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This is why I love Twitter...

You know Rain, on The Office? Well, he is on twitter and has a link to his blog, on it I found this video. Now my life has changed, I vow to listen to this every single day!

The lyrics are here.

Meet Sid Krofft

This is a new sweetie available in the shop.

OK, I'm back...

I haven't been blogging in awhile due to....Twitter.

I even go days without checking my emails. I figure, if anyone needs me, they can find me there. Then my best friend, who does not Twitter, said "I didn't know this or that" and I replied, "You would if you tweeted" I realized I was in a bubble. So, I'm trying to do better, and spread myself around...facebook, blogger, twitter, and the occasional myspace. As for the emails...I've got 1352 in my inbox, that could take awhile.

www.twitter.com/petticoatpirate

Chester 1999-2009

Chester had to be put to sleep today because he was in complete renal failure.

Sick Beagle

Our beagle, Chester, is very sick. Doug will be taking him to the vet in the morning. It's very sad.......

Ashley Paige

Ashley Paige, swimsuit designer, was in the crowd during the New Deal Fashion Show in Wilmington, NC. She appeared to be having a fabulous time!

Yes, that's her Mom in the white.

New Deal Handmade Market and Fashion Show

To learn more about the event read this article.

Here is my booth...

This is Jennifer and Pete!

This is the tent set up for the fashion show, it was so "NY Fashion Week"

So, does this make me a redneck?

Yep, that's me, sewing on the FRONT PORCH today. The middle pic is my view, over my sewing machine, looking out at the kids drawing on the driveway. Only one is mine, the other 3 are neighbors.

Three of the tissue monsters I completed today are in the shop, please go check them out!

I hope, you too, are enjoying this wonderful weather!

Happy weekend,

Windy

The New Deal Fashion Show

http://www.edgeofurge.com/new_deal/

I've been accepted into the Handcrafted Market portion of this show. Its being presented by an awesome fashion designer that owns Edge of Urge in Wilmington. It's sure to be a very artsy fartsy day of...well, art...crafts, fashion, and music. I'm super excited! Hopefully "yall" can come out and see me...

I'm having a contest!

Contest is over, Johnson has a new home with a funny girl who names her tissue boxes.
The answer... I named him Johnson because of his color combination...like in Howard Johnsons. It used to be a hotel chain, back in the day. Thanks to those who played, I'll be doing this again soon!




If you can guess WHY I named this Tissue Monster, JOHNSON...you win HIM!







Just post a comment with your answer AND your email so that if you win, I can get your info to send him to you.









So, why do you think I named him Johnson?


Good Luck!


PS I just asked my husband if he knew the answer, he totally didn't. Here's a clue: It has nothing to do with boogers, colds, or bodily fluids.

I'm being published!

Two of my cuties are going to be in this book!

http://www.extremecraft.com/

It's going to be my Cat Sugars and my Cookie Teddy Bear because they are made from upcycled clothing...

How exciting is that???

It's 80 degrees and...

... I haven't sewn a darn thing this weekend! Shoot! But I just can't stay inside. Hope "yall" are enjoying your weekend as well ;)

Fun New Fur and Wholesale

I just bought some new fun-ness, faux fur, that is fabulous! (say that fast 5 times)

I will be creating new Tissue Monsters this weekend, yay!

Also, I will be offering these cuties for wholesale, so if you know of a shop that should be carrying them, please let me know, or send them here .

Thanks for the love!

Happy Thursday, yay for tomorrow...

I am living...

...vicariously through my plush. I said this a few years ago when my plush were being sold in an art gallery in Hawaii. Now, I am saying it again!

Have you seen the first "Traveling Pants" movie? When one of the girls goes to Greece to visit her Grandparents. The Greek Island, all white buildings with blue roofs...that is my dream. I can't say "dream visit" or "dream vacation" because truly, it is more. The day that I arrive there, I am sure to cry, probably for days. I will be an emotional mess, in a good way though, overwhelmed with gratitude, thankful to be submerged in such beauty.

Oh...my plush...this cutie, right here.....

is on his way to Athens, Greece. I know, it's exciting! I'm holding back the "excitement" tears. But I DID do a dance!

Happy weekend!

I love me some Noah Scalin!

