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hello flowers!

I'm experimenting with some new flower styles this week. These are a combo of my fringe or loopy flowers with the rolled roses layered around them.  I'm in love with aquas and teals, but the possible color combinations are pretty endless. These blooms are available here.

And here's a few more flowers - this time in teal and mustard mixed in.

If you're wondering what you would do with these little blooms, think hair clips, headbands, wreaths, clothing and even paper crafts! If you have a little hot glue, these are easy to attach to basically anything. Or if you're handy with a needle and thread -- you can sew them on directly to fabric or to a pin back or brooch pin.

What would you do them?

oh! And please check back in the shop often -- I'll be adding new flowers soon! (And if you have a color request, leave me a comment and I'll see what I can do :).

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Catshy Crafts' Memorial Day Sale!

Taking a break from gardening in my backyard before the next rainstorm blows in, I wanted to pop in and let you know about my sale! In case you've had your eye on one of my hoops or wreaths, this is a great time to shop! Hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Click here to start shopping!

new in the shop: I love you infinity (mini)

I have a new hoop in the shop! By customer request, it's a mini-version of my I Love You Infinity hoop. This little guy is now a made-to-order item now available in my shop!

A sneak peek at my infinity hoop that I shared on Instagram last week.

Let me know what you think in the comments. Thanks for stopping by today!

Introducing My Husband, the Video Game Developer

Jamie is his office/playroom (see the bird vinyl decal and Ikea kids furniture?) and me in my livingroom/studio.

My husband, Jamie and I are both trying to make a living doing what we love. Me as an indie crafter and him as an indie game developer.

Logo for Happion Labs - my husband's indie game company

Of course, I usually don't post about video games on this blog. But this one is a special one for my entire family. My husband recently launched a Kickstarter for his most recent videogame, Energy Hook. Something he's been working on for the past year or so.



So if you happen to love video games as much as you love crafting or have a husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, family member who loves video games, I hope you will check out his Kickstarter!

Thanks for stopping by!

Pop-Up of Awesome

I am excited to be a part of the first-ever Pop-Up of Awesome to be held at The Studio of Awesome in Seattle this Friday and Saturday! It will be a unique set-up where 20+ artists will be featured in a boutique-style shop with one central check-out. Which means you get to browse and shop to your heart's content and then only pay ONCE for everything you want to buy! Sweet!

The Pop-Up of Awesome is part of a larger event going on in the Phinney/Greenwood neighborhood -- The PhinneyWood ArtWalk - The Big One. So, if you have a hankering for some handmade goodness, this is your weekend to shop!

Here are a few Instagram peeks of what I will be selling this weekend.

If you're in the Seattle area, I'll hope you'll check it out! And if you're not local and you see something that catches your fancy, please shoot me an email or leave me a comment.


Want to see a list of all the talented local artists that will be at Pop-up of Awesome?


Featured artists include:
http://Artbynorm.etsy.com/ art and prints
http://BellyofaWhale.com/ bags and purses
http://BunnysBakedGoods.etsy.com/ tea-time housewares
http://CatshyCrafts.etsy.com/ embroidery art
http://CommonObjectJewelry.com/ silver jewelry
http://DianeMacrae.com/ bags and purses
http://facebook.com/OneScrapAtATime cat toys for charity
http://FoamyWader.etsy.com/ gemstone jewelry
http://GlassElements.org/ fused glass jewelry
http://HauteGoat.etsy.com/ cashmere scarves
http://KathyOInspirations.etsy.com/ vintage remake jewelry
http://MagicMakeBelieve.etsy.com/ polymer clay sculptures
http://MatthewPorterArt.com/ art and prints
http://MaxandCoPost.etsy.com/ collectable postcards
http://MayhemHere.etsy.com/ art and prints
http://Moultonology.com/ garden gifts
http://NuetoMe.etsy.com/ recycled t-shirt accessories
http://Oliotto.etsy.com/ bracelets and tea towels
http://OrangeTwist.etsy.com/ screenprinted stationery
http://RainCityForge.etsy.com/ fabricated metal jewelry
http://SarahBakPottery.com/ pottery and housewares
http://ScarfCity.etsy.com/ knit and crochet wear
http://thePlayfulPotter.etsy.com/ pottery and housewares
http://Tote2Go.etsy.com/ repurposed fabric totes
http://TuttaLouPress.com/ letterpress stationery
http://WorldofWhimm.etsy.com/ kids play wear and costumes


Thanks for stopping by today!

My Lovely Stash: Vintage Sewing Box

Definitely one of my all-time favorite thrifty finds is this vintage wooden accordion-style Singer sewing box. With drawers and a flip-up top and compartments for stowing needles and buttons and thread, this little box is not only functional but a great piece to put on display.

When I was photographing my space for my Etsy Featured Shop interview, I took dozens of photos with this in the background and foreground. It is a perfect prop to represent Catshy Crafts' sensibility.

I store my tags, faux pearls, buttons, business cards and various sewing notions in this beauty. I think it was pretty good find ($12) at my local Goodwill!





p.s. If you missed my post introducing this new photo series, My Lovely Stash, go here.

She (digi) scraps: On My Desk

My latest scrapbook page using Paislee Press's On My Desk digital kit. Love that mustard yellow with the woodgrain paper! And pretty florals and stripes? Pretty much had to have this kit as soon as I saw it.

Spring is Finally Here (For Real, This Time)

After weeks of non-stop rain, the sun finally came out today here in Washington. Lunch at The French Bakery and a trip to the park were definitely in order.

His and hers lattes.

Tulips at the mall.

Zara at the park (underneath the play structure).

Happy Zara at the park.

Flowers for Daddy