My first sale!

I've been away for a few weeks now... I just haven't been in the mood to post lately.  I'll try to bring you up to speed, and I'll do my best to keep it short and sweet!


First of all I want to thank Mel at Fishing and Wishing and Debra from Vachcouture for the beautiful beaded bracelet I won!!!   I must admit I received it last week, but like I said I really haven't felt like posting so I didn't!!!  but here is a pc of this beautiful bracelet...  absolutely LOVE it!  Isn't it gorgeous?!

Thank you soooo much!!!!!

Oh, I'd like to point out that Tyler told me that it is beautiful and wants me to wear it everyday. 

My sister had her birthday last week, the big 31.... haa haa haa!   We threw her a little party and made her the cake... it came out awesome!!!

I made a two tier butter cake, one with peach jam and the second with blackberry preserves... soo yummy!

I used fondant and made the tiers look like gift boxes...

The birthday girl... she loved it!

and now I finally get to the title of this post... my friend Darcie emailed me asking if I would make the cake for a mutual friend's bridal shower... ABSOLUTELY!!!

So I took her ideas, made some suggestions, did some research and this is the result...

It's white cake with milk chocolate ganache filling... covered with fondant and gumpaste sunflowers.

I LOVED it... more importantlly, everyone at the party loved it too!!!! 

I'm so happy, I finally made my first cake sale!!!

I've been trying to figure out how to get a cake baking business off the ground, and thanks to Darcie this may be it!  I'm looking into getting a web page, but for now stop by my Facebook page and check out the pics of the other cakes I have made.

AND that's pretty much it... other than the normal everyday activities.  So consider yourself caught up in the excitement that is my life!

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I'm such a slacker...

I'm warning you now... the title is the reason this post will last forever!

I won a give away on Mel's blog... Fishing and Wishing oh, I don't know... about a MONTH AGO!!!  I really wanted to post on here a picture of the item I won.

I won this really cool wall decoration by Max 'N Me Studio on Etsy.  These are unique works of art created by a mom and son duo with a portion of the proceeds being donated towards arts programs for children with autism! 

Isn't it wonderful!  I absolutely love it... I'm giving it to my dancer daughter Isabel, for her birthday... which is right around the corner.  Thanks Mel and Max 'N Me Studio for the wonderful art work!!!!!


So the other things I am behind on is my ridiculous obsession with ebaying.  I discovered eBay about 6 years ago and went nuts... I bought a bunch of "stuff" that I honestly really didn't need.  So I swore off eBay for a while... every so often I would relapse and purchase a thing or two... but two weeks ago I searched for wool yarn.  WHAT THE HELL WAS I THINKING!!!!  Needless to say $100 later I have sworn off eBay once again!    But take a look at this yarn...

100% wool... hand dyed... Isn't it lucious?

And wait until I get the rest of it!  oh, and I also purchased a couple of grams of silk yarn direct from India!

I'm signing up for Ebayers Anonymous tomorrow!!!

In other news... I tried my hand at knitting some longies, I found this really nice Patons sock wool blend yarn and decided they would be really cute for Sebastian.  What do you think?

I think they look adorable!

OOOH I forgot to mention, I made my first salad made from items harvested from my garden!

Yes, I realize the tomatoes are green, but they are delicious this way!

So I added a 1/2 of a ripe tomatoe and some shredded carrots from the fridge... but the end result was the tastiest salad I have had in a LONG time.

Just look at it... Isn't it lovely?

I tasted just as good and better!

Now that you managed to stick with me to this point... I'm gonna let you take a break!

Chao baby!

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Giveaway goodies...

My friend Mel has some of the BEST giveaways going on right now!  Stop over at Fishing and Wishing and check out the great things she has listed.

First of all she is giving away some soothing bunnies from Collection Oberschin at Etsy, they are too cute!  I really like the balms listed for soothing headaches. 

