Paper & Paste

Crafty Clearance

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:25:00 +0000

Another 20% off!
OK, so I really want to get rid of this stuff. I'm offering another 20% off of the listed prices! You know these will make good Christmas gifts for someone.

I've been trying to clear out some things around here, and I came across my craft show box. At this point, my goals don't include relisting these items in my etsy shop because I'd like to take things in a different direction. I would like to get this stuff out of here, though. So I thought I'd have a crafty clearance sale.

I'm offering everything you see here for at least 50% off of what I had it priced plus actual shipping. I've added numbers to some photos to help identify items. If you're interested in any of the items you see here, just zap me an email at crystalnaledesigns@gmail.com. Feel free to contact me with questions you might have as well!

You can click on the photos for a larger image.

Scrabble Tile Pendants $5 each - These have silver plated bails and include a silver ball chain like the one in the photo. If you have a special length request, I can do that as well.
SOLD: all except #6, 16, 17

Flower hair pins with Swarovski rhinestones - $3 each
SOLD: photo 2 #3

Felt flower hair elastics and clip $2 each - These are not wool felt.
ALL SOLD

Clothespin Dolls $.50 each
4 SOLD

Felt flower and ribbon bookmarks $.50 each
ALL SOLD

Amy Butler Print Composition Journals $3 each
ALL SOLD

Pincushions $1 each
ALL SOLD

Handknit Scarves $7 each - These are 100% acrylic yarn.

Sticky Note Holders $1 each - These are sticky note pads with a matchbook-type cover that fastens with velcro
SOLD: #4

Earrings - All of the findings in these are sterling silver.

They are all $6 for each pair except for #5 which is $8.

Bracelets:

1. child's Swarovski crystal, faux pearl, and sterling silver $9

2. glass beads $7 SOLD

3. baby's Swarovski crystal, Swarovski pearl, and sterling silver with extender clasp $6 SOLD

4. Hematite and glass beads $10 SOLD

5. Swarovski crystals and Hematite $10

Pink set - $7 each piece bracelet SOLD

Turquoise and black:

1. turquoise, black glass, sterling silver, and "antique gold" finish bee charm $12.50 SOLD

2. turquoise, sterling silver, and Swarovski crystals on a SS chain $11

3. turquoise, black glass, sterling silver, and "antique gold" finish bee beads $12.50 SOLD

Boquet Necklace $13 - sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls, and lucite flowers

Bracelets and Pendant:

1. sterling silver and glass cube beads $12

2. sterling silver and swarovski $12

3. turquoise, black glass, sterling silver and stone pendant on sheer ribbon $5

Slacker.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:52:00 +0000

That's what I've been when it comes to this blog. And it's probably what I'll be for a while longer. The only scrapbooking I've done in the last several months has been for challenges, although I've been making cards like crazy--that I didn't scan or take photos of.

We'll be welcoming another member to our family on Wednesday, so I'll have many more ideas for layouts, and I have a few plans for working on my shops eventually. It's all just a matter of how long it will take me to get back into the swing of things. So I'll just say thanks to anyone who is still around, and ask you to bear with me through the dry times. I'm sure there will be many more updates on the family blog, though, if that's of interest to you.

I suppose I'll just leave off with a couple of the layouts I have done this month. These were for challenges at my favorite online scrappy site. They had an anniversary party at the beginning of the month, and that always means lots of fun challenges and prizes. Anything that motivates me to make something is a big help lately. Anyway, here you go...

Neglect

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:51:00 +0000

I have to admit that most of the neglect of this blog is due to the fact that I just haven't had much to share. I've been going back and forth about what to do with my shops since the new baby will be here so soon. For now, I've decided to resurrect my photo cards and invitations with no other graphic design products right now. I have worked on some custom things for previous customers, but I think the cards are best for the forseeable future since most of the work on those is completed beforehand.

I have added a couple of new designs to the mix just for fun, and I have a bunch of things to relist in the next few weeks. I'm just happy to say that it's not sitting there empty anymore! I can't say so much for the other shops right now. Here are a couple of the newest designs.

a couple of cards

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:52:00 +0000

I thought I'd share a couple of cards that I've made for specific occasions recently.

