tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14893696030873811592024-02-04T02:31:42.818-05:00All About Cats<center>This blog is about cats, crafting, Etsy, Etsy Sellers and my All About Cats Etsy Shop.</center>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-81035160419933673442011-05-24T14:23:00.002-04:002011-05-24T14:26:02.620-04:00BESTeam Feature: Dragonfly PhotographyThe <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonflyphotography" target="_blank">Dragonfly Photography Etsy Shop</a> is owned by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/dragonflyphotography" target="_blank">Martha</a> from Tacoma, WA, USA. Martha's photography is inspired by nature and the world around her.<br />
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</div>If you buy something from Martha's shop this month, you can get a 30% discount on all items by using the Coupon Code EtsySaver30.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/20396025/pink" target="_blank">Pink</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/20396025/pink" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.55125212.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br />
Martha states that each of her photographs have a story. You can read about her photography on her blog at <a href="http://www.dragonflyphotographystudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Dragonfly Photography</a>. You can visit her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dragonfly-Photography/52755898250" target="_blank">Dragonfly Photography Facebook Page</a>, also.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/16709218/fern" target="_blank">Fern</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/16709218/fern" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.42883652.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65085391/seeking-the-solitude-that-can-be-only" target="_blank">Seeking the solitude that can be only found along a wooded path...</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65085391/seeking-the-solitude-that-can-be-only" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.204907473.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
If you are looking for one of a kind and limited edition artisan jewelry, check out Martha's other Etsy Shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dancingmonkeyjewelry" target="_blank">Dancing Monkey Jewelry</a>.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-18961390617224212712011-05-13T14:26:00.002-04:002011-05-13T14:42:48.975-04:00BESTeam Feature: DanizbethI love the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Danizabeth" target="_blank">Danizabeth Etsy Shop</a>. It is full of pictures of scenic treasures from years gone by. As a child, Danielle, the owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Danizabeth" target="_blank">Danizabeth</a>, would visit salvage yards with her father. She would look for vehicle keys and saved the ones she found. After taking some salvage yard pictures as an adult, Danielle realized what had been missing in her artistic life. Now she expresses herself through her beautiful, nostalgic photographic images.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46210005/pink-and-pearls-8-x-10-matte-print" target="_blank">Pink and Pearls - 8 x 10 Matte Print</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46210005/pink-and-pearls-8-x-10-matte-print" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.142060006.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Visit Danielle on her <a _blank="" href="http://www.danizabeth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Danizabeth Blog</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/danizabethphotography" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> for more information about her and her artwork.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam Blog</a> to find out more information about the team. New members are always welcome.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-34263440023298968562011-05-05T15:10:00.002-04:002011-05-05T15:14:15.609-04:00BESTeam Feature: CerlandiaIn the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/chasingthenuns" target="_blank">Cerlandia Etsy Shop</a> (chasingthenums) you can find unique handmade totes, bags, purses, as well as knit and crotcheted items. Sarah, the owner of the shop is a stay at home mom. In her spare time she enjoys knitting, crocheting and sewing. She has recently begun bringing silkscreening into her work with help from her friend Charles.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66279288/catcher-in-the-rye-tote" target="_blank">Catcher in the Rye Tote</a> is made from canvas and is lined with a heavyweight cotton. Sarah did the sewing. Charles did the silkscreening.<br />
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Here is an adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69329631/reusable-snack-and-sandwich-bag" target="_blank">Reusable snack and sandwich bag</a> made from 100% cotton fabric on the outside. The inside lining is a laminated cotton that is BPA and PVC free. The lining is water, stain and mold resistant.<br />
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This is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68629464/set-of-4-cloth-napkins" target="_blank">Set of 4 Cloth Napkins</a> with a bird and tree motif.<br />
