On Hiatus

I was going to try and set up my blog to post my entries while I was away, but I didn't get a chance to write up my features. I'm sorry! But I've got a good list of features for when I return.

I'm on hiatus from now until probably a week from now to go have my second child. I hope to return by the end of the week but it really depends on how I'm feeling - second c-section and all :) If I don't update this week, I hope you can understand and I'll see you when I return!

Missie
sykin.etsy.com
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willowbaus.etsy.com

OMG these balls look perfect for indoor play! No more freaking out because the kids are throwing balls in the house! AND they look big enough for an infant to play with and not get hurt! How perfect is that? You should definitely get one of these as a gift for your child for christmas.

Pieced quilt cotton ball- so sweet and so much fun for little ones. Perfect for indoor play. My boys are wild for these! 8" diameter.

Organic cotton fill.

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papermoth.etsy.com

I just absolutely love the colors in this print - aren't they gorgeous? For those of us who can't afford fine art, getting prints instead is a fantastic opportunity to have beautiful artwork at a lower price. Think of them as the bargain items of a shop. The colors in this, the green and purple, are very attractive together. The other prints in the shop are also fantastic. Check it out!

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE HOLIDAY SALE - Buy one print and get one of equal or lesser value free. Purchase the print you want to pay for, and write your free print choice in the message to seller box during checkout. No limit on the amount of prints this is good for. Buy 2 - get 2 free, buy 10 - get 10 free!
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12” x 18” archival print of my original illustration.

Image is reproduced on premium archival paper using pigment ink that will last a lifetime. This paper is thick, acid-free and displays a rich color that brings images to life. Total paper size is 13” x 19” so that you have a white border for framing.

Image Size: 12” x 18”
Paper Size: 13” x 19”
Signed

All prints are packed in a resealable, clear sleeve with acid-free backing board. They are shipped out flat in a crush-resistant mailer.

This image is also available in an 8" x 10" size ($18) in my shop.

I ship via USPS within 2-3 business days after payment. Most orders in the US arrive within 4-6 business days. Please allow 3-4 weeks for international delivery.

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Lanita.etsy.com

This necklace pendant is absolutely stunning - don't you think? It makes me want to go to the beach and lay there all comfy under an umbrella or with the sun warming my skin. So beautiful! Leave some love for the shop owner - what do you think of this item?

Elegant and stylish pendant from Mediterranean seaside! Two seaside shells in sterling silver wire with three white lotus freshwate pearls. Handformed, hammered and nonoxidized. Measures 3.6" from top to bottom. All sterling silver metals. Add to your life a small piece of sea! Enjoy!

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Oh yeah! Did I tell you guys I'm having a sale at my shop? No? Sorry....I'M HAVING A SALE! *grin*

All orders receive 2 FREE 4x6 photographs
All multi-item orders receive the item of equal or lesser value for FREE

So really, it's a win-win situation! Check it out by the end of the day today :)

http://sykin.etsy.com

doodlebugzbymarilyn.etsy.com

I'm sorry for the absence, everyone! I didn't mean to be gone for so long. With it being my first week of maternity leave and all, I didn't realize how quickly my days would go by without me getting on the computer! I used to update on my breaks at work and now I forget to take a break while at home caring for my toddler and waiting on my new bundle to arrive. She will be here within the next week (either on her own or when I have my c-section on the 7th of December) so I'll try and get everything prepared for while I'm out. But you didn't come to hear me blab on about myself...so on to our fabulous feature for today!

Ah yes - as I'm so close, I can't help but look at maternity styles that I missed out on. This maternity gown would have been perfect to wear at the hospital! Too bad I didn't think to look earlier...I guess I'll be stuck wearing the oh-so-stylish hospital gown. But you don't have to make my mistakes! Get one of these gowns for yourself or someone you love and I'm sure they'll LOVE you for it!

This gown is in the Trendy Style. The front and back of the gown is gathered with a rounded yoke and has sleeves which unsnap at the shoulder for convenience in nursing. The length is just above the knee unless otherwise requested. There are small slits on each side for greater ease of movement which can be left off if requested. The back of the gown has a snap closure. The gown will be embellished with a ribbon in color of your choice to create an empire waist. All seams have been serged for durability and appearance. As you pack your overnight bag for the hospital stay you will feel confident that you'll look stunning for those first pictures with your bundle of joy. The gown will also be great to lounge around in at home while you recover. You'll feel the comfort of a gown with the style of a dress. Monogramed Matching Blankets Now Available I have included a picture of one of my new monogramed blankets. I can create blankets to match any of the fabrics you see on my site. If interested, see my seperate listing for monogramed blankets. All gown customers will be charged the special price of $25. To purchase a blanket send me a message requesting a reserved listing at the speical price. This would be a great shower gift for a friend or co-worker. Everything for sale in my store is hand made in a smoke free and pet free environment. Fabric Options: Please send a message at check-out with the name of the fabric if your choice. PLEASE SPECIFY DRESS SIZE WHEN ORDERING AS THIS WILL BE CUSTOM MADE JUST FOR YOU. Don't worry,I'll allow ample room where needed. Please allow up to 10 days from order to shipment. Send me a message if you have any concerns regarding size to order.

