Hungry anyone?

Well, I suppose this would only help a pretend hunger, but my new venture is play food. So far I've made a breakfast and a pasta dinner, both available at Two Kazoos.
Next up is a plate of sweets to serve at your next tea party....I'm sure having fun making these things!

Sweet Treats

Got cravings? Go visit Alicia at Fat Daddy Sweets. She has candies, breads, cupcakes and even a Sweet Indulge Club that's the perfect gift (or treat) for any sweet tooth. My personal favorite? The Peanut Clusters.... but I can't wait to get my hands on that English Toffee. My mouth is watering. So be sure and check out her shop and be sure to have a hanky on hand to clean up the drool.

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Perfect Pincusions

If you sew, or know anyone who sews, you must visit the awesome Etsy shop of Cathy Ziegele, The Daily Pincushion.

I met Cathy through The Red Porch, she is a fellow kit artist and she has kept me in stitches (pardon the pun) with her humorous outlook on life.

Cathy makes wonderfully detailed pincushions and emerys. Each one is truly a work of art. I wish I could have them all just as a collection of pretties to look at every day.

It takes about a day to complete one pincushion as each piece is hand cut and embroidered. What a wonderful gift. Please visit Cathy's shop and be prepared to linger awhile.

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Super Cool Crafty Gal

I'm talking about none other than Amy at Amy Elise Designs. I met Amy through Etsy maybe almost a year ago. She had some items on reserve for another buyer and I contacted her in case they fell through. They didn't and I added her to my favorites, checking back often. After my first purchase from her shop I was hooked.

We began a friendship through convos and now have a perpetual gig of trading and buying from each other. She supplies me in tags and matchbook notepads that I use in packaging and thank yous for my orders. She has awesome deals on her destash so if you are into collage art, scrapbooking, card making, a trip to her shop is definitely a must.

She also makes cards, altered art and embellished matchboxes which are so cute and perfect for that special little gift. Her shop is packed with goodies so head on over there and check it out. Be sure to have coffee and some chocolate, get settled in, you'll be browsing for awhile.
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Our voice was heard!

I'm so happy!

Here is an article from Etsy regarding:

CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products

**snoopy dance**

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Happy New Year!

Okay, I'm a day late. Thanks goodness I only have one resolution and it's not to stop procrastinating.

What is my one resolution?
To NOT step foot in a Walmart.
We don't go there that often even though it's the closest thing to us for shopping.
I already try to avoid it but when I'm in a hurry or need one thing, that's where I go.
Not anymore. Now, I don't know if other people in this household will shop there, but me personally will not. This may sound hypocritical to some, I'm still shopping at Sam's. They just have better deals on diapers. I know all the money ends up at the same corporate demon and I know Walmart won't shut down without my $50 a year I probably spend there. But I'll feel a little better about myself and isn't that what resolutions are all about?

I hope all of you have a safe, prosperous and healthy new year.

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CPSIA "protest" video

Check out this great video made by a fellow Etsian.
Her blog Mama's Little Monkeys has a list of all the shops featured in this video.

CPSIA Will Kill Handmade

Max is in there playing with a Two Kazoos tic tac toe.

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