So...Hey!

Hey guys! Sorry it has been so long. I don't know where the time has gone...all I know is it is gone! Let me see...I think a list is in order. Here is a list of all the things that are happening in my life right now:

1. I work all the time! 6 days a week 8 hours a day.
2. I don't seem to have much free time to craft anymore.
3. I love the Classic episodes of Doctor Who, I'm watching them on Amazon Prime.
4. Apparently, I dress eccentrically...
5. I am now, "some lady" and no longer a girl :( 
6. I got to the gym at least 5 days a week.
7. I am trying all kinds of new things with my hair.
8. I am reading through the Bible and am in Job right now.
9. I love the Anne of Green Gables books, currently on book 7 and only one more to go : /
10. I'm working on a 1/4" hexagon project with English Paper Pieces.
11. I have fallen for AHHHs.
12. I go to the movies like once a month.
13. My laptop will not turn on.
14. I still love Etsy trades and have tons to tell you about! 
15. I now have a small collection of vintage Pyrex! 
16. I learn all the time.
17. There are so many things I want to do.
18. I'm planning a trip to Disney World?!
19. I miss my family : (
20. Sometimes I feel busy and other times I don't...what is up with that? 
21. I watch the Mythical Show when I remember too. 
22. Jake is in Japan.
23. I have a new facebook profile pic that everyone loves, but I think it's a lie because I don't really look like that.
24. I want to blog better.
25. I am thinking about 30 day challenges for my blog.
26. I am thinking of different ideas for blog posts.
27. I miss video games.
28. I really like hand sewing! 
29. I love my life, just the way it is and the way it was and the way it will be.
30. I have so many goals!
31. I may be addicted to fabric...
32. I feel very strong in my faith.
33. I have discovered froyo! 
34. I like to get letters and packages in the mail.
35. A friend has introduced me to GLEE...and I really like it! 
36. I want to make a hexagon quilt! 
37. I love having money to shop with.

There. I think that is it for now. I want to blog more and hope to be able to soon. I may have to experiment more with blogging via my iPad...

Number eleven: Getting an iPad?!

Yeah! Can you believe it? If you know me very well, you are probably just getting up from the floor where you fell when you read the title of this post! As you may know, I am not one to spend lots of money on things. So you may be wondering how I got an iPad.

Well, I did not buy it. It was a gift! After doing my internship for awhile she up and gave me an iPad! Crazy huh?!

I have to say, it is really fun. I seem to be playing with it all of the time. Yet at the same time, I don't think that I would buy one for myself. It really is not very productive, but it is fun. I like having it. There are some really fun apps too. I think my favorite might be Magic Piano from Smule.

Oh dear! This is beginning to sound like an advertisement. Well, it isn't. I just wanted to share one of the highlights of my summer with you!

FoundationCreations

Today I want to tell you about an awesome Etsy shop and a sweet deal!

FoundationCreations is a great shop! Micaela started her shop about a year ago and it is great. She is an awesome high school senior that loves to make pretty things! And she does make pretty things!

Here are a few of my favorites: 

Lovely Blanket! 

This is my all time FAVORITE!!!!!

Pearls are Pretty!

Love this too! 

Face Scrubbies!

Micaela is offering a coupon just for you, my readers! 10% off your entire order! Use this code: 10XXXOCTOBER31

Christmas is coming and this is a great deal at a great shop! So use that code and get ready for Christmas!!! Thanks Micaela! 

No Nonsence

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If you have been following my blog for a long time, you might have picked up on my...umm...eclectic style! I like so many things. I like vintage, antique, shabby chic, Hollywood regency, and then I like bright and glitter too! As a part of my crazy style, I have discovered that leggings are a major advance in fashion! Leggings can add pop to a boring outfit, they can complete a look, and they can allow you to be yourself.

See what I mean? They just make an outfit so much nicer!

