A Main Collection ~ AmyLiz

Are You Ready for Some Football??

2009-09-07T08:57:00.005-06:00

Personally, I am NEVER ready for this sport!!

But, it started, just this past Friday!

We WON!

It was a BIG win, we haven't been able to get the "W" from this team in years!

Taylor played his heart out, and mother could have had a heart attack!

Here is a picture of the captains from our local newspaper

Taylor is at the bottom, #32

And here is one of him in action

According to his dad,

he should have his head turned the OTHER way...

Good grief, there is a perfect way to tackle??

Look at his poor teammate! Seriously folks, this is fun???

Another Thank You Etsy Admin

2009-08-29T20:29:00.005-06:00

Crazy morning, I was trying to get to my son's football scrimmage.

Running late as usual, but for some reason, I just had to check my email ONE MORE TIME!

A super sweet customer of mine had just sent me a convo:

Mornin! These are on the front page of Etsy!! YEAH!!Listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29870502

Soooooo.....I had to QUICKLY check the Front Page of Etsy---and this is what I saw:

I FINALLY got to view one of my items on the front page!

Thank you Etsy for picking my favorite dishcloth set yet!

Nota Bene

2009-08-24T19:11:00.007-06:00

Pronunciation: nō-tə-ˈbē-nē
Latin and Italian phrase meaning "note well". Instructing one individual to note well the matter at hand. It is used to draw the attention of the reader to a certain (side)aspect or detail. Translating as "pay attention" or "take notice". It is often written in the abbreviated form: N.B.

A bride came to me and wanted some escort tags along with a journaling area. She loved this tags and wanted to incorporate them for her wedding.

We discussed the ideas and she threw out, Nota Bene! I really wasn't sure what it meant, but Googled it and Viola. It was perfect! So we changed the tags to different colors, made up unique larger tags with the definition and instructions on....and this is how the tags looked (all 200 of them). I loved them and my bride to be did as well.

And here are the signs!

I loved the typewriter font, and all the chalking, they all looked so vintage!

I can't wait to see pictures of her wedding!

This bride is very organized, her wedding is 10-10-10!

Walk A Mile in Her Shoes

2009-08-22T17:35:00.005-06:00

Interesting statement, isn't it? Especially when it refers to this:

Walk a Mile in her Shoes: An International Men's March to End Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence ®

This morning, our city held it's 2nd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

My son joined a team of friends and walked...a mile in woman's shoes.

He was lucky; he couldn't find a pair of shoes with heels that fit!

They had so much fun doing this and supporting such a wonderful cause!

The Boys

Taylor is in the center The Shoes.....Walking.....ouch!

Thank You Etsy

2009-07-29T22:02:00.003-06:00

Much to my surprise, one of my wonderful customers pointed this out to me!
The funny thing is, I quickly took this picture and listed it, I had planned on re-taking the photos tomorrow!! Guess I won't worry about it now!!

Click here to see a better picture!

Made my evening!!

SURPRISE

2009-07-27T20:02:00.005-06:00

Definition:
1. The act of surprising or the condition of being surprised. 2. Something, such as an unexpected encounter, event, or gift, that surprises.

Well, talk about an UNEXPECTED encounter, gift that surprises!

The other day, I wake up, and went through my usual morning routine. Dig in the fridge for the coffee, while filling the pot full of water, I glance out my window at my garden to see if there are any new flowers blooming somewhere in the mix of hostas, hydrangeas, Black-Eyed Susans, Johnny Jump-Ups, various Sedums, Hollyhocks, Daylilies and so much more.....

Look what I found!! This old bike sitting in my garden!!!

David had been traveling the countryside for work, he loves to take the "road less traveled". He generally will find some great antique shops, wonderful ma & pa food joints and some fantastic junk stores!! He found this bike and KNEW how much I have wanted one for in the garden for years!

So the man of many words, got home in the evening and put it in the garden without me knowing! I was just SHOCKED to see it the next moring! He NEVER said a word to me all night!! How sticking cute is it???

Best part....it was only $10!

Can I Toot my Horn, Again?

2009-06-18T06:43:00.005-06:00

Just one more time, can I toot my horn with a Yippee???

As my friend Steph's darling tags show.....

just an FYI, I look nothing like the Kewpie doll!

Much to my surprise,another friend

Tanya

(who is also included in this)
Let me know that I was included in
Esty's

The Storque

This Handmade Life's Treasury!!

Here is a screen shot of it!

