MyGrandpasPen

Alberta Street Team Fall Sale

2011-10-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! I've belonged to the Alberta Street Team on Etsy for many years and there are some incredibly talented people on this team! From Oct 14-21 we are having a team sale!

ALBERTA TEAM FALL SALE, from October 14-21st - check us out!

*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*

Accessories, Clothing, Bags and Purses
www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off (code teamsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling 10% off (code FALLS)
www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/amecreations 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/luckylucystyle 15% off (code 2011FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/snottub 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off (prices will reflect discount)

Art, Fine Art, Photography, Home Decor and Housewares
www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography 20% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/RetroJunction 10% off (code FALLSALE11)
www.etsy.com/shop/SpiderwoodHollow 20% off (code ALBERTA20)
www.etsy.com/shop/trekkerjen 40% off (code pumpkin)
www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography 30% off all prints (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)

Bath, Beauty and Edibles
www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 35% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/MyFrostingDesigns 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)

Ceramics, Pottery , Glass, Crochet, Knitting, Needlecraft and Quilts
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill 15% off (code WACKY15)
www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieQuilts 10% off (code FALL2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/MyMomandMeDesigns 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/Irishknitz 15% off all items (code ALBERTA)
www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter 15% off (code WICKEDSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 15% off (code fallsale2011)

Children and Toys
www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns 20% off (code TWENTY)
www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear 10% off (code SALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code FallSale)

Jewelry
www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off (prices will reflect discount)
www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery 15% off (code SALE15)
www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off (code teamsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/JewelsbyJasmin 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/sunshineindustries 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling 10% off (code FALLS)
www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMaMaJewelry 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/ShowingMyAge 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/TrishaFlanagan 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)
www.etsy.com/shop/HereTodayBeadworks 20% off (code TEAMALBERTA2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)

Paper Goods

www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)
www.etsy.com/shop/StampedTreasures1 10% off excludes shipping (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/EngLavenderStudios 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations 10% off (code KIWITINI10)
www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 15% off (code fallsale2011)

Supplies, Vintage, Bridal, Wedding and Celebrations
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill 15% off (code WACKY15)
www.etsy.com/shop/TrashMaMa 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/Breakables 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)
www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)
www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q 15% off (code SALE15)
www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations 10% off (code KIWITINI10)

And others...
www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 20% off all items excluding shipping (code fallsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai 20% off all items
www.etsy.com/shop/maceme 10% off all items refund via paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/Squirrelstock 10%off, code Fallsale
www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart 10%off, code Fallsale
www.etsy.com/shop/xheather 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/Sassysteampunk 15% off
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/ivrydwillow 10% off excludes marked down items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)
www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)
www.etsy.com/shop/DaisiesforDesi 20% off (code ABSale20)
www.etsy.com/shop/JubileeImagery 10% off excluding shipping (code FALLSALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/3UrbanMonkeys 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)

Back to Business...

2011-09-29T08:34:00.001-07:00

It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything since May! Too crazy!

After a wonderful summer and absolutely crazy month of September I'm back in full swing with MyGrandpasPen - not that I ever really left but I have lots and lots of new diecuts and products that I will be posting over the next few days - above is a sneak peak!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen

Feel free to come check it out - thanks - Jeanine

A New Venue for Handmade Artists!

2011-05-25T19:21:00.001-07:00

I've been part of a wonderful forum for a very long time called the Handmade Artists' Forum - the forum has opened an incredible shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/ for just handmade items. The store had it's grand opening only a week ago and is already attracting a remarkable variety of artists and they are open for more artists to join!

I've been adding some of my chipboard albums, diecuts and cards there and plan to eventually have a great variety of my items in this shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen.

Alberta Team on Etsy Spring Sale!

2011-04-29T05:27:00.000-07:00

The Slow Road to 100 Etsy Sales

2011-04-13T10:06:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33836983/crossword-happy-birthday-handmade-card

I had my hundredth sale today – it’s been a very long time coming. I thought it might help some of you for me to let you know what I’ve learned over the last few years.

I opened my Etsy store in June of 2008 – that’s right, 2008. Prior to that I had spent several months lurking on the forums, planning and trying to think of just the right name. Not only just the right name, but just the right profile etc etc etc. After that I spent until the fall of 2008 coming up with just the right product. Are you seeing the common theme here? PERFECTIONISM is my first lesson – let go of it. Plan but don’t be like me and have to cover every single situation, product choice, punctuation mark before finally acting.

FEAR was a tough lesson for me. Don’t be afraid to be yourself – my style is very different than many others here – I can’t create things that aren’t me.

I had some early success and it was fun – joined a great team and kept doing all my fabulous research on the forums and searching around on Etsy and other sites on the net. TIME WASTERS is my next lesson – make sure that time that you spend on your business is actually spent on your business, not on all the things that feel like they’re your business but they’re not. Sometimes it’s tough to figure out what is and what isn’t but if your sales aren’t increasing and you feel like you’re spending your whole life on here, whatever you’re doing might just be a time waster.

I would go through fits and spurts of listing, trying new things, branching out...sometimes listing several times a day, sometimes not listing for days or weeks or months. CONSISTENCY was a huge lesson for me and something I’m still struggling with. Momentum is something that you have to work hard to get and still work hard to maintain. Whatever level you wish to work your business at, work it at that level. I take the summers off because we don’t have internet where I spend the summer. That kills my momentum every year and I feel like I have to start all over again. I’ll be changing that this year.

My last big lesson is DONT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY – there will be customers, situations, other sellers, technology, product indecision – it’s all part of a business. Do your best, make things right and chose to let go of things that you just can’t control. I wasted two whole months trying to make a situation work that was just doomed from the start and the situation was making me feel horrible. I should have walked away when I first realized I couldn’t let it go.

I’ve really enjoyed Etsy and the great people I know here. Above is one of the first listings I created for Etsy and a link to a similar card.

Baby's First Year Album

2011-04-12T08:42:00.001-07:00

I absolutely love this little album - it's 3x3 - perfect size for a shower gift or special keepsake for a new mom! Over the next couple of days I'll be listing them in blue and green too. I'm always happy to make custom products if you can't find exactly what you're looking for.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71995443/album-baby-first-year-butterfly-handmade

Etsylush...and a new predecorated album!

2011-04-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

I wanted to show you this new site created by a member of the Etsy Talent Hunt team- it's called EtsyLush and it's a curated site for us to show off our favorite creations! It was made by EurekaGuides http://www.etsy.com/shop/EurekaGuides. http://etsylush.com/

Here's a new chipboard album I finished yesterday just in time for Mother's Day! http://www.etsy.com/listing/71718900/mom-pre-decorated-purse-shaped-chipboard

Still on spring break...

2011-04-06T19:48:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71595933/cards-mini-crochet-flower-note-cards-set We have a two week spring break going on here - life is definitely different with lots of people home. I was able to create these adorable mini cards! I've been teaching myself to crochet and really like these little flowers. And with the glittery paper I think they're just fun!

Spring Break is Starting...

2011-03-25T06:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70764263/diecuts-gear-set-silhouette-handmade

This is the first day a break from school for some of my children and they are sleeping in while I do some quick work on Etsy :) My big plan is to clean rooms...

