tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56104358706715507932009-10-16T17:59:12.111-07:00a blog about NoraNorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16551640485238202518noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610435870671550793.post-70305993753963735302009-07-28T18:16:00.000-07:002009-09-28T10:09:21.842-07:00

Hi, everyone. I know it has been a while since I've posted here. The reason behind that is that my interests have grown elsewhere. I still want to make earrings and cards but for now, I want to work on my graphic design. I guess it's just a mood thing. Whenever I feel like it, I will go back to making things and if I do, I will most probably post them on my new blog. So update your bookmarks! I

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If I had my own studio space, the things I could do! My dream studio would have to be somewhere with a lot of sunshine with big windows that I can open to let the cool air in. It doesn't have to be a large space just big enough to fit everything I love doing inside.One corner by the windows would be my easel with a table holding all my supplies. The other corner would be the pottery corner,

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As some of you might know, I am an EtsyBlogger and each month we have a featured seller. Last month was me and this month is the fabulous TwoZanyZebras. She lives on the same coast as me, making children's clothing, blankies, bibs and lots of other gifts. Very unique items from a very unique person for very unique kids! Here are some of her stuff:Peter the Dancing Panda (Onesie or a T-Shirt) -

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The only thing our family does in terms going green is recycling cans and bottles. But I do do a few tiny things to help save the trees like not getting a receipt when I go to Starbucks or the bank. I can just view my account balance on the screen or online, no need to waste paper!Nowadays, it's not that hard to recycle since we already have the three different trashcans. But I hope by those few

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Well, it's that time again where I find a Etsy seller who has less than 10 sales. Today's seller is Flaunt Designs and I'm very excited to introduce her. Her jewelry has a very 'fresh' feeling with beautiful colors and shapes. See for yourself:Word To Live By Silver Word Earrings...Laugh - $12.00Fruit Punch Silver Earrings - $22.00I just love the color combinations she uses. I also love the word

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Today's find is fellow EtsyBlogger candycrack. I love the cute charms she uses in making each piece. They have a very vintage feel.Here are a few of my favorites:The Beach Key - $40.00Charming Christine - $25.00Anastasia Earrings - $14.00Of course, she also has a blog and browse further at her shop. Write to you guys later!

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Question: Do you believe in true love? What about love at first sight?Answer: How can I answer this without being unromantic? Don't get me wrong. I consider myself a real daydreamer. I like writing stories but they are mostly about love being lost.I think if your lucky you will find love at first sight but it takes time to get to know someone and fall in love with them. I don't think it happens

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What's New? Wednesday's will be a new feature on my blog where I present sellers on Etsy who have had less than 10 sales.Today I found a new shop that features beautiful chainmaille jewelry. If you don't know what chainmaille is, check this lovely piece out:Sterling silver byzantine bracelet with turquoise - $98.00This one is my favorite:Clubs -N- Roses - $30.00Click here for the rest of

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I have no particular plans in terms of celebrating St. Partrick's Day but I like join in the Etsy community and post something green!I found this shop when I was searching on Etsy for shops that haven't had 10 sales yet. The result? Purifiedart's very unique and beautiful shop.Silver ring with 20mm Green Aventurine Cabochon - $60Based in Philadelphia, this ring is only one of the many exquisite

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Q: What was your favorite movie when you were a kid? Is it still your favorite now that you're older?A: The Little Mermaid. I think we saw it at the movie theaters and then when it went on VHS, I remember begging my mom to buy it. I love it so much, I watched it all the time and I still do.As always, if you want to answer the Question of the Day at your own blog, feel free! Let me now so I can

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Q: If you could jump in a time machine and travel back to any point in history, where would you go?A: Without a doubt, 17th century. Some of my favorite artists were active at that time like Johannes Vermeer...Diego Velasquez...Including famous classical musicians like Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Pachelbel. Also, for your information, it was when ice cream was invented! I love me some ice cream!If

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Did you know March is National Craft Month? To tell you the truth, I didn't either, I'm ashamed to say. Until I read about this month's topic for the blog carnival, I didn't know.The fact that National Craft Month exists is very important to me because, for one, I am a crafter. I think it is important to me and to a lot of people that it is recognized and other people who don't craft, realize

