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Ok.  So I know I haven't posted anything in a really long time.  And I know I make lots of excuses.  But I have been wondering this - should I morph my blog and Indie Yellow Pages site into one?  I don't see why not.  It's pretty much one in the same.  Don't you think so?  I need your crafty feedback.  What do you want to see and what kind of information do you want?  What are you looking for when you visit indie websites and blogs?  "Help me....help you!"  Work with me people.  And don't comment on my lack of posts...I know that is my major downfall.  I want to work on it.  Give me some insight please! 

Oh, Miso Horny!

Isn't this the cutest T-shirt in the world?  And just in time for the holidays.  This bargain is $9.80 on sale at Indie Industries.  It's such a deal that you should get one for your friend and one for yourself.  Buy 2 and save 15%!  Get them while they are still in stock.  Now you can tell your friends when you are in the moo---d.

Did someone say fudge?

Hellllooooo...it's chocolate!  Well fudge to be more specific.  The Fudge-House is located in San Francisco but lucky you, their fudge can be ordered on-line.  All confections are produce daily by hand by the creative staff at the Fudge-House.  Everything from chocolate coated apples to chocolate cappuccino fudge.  How can anyone turn down the combination of coffee and chocolate.  Please excuse my drooling.  Get out that credit card chocoholics...and exercise your right to indulge!

Primsy Doodle Designs Blog

At Primsy Doodle Design Blog you will find fun clip art designs for upcoming Halloween festivities.  Pumpkins, flowers, crows, candycorn and scarecrows will definitely get you into the Halloween spirit.  Visit this blog and find graphics for all of your holiday needs.

Creative Glass Guild of Etsy Trivia Contest - August 26th

The Creative Glass Guild of Etsy (CGGE)is a collective group of glass artisans working together to promote their craft.  Each guild member is a member of Etsy where they display and sell their wares.  The Creative Glass Guild is currently promoting their organization with a fabulous free contest, the first Sunday Street Team Trivia Challenge scheduled on August 26, 2007 at 4pm PST (7pm EST, 10pm UK).  The trivia contest will feature questions written by (CGGE) members about the CGGE team.  The only requirement is that you be a registered member of Etsy.

What are the prizes?  There will be 3 glass prize packages.  The first place winner will receive a fused glass slider pendant donated by Lisa Hammer and a stained glass butterfly donated by Creations In Glass, and a fused glass bubble sushi dish (similar to this one) donated by Glass Primitif.  The second place winner will receive a beautiful pendant by Smokeylady54.  The thrid place winner will also receive a wonderful pendant by Aardvart.

How do you play?  1. Be in the Etsy P&C forum on August 26th, 4pm EST.  2. Be sure you are an Etsy member.  If you aren't, sign up here.  3. CCG members are not allowed to participate but are welcome to join in and chat in the thread while the contestants search for answers.  4. A series of questions will be asked every few minutes.  The first person to respond with a correct answer to the thread will receive 4 points, the second person will receive 3 points, the third person will receive 2 points and any other person thereafter with a correct answer will receive 1 point.  At the end of the game, the points will be tallied and the winners will be announced.  For more information, visit www.cgge.org.

Artsy Clay

Judy is an artist that fashions fun wearables from polymer clay.  Aren't these handmade pins adorable?  The Purple Big Mouth Cat Pin and Blue Big Mouth dog Pin is part of a series of collaborations with artist Patti Haskins.  Both items can be found in her Etsy shop Artsy Clay.  If you can't get enough of polymer clay and other artsy finds, you can also visit her Artsy Clay Blog.

Caithness Coast Scarf

Fall and winter will be upon us sooner than we think.  Be prepared to get rid of the chill with this handmade knitted Caithness Coast Scarf  in moss/terracotta by Victoria Jackman.  The organic forms of this design were inspired by the textures and colors of the Scottish Highlands.  I will take Victoria's word on that since I have never been to the Scottish Highlands.  But if the Highlands are as beautiful as her designs, it's a definite must on my places I would like to visit.

Mini Foods

Milo who resides in Torino, Italy creates the most awesome miniature foods.  They look so real and yet are so tiny!  The miniature pasta bowls are my favorite followed by the stuffed peppers.  Visit milo and her miniature foods on her blog Minicaretti.  And if you can't read Italian, don't ask me!  I can barely speak English on most days.

Hyacinth Dragons

The Copper Dragon is a must for dragon lovers everywhere.  This set of feather pens are made from dark blue and black Hyacinth macaw wing feathers that are hand-painted with flying dragons. Apparently these Hyacinth macaw feathers are a rare find and extremely pricey.  Don't worry animal lovers, these pens were made using 100% naturally moulted feathers.

 

NYC Independent Designer Trunk Show

Kimm Alfonso of KimmChi sent this tidbit of information over to me about the INDEPENDENT DESIGNER NYC TRUNK SHOW on Saturday August 18 and Sunday August 19, From 11am to 7pm at 24 Peck Slip, Apt 5W, NYC, South Street Seaport Area.  Free gift bags will go to the first 25 shoppers on both days, packed with freebies, samples, Seaport guides  and more.  Go and check out and support the local NYC artists!  I would, but I live in Las Vegas!