Productive Weekend!

Wow! I had a very productive weekend! I managed to finish 1 custom order, 3 pens, 1 whistle and almost finished a butterfly barrette. Here's the first two that are already listed in my Etsy shop.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

I make these all the time and lots of people have been asking for the recipe. So here it is!


Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1 C Brown Sugar (packed)
1 C Cooked or Canned Pumpkin
1/2 C Oil
1 tsp Vanilla

2 C Sifted Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Ginger
1 C Raisins or Chocolate Chips

In mixing bowl beat together sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla.

In another bowl sift together dry ingredients.

Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until smooth. Blend raisins or chocolate chip in.

Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 12-15 minutes. (3-4 dz)

Auction Items

Well the day is here! The Dinner and Silent Auction are tonight! I am scared yet relieved that the day is finally here. There were a few Etsy and Artfire artist that contributed to this basket I put together. Some by donations other items were purchased because they fit in with our school mascot.

Here's the list of shops included in the basket ~

Etsy & Artfire Handmade Items

Panthers Wooden Sign ~ http://withlovebybrittredd.etsy.com
Glow in the Dark Panther Ornament ~ http://bakadagain.artfire.com
Gold Star & Cards ~ http://AMOzarkian.etsy.com
Panther Vinyl Window Decal ~ http://RecessionRally.etsy.com
Football & Volleyball Ornaments ~ http://VeronicasArts.etsy.com
Beaded Butterfly Barrette ~ http://ndnchick.etsy.com
Fall Leaves Greeting Cards ~ http://NestofOwls.etsy.com
Panther Wine Charms & Keychain ~ http://glassidentities.artfire.com


THANK YOU to all of you wonderful Etsy & Artfire sellers!

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week - Firebirdhouse Designs

Kristen Evans, the owner of Firebirdhouse Designs, loves creating unique jewelry designs and textiles from vintage and new components, as well as recycled/repurposed vintage pieces and fabrics.

Originally a fine artist, Kristen says " I love turning beautiful things with history into useable and wearable art and that really began to be the core of my inspiration. I like the challenges that come with recycling and reusing in new ways." (to read more please see the Etsy Twitter Team Blog)

Etsy Buy Handmade FirebirdHouse

Need some help....

I am now a part of the Panther Pride Athletic Association! YAY! We are a group of parents that are helping the student athletes at our local public school raise money for jerseys and other miscellaneous sports items they are in need of. One of our fundraisers is going to be a dinner and silent auction. This will be held in Early September. My goal is to put together a Etsy/Artfire gift basket. I am in need of some generous sellers though! Donations are greatly appreciated but I will also be purchasing a few items to add to the basket.

The school colors are black and gold. The mascot is a Panther. All store information (web addresses, item donated etc...) will be typed up for easy access for the basket winner. I will be taking pictures of the basket and the dinner event.

If you are interested please contact me through this e-mail or through the convos on etsy or artfire.

ArtFire

Here are some great items that are listed in my ArtFire studio.

ndnchick

Buy Handmade

Finally!

I finally got my butt in gear and made some new stuff! I haven't worked with paper in a while and I really needed a break from the custom beading orders I have been working on so I made these cute Christmas gift tags that can double as ornaments.