JPATPURSES

Functional New Design!

2012-01-27T12:08:00.005-05:00

So everyone has some sort of small gadget right? Iphone, Blackberry, Ipod, Itouch etc etc etc. But also most young people- college age specifically need to have their campus access card with them at all times- get into their dorms, eat lunch, check out books etc etc etc. Thus, my newest design. Fits on your belt, backpack, tote or handbag. Of course these are not just for college age girls, these are great for any woman who wants the convenience of having easy access too! I only have made a few so far but more will be made and listed in my shop in the coming weeks. Just click here to see my current ones available.

Just love this purple

2012-01-23T08:49:00.002-05:00

I may have to order some more of this fabric and make myself something- so lovely! Just listed in my shop this new zipper pouch- Fancy Purple Orchid.

5 years on Etsy so $5 SALE - A full selection of pouches are just $5 - LAST CHANCE Ends Sunday!

2012-01-22T19:24:00.003-05:00

Sorry for the late post on my $5 sale for my 5 Years on Etsy! Still time and still a great selection too! Here is one currently still left in my shop- Dazzle zipper pouch :)

5 year Etsy-versary tomorrow

2012-01-14T10:29:00.003-05:00

Anniversaries tend not to impress me much, but I must say I am proud that I have made it on Etsy for 5 years now. When I started I only looked about 1 month in advance, knowing how difficult it was going to be , I just did not want to get my hopes up. So here it is 5 years later- WOW! I will admit this past one was the most difficult, sales were way down. I had to really watch my costs. I am really hoping 2012 will be better.
Well, I always do some sort of SALE during my Etsy-versary and this year won't be any different but I will need to post-pone it by about a week since this up coming week is crazy crazy!!
I have to take my oldest back to college on Monday, then I have to get some medical test dones on Tuesday, Wednesday/Thursday is back to North Carolina for house closing. So I think I will set the sale up to start on Friday-- details and more on that in a few days.
Have a great weekend :)

Just one of my latest pouches!

Trip to North Carolina

2012-01-08T12:10:00.003-05:00

So I have been waiting for almost 10 years to move back to North Carolina. My youngest daughter is a senior and plans to attend University in NC. My oldest daughter is still deciding but realizes that she will probably not want to be so far away from family once we move this spring.
We purchased a home to be built and went over to see it this weekend. It is totally finished and if all goes well closing will be in just a few short weeks--very happy and excited :)
My husband wants to be able to spend his retirement years enjoying as much as possible his favorite pass time- GOLF! The house we bought is in a golfing community within our very tight financial budget. He knows that as his cancer progresses there will be a time when he will not be able to do the things he loves so we thought time is key in living the life one always dreamed.

Do I dare make a new commitment?

2011-12-31T09:26:00.003-05:00

I always have good intentions when it comes to keeping this blog up to date... so should I try again this year? Last year was quite a stressful one and so I truly have an excuse. I know many of you know that my husband was dx with a form of incurable blood cancer last year. He underwent a stem cell transplant last summer at Vanderbilt and is doing well. It was difficult but I find that when you have no choice in life it is much easier to bare. My two daughters are taking the new changes so wonderfully. My oldest left for college in the fall and it has been a daily struggle for me not to pine over missing her constantly. My youngest is a senior and knowing she will be going off to college is always in the back of my mind. Both girls have difficult decisions to make since they do not want to be to far from home in the coming years. More on that later.... So yes, I will make the commitment to blog more in 2012.

On a new subject, made some new pouches yesterday and will list in my shops sometime in the next few days. This one is a Japanese import fabric that my wonderful zipper supplier Zipit send to me within one of my many zipper orders. So sweet of her--- too cute huh?
If you are in need of zippers- she is wonderful to buy from with super fast shipping too :)

A few 2012 Pay it forward Pouches

2011-12-30T09:10:00.002-05:00

I decided to re-open my shop a few days early to offer a few end of the year Pay It Forward pouches to my loyal customers. It will be a New Year in just a few days and I can not think of a better way to start 2012 but with a Huge Thank You to all of you who have been such faithful buyers -- so I figure if you see these PIF's then you must of been keeping a watchful eye on my shop while I have been on vacation.so ENJOY and thanks :)
I will restock my inventory slowly within the next few days, if you want a specific item that is not yet listed please feel free to contact me.
The current PIF Pouch right now in my shop.

Serious sewing room makeover

2011-12-28T14:21:00.005-05:00

Due to various reasons beyond my control it was time to have a sewing room makeover. Mainly to streamline and downsize my area.
I do like the changes and plan on keeping it as organized as possible in the coming months.

2011 coming to a close

2011-12-27T21:10:00.004-05:00

So maybe with 2011 coming to a close, 2012 will bring a more settled and less stressful time. Between my husbands stem cell transplant at Vanderbilt this summer for his Multiple Myeloma and my oldest daughter leaving for her Freshman year at college, needless to say it has been a very difficult year. My youngest daughter is a senior and is making the final decision where to go to college, but she knows she wants to be close to home, which I am very grateful!

So my Etsy shop will re-open on New Years day and my other website shop will have its grand-opening Sale starting on New Years day too.
Here are the details for those wanting to take advantage of this great sale:
NEW YEARS DAY 2012 Grand Opening Sale - 25% OFF my entire shop. To celebrate the opening of my new website, use coupon code:GRAND25 at check out for these wonderful savings. I will start increasing inventory of this shop a few days before so if an item is currently sold out- no worries just check back closer to GRAND opening SALE date!
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So I can say I plan on being better about my blog this year but I can make no promises. When Sales keep me busy then blogging becomes 2nd place. BUT I will try-- really!

My neglected blog

2010-10-25T06:14:00.002-05:00

I have no excuse except the same excuse-- I just don't think to blog as much as I did a few years ago. I think I get caught up in all other aspects of my life and small business, that it is very much just a matter of forgetting.
Now with that being said, the latest happenings are I am currently running a giveaway on jaebumfangirls blog. Be sure to enter for this adorable pirate pouch!

Extended $5 Sale

2010-04-17T08:43:00.003-05:00

Due to a huge Etsy glitch on Thursday, the first day of my Sale. I have decided to extend it by one day. So at this point it will be thru Tuesday April 20th. At least, while supplies last :)

Added a few more to the selection too.

Date Change for SALE

2010-04-14T08:46:00.002-05:00

Due to several personal and business issues I have decided to start my 5 day-$5 sale later today!

This way Weekend Etsy shoppers will also benefit from these great deals!

