Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts

Monday, April 2, 2012

Inspired Creations: Handmade Bookmarks (1)

While I was trying to come up with good posts for my blog, one of the topics I considered was talking about bookmarks. I mean, we all have to use something as a bookmark since we all love to read books. I was usually just using whatever scrap of paper I could find nearby, even though I do own bookmarks. Why should I use random pieces of paper when I have real bookmarks?

Then I got to thinking, I bet there's a bunch of awesome handmade bookmarks available on Etsy (same site I used for my Twilight Jewelry guest post). I started to browse around (talk about losing track of time!) and found a lot of sweet bookmarks. I just thought I'd take a moment to share some of them with you.

To view where the bookmark is found, click the link listed in the caption under its picture.

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Cats!


~When I was a kid, I would buy all kinds of cat bookmarks. I was cat obsessed.
So I had to find and share at least one cat themed bookmark.~

Inspire / Dream
And look at that gorgeous hand stamped art!~

Ecofriendly Hearts

Plus it's all recycled paper pieces.~

Recycled Paper

So simple, yet so pretty.~

Butterflies!
You can't help but love 'em.~

Read Me

Butterflies and a gorgeous background.~

Corner Bookmark

http://www.etsy.com/listing/87273806/origami-bookmark-dream

~I have one corner bookmark but I'm not as fond of it as this one.
I like how it's very airy and, well, dreamy.~

Mixed Media

Great use of that book page!~

Book Flowers
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72181729/origami-recycled-vintage-book-flowers

~These are soooo cool! I love the use of the paper.
And how different it is as a bookmark.~

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~Jessica

PS: All pictures have been removed on 08/03/2012. Refer to link to see pictures.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Once Upon This Time...


*giggles uncontrollably to self* *ahem* Back to the point of this post!

So! We're halfway through March, which is about the point I said I would be back on track here. So... am I? Pretty much, yeah. I don't think there's ever a point where you're ever truly caught up.

My Writing

Even though I didn't write/revise as much as I was hoping, although I think my mind had a different idea of how far I would get, I am still proud of how much I was able to do. One thing my mind didn't take into consideration is the fact that I'm EDITING now. Editing takes longer than blitz writing or just writing. I'm fixing mistakes, rewording sentences, deleting whole paragraphs, and rewriting whole scenes. I was reading on Veronica Roth's blog about how much Divergent changed from first draft to final draft (don't read it unless you've read Divergent!), and it was a comfort to know I'm not alone in changing things dramatically. It's funny how the ideas from week one of NaNo changed to completely different ideas by the end of the month, and even NOW it's different. I may have to do one of those posts once I finish my book.

Since you're all wondering how much I accomplished, I will give you the word count details. I can't recall what the word count was when I started February (my best guess is 2,500-3,000). In any case, my current revision word count (as of last night when I scheduled this) is 10,051. 8200 of it is words in order, 2051 is from the scenes I wrote out of order. So, I wrote/revised about 7,000 words in about 6 weeks. It feels GOOD, let me tell ya.

The To Be Read List

I had to cut down on my TBR list. The last time I went through it, I found so many books I won't read. And I have come to realize that as time passes, my tastes evolve into something different. Some things I would read just to read before become more of a waste of my reading time.

Of course, on this one I don't remember the number I started at. All I know is I probably removed about 50 books. For some reason, it just feels like a weight lifted off my chest, even though it's not that big of a deal. It's just nice to clear out anything that is unnecessary, you know?

My Etsy Shop

I was able to get my Etsy shop back up and running! Some of it is handmade stuff by me but most of it is craft supply destash. My room has been chock full of craft supplies and many of them were purchased on a whim or when I thought I could use them for a project but never got around to it. I still have a lot of craft supplies (almost wonder if I should weed more stuff out), but it's gone down tremendously. If anyone is interested, I added a 27% off discount (just type in "save27sale" in the apply shop coupon code spot when the item is in your cart). I have sold a few things but I am determined to get as many of these things GONE as possible by the time the listings expire.

My Blog Posts

I've been able to work out a number of posts that I can't wait to share with you. I saved them up so that in case I fall behind again, I have at least a week or two of leeway to get it back together. As you may remember from this post, there will be a few new features happening on this blog. On My Mind for the things currently on my mind, Question Of The Moment for the bookish/writing things I'm pondering about, and Inspired Creations for the Etsy awesomeness related to all kinds of obsessions.

