2009 Black Friday SALE

Cafemom is having a Black Friday Sale, come check out all the shops in the sale, just click on the picture.

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Etsy Baby Shower

Me and my little girl got picked to receive some items for the Etsy baby shower this Fall.
We just received our first gift from http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlessedMommyof1.

She sent us the cutest, most adorable hair bows to wear. And they are sooo soft my little girl isnt complaining about them.

Here is my little angel wearing them.
Greatest hairbows ever for a newborn, or at least this is my opinion and I will recommend her to all my friends.





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11 more weeks....

Till this baby pops. Ohh I am getting sooo excited and thrilled but at the same time nervous.
At this point when I was preggers with Davin I had most of the house set up for him and all his baby stuff together.
This one I am not prepared at all yet. I mean I have some clothing and some diapers and a few items, but the majority of what I need is still at the store. Didnt help that this one wasnt planned and completely unexpected, but I still havent found out what it is. Doctors where supposed to do it earlier this month but now I have to wait 11 more days till I find out the gender and then it will be a mad rush to buy what baby needs before he/she arrives.
I just feel like everything is not going as it should and I am in this whirlwind of chaos. Ohh well such is life and life happens right. Cant fight just got to go with it.

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Modernhandmadechild magazine is out!!!

I am so excited to see this magazine is out. It came together really well. And although I didnt really put any work into it I am in love with it and very proud of it.
Come check it out and enjoy it with the rest of us. LOL.
www.modernhandmadechild.com

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I am proud of these two.

It has been a while since I have listed something new and cute. LOL.

So here are my two newest.

Pink snails crayon roll gift set
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28823103



Owls on green
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28821941

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Halloween is up and listed

So I thought I would get my seasonal items up and listed early this year.

So My Halloween crayon rolls are up. YAY me. Now if only I can keep up with everything else. LOL.

Ghouls, witches and goblins gift set
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15319595



Spooky Eyes Gift set
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15319452

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It starts...

Tomorrow starts my Sale. YAY!!!

So August 1-14 I have a sale going on in my shop, www.childishthoughts.etsy.comso come shopping with us. And then I also have coupon listed in the magazine http://modernhandmadechild.com which will be out here soon.

And then on August 21-23 We are having a tax free weekend sale of 25% off.

So plenty of chances to come and get something discounted and on sale. So please come shop your little hearts off. Everyone is more than welcome to come and shop with us.

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I was sooo mad yesterday!!!!

So about four o'clock yesterday I get a phone call from the doctor's, my ultrasound has been put off for another four weeks. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. The tech went and broke her arm, so she cant do my ultrasound. Now I am sure there are other mothers that have been put off for this too, going to the same hospital and all. But I am already 27 weeks so now I will be 31 weeks before I get to see my baby and find out the gender, now I will see if I can con my doctor into peeking at the baby here at my next appoinment on the 13th of August but that is still 2 weeks away. SO again I say AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh.

Ugh Doctors what are wrong with them, dont they know you arent supposed to get a pregnant girl excited and then just break her. That is not nice at all.

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6 more days...

till we find out the sex of the baby, so stinking excited. But sooo totally terrified.

I want to know so we can buy some of the things we need for the baby, but I havent decided if I will be alright with a daughter. LOL.

I love my son and he is sooo good. I am terrified if we have a girl she will be completely opposite, yes I know another boy too could be opposite but another boy I know I can handle.

A girl would be fun to dress up but then I will be spending all my time making her clothes and never get around to making things to put in my shop. Or I will be making girly items. I love making boy items, they are soo much fun and it is tons of fun to fight with my son over when and if he gets to keep something new.

Well back to my flopping of emotions and chewing of finger nails. Till Next Tuesday.

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So excited

I got my ad all set up and finalized today for the http://modernhandmadechild.com magazine published in august.

Now I just cant wait to see how the whole thing when it comes out. I think I am as excited as all the women that have worked hard to put this magazine together.

I hope many of yall come check it out and dont forget I have a coupon offer in the ad for you.

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Sales

My shop www.childishthoughts.etsy.com will be having a sale here soon, you are more than welcome to come join us in the fun of the sales.

