Friday, November 27, 2009

40% 0ff on my ETSY!!

Black Friday Special, 40% off all the items in my store, TODAY ONLY!!
Anything purchased today, from now until midnight will get 40% off their entire purchase, no matter what you buy! I will refund on Paypal, or if you want to wait for an invoice I will send one once you are done shopping.





Come check it out, Dayhomemama.Etsy.com , thanks for looking!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

An Amazing Find At the Queensland Craft Fair!

OK, I'm not a glass connoisseur and I don't normally buy really pricey gifts for family with the exception of my son... but I think I found a treasure with the purchaes I made this weekend at the craft fair. I was there as a vendor for my other business (Sand Magic Creations), but I also wanted to shop a bit, get my handmade Christmas stuff bought up.
I saw this one table, lots of people stopping by it, well lets just say, it was busier than most with how sales are going this year.
Anyhow, long story short, I bought 7 glass bowls for less than $70, and they are gorgeous! I am sure that in a boutique at the mall the small one would probably sell for $30-40 and the larger ones for $60-70, so I think I got a great deal. That's why I love craft fairs!




Ok, the pictures do not do them justice really, because once you get a candle in there they look incredible (I used a tealight for sizing, but could not find a match in the house to light it with!!).




Anyhow, what do you think?? I love how the dark brown melts into the green and also the rainbow effect on the sandblasted one.

I love them all, so now I don't know wether I will part with any of them. So much for getting the Christmas shopping out of the way!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Scrapshotz Fall Crop, very productive!!

This fall, I was lucky enough to get to attend another crop hosted by Scraphshotz, here in Calgary. As these events usually go, I get lots of talking done, tons of ideas, I buy lots of stuff, and make nothing (atleast get nothing finished).

For the first time, I was a woman with a vision and on a mission. I wanted to get a few gifts done for family members and get some CD tins done for sending picture CD's to the 3 grandmas, instead of making albums which cost way too much to ship, everyone likes digital these days.

My friend Crystal signed up too, so she came down from Edmonton for the event.

She was working on getting some tags done for the gifts she is giving to her co-workers, you can tell it's a labour of love, she had about 6083486 of these tiny reindeer to colour! I'm not big into the colouring.....


That's us, early enough to still look perky since the crop went from 11 am until midnight(we stuck it out till the end too). We got pizza for dinner and a second wind long enough to get things accomplished!
That's Crystal, Lizette and Me!



I got 3 CD tins finished, got 4 Hot Cocoa/Tea Tins done too, I squeezed in an alcohol inked acrylic album (for our mini albums collection), and last but not least 3 Christmas cards and 2 wrapped chocolate bars too.
I actually did tons of stamping, and heat embossing, and I did some die cuts too, all with stamps and dies I don't own (borrowed from some of the wonderful ladies attending the crop). I had a great time and came home with a great little door prize, a light Merry go Round light box!!!



As forCrystal and her 60 reindeer, I think she's still there adding stickles to the pile!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Shopping Handmade for a 5 year Old Boy

Some things I just cannot make myself, that being said, I love handmade gifts. I like the thoughtfulness of giving and receiving such gifts, and I appreciate the work involved in creating and crafting.
Now I am stumped! I already got my son a pair of handmade oven mitts from My Cute Idea on ETSY. I also managed to find him a matching apron at one of the fall fairs here in Calgary. Now I'm stumped because I would love to get him something else, but I want it to be unique and handmade, and something he will treasure hopefully forever.

Here he is, the little man in my life,


So I need your help, if you have any suggestions, own a store online or know of a site with handmade stuff that would be suitable for a 5 year old, leave me a comment with the link or some info, or convo me on ETSY, so I can take a look. Thanks for all your help!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Creating Frenzy, I love Christmas Time!

I've been in a 'creation frenzy' for the past few weeks, and this is just a tiny bit of all the things I've been working on. I honestly need a real workshop, my diningroom table is no longer good enough!

In am working on tons of Christmas Cards, most of which don't make it to ETSY because I do sell them locally and some that sell as soon as I list so we don't get to enjoy them for long. I made this one, snow globe card, because we never had a snow globe when we were kids, but I've always been fascinated by them. This card gives me a nostalgic feeling.



This little brooch was inspired by all my purses. I have these little charms, but I wanted to use them in a less traditional way, not on a necklace atleast. I am working on a few more with different colours of leather, which I die cut, thus achieving the prefect base for showing off the little gems!






The cuff and matching ring are an experiment in creation. I started making leather covered buttons because I couldn't find anyone who sold them at a reasonable price. I made a ring and then I thought a matching bracelet would be hot. This is the result, and I love it. I mostly wear charm bracelets, which dangle and get tangled and sometimes just don't finish a look quite like I want them to. This cuff looks great and I love that it looks rocker while still being sexy and soft!