Doug and I met him a few summers ago at the Art-o-Mat Convention in Winston-Salem,NC. He was on about day 62 of his Skull-a-day project. He even added a skull he made on that trip to his blog, it's the one made of bed sheets from the motel we all stayed in. During the convention, he and I traded...I got one of his skull tees and he got one of my SkullShies. heehee. It's pictured on his blog too, with all the loot he collected from the trip.

Here is a clip of him appearing on Martha Stewarts Show...I guess I am 1 degree seperated from knowing Martha Stewart...cool.

Happy Valentine's Day!

more Tissue Monsters in the shop

These little sweeties are only $10...and bring soooo much happiness.

You've just gotta check 'em out.

Also, if you like the blue tissue monster or the pink tissue monster that are in the shop, you really need to grab 'em while you can, I am not sure that I can get more of the fabric and I am down to only a few of each. I'll post an update if I am able to find more.

Happy Wednesday, get a lottery ticket...play the number 5, it's my fav...good luck ;)

Plushie with a Purpose...

Meet KaaZoonTite. Yes, he's cute and snugglie like most of my plushies...

but there's more to this sweetie...

OMGoodnes, he's a tissue holder!

Too cute, I know! I am soooo in love. He's in the shop, and I'll have a few in the "Tiny Art Show" at Emerge Gallery in Greenville, NC. (more about that later)

Valentine Bear

In the shop now!

One-of-a-kind sweetness for YOUR one-of-a-kind SweetHeart!

A Special Inaugural Event

I copy/pasted this from will.i.am's myspace and for some reason there are some issues with words blending together, I tried to go thru and fix them, but in case I missed some I wanted you to know why it might read a ittle funny....


will.i.am PERFORMS ON OPRAH ON MONDAY - FOR A SPECIAL INAUGURAL EVENT

“THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW” TRAVELS TO WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION AND AN EVENT TO REMEMBER

CHICAGO, IL – “The Oprah Winfrey Show” is traveling to Washington, D.C. for the historic inauguration of President-Elect Obama and Vice President-Elect Biden. In a two-day special event, the show will bring viewers a front row seat to the hottest ticket in “Oprah” show history and a celebration toremember.

First, on Monday, January 19, the “Oprah” show will broadcast from the world-famous Kennedy Center Opera House for a blowout celebration, with special celebrity guests and an exclusive, one-time-only music performancein front of a star-studded audience. Stars Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcherwill stop by, and stars including Scarlett Johansson and more will sharespecial messages about what this inauguration means to them. Musicsuperstars Bono, Will.i.am, Faith Hill, Seal, David Foster and queen ofhip-hop soul Mary J. Blige will participate in an unforgettable musicalperformance of a brand-new song created in collaboration with Will.i.am and David Foster to mark this historic occasion on the “Oprah” show.

Then, on Wednesday, January 21, the “Oprah” show goes live from chef ArtSmith’s “Art and Soul” restaurant in Washington, D.C. Oprah will be joined by guests including Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker and GrammyAward-winning musician and songwriter Jon Bon Jovi to reflect on the inauguration. Gayle King will give her take on the festivities and guest correspondent Ali Wentworth will hit the D.C. streets for even more reaction. Plus, presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her thoughts and insights on the momentous day.

Tickets for both show tapings are no longer available.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHWByjoQrR8

Lily is in a Treasury!

Lily's Lucario plushie was selected to be in an etsy treasury that's featuring all kids! Here is the link, http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=30554
It probably will only be up for a few days, so go check it out.

My Bad

I made the mistake of announcing, "I'm taking down the Christmas tree"



My 7 yo instantly went into tears and gave me a list of reasons why "we can't take it down and put it out in the cold shed for a whole year by itself"



Seriously...the drama.

Happy First Friday 2009!

Well, I guess I'll be taking down the Christmas tree today, and I'm definitely going to take a nap. I've been up since 5:58am, on my day off...plus I was vacuuming at 7am and that just isn't right. So, I will be treating myself with a nap, lets say, right after lunch. The house should be straight by then.

Since the den is going to be less crowded, I am planning on putting up my craft table and cutting out some fun-ness either tonight or in the morning. This is like a light at the end of the tunnel and the thought of it will get me through the after Holiday cleaning.

Also, ECU is playing some important football game today in TN, I may tune into that if I can find it on tv. I can cut fabric and watch football...naaaah, I'm nappin...