tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36113951219521705502024-03-05T10:08:22.531-05:00Art to the Extreme by NicoleMy name is Nicole and I am an elementary art teacher who loves to create, share, and sell art. As a first year teacher, life is busy, but I wanted to make time for the arts and my art outside of school. My solution...Etsy.com! I started my Etsy.com site in November of 2007 and had 23 sales my first month open!!! I have always had a love for art and have been creating art ever since I was little. I mostly create ceramic art and linocut prints, but also LOVE creating handbags and purses.Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-64576761919702457602012-09-03T12:28:00.000-04:002012-09-03T12:29:31.463-04:00Fall 2012 Show Listings for Art 2 the Extreme<h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chestertons-European-Market/378039788064" target="_blank">Chesterton European Market</a> - Chesterton, IN</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, September 8</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.fiftiesfestival.com/" target="_blank">Lebanon Back to the Fifties Festival</a> - Lebanon, IN</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, September 15</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FishersFreedomFestival" target="_blank">Fishers Oktoberfest at Saxony</a> -Fishers, IN </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, September 22</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.fishersfreedomfestival.org/fundraising/oct-craft-show/" target="_blank">Fishers Christmas In October Craft Fair</a> - Fishers, IN</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, October 13</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/442967325747908/" target="_blank">Castleton United Methodist Arts and Crafts Fair</a> - Castleton, IN</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, October 20</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DejaVuArtAndFineCraftShow" target="_blank">Déjà Vu Art and Fine Craft Show </a>- Columbus, IN</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saturday, November 17</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">*Applications in for the Bloomington Handmade Market (Nov. 10) and Hoosier Artisan Boutique (Nov. 24). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">WOW! A huge thanks to WISH-TV's <a href="http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/indy_style/arts_and_music/how-to-make-a-tshirt-scarf" target="_blank">Indy Style</a> cast and crew for the amazing opportunity to be on their show and get the word out about shopping handmade!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On Friday, August 24th, I took the morning off from school (I am an elementary Art teacher and I HATE to be absent) and headed to the WISH-TV 8 studio in downtown Indianapolis. I was kindly greeted and escorted to the Indy Style studio where I was able to set up my display of handmade items from both my shop and a few of my friends. I only had about 15 minutes until the show went live. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once I spread my array of handmade goodies, I put on my mic and was ready to go!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was fun to watch the hosts, who were very fun to watch and kind in person, move from one place to another with the cameras automatically following them and moving from one place to another. It has been about 10 years since I was on the news and boy, has the technology changed!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was on at 9:33 am and had just a little under five minutes to show off what I do. I talked about my items, <a href="http://www.TwoSeasideBabes.com/category_16/SilkBamboo-Hats.htm" target="_blank">my favorite hats</a> from <a href="http://www.twoseasidebabes.com/" target="_blank">Two Seaside Babes</a>, and mentioned the storefront opening of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vardagen" target="_blank">Vardagen</a> on 116th street. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite part was teaching the viewers how to make a t-shirt scarf because it is something so simple that anyone can create, even if you do not consider yourself a DIY or artistic person. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just as quick as everything started, my five minutes flew by and it was over! I had a such a great time and I am very thankful to Peggy and the crew of Indy Style for the opportunity to share my story. The busy, dedicated teacher in me rushed back to school (with 2 hours still left of my sub) and was able prep for the afternoon and continue on with the rest of my day. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">P.S. I promised to link the DIY mitten pattern! You can find it <a href="http://art2theextreme.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-mittens-from-recycled-wool-sweaters.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> -Nicole</span></div>
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Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-66079264253031089092012-09-03T10:17:00.001-04:002012-09-03T10:17:36.104-04:00Happy Labor Day<h3 style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I spent some time this morning cleaning up the blog and I will be adding some new content, exciting news, and my Fall 2012 show line up today! I am excited to be back posting on the blog with some excellent crafting and home tips and fun! I am also a huge couponer, so I will share some of my favorite bargains with you this fall as well! Be sure to follow us on <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/arttotheextreme" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </b>for the most up-to-date information and news! I will be giving away the sample above through our fan page today AND if we reach 500 likes by midnight, I will be having a giveaway!</span></div>
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Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-2366696135865629362011-11-20T15:20:00.004-05:002011-11-20T15:29:11.399-05:00Giveaway-Custom T-Shirt Memory Blanket<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhml-trc3L0QcBkFBHXR07TmCjkanprz-F53OHY7tlvLzkBC8rKL_oIDccoZbmtcFoicBcXSNG3VeRv3JEQqioKlopS7cWEdGuxr7vcZ7t_EdfBPz_RVtph6ezXfxGZT5Oq8T_FaxIPjWY/s1600/screen-capture-5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhml-trc3L0QcBkFBHXR07TmCjkanprz-F53OHY7tlvLzkBC8rKL_oIDccoZbmtcFoicBcXSNG3VeRv3JEQqioKlopS7cWEdGuxr7vcZ7t_EdfBPz_RVtph6ezXfxGZT5Oq8T_FaxIPjWY/s320/screen-capture-5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677177273030881922" /></a><br />Are you a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-2-the-Extreme/16592971380?sk=app_197602066931325"><b>Facebook</b></a> yet? <div><br /></div><div>Well if you are, you can go right on over and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-2-the-Extreme/16592971380?sk=app_192229990808929"><b>enter to win</b></a> a Custom <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62781875/t-shirt-memory-blanket-twin-size">Twin T-Shirt Memory Blanket</a> (an $85 value)! Contest ends Thursday at 11:59pm EST.<div><br /></div><div>If you are not a fan yet, make sure you <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-2-the-Extreme/16592971380?sk=app_197602066931325">click here</a> to become one and get a 15% off coupon valid in our Etsy shop!</div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-83681754524178247612011-08-08T10:01:00.014-04:002011-08-08T10:57:10.855-04:00The Past Few Months In Photos<div style="text-align: center;">It is time to play catch up from the past few month using photos in order from the last blog post till now....</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTTXFXwv08sjTTNoqc7eOAxtaU7KEjyYU4Up-sDZ4J9AY-LW9PJqdtlLUySmM3fuFbDS_3eeLZbg58v7l6voLrL5d7YFmTcMblWz6uiwF8GuiiIr_Vq_YeFOr8H4-saAHNsK9QeDEPzjk/s320/IMG_3584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638497469584900642" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I participated in the Broad Ripple Art Fair Student Sale!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjuzr2KtJ4QsULDV1h6OtPfcZ3dJ2JB2Xlwp_tiu__95CHCNPFyRl7XsKT14FznAGmqDFgkNBk6N-hFIBChJk6a8cTOogjxt89-8XxnDNC6jNOgSR0t_H4D5IWxLH0I2sdxm145e8VyQE/s320/IMG_0858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638496104905870210" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">I organized and put on our school's K-8 Art Show. These are some linocut landmark prints from 7th graders! They are pretty talented! </div><div>