I discovered a couple of really great blogs, with ideas and inspiration galore. The first is "Just Something I Made" where I got the patterns for some of the plaques for my brooches. I love all the ideas she shares and love that I have found someone who thinks outside the box! This brooch is my take on her idea. I have added a couple to my store. We'll see how they do.



Now I'm off to go create some more, I have a few craft sales to go before the season is done and, I also have to finish my gift making for my own family and friends. Hopefully, I can keep up the pace and be done in time to go out an enjoy a bit of the beautfiful days we are having this fall!

Tonight I will start looking through our decorations, it's almost time to get them out, I can't wait to see my little house looking all warm and cozy and ready for entertaining!

Cheers!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Playing with Images and Digital Stamping

I have become obsessed with making vintage images and ephemera into digital stamps. I've been trying to keep it simple, but am still working on figuring out how to make them so that you can dowload them and use them in your projects. I will post this one, please try it out and give me feedback. I want to know wether this format works or whether I should try something different.





Cheers and happy stamping!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

A Little Birdie Told me!! BLOG HOP...








Blog Hopping 101- it is a course that should be offered to some of us!!! Hahaha, well after a lot of wrestling with my laptop, I figured out how to get my bird on my paper, hehehe, so here it is! However, I ran out of ink, serves me right for using the remind me later button. Anyhow, I still love how she turned out! Enjoy!

Next you should go to Catherine's Blog, and thanks for looking!

Blog Hop Participant List:
Viviana P. – Scrappy Happy Me
Catherine S. – My Scrappy Floor
Heather A. – Heather’s Scrap haven
Jessica G. – Can You Pixel This
Alyson – The Scrapbooking Life
DeeAnn S. – Scrap Occurs
Jodi E. – Scraps of Paper in the Desert

Monday, November 9, 2009

Some of My Favourite Find This Fall

You all know that I rarely have a minute to spare, but I thought it was time to share some of my favourite blogs with you all, just in case you haven't come across them yourselves.

Let's start with "The Last Door Down The Hall" : Amazing, to say the least....you can get a collection of wonderful vintage images, recipes and best of all she shares some amazing ideas and journals with us. I appreciate every ouce of this place, I've gone through every page right back to the first post, that's how much I liked it.




Another great blog I always go check out is called Stamping a Latte, great place for inspiration and of course Cardlifting! So check out that blog.

One last one I want to mention for now, which is been just wonderful to follow, is from alady named Silke. My Life by Silke Ludow, a wonderful place again for inspiration, she is an amazing cardmaker, I Love Love all her work!!

Anyhow, that's all I got for now. Hope all is well. Now I have to get back to crafting and getting stuff ready for the weekend!!

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Halloween Spookiness....Woooooohhhh!

We'll get to the creepy stuff, but first, about my son's costume.

My son David has a couple obsessions, Starwars and Transformers. This halloween he wanted to dress up as either Anakin or as Bumblebee, and since I'm always up for a challenge, we decided on Bumblebee. I took old hockey equipment, elbowpads and a pair of yellow rubber boots, and voila! A little bit of yellow spray paint and a lot of yellow duct tape later, we had the costume he was wanting (all his life, accoding to him!), the mask was store bought though.

Shooting with his plasma canonn!


Patiently waiting to go trick or treating with his frinds Evie and Eric.



Now for the spooky stuff. I'm not a real believer in ghosts, I think the mind and eyes can play a trick on people, and until I see one .....
Anyhow, to make a long story short, I nearly fainted when I took a closer look at some pictures I snapped at our little halloween get together.





Above my brother's head (Cheech), on the glass of the painting behind him, appeared an image of man. Looking closely, it didn't resemble anyone in our house that day, even with halloween costumes and all.



I was freaked out at the image and at the idea of there being a ghost in my house. Did I actually capture a ghost in my picture, how creepy!!

This is the close up. Eerie, isn't it??



So upon a closer look at ALL the pictres, I did manage to debunk my own thoeory of it being a ghost caught on camera. As it turns out, the image is a reflection of the TV. My brother's were watching the hockey game, of which you can see a reflection of on the glass in this picture, thus rendering my whole idea of a ghost invalid. The image was actually from the TV, I'm thinking a commercial for the Tudors or soemthing like that, which is on CBC, same channel as the hockey game.




Unfortunately, that still does not explain the orbs that appear in the picture below....maybe there is still a chance at a ghost someday???

Friday, October 23, 2009


This is my new ETSY banner. I wanted pretty, and I think I achieved it with this one.



Wow, fall comes way too fast, specially here in Canada.

