Congrats to MetalMorphis

Congrats to last week’s Picks Winner, MetalMorphis, for their Me and My Daddy... Your Child's Artwork on a Fine Silver Keychain

Check back later for the interview.

Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 5.27.11 Getting Ready for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a few weeks away. What a good day to show the men in our lives how much we appreciate them. In my case, the hubby is a creative soul re-doing an old motorcycle, showing me the paint job with awesome orange undertones and metal flecks (I can’t paint with a spray can…. I so appreciate a person who paints well) yet still has time to cook supper when I work and do his own laundry.  I thought it would be a good idea to look at things for the men in our lives on Etsy and allow for shipping time.  As always, poll is on the top left corner. You pick who wins the interview next so don’t forget to vote.

NYC Subway Token Vintage 1953 NY Transit Cufflinks (SB) by Subway Cufflinks 

OK, I am a little biased due to the fact of my birth but these are still very cool. They also satisfy the vintage part of me.

Me and My Daddy... Your Child's Artwork on a Fine Silver Keychain...Made to Order by Metalmorphis 

A great way to keep that special artwork forever.

Old English Signet Ring by Christienano

A single initial done strong and masculine.

Recycled Bicycle Chain Cufflinks by Bicycle Recycled

Wear your passion!

Bass Bath Soap Set of Two by MosoSoap

Wonderful idea for the fisherman (who eats, drinks, and breathes fishing).

Nautical Gentleman’s Cowl with Hand Painted Buttons by Gypseatree

Classy look, don’t you think, with a hand made touch.

Recycled 3pk Bottle Cap Fishing Lure by Luregasmic

Awesome way to recycle, and catch dinner. Be ready to hear about the one that got away.

Leather Cord Eyeglass Necklace Chain Holder by Eye Wear Glamour

Keep those sunglasses from falling in the water (or off the back of his neck).  Hubby approved.

OK, there’s the eight. What do you think? Did I do good? There are so many awesome things on Etsy it’s hard to pick only eight but here’s mine. Don’t forget to vote.

When you get the chance, take a look our shops, GoofingOff Etsy and Goofing Off Artfire for authentic vintage sewing patterns and sewing supplies, Miss Eileen for vintage house wares and vintage fashions, and MetalWoodsnWater etsy or MetalWoodsnWater Artfire for cool men’s gifts and bones (yes, bones).

A Day Off

My day off from work. Never before has there been such a misnomer as “a day off.” For me, a day off translates to “I don’t have to get up at 4:40 AM and drive 50 miles to work inside for 12 hours.” I’m still working. The list for the day is so long I that the hospital stuff looks easy, or at least not so hectic. Anyone else feel that way? Need a day off from your day off, a vacation from the vacation? That’s my life.

My crochet is picking up. Finally. My hands are remembering the stitches my brain forgot long ago. I am almost done with my handbag. Just need to add the lining. I must have put the pieces together 5 times until it I looked right or the handle wasn’t twisted. Pictures will follow for sure.

Now I am looking for more projects. I feel the excitement building with each idea. I love the stitching process. I find it soothing. It is my therapy without the price tag of a counseling session and without the side effects of medication. Like a good book where you savor every delicious word I relish each stitch and almost mourn the completion of the project. Got to get over that, though. Too many incomplete projects that way.

Lots to list on Etsy, too. Here are some of the treasures I’ll be listing and the respective shops:

MetalWoodsnWater

Sweet Camping Manual from 1967. 

Oyster shells with barnacles on one side and pearls forming on the other side.

MissEileen

 Vintage crystal atomizer.

Yes, that is a mink cuff in the picture. Yummy soft, too.

 Vintage handheld mirror. Check out the detail!

Vintage Owl Ring

Isn’t this sweet?

GoofingOff

 Vintage Vogue Christening Gown Pattern

Vintage China Pitcher, European made

Dainty and gorgeous. Fabulous roses.

OK, back to work.

Post by Eileen of GoofingOff.etsy, GoofingOff.artfire, and MissEileen.etsy.

4.15.11 MissEileen's Top Etsy Picks for the Week

Only a few days before Passover and I am swamped with things to do. Good things, though, so I am counting my blessings. I have two dear friends getting married and having bridal showers on the same day (the showers, not the weddings.  That’s what I made the fabric rose bouquets for). Our friends came down from up north and are staying with us (someone to stay up late and talk with. Good reason to open a bottle of wine). And one more thing, a blog to tell the world about the fantastic things I found this week on Etsy.



Oh, before I forget, the winner of last week’s contest is ClayBeadsandMore with the Clay Flowers and Butterfly Barrette. Check out her shop and congratulate her. Don’t forget to look for her interview.







Skull & Crossbones Pirate Jingle Anklet by Angelyques











Wine Mezzuzah Case by ReneesNeedle







Set of 4 Bibs, Upcycled Vintage Embroidered Bread-Basket Kerchief Cream and Green, Infant/toddler size by UrsulaGlassGoddess







Large Round Muffin Basket By BasketsbyEmily








Reproduction 1920's Cloak by BlueMoonLighting







Hippy Summer Cotton Beach Hat by OriginalSample









Silver Multi Textured Link Bracelet by ManicSilver















If Only ring by JenHough



Each pick is beautiful. The poll will be in the Left Corner of the blog. Polls will close Wednesday night.



Good luck to all.



Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff.etsy.com, GoofingOff.Artfire.com, and MissEileen.etsy.com

4.1.11 Miss Eileen’s Top Etsy Finds

Drum roll please……the last week’s winner was CathysTotes.etsy.com with her gorgeous Silk Dupioni Bow Bridal Clutch.

Here are next week’s contestants. Vote for your favorites in the upper left corner. The person with the most votes wins a Blog Feature Interview.

 

Pocket mirror, Le printemps by Emierose

Funky Felt Pincushion by Dawnorama

Handcrafted Stained Glass Daisy Suncatcher by rparishwoodworks

Blue Bird note cards by lemon lizard on Etsy

Ocean Seaweed Craft Soap by SoaperieMaindeNature

Sterling Silver Breathe Necklace by PianoBenchDesigns 

The hand knitted starlight baby / newborn blanket by Strikk

Timeless Elegance with Tangerine and Dark Brown Dress by LadyTa

Don’t forget to vote for your favorites! Tell your friends.

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff.etsy, GoofingOff.artfire, and MissEileen.etsy.