School usually will consume my life- especially right around this time. And all the while- even though my posts on this blog have become so scarce- I still write my thoughts. I find myself with so many ideas; things I'd love to see be created- but in reality I dont have the time. Starbucks, (my day job)I believe has caused so much stress lately (&breakdowns/depression) that I now have episodic TMJ. Its painful- but I made it through (thanks to the meds!) Im hoping to use some of my vacation hours soon- just for the hell of it. Because I really dont know how much more I can take before I snap. Its never a good feeling to know your approaching an edge of a cliff. But, its an even worse feeling to not do anything about it and let yourself crash. I think I'll get lost in some books, ideas, thoughts, and maybe emerge a few days later. I just wish there was somewhere I could go away from home- that would settle this undying need to be alone. Ive got so much bottled in- I can't wait to let it out.



p.s
I do apologise if this post feels too personal. I promise- Im normally a lot more light hearted. I just felt you all ought to know where Im coming from currently.
xoxo

Paypal- the faster, easier way to pay your Etsy bill!

You CAN pay your Etsy bill with PayPal!

Yes, its true! Ive been doing it for a couple months now and it wasnt until recently that I noticed people complaining in the forums that they wished they could pay with their paypal balance rather than just their bank accounts. Well, I thought I would share exactly just how I am now able to do that!

Here's what you do:

Go onto paypal and look for ad or tab on their site talking about the paypal debit card. Apply for it! They will require you to be verified and have a backup account attatched just in case of insufficient funds or whatever. Once approved they will send you a ever so nifty paypal debit card with your own pin number and everything! So now- making sales on etsy just got better! Instead of waiting for those money transfers to clear through your bank, (which could take anywhere from 3-6 days) you instantly have cash! I use it to pay for all my shipping, packaging, my etsy bills, supplies, etc! I love it and couldnt be more happy with it!

Hope this helped all of you Etsians!
xoxo

Sometimes I find myself staring at my cluttered room and/or workstation and not an ounce of creativity will ooze from my pores. Its a really frusterating experience- especially when you know that there are so many things sitting right in front of you with endless possibilities. Lately, ive felt an overwhelming amount of that and hoping that I may be finally reaching the clear skies ahead- Im happy to show you some things I've been working on.
First is an off-shoot of the Featherly Felt Headbands that I have featured in both; VintageEtc and ClosetMob. Instead of felt- I have upcycled awesome vintage ties and buttons and made some adorable hair accessories.

(click the pics to see the listings!)

I also created quite an interesting bag. Taking the recycling concept to a whole new level- i used scrap vinyl from an old project and filled it with shredded newspaper, sewed it shut and added straps. Thus creating a very alternative way at displaying the contagious waste less lifestyle. An interesting twist that hopefully wont be looked at as a possible symptom of insanity. lol