Confessions of a Serial Etsy shopper

A day late, I am in "vacation" mode...Every Friday through Lent join me as I "confess" my shopping sins (on Etsy)... This week, one of the cutest shops on Etsy, Sunshine and Ravioli even the name is cute! She makes all kinds of tags, stickers, and other assorted paper crafts. They are unique and fun. I usually add them onto my packaging for my customers. I think it gives a little extra something to the package. I actually started buying from her around Christmas time for my own personal use and then my Christmas gifts looked so cool that I went back for more! I think her spring line is stunning! Lots of tags for your Easter baskets. I also think they make a great hostess gift. I am always looking for hostess gifts, you never know when you'll get invited last minute and I never like to show up empty handed. S&R packages her items in little bags with a sticker, perfect for giving!

Also, check out Joy's blog, I've been featured on her Saturday Spotlight!

Fashion Design and Lifestyle Trunk show

Drawing by HollyIllustration~ perfect gift for your girly friends!

The FDL team will be hosting a Spring Trunk show here tonight at 7:00pm EST. Lots of fun, new items and SALES!!!!! I am offering FREE standard US shipping, some of the other members have great promos also. Here is a peep at some of the awesome items this team's members create.Born in the summer of Love I am a sucker for anything with a peace sign on it. This scarf is part of Amy's spring items

Kristen was the organization behind the trunk show, Thank you for all your hard work! She is an extremely talented artist, check out her work here.

I love this funky journal from Nuvonova, a very funky way to express your inner diva!

Of course, my dear friend Beth over at Thirdfloor designs has some stunning spring items for sale!

I think this is the perfect Easter bonnet for the fashion forward girl, from Delightworthyn..
I am in love with this stunning little purse from Debra at Allthingspretty, she is so talented!

And for the hip inner you, this ring from Capitolagirl is pure funk!

So come check out our trunk show tonight! This is just a small sample of shop owners and their wares, there are so many stunning items and specials!

Finding Inspiration

Confessions of a serial Etsy shopper will continue next friday~

I have been feeling as though I am in a bit of a slump as of late. Maybe it's a change of season thing, but I was feeling a little uninspired. To the point of...(gasp)...not wanting to even knit. Goodness I never thought I would hear myself say those words. Mr. S said maybe I'm just burnt out. I think he was right. I took about a week off from going non-stop. This is what I do. I always have. The yoga training has definetly helped, alot. I do wake up in the middle of the night, ideas swirling around in my brain. Wide awake. I use my breathing exercises and I'm sleeping in no time. Anyway, back to the slump. I decided to just chill. I think it worked. Yes, it worked well. I had gone on a hunt for some vintage lace and hit paydirt. So...I started to use some of it. I will tell you I was inspired by Altered Couture and Bonzie's beautiful tattered jacket. Talented ladies! I love the look of the vintage lace mixed with vintage findings and a sort of reckless abandon look. So you are listening to my inspiration music(sorry, no sarah on the playlist!), a bit of Sarah Brightman. I had this on the Ipod while piecing together and sewing the capelet .

It's A Shabby Bust

It's not even Friday yet and I am already in over my head! Yesterday prior to a long work day I found a gorgeous decoupaged bust on Ebay. I have to tell you I don't do well with ebay. Not enough access to a computer when the auction is ending so I have to rely on Mr. S to do that. And.....there are always comments....how much are you going to spend on THAT?!? so I tend to tell him to bid lower than I emotionally would have bid. Probably the best in the long run. I don't need to pay a fortune for a vintage dress form. Someday I will be somewhere and there will be one..if it's meant to be. Anyhow, back to the deco. bust..she included a crown and was made of all vintage playbills, very cool. I was outbid by 4.00. Sucks, right? So me being the google queen, I googled and I found one right on my favorite place...oh...wait for it....yup...Etsy. That's right. A super cute sight called Moxie Sisters And Mr. S you would be so proud of me. I did not buy it last night, but I slept on it and bought it at 6:50am this morning. Woohoo! Stay tuned tommorrow...another Confessional Friday..