Yart Sale

2009-06-12T07:06:00.005-06:00

I am a bit behind, ha, I am always a "bit behind", but...I wanted to let you know that both of my Etsy shops are participating in the Yart Sale!

Wondering what a Yart sale is?

Well,

The term Yart is an artistic spin on the traditional yard sale:

Art + Yard Sale = Yart!

So come and see what is on sale

AmyLiz

and

AMarketCollection

In the notes section of your purchase, mention you saw my blog post and I will refund your shipping cost via Paypal (if paid with Paypal) so you can have FREE SHIPPING!

FRONT PAGE OF ETSY!

2009-06-10T21:18:00.008-06:00

I can NOT believe that I missed it....I was on the FRONT PAGE OF ETSY this afternoon!! I am soooooo thrilled, I wish I had known to see it for real!

I found it on Craft Cult tonight, here is their screen shot!

<-----Right there!

Something NEW

2009-06-02T13:13:00.009-06:00

Ahhh, it has been awhile since I have listed something new

in my AmyLiz shop,
so if you haven't seen the 2 new pillows....

well, now you get to!!

Both pillows have a fabric background and then wool felt appliqued letters. Handstitched, I might add! I love doing hand applique!

Our new Family pillow can be completely personalized just for YOU! Contact me and we can work out the details! We can also work out different details for the dad pillow, if needed!

Memorial Day Weekend

2009-05-22T08:19:00.004-06:00

A special thank you to all of our service men and women, past and present, for their very valued service to our country! God Bless them ALL! God Bless America!

Here are my plans for the weekend, these are photos from last summer's gardens. We are doing our yearly 'spliting' of hostas and other perennials that are in need. If you live close, stop by, we may have some plants for you!!

Weddings!

2009-05-18T12:31:00.008-06:00

Last Saturday, my good friend, Tami, who is a DJ.....ventured into a new phase of her business.....wedding decorating!

And I got to be a part of it!! It was a long, busy, crazy afternoon, but FUN!! The reception was at a ballroom in my home town, just being there was 1/2 the fun! So many, many memories for me in that building!

Here are some pictures (sorry, these pictures aren't the best, they are from my phone) of what we did! 210 bows and rosettes I tied that day!!! It is quite beautiful, if I don't say so myself!

href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank">

And the winner is.....

2009-02-12T12:05:00.004-06:00

as determined by a Random Integer Generator online program

#225 post is the winner!!

Mary Ellen
--isn't she a doll!
Let me know which design you would like my dear!!

I want to Thank EVERYONE who entered my giveaway and also a specail thank you to Lisa for hosting this fun adventure, taking us all over the world.

One World-One Heart Giveaway

2009-02-11T22:04:00.002-06:00

At NOON Central Time, on February 12th
my One World One Heart Giveaway will be closed

At Noon, I will pick the winner!!!

I will email the winner (also post here)
You will have to let me know your choice then, it will take up to 1 week for me to have it made especially for the winner!!!

So get your last minute comments in now!!

See you at noon, tomorrow!!

I Never Win!

2009-02-10T22:49:00.007-06:00

But I sure won a beautiful prize!!

I visited a fun blog http://magnoliablossomart.blogspot.com/ and decided I needed to follow it! Well, little did I know, but I was entered in a contest to win these BEAUTIFUL earrings:

These amazing works of art can be found at AdornMeJewelry on Etsy! They came beautifully packaged, a sweet hand written note, quality workmanship, awesome, awesome stuff! She has so many wonderful pieces, I KNOW you will find something(s) you can't live without!

As soon as I got them, Emily and I were on our way to the grocery store. I just had to put them on right away, they were a perfect match with my powder blue Columbia fleece jacket I had on!! While we were at the grocery store, Emily said to me, "Mom, those earrings make you look younger!" Sooooo, I think I will be wearing these earrings for the rest of my life!! If you want to get your own pair of "years taking off" earrings, you can find them here.

Don't forget....time is running out!

To find my OWOH giveaway click here

There is still time to sign up for the drawing! February 12th is the deadline!!

Enjoy,

One World One Heart

2009-01-21T19:01:00.006-06:00

One World-One Heart Giveaway!!!

{give it a click to visit ALL the participating Blogs}

A friend of mine (Steph), did this last year and it sounds like SO MUCH FUN!!

The title is strong enough, isn't it?

