And the winner is.....

" Mommmmy.....isn't this the night you were going to do the drawing for the Page Percher?"

"Why yes it is, my little fur baby--thanks for reminding me!"

"Now...who will help me?? Wait, wait...no need to argue my two Sweeties, I think we will just go ahead and draw 2 names tonight!! So each of you reach on in and draw a name."

(it is really not that hard to please these two!! *giggle* )

"Who did you pick, Mark??" LENORE from A Vintage Obsession!!


"And, who did you pick Linds??" LISA from Groggy Froggy!!

Congrats to both of you!! Thanks to all who played along...I always enjoy doing these !

Just for the Heck of It Giveaway

Hello to all my favorite internet friends! I just did up a batch of these Page Percher bookmarks and decided that I should give one away--just for the heck of it!! You are all so dang nice to me that I would like to do at least a little something to show my appreciation ♥♥

You don't have to do anything fancy or complicated--just leave me a comment here and I will throw your name in the hat. I'll draw a name in a week--so next Thursday evening I'll pick a winner. Okey doke?

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One more thing....The Etsy Twitter Team is having a Go Green event going on--great tips, products, scavenger hunt, and great prizes! Check it out HERE, HERE, and HERE!

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Oh, and feel like having a laugh? Of course you do! Check out Moggit--it's a riot!

Featured Artist!!

I have some excitement this week--I am the Featured Artist on the HANDMADENEWS.org

Stop by and check it out and give the article a thumbs up (or down)! You have to register to leave a comment, but it's very simple, just name and password. Thanks to all who left their comments, I really appreciate that!! ♥♥♥

They ran a really nice article and I am grateful--so thank you to Angelica who contacted me about it and then wrote the article.

Smiles, Karen

Cool Paper Storage Idea!

I have something new in my studio.....

I ran across this vintage metal ALBUM rack (for you youngsters, go ask your parents what an album is! lol It's kinda like a giant CD!) It is is beautiful shape and I love the lines of it....and it dawned on me that it just might work down in my craftroom! I have been struggling to find a the perfect way to store my big papers so that I can see them and they are readily available for use.....So........



I just LOVE how my big 12" x 12" paper pads fit into the album slots! I have the pads set on edge so I can just thumb through them to find the papers I want or to inspire me on my next project.



Plus, now I have some additional shelves on my work table to hold lots of other supplies! I love it...I get to re-use an otherwise rather obsolete piece of furniture and get some excellent new storage out of it!

So, go out and rescue an old piece of furniture today and see what excellent new uses you can get out of it! I'd love to see what you have done, so if you have a cool find or re-do of an old furniture piece, link me up in the comments here, I'd love to see them!

Colorful Cottage Goods

Caught a Treasury West last night, right as I was about to log out and go to bed! Stayed up way past my bedtime, because I didn't even have a theme in mind, lol--but it turned out pretty dang gorgeous anyway

The link is here: But if it expires, here are the talented crafters links for ya!

1) Butterfly Note Cards by CatnipStudioToo
2) Sweet Pink Roses Cottage Pillows by catnapcottage
3) Not Your Ordinary Baby Quilt by SFOQuilter
4) Oilcloth Sandwich/Snack Bags by RickRackQueen
5) Altered Perfume Jar by thisgoodday
6) Vintage Ceiling Tin Heart by CottageintheSun
7) Dreaming of Paris Altered Art Journal by dishyvintage
8) Cuddly Kittens Apron by onlyu
9) Vintage Kitchen Napkin Cuffs by sosorosey
10) Friend Ornament by tiedupmemories
11) Crochet Applique Set by AnnieDesign
12) Polka Dot Pears by SugarAndSpice