tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12888714158962611512024-03-13T11:02:54.289-07:00MyGrandpasPenHandmade Greeting Cards and Albums by MyGrandpasPenMyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-9089258127071755862012-08-30T13:15:00.002-07:002012-08-30T13:15:36.606-07:00A year goes so quickly!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was shocked to realize that I haven't posted anything here for a year! Last fall and winter was so crazy busy that Etsy life got away from me.<br />
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You know how many people have New Year's resolutions? Well I seem to have start of school resolutions - I find the summer such a nice break from normal craziness that when we come back from our cabin I have lots of things I want to get done.<br />
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Adding die cuts to Etsy and working on my tags/titles are one of those things! Here's a couple of new listings:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107926229/black-cat-die-cut-halloween-die-cut?">http://www.etsy.com/listing/107926229/black-cat-die-cut-halloween-die-cut?</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107928681/scorpion-die-cut-handmade-scrapbook-die?">http://www.etsy.com/listing/107928681/scorpion-die-cut-handmade-scrapbook-die?</a><br />
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We'll see how the 'new year' goes!<br />
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<br />MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-47409571470796945562011-10-14T17:59:00.000-07:002011-10-14T18:12:59.514-07:00Alberta Street Team Fall SaleIt's that time of year again! I've belonged to the Alberta Street Team on Etsy for many years and there are some incredibly talented people on this team! From Oct 14-21 we are having a team sale!<br /><br /><br />ALBERTA TEAM FALL SALE, from October 14-21st - check us out!<br /><br />*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*<br /><br />Accessories, Clothing, Bags and Purses<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange">www.etsy.com/shop/dearange</a> 10% off (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling">www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling</a> 10% off (code FALLS)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips">www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips</a> 15% off (code FallSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amecreations">www.etsy.com/shop/amecreations</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/luckylucystyle">www.etsy.com/shop/luckylucystyle</a> 15% off (code 2011FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/snottub">www.etsy.com/shop/snottub</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2">www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2</a> 10% off (prices will reflect discount)<br /><br />Art, Fine Art, Photography, Home Decor and Housewares<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography">www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography</a> 20% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroJunction">www.etsy.com/shop/RetroJunction</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE11)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpiderwoodHollow">www.etsy.com/shop/SpiderwoodHollow</a> 20% off (code ALBERTA20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trekkerjen">www.etsy.com/shop/trekkerjen</a> 40% off (code pumpkin)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1">www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1</a> 10% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns">www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns</a> 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography">www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography</a> 30% off all prints (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie">www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie</a> 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><br />Bath, Beauty and Edibles<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap">www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap</a> 35% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyFrostingDesigns">www.etsy.com/shop/MyFrostingDesigns</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><br />Ceramics, Pottery , Glass, Crochet, Knitting, Needlecraft and Quilts<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill">www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill</a> 15% off (code WACKY15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams">www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams</a> 15% off (code FallSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieQuilts">www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieQuilts</a> 10% off (code FALL2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyMomandMeDesigns">www.etsy.com/shop/MyMomandMeDesigns</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Irishknitz">www.etsy.com/shop/Irishknitz</a> 15% off all items (code ALBERTA)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo">www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter">www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter</a> 15% off (code WICKEDSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt">www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt</a> 15% off (code fallsale2011)<br /><br />Children and Toys<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns">www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns</a> 20% off (code TWENTY)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear">www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear</a> 10% off (code SALE10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns">www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns</a> 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams">www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams</a> 15% off (code FallSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips">www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips</a> 15% off (code FallSale)<br /><br />Jewelry<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2">www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2</a> 10% off (prices will reflect discount)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery">www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery</a> 15% off (code SALE15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange">www.etsy.com/shop/dearange</a> 10% off (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelsbyJasmin">www.etsy.com/shop/JewelsbyJasmin</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns">www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sunshineindustries">www.etsy.com/shop/sunshineindustries</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling">www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling</a> 10% off (code FALLS)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1">www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1</a> 10% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMaMaJewelry">www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMaMaJewelry</a> 20% off refund through paypal<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShowingMyAge">www.etsy.com/shop/ShowingMyAge</a> 20% off refund through paypal<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrishaFlanagan">www.etsy.com/shop/TrishaFlanagan</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie">www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie</a> 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete">www.etsy.com/shop/junquete</a> 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HereTodayBeadworks">www.etsy.com/shop/HereTodayBeadworks</a> 20% off (code TEAMALBERTA2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo">www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants">www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants</a> 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)<br /><br />Paper Goods<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen">www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen</a> 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StampedTreasures1">www.etsy.com/shop/StampedTreasures1</a> 10% off excludes shipping (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy">www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EngLavenderStudios">www.etsy.com/shop/EngLavenderStudios</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code FALLSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations">www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations</a> 10% off (code KIWITINI10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants">www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants</a> 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt">www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt</a> 15% off (code fallsale2011)<br /><br />Supplies, Vintage, Bridal, Wedding and Celebrations<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill">www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill</a> 15% off (code WACKY15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrashMaMa">www.etsy.com/shop/TrashMaMa</a> 20% off refund through paypal<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Breakables">www.etsy.com/shop/Breakables</a> 20% off refund through paypal<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete">www.etsy.com/shop/junquete</a> 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen">www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen</a> 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q">www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q</a> 15% off (code SALE15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations">www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations</a> 10% off (code KIWITINI10)<br /><br />And others...