<br /></div></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhno4Bu1hN60zSbv6h7Ts-rvMUtNPbbBOESxFag3LOuzmmsDSYtpl6Uf-eKB17_bByV1B-UPQYJNYD1gQUaMY4XSez0IDjqT7oPzTpx6AtpRkNh5wELJ5EzWpsbIG5n2j2DKXjloiagEsM/s320/IMG_0920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638493763631371746" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Became a couponer, who gets lots of things for free (but does not store stuff under beds or in kids playrooms like that show...). Thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/couponproblog">Coupon Pro</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/couponmom">Coupon Mom</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom">Money Saving Mom</a> for getting me started in the right direction and for their updates!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-CwCDF6FsyNkzZfBGVp4Yt1w6qXkdlYj9-Dmn1MOUuBBbMArbwf6tgrKfbQYMHKvzA-sqUVNCONfkSPEEHzoDLe6XskCKsyLwmi485MNO_9c20481o7XJiqV6S1uoDUzxcsmSddJFE_k/s320/IMG_0849.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638494179417520258" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to them, I am now the proud owner of items like.... 150 boxes of pasta (that I earned $1.50 back when shopping), 32 sticks of deodorant, 25+ boxes of brownies, 43 containers of tic tacs, tooth paste, shampoo, and conditioner for a lifetime and lots more. I have been waiting for my school to host a food drive or something.... I do no need all of this, but it was all FREE! Maybe couponing leads to hoarding....I think both of those shows are on TLC.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ08Tb4ZyvU1gJQelwg0u5OLWXhMBxG9BoZrjmeN-GFbFr9txXr2NOY2RuUqQLq7B5vO_5sjLZC2_wtqveq7dI6s1P-S3wK7Ce_n0Gw7kt_1aephrXX56_re4eYgH8cuHaeJBo579KB8/s320/IMG_1063.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638493165724005026" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Went fishing in St. Petersburg Florida with my husband and two awesome friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElSApSNqepLTfBv97J9grp6lhefpWNFQXKwJpt3hexRlSwH74lkw_fr_JO9hwZ_b416rrSk6tEBfdnzf_y49jIgsVRz2HUtr3qq1nsTkq1YA00UiInZW7OXitsZicuMU_ysyNKTm0aTY/s320/IMG_1345.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638492573511457570" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My sister-in-law got married. I took a photo with a giant yellow pepper!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_ysqbYgxCE458lMr9uvxHszRbgaEE0kl9rsMrKMR6IBm2egtF77NMF53GNFUpzp-ZcxGQwA_5DkAg-UjdOEHhd0NkCEgpPpI0ygUo2blo_5T6tJFAdVpO17mRn0mm1UOYH7ULci3Tpk/s320/IMG_1973.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638490632411484658" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I became the next American Idol!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not really, but I had a ton of fun taking photos behind a rear projection screen! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvpct1X5xgxCdNWAeW_ULla-ejYRcTd4WxGgv0jzDMTf31MYBwxnxGto_LHdlAjkAVWRtFe-on-YHvFvr2-ja92vEMZav8_vpWOdvTYFyqeyseTQi06dElup6XeWW4xue0P8v5YTTqWI/s320/IMG_1853.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638491374777975010" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">I did eat a lot of crab legs while attending the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Home-Video-Studio-Franchise-Opportunities/105484049486232">Home Video Studio Getaway 11</a> and the "Hanley Awards" in Las Vegas. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNUKFj_IU62Oxf6p9kJgZx-dvUSmDWmzuGRQtw-8ATF3AAAjKwZJNKq2F3gCqiNe-AL2BhpgsVj6AxYZo2j0l0g4rgdUl3rsQewRCD-rVbDTh-GrU7IHxDl42IKwddX_JJCsAKkRWKowA/s320/IMG_2211.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638491000879183986" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Currently I have been adding new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79309062/alphabet-rainbow-crayons-set-of-26">Rainbow Crayons</a> to my shop and preparing to go back to school (I am an art teacher). </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So there you have it... Summer has been so busy and has gone by so fast. I hope you enjoyed the photos and stay tuned for a giveaway from our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-2-the-Extreme/16592971380"><b>Facebook Fan Page </b></a>and a sale in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme?ref=si_shop">Etsy shop</a>!</div></div></div></div></div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-6309399588187922122011-03-10T22:13:00.003-05:002011-03-10T22:23:43.177-05:00whoopdwhoop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.whoopdwhoop.com/images/whoopdwhoop-logo.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 356px; height: 63px;" src="http://www.whoopdwhoop.com/images/whoopdwhoop-logo.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Whoopd-what? That is right! <a href="http://bit.ly/hWi4qY"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF9900;">Whoopdwhoop</span><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></a>!<br /><br />My friend, Jamie, introduced me to a new site (I believe it started in January-ish) that allows users to upload handmade items for trade without exchanging money. You do not even have to trade with the person requesting your item!<br /><br />There is a credit system (Whoops) used for making trades based on the value and shipping of that item. The amount of Whoops ranges from 1-5 Whoops.<br /><br />I have only listed one item so far, but I plan to list more once I get the hang of things.<br /><br />Go to this link to sign up ( I also get.25 Whoops if you sign up with this link, so that would be awesome): <a href="http://bit.ly/hWi4qY">http://bit.ly/hWi4qY</a><br /><br />You can also check out their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/whoopdwhoop">Facebook page here</a>.<div><br /></div><div>Let me know what you think!<br /><br /></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-80976468042804729442011-03-05T17:54:00.007-05:002011-03-05T18:19:53.533-05:00My Newest Crafting Project!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKq6QwdKpP1vSp4BaFKUzJVVCqiPHZQR6fw7mt6AH0Nf1sVAJFUrRs2w2A7bu62hkG1GzJvRybsz9dfV1aIggJ8VDQC2vwr8JECBJZnduQryEz2BjrP1jDyqIByP0i8AepjDVWLhgHGI/s1600/IMG_0471.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYKq6QwdKpP1vSp4BaFKUzJVVCqiPHZQR6fw7mt6AH0Nf1sVAJFUrRs2w2A7bu62hkG1GzJvRybsz9dfV1aIggJ8VDQC2vwr8JECBJZnduQryEz2BjrP1jDyqIByP0i8AepjDVWLhgHGI/s320/IMG_0471.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580739082957665842" /></a><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Today I got up bright and early to give a presentation on "Producing Photo Books" and the Blurb program for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><a href="http://www.myhomevideostudio.com/index.cfm">Home Video Studio</a></span>. Ever since I got home, I have been sewing up a storm and waiting for my sister-in-law to arrive. Earlier in the week, I had spent a few hours after school melting down plastic I had collected over the last few weeks in preparation for my new project I have been meaning to try out for the last year. <div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RqbbdxKPN5U7hS5a1O7lfOHGGsUpqo-UAESAYyA9yMAnHbdhog1Evk1Y-pzOSdqKEGM1LkNgHf7ZZyehHd7gwXdIVUILqrBXvoIgcBDfoIMAP0Mdh1sBT67-yHZ4HZjNtKiKRnnxAfk/s320/IMG_0473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580738793324222722" /></div><div>Today I tested out my pattern for a fused plastic bag lunch sack (the small size) and produce sack (the larger size). They turned out really night and the sewing machine did not screw up on my like it had been when I used it last. Here are some photos of my trials. I am not sure what to charge if I sell them at one of the next 4 craft fairs I have later this month and next, but I was sure happy with the outcome. I would love to know what you think! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Want more information about fused bags? Check out my <a href="http://art2theextreme.blogspot.com/p/diy-and-crafting-ideas.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">DIY Tab</span></a> above for great ideas and projects!</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8KrKieRE2RA8fAJ-bYSXlzWVKmITFdSeUxKjh3-v9b9jzlcP2QNJ5QYZJw48VUr7eli_Zgm0a4IoyG6pqV4mhDsiSf6HwkYDCxg4VlWfFSGhXIcUHz3aLqfFK3ITyk8-SGsrycElTVo/s320/IMG_0470.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580738560947026898" /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAy_YRmyjCWahBdw2T6knF6WqNJlzU-Fww6b9V5FC1pTUbYqH_dpG3OFa6UgWWNE5TY30UFi_OSiu-y-9HRxIKq5xVlq5-5r6HeI9_BN6CUYd_xEAQlEvDOXgc6XLAuFhOOX2LYOoOGU/s320/IMG_0472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580738424293778850" />Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-62694548170045880112011-03-04T11:37:00.006-05:002011-03-04T11:55:43.601-05:00Happy March!Hello! Boy, do I have some catching up to do. I have been so busy with new crafting projects and teaching my art students... More in-depth blogging to come, but I wanted to share a few links and photos for now!