We will be offering 10% off of your purchase from August 1 - 14, 2009, and there is an added bonus.

We have a coupon you will have to find in the new magazine http://modernhandmadechild.com for an additional percentage off.

Lastly for Tax free weekend we will also be having a sale but this one you will not be able to use the additional coupon for. But we are offering 25% off your total purchase.

After you make a purchase I will send you a corrected invoice so please do not pay right away.

And to help promote a friend, I didnt want to seem selfish in promoting myself, LOL.

www.twokazoos.etsy.com

Put CTBLOG in the notes to seller for 10% off entire order of $5 or more, please wait for revised invoice. Offer ends last day of August.

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1 month of free advertising

I was recently directed to a great little advertising blog.

http://indiecraftwall.com/

The first month of listing with this site is free, and every month after that I believe is $10.

I began advertising yesterday and already gotten 11 more views than I would have if I hadnt. I am sure there would be more if more of us got on there but I think that is great for a newer site.

Mrs. Cori is super nice and I love the site. I hope you all at least check it out.

And have fun with it. Ohh and to get your one free month, you pick a block to advertise in, fill out the information it asks for and then at the bottom do not click paypal pay button, just close the window, it took about half an hour for my advert to show so please give her time to get you listed up there, but I like it and I hope you will too.

Ohh and you can advertise any site you want, you do not have to be etsy, or artfire or any one particular site.

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This year is flying by

So I realized today, Davin's b-day is only 1 and half months away, and my baby will be hear in a little more than 3 months. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. LOL. Before I know it, it will be a new year and everything will be in chaos.

My goals for this year was to get a lot of stuff in the house sold and bring down my fabric stash. I dont know if I will be able to do that just yet. I mean I did clean out some of my stash but honestly I dont even see a dent in it.

Ohh well maybe I need to save that for next year.

OK that was my teeny tiny rant or whatever thought for the day.

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School time is coming

We are already getting ready for the new school year, not that I have much to prepare for, LOL. Davin is only in Kindergarten but still feels like there is a lot of work to be done. To get him prepared I made him a crayon roll set, also I am hoping it will encourage him to be excited.

I went ahead and made some extra and listed them in my shop, hoping to do the same for another kid out there. LOL.

I know my son is not soo excited about learning this year, even though we homeschool and we did fine last year, just could have done better with more of a routine, that is my goal for this year, set it all up with a routine. We will see what happens, but here take a peek at these cuties.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27185952



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27185781

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My Crazy four year old

decided since I was busy sewing today to entertain himself. This is what I found.





Well atleast I didnt have to worry about him drowning himself. LOL. And he was near by, I was in the next room while all this went on, for an hour he played in the sink. Who knew a sink could be such a fun thing to play in. LOL.

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Succulent wife feature

I think this is cool, you may or may not agree. LOL.

https://www.byhand.me/mannybeads/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10144

I have one of my crayon aprons featured on byhand.me along with some other children item creators from our market on 1000markets.com

The Succulent wife has several awesome items and these are just a few of them, take a look and have tons of fun with it.

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So I am prego and looking for new baby items

So I thought I would start with baby play things and toys.
And there are soo many choices but here are my favorites so far. Ohh and I recently joined the EtsyKids team on Etsy so I used those stores in the team to start my shopping with.

Now this guy is just tooo cute, and what baby wouldnt love a little monster to hang out with.



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23162416

And a sock monkey is always fun, especially at bed time



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19369363

Ohh and every one needs some decor for the baby room



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24891561

And these guys are soo entertaining right here on the computer imagine the fun your baby would have staring at them, LOL.



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24616125

Hope you enjoy these. I did. I plan to do another one next week, cant wait to see what fun things I find between now and then.

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Crazy four year old got my camera...

And this is what I found on it.

Apparently while I was at my sewing machine he climbed into the pantry, and liked what the ceiling looked like. There were a few of our food stuffs but they were blurry. LOL.




Then he moved to under the sink. Look at all my cleaning supplies.



Started dinner a little early today, ok way early, just had a moment of feeling good so took advantage of that. We made alfredo and pasta.



This is the meat we put in the alfredo sauce.



Ohh and this is my tummy at 15 weeks. I look huge. LOL.