<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls">www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls</a> 20% off all items excluding shipping (code fallsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai">www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai</a> 20% off all items<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/maceme">www.etsy.com/shop/maceme</a> 10% off all items refund via paypal<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Squirrelstock">www.etsy.com/shop/Squirrelstock</a> 10%off, code Fallsale<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart">www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart</a> 10%off, code Fallsale<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/xheather">www.etsy.com/shop/xheather</a> 10% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sassysteampunk">www.etsy.com/shop/Sassysteampunk</a> 15% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie">www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie</a> 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ivrydwillow">www.etsy.com/shop/ivrydwillow</a> 10% off excludes marked down items (code FALLSALE2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius">www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius</a> 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks">www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks</a> 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaisiesforDesi">www.etsy.com/shop/DaisiesforDesi</a> 20% off (code ABSale20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JubileeImagery">www.etsy.com/shop/JubileeImagery</a> 10% off excluding shipping (code FALLSALE10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/3UrbanMonkeys">www.etsy.com/shop/3UrbanMonkeys</a> 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-12821802219106172172011-09-29T08:34:00.001-07:002011-09-29T08:38:25.615-07:00Back to Business...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z5ZBjemJK6E/ToSQcNv_GYI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Uf3e5B6q4Sc/s1600/IMG_6379.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805846285851010" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z5ZBjemJK6E/ToSQcNv_GYI/AAAAAAAAAmQ/Uf3e5B6q4Sc/s400/IMG_6379.JPG" /></a> It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything since May! Too crazy!<br /><br />After a wonderful summer and absolutely crazy month of September I'm back in full swing with MyGrandpasPen - not that I ever really left but I have lots and lots of new diecuts and products that I will be posting over the next few days - above is a sneak peak!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen</a><br /><br />Feel free to come check it out - thanks - JeanineMyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-78609668090303542402011-05-25T19:21:00.001-07:002011-05-25T19:27:21.085-07:00A New Venue for Handmade Artists!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4qv6j9bJUs/Td25YBn9mPI/AAAAAAAAAmE/jbT1-CClm_c/s1600/album_crop.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610844533177555186" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f4qv6j9bJUs/Td25YBn9mPI/AAAAAAAAAmE/jbT1-CClm_c/s400/album_crop.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>I've been part of a wonderful forum for a very long time called the Handmade Artists' Forum - the forum has opened an incredible shop <a href="http://handmadeartistsshop.com/">http://handmadeartistsshop.com/</a> for just handmade items. The store had it's grand opening only a week ago and is already attracting a remarkable variety of artists and they are open for more artists to join!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I've been adding some of my chipboard albums, diecuts and cards there and plan to eventually have a great variety of my items in this shop <a href="http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen">http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen</a>. </div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-71595966562979129572011-04-29T05:27:00.000-07:002011-04-29T05:55:41.188-07:00Alberta Team on Etsy Spring Sale!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ce--AIYsgCo/Tbqu_GrmEFI/AAAAAAAAAl8/4niq2oKWm54/s1600/IMG_4938.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600981485737087058" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ce--AIYsgCo/Tbqu_GrmEFI/AAAAAAAAAl8/4niq2oKWm54/s400/IMG_4938.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Alberta Team Spring Sale April 29 – May 5<br />*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*<br /><br />Accessories, Bags and Purses<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips">http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips</a> 15% off (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations</a> free shipping<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange">http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange</a> 10% off excluding shipping (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna</a> 10% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/everydaydiamonds">http://www.etsy.com/shop/everydaydiamonds</a> 10% off (code albertateam2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns</a> 15% off (code FIFTEEN)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy</a> 10% off (code albertateam10)<br /><br />Art, Fine Art, Photography, Home Decor and Housewares<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography">http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography</a> 50% off (code SPRING2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai">http://www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai</a> 15% off all items (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns</a> 15% off excluding shipping<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandistone">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandistone</a> 15% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography</a> BOGO prints<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass">http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass</a> 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus">http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus</a> 15% off (code Alberta)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart</a> 15% off excludes chains (code ABTEAMSALE15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns</a> 20% off (code ALBERTASALE20)<br /><br />Bath and Beauty<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap</a> 10% off for the month of April (code Spring)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCSBathhouse">http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCSBathhouse</a> 15% off (code ALBERTA15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Claracoco">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Claracoco</a> 15% off<br /><br />Ceramics, Pottery , Glass, Crochet, Knitting, Needlecraft and Quilts<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter">http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter</a> 15% off (code WICKEDSALE)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls</a> 20% off entire order (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus">http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus</a> 15% off (code