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Next is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65329972/set-of-3-crocheted-dish-cloths" target="_blank">Set of 3 crocheted dish cloths</a> made from 100% cotton. I love the colors. Maybe theses pretty dish clothes would make doing dishes fun :-)<br />
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Lastly, is a beautiful crocheted <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47466220/black-clutch" target="_blank">Black Clutch</a>. <br />
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Visit the <a href="http://chasingthenuns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cerlandia Blog</a> to find out more about Sarah and her handcrafted items.<br />
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*** Check out the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam Blog</a> to find out more information about the team. New members are always welcome.***Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-582801605143113792011-05-04T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-04T09:00:07.687-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DebdoUAWREk/Tbdf5cxwpeI/AAAAAAAABZo/ARbYAXFJIZg/s1600/WhiteCloudTetra1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DebdoUAWREk/Tbdf5cxwpeI/AAAAAAAABZo/ARbYAXFJIZg/s400/WhiteCloudTetra1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-1562973687308584042011-04-27T09:00:00.001-04:002011-04-27T09:00:05.896-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBmcsc3mQiY/TbdfKVJWBCI/AAAAAAAABZg/nAr9VIlG5Iw/s1600/LincolnHillDaffadilsApril232008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sBmcsc3mQiY/TbdfKVJWBCI/AAAAAAAABZg/nAr9VIlG5Iw/s400/LincolnHillDaffadilsApril232008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-42362080902838230682011-04-26T17:33:00.006-04:002011-04-26T17:47:49.134-04:00BESTeam Feature: Your Daily JewelsThis week my BESTeam feature is on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YOURDAILYJEWELS" target="_blank">Your Daily Jewels Etsy Shop</a> which is owned by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/YOURDAILYJEWELS" target="_blank">Nora</a>.<br />
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By day, Nora is a physical therapist for children with disabilities. The type of therapy she practices is Hippotherapy which is therapy aided by horses. The rhythmic movement of horses has a therapeutic effect on the individuals being treated. As a reward system for her patients, Nora began making simple jewelry for them using stones and baubles she had been collecting since childhood. She would tell the children a story behind each bead or stone in their new jewelry. The children loved their gifts, and Nora discovered a new creative outlet for herself.<br />
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Nora is a self-taught jeweler. Her free time is spent learning more about the trade by studying designs, materials and fabrication. She classifies her jewelry as glamorous handcrafted, colorful semi precious gemstone jewelry made with fine metals.<br />
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After living 20 years in New York City, Nora now lives in the village of Nyack, NY which is about 22 miles from NYC. Nyack sits on the bank of the Hudson River.<br />
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Nora has a second Etsy Shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pjclarke" target="_blank">pj clark jewelry</a>. This shop features modern and affordable jewelry which sells for under $40. Shipping to the US is free. Besides using new materials, Nora takes apart vintage jewelry to make new and unique modern pieces. The earrings below are made from golden Puffed Celluloid Sequins which are genuine antiques from France.<br />
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Visit <a href="http://yourdailyjewels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Your Daily Jewels Blog</a> where you can read about other artisans, Hippotherapy and other things Nora likes. Follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/YourDailyJewels?sk=wall" target="_blank">Your Daily Jewels Facebook page</a> to be entered in Nora's frequent giveaways.<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">BESTeam Blog</a> to find out more information about the team. New members are always welcome.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-91586656204899404852011-04-20T09:00:00.002-04:002011-04-20T09:00:17.228-04:00Wordless Wednesday: I AM Going To Catch That Frog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TUgrfAoUu4I/AAAAAAAABV4/dFIV-a5x374/s1600/JerryPlantsCounter.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TUgrfAoUu4I/AAAAAAAABV4/dFIV-a5x374/s400/JerryPlantsCounter.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My cat, Jerry </div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-33962062388232169872011-04-19T12:20:00.001-04:002011-04-19T12:24:42.103-04:00BESTeam Feature: Redemption Art<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedemptionArt" target="_blank">Redemption Art</a> is the place to find vintage, hand made, and upcycled art from Hawaii. Connie, the owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedemptionArt" target="_blank">RedemptionArt</a>, is retired from the corporate world. Now Connie gets to nurture her creative side.<br />
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Connie made this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70074239/vintage-hawaiian-hula-girl-outfit" target="_blank">Vintage Hawaiian Hula Girl Outfit Newborn to Three Months Handmade</a> from vintage material.<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69590173/handmade-hawaiian-puka-shell-necklace-18" target="_blank">Handmade Hawaiian Puka Necklace 18 inches</a>.<br />