So I hope to have the shop ready by Noon today :)

5 Days- $5 sale coming up!

2010-04-12T08:14:00.003-05:00

UPCOMING NEWS: 5 DAY-$5 SALE !! Starts Monday April 19th. This will be my last sale until this Fall so please take advantage of this great selection of my little zipper pouches. Many of the zipper pouches that will be on sale are the last of my fabric, so once they are gone, that will be it!

5 Days- $5 sale coming up!

2010-04-08T06:34:00.003-05:00

Sometime towards the end of April (not sure of the exact date yet), I plan on having a 5 DAY- $5 SALE!! It will be for many of my best selling little zip pouches. I need to start retiring some of my little zip pouches that I have had in my shop for several years now. Change is a comin'..... well not a huge change. Mainly new fabrics and I am currently working on a new design for my gadget cases. Etsy has many new sellers with gadget cases, so I am trying to be like always a little ahead of the style/design game... hopefully my first few new designs will be listing in May!

Just in time for summer :)

Ok so back to the SALE!!! Here is a preview of just of a few that will be in the $5 sale :)

Once I know the exact dates I will be sure let you all know!

Did you know?

2010-04-04T10:34:00.003-05:00

That all my little zipper pouches when purchased from my 1000Markets shop offer FREE SHIPPING?

I started this promotion back last summer and have decided to extend it for an unlimited time! So if you see one of my little zip pouches on Etsy, feel free to pop on over to my 1000Market shop to make your purchase!

I really enjoy the look and feel of 1000Markets and will be trying to stock up my shop in the coming weeks :)

BTW- Happy Easter

So many new fabrics for Spring

2010-03-25T06:45:00.002-05:00

So many new fabric purchases, I thought I would share just a few. I have totally neglected my blog this year!

But I have a great excuse-- sales sales sales! I have been so busy sewing and selling and shipping!

YES the wonderful three S's.... well I have made many new purchases in the past month- here is a very small sampling.

Artfire- I am on the CrazyTrain for the next few days

2010-02-11T08:27:00.004-05:00

Yippie!

Thanks to the Great Promo folks- I am finally on the crazy train at Artfire!

Here is the link to the forum thread:

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=forums&op=view_topic&tid=1876

Here is the blog posting on the CrazyTrain:

http://andreawdesigns.blogspot.com/

Thanks Andrea :)

New Year- Brings NEW Designs!

2010-01-25T16:49:00.007-05:00

I always get the itch to create all new designs with a new year! This year is no exception!

First my latest twist on an old design-

Eco- Friendly Document wallet with a hidden magnetic close! Love it !!! So fun and cool to hear it click but not see it :)

Also great because of the added layer of batting to make it soft on the outside.

Just made 4 and listed them in my shop-- Love this color the most personally--purple punch.

Then I am improving on my purse organizers since one of my customers suggested them. So now they will have an added layer of interfacing so they can stand on their own.

Last but not least, I have wanted to get out of my category of handbags and purses for awhile, but still work with fabric since that is my addiction. So I just finished two lovely fabric storage bin organizers. I hope to have more listed by the end of the week. I know I can always use more household organizing so hopefully buyers will like them too.

buying for trade secrets

2010-01-17T19:31:00.003-05:00

Recently I have been experiencing quite a few buyers who are purchasing my items to gain some inside knowledge to my success! I think they are under some sort of delusion that if they can just look at one of my items there were be a hidden secret that exposes it all. How do I know this you may ask? Well, they seem to receive the item, realize that it is a top quality item at a great price but nothing magical about it. So then I receive a message, a very rude and insulting one stating that they want a full refund. They state all sorts of lies about my claims and proceed to demand a refund.

Well, it does make me kinda laugh because if you go back and look at their feedback history and do a little research it all becomes quite clear who and why they are upset. No inside trade secrets were provided at all--lol. So they have wasted their time and money, let alone their own

delusional disappointment. Then what makes matters worse is when I reply in a professional and kind manner, stating that if they return the items to me in excellent, unused condition then I would be more then happy to refund the cost of the items-- WHAT? I did not throw insults back at them, I did not stoup to their level-- how irritating------- oh you gotta love it.

But I am on to each and every one of you and yes, I am watching and possibly waiting too :)

Now on another subject:

Bought some lovely new fabrics that should hit my shop sometime this week!

Here is a look at an adorable owl fabric -- too cute imo

Made Etsy Voter this week!

2010-01-11T10:42:00.003-05:00

This weeks Etsy Voter is about keeping organized in the New Year! So one of my purse organizers has made the cut!

This is the first time I have made the voter so I sure would appreciate your vote. This is the item that made it.

Appoaching 5000 Sale!

2009-12-27T18:00:00.002-05:00

♦♦GREAT NEWS♦♦ I am approaching 5000 sales!! So for the lucky customer who is my 5000th you will receive a totally free pleated wristlet as listed here:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34117929Thank you to all my customers who have made my shop such a great success for the past 3 years ♥♥♥

Lots of things happening.

2009-11-05T09:10:00.004-05:00

First, and formost our local "creative hands street team" here in Knoxville, TN are having a wonderful Craft show at the West Town Mall this Saturday November 7th. So I have been sewing like a mad woman to get my stock up up up!!

If you are in the area please stop by or if you want more information just let me know. Should be super fun and always wonderful to see my fellow local Etsians :)

Second, Back again this year I have just listed my very popular Catch-all Clutches for Holiday gift giving! These make great stocking stuffers at a great price.

All of these are $5 or under so you really can't beat that !

Third, All of my firm frame purses

are being discounted, so on sale too!

Some are up to 50% off while supplies last!

redesigned and ready!

2009-10-20T18:53:00.004-05:00

This will be a very quick post because of several reasons.

First, I am tired.

Second, I want to go veg in front of the TV and not think for several hours.

Third, I only have a little bit of news and last

I had a super fun Creative Sewing Retreat and many new items will be coming to my shop in the coming weeks.

Here is my newest redesigned Notebook Wallet!

Here is my lovely new Pleated Clutch Wristlets!

I promise a more informative and fun post next time!

Cute little Gift pouches are finally in my shop!

2009-10-11T08:58:00.002-05:00

I have been wanting to start making and listing these cute little pleated clutch pouches for quite awhile. My main goal was to try to make a large selection to be ready for the upcoming holiday gift giving season.

With two craft shows coming up in November, they have been sitting on my sewing table for so long, that I just had to at least try to finish a few. Currently there are three listing in my shop and I hope to have more made very soon!

Adorable aren't they?

My customers always come up with the best ideas, and one has already inquired about these as bridesmaids gifts-- Yes, a wonderful idea.