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reanee.etsy.com

I think this is the first time I've come across a shop dedicated to ferret items. No, seriously! Go look through the shop! If you have a ferret or like ferrets for decoration, make sure to check them out. Mixed in with all the ferret items was this robe listing. Ok. This robe looks so incredibly snuggly and maybe that's why it works so well being sold in a ferret dominated shop but I love it! It's so cute and looks so warm. It makes me want to take a warm bath and then slip this baby on and curl up in front of a fire with hot chocolate and read a good book while the snow falls outside my front window. Well, in Washington, it doesn't snow often enough to get the perfect scene, but I love daydreaming about it! Check out the shop and get one of these robes!

Soft and cuddly is exactly what the bolt said on this fabric. It is also exclusive to JoAnn Fabrics. The fleece on the outside is about 1/8 inch long and inside is shorter but still soft and cuddly.
I love fuzzy's any thing fuzzy.
Sure to keep you warm after getting home from a hard day of work and wanting something comfy to slip into.
This hooded robe is a size Med. 12-14. It has a hood, large pockets and slits on the side just below the pockets.
I couldn't resist the pattern and colors and feel of this piece of fleece. I love the retro look of the fabric pattern.

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Etsybloggers Carnival Post

Ok, before I write my blog carnival post, I'm going to apologize because it may not make sense. I'm currently on 3 hours of sleep as I went to the midnight release of New Moon last night and had to get up at 6am to go to work this morning! I have the biggest coffee I could get from Starbucks and it's not doing much at the moment...so you've been warned. Now, on to my blog post!

The holiday season will soon be here - what's your favorite holiday movie or special? Why?
Due November 20th

Oh man - what a good question! I love this time of year. And I'm going to be totally unoriginal and say that my favorite holiday movie is A Christmas Story. We start watching during the marathon on Thanksgiving Day and keep watching clear through Christmas. I can't help it! I can't believe it was made the year I was born. That's insane. I've seen the movie so many times and it never gets old. I will seriously watch it 2-3 times each Thanksgiving. My husband claims he has never seen it all the way through! It's such a tragedy. As for why I love this movie? Um. Because it's always on? It reminds me of my childhood - sitting and watching the movie with my family and whatnot. No other reason than that, really. And I'm glad I get to share it with my family now :) So how about some A Christmas Story items on etsy?? You got it!

billiessoapandspa.etsy.com

BATH TOYS!!!! The essential tool to keep your kid happy while you scrub away at all their grime. I know my son, who will be 4 next week, absolutely loves bath crayons. And honestly, why wouldn't you want to inspire creativity and imagination while in the bath? Plus, this way your little Picasso can work away and not make a mess that you can't clean up. What's better? If he brings these crayons out of the bathroom and draws all over his walls, you can clean it off with a little water! There's definitely no worrying about permanent marker on the back of his bedroom door or anything with these :) I'm tempted to buy them for myself, even!

These Crayons are made from soap and are great for entertaining kids at bath time. They write on the walls of the tub and shower, and then easily wash off when the fun is done!

Set of 4 colors


Tub Crayons Ingredients: Glycerin soap, Micas, Oxides, Ultramarines.

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Shipping: We ship standard via USPS to the US and Canada. Rush shipping is available through either USPS, Fed Ex, or UPS for an additional charge--we are glad to do a last minute gift order--just make a note in your order, and call us during business hours (M-Sun 7 a.m. CST to 7 p.m. CST)to upgrade the payment.

International orders: if you are interested in purchasing our products, please contact us for a shipping quote.

Payment: We accept Pay Pal and money orders. A Pay Pal account is NOT required to purchase using your credit card or debit card.

Insurance: Insurance is optional but recommended. If you wish to add insurance, please add $2.25 to your order total during checkout.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at billiessoapandspa [!at] gmail.com or call us during business hours (M-Sun 7 a.m. CST to 7 p.m. CST) at 701-746-4560.

