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Valentine Swap Goodies From Robin

2012-02-11T13:16:00.000-08:00

Yes, you saw the sneak peek. Now here is a closer look. I was in a Valentine ornament swap. It was so fun opening the packages and seeing all those cute ornaments every day.

Polka dots, sigh.

Cupcake; is there a cuter dessert on earth?

Cutest bird ever. She has real feathers on her wings eek!

See more of Robin here WWW.onceuponapinkmoon.blogspot.com

I Should Know Better

2012-02-06T15:28:00.000-08:00

I should never go to Michael's with money in my pocket. It's just too dangerous, I want everything I see.
I was there today and they had the cutest felt cupcake decorations. I have a crazy mad love affair with cupcake toppers so I added a pick and a bow and here ya go.

I love that place.

And here's a swap sneak peek.

And The Swapping Goes On......

2012-02-02T18:02:00.000-08:00

Here are the cards I made for my swap partners. They remind me of the cards we used to make in elementary school.

More Pretties for Swapping

2012-02-02T06:44:00.000-08:00

Pretty Packages

2012-02-01T11:44:00.000-08:00

You saw the shoes yesterday. Now here they are wrapped for a swap. So sweet.

These Shoes Weren't Made For Walking

2012-01-31T12:39:00.000-08:00

No, these shoes weren't made for walking.

They were made to be filled with goodies.

Luscious Lipgloss

2012-01-27T16:37:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you are all as addicted to pinterest as I am. I love browsing that site seeing all the kewl STUFF. When I came upon this recipe for delicious lip gloss I couldn't wait to try it. Just two ingredients and a little container. I opted to make ours in those bubble containers you get out of gumball machines. My daughter and I were excited

.We followed the directions. It looked and smelled heavenly. We tried it on our lips. I thought it was a little bumpy but looked really good. I blotted some off with a kleenex and we were in business. Smack smack smack. Right about then my daughter starts whining that it is burning her lips. Ow, oh, the pain. I only felt a very slight tingle but who knows, her lips could have been chapped. So she swiped it off and that was that.

It was fun to make and looked great (I used the cherry flavor because it was darker) .
However, if you have kids involved forget about it. It also does better applied VERY lightly.

see it http://www.maskcara.com/2011/06/dyi-lip-stain-plumper-bonus-it-is-yummy/

Cupcakes: The Birth of the Tutu topper

2012-01-20T08:16:00.000-08:00

I love cupcakes frosted like these. So gorgeous winding around a cupcake. Ready for anything. I have watched tutorials on how to do this and have tried to get this look. But it just aint happening for me. Mine is crooked and bloppy. So today I was messing around with lollipops and cupcake toppers and then I happened to put them together and ta da. A lollipop wearing a tutu which looks like that frosting I love but now don't have to master. YES! Lame frosting skills led me to a topper I love even more.

Ballet Dresses and Colorful Cupcake Toppers

2012-01-19T10:45:00.000-08:00

Yipppeeee! Some new cupcake toppers for Valentine's Day. Mix and match, and more to come. Fabulous for a class party.:)

Valentine's Day is Coming Soon

2012-01-17T18:23:00.001-08:00

Experimenting With Lace and Crepe Paper

2012-01-06T12:05:00.000-08:00

Andes Cookies

2011-12-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

We baked these cookies today. I must say they are so delicious and the easiest recipe we made this Christmas. You have to try these.

http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/2011/04/andes-mint-cookies.html?showComment=1323739192245#c8874412180426553846

Hot Chocolate Tray

2011-12-22T15:03:00.000-08:00

I keep seeing the cutest hot chocolate parties all over the place. Love hot chocolate, love the set ups. Sadly we only have three in our family (four for the Holidays). Instead of a hot chocolate table I decided to make a hot chocolate tray- for four.

