I Love This!

I found the cutest elephant decals for laptops on etsy today.  The one in the picture is my favorite!  The laptop I plan on buying next week is black, so I bought this decal in a lavender gloss finish.  I'm not getting a MAC, so I don't know exactly how I will place the decals, but I do know it's going to look awesome!

Just For Fun...

...I typed "weird" into etsy.  Since finding those poo and toilet paper earrings, I have been curious about all the weird stuff on there.  Holy cow was there some strange things that showed up.  One thing was crocheted lungs...yes, lungs. 

My favorite thing was the toilet tank monster.  Is it odd that I want one?

People Actually Buy Stuff Like This?

 

Toilet paper and poop earrings....I don't even know what to say.  The weird thing is...this etsy seller has sold six pairs of these, and eight toilet paper and poop phone charms.  I guess people will buy anything.

Love Them!!!!!

I decided last week that I needed a little something for myself.  So, I scoured etsy and found these beautiful earrings in MAB Jewelry's shop.  Aren't they gorgeous!

I was also thrilled when the package arrived and inside was a surprise...a pair of elephant dangle earrings.  They are so cute.  I recommend this seller to anyone looking for unique, beautiful jewelry.

One Of My Favorites

RememberRene is one of my newest favorite etsy shops.  Shari sells the most beautiful handmade jewelry.  This particular set is $33, with free shipping. 

I bought something from her recently, but I am giving it as a gift so I don't want to put up a picture of that until after Christmas.  But trust me...I will, because what I bought is beyond beautiful. 

If you are looking for Christmas gifts, check out her shop.  I am sure you will fall in love with her work, just like I have.

Stitches

I want these!!!!

I have been thinking about what I can dress up as for Ryan's upcoming party, and while browsing etsy I found these awesome stitches in Burlesquers shop.  She makes bracelets to match, too.  (she also makes the stitches in pink!)

She also has necklaces and bracelets that look like dripping blood.  How cool is that?

He's A Little Blue

Look what I found in WisperOn's etsy shop!  It's the most adorable elephant bell I have ever seen.  That's right...this little guy is a bell.  His legs are the bell's clapper.

I think I could make my entire Christmas wish list from the things I find on etsy.  It is my goal again this year to give all the adults handmade Christmas gifts, even if they are not made by me.

I Love This Bracelet

That's right...it's elephants!  I found this in an etsy store ~ Lyla Accessories.  It's her Suede elephant bracelet in earthy tones.   I'm not a big fan of the tassel, but the rest is adorable.  Those little elephants would look great on my wrist. Unfortunately, at $27 (including shipping) it's a little too expensive for my budget right now.  But, I can still drool over it!

I Think I'm Destined To Win!

Yesterday, I wrote a post about my obsession with magnets.  Today, I found this giveaway on Mom. Undecided.  She is giving away magnets!

These were made by Intentional Glass, and you can find here etsy shop here.  She has so many beautiful things in her shop, too. 

If you want to enter this giveaway, check it out here.  Good luck!

Elephant Wedding Cake Topper

How awesome is this?  I never had a wedding, and now I want one so I can have a cake with this one top.  (of course, my elephants will be two shades of purple)  I love the little name banner...it gives it such a personal touch!  I found it here. It can be completely customized, from the color of the flowers to the butterfly. 

While browsing the site, I also found this cake topper, which is even cuter than the last one!  I love that this one has the date on it.  

This shop has so many different unique cake toppers, from dolphins to hamsters, and each one is cuter than the next.  If you have a wedding coming up, and want something adorable to top your cake, check out this site. 

Two More Cute Elephants

I found these little guys in FimoFlora's Fantastical & Featherbrained Whatnots etsy shop.  Aren't they adorable?  The little pink one is a patchwork elephant.  I love the expression on his little face!  The gray one is called nutty buddy, and I love the little peanut in his trunk.  In fact, this one comes with three other little peanuts, too.  Both of these elephants are beads, but I would not use them as that.  I would set the pink one on a shelf with all my other tiny elephants, and I would make the gray one into a magnet.  They would both make a cute addition to my collection.

God Bless America

I was doing my normal stalking of Etsy for elephants, and check out this guy I found.  He's perfect for the 4th of July, and completely unique.  He's expensive ($50), so I won't be adding him to my collection right now. :( 

I found him here, in HUNBUN22 Holiday Folk Art For You's etsy shop.  She has quite a cute little collection of pieces, most of them are holiday themed; all of them unique.

I will be saving my pennies though, until he is mine....