<div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">TREASURIES</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Here is the latest I have created! Help it get hot by visiting and clicking on the handmade items!</div><div><br /></div><div><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4d6730f8bad66d918d04f37d&r=-1&t=a&m=0&u=5429966&"></script><br /></div><div>This is one of my favorite treasuries I am in currently (out of about 120), which has our Building Block Men Rainbow Crayons.</div><div><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4d6af57b01ae8eefe1ec7e2d&r=9902&t=s&m=1&u=5429966&"></script><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">MAKEOVER</span></b></div><div>My shop is slowly, but surely getting a make over. I am changing up my listing photos so most backgrounds are white in color. I think the white helps the handmade items pop out a little more! Here are some of the new photos and listings...</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmmYfDRid5Seu6SPGY6NAM5ICwC0G37Wu9vSoSU_Cz0HadBJtH7QHmkGZsFi_ExOCIvFfA9jhssiF3DqVAaPxfc2XrTnsA0m8yZ_Q-w9XTq681E0_rIfHQ9jD0F3l9oXnxfciuNOyW0E/s320/IMG_0332.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580268837186361138" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3YHp8TxS2O57IGNyJakjxfmiWqoxNDXnIRuez52Mdq04yKBO1FwIYYcEakr6cvX-MBvueLoSj84Sskq6PyPQUrFrGaPUJy5CkdwZFzKtAeWLfXiNH4R5eikl7w6YFRT_e_8UjlwerW3o/s320/IMG_0290.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580268666447584002" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme?section_id=5301394">Handmade Journals</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiai5E_2edqRJFUCi2UaY9XFBXRE4PUIjcfQO2F5VG9Xbm_4N1NHyyKgnYZgkrOJv-yQRFiCt7lxYHLRh-O-nNDSSNhQvVgfSS8ArOngxB5nKKeLA568dzT2KHsfZ1eSATHlbe6uQ0a4fI/s320/IMG_0376.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580268230703640994" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57596636/rainbow-butterfly-crayon-1-large">Rainbow Butterfly Crayons-Large</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check back over the next few days to see what else has been going on in the crafting and art world! </div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-70544231601924618482011-01-25T09:28:00.005-05:002011-01-25T09:41:11.180-05:00Quilting Ideas and Photo Quilts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHjLO_2DkfbWQayijLUXZtt3__Smux4L3doVpnPphsuQja3vKg0kR__dCXUlDHx1iS2F6cvEJEDN8Pr-GEKbBMQSFm-Fs9SMEaOiCC6CHiHPz82V1wJOlpLvN4j2KRTtbTgouW5PFh7w/s1600/PD_0169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimHjLO_2DkfbWQayijLUXZtt3__Smux4L3doVpnPphsuQja3vKg0kR__dCXUlDHx1iS2F6cvEJEDN8Pr-GEKbBMQSFm-Fs9SMEaOiCC6CHiHPz82V1wJOlpLvN4j2KRTtbTgouW5PFh7w/s320/PD_0169.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566133040642127266" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My great grandparents on my grandmother's side.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>This weekend I made a trip to visit my grandmother and continued scanning all the family photos she has. It was amazing to see so many memories from so long ago. I even have pictures of my great, great, great, great grandparents! It is my plan to create a photo quilt of some of the photos and use some fabric from my grandfather's old clothes (he passed away two months ago). I am very excited about printing the photos on the fabric (which is super easy), but a little nervous about starting a quilt since I have never technically quilted.<div><br /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMa98EJanjal2EWbBD6VyUgqhXSEp83vXRenJGJ9TnaFTocW3daOYnV-0gzhyCbukscBjQ-r6mKjFt0Zux_BhvukgPWH-LdceWmw1VzU5aq_F1RZfpcKWDLIwNwd5t3o4uk9jIeIZtOiw/s320/PD_0107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566132663334586946" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My grandmother, Phyllis Fitzgerald. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I think I am going to sew a few border strips around each photo, then the squares together and keep it simple. Has anyone ever taken their finished top to a fabric or quilt store to have it finished with the batting and stitching on top? Do they use a clear thread? Anyone have any good quilting sites or locations around Indianapolis, IN to go to for these services? </div><div><br /></div><div>Any help, tips, or suggestions would be great! I will keep everyone updated with my progress!</div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-38074654746905532632011-01-16T22:59:00.006-05:002011-01-16T23:15:33.957-05:00ETSY ARTIST FEATURE: Hip to Piece Squares<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae84NGHrIl8M368oFNrMEXsTohyphenhyphenD75_qaylYdp1sglD1UvkUmADFMkwr_5vsf2rtLz7kSb2NM_6SBiXN1WX9SE1IvrHWWtEQ_AZUPiimF2qXzehbWeWgJSyP5XlxRACNDiFpZensuU9Q/s1600/il_570xN.156925779.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiae84NGHrIl8M368oFNrMEXsTohyphenhyphenD75_qaylYdp1sglD1UvkUmADFMkwr_5vsf2rtLz7kSb2NM_6SBiXN1WX9SE1IvrHWWtEQ_AZUPiimF2qXzehbWeWgJSyP5XlxRACNDiFpZensuU9Q/s320/il_570xN.156925779.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563002832689817410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tonight I was poking around on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Art-2-the-Extreme/16592971380">my Facebook</a> as usual and this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahminshall">awesome Etsy shop</a> I had fanned awhile back popped up on my newsfeed. I wanted to share their shop with you because their items are just TOO CUTE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hip to Piece Squares (or Etsy name <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahminshall"><b>sarahminshall</b></a>) has so many great items from totes to house shoes, which I want to buy soon! I really like these scarves that look quilted (see below), and hope they put some in their shop!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqPxYMtAbTC_457K33SdUd-xszbAquncsx7DtwCg3jZWeqxKk4S3qwr3Cac8dH_AwOR8iJOftMCpxkrPN38DmbTn09EU3EFI7f6sbxPNjK82bTPacNqmrHs9zqhgnfXbQ_kIt3tu_SHE/s320/5202509377_b38429d0ba.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563001509616893666" /><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure you check out their <a href="http://hiptopiecesquares.avenueb.org/"><b>Blog</b></a>, become a fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hiptopiecesquares?v=wall"><b>Facebook</b></a>, and shop their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahminshall"><b>Etsy</b></a> page!</div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-43420916971963383032011-01-14T23:13:00.003-05:002011-01-14T23:20:41.642-05:00New Treasury WidgetI love using <a href="http://www.craftcult.com/"><b>Craft Cult's site</b></a> for a variety of things Etsy! I am especially loving their <a href="http://www.craftcult.com/treasury_widget.php?userid=art2theextreme">treasury widget</a>. This new tool allows one to search all the Treasuries they are in or they have made, customize the look, and get an html code to post on their website or blog. <div><br /></div><div>Check out the current Etsy Treasuries I am features in (I found <a href="http://www.craftcult.com/treasury_widget.php?userid=5429966">75 total</a>, but the most recent are some Front Page-worthy Valentine's Day Treasuries! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4d2b2f6a913b8eefb449dae2&r=-1&t=a&m=1&u=5429966&"></script><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4d2b62d198fd6d91b1ae0715&r=-1&t=a&m=1&u=5429966&"></script><br /><script src="http://www.craftcult.com/js/trwi.js?s=1&l=4d2a836748f76d9141e3ba77&r=-1&t=a&m=1&u=5429966&"></script>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-14141589788372406542011-01-13T00:02:00.000-05:002011-01-13T00:02:47.534-05:00DIY: Mittens from Recycled Wool Sweaters<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4UwhpYnkZxZcQDn_qytlT0M9xWID09ApRcwc87X7H0iHD1PqsmZNvg0_12ozG0kskX7A5_YX3zsoGECcMlzm2VRFuI14UAg2rMNro0X_IR8RaneWoTKxmWWyf2zjnvpGcTL1f1Uuz_4/s1600/IMG_0157.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4UwhpYnkZxZcQDn_qytlT0M9xWID09ApRcwc87X7H0iHD1PqsmZNvg0_12ozG0kskX7A5_YX3zsoGECcMlzm2VRFuI14UAg2rMNro0X_IR8RaneWoTKxmWWyf2zjnvpGcTL1f1Uuz_4/s320/IMG_0157.