tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:21:50 +0000swapspixel artdiyscenemini-zineszombiesdawandarelationshipslxcfreedometsykiravalentine's day5chmeefree downloadspollsjmkitfree shippingHalloweenfamilyslothsdrawingsscott millerworkblogsGiveawaysreviewsjesusplushiessuccessaltered matchbookfakesKiki-Myakirobotscatsdepressiontreasuryembroideryminnie burtonsteve earlesmash bookcaptain kiddtutorialsold photosholidaysmonstersninjanunsinsanityshark weekEasterlovedollscommissionspaintingthriftyv-roysteescookingtextile artbipolar disordertechnologymonkeysdisplayscustom orderLaurelchristmasadvertisingDotee DollsyetiBillgraphic designcharitycrafty friendswinnersnew yearfan artMr. Kecklerhappinessadventure timecthulhuATCsalefriendssarcasmbirthdayarmadilloboyalice in wonderlandmusicartistsjonesyKatcool shopscraftsbaconlifeswap-botLOSTinsomniafeaturecraft showmatchbook shrinesupperfroggsurveysmissingcharlietechlesswayzquotesmenweirdbunniescut out and keepsnowdeviantARTsugarlishesbumpo(crafts and other tomfoolery)http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (kiddo)Blogger471125KiddosShenaniganshttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7732561961958554284Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:26:00 +00002012-07-14T03:26:45.655-04:00etsytextile artcrafty friendscool shopsdeviantARTRecently I discovered an amazing textile artist from Australia on deviantART. Her name is Sarah Neale. She creates art out of canvas, fabric, and different fibers. Here is my favorite: Kate Sarah just opened up an Etsy shop called Happy in Yellow. You can find Kate and some colorful, adorable bears at Happy in Yellow. Make sure and check out Happy in Yellow on Etsy and on deviantART.http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/07/happy-in-yellow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8509814568968540572Tue, 05 Jun 2012 14:36:00 +00002012-06-05T10:36:48.959-04:00slothsswap-botaltered matchbookmatchbook shrineswapsI've been extremely uninspired lately and have been depending on swaps on swap-bot to get inspiration for new projects. I found a very interesting swap yesterday called Managerie Shrine 3. The premise of the swap is that aliens are collecting samples of wildlife on Earth in order to save them. Swappers are to take a 32 count matchbox and create a shrine out of it including an animal in their http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/06/tiny-sloths.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-722961859345480447Thu, 03 May 2012 18:11:00 +00002012-05-03T14:11:40.383-04:00etsyGiveawayscool shopswinnersWhy you may ask? Because the thing you've forgotten about turns out to be a huge surprise! About a month ago, I was contacted on Etsy by the folks at Terbear Collectibles. I had won a custom stamp from their shop! I was really taken aback because I hadn't remembered entering the giveaway. I had been so bored that I was entering probably a dozen giveaways, if not more, a week. So with all http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/05/sometimes-it-pays-to-be-forgetful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6956819108054233487Fri, 23 Mar 2012 23:32:00 +00002012-03-23T19:32:10.585-04:00saleetsy For a limited time, I'm offering 40% off your entire purchase before shipping when you use coupon code INEEDASALE at checkout. This offer is not good on custom orders or made to order items. You must use the coupon at the time of checkout and no refunds will be given for forgotten coupons. I'm in desperate need of some sales or I may have to shut my Etsy shop down. The listing fees are much http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/40-off-for-limited-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8076650707845912455Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:46:00 +00002012-03-23T13:46:09.543-04:00commissionsslothsartistsdrawingsfriendscharlie I'm so stoked about my new logo! It represents me and my mascot, Charlie the sloth. I commissioned it from SugarOverkill. Michéle Liza Pelayre is the talent behind the company. Her influences are Japanese pop culture, kawaii, goth, punk, and Harajuku. Michéle is currently taking commissions for illustrations and tattoo designs. If you're interested, you can send Michéle an e-mail.  You canhttp://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-new-logo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7671990513257010726Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:21:00 +00002012-03-21T14:21:00.917-04:00etsyfriendscrafty friendscool shops Photo courtesy of Dessah Harrison Believe it or not, these fabric flats were made out flip flops!  They were made by my good friend, Dessah Harrison, owner of Dessah Kristene Designs.  These flats are super comfy.  The soles are squishy flip flop soles and the ever annoying thong piece has been removed.  Thank you, Dessah, for such an awesome pair of shoes!  