tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298304092024-03-07T12:08:34.235-08:00Deals On eBayWelcome to the Deals on eBay Blog ! This site is run by a large group of eBay sellers who will be posting their most recent listings. In addition, look for posts of special sales, useful articles, and much more !Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-18404386031122272912011-07-13T18:06:00.000-07:002011-07-13T18:15:19.301-07:00Leather Folio Given by Shahbanou of Iran<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqcrR8ZDCB7GrO_8t_qm5zKVp31lO7qxdAkPOSp_zoxlWsCigBsAOtdUUX5LNBsaSL_qIFDrARPd03mwrmHghE7noBKkzD7igQWSNOEXSVXzGVgxYw3mDqD43bgiOORUfVXU4/s1600/leatheriran3.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629010300199978690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXqcrR8ZDCB7GrO_8t_qm5zKVp31lO7qxdAkPOSp_zoxlWsCigBsAOtdUUX5LNBsaSL_qIFDrARPd03mwrmHghE7noBKkzD7igQWSNOEXSVXzGVgxYw3mDqD43bgiOORUfVXU4/s320/leatheriran3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-gIiTemZWXZ1Ed6dCNtCmKgO8zJVkGQTmm2teKfuW3EIYxmv4cf5HWt9oIRzZhwaLujAR2TNcwvir2lP6UV8aTzAtw8txbKXuSH6zTaDFrh0ohMjAtzLNGgADg8hHTn0e-Pk/s1600/leatheriran2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 230px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629010290195210514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs-gIiTemZWXZ1Ed6dCNtCmKgO8zJVkGQTmm2teKfuW3EIYxmv4cf5HWt9oIRzZhwaLujAR2TNcwvir2lP6UV8aTzAtw8txbKXuSH6zTaDFrh0ohMjAtzLNGgADg8hHTn0e-Pk/s320/leatheriran2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-nPynDBtNvXE9vYrYRA8z43ki8pzYDEZgTS8dfJn8D6sCY_jO-40tFdayiFpOfswiY4bfiQAplg7cSMJ1uDPMMZBcjuK3v_MgjSVLyW_2M-zV0g4_zMEKVRcKoKzgw0dBx4k/s1600/leatheriran.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 218px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629010291144188546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-nPynDBtNvXE9vYrYRA8z43ki8pzYDEZgTS8dfJn8D6sCY_jO-40tFdayiFpOfswiY4bfiQAplg7cSMJ1uDPMMZBcjuK3v_MgjSVLyW_2M-zV0g4_zMEKVRcKoKzgw0dBx4k/s320/leatheriran.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I have to admit, I loved this item from the minute I found it at a local flea market. It appeared to be just a leather folder, folio whatever you call it! LOL But it had some cool designs on it. I didnt really look it over well enough to see the inscription inside that said it was given by the Shabanou (Shah of Iran's Wife) and Empress of Iran. It might have been a gift given to visitors or something developed for sale there during their reign in the 70s. I paid about 3.00 for it and sold it for $50!! You really never know what you will find when you are out hunting. Keep in mind some basic things... If its unusual , different looking.. has some age to it (usually pre 1980) and especially if you have never seen anything like it or heard of it before, it is usually worth buying (for a low price , keep aquisition costs low less risk of loss on items). This item was old looking, a little dusty perhaps and needed care. I dont often touch items but had some Kenneth Cole Leather cleaner around and it worked wonderfully! I highly recommend it! IT looks like suntan lotion and I just used a little and cleaned it up safely! Take a look at the pics!</div></div></div>Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337390924140687595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-59407128094670000452009-06-06T03:00:00.001-07:002009-06-06T03:00:44.509-07:00New Handmade Crafts Website !I have been spending most of my time completely re-working our main <a href="http://LohmanTrading.com" target="_blank"><strong>Lohman Trading</strong></a> web site. It was about time for an upgrade over there. It used to be just a landing page for our stores ... but not anymore. We have decided to spruce the joint up and turn it into a real website. :-)<br /><br />We have added a beautiful template design, a new Arts and Crafts gallery, and much more. We plan to add new articles and crafts every day on the new site, so you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed by email or to our twitter account to stay up to date.<br /><br />For those interested, we also now offer advertising on Lohman Trading. Rates are as low as only <strong>$0.25 A MONTH</strong> ! Visit our <strong><a href="http://lohmantrading.com/advertising/" target="_blank">Advertising Page</a></strong> for complete details.<br /><br />Let us know what you think of the new design and the new features ! You can leave a comment on this post or leavve a comment over on the new website.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://LohmanTrading.com" target="_blank">Click Here</a></strong> to check out the new <strong>Lohman Trading</strong> site !<br /><br />Enjoy,<br /><BR><strong>Chris</strong><br /><UL><LI>Shop for Rubber Stamps at <br /><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage">Lohman Trading on eBay</a> ... or ... <a href="http://lohmantrading.etsy.com/">on Etsy</a> ... or ... <a href="http://lohmantrading.artfire.com/">on ArtFire</a><br /></li><li>Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/LohmanTrading">Twitter</a> or by <a HREF="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/LohmanTrading">RSS Feed</A></li></UL><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1553981685158949572009-05-13T16:35:00.000-07:002009-05-13T16:36:16.449-07:00Special LOTS of Craft Supplies for sale ... HurryKimmi has listed some very special craft LOTS on eBay. She currently has a Sizzix machine and dies, cardstock lots, a MASSIVE Rubber Stamp lot, Stampin' Up stamps, a punches lot, an eyelets lot, and much more.<br /><br />These are <span style="font-weight:bold;">ONE TIME OFFERS</span> from her personal collection and will not be available again. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Some of these listings end in about 24 hour</span>s !