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New versions of vintage dress

Here is an update on all the various vintage dresses and the prints I did them in.

Mind you it is all the same dress just fitted to a seperate person and their taste.

I love making this dress and seeing so many makes me so happy.









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I have been feeling so good lately...

That I got lots of new things made and I am slowly but surely starting to add them to my shops.

Here is what I added today.

Etsy

Cars Car roll



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24305708

Caveman car roll



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24305179

Caveman Chalk mat



http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24292400


1000 markets

Bright animal crayon roll



http://www.1000markets.com/products/54349

Kitty cat crayon roll



http://www.1000markets.com/products/54348

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Finally some time to breathe

Things have gotten a little crazy over here. Not just bad crazy but good crazy too. I have been working the last week and a half on two large orders. They were tons of fun. And I already have another large one set up for this week.

So I will be taking today to recoup from the last week and a half and then back to the old sewing machine tomorrow. LOL.

I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone involved with these large orders. So thanks ladies, and hope to hear from yall again.

Ohh and Childishthoughts is doing wholesale now. Well ok I have been doing it for a week and a half now. LOL. I love it.

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So it totally dawned on my last night....

That I am going to have another baby. LOL. Yeah I am a little slow in the brain lately.

But OMG I am going to have another baby and where am I going to put it. LOL. maybe I can empty or half empty a laundry basket of fabric and place it in there, but then who is to say that when I want some fabric out of that basket I dont forget baby is in there and dump it out on the floor.

Hubby made a good point last night that when the baby is born, Davin will be in kindergarten so I will have a few hours a day to be just me and baby but I am scared already, I assume it is the pre-baby jitters. I got them all the time when I was carrying Davin, I always dreamed and was terrified that I would go to the store or something and forget him there.

But now that I am finally gotten into the grove of my little business, I am really terrified that either my business with get neglected or my children. I am scared that Davin will hate the new baby because it gets more mom time then him, I really dont know how I will manage all of this. Again it is more than likely just pre-baby jitters but still, I worry.

I try to talk to hubby about these things but he is one of those "dont worry about it till it is here" people.

Or he tells me it is all in my head, which more than likely it is but still.

Alright I think my little rant is over and I dont feel better but it is off my chest now. LOL.

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1000 markets interview 3-18-09

This is the interview I did of our beloved market manager of Child's Play market on
www.1000markets.com

John is a great friend and market manager and he can be funny at times, here he is.



When did you first start your craft, and what made you want to try?

I took my first shop class in 1987. It was a combination, half metal shop and half wood shop. I really fell in love working with the wood, though. I still remember the first project I made was a Mahogany initial on an Oak plaque for my mother. The contrast of the two woods was intriguing, and I’ve loved wood working ever since.

What do you love the most about the items you make?
I love that kids can have fun playing with the toys I make. I see my daughter's face light up when I make something for her, and seeing her happy never gets old. I also like that I can give parents a toy that they can be absolutely sure is perfectly safe for their kids to play with.



Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I was accepted into The College of New Jersey (Then Trenton State College) under their Technology Education department to become a shop teacher. Name the process, I learned it. Metal foundry, sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection, plastic vacuum forming, spot welding, arc welding- it was REALLY a lot of fun. But after my Freshman year, I learned two things about myself: First was that woodworking was Still my favorite, and also that it takes a very special person to be a teacher. I didn’t feel at the time that I had that special something, so I switched to Political Science and finished out my BA, just 2 classes shy of being able to declare a Law & Justice minor.

My wife and I met in ‘The History & Philosophy of Corrections’ class and we’ve been married for 11 years this coming June. We have 2 wonderful kids, a 4 year old girl and a boy who just turned 1 last week :)

How about your favorite color?

Without a doubt, blue. Specifically an icy cool blue.

What is something you really want to try making?

I have a dump truck I’ve been working on the plans for that I’m looking forward to making. I also really want to make a toy train. The problem with the train is I have about a half dozen different ways I’d build it, so the dump truck will probably come first unless I can make up my mind on the train.

Are there any other craft fields you dabble in?

Not really. I’d love to be able to but I just don’t seem to have the talent for any other craft. The toys are different. They just seem to come naturally.