If you'd like to commission Dessah http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-new-shoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6703841764074910742Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:33:00 +00002012-03-17T22:33:12.650-04:00craftsswap-botpaintingswapsI've always said that I hate to paint. It's because I'm not very good at it. However, I've been on a painting kick as of late. I've been using acrylics as my medium for ATC's (artist trading cards). I found a killer deal the other day on eBay and purchased 7 mini canvases with easels. I've already used three of them today and they just arrived in the mail this afternoon! The canvases are 3 http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/little-paintings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-953692673496127571Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:16:00 +00002012-03-11T09:16:31.750-04:00smash bookcraftsATCswap-botdollsplushiesmini-zinesswapsI've been trying to branch out to other crafts besides sewing. I'll have to say I'm a little burnt out on Dotee dolls at this point. Yesterday I decided to make myself a Smash Book. A Smash Book is like a journal that you put random stuff in. K and Company has an awesome line of Smash Books and embellishments. I thought it would be more fun to create my own. I painted a composition notebookhttp://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/smash-books-mini-zines-and-atcs-oh-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-504884397749108263Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:47:00 +00002012-03-09T21:47:46.919-05:00lxcswap-botfriendsDotee Dollscut out and keepcrafty friendsswapsMy creativity level has been low lately. Inspiration and motivation does not come easily these days. I'm not happy unless I create at least one thing each day, so in an effort to gain inspiration and motivation; I've been immersing myself in swaps on Cut Out + Keep, swap-bot, and The League of Extraordinary Crafters (a.k.a. LXC -- a Facebook group full of crafty men and women to which I belong)http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/03/few-swaps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-7757113813900419898Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +00002012-02-17T15:08:09.073-05:00craftscut out and keepswapsI took a little break from making Dotee Dolls to work on a couple of swaps I'm participating in on Cut Out + Keep. One of the swaps I'm in is a Harry Potter swap. My partner loves Snape and Lily. I wanted to do something outside of my comfort zone (sewing), so I decided to make this necklace. I had seen a lot of "Always" necklaces on Etsy, so I thought I'd make one. I hand stamped the "Alwayshttp://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2818895001656244570Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:23:00 +00002012-02-15T20:23:16.485-05:00craftsswap-botDotee DollsswapsAll I've been doing in my free time lately is making Dotee Dolls. I can't seem to get enough of them! I think I may have a problem. Anyway, here are some of the Dotee Dolls I have been making lately. Notice how "some" is emphasized. Little Miss Sunshine Dotee Doll Dotee Doll with a Bad Attitude Valentine Princess Dotee Doll Nacho Libre Dotee Doll Alice in Wonderland Dotee http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/do-they-have-rehab-for-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-691647278642252370Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:11:00 +00002012-02-08T21:11:36.065-05:00etsycharityGiveawaysdollscool shops Sofia One of my pass times when I'm bored is entering handmade giveaways. I've won a lot of wonderful goodies by entering. I ran across a giveaway on Etsy Giveaways today that really caught my eye. The giveaway is for a custom doll from beMarybyHand. This shop had already found it's way into my Etsy favorites before seeing this giveaway because the dolls are really simple and gorgeous. So http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/buy-doll-give-doll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-480565270720749813Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:54:00 +00002012-02-07T15:54:50.042-05:00craftsswap-botDotee DollsswapsHello my name is Suzanne and I'm addicted to making Dotee Dolls. A Dotee Doll is a little art doll originally created by a crafter named Dot. These dolls are meant to be traded or given as gifts, but never sold. The body of the doll should measure between 3 and 6 inches. The doll also needs a hanger and a tail. Swap-bot seems to be the mecca for Dotee makers. I've been a member of http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/my-new-addiction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-473340942954294672Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +00002012-02-04T11:04:23.483-05:00slothscraftscrafty friendsdeviantART My friend Dana Wilson is currently organizing an event on deviantART called "A World of Friends." She is collecting artwork from fellow deviants in order to make a collective quilt. I'm really stoked about my contribution to this event. I love the little sloth I designed, and I'm planning on making another to frame for my room. I may even make some for my Etsy shop. Anyone on deviantART http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/02/sloth-quilt-square.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-755237568658253465Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:22:00 +00002012-01-13T10:22:58.051-05:00valentine's dayetsyplushiesholidaysYou'd think that I'd be one to hate Valentine's Day. It's very rare that I have a Valentine on Valentine's Day, but for some reason I adore this holiday. Valentine's Day is my second favorite holiday for which to craft (Halloween is numero uno). Here are some Valentine's Day plushies I've already made for my Etsy shop. The Perfect Boyfriend Large Kawaii Raccoon Plushie Ninja and http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2012/01/getting-ready-for-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3067454598889232092Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +00002011-11-27T11:55:28.300-05:00etsycraftsplushiesbipolar disorder  Inspired by my bipolar medication yet again, I decided to make a prescription pill bottle plushie.  I submitted the project to Craft Foxes.  My plushie is now one of the featured projects on their front page!  They even featured it on their Facebook page.  I am so stoked about this!   You can purchase this cute little plushie in my Etsy shop.  http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/11/so-stoked.