We're in the process of going through some left over boxes and doing some spring cleaning. That also means I'm finally forcing myself to put some scrappy stuff up for sale. I've been putting that off for way too long, but I keep finding things as we've unpacked over the last several months. I'm sure I'll still keep finding more things that just need to go. Although, I'm sure it won't be as much as my husband would like to see me get rid of!

I'm still not doing such a good job...

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:46:00 +0000

...of getting back in the swing of things. BUT, I did actually work on a layout the other day. And eventually I'll get some scans and photos of some other things I've been working on. I'm hoping to get some scrappy time in later this week, and I'm so sad that I won't be able to spend much time keeping up with the NSD partying at Scrap Supply in a few weeks. It's just going to be crazy around here. But they always have fun challenges (which I really need right about now), BINGO and awesome prizes! Maybe I'll play the birthday card.

Headed to Michael's next week?

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:59:00 +0000

No pics yet. I've really got to work on finding a good setup here, but I do plan to work on some crafty stuff this week.

But I did want to share. I ran by Michael's to pick up some wrapping goodies for a wedding gift, and They gave me an extra coupon for 50% off one item next week. Word is there won't be an ad in the paper for next week, so I thought I'd send my extra out to someone who miht use it. If you're interested, just leave a contact in the comments.

But, I also got an e-mail coupon for 20% off your entire purchase next week. This one is easy because you can just print it from the link.

http://sdm3.rm04.net/servlet/MailView?ms=MTU0NzU1MAS2&r=MTE4OTMyNDkyMDIS1&j=NDgwNzM0NTUS1&mt=1

Happy shopping!

I need to get back in the groove.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:17:00 +0000

For the most part, my shops have been neglected since the holidays just as this blog has. I've been really torn about just how to proceed. I think it was all getting a bit too complicated. So now I'm in the process of trying to decide what to focus on and where to go from here.

I've been putting off working on the templates for my announcements as well. I did work on another design several weeks ago for another CDH mom who was kind enough to share some of her photos with me. I am a bit partial to this one myself, but I haven't posted it in the shop yet because I haven't been renewing or posting for a while.

Long time...

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:07:00 +0000

I know. I know. So I took a bit of a break. There just wasn't much working in my favor when it came to keeping up with this crafty blog over the last few months, but I am hoping to get back in the groove again. We're recovering after having the grandparents here for the Easter weekend, and my sister is coming to stay with us for a few days this week, so it's still a bit hectic around here for the next week at least.

BUT, I finally have my scanner up and running again, so I can share a couple of layouts I've done, and I have some cards waiting to be photographed (although finding a good setup hasn't exactly happened in the new house, yet). You know--all sorts of projects in the works. I have my new crafty space to share and I'm sure there will be lots of baby-related projects to come.

One of my recent projects has been researching and learning about cloth diapers, and I think I've gotten up the courage to give this a try. If you don't get carried away, it can be a real money saver. My problem is that I get caught up by all the cute things there are out there, and I start wanting to make stuff, which takes supplies, which takes moolah, which sort of prevents you from saving money on the whole adventure. So far, I think I've found a decent outlet, though.

One of the things you need if you're using the traditional prefolds or flats or even fitted diapers is a cover. And there are lots of PUL (plasticky waterproof material) ones out there that aren't terribly expensive considering. I do plan to use these, but you can also use more breathable cover made out of wool. So, I've decided to put my limited knitting skills to the test by making a couple of soakers. I found a pattern that wasn't so intimidating, and here is the first result. This is before blocking.

I hope to make some more of these, and if they work for us, I'll probably try to advance to shorties and longies later on. I'll have to repost when I have a photo of these in use.

I needed to meet the minimums...

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:12:00 +0000

When I order prints from a company that I use a lot, they have an order minimum. If you order total is less than a certain amount, then you pay that amount anyway. So I decided to experiment with my first real printed storyboard. I used the photos the I took for the Christmas prints and cards. We'll see how it turns out!

I made a little progress.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:26:00 +0000

I thought this might take me a while, but once I got started on our Christmas cards, the design just sort of came together. Of course, it looks nothing like what I started with. Does anyone else have an evolving process? I love how digital gives you the freedom to do that without wasting goodies. I started with a totally different photo, colors, and fonts. The only thing that's the same is the basic layout which is obviously pretty simple.

I'm excited to see these since we decided to go with postcards this year. That saves a few steps since there are no envelopes to stuff and our return address is already printed on the cards along with the basic message. All we'll have to do is sign them and add the addresses--except for the ones we'll deliver by hand or that go with gifts. They were a bit more pricey, but I think it will be worth it!