So! On Thursday, I received a box in the mail! I did not know who it was from or what was inside. So I had to open it. Inside, oh! Inside! Inside the box was a delightfully wonderful pair of purple corduroy leggings and some awesome tights! These No nonsense tights and leggings were sent just so I could try them out! How cool is that?! Anyway, I was thrilled and had to wear the leggings to work on Friday!
Everyone loved them! The ladies I work with thought they were great and asked all about these keen leggings! And customers in the shop were curious too. People of all ages and lifestyles really thought the leggings were cool. The color was great, but I think my favorite part is how wonderfully comfortable the leggings are!
Wonder where you can get a pair to wear to all those holiday parties? You can get them anywhere from the pharmacy down the street to the big box store in town - food and drug stores to mass merchandisers! Could it be more convenient? I think not! Plus, did I mention the price? While you might expect to pay something like $40 for a nice pair of leggings, or maybe $80 for a really nice pair....you can snag these perfect babies for under $20!  And that is worth a "Like" on No nonsense on Facebook right?!
Still not sure how you would wear a pair of purple corduroy leggings (they do come in other colors)? Well! No nonsense has partnered with Jill Martin, a stylish, modern woman who knows how to make the most out of every outfit in her closet without spending a fortune, to teach us all how to wear these awesome fashions! I love the idea of making the most of the things I already have too!

So take a look! On Facebook and Twitter! 

LoralynDesigns

Customizable industrial jewelry and gifts

How did you chose your shop name?

“Loralyn is a combination of my first and middle names Laura and Lynn. I always loved the two names combined, I just changed the spelling a bit.”

How did you decide to start your business?

“Earlier this year, I was out of work due to a back strain and frankly, I had a lot of time on my hands. I used the time to read, to research, and to reflect. It turned out to be both physically and mentally therapeutic. During this time, Loralyn Designs was born.

My Goal: Design unique jewelry and gifts incorporating metal and color .
The Challenge: How to put my personal mark on items 

I was down at my workbench one day and it hit me; Washers, nuts, stainless steel, oh that makes sense! The next challenge was the color. After a lot of research I discovered a modeling material called friendly plastic. It is easy to use, non-toxic and enabled me make my own colors."

What is your favorite piece from your shop?

“I can't say I have a favorite item, I love them all!”

Can you give us some background on your shop?

“A little background on myself:
My real passion is using my hands to create and design. I am thankful to have had a mom that encouraged crafting and creativity from an early age. She taught me the beauty of handmade items from sewing to painting and drawing, gift wrapping, jewelry making, and home decorations. At age 8, I was selling my jewelry door to door (OK, I was selling my fashion plate color drawings too). At 13 my mom invited me to join her in selling my 3D plastic canvas Christmas ornaments which did pretty well. I still have a few I put on my tree every year.
I branched out to woodworking and home improvement projects in my 20s. Now in my late 30s, I have discovered a new passion with metal crafts.”

So, my dear readers? What do you think?

Pretty awesome industrial chic jewelry isn’t it?

Don’t you just love it?

Find her on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! 

Super Love Cashmere

Hey guys! I have something awesome to tell you about today! I mean, really awesome!! 

Cashmere panties! Made from recycled cashmere these are green, but that is a mere bonus when you compare it to how they feel on!  

Yeah, that is right! Theresa, the amazing girl behind SuperLoveCashmere (no pun intended), well, she sent me a pair of the panties to try out.

Oh my gosh! I always knew that cashmere was soft, but I never considered how it would feel against bare skin. Ladies! It is amazing! 

Soft and warm and just downright cozy. You will never, ever wear anything more comfortable! Plus! they are super cute, I mean, just look at the pictures! 

The week that my panties came, the furnace was out at work because of a gas leak and we could not use the space heaters because we were having electrical issues too. I wore these babies to work and never felt the cold! How amazing is that?!

"Wearing Cashmere Panties Make You Happy!
Every girl who slips these panties on, instantly notices how great they feel on the skin.

