Micetsy Craft Extravaganza!

So there is a *possibility* that I may get to do my first craft show! It's the Michigan Indie Crafters of Etsy (micetsy). But I'm trying not to get my hopes up. It's about 1/2 mile from my house (how convenient), but I'm thinking there are going to be a trillion apps submitted.

I've actually got a display and all miscellaneous ready as well down to the receipt book (does that sound pathetic?). Oh well, even if this one doesn't work out, I'll be all ready for the next, right? My display turned out really pretty cool. Now I just have to work on some more stuff to sell. I'll find out after April 7. Wish me luck!

On a shameful note, I made a practice round of Easter cookies for Jana and Mark last night and ate one...two...actually THREE! It's been 5 weeks since I've had ANY sweets. On a postive note, they didn't taste nearly as good as I thought and in a way, it's made me more determined to be good. Hopefully it won't set me back much in my quest for my pre-pregnancy weight. Sigh.

Have a good weekend all!

I'd Like This Gift...

So this was the gift packed up and shipped to Georgia to sweet lil' Evan Benjamin. I would like to get this gift, would you? It was a combo baby gift/birthday gift for the new mommy.

The Life of a Shut-In

I am sick. Ryan is sick. Quinn is not as sick as she was last week. We are mostly miserable. Before this afternoon at 4:30, I hadn't left the house since Friday. When I get sick, I get despondant and gloomy. I don't want anything happy or sunny (unless it's something on the boob tube). Let me wallow in my germs. So here's my weekend:

Friday Night: Watched Sex and the City on Tivo (Splat and American Girl in Paris Part Une-- Part Deux is on next week, and I can't wait). Seen both these episodes before, but love them. Made me want to go back to Paris.

Saturday: Happy friggin' St. Patty's Day. Ryan worked, Quinn and I played. We watched Wonder Pets on Noggin. I like Hot Peas and Butter. I ordered her Jack's Big Music Show cd for Easter. I watched Dear Frankie during one of her naps and bawled like a baby. I didn't shower at all (P.U.). I love Gerard Butler. Ate corned beef from Holiday Market and a small potato. Ryan's yearly tradition. Also watched part of Return to Me. Made me want to go back to Italy. Ryan too. Then watched Silent Hill. Man that Darkness scares the crap out of me. Also, the creepy jittery nurses.

Sunday: Ryan worked, Quinn and I played. We put barrettes in her hair. She took them out. Started packing up gifts for Evan Benjamin Hutson (born 3/16). Decided to make a bucket for him. Took a shower finally. Ryan came home. I went shopping. I bought cute crap at (go figure) Kohl's. Kohls has SUCH cute jewelry. Red, white and black jewelry for much cheaper than Fred Flare, but just as cute! Wish I could show you everything I bought (2 tops, a puff sleeve jacket, a matte jersey polka dot dress, and some rad earrings for $116!). Watched part of SNL from last night. Tivo'ing Unbreakable. Took Histinex. MMMMMM. ZZZZZZZZ.

It's Okay to be Worried About Zombies

Some people know about my fixation with zombies and horror movies in general. It's hard to explain my fascination. I think it started with my being coerced into watching Friday the 13th when I was 8 years old and Poltergeist shortly thereafter. Or it could have been stumbling across my brother's Fangoria magazines which scared the bejesus out of me (I like this definition of bejesus by the way) but intrigued me at the same time. My taste in horror movies and zombie movies are probably not viewed as very sophisticated, but that's alright. I likes what I likes and I won't likes no more (or less)!!!

I stumbled across Tina's Etsy Shop one fine February day and had to ask her to make Q and I quasi-matching zombie shirts. I am embarrassed to say that on more than one occasion, I have thought, "What if zombies became an epidemic? I can't run very fast...maybe I'd just let them eat me...hmmmm..." Long story short, we received the tees today, I love them, and Q did too. She won't be able to wear it for awhile-- I ordered big, but we tied it over her shoulders and she meandered around the house and played (with it on her) for a solid 45 minutes before bed tonight. I think she, one day, may also worry about zombies. I want her to know that it's okay! It's a valid concern.

