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Long Gathered Ruffle Petticoat by Swank Underpinni...

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Pendant Size Spiral Pattern Copper Heart by Joan Miller Porcel...

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Canvas prints!

A few friends of mine suggested that I turn my "Oiran" illustration into canvas prints. And so I did. :)"Oiran" 18x24" Canvas Wrap Print"I'll Have a Pint" 12x16" Canvas Wrap PrintI didn't have much of a selection of acrylic paints, so I took what I had and simply mixed up a couple batches of the desired...

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New shtuff

"Oiran" T-Shirt Dress - Sizes S/M/L/XL"Before the Summer Storm" 8x8" PrintI'm always open to custom orders....

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Original Old Red Barn Primitive Miniature Folk Art Painting by Bucks County Desi...

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Red Wine and Cheese - Original Miniature Matted Linoleum Block Print AnniePod Presswo...

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Dr. Ed's Mandala by Nutmeg Desi...

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Paper Flowers

Found this fun-looking and very simple tutorial on how to make paper flowers. It's especially great for upcycling scraps of paper. :) I'll definitely be adding this on my to-craft li...

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Pink Chalcedony Necklace - Flirt by Lexi and ...

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Summer Slump

Impending - 8x8 Metallic Fine Art Photo by bomobobIt's the height of summer - the time when everybody's out vacationing and generally spending more time outdoors. And when many of you aren't parking your butts in front of your monitors, that equals slow sales for online businesses. Craft/art shows...

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Featured on S and O!

Sara and Olivia of S and O Productions featured one of the treasuries my ginkgo kanzashi was in, along with many other great Etsians! Thanks, ladies!...

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Halo-Halo Recipe

Pronounced "Hah-lo hah-lo," this is a favorite traditional dessert among Filipinos and is definitely a childhood favorite of mine! Great for the summer, this treat primarily consists of shaved ice, condensed or evaporated milk, sweet corn and an assortment of fruits. It may seem like an odd combination...

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Contempo Weddings Feature

Staci Egan of Contempo Weddings and Contempo Jewelry Designs was kind enough to feature some of my kanzashi hair accessories on her lovely blog. :) She also features some great wedding gift ideas and accessories from other talented sellers. Check 'em o...

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Butterfly Vintage Fabric Headband by WeezaW...

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I've been featured!

My "When You're Alone" print has been featured in Steve of PhotoGrunt's wonderful blog, along with a collection of beautiful black and white photos from other talented photographers. Thanks so much, Ste...

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Cleaver Hook - Recycled Farm Machinery by The Steel F...

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Custom Netted Jewel Pendant by Precious Mes...

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New Hairstyle!

After roughly nine months of not seeing a salon, I finally found some time to pay a visit to one. I Found a lovely little place downtown called Viva Bella Salon. I was badly in need of a trimming and dyework (for a 25 year-old, I have LOTS of gray hair!) and had to get it done before the onslaught of...

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Cherry Blossom Necklace by contempo jewelry desi...

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Amethyst and Lilac Stone Necklace by A Cottage Hea...

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Olive Beaded Shawl Pin by Beadworks by Ke...

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Wedding Flowers

"Bed of Roses" - 8x10" Fine Art Photograph by Jennifer Squires ProductionsJust a thought...I've realized that over the years my main shop has been gradually taking a turn for the bridal route. More and more of my clients are brides-to-be, so I've been considering on offering some handmade/custom bouquets...

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