My fortune cookies are getting around

I've got a blog for everyone to check out: http://binspiredmama.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloweentreat-for-moms-to-boost-your.html
It's an awesome blog with very good ideas, and I'm happy to have my paper fortune cookies included in her latest post.  I keep rolling out the fortune cookies for friends and family and they are becoming a big hit for Halloween.  Now, I've got to start stocking up for other occasions.

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

Great deals; great shirts

Several of you commented that you wanted to see my purchases from the Ellembee sale I so joyously blogged about on Friday.  Although I went mainly to do some early holiday shopping, I did find 3 shirts for myself I just had to have (but since it was a sale, I don't have to feel guilty at all, right?).  I'm posting the photos of all my great buys here so you can see more of her super cute designs.  Some items were marked down because of small imperfections, others were her older designs, and others were just regular sale items.

I happily came away from the sale with 2 totes, 5 shirts, and 1 hat (which wasn't an Ellembee design, but looks very cute with all of her shirts), and 4 of those items will become holiday gifts...not too shabby!!!!

If you missed my post on Friday and you like these designs, you should definitely check out Ellembee's shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5691356

She is a very talented designer and she's always adding new things to her shop ... I noticed some scarves last time I visited that I might need to give more attention to :)

In the end, I'm so glad I went, not just for the great shopping, but because I love learning from all of my fellow Etsians.  She ran a very organized sale and had a great plan for raffle prizes.  Plus, I can wear my new fortune cookie shirt when I list new paper fortune cookies on my shop (they've been a big hit for Halloween and I plan to extend the line for weddings and baby showers, etc.).

I hope you enjoyed my shopping experience!!!

Fearless Friday

My fearless act is going to be delayed until tomorrow.  That is when I'm going to be going giddy over Ellembee's sale in White Lake, MI.  I am sooooo happy to be a neighbor and easily pop in to take a look at all the wonderful shirts and other items she is putting out at discounted prices.  My fearless act:  not going over my budget!!  This is the time of the year when I should be spending money on Christmas gifts for others, but the desire to add to my own wardrobe is going to be extremely high when I see all of those wonderful designs.      ...I'm going to have to befriend more people who wear my size before Christmas comes around :)

****If you are going to be in the Detroit area tomorrow, check out Ellembee's shop announcement to find out more about her sale: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5691356

And if you're not going to be here, you can still drool over her designs online.

Cards for the Troops

For our October challenge, the Etsy Paper Street Team decided to make thank you cards to send to the deployed troops.  I made a few yesterday, but found I was in a doodling mood this morning and created this card to add to my collection.  I guess this is kind of like show and tell, because I wanted to share it with all of you.  I love to doodle, but never take the time to do it much.  When I do, it almost always comes back to swirls...I LOVE SWIRLS.  They always remind me of a sea nautilus.

Let me know if you would like to send your own cards to the military and I will check with our team to see if we can add them to our shipment.  I'm sure they would appreciate anything.

It's getting cold outside...

I guess I won't be able to enjoy a long autumn season of crisp, but warm days because it looks like we are going right into winter (whether I'm ready for it or not).  At least the leaf colors are just as beautiful (if not more) as any other year.  I added my first true holiday card a few days ago to my Etsy shop.  I apologize to those of you who don't know about our crazy Michigan tradition of always pointing out where we live on our hand.  Those of you who have had to endure it will understand what this card it all about!

Have a great Monday, everyone!!!