On the Move...New Designs and Blog Update!

It's been a little quiet on the blog lately...
hubby and I made a last-minute decision to move and
the move date just happens to coincide with
the Gifts Galore & So Much More Shopping Event
I'm participating in on May 1st, so my house is in full-swing UPROAR mode!

As my beloved babysitter told me,
"Well, you never let any grass grow under your feet, that's for sure!"

Of course some would say I dream up ways to distract me from something else that's going on in my life...they could be right but anyhoo,

less time online means more time to CREATE so here's a peek at what I've been up to!

I know everyone's gone techno these days with their smartphones and whatnot,

but I still love a pretty address book!

Don't worry, in-between packing and scrapping, I hope to fit in some more EtsyMom Mondays and NCTriangle Thursdays, but look for me to resume posting regularly in a few weeks! As always, thanks for sweetening my day by stopping by!

EtsyMom Monday ~ Retro Chic

EtsyMoms are an incredible group of talented artisans with a wide range of wonderful handmade shops on etsy.com.

I'm blessed to be a part of this group of working moms because they inspire, move and challenge me to live, laugh love and create!

I dedicate each Monday to all the fabulous EtsyMom creations I've found during the week so I can show off their often one-of-a-kind, beautiful and eco-friendly work!

Etsy is known for its fabulous vintage finds; let's see how the mamas get retro !

With Mother's Day right around the corner, what daughter wouldn't love this
beautifully embellished magnet by expressions123?

What a conversation piece these
Vintage Typewriter Key Earrings by GemmaBeads would make!

This fun wristlet from cathystotes is designed to hold all your necessities, including your keys!

Oh my goodness, these pretty, pink, pear-shaped glass jewel earrings by nancywallisdesigns are absolutely stunning!

EtsyMom Monday ~ Beside the Seaside

All you mamas out there are probably already humming along to the tune of today's title! I know many of you are probably beach-bound for your upcoming spring break, if you're not already there!

I browsed etsy yesterday for some sea, sand, and surf-inspired finds by the fabulous EtsyMom team...enjoy!

Let this Secret Getaway - Original Metallic Photography Print by Kimage inspire you to work, play and create!

I am a huge fan of Momiboutique's fun frocks and
her beautiful beach dunes dress
is no exception!

Winterberry Jewlery put together a lovely combination of a pretty pearl and starfish with this sea-inspired sterling silver necklace.

Take this Seahorse String Backpack by Bumble Belly Designs
along on your next search for the perfect seashells!

and capture that beachy-keen feeling in your papercrafting with A Forest Frolic's Starfish and Sand Dollar embellies.

Surprise your beach-loving friend with Bella Mia Beads'
Aqua Disc Starfish Necklace!

NCTriangle Thursday ~ Spring Forward

The almost balmy 60 degree temps here have me thinking Spring has arrived! I would say these members of etsy's NCTriangle Street Team are thinking along the same lines...

Love these juicy green jade sterling silver earrings
from annakaycreations.

and Jazzturtle's 3 mini batts of super soft-looking fibers with mini chicks made me think of cotton candy, so sweet!

This brown embroidered brown bunny towel by shamsandcoverups is the perfect Easter accent for your kitchen;
it's much too pretty to clean up spills though!

Finely handcrafted "Flower Patch" earrings by goodgirlsstudio really do evoke images of spring blooms.

Rabbithollowprims' 3 Crows on a Pineapple primitive piece
would add a touch of whimsy to your spring decor!

Sneak Peek!

Layered chipboard "5" scrapbook album
made with my Zutter "Bind it All" machine.

So versatile it can fit any of these themes:

first "5" years, baby's first "5" months or "5" things I love about you.

Adding some glittery edged embellies
and it will be available in my Etsy shop soon!

Paper: Wild Saffron (K&Company)

Chipboard: Scrapbook.com

Embellies: K&Company and me!

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Walnut Brown

EtsyMom Monday ~ Hippity Hop

EtsyMoms are an incredible group of talented artisans with a wide range of wonderful handmade shops on etsy.com.

I'm blessed to be a part of this group of working moms because they inspire, move and challenge me to live, laugh love and create!

I dedicate each Monday to all the fabulous EtsyMom creations I've found during the week so I can show off their often one-of-a-kind, beautiful and eco-friendly work!

Easter's on the way and EtsyMoms are ready to dress your little ones from head-toe!

Won't baby girl look smart in this colorful bunny dress by Littlelilly? Love the contrasting fabric of the belt and the trim on the sleeves!

Cuteandfun has something special for the chicken lovers with this
sterling silver chunky charm bracelet!

Just look at these delicate pair of beautiful buttercup yellow Mary Janes by Weepereas! And did I mention that they have organic cotton soles?

Wouldn't this sweet sterling silver stamped necklace by bellabuttondesigns be perfect for your sweetie's Easter basket?

And Zuzugirl always has the sweetest accessories in her shop! Top off your little one's Sunday best with this fabric flower headband. She used fabric remnants to create the petite blooms!

NCTriangle Thursday ~ Shower Them with Love

I've dedicated the past few weeks on the blog to throwing the ultimate handmade babyshower, from decorations to gifts and favors.

On Monday we sent the babyshower guests home with lovely favors so we're done right? Not just yet; how about a little something for those close friends that put together the fabulous shower???

I found some stylish but practical and some delectable hostess gifts on Etsy created by that talented crew out of the Triangle area in North Carolina.

What a brilliant idea knotworkshop had with this Crochet Cozy for Coffee or Tea. No more worries about your hot beverage going cold!

I know this blueberry chocolate mini leather journal from paperpearlsboutique would make a lovely gift because I gave one to myself last year! Aside from the soft, supple leather, the best feature is that it's refillable!



and I couldn't help but include this ipod cozy (to protect what is surely a highly prized possession!) also from knotworkshop, available in several styles/colors.

If any of your friends fancies moist, melt-in your mouth morsels, I'm sure they'd be tickled pink by a half-dozen of these Walnut Chocolate Chip Brownies from FancyThatCookies.