Shop til you drop!

I have officially made the decision not to open my Etsy shop at this time. I don't want to rush into something I wasn't fully prepared for. I would rather wait until I have the time to run it properly. Sorry to anyone who was anxiously awaiting its opening. Now on to the fun stuff...

The gremlins started as a joke and have now officially taken over Christmas! I spent 2+ weeks making the first group of gremlin ornaments, yes the FIRST group. I now have to begin work on the second group. I believe I need at least 6 more. I also embellished a stocking with a gremlin applique. I had ordered a stocking for myself online and was disappointed when it arrived so I took matters into my own hands. I'll have photos of the stocking this week.

Since I wont have my Etsy shop open for Christmas I thought it would nice if I share some of my favorite shops with you. These are just some of the places I've had a great shopping experience with:

Hidden Haven

http://www.hiddenhaven.etsy.com/

I love her unscented lotion. It's perfect for sensitive skin.

Jennifer Morris Beads

http://www.jennifermorrisbeads.etsy.com/

Amazingly detailed polymer clay jewelry.

The Funky Bag Lady

http://www.thefunkybaglady.etsy.com/

Wonderful bags and purses. My mom loved mine so much she made me to buy her one!

Humble Beads

http://www.humblebeads.etsy.com/

Polymer clay bead sets and finished jewelry. You have to check out her snowmen pendants!

Holly Jolly Holiday's

http://www.hollyjollyholidays.etsy.com/

A stocking I wasnt dissapointed with. Very well made and shipped super quick! Colin loves it!

Maggie J's

http://www.maggiejs.etsy.com/

Excellent quality metalsmithing. I gave my mom and Colin's mom necklaces from here for Mother's Day. They love them.

Join me next time for my latest adventures in metalsmithing. I had a 6 hour class today and I signed up for another on Saturday! Happy crafting and shopping!