DEAL of the DAY

2009-09-28T06:03:00.003-05:00

In hopes of bringing in more traffic and offering a great deal on a few of my little zip pouches, I decided to start up my "Deal of the DAY" again. I did this about a year ago and besides being fun, alot of buyers took advantage of this offer to get an early start to their holiday shopping.

In My Etsy shop, Each day I will feature the "SPECIAL DEAL OF THE DAY" today there are TWO- the gorgeous Ceylon Blue and Penelope Posies little zip pouches for only $2.00 plus shipping--while supplies last!

I will probably add another one later in the day for more selection! How long I run this promotion will depend on the response-- hopefully it will be good enough to run all the way thru October :)

Gotta have the Chocolate

2009-09-27T09:19:00.002-05:00

Once a month or so I treat myself to the more expensive Chocolate! I do not eat it all at once, I tend to eat it over the course of several days. Well , this time was the exception... yummy! Lindt extra creamy- it is too good to stop!

Back After several requests-Back Pocket Click-it wallets

2009-09-21T06:07:00.003-05:00

In the past several weeks, I have had several customers request my back pocket click-it wallets. Since it had been close to a year since I had them in my shop, I never realized how many people look thru my sold section. I am happy they do this since I do tend to make a new design for awhile then get kinda bored and move onto another. So, after some thought over the weekend, I decided to go ahead and make a few of these for my shop.

So this week, on my very long "to do" list , I have just added back pocket click-it wallets! Now the hard part, which fabrics? Always the question really!

Determined--so it kinda paid off!

2009-09-17T07:57:00.009-05:00

So, the frame purse is so popular right? Why? For me I like them because they remind me of when I was a little girl, walking around the local dime store with my Mom holding her coin purse.

I have wanted to learn or at least try to learn how to make them. BUT, there were so many obstacles. Time, money to spend on frames, time, time and oh did I mention my total lack of patience to learn a new skill, here of late.... Also, I like the ones that you see alot on Etsy but I wanted to try to make the ones I remember more as a child.

I should also mention that I refuse to use patterns, how I tend to tackle learning these new techniques is by looking at pics and just diving in. A problem-yes!!

So a few Saturdays ago, I decided to finally sit down and give it a try. I used a combination of sewing and glue. I only had one frame at that time so I really wanted to make sure I did not mess it up. After it was done, I thought the end result was quite good but the time and mess to make just one was disappointing.

Will I make anymore? Well, I have more frames, so if time allows I might give it a try again with a few little adjustments. This one is currently listed in my Artfire shop. After I make a few more I might list them in my Etsy shop.

A twist on an old design-Pocket click-it pouch

2009-09-14T05:57:00.004-05:00

I have been wanting to work on this old design of mine for awhile. It was a slow weekend on Etsy so I finally got time to redesign the pocket pouch that I first made back in 2007. The owl and hedgehog applique make these so cute. I put my click-it magnetic close on the pocket, giving it the same feel of a safe close as my other click-it wallets.

All these are currently listed in my shop, and I have 2 more cut and should be listed within the next day or so.

Inventory reduction SALE- Still going on in my Artfire shop

2009-08-27T13:36:00.003-05:00

Although the sale has ended in my Etsy shop. I have extended it over to my Artfire shop! Why you ask? Well easy really, this saves me money since Artfire does not charge for each listingof these great little zips, therefore letting me pass those savings onto you. So plan ahead for the holiday gift giving and head on over to my Artfire shop. BTW- shipping is also cheaper on Artfire too.

Hedgehog time- appliques and embroidery

2009-08-24T12:45:00.004-05:00

Lately, one of a kind items have been on my mind. I love all the little critters out there in the handmade world, so I did an alchemy request for some felt applique owls and hedgehogs. I provided pictures to both of the bids I accepted. Zebra Dots on Etsy was the first to finish and send the appliques. Thank you ZD!!! Here is the finished product- little hedgehog on linen. Adorable and now available in my shop. I have more coming from my other bid too, so I am really excited to see these creations.

So what is the embroidery all about? Well, when I was a little girl I loved to embroidery anything I could get my hands on. That feeling is coming back, therefore in the weeks to come I hope to have several one of a kind embroidery pouches and cases in my shop. Currently working on the owl pouch with more stitching for added unique look. Hopefully will have it listed in my shop, if I am not to busy with the two wholesale orders that are on the cutting table right now!!

Sale Prep!

2009-08-18T13:55:00.003-05:00

This happens to be one of the few times that I have had a sale and I am actually prepared! Unfortunately that is mainly due to the low sales in my Etsy shop the past few weeks. Giving me more time to start cutting and sewing up the pouches! NOW come on and lets see them SOLD!!!

I think I have a great selection and a wonderful way to save $$$ for gift giving this year!

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE going on NOW while supplies last

2009-08-17T16:30:00.004-05:00

Just so tired at looking at some of my fabrics, so there are alot of older fabrics on sale but also some of my new collections. I needed to reduce my inventory and was really planning on a sale at the end of the month. But a large wholesale order came in and the buyer really would like the items by mid-September so that pushed my BIG inventory reduction sale up a week. Here are just a few of the many items marked down--- some up to 50% off!

Creative sewing Retreat and one of a kind items

2009-08-14T16:14:00.003-05:00

So my creative sewing retreat was wonderful but far too short! A few days is just not long enough to really get the inspirational juices flowing. When I do it again, I think I might aim for 5+ days. Also try to work it out to be during the school year, since teenage daughters can really be a distraction.

I have wanted to start a section within my shop that was devoted to "one of a kind" , special, and unique items. It is always fun to just let your eyes catch on a few fabrics that just might be great together. I was able to come up with over 12 new and unique creations- please take a look when you get a chance. I hope that I am able to always have a few available in my shop. It is difficult to keep one of a kind items in stock, since each one takes so much time just to match, create, make and list. They are fun when the mind gets bored with the same old style and fabrics.

Close-out sale on Handbags!

2009-08-08T16:17:00.003-05:00

I have reduced all my remaining handbags over 30% off! I will not be making any more of this style handbag this year , so now is the time to take advantage of this great deal. I have three left, all gorgeous!

Yes those are sewing projects

2009-08-07T18:27:00.004-05:00

That I hope to have done by Monday hahaha!! Two of them are custom order purse organizers that will be done by Monday but the rest..... well I can hope. Four new purse organizers and four new one of a kind flat bottom zipper pouches. Patchwork ones to be exact. I am hoping to sell the remaining handbags that are currently on sale, so that I may create a new section of "OOAK items". These are always fun and let me be super creative putting color combos fabrics together.