Since the snow came so early this year, I felt like nothing got done this month! My garden froze before I could trim everything down, the lawn is still too high, the back yard was littered with toys, and my house, well I don't even want to go there.
So the past few days, I've been trying to do a bit of fall cleaning, recycling lots of stuff (taking them to goodwill, giving stuff away or taking it to the recycling depot).
I got the yard cleaned up yesterday, it was 12 degrees celcius, so my fingers didn't break off from the cold and the plants were halfway melted and were chucked into my compost bin!!
I also got to revamp my avatar on my twitter and even redid my ETSY banner, I wanted something pretty, and more suited to my stor.
I also finished my son's "Bumblebee" costume, he wanted to be a transformer, so it was a bit of a job. I ended up purchasing second hand hockey and other protective equipment and spray painting/duct taping it all in yellow, and buying the mask. I will post pictures when I have them.
In the mean time, here's some pictures of some of the stuff I've been working on for my store, hope you like.


I've been adding tags and I do have cards coming, hopefully, I will have time to finish some and list before the season ends!

I love this pretty little Matryoshka doll stamp.


I've also been making ipod sleeves from recycled leather and die cut blossoms, sold this one within 2 days of listing. I also sold a second one today.
I love it! I made myself one out of white leather with a blue wool blossom, I get asked about it all the time, so I best get creating and get off of here.
Ciao and have an awesome weekend.

Friday, October 9, 2009

FREE SHIPPING and GIVEAWAY!

Hey so I've got a great deal going on in my store. Aside from the regular sales now that I am back full time, I will have quite a few items and kits that will have FREE SHIPPING!

Most of them are items that are OOAK, and are handmade, though a couple of commercial items such as the mini albums will be included in the mix.

If you are in Canada, you'll understand why I've done this, shipping within Canada costs just as much as it does to Europe or South America, so this means that everyone is getting a deal, evenly. If an item is on sale, that is what you will pay, the shipping won't eat up anything you save by shopping on sale.

I hope you're all as excited for this as I am!

Come and check out the store, and some of my new additions. I'm working on so much more, thought there never seem to be enough hours in my day for the hundreds of ideas I have running through my head!

I hope you are all fine and have a great weekend. For all my Canadian friends, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


NOW FOR THE huge NEWS.....


I am Having a Giveaway- Post a note about what you are THANKFUL for, this is open to anyone Canadian or not!

I will enter your name for a chance to win one of my Brenda Walton Christmas Crafting Kit and a Clear Scraps Christmas Tree Album, both pictured below.





SO, come on and get your name in. The giveaway will close on Monday the 12th at midnight MST. My son will draw a name on Tuesday morning and I will contact the winner for their information!
Thanks so much!!!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

HUGE HARVEST SALE NOW ON!!!

60 ETSY Albeta stores are participating, a great team effort!!

Accessories

http://appleblossom21.etsy.com/ - Buy 1 get 1 free on all items
http://baloo.etsy.com/ - 20% off everything in the store (not custom)http://chantillylacedesigns.etsy.com/ - 15% off
http://offthehooks.etsy.com/ - 15% off your order (excludes items already on sale)
http://silversistersstudio.etsy.com/ - Free shipping world wide + more specials in my shop

Art

http://calzephyr.etsy.com/ - free shipping to any Canadian address

Bags and Purses

http://impedimenta.etsy.com/ - Free shipping on everything plus 15% off all

Jewelry

http://mookiedesigns.etsy.com/ - Buy 2 items get the 3rd item free
http://nanabrowns.etsy.com/ - Buy 1 item get 10% off, 2 items 15% off, 3 or more items 20% off

Bath and Beauty

http://carvelcountrysoaps.etsy.com/ - 15% off regularly priced items
http://misticalacscents.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything plus free shipping for three or more items

Books and Zines

http://molstationery.etsy.com/ - 15% off all recycled notebooks

Children

http://barefoottams.etsy.com/ - 10% off all items
http://gollygeebaby.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything in the shop
http://irarott.etsy.com/ - 20% off all items in my "kids and babies" section
http://jacobswoodentoys.etsy.com/ - Free small Kelly picnic table with a purchase of $30.00 or more
http://littlejumpingbeans.etsy.com/ - 25% off everything except custom crib sheets
http://myuberlicious.etsy.com/ - 25% off + free delivery in Calgary on orders of $20 or more
http://nanabrowns.etsy.com/ - Buy 1 item get 10% off, 2 items 15% off, 3 or more items 20% off
http://thebellefleur.etsy.com/ - 25% off of anything plus buy 2 items or more and get free shipping
http://strandeddesigns.etsy.com/ -15% off storewide + $10 gift card for any purchase over $50.

