I've been busy making unique Birdhouses

for the past few days with help from my sweet husband. I don't know what I did to deserve such a special person in my life.
We are making these Birdhouse unique by adding old collected items to them, such as Old rusty hoe, old rusty shovel, old aluminum funnels (2 of those- different styles) old horse harnesses and bridles, old ceramic electric insulators.
I will be listing them on Bonanle and Ecrater one day next week when I get the pictures made. I hope some of my friends stop by and see them. I will probably post them on Facebook also, it gets more traffic that this blog.
I wish there was a creative Birdhouse group I could join but I am not aware of one.
I've been helping Ike in the kennels this morning. He just sold one of our registered Dachshunds. I've also cleaned a flower bed. I'm sweaty and nasty right now. Need a bath but will be going back out, so no need for that yet. It's really hot here today and not raining for a change.
I got a order from eBay for 50 ceramic buttons, I need to get started on them Monday. Looks like I will not have as much free time this coming week as last.
Life is good and has been very productive.
Bettye

It's rainy here today not getting to much done

I think if it ever stops I will be working in the yard pulling weeds while the ground is soft and weeds are easier to pull. Not a fun job under the best of circumstances- but I'm afraid it's a necessary one.
Ike just ask if we were going to do anything today -so I better close this out and get going while he is ready to do something productive.
A productive day is a day not wasted.
I did have a very productive day yesterday- see the new W/Gig above, I did.
A day wasted is one you can never get back. We should always strive to make the most of all the time we are given.
Life is good.
Bettye

TGIF- I'm ready for the weekend

I've had a really busy day. I helped Ike clean the garage hoping this would get me some points to get something done that I want him to help me with. It worked.
We now have a clean garage and I have this beautiful new trellis I wanted for my Jasmine vine. I've included a picture for you to see. I love it. He is just the greatest- when he wants to be. I even got a birdhouse out of the bargain but we didn't get it finished. Maybe we will get it finished tomorrow.
It has just been a beautiful day. The day was just perfect temperature wise, not to hot and not to cold. This is the best time of the year.
I had a eBay order for 2 Tweety Whirligs this evening. I know what I will be doing tomorrow- getting those crafted.
I love to make things though, when I have orders.
Life is good.
Bettye

A day in the life.

This has just been the nicest day. Ike was here with me and we didn't do anything but hang out together and plant a few thing- dug in the dirt so to speak.
He is raising a garden again this year. I know I should be down there helping him but gardening to me is a waste of time. Most of the time the things he plants just go to waste -since I don't know a thing in the world about canning or preserving vegetables.
He has planted over 300 strawberry plants. I love strawberries and tomatoes but all of the other stuff I don't care for- I don't like vegetables- I will eat corn, and potatoes but the green stuff, I don't like. My daughter ask him to plant her some okra and squash- so he did. I hope she will take care of it and see that it gets preserved. Mama can't help her though- so I don't know who she can ask. I could probably Google it for her. Can you believe someone my age doesn't know how to do these things. It's just so much easier to buy it at the Super Market fresh, or in a can, all ready to cook.
I take care of my plants and flowers around the house and in the yard- that's enough to keep me busy.
This is Wednesday already- I haven't been to busy this week.
I did sell a Wyle Coyote W/Gig on Monday from my Ecrater Booth and got it shipped out today.
(See the picture above of the finished W/Gig)
I have 3 Mugs to do tomorrow.
I will get them done tomorrow for sure- since I just heard Ike get a call to help move some cows from a neighbor - he will be off to work and that is when I seem to get more done than usual. 3 Mugs want take long to do.
He should be home by noon and we have a trellis to build when he gets in.
I want him to help me build some birdhouses but am not having to much luck getting him to do it. It requires lots of angles, measuring, and power tools- I don't do good with those things, but I can sure decorate them once they are done. I have all kinds of unique ideas floating around in my head.
Gona close- I'm rambling as usual.
Life is good.
Bettye

Hello everyone

I thought I would tell you about my day. It has been a busy one.
I finished a new Whirligig and listed it on Bonanzle and eBay. It is called "Walking in the rain" featuring 2 very familiar cartoon characters -all of you will recognize.
Here's the Bonanzle link to it:
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Somethingpretty/items
/Whirligig____WALK_IN_THE_RAIN
Sorry it isn't click-able but you can copy and paste it into your browser if you want to have a look at it. There is probably a way to make it click-able but I don't know how it's done. I'm not to smart on this computer.