Please note : I will be on a Creative Sewing Retreat starting next Tuesday August 11th, 2009. My Etsy Shop will be closed for a few days but No Worries-All purchases made before then will be shipped! I will have access to my email so please feel free to contact me. Many new items will be listed upon my return. I will keep my Artfire shop open since the traffic level is always lower.

More about my retreat soon -- should be fun :)

TWO Winners of my Morning Glory Giveaway!

2009-08-07T08:35:00.005-05:00

Yes, I said TWO!!! I did not say anything before but I have two gadget cases to giveaway!

I have contacted the winners , they have 2 days to get back to me. If they do not respond then I will pick another winner. I will post winners here--CONGRATS!!

OK both winners got back to me within just a few hours- so Congrats to Pili and ehaire!!

OK it is official-- it is GIVEAWAY MANIA here

2009-08-03T12:11:00.003-05:00

Another wonderful blogger contacted me about a giveaway, and after seeing her blog there was no way I could say no. Gorgeous, lovely, classy blog. So please feel free to enter her giveaway too. It is for the pink harmony little zip pouch.

Just click here Spearmint decor.

So that is THREE ways to win a JPAT, see below for the other two!! Have fun!

I have two Giveaways going right now!

2009-08-02T10:36:00.002-05:00

My current giveaway for the Morning Glory Gadget case--see below ends 8/7/09.

Also have a giveaway going on Audrey's blog for a little zip pouch! Just click here to go and enter! Here is a pic of the zip pouch for that giveaway!

Asking for payment is not harrassing!

2009-07-28T10:13:00.005-05:00

If a customer makes a purchase in one of my shops and does NOT make payment right away, my policy is to send a friendly reminder. If payment is still not made by the next morning, I send another friendly reminder. If still no payment within 24 hours I send yet another request for payment--- This my friends is not harrassing for payment this is being patient!!!

So I got that off my chest!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway below! Great Gadget case is up for grabs!!

GIVEAWAY GIVEAWAY- Amy Butlers Morning Glory Gadget Case--Ends 8/7/09

2009-07-23T10:51:00.007-05:00

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!

Here is a great GIVEAWAY!!! Since I am no longer making these gadget cases and I still have two of these left, I thought it would make a wonderful giveaway!

Many chances to win this lovely Amy Butlers Morning Glory Boxie Gadget Case!!!

Here are the super easy rules:

1. Just go to my shop and take a look around. Come back here and tell me your favorite item .

2. To get your name in again tell me your LEAST favorite item in my shop--but must tell me WHY!

3. To get your name in again become a follower of my blog. If you are already a follower of this blog then just remind me for yet another entry.

4. If you purchase an item from my shop before August 8th and mention that you read my blog then I will also enter you in this giveaway- you MUST tell me that you read about the giveaway.

5. Contest starts today and will end 8/07/09 so there is no time to waste!! Don't forget to make sure there is a way for me to contact you.

JPAT blooms design line!

2009-07-22T16:07:00.007-05:00

I am super excited to finally reveal my first of several new JPAT original designer fabrics. I have always loved my bloom banner so it only made sense that it would be the first one to be created.

So what do you think? The JPAT blooms little zip pouch is already listed in my Etsy shop. As a special promotional feature I am offering any customer who purchases 4 items or more (within one order) will receive a customer appreciation complimentary JPAT little zip pouch for FREE for a limited time! Just my way of saying Thanks to all my wonderful customers for the past 3 years.

It is also available thru a regular purchase for $8.00 plus shipping.

The next JPAT designer fabric is in production with several others still in the design phase. It is tons of fun to play with ideas but I must admit that before I know it , hours have passed and I am still not satisfied with the outcome. Hopefully I will become more efficient with this new adventure.

I would love to hear any feedback of what you think of my JPAT blooms little zip pouch.

I always stop at Quilt shops

2009-07-21T14:41:00.005-05:00

Whenever we travel on vacation or just for a long weekend road trip, my husband and daughters are always kind enough to let me stop at any local Quilt shop. The trip to Sedona was no exception--- I did not see many new ones that caught my eye but did pick up a few adorable bird fabrics and a very rare Japanese imported fabric that I just love.

I have been able to make and list a few little zips in some of these fabrics.

Eco-baggies! GONE!

2009-07-19T10:15:00.002-05:00

So the last of my Eco-baggies sold last night! I must admit I am glad to be done with them. I do not like sewing with nylon and velcro is such a pain to deal with.

So what is up and coming?
I am in the process of designing my own fabric line! One is currently in production and the others are still in the design phase. I hope to have items made with these new JPAT design fabrics in the coming weeks so keep your eyes on my shop! It is all very exciting (at least for me).

ECO-BAGGIE Update on Sale!

2009-07-16T12:56:00.004-05:00

Due to the overwhelming response to my Eco-baggies sale, I feel that it is my duty to explain that I am starting to run very low on some of the more popular fabrics I use. I suggest if you see one you like you better purchase very fast because once they are gone I will not be making any more and will not be purchasing any new fabrics since this is a close-out, discontinued SALE!

I wish that I could continue but as explained in an earlier post here on my blog, they are just not a very profitable item for me to make. I think if they brought people to my shop and then they also purchased other items then I would consider keeping them but as of right now, I find it necessary to watch my costs very closely.

Thank you to all my loyal customers ♥♥

Redirecting my shop focus---SALE SALE SALE

2009-07-14T14:35:00.007-05:00

So I have decided to discontinue making gadget cases and my boxie travel zipper pouches. Why you may ask? Well mainly because they are a pain to make but also they sale the least. So many sellers on Etsy make gadget cases and although I think my design is unique and super cool, the extra time it takes me just is not worth it. My boxie travel pouches actually do ok as far as sales but they too are a very time consuming item to make.

Therefore, in order to clear these two designs out of my shop I have put them all on SALE!!! Some are over 40% off!

I sold many of them already but as of today I still have about 6-7 left. These would make great gifts so plan ahead. Here is the section in my Etsy shop that will take you right to the items still left on SALE!

I have also decided that I will not be making anymore Eco-Baggies after I sale off my existing inventory of them. This decision was based solely on the very small profit margin I gain on these designs. I will be reducing the price of these also for quick sale!

I had to buy a new sew machine

2009-07-13T17:42:00.004-05:00

I actually have had this machine for several weeks now but wanted to try it out before blogging about it. I am a loyal, loyal Janome fan, so when my old work horse Janome of 10 years starting acting up I had to decide if I wanted to have it repaired or just upgrade to a new machine. Well, when I saw that Janome just came out with a great new Thread Banger it became a no-brainer lol.... So I am happy to say it was on sale and well worth the wait.

