Change is Coming!!

What's happening tomorrow is a historic inauguration and I'm hopeful that the changes Pres. elect Obama speaks of will be for the betterment of our country! Call me an optimist but I have to believe that things will improve for us.

That got me to thinking...I know the creativity of fellow Etsians as well as others throughout the e-commerce handmade circa probably kicked in gear with this new era of presidency coming. So, I went sifting through Etsy, looking for clever "Obama Gear" and look what I found! This shop on Etsy has created quite a buzz in the Obama Gear Getter community and I was equally stoked to see such creativity with this purse!



You can find this purse and other quality, handmade purses and accessories at Armando Javier Design based out of Columbus, Ohio. Her Etsy shop is: www.ArmandoJavierDesign.etsy.com

The shop is being featured in the March issue of Ebony Magazine, and has been featured in Essenceonline.com, Washington Post and other notable blogs and publications.



Here's another cute idea, albeit, to late for your inauguration party, but cute nevertheless...



This is from the shop, ImagePilots on Etsy. They're a new shop, opening before Christmas 2008 and have more Obama items listed too! Check em out at: www.imagepilots.etsy.com and grab a piece of history for a fashion accessory!




Or how about this:



Etsy shop, Veza Ve, based out of Michigan, appliqued this sweater out of another sweater - great upcycling!! She's got other vintage and handcrafted finds. Check her out at http://www.VezaVe.etsy.com


Well, I'm off to the "shop" to create...when we see each other again, a new president will be representing the United States. Stay hopeful and cognizant!

Peace!

Put A Recycled CORK In It!!!

Creativity and recycling are an awesome combination. Looking at the various recycled cork items below should make you view every piece of material with the "what can I use this for" mindset. The items are from various Etsy "upcycle" artisans and crafters.

Take a looksie!

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2009 - It's About Time for ME Time!

I know, I know...it's been a while since I've pecked the keypad to create a new entry. Lots been happening on the home-front so I'm finally getting a moment to get thoughts together to say something half-way interesting! :)

So, I had to write a check out today and wrote "2008" as the year. 2009 is still so new for my mind to remember '09. I'll get the hang of it in a little bit. Actually, I'm feeling quite relieved '08 has passed on. It was a rough one for many, including me and my family, however, we've been able to get a fresh start with a new view on life. Here's to '09 and making more ME time.

Take the time in 2009 to carve out "me" time, everyone. Since many of those who may read this blog are crafters/designers, give yourself permission to create a piece just for you and not for sale! There are a few bohemian styled skirts I've been wanting to whip up but have been so busy making things for others I've not made the time. But I'm gonna do it as soon I find some funky fabric. Pics coming soon - I swear! :)

Here's a new idea I came up the end of December. I thought the idea would be cute for EMO, punk, kawaii lovers. It's a recycled wrapper cuff bracelet made from Hot Cheetos Flamin's wrapper and felt for a comfy fit. One of my favorite buyers purchased it from me on Etsy:

You creative peeps out there know what I mean when I say I have so many ideas for stuff that I sometimes get overwhelmed with thought! So, I started writing down my ideas which has put some order to my random thoughts of crafting. It's helped tremendously get me moving towards completion of all these ideas.

As a matter of fact, I'm off to the sewing room to finish a custom order...peace!