Word Wednesday

1. Fabric Scrap Pendant-Scrapopolis

2. Simple Sentiment Drop Necklace-SissyPretties

3. Nursery Art Print for Boy or Girl-BarkingBirdArt

4. Dreamer Sterling Leather Cuff Bracelet-underhercharm

5. I heart Etsy Print-RighteousLens

Tuesday, Turquoise and...

Orange!

I love this color combo right now. It's just so bright and cheerful.

1. Mugs-LynnCardwellPottery

2. I Like Your Bow-Belleandboo

3. Baby Blanket-olivesbranch

4. Baby Feet-Announcements-Sweetharvey

5. Paris Collection, Gigi-Olivialsabella

Mocha Monday

I have been missing my Rasberry Mocha fixes form Starbucks since I have been pregnant. Oh sure, I order decaf ones but they just don't taste quite the same. So in honor of my craving, here are some yummies from Etsy inspired by mocha.

1. Pretty in Pink Teacup (we'll pretend it's coffee) Necklace -dirtroadsouth

2. Vice-Sugar Scrub-gloilocksnbody

3. Hand embroidered Thread Balls-julieandco

4. Chocolate Brown Rose Earrings-sweetsimple

5. Chenile Baby Toddler Blanket-peanuttree

Blustery Day

Pretty Fun has been out to the Sanford Farmers Market the past two Saturdays. This past Saturday was really windy and it would just whip up something fierce every few minutes. So I knew I was not going to set up my wobbly tent which was okay because it hasn't been too hot and being in the sun actually felt wonderful. But I did know that I had about a hundred little packaged items that I would need to be chasing all over the place if I didn't set up my booth just right. So, to the rescue!! A hundred clothspins I had bought at the dollar store a while back and I keep with my craft booth stuff. It worked out awesome and there were only a couple of times that I had to chase a rogue Ribbon Bracelet that wiggled its way out of a clothespin. Yea, I am pretty much the McGyver of craft booth setting up. And I am so glad I did not set up my tent as I saw a few, higher quality tents go air born. One large one that flew into a tree and ripped. Yikes!

I should be out at Sanford Market again next Saturday, weather permitting. It's a cute market in Historic Downtown Sanford. It runs form 9a-2pm. Lots of food and crafts.

Whew!

Let me tell you, the past 4-5 months just flew by! I cannot believe it is the end of February already! So much has happened, I don't even know where to begin. First, I participated in Rock n Roll Craft Show in Novemeber and Big Ass Indie Craft Show in December. While I wasn't there, I wish i could have been. They are always so much fun. Then in January, both of my brothers, sister-in-law, two nephews and our friend Adam came to visit. So much fun but it was a whirlwind! plus it was cold here in Florida, 30s to 40s which is just ridicuous. In fact, Adam ran the Disney Half Marathon and when he started in the wee hours of the morning, it was snowing! We had such a blast! I can't wait until everyone comes down to visit again.

Now that things have settled down a bit, I will be posting updates more frequently. So stay tuned!

Strangefolk 2009

Strangefolk Festival was a huge success! It was my third year in a row and hopefully that is just the start of many Strangefolks for me. I always have so much fun and meet the nicest artists. On Saturday I did have to shut down for about an hour because fo the rain. But it gave me the perfect opportunity to visit and shop! I stopped by to see Ginger ofBeyond Design and swapped some of my ribbon bracelets for some of her necklaces. She was my neighbor during my first year and has the cutest jewelry and cards. She specializes in awesome in custom invitations that are super creative and fun.
I also saw Denise who created First Born Studios. She had adorable pom poms and she is the queen of cute garland. Visiting her booth is always a super treat because she puts together paper, felt and fabric in ways that are so fun and cheerful. Her blog is always place to visit with a cup of coffee.

So next September, if you are in the St. Louis metro East are, come by and see all of these great artists!

New Purse Style!

I am so excited about this new purse style! It is very roomy, about 17" wide 13" high with a pocket on the inside. I love being able to put together three different fabric patterns and colors to give it a patchy feel. Plus, I am so in love the pleats! Too cute! (If my Mom could see me now getting excited about pleats. I am sure she is laughing at me.) And I am going to start using my old t-shirts to make this style of bag. I know it will turn out awesome and I will be able to use up my growing collection of t-shirts I just can't bring myself to throw away. Thanks for looking!