I started with a spray painted mini muffin tin and added white mini cupcake liners. I filled the tray with chocolate chips, hot chocolate stirrers, mints etc. Added a red bow and it's ready to go festive. You could add mini marshmallows, red hots or anything else you like in your hot chocolate. Oh drat, I forgot to buy a tube of whipped cream. There's always next year. Oh who am I kidding, there's always tomorrow night. ;)

stirrers were made by pushing a soft candy stick into a marshmallow and dipping in melted chocolate chips. Let them cool over night or in the fridge and they are all set.

Star

2011-12-19T08:29:00.001-08:00

I'm on the BHG website

My Christmas Mantel

2011-12-15T09:48:00.000-08:00

2011-12-14T07:39:00.000-08:00

The final group of ornaments from Cassandra's swap are from Becky. It's hard to see in the photos but each item has tons of special details. This cutie is a soldiered ornament with a pretty crystal dangle. The little girl has such a sweet face.
This ornament has a hand sculpted snowman face on a pretty wooden snowflake. Tons of lace detailing.
A gorgeous soft sculpture Christmas tree is full of flowers, buttons and all kinds of bling. This is so soft and pretty in person. Shows up so pretty against the green branches.
This swap was so much fun. Thank you Becky for all the lovely Yumness. Visit
Becky to see her full bodied snow lady. So much fun.

Ornaments from Cami

2011-12-07T12:20:00.001-08:00

The next batch of gorgeous ornaments were made by Cami. This vintage dove wearing a crown of rhinestones is so beautiful and sparkly. Perfect for my Christmas tree.

And another dove ornament to match. This little guy is sitting in a sparkly tinsel nest on a vintage tea spoon. The word peace is spelled out on the handle.

The last ornament is trully a work of art. A tiny frozen Charlotte doll ( love love love these) sits in a pretty silver thimble. The thimble is the basket for a vintage ornament hot air balloon. This is such a creative idea and it is just adorable on my tree. Thank you so much Cami, I love every one of them.

Visit Cami here.

Swap ornaments from Robin

2011-12-05T14:10:00.000-08:00

My next package came from Robin The ornaments were wrapped in cute snowflake bags decorated with tags and even a snowflake lollipop.

The first one I opened was a paper mache/clay snowman candy bowl.......with candy. Look at that crepe paper ruffle, I have a crazy love for crepe paper.
Next up was a cute snowman glitter bottle.Check out his magic wand. Make a wish.
The last ornament was a cute pixie on a vintage spool. I also have a mad, crazy love for vintage doll heads. Mad, crazy love.
Here they are all together waiting to go on the tree. Thank you for being a great swap partner Robin.

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Ornament Swap

2011-12-04T12:37:00.001-08:00

My first package from the Christmas Ornament swap arrived on Friday.We were to make three ornaments for our partners. These are from Cassandra herself (hostess of the swap). If you have read her blog you know she spares no detail in her creations. The first picture shows the ornaments wrapped in small pretty gift bags. These are so pretty and look great together. Here is a shot of the three ornaments. Please forgive the photos, the sun is nowhere to be found in this dreary weather. One was a plush owl with golden wings. One was a pretty faux Christmas cookie. The final ornament is a gorgeous. prize ribbon style rosette hanging. Pretty laces and trims galore.
Here is a close up. sigh

Give Cassandra a visit, you won't be sorry.

Inexpensive Activities for Advent

2011-12-01T12:04:00.000-08:00

This first idea is kind of scary for me. I see it done in shop windows and then people run their fingers through it and mess it up. Well this year we aren't having anyone under 10 over so heck we are just gonna do it. I bought the stencils and the spray snow at Dollar Tree.

This is also a little something from Dollar Tree. A Christmas trivia game. It has questions easy enough for the little ones. I may even add a few of my own. I think after we are finished we'll pass it on to another family.
This last idea came from michael's for $4.99. A decorate yourself gingerbread cookie garland. We make a gingerbread house each year (yes from a kit, I'm not crazy) and this looks like a new spin on that idea.

