tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71894373314384934962012-02-16T21:17:20.928-07:00Everything happens for a reason.KZ Originals- Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14659311827628515313noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189437331438493496.post-20730457738270755262009-03-10T11:09:00.004-06:002009-03-10T11:18:31.294-06:00

My calander is starting to fill up fast. But I still have a few mornings and a few afternoons that are open still.Are you asking your self what I am "For Hire" for? Well, ORGANIZING AND CLEANING either your home or workspace. I love to clean and organize. It has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. Everything should have its own place in a home, and if it doesn't we should make

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I am officially a "stay at home mom". Who knew that a company that had been in biz just shy of 150 years had to close for this moment to happen? I always envisioned my self retiring from the paper. I knew times were rough in he economy but not this bad!Many readers asked me why couldn't have asked Obama to bail us out. See here's the problem with that, we weren't spending our money willy nilly

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I love the weekends, it allows me so much free time to sew and be creative. I wish I had more of this time. But I suppose I soon will. Many of you don't know that I work for our local newspaper. And back in December hey announced that we were being put up for sale and if it didn't sell in a certain time slot, that our doors would be closed. Well I think the time has come and our doors will be

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Well, it was time for me to start looking for other places to sell my goods. I am still a happy member with Etsy, but I wanted to venture out some. I have joined Daisy Craft.Let me tell you what, these people are so friendly, helpful and kind and super giving! :)Check out my new little icons or buttons as they call them to the right------------>They are pretty neto!Thanks Daisy!by the way, did i

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I never knew that holidays could suck up all my spare time. This is the first time I have posted in months. I had family in town, took a lot of time off from work, but did I ever find my self in the basement making, listing or updating anything, NOPE! I spent all my free time with my little girlies. We had a  lot of fun. Anyways, just wanted to show you a few of my new creations I have made and

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I can't believe it is only days until Christmas. Where has the time gone? So much, and I mean so much has happened since I last posted. I don't even know where to begin.Well lets see, I do have a morning job that I work 3 days a week which makes for very tired sleepy days off. 3 days out of the 5 work week I am working 12 hour shifts. The other 2 only 8 hour shifts, 8 house that I am getting paid

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Just wanted to wish everyone a great day! I am thankful for all my friends and family who read my blog. Although I am not sure any of my family reads my blog. LOL So thanks FRIENDS! :)Have a safe holiday, don't eat too much turkey!Love Karen

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Photo by Ellen JaskolHere is my recycled owl I made for our newspaper! I hope you all enjoy him. Let me know if anyone makes him. :) **Click on title for directions.

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Who knew I was going to be such a freak for a movie star. Okay I will admit though I was very calm on the outside, but was jumping like a little kid in a candy store on the inside. But my friend was totally opposite! She didn't let it stop her that we weren't suppose to take photos and such, but she did! and dammit! I wish I would have too. I would have had a much better photo than this.So here

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Halloween was my last post, since then I am up to my eye balls in crafting ideas, none that I even really put in action yet, due to the fact I got another job. WHAT AM I CRAZY? That is what I keep asking my self. Why in the world did I take on another job (this would be number 4 people. 1 full time, and 3 part-time) when I have so much to do!Anyways, I am preparing for my big craft show at my job

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  I know it is a little late but just wanted to share with you my "Bat-Girl" daughter. She had a great time this halloween! Hope you did as well.

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How long can you put off cleaning cause there are more important things that need to be done in life first? Can the dishes pile up in the sink? Can you really stand that ring around the tub from the many nights of bath time? And those little spots on the kitchen floor from where someone spilt something but they won't admit it was them, so they refuse to wipe it up. I NEED to clean my house, but I

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    I am allowed to do that right? Well I just made a new basket it was my first attempt at a new way. I think it went pretty well. I love it!And if you really love it, you can buy it in my shop.

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Once again I have been asked to create not one but 2 "How-to's" for a story. I have to make a children's toy/game of some sort and then also a fashion item. I am not sure if I want to share any of my items that I currently make and sell. Is that bad of me??? Does anyone have any ideas? Oh ya and it must be cheap, and even better Eco friendly like using stuff around the house. And something you

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That you could make such itsy bitsy dollies (of course, guessing these are NOT for small children) out of tooth picks and embroidery floss. I had been pouncing for about a good 20 mins, with nothing exciting to see, nothing I haven't seen already, or didn't really care to see again. But then I came to like my 200th pounce and there at the top of the page was this great little dollie. You can get

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I wasn't ready to give up just yet. I have seen these bowls everywhere and I was totally determined to make my own. I can't read patterns, so I kinda just have to go at it "willy nilly" figuring it out as I go. I think I have it down. Today I am listing them in my shop. Let me know what you think. Here are some of them.        

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This is Dotty- She came to Lily on her 6th brithday. This little dolly has brought so much joy in to Lily's life. She was so thrilled when she opened her package. Although her birthday was in Aug. she still treats her like it was the first day she met her. They play together on the swings, she rides the bus to school with her sometimes and has been on many trips to family get togethers.I just

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I can't make up my mind what art piece I love more. This is by far a favorite. I love the use of colors and the lines. I have always wished I could paint, and if I could, this is what I would do. This is just outstanding to me. I just love everything about it. WONDERFUL work done by Nancy Tobin. She is a new member to Etsy and has yet to have a sale. Her work is great and I think once she gets

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I Hvae awlays tohught I was dyslexic. I lvoe tihs pin. Blooterry has made this fun item. It can be many different things. :) Check out the shop HERE

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So one could say I am addicted to POUNCING, but that is okay. I love being one of the first to discover a really fun shop. Here is today's find. These are just too cute.  DaintyDoris makes these wonderful little things.You should really check out her things.  