I still have not had as much time as I would like to learn all that it can do but I am planning on taking 2-3 days to really have fun playing with it.

On Vacation-July 3rd-14th

2009-07-02T09:06:00.003-05:00

Time to go on vacation.

My husband and I celebrated our 20th Anniversary in May, so we are going back to where we got married to show our daughters. Sedona, Az !!

It will be great to have some major down time! Both Jim and I have been way too busy. I will be sure to take pictures and post here.

Both my Etsy and Artfire shops will be on vacation mode. Please feel free to contact me although I will have limited internet access.

Exciting news coming soon- regarding my two shops so stay tuned :)

Lake trip- I want to go back!

2009-06-20T16:38:00.003-05:00

The past few days here in East Tennessee have been hot, muggy and gray. So it was time to post those pics from our trip to the Lake!

So what can I say but "I want to go back" !

ECO-BAGGIES--- Still on SALE!

2009-06-16T18:43:00.003-05:00

Here are some in my Rapid Shopping Cart! Also to see my full selection you can go straight to my ArtFire shop! So if you missed my sale on Etsy- that is ok, since the items are still available at Great prices!!!

ECO-BAGGIE SALE!!

2009-06-09T18:28:00.001-05:00

Starts today 6/9/09 at 5 pm EST

ECO-BAGGIE SALE****ECO-BAGGIE SALE*****ECO-BAGGIE SALE****ECO-BAGGIE SALE-ITEMS are already reduced►

All my eco-baggies will be on sale over 30% off or MORE. If you are a returning customer you will get an additional 10% off! Just convo me and I will reduce the price, or mention it in the notes to seller at check out and I will refund you the 10%!! YOU must let me know at time of purchase in order to get your extra 10% off!

sometimes I rack my brain

2009-06-07T18:55:00.003-05:00

about what to blog about.

We all had a lovely time at the lake ! Lots of sun and swimming. Jim took each one of us out in the kayak since it was just a two-seater. By the time it was my turn I think he was pooped!!

My youngest daughter Kenley took pics, but getting her to down-load and send them to me can be a real chore. Hopefully next blog post!

I had two requests back to back the other day for zipper eco-baggies so I just went ahead and made extras to list in my shop. I took it as a sign that maybe they will sale fast!

Time for Vacation!

2009-05-28T09:01:00.002-05:00

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Well, need I say more! Off to North Carolina to sit in the sun and read by the lake! I will have very limited internet access-- which is a good thing for me. Because if it is available then I tend to check my shops and messages way to much. We return next Wednesday June 3rd!

Just a few pics from the craft show!

2009-05-26T16:48:00.003-05:00

Sorry for the delay in getting these up on my blog, my daughter Kenley took them with her camera so I had to get her to download then email to me lol.

It was great fun and so wonderful to finally met my fellow local Etsians!

Although it was slow I was very glad to have participated. I put no expectations on it so that always makes for a positive outcome. We hope to do another one this Fall, and like everything you learn a lot and know how to make improvements :)

Head on over to Splendid Things- for another giveaway

2009-05-23T09:52:00.002-05:00

I am participating in another giveaway over on Splendid Things blog. The lovely Chocolate blooms little zip pouch :)

With Summer right around the corner, my Etsy shop always experiences a huge slow down. To me this is all expected and natural since the lazy days of Summer are meant for outdoor pleasures.

For me it is a time to explore all of those new designs I have in the back of my head. To experiment with new fabrics and try to find new fabrics while on vacation.

FUN FUN FUN!!

PIF WEEKEND -In Honor of Memorial day!

2009-05-22T18:47:00.003-05:00

IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY--Each Day between now and Monday I will be listing at least one PIF item-- Yesterday I did FIVE! So keep your eyes open for more- they are always great fun♥

CLEARANCE CLEARANCE-Just because!

2009-05-20T15:15:00.007-05:00

I am tired of looking at many of these fabrics. So a few items are now in my just created clearance/sale section.

Here are just a few pics of some of the clearance items!

Currently I am in the process of buying many new fabrics, many from Japan and new ones from the local shops. We are heading on one of our two trips this summer, we leave at the end of next week. So I will be heading to a few new fabrics shops, they always provide a great source of hard to find or special purchase fabrics.

The first trip is to a lake we love over in North Carolina and the second is out to Sedona Arizona. Today is our 20th Wedding Anniversary, we got married in Sedona- WOW 20 years already. So we felt it was time to take Kiera and Kenley to the beautiful place where their parents got married. That trip will be just wonderful! I have not been back to Az in many years, it is where I grew up after all- so a trip is long overdue.

I will be sure to post pics after booth trips!

So I am a messy crafter- but I am trying to prepare!

2009-05-09T20:24:00.003-05:00

In order for me to work at lightening speed, I sacrifice the work area. Threads, batting bits, pieces of fabric, over flowing trash cans but hey I always just blame my tiny sewing studio. IF only I had a larger room to work in is my standard excuse.

So to keep on my schedule to create and sew as much inventory as possible between now and the craft show (see below) next weekend, I have foregone any cleaning up - that can wait for now anyway.

Oh Dear- giveaways galore!

2009-05-05T18:40:00.002-05:00

So Paige contacted me a few days ago about yet another giveaway! So of course, I said yes! The item is the lovely Brown Papillion. So once again why not head on over to her blog and get your vote in!!

Knoxville Creative Hands Street team

2009-05-03T09:25:00.003-05:00

Just a few more weeks before the Knoxville Etsy street team craft show!

It takes place the weekend of May 16-17th. I am currently working very

hard on keeping my inventory up and last minute details. My daughter

Kenley has been great, she has been helping alot with price signs, making

fabric magnets and just general computer work that I just don't know how to do. Here is the flyer for our show!! I plan on making the rounds this week to get it into as many message /community boards as possible.

I will keep you posted as the weeks progress on my first show in well over 20 years. :)

Mock Set-up for craft show

2009-04-26T09:23:00.004-05:00

I am actually doing my first craft show in more years then I can remember. The Knoxville area Etsy Street team decided it was time to give it a try. So my daughter and I felt like we needed to get a handle on how it would all look. I was even abit unsure if I had enough inventory to make my booth look attractive. So what do you think? I still have a few weeks and plan on building up as much stock as possible.

I plan on posting the details once I get the flyers. If this craft show is a success then our street team would like to do another in the fall. More details to follow.

More Trendy MOM!!

2009-04-21T12:58:00.002-05:00

When I told my 16 year old daughter that I was going to make a few handbags for my shop this spring, she said "Cool, but make some that are more trendy for the young shopper like me" OK!!

