Karma's Kreations

2009-02-14T21:26:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!
Never mind flowers (I'm allergic and our cats eat them anyway)! I'm not in need of any jewelry either. So what did my thought hubby do for me today? He made me one of my favorite meals, while he has a cold (which I gave him earlier in the week). And, the meal necessitated barbecuing steak. Not a fun task for a vegetarian. If that isn't love, I don't know what is! The menu also included all my favorite carbs: baked potatoes, corn on the cob, and rolls. Yummy! And yes, he earned bonus points for finding a slab of meat shaped like heart!

2008-12-23T23:45:00.000-08:00

Enough Already!
A few days of snow is fun, but after more than a week of snow and ice and freezing rain, I'm over it!!! It's made me miss work, multiple pet-sitting jobs, my last craft show of the year, and other important engagements which I can't discuss yet. Luckily, I've only had to drive in it one day- and that was enough. I have to thank myself for paying extra for traction control on my Saturn! Of course, the fur-kids are thrilled: 1) I've been home for days on end, spending lots of quality time with them, and 2) the dogs love the snow! Rudy and Azlan are like little kids romping in it. Even (mostly blind and disc-diseased) Sandy has been adventurous and been tromping around the slippery snowy mountains in the back yard. Thank goodness Grandma knitted him lots of warm sweaters last year!

Go to the KPTV slide show, and look at the 4th photo to see a snow monster... (or look below)

2008-12-11T13:50:00.000-08:00

Arisen from the Dead
After way too many days spent in a living hell called the stomach flu, I'm now back amongst the living! Seriously, the highlight of my week was being able to get off the couch today and go upstairs to the office to check my week's worth of email. What would I have done without my wonderful Jewish mommy coming over to make me drink chicken soup and 7up? And give me meds, and entertain the grandkids, and even do my laundry! Yes, hubby has tried to be helpful. But, I've learned that no one is as good as Mom when you're sick.

2008-11-16T07:45:00.000-08:00

It's that Time Again!
After a two month long vacation from craft fairs, it's time to start toting around my tables and bins again. I'm pretty excited; I miss getting out and watching people enjoy the things that make me so happy to create. I'm usually a shy person, so it's good for me to get out and "have" to talk to people. Over the last 4 years of having booths, I have seen both me and my seemly quiet hubby grow to become more confident and independent people. I'm so proud of us! I had never even thought about the additional benefits having our own crafty biz might have.

Anyone in the Portland metro area who wants to get an early start on holiday shopping and help support my alma mater and lots of indie artists & crafters, come see me next Saturday! I promise to have lots of fun stuff at special prices!

2008-10-14T16:04:00.000-07:00

Kinda Creepy
You know those wacky online quizzes? Aron, you should be relieved to know that after answering the bizzaro questions on the What Letter Does Your Soulmate's Name Start With? quiz, my result was the letter A! Furthermore, it said "Possibly (but not limited to) Addison, Aaliyah, Aaron, Adam, Abigail, Abby or Aiden." So there ya go, we are soulmates, it's been confirmed (-:

2008-10-10T14:38:00.000-07:00

Blast From the Past
When I was a kid, Garbage Pail Kids were very popular. Well, now someone clever created this:

2008-10-08T03:11:00.000-07:00

Misery & Suspense
I know I've been neglectful in my blogging. I have two excuses:
1) my chronic pains have been wreaking total havoc
2) the small percentage of time I can function as a human being has been spent working on an exciting new crafty endeavor

I am only 32 years old, but usually feel more like an 82 year-old thanks to intractable chronic daily headache, restless leg syndrome, and TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). And those are the reason I am awake at 3:30am, when I have to be at work in a mere three hours. I will say that one good thing does come out of it all; my fur-kids really love when all I do is lay in bed b/c they get to cuddle with me! Enough kvetching. On to the good news; I'm collaborating on a project with my favorite group of guys. Soon I will be venturing into a new market with my creations. But, that's all I can say for now! (-:

2008-09-09T10:51:00.000-07:00

Whatta Day!
We had the best time ever at the street fair last Saturday! It was busy all day and we sold tons. The weather was perfect at about 80 degrees and sunny. Sandy met lots of other nice dogs and enjoyed sharing my chicken kabob with me.
Many friends stopped by to say hi, including Tyler and Chris. Even better, Aron was sweet enough to stay back at the booth and work while I ran a few blocks away to hear Outpost live for an hour!
Aron got to hug a tree.
And, we were awarded this in recognition of our not breeding!

2008-09-05T07:43:00.000-07:00

Last Chance
After a busy spring and summer, tomorrow is my last street fair of the year. The weather is going to be perfect. So, if you're in the Portland metro area, come on by SE Belmont for shopping handmade goods from local vendors, live music (at 2pm the best reggae band in the world is performing), delicious food, kids activities, and free trolley rides. I'll be at the corner of SE 35th and Belmont. See ya there!

2008-08-20T23:13:00.001-07:00

Party Time!!!
This Saturday come on over to SE Portland for a reggae, ska, roots, and acoustic music extravaganza! My favorite group of super-cool guys with amazing skills will be hosting all the fun. Awesome merchandise will also be available from local vendors too (like me and Headdy Hats)! Lots of good music, good people, and good times. You'll be really sad if you miss it...

2008-07-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Pet Parade and More
If you're in the Portland metro area, you should come to Bethany Village Center (off Hwy 26, near Tanasbourne) this evening. From 6pm to 8pm there will be live music, booths with give-aways and samples from local businesses, food, and local vendors (including me!). There will also be a pet parade! Prizes and fun with proceeds to benefit Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital and Indigo Rescue. All well behaved dogs are welcome. Register your pet at the concert stage (on NW Central Drive) at 7pm. Costumes encouraged. $5 Entry fee. Parade to start at 7:20pm.

2008-07-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

Family Fun
Yesterday me (in the pink shirt), my mom, sis, and nieces went to the Oregon Zoo. I hadn't been there in 3 years, so I was excited to go, plus it's always (well, usually) nice to spend time with my family. It was a pretty nice day weatherwise, although it was starting to get hot when we left. We got to ride the train through gorgeous Washington Park, see dinosaurs, come almost nose-to-nose with a cougar, see the inside of an elephants mouth, and briefly see a few chimps (my favorites). Despite her serious, sullen look, Quinn did have a fun time (she was just hungry and tired by the time we took the picture- and she's a total drama queen).