We Did It

2011-11-23T09:05:00.001-08:00

Acorn Bites

2011-11-22T17:52:00.000-08:00

I shouldn't ever read blogs this close to a Holiday. Cuz then I get ideas. Ideas I HAVE to try.
I saw these:
acorn bites and the race was on. I HAD to try them. Nevermind that I have tons of cooking and cleaning to do for Thanksgiving: I WANT ACORN BITES. NOW.
I rushed all over town and finally found the brownie pop pan and we are, as I type this, making these darling guys.

Sneak Peek

2011-11-17T10:22:00.000-08:00

Here is a peek for my partners in Cassandra's ornament swap.

Sweet N Shabby

2011-11-09T08:27:00.000-08:00

I just received the prettiest package in the mail yesterday. I bought two ornaments from Amy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyShabbyBungalow. These are so well made and look wonderful nestled into a pine branch. Nope, I don't have my tree up yet but the day after Thanksgiving: watch out--I'm rolling out the Christmas goods.

Take a look at Amy's shop, she has a whole line of shabby Christmas I know you're gonna love.

Whoooooooooopie!

2011-10-30T18:42:00.001-07:00

Well it's no surprise that whoopie pies are the in thing right now. I see them all over the place and so does my daughter. She always wants to make them and I always whine about how much work they are. Then we usually buy ice cream.

Well she foiled my lazy ice cream buying ways. She found a mix at the grocery store. Easy as pie (see what I did there--easy as pie and it's a mix for pie? I know)

Well we made them and they weren't very hard. They even looked cute as can be. And they were all dressed for Halloween. For about 5 seconds til we gobbled them.

Get Yer Haunt On

2011-10-29T14:58:00.001-07:00

Just a few days left to get yer haunt on so I decided to show a few shots around here. I have a crappy camera so try to look beyond the cheap photography.
So this first shot is my dining room, the skeletons rule here.

And finally my mantel. lot of stuff happening there.
I hope everyone has a fantastic Halloween, I know I'm planning to.

A Sweet Christening

2011-10-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

If you've ever peeked in my etsy shop you know I love love love making cupcake toppers. Here is a christening that uses a few of my designs:

more here

Kid's Bat Craft

2011-10-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

Quick craft to brighten your home.
You will need several colors of crepe paper, black construction paper, tape. Draw or trace a bat image onto black paper and cut out. I used one I had but you can find bat templates on line.
Cut strips of crepe paper to the length you like, then cut them in half to make thinners strips. Tape strips on back of bat. Punch holes for eyes (wiggle eyes would be cute).

Hang. You're done. Very easy and non messy for those "I'm bored" Saturdays. Using edging scissors will give it an interesting look too. We made a ton of these over the weekend but the kids took them home before I could get pics. These would be a great craft at a Halloween party. Yea!

Matchbox Swap

2011-10-06T19:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some things I sent Amy for the swap.

Match Box Swap

2011-10-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here are the spooky things I received from Amy of Ruby Moon Art . The pictures are in mixed up order due to my blogging ability deficit.

A tiny decorated matchbox with a scrabble tile necklace. My daughter has been eyeing it so I have to watch out. Pretty trims

Pretty sculpture with a witch's broom and hat.

Gorgeous spoon assemblage with fluffy crepe paper. I adore crepe paper and this baby has FOUR layers. AND vintage buttons. AND glitter. Need I go on?

Here is the decorated matchbox that reads hocus pocus in a metallic like finish.

More spooky trims and tiny sculpted pieces. I'm thinking about adding a doll head to the boot. I love those things.

And my very favorite item is this tag banner. Made with sheet music and layers of pretty lace. I t is hanging in my dining room looking so vintage and sweet.

Thank you Amy for being an awesome swap partner. I soooo love Halloween and you made it even better.
AMY check out her blog here

I just checked out her photos on flickr--they are much better than mine so stop on over

SWAP

Spool Obsession

2011-09-24T15:02:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased some vintage spools. I love those babies and have been crafting away with them.

