Monday, April 30, 2012

Ok, Millie Treasure of the Week!

Today I decided to highlight another artist friend that has been giving me advice along the way!  I have to give all the credit of meeting this artist to my sister Mo, because if she didn't marry Dan - I may never have met Jenny!
Jenny Harada is an amazing creator of some adorable monsters! They go by the collective name of Pomly, but there is more - paintings, create-your-own kits and even books on how to make monsters!   Check out these links!
http://jennyharada.com/index.shtml
http://www.etsy.com/p.eople/pomly

http://www.amazon.com/Me-Make-Monster-Mish-Mash-Monstercraft/dp/B005FOIA3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335837012&sr=8-1


monster model!

Are you an aspiring crafter who wants to work on the business end of things too?  Look no more!
Jenny has been featured in a book that gives advice on how to get going on your own crafty biz! (and yes, mine is on it's way).
http://www.amazon.com/Crafty-Superstar-Crafts-Extra-Basically/dp/1600613209/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1335837012&sr=8-5

So please enjoy these wonderful creations, and get (or make) yourself a monster friend!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Treasure(s) of the Week!


Readers, I deliver you a most excellent set of treasures this week. I started by trying one of the products made by Alaffia, and was so impressed I soon started trying more.
Long story short: I had read so many reviews of their "Everyday Shea" lotion that I decided to try it out when I saw it on sale at my local natural foods store. (Note; I have a TON of lotions, but this was so worth it and replaces most of them now!)

Fast forward. A couple weeks later I am visiting the Boston, MA area and I stopped at a Whole Foods market in hopes of finding a newer, better facial moisturizer. And I find one made by Alaffia! I test a little, like it and buy it. This is one
of the best moisturizers I have found!

The following week (yesterday to be exact), I attended the Natur-Tyme Wellness Expo in Syracuse, NY. The co-founder of Alaffia, Olowo-n'
djo Tchala was presenting in the afternoon.....and he was at the Alaffia booth during the day!!!!!! I was so excited to thank him for the wonderful pr
oducts, the fair-trade standards and wonderful co
mmunity projects Alaffia has done!



I was then introduced to some new products- like the African Black Soap. The citrus scent was amazing and I decided to buy some at the expo. It can be used as shampoo and I tried it out this morning. Most natural, minimal ingredient shampoos leave my super-fine hair looking plastered to my head. Not so here! I am a total convert!

So, to Alaffia, thank you again for your amazing products and company philosophies. I am happy to recommend your products!
And to my readers....try this stuff out - seriously!

For more information... http://www.alaffia.com/


Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Takin' care of business! (Working overtime)

Just a random post - I work best under pressure.

First craft fair coming up this weekend! Am I 100% prepared? Heck no! Now before you go and get all worried - I seem to work well under this kind of pressure. Most of my best college papers have been written about a week before the due date (although I did usually research and gather resources much earlier).
That's kind of how I craft sometimes with a deadline. Gather lots of supplies - make things a week or two before. It's fun, kind of scary (in a good way), and I find my best inspiration sometimes with a little pressure.
I worked on a bunch of pendants tonight, gathered some more ideas and prepped a little more. Now to work on some craft show paperwork (order forms, gift certificates and the like). Thanks for reading and I will post after the craft show this weekend!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Treasure of the Week!

So last week I was busy and preoccupied and forgot to post a treasure...sigh. Perhaps I can find a second one and post that later on this week. :)
Onward!

This week's treasure is one of my sources of inspiration, project ideas and supplies for some of my personal projects....and perhaps some yet to come!

A delightful, independently owned scrapbook store located in Bridgeport, NY. (just outside Syracuse - so I recommend you stop there if you have the chance!)

The shop is called "Stampin' and Scrappin' Time" and I love stopping in just to check out what is new and exciting! They have a wonderful selection, great staff and lots of classes! I took a card class there and enjoyed learning new techniques and walked away with 5 cards!

Here are a couple links for you to check out!

Enjoy! Continue on, inspired!



Treasure of the Week!