* The softest panties ever! Must wear to truly appreciate how wonderful they feel.
* Adjustable tie sides that allow for your custom fit and perfect fitting panties!
* Made from Upcycled Cashmere.
* Simply put, these are the "Happiest Panties on Earth".
* Treat yourself or give as a special gift.
* All panties come with complimentary gift wrap.
BENEFITS OF CASHMERE:
* Softer than cotton
* Keeps you warm when it's cold and you cool when it's warm.
* Super-absorbent and anti-microbial.
* Naturally Sustainable and Eco-Friendly"

That is what Theresa has to say, but let me tell you! It is the truth! Best Panties EVER!!!! And you can get yourself a pair, or ask for them for Christmas!

Checkout SuperLoveCashmere
on Twitter
on Facebook
on Etsy
on their Website!

AnchorsAwayJewelry

Amanda Leigh is an awesome girl that was inspired to create jewelry as a way to bland art and style!

With inspiration from alternative fashion, Amanda’s shop has a great selection of pin up, rockabilly, kawaii, and nautical items!

Amanda is a really cool girl and I think you would like to read about her and see her picture on Etsy.

How did you get interested in alternative fashions?

 

"I have always had a strong interest in many alternative styles. I really connect with the attitude and classic beauty of certain styles that are typically portrayed as pin up style. I am most drawn to the nautical style because to me it symbolizes strength and adventure. I chose to draw on this nautical theme with my store name Anchors Away since I always aspire for my jewelry to be adventurous! My favorite fashion trends are patterns, I love all patterns from polka dot, animal print, floral, to argyle!"

Find AnchorsAwayJewelry on Facebook

BabyGazelle

When I was first researching this shop, I read the description as “Charming handcrafter gifts and awesomeness!” I mistook “accessories” (which is what it really says) for “awesomeness” and I think you will see why!

“As a lifelong artist and crafter, I've always enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and media, and making beautiful things for the people I love”

“ I strive to create jewelry, accessories, and decor that are unique and thoughtfully designed.”

“I sincerely hope that a piece I create will brighten up your outfit, your home, or your day!”

Don’t you just love the shop! It is so bright and cheerful! Makes my day just browsing through her shop!

Nothing makes Noora happier than her family, although creating pretty things comes close!

“I've always enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and media, and making things for the people I love.”

Noora makes things when she has a break from her day job of being a mom and a wife. She stays busy with her three little kids and her husband.

“My family has made me see even more beauty in the world around us and they are the biggest inspiration and motivation for everything I do."

Once you Like BabyGazelle on Facebook you can use“FB1112” at the checkout to get 10% off the shop!

FushiaGold

Hello everyone! Today I want to share a really neat jewelry shop with you! FushiaGold is fairly young shop based in Sheffield, UK!

Everything is real leather and is all handmade. Freya has been making jewelry for about two years and has loved it all along.

She got some leather scraps to play with and just fell in love with leather working. Just listen to what she says about it!

"It is very soft and light and comes in so many shades and finishes."

“I love metallics and bright colours that really pop. I have had an obsession anything sparkling and gem like my whole life so naturally there is a lot of gold and silver, I just can't resist!”

“My designs are quite modern, with sharp lines and geometric shapes, apart from the butterflies and clouds, I can't really explain those, they just happened by themselves!”

Want to know more about Freya? Like how she got into crafting or how she find inspiration?

“I have always made things,I started with way too many drawings of long haired princesses with no shoulders and bright pink cheeks and wobbly "when I grow up..." writing,to pop up books and an attempt at a comic involving cats which I kept going through various adventures for at least 2 years and which I can barely look at now, to multimedia paintings and photography in 6th form.”

 

“I have always loved bright colour and texture,with simple shapes and defined edges,I love graffiti,bold prints and of course,diamonds,crystals and sparkly things in all forms.”

Get 10% off from now until Christmas with code “tentriangles” at checkout when you order two pieces.

Find Freya and FushiaGold on Facebook and her blog!