ETSY EXTRAVAGANZA!!

I was looking at some of the DARLING stores on ETSY and I realized that there are probably quite a few of you that have your own ETSY stores. I know there are other blogs that showcase ETSY stores, but I really want to know which of MY readers have stores. So, link up your store and I will help spread the word!!

ETSY EXTRAVAGANZA

1. Paper Shark Designs	2. The Speckled Dog @ Etsy	3. AliLilly Creations
4. Embellishing Life	5. Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Store	6. Sunfire Creative
7. homework	8. [Frame Fanatic]	9. AJ's Bowtique
10. Designs By Sheena	11. Giggles Galore n More	12. HandmadeByAnnabelle
13. Paintspots and Splinters	14. Social Butterflies	15. Jessica
16. along for the ride:designs	17. Charlie Brown Halloween Pendants@santasgiftshoppe	18. Firefly Designs
19. Fairy Time Steampunk Necklace	20. new handstamped designs	21. Made By Suzie
22. Halloween Fabric Countdown Blocks	23. Treasure Box	24. JN Designs
25. Scrappy Ball	26. Randee	27. Drab to FAB :)
28. db By Design	29. Life On Purpose Store	30. PRINTABLE Countdown to Fright Night Advent
31. His & Hers wine glasses	32. Sew Super Sweet!	33. Just Sew Sassy
34. The Spunky Diva on Etsy	35. Baby Soft Double PomPom Beanie Hat

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Show Us What You're Workin' With #30!!

I'm on my way out the door to get my Gym on . . . I'll post a fun little project tomorrow morning!! I'm excited to see what you share with us!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With #30

1. thanksgiving garland	2. spooky pillows	3. Trick-or-Treat Bag
4. Faux Butterfly Specimen Box	5. Twirly Ruffle Skirt	6. Bella's Rose Cottage Rosehips
7. Pretty Ribbon Balls	8. my fall mantle @HoH	9. picking paint @HoH
10. Martha inspired corn husk wreath	11. Pretty Fall Pillow	12. decorating with candy corn
13. Halloween Wreath with Spiders	14. ESPRESSO SMORES	15. Roasted Cauliflower
16. Halloween Candelabra	17. Cowboy sign/football	18. Stool Makeover!
19. Printable Chore Charts	20. Halloween Frappuccino Bottle	21. Spooky Halloween Jars
22. Bubble gum machine turned CREEPY!	23. Lovely Fall Wreath	24. Ribbon Belt Tutorial
25. Baking Sheet Repurpose	26. Ruffled Skirt	27. Mario Themed Birthday Party
28. Kid Fridge Magnets	29. Couple's Subway Art	30. Beef Stir Fry
31. Decorated Hat Box	32. mare - tutorijal	33. The Caffeinated Globe ~ BISCUITS & COOKIES
34. chalkboard pumpkins	35. Kitchen Curtain Tutorial	36. Fall's Black Bean Soup
37. Touchdown!	38. Top 5 Hits	39. Halloween Sugar Cookies
40. My Scrapbook Room	41. Pumpkin Spice Bagels	42. Flour Sack Vest
43. Hungry Caterpillar Birthday Party	44. Sweet TREATS Free Download	45. It could help...
46. Dog Portrait	47. Fleece Pocket Scarf	48. Bay window panels
49. Art Journal & blog..join the journey	50. Tray Transformation	51. Baby Flopsy Bunny Hat
52. fall wreath and $1 finds	53. peanut butter chocolate cupcakes	54. DIY Cute Craft Room Curtains
55. Girly Owl	56. Knot Bags	57. Halloween Luminaries
58. Bathroom's Coming Along	59. JN Designs	60. Little Reading Nook
61. Fabric Lined Bookshelf	62. Fall Table	63. French Clafouti! Original recipe
64. Circus Bday Party	65. witch party!	66. Fall wreath twist and tutorial
67. Fall mantel makeover	68. Framed Chalkboard	69. Caramel Apple Cake
70. paper bats- tree	71. painted pumpkins	72. spooky banner- tutorial
73. Flower Clips	74. Candy Corn Wreath Tutorial	75. Halloween and Family Rules Subway Art
76. clothing advice PLEASE!	77. Marvin the Mummy and Friends	78. Fall Porch@SCM
79. REcipe Holder - B. cover pt 2	80. Cast a Spell	81. Gluten Free Banana Bread
82. Christmas Cards!	83. Dollar Store Wreath	84. DIY Soap Dish
85. Tween Headboard	86. Pillow Talk	87. Fabric Covered Headband
88. Antieks	89. Wrap Me Up	90. Candy Corn Wreath
91. Candy Corn Appliqued Onesie	92. Antropologie T-Shirt	93. Candy Corn Pillow
94. World's Easiest Banner	95. Halloween Coasters	96. Baby Blanket Art
97. Tasty Turkey Burgers	98. Easiest Wall Art EVER!	99. Dollar Store Gift Bag Art
100. DIY PBK Growth Chart	101. reupholstered chair	102. Tote to Backpack
103. Tween Birthday Gifts	104. Sight Word Bag	105. Beware Wicked Witch Sign
106. Fall Wreath Makeover	107. Beautiful Fall Wreath	108. Sewin'
109. Ribbon Pumpkins	110. Got Wheat?!	111. Heather @ The Cozy Cape
112. Trash to Treasure Table	113. Healthy Homemade Granola	114. Toy Story Party Desserts
115. Easy-Sew Baby Taggie Blanket	116. Ghost Leaves	117. brown sugar cookie sandwiches
118. Monogrammed coasters @ Santa's Gift Shoppe	119. Skull Lantern	120. Paper Shoes w/Pattern!
121. $5 Halloween Wreath w/ Tutorial	122. Spider Clippie	123. Jack-O-Lantern Jars
124. A Homecoming Hit	125. Swag for good- not evil	126. paper flowers

