Treasury East - Peaceful, Easy Feeling

Etsy Shop Seller, FlashForward featured me in a wonderful serene treasury titled, "Peaceful, Easy Feeling." Head over the the treasury and leave a comment!


The following shops were featured in this treasury: JulieMagersSoulen, jessjamesjake, TBead, PiperBlue, PhotoGrunt, JamboChameleon, cassieart, leapinggazelle, TheSilverDog, danaspin, CocoaBeans, alatsupplies, TwoSugarBabies, theeye, bayanhippo and LettucePress.


After you check out the treasury be sure to take a peak at FlashFoward's shop. She has a variety of stunning photographs for you to display on your wall. Here are a few of my favorties:

8x10 Photograph - My Heart is in the Ocean $15.00

8x10 Photograph - Ferris Wheel Sunset $15.00

8x10 Photograph - Two Hearts $15.00

8x10 Photograph - White Squirrel $15.00

Remember to Click it, heart it, cart it and buy it! Tell your friends! 

Etsy Shop: www.flashforward.etsy.com

Facebook: http://facebook.com/flashforwardphotography

Twitter: http://twitter.com/FlashForwardLG

Furry Baby Update!

♥Like the print above? Check out www.wildwildthings.etsy.com

Woohoo! Lola, aka Lolita, Lollipop, Fluff Puff is feeling much better! She's no longer sneezing or sniffling. I'm very relieved. Now everyone in the house can finally relax.

In other news, I was browsing through Etsy listings and I found the cute, Maltese print above at www.wildwildthings.etsy.com. If you're an animal lover you will adore this shop. All of the listings in the shop are created by a mother daughter team: Dottie Dracos and Lara Aguilera-Mogensen. 

Wait, it get's better. Almost all of the prints in the shop have matching necklaces and they can also make a custom portrait of your pet! Head over to their site today. Click it, heart it, cart it, and buy it! 


Don't forget to check out their Facebook page! www.FaceBook.com/LarkStudios

Etsy Pounce - Wendy McMillan Prints

♥Like the print above? Check out www.wm98102.etsy.com

I've decided to pounce on new shops with 0 sales at least once a week.

I have to say, I have no idea why Wendy McMillan's print shop hasn't been discovered. Although there currently isn't a policy section or shop announcement the listings speak for themselves. I love her Prints so I'm okay with only knowing that she's from Seattle.

Check out her work today and who knows, maybe you'll find something to hang on your wall.


Shop: www.wm98102.etsy.com

Creation in a Dark Pit of Sadness

I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss certain aspects of my youth. Although I constantly possessed the mood of a tortured soul I was also consumed in never ending inspiration. It's easier to focus on the light when you're surrounded in darkness.


These several years I've lost the ability to even grasp the concept of reaching such heights. I don't listen to music like I used to. I don't watch movies like I used to. Nothing is as passionate or intense as it used to be.


The strange thing is, my inspiration dwindled the moment I found true happiness. My inspiration vanished the instant I realized that life was incredibly beautiful. Am I crazy or what?


I suppose I'm one of those artists that finds the birth of creation in a dark pit of sadness. I guess that's why I'm in awe whenever I cross paths with an artist that can portray the beauty and hope that lies within extreme darkness.


♥ The print above is titled, "The Love Letter." It was created by fellow Etsian, BestArtStudios2. For those of you who are entranced by Tim Burton movies, abstract, pop and contemporary art I suggest you check this shop out today!


Shop: www.BestArtStudios2.etsy.com

And The Winner Is....

Drum roll please! The winner of FotoTaleDesign's fabulous giveaway of a Play Time Template set is: Just Scraps N Things!


Thank you all for participating! I will be having another giveaway very soon so keep your eyes pealed on this blog.


♥Please check out Etsy shop, www.fototaledesigns.etsy.com today. Heart it, love it, share it!


*Winner generated with psychicscience.org 

Woohoo! I'm a winner!

I never win anything. But somehow these past few days luck has come my way. I've participated in a few giveaways and I won the gold baby! lol I'm such a nerd.


I'm extremely lucky to be the winner of a giveaway by Huzzah! Vintage. They sell vintage dresses, hats and blouses. They truly have beautiful finds. You should check out their shop today!


I won an eye catching, vintage 1980's reptile leather envelope clutch. Jealous much? :P


♥Website: www.huzzahvintage.com
Blog: www.huzzahvintage.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/huzzahvintage
♥Etsy: www.ggiotta.etsy.com

But wait folks, there's more. I also won a Rose Anti-Wrinkle Cream by fellow Etsian, Ethereal Beginnings. She sells lotions, butters, creams, perfumes, spritzers, body wash, shaving concotions, bubble baths, bath salts and loads more.


Etsy Shop: www.etherealbeginnings.etsy.com
Blog: www.etherealbeginnings.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ethereal1973
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EtherealBeginnings


So what's the lesson in all this? Start participating in giveaways! You never know what you'll win! How about starting with the giveaway I'm currently having on my blog? Go to: FotoTale Giveaway

The Ultimate Scrapbook Lover Giveaway!!: FotoTale Designs

If you're a photographer or you just love to scrapbook this is the giveaway for you! FotoTale Designs is having a giveaway of their Play Time design template set, packed with 4 photo templates that are perfect for scrapbooking or showing off your pictures. These templates are easy to customize and edit. Check out Play Time set in more detail by clicking here.


Enter to win this wonderful giveaway by:


Please note I will be entering each entry into a generator from psychicscience.org


Mandatory Entry: Go to www.FotoTaleDesigns.etsy.com, heart your favorite item and post a link to it here.