What brought you to 1000Markets?

Some of the EtsyNJ team members had mentioned it and I took a look. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but with no fee’s unless you make a sale I figured I had nothing to lose. I’m really glad I did- I love the look and feel of the site here so much!

If you could give 1 piece of advice to somebody just starting in your field, what would it be?

Experiment and be creative! Don’t stop pushing yourself to the limits of what you can do.



You can find more samples of my work on Flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/grecowoodcrafting

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Starting to feel human again

So I am finally feeling human again, YAY.

Not getting as sick as I was, I dont know if baby has decided it likes food now or if it just gave up the fight. LOL.

We are trying to get Davin to go back to sleeping in his own bed. I had him where he would start the night off there, and of course some time between 12 and 2 he would come and climb in my bed but at least we had part of the night to spread and sleep comfortably. LOL.

Well my dearest hubby ruined that back in January, Davin and I got a respiratory infection and well he told him since he was sick he could come to my bed so he would be comforted. Yeah now when we tell him to go to his bed, he starts with this truly fake cough and says "but I cant I sick."

Ughh, hubby.

Anyways, so we are trying to get him back in his bed, so when I get huge, there is room for my belly and my poor four year old doesnt get thrown from the bed. LOL.

Ohh and still waiting on my hubby to get a job, I think he likes being home driving me nuts. LOL. Today he is supposed to go fishing with Davin so hopefully I can get some quiet while they are out, unless they determine I must go with them.

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I am pregnant!!!!

So we recently found out I am pregnant. YAY!!!!!!

We are definately excited about this now. LOL. At first we were NOOOOOOOOOO, but that is because we just got rid of all our baby stuff from when Davin was a baby, literally like 2 months ago. Well we had a bit of a scare last night.

Davin was playing in the room with us and I was laying on the bed. He accidentally tripped and stepped on my belly. I had some cramping but it wasnt too bad, just was soo tired I guess. This morning I get up and realize I had some spotting.

Well it is gone now, and we talked to Davin about being more careful, of course as a four year old little boy he didnt really understand told me I was being crazy that his brother and sister were fine. Ohh by the way he has it in his head that I am having twins. LOL.

Going Tuesday to get on medicaid since hubby lost his job and we will start doctor visits shortly after that. So YAY!!!!! We get to have all the fun involved with having a baby. Getting new clothes, toys, furniture and getting prepped to not sleep at night. LOL. I just got past all that with Davin hehehehehe!!!

Ohh and lets not forget all the diaper changing and potty training, YUCK. Davin was easy took him only two weeks to potty train I am pretty sure this will not be as easy. Ohh well we will see. Maybe I am just getting a head of myself.

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Some shoot me know!!!!

OK, not literally.

I have been physically ill for the last 3 days. And it is starting to really annoy me. My hubby and MIL keep telling me I am preggers, my son informed me this morning I have a baby girl in my tummy. Not something I want to hear right now. Hubby still has no job. He has an interview for tomorrow and hopefully it will help carry us till his real job starts in April.

just frustrating. Maybe it is all from stress and they just arent helping, I know it is wishful thinking for MIL. Hubby too. He says he doesnt want more but when he gets around babies he just melts. And Davin loves them too. SO I am hopeing it is just that.

Alright. That is it.

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A-Z of Jonie

A - Age: 25
B - Bed size: Queen and its too small for me, Devaun (hubby) and Davin.
C - Chore you hate: laundry, I hate the fact that I wash it, fold and then it is dirty in a few days all over again!
D - Dad's Name: Ernest
E - Essential start your day item: Computer
F - Favorite food: Candy
G - Gold or Silver: Gold
H - Height: 5'6"
I - Instruments you play(ed): None
J - Job title: mom, wife, SAHM, seamstress.
K - Kid(s): Davin (4)
L - Living arrangements: we live in a single family home, with me, hubby, Davin, MIL and BIL
M - Mom's name: Bobbette
N - Nicknames: mama, Joan, Jo
O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: none, besides Davins Birth
P - Pet Peeve: Pee on the floor
Q - Quotes you like: ""You are not bleeding so stop acting like your dying."
R - Right or left handed: Right
S - Siblings: one brother and one sister
T - Time you wake up: 7ish- as soon as the sun comes in my window.
V - Vegetable you dislike: brussel sprouts
W - Ways you run late: Kids
X-rays you've had: one chest, to make sure I didnt have pnuemonia
Y - Yummy food you make: anything guyanese
Z - Zodiac: scorpio


This was totally fun and entertaining

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New artisian website

http://www.promoteyourcraft.com/


Come check it out. Awesome artists and sellers here.