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Let me know what you think!!

So, I have been fairly busy with the ETSY store this week and it got me thinking . . . As I've said before, I use ETSY for inspiration, as do others. How do you feel about copying an idea and selling it yourself? I feel like if I were to see someone selling the EXACT same thing as mine, down to the tiniest details then I may be irked by it. But, if they just take the idea and change it and then make it their own, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have a problem with it. Is it wrong no matter what to use someone's idea? Because, let's face it . . . there are ZILLIONS of ETSY stores that sell tutus, hairbows, embroidered onesies, hand stamped silver jewelry, etc.

I would NEVER EVER want anyone to be upset by what I sell in my store and I would hope to never have to deal with that situation. so, what do you think?

Spooky Pals Trio

I turned some of my 2 x 4 scraps into this trio of spooky pals. I know that some of you had already made these, and you were my inspiration!! So thanks!! Of course they are in the ETSY store :)

I'm joining the revolution!!

So . . . I finally created a Facebook Fan page!! Crazy right?? hahaha. I have a twitter account and I've NEVER used it and I most likely NEVER will. So I figure, I use FB every day so it would be easier than twitter. I just started it and there aren't any pictures or details, but I wanted to let you all know about it so you can scoot on over there and be a fan!! I bet you can guess the name of the page? Click here to go there :) or you can look it up the old fashioned way, "me and my bucket"

Show Us What You're Workin' With #

OH MY HECK!!! I just realized that it's Wednesday morning and I haven't posted this yet!! AHHH!! I am on the Relief Society Committee and we had a dinner last night, so I didn't get home 'til late. Soo . . . I kinda spaced this and the day and everything else. So, without further ado, let's get to it!!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With #29

