Friday, March 19, 2010

Happenins at Mustard Seed Originals

Have I got alot to tell all you bloggers! First of all Spring has sprung here in Southern California, if only for a week. It's so nice to see all the pretty flowers in the nurseries and gardens. I plan to get some of my own planted hopefully in the next week. Also going to start my little vegetable garden. Nothin like the taste of homegrown veggies. Yum

Have you heard that there's a new magazine coming out bi-yearly called "PRIMS"? It's published by Stampington and is a bit pricey at $14.99however it is almost like a book to add to your collection, instead of a magazine.

Anyway I submitted some designs for publishing and am happy to say they were accepted and are featured in a 2 page spread in the first issue! How cool is that? I haven't received my copy yet to know what the pages are but when I do, I'll certainly have them on my blog.

Also watch for the April issue of Create and Decorate as this is the first issue I am a contributing designer with "Mary's Garden". A wee little doll you will love! I'm having fun designing for this company. They are very nice people to deal with.

On another note, I have recently and continue to restock my website with Spring and Easter designs as well as others, so be sure to stop by when you can and remember I do have a layaway plan too.

Have to share a picture of my swap items I received from a TDIPT sister, Cookie from Curds n Whey. Lots of goodies here with some great chicks and a cute, cute, cute bunny too.

I've swapped with Cookie several times and each time has been a true joy. She's a great swap partner.

I'm getting ready for a giveaway so keep in touch. It'll be before the weekend is over. Till then, keep blogging!

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Time for some Updates

I know..it's been a long time...what can I say? I'm guilty. BUT it's that time again for updates and with it is a special celebration at TDIPT Mercantile. We are 3 years old! Yes we are having our 3rd anniversary this month and there are loads of great giveaways so be sure to check them out.

I have been busy designing a new line of Spring things among the bunnies, chicks and more. Some of my new creations were just added to TDIPT Mercantile HERE, Humble Arts HERE (btw has a brand new look!) and Simply Primitives HERE.

I am also starting a new line of Spring figures handsculpted from the start..NO MOLDS were used!I am very happy with them. Whatcha think?


OOps sorry thier noses got cut off! I will be listing them on ETSY tomorrow sometime. I will also be designing alot of Halloween and Americana figures as well so keep an eye out for them. It's always nice to delve into something new and before we know it it will be time for spooky designs.

My son got married a few weeks ago. He is now a stepfather to little Madison. They moved to Arizona this past week for a better way of life. I can't wait till we follow them. Meanwhile, I am babysitting my grandson while my daughter is visiting New York City. Yes, NYC at this time of year verses staying in Southern California? Crazy huh? They had a bad snowstorm too. You'd never catch me back there now.


Well that's it for me tonight, I'll try and post tomorrow. Keep smiling ~