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designaline.etsy.com

This beautiful night light comes as seen above or with a blue font. These are absolutely adorable and perfect for every child in your life. Maybe it's the pregnancy hormones, but it almost makes me weepy to know that someone wouldn't kiss their kid goodnight every night! I know my son doesn't get away with it. Thankfully, he hasn't hit the "I don't kiss my parents" phase yet. I hope to god he doesn't hit that phase ever! I know, I can keep on dreaming. In the meantime, this is a great reminder to every parent and child that you're never too old for kisses from those you love. ♥

This unique night light will make a great baby gift or lovely addition to any child's room. All night lights are made of glass and are 6"x8"x3" and come with lights and ribbon if pictured.

The colors on the GIRL night light are white, lime-tree green and dark pink.

The colors on the BOY night light are white, orange, chocolate brown and light blue.

If you would like a different color - contact me with questions and I'll do my best to change it.

I am more than happy to work with you on getting the end result you desire.


**After purchase I will ship this item out within 3 days.**
Blocks are mailed FedEx 3 day estimated ground. Shipping price includes insurance and a tracking number on your order. Because these blocks are made of glass...they are heavier than the wood boards and tiles and cost a little more to mail, so I want to be able to guarantee that your order will arrive fast and undamaged.

There is a price break on shipping when you order more than one block at a time.
1 Block to ship is-$14.00 total
2 Blocks to ship together is-$20.00 total
3 Blocks to ship together is-$25.00 total

If you order any vinyl word strip from my shop, there will be no additional shipping cost to add those items to your glass block order.

Thank you for taking the time to look at these items. Please tell your friends and family!


I would love to hear your feedback on my shop!

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thefabmissb.etsy.com - Featured EtsyBlogger!

This month's featured etsyblogger actually has two shops, so I'm going to write a little bit about both of them! The first one up is....




This shop features some of the cutest vintage items I've seen! My favorite that they currently have listed are the Nine Framed Circus Cards. Aren't they adorable? Check out the other fabulous household items they have!

Next up:



Oh my gosh - adorable things are happening at this shop. Check it out! My favorite is the Sweet Nuthin's Card. So cute and makes me want to go home to my hubby and just hold him for a while :)

What do you think of this month's choice for blogger of the month? I think it's a fantastic choice! Leave her some love in the comments.

angeatelier.etsy.com

I love the green colors in this hair comb! Green is my favorite color and though I prefer something closer to emerald green, the peridot in this is gorgeous! It is my birth stone, after all :) This shop has some adorable accessories! Check them out :)

This gorgeous comb sparkles softly with genuine peridot, serpentine jade, japanese seedbeads and czech & swarovski crystals. It measures 3" wide and is wire mounted onto translucent plastic.

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damselinthisdress.etsy.com

I just absolutely love the look of corsets. I wish I had the correct body type to wear them! The problem is, I have a small waist, but large bottom half...I don't think I'm quite pear shaped, but I'm closer to that than hourglass. If you're ever needing a corset - check out this shop! They have so many different kinds, colors, and styles, I don't think you could ever be disappointed. They also carry other fantasy style dress. Check them out!

CORSET:
*THIS CORSET WILL FIT A WAIST MEASUREMENT OF 27 to 29 INCHES AND A BUST MEASUREMENT OF 36 to 39 inches. ****PLEASE CAREFULLY MEASURE YOUR WAIST AT ITS VERY SMALLEST POINT, USUALLY A LITTLE ABOVE THE BELLY BUTTON, AND HOLD THE MEASURING TAPE SUPER TIGHTLY!!! your waist IS NOT where you wear your jeans at! Measure your bust at it's fullest point while wearing the bra that you'll be wearing***

*BLOUSE IS NOT INCLUDED, BUT CAN BE PURCHASED IN MY ETSY SHOP!

*I wanted to make something that looked a little more saloon girl floozy, so I put together this sultry bright red overbust corset with a pleated ribbon trim neckline and lace trim down the princess seams. As with all of my corsets, it is a longer length, thus it totally flattens the lower tummy and takes away any love handles you have. How cool is that?

*The fabric on this is a bright red with tiny gold dots..

*This corset is boned in 9 places, as well as the empire piece, using double-thickness European spring steel on the sides and back and fiberglass rods dipped in rubber up the front. My corsets are made to do some serious body shaping and tummy flattening.



*Feel free to ask any questions you have, and I'll try to get back to you within a day. I don't offer refunds, but I will do exchanges or alterations for a small fee. I'm happy to work with my customers to make sure they're happy.
******When measuring, MEASURE AROUND THE FULLEST PART OF YOUR BUST WITH THE BRA THAT YOU'LL BE WEARING. FOR THE WAIST, MEASURE AROUND THE SMALLEST PART, (usually about 2 inches above the navel) HOLD THE MEASURING TAPE SNUGLY

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