Alberta)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass">http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass</a> 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations</a> Free Shipping<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ufer">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ufer</a> See shop announcement for details<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt">http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt</a> 10% off excluding shipping (code abteam10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants">http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants</a> 10% off (code WICKED10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams">http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams</a> 15% off (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittymaxx">http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittymaxx</a> 10% off (code ABSPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz">http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz</a> 10% off entire order (code Spring10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hilaryshats">http://www.etsy.com/shop/hilaryshats</a> 10% off (code alberta10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes">http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes</a> 10% off (code M1N1S)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiequilts">http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiequilts</a> free Canadian shipping<br /><br />Children and Toys<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams">http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams</a> 15% off (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips">http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips</a> 15% off (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy</a> 10% off (code albertateam10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap</a> 10% off for the month of April (code Spring)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlejumpingbeans">http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlejumpingbeans</a> 10% off (code maysale10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebellefleur">http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebellefleur</a> 15% off excluding shipping (code SPRING15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaswoodshop">http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaswoodshop</a> 15% off (code spring15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes">http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes</a> 10% off (code M1N1S)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear">http://www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear</a> 10% off (code SALE10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns</a> 20% off (code ALBERTASALE20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bennyandboo">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bennyandboo</a> 10% off (code Springsale)<br /><br />Jewelry<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelsbyjasmin">http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelsbyjasmin</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns</a> 15% off excluding shipping<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange">http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange</a> 10% off excluding shipping (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie">http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie</a> 10% off (code ABSPRING10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinged">http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinged</a> 10% off (code SPRINGFEVER)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants">http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants</a> 10% off (code WICKED10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations</a> free shipping<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery</a> 20% off (code SALE20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/overtherainbowbridge">http://www.etsy.com/shop/overtherainbowbridge</a> 10% off (code SpringSale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/heretodaybeadworks">http://www.etsy.com/shop/heretodaybeadworks</a> 20% off (code TeamAlberta2011)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls</a> 20% off entire order (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass">http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass</a> 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus">http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus</a> 15% off (code Alberta)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna">http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna</a> 10% off<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete">http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete</a> 15% off (code sale15off)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/3urbanmonkeys">http://www.etsy.com/shop/3urbanmonkeys</a> 15% off excluding shipping (code Spring15)<br /><br />Paper Goods<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen</a> 20% off (code springsale20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt">http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt</a> 10% off excluding shipping (code abteam10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy">http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy</a> 10% off entire order excluding shipping (code SpringSale11)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography">http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography</a> BOGO prints<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampedtreasures1">http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampedtreasures1</a> 15% off excluding shipping (code Spring15)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz">http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz</a> 10% off entire order (code Spring10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kojozo">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kojozo</a> 10% off (code ALBERTA10)<br /><br />Supplies, Vintage and Wedding<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/squirrelstock">http://www.etsy.com/shop/squirrelstock</a> 10% off (code abteam10)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen">http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen</a> 20% off (code springsale20)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius">http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius</a> 20% off (code Spring1120)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks">http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks</a> 20% off (code Spring1120)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls</a> 20% off entire order (code teamsale)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cestlaviedigital">http://www.etsy.com/shop/cestlaviedigital</a> Get 4 digital kits for the price of 2 (see announcement)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios">http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios</a> 10% off (code SPRING)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete">http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete</a> 15% off (code sale15off)<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q">http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q</a> 10% off (code ABSPRING10) </div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-62200669950603077582011-04-13T10:06:00.000-07:002011-04-13T10:13:21.679-07:00The Slow Road to 100 Etsy Sales<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LeICVIkyYcY/TaXZSXjSNyI/AAAAAAAAAl0/ZbgDKO_tNyM/s1600/IMG_5969.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595117021660591906" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LeICVIkyYcY/TaXZSXjSNyI/AAAAAAAAAl0/ZbgDKO_tNyM/s400/IMG_5969.JPG" /></a> <br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/33836983/crossword-happy-birthday-handmade-card">http://www.etsy.com/listing/33836983/crossword-happy-birthday-handmade-card</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I had my hundredth sale today – it’s been a very long time coming. I thought it might help some of you for me to let you know what I’ve learned over the last few years. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I opened my Etsy store in June of 2008 – that’s right, 2008. Prior to that I had spent several months lurking on the forums, planning and trying to think of just the right name. Not only just the right name, but just the right profile etc etc etc. After that I spent until the fall of 2008 coming up with just the right product. Are you seeing the common theme here? PERFECTIONISM is my first lesson – let go of it. Plan but don’t be like me and have to cover every single situation, product choice, punctuation mark before finally acting. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>FEAR was a tough lesson for me. Don’t be afraid to be yourself – my style is very different than many others here – I can’t create things that aren’t me. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I had some early success and it was fun – joined a great team and kept doing all my fabulous research on the forums and searching around on Etsy and other sites on the net. TIME WASTERS is my next lesson – make sure that time that you spend on your business is actually spent on your business, not on all the things that feel like they’re your business but they’re not. Sometimes it’s tough to figure out what is and what isn’t but if your sales aren’t increasing and you feel like you’re spending your whole life on here, whatever you’re doing might just be a time waster. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I would go through fits and spurts of listing, trying new things, branching out...sometimes listing several times a day, sometimes not listing for days or weeks or months. CONSISTENCY was a huge lesson for me and something I’m still struggling with. Momentum is something that you have to work hard to get and still work hard to maintain. Whatever level you wish to work your business at, work it at that level. I take the summers off because we don’t have internet where I spend the summer. That kills my momentum every year and I feel like I have to start all over again. I’ll be changing that this year. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>My last big lesson is DONT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY – there will be customers, situations, other sellers, technology, product indecision – it’s all part of a business. Do your best, make things right and chose to let go of things that you just can’t control. I wasted two whole months trying to make a situation work that was just doomed from the start and the situation was making me feel horrible. I should have walked away when I first realized I couldn’t let it go. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I’ve really enjoyed Etsy and the great people I know here. Above is one of the first listings I created for Etsy and a link to a similar card.</div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-90373592589653005092011-04-12T08:42:00.001-07:002011-04-12T08:45:43.144-07:00Baby's First Year Album<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vm_JfhWEkxE/TaRzEaQnPqI/AAAAAAAAAls/9jpmlSttwzA/s1600/IMG_4822.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594723156706672290" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vm_JfhWEkxE/TaRzEaQnPqI/AAAAAAAAAls/9jpmlSttwzA/s400/IMG_4822.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAD444xAcNc/TaRzEG-odMI/AAAAAAAAAlk/O7_hO3v0vhQ/s1600/IMG_4821.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594723151530980546" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uAD444xAcNc/TaRzEG-odMI/AAAAAAAAAlk/O7_hO3v0vhQ/s400/IMG_4821.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSSuBxJL-Yk/TaRzDyQKdtI/AAAAAAAAAlc/nVGTEwR-b64/s1600/IMG_4820.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594723145967367890" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSSuBxJL-Yk/TaRzDyQKdtI/AAAAAAAAAlc/nVGTEwR-b64/s400/IMG_4820.JPG" /></a> I absolutely love this little album - it's 3x3 - perfect size for a shower gift or special keepsake for a new mom! Over the next couple of days I'll be listing them in blue and green too. I'm always happy to make custom products if you can't find exactly what you're looking for.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71995443/album-baby-first-year-butterfly-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/71995443/album-baby-first-year-butterfly-handmade</a> <br /><div></div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-82677311414855569852011-04-08T07:17:00.000-07:002011-04-08T07:24:49.166-07:00Etsylush...and a new predecorated album!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217134954420818" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouD00mmzq4k/TZ8ZWaCWGlI/AAAAAAAAAlM/QAT6POj8lNc/s400/etsy%2Blush.PNG" /> I wanted to show you this new site created by a member of the Etsy Talent Hunt team- it's called EtsyLush and it's a curated site for us to show off our favorite creations! It was made by EurekaGuides <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EurekaGuides">http://www.etsy.com/shop/EurekaGuides</a>. <a href="http://etsylush.com/">http://etsylush.com/</a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NV6_JU_Rm_c/TZ8ZWiQYT0I/AAAAAAAAAlU/0LJIhmTCpBs/s1600/IMG_4741.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593217137160769346" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NV6_JU_Rm_c/TZ8ZWiQYT0I/AAAAAAAAAlU/0LJIhmTCpBs/s400/IMG_4741.JPG" /></a> <br /><div>Here's a new chipboard album I finished yesterday just in time for Mother's Day! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71718900/mom-pre-decorated-purse-shaped-chipboard">http://www.etsy.com/listing/71718900/mom-pre-decorated-purse-shaped-chipboard</a> <br /><div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-42962873738818911062011-04-06T19:48:00.001-07:002011-04-06T19:50:59.415-07:00Still on spring break...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-MhWhirsvo/TZ0mHvi9ADI/AAAAAAAAAlE/0PF73hIrZNM/s1600/IMG_4658.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592668226728034354" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J-MhWhirsvo/TZ0mHvi9ADI/AAAAAAAAAlE/0PF73hIrZNM/s400/IMG_4658.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71595933/cards-mini-crochet-flower-note-cards-set">http://www.etsy.com/listing/71595933/cards-mini-crochet-flower-note-cards-set</a> We have a two week spring break going on here - life is definitely different with lots of people home. I was able to create these adorable mini cards! I've been teaching myself to crochet and really like these little flowers. And with the glittery paper I think they're just fun! <br /><div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-58245767436623617452011-03-25T06:31:00.000-07:002011-03-25T06:37:08.632-07:00Spring Break is Starting...<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lz5qInpJOw/TYyZsdBO54I/AAAAAAAAAk8/6wt4PGIQS6I/s1600/IMG_4601.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588010226643036034" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8lz5qInpJOw/TYyZsdBO54I/AAAAAAAAAk8/6wt4PGIQS6I/s400/IMG_4601.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekm5okrc3QA/TYyZsFfeU5I/AAAAAAAAAk0/zi3wV0VVPcU/s1600/IMG_4605.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588010220327424914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ekm5okrc3QA/TYyZsFfeU5I/AAAAAAAAAk0/zi3wV0VVPcU/s400/IMG_4605.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70764263/diecuts-gear-set-silhouette-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/70764263/diecuts-gear-set-silhouette-handmade</a></div><div> </div><div>This is the first day a break from school for some of my children and they are sleeping in while I do some quick work on Etsy :) My big plan is to clean rooms...</div><div> </div><div>I absolutely love making custom diecuts...to take an image and create a die cut from it is a very exciting process.</div><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-48428367956227054842011-03-22T07:29:00.001-07:002011-03-22T07:32:12.605-07:00Card Symbols Diecuts<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gopgboum2oQ/TYiygGqXozI/AAAAAAAAAks/KEzZALxuE9k/s1600/IMG_4610.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586911602366980914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gopgboum2oQ/TYiygGqXozI/AAAAAAAAAks/KEzZALxuE9k/s400/IMG_4610.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70550496/diecuts-card-symbols-silhouette-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/70550496/diecuts-card-symbols-silhouette-handmade</a><br /><br />I spent the whole day volunteering at a casino yesterday so these diecuts seem to be the only thing that will come to my tired mind! Today is going to be all about catch-up from being away yesterday!<br /><br />Remember that I can change the paper and the size of any of my diecuts!MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-86151288877199243222011-03-21T06:18:00.000-07:002011-03-21T06:30:52.785-07:00Upcycled, Recycled...the Ultimate in Leftovers!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vgbRVxEGVyo/TYdRf9s0U6I/AAAAAAAAAkk/mXC6MFh2a-U/s1600/IMG_9694.