2008-06-18T10:15:00.000-07:00

Human Pincushion
And I thought I got a lot of needles stuck in me with my weekly acupuncture! This guy decided to celebrate the Olympics in China by inserting 2008 into his own body. I think I usually have about 20 or so needles in me at a time. I think that's plenty!

2008-06-07T22:05:00.000-07:00

New Finished Projects

2008-06-05T21:43:00.000-07:00

Who Knew?
Who would of have guessed that my high school friend and locker partner would later become a famous fashion expert?! Well, the fashion consultant part isn't a surprise- he was the best dressed guy in school (I don't think most other guys cared too much about their "image" back then). Kevin and I used to spend hours talking on the phone almost every night. We would discuss his outfit selection for the next day. I just didn't know he'd go to New York and become a contributing fashion editor for Glamour Magazine! Now he's on a Learning Channel broadband show. Crazy!!!

2008-05-31T16:42:00.000-07:00

Super Nanny
No, I'm not talking about the tv show. I'm talking about my mom! Last weekend, while hubby and I did a vacation/craft event at the beach, my mom pet sat our 7 kids and my boss's dog. That's a total of 4 cats and 4 dogs!! Even more impressive is that she also medicated three of those fur-kids. Aron and I never go out of town. This was my first night away since Labor day of last year (when Mom also pet sat). She's the only person we trust to take care of our kids. It's not that they are ill-behaved or difficult; I just worry a lot. Yay for Mom- you're awesome and much appreciated!
The day before the show, we walked around Newport's bayfront and had lunch at our favorite restaurant, The Whale's Tale. Aron says they make the best pasta he's ever had.The craft show was a fundraiser for the Lincoln County Animal shelter. It was pretty successful- $2200 was raised and 4 puppies and 2 kittens were adopted. And, although the adoption booth was right next to my booth, I did not bring home any more fur-kids!The day after the show was a vacation day for us. We went to the Newport Aquarium. Aron had never been and I hadn't been there in a long time. Overall, we had a great time. It was crowded- with lots of noisy children. I think we both could have stayed and watched the sea otters all day!
The beach house we stayed at was wonderful. It had ocean views from the kitchen and living room. It was a quiet, peaceful, relaxing place. I can't wait to go back!

2008-05-27T01:45:00.000-07:00

Lady Luck
Although I usually feel as if I'm jinxed, this past weekend I was lucky all around:
1. It was warm and sunny at the beach (a rarity in Oregon, especially in May)! This made for a wonderful day for the Cause 4 Paws fundraising event. And, hubby, friend, and I were able to take a late-night walk on the beach without freezing our butts off.
2. I won an auction for a pet stroller! I've been wanting one for my special terrier boy, Sandy, for a long time. He's 13 years old and has some medical issues. He loves going places and almost always accompanies me when I have a booth at outdoor venues. I have a pet sling that I carry him in during the street fairs. However, my shoulders, back, and arms get mighty sore after carrying around my 21-pound baby. So now not only do I have a super-nice stroller for him, but the money I spent on it all goes to the animals at the shelter in Lincoln county.
3. Hubby and I made an awesome new friend! We shared a beach house with another crafter. Since I had previously only met her online, who knew what we were in for? Luckily, Gloria turned out to be a really cool person. Gloria, Aron, and I hit it off and became good friends almost immediately. We quickly realized we have a lot in common: a love for dogs and reggae music. We all had a lot of fun hanging out together. The only bad part is that she lives about 4 hours from us, so we won't be able to get together very often.

2008-05-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

Heat Wave
Hubby, Sandy, and I will be braving the sudden heat wave to man our booth at the Alberta Hop today. This is our 3rd year doing it. We'll be sharing our booth with Bread and Badger, who makes super-cool etched glass accessories. If you're in the Portland metro area, come on by. It's always a ton of fun!

2008-05-14T04:38:00.000-07:00

Mommy Dearest
Yesterday was my mom's birthday. In honor of that, here's my favorite photo of her. I'm not sure how old she was when it was taken. I think she looks like a movie star!

2008-05-03T02:01:00.000-07:00

If You Were A Little Girl In The 70's (or early 80's)...
-You owned a bicycle with a banana seat and a plastic basket with flowers on it.
-You learned to skate with actual skates (not roller blades) that had metal wheels.
-You thought Gopher from Love Boat was cute (admit it!)
-You had nightmares after watching Fantasy Island.
-You had either a "bowl cut" or "pixie," not to mention the "Dorothy Hamill".
-You owned a "Slip-n-Slide", on which you injured yourself on a sprinkler head more than once.
-You begged Santa/Hannukah Harry for the electronic game, Simon.
-You had a pair of Doctor Scholl's sandals (the ones with hard sole & the buckle).
-You wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder really bad; and you despised Nellie Olson!
-PONG! was the most remarkable futuristic game you've ever heard of!
-You know who Strawberry Shortcake is, as well as her friends, Blueberry Muffin & Huckleberry Pie. -You carried a Muppets lunch box to school and it was metal, not plastic.
-You and your girlfriends would fight over which of the Dukes of Hazzard was your boyfriend.
-YOU had Star Wars action figures, too!
-It was a big event in your household each year when the "Wizard of Oz" would come on TV. Your mom would break out the popcorn and sleeping bags!
-You did lots of arts and crafts, like yarn and Popsicle-stick G-d's eyes, decoupage, or those weird potholders made on a plastic loom.
-You made Shrinky-Dinks and put iron-on kittens on your t-shirts!
-You had subscriptions to Dynamite and Tiger Beat.
-You learned everything you needed to know about girl issues from Judy Blume books. (Are you there God, It's me, Margaret.)
-You thought Olivia Newton John's song "Physical" was about aerobics. (?? its not??)
-You wore friendship pins on your tennis shoes, or shoelaces with heart or rainbow designs.
-You wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer.
-You drowned yourself in Love's Baby Soft - which was the first "real" perfume you ever owned.
-You glopped your lips in Strawberry Roll-on lip-gloss till it almost dripped off.

2008-04-28T20:27:00.000-07:00

Speechless
I know I haven't written in quite a well, but I guess I haven't had much to say. Yes, I know that's hard to believe for those of you who know me well! I did have my first craft booth of the year about a week ago. Unfortunately, not many people showed up to the event. I feel lucky to have at least made my booth fee plus a little. I did have a good time catching up with some crafty friends I hadn't seen since the holidays. Now I'm trying to get ready for 3 craft show weekends in a row; May is gonna be a busy month!

