My new spring treasury!

Yesterday, as it sleeted here in Western PA, I was able to snag an etsy treasury and tried to fill it with colorful, fun handmade items to brighten my day. Take a look at some examples of some of the many talented artists I share e-space with each day:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=39104

In other news, as I was mooching huge cardboard boxes from the construction guys next door to make a fort for 3 munchkins, one of the guys said "Hey, were you the girl I saw in the driveway using a circular saw last week?!" I guess that is how I'm known around the 'hood lately! I love it, especially when the girls next door come over to watch. I love to bust stereotypes and be feminine and tough all at once. I even wear my silver hoops while I'm cutting wood, so there!

"Say What?" My New Treasury!

Click here to get a closer look at my Treasury picks from some very talented Etsy artists: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=5761

Mommy Needs a Cocktail...

Do you ever feel like you're out of control in the parenting arena? Ever hear your kids say they hate you, or you the worst mom ever? Ever feel like a cocktail by 1 o'clock on a Wednesday? I say embrace it! I made a treasury in http://www.etsy.com/ just for us!

I found as I was collecting these items for "One BAD ASS Momma" I was feeling kinship with all the mom's out there who feel like those little munchkins have gotten the best of us on some days. All of these artists relate to us and make us feel normal! Note the "mommy needs a cocktail" burp cloths! SO TRUE!

Ha ha, so look at some of these great things in my treasury and think of a friend that may need a gift or two. For a closer look, pull up a cocktail and click here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=35729

My Etsy Addiction Revealed.

Although I am pretty much consumed with all things Etsy at the moment, I am particularly hooked on the Treasury. For those of you who don't know, it's an opportunity to showcase the great talent you stumble upon there. I get to curate my own collection according to theme or color or whatever. It is so fun I dream about my new theme the night before I try for a new treasury and for days before hand I collect little beauties to add.

My last one was titled "Does this make my BUTT look big?" and it was full of...well...butts! A zebra butt print, cat butt earrings, chicken butt stationary...it was a hoot! This time I decided to play on my name, Hope Studios, and created "HOPE is the thing with feathers..." from the Emily Dickinson poem. I found such hopeful images and objects.

It really is like a treasure hunt and a Secret Santa rolled into one. I get to scavenge for lovely works of art and also surprise a shop keeper with being included - it's a nice validation. To get on the wagon or to view my own Treasury click here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=3830

Or visit www.etsy.com to explore on your own. It's worth the visit!