What I Made Today

or rather, what I made Yesterday. I've decided to do another month challenge where I actually photograph and make things every day. I'm hoping to boost my etsy shop contents, and finish some quilts.

Danielle wanted to help me make a "quilt" which to her is a soft fuzzy blanket so we made one together. People have been asking me to make soft minky blankets for adults to I decided I should make some and list them in the shop. Danielle picked all the fabrics- so I guess it is for someone who is young at heart.
I love my little girl. Check out her design HERE

Month Challenge- 31 days of making things, every day. Consistency Counts. Like the year challenge, only way way way shorter.

DAY 1 of 31

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Sarah's Wedding1 31 of 31

My friend Sarah is getting married. She sent an email asking for wedding ideas on etsy. I think my brain exploded with happiness. here is treasury 1 inspired by her wedding. More to come..
Please visit Sarah's wedding treasury 1 HERE


THE MONTH CHALLENGE IS OVER! I am so excited that I made a treasury a day for a month. I almost quit on the last day! time to think of a new challenge...
thanks Factorygirlashli, for letting me borrow the idea from your blog A TREASURED YEAR

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Who needs the Holidays? I love shopping Year Round

Lately Etsy is loaded with holiday shopping guides. But I like shopping year round- it's less stressful. There is something cathartic about finding the perfect item. and I LOVE bright colors.
also after one of the items in my treasury expired yesterday and I don't have it in the treasury anymore i've decided to go back to screenshots instead of something from treasury junior. Maybe I should combine them. In the meantime visit my treasury HERE

this is treasury 30 of 31 from a month challenge. I like to challenge myself to do something new every month. This challenge is inspired by A Treasured Year- where Factorygirlashli makes a new treasury every day for a year.

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Gift Guide for Crafty Mommas 29 of 31

today Etsy tweeted a link to their blog about code. they announced the winners of the handmade code contest and all the entries- one of them was Treasury Junior- and I love it! It takes your treasury and makes code so you can put it in a blog format.

This is day 28 of making treasuries which makes me so happy- three more days and I've made treasuries every day for a month. This challenge was inspired by the blog A Treasured Year by Factorygirlashli.

Yesterday I found so many great items I made two extra treasuries.

maybe next they will make a site that lets you make a fake front page screen shot.

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Inspired by the 80's 28 of 31

Inspired by the 80's

I happened to be on twitter and etsy said they wanted to see treasuries about the 80's. then they linked to a video with some great break dancing.
So I decided to make a treasury about the 80s. I was born in the 80s so I have a special love for them. and slap bracelets.

I can't believe I've made a treasury for 28 days in a row! Factorygirlashli has made 175! I'm glad I based this challenge on her blog A Treasured Year this month- because it is super fun.

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It's Good To Have Friends 27 of 31

I asked on twitter who they would recommend to feature in a treasury. Then I looked at their shops and made a treasury.

Please comment HERE.

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SelectionPerfection Day 26 of 31

I made a Treasury for Selection Perfection. Actually this was the second treasury because I loved the necklace from Mehru.
Please visit my treasury HERE

Tis The Season Gift Guide: The Holiday Party

I love all the bright red of the holiday season.
Please visit HERE

I still don't know if I'm very good at making treasuries.
Factorygirlashli makes a treasury every day and will do it for a year. I feel like I'm geting better- but no front pages so far. Visit her blog HERE.

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Gift Guide for the Holidays 25 dollars and Under Etsy Finds

Many of these fantastic items are from sellers I've purchased from.
This is treasury 25 of 31. Please visit it HERE

This month challenge is based on A Treasured Year, featuring an etsy treasury every day for a year. Could you make a treasury every day for a year? I think it would be hard.

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The Key to Etsy Success 24 of 31

The Key To Etsy Success Is...


The Key to Etsy Success? I don't know, but I do love all the Etsy Keys.
24 of 31 in the Month Challenge copying A treasured Year- I'm almost done and I can't imagine what a year would feel like!

