Wednesday, October 22, 2008

DETAILS!




Listen to the details of this dress~boy do they know how to sell a pattern!

Pattern back:
To float you through any occasion....FULL SKIRTED dress, ideally suited to a variety of fabrics, soft, sheer or crisp. (1) softly shirred bodice side front, short sleeve. (2) plain side bodice, three-quarter sleeve. V of front and back neckline repeated at bodice front waistline. VERY FULL circular skirt, flared, gathered. Wear MANY petticoats!!!!!!

If you want to FLOAT, here is your chance: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16505237

Monday, October 20, 2008

Vogue SPECIAL Design 4540





Ahh, I bet you'd feel SPECIAL in this dress. So many fabulous details: shirring, draped, boned, strapless, full skirt, fitted bodice ~are you still with me or have you fallen to the floor! This fabulous dress was just listed in my Etsy store and it has the label too!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16403985

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Vintage Graphics


Look at the beautiful graphics on the 1920's hairnet. Isn't she lovely! I would have loved to lived in the 20's. Did you know a Hersey's candy bar cost 3cents in the 1920s.

Vintage Santa Stir Sticks


So I'm having a garage sale very soon and I'm cleaning out some areas with all my vintage items I've purchased over the many years of frequenting estate sales. I came across these cute Santa stir sticks just in time for Christmas. They are copyrighted Amscan and there are 5. I have them listed in my Etsy Superimposium store: http://www.superimposium.etsy.com or
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16273054

Monday, October 13, 2008

My Treasury

I haven't tried for a treasury in a long time so I decided to try last night:

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Surprise Sale!


I'm fast approaching my 700th Sale on Etsy~if your it, email/convo me for a surprise!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Happy "HUMP DAY" Sale


I'm having a store wide sale Wed. Oct. 8th Take 20% off your entire order, excludes shipping, but you may still receive free shipping with the purchase of three or more patterns. (Can't wait~start shopping today!)

Monday, October 6, 2008

Promos!


I purchased the cutest 1" button promos from Kittycrossbones.etsy.com ~ by the way, isn't that a great name! See for yourself how cute they are, and then get on over to her store and get you some!

Artist feature #3 This and That!

What is your shop's name and where are you located (url)
My shop's name is This and That.
http://randi100.etsy.com


How long have you been in business?
I have been in business for about one month.


What motivated you to go into the crafting business?
I was motivated by a two things. The first motivation is my children, the bring out my creativity. I was also motivated by time. I left teaching in May after 15 years so I now have the time to devote to crafting.



what's is your favorite item you've ever made?
My favorite item is my newest one, my photo treasure box. It can be made with any of my pictures and the colors can be custom done also.


It's a good day when ...
It's a good day when I get to spend it with my children and when I get to get some crafting done in my home studio, my dining room table.


Do you have any advise for someone who wants to open a shop on Etsy?
I think that anyone who wants to open a shop on etsy should, you never know what's going to happen if you don't try.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Honey & Cinnamon


I received this in an email and I thought I'd share. I've always known honey was good for many aliments.

Facts about Honey and Cinnamon

It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine or all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases.



Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January, 1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:

Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon

revitalize the arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:

Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half Teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because

of arthritis started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:

Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:

Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:

Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This Process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.

UPSET STOMACH:

Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:

According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacteria and viral diseases.

INDIGESTION:

Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:

A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.

LONGEVITY:

Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age. Bring four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder and three cups of water to a boil to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increases and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.

PIMPLES:

Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:

Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:

Daily, in the morning, one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

CANCER:

Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three time s a day.

FATIGUE:

Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily in the morning after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M., when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the

body within a week.

BAD BREATH:

People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:

Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restore hearing.

Friday, October 3, 2008

A Jeanie in a bottle and a WISH!


I purchased some old 40's and 50's magazines at an estate sale and as I was looking through them, Oh, how I wished I could go back in time. If a Jeanie granted me one (1) self-indulgent wish, I honestly wouldn't wish for a millions dollars, as I'm sure most people would. I'd ask for a modest amount and the wish to return to the 40's to spend it. What fun! Look at this fabulous leather bag, price $20. Those pumps and buckles are $15. That wool dress is $35.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

50% off INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!

Wed. OCT. 1st SPECIAL 50% off INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING!...can't wait~start shopping today, you'll still get the discount.
All stores included!
My Etsy Pattern store



My eCrater Pattern store



My Etsy Craft store

Friday, September 26, 2008

Unexpected Surprises!