*Post a way to contact you. Your email will only be used to contact you if you are the winner.
The winner will be announced on: May 12, 2010.




Additional Entries: (the more entries you have, the more chances you have to win!)


1. Follow my blog and leave a comment noting that you have: www.purecraft.blogspot.com
2. Go to www.FotoTaleDesigns.etsy.com and heart their shop. Come back here and leave a comment telling me that you have. Leave your Etsy username to confirm!
3. Follow FotoTale Design's Facebook Page and leave a comment here with your FB username to confirm: http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-George-Utah/FotoTale-Designs/113076185373892
4. Follow my facebook page and leave a comment here with your FB username to confirm: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Van-Nuys-CA/Turtle-Bead/180202023755?ref=ts






I had the pleasure of getting to know the artist behind FotoTale Designs a little more. Now it's your turn! Read what Sarah had to say below:


"Hello! I am a stay-at-home mother of two. I think my children are pretty cute, and I follow them around with the camera a lot! I am a HUGE scrapbooker! Up until my second child, I did all my scrapbooking traditionally and accumulated several thousand dollars worth of stuff that took up most of my office. After having my second child, I found that I no longer had time to spend hours making one page. It was also really hard to keep my 3.5 year old out of all my containers, so I went digital! I love the added freedom, the extra room in the office, and most of all, that my hours of work can be used again and again.


My husband is a computer programmer/graphic artist. he has been my go-to guy and mentor of the digital world! He has been begging me for years to go digital, and was quite relieved when I finally agreed. Although at times, I think he wants the computer back!


We decided to start up Fototale Designs so that we can help each other capture their special memories and display them in meaningful, artistic ways. We offer a wide variety of products and will be adding new stuff all the time. Our products are perfect for photographers who are looking for professional, easy to use templates to display their products to their clients; or, for individuals who are looking for cute, creative ideas for their scrapbooks or personal photo displays."


Check out FotoTale Design's website:
www.fototaledesigns.com


♥Etsy Shop:
www.fototaledesigns.etsy.com


Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-George-Utah/FotoTale-Designs/113076185373892

Bella Mia Design

If you haven't heard of Bella Mia Design you are missing out! I am completely in love with all of her handcrafted items. She makes and sells top quality hair accessories and flower brooch pins. Trust me, everything she sells is ridiculously beautiful. She seriously needs to be on Oprah. lol :P

I'm very happy to say that I will be including the design pictured above in my wedding. The bobby pins are for my bridesmaids and the brooch pins are for the groomsmen. I really think it will add a touch of class to our event.

Here's another picture of the pins my bridesmaids will be wearing:

Be sure to check her shop out: www.BellaMiaDesign.etsy.com

You will also want to fan her Facebook Page because she is going to have a prize drawing when she reaches 100 fans. Click on the following link to enter: Bella Mia Design's Facebook Page

She also has a vintage shop dedicated to selling a variety of vintage favorites including aprons, hats, jewelry, gloves and other vintage items. Click on the following link to visit her shop: Color Me Vintage

Here are a few favorites from her shop, www.BellaMiaDesign.etsy.com

Foxes & Robbers - Beautiful Handmade Paper Goods

It took just once glance for me to fall in love with all of the products Etsy seller, FoxesAndRobbers has in her store. Every single item in her shop is unique, handmade & absolutely stunning. Check out her shop today and check out what she has to say below:

"My name is Desiree and I currently live in Oakland, California with my boyfriend and our crazy little cat named Odin. I am a full-time server with degrees in both Architecture and Restaurant and Hospitality Management, but it wasn't until last year that I realized that I needed a new direction in life.

I have been creating things with my hands since I was little. As I've gotten older, work somehow became more important than art in my life. Once in awhile, I still dabbled with painting sculptures and such, but one day, I finally decided to be serious about having an art business, hence, Foxes and Robbers. Given the physical and mental restraints of my job and schedule, designing little pieces of art seems to be the most practical way to proceed.

Ever since Foxes and Robbers opened last Sept, I have been very lucky to have a great support system from my friends, family and fans. It is an incredible feeling when others recognize my work and all the love that I put into them. As I spend more time developing my shop, I hope to add more unique paper products and accessories for everyday's gift-giving needs!"

♥Website: www.FoxesAndRobbers.etsy.com

Blog: www.FoxesandRobbers.blogspot.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/foxes-and-robbers/157474857243?ref=ts

The Amazing, Casey McArdle

It's no mystery that I'm completely and utterly in love with this kangaroo. I mean, who wouldn't fall in love with that face? He's irresistible! :P


In all honesty my admiration is dedicated to the artist behind the lense. Casey Mcardle, is a self taught, 19 year old photographer. She has a shop on Etsy, and if you haven't seen her work it's time you put everything down and head on over to her shop & her website.


These are her words:


"My name is Casey and I'm a 19 year old photographer from Brisbane, Australia, with a passion for photography in all shapes and forms. My love for photography took off when I studied a short photography course in my senior year of high school and I haven't looked back since! At first, I took all of my photographs using a standard hand held camera, though during my summer break last year, I saved up enough money to purchase my first DSLR.


I absolutely love being able to provide people with unique fine art that will be hung on people's walls and treasured for a lifetime. Over the coming months, I plan on adding a wide range of new photography items such as gift cards, note books, key chains and much more!"


Website: www.caseymcardlephotography.com
Blogger: www.caseymcardle.blogspot.com
♥Etsy Shop: www.caseymcardle.etsy.com