Then she is also giving away a beautiful lampwork bracelet from Vachcouture at Etsy, you have to go to their shop and check out the gorgeous bracelets, necklaces and anklets for sale!  All custom made, all one of a kind.

She also has this wonderful beach bag that I am soooo coveting!  Original Satindoll at Etsy has some of the cutest handmade, original bags I have seen!

Sooooo, go check out the shops at Etsy and help support our fellow artisans... AND don't forget to go to Fishing and Wishing and leave a comment to see if you can win one of the these great gifts... or another!  Also make sure you mention that you read about it here!!!!!

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A new give-away....

I saw another really cool give-away over at Fishing and Wishing  its for some really cute hand made childrens clothing, made by Totsndots at Etsy.   Honestly, is there anything better than hand made clothing???  You can see the care and love that goes into all pieces.  Here are the ones I like the most...

Aren't these just adorable!!!  I can sooooo see Sebastian sportin' one of these outfits! 

If you're interested hop on over to Mel's blog and join in the give-away.... and don't forget to say you read about it here!!!!

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The cutest darned give-away!

I wasn't going to post about more give-aways today... but come on... how can I not post about these?

Fishing and Wishing is hosting a give-away for these adorable clay creations from LazyTulip on Esty.

Is he not the cutest ever????

Lazy Tulip makes these so adorable clay monsters, each with their own personality! 

Stop over to Mel's blog and check out the give-away, stop over at Lazy Tulip to see the cuteness... and don't forget to mention that you read about it here!

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More give aways to talk up....

So, I'm thinking I may ask my friend Mel to cut me into her blog because I seem to post more about her awesome give aways than my day to day happenings!  

Actually, her give-aways are more exciting than my daily happenings lately!

Fishing and Wishing is hosting another fun give-away that I just couldn't wait to share with those of you that read my blog! 

Swirleys Hair Accessories are these really cute crocheted or satin headbands with interchangeable crocheted flowers that just snap onto the headband!  Jump over to her Etsy page and take a peek at the cute creations she has available, then jump over to Mel's blog and post about which one you like to be included in the give-away (remember to read the post so you can see how you can get more chances to win!)

AND remember to let Mel know you read about her blog here!!!

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I WON!!!!

YIIIIPPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!   I WOOOONNN!!!!!!!  

Oh, you didn't hear?  You have no idea what I am talking about?  WELL, I jumped on my laptop this morning, since I have been away from it almost all weekend.... and I was greeted by a wonderful surprise!  My friend Mel from Fishing and Wishing emailed me to tell me that I had one the give away from her blog for the cool doll art from Max and Me Studio on Etsy! 

I'm so excited because not only are these dolls gorgeous and unique, they are made by a mother and son who are doing this as a way to help the son with his autism.

Thank you again Mel!  I can't wait to see my prize!!!!

So stop on over to Mel's blog and check out her awesome give aways!

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More Fishing and Wishing fun...

Today my friend Mel posted a new giveaway on her blog... Giveaway: Original Artist Trading Card from Beth's Artworx


You NEED to go take a look at these... they are hand drawn trading cards, all original pieces of artwork, and they are FANTASTIC!  Whether you decide to trade them, collect them, or fram them (that's what I want to do!)  they are wonderful!

Stop over at Beth's Estsy shop to see the different cards she has for sale, then stop over at Mel's blog, Fishing and Wishing,  to comment about them and join the giveaway for a chance to win!  And don't forget to mention that you read about it here!

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More give away goodies

Here is another cool bloggy giveaway by my friend Mel from Fishing and Wishing, she is giving away a really cool hand made silver twig ring created by Michael Lionel.    Stop over at his etsy shop and check out his original silver and gold creations.... very cool! 

Then stop on over to Mel's site and check more or her cool giveaways... and don't forget to post a comment to get in on the goodies... psst... don't forget to mention you read about them here!!!!

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More giveaway goodies

My friend Mel is hosting another fantastic give away over at her blog Fishing and Wishing.