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561529911641678290" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Over the holidays, I wanted to make something fun, useful, and something I was NOT planning on selling on Etsy. I wanted a simple gift for friends and family that I could make without spending a ton of money, but super creative at the same time.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>I remembered that I had purchased the warmest, and best made recycled mittens at a local holiday boutique this past November. I wanted to learn how to make them myself, so I Googled the project and found some helpful sites. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The best site, instructions, and video came from <a href="http://studio5.ksl.com/?sid=4456414&nid=61"><b>Studio 5</b></a>. They also provided the <a href="http://media.bonnint.net/slc/907/90740/9074084.pdf"><b>pattern</b></a>. </div><div><i>*I suggest cutting the pattern a little longer/bigger than the pattern or else they will not be long enough for all hands, but you can tweak the pattern to your needs.*</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I live in a nicer part of town, so the Goodwill I visited had 1 Wool Sweater for me to buy and felt. That was a little disappointing. I am learning that tons of people are felting wool and making similar items, so they were fresh out of recycled materials I needed. With the help of my friend, Jamie, I was able to find 7 sweaters at another Goodwill a week later!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>My first few pairs I only made one or two minor mistakes (having the wrong side of the cuff facing out, making the mitten too small, etc), but each pair of gloves I made are wearable and no one would notice that I made any mistakes at all unless I pointed them out. I only wound up with one extra fleece insert (that I am going to use as a dust rag) when I was not paying attention to the previous position of the insert. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Check out the photos below!</b></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYhnawRiUwYY6yAJCGDJr7KYj6PBn9_QurxTNLPZz5YW88Da84IxUQY0WqvkP49llkFbSJwMN5J2_FIR4xZlJlZVWsCA2i61TFtX5Kt2yg8G50bAL32RoTJvX8HSrc8mVBrmFljLziZ30/s320/IMG_0159.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561529751020315890" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BsBkAs9XDRs5lxGClbzgu_FZjbCrIOi2sgMOd4M39VxdDBec3du-I6UM2PXmTxPviz2D1p8znEN-oyOO0zekumBe-4uUzxYP8lffumbI1c2dQSSi9H2LUo5RdQZrrKh33M7uKU1E8Ps/s320/IMG_0160.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561529507686749250" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hqzbRojfUKyWOFGwaqgXOJNzkzBto-jO7LFjuC1Dok-IFddDzser7-xmlIj2fuSGm1lnnCM121SxuUaYeQhUhayrsmIaI9hNbNBeVPJP_4cOQrkYmrdKN1BUSW0auGa9Erbe8YwfMmM/s320/IMG_0161.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561529291525256130" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGCwy82LckuDK1uvND7LAAgbB4F-saL1GmkJvP1TFGsfhgPogmpgvZm2fsohQxvRwOXy4BLxChylwwu42ifQpwwI9x_jdaX0Z5BKwk-ytRx-lTOTT4y4FHyWWU_IpSMpw4fF7yYTbx_cQ/s320/IMG_0162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561529087244343762" /></div><div>Overall a great experience and only spent about 1/2 Hour-45 minutes on one pair. A big thanks to my mother-in-law, who provided me with thread, patience, and her sewing machine. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>**I like looking at examples when trying to make something. If you would like to be in a drawing for a pair of recycled mittens I made (I did not secure the layers with extra stitches, so it is easy to take the lining off to see and learn, then slide back on to use), just comment on the article and leave your e-mail address. I will choose a winner soon! Be sure to share with your friends, Tweet, and Facebook!**</b></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-36912737406615569972011-01-12T22:50:00.007-05:002011-01-12T23:05:16.965-05:00Welcome 2011!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsr2twdED7PAKLHqZN_jY4NnKYpCLIdI701GL2NzxwOmd76YN1FsG5Y3hkDbRUQEzDiGHTB0pRjtLyNWlqyvR1GJGnHn2HE094A98DgfQdJPvE_t8WEWZHeC7lsFOxhGtfM9q1ngZBuI/s1600/il_570xN.206635855.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhsr2twdED7PAKLHqZN_jY4NnKYpCLIdI701GL2NzxwOmd76YN1FsG5Y3hkDbRUQEzDiGHTB0pRjtLyNWlqyvR1GJGnHn2HE094A98DgfQdJPvE_t8WEWZHeC7lsFOxhGtfM9q1ngZBuI/s320/il_570xN.206635855.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561516154953439346" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy belated New Year to everyone. I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We have returned from vacation and are currently working on our <b>2011 line of New Rainbow Crayons</b> and ideas for our shop and blog. I wanted to share our two newest and updated Rainbow Crayon items.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65523861/building-block-men-rainbow-crayons-set"><b>Building Block Men Rainbow Crayons (Solid Color Set of 8)</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">*They are actual Lego man size, but cannot refer to the word "Lego" on Etsy*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMjZW-A6WVt9ILv9vwELRIObRZfe1OrRSp0fNXqcr6gH4vY8LywvoC68ZIl2jbAtBV8kZnuQ6hBTpiUEOVRh43m_8geehunOgftG2_OBPMKcjIaUCpB_0st-PcszhyrpuQDfBCUtPAUM/s320/il_570xN.206635992.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561515957615992498" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43271589/egg-rainbow-crayons-set-of-5"><b>Egg Rainbow Crayons (Set of 5)</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIuCeUqPf23dqJcoYrBW6TonFYkEmlftBoW3gclNcTBQ8oChzzy5AooK-i93Y9omTgQMmplc35tbO99y_cN30OY74Py7knnoftWBbg-pt-TUhOdjWLSlBaC8y-GtkTOz2b67pLKbtJYrM/s320/IMG_0270.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561515383683158562" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While you are shopping around for Valentine's Day, do not forget our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61482272/jumbo-heart-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3"><b>Heart Rainbow Crayons</b></a> both in Jumbo and Mini Size, as well as a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59198846/i-m-yours-gocco-print-greeting-card"><b>card</b></a> to go along with your gift to say, "I'm Yours."</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfDTS77uqZxjK1lSGCQgsD5neoU5_zzQECVqHm5HQ08hNElqXPluV3vHh3KeS3Y7BteVlLRW1PkL2SQRVhIHajgt9T_HcfUTI6rfLdL-X4gEk5i6CfxxoG9PFcLNNZjgbtBl0NfqoOlk/s320/il_570xN.191741613.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561514896868898354" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.184086371.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would love any feedback or comments you have! Thanks for checking in with us!</div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-37682083262077433162010-11-28T17:50:00.004-05:002010-11-28T18:02:57.716-05:00CYBER MONDAY DEALS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.192815589.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px; height: 388px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.192815589.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hello all! I have been away for the last week or so due to the passing of my grandfather. I have not been able to announce my sales, so sorry for the delay, but check out what we have for you this weekend!<div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">15% ETSY BIRTHDAY SALE</span></b></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme">Art 2 the Extreme</a> has been with Etsy for 3 years today! Happy Birthday to us!</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you been wanting one of our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62781875/t-shirt-memory-blanket-twin-size">custom t-shirt blankets</a>? Need a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55024235/rainbow-crayon-party-favor-pack-mini">party favor pack of Rainbow Crayons</a>? Today is the time to get 15% off your purchase!</div><div><br /></div><div>Just enter "<b>MYETSYBIRTHDAY</b>" in the coupon code section when checking out!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">BOGO SALE ON RAINBOW CRAYONS</span></b></div><div>There is still time to shop my <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61800169/bogo-sale-buy-1-set-of-rainbow-crayons">BOGO Sale on sets of Rainbow Crayons </a></b>until Monday at midnight!