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586523472356725666" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vgbRVxEGVyo/TYdRf9s0U6I/AAAAAAAAAkk/mXC6MFh2a-U/s400/IMG_9694.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzV_HCgGsvg/TYdRfjMswlI/AAAAAAAAAkc/7vnzANy31jk/s1600/IMG_9695.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586523465242690130" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uzV_HCgGsvg/TYdRfjMswlI/AAAAAAAAAkc/7vnzANy31jk/s400/IMG_9695.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39006049/set-of-fifty-50-hand-punched">http://www.etsy.com/listing/39006049/set-of-fifty-50-hand-punched</a><br /><br />I find the terms upcycled and recycled to be almost interchangable, especially when I think about these tags. They're made from scrapbook paper scraps - they would go to the recycle bin - but now they're yet another product!<br /><br />The ultimate in recycling is turning leftovers into another meal and my favorite is my Faux Lasagne. Based on a recipe from Company's Coming - this is a really simple way to take spaghetti or pasta leftovers and turn it into a rich lasagna!<br /><br />In a large casserole dish (I use a round, about 4 inch deep one), put leftover spaghetti or pasta with sauce (I make my spaghetti with lots of meat and vegetables and a little less pasta), about 3 inches deep.<br /><br />Cover with a layer of sour cream and then cottage cheese (or just sour cream is really good too). Cover with a layer of shredded cheese - whatever kind you like. You can even add some parmesan if you want.<br /><br />Cover and bake for about 30 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit - we want the cheese to be bubbling. Yum!MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-20319855093415431522011-03-18T05:30:00.000-07:002011-03-18T05:50:38.735-07:00A Blog Feature, New Diecuts and Ginger Crinkle Cookies<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMBtMIBGNCA/TYNSpPdYjNI/AAAAAAAAAkU/sDPHhpB0JNs/s1600/IMG_4634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585398831347436754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMBtMIBGNCA/TYNSpPdYjNI/AAAAAAAAAkU/sDPHhpB0JNs/s400/IMG_4634.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70257301/diecuts-forest-animals-silhouette">http://www.etsy.com/listing/70257301/diecuts-forest-animals-silhouette</a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-00wH_nA1PfA/TYNSoy8FgDI/AAAAAAAAAkM/a7CZT0Iftks/s1600/IMG_4552.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585398823691583538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-00wH_nA1PfA/TYNSoy8FgDI/AAAAAAAAAkM/a7CZT0Iftks/s400/IMG_4552.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2011/03/alberta-eats-breakfast-cookies.html">http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2011/03/alberta-eats-breakfast-cookies.html</a><br /><br /><br /><div>Thanks so much to the Alberta Street Team for featuring my breakfast cookie recipe on their blog today - it is a fabulous team of Etsy sellers with ties to Alberta.</div><div></div><div>Above is my new set of Woodland Forest Animals diecuts - if there are specific images that you want to see as a diecut let me know and I'll see what I can do!</div><div></div><div><br /><br />These Ginger Crinkle cookies are so good! I got them somewhere on the web - I don't remember where! They are fairly high in fibre, also sugar but hey, they're a cookie!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>2/3 c oil</div><div>1.5 c turbinado sugar (coarse brown sugar) divided into 1 c and 0.5 c</div><div>1 egg</div><div>4 Tbsp molasses</div><div>2 c whole wheat flour</div><div>2 tsp baking soda</div><div>1.25 tsp cinnamon</div><div>1.25 tsp ginger</div><div>0.25 tsp salt</div><div></div><div>Mix until just combined (using 1 c sugar only). Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining 0.5 c sugar. Set two inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Do not flatten.</div><div></div><div>Bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 10-12 minutes.</div><div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-81047047176326366662011-03-17T05:39:00.000-07:002011-03-17T06:05:08.883-07:00Wacky Cake Part Two!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4EKSBkyQDU/TYICFER3POI/AAAAAAAAAkE/fqfqstOxawI/s1600/IMG_7867.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585028773964102882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q4EKSBkyQDU/TYICFER3POI/AAAAAAAAAkE/fqfqstOxawI/s400/IMG_7867.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/26305153/handmade-scalloped-edge-recipes-pre">http://www.etsy.com/listing/26305153/handmade-scalloped-edge-recipes-pre</a><br /><br /> This is another version of the Wacky Chocolate Cake - called Wacky Spice Cake. Again, there's no eggs and this cake is amazing with a white icing, even a cream cheese icing would be really rich and yummy!<br /><br />Wacky Spice Cake<br /><br />Combine in a large bowl:<br /><br />1.5 c flour<br />1 c brown sugar<br />salt<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />1 tsp ginger<br />0.5 tsp cinnamon<br />0.5 tsp ground cloves<br />0.5 tsp allspice<br /><br />Add to above:<br /><br />1 c water<br />1 Tbsp vinegar<br />5 Tbsp oil<br />vanilla<br /><br />Optional - Raisins<br /><br />Mix well. Bake in a greased 9x9 pan for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees farenheitMyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-60194446171184315012011-03-16T05:41:00.000-07:002011-03-16T06:10:37.812-07:00Wacky Cake! A Recipe from the War...<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qm0_go6P9uI/TYCwt0Fzx7I/AAAAAAAAAj8/2rhaVagMrto/s1600/IMG_2981.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584657839063025586" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qm0_go6P9uI/TYCwt0Fzx7I/AAAAAAAAAj8/2rhaVagMrto/s400/IMG_2981.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69312724/handmade-happy-birthday-card">http://www.etsy.com/listing/69312724/handmade-happy-birthday-card</a></div><div></div><div><br /><br />This a great recipe that apparently had its origins in the war when eggs were rationed - the resourceful bakers came up with a way to get a fabulous cake without using eggs. In my house this type of cake has always been called Wacky Cakes and they are quite often made for quick birthday cakes as well as really good mini cupcakes.</div><div></div><div><br /><br />Wacky Chocolate Cake<br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Combine together in a bowl:</div><div></div><div>1.5 c flour (I use white - it's a treat)</div><div>1 c white sugar</div><div>salt</div><div>1 tsp baking powder</div><div>1 tsp baking soda</div><div>3 Tbsp cocoa</div><div></div><div><br /><br />Add to dry:</div><div></div><div>1 c water</div><div>1 Tbsp vinegar</div><div>5 Tbsp oil</div><div>vanilla</div><div></div><div><br /><br />Mix until lumps are gone. Bake in a greased 9x9 pan for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit. For the mini muffins I bake for approximately 10 minutes - watch them and use a toothpick to see if they're done.</div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-55665343696860227892011-03-15T06:22:00.001-07:002011-03-15T06:37:48.612-07:00Weather again! And amazing muffins!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--37eLATvYCk/TX9ock2MDWI/AAAAAAAAAj0/MLFOGsXmK5Y/s1600/IMG_3155.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584296903099288930" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--37eLATvYCk/TX9ock2MDWI/AAAAAAAAAj0/MLFOGsXmK5Y/s400/IMG_3155.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61326372/handsewn-sheer-fabric-gift-bags-set-of">http://www.etsy.com/listing/61326372/handsewn-sheer-fabric-gift-bags-set-of</a><br /><br /><br />In Alberta at this time of year all we can talk about is the weather! I'm so sick of the cold that these beautiful days when the temperature starts to creep up and the snow starts to melt become my favorite days of the year. Of course the roads are so wet that our cars are dirty all the time!<br /><br />These muffins are fast becoming a favorite in our house - Pumpkin, Orange and Date Muffins - triple batch of course! These are based on a couple of different recipes - one from an old Bosch cookbook and one from a Company's Coming recipe. I took parts of the two recipes, changed it to all whole wheat flour and cut the sugar down a lot - and upsized the recipe. You need a really big blender.