I absolutely love making custom diecuts...to take an image and create a die cut from it is a very exciting process.

Card Symbols Diecuts

2011-03-22T07:29:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70550496/diecuts-card-symbols-silhouette-handmade

I spent the whole day volunteering at a casino yesterday so these diecuts seem to be the only thing that will come to my tired mind! Today is going to be all about catch-up from being away yesterday!

Remember that I can change the paper and the size of any of my diecuts!

Upcycled, Recycled...the Ultimate in Leftovers!

2011-03-21T06:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39006049/set-of-fifty-50-hand-punched

I find the terms upcycled and recycled to be almost interchangable, especially when I think about these tags. They're made from scrapbook paper scraps - they would go to the recycle bin - but now they're yet another product!

The ultimate in recycling is turning leftovers into another meal and my favorite is my Faux Lasagne. Based on a recipe from Company's Coming - this is a really simple way to take spaghetti or pasta leftovers and turn it into a rich lasagna!

In a large casserole dish (I use a round, about 4 inch deep one), put leftover spaghetti or pasta with sauce (I make my spaghetti with lots of meat and vegetables and a little less pasta), about 3 inches deep.

Cover with a layer of sour cream and then cottage cheese (or just sour cream is really good too). Cover with a layer of shredded cheese - whatever kind you like. You can even add some parmesan if you want.

Cover and bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit - we want the cheese to be bubbling. Yum!

A Blog Feature, New Diecuts and Ginger Crinkle Cookies

2011-03-18T05:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70257301/diecuts-forest-animals-silhouette

http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2011/03/alberta-eats-breakfast-cookies.html

Thanks so much to the Alberta Street Team for featuring my breakfast cookie recipe on their blog today - it is a fabulous team of Etsy sellers with ties to Alberta.

Above is my new set of Woodland Forest Animals diecuts - if there are specific images that you want to see as a diecut let me know and I'll see what I can do!

These Ginger Crinkle cookies are so good! I got them somewhere on the web - I don't remember where! They are fairly high in fibre, also sugar but hey, they're a cookie!

2/3 c oil

1.5 c turbinado sugar (coarse brown sugar) divided into 1 c and 0.5 c

1 egg

4 Tbsp molasses

2 c whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking soda

1.25 tsp cinnamon

1.25 tsp ginger

0.25 tsp salt

Mix until just combined (using 1 c sugar only). Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining 0.5 c sugar. Set two inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Do not flatten.

Bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 10-12 minutes.

Wacky Cake Part Two!

2011-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/26305153/handmade-scalloped-edge-recipes-pre

This is another version of the Wacky Chocolate Cake - called Wacky Spice Cake. Again, there's no eggs and this cake is amazing with a white icing, even a cream cheese icing would be really rich and yummy!

Wacky Spice Cake

Combine in a large bowl:

1.5 c flour
1 c brown sugar
salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ginger
0.5 tsp cinnamon
0.5 tsp ground cloves
0.5 tsp allspice

Add to above:

1 c water
1 Tbsp vinegar
5 Tbsp oil
vanilla

Optional - Raisins

Mix well. Bake in a greased 9x9 pan for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit

Wacky Cake! A Recipe from the War...

2011-03-16T05:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69312724/handmade-happy-birthday-card

This a great recipe that apparently had its origins in the war when eggs were rationed - the resourceful bakers came up with a way to get a fabulous cake without using eggs. In my house this type of cake has always been called Wacky Cakes and they are quite often made for quick birthday cakes as well as really good mini cupcakes.

Wacky Chocolate Cake

Combine together in a bowl:

1.5 c flour (I use white - it's a treat)

1 c white sugar

salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

3 Tbsp cocoa

Add to dry:

1 c water

1 Tbsp vinegar

5 Tbsp oil

vanilla

Mix until lumps are gone. Bake in a greased 9x9 pan for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit. For the mini muffins I bake for approximately 10 minutes - watch them and use a toothpick to see if they're done.

Weather again! And amazing muffins!

2011-03-15T06:22:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61326372/handsewn-sheer-fabric-gift-bags-set-of

In Alberta at this time of year all we can talk about is the weather! I'm so sick of the cold that these beautiful days when the temperature starts to creep up and the snow starts to melt become my favorite days of the year. Of course the roads are so wet that our cars are dirty all the time!

These muffins are fast becoming a favorite in our house - Pumpkin, Orange and Date Muffins - triple batch of course! These are based on a couple of different recipes - one from an old Bosch cookbook and one from a Company's Coming recipe. I took parts of the two recipes, changed it to all whole wheat flour and cut the sugar down a lot - and upsized the recipe. You need a really big blender.

Combine in a really large bowl:
5.25 c whole wheat flour
0.5 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1.5 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt

Process in a large blender, blend well after each addition:
3 large unpeeled oranged, cut into wedges and seeded - process until smooth
3 large eggs (I usually put the eggs in with the orange wedges and then blend)
0.75 c buttermilk or sour milk
0.75 c pitted dates (or raisins work too)
0.75 c melted butter
2.25 c canned pure pumpkin (I use a large can, 796mL and it works great)

Combine wet with dry, stir until just moistened.

1.5 c chopped pecans - I use dark chocolate chips instead - yummy!

Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 18-20 minutes. I usually bake for at least 25 and it might be because I put extra pumpkin in and use the heavier flour.

It's snowing! Argh! Have some banana bread!

2011-03-11T06:44:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62773932/snowflake1-4-inch-diecuts-handmade

It's March! There isn't supposed to be anymore snow! So to warm up I'll be making my Healthy Banana Bread!

This recipe is based on an old family one that my Grandma makes - she calls it Banana Loaf and it uses white sugar and flour. I'm trying to go a little healthier in my house so I've upped the fiber, lowered the sugar and of course doubled the recipe so I don't have to bake quite so often.

In a large blender combine thoroughly:

6+ bananas (I use frozen ones because I really don't like overripe bananas - thaw first)

4 eggs

3/4 c softened butter

1-1/2 c brown sugar (or less)

1 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp lemon juice

Combine in a large bowl:

3 c whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Mix wet with dry thoroughly. Divide between two greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit for 40-60 minutes. Check with toothpick for doneness. This makes a soft, yummy loaf!

It's been a while!

2011-03-10T12:07:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69322978/handmade-bear-diecuts-scrapbooking

http://www.etsy.com/listing/67778296/lion-diecut-handmade-scrapbook

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69755644/rhinoceros-silhouette-diecuts-handmade

There's been far too much hockey in my life since Christmas! Playoffs are finally over and we can breathe again. I've been adding a zoo of animal diecuts to my etsy shop! Monkey, tigers, lion, oh my!

Treasury and Healthy Cookies!

2011-01-21T07:39:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d38cd5bb4516d913192a65c/black-is-lovely

This is a gorgeous treasury! She was kind enough to feature one of my newest listings http://www.etsy.com/listing/66358146/handmade-love-valentines-card-or-wedding - I think this card is a great combination of modern style with a scrapbook vibe.

