OWLS FOR CHRISTMAS

While we're on the subject of Owls I also wanted to share this wool felt ornament that I made a while ago. I wanted to put him in my shop but I borrowed the pattern and I just want to share him because he turned out so cute.

Another great addition to my Christmas packages!!

I have been meaning to share my news and post a new blog for a long time now.

Everyone is crazy busy right now with the holiday season fast approaching.

I'm so excited about this and I have to share it. Lately, I've been submitting cards and tags for challenges on the Card Trends Blog. You know, the magazines or small books that you see at the book stores. The other ones in the series are Handmade (which is awesome), Scrapbooking Trends, Beads and Cards!!! I love their magazines so I checked out the blog and I've been submitting my work!!

It finally paid off and they accepted my Christmas Owl Jumbo Tag submission!!

Be sure to check out the blog - it's full of wonderful and talented artists!!

Here's a pic of my winning Jumbo tag. I think they really add a special touch to my holiday packages. Everyone I know will be gettting one of some kind. As I make different ones I'll post them.

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love small houses

I know this is an odd thing to blog about but I love small houses with great architectural features. When I go walking or driving around the city I love to stop and take a picture of smaller homes. I love houses that look like they have sunrooms or smaller rooms at the back of the house. Some are one and a half storey with a loft upstairs. I love to imagine how I would decorate one of these houses. Here's a pic of one of my favorites.

isn't this one gorgeous!! I Love the narrow windows on either side of the door and the moulding around the door. I could move right in. Here's another one in the same neighbourhood!

The one on the left isn't really small but i love the architecture because it's an older home. The brick work around the door and the angel stone under the window really add to it.

I'll share more pics from more of my walks. I got a dirty look from one of the neighbours but it was worth it. These houses are great!!

obsessed already

i'm already obsessed with ....yes, i'm going to say it....C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S!!

i had to do two store set ups already at work and i've been covered in glitter ever

since. i sometimes wish it was fairy dust and bring me a million or two ...but... my

day will come!!!!

i promised myself i wouldn't get too crazy with posting my stuff from my shop but

i do share my life as well on here

i am very happy with some of the cards and tags i've been making lately and it's

my blog so i'm going to post some of them. i found a new blog aptly named "cards blog"
from the magazine of the same name. it has almost tempted me to submit some of my cards......

maybe... just maybe i'll get the nerve to do it soon!!!!

here's some of my latest cards and thanks for stopping by!!

I'm Finally stepping into this century!

Believe it or not I haven' t owned a cell phone since the 1980's and it really was the size of a shoe box! It was hilarious!
I finally decided that I can't take it anymore and I'm going to purchase a cell phone again.
I have never been soooo confused in all my life! I've narrowed it down to what I really want from a cell phone and decided I might need to narrow it down some more.
So, I really like the blackberry (and it's developed right here in Waterloo). The founder lives right around the corner from where I work. kool !! Then I looked at it again (Do I really need a blackberry??). Nope, but I like them and apparently I can "pin" my guy and we can text for free!! Most of my friends own one so that's more texting for free!
Now, there's the plan....still not finished my research and I may go insane before I finish.
I'm sure with a little more research I'll figure it out soon.
I'm still taking a survey on what people prefer - drop down keyboard, touch screen, flip phone?
Then, there's the color - black, blue, pink, green...? Bell or Rogers? Blackberry or other?
How many people on etsy have a blackberry and why?
Anyone who wants to post a suggestion - i'd love to hear..... thanks!!

County City Mouse Blog

I have met so many great and kind people through etsy!! It really is the site I prefer for my shop. There are tons of Canadians on this site too (shout out to all my Canadian friends on etsy)!! Recently another Canadian asked if she could feature my shop on her blog. Of course I am thrilled!!! I love the way she does it. She picks a shop she likes, she actually does an interview ( i think it's a great idea) and then we decide what to feature for a giveaway! It's a much more personal way to feature someone. I don't like to copy people's ideas but this is just a very personal and nice way to feature a shop and help promote someone. I haven't started

featuring other people yet but this is the way I want to try it out.

Please check out her blog - countrycitymouse-pam.blogspot.com. She has a really great blog with lots of friendly followers!!

Be sure to enter the draw for my pumpkin softie!! Here's the link for that:

http://citycountrymouse-pam.blogspot.com/2009/08/mostly-sundays-giveaway.html

Here's a picture of my Pumpkin Pam softie:

Choumie7 from Paris, France

I just had to write about how excited I am to be part of a blog from Paris, France.

I was notified a few days ago that Choumie wanted to put my cute little cupcake softie

on her blog. I'm not sure what time it is in Paris right now but my softie is featured

on her blog. She is a wonderful artist that everyone should check out. She found

me on etsy and she has a shop on etsy!! Check out her shop as well - awesome art!!

Just going to post a pic of my cupcake softie!!!

Thanks again Choumie!!!!

Merci Choumie!!!