The Ultimate Etsy Shop Graphic Starter Package

Many of us know how frustrating and time consuming it can be to try and brand your shop.   We all know how important it is to create an image that is associated with our name, and if you don’t, you should.  I wanted to make this process just a  little easier for people getting started.  I [...]

Extreme Room Makeovers: Part 1

This week has been Spring break for my kids.   Their dad took them down to Virginia Beach on Saturday evening to spend some time with their grandparents.  They were to come back on Thursday.  Instead of using the time to relax, goof off, be lazy, or get some etsy work done, I decided I would [...]

In A Day - A Poem for Moms

In A Day - A Poem for Moms by Angela Morgan

Wake up! Wake up! It’s time for school!
Grab your jackets, the weather’s cool!
The bus is here! Hurry, run!
Get out! Get out! There’s much to be done!
Feed the cats, then feed the kid
Oh man, do I have to make the bed?
Brush your teeth, now brush your [...]

STOP! Banner Time!

I have a new toy! Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2! Fancy stuff there! I have been working with Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 for the longest time.  I love the upgrade.  My computer is still giving me tons of trouble but I have managed to come up with some new etsy banner designs and [...]

My Computer Has PMS!

Dude! I don’t know what is going on. All of a sudden I have IE6 opening up whenever it wants to and showing me all sorts of travel websites and search engine websites. Umm, if I wanted to know I would go to those sites myself. Hello!!! Alas, my computer is not [...]

Kids Can Help Too

I believe it is very important for children to have responsibilities around the home. Today the weather is nice, mid to upper 60s. Right now I am taking a break from the laundry and have the kids outside doing some chores. The boys are cleaning out my van getting it ready to [...]

Help is on the way! (Etsy style)

“Help is on the way!” (What movie was it that Robin Williams said this in? Mrs. Doubtfire? I think it was…
That was my reply to a recent order. They buyer said this in my sale details:
“I love your sense of humor in the forums! I am a fabulous knitter, but totally stink at [...]

Flowers In The Window

When Russell and I first started dating he picked up his guitar one Sunday morning and started to play a song I had never heard before. As he strummed and sang I began to cry because the words were just so appropriate for what we were going through and what we were feeling. [...]

The Ultimate Blog Party

So there is a party, and it started without me??? Wha?? We can’t have that! It’s The Ultimate Blog Party 2008
Well it’s nearly 1:30 in the morning here and I’ve got a touch of insomnia so come on in and we’ll talk for a spell and then we’ll head out to visit more parties. ( [...]

My Eyes…