<br /><br />Take a second to check out <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/batikfabrics">Kimmi's Auction Listings</a></span> !<br /><BR><br />Enjoy,<br /><BR><strong>Chris</strong><br /><UL><LI>Shop for Rubber Stamps at <br /><a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage">Lohman Trading on eBay</a> ... or ... <a href="http://lohmantrading.etsy.com/">on Etsy</a> ... or ... <a href="http://lohmantrading.artfire.com/">on ArtFire</a><br /></li><li>Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/LohmanTrading">Twitter</a> or by <a HREF="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/LohmanTrading">RSS Feed</A></li></UL><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-75690389156302300342009-03-22T01:15:00.000-07:002009-03-22T01:17:27.882-07:00Win A FREE Rubber Stamp Set !That's right ... <A HREF="http://www.LohmanTrading.com">Lohman Trading</A> is giving away a FREE rubber stamp set on April 6th ! We are very excited about this, and may mark the beginning even more giveaways !<br /><br />You could win an <strong>Inkadinkado rubber stamp set </strong>with a retail value of <strong>$ 10.00</strong>.<br /><br />Just swing by the Indie Showcase Blog to enter your name in the drawing. Visit this URL for full details:<br /><strong><a href="http://lohmantrading.com/Blogs/2009/03/march-giveaway-win-a-free-rubber-stamp-set/">http://lohmantrading.com/Blogs/tag/free/</a></strong><br /><br /><br />Blessings<br /><br /><B>Chris ~~</B> <A HREF="http://www.LohmanTrading.com">Lohman Trading</A><br /><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-80455496663023248352009-03-01T12:02:00.000-08:002009-03-01T12:05:03.098-08:00Check out the new IndieShowcase Blog !Take a peek at the new <strong>IndieShowcase Blog</strong> ! The blog celebrates the independant entrepreneur and is a guild of small business owners from around the World. Come learn how to sell on the Internet, read our stories, laugh, or do a little window shopping ! Visit this URL:<br /><B><A HREF="http://lohmantrading.com/Blogs/" target="new">http://lohmantrading.com/Blogs/</A></B><br /><BR><BR><br />The IndieShowcase will eventually be the <strong>new home of the Deals On eBay blog</strong>. Make sure to subscribe to the new blog as that is where most of the new posts will be. :-)<br /><BR><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-78553993890870621542009-02-19T02:47:00.000-08:002009-02-19T02:48:45.923-08:00Our NEW Store On Etsy !<IMG SRC="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/iusa_75x75.5840745.jpg" align="left">Hey everyone ~~ I would like to announce our newest store on <B><A HREF="http://LohmanTrading.etsy.com" target="new">ETSY</A></B> ! We are now accepting orders on this wonderful site and stocking it with many wonderful things daily !<br /><br />Our <B><A HREF="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage" target="new">eBay store</A></B> will always be our main store ... with over 1,800 rubber stamping items ... but our <B><A HREF="http://LohmanTrading.etsy.com">Etsy store</A></B> will have some great specials on Stamping supplies, some unique handmade items, and we can accept Money Orders on Etsy. :-)<br /><br />Swing by and check us out at this URL:<br /><B><A HREF="http://LohmanTrading.etsy.com" target="new">http://LohmanTrading.etsy.com</A></B><br /><br /><br />=Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-86439107380430481752009-01-09T14:17:00.000-08:002009-01-09T14:18:28.837-08:00NEW Crafty Secrets Rubber Stamps, Stickers, and Vintage Collage !<a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0&refid=store"><img hspace="15" src="http://www.lohmantrading.com/Auction/Crafts/RubberStamp_CraftSecrets_Clear_AlteredArt.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a><br />We have just received many new styles of <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0&refid=store"><b>Crafty Secrets</b></a> rubber stamps, stickers, and vintage collage sheets!<br /><br /><em>Our new <strong>Crafty Secrets rubber stamping sets</strong> include:</em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> Home Sweet Home<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> Believe<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> Altered Art<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> Cherubs<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> and Card Sentiments<br /><br /><em>The new <strong>Vintage Images</strong> are:</em><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">*</span></strong> Love and Romance<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> and the Vintage Booklet "Altered Alphabet"<br /><br /><em>The new <strong>Vintage Stickers</strong> are:<br /></em><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>*</strong></span> French Labels<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">*</span></strong> Angels<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">*</span></strong> A Dogs Life<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">*</span></strong> and Cat Crazy<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here to see the entire line of Crafty Secrets products.</b></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Details</b><br />* View Item in Our Store: <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here</b></a><br />* Designer: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store">Crafty Secrets</a></b><br />* Material: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_poly2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store">Clear Polymer Stamps</a>.</b><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Clear Acrylic Blocks</a></b><br />* <b>Can</b> be stored in the <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></b><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store</a>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-45789541703831366572009-01-04T17:52:00.000-08:002009-01-04T17:55:16.629-08:00New Inkadinkado Rubber Stamp Sets !