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    I finally made something new

    November 29, 2010 - By 

    With the long Holiday weekend, I finally took some time and felt inspired enough to do a bit of creating.

    First I grabbed my “maybe some day” journal that I slap my leftover paint in. Then grabbed my scrap bucket. This was just sort of something to remind myself that I actually could make something again.

    After that I felt like I could be on a roll. I was thinking about gifts for teachers, casual friends and just those “oh gosh I totally forgot about so and so” gifts. It’s always good to have a little stash of items around without breaking the bank.

    These are a couple of altered composition books that I may keep for gifts or maybe list in my etsy store.
    Yes, you read that right…
    I finally got up the nerve to actually list some things in my storefront. I’ve been busy photographing items to list and then of course writing up the listings. I’m sure once I get a system down it will go quicker.

    I can happily say I’ve made my first sale as well. If I’d known it would have happened that quickly I’d have listed stuff months ago.

     

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    Tea Tuesday

    November 23, 2010 - By 

    I wanted something special this week since this will be my first Thanksgiving without my dad, so I borrowed this set from my mom.

    This is one of my favorites from Dad’s collection.  His collection focused on sets with scenery on them.

    He was always on the look out for a nice scene but of course, would surprise Mom with a delicate floral set when he found one.

    I love the thistles framing the scene, the scalloped edge and the handle. Drinking tea from this cup makes me sit up a little straighter and cross my legs at my ankles. Granted, this is not my usual style..I’m more of a curl up in a chair and sip from a steamy mug kind of gal but it’s good to be “ladylike” every once in a while.

    My parents have a very large tea cup and saucer collection. The funny thing was that they both had collections BEFORE they even met.  I’m sure you’ll be seeing more of their collection…

    Stop by Kimmie’s blog to see what the rest of the Tea Tuesday gang is up to today.