So here are the three I made and she is the model in the pics. "How did I do?" I asked her.

" Oh wow!! Great " she said " Can I have this one ?" Ha ha!! I passed the trendy test it looks like!

The power of suggestion- just a few shoulder bags!

2009-04-19T09:45:00.003-05:00

Where do most of my creations and designs come from? You! My wonderful customers! I get many requests for custom orders and I have this problem that when a customer orders a design I can not make just one. I know most of my buyers have excellent taste so I almost always make two, one for the custom order buyer and one for my shop. Now there is another reason I do this besides knowing that my customers have great ideas. It comes from my sense of security in making two. I figure if I make two and one just does not turn out then I still have at least one good one to send to the customer. What is funny about that is that has never happened. Both always turn out wonderful, leaving me one to list in my shop.

So recently I have had several requests for handbags and purses. Well, I have not made any in quite awhile due to demand for my other items. But since I was doing a custom order anyway for the City Blooms with Amy Bulter dots Shoulder bag, I kinda got a bug to make several in that same design. So here are a few just listed in my shop.

I actually have a few more in a slightly different design that I just now am working on! Hope to have them listed within the next few days.

oh Yes! Another Giveaway

2009-04-17T18:40:00.002-05:00

This one ends on April 22nd!! So you better get on over to Rainbowswirlz blog and give it a try!

The prize is my Pink Harmony little Zip Pouch! Good Luck :)

Bringing back the Boxies!

2009-04-12T20:07:00.002-05:00

Last summer when I stopped making the boxie travel zipper pouches, I said NEVER again.

Yet, here they are again in my shop-- why you ask?

Well when it comes to summer, I think of travel, vacations, long road trips! Therefore, customers buy my boxies- so what can I say but "Their Back"

$162 value Giveaway on the wonderful Viva woman blog!

2009-04-05T10:24:00.005-05:00

One of the most wonderful and visited blogs in the fashion and beauty category is Vivawoman!! It is full of a wealth of information, so when Sesame approached me about participating in her April Giveaway- I jumped at the chance! So thanks so much Sesame! Now her giveaways are a great deal , the current giveaway is a $162 value! So if I were you I would get on over to her blog and cast your vote! What do you have to lose and it only takes a minute! Good luck :)

A Big shout out to my loyal customers!

2009-04-03T12:52:00.002-05:00

Since the beginning of this year what has kept me in business is my loyal repeat customers. Although I so appreciate all my customers, I love returning ones!! What also has keep me going is custom orders. I hate to make these wonderful buyers wait since as of right now my custom order schedule is running close to 3-4 weeks out. So a big thank you to your patience and repeat customers!!

A very special loyal customer is PurpleDragonFly! Purchasing over 15 items from me, PDF is one of a handful that I can say have helped me to survive these past few months. Customer loyality is something that keeps me going, I guess I have an underlying believe that they might just miss me if I was not able to get thru these tough economic times. With that being said, this was PurpleDragonFly's latest custom order that I just finished about an hour ago!! I think it turned out just lovely if I do say so myself!

Naming your new items- Does it really matter?

2009-03-29T09:23:00.003-05:00

Up to this point I have always named my new items and creations based on the fabric name. For example, Joel Dewberry's Ginseng designer line is named with either the word Ginseng or Orchid somewhere in the title. Makes sense right? Well here is the thing that has really got me thinking just to go out on a limb and name it whatever pops into my mind after I make it... Etsy shop stockers!!!

Yes, I think they are out there!

Waiting and watching my shop for my latest fabrics and designs. Paranoid alittle? YES!! And here is why , there are about 4 shops out there in Etsyland that seem to get the exact same fabrics and make a zipper pouch within a few short days after I get the NEW item made and in my shop. Now of course I am a realist and know that there are fabrics that are so popular that this is just bound to happen... that is acceptable. But I go above and way beyond the call to find hard to find fabrics yet it seems to keep happening. So is it in the name? Could it be giving to many clues as to the designer?

So the experiment will soon begin and then I will see the outcome! Maybe it is all just one big coincidence-- that just keeps happening :(

Even more wallets- Palm Size Zip-it Around!

2009-03-23T06:38:00.003-05:00

I was determined to make more wallets for my shop! Here are the latest in the palm-size zip-it around style!

A few more wallets in my shop!

2009-03-18T14:59:00.001-05:00

Wallets take me forever to make, so when I do get the chance I try to make at least 3 at a time. Here are a few I just listed today in my shop. My Zip-it around wallets are still giving me fits when it comes to installing the zipper, I am trying to figure out how to make it go more smoothly and not bring me such frustration! Here are pics of the end results :)

Wow, that sold fast!

2009-03-13T06:25:00.003-05:00

I made and listed this new portable purse organizer at 3 PM and it was sold by 5:30 PM yesterday afternoon... Oh of course, that is wonderful but now I have to decide if I quickly make another one in another similar striped fabric since I only ordered enough to make this one. Or do I go and try to order more of this fabric. You see I am abit to frugel with my spending and I watch my costs to the point of obsession!! I just hate to see fabric laying around that does not sale! I know I can't always pick out what is going to sale but I at least want to keep it to a minimum...

What another one? Giveaway Mania from Etsy Sellers

2009-03-12T14:13:00.007-05:00

It appears as if there is Giveaway Mania going on out there in Etsy land! I must admit that I have many mixed feelings regarding this new trend that appears to be the "new" way to get people to your shop! I also am as guilty as anybody to participate in these because of the temptation of that added exposure. I think this is the 4th one I have done since the beginning of this year. I think that it will also be the last one, for awhile anyway. Does it bring more views to your shop? Of course! Does it bring sales? I can not say for certain. Ask me in a few months when I am not currently doing any and I will re-evaluate.

I am approached on average 2-3 times a week and I am always very selective on which ones I decide to do but I think enough is enough. Don't get me wrong I actually use to do my own giveaways on the Promo's section of Etsy forums way before it became such a mania. I enjoy it very, very much. But time to pull back and see if these really pay off!!!

With all that being said, here is the current and last one for awhile that I am sponsoring. It is on A Daily Dose of Toni's Blog.

Here is the item that I am giving away!

Another Giveaway? Why not!!!

2009-03-09T12:15:00.003-05:00

Katie of Bless this Nest contacted me to let me know that she is sponsoring a giveaway on her blog for one of my items!! So head on other there and cast your vote !! It only takes a minute and hey Why not??? I first met her last year when she contacted me for a custom order for her upcoming Wedding! Well, she loved the pouches and wanted to do this giveaway!! Thanks Katie :)

Just a random pic of a new little zip pouch :)

A beautiful weekend- relax is on the schedule!

