Hybrid Sock Monkeys

Sock Monkeys...who doesn't like sock monkeys. They are always smiling and look so friendly.

I made these Sock Monkey envelope seals or stickers using a paper pack and elements pack from Cupcake Cutiees on My Grafico. After purchasing and downloading the products from My Grafico, I opened up PhotoShop, resized the bottom layer so it would fit better on the small scale, added the sock monkey and then added a soft edge to make Miss Monkey appear to have a 3-D look. (Most digital papers are still sized 12 x 12 and too big for the small scale I am working with)

These envelope seals are in my Etsy Shop. When using digital packs that you purchase on-line and plan on using to resale, you must be careful that the artist allows commercial use. Sometimes you need to purchase a commercial license. Always read the "TOU" - terms of use. (Can you tell I have worked with attorneys for about 30 years! & no, I am not that old! lol)

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Diary of a Mad Dirty Housekeeper - Day 2 - Part 1

Followup on Day 1.....

Worked upstairs in craft room and it looks a lot better. Holiday items are still in boxes, but I have eliminated a few things I no longer "love". They have been placed on a table in another room in anticipation of a garage sale. I think our neighborhood has it's annual sale in May. If I don't have the garage sale, off to Goodwill they will go!

The holiday decorating items are straightened and back inside the closet. Uncovered some wonderful fabric that I can't wait to use, but it is still neatly tucked away in the closet.

Conclusion: A little more work to be done, but it is already looking a lot better!

Go me!

Diary of a Mad Dirty Housekeeper

Ok, here it goes. I am posting about my dirty house. You see, yesterday my friend Lisa and I were discussing our houses. Lisa recently (3.5 months ago) moved to Texas (cough, cough - get that tumbleweed out of my throat). Anyway, she was talking about the boxes she still needed to unpack and I said, well, I have lived in this house 7 years and it is stuffed with junk. So, we decided it would be fun (whatever) to take pictures of what we thought looked bad in our houses and share them with each other. After seeing her "studio", I told her I had her beat! I sent my pictures and I haven't heard back, so I guess she is still on the ground from fainting.

My Goals:

1) To get the craft room picked up and neat so I can do some sewing. My sewing machine has been seeing a lot of cute things to make on the internet and she wants to get warmed up again! (Yes, my sewing machine talks to me and looks at blogs, doesn't yours?)

2) Get the studio picked up (again) and organized for more productive time so I can get more goodies on Etsy. This room seems to be the catch-all when people come over.

Day 1 - Friday, April 9th - I am working upstairs in the craft room. I will let you know if I get it in better shape.

Doubtful I will post pictures of my junky rooms!

Oh, and by the way - I really do like Texas!

I am a bad girl!

It is Saturday again! I emailed Beverly at How Sweet the Sound and said that I would participate in Pink Saturday. I had all intention of doing a posting correctly. Pink plates, pink dish, something in the house that is pink that I own. Before I knew it, it is late Friday and I didn't take a pink photo! So.....below is a photo that my son took last year at school in his photography class. His class went on a field trip to the zoo and they had to take certain photos, like a reflection in a pool of water and of course, animals - but they are not PINK and he didn't take any pictures of flamingos. This photo probably was showing depth. It is a pretty photo (proud momma). Soon azaleas will be blooming and hopefully my front yard will include some of these beauties.

At least this time I am remembering the assignment. Here is a blog that I visited for the first time. Christie has some beautiful items and some yummy sounding recipes.

I promise to do better - soon!

Have a wonderful Easter Sunday. Till next time {waving}