I have more and I'm not afraid to use them.

Halloween Happenings

2011-09-05T14:05:00.000-07:00

I have a long time customer who collects skeletons. This year she wanted one to represent her husband so I made a khaki shorts wearing skellie. I made the other one for her son-he is a heavy metal drummer (in real life) so I hope she likes these.

And in other news I'm in another match box swap. This one is from JoAnne at vintagedragonfly.blogspot.com. I was JoAnne's partner for a previous matchbox swap and she is terrific.

Blast From the Past

2011-08-07T20:01:00.001-07:00

When I was in elementary school I remember making art projects by wrapping a square of tissue paper on the end of a pencil and gluing it to paper. I always looked forward to these. I was in Michaels checking out the new Halloween stuff when I came across a kit like that. It comes with Pre cut tissue squares and a special tool to help the paper adhere. Quite a bit easier than it was in the old days.

So my daughter and I purchased the kits and a couple hours later there it is!

I would recommend this kit as it was only a dollar for a butt load of fun. Purchase an extra one because they don't give you enough squares to finish the project.

Swap Basket

2011-07-21T10:50:00.001-07:00

This sweet basket was made by Dianne of Saturday Finds. The base is a recycled yogurt cup covered with vintage wall paper. It is trimmed with delicious crepe paper (love). The handle has a silver mercury glass bead and pretty forget me nots.

Take a look at the bottom of the basket. So pretty trimmed with pearls and teeny tiny flower.

Inside the basket was an array of tiny little pretties. A wooden bunny ornament, tiny chenille chick (I can never get enough of those guys), pretty speckled egg, glass bunny ornament, and a sheet of tiny stickers. I love all things petite and can't wait to use them next spring.

I have admired Dianne's decorated nut cups and baskets for some time now. At last I have one and it is so cute in person, the camera can't capture blues very well. Thank you for being such a sweet partner Dianne. I loved meeting you and making a new friend.

Swap Basket

2011-07-21T10:33:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous basket was made by Miss Rhea of Sweet n shabby roses. Its base is a recycled yogurt cup. The basket is covered with pretty vintage wall paper, a variety of pretty laces and fluffy crepe paper (my favorite stuff in the world).

In addition to the basket Rhea also sent a darling rabbit with a crepe collar, a cute crackled egg on a vintage thread spool, the loveliest linen napkins in a cool cream color, and my favorite item a pretty china plate made into a wall hanging with a mirror, lovely roses and sparkly rhinestones.

Here is another shot of the basket and a bag filled with seam binding and vintage earrings in gorgeous neutral colors. And on that bag a sweet pair of pearl and rhinestone earrings. I guess I don't have to tell you she spoiled me rotten, and man I love being spoiled. Thank you Rhea for being an awesome partner. I can't until next year's swap.

Cupcakes

2011-05-26T14:16:00.000-07:00

I was browsing my favorite party sites and I found a party with my cupcake toppers. Sweeet.

scroll down a little

http://www.cakeeventsblog.com/2011/05/real-parties-pink-black-baby-shower.html

Another Swap

2011-04-27T13:54:00.000-07:00

I'm in another swap. In this swap you decorate a recycled yogurt cup for your partner.

here is a sneak peek for Diane and Rhea.

swap info

Swap Box From Samantha

2011-04-24T17:46:00.000-07:00

This gorgeous box was my gift from Samantha
The box was covered with vintage wall paper and has a lovely hand made nest with tiny eggs inside. Samantha also sent some pretty flocked wall paper for me to craft with. And here are all the lovely things found inside the box. Thank you Samantha for being a great swap partner!

Samantha

Swap Box From JoAnne

2011-04-24T17:33:00.000-07:00

JoAnne
was one of my partners for Speckled egg's Match box Swap. Take a look at this beauty in white and pale pink. Isn't that butterfly the best? Click to see the detail.