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the listing you should use if you would like to BOGO on any set of 3 Jumbo <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme?section_id=5413369">Rainbow Crayons</a> or 6 Mini Rainbow Crayons of the style of your choice. Just make sure you mention which you would like in the "Message to Seller"</div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-87626137451920231702010-11-19T08:16:00.004-05:002010-11-19T08:59:24.239-05:00Etsy Shop Sharing: Two Seaside Babes<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 325px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs332.snc4/41785_179421430374_964329_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;">Today I would like to share the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSeasideBabes">Etsy shop</a> of my favorite hat that will not leave my head ever...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The fashionable wearings of, <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSeasideBabes">Two Seaside Babes</a></b>, is an Etsy shop created by mother and fiber artist, Jessi. She specializes in various styles of crocheted hats and accessories. They are also the original creator of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61409953/custom-womens-visor-buckle-beanie-you">Buckle Beanie</a>, which <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59364605/silk-and-bamboo-womens-visor-buckle">I own</a>! Her original and very high quality handmade items are a HUGE seller and very popular both locally in the Indianapolis area and on Etsy. In fact, Two Seaside Babes are high up on the list of Etsy top sellers!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkaAgHJVwQJKjxuepkW4deFEGwulM76kB0_i42FYqimlYUneQMskqieQGAQDkv2717RutLZTAsWJFqnWtRkf4poRQgOKc9ZcDMQUnT91V2xylQ0zBYAWktoZPALkXDa1DuGjBVzmDfsI/s320/il_570xN.191495935.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541259968760043474" /></div><div><br /></div><div>With such a large selection of colors and sizes, it is easy to shop for anyone in your family or friends. She also specializes in custom orders, so when you need a set of matching hats for a family photo shoot, or a super cute beanie or headband for your newborn, you will know where to go! You cannot go wrong buying anything from this AMAZING shop and artist. Her handmade goods are truly stunning!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 379px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.190747252.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><br /></div><div>Have you purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSeasideBabes?ref=seller_info"><b>Two Seaside Babes</b></a>? We would love to hear all about it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Are you local and will be attending the Lawrence Central Holiday Boutique or the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoosier-Artisan-Boutique/159101404128366">Hoosier Artisan Boutique</a> over the next two weekends? Make sure you stop by her booth to try her handmade items on in person!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/TwoSeasideBabes">Become a FAN on Facebook!</a></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-64197381324809539022010-11-14T14:25:00.005-05:002010-11-14T14:33:22.580-05:00Black Friday/Cyber Monday Preview Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-iw3qLqfmRVCQz3ZsuPBgDl7YQ3zrPDvOsWTDBK9MObBj_KjvyDSOKc85makrsDdJxW0Fi-dtokbuIncRkugziJIAh4y1UddOuBdOfnPYYnv41D-DPGKO1IJtojezoNg3B7XCwhulUo/s1600/screen-capture-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 386px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-iw3qLqfmRVCQz3ZsuPBgDl7YQ3zrPDvOsWTDBK9MObBj_KjvyDSOKc85makrsDdJxW0Fi-dtokbuIncRkugziJIAh4y1UddOuBdOfnPYYnv41D-DPGKO1IJtojezoNg3B7XCwhulUo/s400/screen-capture-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539489861387272594" /></a><br />Happy Sunday!<div><br /></div><div>Today I am previewing my Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, where I will list a limited amount of BOGO Rainbow Crayon Sale items. My Rainbow Crayons make perfect stocking stuffers for all ages, so make sure you take advantage of this awesome deal!</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Today through Monday, November 15th at midnight- Buy 1 Set of Rainbow Crayons (3-Pack Jumbo of 6-Pack Mini), get a second set of your choice FREE.</b></div><div><br /></div><div>You must check out with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61800169/bogo-sale-buy-1-set-of-rainbow-crayons"><b>this listing</b></a> for the BOGO to be valid. Only 10 BOGO deals are available through tomorrow night!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Are you having a sale currently or on Black Friday/Cyber Monday? Post your sales in the comments section!</span></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-15545347950556614562010-11-13T16:31:00.011-05:002010-11-13T17:05:04.954-05:00November Already?!<div style="text-align: left;">I cannot believe how quickly this year had flown by! Where did September and October go? Well, it is time to play catch up in my blogging and share some photos with you!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a photo of my pumpkin this year. Can you guess what the art is supposed to resemble? Too bad I did not get a photo of it lit up....or even a chance to put a candle in it. It molded 2 days later!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK9vf5DX6EPCn96kw3WlghKwiLsIVpgp9kyeODZQH-NkyFEx-uMI-v1g1_EYAnZVTibwLbYCAG6HgAlzNLrmRytEnHHzQjQUMQqODBMXk_LLkBB3JBmmWNT9e7BKiOkAGUuuUPlk4R_d8/s400/DSCN3636_2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539158342209713618" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I had an after school workshop for pumpkin carving with linoleum tools for grades 4-7. Here is a pumpkin from a 6th grader, which I LOVED! The kids had a blast. My second workshop for october was tie-dye pumpkin shirts (and have about 50+ students attend. So much for my "only the first 30 accepted," but I hate turning kids away.</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLnXG3Os1GjRB2HzvkskFXpwWPpysrsiegkiSCam-w1pxUyy1asVsxgCuwUSstZza31bTHhtLyns44NPbc3uE3D1DD386IRNecLg-YrDU_18Uw5GNRyo-yJAHlCOrIK6o-vZOGoknkcUM/s400/DSCN3645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539158143953539698" /><div><br /></div><div>For Halloween I was Lady Gaga. I bought a wig and made a dress out of bubble wrap! I had a ton of fun and got honorable mention at a costume contest!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP_5G_GpAglOAYgbEs9tJHUMbT-gEL5WWrR6QnxTbt6ZRNeakdqYqU2U5jgcV-BJWsN0V-qRqkWIzKh3zw_IIjTcyaGwUOW4GXz3wi0fcC9GA3a_Kc4uJc3oiImILwV6mcqKmNRFFVlNI/s400/DSCN3658.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539157687698381074" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-cX4RY3LS_JDdrK4XCI7674EbiQlmaW7KlsTKtEyn0Dch7oeuDbdlGWyBUBTXVt-fMu7HWmKloSDee_ODqc6m8mCe3UBDwHf6k3Zh1a6PNfHEFfbbsCnyVDcHya41-w2JX5mDDL9FkU/s400/DSCN3666.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539157982106118802" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Today I went shopping at a local craft fair! I never get to shop, or at least take my time and shop for fun since I have signed up for about 10 shows total this season. It was nice to buy some fun items! Take a look at my purchases!</div><div><br /></div><div>These Owls are a HOOT! The artists did not put their name on any of the tags, but they are so cute, I had to take a photo with my webcam!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKV5J1Pelwis8NaatNeXWa5sXJIgl4SZvDYOoBOISBd4i9e0O3yh4RQhPKTDT1fyitSiBN4S0X-TQClIN9WHPmy2UKngmNr2oWbYNuGmkxeW5oBQQQczKXBPLG-v_3pLBN9odMA0_XpUw/s400/Photo+on+2010-11-13+at+16.33+%25233.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539157509401323106" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I am in huge need of soap (Do not worry, I have been using soap, but it has been my husband's Axe body wash, which smells good, but I needed a change-Ha!), so I bought this REALLY good smelling Cranberry Yuzu bar from "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GetLathered"><b>Get Lathered</b></a>." You will be able to buy your own bar too at the <a href="http://hoosierartisanboutique.com/for-patrons/"><b>Hoosier Artisan Boutique</b></a> where we will both have a booth on November 27 in Noblesville, IN. I cannot stop smelling it!</div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Go6hW6H0Ep67UWkZBz1ivVqzsnDhphyphenhyphenrKVt6Nmu8OkhizniJHb4_d7bWUYV_FwBB73ZLPy0Ew5L3BnEQf4n2IhvCJoW3VBlVdDr84Qk9VJadsEnn-bKeqT_UKOKPYblxxFf1HSZOw74/s400/Photo+on+2010-11-13+at+16.32+%25233.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539157338570865026" /><div><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpac6, 'shop','gallery',4,1).renderIframe();</script><div><br /></div><div>Well, that is about it for tonight. I have a big announcement tomorrow to make about a great BOGO deal in my shop, so check back in tomorrow!