<a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_ink2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0&refid=store"><img hspace="15" src="http://www.lohmantrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_Inkadinkado_Faires_Small.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a><br />We are very happy to announce that we are now carrying ... <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_ink2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0&refid=store"><b>Inkadinkado</b></a> rubber stamping sets !<br /><br />These wonderful sets are acrylic / clear polymer rubber stamps with some fantastic detail. <I>(for use on clear acrylic blocks)</I> They are absolutely perfect for your rubber stamping projects ... be it hand crafted greeting cards, scrapbooking, ATC's, Artistic pieces, and much more.<br /><br />Most of the sets run <B>under</B> $9.00 ... with some at auction for around $5.00. In addition, we are offering select sets with <B>free shipping</B>. We currently have about 40 different sets available, with more on the way over the next couple of weeks.<br /><br /><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_ink2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here to see the entire line of Inkadinkado products.</b></a><br /><br /><b>Details</b><br />* View Item in Our Store: <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_ink2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here</b></a><br />* Designer: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_ink2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store">Inkadinkado</a></b><br />* Material: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_poly2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store">Clear Polymer Stamps</a>.</b><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Clear Acrylic Blocks</a></b><br />* <b>Can</b> be stored in the <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></b><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage</a><br /><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-18030865908984458912008-12-23T19:15:00.000-08:002008-12-23T19:18:55.504-08:00STC Year End Clearance Sale !We always like to start the new year by doing some cleaning around here. We always find a lot of goodies, including Rubber Stamping Sets, that we are overstocked on or are discontinuing. With that comes our <B>Year End Clearance Sale</B> that we usually run through the month of January. <br /><br />Take part in the clearance sale going on right now by visiting one <I>(or all)</I> of these links:<br /><br /><B>* <A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Clearance-Rubber-Stamps_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ14710083QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Clearance Items</A><br />* <A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQsclZ3QQtZkm?refid=store">Sale Items</A><br />* <A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Clearance-Rubber-Stamps_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ14710083QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">$1.00 Stamps</A><br />* <A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamps_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ13QQftidZ2QQtZkm?refid=store">Auctions starting at $0.10 !</A><br />* <A HREF="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/wprayers_W0QQLHQ5fFSZ1QQ_flnZ1QQ_trksidZp3911Q2ec0Q2em283?refid=store">Free Shipping Items</A></B><br /><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage</a><br /><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-2370962722938451312008-12-18T15:18:00.000-08:002008-12-18T15:20:28.126-08:00NEW Crafty Secrets Rubber Stamps !<a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><img hspace="15" src="http://www.lohmantrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_CraftySecrets_Small.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We are very happy to announce a new line of rubber stamps that we are now carrying ... <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><b>Crafty Secrets</b></a> !<br /><br /><br />These fantastic sets are clear polymer rubber stamps that will work on ANY clear acrylic blocks. The vintage victorian style of these stamp sets make for some wonderful rubber stamping projects and can really add some flair to your scrapbooks. Sets are available in 3 different sizes to fit into any stamping budget. <br /><br /><br />In addition to the rubber stamp sets, we are also carrying the Crafty Secrets Vintage Images and the Cotton Scraps lines. These artistic pictures can be cut out and glued, rivited, or sewn onto any craft project.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here to see the entire line of Crafty Secrets products.</b></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Details</b><br />* View Item in Our Store: <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><b>Click Here</b></a><br />* Designer: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_cs2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Crafty Secrets</a></b><br />* Material: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_poly2_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Clear Polymer Stamps</a>.</b><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Clear Acrylic Blocks</a></b><br />* <b>Can</b> be stored in the <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></b><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store</a>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-12997956937932562172008-02-16T18:10:00.000-08:002008-02-16T18:11:24.000-08:00Build A Bouquet ... Rubber Stamps Of The WeekThe featured rubber stamps of the week are the <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><b>Build-A-Bouquet Flowers</b></a> from Posh.<br /><br /><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><img hspace="15" src="http://www.lohmantrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_SetOfTheWeek_BuildABouquet.