What to do w/ days off of School?
Make some dipped candles. All you need is some beeswax, wicks,scissors, a can to melt the wax in.

First:


Second dip:


third dip in the cool water


then back in the hot wax, and repeat. Till you get the candle how big as you want it.
I took some of the wicks w/wax on them and twisted them around a squr and made some pretty candles. We are giving some away for solstice. Sell some at the Winter Gift Fair 30% sales will go our kids school.



So thanks violinkeri.etsy.com for reminding me to be crafty w/ my kiddos ;)
Check out her shop for some great gifts!

We also used stamps and made Christmas cards, and Oatmeal cookies

Wow November is half way over and it seems like it just started!
Crazy~

SO for the remainder of this month. Some of the Leaf Pouches are only $10!!
You haven't seen my leaf pouches yet. Well check out Cass wearing one of them in Ohrid, Macedonia!




here's what she said:

Hey!
Its been awhile since I said i would leave feedback. I apologize its been so long... I LOVE my pouch extra much... now, since the feedback opportunity for this item on etsy has expired, I give you permission to use these photos of me wearing your pouch in anyway you like.

Love
-Cass

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Thanks Cass!

NEW~

New Pixie HoodEs just out of the secret forrest work shop:


(Green Elf)



(Owl love you forever)



(Green Dream) *SOLD*



(forest Dweler, I think this one is mine)



a Needle felted Unicorn on the side of this one.

Also, you asked and here they come more Wooden Catapults!!!
Just in time for those special Christmas Gifts :)


http://www.thingsintuff.etsy.com

thanks for lookin

Happy Halloween and Samhain!

An Ancient festival known as Samhain which is derived from Old Irish and means roughly "summer's end. The festival of Samhain celebrates the end of the "lighter half" of the year and beginning of the "darker half". The veal beween worlds is thin, allowing spirits to pass through. One's families ancestors were honoured and invited home whilst harmful spirits were warded off. It is believed that the need to ward off harmful spirits led to the wearing of costumes and masks. Hence Halloween as we know it, Parties and trick-o-treating!

I have a few Etsy Favs to share w/ you

Handmade Folk Art Witch art doll OOAK polymer clay Beatrice:

by http://hopeandjoystudios.etsy.com

Ignis Fatuus, Jack of the swamps:

from http://ALittleCharacter.etsy.com

Brooms from http://BROOMCHICK.etsy.com


One of my most favorite artist on etsy
The Coven - Original Acrylic Painting:

http://EmilyBalivet.etsy.com

Whatever you do on Halloween have a great time and be safe.
Remember to brush your teeth!!
Melissa

Music

Everyone deserves music, Sweet Music
Everyone deserves music, Sweet Music

I bet you haven't thought about looking on etsy for Music or music making instruments?

Well I have and I'm going to share w/ you what I found.

Lotus (flute)

from http://aikuzzuraflutes.etsy.com

Chinese musical instrument hulusi with 3 keys

from http://www.zeyu.etsy.com

GRAVIKORD, Double Harp, Electro-Acoustic, Kora

from http://www.NewMuse.etsy.com

Here's a Cd RATED G music CD original songs by Mike Burnes

You can find on http://www.wildwood.etsy.com

Gourd Guiro Handcarved and Finshed with Stick:

from http://RitmicoPercussion.etsy.com

18 inch ashiko from scavenged cedar

from http://www.SlapHappyDrums.etsy.com

The experience of music has raised human passions to very high levels suggests that these sounds require attention and that trying to understand their role in our lives is a worth-while endeavor. Check out the music section in etsy and see what calls you.

Street Fair Friends

So a few weeks back I did the Univesity of Oregon Street Fair. It went pretty well. I only did the Wednesday, Thursday. But it was fun hanging out and chatting it up with fellow Etsy Eugenians. I'd like to share a few of the artist w/ya.


bonnetsnotbombs.etsy.com
who makes really sweet little bonnet hats
~all natural materials


cashewedalmonds.etsy.com
amazing false gauged earrings, that will fool anyone!


thats only two, there is more to come

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Monsters!!
Monsters on etsy!

Original Monster Art by Harry

http://365monsters.etsy.com

Monsters in sterling silver pendant necklace:

by http://ballandchain.etsy.com

in Ceramic, hand thrown monster personal tea set:

by http://skeletaldropkick.etsy.com

Halloween Haunted Monster Mash Hand Embellished Custom Boys Jeans Sz. 1-10

by http://mydeepbluec.etsy.com

Amazing Custom Made for you Woolie Wog Goblin Needle felt fantasy Wool fiber soft sculpture doll

by http://TangleWoodThicket .etsy.com

Monster Monsters everywhere even in your underwear
UNISEX mens SM MED maroon navy BOOGIE MONSTER boxer briefs HANDMADE UNDERWEAR:


http://sheshodesigns.etsy.com

Let the artist of etsy bring out your inner monster.