tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14289640466090022792024-03-05T16:27:52.962-06:00Mommy's ReviewsCome Explore the world of Hand Crafted Art with me...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.comBlogger274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-60136948103906825492011-08-11T06:07:00.000-05:002011-08-11T06:07:14.971-05:00Altered book transformation - creating a purse from an old book
And here is what I have been working on lately.... An altered book that turned into a purse... I decided to focus myself on creating for the purpose of creating with this piece instead of attempting to direct my work towards a visualized end result, and the outcome was fantastic (I think). I had so much fun with this project and the processes involved actually engulfed me. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-83515314347157402122011-06-05T09:51:00.001-05:002011-06-05T09:53:26.743-05:00Somewhere over the Rainbow Challenge with Inspiration Avenue.... Floral cuff entrySo, after a long pause in my "web participation", I have jumped back in- and one of the first things I did was visit Inspiration Avenue to see what I had missed.... Wow! A lot of beautiful work has been posted in the challenges lately- and I was saddened to see I had missed the Angel Faces Auction! Last year I had so much fun with the auction and bought a gorgeous pendant from one of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-14365644537489830882011-06-05T09:13:00.000-05:002011-06-05T09:13:03.480-05:00Check out what Mommy Tyme has been working on... New cuffs with fabric, wire, crochet stitching, felt, and embellishments
Well, long time no write... For those of you who check in often, I apologize for my absence- it has been a hectic time in my life but I think we are finally beginning to reach smoother ground- and although I have not been writing, I have been creating (my escape)! Lately I have been imagining some really elaborate jewelry designs, but the technical composition needed to make Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-71860641760694682512011-02-16T16:57:00.001-06:002011-02-16T16:58:06.677-06:00Beaded Ribbon and wire crochet Earrings in Pink! Crochet with Mommy Tyme Gifts!
I love FaveCrafts, don't you? I am always browsing around and finding awesome new ideas or techniques. Well, I have been thinking about sharing some of my own patterns with my readers here, and thought that it might be cool to get published at FaveCrafts, also! So, for my first attempt at publishing a pattern/tutorial with Fave Crafts, I am offering up my Pink Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-2348491180427919932011-02-13T10:20:00.000-06:002011-02-13T10:20:52.787-06:00Getting to know the Squids ... Squidoo Hop? Create a lens to market yourselfWell, recently I find that I spend most of my time creating and barely any time marketing- which, unfortunately, now I have a lot of items in my stores but my sales are just not coming through. It really is amazing how much can change if you take a few weeks off from promoting yourself. Well, it happened this weekend I was checking out a few blogs and browsing some linky party entriesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-12512618037645831732011-01-19T07:43:00.000-06:002011-01-19T07:43:58.128-06:00New Linky Party's and Giveaways! Extra page and see what Mommy Tyme is working on...FaveCrafts has a few new great giveaways going on that you really do not want to miss....
Check out the Zetangle book giveaway and the Deborah Norville Yarn Giveaway here:
http://www.favecrafts.com/sweeps/Inspired-by-Zentangle-Fabric-Arts-Quilting-Embroidery-Book-Giveaway
Scrapgirls has some awesome digital download freebies just added, too!
http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/21621/
And take Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-39788553044654370132011-01-07T00:22:00.000-06:002011-01-07T00:22:51.709-06:00Sharing my passion for fiber and texture! The art of wearing a scarf!One of my greatest passions is creating fun, fiberlicous scarves and fashion accessories. My beginning crochet days kept me in a more conservative arena, but once I learned the basic stitches and skills needed for crochet I began to explore the wonderful variety of fibers and yarns. Color is always an enticing factor, but the feel, texture, and appearance of the yarn is what really Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-34609653900710484922010-12-13T05:01:00.000-06:002010-12-13T05:01:42.453-06:00Emails and lists- how to use these to market your handmade, crafts, artworkAs I began my holiday marketing campaign this year, I decided to try a few new avenues for marketing- you probably have received all the same advertisements and junk mail that I have for "marketing services", "viral marketing", etc. etc. Well, I decided to actually check out what some of these are- and I think I have a better understanding now of what these terms mean, and how we can actually useAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-7645424588322240432010-11-23T13:00:00.002-06:002010-11-24T08:32:06.664-06:00some Promotional Resources to help you increase your holiday sales! A few last minute marketing additions... Don't forget to add your shop to the Mommy Tyme Sales and Giveaways page!So, only a few days left...so much to do, right? Where to begin? How will anyone possibly find my shop amongst all the other sales and specials out there? Time for optimism to kick in...
"Optimism: The doctrine, or belief, that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly, everything good, especially the bad, and everything right that is wrong."
Etsy shop owners- create Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-19246496298932061872010-11-21T10:38:00.017-06:002010-11-21T11:34:28.879-06:00Marketingfor Black Friday Sales, contests and moreBlack Friday? For the longest time I had no idea what this was... But, with all the hype in the online marketplaces and social networks (like Ning)- how can you miss it? So, as part of my marketing for the holidays series, I thought I would talk about creative ways to get yourself in the ranks (with all the competition, it may be a little tough) for the upcoming Friday Super Shopping Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-10413978079756512042010-11-14T11:53:00.000-06:002010-11-14T11:53:33.550-06:00Marketing for the Holidays.... Oh, where to start!<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-41215497252691493962010-11-11T19:53:00.000-06:002010-11-11T19:53:58.524-06:00Ideas and Inspiration- Links, tutorials and more!Collection of ideas to get you started with your holiday gifts, decorating, and inspirational projects you will want to start today....Handmade Ornaments and Holiday DecorationsHere is where you can get a free house pattern to make some awesome decorations or mixed mediahttp://www.scrapbooksetc.com/theme/holidays/christmas/handmade-ornaments-and-holiday-decorations/?page=10And here are some greatAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-66352432727098896492010-11-02T19:57:00.001-05:002010-11-02T20:07:52.000-05:00Look what's happening this week around the handmade and crafty web sites... clip art images, contests, crochet tips and free patterns, etc...I was browsing around and checking emails this morning, only to find some awesome new ideas, links, and fantastic contests that I thought you would all love to check out, too!
