Wordless Wednesday - Torn Notebook

"Torn Notebook"

Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg

and

Coosje van Bruggen

UNL-City Campus

New Year's Resolutions 2013

It's that time again...Time to make New Year's Resolutions! So, here goes ---

2013 Resolutions

PERSONAL

Keep a daily gratitude journal.

Finish Erin’s graduation quilt.

Eat more veggies.

Walk more.

Read at least one really good book per month.

Drink less Diet Coke.

Visit my sons, Tim and Jeff  (one in NH, one in DC).

ETSY

300+ sales.

Create 5 items per week, at least 1 “new” item (not previously listed).

Do at least 2 seasonal promotions.
Find creative uses for scraps.

Keep blogging.

More Facebook posts.

Limit computer time to less than 1.5 hours per day. (Good luck with that one, right!?)

Gretchen Ruben of The Happiness Project offers 7 Tips for Sticking to Your New Year's Resolutions.

Happy New Year!

TTFN
LeAnn aka pasqueflower
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pasqueflower
http://pasqueflowerponderings.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pasqueflower

Treasury Thanks and Happy New Year!

Greetings from the frozen prairie.  My return from my late Christmas in SD was delayed due to icy roads and minor but time-consuming car trouble.  I'm back safely, but a little late posting this week's Treasury Thanks!

I want to send out a huge THANK YOU to the curators who featured items from my Etsy shop, Pasque Flower Creations, over the past week!

Nesrin of NesrinArt from Istanbul, Turkey featured my green chevron oven mitts in her treasury, 2013!..Green.  Nesrin makes beautiful hand knit items like this gorgeous dark forest green neck warmer, perfect for bundling up on a cold winter day:

Cynthia of AntiquityTravelers featured my red linen retro-inspired clutch in her treasury, Roses, Tulips and Poppies, Oh My!   Cynthia is known for her fine jewelry.  I just love these coral earrings:

Linda Pruitt of PruittDesigns featured my pillow cover in her beautifully-curated treasury, Silver and Gold Have I None.  Linda is having a 50% off sale at her shop, so now is your chance to pick up some beautifully-crafted items at a bargain price!   This shell pendant necklace is one of my favorites:

If I have missed anyone, I apologize!  My computer time has been sporadic over the holidays.  I hope everyone had a joyful holiday season.  I wish you all Good Health and Good Luck in 2013!!

Happy New Year!
LeAnn aka pasqueflower
http://pasqueflowerponderings.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pasqueflower
http://www.facebook.com/pasqueflower

Looky What I Got! -- BBA Secret Santa Reveal

This adorable, whimsical package sat under my Christmas tree for two weeks.  It was a gift from Deb Baroff of Storybeader.  I received it as part of the Blogging Business Artisans Team Secret Santa exchange. The grandkids LOVED that package! And although it was almost too cute to open, I did open it on Christmas Eve, to squeals of delight.

The purple (my favorite color) picture frame -- so cute, and with some bling in the center of each flower, was put to use quickly to show off the latest grandkid photo.

And the SEW Somerset magazine (Winter 2013) is chock full of eye candy and inspiration!!  It may just nudge me out of my comfort zone to experiment with mixed media!

This fabric collage designed by Sue Altman makes use of beautiful batik fabrics,  It reminded me of the family farm where I grew up.  

And I, who am always on the lookout for fun ways to use my heap of scraps, could not resist these adorable little dolls -- granddaughter-friendly, I'm sure! The dolls were designed by Danita.

Here's a closeup.  Aren't they just the CUTEST?!!  Painting the eyes could be a bit of a challenge, but I think I will need to give it a go.

And there were pages of these 3D art quilts, part of what designer Carrie Payne calls her Magpie Collection of Girl Quilts.  (Magpies are collectors of things that seem to be of little value.)  I just love her creative use of found objects to embellish the flouncy skirts.

So THANK YOU, Deb!  And thanks to all the members of the Blogging Business Artisans Team whose support and encouragement have been a major factor in the growth of my little Etsy shop over the past six months.

TTFN
LeAnn aka pasqueflower
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pasqueflower
http://pasqueflowerponderings.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/pasqueflower

Wordless Wednesday

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

I'll be spending much less time on the computer this week as I connect with kids and grandkids and enjoy this precious time together.  

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

TTFN
LeAnn
http://pasqueflowerponderings.blogspot.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/pasqueflower
http://www.facebook.com/pasqueflower

Treasury Thanks

I spent a fun day Saturday making a gingerbread house and Christmas cookies with three of our grandsons.

And it will be a busy week as we connect with kids and grandkids Dec. 24, 25, 27 and 28.  But I want to take a few minutes, even at this busy time, to say a huge THANK YOU to the Etsy treasury curators who featured items from my little shop, Pasque Flower Creations, over the past week.

Stav Davidovitz of StavFineJewelry featured my yellow chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Happy Holiday.

Stav is a truly gifted jewelry designer.  This beautiful 14K gold ring is an example of her design and craftsmanship. 

Stav also featured my gray chevron oven mitt in another treasury, great designs--great gifts.  These 14K gold and diamond earrings from Stav's shop are so feminine!

Tania Sarunsiri from niaStore featured my poppies on teal oven mitts in her colorful holiday-themed treasury, Green and Red Mean CHRISTMAS.    Tania makes unique bags and accessories like this versatile cross body bicycle bag.

 Alisa from principessabows featured my navy and white chevron oven mitt in her treasury, New Beginnings. Alisa makes adorable bows, like this festive red and white peppermint striped bow.  

Tara of waterwaif featured my purple plaid napkins in her treasury shopping for purple plaids.  Tara designs jewelry with a bohemian flair, like these fun red earrings, perfect for a holiday party:

Bonnie Sernesky of BonniesSewCrazy featured my textured brown pillow cover in her down to earth treasury, Earth Tones.  Bonnie's earthtones checkbook cover would be a pretty and practical gift.

Linda B. of lindab142 featured my funky stylist patchwork drawstring bag in her Blogging Business Artisans (BBA) Team Treasury, Superhero Artisans.   Linda B. makes exquisite jewelry, and many of her pieces celebrate her Jewish heritage, like this beautiful beaded kippah.

Michele of OutsideInArtStudio featured my aqua chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Christmas Aquamarine Style.  Michele makes charming watercolor art prints.  This colorful vegan-friendly print would be the perfect gift for a foodie.  It would brighten any kitchen:

Becca Koopmans from wearlovenow featured my yellow and white chevron oven mitt in her kitchen-themed treasury, Quick, before the timer goes off!!!  Becca's shop sells upcycled clothing, like this fantastic regal in red top:

Sigita from SijaFelt featured my gray chevron oven mitt in her treasury, Snowy Christmas.  Sigita is from Lithuania and she designs and makes beautiful felted clothing and accessories, like this gorgeous long felted scarf:

Cecilia Dyer of AnnabelleEveDesigns featured my navy and white chevron oven mitt in her treasury, The Ever Stunning Chevron.  Cecilia specializes in personalized moss and burlap designs, but she is

n vacation through the holidays: Here is a link to her shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnabelleEveDesigns

Jamie of PoppyHillCreations, another BBA teammate, featured my bears in the woods bib in her Nature-inspired treasury, Nature's Inspiration.  Jamie makes wonderful paper and clipart designs, like these beautiful Nature-inspired butterfly clip art:

Thank you, all!  And have a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year!

TTFN

LeAnn aka pasqueflower

http://pasqueflowerponderings.blogspot.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pasqueflower

http://www.facebook.com/pasqueflower