Lisa started the giveaway event as a way for the blogging community around the world to meet. What an awesome idea! So be sure to click on my title so you can see the very lengthy list of wonderful bloggers and be sure to comment for a chance to win!!

Now, what is my giveaway?

You will get your choice of one of the following Candle Mats

To see these up close and personal, visit
AmyLiz at Etsy

Please be sure to leave a comment below and make sure you include your email and blog address so that I can get a hold of you! The winner will be pulled from a hat on about February 12th!!
We will ship anywhere, so no worries for our friends out of the country!
Any questions, please contact me
amyliz123@charter.net

Thanks

Die Cuts

2008-12-04T14:08:00.005-06:00

At AMarketCollection I have added some NEW diecuts, flowers, stars and hearts (for some reason I still need to list them)

For a peek:

Here are the 5 petal flowers these only come in one size.

Here are the hearts....

Some stars!

Another set of flowers

Soon to be listed!!!

Remember, all of diecuts can be cut from our

56 different colors of wool felt, or other material, chipboard, fleece, fun foam, or other things!

Just ask, we love special orders!

Black Friday Ads

2008-11-25T23:38:00.020-06:00

Isn't crazy that you can actually look online to see what the infamous Black Friday ads will be for the past week? I LOVE it, because I am one who can NOT stand to wait! I have always snooped for my Christmas presents and still do, shhhh, don't tell my family! As a child I would try with all my might to UNWRAP the presents, at least one end of the box. My mom would always ask why the ends of the gifts always came untaped! Naturally, I would blame it on my brother Mike!!!

Soooo, I thought I should unveil our Black Friday ads! We will have a special for each Etsy shop! Once you have seen our ad, and make a purchase, please add in the notes section of your order, Black Friday Ad and be sure to include your Paypal email so I can send a revised invoice!! DO NOT make a payment until you hear from me!

Click on the Images to see them bigger
(they are hard to read, but gosh, they are cute!)

Links to shops:
AmyLiz
AMarketCollection

Specials for both shops will run
Nov 28 - Dec 2

Any questions, please contact me AmyLiz123@charter.net

A Work In Progress

2008-11-24T10:48:00.008-06:00

I just got my new graphics up from ShabbyMiss Jenn and I have some tweekin' to do, so bare with me!!

Soon I will be posting our Black Friday DEALS....so keep watchin!

Ohhh So Pretty

2008-11-21T09:36:00.004-06:00

Another new ornament!

This one I had to kind of get out of my box to make.

It isn't my normal colors.

Selling the "fun" wool felt colors really made me want to do something a bit different!

I have to say, I love it!

Super cute snowman faces and with a spritz of silver glitter,

it just has a vintage flair to it!

Take a peek

This would be a DARLING baby's first Christmas ornament too!!

What are your plans for Black Friday?
Standing in long lines?

(ewww, no thanks)

Fighting the crowds?

(ugh, no way)

NOT ME!

I am shopping ONLINE!

(yes, perfect!)

And you can too!
Shop
The Holiday Etsy Fest

at Etsy
of course!
More info coming soon.....

We are planning some great offers and fun!

Lots of sellers with some great items!

New Stuff

2008-11-10T08:55:00.008-06:00

I actually made some NEW things this weekend!!

For both Etsy shops!

Even better!

First of all in AmyLiz

We
have

And some new tags

And at AMarketCollection

How fun are these?

The white trees have GLITTER on them

So fun for you tag making, card making, fun confetti on your holiday table...

I also have them in a holiday green felt with glitter, check them out!

Saturday

2008-11-01T19:33:00.006-06:00

It was one of those days where, family just had to come first.....

Emily was home from college, Taylor was on a mission, and

David missed it all by being at the hunting cabin.

I have always told him, too many things happen when he goes there!

Here's what went down:

Last night, Taylor got home around 11 pm, he seemed excited to see his sister?? (odd, yes)

He ran into her room and they were in DEEP discussion. David and I went to bed, they continued for a good hour.

Curiosity was killing me!

So, this morning I asked Emily--mums the word!

I got NOTHING!

Well, she kept asking me when we could go shopping....and finally spilled the story.

Taylor wanted to ask a special someone to the Christmas dance.

Emily informed him he had to do it in a UNIQUE way!

They came up with all kinds of crazy ideas, and they finally let me in on it all.

We had this fun idea where the gal would pull up in our driveway, and there would candles making arrows pointing to the side of garage where there would be a big box (a refrigerator box) wrapped as a gift with helium balloons as a bow at the top.

