Cute Christmas Finds On Etsy

It's not too late to visit etsy!  I found this sweet items and there are so many more!  

A Pay It Forward Gift From Michelle

If you read my post a last week about Pay It Forward, you might remember that I learned about it from Michelle of Petite Michelle Louise



I have recieved my gifts from Michelle!!! The package is so sweetly wrapped in pattern paper, and the gifts are lovely! Thoughtfully handmade and perfect for me!






















I loved each little piece and couldn't wait to look inside the tempting package. There were also some little bird shapes cut from book print, but I forgot to take a picture. Very sweet!!!
Thank you Michelle!!!!

I have not made my Pay It Forward gifts yet. I hope to get a start this weekend. You may ask yourself what I'm doing inside on such a beautiful day... I am listing items that Lumpkin no longer treasures on ebay (and it takes forever!), but I do have Bob Seger playing on the stereo as I work in the sunroom with the sliding glass door open allowing the outside to come in. (The roommate's cats are loving me for it!) Hopefully, I will be able to fit a little creating in while the light is still so fabulous. Gotta run now. I have a quiche baking in the oven. Happy Weekend, my bloggie friends!!!!!

Obsessed With Headbands

I'm not sure why, but I love them! I think they're beautiful. I'd been wanting to try some different types of embellishments on them. I love fabric flowers too. It's another obsession.

Not really Lumpkin's thing, even though they look fabulous on her, so I'll be putting them in my etsy shop!

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Pay It Forward

I heard about Kelly at "Till Death Do Us Part" from Michelle at Petite Michelle Louise.

Both have beautiful blogs and a lot of great ideas to share. Michelle is participating in a blog project called...Pay It Forward 2011! She found out about it from Kelly. When I read about it, I wanted to be included, but was a little concerned about finding the time to create something extra. But the idea is pretty awesome and what a great way to motivate me to create! It's also a fabulous way to gain new friends, receive inspiration from the creativity of others and last, but not least, to "pay it forward".

Here are the guidelines:

The first five people who comment on this blog post will receive a handmade gift from me! (Devonay of Lumpkin and Me)

In return, you must FIRST write a blog post explaining Pay It Forward 2011.

Then.... send out a handmade gift to the first 5 visitors who leave a comment. Take your time...you don't need to send them in the next few days. These creative gifts made with your hands and hearts will be worth the wait.

So, what are you waiting for? It's bound to be a lot of fun!

I liked what Michelle said on her blog: "It's not the size of the gift that matters, but the spirit of paying it forward."

Act quickly! Michelle's 5 openings filled up fast!

P.S. If you haven't seen the movie... you just gotta!!! It's awesome!

UPDATE: There are still a couple of spots open!!!!!

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Did Someone Say Stash?

(Said Stash)

Just a small portion of what I purchased with my tax check. We won't talk about what I already have in my closet!

Unfortunately, true to my previous post, I was worn out and napped/rested most of the weekend. (At least the parts where I wasn't driving Lumpkin to and fro). So I did not create the things that I wanted to, and there will be an early bedtime tonight to prepare for the busy Monday ahead.

Those of you in the call centers, phone triage world surely feel my pain. Monday mornings and Friday afternoons are killer. However, on a brighter note, I thought I'd share some of my recent crafty purchases that are just begging to be made into something beautiful.

Lovely fabric from JoAnns at 50% off

Not on sale, but it called to me.

I love these girls! I purchased the larger of the two on etsy and her little sister was thrown in as a freebie!!

Another etsy purchase. These came in a batch of blue items. Can't wait to use them!

Some of the pics have a little blur to them. I'm still trying to get used to my new Sony Bloggie. It is truly operator error, but it is soooo much better than the old camera! I'm hoping for a surge in energy this week so I can get back to creating. Hope your weekend was productive!

Slow Going On The Etsy Shop

I've been working on items for my etsy shop, but with a full-time job and other obligations, I'm a little behind schedule.

This is one of the items that will be in the shop.

Here are a couple of other views. I took the time (finally) to come up with a disclosure policy for the occasional reviews that I do. It's listed at the bottom of the blog page... not my first choice, but I messed up the header below my main header, and when I tried to contact my blog designer, it goes to some random blog about getting pregnant with a girl. wth? I could tell you how I did it without a blog platform, but that would be TMI, right?

I'm wanting to go from blogger to wordpress, but I just don't think I'm brave (stupid) enough to do it on my own without some help. If you've made the switch, did you do it alone or with a designer?

I haven't figured out how bloggers/etsy shop owners fit it all in, but I'm trying!

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