This year my son is in second grade. At the end of each year, the parents are allowed to send in a request for the next year’s teacher choice. We have been lucky the first two years since we got the teachers we wanted. This year we didn’t. I was a little upset but then another mother comforted me by telling me the teacher my son got was wonderful, she said her daughter had her when she was a sixth grade teacher and now she was changing to be a second grade teacher. My son’s last year teachers praised her too. OK, great ~all will be fine. Three weeks into school, my son gets told right before school is let out that 3 to 5 kids were chosen from each of the second grade class to start the next day with a new teacher. When I picked him up he was crying his eyes out. I was mad! Why this? and why that? My husband so calmly reminded me, God has a plan and maybe this is the best teacher for him He had already started his “talkative” behavior in this other class and was getting in trouble almost daily, for talking and not paying attention. H is now going into week three and I LOVE this teacher. She is so organized and Noah is actually getting knight slips (good behavior) for being quite. I’m so thankful for this teacher! I’m going to have to get busy searching Etsy for this teachers gifts!

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Featured Artist for the week~ Doll Closet

My second featured artist will be with a actual sewer ~ of doll clothes. I'm sure she sews other tings, but her shop is filled with lovely clothes for dolls. Most of them are for 18" dolls but she takes custom orders for any size doll. I picked out my favorite outfit:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14943278
~wonder if that comes in adult size...:)

Here is here interview:

What is your shop's name and where are you located (url)
My shop’s name is DollCloset and the url is http://DollCloset.Etsy.com

How long have you been in business?
Going on 7 months now, on Etsy, although I had sold a bit at farmer’s markets before hearing about Etsy. :)

What motivated you to go into the crafting business?
I had been creating doll clothes as gifts for friends and family, and my friend Ashley is the first who suggested I sell them. (Her shop: http://DCStuff.Etsy.com ) I've fallen hard for these necklaces ~Beautiful!!

What's is your favorite item you've ever made?
This one is my current favorite. That could change though! I'm always coming up with new ideas.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15266329


It's a good day when ...
I wake up to a sale. It’s always so exciting!

Do you have any advise for someone who wants to open a shop on Etsy?
I guess the biggest thing would be - just be patient. Selling on Etsy has it’s ups and downs, sometimes I’ll go a couple weeks without a sale, and then other times I’ll have several sales all at once. You just have to stick at it, and keep going even when it’s “slow”. :)

Sunday, September 21, 2008

If you found me through this blog....

Take 10% off your order!
My blog is starting to get a lot of lookers, so I want my audience to get a special deal from me when they find me though this blog. Thanks!

All three stores:

http://www.sandritocat.etsy.com


http://sandritocat.ecrater.com/

http://www.superimposium.etsy.com

Friday, September 19, 2008

Vintage Raggedy Ann & Andy Pattern


I've stumbled onto these patterns time and time but they are getting harder and harder to come by. This is my first one in over a year. It's original and UNCUT!
http://sandritocat.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3103074

DAISY KINGDOM SAILOR Dress for Girls and Your American Girls Doll




I was never lucky enough to have a little girl but if I did she would have this outfit with her doll dressed up just like her. This is so cute, a Sailor Collar Kit was also made so you can have your dresses turn out just perfect. This set is being sold at my ecrater store: http://sandritocat.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3102978

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

I simply ADORE Cute pattern graphics!


Look and the little red headed pigtailed girl on this pattern. I LOVE here expression. I'm making me something with here cute little face in it!

My First Artist feature: ZEBA COLLECTION : Your Source of UNIQUE Jewelry

ZEBA COLLECTION http://zeba.etsy.com is definitely a wonderful source for UNIQUE jewelry. She has some very beautiful pieces of jewelry and it was hard to pick my favorite, but I finally settled on this one:


Here is my interview with the shop owner, Sholeh ( isn't that a great name!)

What is your shop's name and where are you located (url)
My shop is called Zeba and is located at http://zeba.etsy.com

How long have you been in business?
For about two years.

What motivated you to go into the crafting business?
I love making jewelry, but you can only make so much for yourself, friends and family. Also, the cost of materials for making jewelry is high and since I don’t have unlimited funds, I started to run out money. So, to make a long story short, I had to think about selling my work. My daughter told me about Etsy and the rest is history.


what's is your favorite item you've ever made?
That is a tough one because I like them all. But If I had to choose one, I would say the ‘Serpent Necklace’
at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15036971.
I searched a lot to find the right combination of beads for the body and figuring out how to make the clasp work without distorting the shape of the snake. I have to say, I am very pleased with the way it turned out.

It's a good day when ...
my photographs come out clear, precise and artistic at the same time. Taking photographs of my work has been the hardest and most frustrating part of my eCommerce business. I

Do you have any advise for someone who wants to open a shop on Etsy?
Expect to spend a lot of time, listing, promoting and advertising for your shop. Making the jewelry is only 1/6 of the time, the other 1/3 goes to listing the item and 2/3 of my time goes towards taking pictures. The time consuming part of the listing is to figure out how to describe the item.
Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
Zeba.etsy.com

Friday, September 12, 2008

Who has such a Itty Bitty Waist


Did these girls ever eat. I know they are just pattern girls but I have seen some girls from the good old days with a waist like this. Can you imagine? Well, if you have a 25.5" waist, this is the dress for you. McCall's 3698 to be listed tonight.
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