Someone asked me for this recipe the other day - we eat these Healthy Cookies all the time - I don't buy granola bars anymore! The recipe is based on the recipe on the back of Roger's Porridge Oats - I've modified it and tripled it so I don't have to bake these as often. Enjoy :)

Simple Version Breakfast Cookies Triple Batch – original recipe from Rogers Porridge Oats

In the large bowl of a mixer (I use my bosch) fitted with dough hook or heavy paddles add:

3 c whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 ¼ tsp salt
1 tsp allspice
4 tsp cinnamon
4 tsp ginger

Mix for a minute to combine.

Add:

3 tbsp grated orange rind – optional, if I don’t have it I used flavoured dried cranberries
9 c porridge oats
2 ¼ c chopped nuts – I use a combination, whatever I have in the house
1 ½ c seeds – pumpkin or sunflower or even unsweetened coconut
3 c dried cranberries or raisins or a mixture of both
½ c dark chocolate chips or more

Mix to combine.

Add:

6 tsp vanilla
6 eggs
2/3 c oil
3 ¾ c applesauce
1 c brown sugar – or less, I often use honey or agave syrup and sometimes just a half cup

Mix really well. Grease cookies sheets. Using a medium scoop shape cookies, bake 15-20 min at 350 F. These do not spread so you can put a lot on a sheet or use mini muffin tins.

New Scrapbook Tags

2011-01-19T07:45:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/66264262/flower-vines-scrapbook-tags-handmade

I really love these tags - I created them for scrapbooking but they could be used for so many other things!

Happy 2011 and a whole bunch of treasuries!

2011-01-10T06:32:00.001-08:00

The Alberta Team on Etsy had another treasury blitz this last weekend - there are some truly creative people on this team - great treasuries everyone and thanks so much for including my items!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2a19004ef66d919dd1c287/snow-day#4d2a20034ef66d91c431c787

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29fc23a14c6d919972b7a9/feeling-a-lot-hot#4d2a0073343e8eefd73a3bdf

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d293e6791268eef723b8941/alberta-blue-and-red#4d2947df75ee6d91aa6ba9d7

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29292fb2448eef491f5190/wine-and-plums#4d29474475ee6d91c02aa9d7

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28dacd043b6d9190cdf00f/a-violet-valentines-day#4d2911fa8c648eef6c5a6295

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fea9b85e6d919a7b146f/with-flowers-in-your-hair#4d29108a8c648eefb8846195

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fa9bd2c38eef9c680f95/my-name-is-forrest-forrest-gump#4d29106d72fd6d91d52d7821
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28949436198eef10b18c2d/murder-on-the-orient-express#4d28a38fce616d91274af6a4

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d272082f5268eef6e424f15/valentines-in-gray-and-pink#4d272438f5268eef0e935015

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2393ba2ae38eef9afe481e/many-thanks#4d274070d04e8eefc63d55b4

Treasury Blitz by the Alberta Team

2010-12-12T18:59:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfb0173bfd66d9152c339a7/you-got-the-tree-time-to-decorate-the#4d058bd2ffe78eef34cc824f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfc0642abb38eefc241e2e9/winter-wonderland#4d058b5fd0b46d912a7154fc

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d02ec15bea98eef19e3e747/feelin-oldin-a-good-way#4d058a01ffe78eef78ae814f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0393eb2f2d8eef4bf4eb30/softly-pleasing

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0541988d5a8eef430bd8b5/holiday-gift-guide-gifts-from-canada#4d0588b7d0b46d915ac352fc

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d055fcdb4278eef443f44cb/magic-snowfall#4d058872d0b46d91b39552fc

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0451cf71448eefbb944085/paleontologist-gift-guide-fossilized#4d052cd48d5a8eef90f4cbb5

Another blitz weekend - there are some fabulous treasury makers on the Alberta Team!

Thanks also for the include in our team blog's 12 Days of Christmas!

http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas-my-true-love.html

Some new treasuries...

2010-11-30T11:03:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf3c3b4e0638eef3258ff34/lavendar-blue-at-their-best#4cf54184f1626d919baee7a5

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf280fb10e96d91738d05a3/this-that#4cf540edf1626d91186ee7a5

Check out these two gorgeous treasuries!

Thanks so much for including my items!

Treasury by Splurge!

2010-11-23T16:58:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ceb04f510f28eeff199f1fc/add-some-colour-to-the-holidays#4cec630da73c8eefd1b7c514

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61380615/merry-christmas-decorative-banner

Special thanks to Splurge for including my Christmas banner in her great treasury! I really love making banners and I'm going to be adding all sorts of occasions!

Gorgeous Treasuries

2010-11-20T17:17:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdbf417ccf86d918a608241/a-bit-of-whimsy#4ce872a0eb0e6d91cb371c13

Sorry - I messed up the order and I can't figure out how to change it! This is for the top picture.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdc2f2986c78eef7c5232d6/nature-music-and-bird-dancing#4ce87214eb0e6d911df51b13

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdd5ee338426d91a12268e6/resistance-is-futile#4ce871bb0b2c8eeff56c3aa2

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cddab440a248eef32edd8f8/angels-song#4ce8717d0b2c8eef0d503aa2

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cde20080cc96d9108bc0935/handmade-christmas#4ce870fd0b2c8eef7b183aa2

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdea32bd7f98eefe3a0f744/november-thanks#4ce70ddfe9416d9175408135

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce5481157aa8eefd949bd65/the-songbird-sings#4ce70d1757cd8eefa5d5455c

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdf47d44e876d91b9bef4e8/shades-of-purple#4ce70d61e9416d917b068135

Once again, people are so incredible with their treasuries! Special thanks to all who have included my items in them. Go check out the treasuries!!

Something new!

2010-11-09T13:57:00.001-08:00

I made these paper flowers this summer at the cabin - it's funny how inspiration strikes when there's no tv! I really love how they turned out! Link to the listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/60801625/paper-flower-embellishments-for

Here's a gorgeous treasury by http://www.etsy.com/shop/KavitaKriti - thanks so much for including my gift cards! Link to the treasury http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd8d52a4f496d915cb4e7fd/gifts-for-the-boys-in-your-life-big-or#4cd9c35548778eef180c57ba

November!!!

2010-11-08T06:26:00.000-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd5121b10bd8eefb8231b80/holy-cool-bat-stuff-batman#4cd80b6237a78eefe413a2a4

Special thanks to http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadAddictionJewelry for including my Bat diecuts in this great treasury!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd5c55c97146d91f147a082/gift-ideas-for-men

And here's a treasury I made - Gift Ideas for Men!

Almost Halloween...

