I don't get it

So, I don't get it. Where does time go? Tomorrow's September already. My two babes start school on Tuesday. I can't believe it! Yes, I know, my last post promised a post a week. Not! Well, like I said, blogging is like homework.
I've got some new things in my Etsy shop, AND a new Etsy shop full of fabric!! YUM!

Baaaad Blogger

I'm such a bad blogger. I have no excuses. Sometimes blogging is like homework for me. It puts me right back in high school sitting down and trying to write a book report or paper. I'm going to try and do better and post something at least once a week!

Summer is in full swing here. We are busy with swim lessons and golf lessons. Next week my little one has a summer class with his preschool teacher on turtles. Should be a fun time for him!
It's beautiful today and I think the kids and I will head over to the water fountains and play this afternoon, even though I should really be sewing something.

Fun, New Accessories

Like so many other crafters and sewers, I can't bear to throw fabric away. I've accumulated so many scraps - you know, too small to make much with, but too big to throw away. I thought it would be fun to be a little crafty and make up some fun, little accesories to put in my Etsy shop.

I've got LOTS of scraps, so there will be more to come!

My Work is Done!

After a long, exhausting photo shoot, it's time to play!
Before



After


It was time to let off some steam and go play! No, I don't normally make my kids wear their helmets to go down a slide LOL! They were riding their scooters right before that. We had just finished a little photo shoot for my newest set.


I was invited to be a guest designer with the girls of
Boutique POP! for their strawberry launch! I had so
much fun designing sets that were all about
strawberries!! I also collaborated with my pal,
Heather, of little*e*designs, on this sweet little skirt and tee set.

Check out all the fun, strawberry goodness from these other great designers!

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year!

Chinese New Year starts today! It's the year of the rat! Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival and runs from February 7, 2008 to February 21, 2008.
I was born in the year of the rat. "Those born in rat years tend to be leaders, pioneers, and conquerors. They are charming, passionate, charismatic, practical and hardworking." Do you know what your Chinese zodiac sign is? Find out here.

Holiday Swap Time

It's holiday swap time!! A bunch of my sweet eBay girlfriends and I are in the midst of our holiday swap. We usually have some sort of gift swap every month and I can honestly say that it's one of the things I look forward to most. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the partner I received was also the same person that got my name!! Yay!
This time I was the lucky recipient of goodies from my sweet friend Jen (aka little*red*wagon). She totally spoiled me!! She was so on top of things, that I got my package almost 2 weeks ago! And I was such a slacker, that she just got her package from me yesterday!

I got the cutest holiday ceramics and glasses. I'm definitely going to have to add more pieces. I totally love them!! The mugs are awesome!



I also got two cute tins filled with cookies and and a beautiful ornament that will go perfectly on my tree, and some fun baking accessories. I'll be using those this weekend! It's cookie-baking time!

This is what I got for her.


I got her, her DH and the kids all matching mugs. I thought they were just the cutest. For me, it seems hard to find kid-sized mugs that are actual mugs and not plastic. It makes them feel so "grown up" LOL! I also got her a Starbucks giftcard (LOVE me some Starbucks), some yummy flavored cocoas, chocolates and best of all - Amy Butler's In Stitches! I don't have this book and was thumbing through it and LOVED it!! It's on my Christmas wishlist. Amy Butler is one of my favorites!

Jen and I got to meet this summer, while we were on our way to Yellowstone. We had the best time together. Our kids (including husbands), all got along so well. So, it was such a treat to get her as my swap partner. I hope she enjoys everything!

Just Listed

I just listed a bunch of cute, holiday-themed mini gift card wallets and matching checkbook covers on eBay and in my Etsy shop. I've also listed some gift certificates for my Etsy shop.