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There are about 20 different flowers available in the Build A Bouquet line and they are all $2.50 to $2.95 each. These stamps are absolutely perfect for making collages, stamped planter bouquets, stamped flower arrangements and the like for your handmade greeting cards, scrapbook pages, art projects, ATC's, and much more. These beautiful rubber stamps are sure to add an extra dimention to your rubber stamping projects. Some of the flowers available in this line include:<br />* A Rose: 3" x 1 1/4"<br />* A Daffodil: 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"<br />* A Sunflower: 3" x 2"<br />* A Tulip: 2 3/4" x 1 1/2"<br />* A Carnation: 2 3/4" x 1"<br />* A Fuchia: 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"<br /><B>AND MANY MORE !</B><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><b>Click Here to see all of the Build A Bouquet Flowers.</b></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Details</b><br />* View Item in Our Store: <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_build_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><b>Click Here</b></a><br />* Designer: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_posh_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Posh Impressions</a></b><br />* Material: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_red2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Classic Red Rubber</a>.</b><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm">clear acrylic blocks</a></b><br />* <b>Can</b> be stored in the <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></b><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store</a>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-13125935698196770962008-02-09T20:18:00.000-08:002008-02-09T20:20:01.998-08:00Bella Flora ... Rubber Stamp Set of the WeekThe featured rubber stamp set this week is the <A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Bella_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0"><B>Bella Flora</B></A> set from See D's and Inque Boutique.<br /><br /><A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Bella_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><IMG SRC="http://www.LohmanTrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_SeeD_MiniSet_BellaFlora_SMALL.jpg" ALIGN="left" HSPACE="15" border="0"></A>The Bella Flora set is part of the Mini Stamp Sets line and contains 6 fantastically detailed rubber stamps. The following rubber stamps are included in this set:<br />* 1 large corner / border: 4 3/4" x 2 1/2"<br />* 1 flower: 1 1/2" x 1 1/2"<br />* 1 flower: 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"<br />* 1 flower: 3/4" x 3/4"<br />* 1 flower: 3/8" x 3/8"<br />* 1 Art design (matches the corner / border): 2" x 1"<br /><br />As with all See D's sets, a stamping mat is included so all you need is an acrylic block, ink, and some paper to create your unique craft or scrapbook item.<br /><br />This wonderful set is currently only $ 4.00 !<br /><br /><A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Bella_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><B>Click Here to purchase the Bella Flora stamp set.</B></A><br /><br /><br /><B>Details</B><br />* Read More: <A HREF="http://lohmantrading.blogspot.com/2008/02/using-see-ds-and-inque-boutique-rubber.html"><B>Learn How To Use See D's and Inque Boutique Rubber Stamps</B></A><br />* View Item in Our Store: <A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Bella_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0?refid=store"><B>Click Here</B></A><br />* Designer: <B><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_see2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">See D</A></B><br />* Material: <B><A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_red2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Classic Rubber</A> and <A HREF="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_wood2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Wood Mounted</A></B><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <B><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm">clear acrylic blocks</a></B><br />* <B>Can</B> be stored in the <B><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></B> <br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/SimpleTreasuresCollage</A><br /><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-79304210989516056502008-01-27T14:22:00.000-08:002008-01-27T14:26:16.239-08:00Hot, New SEE D's Rubber Stamping Sets !<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store"><img hspace="15" src="http://www.lohmantrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_SeeD_MIXTURE_Mini.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a><br />Kim and I are extremely happy to now be carrying <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_see2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">See D's line of unmounted rubber stamps</a></b>. We are currently stocking the Sugar Shoppe, Savoir Faire, Morsels, Mini Sets, and Stephanie Barnard lines.<br /><br />These are some <b>fantastic</b> rubber stamp sets at very affordable prices. Set prices start at <b>only $4.00</b> ! We are completely thrilled to offer you unique and modern stamp sets at these unbelievable prices.<br /><br />See D's stamps are some of the best buys on the market ! ALL large See D's stamp sets INCLUDE <b>hard plastic storage cases</b> to store your stamps in and a <b>Foam Stamping Mat</b>. (mini sets do not include storage cases) Stick the rubber stamp directly to an acrylic block (hundreds of times), place stamping mat under your paper, and stamp away ! All rubber stamps have their <b>IMAGE PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE RUBBER</b> so you can see exactly where the image will stamp when used with clear acrylic blocks. You will love the ability to position your images perfectly !