(I know, pictures would make this better)

Inside the box, is, of course, Taylor!!

He is going to even dress up, nice shirt and TIE! (his idea even)

He would pop out of the box and ask her to the dance!

With flowers of course......

Sooooooo, we ran around town trying to find this enormous box for 6'3" Taylor to fit in. We would get asked "what do you need it for", I could hardly contain myself!

We got the helium balloons, the kids were going to run back and get the flowers later.

They wrapped the box with gift wrap, had it ALL READY to go....

AND

Well, as I figured, the poor gal couldn't come over tonight!!!

She had spent the day out of town.

Taylor felt bad, but already has it planned for Friday night!

Soooo, we will get pictures then!!

Progress Report

2008-10-29T18:32:00.004-06:00

We have some progress to report.....the countertops are

BEAUTIFUL!!

I have spent the whole day just wiping them and wiping them

Pathetic, I know!

Here is a picture of them:

And the new faucet:

Now I CAN NOT wait for the new appliances.......

Could be a couple of weeks! :(

Busy Busy Busy

2008-10-28T21:03:00.005-06:00

And sadly, I neglect to post here....Soooo much has been going on!

Football is DONE for another season {smile}

A slight kitchen re-do going on, new countertops tomorrow,

all new appliances in a couple of weeks

and as the story goes,

one thing will lead to another....

paint? new floor? etc?

I am LOVING my new refrig, well, the picture of it anyway....

Isn't it sooooo COOL!!!??

Then, have you seen this?

http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/entertaining-and-decor/78?&page=4

Thats ME!! And my Snowman Table Runner!

Look quick before it goes to page 5!!

I was thrilled to see it among such fun holiday items!

Thank you Etsy!

Over at

AMarketCollection

You will find our new

itty bitty flower confetti

Check it out!

And our other new items cut from wool felt, circles have been HOT!!

It has ALWAYS been my GOAL......

2008-10-09T06:44:00.005-06:00

to be on the front page of Etsy!

Isn't it everyone's???

Okay, maybe I am a little strange...

While perfoming my morning ritual at the computer,

checking my email, Etsy shops, Front page of Etsy, etc

I look at the items, loving the color selection, loving it!

I scan the photos slower, OMG!

My wool felt Maple Leaves diecuts made the front page

on these darling hairclips

Click on the picture it will take you to Jenna's Shop

And here is a picture of

THE FRONT PAGE TREASURY!!

I guess I can say that my goal has been KIND OF ACHIEVED!!

Tell me how this can be fun????

2008-10-06T17:49:00.004-06:00

Yep, it is fall, and there is only one important thing about fall:

FOOTBALL

Well, in my humble opinion, that isn't the case,

but ask my son or husband and that is what they will tell you!

Saturday was Homecoming.

It's a big community celebration with a pepfest Friday night, parade Saturday morning, game in the afternoon and a homecoming dance for the kids at night.

It was a BEAUTIFUL fall day here, sun shining about 60 degress.

Perfect for an afternoon football game

(again, not my words)

But, try as I might, there is no way of getting around going to the game.

Taylor plays linebacker.

He had a SUPER game on Saturday, so I guess I am glad I went!?

Now, tell me, how can this be so fun?

Quarterback Sack

Taylor looks like he is having CPR performed on his head!!

Two plays after this one he had an interception!!

I just can't say I see the fun in playing on this picture!

Can you????

Summer's End

2008-08-24T12:25:00.006-06:00

This post is kind of funny because, I haven't posted here since the end of May and missed the whole summer!!

So, Summer's End, just seems ODD to me....

A couple of weekends ago, Emily decided we needed to have a fire and roast some marshmellows, the one and only time this summer we did this!

So with our rip roaring fire

We gathered our goods

And enjoyed the pure delight of a smore!! Or two....

There just isn't anything better for dessert!

While sitting around our backyard firepit, I noticed something soooo strange! This tall, loney, perfect sunflower growing among the usual woodsy stuff! Now where on earth did this seed come from? Some little bird must have dropped it here to grow and delight us!

It was so perfect, there was no way I could NOT take a picture of it!!

It was truly at it most perfect state...

Have you visited my Etsy shops lately? AmyLiz has lots of new items listed, some really fun Halloween stuff! I love the goodie bags!

A Market Colletion

I just got in some new wool felt colors, they are really fun!! Be watching as I get them listed in the next few days.

