Probably should have done this from the start...



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Say hello to February's Blogger of the Month...



Her main shop features handbags and backpacks in cool retro fabrics, and her other shop - mostly destash right now - has lots of fabric remnants and patterns.

Here are some of my favorites from her shops...


This adorable clutch in green with purple skulls! ^-^


A gorgeous Spring floral print from her destash shop...

Don't forget to check out her shop and blog, and see what's there that might be calling to you...

• TiLT Creations' Etsy Shop


• TiLT, Too Etsy Shop (The destash shop!)


• TiLT Creations' Blog


• TiLT, Too's Blog

Silver alert!

http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/6/579965.html

This is my grandmother; please, if anyone can help, even just getting the word out...

Update: My grandmother has been found. She was far away from home, had run out of gas, and was just sitting there. She is being taken to the hospital where she will stay overnight for observation. We'll know more when my aunt gets there. Thank you for keeping her in your thoughts.

Not one person voted in my poll... -_- Maybe it's cuz the links/pictures didn't work; so I shall try again! ^-^

I'm going to enter a little contest and the challenge theme is Green. I already have a few items in my shop that fit the bill, but I could also make something else a little later. What do guys suggest? Enter just one thing I already have made? Enter several? Make something new? Of course I am worried about entering a bunch of stuff and having my votes all split up, know what I mean? So what do you think?

Poll #1519163 Spring Challenge
This poll is closed.
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 19

You should enter...

There are some new fancies at Faerie Gardens!



Don't forget our holiday sale is still going on! 10% off everything! Prices already adjusted so no need to wait for an updated bill! ^-^

The NY State Senate has agreed to vote on the same-sex marriage bill before the year is through. Urge your senator to vote YES!

The holiday season will soon be here - what's your favorite holiday movie or special? Why?

I used to love cuddling on the sofa with a lap cat watching holiday movies and TV specials. Today it's not the same. I used to get so excited when this would come on the TV:



But now, you can DVR it, buy the DVD (have some), search it up on YouTube (hee, I think I did that...), get it shipped from NetFlix (do this every year)... and watch those things any old time.

But I *still* have favorites! Of course I can't limit it to just one, I love too many! So here's my top ten...

10. The Little Drummer Boy - My favorite song as a child made into a TV special... awesome!
9. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Who doesn't love this?
8. Frosty the Snowman - I still say *Messy, messy, messy* in that voice... XD
7. A Charlie Brown Christmas - The ending still makes me tear up...
6. Miracle on 34th Street - Not just tearing up with this one, bawling...
5. Will Vinton's Clay-mation Christmas - Full of awesome holiday music!
4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas - This was a favorite of both my mom and me, we can even recite lines! Hee!
3. The Little Princess - Not really a Christmas movie per se, but one that always gives me the Christmas spirit...
2. The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - This is actually a book I read every year, and I haven't seen the special since it aired in the 80s, but it's still a favorite.

And my number one, lovelovelove this special, is John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together. The songs are *my* Christmas Carols and without them it's just not Christmas. I wish they'd put out a DVD, so I could buy it already!

I can't wait to read about everyone else's favorites! How about you?

Meme #1MAH ICONS.

default	oldest	newest
saddest	happiest	angriest
cutest	sexiest	funniest
fave ship	fave fandom	fave animated
best quote	best textless	best stolen idea
use the most	used the least	favorite

HOW MANY ICONS DO YOU HAVE: 122
OUT OF HOW MANY AVAILABLE ICONS SPACES: 126
IF YOU COULD BUY SPACE FOR MORE, WOULD YOU: Maybe
DO YOUR ICONS MAKE A STATEMENT: Some do, some don't
WHAT FANDOM DO YOU HAVE THE MOST ICONS OF: Neopets? Rabbits?
AND THE SECOND MOST: Neopets? Alice in Wonderland?
WHAT SHIP DO YOU HAVE THE MOST ICONS OF: I was stretching with the one above...
ARE YOUR ICONS MADE MOSTLY BY OTHER PEOPLE: Maybe 1/2 and 1/2 or leaning more toward made by me...
DO YOU MAKE ICONS: Yes!
ARE THEY ANY GOOD: I think so
ANIMATED ICONS ARE: way cool!