To round out this post, I shall list off to you 6 of my favorite zombie movies (I WON'T apologize for not including the original Dawn of the Dead or Evil Dead, see 1st paragraph) and 10 of my favorite horror movies (ditto for not including The Shining, The Exorcist, etc.). This is, by no means, a comprehensive list, but just a taste of movies that at some point or another affected my bejesus:

ZOMBIE MOVIES: 1. 28 Days Later (2002) 2. Night of the Living Dead (1968) 3. Dawn of the Dead (2004) 4. Night of the Living Dead (1990) 5. Shaun of the Dead (2004) 6. Land of the Dead (2005)

HORROR MOVIES: 1. The Haunting (1963) 2. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) 3. Halloween (1978) 4. Halloween II (1981) 5. House on Haunted Hill (1999) 6. Waxwork (1988) 7. House of Wax (2005) 8. Children of the Corn (1984) 9. Frailty (2001) 10. Carrie (1976).

My Own Etsy Treasury

So there's this thing on Etsy where you can sign up to have a Treasury. It is where you can share 12 of your favorite items with the Etsy community. And the hope is that people will love your treasury then visit your store as well. Apparently, people try endlessly to sign up, but they are always full. And even if a spot opens, it is gone in like a micromillisecond. Soooo...without further ado, here is my Blogspot Etsy Treasury (since I will never get a real one)!!!! (drumroll...)
Into The Woods...
Scary cute things you would encounter (anthropomorphic and otherwise) in an enchanted forest


1. Happy Log Drawstring Tote by Chet and Dot












2. Gone to Earth Plate Two by Magic Jelly (I have this!)













3. Bunny Stroll Coasters by Robot Candy

4. Bunny Spell Print by The Black Apple (I have this too!)















5. Grey Squirrel Patch by Cmastersphoto














6. Oh Deer Notecards from Papered Together








7. Sweet Toadstool Scrunchies by Treasure Island









8. Hand Painted Onesies by Kiki B

9. Hedgehog Crochet Pattern by Anapaulaoli

10. Forest Friends Bluebird Barrettes by Glitter Workshop (just bought these! For when Quinn grows some more hair.)

11. In the Woods Print by Art and Ghosts

12. Tree and Roots Painting on Wood Plaque by Plants and Animals

Happy Mon...Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I got four hours of sleep last night...FOUR HOURS! I don't even know how I'm functioning right now. Jeesh. Partially my fault, I was off working on wares for my shop and headed for bed after midnight. But then, Miss Q decided to wake up every 15 minutes and cry beginning at 4:15. I ended up biting the bullet and getting up at 5:45ish. Yuck. I had my Starbucks though and was alrighty.

Don't have too much to share except check out my new Girl Land logo on this blog and my new banner and avatar in my shop. Isn't it dreeeeamy? I'm hoping it comes off creepy enough. I like "scary cute" things. Does tha make sense? Like creepy old baby planters and my soon to be listed 3-D lenticular top boxes!!! WEEEEEHHHOOOOOOOOooo. I'll show you what I'm talkin' bout soon enough.

So I was in Michael's today and for the second time I saw this cutie pie book. Rarely do I bake (just what I need), but I simply liked this book for the aesthetic value. You can buy it on Amazon. I looked around inside a little, but not in great detail. Made me wanna have a bake sale like in junior high. I looove the blue and red combo. You will see that I am loving the blue/red and seafoam/red combos as of late. I dunno why.

Cookie Coma

So my cousin came over today, and the hubbies watched basketball while we baked then proceeded to eat our weight in valentine cookies, cookie dough and frosting. Great for my "diet", right? We did not, however, see eye to eye on the cookie recipe or the frosting. My grandmother's recipe that my cousin and aunt uses calls for anise. I like black licorice, but not when I'm eating sugar cookies. So I won out on that part. However, I like to make icing over a stovetop and it gets all good and buttery and crackley. Jana makes hers with a hand beater and it gets all fluffy. Still good, I admit (didn't stop me from eating any), but I like mine better. So there you have it. I have about 2 dozen for the potluck at work, a dozen for Q's daycare party, Jana took about 1.5 dozen, and then I made 5 plates for my friends at work. I don't have any to spare (thank God).

So that's that. I'm dreading work tomorrow although it's been nice and slow. But I'm trying to THINK SPRING. I've been getting some advice from my friend at work (landscape architect) to draw up a landscape plan for Jana. There are some GREAT opportunities for those in the Detroit area to get some cheapo trees and shrubs through The Greening of Detroit plant sale and ROOT program. So tell your friends.

Last but not least, I wanted to post the pics of the valentines I gave out in 3rd grade. Also, the MJ sticker pic is for Jessie who said she had an "I heart Michael Jackson" sticker. I also had several other MJs-- the weirdest I can think of at this moment was a teddy bear with Michael Jackson outfit stickers you could put ON the teddy bear. Hmmm...I will try to find that one next time I am home. Have a good week, all. xoxo