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Woo hoo! That's right, I have made it to 100 posts! And, guess what, I have a special for you! As a thank you for reading my blog, from now until March 31, 2009, you get $1.00 off on anything in my shop! Since my earrings are reduced in price this is a great deal! On top of that, free shipping! Just mention this blog post and take advantage of this! Click the image below to be taken to my shop:As

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Today I'm going to share with you a very yummy and a very easy recipe, Napoleon. I made this yesterday and took some pictures. At the end, I have a link for a pdf version if you want to print it out.Ingredients:6 squares of puff pastry1 cup white, granulated sugar1 cup milk1 large egg3 tablespoons all purpose flour1/2 stick butter or margarineEnough powdered sugar for dusting, about 1/2 cup1.

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Quite a few things have been going on besides the fact that I get to be the Featured EtsyBlogger. For one, I got featured in a treasury! It's been a very long while since I've been in one. Thank you, bcDesign for including me! If you would like to give it some love, click the picture below.Also, I sign up for Twitter so if you have Twitter, please follow me and I will definitely follow you! Just

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Here in L.A., the seasons are kind of a mish mash of sorts. Most of the time it's pretty sunny but we do have the occasional rain, which surprises some people. I for one love rain! If we had a definite spring time in L.A., it would be my favorite season because of the rain.I don't have anything specific planned for the spring but I do hope to get more things in my Etsy shop so be on the look out!

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I'll give you one hint. Her name starts with an N.... yes, that's right, me!! I can't believe it! I'm so excited. This means that for a whole month I will be featured on Street Teams blogs. How great is that?I'd like to thank the whole Street Team! Thank you so much guys! You are the best!! :D

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I smiled when I read this one...Q:If you could ask your pet any question (and they could answer you), what would it be?A: I would ask him why he bites people when he's been with us for almost two years. I know he has a very energetic personality and since he's small, he tends to think he's the king of the castle, but I really wish he would stop. That's Micky:

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Well, at least for another 4 years.I'm not that political. I didn't even go vote for him but I'm glad he won. I hope that he runs for governor next. I've been seriously seeing a lot cops on the streets and that's definitely a good thing. He is a very good mayor in my opinion!

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Q: You're packing your bag for that other desert island—the one with no electricity—what 5 books do you take with you?A: 1)Gone With The Wind, 2) Harry Potter, 3) Anything by Jane Austen, 4) Anything by Virginia Woolf, 5) Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales.(Post 93, woo hoo!)

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I got this question from another website and decided to answer it here.Q: You're packing your bag for that magical desert island that happens to have electricity, a TV, and a DVD player—what five DVDs do you take with you?A: 1) Mama Mia, 2) Cinderella, 3) Harry Potter, 4) Gilmore Girls, 5) When Harry Met Sally(92 posts, almost there!)

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Wow. I can't believe I'm almost to 100 posts. That's great!Anyway, how is everyone? I'm doing okay. Getting along. Applying to jobs. Thinking a lot. I was especially thinking about drawing and painting. Lately I've been thinking about taking a painting class. I'm not that great a painter and I still want to paint even though I haven't done it in a while. I think it is something I see myself doing

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Hey, Everyone. You might have noticed the change in my blog layout. This is because the purpose of it will be changing slightly. I want to write more things besides my Etsy stuff so I thought a change would be a way to bring that in.I hope everyone is doing great although the present condition of our country is less than desirable. I am back in the unemployed pool. I did get a temp position at

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Hi, Everyone. I know it's been a while since I posted last.. well, it was last year! But all that matters is that I'm back in the swing of things and I'm glad to be here again! And I do think a Happy New Year is in order!Anyway, I hope to have some posts up in the next few days so keep an eye out!

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In my opinion, Christmas gifts (or gifts for other occasions, too) should be something that you wouldn't buy for yourself either because you don't have the money for it at the time or an indulgence. The perfect place to shop for those things is Etsy because there is such a wide variety of items.I complied a bunch of items that struck my fancy. Most of which are things that I would want if I had a

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