<br /><br />Combine in a really large bowl:<br />5.25 c whole wheat flour<br />0.5 c brown sugar<br />2 Tbsp baking powder<br />2 tsp baking soda<br />1.5 tsp cinnamon<br />1.5 tsp ground ginger<br />1 tsp salt<br /><br />Process in a large blender, blend well after each addition:<br />3 large unpeeled oranged, cut into wedges and seeded - process until smooth<br />3 large eggs (I usually put the eggs in with the orange wedges and then blend)<br />0.75 c buttermilk or sour milk<br />0.75 c pitted dates (or raisins work too)<br />0.75 c melted butter<br />2.25 c canned pure pumpkin (I use a large can, 796mL and it works great)<br /><br />Combine wet with dry, stir until just moistened.<br /><br />1.5 c chopped pecans - I use dark chocolate chips instead - yummy!<br /><br />Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 18-20 minutes. I usually bake for at least 25 and it might be because I put extra pumpkin in and use the heavier flour.MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-81440823135135992252011-03-11T06:44:00.001-08:002011-04-29T05:36:22.348-07:00It's snowing! Argh! Have some banana bread!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzLgR5ZmM8A/TXo1na4NJrI/AAAAAAAAAjs/jl-LYqycyNQ/s1600/IMG_3294.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582833639425386162" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzLgR5ZmM8A/TXo1na4NJrI/AAAAAAAAAjs/jl-LYqycyNQ/s400/IMG_3294.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62773932/snowflake1-4-inch-diecuts-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/62773932/snowflake1-4-inch-diecuts-handmade</a><br /><br /><br /><div>It's March! There isn't supposed to be anymore snow! So to warm up I'll be making my Healthy Banana Bread!<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This recipe is based on an old family one that my Grandma makes - she calls it Banana Loaf and it uses white sugar and flour. I'm trying to go a little healthier in my house so I've upped the fiber, lowered the sugar and of course doubled the recipe so I don't have to bake quite so often.<br /><br /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>In a large blender combine thoroughly:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>6+ bananas (I use frozen ones because I really don't like overripe bananas - thaw first)</div><br /><div>4 eggs</div><br /><div>3/4 c softened butter</div><br /><div>1-1/2 c brown sugar (or less)</div><br /><div>1 tsp vanilla</div><br /><div>2 Tbsp lemon juice</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br />Combine in a large bowl:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>3 c whole wheat flour</div><br /><div>2 tsp baking soda</div><br /><div>1/4 tsp salt</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br />Mix wet with dry thoroughly. Divide between two greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees Farenheit for 40-60 minutes. Check with toothpick for doneness. This makes a soft, yummy loaf!</div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-72102695243958641232011-03-10T12:07:00.000-08:002011-03-14T13:10:55.527-07:00It's been a while!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZupqLlw2IWU/TXkwB1XPESI/AAAAAAAAAjk/OXTL0gGYOV0/s1600/IMG_3886.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582546021164978466" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZupqLlw2IWU/TXkwB1XPESI/AAAAAAAAAjk/OXTL0gGYOV0/s400/IMG_3886.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69322978/handmade-bear-diecuts-scrapbooking">http://www.etsy.com/listing/69322978/handmade-bear-diecuts-scrapbooking</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYFRXnJV6zE/TXkwBkKVa1I/AAAAAAAAAjc/AFe1Gc_VCDA/s1600/IMG_3866.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582546016547466066" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYFRXnJV6zE/TXkwBkKVa1I/AAAAAAAAAjc/AFe1Gc_VCDA/s400/IMG_3866.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67778296/lion-diecut-handmade-scrapbook">http://www.etsy.com/listing/67778296/lion-diecut-handmade-scrapbook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkyeIagkS9c/TXkwA45W8jI/AAAAAAAAAjU/eVzOnvT8xoQ/s1600/IMG_3847.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582546004933538354" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DkyeIagkS9c/TXkwA45W8jI/AAAAAAAAAjU/eVzOnvT8xoQ/s400/IMG_3847.JPG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69755644/rhinoceros-silhouette-diecuts-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/69755644/rhinoceros-silhouette-diecuts-handmade</a><br /><br />There's been far too much hockey in my life since Christmas! Playoffs are finally over and we can breathe again. I've been adding a zoo of animal diecuts to my etsy shop! Monkey, tigers, lion, oh my!MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-77756598149286414952011-01-21T07:39:00.000-08:002011-01-21T07:45:21.741-08:00Treasury and Healthy Cookies!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TTmo98FUxsI/AAAAAAAAAjI/cSelmbyV2u0/s1600/jan%2B21.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564664596646905538" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TTmo98FUxsI/AAAAAAAAAjI/cSelmbyV2u0/s400/jan%2B21.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d38cd5bb4516d913192a65c/black-is-lovely">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d38cd5bb4516d913192a65c/black-is-lovely</a><br /><br />This is a gorgeous treasury! She was kind enough to feature one of my newest listings <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66358146/handmade-love-valentines-card-or-wedding">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66358146/handmade-love-valentines-card-or-wedding</a> - I think this card is a great combination of modern style with a scrapbook vibe.<br /><br />Someone asked me for this recipe the other day - we eat these Healthy Cookies all the time - I don't buy granola bars anymore! The recipe is based on the recipe on the back of Roger's Porridge Oats - I've modified it and tripled it so I don't have to bake these as often. Enjoy :)<br /><br />Simple Version Breakfast Cookies Triple Batch – original recipe from Rogers Porridge Oats<br /><br />In the large bowl of a mixer (I use my bosch) fitted with dough hook or heavy paddles add:<br /><br />3 c whole wheat flour<br />2 tsp baking soda<br />1 ¼ tsp salt<br />1 tsp allspice<br />4 tsp cinnamon<br />4 tsp ginger<br /><br />Mix for a minute to combine.<br /><br />Add:<br /><br />3 tbsp grated orange rind – optional, if I don’t have it I used flavoured dried cranberries<br />9 c porridge oats<br />2 ¼ c chopped nuts – I use a combination, whatever I have in the house<br />1 ½ c seeds – pumpkin or sunflower or even unsweetened coconut<br />3 c dried cranberries or raisins or a mixture of both<br />½ c dark chocolate chips or more<br /><br />Mix to combine.<br /><br />Add:<br /><br />6 tsp vanilla<br />6 eggs<br />2/3 c oil<br />3 ¾ c applesauce<br />1 c brown sugar – or less, I often use honey or agave syrup and sometimes just a half cup<br /><br />Mix really well. Grease cookies sheets. Using a medium scoop shape cookies, bake 15-20 min at 350 F. These do not spread so you can put a lot on a sheet or use mini muffin tins.MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-57514618846217289062011-01-19T07:45:00.001-08:002011-01-19T07:47:02.877-08:00New Scrapbook Tags<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TTcHQosYwyI/AAAAAAAAAjA/Wa9JcQ6EPB4/s1600/IMG_3944.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563923847022428962" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TTcHQosYwyI/AAAAAAAAAjA/Wa9JcQ6EPB4/s400/IMG_3944.JPG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66264262/flower-vines-scrapbook-tags-handmade">http://www.etsy.com/listing/66264262/flower-vines-scrapbook-tags-handmade</a><br /><br />I really love these tags - I created them for scrapbooking but they could be used for so many other things!<br /><div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-88195280344058024772011-01-10T06:32:00.001-08:002011-01-10T06:41:57.025-08:00Happy 2011 and a whole bunch of treasuries!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZkdph1fI/AAAAAAAAAi4/IA0dIPJ6ErQ/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bi.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 391px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560566279143806450" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZkdph1fI/AAAAAAAAAi4/IA0dIPJ6ErQ/s400/jan%2B10%2Bi.PNG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZa6bRuiI/AAAAAAAAAiw/lCuZyjTAatg/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bh.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 389px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560566115069966882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZa6bRuiI/AAAAAAAAAiw/lCuZyjTAatg/s400/jan%2B10%2Bh.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZa-PjfFI/AAAAAAAAAio/VOX-oXRGJlc/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bg.