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Finally something new

Cupcakes







I am so glad to be able to add something new. Thanks Treasuredmoments for getting me off of my behind and giving me the motivation to get to making something new. LOL

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BLAH

Ok I have been in a blah mood for the past two days. Some one please come kick me in the butt and get me to wanting to make things. LOL.
All I can manage to do is turn my machine on look at it sew for about an hour and then that is it.

Fortunately I dont have any order waiting at the moment, but still I want to sew I just cant. So someone put a carrot on a stick and dangle it in front of me or something.

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1KM

I think I have mentioned 1000markets.com before.
Pretty sure I have. LOL

Anyways I am excited, I am starting to make sales on there. I mean it is great to make sales anywheres. But I really like the fact that I am making sales on there because it means we are getting more customers into the site. LOL

The site is only about four months old. I have been on there for four months. Dont think I have been there since the begining, but fairly near the first part of it. LOL.

So anyways, I love the site, I mean literally love the site, I cant find anything to complain about it. Just things to complain about myself. LOL>

I really cant wait for us to go live. The site is awesome, I suggest that you as a buyer or seller come check it out. What is there to loose, a few minutes in your day? I promise you will not regret it.

http://www.1000markets.com

and my link

http://www.1000markets.com/users/childlishthoughts

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Joined Bonanzle

I joined bonanzle. Seems pretty cool. Just thought I would share. LOL

http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Childishthoughts

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1KM Interview - Barretzz

Here is one of our newer members, Barretzz - she makes the cutest little baby shoes ever. Or at least that is my opinion. LOL. I am sure once you see these you are going to agree and love them too. I just wish I had a baby to put them on now. LOL.

Well here we go with the questions




http://www.1000markets.com/users/barretzz

When did you first start your craft, and what made you want to try?

I started doing the hairclips last year, for a friend that always complains about not finding 'cute' barrettes for her little one. From there to this point, it has been an experimenting road. The shoes came from a pattern my mom had from the '70's - which I updated a little - and now they are everywhere!

What do you love the most about the items you make? *

The detail that I have to give them. I love the thought of little feet, little people in them.




Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I'm Peruvian, but came many years ago to get my Master's degree in Architecture, got a job and stayed here. I am a part time architect, and part time crafter for the mayority of my time, and the remaining time is for my family and friends.

How about your favorite color?

My favorite color is orange.

What is something you really want to try making?

I'll love to learn to work with glass. I've always been curious about the material. I love stained glass, blowned glass.. everything in glass basically.




Are there any other craft fields you dabble in?

I know how to do Tiffany lamps with glass, I also do needle work, embroidery, paint, drawings.

I've been doing something with my hands and creating something since I was a little one.

What brought you to 1000Markets?

I read an article in Trunkt recomending the site. It's been a great finding!

If you could give 1 piece of advice to somebody just starting in your field, what would it be?*

Patience. Sells will come, you will get notice. It just takes a lot of patience and love for your craft.

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Wow it has been a while....

since I last posted.

I dont know where I have been, LOL.
Well biggest news ever: Hubby lost his job.
It really sucks because they told him he was going to be cut because of the economy and get a severance check. Alright that is fine with us, right! Now they are telling us no he got fired because of the performance of his employees (He was the manager of a computer tech company). So no severance check. Alright then. We will live off of our savings for a while.

Not a problem.

So any how we are having tons of fun.

Playing in our vegetable gardens getting them ready for the new growing season. Planting all our seeds that we have been stocking up on for the last year or so.

Went to the zoo yesterday, boy was that fun and it turned out even better when we got there because it was a free day. Didnt know that at first. Coool Beans. LOL.

