HEY CUPCAKE!

Cupcakes! Who can deny the fact that they are fun fun fun, and super partyish!!! Makes you feel like a little kid all over again.

On the buy and stay thread I belong to on etsy, there are so many great sellers, and today I searched shops, looking for something yummy..............yup cupcakes. they make me happy. So.............................in INMYMINDSEYE shop, I find the cutest little crocheted cupcake. Its colorful and wont ever "spoil". Keep it on your desk at work to make you smile, or maybe she'd be willing to make a bunch for you as party favors. http://www.inmymindseye.etsy.com/

Bagsnstuff has a super cute shop as well. Among her jewelry and other items, she does some incredible photo notecards. Each time i see her cupcake notecard listing, I cant help but smile. It is my understanding that she baked them, decorated them, and then took the photo for the card. Extremely colorful!!! How could you help but love them. http://www.bagsnstuff.etsy.com/

Lets take a little trip into thesoapbuffets shop. She has such amazing bath and beauty items. I've purchased a few of these cupcake soaps and they are awesome, plus they look so real!!! I've given a couple as gifts and they've been very well received. I would def shop in her store again. Check out all of the different scents. Visit her at http://www.thesoapbuffet.etsy.com/

****winner of my strawberry washcloth give away - Celtic Crossing. Congrats Celtic. thanks for entering*******

CHOCOLATE

who doesnt love it! Now you can wash with it...............so to speak. I've just designed these lovely mini chocolate washcloth/facecloth sets. Wouldnt they make cute christmas gifts? As sort of a request for my friend leanna at http://www.ndnchick.etsy.com (check her shop for great unique beaded items and more) I thought, i pondered, I crocheted and managed to come up with these. Visit my shop for more great christmas ideas. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com It will be here before you know it, and we all like to be prepared. Whats better than handmade holiday gifts!? And if you'd really like to be loved this christmas, why not give a set of choc mini washcloths along with a chocolate scented scrub from sweetspices shop http://www.sweetspice.etsy.com/ Happy holiday and chocolate shopping to all

The Little Black Boxes

Ok, so my mini washcloths are featured in the September Little Black boxes. Check out the site http://www.thelittleblackboxes.com The boxes go on sale the 3rd friday of the month. I was crocheting washcloths for my samples for over a month and have HIGH hopes of increased sales for the month! Visit my shop at http://www.craftheart.etsy.com and in honor of the little black boxes, I will offer 15% off any washcloth/dishcloth or even custom placemat order in my shop. Just enter LBB-Blog in note to seller for discount. Lots available. I have mini washcloth/facecloths, regular washcloth/dishcloths, round shapes, reach cloths for the hard to reach spots on your back and even baby washcloths! All super soft and great for exfoliating! machine or hand wash in cool or warm water. so check em out and enjoy the sale..........................................................................as an ADDED BONUS, i am offering my fuzzy crochet flip flops at 30% off this month also in honor of the little black boxes. They are comfy and great for bedroom/bathtime slippers!

Krissay with a K

My daughter Chrissy has just opened her very own etsy shop. I dont want to say like mother like daughter, cause shhhhhhhhhhhhh she'll get mad. Anyway, her shop is called Krissay with a K http://www.krissaywithak.etsy.com Please stop by and look around. She does all things with fabric paint and has lots of cute little kid items. Any purchase made in her shop, will also receive a FREE mini washcloth from my shop. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com Hope to see you all soon. We'll leave the lights on! offer expires on Sunday at midnight so hurry

Early A.M. and a Weekend Sale

Well, its early morning here...........early for me! I dont know how people get up at this unGodly hour. Nevertheless, i'm off to work in a few..............stopping for a frappuccino (never liked them, now i do) and then off to workland! TGIF of course. The birds are chirping ( i guess) and the rain from last night is drying up. We had some major storm that came out of nowhere. Bringing a few etsy goodie bags to work for my bosses wife and a couple co-workers. When i mentioned free goodies, everyones ears perked up! LOL

My etsy shop is having a 1/2 off the last two pages sale. (EXLUDING reach cloth back scrubbers) These pages will soon expire so I am pushing them thru the weekend. Take a peek and if you like anything, be sure to enter "1/2 off" in note to seller for discount. I will send a revised invoice.
Page 7 - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409&order=§ion_id=&page=7
Page 8 -http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409&order=§ion_id=&page=8

The OLEBAGLADY

One of my favorite etsy shops! you just have to visit. She makes fabric gift bags and totes. The gift bags are the greatest invention............much better than the paper gift bags you buy in the store and of course you can put all kinds of diff shaped presents in them. I cant even count how many i have. the quality is superb and the packaging is beautiful. You wont be disappointed. Take a peek at her shop http://www.olebaglady.etsy.com I am sure you will find something you like. her clearance section has some items for only $1.50

An Emoticon KISS

The kissy face emoticon doll! she is looking for a home. Wouldnt she look cute propped up on a shelf in your house or sitting on your bed, or more appropriately on your desk next to your computer screen. some of her friends will soon be appearing in my etsy shop as well...........mr cool sunglass emoticon doll, tongue sticking out doll, and smiley face doll. Unadvertised special for my blog.............she is originally $15, but mention my blog from now till next sunday and you can take her away for $10 plus shipping! kiss kiss. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6144910

Are you a teacher?

