“Create is” by Hugh MacLeod

I got this recent newsletter from a business cartoonist Hugh MacLeod featuring this cartoon.  He meant more for media, but this reigns true for anyone who loves to create:

Making stuff is more fun than buying stuff. That's because there's love in making- you can put as much love into the process as you want- the only limitation is the human heart. Whereas with buying stuff- you can love it all you want, but it can't love you back.

Origami Design! GenLux Magazine 2008

Stumbled upon this stunning fashion magazine ad!  Photos are done by Bootsy Holler Photography

Mr. Potato Head – Feature Etsy Shops

We just returned from Disneyland and just wrote about my Mr. Potato Head Story.  I had to see if there were creative souls out there who loved the toy as much as my family did!

Feature Etsy Shops!

POTATO HEADS Lampwork Style Charm Bracelet Mustache by FyrestormCreations

 Cake Toppers. Needle Felted Personalized Custom Made by HeatherBays (Canadian Seller)

 Mr. Potatoe Head Ornies by BlueEyedPicapye

We’re Going to Disneyland!

We’ll be going on vacation to California and we plan to visit Disneyland!   I don’t plan to blog for a next couple of weeks.  However, I’m testing a blogging application on my iPhone so if I see any random crafts or handmade items and find access to free wi-fi down there, I might make a short entry or two!  If not, I leave you with two Canadian Etsy sellers who has disney themed products!

 Mickey Mouse Pacifier Holder, Toy Holder – rainbowstardesigns

   Cinderella Inspired Princess Hair Clip - sarahscreativeside

Stunning Fields of Rice Art – CBC Video

I just watched this video the other day, local farmers in a small village in Japan plant intricate art in their rice paddies using different coloured rice plants!

It’s absolutely amazing and so beautiful!  They make it a family affair as they involve all the villagers to plant the rice shoots.  It’s sad that this only has a three month expectancy before they have to harvest.

Japan's Rice Field of Dreams – Celia Hatton

My First Artfire Sale and Kudos Comment

A few months ago, I decided to give Artfire a try.  Artfire is a online marketplace for handmade goods, similar to Etsy. 

I just got my first sale a couple of weeks ago for some decorative flower clothespins.  Today the buyer must have just received it as I got also got my first Kudos (Artfire’s term for positive feedback).

I know it’s small, but I like to enjoy any positive thing that happens in my life.  Life’s too short and it was such a great feeling.  It was a great highlight to my weekend!

Did anything happen that made you feel great this weekend?

That 1%

Back in July 2010, I wrote a entry on my main blog about that 1% of every business transaction that goes awry and what should you do about it.

That 1%

I hope you enjoy it!