<br /><br />We currently have over 100 sets available with more to come. <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_see2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Click Here</a></b> to see all of the See D's rubber stamp sets in our store.<br /><br />Watch for more great ruber stamp lines in the near future !<br /><br /><br /><b>Details</b><br />* Designer: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_see2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">See D</a></b><br />* Material: <b><a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_red2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Red Rubber</a> and <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_wood2_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZSimpleQ20TreasuresQ20CollageQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsubZ13QQftsZ2QQsaselZ165004797QQsofpZ0">Wood Mounted</a></b><br />* Blocks / Handles: Use with <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_Acrylic-Blocks_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2666QQftidZ2QQtZkm">clear acrylic blocks</a></b><br />* <b>Can</b> be stored in the <b><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Rubber-Stamp-Supplies_EZ-Mount-Storage-Solutions_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ2665QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Stamp-N-Stor storage system</a></b><br /><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store</a><BR><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-83391885860797963822008-01-19T14:20:00.000-08:002008-01-19T14:23:31.549-08:00Rubber Stamp Super SaleWe are happy to announce new, weekly sales at the <A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store"><B>Simple Treasures Rubber Stamp store</B></A> on eBay.<BR><BR><br /><A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store"><IMG SRC="http://www.LohmanTrading.com/MiniPics/RubberStamp_Sunday_Rubber_IronWorks_MINI.jpg" ALIGN="left" HSPACE="25" border="0"></A> Select individual rubber stamps, stamp sets, and scrapbooking supplies are available at <B>up to 40% off regular prices</B> during our <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQsclZ3QQtZkm">weekly sales events</A>. <br /><BR><br />Sale prices are good for only 1 week and sale items change every Sunday. To make sure you don't miss out on your favorite sale items check back every week to see what is on sale.<br /><BR><br />You love to save money and Simple Treasures strives to offer you some of the best savings available !<br /><br /><B>Details</B><br />* Weekly Sales: <B><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ0QQftidZ2QQsclZ3QQtZkm">Current Sale Items</A></B><br />* Save More: <B><A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Clearance-Rubber-Stamps_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ14710083QQftidZ2QQtZkm">$1 Rubber Stamps</A></B><br />* Don't Miss: <B><A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage_Clearance-Rubber-Stamps_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ14710083QQftidZ2QQtZkm">Clearance Stamps</A></B><br /><BR><br />As always, the latest and greatest unmounted rubber stamps can be found in our Simple Treasures Collage store at this URL:<br /><A HREF="http://stores.ebay.com/Simple-Treasures-Collage?refid=store">http://stores.ebay.com/SimpleTreasuresCollage</A><br /><BR><BR>Lohman Tradinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862238957970172609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-59128380569375068412007-07-09T13:03:00.000-07:002007-07-09T13:06:13.197-07:00Pokemon Diamond & Pearl Mysterious Treasures Expansion coming in August!<font face = "comic sans ms" color = "blue" size = "3">Yet another Pokemon set is coming in August - its called Mysterious Treasure, and is an expansion of the last set released, Diamond & Pearl.<br /><br />This set has lots of new things in store.... Come visit <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/katiyanas-collectibles?refid=store">my store</a> for more information!</font>katiyanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972085584087513998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-89662656137599656422007-06-03T05:46:00.000-07:002007-06-03T05:48:08.106-07:00Abbey's Carolinas Pay Codes Coupon for our eBay StoreSeller Name: Abbey's Carolinas This-n-That<br /><br />Coupon Code: n1u8l9o1z<br /><br />Discount: 25% (U.S. Dollars) off your next purchase!<br /><br />Coupon Code Description: 25% off on purchases of $50 or more through 31 Jul 07.<br /><br />Visit Our Website - <a href="http://www.abbeyscarolinasthisnthat.com/">Abbey's Carolinas</a><br /><br />Expires: 07/31/2007Abbey's Carolinas This-N-Thathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16318749550892503444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-23227031948894731192007-05-25T21:15:00.000-07:002007-05-25T21:22:18.027-07:00Movie Alert - Transformers - Be on the lookout for Stuff to sell on Ebay!Well by now most of you must have seen the previews for the new Transformers movie which Steven Spielberg is involved in. Transformers (toy robots that transform into different things) have always been good sellers on eBay but have been heating up lately! Also look for Voltron Robots and any robot stuff! This movie looks like it is going to be a long term kick in bids for these type items just as the Pirates stuff was hot after those movies!<br /><br />There are lots of different variations in these products but the ones you want to look for are those made in the 1980s. At one time I had a huge rubbermaid bucket full of Voltron Robots and it sold very well , I think it was one of my top performing auctions. So check the kids rooms, be on the lookout at tag sales and hawk any robots you can! LOL -MartyMartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13337390924140687595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-65295913937620777282007-05-15T14:12:00.000-07:002007-05-15T14:14:42.411-07:00New Pokemon cards coming soon!Pokemon Diamond and Pearl coming out next week - expect my listings to be up within 1-2 weeks after that, if not sooner.