Some more Destash on supplies as well!

Thanks for stopping by and reading, let me know you stopped in for a visit and leave a message!

AmyLiz

2008-05-30T05:10:00.004-06:00

I must tell you about a friend of mine!

Dana

She has just opened a new shop on Etsy

and is having a

Grand Opening Event

She is such a talented lady, she can do anything and do it WELL!

Take a look at her soaps, body butters, lip butters and such, they are so cool looking and include that darling label of her vintage lady!

You can click the banner above and see all her specials for her
Grand Opening Event

and

click here

Moon Maiden Soap & Sundries
to visit her Esty shop!!!

"Hoot" loves Ya Baby?

2008-05-05T11:16:00.005-06:00

I just finished this new owl mat and HAD it in my Etsy this morning, but it was already scooped up!

{thanks Kaffy of GetHappy}

Don't worry, there will be more....I am cutting as I type, well, not exactly as I type....but you know what I mean!!

If you NEED one right away, you can always contact me at

Amyliz123@charter.net

And I would be happy to help you out!

Thanks for looking!
Amy

Did you KNOW???

2008-04-16T10:07:00.003-06:00

That I have a new Etsy Shop??

It is for supplies and stuff! I am moving some of the supplies

(ribbons, rick rack and some destash stuff) from

AmyLiz Etsy

So, if you want to see the fun stuff I have at

A Market Collection

A Market Collection Etsy

And keep watching, I will always be changing, adding and creating for this store too!!

Nope, it is NOT a photo from December!

2008-04-11T13:42:00.005-06:00

It is today, April 11th, this is my front yard!!

Winter, ugh, it can drag out forever!!

The good news, they are saying 60 degrees by Wednesday!!

Taylor thought he would be funny and completely cover Emily's car...

I had to do a double take, I didn't think it looked this bad when I first got up this morning!!

We all did get a good laugh over it!!!

Tuesday

2008-04-08T19:00:00.005-06:00

The days literally fly by, I mean, how can it be Tuesday when it was just LAST Tuesday??!!

I have been a lot less productive the past few weeks (and I type that sadly, due to the time I have lost). I must get back into the creating mode! I have a few new things in my Etsy Shop, have you seen them?

The Americana mini candle mat, some more bird tags, I have a bride-to-be ordering these for Escort Cards, won't these be DARLING for that??!

And, have you seen the super fun RETRO B-B-Q Tags, I love the color...

Hope you had a great Tuesday!!!

My First Design Team Project

2008-04-02T10:45:00.006-06:00

For some, this is old hat! For me, it is ALL NEW! I belong to the design at http://www.lazydaycreations.com/ and Mel sent us a darling collage sheet of birds....well, I knew right away what I wanted to do with it, but......sitting down and doing it was another story! So many things got in my way, and over the weekend I finally finished it! It is a gift box with gift tags inside. Here it is:

The cover (above)

And the tags found inside (below)

You can find this in my Etsy shop, http://www.amyliz.etsy.com/ if you are interested in purchasing {wink}.

Special Orders Special People

2008-03-27T11:04:00.003-06:00

Last week I was asked on Etsy to do a special order for a gal, she wanted some fun tags for "thank you's" to tie on her packages! It was late at night and her and I convo'd back and forth for quite a while, she wanted little tags, chocolate brown and with the dragonfly and thank you on it....I quickly ran to my "creating" room and pulled out this and that (thankfully I had organized all my little stamps in a drawer....I should post a picture that too someday) and came up with this idea in a matter of minutes....ran back to my computer and she loved them, I quote her "You ROCK",

I love that saying!!

Here they are lots and lots of little tags....oh so cute!

You can visit Jennifer at http://www.TheCraftyDragonfly.etsy.com, (hence the dragonfly image) make a purchase and you may get one of these tags!!! She is a super sweet gal, and so fun to chat with at 10:30-11:00 at night!!

Don't be afraid to ask us for specail orders, we LOVE making them!!

Weeks AGO

2008-03-21T12:01:00.004-06:00

It was the beginning of March and my friend Kathi from http://outonawhim.etsy.com/ gave me this award! Thanks so much Kaffi dear!....but to be honest with you, I was too embarrassed to put it on my Blog, due the to the ugly nature of my blog....but I think I have to a better 'viewing' level now! Soooooo now I must pass it onto some friends....how about Miss Jude, she is quite the banner queen ya know!! Check her out at http://preciousspasttimes.etsy.com/

I am off to let her know she has an award! She is also new to blogging, so this will help her to make another post!