It did speed things up to use some premade elements. The background and frame are by Jessica Sprague.

Just in case you were wondering...

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:56:00 +0000

...I am still alive. We've had a crazy few weeks with the move and all. I had several packages to ship out in the midst of it all, too. I'm hoping we're beginning to see the end of all the unpacking. That's especially important since I can't start organizing my new crafty space until all the stacks that found their way to my table are gone. At least I can see the floor now.

So, I do have to work on getting our Christmas cards done this week, but I hope to be back very soon with something remotely creative.

So

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:07:00 +0000

I was going to post an ad I saw in a magazine recently that inspired me with its colors. Only, I must have made it up in my head because now I can't find it anywhere. I have looked through every magazine I've touched in the last month, and I haven't found the ad. It's weird, but maybe I'll come across it again.

We're going to be in packing mode very soon, and when we move I don't know how long we might be without internet. So if I seem to fall off the face of the earth for a while, I am probably just buried under boxes of scrap stuff!

Ahem

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:34:00 +0000

I have an announcement to make.

I get to set up a new scrap space. Of course, for me that means it will be an overall craft space, but we all know the scrappy stuff takes over. If everything stays on track, we will be closing on our first house in less than 3 weeks. My space will be more out in the open and will mean taking my stash out of the closet and into the open. Oh my, do I suddenly feel overwhlemed. I want to do this right since it will be right there for all eyes to see, but it definitely has to be on a budget. Any ideas? Link me up!

Also, I wanted to share a few pics from the show this weekend. It was a bust, but that happens, right? They moved the date this year, and I think that killed attendance. It was a bad show for everyone there.

I borrowed the display for the cards from Teresa McFayden who also supplied the inspiration for the advent calendars several years ago.

I also have a little challenge I'd like to share, but I'll save that for a bit later. I've been working on some projects for customers in my design shop this morning to catch up, so I better actually get some rehab done around this house of mine. It's amazing the destruction last minute crafting can cause!

Preparation. It's taking over.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:41:00 +0000

I'm getting last minute stuff ready for the craft gala on Saturday. I can have a tendency to be a last minute person, so I'm trying not to let it overwhelm me at this point. I just had so many plans, and I know it would be physically impossible to get it all done by Saturday at this point.

My table is a wreck, so I've taken over the kitchen table. I'm hoping to get some of the mess cleaned up today, so I can start again refreshed. Sometimes that helps a ton.

We have winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:41:00 +0000

I used the trusty random number generator to pick two numbers that would coincide with the comments that were left plus one who wasn't able to get a post to go through. And here are the winners!

Shaun & Rebecca said...
I want to win, I want to win! What a beautiful set! Rebeccakohly@htc.net
2:07 PM

and

Tara Cole (tcole@prairiewindpc.com) said...
Loving the traditional colors and hoping that one of those pertty templates will be our christmas card this year! Tara Cole
1:45 PM

Another Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:16:00 +0000

Since I just haven't had the time I had hoped I would have to work on templates and other downloads, I am excited to finally get a set of holiday photo card templates up!

So....I wanted to celebrate by having a little giveaway. Everyone who comments on this post by 11:59 tommorrow (Tuesday) night, will be entered to win the red and green holiday photo card template set for free! I'll give away 2 sets, so leave me a comment! Let me know what you think about my digi items, my blog, the weather--whatever.

It's that time of year again.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:06:00 +0000

The time of year when I make an advent calendar from a cookie sheet, and then I promise never to make one again...until next year when I forget how much work it is to make all the stinkin' numbers.

You'll find this one in my shop, but I simply must find a way to streamline the process. Trust me. If I charged for my time on this, no one would be crazy enough to buy it.

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted. I'm a bit overwhelmed at the moment with getting things ready for a craft gala (doesn't that sound fancy?) next Saturday. My table is covered with piles, and I keep finding supplies that were meant to be used for various projects. Hmm...I'm sure you'll be seeing the aftermath show up in my shop after the show, although I hope it will be a success. At this point, though, I'm not really sure how I would define success.

It's that time of year again.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:06:00 +0000

Here's a layout.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:19:00 +0000

I made this layout using the Holiday Play paper and embellishments that are up in my shop. I just love the colors in these, and they were just right for this photo from last Christmas. You can find the kits here.

