For ME on Mother's Day!

This is one of my pics for Mother's Day, hint hint kids! I like the text and she looks like me!

Mother's Day is fast approaching!

With Mother's Day fast approaching, it's time to put some thought into her gift. What mother wouldn't love her kid's face(s) on a beautiful keychain!
These 1 1/2" wood ball keychains are hand painted with your choice of background color and dot color. You choose hairstyle/haircolor, add ons like hairbows etc. Can have up to 6 kids faces on them! They are "glazed" with a high gloss for scratch resistant shine! Priced per kid, check out my etsy shop for ordering info.

A few Etsy favorites

Cloud Earrings
Polka Dot Ring
Bunny Ring
Glass Bead Necklace

What Spring means to me

It really does feel like Spring today. I'm heading over to my sister's place to help her pack. She has to be out of her apt. Monday. It looks like we'll be having a big YARD SALE next weekend. She's not taking much in the way of furniture with her to L.A. Most of her stuff (She's a BIG Disney collector) will be going into storage. My hubbie will be out of town on business the next couple of weeks, so it looks like we'll be having ourselves a slumber party all week!
Spring means sunshine, flowers, yard sales, road trips, cleaning and cook outs to most people. It's all those things PLUS Christmas decorations to me. Yep, that's right, I started sketching my new line of ornaments this morning. I really need to start production on them in April. I have one artist hired (Alicia, You're a Godsend!) but I really need a couple more. If you know anyone in the area let me know!
I won't be posting pics of the ornaments until August or later, but I'll keep you updated on inspirations! Thanks so much for all your support!

Spring Cleaning

It has been a busy week catching up on orders. When it comes to my business I am an optimist, which is not always a good thing. I tend to think I can get more merchandise painted AND shipped than I really can. Shipping is definitely an obstacle for me. I have been leaving this task for evenings, hard to do with the girls running around. I have decided to work on shipping first thing in the mornings, I really hope this helps, it sure can't hurt!
Spring cleaning has begun in my studio and I hope to add a lot of older items to my Etsy shop next week. I will be listing most items at wholesale prices! I really have to get more organized and with Spring Break starting today, I think I can finally make the trip to IKEA next week!
I am also looking for new stores to carry my keyrings, if you know of any gift shops or kids stores that might be interested, then feel free to email the info!
Also, my sis is having a hard time finding a job out in L.A. Say a little prayer for her. I would like her to be happy and this move is HER DREAM.
Have a wonderful, colorful, happy day!

Happy Easter!

I've been a terrible blogger! I've been working on Easter Buckets so fast and furious that I haven't had time to blog. They turned out nice, lots of custom orders, I think I'll add them to my wholesale catalog.
My friend Peggy has started a blog! Besides being a great mom, a fabulous daughter, a busy shop owner, and devoted friend to MANY, Peggy is a true gem! She has fantastic taste, always knows just what to say, NEVER sits still, and always goes above and beyond the task at hand! Her ONLY shortcoming... her computer skills! She is working on them and since discovering the blog world, she has become enthusiastic about learning more! Her blog is sure to be a hit! Please take the time to visit Peggy's Gifts Blog and leave her a welcome note!
In other news, my little drama queen was in her FIRST school play, The Wizard of Oz, where she played the most wonderful munchkin of all! I think she out shined Dorothy, but I'm a little biased. This is sure to be the first of many shows in her little life. Besides, of course, the DAILY dramas she puts on in our home! She keeps us on our toes!
I hope you have a Wonderful Easter Sunday and find lots of eggs filled with goodies!