</div><div><br /></div><div> I would love to hear any comments you may have, so feel free to write a message below! Have a great weekend!</div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-40256321029321814792010-10-04T19:25:00.006-04:002010-10-04T19:42:27.841-04:00Trick-Or-Treat and Giveaway<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXoglBBBVPPepO4Ij9xxVVzlwS4KtBD1R7JBS5yrhP3lNkjweemh1dxiD2HoeBF1Smpg3KO7KKhVWV-BPO11AiY-ep-wocxg91ttuRzDHeKkWET3AaYDH3FPsy-FCZP3oTmMfyKiM2uQ/s1600/DSCN3603.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXoglBBBVPPepO4Ij9xxVVzlwS4KtBD1R7JBS5yrhP3lNkjweemh1dxiD2HoeBF1Smpg3KO7KKhVWV-BPO11AiY-ep-wocxg91ttuRzDHeKkWET3AaYDH3FPsy-FCZP3oTmMfyKiM2uQ/s400/DSCN3603.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524340293438407010" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Happy October! Today I wanted to share my two most new Rainbow Crayons for Halloween. The first (above) are my new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57224077/jumbo-candy-corn-rainbow-crayons-set-of"><b>Jumbo Candy Corn Rainbow Crayons</b></a>, which have been quite a hit at my craft fairs the past two weekends! This trick-or-TREAT looks so good you could eat it! Different from my typical Rainbow Crayons, the Jumbo Candy Corns come in the traditional candy corn colors.</div><br />My second newest Rainbow Crayon set are my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58108057/jumbo-hat-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3"><b>Jumbo Hat Rainbow Crayons</b></a>, perfect for your little witches. The points on these crayons are great for little hands to color with!<br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KWWnX_yHmrw4ZqVoWvbmlJ67WNK_SMhRS5ForJpRKuDJ1jAg0nii7VmONDy3YwuhChOpHcj0Up0Q_pJBsRr7BTXnTqdlNpFWkghf0e7-RbvdJAbKFga_8W_FskLkrphBBS-yZfNEgl8/s400/DSCN3597.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524340015165545250" /><span style="font-weight:bold;">GIVEAWAY<br /></span>This week's giveaway if for your choice of either Jumbo Rainbow Crayon (set of 3). To enter, all you have to do is comment on this post with what you are going to be for Halloween or what your favorite Halloween costume was as a child! For an <i>extra entry</i>, make sure to <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/art2theextreme"><b>Twitter this blog post, mentioning @art2theextreme</b></a>. To be eligible, you must comment by midnight on Friday, October 8th. Good luck!Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-48402224620515009962010-10-02T21:10:00.011-04:002010-10-02T21:41:19.841-04:00Well... It Was Not Quite Moby Dick...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_ObUeTmFbEd0Mvj5V07mzolVos2Auo5iE_zlWSiLq9jtgAB3dGa1H8lRcITzJBtSNP5Bn1Ahowx0x4VCkCUnpoyDRUbt5uNvhAhXYZhnHZUv6uXOidnRtzzFDYHtNkMhF9IemhgJa7M/s1600/screen-capture-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 181px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_ObUeTmFbEd0Mvj5V07mzolVos2Auo5iE_zlWSiLq9jtgAB3dGa1H8lRcITzJBtSNP5Bn1Ahowx0x4VCkCUnpoyDRUbt5uNvhAhXYZhnHZUv6uXOidnRtzzFDYHtNkMhF9IemhgJa7M/s400/screen-capture-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523628008875639810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The last three days have been the longest ever while I participated in the "Whale of a Sale" Children's Consignment Event in Zionsville. While the children and baby items were a great deal if you have kids, it was not a huge catch for me and far from the "Moby Dick" I was expecting. For those of you "crafters and artists" out there who participate in shows and events, I am sure going to have a hard time from now on, participating in any type of show that is not specifically an art, craft, or holiday boutique. Here are a few photos I took...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7UanR_EDYRVVhvoA7gg9awyTbVwhDHlGqSyjleJIFYtZ3SoIDVRvasP2zSrYVF7v5p77YgB7K4b-k_o12wfEO_u343emXkWpjPoo6EjgRb8Je_uV4wd1J14YfO0w_XKrRpzK7KPIqAQ/s400/DSCN3620.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623473131626338" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyL8GrNBB2qfWAwAvvcR039vY5IAZ6-HPFCJ9HURrDB2kATqKXxa4Lfmk44GsBW0UgxTGpdSAVMtPdZn2FJ5utd1dCz-pGchQ1M-pOP4PDmJ-pcvkQ9Tj1WNNa6EGCapVlKtuflGOtxi8/s400/DSCN3621.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623665765605970" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XQSB1inteLPlwABWzvrICh1UMOKSGNoa8POLdKNON3prrZmUPjMpewC-LU9G3QUDUwRvrEOLC0VbZahPZnfqJSI9RTMSohH0uQ-zWjjNpVu9mLU2PiVzi1O-AVd_o9-p5ndhc8n57zM/s400/DSCN3624.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523623845575584962" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On the plus side, I did get a few great finds from the </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sale and hang out with some wonderfully talented ladies!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnupmQ5zxqIGVymzawWakn437B6hmU0EvPz7rVopLEzPjGLp3pBofXkShxHIvhJfC_1OBPB7e2294mj1qirQEdtzIs7O7mz06U-QuRkHOlJ5MVFD3rCKP1cULrAmL3iZprCQ8dGSU7PA/s400/Photo+on+2010-10-02+at+21.18.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523624731626407618" /><div style="text-align: center;">(Above) </div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE Vera Bradley! I for the big bag for only $7.50 and the small purse for $5!</div><div style="text-align: center;">They were almost brand new!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvSH4RGDgITz-MO3pKkJZG7o89mJjqMGOd0kKzxQSK-Rm9YkKjtYAyP2d6NwYypGpQKVdTQeStmvECGsngNvQWioqpP0pmNa4V2627CBma0MALk9Nd1nuIjvu02TAgonpcQLG7muyBA0/s400/Photo+on+2010-10-02+at+19.39+%232.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523624965813932178" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53439127/silk-and-bamboo-womens-visor-buckle"><b>this super cute hat</b></a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoseasidebabes"><b>Two Seaside Babes</b></a> and the necklace from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laktjohnson"><b>MadrinDesigns</b></a>! Oops...I think I left the tag on all day... My husband loves the hat!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The photos below are some of the gorgeous work of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/madrindesigns?ref=ts"><b>MadrinDesigns</b></a>. Each time I visited her booth, I saw something new that I had not seen the first time. She creates her unique pieces with a vintage-modern flair and floral theme. </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPiejSaVIMukTEKJVMr-pgYTI6ht0DvPbehdkg9nlOenJnaN1vOJuFF_b5BEUC0C4Lzsck7lUFSgjQzImNZeY5jCx8Gt_tG6Mjq-VOKBat0OecV4NV7E6utBXZ27_uziuecWxi1mXpQuI/s400/DSCN3628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523624525724865538" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qsClvIQdDNVlIV-gwsI3u3AoIXaQgYCtKy0lizvHZI_RNRyq529RM7X_dUbtGVG029zeT8RKYb2xtZvfb1i82JPLc4xGZ7902q_0lqWdPPrgzqqxsZRfeCBzAISJXkg4h0zvAnVHCCA/s400/DSCN3626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523624057729620818" /><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part was looking at all the talent and meeting new people. I had many good things come from talking with other vendors and artists these past three days and am glad things worked out the way they did! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-10209699422024163382010-09-24T09:41:00.004-04:002010-09-24T09:54:42.877-04:00Two New Treasuries<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 381px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmUAGSj0PwALFV2O2PyoyPe3xS5YpbXARTFgqGfRoFmJbO2WKXbzjExTT80dGtrLPxy_iQZOj9zh039EXwTZUkNeEb9hicAcgcDHWDH6Rv7iWGvesnzE-HtE3rxm9p8OxMkqLhfI12lk/s400/screen-capture.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520477418154345490" /><div style="text-align: center;">I really love the two most recent treasuries I have been featured in. The first <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9b941ef0d86d918aab5d3f/the-bloomington-handmade-market">(above)</a> because the colors go so well together and all of these artists will be present at the <a href="http://bloomingtonhandmademarket.blogspot.com/">Bloomingtion Handmade Market</a> coming up! I am always impressed with the talent when I attend this show as a vendor and am honored to have my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38909990/jumbo-heart-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3">Jumbo Heart Rainbow Crayons</a> chosen among these wonderful handmade items.