1. black crystal chandelier	2. 1st Giveaway	3. Welcoming Fall Decor
4. Fall Porch	5. Pumpkin Topiary	6. fall rosette wreath tutorial
7. lamp revamp	8. Glass Monogrammed Tile Necklace @Santa'sGiftShoppe	9. Birdie Sling Bag
10. Making my own Ceiling Medallion	11. Boo Blocks!	12. Halloween Topiary
13. Anthro Style Lace Washer Necklace Tutorial	14. Old Navy Inspired Tshirt	15. Necklace Organizer
16. Halloween Hairbows	17. Canvas Purse	18. Rain Gutter turned Bookshelf
19. Happy Haunting	20. photoshop: storyboard how-to	21. Jewelry Display Re-Do
22. Halloween Candelabra	23. Coffee Filter Wreath	24. Build a PB Headboard
25. Paper Mache Santa Ornament	26. Ghost Poop Soup!	27. Curtains to Pillow Shams
28. chalkboard rings	29. Hamptons Farmstand	30. Party Hearty!
31. Rose vine wall art	32. Cilantro Rice & Aztec Chicken	33. Halloween Tree
34. Top 5 Hits	35. Autumn-licious Cake	36. Halloween Tulle Wreath
37. Ellie's Slippers	38. kitchen update	39. Easy Dresser Makeover
40. Leggings Giveaway!	41. Owl Tooth Pillow	42. Little Owl
43. Easy magnet board	44. Menu Board	45. Fun Date Idea & Giveaway
46. Glass Organizers	47. Plaster leaf garland	48. Teen Birthday Gifts
49. Plush Peanut Pals	50. Flower Loom for Preschoolers	51. tRicK Or tReAt
52. Thrifty Bench	53. Free blog banner giveaway	54. Personalized Kitchen Towels
55. Jar O'lanterns	56. The Caffeinated Globe ~ DUBAI'S CHAMPAGNE HIGH TEA	57. Upcycled Messenger Bag
58. Ruffle Tank Tutorial	59. Ribbon Rose Ring Tutorial	60. Jumper turned Apron
61. Reversible Bag	62. Joani	63. Alice in Wonderland Sweet Sixteen Party
64. 3 DIY GARLAND	65. Child's	66. Girly Birthday Banner
67. Reupholstering my Craigslist Find	68. CHOC CHIP BANANA MUFFINS	69. FLOOR LAMP REDO
70. Love Birds Taggie Quilt	71. Picture Day Dress	72. Tarynne Top
73. Reward System	74. Organizing Son's Closet	75. Who's your boo?
76. Halloween Crafts!	77. Witch and Mummie blocks	78. Doggie Diner
79. Bookmark & Holder	80. Handbound Jotter Book	81. Bull Painting for Jackies Hope
82. Kale - Decorative and Edible	83. Healthy Homemade Granola	84. Wood Boo
85. Trick or Treat Bucket

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Wild Wild West Memory Match Game

I know this isn't a new idea in the crafting/creating world, but I was looking at some scrap wood and decided to make a memory match game out of it!!


I made this super simple drawstring bag to hold all the pieces. I used that iron-on printable paper cotton stuff you can buy at the craft store . . . I know that isn't the technical term :)


I cut 20 approximately 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" pieces and painted them a light tan color. Then I cut up a 12 x 12 piece of cowboy themed scrapbook paper and mod-podged them to each square. Once they first coat was dry I inked all the edges with brown ink and let the ink dry. Then I applied another coat or 2 of mod podge over the top to give me a nice shiny finish.


I chose 10 wild west inspired images and converted them to SVG files and cut them out with my Cricut and SCAL software. I mod podged the images to cream colored paper and then mod-podged them to the wood. Inked the edges, then mod-podged again. SUPER EASY!!!

And, one last picture of the bag and the pieces. I LOVE how it turned out and it was super duper easy and it's going on the ETSY store!!!!

Features from last week's WYWW!!

I know I said that I was going to do this post last night after I folded the laundry, but . . . I fell asleep on the bed in the middle of the folding!! hahaha :) So, after a long day of zoo-ing and clean-ing and Home Depot-ing . . . I'm finally sitting down to my laptop to get this show on the road!!!

I'm diggin' this mason jar chandy that Kat over at "Measuring My Life in Love" made!! I know that these are quite popular right now and I've seen some of the price tags . . . YIKES!!! She didn't give the total price, but I have a feeling that it wasn't very much. Hop on over there and check it out!!