My Reading

I got behind on my goal for the year in the middle there, but caught up near the end. I'm hoping to stay ahead for the time being. Also, I am getting closer on catching up to the number I should be at on my e.e. cummings poetry reading. I am behind on it, but I keep kicking myself so that I read the minimum at the very least per day. The further behind on reading I get, the less likely I'll have book reviews to post! AH! So, I need to keep up with it, at least for this year.

What Is To Come...

The rest of March and into April will include:

  • attempting to revise 5,000-10,000 more words
  • more blog posts
  • my blogoversary giveaway
  • list several more items on Etsy
  • list a bunch of books on eBay
  • a guest post on another blog
  • a guest post on my blog
  • ...and probably some other cool things, lol

I can't think of anything else. But I'm sure I'm missing something. Oh well, it'll be a surprise then!

Anyways, that's about all there is to say for now. Thanks for reading about the latest with me, even though it wasn't that interesting, and I threw in a shameless plug for my Etsy shop. ^_^ XOXO to all!

~Jessica

PS: Original picture has been removed on 08/03/2012
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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Hunger Games Month: The Hunger Games Inspired Handmade Goodies

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I have decided to put together another Etsy based handmade theme post in honor of Hunger Games Month for my good friend Lan at The Write Obsession. The movie is coming THIS MONTH and I couldn't be more excited. I know I'm not the only one. And in our excitement, we love any and all things Hunger Games related. So, without further adieu, here are some of The Hunger Games inspired handmade goodies I uncovered for you to drool over. (Note that not all will be available when you read this post as many of these are one of a kind. I tried to include some alternate links with similar items. ^_^)

ART & DECOR



~Show your love as decoration for your wall, your car, your laptop,
or anything else this sticks to.~



~This was one of the quotes I remember rereading
a couple times when reading the book.~


~I love these Keep Calm posters
so I had to post one.~



~One of those inspired paintings that does
the book justice via the imagination.~

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JEWELRY & HAIR



~I love hair things--you should see my collection--
and I believe this one would fit in nicely.~



~Who could ever, EVER, forget the song?
Much love for Rue.~



~I thought this was a unique twist on inspired.
It's so simple yet not really.~



~I love these earrings, they just explode
in an array of awesome, well, radiance.~



~What's an obsession without a charm bracelet?
It hits all the possibilities available in charm form.~



~Everyone wants one (you bet I did upon finishing the book!).
It somehow epitomizes the whole story.~



~Don't want a pin? There are plenty of rings
to choose from, including this one.~

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CLOTHING & MORE



~There's just something about the simplicity
of this shirt that I LOVE.~



~I love hoodies, even though I already own too many,
but this one is very cool.~


~Show off your love of the boy with bread
with a cute top.~



~Sure, I haven't read Mockingjay yet,
but I've heard about this part and love it.~


~I am partial to messenger bags,
but this one seems appropriate to the series.~



~A cute way to show how much you
adore the series.~

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OTHERWISE



~I'm just gonna say it...
SWOON.~


Brass Bookmark

~Don't want no measly paper bookmark?
Go for a long lasting one.~



~I thought these were simply cute.
I love little journals.~



~These would be great to send to your favorite
Hunger Games loving pals.~

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Which one is your favorite of the bunch? I love the hair clip, earrings, and boy with bread shirt most. :)

~Jessica

PS: Pictures removed on 08/03/2012. Click links to view pictures.
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Monday, March 21, 2011

A Loooooong Overdue Update

So many things in life can get in the way of blogging! But I wanted my fellow book lovers to know that I am here, and I am working on posting commentaries on my favorite books. For now though, I started a short list of the books I'm currently in the middle of reading for the first time. I am also re-reading Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty (book 1 in a 5 book series, I never got to finish book 4, so I feel I need to educate myself on the whole thing from the beginning).

In between my Etsy shop, working full time, crocheting in some spare time, preparing for a friend's baby shower, and catching up on my favorite shows, you will see some posts about my favorite books.

It won't be long now.

~Jessica
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