Tuesday's Treasures on Etsy

Etsy Buy Handmade Black Daisy Designs

Etsy Buy Handmade J Leacock Photography

xoxo Michele

Spring Cleaning

I don't know about you, but I'm not really "in to" spring cleaning. I mean, we clean our house on a regular basis, but we don't do the whole "spring cleaning" thing, where you open all the closets and change out all the clothes, the linens, wash the curtains, clean the cobwebs and dust bunnies from the ceiling corners, etc. Every now and then, we'll get on a kick to do some purging, and cleaning is usually involved there, but it's not the big Spring event.

I do, however, think that Spring cleaning is good when it comes to your handbag or purse! I don't know how I end up with so much junk at the bottom of my purse. Maybe it's because I'm the mom. Who knows? But I think it's time to clean out the purses, and maybe even find a new one.

Hubby would love it if I carried THIS Spring Green "ESSENTIALS" bag from Xcessrize shown above. He loves the color for me, but I'm not so sure. I usually carry black or brown purses. I know, boring! Right? But I do have two pink purses. Maybe I'll have to break out of my "purse shell" this year, and just get something fun for the fun of it.

"Make a Cozy Throw" from Woman's Day

You can re-purpose your old sweaters or sweaters you find at thrift stores and yard sales, by turning them into a cozy throw. Click HERE for complete directions from WomansDay.com.

Sweet Gems

"Turquoise Drops" by Sweet Gems

Write Outside the Box -- Ashley Pahl Designs

An Easter Tradition

My husband and his family have had this one particular Easter tradition for as long as they can remember: Cascarones, or "confetti eggs". I had no idea that you could find them on Etsy.com, until I did a search for "Easter" items to feature here on the blog. In case you don't know what to do with them--you pop them on top of someone's head at Easter. My advice, don't make or get any with loads of glitter in them. That's how my sister-in-law makes them, and the glitter stays on you and in your hair FOREVER!

These very fun-looking cascarones come from Gracie's Eggies.

The Solitary Teacup

Teacups and saucers are so often very pretty and feminine, and therefore make wonderful collectibles. However, sometimes we can lose or break the saucer and be left with just the teacup. What then? Martha Stewart shows that you can fill the teacup with a candle, and it makes a delightful gift or decoration piece. Check out more "Earth-Friendly Crafts" on Martha Stewart's website.

Paper Krazy

I've been in the market for some fresh, new greeting cards lately, and ended up buying about 10 cards today on Etsy.com. I also "hearted" a few shops for future purchases, and Paper Krazy, who made the card you see here, is one of those shops.

I'm really trying to purchase more handmade, rather than running to Target and buying greeting cards. In this economy, I'd rather support the stay at home moms, dads, grandparents, etc. who are working hard to make a living. I think Target will do ok without my greeting card purchase. I think Hallmark will too.

I would like to encourage you to check out some of the fantastic handmade greeting cards available on Etsy.com.

Angie

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Elegant Snobbery

Lunch is Going Green

4 Reusable Le Petit Sandwich Bags -- $18.50

by Evelyn Fields

Take Me to the Fish Store

"Take Me to the Fish Store" -- $80.00

Romeo & Juliet Designs

Wordless Wednesday -- Featuring "Artography-Chrysti Hydeck"

CROSSING BRIDGES DREAMSCAPE 8 X 10 FINE ART GICLEE PRINT

by Artography - Chrysti Hydeck

Etsy Buy Handmade Evrydiki

Etsy Buy Handmade Murano Silver

xoxo Michele

Do it Yourself!

Little Fish in a Big Pond is unique Etsy shop. They have these awesome little DIY kits, where you can sew a very chic and pretty piece of clothing for your little girl, all with the help of their kit.


Kit Includes:

Precut 100% designer fabric pieces
Thread
Elastic
Easy to follow instructions

Arrives ready to start sewing. A great project to do with your little one, give some to grandma or an easy way to get unique boutique clothing at a fraction of the cost.

How cool is that? Check out their shop, because they have quite a few kits to choose from, in great Spring and Summer colors and patterns.

Economical Earrings

The earrings from this shop are not only CUTE, but they will fit pretty much any budget! Take a look at Beaded Iris.

Wordless Wednesday -- Featuring Pesky Cat Designs

The Wayfarer Purse in Corduroy with a Cherry Blossom Branch Applique

from Pesky Cat Designs

Tuesday's Treasures on Etsy

Etsy Buy Handmade softwalter

Etsy Buy Handmade chickenscratchpots

xoxo Michele