2009-03-08T10:49:00.004-05:00

So the forcast is to be in the low 70's all weekend!! I therefore promised myself that I would not so much as cut a thread all weekend--- so far so good!!!

Yesterday, my daughters and I worked in the yard for about an hour just doing some general yard clean-up. Then we relaxed and took Ginger on a very nice walk.

This morning, I got up and made myself pancakes, sat on my beloved screened-in porch to a cup of coffee and my current read!!

Lovely just lovely!!

Catch-All Clutches are back for a LIMITED TIME!

2009-03-04T17:08:00.007-05:00

Every once in awhile I will get a chance to make up some more Catch-All Clutches. So today was the day! These are wonderful for inside your own purse or tote to catch all the clutter from receipts, business cards, cosmetics etc. You could use this for a quick trip to the grocery store or out running errands. Also great to protect your ipod, cell phone or any gadget because it is padding with my special bat quilt interfacing technique. I have a pretty wide selection in my shop right now and will only be available for a limited time- so better get your favorite one while you still can!!

2 NEW Palm-Size ZIP-IT Around Wallets!

2009-03-03T12:29:00.003-05:00

I really wanted to incorporate a zipper pouch for coins in my NEW Palm-Size ZIP-IT's! So after working all weekend on it, I came up with these two super cute Wallets! I actually have a wallet made out of the Al Fresco fabric and then the Amy Butler turned out great too!

Just love this color combo!

2009-03-02T19:06:00.002-05:00

Sometimes in the mix of making items I stumble upon two fabrics that just look great together. Normally I plan what fabrics will be matched up with each other based on design lines. But these two happened to get laid down next to each other and WOW!!!

I love the outcome!

My Giveaway Winner-Congrats!

2009-02-27T09:22:00.005-05:00

Congrats to Sharon of Norwood MA!!! She participated in my giveaway that was featured on Summertime and Glass of Lemonade blog!

She won my best seller little zip pouch Olive Harmony!

I have another giveaway coming up in March that I will post a link to in the coming weeks! Thanks to everybody that took the time to enter :)

Smaller Palm Size ZIP-IT Around Wallet

2009-02-26T08:13:00.002-05:00

Just a smaller palm Size! The zipper went in crooked on the sweet forest one, but the Forest Owl ZIP-IT turned out great! Hopefully I will be able to make a few more of these in the next few days! Getting the hang on installing the zipper is taking me alot more time then I would of hoped but I think I am slowly getting it!

NEW DESIGN---Secure ZIP-IT Around Wallet

2009-02-23T13:46:00.006-05:00

OK, so I have been wanting to work on this design forever! Well like I said in a previous post, I am in a design frenzy. This one was especially tricky because of course, THE ZIPPER!! After much time and effort, I am very pleased with the result. The zipper wraps all the way around the wallet for extra security. For me that is a must, I want to be able to just zip and drop into my handbag. The Amy Butler Deco Rose was the first one, and the zipper went in abit crooked but otherwise it is wonderful. The Olive Harmony look great! I just listed both in my shop!

I would welcome any comments or suggestions.

Yet Another new design in my shop!

2009-02-21T09:19:00.005-05:00

I think I am on a creative roll right now! This I believe is due to several things happening right now with my shop. One is that regular sales are slow. My custom orders are still coming in but this slow down frees me up to start designing some of the items that I have had in my brain for months now.

So, I wanted to design a camera bag for my daughter that had alittle protection from spills. So here is the result! Water resistant nylon lining!

I have 3 listed in my shop right now. Depending on how well they do I plan on adding more in the coming weeks! These would be great for any gadget you may want to protect!

Another NEW Design??

2009-02-20T07:28:00.005-05:00

I have so many ideas and not enough time to make them all!! Here is my latest! Just a smaller version of my purse organizers! I call it DROP-IT-IN!! Because that is what you do! Just fill it up with your personal items and drop it in your handbag, how easy is that :)

I would love to hear your feed back on this idea and how I might be able to improve on the design. It has 4 pockets and a key ring. I know it still does need alittle work but I love the concept!

byhand.me I am the Featured Artisan!!

2009-02-19T07:36:00.003-05:00

Rebecca of Soapdeli and her dh, started this wonderful social network for us, handmade addicts. She asked me a couple of weeks ago to be the featured Artisan and of course I said yes!! Here is the link , I would love for you all to consider checking out this very fun site. byhand.me

Also a very big thanks to Rebecca, who btw has wonderful bath and body products!!!

So far, I am pretty pleased with Project Wonderful!

2009-02-18T09:25:00.004-05:00

I started PW over a week ago, and so far I am pleasantly surprized at the response from my ads. I decided to place a ton of ads and see which ones got the most clicks in a weeks time. It was really just a trial and error type method but I was committed to spend a certain amount of money that I had budgeted for this advertising adventure. After a week, I cancelled bids that were costing me money and had no clicks. Now most of you would think that I did not give it enough time and I would agree. But since this was more of an experiment I wanted to spend my $$ wisely.

I plan on twicking my PW ads every week and monitoring the clicks very closely. Here is a pic of my ad. What do you think? Does it grab you? Does it make you to want to click on it?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me!

2009-02-12T09:15:00.002-05:00

So I won't discuss my age, but I will mention that life really does go by faster the older you get! Yikes!!! My daughters asked me " how old do you feel?" I said "17" haha!! But seriously, I truly do feel , at least mentally in my 20's. Physically is another story!! Some days I feel just wonderful, others not so good :(

To celebrate, after I finish this post I plan on doing "NOTHING" yes!! It is rare for me to just veg for a day but that is the plan. Well almost! I do need to ship a few packages out but I promised myself-- NO sewing today! I will grab my book and coffee later this morning and head out to the couch so my sewing studio will be out of site.... I will let you know how I do.

I never want to post without at least one picture. So here is my latest Business Click-it Wallet!

Currently listed in my shop . Lovely isn't it?

CLOSE OUT SALE--DOUBLE QUILT PADDED GADGET CASE

2009-02-08T10:13:00.003-05:00

I have struggled with trying to decide if I should continue to make gadget cases. Etsy is flooded with them and it is very hard to compete with some of the prices other shops offer. So after much thought, I went ahead and lowered the price on my remaining stock.

Currently, I do have several designs that are in the proto-type phase, that I think might sale better and be much more functional but they are at least a few months away to being listing in my shop.

