It's been ages

I know. I've been rather busy with work, if it's any excuse.
But I'm slowly getting back on track again. I even opened a new shop.

On DaWanda this time. It's sort of the European version of Etsy, and so far, I'm liking it.
There's still much work to be done, off course, and I don't want to neglect my Etsy shop either.
But right now, I'm full of energy, so hopefully, I'll get a lot done today (both on- and off-line ;) )

100 hearts

100 hearts
Originally uploaded by monevor

First of all, sorry for not posting regularely, despite my promise. I'll explain why immediately, but first this:
Monevor got 100 shop hearts on friday morning (a friday 13th, no less!) (and it's up to 101 by now ;) )!!!!!!!!!!
It really made my day, especially since I've been neglecting the shop (making/posting new items, promoting...) for the last 3 weeks. I didn't choose to neglect it, I just don't have the time at the moment because I'VE GOT A JOB!!!!!!!!
Yes! It was brilliant ;) I went in one morning, without an appointement, they said 'come back tomorrow for a trial run' and an hour and a half into the trial run, they came and asked if I could come back that afternoon, because I was hired!
It's been a very steep learning curve (and a stressful one) the first two weeks, but I'm finding my footing now. I've got really odd hours (weekend shift mainly), but I'm getting used to it and the best of all: my workplace is literaly a 3 minute walk from my front door! No commuting stress! And I've got great colleagues too!
So, I'm hoping to get into a better rhythm in the next week or so, and be able to do a few things for the etsy shop.
In the meantime, I'm reposting some items, mainly fashion doll clothing (which won't be moving to a new shop soon, like planned before. I just don't have the time and energy to start and promote a whole new shop.)

Treasury West

Just a quick post to show of the treasury I made on Treasury West:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=2955

My very first one, btw! Enjoy ;)

Yay and Nay

Yay and Nay - Or Wax Spills and Gift Guides

So… First the nay: I was cleaning out some used tea light holders to re-use them and of course, being the clutz that I am, I spilled some wax on my shirt:

After the necessary cursing I thought I’d use this opportunity to show you all how to get wax out of clothing ;)

First, you let it dry through and through. Than you gently peel off some of the larger pieces, but without straining the fibers. If it doesn’t come off easily, leave it.

Then you take some brown paper (from a bag, for example. But any absorbing kind of paper will do. If your using kitchen paper, make sure you use 2-3 layers on each side). Put one piece under your fabric and one on top.

Take your iron, put it on low or medium (depending on your fabric. I wouldn’t recommend the highest setting even if your fabric can take it.) and gently iron the wax spot through the paper. The paper will absorb the wax, virtually pulling it out of the fabric. Move the brown paper regularly. If you don’t see any wax spot forming on the paper anymore, you’re done!

The wax filled paper:

Et Tadaa: the wax-free shirt!

And now to the Yay!! Part.
I’ve been featured in the Gift Guides on Etsy with my Baby blue Bamboo Scarf!!! *does happy dance*

It might be silly, but that totally made my day.

Isn't it funny how bad things seem so huge and then the get overshadowed by a little ray of sunshine?

(I know, weird wording, but I think you get my drift ;) )

P.S.: Happy Valentine’s Day!