DO THE MEME.
Coding can be found here or ( here  )

Say hello to November's Blogger of the Month...



She has two great shops with the cutest things!

Fabulous vintage finds...


And adorable vintage-inspired handmade items...


Don't forget to check her out and see what she has that might be calling to you...

• The Fab Miss B's Blog


• The Fab Miss B's Etsy Shop


• Becky Kazana's Etsy Shop

The theme of this week's Blog Carnival is to Show Our Face, to let others know the artist behind the work. Since you can see who I am just by clicking on my 365 tag, I decided to have the lovely and talented Jacqueline Parks interview me! Enjoy!

Artist's Interview with Diana "Bunnykissd" Bukowski of Faerie Garden Fancies
Interviewed by Jacqueline Parks

1. When did you first get interested in art?
I don't remember ever being without crayons and paper and pencils and scissors and glue and tape...

2. What are some of the earliest art experiences that you remember?
Making paper doll chains with my grandmother, creating drawings to go with songs I heard on the radio, drawing with Ed Emberley's books, using the Barbie Fashion Plates to make textured drawings...

3. Who influenced you as a child/teen to become an artist?
My grandparents, my grandmother was always showing me how to do something neat with paper, and my grandfather was the first to ever really critique my drawings...

4. How does being an artist influence the other parts of your life?
There was a time, a long time ago, when I had my first apartment, when I would buy flowers from the grocery store, and steal toilet paper from work. I still don't handle my money as well as one would expect a "grown-up" to, and I tend to be absent-minded and distracted by things most people just don't notice: a particularly vibrant leaf on the ground, a bird in a tree, an interesting cloud... I'm also finding that I'd rather not work at a *real* job anymore...

5. What is your current favorite medium to work in and why?
I don't really have a favorite at the moment. I've always loved colored pencils, but can't ever get them to work like other people can; so I've been practicing with them. Also, I like the looks people get with markers, yet again, they never worth that way for me; so more practice there. I'm also practicing with watercolors too, which is similar to my favorite thing to do which is water my acrylics down a bunch, but it acts different on paper than it does on the poly clay; so more practice! And yes, polymer clay is always fun to play with...

6. Who is currently influencing your artistic direction?
A whole bunch of really talented folks on dA: thegirlinthebigbox, mandarinmoon, valentinacrespo, odins-girl, darklingwoods, lilmidnight, colorfulblossom, iceandsnow, marina-b, ALWAYS esme123, just about ALL my friends, and of course people like Suzi Blu and the Godess Leonie and Vanessa Valencia at A Fanciful Twist.. omg I really could go on forever!

7. Show us one of your current favorite pieces and tell us why you like it in particular?

I really like this piece because I went back to my beginnings and got inspiration from Ed Emberley, which was fun, and it's cute (almost kawaii), yet the moon is so pretty...

8. What is one medium that you have never worked in that you would like to try?
gouache

9. What advice can you give to aspiring artists?
Never say never. Don't say you can't. Don't listen to people who tell you you can't. Have you seen Picasso or Pollack's work? Don't expect perfection; it's art, not a photo. And of course, practice, practice, practice.

10. What direction do you see your art moving in in the next five years?
More collage just for myself, more sketching and drawing on the fly, and most importantly, I'd like to see it be my primary source of income...

It's time for another round of Mosaic Monday Bunday!

Last week's theme, as guessed by many, was PEACE in honor of today being the International Day of Peace. Our winner as chosen by drawing a scrap of paper from a box is.... Little Love Flame! Congrats! I have your address and will send off your prize as soon as it's ready!

So how about this week? Do you know the secondary theme?

Guess today's theme and win a Mosaic Monday Bunday prize!
(Remember Mosaic Monday Bunday always features rabbits!)

Click any pic to see its Etsy listing!
Leave a comment with your guess, and I will be pooling the names of those who guess correctly from both my LiveJournal and BlogSpot and drawing one winner per week. Good luck!