I can't resist sharing this cute pic of what I found after dinner at my parents' house the other night: hubby and Herby snoozing together on the couch!

2008-04-02T11:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Sandman!
Yesterday was Sandy's 13th birthday. I don't know his actual date of birth. But the day I chose him as my foster dog was April 1, 1996 and they estimated him to be about one year old then. Yes, I said foster dog. But, after I'd had him for two months, I decided there was no way that I could part with him and he became my forever dog.

He's my special boy b/c we've been through a lot together: a long bad relationship, 2 cross-country moves, college and graduate school, seizures and urine-leaking (him, not me!). He was the ring bearer in my wedding almost 3 years ago. Of all my fur-kids, he is my shadow. He's always with me at home and during the summer when I have craft booths, he's my assistant (in addition to my hubby). He's excellent at drawing in customers and loves feeling special b/c his two dog brothers don't get to come!

2008-03-17T17:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Roo Roo!
Not only is it St Patrick's day today, but it's also Roo's 13th birthday! He's the only one of my 7 children whose exact birthday I know. I know his b/c he was born on my living room floor! I can't believe it's been 13 years since he was born. I'm feeling old today! We've been through a lot together, including 2 cross-country moves.
When I was in college, I lived in an apartment complex in California where there were tons of homeless (unspayed and unneutered) cats. After adopting one (Magritte), I decided to take in another: a very sweet manx tuxedo cat I named Sylvester. When I took Sylvester to the vet to be "fixed," I had to rename the cat Sylvia!!! And, she was already pregnant. So, I ended up keeping Sylvia and one of her sons, Roo. My beloved girl, Sylvia, passed away from kidney failure 7 years ago. But, I'm so fortunate to still have her special boy, Roo.

2008-03-15T10:52:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Baby Bear!
On Thursday Teddy (a.k.a, Theodore, Teddy Bear, Baby Bear) turned 8 years old! I never thought my asthmatic baby (who has almost died multiple times) would make it to being a "senior"!

2008-03-10T05:24:00.001-07:00

Some of my favorite creations paired with one of my favorite songs!

2008-03-07T19:30:00.000-08:00

I thought I was Oscar!
Thank you to Frosty for pointing me to the Sesame Street Personality Quiz. Oscar the grouch has always been my favorite character. And sometimes (especially during my chronic headaches), I can be grumpy. So, I totally thought the test would tell me that I'm Oscar. But, surprise- it said I'm Bert! I actually can see that in some ways, but the really freaky thing is that it said that one of my passions is bottle caps!!!

You Are Bert

Extremely serious and a little eccentric, people find you lovable - even if you don't love them!

You are usually feeling: Logical - you rarely let your emotions rule you

You are famous for: Being smart, a total neat freak, and maybe just a little evil

How you live your life: With passion, even if your odd passions (like bottle caps and pigeons) are baffling to others

2008-02-17T23:47:00.000-08:00

No Pain, No Gain
A while back I mentioned that I'm taking a Fitball class. I had never heard of it before, and I think most people haven't. So, I'll try to describe it. You use a small inflated ball like this:
to improve your flexibility and strength. The balls are firm, but flexible. Physical therapists and personal trainers user them for warming up muscles prior to working out. It's a form of self-administered acupressure; the ball and your own body weight exert pressure on specific points on your body. It works really well on upper legs. Sometimes it's also called "self-message," but I refrain from referring to it that way b/c it might evoke other ideas!

I chose to try the class b/c it's supposed to help you ease tension in your body. I was/am hoping it will help reduce the frequency of my headaches. So far Mom and I have attended all 3 of the weekly classes. We have 4 more classes left. I plan on buying a fitball (they provide them in class) so that I can do it at home too.

2008-02-13T18:44:00.000-08:00

Poor Ruthie
Please send positive vibes, prayers, etc to my sister's St. Bernard, Ruthie. She's recovering from pancreatitis. After a week in and out of the hospital, she's finally doing better and it seems that she'll be ok. Not an easy thing for a senior citizen dog to do!

2008-02-10T21:18:00.000-08:00

Knitting Machine
Since my mom retired she's become a knitting machine- lucky me! She's made me many hats, socks, and lotsa sweaters for Sandy. Since
he's gotten old, he can't thermo-regulate much anymore. Sometimes he has to wear 2 sweaters even with the heat on in the house just to stay warm. Here he is sporting his newest gift from grandma. She even personalized it with his name!

2008-02-03T12:26:00.001-08:00

Birthday Fun

The delicious cake my mom made me. The blue shapes are sparkly stars!

I'm opening the awesome necklace from my sis, brother-in-law, & nieces. Notice my mom's dog, Herby, watching attentively in the bottom of the pic.

Here I am modeling the hat my mom made me. It's dark gray with a blue evil eye embellishment and ear flaps. Just like I wanted! She also knit me a gorgeous pair of colorful socks.

2008-01-31T18:29:00.000-08:00

B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y!
Yep, tomorrow (February 1st) is my birthday! I'm celebrating by taking the day off of work and having a delicious dinner with all my favorite foods and my family. Tomorrow's dinner menu: deviled eggs, pot roast, potato glop (an amazing invention of my dad's involving potatoes, cheese, sour cream, and secret ingredients), and yellow cake with chocolate and cream cheese frosting. I can't wait!

I'm still trying to work on becoming a less stressed-out person in hopes that it will help with my headaches. In addition to yoga, acupuncture, and fitball massage, I'm trying to be more spiritual. Here's a quote from one of my favorite authors (Kurt Vonnegut) I am inspired by:
We are what we imagine ourselves to be.

2008-01-25T15:43:00.000-08:00

Oh Well
I'm bummed that I didn't win the Great American Craft Off contest )-: But, as the saying goes, I'm "honored to have been nominated." I sure could have gotten lots of cool stuff with that huge Michael's gift card!

2008-01-09T17:05:00.000-08:00

Don't Wanna Jinx ItI'm SO excited- one of my creations is a finalist in the Great American Craft-Off!!! A picture of it is on their home page. It's the Star-Spangled Switchplate. The grand-prize winner will be announced soon- January 20th. Even if I don't win first place, it's awesome just being in the top 10!

