Hand Drawn Owl ATC

I made another ATC for a Swap-Bot swap! I need to mail it today I think, but I wanted to show it off here since I am really happy with it!!


In addition to hand-drawing the owl, branch and moon, I collaged a tiny bit and used some decorative tape and sparklies. Fun stuff! I hope my partner likes it!

My Owl Themed Wedding

Because my fiance has tentatively agreed to let our wedding have a (non-over-the-top) owl theme! It's totally fitting because owls are adorable AND my fiance loves owls, as evidenced by his awesome tattoo! Although owls will be so 2010 by the time we get around to getting married... Check out my full treasury here.



Also, I am totally lame for neglecting this blog. I am considering a cool contest (not a giveaway, I want to make you work!!) on this blog soon!!

Tattoo Update (Phoenix Tattoo Artist Eric Skramstad)

I realized that I hadn't posted newer pictures of my fiance's tattoo since my last post about it! Since then, it has been completely colored in and finished. It's so amazing! Click to see the whole thing:


I am definitely going to have Eric Skramstad do my next tattoo. He currently works at two tattoo studios: Love and Hate and his own shop, Fat Zombie. Seriously, this guy is amazing. Below is some of his amazing artwork for sale at his website:

Etsy Seller Review: Paper Demon Jewelry

I came across Paper Demon Jewelry while I was looking for earrings for a Christmas gift for a friend. Not only did I end up purchasing said earrings, I also couldn't resist Paper Demon Jewelry's adorable owl plushies! So cute!! It looks awesome on my letterpress shelf.

Above is my owl on my letterpress shelf with some matchboxes from Swap Bot and a Tic Toc Apocalypse Blind Box Toy. Yes, I collect weird things.

It's been awhile since I have done structured seller reviews, but I think I should get back into it since they seem like they could be useful. For a note about my scoring, go to this post.

Workmanship:
EXCELLENT!! The earrings are dainty, but sturdy and apparently well-sealed, the little owl plushie is stitched beautifully. Really, really good quality.

Creativity:
I haven't seen anything like her stuff on Etsy. Paper Demon Jewelry designs are unique and well-executed.

Price:
The jewelry is on the pricey side, but the plushies seem inexpensive given the work that must go into them. I don't think anything is overpriced or inflated, given the work going into it all. In fact, I think Paper Demon Jewelry could get away with charging much more for her stuffies!

Delivery Speed:
Arrived within a week!

Packaging:
Good packaging, although the fuzzy stuff used to pack the box got stuck on the earrings a little...

Overall:
Really good experience, high quality stuff and adorable products!! Check out some of my favorites from Paper Demon Jewelry below!

Bird Earring Treasury!

Comparison shopping for me leads to treasuries! Check out my latest treasury, Adorable Bird Earrings, or look at some of my favorites from it, below:

Owl Stationary

So apparently my new thing is to buy people gifts that are a gift to me too! I just noticed that that's where I am going (inadvertently... mostly) with my Christmas shopping this year. For example, I bought a cocktail recipe book for me mom... that one is definitely going to pay off for me! My fiance is getting deployed to Iraq, and one of his Christmas presents is going to be some stationary! You can see my entire treasury here, and below are some of my favorites I am considering:

Rusty Owl Treasury!

I made a new treasury today! Apparently "rust" is the hot color for fall 2010 and what better way to do fall than with a bunch of adorable owls! Check out my full treasury here.