And inside I found every crafty kind of spring thing. Thank you tons JoAnne for being my partner. Loved this.

Swap Box Deaux

2011-04-14T14:27:00.001-07:00

Here is the matchbox I made for Samantha. I covered the box with vintage sheet music, lace , and a vintage crepe paper rosette. I pinned a Tiffany blue ribbon on in case she wants to remove it. Her color palette was more neutral so I thought it would be a good option. Here is the box without the ribbon.

Here is a closeup of the tiny matchbox placed inside.

And lastly here are the goodies inside the box. Samantha, I hope you have a great time with your inspiration box.

Swap Box

2011-04-14T14:18:00.000-07:00

And now here is a swap for JoAnne. I covered her box with vintage sheet music, lace, and a Tiffany blue ribbon. The end has a crystal drawer pull.

These are the things found inside the box. Pretty little things for a pretty little lady.

Here is a close up of the tiny matchbox I packed inside. I hope you love everything JoAnne!

Nana's Having a Birthday

2011-04-13T08:28:00.001-07:00

A customer is having a special party for her Nana. She is turning 60 and the customer wanted a fun banner to go with some other items she had purchased for the party. Here is the custom banner I made for her.

This chick is large enough to be a cake topper.

She bought these little chicks for cupcakes.

And these hats can be table decorations or cupcake toppers.

These all match using the same scrapbooking paper. Happy Birthday Nana. I would love to come to your party.

1000 Sales

2011-04-12T10:31:00.001-07:00

I recently made my 1000 th sale in my etsy shop. Woo Hoo! To celebrate the 1000th customer, Leslie, is getting all the great stuff you see here: cupcake toppers, cake magnet, bunny in a basket, tags, candy bracelet, Thank you so much Leslie. Enjoy your prize.

Finally A Swap

2011-04-09T09:54:00.000-07:00

I haven't been in a swap since last Easter and I have really missed them. I recently joined speckled egg's petite inspiration box swap. You decorate a large matchbox for your partners and then fill it full of spring inspired items. Here is a little sneak peek for my partners.

Cupcakes Fit For a Queen

2011-04-01T08:36:00.000-07:00

A customer is having a Marie Antoinnette tea party and asked me to make her some Queenly cupcake toppers.

Cupcake Lovin

2011-02-21T18:32:00.000-08:00

I've got to tell about a cute new etsy shop that makes the sweetest cupcake stands. They are so beautiful and look like delicious wrapped gifts. Add cupcakes and you have a centerpiece and dessert for an instant party. Shazam!

Visit her new shop and be sure to add it to your favorites. She even has new sports themed stands . Erin is so sweet and would love to work with you on your custom cupcake stand.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePoshFoxBoutique?ref=pr_shop_more

Snowflake Princess Party

2011-02-08T12:24:00.000-08:00

Tiny Little World

2010-12-02T10:29:00.000-08:00

I bought some tiny vintage deer. I thought they were bigger but now I'm glad they're so small. I made a tiny winter scene on a drawer pull. I have a feeling more will follow.

Wrapper

2010-10-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

Vintage Cupcake Toppers

2010-10-02T15:46:00.000-07:00

I bought the cutest vintage cupcake toppers from etsy. They even have a Japan stamp on their backs. So here's a little shot of something I made with them. Isn't that pumpkin guy the cutest? If I make anything else I'll add them.

Get Your Feathers Ruffled

2010-08-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

Ruffles seem to be one of the hottest trends this summer. Here are a few of my favorites. Some use ruffles in unexpected ways.