This give away is from some cool art created by a Mother and Son duo that created these pieces to help her son with his autism.  Max and Me has a bunch of really cool pieces that are both not only wonderful pieces of art work, but also a medium through which Max has been able to come through and make progress with his autism.  Go and check out their site to read more about Max and to check out the cool pieces they have created.  Also if you happen to pick up any pieces, remember that  "10% of our profits are being set aside to be donated to art and autism programs."So go on and check out both Fishing and Wishing and Max and Me to see all the cool artwork a boy and his mom can create!




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More Giveaway fun from Fishing and Wishing

Here is another great giveaway from Fishing and Wishing, my friend Mel's new PR blog about all kinds of neat products...

Her newest giveaway is for $50 in Jafra products... a really great skin care line that has a little bit of everything for everyone!  So hop on over to both her blog and the JAFRA site to see the products available, then go over to Fishing and Wishing and leave a comment to enter the contest... and don't forget to mention you read about it here!

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More Giveaways!

Who doesn't love a great give away... especially if you win... and win I want!  (does that even make sense?)

Any ways, hop on over to Mel's Fishing and Wishing blog to check out her latest give away for some really nice glass bead jewelry.  Also check out main site ... Zapata Designs on Etsy to check out her other creations.

Don't forget to comment and make sure you say you read about it here!

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Here.... fishy, fishy, fishy....

Don't ask!

But check out the give away on Mel's new PR blog for a coool necklace!!! 

Here are the links:

http://lizzysends.blogspot.com/2010/06/kiping-and-such.html

http://beccascontestlist.blogspot.com/2010/06/gymbohannahs-chunky-silver-skull-dice.html

and of course there is always Mel's new blog.... here.....http://notsofishyreviews.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-gymbohannahs-chunky-silver.html

check it out!!!!

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Kindle Giveaway contest

I'm such a whore for giveaways!  (I know, very nice way to start a blog post!)  BUT SERIOUSLY, I will attempt to win just about anything, because if I win it... its FREE!!!!


So I was reading Stephanie's Blog at My Life In Words, and she posted about a Kindle giveaway, so OF COURSE I had to go look and see what it was all about!  And lo and behold, its actually something I really would like.  I love to read, hate to haul books or having to buy books, because as much as I love them... they tend to gouge the purse that is perpetually empty!


So, I have entered the giveaway contest and was sent this wonderful linky poo that helps to get me more entries, SOOOO if an ebook reader interests you at all, or if you know of someone that REALLY wants one for Christmas... (Namely ME!!! HELLOO!!!)  please jump over there on my link and help me out!


Besides, it would be really cool to win one!




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Blogging for booty!

I had to use that title! 

Ok, so I was on Deb's Crafts blog today and she is running this contest/give away of some really nice cotton yarn.  I was looking through her blog and she does her craft for charity, which is a very noble cause... I need to get my butt in gear and start doing more for charities.

So I am posting this so that you can stop by her blog and take a look and give her site some attention.

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I need to get this book!

I was checking out the give away today on An Iowa Mom, and she has the best book for any parent! The KidDictionary: A Book of Words Parents Need But Don't Have by Eric Ruhlater, pretty much its a dictionary of words to describe the actions of our children that are just simply unexplainable, you know the ones... the ones that just leave us with our mouths open and sans words to describe what just happened!

I really want this book, so hop on over to her blog and check it out and sign up for the give away. Good luck... but not too much, because I want to win it!

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I love give-aways!!!!

Ok, An Iowa Mom has done it again... more give aways! This time she is giving away 3 pairs of her cutie patootie beaded socks! I love these... I really want to have a girl now! Too bad I know Isabel wouldn't wear them, grrr why do they have to get big???

So anyways... go here and check out her latest bloggy give away!!!!!

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Bloggy Give aways....

Ok... I'm not giving anything away... BUT An Iowa Mom is!!!! I love her blog, she's sooo funny and she always makes me laugh. Check out her blog and see what's she talking about today... oh and check out her give away. Good luck!

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