Valentine's Day is Right Around the Corner

2008-01-15T20:17:00.000-06:00

I love Glitter! I love using my die-cutting machine! I love red & pink!

Have you seen my new items on Etsy? The fun chipboard letters covered in felt and glitter! Fun words for your scrapping needs!!

Also I found the cutest Valentine fabric for yo-yo's! Pink, brown and red!

These are just too cute, the little heart yo-yo's, ya gotta check them out!

We would like to give away a set of our fun new yo-yo's so please sign our guestbook and we will do a random drawing. Make sure to include your email!

Stay warm, it is FREEEEEZZZZING here in Minnesota!

Amy

Glitz and Glitter

2007-12-16T09:10:00.000-06:00

Last night the kids went to Christmas Ball! All zinged up, looking dynomite and ready for fun! Mother was a ball of nerves, I was mostly concerned about Taylor and driving. They have it a resort that is about 12 miles out of town!

It was such a crazy day, Emily got her hair done at 10:30, we ran some other errands, had to meet Taylor and his date & mother to get his tie to match her dress, and ingrediants for the cake Taylor requested to be made for his party, Better than Sex Cake!!! (should I be scared??)

Emily then got together at a friend's house and they all got ready together! The mom prepared a beautiful dinner for 19 kids, and invited all the parents over to get pictures etc! Taylor went to another girl's house, and that mom had prepared a wonderful array of appetizers for everyone (too bad we didn't get to stay long, we had to head to Emily's party to get pictures too).

After staying up until 2:00 AM knowing both were safe and sound, poor mother is BEAT! Oh well, sleep is over-rated, right?

Here are pictures of the kids and their dates.

<------Emily & Reggie

Taylor and Darreia-->

Poor Emily, she is sooooo sick with an awful cold and sore throat, I bet she is home tomorrow from school! She looks sick in this picture! And Taylor, the boy cracks me up when he tries to smile, I can only image his grad pictures!

Soooooo, another activity under our belts, I think I can start to think about Christmas....3 gifts purchased, that is it!

Yikes!

Happy Holidays from the Main's!!!

Amy

December? Already?

2007-12-04T07:10:00.001-06:00

Wow, does time fly when you are having so much fun....or is it just old age? I think it might be the latter of the two!! I guess I don't consider myself old, but just busy!!

All my football talk this fall, the season went on ,and on, and on! It wasn't a bad thing, actually a fun thing. After Taylor finished his sophomore season, he was invited to continue on with the varsity team, so all in all we attened 24 football games this season (that is about 3 season's worth of game rolled into 1 season). The varsity team went on to Metrodome to play in the semi-finals for the state championship! We lost, but it was a VERY FUN year!

Next we moved onto dance. Remember the back issue with Emily? That long word? Well, she tried to be on the team, but had to step down due to her back. It was a very difficult decision, bittersweet for all of us. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and not to be able to finish her senior year is just plain TOUGH!!

NOW, we have basketball for Taylor (never sits still). Just started practicing last week. First game is next week!!

ME? Well, I keep plugging along with everything... Have you seen my new Christmas tags on Etsy? My fun new ornaments on my website? My Ebay store has some good deals (and the SALE button my website too).

I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!

Amy

Blogging Isn't my Thing, I don't think!!

2007-10-31T07:01:00.000-06:00

I know, I really, really stink at this....I either just plain forget or just don't have the extra time to do this....I will try to get better at it!

Let's see what is going on, basically the same stuff, busy sewing up a storm, TIS THE SEASON. I have lots of new and fun items that can be seen here, in my Online Craft Show booth:

http://www.ezcraftshow.com/shoppe/?sid=AMainCollection

And do you like this kind of thing?

You must visit my Etsy Shop, I have ordered 23 different colors of rick-rack! There are also fun jumbo colors as well.

Soooooo, I am off, I must get some of my Patchwork Star Ornaments finished. Wonder what they look like, visit the online booth link above!!

Amy

Saturday Morning

2007-09-15T09:54:00.000-06:00

It is a wonderful fall morning! I love fall!! I can't wait to see all the leaves change!! It is always so spectacular!

What is going on around here? The usual, football, football and some working and creating!

Remember last week when I said Football just wasn't my favorite....well, on Thursday, Taylor had a bit of a head injury. It was NOT fun. But he is feeling much better this morning already!!

