New things...

I've been meaning to do this for awhile, now. I'm adding a new feature. I love to bake and I have some favorite things I make both for dinner and desert. So, I've decided to start posting pics and recipes or links to things I'm making.

Sunday, we ordered pizza, so, nothing special there. But, I did make some of my cinnamon rolls for Father's Day.


The brown stuff is melted sugar.



This is my own adaptation of traditional rolls. It's very simple. My twist on it is to use this - http://www.pillsbury.com/products/rolls/Refrigerated/RecipeCreations.htm. I love how it's not sweet and so doesn't compete with the sugar cinnamon.

This recipe makes eight rolls.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. I used to use a pie pan to bake them in, but, recently I tried using a muffin tin and I like it so much better. So, get out your muffin tin and grease eight sections, really well with softened or melted butter - I like softened.

In a bowl, make up a mixture of equal parts brown and white sugar - I use about 1/4 cup each. Add about 1 or 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.

Unroll the dough onto a flat surface. Spread the dough with more softened butter. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly on top of the butter. Roll or fold the dough into a pinwheel - reverse the direction that you unrolled it.

Cut into eight equal slices. Place one slice into each greased muffin tin. Sprinkle any sugar mixture that fell out back onto the rolls. Bake for 15-18 minutes depending on your oven.

Icing - mix about 2/3 - 1 cup powdered sugar with enough milk to make a pouring consistancy - I add a teaspoon or so of softened butter, too. Pour over the warm rolls. Enjoy!

New work and new feature

I have some new work I need to photograph this weekend. Then, I will update my shop, hopefully, on Monday. I have a new series of knit "pockets" for credit cards or business cards and tea packets. I will also be putting up some bamboo washcloths - sooooo soft. :)

Also, I moved the notice on the right hand column up to the top. I will be adding suggestions for people to do to help stop the spiralling self-fulfilling prophecy of job loss. I noticed the news is finally doing stories about how one job lost affects hundreds and more. How skipping that Sunday brunch can lead to the loss of your own job. Please pass them on.

Trader Joe's

If you shop at Trader Joe's, you'll get a kick out of this.

Finally got this treasury tonight. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34301



And then, I found my pin in this treasury. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34255

Another treasury. :)

Another treasury today. http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=34175

Featured on a blog.

This week has been good, so far. I've had two sales and one of my houselettes has been featured on a blog. Please go to: http://dreambirddesigns.blogspot.com/2009/01/shopping-list-saturday-home-sweet.html and check it out. I love all those tiny houses. :)

In other news, today I am working on adding more boxes and cards. I'm also working on some stickers, etc., to go inside so I can get some pictures up.

All stuffed items are on sale. I will not be putting any more up until after the mess with that lead-law is sorted out. Don't want to get caught in the middle of that.

And lastly, if this doesn't make you smile...

Long time, no see...

Hope everyone had a great holiday season. We were quite busy with the usual festivities plus two separate hospital visits to boot. All are well now.

Here is a welcome back video that will make you smile.

Busy, Busy, Busy

I have a bunch of new pins up in the shop. I have added the option of turning them into magnets. I'm also adding some iphone/itouch cozies today or tomorrow. Just adding some finishing touches and need to take pictures. More items to come, too. Felted hotpads and facecloths. Standard fare. Hopefully, they'll sell better than the Snarlies.

Speaking of Snarlies, starting today, if you buy a Snarly, I'll throw in the matching cub for free.

And, last, here's a link to the best homemade roll recipe I've ever made. Time consuming, but, not too complicated and soooooo yummy! http://cafejohnsonia.blogspot.com/2008/04/refrigerator-rolls-101.html

Happy Holidays!

Two good things

I had two good things happen in my shop this week. First, I was featured on cuteable, again. http://cuteable.com/cuteable-finds-302/3986

And, the winner of my giveaway wrote a very nice post about my shop on her blog. Please check it out here. http://knitsburgh.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/i-won/

BnR

I decided to go ahead and join a bnr on Etsy. I got a really cute penguin ornament - we love penguins.

If you have an Etsy shop, please go take a look at the thread: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5894831&page=1

I will post a picture of the penguin when he arrives. :)

Fun stuff

This is mesmerizing.



I dare you not to start dancing in your chair.

Change to the Giveaway and rules

Here are the rules for the giveaway:

I am having a giveaway for the Holiday season. To enter***, follow the instructions on this Etsy forum post: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5889008

If you do not have an Etsy shop, post a comment on this post***.

I will accept qualified entries*** through Dec. 12. Then, on Dec. 13th, provided I get at least 25 entries***, I will draw one name from all qualified entries***. That person will receive this item:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12282233

for free as a special Holiday gift.

Let's see how many entries we can get. 100. 1000. :)

Feel free to promote this giveaway on your blog.

***Important notice: I only ship inside the U.S., so, only members within the U.S. are eligible for this giveaway. No purchase necessary. If I do not get at least 25 entries, I will cancel the giveaway.

P.S. I have a target goal of 53 sales by the end of the year. If my sales reach 53 (that's 15 more) by Dec. 13th, I will add a second drawing for a special surprise to be announced later.

Holiday Giveaway Promotion

I am having a giveaway. You can find the details here in the Etsy forums: please see next post for new info.

If you have an Etsy shop, please play along on the forum post to enter. If you don't have an Etsy shop, you can still enter. Just leave a comment on this post. But, please read the forum post first for the rules. By commenting, you agree that you have read the rules and agree to them.

Have fun.

Here is the item I am giving away.

Something fun

If you are a child of the 80's, you'll like this video. :)

Etsy Spaces

Yes, it's Wednesday. And, yes, I don't have a new Etsy Space for the second week. I have several people who pledged pics for upcoming spaces and then I don't hear back. Most of them are really busy and I totally get that and don't blame them in the least for not having time this week or next, etc. I don't want to nag them, either, so, I'm still waiting.

In the meantime, I will post links to other blogs with studio spaces up that I happen upon. Check this out on the infamous Modish site - Handmade Spaces. Fabulous work spaces, I must say.

Aloha Saturday

The Simpsons - lego style.



Batman and the Joker - sorta - but funny.



I happen to love Craig Ferguson, but, no matter which side you're on, this speaks volumes.

Aloha Friday - part 1

I have so many items for today, I decided to split it in two. I'll post the rest tomorrow.

First, I want to try this at home.



Ninja cats - gotta love 'em.



And finally for today.



Don't you want one for a pet??

Bob

I will be making some major changes in my shop very soon. I will be getting rid of the jewelry part and focusing back on my roots - paper and yarn. I have some plushie type items and a new "house" series. My new blog is almost ready to debut and I will be having some giveaways and contests. I will continue to post my favorites and Aloha Friday. And, when available, I will still put up the Etsy Spaces.

In the meantime, something for Halloween. This is Bob, he lives along our front walkway. He was put there some years ago for Halloween. Afterward, the girls wanted him to stay and so he has. He sits there year 'round. He's been rained on and snowed on. The snow makes a lovely mohawk. He even used to have a bow, don't ask, but it blew away.

This picture was taken the other night when I wanted to test the settings on my camera. I think it's kind of eerie and even looks a little real, too.

New Etsy Space

Back in the saddle. New Etsy Space up today. Check it out here.

Aloha Friday

First, how to make your own homemade moon sand: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/make-moon-sand-cheaply.html.

And, this is very entertaining.