2010-10-30T12:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbba21b56068eeffe6ccb6b/how-do-you-like-your-halloween#4ccc760536588eef4969cda4

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c77e13374068eef1eb639b4/seventh-heaven#4ccc758536588eefd84ecda4

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbedfbb97528eefd78ee413/purple-dreamland#4ccc74f8b0d76d91e726b862

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbf381b32fe6d91f0f77a42/giving-thanks-for-thanksgiving#4ccc7495b0d76d916d12b862

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbf96cb12b58eefbb043e77/music-the-gateway-to-my-soul#4ccc742c36588eefa2fecca4

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc0897e12b58eefba396c77/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like#4ccb861ff5d68eefd4eb0037

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc065cab4676d91e88aee7d/sunshine-in-the-storm-treasury-challenge#4ccb859e5ee16d91e269a153

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc0b923b4676d91fe0f077e/its-just-a-question-of-time#4ccb851d5ee16d913848a153

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc47d33d2e48eefcd7b1275/winter-warmth#4ccb842df5d68eefb4660037

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc5e8deb4198eef2e91a010/baby-its-cold-outside#4ccb83bf5ee16d9129e9a053

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc97fc627da6d919fac126e/whoo-are-you#4ccb827f5ee16d91299ca053

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ccb35ee507d8eef8072176f/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like#4ccb8161f5d68eef0fb2ff36

It's easy to tell that the Alberta Team on Etsy is having a Treasury Challenge! Special thanks to rockingit, designprojects, bennyandboo, craftedbylindy, sybillinart, paperdollaccessories, frogprincessdesigns, foodprintdesigns, helenapuck, irarott and bethmac2186 for these fabulous treasuries!!

http://fantasianangel.blogspot.com/2010/10/modern-greeting-cards.html#comment-form

Also special thanks to fantasian for the great blog post which features one of my cards!

Treasuries, front page appearances and thank you!

2010-10-15T08:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb5f74fc3a68eefa07533db/thank-you-to-treasury-curators

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caa53ca0ed48eef519202fa/spider?index=1

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb651330eb06d9102853c0a/winter-hues#4cb87660b2608eefbacbf7c1

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb76352c3428eefa4256ccd/boo-epl#4cb875d1b2608eef38a0f7c1

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb85a830a848eefb6bac0c3/wild-jungle

It was an exciting weekend - two front page appearances! Special thanks to handmadetherapy www.handmadetherapy.etsy.com and craftedbylindy www.craftedbylindy.etsy.com for including my items in these gorgeous front page treasuries!

I created a couple of treasuries too - Spider and Thank You - I've been in so many great treasuries that I wanted to feature some of the curators.

Special thanks to designprojects www.designprojects.etsy.com, bennyandboo www.bennyandboo.etsy.com and handmadetherapy www.handmadetherapy.etsy.com for including my items in their great treasuries!

More incredible treasuries!

2010-10-13T07:04:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb5b236d3c86d91e76da4ee/welcome-to-the-party#4cb5bbc9d3c86d91055fa6ee

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb4a554b5fb6d9142addd6a/red-all-about-it-from-alberta#4cb5bb2ad3c86d915340a6ee

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb48ef78c058eeff43cca12/forest-spirit#4cb5bad4c3a68eef990f23db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb0ef2d91928eef7f6b8527/oct-10-2010-today-in-history-series#4cb5b8a4c3a68eef469422db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb45afdb5fb6d911e3eca6a/rusty-royal#4cb5b82bc3a68eef107922db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb0842d93746d914368e807/think-pink#4cb5b7c3c3a68eef246422db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caf8bc08a396d91bfb4266b/je-parle-un-peu-de-francais#4cb5b73fc3a68eef064722db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caea9e48a396d91b556f96a/happy-thanksgiving-a-canadian-holiday#4cb5b6d0c3a68eefa13122db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cae8912ad6e8eef78174966/all-the-single-ladies-put-a-ring-on-it#4cb5b644c3a68eef2d1322db

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cae26d58a396d91ca01d46a/thanksgiving-memories#4cb5b5dbd3c86d91d51ea5ee

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cad1dad0b336d915a459322/a-green-and-black-hallows-eve#4cb5b52dd3c86d919bf9a4ee

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cae25498a396d911e75d36a/and-the-sky-was-made-of-amethyst#4cb5b3e1d3c86d91ceb3a4ee

I hope everyone had a wonderful Canadian Thanksgiving! I was lucky enough to be featured in all these incredible treasuries! Two of which made the front page!! I'll post screenshots later on and include a link to a great blog feature my cards were featured in as well.

Special thanks to jenndphotography www.jenndphotography.etsy.com, craftedbylindy www.craftedbylindy.etsy.com, sintwister www.sintwister.etsy.com, everydaydiamonds www.everydaydaimonds.etsy.com, highnotejewelry www.highnotejewelry.etsy.com, bennyandboo www.bennyandboo.etsy.com, juliechristie www.juliechristie.etsy.com, woodybumblebee www.woodybumblebee.etsy.com, sybillinart www.sybillinart.esy.com, asecondtime www.asecondtime.etsy.com and designprojects www.designprojects.etsy.com!

Wow - treasuries and last day of Sale!

2010-10-07T07:27:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cadc34cedd16d9199e2f621/count-down-to-canadas-turkey-day#4cadd5d7edd16d91ba3efb21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cacf71e2e2f8eef070f054f/its-no-mystery#4cadd51d2e2f8eef76512f4f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cac10e206b26d916ba9bba8/love-is-all-around-me#4cadd46c2e2f8eef68272f4f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cabb2fdb2178eef57bf18bf/october-11th-canadian-thanksgiving#4cadd3fdedd16d9182c7fa21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cabb7b070056d913265635b/are-you-ready-for-christmas#4cadd39dedd16d9140acfa21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cab74c370f08eeff9ac3d26/halloween-in-alberta#4cadd338edd16d91fe91fa21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caaae628f586d91261f1da3/into-the-night#4cadd2b52e2f8eeff9b32e4f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caaa87b8f586d91300c1ca3/alberta-team-autumn-harvest-sale-oct-1-7#4cadd24e2e2f8eef5f9b2e4f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4caa71eb8f586d910d140da3/canadian-thanksgiving#4cadd1e0edd16d918b2ffa21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca8ec6a866a6d91bb941da4/orange-is-the-new-black#4cadd187edd16d91a819fa21

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca8a79d63448eef3048ebc7/pretty-in-pink#4cadd0ff2e2f8eef2e492e4f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca77b7263448eefa753b9c7/the-dark-side-is-pretty-too#4cadc94aedd16d919d2af821
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca63a7474868eef1e7000bd/autumn-in-alberta-canada#4cadc7ecedd16d91fbd2f721

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca625f0f5c56d91291e9935/where-dreams-live-curation-challenge#4cadc7692e2f8eef44212c4f

Wow! What I love to do for people who include my listings in a treasury is to comment on the treasury as well as include a screenshot and link here on my blog. I got a little behind over the last few days!

This is the last day of the Alberta Team Sale!

Thanks to everyone who included my items!

www.sixbabygirls.etsy.com

www.rozzie.etsy.com

www.honeyfromthebee.etsy.com

www.bennyandboo.etsy.com

www.handmadetherapy.etsy.com

www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com

www.jenndphotography.etsy.com

www.sandijagt.etsy.com

www.fluur.etsy.com

www.kavitakriti.etsy.com

www.juliechristie.etsy.com

The Alberta Team is having a SALE!!!

2010-10-01T11:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/listing/30679169/haunted-house-handmade-halloween-card

The Alberta Team is having our Autumn Harvest Sale!! There's lots of shops participating - see our team blog http://www.etsyalberta.blogspot.com/ for all of the shops.