Ummm . . . I have no idea why this picture is sideways!! Oh well :) Mandy, from Mandy's Creative Corner, made these stuffed mushrooms that look TO-DIE-FOR!!! The hubs HATES mushrooms, but I love 'em, so I'm definitely going to be making some of these little beauties for myself!!

Check these out!! These little beauties are made out of masking tape!!!! Jessica, over at "Frenzied Mutterings of an Odd Duck" made these and stuck 'em to a canvas!!! Seriously, fabulous!!

As always, thank you so much for joining me every week!! You all inspire me and I LOVE IT!!!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With Wednesday #28!!

WELCOME!! WELCOME!! I hope you all are having a FABULOUS week!! I've been busy getting new things ready for the little ole ETSY store, but its been fun!! And tomorrow we are taking Bucket to the zoo, it should be a blast!! I made a fun memory game and I'll post pics first thing tomorrow or later this evening, I have to wait for the last coat of mod podge to dry :)

So, I love what you all linked up last week and I am going to post some of my favorites after I fold and put away some laundry ;) So, let's see what you have for us this week!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With #28

1. Fall Notes PRINTABLE	2. Cool Quatrefoil Wall Art!	3. Halloween Advent Calendar
4. Mudroom Makeover	5. Unique Monogramed Chair	6. Watermelon party
7. BURGER PARTY	8. juice (great for baby shower, luncheon, etc)	9. Hand Painted Silk Pillow
10. Painted Staircase	11. Berry Pickin, Jam Makin Good Time	12. Frugal Fall Wreath
13. Ric Rac Headband	14. Kitchen Cabinet Lighting	15. PB knock-off mirror @HoH
16. craigslist paradise! @HoH	17. closet decrapification @HoH	18. dryer duct pumpkin @HoH
19. Toddler Tank Makeover	20. Halloween Crafts for Kids	21. New Shower Curtain!!
22. Baby Tea Dress	23. Vintage Gemstone Earrings	24. White Paint Makeovers
25. Turquoise & Brown Party	26. Can You Eat Just One?	27. Celebrate Dip & Giveaway
28. Top 5 Hits	29. hot glue ghost clings	30. Fancy Schmancy Dining Room Redo
31. Kale & Zucchini Quesadillas	32. Kitchen Improvement	33. Paper Halloween Hoops
34. Trash to treasure	35. Easy Ruffle Scarf	36. Web Tip - Make you own NavBar
37. Judy@In His Grip	38. Mommy's Corner (Autumn Blessings Bottle)	39. Stamped monogram cupcakes :)
40. Hot Fudge Sunday Cake	41. Gooey Caramel Cake	42. Fall Decor
43. Baby Food Jar Christmas Tree	44. Baby Leggings	45. Light Switch Plate Revamp
46. Angel Lush Cake	47. One Cool Halloween Owl	48. For the birds
49. The Caffeinated Globe ~ CASUAL CHARM	50. Frightfully Frugal Halloween with G-Dub!	51. Thrifty fall projects
52. Halloween Craft Under $1.00	53. Chippy Paint Basket	54. Banner curtains
55. Frenchy Shoulder Bag	56. All that glitters	57. Felted Wool Purse
58. $5 Wreath in 5 Mins.	59. Mustard w/ Mocha Glaze	60. sewing table
61. GF Banana Choc Chip Muffins	62. Fall Mantel	63. Home Sign
64. Homemade Plum Butter	65. Dresser Set Before & After	66. How I Paint Furniture
67. Changing Pad to Laptop Case	68. My Day with Martha	69. Hybrid Scrappin and Giveaway
70. Reese's Quiches	71. Halloween Countdown Chain & Giveaway	72. Kitty iPod Costume
73. Thumbtacks	74. Dressed up Flip Flops	75. Easy Zipper Pouch
76. Mason Jar Dispenser	77. Hand painted Sign	78. Vintage fork photo holder
79. Baby Blanket Art	80. Homemade Chicken Taquitos	81. Banana n Chocolate Chip Pancakes
82. Not Your Grandma's Lamps Anymore	83. $500 Room Make Over	84. $5 Bench Makeover Tutoriale
85. SLAP YOU SILLY JALAPENOS	86. Roomies Make Art	87. Fall in our College Apartment
88. Buttery Cinnamon Cake Recipe	89. Mini Chicken Pot Pies	90. Fall Inspired Love Notes
91. NAPKINS WITH BUTTONHOLES	92. His & Hers Goblets	93. SAUSAGE CHEESE TRIANGLES
94. Glass Organizers	95. Butterscotch Marshmallow Brownies	96. Shortbread Cookies
97. Owl Earrings	98. which witch?	99. Concert Tee Refashion
100. Baby Birth Sampler	101. Anthro Inspired Necklace	102. Super Mario Cake
103. Safety Pin Bracelet	104. Showcase Tuesday: A Load of Pulp!	105. Brownie Footballs @ Santa's Gift Shoppe Year~Round
106. Quotes	107. Back to School Storage	108. Make Your Own Art
109. Fun with Photography	110. Sweater... Finally Done	111. To Die For CALZONE
112. SPOOKS	113. DIY Distressing Technique	114. 3 Year Old Birthday Gifts
115. Cheesy Chimichangas	116. Pumpkins for the Porch	117. Sweet Potato Gnocchi
118. Halloween Topiary	119. *Halloween* Cups with Dripping Blood	120. Ashley Savage
121. Scrunchie Time!	122. Birthday Board	123. Custom Vintage Letterhead - Free
124. Sandy	125. Wire Pumpkin & Fall Decor