Do you know a teacher? make someone happy with a cute and practical gift. Flowerpot pen sets. Never lose a pen again. Nice conversation piece, centerpiece and functional as well. Custom orders are happily accepted. Normally priced at $18, I am offering them at $15 for a limited time. Message me and let me know if you'd like a specific kind of color or flower. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com

Poinsetta flower pens coming for Christmas!

AUGUST SALE

I'm having an end of summer sale on the flip flops in my etsy shop! August is technically the last month of summer, but if you live somewhere really hot like I do (florida), then you can use these almost all year long! 20% off this month on any pair of flip flops in my shop. All sorts of different colors/styles available. Choose from adult or children sizes. Just enter "august sale" in note to seller at checkout for discount. I will send an adjusted invoice. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409&section_id=5074156

The Skirts are on their wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy

My Iced Beverage skirts are on their way to Vegas! They have been invited to participate with shannon http://www.sweetspice.etsy.com in FIRST FRIDAY. http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/index.html I'm sooooooooooooooooooo excited! I have two different styles, iced beverage skirts and cozy corset iced beverage skirts. My daughter absolutely LOVES hers and calls it a frap skirt as all she ever drinks is caramel fraps! I need a pic of her using hers.........shes prancing all around starbucks with it. My sons girl friend is prancing all around the USF campus with hers. LIVE PROMO is the best!
So.........................many many thanks to sweetspice for offering to feature my skirts along with her great scrubs and bath salts. Good luck to us! We are going to ROCK first friday! wish i could be there in person.
Please visit my etsy shop to check out the beverage skirts and lots of other great gift ideas as well as holiday items. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com

Thats LIFE

................and heres how things are buzzing along in my corner of the world! My new job is going pretty good. I am tired allllll the time tho. It is going to be hard to get used to it. The pay is good so that is a plus.
VJs ankle is getting better and better every day. He's been staying at the girlfriends place, but i have seen him a few times and he's walking without the boot (now that the cast has been off two weeks) and doing pretty well, just a slight limp. In no time at all he should be back on ice playing hockey. We're all pretty excited.
Chrissys new little job has been exciting for her and she's making lots of tips................she is trying to plan a vacation with her boyfriend for a week. It has me a little nervous. This empty nest syndrome is starting to hit me.
Victor is still plugging along at his management job. I dont think he likes it much better but for now its what pays the most.
And of course the cat is the cat. Rajah is doing pretty well for a cat that the vet didnt expect to make it till the first of the year, and then gave him only about 3 mos to live. I guess he truly is rajah the great...............................and i have been putting a lot of prayers in to st francis of assissi for all small animals and pets.
I'm not having as much time for etsy now that i am working, but i am doing it as much as i can and running specials here and there. Mostly working on the iced beverage skirts and selling more off etsy than on...............a sale is a sale and its all good!
I might be taking some of the beverage skirts out to send off to http://www.sweetspice.etsy.com for gallery sales. She is starting out with first friday http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org Seems like it is going to be very fun!
UNADVERTISED SPECIAL FOR THE WEEKEND: TWO beverage skirts for only $13. Thats a savings of $3. Simply make the purchases and be sure to enter "blog unadvertised special" in note to seller at checkout. *expires at midnight on sunday or while supplies last*

The Great Flip Flop Sale

Its still very hot in many parts of the country. I know here in Florida, even the breeze is warm (when we get one). I live in sandals and flips for most of the year, so why not be fancy??? Unadvertised etsy special this week for my blog readers (till friday midnight) All adult size flips are only $5 each. Children sizes $4. Enter "the great flip flop blog sale" in note to seller for discount....................................................and keep your cool! do a little swimming, lounging or ice cream eating. Summer is supposed to be fun!!!!!! Here is the link to my flip flop section http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409&section_id=5074156

Have fun browsing and shopping. Lots of diff sizes and colors/styles available.

And if you'd realllllllllllllllllllllllly like to pamper your feet, visit http://www.sweetspice.etsy.com for some great scrubs and a pampering foot package.