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In Hawaii, puka shell necklaces were traditionally worn by people who were traveling by sea. The shells were thought to ensure a peaceful, safe voyage. <br />
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This is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51050324/vintage-hawaiian-libbys-pineapple-juice" target="_blank">Vintage Hawaiian Libby's Pineapple Juice Ad 1950's</a>.<br />
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This 1960's style headband was made by Connie using vintage fabric. She got the pattern from a vintage headband. Now that is creative!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65361788/do-you-love-me-surfer-girl-spring-time" target="_blank">Do You Love Me Surfer Girl Spring Time Head Band </a><br />
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Here is a pair of oh-so-cute <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64728214/artsy-coconut-girl-hand-made-earrings" target="_blank">Artsy Coconut Girl Hand Made Earrings</a>.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64914467/barbarian-princess-handwoven-upcycled" target="_blank">Barbarian Princess Handwoven Upcycled Wristlet with Garnets </a>was inspired by Princess Kaiulani who was Hawaii's last reigning princess.<br />
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There was a movie made about Princess Kaiulani in 2009 called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185344/" target="_blank">Princess Kaiulani</a>.<br />
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There are lots more wonderful items in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedemptionArt" target="_blank">Redemption Art Etsy Shop</a>, so head on over and check it out! You can also visit Connie's blog called <a href="http://www.islandbuzzy.com/" target="_blank">Island Buzzy</a>.<br />
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The <a alt="BESTeam" href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team</a> (BESTeam) is a group of Etsy sellers dedicated to promoting each others Etsy Shops through our blogs, twitter and Facebook pages. New members are always welcome.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-9011039528118202342011-04-17T15:54:00.003-04:002011-04-17T15:59:21.358-04:00Update On New Family Member, SunnyOn April 9th, I got a new kitten. He is about 4 1/2 months old, and his name is Sunny. Here is the first post about Sunny: <a href="http://allaboutcatsetsy.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-family-member-sunny.html" target="_blank">New Family Member, Sunny</a>.<br />
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My other cats, Jerry (7 years old) and Brady (4) took almost a week to give Sunny a lukewarm welcome to the family. Maggie (6) still is not impressed with her new brother, but Jerry and Brady have become hospitable. Brady will play with Sunny sometimes, however, Sunny tends to push playing a bit too far for Brady's liking.<br />
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About three times a day, Sunny uses our home as a speedway. He zooms from room to room at high speeds. There doesn't seem to be any set travel plan, it looks totally like random, sporadic mad dashes.<br />
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One thing Sunny started doing about five days ago, was sleeping on the cat condo. The first time I saw him on it, I wondered what Brady would do to him when he realized that the new guy was on his condo. Brady has always been the only cat to use it since I bought it. But...Brady has been a trooper about it. He doesn't seem to mind at all.<br />
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Sunny does have one habit that none of the other cats have ever had, which is to climb up my hanging clothes in the closet to get to the top shelf. I've never seen him do it, and I don't usually realize he is up there until boxes of things begin to land on the closet floor with big thuds.<br />
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Before Sunny arrived, I hadn't realized how quiet and peaceful my home had become. Now I am reminded ever day about how quickly things can change, and how nice it can be to change things up a bit.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-57798852588905699962011-04-15T14:19:00.006-04:002011-04-15T14:33:09.068-04:00Friday Finds: Cat PouchesToday I searched <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> for <span id="goog_1295696964"></span>handmade cat pouches<span id="goog_1295696965"></span>. There were 971 items that came up. Of course, I didn't check out all 971 cat pouches. I don't have that much time on my hands :-0 I did, however search through quite a few pages, and picked out the items below.<br />
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Easter is coming up fast. Any one of these handcrafted items would look great in an Easter basket. After your mother, sister, wife, daughter, etc. got finished eating all the goodies in the basket, they would be left with a keepsake that they could use for years to come. They might forget what candies you got them, but they wouldn't forget the handmade gift that was included. What could be better than that? <br />