2007-12-25T23:11:00.000-08:00

Please Don't Go
Yes, my fur-kids are being silly and cute again. This time it was Teddy, my 20-pound black kitty. I think he was trying to tell his dad that he was going to miss him (or, he wanted to go visit Georgia b/c he's been missing living there)! Good thing Aron noticed him inside his suitcase before he zipped it up!

2007-12-21T13:28:00.000-08:00

The Last One
Tomorrow is my last craft event for 2007. And whatta a busy year- I'll have done 16!

Press Release:
If you're the kind of person who saves your holiday shopping until the last possible minute, you no longer have to worry about crowded stores and picked-over goods. The PSU Women's Studies Department is sponsoring a handmade craft sale in the Smith Center Ballroom during the Solstice Farmer's Market on December 22nd. The handmade craft sale features local artisans of all types. You'll find everything for everyone on your shopping list. The sellers are all members of the PDXEtsy Street Team, a group of crafters who sell their wares locally and online at a website dedicated to handmade goods called Etsy. Learn more about the team and visit member shops at www.PDXEtsy.com. Everything is easily accessible from the PSU parking structure on Broadway--just walk over the 4th floor sky bridge!
Click here to see the vendor list

2007-12-12T22:12:00.000-08:00

Snap, Crackle, Pop
On my seemingly never-ending quest for headache relief, I tried something new today: I went to a chiropractor. I've been going to acupuncture once a week since July and it had seemed to help until recently. Despite being poked with needles, drinking my custom herbal tea, and doing yoga, I've still been feeling crappy a lot of the time. So, on the advice of my acupuncturist, I got my bones manipulated. I'd never been to a chiropractor before and was kinda scared, but I figured it would be worth it if it helps me feel better. Dr. Dave was very friendly and seemed to genuinely care about my problems. Since I'm rather petite at just under 5 feet tall, I was worried he might break me! But, he was as gentle as he could be. I will say that feeling and hearing the bones in my back and jaw popping was not nearly as pleasant as acupuncture! (Hah, I never would've thought that I would consider being stuck with needles relaxing!) I'll see Dr. Dave again on Friday for another adjustment. I sure hope it works!

P.S. Thank you Aron for going with me! You're the bestest hubby in the whole world!

Hip Hop Hoodios Ocho Kandelikas

2007-12-04T15:09:00.001-08:00

To celebrate the first night of Hanukkah, here's one of my favorite holiday songs!

2007-12-04T14:57:00.001-08:00

Here's another one of my favorite holiday songs!

2007-12-03T16:59:00.000-08:00

The Festival of Lights
I can't believe Hanukkah starts tomorrow night; it's so early this year! The good thing about it's timing is that Aron gets to spend Hanukkah my family and then he goes to Georgia to spend Christmas with his family. I can't wait to eat some of my mom's delicious latkes!

2007-11-26T17:34:00.000-08:00

My Monday Morning Asthma Attack
I know this is long, but trust me, it's worth the read!
I wish I had a photo to accompany this story, but sadly I don't... I needed to bring one of my cats, Miss Whitey, to work with me (at the vet clinic) for a recheck on her kidney and bladder stones. So, at 6 a.m., I chased my poor, scared kitty around the house until I caught her and threw her in the crate. When I went to pick up the crate to take it to my car, it was very heavy. Okay, not surprising since 1) she weighs 18.5 lbs, and 2) it was obscenely early in the morning. I managed to walk the crate (in the cold and dark) to my car and hoist it up onto the passenger seat. I almost had an asthma attack. Kinda odd since I usually can carry her crate without problem. Geez, I thought 1) they were gonna yell at and tease me at work for her gaining so much weight, and 2) my recent illness had really made me weak and flared up my asthma. I gently talked to Miss Whitey to try to calm her down as I drove on my way to work. A few blocks away, while at a red light, I noticed that her tail seemed to be puffed out at the end. Then I suddenly noticed an extra pair of eyes gleaming in the dark-- Rudy!

Yes, my very silly black cairn terrier, Rudy, had gotten in the crate before I had put Miss Whitey in it and hadn't made a sound since! After laughing at my stowaway, I realized why I had had such troubles carrying the crate- instead of 18.5 lbs, the crate had cargo weighing 36.5 lbs!!!

Conveniently, Rudy was also due for an exam and vaccine, so bringing him to work turned out to be useful. Then I had to call home and leave a message for Aron, letting him know that Rudy was with me (so he didn't have to worry when he came home at lunch and one of the dogs was mysteriously missing). I guess I need to thank Rudy for starting off my week with lots of laughter!

2007-11-20T19:48:00.000-08:00

Whatta Week

As of today, I've been sick for 8 days (although it seems like much longer!). And of course it's at the worst possible time- when I had 2 shows to do (and still working at my full-time job). Thank goodness for my wonderful hubby, who did all the talking at my booth on Saturday b/c I had no voice! I had to just sit there and smile at customers. Luckily, on Sunday I started to get my voice back, although, even today it still isn't back to normal. I'm really sick of being sick!!! Hopefully, between antibiotics, acupuncture and custom herbs, and some days off work, I'll be better soon. I'm going to be so sad if I can't taste any of the delicious food on Thanksgiving.

2007-11-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

Trick or Treat!

Aron and I went out to hear my favorite band last night. It was the best Halloween I've had in a long time! I think I danced more than I ever have in one night. Although they didn't sing my very favorite song, they played lots of others I really like. And, I forgive them anyway b/c their costumes made up for it- they were Chippendales dancers! Aron and I were Hansel & Gretel and I think we were adorable. I can't believe he agreed to wear lederhosen!

2007-10-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

Join the Revolution!
I think it's wonderful how hand-crafted goods are not only becoming more accepted, but even sought after and cherished.

"Buying handmade is better for people, better for the environment, and better for giving truly special and well-crafted gifts. The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us all dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. The connection between producer and consumer has been lost. Buying handmade helps them reconnect."

Top 5 reasons to buy indie!
1. Support small business owners who are doing what they love.
2. Own or give something unique & original.
3. Contribute to the arts.
4. Artists/crafters appreciate your business far more than corporations do.
5. Shopping indie is FUN!

