I was honored when I discovered this post

I discovered a post on MagdaleneJewels blog today. It was titled "My Favorites for the End of the Year". She displays an Etsy mini with 10 items she has chosen as end of the year favorites. My 34 inch Fall colors beaded necklace was one of the ten! What a nice surprise that was for me! Pamela Baker of MagdaleneJewels has some lovely jewelry in her Etsy shop. So, I am very honored that she chosen one of my items to be in her ten favorites. I wasn't aware of her post and just happened upon it when I was blog browsing. I absolutely love discovering new blogs. I find some of the most unexpected things. :)

So, I want to add that I'm still running the "After Christmas Sale" and everything in my shop is half off. That includes one of MagdaleneJewels's end of the year favorites, my 34 inch Fall beaded necklace.

Thanks so much MagdaleneJewels! You made my day!

Stumble It!

I love butterflies AND awards! They just keep coming.

I can't believe it. The awards just keep coming. I am so very flattered that so many people view my blog AND actually like it ! :D

I received this award from NanjoDogz at Indie Sista's blog. Thanks so much for this honor!

Here are the guidelines for receiving this award.
1. Put the logo on your blog (check)
2. Add a link to the person who awarded you (check)
3. Nominate 10 other blogs for this award (done)
4. Add links to those blogs (done)
5. Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs (done)
6. Give a reason why you consider their blogs cool (done)

Here are the 10 coolest blogs I have chosen to receive this award!

Feel Chic Boutique
Sewing Mom
Pink Pig Cottage
KiM's Art
Catherinette Rings
Michabella Creations
Night Time Helper Blog
Nina's Window
Sparkles N Eccentrics N More
Denimnotes

Wow! Picking 10 cool blogs was harder than I thought. There are so many great blogs and I follow a lot of blogs also. Anyway, finally done! I hope they all enjoy their award as much as me!!!!! :)

I had to reload my template because my blog didn't work with IE... go figure ...????

Well, I couldn't find a three column template I liked and would look good in pink. So, I had to abandon the "going Pink" theme a little early. My apologies to my followers who liked the pink. I know I loved it! I had even thought about keeping the pink after the October Breast Cancer Awareness theme was up. Oh well. Maybe I will find another good FREE three column template one day that lets me change the background color. Guess I'm just too picky about how the layout looks. Any suggestions are very welcome. :)

Now I have to add all of the gadgets and widgets back to this blog and head on over to my other TWO blogs that are having trouble! Argh!! Things are gonna be messed up on my blogs for a while. I can tell already. :(

We'll be doing a Gift Guide :D

The SEUS Street Team has decided to organize a little gift guide project to post on our team shops blog. This should be lots of fun. I love window shopping! Who doesn't? Well, I guess that would have to be my husband, for one. ;)

I'll keep you all updated on our progress with getting this set up. It will be great to see the collections of Southeastern Etsy talent that our members dig up! So Stay Tuned!

Southeastern US Etsy Street Team
SEUS Team Shops Blog

Sharing some of my Photos

I wanted to post a few of my photographs. I'm working on improving my technique. There is a very vivid Marigold picture here that I used the macro setting on. I have enjoyed playing around with that. Hope you enjoy the photos.

TC Supply N Vintage

I have just opened a new Etsy shop as a supply outlet and to offer my vintage finds. I will be listing jewelry and beading supplies, yarn, patterns, and vintage items. Please check often for updates.

http://TCSupplyNVintage.etsy.com

My Black Beaded Necklace included in treasury

ReesasFavorites compiled this lovely "Basic Black Beaded" treasury and included my black and hematite beaded necklace. The necklace is sold in a set, with a pair of matching earrings. You can see the beaded necklace and earring set in my Etsy shop, TopCat Creations. Also, you can view this entire lovely treasury at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=3557 .

Thanks again Reesa!

New Southeastern US Team Treasuries

The SEUS snagged 4 great treasuries this week. Along with a little help from an Etsy server glitch. ;)

Visit the team blog and check them out.
http://southeasternusetsy.blogspot.com/2008/08/treasuries-treasuries-and-more.html

all about TopCat Creations: Promote your blog or website and register for a monthly prize drawing!

all about TopCat Creations: Promote your blog or website and register for a monthly prize drawing!

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Well, school is back in for most of us here is Alabama. And I was wondering if anyone is having fun yet? I know a great way to have some back to school fun! Stop by my Etsy shop for free shipping. I'm offering it until the end of the month for back to school. So, when you get a chance, stop on by and pick up a few things and you wont pay shipping through August 31st.