Here are some of my new Holiday tags....I love RED & Snowmen, can you tell???

We have 2 weddings today!! This ought to be fun!! So I suppose I better start ironing clothing!!! No playing with paper today!!

Darn!

Have a good weekend everyone!!

Are You Ready For Some Football?

2007-09-07T22:42:00.000-06:00

I always get so nervous about this sport, the action, the roughness, the piles of large boys etc!!

Taylor had his second game yesterday, which even took me to another state, that is big in my book. I don't travel well!! We played in Moorhead, which is right next door to Fargo, North Dakota!!!

Here is Taylor carrying the ball, he is a running back. It scares me everytime he carries the ball, because he always is at the BOTTOM of the pile!

And here he is doing his other position...Long Snapper! I think this is funny to see him do this!!

I am so excited, I have some really fun winter and Christmas tags coming to my Etsy Shop!! I just giggle when I see them!! So keep watching, I will be listing them SOON!!

1st Days of School!!!

2007-09-05T07:14:00.001-06:00

Well, I always hate to see the summer end, but for some reason, I just couldn't "take" summer anymore and needed for my children to get back into something constructive! As I have said before, I hate to see Emily start her senior year, but.....

I have said first "DAYS" of school, Taylor being a sophomore and first year at the high school, they have a day just for the sophs. So his first day was yesterday......can you tell how thrilled he was??? NOT!
So now this morning, in between the chaos I managed to get a few pictures again. Here is Emily first day as a SENIOR!! Getting ready to leave in her car!

And then one together.....the poor kid NEEDS a haircut, but we have had NO time for that with football!! So, I guess he just keeps flipping those bangs to the side for the time being!!!Ahhhhhh all day peace and quiet....

This is SO Exciting for ME!!

2007-08-28T11:05:00.000-06:00

Flora Tags

Yep, little ol' me!! A little over a week ago, I was asked by a customer on Etsy about some of my tags. We struck a deal and look where they landed:

http://www.scarletlime.com/kits/kitsonmonthsub.html

It is in the second group of pictures, the avacado (or Bamboo color) Flora journal shipping tag!! See it??

Christy is a very exciting and talented gal, she has put together one of the absolute best looking kits I have ever seen. She has soooooo many fun things, and the add-on kit is just as amazing.

AND, I just read, she has 6 kids!!! Mercy, what a gal!!

So I am off the drawing board....new penny rug done, needing pictures, want to get some new tags made up, and well, some more stitchery things.

The list is long.....as always!

AND, I really should take Taylor to get some back to school clothes!

Trying to stay Afloat!

2007-08-20T07:42:00.000-06:00

Summer is nearing the end....I am not sure if that is good or bad!!! Emily will enter her senior year. We all know how quickly time flies, so......that makes me sad!! I remember dropping her off for kindergarten and her running the length of the playground, crying "mmmmmmmmmmmoooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmm"!! Poor dear!!

I have been working on new things, I am trying to get NEW things on my website. I know my wholesale people are looking for new ideas for their stores!! Any ideas what you are looking for? Email me, I would love to hear!!

Some new tags for Etsy will be listed in the next few days. So keep watching for those!!

The weather has turned to fall here in Minnesota, those 90 degree days with 100% humidity, I hope are gone for long time!! Too hot for me!!

I have joined this new community for Etsy Lovers---check it out!

http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/Amyliz

Where O' Where Have I Been????

2007-07-28T21:18:00.000-06:00

Good question! July flew by just as fast as can be. I can't really say what we did or didn't do this month, a little baseball, dance camp, a little more baseball, working, sweating in the July hot weather......

I have been trying to stay busy with my tag making and some stitching. I can show ya some of my latest tags.....am loving these new primitive Halloween tags, I have another set using these fun stamps that I will post tomorrow, they are on my camera, but someone stole by batteries for their xbox controller!!!

And how about these????

I love the vintage look these have, they are perfect for any travel journal or scrapbook page!! So fun!

I have some fun pillows that I will be adding to Etsy soon, so you will get a sneek preview on them!! Leave your comments and I will do a drawing for a fun tag set!

I suppose, I need to hit the hay.....until next time! And don't forget the DRAWING!!

Amy

Monday Monday.....

2007-06-18T18:32:00.000-06:00

The weeks truly are flying by!! I can't believe we are past mid June!! It has been close to insane around here, running every direction, sometimes I wonder how Taylor knows which type of ball to grab, baseball, basketball or football!!!