2007-10-07T22:14:00.000-07:00

Cute Overload!
A perk of working at a vet clinic: last weekend I got to pet sit these adorable puppies and their sweet mom! They just turned 7 weeks old last Thursday. Their mom was found running loose near the clinic and we never found an owner. When we went to spay her- surprise, she was pregnant! So some of us employees at the clinic have been taking care of Delores and her 5 babies until they're old enough to find forever homes. I really wish I could keep one of them (Benji, the one in the upper left corner, is my favorite). But, I'm already at maximum capacity when it comes to 4-legged kids. They're SO cuddly and tons of fun to watch play. It's been an amazing experience to watch them grow!

2007-09-15T01:40:00.000-07:00

Busy as a Bee
I've recuperated from last weekend's Belmont Street Fair (it was tons of fun!) just in time for the Alberta Street Fair. This will be my last event for two months (until the holiday fairs). It looks like the weather will be perfect. I feel lucky to have had so many non-rainy weekends in Oregon!!

I love doing street fairs and seeing people enjoy my handmade goodies, but they're a lot of work. Loading the car and booth set-up and tear-down take a lot of time and energy. So a little vacation will be nice. Now's a great time to thank my hubby who helps me with my booth at every event. And, he rarely complains! It's wonderful to get to spend time together.

My favorite memory from the Belmont Street Fair:
a little girl walked up to me and asked, "Are you a teenager?" Surprised, I paused, laughed, and thanked her for the compliment. How flattering a comment for a 31 year old to hear!

2007-09-03T17:42:00.002-07:00

Busy at the Beach
Hubby and I just got back from the Oregon coast! It was both a working weekend and belated anniversary celebration. We camped Friday night (our first time camping together, and my first time camping since junior high). Saturday we had a booth in Lincoln City. It was wonderful- the weather was amazingly perfect, the customers friendly, and awesome to meet fellow artists and crafters in person! Although I shopped a lot, I still made more than I spent. After the art show was over, we packed up and drove south to Newport. We'd had enough roughing it, so we got a room at the Shilo Inn (with an ocean view!). We walked around the historic bayfront and came across one of the coolest things I've ever seen- raccoons and cats only inches apart. They were eating cat food that someone had come and poured in mounds. Unfortunately, the fence blocked me from getting a pic of the critters so close together, but I was able to snap this adorable photo:

We also got to walk barefoot on the beach in the warm sun. So, we had a great time and we couldn't have done it without my mom, who babysat our 7 fur-kids for us! Thanks Mom!

I'll be spending this week preparing for Saturday's Belmont Street Fair. If you're in the Portland metro area you should come; it'll be a blast!

2007-08-25T04:03:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted any pics of new creations in a while, so here ya go:
Vintage Tattoo Birds SwitchplateShow Me the Money SwitchplateSkully Jack Ring

2007-08-17T01:42:00.000-07:00

It's Not Easy Being a Mom
Yesterday, one of my fur-kids had a crazy procedure done. It's called a voiding urohydropulsion. Basically, the vet anesthetized my Miss Whitey, repeatedly filled her with fluid via a urinary catheter, shook her, and then squeezed her! It sounds like some horrible midevil torture, but it actually was a blessing b/c it got all of her bladder stones out without having to cut her open. Since I work at the vet clinic, my boss (Miss Whitey's doctor) let me bring her home while still on IV fluids. The plan was for her to stay on fluids overnight. So I installed some hooks in the wall, got the IV running, and got poor Miss Whitey all set up in a nice big dog crate. Then I went downstairs to relax for awhile, a very short while... After hearing the IV pump alarm go off, hubby and I ran upstairs to reset the pump. This is when I looked in the crate and saw blood everywhere. Although she'd been really good at the vet clinic all day, apparently Miss Whitey had had enough and had pulled out part of her IV catheter. Lets just say that Miss Whitey was not so white anymore! So, I had to pull out the rest of her catheter and hubby got to clean the carpet, crate, and wall while I cleaned myself up.
I'm thankful for 4 things:
1) hubby did not pass out.
2) I handle animal emergencies a million times better than people emergencies (had it been human blood, I would've passed out).
3) I get a generous veterinary discount (w/out my discount the surgery would have cost $732).
4) and most importantly, Miss Whitey is ok!

2007-08-13T18:39:00.000-07:00

Needles= Pain Free
How ironic is it that having needles stuck all over me, makes me feel better? Acupuncture, along with my custom herbal tea, has made such an amazing difference in my life! I had my fourth treatment today, and I almost fell asleep during it. I actually look forward to my visits. To go along with my inspiration and renewed life energy, I found this proverb:
Fear less, hope more,
eat less, chew more,
whine less, breathe more,
talk less, say more,
hate less, love more,
and all good things will be yours.

2007-08-08T08:31:00.000-07:00

Celebration Time
Today is Aron and my second wedding anniversary! It seems like our wedding was so long ago. We're really excited to be able to celebrate by seeing our fave Athens band at Edgefield tonight. Dubconscious is a group of amazing reggae artists. We first saw/heard them when they opened for the Legendary Wailers on one of our first dates. They're super nice people with a wholesome peaceful message. Hopefully, Aron and I will have time to go out to dinner somewhere relatively nice before the concert. I hope he likes his present; he's hard to shop for b/c he always says he doesn't need anything. No matter what, I know I'll have a wonderful time with my best friend in the world!

From a very wise man, Rabbi Shmuley:
"Your marriage is not a facet of your life. It is your life. It is not a detail of your happiness, but its source and greatest blessing. "

2007-08-07T04:54:00.000-07:00

Feeling Good is Hard Work
I had my third acupuncture treatment yesterday. Because my TMJ (a jaw joint disorder) has been bothering me recently, he focused on that area this time. I got to experiene two new things: a jaw muscle massage done from the inside of my mouth and electro-acupuncture. The jaw massage was slightly uncomfortable, but not too bad at all. The electro-acupuncture felt really weird and kinda freaky. It seemed like worms were crawling around under my skin. I was very proud of myself for taking some deep breaths and getting through it. While the needles were in me today, I enjoyed listening to the calming music and having awhile to rest; I almost fell asleep! The next thing I need to conquer/master is drinking the herbal mixture he custom-made for me. I'm supposed to drink it 3 times per day, but b/c it tastes very strong and earthy I've been having a hard time making myself take it. I'll have to keep reminding myself that I'll try anything to feel better!

