Fun stuff!!

I've been adding some fun stuff to my etsy store today (and plan to add some more tonight and tomorrow)!!

Check it out... Etsy

Another treasury!!

My pilgrim die cuts got picked up on another treasury... check it out... Etsy treasury

Moving right along to Thanksgiving!!

I went ahead and have started listing some of my die cuts in my etsy shop.  The first set I will share on here... they are an embellished male and female pilgrim silhouette... I think they turned out really well!!

So the best thing about this is... I posted these cute little pilgrims in my etsy shop and about 15 minutes later I received an email saying that they had been picked up to be showcased in a Thanksgiving treasury!!
You should go check out all the super cute items listed in the treasury!!

Happy Halloween!!

I'm not a huge fan of Halloween, but it's ok!!  There's just so much sugar and junk involved with it that I could take it or leave it, but since my kids love Halloween,  I soldier through it.  For the kiddos classes this year, I decided to go with a non-candy option to hand out, and with the help of Buzz and Woody (my kids' costume choices) we decided to hand out play-dough.  Target had these packs of 20 little containers of play-dough for like $3 each.  We got a couple packs, but the boys and I decided that the little containers looked super boring by themselves so I decorated them... I think they turned out super-cute... what do you think??

I used my cricut to cut out the spiders and then I used a 3-d glue dot to attach the spiders to the top of the containers.  I then used my computer to print out little strips that said "Happy Halloween!!  From: David" (or Eli - for his class).  I was able to use black scraps for the spiders so the whole project was not very costly at all!

So, the very interesting thing is that I got a TON of comments on them so I've decided to add another category to my etsy shop... I will now be selling embellished die cuts by themselves as well as die cuts attached to certain items (for instance playdough containers.)  These die cuts will be perfect for making cards, scrapbook pages, bulletin boards, etc.  Stay tuned for more fun surprises!!!

Some shirts (well actually onesies)

I have a dear friend whose third kiddo will be 1 this weekend and she is having a cowboy themed party for him.  So she asked (or I suggested... I don't remember) that I make him a cowboy shirt for his party.  I have some of the CUTEST vintage cowboy material.  When I say vintage it came from my mom's stash of material (and possibly she got it from my grandma's stash).  I was going to make a long-sleeve t-shirt, but it's virtually impossible to find 18 month long sleeve t-shirts so I went with a long-sleeve onesie.  This is probably my most favorite shirt I have made to date...

The other most recent shirt (onesie) I made was for the same friend.  It is a gift for her niece Zoe.  Here are the pics of that one...

Remember you can click on any image to see a close up of the picture!!

I'm still here!!

Wow!!  I can't believe that I haven't posted since July 16th!  That's crazy.  I'll give you a brief update.  I am still selling stuff like crazy in my etsy store and on facebook!!  I love it!!  My oldest son started kindergarten this year.  It's only half day and it's in the afternoon, but man, it's kicking my butt!!  When  your kids don't get up until 9 (and I'm not complaining) by the time you get them dressed, fed breakfast, etc.  it's pretty much time to get them lunch and get David off to school.  It's now October and we are still trying to figure out a good routine (and that doesn't even include Eli's school 2 days a week or naps!!).

I have several cute things that I've recently sold that I will post some pictures of soon!!

Check out...

the left sidebar for a list of crafting supplies that I'm currently selling...

Be sure to keep checking back because I'm going to be updating over the next couple days!!

Just send me an email if you are interested in purchasing anything!!

Alright, this is a shameless selling post, FYI...

I am trying to get rid of some stuff to make room for some new stuff.  I am selling a lot of retired Stampin' Up! inkpads, markers, and cardstock.  I figured I would post it all on my blog and if you are interested in purchasing any of it, just send me an email (jfmick (at) gmail (dot) com) or post a comment to this post.  I will accept paypal or personal checks (although I will make sure the check clears before I ship).  Shipping cost will be actual cost (I have a postal scale).  I will ship first class or whatever is the cheapest unless you request a specific shipping method.  I am definitely willing to negotiate prices if you want to order more than 1 item so don't be afraid to ask!