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First up is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72196445/perfect-little-wristlet-and-credit-card" target="_blank">Perfect Little Wristlet and Credit Card Holder - Cats And Coffee</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CaprimoDesigns" target="_blank">Caprimo Designs</a>.<br />
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In this shop, you can find wristlets, hipsters, gadget cases and disc holders. Very nice shop!<br />
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Next is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69967136/free-shipping-usa-button-flap-closure" target="_blank">Button Flap Closure Novelty Clutch Bag</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeautifulSeams" target="_blank">BeautifulSeams</a>. This shop offers quilted items, clutch bags, totes, and more. Free shipping to US on all items.<br />
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While visiting this shop, be sure to check out the beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66749180/free-shipping-usa-quilted-rag-basket" target="_blank">Quilted Rag Basket</a>. It is amazing!<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69874636/iphone-3g-4g-ipod-itouch-android-droid" target="_blank">iPhone 3G 4G iPod iTouch Android Droid Blackberry Cell Phone Pouch Case Sleeve Padded in Siamese Cats on Pink</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/steeldahlia" target="_blank">Steel Dahlia</a>.<br />
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In this shop you can find lots of cell phone and Blackberry cases, sleeves and cozys.<br />
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This case would make the perfect Mother's Day Present for me!!!! I think I will send the link to my adult kids and just write, "Isn't this the cutest iPhone case you've ever seen?" Maybe one of them will get the hint :-)<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63989355/help-japan-vintage-japanese-kimono-cat" target="_blank">HELP Japan: Vintage Japanese Kimono Cat (Kitty) Pouch</a>. At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kazuewest" target="_blank">Kazue West</a> you can find handmade handbags and accessories.<br />
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50% of all sales will be donated to the <a href="http://www.ashinaga.org/e/" target="_blank">JapanEarthquake/Tsunami: Emergency Support for Affected Children</a>.<br />
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Next up is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58589806/buy-3-get-the-4th-free-pocket-mirror" target="_blank">Pocket Mirror - Sunshine Kittens velvet pouch included</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kikichoo" target="_blank">Kikichoo</a>. Buy 3 pocket mirrors, get the 4th free! <br />
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This shop offers original artwork on canvas, framed and on button badges.<br />
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The artist, Loraine, has 5 cats; Cherry, Poppy, Ruby, Mimi, and Mr Hector.<br />
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And last is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72117764/ewesful-pouch-fushia-kitty" target="_blank">Ewesful Pouch - Fushia Kitty</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EweniqueEssentials" target="_blank">Ewenique Essentials</a>. All items are made with Ewe in mind!<br />
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Debbie, the owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EweniqueEssentials" target="_blank">Ewenique Essentials</a> makes and sells quilted and knitted items, as well as soap.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and viewing this weeks Friday Cat Finds. You are welcome back next week to see what I pick out then. Have a great weekend!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-61291088694681421442011-04-13T15:04:00.003-04:002011-04-13T15:07:47.133-04:00BESTeam Feature: Alexander's Designs<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs</a> is run by a wife and husband team, Jenny and Skip Alexander. They are a self employed couple who work construction together and make jewelry together. Their handcrafted jewelry includes a unique blend of Swarovski Crystals, lamp work beads, glass beads, semi-precious gemstones, sterling silver, fine silver, pewter, and gold.<br />
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Ugly Glass is a line of glass Jenny and Skip create in their home studio. The process for making Ugly Glass starts with torching the glass, and then it is put into a special blanket to cool. Next it is annealed in a Kiln to relieve internal stresses. The annealing process significantly increases the strength of the glass. <br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56850370/double-amber-purple-blob-one-of-a-kind" target="_blank">Double Amber Purple Blob One Of of A Kind Ugly Glass Pendant</a> filled with swirls of many beautiful colors. <br />
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This is an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41848997/ugly-glass-borosilicate-glass-captured" target="_blank">Ugly Glass Borosilicate Glass Captured Flower Pendant</a> from Skips Captured Flower Series.<br />
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There are lots more Ugly Glass pendants in the shop. Each one is unique and beautiful.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs</a> also offers customized photo pendants like the one below. Simply send Jenny a photo, and she will create a decal from it that she then fires onto a glass pendant. These would make wonderful gifts!<br />