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What I made this weekend!!

I was showing my dad the cute blocks I made for my ETSY store and we got to talking about coming up with a new and original idea. I would LOVE to take full credit for this one, but it was all him!! THANKS DAD!! Anyway, he said "wouldn't it be cool if you could make flashcards?" Well . . . it would be cool!! and it is cool!! And here they are!!!

I made 26, one for each letter of the alphabet!! This is the crate I made for them, don't judge the nail holes, I haven't quite finished :)

This is the what the front of each card looks like!!

And here is what the back looks like. Don't you just flippin' love 'em??!!! I love that I never have to worry about them getting ripped, soggy or bent. I would guess that it would be rather difficult to lose one too, since they aren't just a thin card that can fall behind a couch or dresser or whatever. And, since they are wood, they can be treated like blocks and stacked and knocked down . . . I was going to give them to Bucket for Christmas, but he got soooo excited when he saw them, that I just couldn't wait. He loved playing with them and they kept him entertained for quite a while. Now, I just have to work with him to learn the words and the letters!!

Of course I put these on ETSY, I love 'em too much not to!! Also, I think it's too fabulous of a thing to not share with the world!! So, if you would like some, check out my store or shoot me an email: meandmybucket @ gmail . com

New additions to the ETSY store!!

I added some new treasures to the ETSY store . . . I LOVE LOVE LOVE how they all turned out and I'm excited to share them with you all!! This first one is DARLING!!

Cute right? Each side has a different face, so you can turn it and it's like a new little guy!!

These NOEL blocks are very traditional looking with the colors and embellishments. I love me a traditional country-ish Christmas!!

I think my moms boss may scoop these up!!

And how FABULOUS is this??!! I love the glitter, the rhinestones and especially love the little monster peeking over the edge of the O!!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With #27!!

HOWDY YA'LL!!! I'm excited for this weeks party because I want to show you what my latest project is :)

We've all seen those DARLING little card table play houses, right??!! If you haven't, skee-daddle on over to ETSY and do a search and you will FALL-IN-LOVE!! I've always wanted to make Bucket one (buying them from someone else is rather pricey) but I knew it would be very time consuming, hence the high pricetag. Anyhoo, I shoved the idea to the back of the brain, that is until recently. I got to thinking about Christmas and how it's going to be here before I know it . . . BLAR!! And I don't want to be running around like an even CRAZIER THAN NORMAL lady the week before trying to get all of his gifts ready. So, the back of my brain told the front of my brain to make him a playhouse!! I wanted it to be bigger than a card table size because I want him to be able to use it for years to come, have sleepovers in it with his cousins and basically not outgrow it in 2 years :) So, we busted out some PVC pipe and set to work. I'm not going to bore you with the supplies, unless you are interested in making one, so I'll just show you the pictures. The frame is ready to go, now I just have to start with the sewing and all that jazz!!!