Special thanks to aosta http://www.aosta.etsy.com/ for featuring my shop in her blog post about our sale! I appreciate it! http://myeverythingcorner.blogspot.com/

Alberta Team Autumn Harvest Sale
*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*

Accessories
http://www.etsy.com/shop/maceme 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/4rcom 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FPWear 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/giddyupandgrow 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kidmarket Buy 2 and get 1 free of equal or lesser value
http://www.etsy.com/shop/applepieaccessories Free Shipping

Art
http://www.etsy.com/shop/firemanbell Free art card (your choice) with purchase of $5+
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography Buy 1 Print, Get 1 Print Free
http://www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai 10% off all items + shipping included
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bluefuze 10% off

Bags and Purses
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns 15% off (custom orders excluded)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy 10% off

Bath and Beauty
http://www.etsy.com/shop/misticalacscents 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 10% off & Breast Cancer Month freebie

Books and Zines
http://www.etsy.com/shop/farrensquare 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoLStationery 15% off

Children
http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebuggers 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaswoodshop 15% off puzzles & teethers (excludes custom)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebowteek 10% Off Regular Priced Items
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Unnamomma 10% off & free shipping on orders of $25+
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 10% off & Breast Cancer Month Freebie
http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperdollaccessories 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/giddyupandgrow 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/freyamaclean Free Canadian Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BennyAndBoo 10% off all blankets
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Applepieaccessories Free Shipping

Crochet
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/amandafenniak 20% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ufer See shop announcement for details

Dolls and Miniatures
http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes 20% off

Everything Else
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoLStationery 15% off

Geekery
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoLStationery 15% off

Glass
http://www.etsy.com/shop/juliechristie Free continental shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 50% off 1 item (see Shop Announcement)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus 20% off

Holidays
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SnowmanCollector 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/gollygeegeorge Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen 20% off (excludes custom orders)

Housewares
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart 15% off - See shop announcement
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/firemanbell Free art card (buyer's choice) with purchase of $5+

Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns 15% off (excludes custom orders)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelrybyirene 15% discount (excludes Sale/PIF Items)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/aosta 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/peacockandlime 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/4rcom 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/themegshop 10% Off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/annakozi free shipping + individual marked down items
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Splurge 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/asecondtime 10% off & free shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 20% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandijagt 15% off (convo first for 20% off!)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie Blow Out Super Sale Section! Up to 40% off select items!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/robynlisa1979 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 50% off 1 item (see Shop Announcement)

Knitting
http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittymaxx 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/blockheaters Free continental shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ufer See shop announcement for details

Paper Goods
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen 20% off (excludes custom orders)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/42things 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootcards 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyBug 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sushipapercraft Free set of 3 notepads with purchase
http://www.etsy.com/shop/firemanbell Free art card (your choice) with purchase of $5+
http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/farrensquare 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoLStationery 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hannahcherie 20% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/horncatcreations 10% off any orders over $10
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FPWear 10% off

Patterns
http://www.etsy.com/shop/irenebeadsandbaubles 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewsewagain Buy 2 patterns, choose 1 for free

Supplies
http://www.etsy.com/shop/squirrelstock Buy 2 get 1 FREE
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen 20% off (excludes custom orders)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks Free Shipping

Toys
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaswoodshop 15% off puzzles & teethers (excludes custom)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes 20% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tweeling 10% off (excludes custom orders) http://www.etsy.com/shop/freyamaclean Free Canadian Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stufd 10% off

Vintage
http://www.etsy.com/shop/aosta 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ANewLife 10% off

Breast Cancer Awareness Treasury and more...

2010-09-30T07:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca3a2fc29de6d9147658627/sunshine#4ca4a27329de6d913c3eb927

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca3637e29de6d91dd487327/october#4ca4a1fb47cc8eefbe99cd8c

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9fbb10eb1e6d91800a63ec/i-haf-a-thing-for-pink#4ca4a17c47cc8eef067acd8c

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ca25a5da6c16d917d71ba7e/its-my-anniversary#4ca4a0c847cc8eef054dcd8c

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9de86611426d91fcea26b3/smashing-pumpkins#4ca49fef47cc8eefac0fcd8c

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9c4503ed9f8eef6b71dabe/some-of-my-hafteam-favorites#4ca49fb429de6d913c87b827

Here's some more fabulous treasuries to take a look at- special thanks to:

stufd www.stufd.etsy.com of the Alberta Team

HoneyFromTheBee www.honeyfromthebee.etsy.com of the HAF Team

ripedesigns www.ripedesigns.etsy.com of the HAF Team

javajesspublishing www.javajesspublishing.etsy.com

SteelGreyArt www.steelgreyart.etsy.com

riorita www.riorita.etsy.com of the HAF Team

Both teams are great places to hang out and very supportive! I appreciate you all including my listings in your treasuries!!

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Treasury

2010-09-23T13:57:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9abf8788108eefbe94ec2f/mitochondrial-disease-awareness-week-v-5#4c9bbf7911796d9120a915e2

I'm honored to be included in this gorgeous treasury by Cindylouwho2 www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com of the Alberta Team. She is spreading the information on Mitochondrial Disease. Click on the link below for more details:

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6631281

Thanks Cindy!

Great Etsy Treasuries!

2010-09-22T17:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c97ff95ef4e6d91a7f5c34e/kooky-spooky-canadians#4c9aa6bbf3d86d9158c36d95

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c989cf03b088eef20f78228/ghosts-and-goblins#4c9aa61388108eefd9f3e42f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c98181894f06d912d8d58ff/shades-of-blues#4c9aa54688108eefc5b3e42f

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c98181894f06d912d8d58ff/shades-of-blues#4c9aa54688108eefc5b3e42f

These treasuries are great!! Special thanks to HighNoteJewelry www.highnotejewelry.etsy.com, Colettesboutique (HAF Team) www.colettesboutique.etsy.com, helenapuck www.helenapuck.etsy.com and BelladonnasJoy www.belladonnasjoy.etsy.com for including my cards and diecuts in their awesome treasuries!

More treasuries :)

2010-09-18T07:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c927ecb4cb98eefec4354c3/1-16#4c94d1102c528eef97265c50

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c937c9dca4b8eef548ff7df/polished-pastels

I am constantly amazed by people's creativity! Special thanks to memories1303 www.memories1303.etsy.com and anniesbackporch www.anniesbackporch.etsy.com for including my items in their gorgeous treasuries! Makes me smile!!

I learned how to include links!

2010-09-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c91d1cf89f58eef76c7d5da/so-sad#4c928337f0a16d916b81dbac

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c91b0059a0e8eef93d90209/sunshine#4c9282a393758eefce5de825

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9142e4761a8eef32cdf198/openbirthday-bnr1-sale#4c9281e04cb98eefd24d55c3

All of you are probably laughing at me because you figured out how to include links a long time ago - I didn't! If you'd like to see any of the treasuries up close you can click on the link under the picture.

Special thanks to Sybillinart www.sybillinart.etsy.com (it's her birthday!), jenndphotography www.jenndphotography.etsy.com and juliechristie www.juliechristie.etsy.com for including my items in their beautiful treasuries!

Hockey has started!