So in the meantime, the current inventory of my now discontinued gadget cases are 40% off- so please take a minute to check out the selection at such great prices. If none of these are your style then I offer many other pouches in my shop too!!

Another Giveaway?

2009-02-04T14:00:00.004-05:00

Well, when Summer contacted me wanting to do another giveaway thru her blog, Summertime and a Glass of Lemonade , I said sure!! Why not!! So go on over to her wonderful blog and enter!! Another easy and fun way to win this little zip pouch for FREE!! Be sure to leave your entry on her blog since she is doing the giveaway and I am providing the wonderful freebie little zip pouch!!!

Snow Day for Dogs!

2009-02-01T09:46:00.002-05:00

Even though it was just a dusting, my dog Ginger loved it! She turned into a frisky, crazy creature once she got out in the snow to run and play. My youngest daughter called her name and snapped this picture as Ginger took a moment to stop and breath!! Love it!!

Final Design of my new Business Click-it Wallet

2009-01-24T13:59:00.003-05:00

After several trys, here is the final design of my new business click-it wallet. I think it turned out great. A place for Passport and documents , several slots for credit cards, business cards, drivers license. I really wanted to incorporate a spot for coins and change, so I brought in the same idea from my back pocket click-it wallets and put the zipper within the dollar bill slot. What do you think? I plan on making several more in the coming weeks to put in my shop!!

Congrats to the Giveaway Winner!!

2009-01-21T16:56:00.002-05:00

A big shout out to the winner of my 2 year Etsy-versary giveaway!! Ashli of USF379 on Etsy.com was the winner. Thanks to all of those who entered and since it was so much fun, I imagine I will do another one real soon!!

SALE -GIVEAWAY! Ends January 20th

2009-01-16T09:53:00.005-05:00

Since I am having my 2 YEARS on Etsy Sale- I thought why not do a giveaway too! So here is the item that will be yours for the taking if you enter here. Super easy --here is how!

1. Just go to my shop and take a quick look around.

2. Come back here and tell me what Fabric is your favorite.

3. Just post your choice in the comments below. Be sure to provide your email or etsy shop so I can contact the winner!!

Thanks- contest will end 1/20/09

Business Click-it Wallet-NEW DESIGN!!

2009-01-16T08:37:00.005-05:00

Well, new year new designs!! I have several in the works but this one was given top priority since my sister who travels alot aboard has been pestering me to get busy and create one. It is still in the proto-type phase but here is a look at one I listed yesterday. Forest Owl Business click-it wallet. I wanted to add a zipper pouch for change and coins so this is within the dollar bill slot. The pictured one here is also one of my proto-types but I still had not worked out the zipper pouch!! I love the Al Fresco designer fabric this wallet!!! Be sure to keep an eye on my shop for the next few months because I have many new design ideas and wonderful new fabrics.

SALE SALE-- Super 2 years on Etsy SALE

2009-01-10T20:14:00.002-05:00

WOW , two whole years on Etsy!!! Time for a celebration and Super Sale !! Here are just a few of the items that will be on sale starting on Wednesday January 14th! Some items will be over 50% off-- see ya there :)

My Etsy shop

Happy 2009!

2008-12-31T15:47:00.002-05:00

Well, here we are again at the end of another year! Yes, it went by way to fast!!! Like many, I am glad to see a new beginning start. For many, like me 2009 has come none to quick politically! I have high hopes for the US with the new administration. I am not unrealistic but very hopeful!! Happy NEW YEAR!! My baby Ginger!

Ginger, oh so cozy!

2008-12-24T10:07:00.002-05:00

The last few days have been so cold here in East Tennessee, so as you can see my sewing campanion decided to get "oh so cozy"!!!

She keeps me wonderful company while I sew :)

2008 coming to a close...

2008-12-20T09:27:00.004-05:00

Well, I think over all this year was quite busy and successful. I had plans for many new designs that never came to be... maybe 2009!!! My family and I are planning a trip during the holidays to Sunny Florida :) Since it has rained or been cloudy here in East Tennessee for over 2 weeks , I am very much ready for some sun in my eyes!

When I get back, I plan on introducing several new items. I have been planning for months now a purse/wallet design that will keep things organized. I also am working on a better designed back pocket click-it wallet. Most every design that ever comes to production is due to my own needs. I am just awful at keeping my handbag organized- maybe this new design will be the ticket!!!

My best fabric source had a huge end of year sale where I was able to find some lovely new fabrics. This little shop has a real eye for hard to find and unique designer fabrics, so hopefully I will get some of these made up soon!

Oh yes one other big event!! I will be celebrating my 2 YEARs on Etsy in January!!! Wow-- it has been so fun and rewarding. So I of course will be having a BIG SALE!! More will be posted in the weeks to come but if you would like a special invite please just stop by my shop and send me a conversation or post a comment here with you email!! Happy Holidays and stay safe :)

Here is a quick preview of some of the items that will be ON SALE!!- many will be up to 50% off!!

Deals, specials, PIF's!

2008-12-09T07:14:00.002-05:00

Recently I have been in the mood to do a little giving away. Could it be the holiday season of giving that has made me more generous? I don't really know for sure but maybe. In any case, Sunday I did 4 PIF's that were really quite lovely. The week before that I had some wonderful specials running on my catch-all clutches. So what about this week?

Well, I came up with "THE DEAL OF THE DAY". Each day for the next 10 days, I will feature one of my items or several depending on my giving mood, as the deal!!! Here are a couple for today!

Better keep checking my shop each day for that deal you just can't pass up :)

I can't believe December is upon us!

2008-11-30T20:18:00.002-05:00

Where did November go? Was I that busy that I did not even realize it. I don't feel as though November was all the great as far as sales yet my numbers say differently. So bring on the holidays!!

Yesterday was one of my local fabric suppliers BIG SALE -one day only!!! I wish I had my camera . It was so crazy- I waited to pay for my purchases for over 30 minutes. But what cute little creations I made up today!! Here is just a few--better come on into my shop this week and make a few Holiday gift purchases--hint hint ♥♥♥♥

Oh my-- These are so pretty!

2008-10-26T19:24:00.003-05:00

I have once again made a few more new fabric purchases. My local supplier always has such a wonderful eye for fabric that I am fortunate to be able to take advantage.

Why I had a Pre-Holiday sale----

2008-10-22T20:16:00.003-05:00

In order to buy more new designer fabrics!! I currently have so many fabrics in my very small studio, that I had to make room, so what is the best way- A SUPER Pre-holiday Sale of course!!

So here is a very small snick preview of just a few of my NEW fabrics. I bought a TON! So you best keep checking back in my shop for all the latest listings.