Featured in etsy Treasury

Thanks to Martha from Estudio Martita for creating this sacred heart inspired treasury and including a broken mirror mosaic wall piece from Oh Sew Tru.

Check it out:
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=133939

Visit Estudio Martita:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/estudiomartita

Keeping Hackers At Bay

Unfortunately, it is becoming harder and  harder to keep hackers at bay. We have an element out there who are constantly trying to rip us off or shut us down using fake ads, log in pages, etc.

How are we supposed to know what is real and what is fake? Like the current Facebook, "Hilarious Video" post asking you to "click" to add a video player so that you can see the "Hilarious Video". Do not click on this if you see it on your Facebook page. It is a scam to add Malware on your computer.

I found this article on the finance page on Yahoo and thought I would pass it along; contains some useful information and food for thought.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Five-Ways-to-Keep-Online-nytimes-705997581.html?x=0&.v=1

Fabric Necklaces and More Pillow Covers

Busy getting ready for the Grand Opening L.A. Flea Market.

Next on the agenda: Hangtags, handmade of  course!

Creative Reuse

Paid a visit to the Long Beach Depot for Creative Reuse yesterday. Needed to get a few things. This place is full of surprises you never know what you will find.

I found some great cardboard cutouts that I will redesign into Oh Sew Tru hang tags, got some safety pins, some rubber strips that I can use as handles for totebags. Found some small bags for jewelry and other small items, a couple of yards of red fabric to use on one of my tabletops, plastic wrap to put my new pillow covers in, leather scraps to finish out the wallets I have started, a couple of great vintage zippers, some rubber stamps, some hardware to hang necklaces, some plain white gift boxes and a couple of magic tricks. All this for only $7. Most items are in multiples.

Also, got a surprise box from the owner, and low and behold it had some wood scraps in it! Perfect for turning into handpainted or wood burned necklaces!

If you are in Long Beach you should definitely check this store out. I posted the link in an earlier post but here it is again:

http://thelongbeachdepot.org/

Vending at New L.A. Flea Market

So excited! I just got the approval to vend at the grand opening event for the newest Los Angeles Flea Market at Dodger Stadium on July 18th, 2010.

Got to get busy finishing up the latest projects! You know how time flies.

Take a deep breath and get to work!

Check it out:
http://thelafleamarket.com/

Necklaces, Just Can't Get Enough

A couple of sandscape images that are reminiscent of a 1970's magazine image.

An image of fun, music and perhaps New Orleans?

Tea Time

Took mom to a Japanese Tea Ceremony and Spring Hat Contest.

We saw some of the most interesting hats, very creative and no camera--boooo-- I forgot the camera!

This picture was taking days before the event. Lucky for me I have a  box full of handmade hats. Made with love by me!

It was alot of fun, chatted with some lovely ladies. Some of whom were were pushing 90 yrs; that didn't stop them from getting up and dancing and enjoying themselves.

A great time was had by all.

Makes you think about life. Keep yourself happy and free of stress. Get some daily exercise like walking, yoga or tai chi. Keep those joints in good working order.

And most important of all: laugh, laugh, laugh!

Sun is Shining

Well, after a whirlwind of creating: hand-embroidered purses, pillows, jewelry, and aprons!

I think it's time for a bit of a break. The sun is out and waiting to be enjoyed.

One thing I love about living in California is the wonderful weather.

Get out and enjoy life, stop and smell the roses as they say or zinnias in this case...

A Work In Progress

Still working on these fabric, chain necklaces.

Here's a sneak peek.

Day of Rest

The craft fair was great fun. I always enjoy meeting new creative people. Compliments were aplenty. What a talented bunch. I was very impressed.

My friend, from Texas, surprised me by showing up at the fair with his family in tow. Afterwards we all spent the evening together in Pasadena with another close friend. Jammed in the music room, had dinner, talked and laughed awhole lot. What a perfect way to end the evening. Boy am I tired.

Today I really need to sit down and post receipts, gotta keep the books updated. As I sit here and stare at the stack of receipts; am I really prepared to do this? A dip in the pool sounds better, although the water is still too cold. That inner voice speaks loud and clear, "Oh come on just do it, get it over with." Take a deep breath and start posting.