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 382px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560566116094540882" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZa-PjfFI/AAAAAAAAAio/VOX-oXRGJlc/s400/jan%2B10%2Bg.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZabORFrI/AAAAAAAAAig/_1iDGqVXZ2I/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bf.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 388px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560566106693899954" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZabORFrI/AAAAAAAAAig/_1iDGqVXZ2I/s400/jan%2B10%2Bf.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZZ7KaPAI/AAAAAAAAAiY/MH2lFog-EGs/s1600/jan%2B10%2Be.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560566098087787522" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsZZ7KaPAI/AAAAAAAAAiY/MH2lFog-EGs/s400/jan%2B10%2Be.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY__IBC7I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/PEfnHSz6IAg/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bd.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560565652474891186" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY__IBC7I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/PEfnHSz6IAg/s400/jan%2B10%2Bd.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY_Ybw1rI/AAAAAAAAAiI/zssHW2x0yFA/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bc.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 381px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560565642088732338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY_Ybw1rI/AAAAAAAAAiI/zssHW2x0yFA/s400/jan%2B10%2Bc.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY_NJFfmI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Hn_x-xQSvqI/s1600/jan%2B10%2Bb.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560565639057604194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY_NJFfmI/AAAAAAAAAiA/Hn_x-xQSvqI/s400/jan%2B10%2Bb.PNG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY-QrDYWI/AAAAAAAAAh4/FcGdS7B9PQU/s1600/jan%2B10%2Ba.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560565622825509218" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TSsY-QrDYWI/AAAAAAAAAh4/FcGdS7B9PQU/s400/jan%2B10%2Ba.PNG" /></a><br />The Alberta Team on Etsy had another treasury blitz this last weekend - there are some truly creative people on this team - great treasuries everyone and thanks so much for including my items!</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2a19004ef66d919dd1c287/snow-day#4d2a20034ef66d91c431c787">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2a19004ef66d919dd1c287/snow-day#4d2a20034ef66d91c431c787</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29fc23a14c6d919972b7a9/feeling-a-lot-hot#4d2a0073343e8eefd73a3bdf">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29fc23a14c6d919972b7a9/feeling-a-lot-hot#4d2a0073343e8eefd73a3bdf</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d293e6791268eef723b8941/alberta-blue-and-red#4d2947df75ee6d91aa6ba9d7">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d293e6791268eef723b8941/alberta-blue-and-red#4d2947df75ee6d91aa6ba9d7</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29292fb2448eef491f5190/wine-and-plums#4d29474475ee6d91c02aa9d7">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d29292fb2448eef491f5190/wine-and-plums#4d29474475ee6d91c02aa9d7</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28dacd043b6d9190cdf00f/a-violet-valentines-day#4d2911fa8c648eef6c5a6295">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28dacd043b6d9190cdf00f/a-violet-valentines-day#4d2911fa8c648eef6c5a6295</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fea9b85e6d919a7b146f/with-flowers-in-your-hair#4d29108a8c648eefb8846195">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fea9b85e6d919a7b146f/with-flowers-in-your-hair#4d29108a8c648eefb8846195</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fa9bd2c38eef9c680f95/my-name-is-forrest-forrest-gump#4d29106d72fd6d91d52d7821">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28fa9bd2c38eef9c680f95/my-name-is-forrest-forrest-gump#4d29106d72fd6d91d52d7821</a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28949436198eef10b18c2d/murder-on-the-orient-express#4d28a38fce616d91274af6a4">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d28949436198eef10b18c2d/murder-on-the-orient-express#4d28a38fce616d91274af6a4</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d272082f5268eef6e424f15/valentines-in-gray-and-pink#4d272438f5268eef0e935015">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d272082f5268eef6e424f15/valentines-in-gray-and-pink#4d272438f5268eef0e935015</a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2393ba2ae38eef9afe481e/many-thanks#4d274070d04e8eefc63d55b4">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2393ba2ae38eef9afe481e/many-thanks#4d274070d04e8eefc63d55b4</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-47576181729122356932010-12-12T18:59:00.000-08:002010-12-12T19:07:49.081-08:00Treasury Blitz by the Alberta Team<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM_M8GQjI/AAAAAAAAAhc/vb_RycogQWY/s1600/dec%2B12%2Bg.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549997133236945458" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM_M8GQjI/AAAAAAAAAhc/vb_RycogQWY/s400/dec%2B12%2Bg.PNG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfb0173bfd66d9152c339a7/you-got-the-tree-time-to-decorate-the#4d058bd2ffe78eef34cc824f">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfb0173bfd66d9152c339a7/you-got-the-tree-time-to-decorate-the#4d058bd2ffe78eef34cc824f</a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM-sITG9I/AAAAAAAAAhU/_nfmCos6Mk0/s1600/dec%2B12%2Bf.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549997124429749202" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM-sITG9I/AAAAAAAAAhU/_nfmCos6Mk0/s400/dec%2B12%2Bf.PNG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfc0642abb38eefc241e2e9/winter-wonderland#4d058b5fd0b46d912a7154fc">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfc0642abb38eefc241e2e9/winter-wonderland#4d058b5fd0b46d912a7154fc</a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM-JKEiGI/AAAAAAAAAhM/N8ixzxhbTMk/s1600/dec%2B12%2Be.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 372px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549997115041941602" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWM-JKEiGI/AAAAAAAAAhM/N8ixzxhbTMk/s400/dec%2B12%2Be.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d02ec15bea98eef19e3e747/feelin-oldin-a-good-way#4d058a01ffe78eef78ae814f">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d02ec15bea98eef19e3e747/feelin-oldin-a-good-way#4d058a01ffe78eef78ae814f</a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMnPCROlI/AAAAAAAAAhE/Z5SN31XQTic/s1600/dec%2B12%2Bd.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 376px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549996721482840658" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMnPCROlI/AAAAAAAAAhE/Z5SN31XQTic/s400/dec%2B12%2Bd.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0393eb2f2d8eef4bf4eb30/softly-pleasing">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0393eb2f2d8eef4bf4eb30/softly-pleasing</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMmoW6f_I/AAAAAAAAAg8/D9-qQGB3wN8/s1600/dec%2B12%2Bc.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549996711100448754" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMmoW6f_I/AAAAAAAAAg8/D9-qQGB3wN8/s400/dec%2B12%2Bc.PNG" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0541988d5a8eef430bd8b5/holiday-gift-guide-gifts-from-canada#4d0588b7d0b46d915ac352fc">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0541988d5a8eef430bd8b5/holiday-gift-guide-gifts-from-canada#4d0588b7d0b46d915ac352fc</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMlxbmydI/AAAAAAAAAg0/Hgojm51UbBE/s1600/dec%2B12%2Bb.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549996696356178386" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMlxbmydI/AAAAAAAAAg0/Hgojm51UbBE/s400/dec%2B12%2Bb.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d055fcdb4278eef443f44cb/magic-snowfall#4d058872d0b46d91b39552fc">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d055fcdb4278eef443f44cb/magic-snowfall#4d058872d0b46d91b39552fc</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMkyvh54I/AAAAAAAAAgs/oG-jJfifFJA/s1600/dec%2B12%2Ba.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549996679528310658" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TQWMkyvh54I/AAAAAAAAAgs/oG-jJfifFJA/s400/dec%2B12%2Ba.