This pretty ruffle ring is made from silk ribbon in a pale aqua. Very unique, wouldn't you love to wear this to a special gathering?
http://bstudio.etsy.com

For me there is nothing cuter in the world than to see a sweet ruffled baby bum crawling on the floor.

http://sherbetbaby.etsy.com/

This gorgeous ruffled tote bag is perfect to carry all of your summer essentials. Pretty enough for a party, durable for the beach.

http://abushelandapeck.etsy.com/

And now here is a way to even have your cupcakes ruffled. Four layers of soft ruffles.

http://jeanknee.etsy.com/

When Jane Flies

2010-07-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

Pinwheel Treat Cups

2010-06-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

This first one is a pinwheel shape made from crepe paper. The bow will be straight- the wind was blowing during picture taking.
The next one is a regular paper pin wheels I looked for yellow but the only light yellow had rubber duckies on it.

Everything's Coming up Roses

2010-06-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

Today I was cleaning up a little bit and found some old shabby muslin fabric. So of course I had to stop cleaning and make some ribbon roses. That was hard to do since I love to clean so much and have to force myself to craft around. ha

I just love how imperfect and tattered these look. Then I started thinking of a the gazillion ways you could use them.

Decorate a tattered hang tag.

Use them to decorate journals, notebooks or scrapbook pages.

They look especially good with raw paper mache.

How about a vintage paper wreath?

So many different things to do with them, what else can you think of?

Love Tag

2010-05-20T18:40:00.000-07:00

I love the aged vintage look of this tag. So shabby and chic.

2010-05-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

Looks Like a Party Going' On

2010-04-30T16:45:00.000-07:00

see how cute that topper looks on Rebecca's cupcake ?

Easter Swap

2010-04-02T18:44:00.000-07:00

Miss Rhea from
sweetnshabbyroses had a fun swap where you decorated recycled yogurt cups to make sweet Easter baskets. I had two swap partners which made it double the fun watching for the mail.

First up, because I received her package first , are the goods from
Taylor

Closeup of the basket. I can never get enough of crepe paper. My hub said it looks like something I would make. He's right.

Here is a shot of the basket when it was full of goodies.

My favorite was the pretty pink rose clip.

And here are all the goodies. A small candle that matches the paper on the basket, a chocolate bunny (of course he's already gone, why do you ask?), a wand with a changeable scene, and some tiny lip gloss.

And now here are the goods I received from RebeccaHere are the things from inside the basket. Faux cupcake, pink mica flakes, accordion fold Easter booklet, ice cream bubbles and a glittered bunny wearing a rhinestone choker.

This faux cupcake was my favorite. I now use it to showcase my cupcake toppers in my shop. I think I may have hinted around for one. :)

Look at this lovely basket. Polka dots and crepe paper- things I swoon for.

Check out the handle, don't you love that silver peeking out?

I just want to say thank you to Rebecca and Taylor. You girls rock at swaps.

What I sent Taylor and Rebecca

2010-04-02T12:31:00.000-07:00

Rebecca's basket is on the left, Taylor's is on the right.

See those cute as pie bunny girls? They were made by http://www.etsy.com/shop/gigiandmehandmade the cutest etsy shop.

For Rebecca

For Taylor

Trinket box Sweeties

2010-03-11T10:44:00.001-08:00

These custom Easter boxes are on their way to Australia. Bon Voyage. Or is it Bon Appetite? No?

500 Sales!

2010-03-09T08:31:00.000-08:00

Sillyhearted was the winner of my 500 th sale giveaway. She purchased the bunny box in the middle. Here's a quick shot of her prizes. Thanks so much Sillyhearted, enjoy your loot ;)

Isn't that lamb lollipop the sweetest thing ever?

It's Looking Like Spring Time

2010-03-08T08:06:00.000-08:00

Except the sun's not out so the picure isn't good, sigh.

Woof

2010-03-04T10:17:00.001-08:00

Here's a little freebie I made for a customer who is having a birthday party for her dog.

Hmmmmm

2010-02-24T14:43:00.000-08:00

I'm thinking about this wand for a swap. Is it too plain? Too Foofy?