<br /><br />As soon as I get them, I'll get them up for you to see!!katiyanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972085584087513998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-41876071419822779042007-05-11T02:58:00.000-07:002007-05-11T03:12:14.674-07:00Mother Made Me Do ItI am a mother, as my mother was, and her mother before that. In fact, motherhood seems to run in our family, going back to what historians believe was the time when motherhood was first celebrated.<br /><br />Contrary to popular belief, Mother's Day was not conceived at a combined convention of card, chocolate, and flower companies. Mothers were first honoured at the ancient spring festivals dedicated to mother goddesses. In ancient Greece they honoured Rhea, wife of Cronus and mother of the gods and goddesses. In Rome, ceremonies in honour of Cybele, the Great Mother of Gods, began 250 years BC. The celebration, called Hilaria, lasted from March 15-18.<br /><br />In England, "Mothering Sunday", also called Mid-Lent Sunday, is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent. It is said that the ceremony in honour of Cybele was adapted by the early Church to venerate Mary, Mother of Christ. It inevitably became a time to honour ALL mothers.<br /><br />During the 1600's in England, young men and women who were working as apprentices or servants were given the day off and allowed to return home on Mothering Sunday. They brought small gifts or a special "mothering cake." So began the traditions of gift-giving.<br /><br />The modern traditions of Mother's Day began in America in 1868 when Julia Ward Howe, author of the lyrics to the Battle Hymn of the Republic, suggested a day be set aside to celebrate motherhood. She organized such a celebration in her home city of Boston, but the idea did not catch on elsewhere.<br /><br />It was not until Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) came along that Mother's Day became a national holiday. It all started when Anna's mother died in 1907. Anna and her friends started a letter writing campaign to have a national Mother's Day holiday declared. A church service in her mother's honour was held on May 10, 1908. As carnations were her mother's favorite flowers, they decorated the church. In time, red carnations came to be the symbol of a living mother and white symbolized that one's mother was dead.<br /><br />The first Mother's Day proclamation was issued by the governor of West Virginia in 1910. Oklahoma declared Mother's Day that year also. By 1911 every state observed it, and also Mexico, Canada, China, Japan, South America and Africa. The Mother's Day International Association was incorporated on Dec. 12, 1912. In May of 1913, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the President and his Cabinet, members of Congress, and all officials of the federal government wear a white carnation on Mother's Day. On May 8, 1914, Congress officially designated Mother's Day an official holiday in the U.S.<br /><br />Ironically, Anna M. Jarvis, enraged by the commercialism of Mother's Day, filed a lawsuit in 1923 to stop Mother's Day. She was arrested for disturbing the peace when she disrupted a war mother's convention where women were selling carnations. She died in 1948, at 84, never a mother herself and her fortune gone in efforts to stop the holiday she had started. She told a reporter shortly before her death that she was sorry she ever started Mother's Day.<br /><br />It is also ironic that the original Anna Jarvis, Anna M. Jarvis's mother, organized a mother's day, of sorts, in 1858. It was called "Mother's Work Days" and was a time for Appalachian women to "improve the sanitation and prevent deaths from disease-bearing insects and seepage of polluted water." Sounds like MORE WORK for mothers, to me! I'll take being waited on hand-and-foot, every time.<br /><br />A trivia tribute to Mother's Day wouldn't be complete without a few "infamous" MOMS. There was, of course, Jocasta, Oedipus's mom, and the start of all that complex stuff. And don't forget Cinderella's stepmother. Stepmothers have had a bad reputation ever since. Hollywood is rife with infamous moms. Joan Crawford was vilified as a mother in her daughter Christina's biography, Mommie Dearest (1978). And then there's Ma Barker.<br /><br />Ma Barker (1872-1935) was said to be the notorious head of a criminal gang that consisted of her sons Herman, Arthur, and Fred - known as the Bloody Barkers - and their allies. In the 1920s and 1930s they terrorized the midwestern U.S. with kidnappings and robberies. Herman shot himself in 1927 rather than give himself up to the police. Arthur was shot in 1939 while trying to escape from Alcatraz. And Ma and her son, Fred, died together in 1935 in a gunfight with the FBI. And where was Mr. Barker while this was going on? George Barker refused to be a part of the gang. Ma Barker left him in 1927.<br /><br />So to all you ordinary moms - neither famous nor infamous - enjoy the day that was invented just for you. And to all you sons and daughters, go out and buy a carnation. In fact, give your mom the largest bouquet you can find. She deserves it!The Paper Lionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08792291862109001848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1175099547840471002007-03-28T10:30:00.000-07:002007-03-28T10:32:29.133-07:00IT'S EASTER! Chocolate bunnies beware!!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2415/3714/1600/188411/TCangelsblueeggStock%20001.