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5022557601759065469Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:49:00 +00002011-08-19T07:49:20.710-04:00etsycraftsdepressionembroiderybipolar disorderMy latest creation was inspired by the numerous prescription pill bottles sitting on my dresser. I have to take medicine daily for my bipolar disorder, depression, and ADD, so the phrase "daily meds" came to mind as I stared at the orange bottles. Swap "daily meds" for "daily bread" and voila! My mom pointed out that my new embroidery is very sacrilegious, but I think Jesus has a sense of http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/08/give-us-this-day-our-daily-meds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8451510935924430978Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:18:00 +00002011-08-06T12:18:57.456-04:00etsycraftsshark weekembroidery This post is a little late as shark week is wrapping up, but I thought I'd share what I made in honor of shark week.  I did some felt embroidery of a great white shark which I think came out pretty awesome.  It's been featured in several treasuries on Etsy.  It's available for purchase here. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/08/happy-shark-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-5872837995867488827Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:51:00 +00002011-07-22T08:51:03.275-04:00Giveawayswinnerslin3arossa! Congratulations on winning the 5 pairs of earrings from Mylana! I have sent the winner an e-mail and she has 48 hours to respond with her mailing information or a new winner will be chosen. Thank you all for making this giveaway a success! http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8478029257209413600Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:48:00 +00002011-07-22T07:07:42.310-04:00etsyreviewsGiveawayscool shopsI first became familiar with Mylana, an Etsy shop specializing in handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, back in April of 2011 when I joined the April's Army Team on Etsy. I was able to try out Mylana's Light Spice Soap as Clare, the owner of Mylana, was offering it at a special discount. The soap is absolutely fabulous! It has a warm, earthy fragrance and is infused with patchouli essential http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/mylana-review-and-giveway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)55tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-2123629423235645097Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:06:00 +00002011-07-14T13:06:43.751-04:00etsyGiveawaysplushiescool shopsYes, I've been neglecting the blog lately. I remember when I used to post 2 or 3 times a day! I've been busy working on custom orders and new items for House of Plush on Etsy. Here are three items that I listed today. Sleeping Sloth Plushie Black and Plaid Cat Plushie Felt Campfire Play Set My Christmas in July sale is going on right now.  Simply use the coupon code JULYXMAS at http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/07/shop-updates-giveaway-tomorrow.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-250320719588151485Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:43:00 +00002011-06-21T08:43:29.440-04:00embroideryblogsGiveaways Head on over to The Cartoon Lovin' Mama and enter for a chance to win a La Petite Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching. I'm really excited about this review and giveaway because I learned to embroider using Sublime Stitching products and tutorials. The giveaway ends on July 3, 2011 at midnight CST. http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/sublime-stitching-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-3285524610601975838Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:04:00 +00002011-06-18T08:04:53.593-04:00free downloadscraftsembroideryHere is a simple embroidery pattern I designed. Feel free to use it to stitch to your heart's content. Just right click on the image and save it to your computer. You can resize the image prior to printing if you'd like another size. I just got a new iPhone and wanted to use my scanner app, so I thought this would be a good way to do so! Have fun! http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/free-embroidery-pattern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-6887497617543017380Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:21:00 +00002011-06-10T09:21:25.517-04:00saleetsycatsbirthdayfriendsfamilyplushiesToday I turn 33 years old. I still feel like I'm a 10 year old! My 33rd birthday promises to be like any other day. I'm currently organizing my craft room which doubles as my bedroom. I've been working on this daunting task for three days now, and it feels as if there is no end in sight. Here is the family cat, Mr. Bob, "helping" me straighten up. Look at the cute gifts my 3 year old niece,http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-birthday-to-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489068290968760153.post-8756689207457217491Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:26:00 +00002011-06-07T08:26:56.022-04:00friendscut out and keepcrafty friendsswapsI recently participated in a matchbox swap on Cut Out + Keep. I was lucky enough to get paired with one of my favorite crafters, biggest inspirations, and a good friend: Alejandra. I won't post pics of what I sent to Alé as she hasn't received her package yet. I loved the matchbox and all of the little goodies inside (I'm a sucker for miniature things), but I was in awe of the surprise rag http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/2011/06/look-what-i-got-in-mail.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (kiddo)3