2010-09-15T19:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c917024b4a86d914a5e41d9/1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c81a5280e6b6d9150ebb50d/missing-cat

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c5b45792fc86d91137d5e04/butterflies

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c902c9771f96d9184d573e8/butterfly-beauties

Here's another batch of beautiful treasuries! Special thanks to amywillows http://www.amywillows.etsy.com/, AskOblivion http://www.askoblivion.etsy.com/ and DesignProjects http://www.designprojects.etsy.com/ for including my items in these great treasuries! And special thanks to NumericDesign http://www.numericdesign.etsy.com/ for including my tags in a treasury that I just can't see because the treasury won't open! Update - it opened, at the top because I can't figure out how to get that image to move!! I appreciate you all!!

Halloween is a'coming!

2010-09-10T15:47:00.000-07:00

I love Halloween - I love making costumes, I love candy, I hate the color orange but for some reason that doesn't seem to matter at Halloween!! Here are four treauries that I was fortunate enough to be featured in. Special thanks to knitsbywlsm12 www.knitsbywlsm12.etsy.com, jenndphotography www.jenndphotography.etsy.com, helenapuck www.helenapuck.etsy.com and beezmiller www.beezmiller.etsy.com for making my day! If you're on Etsy check out both the Alberta Team and the Handmade Artisits Forum (HAF) Team - they're terrific places to hang out!!

Some fabulous treasuries!

2010-09-08T06:37:00.001-07:00

I'm constantly amazed by the great treasuries that get put together here on Etsy - here's four more that were kind enough to include some of my items. Special thanks to juliechristie www.juliechristie.etsy.com, 42things www.42things.etsy.com, artefyk www.artefyk.etsy.com and jenndphotography www.jenndphotography.etsy.com for the includes today :) You are all fabulous!!

Still hopelessly behind...

2010-09-01T19:19:00.001-07:00

Here's 3 more! Special thanks to YummyAffair www.yummyaffair.etsy.com, handmadetherapy of the Alberta Team www.handmadetherapy.etsy.com and thepartysquirrel www.thepartysquirrel.etsy.com for including my cards and diecuts in their incredible treasuries. Can you tell Halloween in coming!!

A long time away!

2010-08-31T08:23:00.001-07:00

We've just returned from a wonderful two months at our cabin. I'll post some pictures at some point - if I ever catch up with other things! This blog and my etsy shop were sadly neglected during the blackberry only internet time but I did have the opportunity to make lots of new cards and amazingly get featured in treasuries while I was gone.

Special thanks to bethmac2186 www.bethmac2186.etsy.com for including my birthday card in her ode to 6 treasury. I appreciate it!!

Treasuries by IraRott and hjmart...

2010-06-16T09:27:00.000-07:00

I think I've finally caught up! Special thanks to IraRott www.irarott.etsy.com for including my Kiss the Bride card in her Mystical Harmony treasury. IraRott is part of the Alberta Street Team on Etsy.

Also thank you so much to hjmart www.hjmart.etsy.com for including my M card in a Handmade Artist Forum team treasury! You can check out the Handmade Artist Forum by using the link on the right.

Treasuries and more...

2010-06-15T10:14:00.000-07:00

I'm so far behind it's not even funny! Spring makes me crazy it is so busy - but ballet is done and baseball is winding down so some day I may actually catch up!

Special thanks to 42things http://www.42things.etsy.com/ for her terrific blog entry at http://www.42-things.blogspot.com/ talking about our Alberta Street Team on Etsy!

ZurDesigns of etsy http://www.zurdesigns.etsy.com/ and the HAF Team created this amazing treasury called Your Love is Better than Chocolate! I love it - thanks for including my Happy Birthday card!

IraRott www.irarott.etsy.com of Etsy and the Alberta Team created this fabulously fun treasury called SAFARI! Great idea - thanks so much for including my diecuts!

Treasuries by kidsloveletters, Firiona and cMaille...

2010-06-09T09:48:00.001-07:00

We've had a crazy few days at home lately and I've fallen far behind in my treasury snapshots and thanks!

Special thanks to kidsloveletters www.kidsloveletters.etsy.com and Firiona www.firiona.etsy.com of the Alberta team and cMaille www.cmaille.etsy.com of the Handmade Artists forum team for including my items in these gorgeous treasuries! I appreciate it!!!

Treasuries by juliechristie and kabukikreations

2010-06-03T08:37:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to JulieChristie www.juliechristie.etsy.com and kabukikreations www.kabukikreations.etsy.com for including my Hot Mama card and Vacation album in their gorgeous treasuries! Both are members of the Alberta Team - go Alberta!!

Treasury by HandMadeTherapy

2010-05-31T20:58:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to handmadetherapy www.handmadetherapy.etsy.com for including my tags in this lovely teal colored treasury! She included members of the Alberta Team.

Treasury by Sheids

2010-05-28T13:17:00.001-07:00

Isn't this beautiful! Thanks so much to Sheids of the Alberta Team on etsy www.sheids.etsy.com for including my mini cards in this gorgeous intrepration of FLOAT!

Treasury by sixbabygirls!

2010-05-19T12:06:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to sixbabygirls www.sixbabygirls.etsy.com for including my Love cards in her great treasury! Also thanks to horncatcreations www.horncatcreations.etsy.com who included me in one of her treasuries but I didn't get to it on time for a screenshot - sorry! Both of these ladies belong to the Alberta Street Team on etsy!

Treasury by JewelrybyNaLa

2010-05-18T13:01:00.001-07:00

Aren't the colors in this treasury gorgeous! Special thanks to JewelrybyNaLa www.jewelrybynala.etsy.com for including my graduation card in her treasury east!

Treasuries by bontonvintage, riorita and TeamMike

2010-05-13T08:38:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to bontonvintage www.bontonvintage.etsy.com , riorita www.riorita.etsy.com and TeamMike www.teammike.etsy.com for including my items in these gorgeous treasuries!

Treasuries by HaffinaAgain and forgetmenotantiques

2010-05-10T09:41:00.001-07:00

I was away this past weekend to scrapbook! How much fun did we have and how much did I get done! I came home to these treasury includes - special thanks to HaffinaAgain www.haffinaagain.etsy.com of the HandmadeArtistsForum and forgetmenotantiques www.forgetmenotantiques.etsy.com for including my black and white tags and Father's Day card! I appreciate it!! Special thanks also to Sybillinart www.sybillinart.etsy.com whose also included one of my items but I missed the treasury!

Treasury by JulieChristie and the Sale is Almost Over

2010-05-06T14:05:00.000-07:00

I do love purple! JulieChristie of Etsy and the Alberta Team www.juliechristie.etsy.com put together this beautiful treasury highlighting our team sale! Thank you Julie!

Treasury by SilverSistersStudio

2010-05-04T19:07:00.000-07:00

Isn't this pretty! The skies are very cloudy over Alberta right now and this is a beautiful representation of Alberta grey! Special thanks to SilverSistersStudio www.silversistersstudio.etsy.com of the Alberta Team for including my bride's card! The Alberta Team sale continues but only until May 7 - search Alberta Team on etsy to find the participating shops.

Treasury by CraftedRoots and The Alberta Team Sale continues!