Pretty sweet right? Its about 4 x 5 x 6 (at the point of the roof)


The roof is actually a separate piece that will be tied to the base. We had to do it this way because they don't make the necessary PVC joint pieces to give us the correct angles.

So far so good, right? I have a long ways to go and I'll be sure to show pictures of my progress!!

NOW LET'S PARTY!!!

Show Us What You're Workin' With #27

1. Ballet Lunch Bag	2. Crow's Nest Pumpkins	3. How to Clone a Rooster Painting
4. Magnetic Photo Holder	5. Bottle Cap Magnet Tutorial	6. french dip sandwiches
7. Lamp Revamp Tutorial	8. $.25 Gold Frame	9. Entertainment Center
10. ham & cheese mini sandwiches	11. For the Dogs @ SD	12. Mod Podge Plates
13. Vintage Gemstone Necklace	14. severed finger magnet	15. Big Fat Italian Omelet
16. Berry Low-Carb Trifle	17. My Favorite Salad	18. Christmas Square
19. DIY postcard art! :)	20. Clock Makeover	21. Pretty Flowers
22. Simple Side Table	23. DIY Patio Furniture	24. Beatrix Potter Baby Quilt
25. Wall of Doors	26. Finding Nemo Cake	27. Finished Master Bath
28. Halloween Owl	29. Hand Dyed Yarn with Egg Dye	30. Shawl & Brooch
31. Nascar Cake FAIL! (funny)	32. $3 Chair Makeover	33. Scentsy Giveaway
34. Man Cave Revealed!	35. Preppy Blankies	36. DIY Birth Announcements
37. Fall Decor	38. Healthy Mac & Cheese	39. Cleaning Tip of the Day
40. Cricut Cartridge Giveaway	41. Inspiration Board	42. Strippy Quilt @ WhimsiKel
43. Perfect fall carrot soup	44. Goodwill Picture Turned Chalkboard	45. Turquoise Silhouettte Table
46. owl	47. EZ/Cute Jam Covers @ Santa's Gift Shoppe	48. Staircase Rail Updated
49. Birthday Canvas	50. denisemarie	51. A Very Hungry Caterpillar 1st Birthday Party
52. Quick Tooth Pillow	53. Armoire make-over	54. Halloween crafts
55. halloween garland	56. Fabulous $5 Wine Crates!	57. Magnetic Chore Chart
58. A Painted Up Bedside Table!	59. Gift Box Bows	60. Make-up Bag
61. Banana n Chocolate Chip Pancakes	62. Silouettes	63. Anthro Style Flower Shirt Refashion
64. I Need Your Help!	65. Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup	66. Buffalo Chicken Calzones
67. Falling Leaf Bracelet	68. Flowers & Vase Revamp	69. I ♥ Shibori T-shirt
70. Ruffled Dish Cloths	71. PB inspired Bed Set under $200.	72. Rachel
73. Whimsy Couture Giveaway	74. How to frame a mirror!	75. Serving Tray Makeover
76. Mason Jar Ghost Tutorial	77. DELECTABLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES	78. jersey knit flowers
79. Menu Planner Organizer	80. Tool Box Make Over	81. Pillow Case Set
82. Treasuring Family Recipes	83. Laundry Subway Art	84. High Chair Bib Bag
85. Working with Free Find	86. Creative Ribbon Storage	87. Great Stuffed Mushrooms
88. Fabric Wreath	89. Shabby Chic Cake Stand Tutorial	90. Mason Jar Chandelier
91. Easy Vanity	92. Front Porch Scarecrow	93. 3D Canvas Wall Art
94. Child's Foam Couch Slipcover	95. More Custom Vintage Letterhead - Free Printable	96. The Caffeinated Globe ~ Breakfast Table Setting
97. Chocolate Almond Croissants	98. Simple tastes GOOD!	99. Knot Shirt
100. Farm Table Part 2	101. Corner Bookmark

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CHECK IT!!