Bambi's Got Nothin' On These Cuties

2010-02-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

These are just the cutest flocked deer. At only 3" high they pack a large cuteness punch.

It's Almost Time For The Day Of Looooove

2010-02-13T10:24:00.000-08:00

That's right Valentine's day is upon us. Hope you've gotten your sweeties all fixed up. I had to show these most adorable straws I bought from Target. They have those puffy honeycomb things which I can never resist. And they'll probably be half off on Monday :)

Check Me Out

2010-02-10T17:43:00.000-08:00

Wowwwwsa. Check out my cupcake toppers over on the
Pepper Design Blog.

2010-02-08T08:36:00.000-08:00

Peep, Peep

2010-01-24T11:39:00.001-08:00

2010-01-11T18:46:00.000-08:00

That's Right, a Post in December

2009-12-18T12:04:00.000-08:00

First up we have my secret recipe North Pole Cupcakes. Made for my daughter's class party. Okay, okay quit begging, I'll give you the recipe:
Ingredients:bakery cupcakes
soft candy sticks

Directions: Stick candy into the cupcake, call it the north pole. Yesss

And now here is a shot of my etsy shop tags on an actual present. Woo Hoo!

How 'Bout an Aqua Christmas?

2009-11-08T15:03:00.001-08:00

Joli Paquet Trick or Treat Swap

2009-11-02T08:55:00.000-08:00

I was in a Halloween swap and had the fabulous Wanda of
The Rat's Pajamas. We were to make a Halloween tote bag and fill it with treats. Just look at that tote bag. A halloween layer cake made from lace and trims ( she also sent some trims for me to craft around with). Look at that close up, it is awesome.

And it was filled with every kind of treat imaginable, cupcake wrappers, toppers and sprinkles. Mountains of candy (not shown for obvious reasons--I already ate it), candles, air fresheners, glitter. You name it and it was in there.
Thank you Wanda, I loved everything, hope you had a great Halloween!

New Paper

2009-10-25T16:28:00.001-07:00

Who is it?

2009-10-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

The Spiders are Coming!

2009-09-13T13:09:00.001-07:00

Creepy Creatures

2009-09-08T13:22:00.000-07:00

Cat's Meow

2009-08-05T10:06:00.000-07:00

Check out these new crepe paper embellishments. Perfect for all your Halloween decorating.

Halloween Tags

2009-07-28T15:59:00.000-07:00

I'm in a vintage halloween tag swap. Each person makes 13 tags and the hostess puts them together making a tag book. Here are my cat tags. Again. I know. But I just love these so whatcha gonna do?

check it out

Nut Cups

2009-07-26T14:37:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't help it. I had to make something Halloweenish. So I did.

Party Dress Cupcake Toppers

2009-07-22T15:47:00.000-07:00

I love these new toppers. I was trying to make it look like a ballerina tutu but they came out screaming Party Dress! The variations on these with different colors and such are endless. I know what I'll be playing with tonight.

Ribbon Roses

2009-07-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

I love ribbon flowers, all kinds. Take a look at these delicate roses that came for me in the mail today. They are so shabby and sweet. See that cute tissue holder? It was a freebie just for ordering. I know, you've got to get some of your own.

Brissonte

Fairy Fever

2009-07-16T11:39:00.000-07:00

Well I guess I've jumped on the fairy bandwagon with these new tags. So shabby sweet, I love them.

New Pretty Posies

2009-07-13T18:16:00.000-07:00

Just look at these darling fabric flowers. Do they look familiar? They should, I made them with a kit from TracyBdesigns. They are so bright and fun and I can't wait to use them all over. Check into getting your own kit here. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5547753

The End

2009-07-13T18:10:00.001-07:00

And now here it is all frou froued up. If you would like a custom saying just convo me in my etsy shop. Wouldn't this look great at a pink poodle or Paris party? ohh la la

Beginning

2009-07-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

I was going for something screaming flamboyance but seeing the banner all plain like this makes me rethink the whole thing. Simple black and white, I like it.