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Jenny and Skip also make Etched Copper Pendants. The one below is a hand drawn flower made from one of Jenny's sketches.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed learning a bit of the processes that go into making the jewelry created by Jenny and Skip. The jewelry itself is stunning, but learning a bit about how it is created, makes me appreciate the jewelry at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexandersDesigns" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs</a> that much more.<br />
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You can sign up for <a href="http://eepurl.com/c2CZw" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs Mailing List</a> to receive special sales information and coupon codes.<br />
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Jenny and Skip have three other shops: <a href="http://www.classicallysimple.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Classically Simple</a>, <a href="http://www.beaderydestash.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Beadery Destash</a> and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/users/uglyglass" target="_blank">Ugly Glass</a>. You can also find Jenny and Skip at: <a href="http://alexandersdesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs Blog</a>, <a href="http://www.alexandersdesigns.com/" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs Website</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexanders-Designs/117051398358147?sk=wall" target="_blank">Alexander's Designs Facebook Page</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jerry, Maggie and Brady (my other cats) have not welcomed him into the family yet, but that is to be expected. Probably by tomorrow Sunny and Brady will be running around together playing. Brady is four years old, but a kitten at heart.</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-18959536919680072742011-04-06T15:47:00.002-04:002011-04-06T15:52:38.800-04:00BESTeam Feature: MsFormaldehydeThis week I am featuring the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/msformaldehyde" target="_blank">MsFormaldehyde Etsy Shop</a>. This shop is owned by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/msformaldehyde" target="_blank">Kelly</a> from San Diego, California where she was born and raised. Kelly loves everything Tiki, Tiki Oasis, Polynesian, Hawaiian and Day of the Dead. She offers an array of creative items like carved skulls, sugar skulls, Gothic, Voodoo, glitter fashion, Lowbrow, Lolita Pinup, Hello Kitty and Dita Burlesque accessories.<br />
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Kelly offers accessories for weddings like the White Gardenia Bridal Head Piece below. She does wedding flowers for all types of weddings. <br />
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Kelly, also, offers lots of Day of the Dead items. The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a yearly celebration observed on November 2. On this day the deceased are remembered by family and friends. The celebration often consists of parties, visiting the grave of the loved one, and the building of private altars to honor the deceased. <br />
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You can also find Kelly on her <a href="http://msformaldehyde.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MsFormaldehyde blog</a>, and her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/MsFormaldehyde/104565692916493" target="_blank">MsFormaldehyde Facebook Page</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team</a> (BESTeam) is a group of Etsy sellers dedicated to promoting each others Etsy Shops through their blogs, twitter and Facebook pages. New members are always welcome.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-77527528446598986922011-04-06T09:00:00.000-04:002011-04-06T09:00:01.820-04:00Wordless Wednesday: Zonked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TTOeBhqLIcI/AAAAAAAABTc/Cjp0OWr6PiA/s1600/Maji-Heating-Pad-03-07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TTOeBhqLIcI/AAAAAAAABTc/Cjp0OWr6PiA/s400/Maji-Heating-Pad-03-07.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">My daughter's cat, Maji</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-60122591533930353672011-03-30T17:33:00.004-04:002011-03-30T17:38:02.328-04:00BESTeam Feature: Plum BeadaciousThis week I am featuring the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plumbeadacious" target="_blank">Plum Beadacious Etsy Shop</a> which offers handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, hair accessories and lanyards.<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67817720/brown-yellow-red-white-polymer-clay" target="_blank">Brown Yellow Red White Polymer Clay Beaded Lanyard ID Badge</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plumbeadacious" target="_blank">Plum Beadacious</a> is owned by LeAllyson Meyers from Severance Colorado. By day, LeAllyson works in corporate America as a clinic compliance and risk analyst. In the evening and on weekends, LeAllyson creates her beautiful beaded jewelry. She has been making beaded jewelry for about seven years, and has been selling it for five.<br />
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This is an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67020388/antiqued-brass-flower-cuff-bracelet" target="_blank">Antiqued Brass Flower Cuff Bracelet Buttercream Yellow</a>. </div><div class="overlay-body"></div><div class="overlay-body"><br />