Working a NEW job

Well, i started my new job this week. pretty interesting. I am doing reception/admin/billing for a chiropractors office. kind of strange tho........i have never BEEN to a chiropractor in my life (military insurance does not pay for that sort of thing). And it all seems a little strange to me. But its been great so far, so no complaining except i am tired and dont have as much time for my etsy shop. To celebrate my new job tho, I will offer as an unadvertised etsy special on my blog...............20% off any item in my shop. Just mention "new job blog" in note to seller at checkout for discount. Offer will be good thru friday July 27th.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409

ITS IN THE BAG

WHO can resist my Rajah in many of his cute photos! Normally afraid of brown grocery bags, here is Rajah digging thru and unpacking the groceries! whats he after? STRAWBERRIES...............thats right, he loves them. Not to eat them, just to sniff them. He does like to lick and roll around on the green tops tho if i cut them off and let him have a couple! What a silly kitty. Speaking of strawberries..............visit darcy at her etsy shop. she has some cute crocheted strawberries. http://images.etsy.com/all_images/c/c76/da9/il_430xN.9499415.jpg and i have a washcloth
http://images.etsy.com/all_images/0/004/594/il_430xN.7290306.jpg

FRIDAY THE 13TH

.....................its not so bad after all! In fact, its my husbands luckiest day. He loves it! Of course that could be that he was born 43 years ago ON a friday the 13th in december..............at 1:13 am. Nevertheless, he loves it, so we arent much superstitious around here........except for my son who seems to analyze and have superstitions, jinxs about everything.
In honor of the Friday the 13th holiday..................in my etsy shop, i am offering the following
FRIDAY THE 13TH SALE - till midnight EDT friday
2 iced beverage skirts for $13
2 pair of flip flops for $131
reach cloth and two single washcloths for $13
Enter Friday the 13th sale in note to seller for discount and i will send a revised invoice.
http://www.craftheart.etsy.com
For blog readers, i will extend this sale thru the weekend............thats midnight on sunday. When entering "friday the 13th sale" just be sure to also mention BLOG. Have a good FRIDAY and a wonderful weekend

SMILE

What makes YOU smile? We all have something that particularly makes us warm and fuzzy inside or tickles our funny bone! lets see...............my son just had his cast removed, from his broken ankle, and in a few months should have his ankle rehabed enough to skate and play hockey again. Since i know how much he loves it, i love it too! SO, I shed alot of tears when he was first hurt, when he was in so much pain, when he went in to pre-op and surgery, and NOW i can finally smile! In honor of the recouping process and smiles, I am going to offer 20% off anything in my shop that has a smile! Just enter SMILE BLOG in note to seller at checkout for discount. browse around and see how many smiles YOU see. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com see you there!!!!

Buy one, get another one

For my blog readers only and just on these few items in my etsy shop...........buy one and get another (equal or less value) for FREE. Mention BLOG SALE in note to seller at checkout for discount. I will send you a revised invoice reflecting the sale.
Mix and match on these.......browse and see what you like.
Orange Cream Potholder
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5711854

Grape Potholder
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5711872
Love bug notecards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5541681
Chickadee notecards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5582227
Baptism Greeting Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5535846
Hot Lava Flow Washcloth
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5760281
Scottie Dog Notecards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5529963
Gardening Notecards
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5602002
Strawberry Washcloth
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5754557

itty bitty mini mini

Making so so many of these for www.thelittleblackboxes.com I am participating in their Septemeber box. I am soooooooooooooo excited. These washcloths are great for the face. They are minis, measuring about 3 x 3 and then have an added little feminine ruffle. Great for exfoliating and they are 100% cotton and super soft. I am offering one free with each regular washcloth/dishcloth purchase in my shop this week www.craftheart.etsy.com and i will send you TWO if you purchase a reach cloth (great for scrubbing the back). Be sure to visit my bath/kitchen section to see all the diff kinds of cloths, and mention MY BLOG in note to seller at checkout, and i will be sure to send a free mini cloth or two your way. try em, you'll like em

Gift tags, Greeting Cards, Paper crafts

From my friends etsy shop. www.sonitastreasures.etsy.com Couldnt you just use these beautiful tags for a multitude of different projects, thank yous or even gift enclosures. I love them........a little bit fancy, a little bit country, not too floofy, just right!!!! Take a peek in her shop and browse around! She carries alot more than just gift tags. In MY etsy shop www.craftheart.etsy.com I also offer a variety of papercrafts, including greeting cards, mini scrapbooks and notecard sets. As an unadvertised special for my blog readers, I will offer BOGO on my card items. That means buy ONE, get one FREE (equal or less value). Just purchase the two you would like and be sure to mention "SONITAS TREASURES" in note to seller at checkout. I will send you a revised invoice reflecting the sale. Happy shopping!!

Frap, Smoothie, Icee

Are you tired of getting a cold wet hand while drinking your frappuccino, smoothie, icee or even your soft drink from taco bell????? I hated having to wrap a napkin around my drink or use one of those lame cardboard sleeves. I was approached by someone else who felt the same way and asked if i could crochet something for her so voila.............the FRAP SKIRT was born. Available in different colors and a twist or two on the style, but custom orders are also accepted. Pictured here is the pumpkin pie autumn frap skirt. Skirts easily slide on to your drink and are functional and now oh so fashionable! Check my shop announcement for sales........i have a 4th of july sale running thru midnight on the 4th. Receive a free little gift if you mention my blog when ordering. http://www.craftheart.etsy.com/