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My re*mark™ listing was nominated for Team Eco Etsy's "Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' Birthday" week. And it's a winner. Thank you so much to my fellow earth loving team mates, Kitty's Heart of Nature and Brass Paper Clip Project for nominating me. You made my day. Pour yourself a cup of tea, pull up a chair and take a few minutes to browse their beautiful shops and see all of their uniquely wonderful offerings.

The Team Eco Etsy blog article featuring the winners can be seen HERE.

Thanks, again, Kitty and Cindi.

ox
joon

packaging fun

I was busy today doing many worthwhile activities like cleaning up kitty barf and doing loads of laundry...but I also had some fun. Here are a couple of photos of a joonbeam sale I got out in today's mail. These are thumbtacks so I recycled a small used bubble envelope, folded in half and wrapped in tissue paper as the safe transporter. The floral box is one of two I found at the thrift store quite a while ago for a quarter. I was happy to find a perfect match for it. The wait has been interminable. :) I hope it brings a smile to the recipient. Ciao for today.

It's a great day for America, everybody. Yes it is.

ox
joon

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Handwritten Quote Pin

I take a simple view of life: Keep your eyes open and get on with it. Laurence Olivier This summer I made a couple of handwritten quote buttons for the first time and they flew out of my shop. I have collected a nice notebook full of quotes. But I haven't gotten around to making any more until this one today. There's something about the quotes in this form that I like a lot. Hope you all enjoy it, too. This month has flown by. I had a good time participating and seeing everyone's creativity. Thank you all for your contributions and inspiration.

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pony anemone

I made this late last month. We were on the run all day today, but I did use my iphone a lot {I love playing WORDS with my darling children} and have been wanting to share this. It cracks me up that I came up with this idea, that I designed and then carried out making it and that it turns out to be the greatest thing since the iphone ~ which I call my pony. So this case is made from scraps from a gorgeous tie dye long sleeve t shirt. I took the two cut off cuffs and a strip from the neck ribbing {shown in top photo} and here's what happened. We think it looks like a sea anemone. It works like a charm. I am crazy going nuts over it. I just love it.

The card seen in this shot is one I made a while back using a print from a sweet little artist retrospective book I spied at the thrift store. Turns out she is Vera Stravinsky. I had never heard of her but she was married to the composer. Yes. That one. Anyway...she looks and sounds like such a wonderful person and I love her art. Photos three and four show close ups of the front and reverse of the case. Until tomorrow ~ our last TaD 2010 ~ remember It's a great day for America, everybody. Yes it is.

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Scraps of Fabric Too Small To Save...

...but, then again, that must be someone else's house. Fun with teeny scraps. I'm thinking a bookmark but it could also be a little decor candy. I see it as an abstract on a lake with a grassy bank, trees/forest, blue skies, sunset. {You should hear some of my dreams. It might explain things.} Each bit here has a story to tell. That makes me happy. It is getting dark and threatening to rain so I had to fight the elements while taking these photos outside. If you need me, I'll be in the kitchen making homemade tortillas and stirring beans. We're having smothered green chili bean burritos for dinner and homemade strawberry shortcake. oooo la la

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Scissor Case & TeXaS Applique Mend

Recently I stumbled upon this fabulous handmade work apron. I have been planning to make one for myself. Once again, procrastination pays off. This is beautifully constructed and has been loved and lovingly cared for ~ and all for 1.99. Irresistible. So now I tool around the house with my pony {iphone} in one pocket, my pen and paper in one and my trusty scissors in the center. I don't want the scissors to stress the fabric so I made this little slip case for them. It's made from hand dyed viscose I purchased from my Etsy friend { www.sassalynne.etsy.com } Scout was my model {above}. Today we received a goodie package from our friend, Stacy, in Hawaii. She included that gorgeous bracelet for Scout who is thrilled. It's perfect for her. {Stacy is beautiful and so are her creations found HERE at stacysdesigns88 }

I also did some mending today. This is my favorite. It's our bedspread which is pretty heavy weight and was a real bear to accomplish. Just finished it this evening { I did laundry for 8 hours today. } so I could only grab this picture below the lamp. I adore this fabric and this patch will always remind us of our time here in Austin. Sweet dreams... until tomorrow... It's a great day for America, everybody. Yes it is.

ps. Craig is performing here this weekend. Wish we could see his show. But alas, that is not in the budget. :)

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Paper Bracelet aka Paper Fun

I spent most of today clipping paper for my Craig envelope ~ see previous post below ~ so I didn't have a lot of time for something extra. Scout was clipping Jungle Book bits for future magnets and pins. She leaves her leftovers for me to sift through. The apple doesn't fall very far from the tree. So late this afternoon I sat down and this is what came to me ~ a paper bracelet. It could also be a number of other things ~ any ideas? But for a prototype I like a lot about it. I had some fun. Hope you did today too.

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