Free Gift With Purchase

2009-06-13T15:24:00.001-07:00

I love the old fashioned look of these greeting cards. Perfect for Independence day.

For the Love of Peat

2009-06-09T16:48:00.000-07:00

I love decorating peat pots. They're so little and sweet. I've decorated some for Halloween, Easter, weddings etc. I never get tired of them.

Sneak Peek at May's Etsy Shop Prize

2009-06-06T10:49:00.000-07:00

Kristi is the winner of the May giveaway!! Here is a peek at some of your prizes- more to come

Little Lambs

2009-06-02T09:00:00.001-07:00

Cupcake toppers for a sweet baby boy's Christening.

Summer Pretties

2009-06-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of goodies going out to a customer today.

Eco Chic Wedding

2009-05-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

I'm in a couple of nings dedicated to Eco chic-environmentally friendly. One is Eco Chic Pink and the other is vintage bride. And now I finally have something for both of them. My new line of Eco Chic Wedding decorations.

This shabby album is made from a recycled paper album. I made the flower and bow from an upcycled Halloween costume. Can be usde for an album, journal or guest book. So shabby chic.

I saved this basket from a thrift shop. It had lurid purple flowers that I swear looked carnivorous in it. I added the shabby flower and ribbons again from an upcycled Halloween costume. This darling basket could hold favors, bird seed bundles or could even be used as a flower girl basket.This is my favorite piece from the recycled Halloween costume. A lovely shabby flower garland. It could decorate a cake table or even a favor display.

I love all of these and the best part is they are all environmentally friendly. Check out mt etsy store to see more pictures.

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Gifts for Your First Love

2009-04-13T12:50:00.000-07:00

Your mother has always been there for you, she even survived your teenage years (barely).Her day is coming and it's your chance to show her how much you care. Begin her special day with a Mother's Day tea party. Make it special with cupcakes, tea and love. The Pink Tea Party Pack is perfect:

Two gorgeous nut cups can hold candies and sugar cubes. Cupcake snugglers will make your cupcakes or muffins super sweet. Top off tea sandwiches or other goodies with food pick embellishments.

A gorgeous mending kit will make her heart soar. Find these

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Etsy Giveaway

2009-04-07T13:56:00.000-07:00

We have a winner of the Etsy giveaway. I put all the names in a bag and my daughter picked the winner. It is Mary Ann of teacupsandpoodles! Here's a little peek at the package Mary Ann will receive.

Etsy Giveaway

2009-03-17T09:44:00.000-07:00

Polka Dot Shop is having a spring time giveaway. All you have to do is purchase something from now until April 6 to be eligible to win a fabulous giveaway. What's in the giveaway? A bunch of surprises. Check our my flickr and etsy to see some possible prizes. Every time you make a purchase your name goes into a drawing. The more things you buy, the more chance you have to win!

POLKA DOT SHOP

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Jane; a sneak peek

2009-03-04T07:38:00.001-08:00

Cupcakes

2009-02-06T12:33:00.000-08:00

I was going to make these cupcakes for a small party my daughter is having on Sunday. I think I saw them on skip to my Lou. Anyway I hade my hearts melted together on toothpicks and then my hub hit the box they were in and they all fell apart. In a second it was over. I think there are three that survived. Should I make those and have the kids fight over them?? hmmm

Let me know if they work for you

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Out of the Pink Box

2009-02-05T06:42:00.000-08:00

So I had a customer who wanted a candle cake topper 17 for her twilight birthday cake. No pink anywhere.

I know.

After I made it I knew I had to make her something with Eward on it. So I did. Not too bad for a pinky fluff fluff girl.

Introducing Lenny

2009-01-29T09:56:00.000-08:00

Lenny is my new little chickie friend. Sitting in a basket, waiting for a new sibling to be hatched. Ready for a party. Lenny.