2007-08-04T11:40:00.000-07:00

I Have a Crush...
Thank goodness acupuncture has been getting rid of my headaches and dizziness, so I was able to go out last night to hear my favorite band, outPost! It's hard to describe how truely awesome they are. Their voices are amazing and lyrics and songs both funny and thought-provoking. Their energy is positively inspiring. You can't help but jump up and dance. All 5 guys are also super-friendly, sweet, and down to earth. What more could you ask for?!

2007-07-25T20:17:00.000-07:00

Why the odd picture today? It's not the usual photo of crafts or fur-kids because I'm feeling human again! After many years of headaches (which recently have become constant, unbearable, and with the added delight of dizziness and nausea), I decided to give Eastern medicine a try. I've been thinking about trying acupuncture for quite a while, but was nervous. I'm not normally needle-phobic, but the thought of having tons of needles stuck all over my body was scary. All of the meds give me no relief. Lately, I've become almost bed-ridden, not able to do anything but watch tv. And although my kitties and doggies really enjoy cuddling with me, laying around all the time gets really old (and I'm sure Aron is tired of having to take care of all 8 of us!). So, Monday I finally had acupuncture. No the needles aren't as long as the ones in the picture- thank goodness! It wasn't that bad at all-especially since I also get a neck and head massage, foot massage, and Chinese aromatherapy. Since then I've gradually felt better and better. I was so excited to be able to vacuum, sew, do laundry, craft, and clean a closet today! I want to give my acupuncture doctor a huge hug and kiss! I'm looking forward to my next appointment...
I also want to thank my amazing husband and parents for always being so patient, understanding, and helpful to me. I definitely wouldn't be able to get through all this without them!

2007-07-19T10:20:00.000-07:00

Mississippi

Believe it or not, I'm still recovering from last weekend. I had a booth at the Mississippi Avenue Street Fair. It was my first time vending there and it was SO busy! The customers were wonderful. Hubby had fun seeing tons of dogs (including a certain St. Bernard who was so excited to see us, he almost knocked my table over!). Sandy slept in the shade under the table most of the day because it was really warm. He enjoyed sharing some strawberry shortcake with me!

2007-07-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

Are you happy to see me...
The other day in the car on the way to Enchanted Forest, my hubby got to sit between my two nieces. The girls were being very silly and having a lot of fun playing with their uncle's beard. Then, in her cute little voice, the 4 year-old asked my hubby "What's that bump in your pants?" The car grew quiet as my sister and I wondered what he would say... we were relieved when he answered "Chapstick!"

2007-06-13T10:46:00.000-07:00

I am in Love!
Last night Aron and I finally used the Melting Pot gift card my parents gave us for our anniversary. It was amazing. I think I ate as much last night as I usually do in a couple of days! Aron had never had fondue, and I'd only had it once before (a very long time ago). So we had to do it all! We had 4 courses: cheddar cheese with beer base with veggies & breads for dipping, salad, main entrees (vegetarian for Aron and filet mignon for me), and milk chocolate w/Bailey's Irish Cream with fruits, cakes, and marshmallows for dipping. And I had a Chocolate Kiss cocktail. Thank goodness we got home late because the only thing I could do was lay on the couch and not move! It was really nice to get all dressed up and get spoiled.

2007-06-10T21:22:00.001-07:00

Quote of the week:
"A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved"- Kurt Vonnegut

2007-06-10T21:00:00.000-07:00

Here's Aron and me working hard at the Lovli Fair. It was very warm- luckily we were seated right in front of a huge window so we could feel the breeze. We made friends with "the uterus girl" (Amber) whose table was next to ours. We even traded a bottlecap keychain for a uterus postcard and jesus doorhanger! The great thing about being indoors was that we didn't have to lug the canopy and huge tables! Set-up and tear-down were pretty fast. We had some delicious snacks too. Too bad Sandy couldn't come this time )-: (technically, he is over 21!)

2007-06-02T23:49:00.000-07:00

Near Portland, OR? Come see me today!

The Lov.li Fair will be so much fun! There will be indoor and outdoor vendors selling their handmade stuff (including me!), cocktails and food, music, demonstrations, raffle, and a make-and-take craft table.

Rontom's is a bar, so it's 21 and over.

2007-05-31T10:33:00.000-07:00

It's a hard life...

Yes, it's nap time. All of the furkids are sleeping, including Azlan and Herby. Too bad I can't cuddle with them for a snooze; I'm getting ready for a super-fun craft fair this weekend. If you're near Portland (Oregon) you should come! The Lov.li Fair will be at a bar, so you can sip cocktails while you shop for all types of handmade goodness. What could be more fun?!

2007-05-21T00:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, I know I haven't been blogging much lately. But, I have a good excuse! I've been very busy making lots of new stuff and selling at local events. Here's a pic from last week at the St Johns Bizarre. It was very cold, but luckily it didn't start to rain til we were packing up. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics yesterday at the Alberta Art Hop b/c my camera wasn't working )-:
I owe a special thank you to my hubby who is always such a big help with loading, setting up, and manning my booth- I couldn't do it with out him!

2007-04-13T23:49:00.000-07:00

I've been delinquent in posting my quote of the week for the past few weeks, so I'm now posting some quotes from my favorite author (who died a few days ago), Kurt Vonnegut.

"Just because some of us can read and write and do a little math, that doesn't mean we deserve to conquer the Universe."

"Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward."

"One of the few good things about modern times: If you die horribly on television, you will not have died in vain. You will have entertained us."

2007-03-27T02:13:00.000-07:00

Quote of the week:
"The hero is not the man who conquers the world, but who conquers his own passions"

2007-03-19T03:11:00.001-07:00

Quote of the week:
"A joy shared is doubled, a sorrow shared is halved"

2007-03-12T03:11:00.000-07:00

Quote of the week:
"There is enough uncontrollable pain in life without us unnecessarily adding self-inflicted wounds"

2007-03-04T18:35:00.000-08:00

Quote of the week:
"If you want your dreams to come true, don't sleep"

2007-02-25T22:54:00.000-08:00

Quote of the week:
"Be happy while you're living, for you're a long time dead"

2007-02-18T07:59:00.000-08:00

Quote of the week
"What you give you get, ten times over"

Whatta a perfect proverb reminder from Karma's Kreations!

2007-02-14T22:07:00.000-08:00

The Happily Handmade Giveaway has started! 51 gift baskets bursting with handmade goodies are being given away. And, Karma's Kreations is excited to be a sponsor! So go to my website for a chance to enter and then visit all of the other awesome indie shops for more chances to win!