Look What I Found On Etsy

A purple elephant!  I want it, too.  I found this cute little OOAK Polymer Clay Elephant in Alecia Edwards etsy shop.  Isn't it adorable?  She has other animals listed, too, like crocodiles and turtles.  I especially love the parrot sitting on an egg.  The prices are reasonable, too, which means this little guy will be mine.  Soon.

New Earrings

I have been known to spend hours on etsy.  I love searching for elephants, and seeing all the wonderful creations people have made.  I love looking at all the handmade jewelry, and have been known to buy a pair of earrings from time to time.  I am very particular, though, because I hate paying for shipping.  I also refuse to pay more than $5 for a pair.

So tonight, I was browsing the earrings, and I found that pair over there in the picture.  They are silver dangle things with purple "crystals", which we all know are just beads. (I know they look gray in this picture, but the description says purple)  I found them in Skippie Chic Jewelry.  I wasn't sure how I felt about them at first.  I mean, they are pretty and all, but I wasn't sure they would match anything I wear.

Then I saw the price, and I was sold.  They were less than $3, and I got free shipping. 

Now I can't wait to get them, so I can see if they match anything I own...

Awesome Little Elephant

I can't think of another word to describe how I feel about this little guy...he is just awesome! I found him in highveld's etsy shop.

This sculpture only stands about 3 1/2 inches tall, and I want him.

I want him bad!

But, he costs $35, which is a little more than I am willing to spend to add to my collection.

Had I found this a month ago when we had our tax money, I might have splurged a little. If you are a hippo, rhino, or ladybug fan (Boo loved ladybugs!) check out this etsy shop.

These sculptures are truly awesome!

My New Favorite Etsy Shop

Last night, I was browsing through etsy, trying to find some new magnets for my fridge. I only have a million already, but I love them.

Anyway, I came across this adorable little lollipop being eaten by a worm...and it's purple! I love it! It is in Clayful Creations by Becky's shop, and there are so many cute things. She has a bunch of Easter stuff, too, so if you are looking for Holiday stuff, this is definitely the place to go.

Trust me when I say that she is extremely talented and creative! And you all know that I can not pass up an elephant, so this little guy, who is in her shop, too, is waiting for me to buy him.

Soon, little elephant. Soon

Etsy Elephant...Or Is It?

I love etsy. This is no surprise to you all, my loyal readers. My favorite things to search for are elephants and jewelry.

While searching for elephants today, I came across this one. It's cute...but it's also not handmade. I know this because Junior bought me the same elephant at walmart for about $75. It comes painted, exactly like the picture here shows. The only thing this seller did was attach a ribbon to the back so she could call it a hair bow holder.

And she's selling it for $5, with $2.50 shipping.

I thought the whole point of etsy was that it was all handmade stuff?

Spiral Earrings

I wore these earrings today. I bought them on etsy from DesignsByLorelei. They only cost me $4, and I really like them.

What do you think?

I ask because when we were coming out of Walmart before, Ryan noticed them, and told me they were "butt ugly". I thought he was kidding, but he said he was serious. He really thinks they are ugly.

That is why I need you opinion. And be honest. I really don't want to walk around wearing ugly earrings, especially because I think they are cute.

I Love Etsy!

A couple of weeks ago I splurged a little and ordered a few elephants off of etsy. I also ordered a couple of pairs of earrings. The ones that I am wearing in that picture over there are my favorites. They are made with silver wire, and it's all squiggly at the top, then it has two black beads at the bottom. They hang pretty low, which I really like. Sure, they get stuck on my shirt every once in a while, but that's the price we girls pay, right?

The one thing that all these things that I ordered have in common is that there were business cards inside of each package. There was such a variety of business card designs, with some even being magnetic. (I know these are just regular business cards stuck on magnets) I consider myself pretty crafty, but not enough where I would sell what I make. There have been a couple of times where I have tried to make a buck or two, but nothing ever comes of it. I never had business cards made, and maybe that would have helped me get my name out there. Who knows.

I guess I will just continue to give away my creations, and let the people I love enjoy them.

I Refuse To Be Bullied!

I wrote a post on my other blog about a situation that has come up with a purchase I made on etsy. You can read about it here. To sum it up, I ordered something that had free shipping, and now that the seller has mailed it, she wants me to reimburse her for the shipping. Patrice left a comment on the post I did, advising me not to pay. I was thinking the same thing, but was afraid I would come off as the bad guy. Having had time to think about it, I have come to the conclusion that this seller is pretty ballsy. She is trying to guilt me out of money, because she didn't price her merchandise properly. I know it's only a dollar or two, but that isn't the point. If she agreed to free shipping, then I shouldn't have to pay.

And I'm not going to!