First off, I want to say thanks for all the love over my $1 Halloween Luminaries!!! They were a smash hit and I hope that if you make some you let me know so I can check 'em out!!

One of you darlings DID make some and DID post them on your blog ... AWESOME!!! Jennie, from Livin' on the Edge, made these . . .

She used a different $Tree vase, but still fabulous!! Battery operated t-lites (safety first) and pre-cut spooky foam stickers (TIME SAVER!!)

YOU ROCK JENNIE!! Go check her out and show her some love!!

On a side note, Jennie saw this project from Tip Junkie. I had no idea it was featured over there!!! WOOT-WOOT!!! I'm famous :)

Google Reader - - Next Button

So, I'm sure that a majority of you use Google Reader and I'm also sure that most of you that use it already know of the TOTALLY AWESOME Next button!!

In case you don't . . . Its a button that you put up in your Bookmark Toolbar and each time you click it, it takes you directly to the newest post in your reader!!! The button is TONS better than just the plain reader because it actually takes you to the post so you can comment or whatever. So, it eliminates the whole middle man in a way. With reader you have to click on the post and then it takes you to the blog. Anyway, in case you want to use it, and you most definitely should!! Here are the instructions . . .

Go to reader and click "settings" then "goodies" scroll down to this part, and follow the instructions . . . SUPER EASY!!!

Put Reader in a bookmark

The next bookmark is an innovative way to read your subscriptions. It allows you to use Google Reader through just one link - clicking on it takes you to the next unread item, marking it as read in the process. It is particularly useful for subscriptions which only include snippets or when you want to read an article in context.

To use the next bookmark, simply drag the link below to your bookmark bar.

Next »

<-- drag this to your bookmarks bar

Hurry up and get to it and let me know what you think!!

Halloween Luminaries

I'm on a bit of a Halloween Decor kick lately!! The season change is quickly approaching and I've already got Bucket's costume pattern and ready to go. I'M GETTING EXCITED!!! Anyway, I decided to make a few new luminaries to add to my collection, and of course I put a set on ETSY as well :)

I started with some Cylinder vases from $TREE. I used mod-podge and white tissue paper that I cut into strips, and applied them to the OUTSIDE of the glass. Once it was dry I used some watered down brown paint to age the paper a bit. Then I used my CRICUT and SCAL to cut out some spooky black images out of cardstock and then mod-podged 'em on. Throw a t-lite inside and VOILA!! They look awesome right? And sooooo easy, kinda time consuming but still easy!!


Bats are creepy, but PERFECT for Halloween.

This haunted house is my favorite!!


and lastly, this nasty crow!! I'm not a fan of birds or other flying creatures, you could say I'm a tad bit terrified. Luckily this guy won't come to life and fly around anytime soon!!


And here they are unlit . . . If you make some, I wanna see!!!

ETSY Originals Party

You all know Diana from The Girl Creative, right?? Well, if you don't, you need to skee-daddle on over there and check out her and all of her fabulousity!!

Anyhoo ... The first Thursday of every month she hosts an "ETSY Originals" Party. Anyone with an ETSY store can link up over there and it's great FREE advertising!!

Christmas Countdown Calendar

So, I loved the way my Halloween Countdown turned out that I just had to whip up the Christmas version!! It's not completely done yet, I still need to put a gloss sealer coat on the frame, but I was too excited to get this posted!! So, for now, just imagine that the frame is shiny :)

Cute right?


Just like the Halloween version, the first 24 cards are white ...


And the 25th card is green!!


and of course, I just HAD to add some rhinestones for some bling. This one is in my ETSY store too :) You may wonder why I'm selling them and not keeping them for myself ... well, I'm wondering the same thing!! HAHA I have a few 11 x 14 frames and I think I may mike mine using those, think it would be too big?

Well, I HOPE you love this one too!! And just in case you missed my Halloween version, scroll down, I promise you'll want to check it out!!

I'm linking up to these ladies ...