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You can find out more about LeAllyson and her jewelry on her <a href="http://www.beadaciouslyyours.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Beadaciously Yours Blog</a> and her <a href="http://www.plumbead.com/about-the-jewelry-designer.html" target="_blank">Plum Beadacious Website</a>. She also has a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plum-Beadacious/139350399427640" target="_blank">Plum Beadacious Facebook Page</a>.<br />
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The <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team</a> (BESTeam) is a group of Etsy sellers dedicated to promoting each others Etsy Shops through their blogs, twitter and Facebook pages. New members are always welcome. </div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-4913969404724097892011-03-30T09:00:00.003-04:002011-03-30T09:00:16.438-04:00Wordless Wednesday: Who Says I'm Not Human?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TT8iApygUtI/AAAAAAAABVQ/1NU14H2-rIQ/s1600/DuckyUnderCovers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TT8iApygUtI/AAAAAAAABVQ/1NU14H2-rIQ/s400/DuckyUnderCovers.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ducky, my daughter's cat.</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-24098137763534532892011-03-25T18:34:00.003-04:002011-03-25T18:38:26.837-04:00Blogging Help From A FriendUntil today, I've always had my page tabs on the side bar because every time I put them at the top of the blog like they are now, not all of the page titles showed up. A friend of mine, Karen, helped me fix my template today so that I could have my page tabs where I wanted them.<br />
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I call Karen Super Woman. She is absolutely amazing at knowing just what to do to fix something, and she is always helping people.<br />
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Karen is an administrator of the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team</a> (BESTeam) to which I belong. She works long hours for the team, and still finds time for a personal life. She also finds time for her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysticwynd">Mystic Wynd Etsy Shop</a> where she sells stunning handmade jewelry.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love this new necklace in her shop. </div><br />
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Thank you Karen for all the hard work you do for the <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/">BESTeam</a> and for being a great friend!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-60844543250810580372011-03-25T15:42:00.001-04:002011-03-25T15:43:22.999-04:00Friday Cat Finds: FishToday I searched for "cat" and "fish" on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. Lots and lots of great listings came up, but I managed to narrow my selections down to six to show you.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed today's Friday Cat Finds. It was a lot of fun searching for cats and fish :-) Every time I search for cat items to share with you, I am amazed at how many talented artists and crafts people there are on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. <br />
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Hope you have a wonderful weekend!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-84786474666897053872011-03-23T09:00:00.003-04:002011-03-23T09:00:17.644-04:00Wordless Wednesday: Thanks For Being My Pillow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TT8hFQBBU4I/AAAAAAAABVM/FzKijIFTQvA/s1600/MorrisJerryCouch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bGlAAnUbWm0/TT8hFQBBU4I/AAAAAAAABVM/FzKijIFTQvA/s400/MorrisJerryCouch.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Cats, Morris and Jerry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Morris died in Dec. 2009)</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-29877213677707673502011-03-20T19:40:00.005-04:002011-03-21T09:42:23.701-04:00BESTeam Feature: Las Flores del SurMarisa, owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/floresdelsur" target="_blank">Las Flores del Sur Etsy Shop</a>, is a graphic and web designer. She is from Buenos Aires, but now lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. Marisa ships worldwide, and most of the items in her shop are currently being offered with free shipping. Las Flores del Sur translated from Spanish to English, means "Flowers from the south."<br />
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Here are some handmade items you can find in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/floresdelsur" target="_blank">Las Flores del Sur</a> (floresdelsur).<br />
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Marisa has a second shop, also called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lasfloresdelsur" target="_blank">Las Flores del Sur</a> (lasfloresdelsur), where you can find "handmade Jewelry for everyone."<br />
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Other places to find Las Flores del Sur:<br />
<a href="http://lasfloresdelsur.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Las Flores del Sur Blog</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Flores-del-Sur/126539847362890?sk=wall" target="_blank">Las Flores del Sur Facebook page</a><br />