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2415/3714/320/636867/TCangelsblueeggStock%20001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p>The faint of heart, beware. It is mutilation time again. All over the country ears will be bitten of rabbits, chicks will have their heads chewed off, and millions will eat their younger siblings -- not even out of the shell yet! It sounds like something from a Stephen King thriller. But no, it's only Easter. And thankfully, the bunnies and chickies are made of chocolate.<br /><br />So here for all you Easter monsters - and we can tell by that chocolate stain around our mouth - is some Easter trivia.<br /><br />The original site of the White House Easter Egg Roll was the grounds of the United States Capitol. The traditional event began during the Presidency of James Madison (1809-17). His wife, Dolly, had heard that Egyptian children rolled coloured eggs on the site of the Pyramids. She thought that the children of the Washington area would enjoy the activity.<br /><br />The activity became a tradition until 1877 when Capitol policemen, under orders from members of Congress, forced the children to leave. The Congressmen considered the activity "messy."<br /><br />Some claim that an irritated nursemaid and her charges stormed down to the White House to complain. Others say that President Hayes was driving by in his carriage and saw the unhappy children. Anyway, in 1878 Hayes and his wife opened up the White House south lawn to the children on Easter Monday, and except for during WWI and II, when the roll was held elsewhere, the tradition had continued. Today many of the boiled, dyed Easter eggs are autographed by famous people including the President and the First Lady.<br /><br />Boiled and dyed eggs are a tradition all over the world. In Bulgaria, bright red eggs are a symbol of Easter and are cracked after the midnight service. The first egg must always be cracked on the wall of the church and eaten to break the Great Fast. The ritual of cracking the eggs takes place before the Easter lunch. Each person selects an egg and each takes turns tapping the egg against the eggs of others. The person who ends up with the last unbroken egg is believed to have a year of good luck.<br /><br />As the dying of eggs is such a tradition, Heinz Vinegar commissioned a survey to find out which colours are preferred. They found that blue was the favourite colour when dying eggs. Next in descending order were purple, pink, green, yellow and red. They also found that 64% of people eat the boiled eggs, 22% throw them away, 10% don't dye eggs, and 2% of the people surveyed said that they saved the eggs and they went rotten.<br /><br />Besides eggs, we eat more than 13.5 billion jelly beans at Easter time in North America, and over 180 million Cadbury's Crème Eggs are sold between January and Easter each year. And now that we know the Easter Bunny actually lays those creamy confections, it would be good to know a little more about "him."<br /><br />The Easter Bunny was originally the Easter Hare. Contrary to popular belief (something I admit to once believing myself) rabbits are NOT rodents. They are lagomorphs, and are more closely related to horses than they are to rats or mice.<br /><br />Rabbits and eggs have one thing in common. They are symbols of fertility, for many of the roots of Easter are in the pagan religion. In fact, Easter is a convergence of three traditions: Pagan, Hebrew, and Christian.<br /><br />So enjoy your Easter, enjoy your chocolate bunnies and your eggs, think of the religious significance of the holiday, and . . . oh, yes. Smile! Composer Irving Berlin took his tune "Smile and Show Your Dimples" changed the lyrics, and retitled it "Easter Parade."</p><p>You can find Easter & other Holiday and seasonal paper collectibles at Paper Lion. Just don't get any chocolate on them!</p><p></p>The Paper Lionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08792291862109001848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1174670842944427492007-03-23T11:01:00.000-07:002007-03-23T11:27:23.630-07:00Charity Auction for Breast CancereBay Charity Auction<br />100% of Proceeds Go To BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.<br /><br /><br />There is a very special Charity Auction up right now on eBay that I strongly encourage you to look at!<br /><br />This fantastic auction is featuring donated items from approximately 25 eBay store owners from across the US, Canada and the United Kingdom.<br /><br />We have carefully put this box together so there is a little something for everyone! It's a Mystery Box so I can't tell you what's all in it but I'll venture to say you will find many hand made, new and vintaged items. Need a gift for Easter? Mother's Day? Father's Day? I wonder if there's anything in the Mystery Box??? Ummm, let me see!!!<br /><br />The auction item number is 170094237548. You may look it up by entering the number into any eBay search box. Or you may click on the link included in the title above.<br /><br />If you can not bid at this time, please participate by CLICKING on WATCH THIS AUCTION, as it will help us get into EBAY PULSE LIST of the most watched auctions. By getting into the Ebay Pulse, it will drive more people to this auction.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for your participation!<br /><br /><br />Together we are making a difference.<br /><br />Kathy of <a href= "http://stores.ebay.com/Kathys-Kupboard?refid=store"> Kathy's Kupboard</a>Kathy's Kupboardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13912899184230987639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1174392164147755452007-03-20T06:02:00.000-07:002007-03-20T06:02:45.213-07:00Now Maggie's Handcraft Studio has Copper!I just got in some fabulous copper wire! Wow, it is so fun to work with, I really love starting with just a big batch of wire and making every component that goes into a piece of jewelry!