I had to cut, dry, and paint, 32 drops for my Sewing Machine pins- that took awhile but I use 3 different ones on each pin so they will last awhile hopefully. I'm always glad to make them though, that means I am selling Pins and I like that.
I also mowed the yard. It's been raining here for so many days I thought I was never going to find a day dry enough to actually get it done. There is nothing prettier than a freshly mowed lawn.

I have had to spend the last 3 days alone. Ike had a small job he had to do and it sure was lonely without him. I got to sleep really late though, with him not here. He's finished it today, so hopefully no-one else will call needing something done. I worry so much about him when he is off working.

Well, I seem to have reached a ending to this post. Can't seem to think of anything else to write.
So blessing to all who drop by.
Life is good.
Bettye

Look what my sweet granddaughter did for me.

She gave me a pretty background for my page. Now it doesn't look so generic and bl-aw!
It has some color, and flowers- orange is a favorite color of mine. Now if I knew more about adding other things of interest when folks come here they might actually stay for awhile and read my blog and share theirs with me.
She's so spastic though- doesn't have much patience with gran-mama.
But aren't they all. I wonder if and when they get old (they think they never will- at this age) if they will wish they had been a little bit more patient and understanding. Time will tell- I just hope I can be around to see the change- when and if, it happens.
Bettye

I'd like to introduce you to this site

http://www.plumdrop.com/
It's where you can show widgets to all your selling sites.
It's a very friendly community and offers a place to blog. I actually blog there.
Just add this link to all your outgoing personal emails and your friends can click on the link and see all your selling venues and all the items you have to sell in each one of them.

Here's the link to my Plumdrop booth.
http://www.plumdrop.com/members/Bettyboop

Thanks for looking-hope this is helpful for all who take the time to explore it.
Life is good.
Bettye

Haven't been here in awhile

so I thought I would drop by and see if anyone had checked in- Well, they haven't- as I felt would be the case.
I can't expect to much when I don't put much into this blog. I'm going to try to do better.
I would like to add a few links to my blog to introduce you to some really creative people I have meet in the past few months.

I'll start with the link to my booth on Bonanzle a great new selling site I have found.
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/Somethingpretty
Please check it out to see and purchase my handcrafted items.

http://thehandcrafterscottage.ning.com/
My friend Nancy heads this group and it is full of a creativity. Please stop by and let me know what you think.

http://brightestblessingswiccans.blogspot.com/ This is another one of my sweet friends. She uses my custom Button Covers as closures on her beautiful quilted purses. Check her out.

I will be adding more as I find time.
It's a beautiful day here in Tennessee and I am blessed.
Ike and I are both well so- life is good.
Bettye

I have transported

some of my Plumdrop post here. I have been more active on that site than this one but hopefully that will change.
There are just so many hours in a day though and sometimes it is just really hard to stay on top of everything. I am attempting to get more traffic to my selling sites. I need to make a little money.
When you are old and no source of income- except Social Security and the money you make selling your crafts, it gets pretty hard. Times are bad for everyone. I realize that.
I just keep plugging along and am managing to "stay a float" so to say.
Gotta get up from here and do supper for my son- he is coming to eat with us tonoct. It is worth all the trouble cooking a meal, to know I will be getting a great big hug from him when he gets here.
Write more another time.
Bye for now.
Bettye

er 25, 2008 1:01 PM What a day!