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Sail Away 23 of 31

The soft sound of the ocean and the allure of the sea.

Treasury 23 of 31 in a month challenge
Please comment HERE

This is the second in a series of a month challenges. This was inspired by Factorygirlashli's blog A Treasured Year-

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Welcome Sunshine 22 of 31

Today I thought about a lot of things. I am really grateful for antibiotics because I'm already feeling a little better from having a sinus infection. It is like a little sunshine. Visit the treasury HERE

Every day this month I've felt like I should link to Factorygirlashli's site. I try to do month challenges and this one is really her original idea so I think I should give her credit. Today I looked at it for the link and loved her treasury.
Ashli made a treasury today about an organization my sister in law mentioned- To Write Love On Her Arms. At first when I heard about it I thought of the people I knew who self harmed and cut themselves. I had a hard time with the title. But I read a blog post Ashli linked to from Getreadysetgo and I think it's a good organization. I've suffered from depression for a lot of my adult life and sometimes I just wonder if it will ever be just a little easier. I love the idea of a group that works together to help people. My friend Claire says sometimes it's just nice to know that someone is there to talk to. It's nice to just have someone- like a little sunshine and hope to keep you going.

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Mr Darcy day 21 of 31 Month Challenge

It all started with Mr. Darcy. Lots of my church friends like Jane Austin. They would love to have Mr. Darcy on the team I think. Please leave him a comment HERE
Making a treasury every day is a lot of work. I don't know how Factorygirlashli does it.
Her blog is HERE. I wanted to have a little taste of what it would be like.

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At Home In PA

I joined a fantastic team- Handmade in PA. So I made a treasury with some of my great Teamies. Please visit it HERE.

Peace. Thanks. Home. a treasury inspired by my home.
I am starting to feel at home here in Pennsylvania.

Two treasuries today.
This is day 20 of a 31 day challenge. This month's challenge was inspired by A Treasured Year- a whole year of treasury making.

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Home for the Holidays 2010 HGTV Challenge 19 of 31

http://selectionperfection.blogspot.com/2010/11/wednesday-treasury-challenge-home-for.html

I did a challenge for my sister's new team- you should too.
This month's challenge is inspired by A Treasured Year from Factorygirlashli

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American Woman 16 of 31

I found a great item called Pocahotness looked so interesting I wanted to see if I could find items like it to make a treasury. It ended up seeming very native american- very earthy.

Comment Here:

American Woman

This is treasury 16 of 31 in a month long challenge

the challenge this month is inspired by A Treasured Year from FactoryGirlAshli

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Fly Away Home 14 of 31

It all started with my suggested shops. What a pretty dress- and one of the things had wings which made me think- maybe I could make a treasury with wings.

I wonder what wings would feel like- I wore some for Halloween and kept bumping in to things.

this month challenge inspired by factorygirlashli's blog A Treasured Year

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I'm Thankful Today 13 of 31

What a great Day- November is coming. I went trick or treating with my kids which was fantastic! The neighbors had a fire pit on their porch which was a great idea- and it even snowed a tiny bit. Luckily it didn't stick.

this month challenge inspired by factorygirlashli's blog A Treasured Year

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I want to Be Bright and Happy 12 of 31

Every time I try to capture a mood I feel drawn to bright bold choices. I find myself drawn to bright colors. If I was a raccoon, I would stick my arm in a trap for them.
please comment HERE

This month I have been making a treasury a day. I was inspired by A Treasured Year, recording a treasury every day for a year.
What are you drawn to?

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Little Red 11 of 31

visit this treasury HERE

Remember the brightness and mischief of youth? I see it in my daughters eyes. There is something special about buying something that brings that happiness with it.

a month challenge inspired by A Treasured Year by factorygirlashli

what type of challenges do you make for yourself?

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Bringing Spring To Winter Gift Guides 10 of 31

I love how bright the winter sun can be. I love dear friends and sleeping next to the window with the sun shining through and the heat on.

Treasury 10 of 31 from a month long challenge inspired by A Treasured Year

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