I’m going to do a new layout for my treasury Saturday. It’s more formal and would love to hear your opinions on it. I’ll try this way for a few weeks but if I hear enough feedback that I should go back to the old style I’ll be more than happy to switch back. I […]
Themed Thursday – Allergies
I have been suffering from some major allergies the last few days…my best bet…ragweed. This happens to me every fall (no fun!) Here’s a few homemade goodies that I found when searching ‘Allergies.’ Shower Soothies Menthol Fizzing Crystal Bars (5.5 oz) from summersetsoaps. Oh, I See – Homeopathic Poultice for Sore and Scratchy Eyes from […]
Etsy Keyword for For Front Page – August 12th – 18th
lHere’s the keyword list from last week. I find these by searching through the flickr account…anyone can do this whenever they are interested. It’s also a great way to see your things on front page if you missed it while it was actually up there. Don’t forget to to see the themes/keywords that the Etsy […]
‘The Meadow’ at Lapacek’s Orchard
There is a picnic table set by a few old trees in the middle of what used to be a pasture at my in-laws. Just recently we went around and named everything for this apple season and the visitors. My daughter Cedi always called the picnic table area ‘The Meadow’. Diane thought a tire swing […]
It Doesn’t Take Much to Have Some Fun
My husband installed a new planter at the Kroncke Road Orchard. My daughter, Cedi, was having a really good time playing in it (Capri did too but she was napping when these pictures were taken.) I really like this picture!Mali (our black lab) tried out the fun for a little bit and decided she didn’t like […]
How Do People Find Our Etsy Shops?
And how do we know what’s working? That’s my latest ‘idea’ for the etsy forum. I would LOVE to find out how people are finding my shop! I know Google Analytics is helpful but I don’t know which statistic turns into a sale…and that’s what I want to know. I would love to hear how […]
Mystery Bag of 10 Fat Quarters
I purchased a ‘Mystery Bag of 10 Fat Quarters’ from fabricalacarte not too long ago. I am always looking to increase my stash for the right price and I loved the mystery part of this purchase.I was not disappointed at all with my purchase. Pictured above are the mix of fat quarters I received. I’m […]
The Puzzler and the Cuddler
From day one, Cedi has never liked to be held. She is very independent and knows what SHE wants. Lately she’s been really into puzzling. She’s really good at it too! I’m working on teaching her to start with the edges and work her way to the middle…just like the puzzle-master (ie my dad) taught […]
Treasury Saturday – August 15th
WOW! What a week…I’ve been busy, busy, busy getting the apple store all set up…and it is! We are officially opening this morning at 9 am! I can’t wait to start seeing people that are older than 2 again! Here’s the summary of treasuries for this week (I have a lot to get through so […]
Kim’s Crafty Apple on the Front Page of Etsy!
The treasury ‘Ahhh’ created by theApple made it to the Front Page of Etsy last night around 9:30. It was so exciting! I actually got to see it up there for an hour! Not only was my Teal Tree Top Tote Bag up, but so was my Aunt Barb’s True Miniature Rag Quilt! What a […]