Classic Inkpads-- ($3 each, all are used but still very inky)

Pink Passion

Pixie Pink

Pale Plum

Orchid Opulence

Lovely Lilac

Lavender Lace

Almost Amethyst

Bordering Blue

Brocade Blue

Ballet Blue

Brilliant Blue

Taken with Teal

Glorious Green

Handsome Hunter

Sage Shadow

Mellow Moss

Green Galore

Gable Green

Barely Banana

YoYo Yellow

Summer Sun

Apricot Appeal

Only Orange

Really Rust

Ruby Red

Cameo Coral

Blush Blossom

Creamy Caramel

Close to Cocoa

Markers -- ($1.50 each, all have been used but are still in great condition and inky)

Pink Passion

Pixie Pink

Pale Plum

Orchid Opulence

Lovely Lilac

Lavender Lace

Almost Amethyst

Bordering Blue

Brocade Blue

Ballet Blue

Brilliant Blue

Taken with Teal

Glorious Green

Handsome Hunter

Sage Shadow

Mellow Moss

Green Galore

Gable Green

Barely Banana

YoYo Yellow

Summer Sun

Apricot Appeal

Only Orange

Really Rust

Ruby Red

Cameo Coral

Creamy Caramel

Close to Cocoa

Positively Pink (I'm not sure what year this one retired)

8.5x11 paper-- ($.10/sheet)

Pink Passion - 16 sheets

Pixie Pink  - 20 sheets

Pale Plum - 17 sheets

Orchid Opulence - 5 sheets

Lovely Lilac - 3 sheets

Lavender Lace - 9 sheets

Almost Amethyst - 14 sheets

Bordering Blue - 13 sheets

Brocade Blue - 2 sheets

Ballet Blue - 5 sheets

Taken with Teal - 13 sheets

Glorious Green - 9 sheets

Handsome Hunter - 3 sheets

Sage Shadow - 2 sheets

Green Galore - 10 sheets

Gable Green - 13 sheets

Barely Banana - 7 sheets

YoYo Yellow - 1 sheets

Apricot Appeal - 7 sheets

Really Rust- 7 sheets

Ruby Red - 29 sheets

Cameo Coral - 8 sheets

Blush Blossom - 20 sheets

Creamy Caramel - 11 sheets

Close to Cocoa - 5 sheets

12 x12 cardstock smooth - ($.20/sheet)

Pink Passion - 1 sheets

Pixie Pink - 15 sheets

Pale Plum - 2 sheets

Orchid Opulence - 1 sheets

Lovely Lilac - 3 sheets

Lavender Lace - 2 sheets

Almost Amethyst - 14 sheets

Bordering Blue - 7 sheets

Brocade Blue - 6 sheets

Ballet Blue - 18 sheets

Brilliant Blue - 15 sheets

Taken with Teal - 12 sheets

Glorious Green - 2 sheets

Handsome Hunter - 19 sheets

Sage Shadow - 4 sheets

Mellow Moss - 12 sheets

Green Galore - 8 sheets

Gable Green - 2 sheets

Barely Banana - 4 sheets

YoYo Yellow - 3 sheets

Summer Sun - 2 sheets

Apricot Appeal - 2 sheets

Only Orange - 15 sheets

Ruby Red - 5 sheets

Cameo Coral - 19 sheets

Blush Blossom - 2 sheets

Creamy Caramel - 20 sheets (unopened package)

Close to Cocoa - 1 sheet + 20 sheets (unopened package)

12 x12 textured cardstock-- ($.25/sheet)