2007-02-11T19:33:00.000-08:00

Quote of the week
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony"

2007-02-06T11:35:00.000-08:00

In my seemingly never-ending quest to get my chronic headaches under control, I'm reading some awesome books. I've only just started this book (Breaking the Headache Cycle), but I already like it. Here are some interesting points they make:
-The World Health Organization lists migraine in the top rung of diseases that severely impact quality of life.
-Some of the crazy imagery in Alice in Wonderland was inspired by the visual disturbances Lewis Caroll experienced during his migraines.

2007-02-04T08:41:00.000-08:00

Quote of the week
"Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors"

2007-02-01T12:23:00.000-08:00

It's my Birthday!!!

To celebrate, buy anything from my Etsy shop or regular shop today,
and you'll get a FREE gift!

2007-01-30T00:17:00.000-08:00

I found this cool toy on my sister's blog! Here's places I've been. I didn't realize I've been to so many states! A lot of them are due to 2 coast-to-coast moves. It's cutting off the northeast states of New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and DC.

create your own visited states map
or check out these Google Hacks.

2007-01-28T01:50:00.000-08:00

Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade? -Benjamin Franklin

This is my inspirational reminder to all artists and fellow crafters!

2007-01-24T22:40:00.000-08:00

I've been busy with my new obsession/creation- square magnets! They're really thick (5 mm) and I love them because I can use pics that don't work in round magnets. I've been using postage stamps from my dad's old collection and pictures cut out of magazines and catalogs. I love recycling/re-using!

2007-01-16T07:25:00.000-08:00

It's Snowing!
I was so busy crafting that I didn't even know it was snowing outside, til my hubby told me! The sun isn't even up yet, but all of the dogs and some of the kitties decided to go out and explore and play in the fluffy white stuff. I tried to get cute pics of them, but they were having too much fun and did not want to stand still and pose for me!

2007-01-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

I just added lots of Big Marble Magnets and some new Rings!

2007-01-10T00:58:00.000-08:00

My proverb of the week:
Don't open a shop unless you know how to smile.

2007-01-01T15:42:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to A.G. from California! She won a bottlecap magnet from the most recent Karma's Kreations newsletter contest!

Want to be the next winner? Sign-up for the mailing list.

2007-01-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2006-12-16T06:09:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HANUKKAH!!!

2006-12-12T14:20:00.000-08:00

ABC meme:
A - Available/Single? Married.
B - Best Friend? My hubby.
C- Cake or Pie? Cake
D - Drink Of Choice? Pop
E - Essential Item You Use Everyday? Refrigerator.
F - Favorite Color? Blue
G - Gummy Bears Or Worms? Both.
H - Hometown? Too big now.
I - Indulgence? Sleeping in.
J - January Or February? February.
K - Kids & Their Names? Sandy, Azlan, Rudy, Roo, Teddy, Miss Whitey, Squeaky.
L - Life Is Incomplete Without? Cats and dogs!
M - Marriage date? 8/8.
N- Number Of Siblings? 2
O - Oranges Or Apples? Green apples, especially if they’re dipped in caramel.
P - Phobias/Fears? Bugs and heights.
Q - Favorite Quote? Every animal knows more than you do.
R - Reason to Smile? Cuddling with my fur-kids.
S - Season? Fall.
T - Tag 2 people? If you haven't done this one and want to, consider yourself tagged.
U - Unknown Fact About Me? I once worked with cadavers.
V - Vegetable you don't like? Cauliflower.
W - Worst Habit? Odd sleeping habits.
X - X-rays You've Had? Hand.
Y - Your Favorite Food? Cheesecake.
Z - Zodiac Sign? Aquarius, but I don’t know how to swim!

2006-12-09T04:56:00.000-08:00

Here's my proverb for the day (food for thought)...
"Don't be too sweet lest you be eaten up; don't be too bitter lest you be spewed out."

2006-12-09T04:35:00.000-08:00

Holiday meme:
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Both! But not at the same time!
2. What is your favorite holiday dish ? Latkes.
3. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: When I was about 5 years old, I insisted on sitting on Santa's lap at the mall, just like all the other kids were. Santa was speechless when I responded to "What do you want for Christmas" with "I don't celebrate Christmas!"
4. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Love it as long as I don't have to drive in it.
5. Can you ice skate? Sorta- I went once many years ago. It was fun and I didn't even fall once!
6. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Spending time with my family and eating latkes and gelt.
7. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Lighting the menorah together.
8. What is your favorite holiday Song? Ocho Kandelikas
9. Candy Canes... Yuck or Yum? Yum!

2006-12-09T04:21:00.000-08:00

Birthday Meme...

The Rules:
1) Go to Wikipedia
2) In the search box, type your birth month and day but not the year.
3) List three events that happened on your birthday
4) List two important birthdays and one death
5) One holiday or observance (if any)

FEBRUARY 1st

Three events that happened on my birthday:
1913 - New York City's Grand Central Terminal opens as the world's largest train station
1803 - The United States Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase
1979 - Convicted bank robber Patty Hearst is released from prison after her sentence was commuted by President Jimmy Carter.
1994 - In Portland, Oregon Tonya Harding's ex-husband Jeff Gillooly pleads guilty for his role in attacking figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.

Two births and one death that happened on my birthday:
b. 1968 - Pauly Shore, American actor
b. 1844 - G. Stanley Hall, American psychologist
d. 1851- Mary Shelley, English author (b. 1797)

And one holiday observance:
Imbolc- the first day of Spring in Ireland (Irish Calendar)

2006-12-05T01:30:00.000-08:00

Got this idea from my sister's blog! You can only type one word; no explanations.

1. Yourself: crafty
2. Your boyfriend/girlfriend: married
3. Your hair: frizzy
4. Your mother: nurturing
5. Your Father: intelligent
6. Your Favorite Item: weddingring
7. Your dream last night: scary
8. Your Favorite drink: Baileys
9. Your Dream Car: sportscar
10. The room you are in: office
11. Your Ex: disturbed
12. Your fear: heights
13. What you want to be in 10 years: homeowner
14. Who you hung out with last night? hubby
15. What You're Not? tall
16. Muffins: blueberry
17: One of Your Wish List Items: purse
18: Time: short
19. The Last Thing You Did: nails
20. What You Are Wearing: jammies
21. Your Favorite Weather: fall
22. Your Favorite Book: funny
23. The Last Thing You Ate: gumdrops
24. Your Life: busy
25. Your Mood: happy
26. Your best friend(s): Hubby
27. What are you thinking about right now? work
28. Your car: blue
29. What are you doing at the moment? typing
30. Your summer: hot
31. Your relationship status: married
32. What is on your tv? a&e
33. What is the weather like? cold
34. When is the last time you laughed? today

2006-11-07T10:14:00.000-08:00

The indie holiday shopping guide is up at Modish and I have an ad in two categories!