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0451cf71448eefbb944085/paleontologist-gift-guide-fossilized#4d052cd48d5a8eef90f4cbb5">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d0451cf71448eefbb944085/paleontologist-gift-guide-fossilized#4d052cd48d5a8eef90f4cbb5</a><br /><br /><br />Another blitz weekend - there are some fabulous treasury makers on the Alberta Team!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks also for the include in our team blog's 12 Days of Christmas! </div><div> </div><div><a href="http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas-my-true-love.html">http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/2010/12/on-fourth-day-of-christmas-my-true-love.html</a></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-74178055221435810352010-11-30T11:03:00.000-08:002010-11-30T11:08:01.421-08:00Some new treasuries...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TPVK2bojveI/AAAAAAAAAgg/2z2DaCBAWCk/s1600/nov%2B30%2Bb.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545420815167897058" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TPVK2bojveI/AAAAAAAAAgg/2z2DaCBAWCk/s400/nov%2B30%2Bb.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf3c3b4e0638eef3258ff34/lavendar-blue-at-their-best#4cf54184f1626d919baee7a5">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf3c3b4e0638eef3258ff34/lavendar-blue-at-their-best#4cf54184f1626d919baee7a5</a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TPVK2Dv3C6I/AAAAAAAAAgY/wehgDkM8-PE/s1600/nov%2B30%2Ba.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 373px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545420808756071330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TPVK2Dv3C6I/AAAAAAAAAgY/wehgDkM8-PE/s400/nov%2B30%2Ba.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf280fb10e96d91738d05a3/this-that#4cf540edf1626d91186ee7a5">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf280fb10e96d91738d05a3/this-that#4cf540edf1626d91186ee7a5</a><br /><br /><div>Check out these two gorgeous treasuries!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks so much for including my items!</div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-28689725974031285312010-11-23T16:58:00.000-08:002010-11-23T17:03:45.837-08:00Treasury by Splurge!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 383px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914764649164498" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOxjnF8ubtI/AAAAAAAAAgI/n9aHMt-V2QU/s400/nov%2B23%2Ba.PNG" /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ceb04f510f28eeff199f1fc/add-some-colour-to-the-holidays#4cec630da73c8eefd1b7c514">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ceb04f510f28eeff199f1fc/add-some-colour-to-the-holidays#4cec630da73c8eefd1b7c514</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOxjowVI6vI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/TnSZ17VJcMc/s1600/IMG_3322.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542914793205721842" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOxjowVI6vI/AAAAAAAAAgQ/TnSZ17VJcMc/s400/IMG_3322.JPG" /></a><br /><div> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61380615/merry-christmas-decorative-banner">http://www.etsy.com/listing/61380615/merry-christmas-decorative-banner</a></div><div> </div><div>Special thanks to Splurge for including my Christmas banner in her great treasury! I really love making banners and I'm going to be adding all sorts of occasions!<br /><br /></div><div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1288871415896261151.post-23801483145115296862010-11-20T17:17:00.001-08:002010-11-20T17:26:26.429-08:00Gorgeous Treasuries<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOh0SzDLmDI/AAAAAAAAAgA/lGN-QOzswJQ/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bg.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541807207769413682" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOh0SzDLmDI/AAAAAAAAAgA/lGN-QOzswJQ/s400/nov%2B20%2Bg.PNG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhz59EVfOI/AAAAAAAAAf4/capgCohZTxM/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bh.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806780961881314" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhz59EVfOI/AAAAAAAAAf4/capgCohZTxM/s400/nov%2B20%2Bh.PNG" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdbf417ccf86d918a608241/a-bit-of-whimsy#4ce872a0eb0e6d91cb371c13">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdbf417ccf86d918a608241/a-bit-of-whimsy#4ce872a0eb0e6d91cb371c13</a><br /><br /><div>Sorry - I messed up the order and I can't figure out how to change it! This is for the top picture.</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdc2f2986c78eef7c5232d6/nature-music-and-bird-dancing#4ce87214eb0e6d911df51b13">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdc2f2986c78eef7c5232d6/nature-music-and-bird-dancing#4ce87214eb0e6d911df51b13</a><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhztfIuEuI/AAAAAAAAAfo/NnVHHwKMe_s/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bf.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 382px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806566768775906" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhztfIuEuI/AAAAAAAAAfo/NnVHHwKMe_s/s400/nov%2B20%2Bf.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdd5ee338426d91a12268e6/resistance-is-futile#4ce871bb0b2c8eeff56c3aa2">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdd5ee338426d91a12268e6/resistance-is-futile#4ce871bb0b2c8eeff56c3aa2</a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhztDCtE6I/AAAAAAAAAfg/_pDfjL7rZyM/s1600/nov%2B20%2Be.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806559227351970" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhztDCtE6I/AAAAAAAAAfg/_pDfjL7rZyM/s400/nov%2B20%2Be.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cddab440a248eef32edd8f8/angels-song#4ce8717d0b2c8eef0d503aa2">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cddab440a248eef32edd8f8/angels-song#4ce8717d0b2c8eef0d503aa2</a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzsuwRcDI/AAAAAAAAAfY/BAv3nBoIgYY/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bd.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806553781334066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzsuwRcDI/AAAAAAAAAfY/BAv3nBoIgYY/s400/nov%2B20%2Bd.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cde20080cc96d9108bc0935/handmade-christmas#4ce870fd0b2c8eef7b183aa2">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cde20080cc96d9108bc0935/handmade-christmas#4ce870fd0b2c8eef7b183aa2</a><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzcABYKGI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/StSH1BEjr2I/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bc.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 381px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806266358704226" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzcABYKGI/AAAAAAAAAfQ/StSH1BEjr2I/s400/nov%2B20%2Bc.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdea32bd7f98eefe3a0f744/november-thanks#4ce70ddfe9416d9175408135">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdea32bd7f98eefe3a0f744/november-thanks#4ce70ddfe9416d9175408135</a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzbdRBT0I/AAAAAAAAAfI/w8jEYcF9w6c/s1600/nov%2B20%2Bb.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 377px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806257029074754" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzbdRBT0I/AAAAAAAAAfI/w8jEYcF9w6c/s400/nov%2B20%2Bb.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce5481157aa8eefd949bd65/the-songbird-sings#4ce70d1757cd8eefa5d5455c">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce5481157aa8eefd949bd65/the-songbird-sings#4ce70d1757cd8eefa5d5455c</a><br /><div> </div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzayYqpwI/AAAAAAAAAfA/W_yyvZ2_eIA/s1600/nov%2B20%2Ba.PNG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 378px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541806245518419714" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kQCGhlpFJ_Q/TOhzayYqpwI/AAAAAAAAAfA/W_yyvZ2_eIA/s400/nov%2B20%2Ba.PNG" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdf47d44e876d91b9bef4e8/shades-of-purple#4ce70d61e9416d917b068135">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdf47d44e876d91b9bef4e8/shades-of-purple#4ce70d61e9416d917b068135</a><br /><br />Once again, people are so incredible with their treasuries! Special thanks to all who have included my items in them. Go check out the treasuries!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>MyGrandpasPenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12271831060660675526noreply@blogger.com0