Pink Passion - 2 sheets

Pixie Pink - 2 sheets

Pale Plum - 1 sheet

Orchid Opulence - 2 sheets

Lovely Lilac - 2 sheets

Lavender Lace - 2 sheets

Almost Amethyst - 2 sheets

Bordering Blue - 2 sheets

Brocade Blue - 2 sheets

Ballet Blue - 2 sheets

Brilliant Blue - 2 sheets

Taken with Teal - 2 sheets

Handsome Hunter - 2 sheets

Mellow Moss - 2 sheets

Green Galore - 2 sheets

Gable Green - 2 sheets

Barely Banana - 2 sheets

YoYo Yellow - 2 sheets

Summer Sun - 4 sheets

Apricot Appeal - 2 sheets

Only Orange - 2 sheets

Really Rust - 4 sheets

Ruby Red - 4 sheets

Cameo Coral - 4 sheets

Blush Blossom - 2 sheets

Creamy Caramel - 4 sheets

Close to Cocoa - 4 sheets

Hello, anyone remember me??

Just kidding.  I have not been around for a couple of days, and I apologize.  I've had sooooooo much going on.  It's been several fabulous mail days, but we don't need to go there!!  I've made a few custom shirts for a friend of mine.  I think they turned out pretty cute, but you can judge for yourself!!

The pictures aren't that great, but since they were a custom order I didn't need to "sell" them (if you know what I mean).  It's kind of funny because when I started my etsy store I really had planned to sell mostly jewelry, but I've had so many custom order for shirts and onesies that I haven't even had a chance to sit down and make any jewelry.  Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining in the least... I just think it's funny how things don't necessarily work out how you think they will!!

Today was a super busy day for us!  No crafty time for me!  D had a t-ball game this morning, then we went straight from there to the gym and I worked out with my trainer.  We came home, ate some leftovers for lunch, put E down for a quick nap.  I have to admit that I read during E's naptime when I should have been crafting, but I'm reading the series of books that starts with The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo... I'm on the last book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.  These books are so well-written and so addictive that I've had a hard time putting them down, which has cut into my crafting time definitely!!!  I should finish the book very soon so I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things.  I've got 3 more custom orders that I need to work on and then I will be caught up (for now)!  (Once again I want to re-state that I love the fact that I have so many custom orders for shirts and onesies!!!)

After E's short nap, we went to our neighborhood pool for almost 3 hours.  D has been scared of the water in the past and we've finally resorted to bribery (I know, I'm a horrible mom) to get him over his fears.  Since the beginning of summer, I have told him that I would give him $5 (yeah, what was I thinking) if he would put his whole head under water, and another $5 (yet again, I must think about the current economic conditions before I issue another bribe) for jumping off the side into the pool.  Well after almost 2 months, he decided today to do everything we've ever asked him to do in the pool and more!!  He was diving for rings at the bottom, swimming laps, jumping in from all sides of the pool, it was amazing!!  Then he got smart and demanded his bribery payment (which he figured at this point had to be nearing $100).  I then had to explain to him that I, in fact, only owed him $10... I was not paying him for each time he stuck his head under water or jumped in.  He's definitely going to be an economist I think!  

Then we left the pool and ran home and changed clothes in 9.6 seconds and left to meet J at a local pizza place for dinner at which point D started in begging for his money in cold hard cash (maybe he'll be a banker??)  I had to explain that mommy never carries cash (because daddy never gives her any, but that's another story) so after dinner we would go to Walmart and I would buy him a toy worth $10 and put it on my credit card.  Then the little genius 5 (almost 6) year old figures out... hey, if you can put $10 on your credit card and not give the lady cash when you checkout, then maybe you can just put $50 or $100 on your credit card (scratch all that economist thinking, he's going into money laundering).  Then J (thank goodness he took over the conversation at this point) launched into a 20 minute explanation of how credit cards worked and how they are the possible downfall of society, at which point the remaining 3 people at the table (me, D, and E) had completely glazed-over eyes and maybe even a little drool coming out the side of our mouth!

No fears though, I broke us out of our trance with the ever-popular refrain of "who's ready to go to Walmart"??  

Congratulations to the winners of the free shirts...

Susan Jones and Ashley Shores!!!!   I will be giving away other freebies on the SkinnyJenny Designs facebook page.  All you have to do is become a fan of the page to be entered in the drawings... I will be doing another drawing for something fun as soon as 5 more people become fans!!  It could be you!!!