So, I need about 40 more views today to achieve this months goal. The goal, this month, being to obtain the most views on my blog and to obtain the most view of my Etsy shop and to achieve the most sales on my Etsy shop... Results: Etsy Shop: Most views achieved 2110 views. Most… Continue reading Most Views On My Blog Ever…
Month: February 2014
Budget Cake Toppers
Budget cake toppers. So, with the budget cake toppers, I just supply the cut out paper and you arrange it. You also save with postage as well. The wooden sticks are not supplied so the paper cutouts go straight into an envelope, lovingly cuddled by some thick support cardboard, and off to your place...all for… Continue reading Budget Cake Toppers
Film Strip Cake Topper (I’m tired and couldn’t think of a witty title)
More cake toppers...topper. Order any colour combination and do with it as you will. Put pictures in the film strip, cut out some hearts and glue them in, write in it, stick some flowers in the film strip, so many options. This cake topper is actually from the budget range. Guess how much? $5. Only… Continue reading Film Strip Cake Topper (I’m tired and couldn’t think of a witty title)
Butterflies, Books And Birdhouses, Oh My!
Two newbies at the Etsy store. Butterfly Cake Topper is only $7 for one Birdhouse and Books are $20 I am taking orders for these Birdhouse and Books Cake topper for Graduations. It doesn't take too long to make them but I have received a few orders already. So send me an email… Continue reading Butterflies, Books And Birdhouses, Oh My!
No Cake Decorators Were Harmed In The Making Of This Stunt Wedding Cake!
I wanted to revamp the Etsy store recently, so I decided to make a wedding cake...as you do. Not just a wedding cake, but a stunt wedding cake. Not for eating...although the icing is pretty damn good! (So I am told!) So I have created a whole heap of new cake toppers in the last… Continue reading No Cake Decorators Were Harmed In The Making Of This Stunt Wedding Cake!
Extra Extra Read All About It!
I kinda miss the days of clipping cool articles...I suppose that is what Pinterest is all about these days...that sounds really old doesn't it?! Remember clipping magazine photos and articles. I remember I had a large scrapbook and I seem to remember I clipped a photo of the couples from ABBA. The I cut a… Continue reading Extra Extra Read All About It!
And Loving It…
Well I actually made myself a little something last week. &! A paper cutout of and ampersand with a nice little spray of flowers. 🙂 Simple and lovely. When I actually go window shopping I always admire the big & that some specialty shops have on display, do you know the ones I mean? Big… Continue reading And Loving It…
Life Time Tolerance Of Cat Videos Reached…
One of the advantages of having a twenty year old son is the exposure to an abundance of cat videos. Yay. <=== Sarcasm. (I do love my dear cats, all three of them, I love the purring, the welcoming parade that I encounter when I wake up, the daily cat races up the hall way… Continue reading Life Time Tolerance Of Cat Videos Reached…
I Feel (Chicken) Cooped Up!
I think I am a farm girl at heart. I love animals. Pretty much all animals. And when you live in suburbia dreaming about farm life, the life you might hope to have one day, you inevitably end up on Pinterest. Okay so what I mean is everyday I end up on Pinterest. And what… Continue reading I Feel (Chicken) Cooped Up!
Antique Birdhouse Plans
Some cut little birdhouse plans. I am pretty sure that if you print these you could just add a few tabs when you are cutting these out and have yourself some little paper birdhouses. Or you could print them out and make yourself some wooden birdhouses.There are quite a few patterns for birdhouses floating around… Continue reading Antique Birdhouse Plans
Why Didn’t I Think Of That??
I don't go to the beach very often but...holy moly that is an awesome idea, a fitted sheet!! Unbeleivable!...Why didn't I think Of That?? Paint brush storage, awesome again...Why didn't I think of that? An apple slicer to cut up potato wedges! Now why didn't I think of that? Wow. Why didn't I think of… Continue reading Why Didn’t I Think Of That??
List of Kaisercraft Paper Names:
A very long list of Kaisercraft paper colours, for those that need it! Coconut Licorice Smoke Elephant Ears Steel Mineral Eggshell Coffee Bean Chocolate Mocha Cookie Latte Vanilla Forest Moss Khaki Olive Fern Avocado Willow Aloe Toffee Spiced Pumpkin Cheddar Sunshine Buttercup Tangerine Papaya Burnt Orange Blush Fuzzy Peach Burgundy Cherry Tomato Scarlett Watermelon Bubblegum… Continue reading List of Kaisercraft Paper Names:
Pin Up Girls
I was on Pinterest the other day (shocker I know) and I was looking for pin up girl pics, not that difficult to find really. I was specifically looking for a good pic for my business cards. It was really quite weird when I found a very lovely pic, she was fully dressed, everything covered,… Continue reading Pin Up Girls
Chalkboards
Really in love with the chalkboard effect of recent years. It used to be all hand drawn and now most of it is digital. Which makes it way more accessible I suppose. You can get your own things done, invitations, announcements and everything in between. These are ones are available from Donna at Bubba Beanz… Continue reading Chalkboards
Write A List, Check It Thrice Or More.
I have a little business starting to kick off, a little, on Etsy. Finally. So much work goes into these little things. Many hours and lots of money too. But finally, finally starting to reap the rewards. I was starting to get so busy a week ago that I couldn't sleep due to all the… Continue reading Write A List, Check It Thrice Or More.
Friday Funnies…
Teal or Turquoise…?
Early Start
Well, I have been out and about since about 6.30 this morning. Busy busy busy. It is such a beautiful day today. Hopefully the hottest days of summer are over. The skies are clear and there was a very slight chill in the air at 6ish. Welcomed relief. Went for a short walk with the… Continue reading Early Start
Elvis; One Night
Okay so it has been a while since I had an Elvis post, well, probably since Elvis month (August). You know the month where I watched every single Elvis movie and concert and reviewed/research them...probably a month my family is not likely to forget any time soon. How much Elvis is too much? I don't… Continue reading Elvis; One Night
Blast From The Past…
Well yesterday I found an old old old diary that I had written when my kids where little...from the beginning of the year 2000! Have you ever written something down and re read it years later and then you realize how lame you actually were/are? Well I am super lame...apparently, just in case the previous… Continue reading Blast From The Past…
Challenge For The Week: Stay On Target!
The challenge for the week is to stay focused. Very difficult. Me trying to stay focused..lol. This is what is going on at the moment: (And yes I secretly say this to myself sometimes, in the voice too) I am using my laptop on the lounge, TV is on and a Friends episode is… Continue reading Challenge For The Week: Stay On Target!
Stack of Books
Just last week I was asked to join a new handmade wedsite...It specializes in Australian made wedding items. I won't give out the address as yet, because it hasn't officially launched yet. (But if you are reading this and you sell handmade wedding items made only in Australia and you would be interested in this… Continue reading Stack of Books
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