Davin loved it, he hasnt been there since he was 2 and not sure if he remembers it but he loved seeing all the animals. either tonight or tomorrow night we plan to take him to the natural science museum to see the dinosaur bones.

And more work on the gardens. hehheehehe. So bad thing happened but good things are coming out of it.

NOw if only he can find a better job nearer than the 60 mile drive to near the intercontinnetal airport like before. LOL

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Peek a Boo Valentines 1



Here is a cute peek a boo into our valentines items we have within the market on Childs Play over at 1000Markets.com

In order from left to right,


Row 1: Tiptopdesigns: http://www.1000markets.com/products/21181, Mamaslittlemonkeys: http://www.1000markets.com/products/18294, Daisyblu: http://www.1000markets.com/products/12544

Row 2: Flying zoo: http://www.1000markets.com/products/14958, Childishthoughts: http://www.1000markets.com/products/16350, BAM Designs: http://www.1000markets.com/products/6253

Row 3: Bobs and Bits: http://www.1000markets.com/products/11114, Jennifer Dennis Potter: http://www.1000markets.com/products/15302, Gumball Grenade: http://www.1000markets.com/products/10872

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It is the Amazing super Davin

Scary Davin
Silly boy


Super Davin and his horse (bear)


Super Davin to the rescue


Super Davin and mom, please do not get accustomed to seeing me in pictures. LOL


Funny face super Davin


And Super Davin flying



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1000 markets interview - 1-7-09

When did you first start your craft, and what made you want to try?

I began sewing as soon as I could reach the sewing machine. In kindergarten, I was gifted a little sewing machine. I made all the patterns included, and yearned to use my mother's machine. I made clothes for my dolls. I wanted to sew because my mother did!

What do you love the most about the items you make?

I love that the children who receive the garments I make can feel the love and care I put into them. I also love that they are different and fun. Every kid is special, and I hope in some small way expressing themselves helps them feel that way!

Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

Oh my, what do you want to know? I spend my days taking care of my husband and children (and they take care of me!), volunteering with the Detroit Evolution Laboratory, and working with my clients.

I practice yoga, cook when I can, and have the great fortune of a few hours, a couple times a week when my mother or mother in law come to play with Ella so I can completely concentrate on sewing.

I am a night owl, and would gladly operate from non until 4 a.m. if my children would allow it.

How about your favorite color?

This changes rather regularly. For the longest time, it was purple, then it changed to blue, and now it changes almost daily. Almost all of my clothes are black, and I let Ella choose what I wear most days!

What is something you really want to try making?

More clothes for myself and other adults!

Are there any other craft fields you dabble in?

Every time I think I want to try something new (other than clothing design, patternmaking, graphic design, and writing) I have to remind myself that "the last thing Karen needs is another hobby!"

What brought you to 1000Markets?

Shelly from Figgy's brought me here!

I love that we have a community where I truly feel like I can belong, while maintaining my integrity as an artisan and craftsperson.

If you could give 1 piece of advice to somebody just starting in your field, what would it be?

Make what you feel, and take time to enjoy the process.

What in this world (besides your loved ones) can you not live without?

My sketchpad and pencils.

What draws you to the fabrics & other products you choose that you work with?

Generally, I am drawn to natural fabrics, but I am always sidetracked by colors. When the two combine,I have to have them. I'm discovering an addiction to fabrics I never knew existed....perhaps it didn't until recently, because the artistry of today's fabric designers is inspiring! I love to create little garments out of large prints. I suppose, since I'm not a quilter, it's my way of expressing the collage I admire in quilts and assemblage projects.

What shops, artists or other things continue to inspire you and help shape your creativity?

Undoubtedly, fabric inspires me. I am constantly inspired by my flickr contacts. I never realized how visual stimulation inspires me until flickr! I am also a graphic designer, so I view everything, in every day through a lens of possible inspiration. Yoga helps me to slow down and open my eyes. I truly find that keeping my heart open through the practice of Ahimsa (non-harming) leaves me open to the kindness in the world; providing me with a constant source of creative energy!

Lastly, my children inspire me. They are true individuals, and they remind me that what I do is important (even if only to them).

Thanks for asking!

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