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.

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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.

Etsy Twitter Shop of the Week -

Lisa Murdin is the creative genius behind the rainbow array of wristlets, pouches, purses and more at LMCreation. Whether from fabric, vinyl, or occasionally leather, the store's creations add a splash of whimsy and color to anything you wear.


For more information on this great Etsy Artist please see the full interview on the Etsy Twitter Team Blog~

4th of July

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! We did. We spent the day cooking and getting ready for my sons 8th birthday party. The boys had a great time with Grandpa. Watching the monster truck crush cars, playing on water slides, playing in the river then finally settling down to a nice barbecue dinner and a Star Trek cake.



Once it started to get dark we moved our chairs out to the road and prepared to watch my brother the pyrotech do his thing. It was an awesome show yet scary at the same time. Watching the sky as the fireworks go off yet trying to watch the ground to make sure everything goes up into the air the way it's supposed to. Over all it was a really great day.