My husband - the author :D

3 am! How can it be 3 am? I promised myself I would get to bed at a decent time tonight (or would that be last night?) so that I could get some work done tomorrow...(or today?). At least I was doing something productive, though...publishing my husband's latest short story on Smashwords and Amazon!

Yep, after writing aimlessly all these years, he has some stories out there. They're ebooks - free ebooks - mind you, and there's only 2, but it's such a huge start! I'm so proud of him (as I'm sure you could tell)! If you like to read, take a moment and check out his stories. Feel free to review them on Smashwords.com or Amazon (or both). I'd promise you cookies if you did, but that seems a little to much like bribery ;)

You can find Jon (and his books) online at:

Facebook, his Blog, Smashwords, and Goodreads

Click on the links to go to the download page for the ebooks (they're available in every e-reader form, along with pdf and other computer forms).

Firebug and
The Snow Owl

The results of the contest are...

...not posted yet. So, as we wait for the results, I've been reading and creating (with some help from the baby penguins).

I started doing some caps with charms/beads on them, and I LOVE the look. Here's one of my favorites so far...the Cheshire cat smile with the words "We're all mad here." For those that know my family, you know it's true :) You can find these new listings on my facebook fan page, and soon in my etsy shop.

Speaking of family, we found a new favorite place in the area! I can't believe I grew up here and have never been to the art center at the Green Lake Conference Center (ABA). We had a women's group get together there last night where we got to paint ceramics. It was great! I'll be the first to tell you that I'm not a painter, but it was a lot of fun, and the prices were really reasonable! Since Jon had to work, the kids came with me, and we paid $18.99 for 4 pieces. We had to go back today since none of us finished last night. Jon came with and painted a turtle sculpture for $3.68. He finished it in the hour we had today, and Billy finished up his Dalmatian and alligator sculptures. Claudia and I still have to finish our pieces before they can be fired. Claudia is working on a little bowl shaped like a lotus flower, and I'm doing a strawberry coffee mug. The art center also has an area for painting china, and a jewelry making area - both of which we're going to have to check out as the summer goes on. I'll post pictures of the finished products when I get them so you can all laugh at my painting ability ;) Until then, enjoy your week!

Homemade Button, Crystal, and Pearl Jewelry: Facebook "Like" Giveaway!!!

Homemade Button, Crystal, and Pearl Jewelry: Facebook "Like" Giveaway!!!: "There is a large contest for Etsy promotional Teams on the new site Handmade Top 10 My team, the Promotional Frenzy Team http://www.etsy..."

Etsy Promo Frenzy Team looking to win - with your help!

Promo Frenzy Team (which I'm a part of) is in the running to win an incredible advertising package and we need your help! All you have to do is

1) click on the orange banner below

2) Click on the facebook button in the left frame to "like" our list

3) Vote for the products in our list

Let me know what you think :)

Winners of the 500 fan celebration!

First, thank you to all my awesome fans out there. I started this celebration 2 weeks ago and had 500 fans. Now I'm up to 739 and I'm so thankful! Now, on to what you're wanting to know...who won what!

Teeny Weeny - item won by Penny Pressly Walker (emugrl@bellsouth.net) - claimed

A-Patche Patchwork Clothing - item won by Allison Lewis (Allibird1@aol.com)

Bound in Chain - item won by Dawn Smisek (jbjacc66@yahoo.com) - claimed

Close at Heart - item won by Angela Gessi Grissom (Audreysattic0511@yahoo.com)

Laughing Penguin Creations (comic book wallet) - item won by Melissa Boyle (melissa.boyle78 at gmail dot com) - claimed

Sugar Blossom Studio - item won by Sarah Knoke (sarah.knoke@gmail.com)

Valerie's Creations - item won by Cynthia DeMates (cynful711@yahoo.com)

Alisha's Cutsie Tootsies (headband) - item won by Sharon Snyder (expectingnana@hotmail.com)

Funky Photography Prop Shoppe - item won by Shirley Moweary (shirley_moweary@yahoo.com ) - claimed

Kayla Kole Boutique - item won by Jenell (CrimsonAngel3386@aol.com)

Laughing Penguin Creations (Tahoe Hat) - item won by Kerri Kennell (carebear2025@yahoo.com )

Ness~essities - item won by Beth Botwin (bethbotwin@yahoo.com)

Clark's Custom Creations - item won by Kimber Larabee (patsy3838@aol.com) - claimed

Noi's Custom Wall Decor - item won by Jamey Ellis (jameyellis@live.com) - claimed

Alisha's Cutsie Tootsies ($5 off $10) - item won by Heidi Walsh (hwalsh1972@gmail.com)

Ear Kandy Earrings - item won by Justine Tokash-Chanthamany (numbers625@hotmail.com)

Accentuate Your Beauty with MARK - item won by Andrea Skoog (andreaskoog@yahoo.com) - claimed

Just Amor Creations - item won by Shanna N Terry (eliminate_stupidity@yahoo.com) - claimed

Laughing Penguin Creations (Fringe Bag) - item won by Cher Potts (cmpotts4@gmail.com)

Crochet for your life - item won by Emily Shekell (nugget_101st@yahoo.com)

Punk's Pretties - item won by Christy Guinn (ceguinn05@ymail.com)

chrisM Photography - item won by Noel (newfiesweetheart_1@hotmail.com) - claimed

Laughing Penguin Creations (necklace) - items won by Robin Blakenship (robinblankenship@gmail.com), Kaleah Forrest (kaleah.forrest@gmail.com), Jennifer Vanlew (jvanlew1@live.com), and Victoria LaSota Robinson (vickreations@yahoo.com)

Misty Lady Beading - item won by Alicia Gray (leopardcub@hotmail.com) - claimed

Invites Unlimited - item won by Noel (newfiesweetheart_1@hotmail.com)

Congratulations again, everyone that won! You have until Sat, June 18th to claim your prize - please make sure you contact the sponsor. Have a great day!