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Who doesn't love that name? I was "pouncing" around today on Etsy and found this neat shop with some really cool shaped bags. My sister in law would just adore them. :) Here is my favorite from the shop. Pyramid Pouch - Cool Leave And you can't beat the price. $6.50. She is from Canada, but still even with the shipping, it is a GREAT PRICE! Please check out her shop, she hasn't had any sales.....

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It's not for everyone, not even I like steak. But I do find something enjoyable about this ring. It C R A C K S me up. Nothing says "I love you" more than a big fat juicy steak around ones finger! Paige Henderson is the maker of this WONDERFUL creation.You can check out her Etsy shop HERE

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Today I am going to self promote, just because I am so excited. :)I sold my first set of Flanny Naps, it was very exciting. I sold the popcorn pattern.

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Check this out, I am one of 40+ crafters who will be featured in the fall show.American Craft Guide

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Doesn't this make you hungry for cheese? I love this!You can find this on ETSY at artknacky

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My good friend has started her own blog. She is just getting started, so swing by and check it out. She will be blogging about her life with her family and her passion with singing and playing her guitar. She is a wonderful person. Her name is Lizzy. You can see her blog HEREAnd this really cool photo of a guitar was from WeberPhoto on Etsy. Hope you enjoy her new blog. Make sure you stop by and

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POUNCE- has become one of my favorite features on ETSY lately. I really love looking through all the shops who are new and haven't sold anything yet. Yet they work their tails off to get their shops running, looking great and stocked with some fun things. Today's find was a shop I found about 10 pounces in to the system. The name is Day Pieces. And the thing that caught my eye was this very neat

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This is by FAAAAAAAAAAAR the coolest etsy shop with monsters. I just love their crazy scary eyes, their oddly shaped bodies. How fun would this be for Halloween or just any day. I want one for my desk! This guy may keep everyone from steeling my stapler and tape!!! Back off DUDES! Guy Hollerin is pissed you have come in to my cubical and tried to swipe my things, so back off! So you MUST and I

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Today's shop is another newbie, she hasn't sold anything and I know that she would love to. So let's give a warm W E L C O M E  to LSTEIN. She has been working very hard to make some great things for you, and has been collection some great vintage finds. To the left is one of many memory wire bracelets in her shop. She uses glass and wooden beads. She has a great sense of style and a great eye

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Polly's Plushies  Is a shop that I discovered this morning while using the pounce feature. I was in hunt of someone who hadn't had a sale yet, but offered something different and unique. I have never seen anything like this on Etsy before. And the fact that she makes all the faces and then paints them was so cool. And even neater than that is in most of the little guys there is a little front

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I am not sure how many of you use ProActive, but if you do, then you feel my pain and how horrible it is that all your towels, shirts, pillow cases and more get bleached from the stuff. Also, I use those little throw away cotton rounds to apply some of the things, and what a waste those are as well. We are trying to get more in to recycling (our daughter has got us doing this) and so I was in

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nataliedee RULES!!!

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It is just down right cold here today. I think the high is 50 for the day, if that. I must be feeling cold, cause this is the second post I have done about the weather. And now the second post of something to keep me warm. I am almost over my bad cold, but sitting here in my basement really makes me want a pair of these little fun guys! Wish I could wear them to work. Think anyone would mind?

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Today I am not feeling well so I searched through my "hearts" and tried to find something that would make me feel better today. There were so many choices! It was hard to pick today.I would love to be snuggled up on the couch with cup of hot chocolate that my hubby makes, cause his is the best, he stirs in frozen whip cream, nice touch! And this is what I would love to be wearing while sipping on

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I can't believe it is September already. I thought by now I would have a ton of new things listed in my Etsy shop. WOW- time really has gotten away from me. I need to stop being a slacker on the couch and start getting motivated. Wednesdays are pretty busy for me as I signed up to help out in Lily's classroom all morning long. And then on Friday's the library. So that leaves me with Mondays to

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The DNC is finally over here in Denver, TGIF. That means I can go back to working my normal shift, which will allow more sleep at night. And then in return will give me way more energy to start crafting again. I really need to get making things, the holidays and craft shows are around the corner. Speaking of which I am turning in my application to be part of the Santa Workshop again at the

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Today was a very busy day:-mowed lawn-recycled-walked kiddo to bus stop-watered lawn-changed sheets-did laundrybut wait my day isn't over just yet. I still have to pick up the kid from school, go to my full time night job 3 to midnight.Today however I did get something done that were fun. I added and updated my mothers Etsy shop- She makes some wonderful memory wire bracelets! You should really

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Okay- So I have tried this blogging thing in the past, and thought I would give it another shot! I can't promise too much, but I am going to give it a shot!I have posted a poll, a picture and some links for starters.

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