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The <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Boosting Etsy Shops Team</a> (BESTeam) is a group of Etsy sellers dedicated to promoting each others Etsy Shops through our blogs, twitter and Facebook pages. New members are always welcome.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-81975707641562482352011-03-20T13:22:00.000-04:002011-03-20T13:22:55.844-04:00Super Moon Last NightLast night the moon was a "Super Moon" in that it was a full moon and was at its closest orbit to the Earth. <br />
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This is a picture of the "Super Moon" that my son took last night around 10:00.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-80969142780700099952011-03-19T14:13:00.000-04:002011-03-19T14:13:53.682-04:00The Elle's Beads Blog: Weekly BEST: All About Cats<a href="http://ellesbeads.blogspot.com/2011/03/weekly-best-all-about-cats.html#links">The Elle's Beads Blog: Weekly BEST: All About Cats</a>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-65704961770689218702011-03-18T17:16:00.000-04:002011-03-18T17:16:38.922-04:00Friday Cat Finds: Sun CatchersI love sun catchers, and I found some beautiful ones on Etsy today. These sun catchers make me think of bright, sunny, warm, summer days.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67070787/suncatcher-cat" imageanchor="1" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.212931774.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67070787/suncatcher-cat" target="_blank">Suncatcher Cat</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bighorsecreekgallery" target="_blank">Big Horse Creek Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58408190/stained-glass-suncatcher-cat-and" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.217727828.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58408190/stained-glass-suncatcher-cat-and" target="_blank">Stained Glass Suncatcher - Cat and Goldfish</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FleetingStillness" target="_blank">Fleeting Stillness</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65809336/butterscotch-peeking-cat-stained-glass" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.207770633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65809336/butterscotch-peeking-cat-stained-glass" target="_blank">Butterscotch Peeking Cat Stained Glass Panel</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodGriefGlass" target="_blank">Good Grief Glass</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/15230708/green-cat" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.38016483.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/15230708/green-cat" target="_blank">Green Cat</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplySammi" target="_blank">SimplySammi</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42595780/life-sized-stained-glass-window-kitty" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="226" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.129884436.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/42595780/life-sized-stained-glass-window-kitty" target="_blank">Life-Sized Stained Glass Window Kitty - Customizable</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinattlg" target="_blank">Fine Art And Stained Glass by Tina Steenerson</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/10098763/attack-cat-g1175-03" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.21293355.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/10098763/attack-cat-g1175-03" target="_blank">Attack Cat</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sierracreations" target="_blank">Sierra Creations</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">What did I tell you? Aren't they beautiful?</div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489369603087381159.post-9053671466349676572011-03-18T12:07:00.001-04:002011-03-18T12:11:00.018-04:00Designing Cat Toys For My Etsy ShopIt is rewarding to design my own cat toys, especially when I get the design to the point that I can start making and selling them. Sometimes, however, the design process takes a long time. The problem that most often arises is trying to simplify something that usually has a lot of detail, like a witch for Halloween or a Santa for Christmas. I haven't come up with a design for either one of these yet. Each item I design needs to be simple without a lot of detail work so that I can make them fairly quickly and can sell them for a price potential customers would be willing to pay. <br />
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A couple of months ago, I decided I wanted to design a duck. This should have been easy, but each time I sat down with a piece of paper and pencil, I couldn't create a duck that I was happy with. So, off and on, for two months, I've been thinking about how to make a duck. Then two days ago it just came to me. I ran to get a piece of paper and pencil, and immediately drew up a duck. A few minutes later I was cutting out the fabric, and then sewing the little duckling together. Dora pictured above, is the result. Darwin, below, is the second duckling I've made.<br />
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Now I can challenge myself with figuring out how to make a cute, simple witch :-) After that, I'll try to tackle Santa. It may seem silly to be thinking about witches and Santa in March when spring is about to arrive, but I just never know how long the process is going to take.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09397489986873633318noreply@blogger.com0