Well, I think I've got just about everything ready to upload to my etsy shop, however, I'm having trouble getting into etsy. Last night and today. My computer is so gummed up I'm thinking that's most of the problem. Of course, I'm having no ebay problems (which I kind of need to have so I'll slow down on the buying) and I didn't have a problem getting into Typepad so I'm not sure what's going on. I've done all the maintenance I can do on my computer. Defrag, delete cookies and still nothing. I need a new computer. I need to change the little note in my etsy shop which says it's empty and will be filled soon because I do have wallpaper packs listed. I have All Flocked packs as well as a new wallpaper pack I put together. It contains 15 sheets and they are all very good patterns. I sort of realized yesterday that I really do have a pretty good wallpaper collection. HA! Usually my obsessions wane given some time, but the wallpaper obsession is still going strong. Not sure it will ever end. I'm always anticipating the day it will all be gone. The day it becomes antique rather than vintage. The day it's almost impossible to find. The thought freaks me out so I keep buying. Here's a look at the new pack.
I will also make these patterns available to international buyers by cutting them 1 and 1/2 inches smaller on one end so they will fit in a flat rate shipping envelope. This will make the shipping cost to Canada $9.00 and $11.00 to any other international destination. I will list the international packs separately with shipping available only outside the U.S. I'll work towards getting the international packs cut over the next few days.
Hippity Hop Easter Swap Final Three Days
Oh boy, more amazing gifties to show you. Day 10 came from Beth Quinn. Man, is this girl ever talented. I'm sure most of you are already familiar with her work, but, if not, go NOW and take a look at her site. She's amazing.
I love the way she wrapped with a vintage doily. It's a test tube with a glittered cork, lovely soldering, old looking worked wire and the most precious vintage chickie topped with a crown. Love it.
Next is Heather Kowalski. I swear, looking at Heather's blog does something to me. It's extremely inspiring. I wish I could explain how it makes me feel. I'm on the edge of my seat being smacked over and over again by the overwhelming visual impact. It's almost like I think I'm going to bust from all the stimulation. I have never in my life seen a person who can put things together and arrange things like Heather. I swear to you it takes my breath away.
Now, please go look at this post on Heather's blog for much better photos of these amazing feather wreaths. Wow! Awesome.
Wrapping things up with the 12th day offering is Cerri Campbell. This sweet, diminutive ornament is totally darling. I really wish you could see it in person because you just can't grasp how tiny it is by looking at the photographs. It's just over 1 1/2 inches tall from the top of the bird's head to the bottom of the saucer and it's about 2 1/4 inches wide. Darling. Tiny and delicate, but very sturdy and well put together. I'm not one bit scared to handle it because I know I'm not going to mess it up. Excellent craftsmanship.
Okay, that's it for today. I still plan to do a "seven weird things about me" post. During my Mean Red sabbatical, I made a list of my idiosyncrasies as they came along. I can't ever think of anything off the top of my head, so I thought I'd do better to write the weird things down as they happen. Hopefully, I'll find the list. LOL.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Easter Day!
Happy Easter Donna!
wow your swap goodies are awesome!! this was such a fun swap.
thanks for being our fearless leader.
haha
oxoxox,
jessi
Posted by: Jessi Nagy | March 23, 2008 at 12:23 PM
Oh Donna what gorgeous swap pressies.
Happy Easter
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | March 23, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I know just how you feel about vintage wallpaper- there's nothing else quite like it- and I do have a fear that someday it will be all but impossible to find, and if you do, you won't dare use it.
And even though I have lots of wallpaper- your packs are so BEAUTIFUL that I'm really tempted...
Posted by: Beth Leintz | March 23, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Yay glad to see you back again Donna!!! Love all the wallpaper and I love what you wrote about the amazing hippity hoppity swap goodies you received! All such talented artists in their own right!
Posted by: Natasha Burns | March 25, 2008 at 05:21 AM