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12.23.2008

Tagged by Tina of Pheiffer Photos ... Heeeereee's Chelsey!

Thanks Tina from Pheiffer Photos! This is the 2nd time I've been Tagged. And, since my house is beginning to look like Timberline Lodge (I've never seen this much snow), its a good excuse to talk about me! This time, I think I'll talk about my obsessions...

1st Random thing about me:
I'm obsessed with neat papers. Vintage or new. Whatever. If I love the print, I have to have it. I may have it for months before I even touch it, but I need to have it! Oh, I haven't had a good paper fix in quite some time...



2nd Random thing:
My hubby and I love to rent and watch television shows. Oh, I might show how dorky I am by saying this, but our most recent rentals have been Battlestar Gallactica. Hee. And, we like to rewatch Lost and can't wait for the next season in January. We also love Dexter, Entourage, Band of Brothers, and so many more!



3rd very random thing:
I LOVE Christmas Ornaments. In fact, I have so many ornaments that I only put about 3/4 of my ornaments on my tree this year. AND, I also was in the 2008 Holiday Ornament swap on Swap Bot this year too. 10 more from that. AND, I bought a couple from Etsy, and my work. Oh, I have a problem...



4th Random Obsession:
I LOVE shoes. I need shoes. I buy shoes. I want shoes! I recently bought some amazing boots from Anthropologie, love them.



5th random thing about me:
Teacups. I've collected them for years. I love antique, vintage, or new. Whatever! They just need to be unique and beautiful! I don't use them for anything, I just love to have them around.



6th random me thing:
Birds. I love things with birds on them. I'm just always attracted to birdy decorated things!
In fact, while searching for a photo for this post, I found a birdy purse, stamp, and print I want to buy! I've got to stop searching for birds on Etsy!



7th random thing I love:
Dahlias! I love Dahlias! In fact, I had Dahlia's for my wedding this year! I cut them at a local "farm" that grows u-pick Dahlia's. $4 a dozen. I spent $30 on flowers for my wedding. And, they were beautiful.



So, there's my seven. Normally, when tagged, I'm supposed to list seven more people that I would tag. But, since I've already been tagged I decided to list seven of my favorite Etsy shops! Believe me, I have way more than seven favorites, but here are seven for now!

The Black Apple
The Luxe Duluxe
Oliviaew
Ravenhill
Trish Grantham
Fragments
Rebirth Frames

The Tagging Game "Official" Rules:

1. Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog; some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their name and a link to their blog.
4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

The photos displayed in this post are from sellers of handmade goods and art on Etsy. Visit their shops at the links listed below and enjoy!

Photos from
Santa Paper: Vintage Ephemera
What the Frak Notepad: Pigsey Art
Felt Bird Hanging Decoration: Little Glowing Lights
Precarious Green: Countess
Warmth: Bella Celeste
Finding Winter Cardinal: Remarkable Bird
Photograph by: Craig Mitchelldyer Photography

12 Drummers Drumming ... I'm Alive!!!

So, I've been WAY sick. But, I made it. I'm alive. Fever is gone, but I didn't finish my 12 days of Christmas! So, here is the short version of the 12th day of Christmas.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas...


Handpainted Tom Drum by, Mknits

This is a neat Etsy store. I just stumbled across her site. She doesn't say much about herself except that she began knitting as a distraction from smoking. Smokefree for over three years, I think she does way more than knitting and is very talented! Check out her knitted bears, and her amazing handpainted instruments!

Join the Swap! Do you want to swap your shop with other online shops? Do it here! Check out the Swap your Shop Swap. Good times!



-chelsey

12.21.2008

Ten Lords A-Leaping ... Eleven Pipers Piping

Busy weekend, so its a short one!

On the 10th day of Christmas...


Ten Lords a Leaping Card, by Paula Paula

On the 11th day of Christmas...


Piper Piping Pin by, Lower Case G

Join the Swap! Do you want to swap your shop with other online shops? Do it here! Check out the Swap your Shop Swap. Good times!



-chelsey

12.19.2008

Nine Ladies Dancing

On the ninth day of Christmas...


Dance All Night Stocking by, Tamilyn


Toes Please by, Art by Trese Judd


Dancing Lady Pin by, My Creative Ideas


Tea Dance by, meArtDesign


Elegant Dancing Lady by, Sugar Skullz


Nine Ladies Dancing Card by, Paula Paula


Dancing Goddess Pendant, Delectably Deviant


Lets Get Drunk and Eat Waffles by, Frantic Meerkat


Woman Dancing by, Julzevi

Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.



-chelsey

12.18.2008

Eight Maids a Milking

On the Eighth Day of Christmas...


The Land of Milk and Honey by, Sylvie's Stuff


Clara Sends Milk by, Noosed Kitty


Heart Shaped Apron by, Sky Creation


The Milk Maid Necklace by, Les Ulldes


French Maid Pin Up by, Vanguard Gallery


Milk Cow by, Allen Designs Studio


Maids-a-Milking Apron by, Bebe and Alice


Eighth Day of Christmas Card by, Papor

Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.



-chelsey

12.17.2008

Six Geese a-Laying

On the sixth day of Christmas...


Goose Hat by, Jessica Gonacha


Snow Geese in Flight by, Michael Rubin


Autumn Journey Necklace by, Bbel


Needle Felted Snow Goose by, woolpets


A Grey Goose by, Middleburg


Goose Pincushion by, Lollihops


Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.



-chelsey

12.16.2008

Five Gold Rings

On the 5th day of Christmas...



Tree Bark Wedding Ring by, Beth Cyr Jewelry



Golden Rutilated Quartz Ring by, Catherinette Rings



The Golden Unicorn Ring by, Fleathers



Sienna Ring by, Tryst bt Kerry


Pebble Ring by, EMC Jewelry

I've also finished a custom order for Circles are Forever. She has an awesome blog too!


Side view of bird mask by, Paper Lady Invites


Birds Eye View mask by, Paper Lady Invites



Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.



-chelsey

12.15.2008

Four Calling Birds

On the fourth day of Christmas...


Bird on Branch Calling Cards by, Siska Studio


Pastel Birds Notecards by, Mincing Mocking Bird



Little Art Print by, Fragments


Seeing Spots by, Paper Lady Invites

Sooooo, this weekend must have been, "Torture your Dog" weekend.

Here's Angus and my Mom's dog, Farley, with Santa! They asked for more food because they are soooo hungry!


Farley and Angus with Santa



Our house getting covered in the snow!



Doesn't he look so happy? He was outside for about 30 seconds by this point.



We brought him back in after 1 minute. His little butt was freezing!



Later in the day: He is so cute! Look at his little tongue sticking out!

-chelsey

Don't forget to check out my swap on Swap Bot. com! Swap your shop! Get more exposure.