2010-05-04T09:13:00.001-07:00

Such a pretty treasury created by CraftedRoots www.craftedroots.etsy.com of the HAFTeam - you can check out the Handmade Artists Forum by following the link to the right. They have a shop now too with all sorts of incredible handmade (only!) articles. Special thanks to CraftedRoots for including my owl cards!

The Alberta Team is continuing with their May Madness Sale - search Alberta Team on Etsy or check out the team blog at www.etsyalberta.blogspot.com . I'm offering 20% off the list price on Etsy refunded through paypal or convo me for a revised listing. Hurry! Sale ends May 7!

Alberta Team May Madness Sale and Two Treasuries by DollfaceDeVille and Sybillinart

2010-05-02T20:43:00.001-07:00

Guess what! It's the Alberta Team's May Madness Sale! From May 1 to 7 select members of the Alberta Team on Etsy are having sales! Search Alberta Team on Etsy! To create excitement for the sale DollfaceDeVille www.dollfacedeville.etsy.com and Sybillinart www.sybillinart.etsy.com have created fabulous team treasuries! Special thanks to them for including my cards!

Treasuries by juliechristie, 42things and Jewelrybynala

2010-04-29T14:52:00.000-07:00

I've fallen a little bit behind in my treasury screen shots! Etsy East (or should I call it Etsy Wide?) has allowed so many people to make incredible treasuries. Special thanks to juliechristie http://www.juliechristie.etsy.com/, 42things http://www.42things.etsy.com/ and Jewelrybynala http://www.jewelrybynala.etsy.com/ for including three of my items in these gorgeous treasuries! I appreciate it!!

Treasury by Sybillinart

2010-04-22T14:58:00.000-07:00

Treasury East has gone live on Etsy - here's a beautiful treasury by Sybillinart of Etsy www.sybillinart.etsy.com featuring my spring cards -thank you Sybillinart!

Treasury by DollfaceDeVille

2010-04-17T22:09:00.000-07:00

So pretty! Special thanks to DollfaceDeVille of etsy www.dollfacedeville.etsy.com for including my tags in this treasury!

Treasury by SimpleSundries

2010-04-11T12:34:00.001-07:00

Isn't this pretty! The skies have been kindof cloudy over Calgary the last couple of days and this is a beautiful take on the colour grey. Special thanks to SimpleSundries www.simplesundries.etsy.com for including my Congrats Grad card! I appreciate it!

Back from Vacation and Treasuries!

2010-04-10T11:55:00.001-07:00

Imagine my surprise and delight when I returned home from two weeks of vacation to find that MyGrandpasPen was featured in two current treasuries by stringmealong www.stringmealong.etsy.com and bovinebubbles www.bovinebubbles.etsy.com . Thank you so much!

I also had convos telling me about two more from curlypearl www.curlypearl.etsy.coma and sheids www.sheids.etsy.com . Again - many thanks - made me smile!!

Treasury by DollfaceDeVille

2010-03-23T14:53:00.001-07:00

Special thanks to DollfaceDeVille www.dollfacedeville.etsy.com of Etsy and the Alberta Team for including my vine diecuts in her gorgeous treasury!

Treasury by riorita and HAFTeam Sale!

2010-03-12T15:11:00.001-08:00

Special thanks to riorita of the HAFTeam and etsy www.riorita.etsy.com for including my Congratulations card in her beautiful treasury! The HAFTeam is continuing it's sale until Mar 15 - check out our blog www.handmadeartistsforum.com for the details!

HAF Team Sale and New Mini Flower Cards

2010-03-11T08:26:00.000-08:00

I just love these - they're so much fun! Made from Basic Grey paper and shimmer flowers they're a great mini card or even could be a price tag too. The HAF Team sale goes until Mar 15 - check out the Handmade Artists Forum blog www.handartistsforum.com to see a list of the participating shops!

HAF Team Sale and some new Inspirational Cards!

2010-03-09T08:23:00.000-08:00

A reminder of our Handmade Artists Forum team sale - you can check out all the participating shops at www.handmadeartistsforum.com . I'm offering 20% off the item price in my shop refunded through paypal or convo/email for a revised invoice.

Here's some new cards I just listed on etsy :)

Treauries by moonlightbeadworks, SimpleSundries and HAFTeam Sale Reminder

2010-03-02T20:22:00.000-08:00

Aren't they both beautiful! Special thanks to moonlightbeadworks www.moonlightbeadworks.etsy.com and SimpleSundries www.simplesundries.etsy.com and the HAFTeam for including me in both of your treasuries celebrating the HAFTeam Sale! For more information on the sale head to http://www.handmadeartistsforum.com/haf-etsy-street-team-sale/ . There's spotlights on each of the shops involved!

HAF Team Sale!!

2010-03-01T19:18:00.001-08:00

Select members of the HAFTeam are having a sale! You can read about it at http://handmadeartistsforum.com/etsy-haf-team-sale/ . I'm offering 20% off the item price refunded on paypal or you can convo or email me for a revised invoice before you hit pay.

Treasuries by sandijagt and sparklequeen!

2010-02-27T15:01:00.000-08:00

I love being included in treasuries! It just makes a person smile! And lucky me I'm in two today! Special thanks to sandijagt http://www.sandijagt.etsy.com/ of the Alberta Team and sparklequeen http://www.sparklequeen.etsy.com/ for including my owl mini cards and pirate card.

Hand drawn New Card Design and Treasury by Jewelrybynala

2010-02-24T13:24:00.001-08:00

This is a design I had a lot of fun coming up with. It started with these cute little sketch books that I found. I like to doodle but have spent much time playing with it. So I added a little doodle and a title and then added it to some loud, wacky paper! I think the idea is really unique!

Special thanks to fellow HAFTeam member (Handmade Artists' Forum) Jewelrybynala www.jewelrybynala.etsy.com for including me in her lovely Flower treasury!

Treasury by PleasantPeasantry

2010-02-09T20:17:00.000-08:00

I agree with PleasantPeasantry - blue and brown in one of my favorite color combinations too! Apparently one of the Louis did too - not sure which one haha! Special thanks to PleasantPeasantry of etsy www.pleasantpeasantry.etsy.com and the HAFTeam (HandmadeArtistsForum) for including my vacation chipboard album in this gorgeous treasury!

Treasury by volleyballgirl

2010-02-04T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hee hee! What a fun title - and great colors! Thanks so much to volleyballgirl of etsy www.volleyballgirl.etsy.com for including my vacation chipboard album in her great treasury!

How about some ribbon!

2010-02-02T12:33:00.001-08:00

I have too much stuff - I admit it - I found a great deal on ribbon so I bought it. Do you think I really needed it!! No!! So I'm putting it on etsy - lots of different colors, mostly narrow.

My new diecuts...

2010-02-01T10:42:00.000-08:00

Here's a preview of one of my diecuts that I'm designing and cutting for etsy. These are so much fun to do and can be cut out of any paper!

Treasury by dbVictoria

2010-01-29T08:49:00.001-08:00

Wow - 2 in one day! Lucky me! Special thanks to dbVictoria of etsy www.dbvictoria.etsy.com for including my tags in this gorgeous treasury!