</div><div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLMYjIkwciw-uakfe-6Og81BSH_Nzi5qmI8Rpib3ShwZhWDkcYxzX_dK1xLS6evC9OkrDE3BXGIRHdalG4DySOdsJwCMaLlYjlBSysef56GzgFQ_Cod97jMhpZDADIi7viG5GQg8xTK4/s400/screen-capture-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520477665862151650" /></div><div>The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c9adfdef3d86d9165f47b95/starry-night">second treasury</a> I love because it is named after one of my favorite paintings, The <i>Starry Night</i>. Make sure to take a look and comment!</div></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-64603973239439592232010-09-23T20:33:00.000-04:002010-09-23T20:34:13.992-04:00Carnival Open House Wrap Up and Craft Fairs!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh5_Yr-tzxeG0-wn5HU-k3W2NgMNgG1WeZcrgrnBJ65kllrwoA9GUnhW7L602VnDjjzx-5kmRJpoixxRdO0PfEnnxmW_AnFPxwIjro2Xy0y8v63VamzBCPwTGgs_6OzEtRCyrbpNv1xM/s1600/DSCN3554.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh5_Yr-tzxeG0-wn5HU-k3W2NgMNgG1WeZcrgrnBJ65kllrwoA9GUnhW7L602VnDjjzx-5kmRJpoixxRdO0PfEnnxmW_AnFPxwIjro2Xy0y8v63VamzBCPwTGgs_6OzEtRCyrbpNv1xM/s400/DSCN3554.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518664300331268002" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; ">After two busy weeks of crafting, I am finally sharing some photos from the </span></a><a href="http://www.brandphotodesign.com/"><b>BRAND PHOTODESIGN</b></a> Open House Event last weekend! As an added note, my photos will not do theirs justice, so I am excited for when they will post the event photos!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I was kind enough to be invited as part of the planning process for this event! I was in charge of the "Arts and Crafts Area" where <a href="http://art2theextremeparty.blogspot.com/"><b>Art Lessons and Parties by Nicole Lewis</b></a> and my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme"><b>Rainbow Crayons</b></a> were featured. Debbie with <a href="http://tabletopsfortots.com/"><b>Table Tops for Tots</b></a> provided the cutest child-friendly chairs and tables for my Rainbow Crayon area where families could try out my newest Rainbow Crayon shapes and sizes!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFwHGtEn90hIUE30X0e-jtN483gEI9snXdVYi3c2CI3YdLiMMTu8IwSuQyb-iqE8D7Sd6SW5ysevi6wQ54JzwoYmv1Cv08XU-RldisUFbsfTTu04dbY9V6y1XrsU1t6wnK8XjKnOoqTM/s400/DSCN3556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518664199680010562" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjPHkl8Zq5yhkMQj7faW2Pl8XTjBovvdabVWuDykEQNOrzEqPU64kh6LVIu0e-gsYCJ3EvKfcVafJqmOVQKwYG7ZPrtn_ia8099IdjLsZq4gzuCOlD05p5wsZ7zQ4nm26eu7bopxu5Spc/s400/DSCN3561.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518664041325533298" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Descriptions and examples of Private Art Lessons...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokd95NaEi1ZO6um37C0liiYOjnfci6_FXr3F_FgDiuT2Jk0rDtvIDlJMKGegpF1RHQoMq8xOOGpVCWnG67XQJIQtvfeoyb18cwxalgpgXMSnRvyQnWy6YiynPf-J_QQ-b5_EVov_FUJs/s400/DSCN3563.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518663344703110946" /></div><div>Jamee with <a href="http://www.settingthemood.biz/"><b>Setting the Mood</b></a> is a special event design and decor specialist. Her work is so stunning that words cannot describe (<a href="http://www.settingthemood.biz/gallery/6102694_GDMWi">so check out the latest parties and events she has designed...including a candy bar and a Confessions of a Shopaholic party</a>). She created everything you see in the photos that was carnival themed. If you attended, she was the wonder-women behind the food counter setting out and cooking all the delicious treats!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPo8td-vIsamZDemce2ffTfirO4k8O2DppZdAG4VLLbluPsswK389DSV-WPLnPS7P7tQRNGbsCmgPTCMrBxU-g7OIjzW-xIvOi-ST1KvbAgNon1WOBRaEkJTW4mK0Xf0pss01uzcGviJQ/s400/DSCN3566.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518662759360352066" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOoIFSXnUo9lNGF0gjTb3NJbMHv6U_UIIAW0DAbklUR1WPWu1euxlOnEu5uOzYTDYdMu-xQVsOlU2rDG11srEp8LtNbw5cNBMFdoanSREb4aZDLrW0PJ4FL4-U9stRPcR_gXAXh1sVH60/s400/DSCN3571.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518662241321307714" /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjhHA8e4WcXkklZiDyM9irePQsnbFW9stYzrKGX5P3lrRBetTJjK9HUX7jSyeQSveC7kKGooWN5Ho35_fVfhGStphzZULcYvboQQdk5Sb2q7WEGmwyOR58eREgFzcqH_16rbPGlpNO9k/s400/DSCN3574.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518661318289689410" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcDnWaKa74e61SH68Vu02GzIf9WPRS1kU_yv0bkMJRV_pQFEG9h1qo0z5RP-wNjzaU7SSEiLK167kJjvCLOLgjda500Tcdt1y6rNRm44GXMRgLCnhQuh021A_mrPxMm_ZmghiTnFRDP8/s400/DSCN3575.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5518660913051346546" /></div><div>The event was AMAZING with tons of free food, games, and prizes. We even had an indoor bounce house and cotton candy station! Dan and Brooke Brand are amazing photographers and I was very impressed with their photography, professionalism, and facility. I look forward to working with them in the future both with my art, and future photography needs!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Become a Fan:</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fishers-IN/BRAND-PHOTODESIGN/172680615012?ref=ts">BRAND PHOTODESIGN</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Table-Tops-For-Tots/120869047927299?ref=ts">Table Tops for Tots</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://settingthemoodwithjamee.blogspot.com/">Setting the Mood</a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you attend this event? What did you think? What was your favorite part? Comment below because I love hearing from readers!</div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-16765491007766700012010-09-07T09:10:00.003-04:002010-09-07T09:12:38.956-04:00Fall 2010 Art and Craft Show Schedule<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Below is the schedule for Fall 2010 </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">of where </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;">Art 2 the Extreme</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"> and Nicole Lewis will be:</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 136px;" src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs646.snc3/27545_107269552663980_5053_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107269552663980&ref=mf"><b>BRAND PHOTODESIGN Carnival Open House</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, September 11 4pm-7pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.brandphotodesign.com/">BRAND PHOTODESIGN</a> Studio</div><div style="text-align: center;">11774 Technology Drive </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Before The Fieldhouse and across from Two Men and a Truck)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fishers, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 604px; height: 185px;" src="http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs157.snc3/18478_339336677447_339325122447_4638021_6707500_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fiftiesfestival.com/saturday-events/"><b>Back to the Fifties Festival</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, September 18 9am-4:30pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Town Square</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lebanon, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 532px; height: 102px;" src="http://www.avonchamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/Images/hdLogo.png" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.avonchamber.org/liveandwork/avon_community_heritage_festival.aspx">Avon Community Heritage Festival</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, September 25 10:30am-6:30pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Washington Township Park</div><div style="text-align: center;">Avon, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 160px;" src="http://www.whale-sale.com/Whale_of_a_Sale_Indianapolis/Childrens_Consignment_Sale,_Indianapolis_-_Whale_of_a_Sale_files/whalefinal2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.whale-sale.com/Whale_of_a_Sale_Indianapolis/Childrens_Consignment_Sale,_Indianapolis_-_Whale_of_a_Sale.html"><b>Whale of a Sale-Children's Consignment Event</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday, September 30 7pm-9pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Friday, October 1 9am-6pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, October 2 9am-2pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eagle Church (Anson/Whitestown)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Zionsville, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 100px;" src="http://www.fishersfreedomfestival.