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Etsy: New Items & Photography

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New Items on ETSY!

A is for Autisum - Julians Necklace & HBO

Abilities Not Disabilities - everyone can use this lesson in creativity and life.

Anyone who reads my Blog, probably knows by now that I am casting for a new "teen" craft show and that my first stop for casting was Etsy. I posted the first casting notice in the forums (I love forums and message boards). I had a great response and met some fun new people. One of the sellers that I met, designbylizzie, has a heart of gold and a 11 year old son named Julian, who has Autism. April is national Autism Awareness Month and now is the time to show your support and understanding. To learn more about Autism visit www.autismspeaks.org or www.autism-society.org.

Julian's Necklace

Julian was the brainchild behind this necklace. Lizzie took his drawing and made the piece from his idea. His words read."Abilities,,not Disabilities" So true.. As Lizzie says "His idea , my inspiration." All proceeds from the sale of the this necklace will go to Autism research. Each piece is solid silver and made by hand. I purchased one for my sister, she teaches high school students with Autism and she flipped out!

Julian "The Designer"



Check out the HBO documentary, Autism The Musical.
It airs all month long in April.

Featured Buyer at Etsy!

visit my Etsy shop

One of my favorite places to do a little crafty reading is at the Etsy Storque. So I was thrilled when Etsy wanted feature me as a buyer. I not only shop at Etsy but I also sell at Etsy.

In my opinion, Etsy has done more for artists and crafters than anything I have seen in a long time - perhaps forever. I am so proud to be a member of such a thriving community. For anyone who is not familiar, you can visit the home page here.

I must say a HUGE thanks to Etsy for helping with the push for my casting call! BIG KISSES.

Handmade Holidays

The tree lighting was a success! We got to see some friends, mingle with Santa and share a few laughs. Steve has all the videos trapped in his camera, I am hoping to post them to youtube later today.



This Saturday is going to be nuts - I can hardly contain myself. Fed Ex is delivering me my first peek at my new book. I'll just have a few days for any additional notes etc. and then it is off to the printer on December 21! I am so excited to see all the pictures of the dogs dressed to the nines. And we have an official title.....
Bow Wow WOW! - Fetching Costumes for Your Fabulous Dog.

Also next week - Don't miss:
Creative Juice for the Holidays on DIY
December 10th at 1:30 eastern and December 13th at 1:00 eastern and
Holiday Giftnanza on DIY
December 10th at 2:30 eastern and Dec 13th at 2:00 eastern


I have been scouting for some cute handmade kids gifts over at etsy. I found so many cute and inspiring ideas and I thought I would share them with you.



Check out this adorable tea tray - complete with play cookies! These quaint (and one-of-kind) tea time goodie sets can accompany any tea set you might have.

This is from Nicolea27 -
Nicolea27's etsy shop
Nicole Anastas's website



How cute is this little critter - they remind me of the monster cubes we made in a kids episode of Creative Juice. This one comes from a new seller over at etsy: Ziggy Star Dog



This little pup is named Tom and he is from etsy seller patti haskins. One thing I love about Tom was that he was crocheted free form (not using a pattern) The artist just let their imagination go.

I am off to the kitchen to make some homemade soup and to my desk for a power day of updating my website. Believe it or not I am working on New Year's Eve and Valentines Day Ideas.

Cheers,

Cathie