Hey, it’s Black Friday! If you’re getting ready to go out shopping, why not hit up Market Day in Des Moines at 9 AM today for some great deals?

In case you forgot, I’m doing a giveaway that ends at 5 AM on Monday. Be sure to check it out!

And if you’re going, you could buy me a present … here’s my local Christmas wishlist (click on the images to go to the etsy listing):

White topaz ring by Jen Lawler Designs

Hand-sewn tank by Hard Love Apparel

Vintage Lion Mug by TheSaraInitiave (BIG MUG … I realllly want this and it’s only $6!)

Milla Hand-knit cowl by HeyJenRenee

Champagne and Rhinestone Statement Necklace from Bean and the Sprout … out of your price range? I like this too …

Poppy and Blue necklace for only $40

Fabric covered button earrings by SRenee Design

Natural Cherry Cutting Board by KopperKitty

U Printed Card by YelleFont

Convertible Cowl/Sleeveless Shrug by LisforLiz

Expletive Hearts (custom made to order) by No Tengo Miedo Clay — I have one in mind that I just haveeeeeee to get made. For a friend.

Handspun yarn by MaraJane Creations

Classic Glam Peacock Earrings by DaniAwesome

Make your own long dog kit by JuneCraft — obviously I have been wanting this FOREVER.

Seaglass Elephant Pincushion by VeronicaMade

Audrey Vintage Lace Pouch by Florence Oliver

And the Super Amazing 100% Awesome Cat Calendar by Kate Funk

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Hey all!  Just a little reminder that my Moving Sale on etsy is still going.  Pick up some fantabulous deals. As always, shipping to Des Moines and Ames areas (within 25 miles of each) is FREE. Convo me or drop me an e-mail, tweet or facebook message before buying so I can adjust shipping.

Also — the biggest steals are the Birdies and Coffee plates and bowls. Normally are $10 per plate/bowl and are $5.  Price for all 7 of either is $30 (or I could do $50 for all 7 of both).

Thanks! And be on the lookout for all new items popping up in the next few months AND a brand new store in the fall. STILL not sharing what it is, but am thinking about doing a giveaway sometime soon for anybody who wants to venture a guess.

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Hello bloglings!

I realized that I forgot to advertise EVERYWHERE and not just on my etsy that my deadline for Christmas commissions was September 30th. I made that policy in 2009 as I received entirely too many commission requests in November the year before.

I will be sure to advertise this a LOT more blatantly next year so you can get your requests in earlier.

Unfortunately, I cannot take any commission requests for Christmas at this point.

However, I will still be taking requests for commissions that are due after Christmas. And a VERY SMALL handful that are due between now and Christmas.

I hope this doesn’t make me sound like a jerk — but I just can’t do EVERYTHING. Crafting is not my full-time job, so unfortunately I have a limited amount of time to devote to it.

ALSO —

How do you go about getting a commission in the first place? WELL, just ask. You can e-mail me, facebook me, tweet at me, convo me on etsy or comment here on the blog.  Once I have enough details, I will create a custom listing for you on etsy.

Work will begin on your piece once you’ve completed the transaction on Etsy.  Some people do commissioned work the other way around — produce the item, then have the customer pay for it.  I’ve had too many people back out on a request once I’ve created the item or items, so to alleviate that problem, I’ve asked for payment up front. Since I have a limited amount of time to create things, this is the best policy.  Of course, there will always be special cases, but for most commisions, payment is required up front.

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Although I have had kind of a crappy Saturday so far, my friend @CatRocketship did send me a photo of the mugs I made for their wedding gift back in April. I didn’t take photos of them before I gave them to them, so I’ve been waiting for a while for a picture…and here it is!

SOOOO cute!

To see some more info about their wedding, check out this article.

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