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!

Say hello to September's Blogger of the Month!



She has some really cute cards for sale...


And some lovely jewelry! I want to add this piece to my collection:


Don't forget to check her out and see what she has that might be calling to you...

• Designs by Vanessa's Blog


• Designs by Vanessa's Etsy Shop

The Fantasy Artists of Etsy (FAE Team) have a new exhibition: Moonbeams, Stars, and Comets!

Etsy Buy Handmade FAEetsy

Why yes, there are 3 of my pieces in it, but there are lots of other very pretty things! Check it out!

After our hiatus of nearly a month, Mosaic Monday is back! Our winner last time, with a tough theme to guess, was marilavado who was the only one who correctly guessed the secondary theme was TWILIGHT. So how about this week, my friends, do you know the secondary theme? (Remember Mosaic Monday Bunday always features rabbits!)

Guess today's theme and win a Mosaic Monday Bunday prize!

Click any pic to see its Etsy listing!

Leave a comment with your guess, and I will be pooling the names of those who guess correctly from both my LiveJournal and BlogSpot and drawing one winner per week. Winners eligible to win a prize once every 30 days and international players are welcome! Good luck!

My step-father collapsed while walking home from the bus after work yesterday. In addition to having cuts and bruises on his face, he has multiple small bleeds throughout his brain, and 2 large ones. He is still unconscious, has been intubated, and is undergoing tests today. Any healing energy, prayers, good thoughts, etc. that you can spare and send to him and my mom are greatly appreciated...

Oops! We forgot to do Monday Bunday yesterday, but it's not too late to choose a winner! Last week we had only 2 people guess but I had random.org choose anyway, and acelightning was our lucky winner of a very special customized prize!


Yes, last week's theme was CUSTOM in honor of my exciting new offer to take commissioned orders, and since the theme was Custom, she gets to choose what her prize will be like! YAY!

Thanks to everyone who plays along! Keep your eyes peeled next Monday when we'll be back with more Mosaic Monday Bunday! ^-^

If anyone is interested in what I've been doing since taking my test, I spent several days editing & uploading these photos, and just uploaded all of these as well. Enjoy!

Last week's winner was inquisitivejade whose comment number was selected by random.org from those who correctly guessed the secondary theme was GREEN. Great guessing everyone, and congrats Jade! I have your info and will be sending your package soon! ^-^


So how about this week, my friends, do you know the secondary theme? (Remember Mosaic Monday Bunday always features rabbits!)

Guess today's theme and win a ~*very special*~ Mosaic Monday Bunday prize!

Click any pic to see its Etsy listing!

Leave a comment with your guess, and I will be pooling the names of those who guess correctly from both my LiveJournal and BlogSpot and drawing one winner per week. Good luck!

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here! None this week... :\

I have never done this before, but here goes!

I will create a piece of art for you; all I need is an idea or image with which to work.

Send me a note to discuss what you want and the final price. General prices are as follows:
~ Poly clay pendant/pin/magent (under 3" diameter) $21 + $4 S&H
~ 4"x6" watercolor postcard $5 + $1 S&H
~ 9"x12" inked sketch $13 + $4 S&H
~ 9"x12" painting $27 + $4 S&H
~ Digitally enhanced photos $10 (no shipping, emailed)
~ Etsy banners/blog headers $10 (no shipping, emailed)

PAY VIA PAYPAL BY JULY 31 and get free shipping and a surprise gift!

Hoo! Last week's secondary theme was way too easy! Everyone guessed correctly that it was ICE CREAM! So the winner's name was selected by random.org from those who correctly guessed - ok fine, the comment number was chosen by random.org - and is none other than princessemma312! YAY! Congrats!


So how about this week, my friends, do you know the secondary theme? (Remember Mosaic Monday Bunday always features rabbits!)

Guess today's theme and win a Mosaic Monday Bunday prize!

Click any pic to see its Etsy listing!
Leave a comment with your guess, and I will be pooling the names of those who guess correctly from both my LiveJournal and BlogSpot and drawing one winner per week. Good luck!

For other Mosaic Monday posts, click here!