I finally finished up this simple set of tags and got pictures of them AND put them in my http://www.amyliz.etsy.com/ Shop!!

And these.......

And if you are looking for something NEW for Americana:

So I have been trying to be busy....have some really fun ideas floating around, lets hope I can get them out before too long!

Amy

Spondylolysis, Lumbosacral

2007-06-07T13:49:00.000-06:00

Wow about those words?? This is what Emily's condition is/was called. In regular terms, Emily has a small stress crack in the L5 level of her vertebre. She was diagnosised back in April and has been wearing a molded plastic-like brace for the past 7 weeks. Yesterday, we made the trek back to Abbott Northwestern Piper Building to the Twin Cities Spine Center.

It was really strange, my husband's stepdad had an appointmen at the Heart Hospital at Abbott at the same time. We were only a few floors and a few corners away from each other!

Emily was told she could start to wean from the brace and get into PT sessions and life should be back to normal!! She is hoping she can get her stamina back and be on the school dance team again this coming year!

After we did the hospital thing, we landed here:

This could possibly be my all time favorite store!!

Now that I have Emily on the mend, I have to take Sadie to the vet, she has the annoying habit of licking her front paws until they are almost raw. I am not sure what they will do for her, but there seems to be a problem and I guess I have to find out what it is!

Just got back from the vet---allergies!! It is always something! Had to get meds for her too! UGH!

The Boys of Summer

2007-06-01T11:41:00.000-06:00

It begins today, the first day of summer vacation AND BASEBALL!! This morning was the first practice for VFW!! This team will play through the middle of July.....don't worry, I will give you plenty of updates! This morning, they finished the practice off with 'field maintenance'!! The one in the orange shorts is mine, notice how he stands there and watches the 5 year old rake!! Gotta love teenagers!

The little guy belongs to one of the coaches!!

Sorry about all the fencing, there just isn't a good place to take a picture at this field!!

Here is a better picture of my almost 16 year old son (who gives me my gray hair), this was taken after his 9th grade season. I suppose he is chewing on sunflower seeds! Is there anything else to chew on at a baseball game??

I am working on some new things for my Etsy site and Ebay, have you seen my America Star Banner on Ebay? If you love Americana, you must take a peek:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Americana-Star-Garland-Hand-Stitched-Primitive-SSODS_W0QQitemZ270125609332QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1217QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I think we are playing B's baseball (that would be the other team Taylor plays on) and then rush back for a spaghetti dinner at the local VFW!!

In the name of baseball......Amy

Everyone Else does it....

2007-05-31T20:12:00.001-06:00

I guess I need to too!! Blog, that is!! I have been snooping around the world wide web seeking out all the blogs I can, they are soooo addicting to read. Why? I have no idea! Some just chatter about their days, some chatter about their jobs....and the pictures, I love, love a good picture!! And EVERYONE seems to have 15 years of photography classes under their belts!!Okay, let me bore you with my details, perhaps someone will find it all interesting! I live almost smack dab in the center of Minnesota, north/south-east/west! A large tourist area. It gets pretty crazy around here for the next few months. I have had a small cottage business for YEARS!! A Main Collection http://www.amaincollection.com/! I have done so much sewing and stitching and whatevers all my life. I have always enjoyed creating in some sort of form. I am married to one of the most supportive husbands, he always lets me fly by the seat of my pants!! We have 2 teenagers (yep, that is where the bits and pieces of gray hair come from) and one little super darling dog, Sadie!! She is my baby and most of the time that is what I call her!!

I told you she was cute!!!

Okay, back to me.....I am 42 years old and continue to have fun playing with scissors, paper, fabric, ribbons, buttons, you name it! My addiction for scrapbooking and paperplay took me on a new course, a part-time job outside of the home!! I work at the local scrapbooking store. I love getting my hands on the new stuff that comes in.
Here is one of the things I made with Cosmo Cricket's Lacing Cards and Basic Grey's paper:

This is Emily, we call her "Em", at four stages of her life. I started getting sentimental, she just finished her junior year TODAY. I now have to say she is a SENIOR. That is hard to do!!Summer vacation starts tonight for my kids, they will be running me ragged, 2 baseball teams, football camps, basketball camps, basketball summer league, dance camp, and dance practices....ugh! I hear several teenage boys (now Sophomores) coming through my doors as I type.....Well, I think this is a good start for my blog.....or is it not??

Tootle loo, Amy