2006-11-06T04:34:00.000-08:00

Teddy is such a good helper! Here he is modeling for my new indie holiday ad on Modish. You gotta love the big galoot!

2006-11-06T04:30:00.000-08:00

Teddy has the right idea- this is what I should be doing right now!

2006-10-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

100 Things About Me

1. I was born in Illinois, but only lived there until I was 2 weeks old.
2. I am an Aquarius, but I don't know how to swim.
3. I have a Masters degree, and almost got my PhD.
4. I once worked with cadavers (yes, dead people)!
5. I am the proud mother of 7 children (3 dogs and 4 cats).
6. My childhood nickname was "garbagetoe."
7. I am addicted to buying crafting supplies.
8. My sister taught me to knit when I was 18.
9. I never learned to tie shoelaces properly; I can only use bunny ears.
10. I have circadian rhthym sleep disorder; or as my hubby says, I'm a "narcoleptic insomniac."
11. I may never have human kids.
12. My favorite cuisines are Mexican and Chinese.
13. I like making lists.
14. I dream of living at the beach.
15. I know I should exercise, but rarely do.
16. I fidget with the rings on my fingers when I'm nervous.
17. I love to ride in small airplanes.
18. I tend to plan things in advance.
19. I'm good at meeting deadlines.
20. I used to procrastinate, but now I do less often.
21. I can't stand to eat scallops.
22. I wish I could sing well.
23. I wish I could draw well.
24. I hate the bump on my nose.
25. I have naturally wavy hair.
26. I am the only left-handed person in my immediate family.
27. I was born in the year of the United States's bicentennial.
28. When I was little, my favorite tv program was Emergency!
29. I have never smoked a cigarette.
30. Kurt Vonnegut is one of my favorite contemporary authors.
31. My favorite color is blue.
32. I would get a tattoo if I thought I wouldn't pass out.
33. I hate going to the dentist.
34. I wish I owned my own house.
35. I am five feet tall.
36. Sometimes I wish I was taller.
37. I dream about living in a log house.
38. I cannot roll my r's.
39. My favorite flavors are caramel and peanut butter.
40. I don't like to cook.
41. I have never been athletic.
42. I hardly ever watch network tv.
43. I like to watch tv or movies while I craft.
44. I get annoyed when people call chimpanzees and gorillas "monkeys".
45. My dream travel destinations are Germany, Italy, and Jamaica.
46. I spent hundreds of hours observing the behavior of llamas.
47. I am very arachnophobic.
48. My first job was at McDonalds.
49. I was once interviewed ny National Geographic.
50. I pass out if I see human blood, but I work in a vet clinic!
51. I am very acrophobic.
52. I am a slow eater.
53. I have moved completely across the country twice.
54. My first pet was a box turtle.
55. I lived in Georgia for 5 years when I was in graduate school.
56. I have an obsession with cleaning "eye boogers" away from pets' eyes.
57. I love the smell of coffee, but rarely drink it.
58. I love to shop.
59. My first car was a Mazda RX7.
60. I still own the first brand new car that I bought.
61. I am a somewhat picky eater, but am usually willing to try new things.
62. I rarely wear makeup.
63. I can't stand listening to country music.
64. My favorite desserts are cheesecake and creme brulee.
65. My childhood was not dysfunctional.
66. I tend to have eclectic tastes.
67. I listen to a lot of reggae music.
68. I never learned to type properly.
69. I am a night person.
70. I got my nose pierced at the age of 26.
71. I tend to be quiet in social situtations, until I know the people well.
72. I can't sleep well unless I'm cuddling with at least one cat or dog.
73. I like to spend time with my parents.
74. I've become much more patient than I used to be.
75. I'm not very good at doing nothing.
76. I was once a participant in a genetic study.
77. I can barely see anything without my glasses on.
78. I've had a total of 16 teeth pulled.
79. I don't like to try new things.
80. I met my husband at a mail order clothing call center.
81. I don't like to garden, but I like to help my mom choose flowers for her yard.
82. I can count to 20 in Spanish.
83. I know how to knit, but not how to crochet.
84. I am an easy person to shop for.
85. When I was in high school, I wished I was more popular.
86. I hate anything cherry flavored.
87. I almost always wear flat shoes.
88. I have blue eyes.
89. I love to do craft projects with my hubby.
90. I wish I was a better dancer.
91. When I got married, my last name became half as long as it was before.
92. I love to visit the ocean.
93. I don't understand really religious people.
94. I have never had a speeding ticket, although I drive fairly fast.
95. I am exceedingly trustworthy.
96. Sometimes I get tired of having too many responsibilities.
97. I don't want to not have pets.
98. I wear a lot of rings on my fingers.
99. Sometimes I don't feel like a grownup.
100. I am currently putting off going to bed.

2006-10-03T01:02:00.001-07:00

What a great way to start the day! One of my resin necklaces is a featured item on Etsy!

2006-09-30T02:00:00.000-07:00

Super Mario! I spent many thousand hours playing Nintendo when I was a kid and Super Mario was my favorite game. I used to get a blister on my thumb from playing so much! My hubby and I still get out my old Nintendo and play every once in a while. These Mario, life mushroom, and Goomba bottlecap magnets honor my old addiction! They're for sale in my shop!

2006-09-30T01:53:00.000-07:00

Deb of Fearless Fibers Yarn is another Oregon crafter. She makes gorgeous yarn!

2006-09-30T01:51:00.000-07:00

Amy's Babies has the cutest crocheted critters! She's a wonderful fellow Etsy seller and Craftster.

2006-08-27T20:43:00.000-07:00

I've spent a million hours redoing the look of my website, and am very happy with it. Check it out: Karma's Kreations

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2006-08-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

I finally have a blog! Now I have another thing to do when not crafting! Stay tuned for notices of new items and special sales in my shop...