I have had a stressful day. I raise Registered Dachshunds and I became a new mother tonoct.
I want you to know, I sat with her all day-Sunday with my hand on her stomach. Was up at 3 P.M. on Monday mng.
to check on her. I lay on the couch in the most uncomfortable position, so I could place my hand on her stomach.
Then danged- if she didn't wait till today to have those babies. Needless to say, I took her back to her crib on
Monday morning about 7. I have run my legs off to be there and keep the kennel warm and check on her since then.
She had 5 of the sweetest babies I have seen -(since my last litter). I have never seen a Dachshund that wasn't adorable.
I have 2 more that are ready to deliver in the next few weeks. Winter is not the ideal time to be having babies- but I
will take care of them when they come. It is just a relief to know it is over for this one.
My sweet grand-daughter got in from college tonoct safely, for the holidays. That just makes for a perfect day.
My grandson and his sister will be in tomorrow- all the family will be here for Thanksgiving. I feel so blessed.
Speaking of blessed, I wish all of you who read my blog the very best of the holiday season.
Bettye

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:21 AM

Okay, I'm kinda old-

and my feet stay cold all the time (especially at noct when I am setting and watching nitetime T.V.)
I found some old electric blankets- that were really popular back in the 50's, at a auction a few weeks ago.
I checked them and amazingly, they still worked. So a light went off in my head (no more cold feet!)
I folded it into 4ths. making sure the control was at the top, and on the Left side (this works for my situation)
I then carefully stitched all the top pieces together, then very carefully (making sure not to nick the wires),
I stitched all along the bottom and up the one side where it was needed. That made a really neat place to stick feet-
all the way up to the thigh area, in a nice, cozy, toast warm , top and bottom cocoon type envelope.
I share this with you- because if you are old, like me, and have the same problems- go to a auction and buy
a old electric blanket and treat yourself to warmth and comfort. I'm making one now for my younger sister,
who says has the same problem.
Does anyone ever read and post on these blogs? I vowed to try to keep mine up daily. I just want someone to read it.
Have a great day!
Bettye

Hey- aven't been here in a while

Just thought I would give this another try. I feel like I am writing to myself, but maybe not.

I'm a crafts person. I create "handmade/handcrafted" items. I feel our artist and craftsmen don't get the
respect and consideration we deserve. There are a lot of us out there, working diligently to produce unique, quality, items
and they are overlooked.
To lots of people crafts are perceived as cheap, made from recycled material, crap.
Well, that is not the case 9 times out of 10. Professional Crafters, are people who take pride in the things they produce.
Especially if they are trying to sell their item to the public.
We have no selling venues- the only "handcrafted/handmade" site I am aware of at this is Etsy. (If you know of others- I sure
would like to know about them.)
Etsy is drowning in the quantities of shops listed. There needs to be other places so the one that is available isn't so
bombarded-that the sellers get lost, and never seen.
Let's work on promoting "handcrafted/handmade" items.
If you are with me- please write in my blog. The more we shout about the situation, the more we stand a chance of being heard.
Bettye

I've added my Blog address

connection to my outgoing emails. I hope all my friends and customers will see it and make a comment. It would be really exciting to actually get some action on this Blog. I promise I will try to pay more attention to entries myself so if and when you do stop by you will find something to read.
Bettye

I've added my Blog address

connection to my outgoing emails. I hope all my friends and customers will see it and make a comment. It would be really exciting to actually get some action on this Blog. I promise I will try to pay more attention to entries myself so if and when you do stop by you will find something to read.
Bettye

It's a cold day here in Tennessee

I have a nice warm blanket over my legs and am here at the computer trying to think of something to post on this blob, that no-one ever reads.
I will talk about my Dachshund puppies.
I have 7 now. We finally got the cribs done and are in great shape to start our breeding when they get old enough.
They are so big now. They look like they are grown, but they are only about 7 months old. I don't figure they will get much larger.
I had originally thought I wanted only red ones but I broke down and got 2 black and tan ones.
I think I will like them just as well. I love all of them.
My husband and I go into the kennel every evening and spend time loving and holding each one of them for a little while. They are so affectionate and are excited to see us every time we open the door.
Can't wait to have my first litter of puppies, it will be hard to sell them but we are in this for some extra income during our retirement years- so we will have to do it.
Like I said, it is cold here today. I hate cold weather. It will be good to see spring come back around. It want be to much longer now- the days are already getting longer.
Until next time.
Bettye