Yay ...... Artfire

I'm so excited, I have wanted to go pro on Artfire for a while.  Artfire is having a very special promotion, $5.95 per month to be a pro member.  I'm going to sign up for it by tomorrow.  If you have ever thought about going pro on Artfire, NOW is the time.  There is a condition we need 20,000 people to sign up. So go check it out. Artfire Group Deal .

Since I am doing that at Artfire I am going to scale down my Etsy shop.  So I'm going to give special reduced prices for some items that expire in my Etsy shop.
Here is my current going going gone item, its my pink wristlet with cute flip flops I have reduced the price 40% get it at this price by 9-21-2010, because if it doesn't sell it will go back to reg. price at my Artfire studio only.

Yay .............. Artfire.

On my Desk

On my Desk

Curated By: kathisewnsew

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

I just put this collection together of wonderful handmade items for your desk.  Please check out some of these wonderful items from very talented people at Artfire.

last pair of pumpkin earrings :(

I will be listing these and the last 4 pairs of candy corn earrings this week at my Artfire studio & my Etsy shop.  This year has flown by, I am looking forward to the up coming holiday season.

National Geographic Magazines

I've decided to do a little bit of cleaning out of cupboards. I found these 28 to 34 years old National Geographic magazines tucked in there.  I was going to put them in the recycle bin but then I thought maybe someone might want some of them.  So I am going to try and sell some of them on ebay.  Not sure of the results I will get but I will try.I'll give it a couple months and if they don't sell I'll just get rid of them.

So, am I just wasting my time ??????????????????
I guess we will see.  Such a lovely day today. Don't forget to enter my September giveaway for the free pair of pink ribbon earrings.

September Giveaway ~ Handmade Pink Ribbon Earrings

These earrings could be yours:

These earrings would make a great gift for someone you know, a little thank you to someone, or wear them yourself to show your support.  Please enter, I really want someone to wear them.  

Go check out my shops at Etsy & or Artfire, then come back here and leave a link or the title of the item you like in the comments section & email me (kathisewnsew@att.net) your email address (I will only use it to contact the winner so that I can get the mailing address to send the earrings). No purchase necessary to enter.  Giveaway ends September 30, 2010. 
The earrings will come to you wrapped in tissue paper and placed in this cute jewelry bag I made.

Enjoy.

Popping in to say Hi

Just enough time to put a pic up of the item I'm giving away this month.  All the details will be up by Friday.  Here is a peak of what you could win.

Pink ribbon dangle earrings, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness.  Come back and enter to win.

Frayed Rainbow Dreams

I finished another wristlet.  This one I made out of that bright and colorful rainbow cotton print with turquoise print for the lining.  I made fringe from both of those prints to put across the front, and the handle is frayed  with a touch of gold accents and has a gold swivel clip to make the handle removable.  This is a purse waiting to have some fun.

Happy sewing.

Sisters Wristlet

It was my youngest sisters birthday a few days ago.  I made this pretty wristlet for her.  I embroidered Sisters on the inside edge.  She is an amazing woman and I'm so proud of the person she is.  Happy Birthday Deb, I love you. 

I made this bag as simply as possible.  It has a blue flower on the front with a ladybug, I made this on a removable pin, so that she can take it off if she likes.  I added swarovski crystal beads amongst the turquoise fabric twisted handle, this handle is also removable.  I think she will like it.

Time to shop for Christmas cards

I've been thinking about starting some of my Christmas shopping, and I think where I am going to start is on Artfire.  This was my first online shop and I really like the fact that they let artisans have a free shop.  I know that when I start to sell enough I will change to a pro shop, but for now I can show & sell my handmade items here without having to commit to pay a monthly fee.  I put together a curated collection today featuring Artfire Basic shops that have Christmas cards, if you would like to check it out here is my Basic Cristmas cards collection.  Maybe you will see something you like, if so I'm sure they will appreciate the business.

One of my ideas when I do my shopping is to look at basic shops that I like first and then go through some of the pro shops that I like.  So, when you start to think about doing some Christmas shopping and you want something unique think about shopping handmade, check out Artfire they have so many amazing artists in so many different areas.  One thing I feel I must say is always be a bit wary when buying online, shop smart, check out the shop see if they have a bio or policies in place do they have a banner and avatar and last but not least send a short message to the person and see if they respond in a timely manner.  Anyone that is truly legit will answer and be pleased to hear from you.  I wish you all happy shopping.

So Here is my latest project I'm working on:

I'm thinking of calling this one windows. ???? I'm not sure about it maybe I'll think of something better.

More yumminess .............

Ok, I've made another version of these easy cookies this version is Lemon Pecan:

I used a lemon cake mix and added 1 cup toasted chopped pecans.  In the background you will see fresh frozed blueberries.  How I do the blueberries is I wash the berries gently and let them sit in colander for a few minutes then put them on a couple paper towels to dry, when there dry place them on a tray (that will fit in your freezer) in a single layer.  Place the blueberries in the freezer until completely frozen.  When berries are frozen place in freezer tight bag, get as much air out as possible then seal bag.  The nice thing about doing it this way is that you can reach in & get as many or as few as you want. 

August Giveaway

Wow, I can't believe we are half way through August.  Its time to get to back to school shopping, actually this is my last back to school shopping.  My youngest is a senior in high school, I remember when my oldest child started kindergarten I was so sad, and that is how I feel this year.  I will be going into a new phase of my life.  and that is what I hope my sewing will be a big part of that new and exciting life.
This month I am giving away these 2 cute bracelets, with dangling hearts, moons, & stars surrounded by colored barrel beads that will look so cute floating around your wrist. They will arrive in a pretty pink fabric gift bag perfect for a nice little gift for yourself or for you to give to someone.
To enter go to either my Artfire studio and / or my Etsy shop, find an item you like and come back here and leave your name and the item you like in the comments section. Then send your email address to me at  kathisewnsew@att.net (this is just my way of keeping your email address private).  Good luck, and I look forward to your comments.

Thanks for stopping be to see me, and enjoy the rest of your summer.

July Giveaway Winner

And the winner of the ladybug & flowers mousepad is .................. Robin.  Robin, I will be sending this cute mousepad to you this week, send your mailing address to me at (kathisewnsew@att.net)  Have a great day everyone and check back in later this month for a new kathisewnsew giveaway.  Congratulation to Robin.

Quick & Easy Strawberry Cookies

I found this recipe  for cake mix cookies one day when I was looking for something sweet to make but it couldn't have flour (because I was out) and I came across this recipe.  The first time I made them I used a golden cake mix  and I didn't add anything to them but when they were done I put this yummy brownie frosting, they were so good.  So today I am making them with a strawberry cake mix and I added some strawberries.  I used 5 strawberries (cleaned, destemmed, and diced up) put them in a little pot added 1 Tbls. orange juice (because thats what I had) and 1 tsp. sugar (optional) cooked over low heat for 3-5 min. stir them often and squish them down.  You could use strawberry jam if you don't have fresh berries.   Let cool.  add the strawberry mixture to the prepared cookie dough, mix together.  Bake as directed on the recipe.  Oh yummy, first batch is done, they smell amazing and such a pretty pink color.