Here it is!

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:17:00 +0000

As promised I have put up a little freebie to celebrate the fact that I will be offering my designs for sale in the form of templates. Check out a sample of the scallops and stripes birth announcement set, and you can get the free download here.

Trying to Decide

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:40:00 +0000

I have a few things I'd like to get started with like offering templates for the basics of my photo card designs for limited commercial use. I'm not exactly sure how this is going to work yet, but I know it's something I'd love to do.

I've only prepared one set so far, but they would be sort of like digital kits. The files would be in .PNG format, and then the photos could be added along with personalized text. The idea here would be that they could be purchased for personal use (say you'd like to make some announcements for yourself or a friend.) or for photographers. They wouldn't be allowed to be sold in an online context (since I've got that covered), but photographers could use them to create announcements or cards for their customers. I'm still working out the details.

Definitely feel free to shout out any input you all might have. It's still in the brainstorming stages right now, but I'd love to start here and branch out into other digital kits or templates.

Here is a peek at the first one. I'm thinking that when I get things worked out, I'll start off with some freebies, so keep your eyes open for those!

Some new designs

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:38:00 +0000

I'll be getting some new birth announcement designs up in my shop soon. I actually sat down and got several completed today. I think I might have to bite the bullet and get some stock photos for more holiday card designs. I hate to do that just for samples since the higher resolutions ones can add up after a while. Maybe I'll just start rounding up everyone I know to take their photos!

Here is a taste of what I've been up to.

So now I just spread my junk out.

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:00:00 +0000

I am loving my new table. I plan to make some sort of skirt to hide all the stuff stacked under it, but it's working great already. I am such a piler, and now I can actually still work on the table even with all of my piles. Plus, I can have so many more things out where I can reach them. I'll have to really clean it off every now and then to keep things from getting insane, but at least the piles won't get dangerous quite so quickly. I've seen a few places I need to clean out in my closet because I had just been sticking things in wherever to get them off of my desk.

I haven't been doing all that much creating lately, but I can already tell a difference. I do think I need to get some sort of mat or something to protect the area where I actually work. I have a tendency to get gunk all over, and I don't want to ruin the table just yet.

Technically this room is more office than playroom now, but it seems like the little guy still end up in here. That's ok because there is more space for him to spread out in the floor now, and since his toys are mostly in his room, we can make him take them back before getting more out. Before, it would pile up pretty quickly.

Oh yeah, I guess I'm back from my break, although I can't make any promises. All I can do is try!

OK

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:10:00 +0000

I really am taking a break, but I couldn't resist posting about how I got this table for $40. I have been keeping my eyes out for something either to use as a new craft table or a desk for my husband since he wants to have a place to work at home. And I just happened to see a post about how people were getting these discontinued tables for waaaay cheap. And I just happen to love this table, and so I called the store here to see if they had any.

The guy looked it up and saw that it was discontinued, but he went to check and said they had the floor model left for $40. I am glad I called first because we don't have a vehicle large enough to get it in, and I had to send my husband and one of his friends after it. When they got there it still had a $179.99 price tag on it, and the people didn't really believe them. I think finally they found whoever told me it was $40 this morning, and so we got it. And now I have a dining table sitting in my den. Ha! We have to decide how we're going to rearrange. It will be some motivation to clean out for our yard sale, though, so that's good. But now I have even more stuff to do, so I'm off.

I now interrupt this blogging break...

noreply@blogger.com (Crystal @ A Well-Feathered Nest) — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:48:00 +0000

...to post a digital layout. I can't find my table, and my paper is under a pile somewhere, so I decided to do a digital layout. I have been avoiding this for a while, but it's oh so convenient!

The kit is from 2 Peas by Rhonna Farrer, and I made the title work using the green paper as a base.

Paper & Paste

Crafty Clearance

Slacker.

Neglect

a couple of cards

I'm still not doing such a good job...

Headed to Michael's next week?

I need to get back in the groove.

Long time...

I needed to meet the minimums...

I made a little progress.

Just in case you were wondering...

So

*Ahem*

Preparation. It's taking over.

We have winners!

Another Giveaway!

It's that time of year again.

It's that time of year again.

Here's a layout.

Here it is!

Trying to Decide

Some new designs

So now I just spread my junk out.

OK

I now interrupt this blogging break...

Ahem