

strawberry season lantern ($248.00)

junco doorknob ($42.00)

hidden edo curtain ($158.00 - $198.00)

milo sofa, linen flax ($3498.00)

brigitta dresser ($798.00)

blacksmith blossom chair ($248.00)

flamenco shower curtain ($118.00)

Topic : Fabric : Apples

2009-10-12T12:54:00.010-05:00

So. I decided last night that I was going to do a post on some of the awesome fabrics that I've come across while browsing the etsy universe.

I realized that there are just way too many amazing fabrics out there to limit it to a simple fabric post. I decided to be more specific with my first post and limit it to fabrics featuring apples. Even then it was close to impossible to limit it to a reasonable amount.

I think it may be needless to say but you can expect some more fabric specific posts in the very near future.

from: bytinster @ Etsy

from: fabricbaby @ Etsy

from: felicitysiu @ Etsy

from: theheydayshop @ Etsy

from: uberstitch @ Etsy

from: ColorsFabric @ Etsy

from: BagsnSuchThings @ Etsy

from: afabricoutlet @ Etsy

from: cottonblue @ Etsy

Topic : Kitties

2009-10-09T15:25:00.003-05:00

Kitties.

That's this afternoon's topic.

Some cute things can be found on etsy when you search kitty.

Yeap.

Check 'em out.

from: NoosedKitty @ Etsy

from: nooshka @ Etsy

from: emandsprout @ Etsy

from: WeeBeeUniquesByJulie @ Etsy

from: CraftyAlienPatterns @ Etsy

from: kukubee @ Etsy

from: meowattack @ Etsy

from: twinklesprouts @ Etsy

from: pocketstudio @ Etsy

Random Seller - Danielleorama

2009-10-08T19:24:00.004-05:00

So, what with holidays and birthdays and an over abundance of gift giving circumstances, my addiction to plushies is staggering. I have been browsing the internets these last few nights and staring longingly at a vast array of wonderful plushie creatures. I wish I had millions of moneys to buy every darned thing I want...

:::sigh:::

Anyhow.

I decided it was time to feature another wonderful etsy seller/shop. This shop is plush-tastic. Ha. Yes. I just typed plush-tastic. But really, guys, no really, it's fantabulous. Don't believe me? Then, check it out:
Danielleorama.

*This stuff really is wonderful, btw.

To see what else she's up to, please, visit her blog.
http://danielleorama.blogspot.com/

Topic : Polar Bears

2009-10-07T23:38:00.000-05:00

Okay -

So tonight... it is polar bears.

Enjoy.

from: krisblues @ Etsy

from: EMTsweeetie @ Etsy

from: ZoeChen @ Etsy

from: cupcakesforclara @ Etsy

from: maiseyhandmade @ Etsy

from: talkproof @ Etsy

from: TrafalgarsSquare @ Etsy

from: kittyempire3 @ Etsy

from: gorjuss @ Etsy

Topic : Bears

2009-10-06T20:18:00.003-05:00

Not panda bears.

Not koala bears.

Not polar bears.

Not (necessarily) teddy bears, either.

Just plain and simple bears.

Enjoy.

from: sleepyking @ Etsy

from: tinytangerines @ Etsy

from: PetitesCuriosites @ Etsy

from: piggy @ Etsy

from: matteart @ Etsy

from: KillTaupe @ Etsy

from: badbird @ Etsy

from: tiddlywinks @ Etsy

from: krakracraft @ Etsy