Crochet

http://fpwear.etsy.com/ - 15% off all items
http://gentlehug.etsy.com/ - 15% off or free shipping in Canada Dolls and Miniatures
http://mamamor.etsy.com/ - Free shipping world wide

Glass

http://glasscircus.etsy.com/ – 15% off all items

Handmade Supplies

http://claychicks.etsy.com/ - 20% off
http://tooaquarius.etsy.com/ - 20% off

Housewares

http://sybillinart.etsy.com/ - 10% of all sales
http://twostraycats.etsy.com/ - 25% off all creations in stock

Jewelry

http://appleblossom21.etsy.com/ - Buy 1 get 1 free on all items
http://asecondtime.etsy.com/ - 10% off and free shipping to USA and Canada
http://belladolceboutique.etsy.com/ - 15% off all items
http://bellissimadesigns.etsy.com/ - 25% off all jewelry
http://cindylouwho2.etsy.com/ - 15% off all items
http://dearange.etsy.com/ - 15% off all Jewelry
http://frogprincessdesigns.etsy.com/ - 20% off everything except shipping costs
http://galadrielwatson.etsy.com/ - 20% off all items
http://genuinearticle.etsy.com/ - 15% off every item in my shop, including shipping.
http://greenhousecarol.etsy.com/ - 20% off all items
http://happybead.etsy.com/ - 20% off and free shipping to Canada and the US
http://impedimenta.etsy.com/ - Free shipping on everything plus 15% off all Jewelry
http://jewelrybyirene.etsy.com/ - 15% off all items
http://jsanderso.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything in the shop
http://leannedesigns.etsy.com/ - Free worldwide shipping and a sale section in my store
http://metalmorphoz.etsy.com/ - 15% off all items
http://mookiedesigns.etsy.com/ - Buy 2 items get the 3rd item free
http://rozzie.etsy.com/ - Free shipping worldwide
http://Splurge.etsy.com - 15% off all items
http://themegshop.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything in my shop
http://treasurepalis.etsy.com/ - 10% off plus free shipping

Knitting

http://offthehooks.etsy.com/ - 15% off your order (excludes items already on sale)

Paper Goods

http://baloo2662.etsy.com/ - 15% off everything
http://craftedbylindy.etsy.com/ - 10% off total order excluding shipping
http://dayhomemama.etsy.com/ - Buy 2 get 1 free
http://hdawnparratt.etsy.com/ - 15% off everything
http://impressioninvitation.etsy.com/ - Free shipping on orders of invitations/program fans over 200
http://mygrandpaspen.etsy.com/ - 20% off listed prices
http://stampnstuff.etsy.com/ - Free shipping with the purchase on 3 or more items

Paper Goods – Origami

http://liliesbylisa.etsy.com/ - 15% off all individual flowers

Pets

http://furrypawsboutique.etsy.com/ - Buy 2 Collars get one free

Photography

http://tiffanyteske.etsy.com/ - Buy one get one 50% off (item of lesser value)

Plants and Edibles

http://misticalacscents.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything plus free shipping for three or more items Supplies
http://baloo.etsy.com/ - 20% off everything in the store (not custom)

Toys

http://fakesweatshop.etsy.com/ - 10% off everything and a free "corporate monster" valued at $25 with orders over $125

Vintage

http://bontonvintage.etsy.com/ - 10% off all items
http://vintageeyecandy.etsy.com/ - Buy one get one 50% off (item of lesser value)http://wearablevintage.etsy.com/ - $20 and under section in my shop

So there is the list of all the srores that are participating. I hope you will all support the Alberta Street team and do a little Harvest shopping with some great deals and discounts to be had!!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Woah, it's been a while.


Ok, so here I'm finding trying to write a blog when you have dial up and the letter E is missing from the keyboard is just not working for me. I have high speed internet, now a new lap top is in order.
I promise to get back the mojo as soon as I get back from Vacation.
I am pretty luck because this fall all the kids will be in Kinder and I will have all my mornings free!!! Imagine having 3 hours a day to work on my blog and my ETSY??? I'll be rocking it!

In the meantime, I'm reading so many great things on all my fave blogs, and I'm about to add a few more to that list. There are wonderful blogs cropping up evereyday!

So I'm off for a couple of weeks, but like I said,I'll be back with my Mojo and new found hours to my day, woohoo! Can't wait to share allmy new ideas and some of th nwe stuff that will be in the store!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

My Basement Flooded!!!

Need I say more? I just threw out about half the Christmas decorations and a whole bunch of miscellanious stuff in my basement. The boxes were full of water and some of my Rubbermaid Bins did not have the lids so stuff in them was floating! Yeah, a fun day for us. I guess that just means new Christmas Decorations for next year, and on top of that, I got a chance to clean out some of the old junk in there. We must always look at the bright side. They will fix the burst pipe next week, because we are having the toilets replaced this week, I'm patient. I just need to go buy a watering can, since my poor tomato and pepper plants will need water by the morning.

Cheers,
Vivi

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