It feels so good to be back in the swing of things again. We had the baby and are working toward some sort of normalcy again. Yeah I know, if there even is such a thing. I have been a busy little bee getting to know my new Cricut (the most amazing invention known to man) and have been dying to share my lastest creations. Stay tuned for more coming soon!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Back In the Saddle Again
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Feeling Lucky
I was feeling lucky yesterday. Hubby won some money on two different scratch off tickets and I won a raffle that I had entered back in December and completely forgot about. With all the good luck floating around here yesterday, I decided to get a head start on St. Patrick's Day cards. This is the first one I came up with. I listed it in my Etsy Shop last night, and hopefully it will find a home soon! Is anyone else crafting for St. Patty's Day? Whether it be a greeting card or any other craft, I'd love to see what everyone is coming up with for the holiday. Post your pics here!
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Sunday, August 3, 2008
I Gotta Have One
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Deadline for Maker Faire Austin Extended!
The deadline to be a vendor at Maker Faire Austin has been extended to August 5, 2008. Not only that, but the vendor fee has been lowered to accomodate out of town guests! For more information about Maker Faire Austin, click to download this Informational Flyer.
If you're looking to share a hotel room with someone, you can send an email to sf_info@bazaarbizarre.org to get added to a contact list for vendor roomshares.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Not Your Granny's Craft Fair!
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Friday, July 18, 2008
Help Fight Global Warming - Enter the Creativity 350 Contest!
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
Win Inque Boutique Family Leaves Stamp
I was reading The Mad Cropper's blog this morning, and came across this fabulous 14 piece Inque Boutique Limited Edition Leaves Stamp. Want to enter to win it? Click here.
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
Featured Artist...Pixie Blossoms!
If you would like to be a featured artist, contact me at handcraftedbyjanice@yahoo.com.
Pixie Blossoms
Who are you?
I am a woman that loves to create and make pretty things. I am a mother of two little boys and I spend the whole day at home with them. When I have some "free" time, I will enjoy photography, sewing, creating some exquisite and playful pieces for our home, myself, kids and friends. I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro - Brazil and I have lived in the USA since 2002, because I met my husband and he is an American citizen.
Shop name/link
My shop name is Pixie Blossoms and the link is http://pixieblossoms.etsy.com
Categories I specialize in
Usually art (photography), vintage (for my vintage kits), bags and purses and children.
Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Adults and children, usually for women. I will be making kids' backpacks soon, for little kids and I will make for boys too (kindergarten age).
What do you like about Etsy?
Their organization, it's handy and easy to deal with. I think it's a great site that is helping a lot of people out there to show off their work. It's not easy to build a website (online shop) ourselves and maintain it. I like it more than Ebay. We are able to buy and sell unique handmade work and also I've been finding nice craft supplies.
What do you like about creating?
I love the freedom of choosing whatever comes to my mind. I love to play with different patterns, textures, colors. I feel really good when in the end of a creative process, I like the result and also it's a pleasure to know that people like it too. Creating means something new and I consider myself a very bright and open person, welcome to new ideas, new concepts.
What do you love about your business?
I don't think I own a business. This "business thing" is too big for me. I am small, only one working sometimes, I don't know how things will turn for me in the future. I don't really keep thinking about it. I live this moment now of making few pieces of joy for people, because they really make me feel happy. I like selling and I love when you love what I make. It's all about the pleasure of making and being recognized as well. Money doesn't really matter at this moment.
What is your favorite product right now?
My bags.
What makes you unique at Etsy?
Hmmm, let me see...I can say the way I put so much on my products. I spend hours on each of them. I will try all possibilities before finishing something. I like the style I am in right now, it's playful, it's colorful, it's happy, it has a different touch, a vintage feel. Also, my photographs pass the same feeling. It's never sad, never dark. People say I am generous, outspoken and bright. I think the uniqueness of my products reflects who I am.
What makes you unique as a woman?
We are all unique. I don't wanna be pretentious...we are all unique.
What do you love about your kids?
They are so smart, so beautiful...they amaze me all the time. I love the fact that they are here, they are around me all the time, I love to have the chance to be their mother. I am very grateful for that!!!!
What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
I have a blog since last year and it's fun. Come visit anytime! http://journal.pixieblossoms.com
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Etsy Shop * Flickr * Love.li Shop
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Monday, July 9, 2007
Gift Boxes!
I have been thinking about adding a new product to my store. I love my greeting cards, but people need more than that when they're gift-giving. Gift boxes! People need beautiful gift boxes, it dawned on me. So, I tried folding one gift box out of paper, to see if it even resembled a box. (grin) And whaddaya know.... a new product is born. Introducing, the hand-folded paper gift box. I have so much fun making these and the list is endless when it comes to paper and color combinations. Not to mention, all the pretty ribbon to top it off! Stop by my Etsy shop and take a look. If you purchase an item, put 'Blog' in the notes to seller and I'll give you free shipping. Wait for me to send you a revised invoice!
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Labels: crafts, gift boxes, gift wrap, greeting cards, holiday, paper, party, present, scrapbooking, wrapping paper