Indiepublic Photo Album

Find more photos like this on Indiepublic

Working with Yarn...and having some Crocheting Fun

Here are my latest projects. I'm making scarves. I thought since school is in and winter is coming, this would be a good time to get started.

My first two scarves are children's. They are loopy, fluffy and fun. I call them confetti scarves. The first is a combination of pinks and reds. Now I'm working on the same scarf in a larger version in traditional camouflage green. I guess it will be more like a pre-teen version.

These are the next fun colors I get to work with. I love the blues and browns together. The other is a very nice neutral. It has a sort of nutty texture. I haven't decided what I will do with these. :)

Photos Exposed

I have always loved taking pictures. Over the years, my love for photography has grown from just snapshots of family and friends to still life. I love finding new angles. So, I have listed some of my photographs in my Etsy shop, TheTopCat. I am offering them on note cards. Go by and take a look. Then come back and tell me what you think.

I also love photographing my pets. 100% of the proceeds from the "Molly" note card will go to the Shelby Humane Society. Molly was a resident there for 3 1/2 months before we adopted her. She has now been with us for 5 months. She is such a joy and a very sweet silly girl. As you will see.

Thanks for your support!

If you are an animal lover like me, go by and check out the Etsy for Animals shop. 100% of the proceed from sales go to animal charities. What a great excuse to go shopping! http://etsyforanimals.com

Check out the new Etsy Team for the Southeast U.S., Southeastern U.S. Etsy. If you have an Etsy shop and want to join our group of Southern Etsians, check out SoutheasternUS.etsy.com for more details.

Visit the Etsy for Charity shop! Again, another great excuse to go shopping!!!

Southeastern U.S. Etsy: Meet Our Team

Go by and Meet the New Team on the Block!!

Southeastern U.S. Etsy: Meet Our Team

Etsy Treasury West - Southeastern U.S. Etsy Talent

Got this Treasury West this morning to promote some of Etsy's Southeastern U.S. Talent. Check it out and leave us a comment. There is some really great talent in the Southeastern U.S. Don't forget to visit these great shops and check out some of their current promotions!

Promote your blog or website and register for a monthly prize drawing!

This is easy. Just sign my guest book and you will be entered for a monthly prize giveaway. I'll have a different prize every month. And if you add a link to your blog or website in my comments and add a link back to me on your page, I will give you a 2nd entry into the drawing for that month. Awesome, huh? You get a plug for your blog or website and a chance to win a sweet prize!

Finally Finished the Doggy Blanket for Dogs for the Deaf

This wasn't the most difficult crochet pattern I have done, but it certainly was the most time consuming. The stitch on every other row was slip stitching two stitches together (slst2tog)(blah!), and therefore got me nowhere in the overall project. I love the ribbed effect that the stitches give the blanket, but I wont be using this pattern again. That's for sure.

If you are interested in trying some new projects. You can find free crochet patterns at Crochet Today.

There were some really gorgeous borders for this afghan also. I cut the pattern size down for a doggy blanket and then I figured the dogs wouldn't mind if it didn't have a pretty border. :) But, if I did the project for myself, I would have to go with the "Heartfelt Fringe" or "Serendipity Fringe". If you want the patterns for these, you'll have to buy the magazine (july/aug '08). :(

I love the colors. It reminds me of the inside of a peppermint patty. Cool, huh? Heehee... ;oP

Enough silliness for now. I'm off to work on some more stuff!

Check out Etsy for Animals. The dog blanket project was a special request from Dogs for the Deaf to EFA. http://etsyforanimals.com
The EFA shop also has a great selection of items donated by other Etsy shops to raise money for animal charities. Visit the website to find out this months charity and then go shopping for a cause! http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com

Check out this great Etsy for Charity Members' Mini!

Etsy for Charity - Gallery: EFC Members' Etsy Shops

Check out the new videos on my Pets Blog

Check out the new videos on my Pet blog at http://lovingmypets.blogspot.com . They are wonderfully videos, showing what love and affection can do in the life of almost any dog.

Also, please visit the Etsy for Animals shop at http://etsyforanimals.etsy.com . 100% of the proceeds from all sales go to animal charities. Check out the EFA website at http://etsyforanimals.com to see the July charity and what's happening with the Etsy for Animals team!

My First Treasury!

My first Treasury! It kind of came up unexpectedly. Someone was talking about the treasury getting close to 333, so I went there. Wow, and there it was. "The box". So here is my first Treasury, made on the fly. It features some items from the Etsyfriends team and I think also from EFA(I think. Don't hold me to this though. Like I said, it was made spur-of-the-moment).

Some very pretty reds!

Enjoy!