<br /><br />Here are some pictures of my work in progress:<br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/601848/copperwork1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/75732/copperwork1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Here is how I coil wire to make rings. (SPecial thanks to the friend who lent me the knitting needles!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/93488/copperwork2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/51040/copperwork2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here are the rings after I cut them. Then I file the ends of each ring.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/576464/copperwork3.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/760188/copperwork3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Each S-link is formed by hand with pliers. I get a little better at making them look the same with each bracelet I make.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/196827/copperwork4.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/858166/copperwork4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The s-links are hammered both for hardening and because I prefer the flattened look. Plus it is a good way to get out some frustrations!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/515321/copperwork5.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/128879/copperwork5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is an example of the link bracelet!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/1600/262924/030709yellowbuttonbracelet2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/5766/3188/200/796456/030709yellowbuttonbracelet2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is a <a href="http://search.stores.ebay.com/Maggies-Handcraft-Studio_copper-bracelet_W0QQfcdZ2QQfclZ4QQfsooZQ2d1QQfsopZ2QQftsZ2QQsaselZ5728359QQsofpZ0">great bracelet </a>I made with wonderful Czech glass buttons added to the links on a copper bracelet! This can be found in my <a href="http://www.maggieshandcraftstudio.com">Ebay store</a>!Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08203859954322015772noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1172575748636391422007-02-27T03:27:00.000-08:002007-02-27T03:29:08.956-08:00Social Networking: Find Your Pals with Cellphone GPSAn estimated 63 percent of mobile phones sold in North America in 2007 will be equipped with the Global Positioning System.<br /><br />One new buddy-tracking tool is offered by Loopt, Inc., and is available from wireless operator Boost Mobile (owned by Sprint Nextel). It is one of many companies offering phones equipped with GPS receivers.<br /><br />Once users download the application to their cellphones, and invite friends to do the same, they can click on an icon to view a map that will display their friends' locations as green dots.<br />Their friends, however, can elect not to have their location shared simply by clicking on a button.<br /><br />Want to know where your children are? Sprint Nextel has launched its Family Locator, a $9.99 a month service that lets users track the location of family members, or at least the location of their cellphones.<br /><br />There are some privacy concerns. A number of parents worry that someone could hack into the new services and possibly stalk them or their children. Some privacy advocates are concerned that the government could use location information to spy on people. Those who use the services, however, think the convenience outweighs the possible risks that may be involved.Abbey's Carolinas This-N-Thathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16318749550892503444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1172279137248983122007-02-23T17:05:00.000-08:002007-02-23T17:07:24.520-08:00Roswell the TV Series<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1875/1448/1600/908024/Roswell%20Turnabout.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/1875/1448/320/734373/Roswell%20Turnabout.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I am a huge fan of the TV series Roswell! It lasted three seasons before being canceled. It had a good run and many faithful fans. As a matter of fact, it is the fans that kept the show going! <br />The show helped launch the careers of actors like Katherine Heigl and Jason Behr. I think what really hooked me on the show was the great cast and how they interacted on screen.<br />As a fan I made sure I bought all the Roswell books and anything else interesting I could find with the cast. I even made my family go on vacation to Roswell, NM!<br />Now it is time for me to let go of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Divine-Nature-Cosmetics_Roswell-TV-Series-Items_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ7QQftidZ2QQtZkm&refid=store"target=_blank><strong><font size=3>my collection</font></strong></a> for others to enjoy. I have already sold about half of my collection, but if you hurry you can still find some great and rare items in my eBay store. Right now you can find the very rare book <A href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230090295914&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=013&refid=store"target=_blank><STRONG><FONT size=3>Turnabout by Andy Mangels</FONT></STRONG></A>! www.divinenaturecosmetics.comRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00644782619283242771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29830409.post-1171410631512766562007-02-13T15:49:00.000-08:002007-02-15T19:48:40.443-08:00Serendipity 3 Bath Product Sale Ends Soon!We’re quickly approaching the end of our Serendipity 3 Frozen Hot Chocolate Bath Product SALE at Annabella’s Gift Shop! You only have until February 23 to save 40% off Shower Gel, Shimmer Lotion, Crème de Mint Foot Crème, and Lip Balm.<br /><br />Shop today at <a href="http://www.annabellasgiftshop.com/">www.AnnabellasGiftShop.com</a>!!Ann Eckharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10675659231295997104noreply@blogger.com0