Some really unique bangle bracelets up for grabs here:
Time for the Fall Giveaway! Win one of three comfy...
Now for my friends who are addicted to yarn (and crochet)- About. com has opened up the forum for you to add Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-54439074637832475742010-10-17T10:55:00.000-05:002010-10-17T10:55:50.032-05:00See some fun fall inspiration! Get more bang for your blog by feeding your feeds to Mommy Tyme!So, as I seem to do every morning, I was browsing around some of my favorite sites and blogs and thought
Collection of my favorite findings from the blogs, the sites, and more....
Mixed Media Mosaic Wreath- 15" - Cloth Paper Scissors
Some frightful mixed media artwork that is just hypnotized you.... Brilliant works from a menagerie of artists
/http://gingersnapcreations.blogspot.com/
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-28740563053745178482010-10-08T10:22:00.000-05:002010-10-08T10:22:01.661-05:00Coming Together for LoriThis blog post is a little atypical of what I typically do around here, but this story has touched me tremendously and I just really feel that it needs to be shared!
Well, recently I was asked by a co-worker if I would be willing to donate some of my shop items for a benefit auction the community of Monticello was hosting. I said sure, and didn't think much more of it. I really can'tAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-30666447838157167752010-10-03T10:21:00.000-05:002010-10-03T10:21:11.111-05:00Talent is the Flame, Genius is the Fire - Post your Work !Well, for the past few weeks I have been showing off a variety of shops and handmade works here at the that fit the theme "Talent is the Flame, Genius is the Fire". I found that saying one day while looking for a quote for a card I was making- and I just fell in love with it. It is inspiring, and comforting (I think!). My take on it is that talent sparks the fire that is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-26785683176854887582010-10-01T08:21:00.001-05:002010-10-01T08:21:00.605-05:00Another Creative and Crafty BlogI wanted to share another of the fascinating blogs that participated in the blog hop here a few weeks back! Wow, I am so glad I did that- I have found some fascinating resources! Anyway, this one is Natural Wonders (see it in the list?) Well, she shares in depth, truly researched information about essential oils and other herbal products. Now, if you are familiar with me Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-69671542037658857742010-09-24T07:20:00.000-05:002010-09-24T07:20:22.999-05:00Color workshop 1: Complementary colors - BeadStyle MagazineIf you struggle with color combinations and new inspiration for your projects, the following article offers a wealth of information to help you get started! I had no idea how beautiful certain colors become when paired with others. As someone who is fond of pieces that can be worn with many outfits, I have a tendency to stick in a certain range of color, however, understanding the concepts of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-52405582075386315232010-09-23T07:03:00.000-05:002010-09-23T07:03:07.050-05:00Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.comWin a Great Book from Fave Crafts! The Encyclopedia of Greeting Cards and Techniques! Wow- this one would be great for the upcoming holiday season.Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-83188179687937583362010-09-17T09:07:00.000-05:002010-09-17T09:07:40.655-05:00Feature FridayWell, as you may have realized the creative and crafty blog hop has ended, but I still have all the links up and posted to share! They are fantastic blogs that you really should take a moment to browse through! I try to check a few out each week, and what a coincidence? Today I visited the Artisan Beaders Street Team blog and found it was Feature Friday! What a fantastic collection on the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-89843436704266719632010-08-25T19:32:00.001-05:002010-08-25T19:35:22.895-05:00Crafty Blog Hop! Join Here! Add your link to the left!Ok, so you know how you hit Joann Fabrics or Hobby Lobby for the big deals and sales? But, when it comes to inspiration and the unique you opt for those "off the beaten path", individual artist owned shops that are tucked away behind the bars and restaurants of the town square? Well, that is what I am currently searching for on the web... Those individual, eccentric, delightfully quaint blogs Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-32750131068503477562010-08-24T10:37:00.000-05:002010-08-24T10:37:22.267-05:00Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.comWin this great book from FaveCrafts (another fun giveaway!)Let’s Have A PartyVarious DesignersEdited By Laura Scott and Bill StephaniGifted by Creative Girls Club DRGClick the link to enter!Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-81400319666309959102010-08-22T09:45:00.001-05:002010-08-22T09:45:00.251-05:00Other: re-cycle/ treat packageOther: re-cycle/ treat packageAs I scour all the galleries at the various sites I get supplies from, I am always finding something that is totally new, fun, and inspiring! With my eco friendly pursuit these days, this is a perfect project type! What a creative way to repurpose packaging materials from everyday items! Check it out and tell me what other ideas you have....Anyone up for a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-13120234608594970932010-08-18T13:53:00.001-05:002010-08-18T13:53:35.691-05:00Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.com
Enter to win another fantasstic how to book from FaveCrafts! My favorite site, I literally check it 2-3 times per week! Always something new!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1428964046609002279.post-52247494333912062162010-08-16T09:28:00.000-05:002010-08-16T09:28:00.276-05:00Needles and Kims - A review of classy, eco friendly, repurposed Fashions!"handmade, one of a kind felted wool cuff bracelets, purses, table runners & baskets are made from recycled, machine felted wool sweaters. I embellish my items with needle felting, vintage buttons, hand stitched embroidery, yarn or beads. All my items are designed and made by me. Eco friendly too!" From Kim of Needles and KimsSo, you read that and think.. Hmm.. that sounds intriguing and check Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844330172364790101noreply@blogger.com0