Treasury by IraRott

2010-01-29T08:09:00.001-08:00

Special thanks to IraRott www.irarott.etsy.com of Etsy and the Alberta Team for including my Owl Mini Cards in her beautiful treasury!

Treasury by DollfaceDeVille

2010-01-26T17:45:00.000-08:00

Wonderful color combination! Special thanks to DollfaceDeVille www.dollfacedeville.etsy.com and the Alberta Team for including my card blanks in her beautiful treasury!

Treasury by BlueElephantStitch

2010-01-21T08:37:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to BlueElephantStitch www.blueelephantstitch.etsy.com for including my Kids 6th Birthday card in her beautiful Alberta Team treasury! I appreciate it!

Treasury by DesignProjects

2010-01-18T18:29:00.000-08:00

So pretty! Love the color combination! Special thanks to Ira of DesignProjects www.designprojects.etsy.com for including my Congrats card!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2010-01-08T19:55:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is such a great theme for a treasury! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns of Etsy www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com and the Alberta Team for including my Triple Hearts Card!

Treasury by SimplyNaif

2010-01-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

I've been offline for a couple of weeks enjoying our Christmas Holiday. It was exciting to find my triple hearts card in this so pretty treasury by SimplyNaif of Etsy www.simplynaif.etsy.com - special thanks!

Treasuries by RetrospectPhoto and CindyLouWho2

2009-12-30T21:58:00.001-08:00

What a nice surprise! Special thanks to Cindylouwho2 www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com of the Alberta Team and RetrospectPhoto www.retrospectphoto.etsy.com for including my cards in their beautiful treasuries!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns and aimeesrockworks

2009-12-18T08:51:00.000-08:00

Two very pretty treasuries to show you today! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com of the Alberta Team and aimeesrockworks www.aimeesrockworks.etsy.com of the HAFTeam for including my cards. You can check out the Handmade Artists Forum using the link to the right.

Treasury by NotGrandmasVintage

2009-12-15T19:27:00.001-08:00

Special thanks to NotGrandmasVintage www.notgrandmasvintage.etsy.com of Etsy and the Alberta Team for including my Party Card in this lovely collection of Alberta Team shops! I appreciate it!!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2009-12-12T20:36:00.001-08:00

Is this not the best title ever!! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns of Etsy www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com (the reigning treasury queen!) for including my retirement fishing card in her very fun treasury!!

I upgraded the ram in my laptop - why didn't I do this years ago! What a huge difference!!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2009-12-11T10:33:00.000-08:00

I will admit a laughed a little at this treasury featuring items from the Alberta Team. It happens to be snowing and very cold here in Alberta right now! I guess this is wishful thinking!! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com for including my mini flower cards in this very springy collection!

Blog Feature on sugarshoxcrafts.blogspot.com

2009-12-03T10:28:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to SugarShoxCrafts of Etsy www.sugarshoxcrafts.etsy.com for a wonderful blog feature on her blog http://sugarshoxcrafts.blogspot.com ! She chose to feature my Crossword Puzzle Birthday and Christmas Cards. Thanks Nikki - you're too sweet!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2009-11-28T18:54:00.001-08:00

Wow - love this color combination! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns of Etsy www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com and the Alberta Team for including my Vacation Chipboard Album!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2009-11-26T11:48:00.000-08:00

I love this treasury by FootPrintDesigns of Etsy www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com ! It's so much fun - thanks to her and the Alberta Team!!

Blog Feature on FoundHandMade.com

2009-11-25T19:46:00.001-08:00

I had a nice surprise today - my Turkey Card was featured on www.foundhandmade.com - thanks so much! It was especially nice because I fought with my computer all day trying to get my dvd drive to work - frustrating!

Treasury by BouncingOffTheWalls

2009-11-24T19:00:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to BouncingOffTheWalls of Etsy www.bouncingoffthewalls.etsy.com and the Alberta Team for including my Hot Mama card in her impromptu treasury!

Treasury by FootprintDesigns

2009-11-22T17:34:00.001-08:00

So pretty! I love this color of red! Special thanks to FootprintDesigns www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com of Etsy and the Alberta Team for including my Snowflake Card!

We had such a crazy weekend - I'm almost glad for Monday to come.

Treasury by FootprintDesigns and Christmas Cards

2009-11-16T08:41:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to FootprintDesigns of Etsy and the Alberta Team for including my Celebrate Life card in her beautiful butterfly treasury www.footprintdesigns.etsy.com . Here's a sneak peak at some new Christmas Cards I'm going to list today.

Treasury by themash...

2009-11-12T11:17:00.000-08:00

This is a beautiful treasury done by themash of etsy www.themash.etsy.com - thanks so much for including my turkey day card!

And because I'm still excited I had to include the craftcult featured screenshot - do you suppose I'll be this excited if it ever happens again!

One of my items is in a Storque Article!

2009-11-10T11:02:00.000-08:00

Can you tell I'm excited - haha! One of my Christmas Card sets was included in the Storque Article about voting for your favorite Christmas Cards. You can find the article here http://www.etsy.com/storque/etc/vote-which-is-your-favorite-holiday-card-60022/ .

Another treasury (lucky me!) by cindylouwho2!

2009-11-09T15:02:00.001-08:00

Somedays I just get lucky - I found myself in this beautiful treasury by cindylouwho2 of Etsy and the Alberta Team www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com . Thanks!!

Two Treasuries by Sybillinart and PerleAmies

2009-11-09T14:07:00.000-08:00

Special thanks to PerleAmies of Etsy www.perleamies.etsy.com and Sybillinart of Etsy and the Alberta Team www.sybillinart.etsy.com for including my Time to Rock Card and my Mini Butterfly Cards in these very cool treasuries!

Treasury by Splurge

2009-10-28T09:56:00.001-07:00

Isn't this a gorgeous treasury!! Special thanks to Splurge of Etsy and the Alberta Team www.splurge.etsy.com for including my Congratulations card! I appreciate it!

Treasury by ArtBeadwork

2009-10-26T19:56:00.001-07:00

I love this treasury - I think it's really fun! Special thanks to ArtBeadwork of the HAFTeam (Handmade Artists Forum) www.artbeadwork.etsy.com for including my Vampire card! And take a look at the Handmade Artists Forum - its new and a great place!

Treasury by Federicaknits

2009-10-26T10:46:00.001-07:00

This is a fun idea - Federicaknits of etsy www.federicaknits.etsy.com put together this treasury to celebrate her sister's graduation. Special thanks for including my diecut congrats card!

Treasury by DCHStudio

2009-10-25T20:51:00.001-07:00

Isn't this a pretty treasury! Special thanks to DCHStudio of etsy www.dchstudio.etsy.com for including my Merci Card! I was off scrapbooking all weekend so now it's time to make a couple of custom cards and catch up on my sleep!

A Very Pretty Christmas Treasury

2009-10-17T13:21:00.001-07:00

I love this treasury! I think it's so festive! Special thanks to ThePinFactory of etsy www.thepinfactory.etsy.com for including my ornament cards!

I had a laptop meltdown this week - how frustrating! I'm hoping they can fix it quickly but I could be stuck without it for over 10 days! Oh well - lots of time to create new thing!