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/logo150.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><a href="http://www.fishersfreedomfestival.org/fundraising/oct-craft-show/"><b>Fishers Freedom Festival "Christmas in October" Craft Show</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, October 9 9am-3pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fishers High School</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fishers, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKKTsOYS183cRw6k6UZP7ntr94WjUw1n8lUNEo1oi_RFTVQW1Fxq-FCVejdywVTQoLyBIdgKgFhu6zSdy9oQ9Pl043iEXtUOXLRitDLMLVg32krUnTiY9T5zSiqOMoufzI-mdaodoqIaU/s150/bhmlogo_flat.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bloomingtonhandmademarket.blogspot.com/"><b>The Bloomington Handmade Market</b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, November 6 10am-5pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bloomington Convention Center</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bloomingtion, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 157px;" src="http://lawrencecentral.ltschools.org/files/lawrencecentral/image/bac-logo.thumbnail.gif" border="0" alt="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.lcpaa.org/">Lawerence Central Holiday Craft Boutique</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, November 9am-3pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lawrence Central High School</div><div style="text-align: center;">Indianapolis, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 760px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zwf1zoCAundPV3bKn0E1ySIVHtHlUrcaP-ugZTGON3tSmtN9gxCTQx0rdA9gRBCooGN031D-LVTkJUyrBKeQhEhCgRraY0r-88CymsIuzf7EJ2Vcy_BAy6xZK-K4IYDZaRGY3yK4ZwnD/s1600-r/header.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><b><a href="http://hoosierartisanboutique.wordpress.com/for-patrons/">The 2nd Annual Hoosier Artisan Holiday Boutique</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, November 27 10am-6pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hamilton County Fairgrounds Exhibitions Center</div><div style="text-align: center;">Noblesville, IN</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Which shows will you be at???</span></span></b></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-3752860534770716112010-09-03T10:32:00.004-04:002010-09-03T10:40:05.437-04:00Snail Mail Still Exists!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171439647.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Friday and three-day weekend!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am curious to know how many out there still send snail mail? I sure do because it is so much more personalized when you actually receive a piece of mail from someone (that is not the constant junk mail and bills we get all the time). The mail would be so much nicer without the bills and junk mail, right?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Today I introduced my newest gocco greeting card, the "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55421975/artsy-alphabet-gocco-greeting-card"><b>Artsy Alphabet</b></a>." I personally love this drawing and design I created since I am both a teacher and an artist. If you look really closely, you will notice something new every time! I hope you enjoy this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55420503/artsy-alphabet-6-card-set-of-gocco"><b>card</b></a> as much as I did in creating it! Let me know what you think below!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 429px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.171439999.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-72702273800711988652010-08-27T14:08:00.004-04:002010-08-27T14:23:42.229-04:00Fall Ideas and Treats!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.151889799.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.151889799.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Since Fall is approaching quickly, I wanted to share my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49576051/jumbo-jack-o-lantern-rainbow-crayons-set">Fall</a></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49576051/jumbo-jack-o-lantern-rainbow-crayons-set">/</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49576051/jumbo-jack-o-lantern-rainbow-crayons-set">Halloween</a></span></span> line of Jumbo <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/art2theextreme?section_id=5413369">Rainbow Crayons</a></span></span> in my shop for your viewing and shopping pleasure. There are sooo many people having Fall weddings, eco-friendly weddings, Halloween parties... you name it! These crayons make perfect favors or treats to hand out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This year, I will be handing out my Mini Rainbow crayons instead of candy. It is more healthy and kids will get longer use out of them! I always do custom listings and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52861240/rainbow-crayon-party-favor-pack-mini">Party Packs</a></span></span>, but I will also be listing a Trick-or-Treat pack at a lower price to encourage people to shop handmade and be healthy! Do not get me wrong..... I LOVE candy. It is just something fun and different. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">FALL JUMBO STYLES:</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49575956/jumbo-fall-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3">-Leaves</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49575956/jumbo-fall-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3">-Pumpkins</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49576051/jumbo-jack-o-lantern-rainbow-crayons-set">-Jack-O-Lanterns</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/15791298/jumbo-ghost-rainbow-crayons-set-of-3">-Ghosts</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><b>MINI STYLES:</b></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49576154/mini-pumpkin-rainbow-crayons-set-of-6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><b>-Mini Pumpkins</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">I am having two special offers for blog readers...</span></span></span></span></div><div>*Buy any set of Fall or Halloween-type Jumbo Rainbow Crayons and get a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">FREE </span></span>Rainbow Crayon of your choice.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>*<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">20% off all bulk orders of 50 crayons or more</span></span>. This can apply to wedding favor listings, back to school classroom treats, Party Packs, Halloween packs, anything in bulk. I usually do 10%, so this is a better deal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>This deal will run though <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">October 1st, 2010,</span> but you have to mention the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">code "Fall Blog"</span> in the "Message to Seller" section when checking out!</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41113747.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.39866839.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.39868113.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611395121952170550.post-52087915808524795402010-08-23T09:25:00.003-04:002010-08-23T09:40:15.096-04:00Kate Fitzpatrick - Life. Magic. Beauty. Love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.167935299.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 430px; height: 601px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.167935299.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Today I am sharing an AMAZING artist with you. I am so happy she has returned to Etsy.<div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KateFitzpatrick"><b>Kate Fitzpatrick</b></a> creates some of the most colorful and magical artwork I have ever seen. She is able to tell entire stories just by looking at one of her artworks. She has a very special collection of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54371779/the-sea">Artist Trading Cards </a>available in her shop currently. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the past, she has sold prints, paintings, jewelry, and cards. I cannot wait to see what else this shop and artist will bring to the handmade world! Please take some time to enjoy her shop and mark as a favorite if you love her or her work!</div>Art2theextremehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17189190453572384447noreply@blogger.com1