posted June 03, 2007 12:18 AM         

i just saw what you said about the blue hearts Azala....i just think of them as more mellow and kind love, rather than the intense and glowing red heart love. i think the official meaning is compassion....sometimes blue just seems more mellow than red, i s'pose.

posted June 03, 2007 08:15 AM         

re: the blue hearts -- thanks for explaining how you were using them It's hard to tell sometimes how people see the meaning of each of these emoticons.....
I wouldn't blame you for being a tad distressed about being told to knock it off, as if you were a naughty child. I admire your aplomb, and your respectfulness, which was certainly not returned in equal measure

But anyway, I'm sure you know about selling your crafts on eBay. But I ran across a similar site the other day: http://www.etsy.com/
I'm interested in doing the same as you -- making and selling things online.....
The ubiquitous summer craft shows are a lot of work, but you can make a lot of sales in a short time.....

Here’s a few more online Crafts Sales spots:
http://www.craftmall.com/
http://www.freecraftfair.com/
http://www.artsefest.com/
http://www.kinfolkcrafts.com/countrykitchen.htm

I dislike About.com because of its annoying setup, but there’s some good info there: http://artsandcrafts.about.com/od/placestosel1/Links_to_Places_to_Sell_your_Crafts_Online.htm

An eBook on how to sell online: http://www.bob-baker.com/qt/sell.html

posted June 06, 2007 02:47 PM         

this is just what i need, i'm sure i'll be referencing this thread continuously.

thank you so much for the good vibes.

posted June 06, 2007 08:07 PM         

My great-grandma did tatting like these little sachet-bags -- fascinating, but really tedious, meticulous work. When I crochet it's with a "J" hook, I won't touch size 00

Or here's some alternate sachet styles:

Zala

posted June 06, 2007 09:25 PM         

I still love those also!!!

I love the Lavender Ones!!! so calming for sleeping!!!

I put my order in too!!! Me TOO, Me TOO!!!

Your GREAT ZALA!!! Such a Warm Hearted LADY!!!

posted June 28, 2007 02:01 PM         

How's the home-crafting idea working out??

posted June 30, 2007 10:59 AM         

Thought of you when I ran across this site today.....
http://crystal-cure.com/animal-totems.html

It made me think of amulet bags.....
http://www.geocities.com/fullmoon_magic/sachets.html
http://www.cjmorgan.com/paper-vessels/choosing-love.htm
http://krostberg.home.mindspring.com/
http://beadwork.joust.net/Gallery_II.html
http://www.healingbeadwork.com/knitted.html
http://www.uniquebeadedjewelry.com/patterns/pegasushandbagkiit.html
http://www.theammashop.org/mdbp.html

posted July 02, 2007 05:28 PM         

i am developing my little cottage industry as i speak....

my boutique will feature vegan cosmetics, herbal/aromatherapy sachets and other essential oil and flower essence goodies.

how 'bout you, do you have any craftsy objects in the works or available?

would love to see.

i love browsing through these sites you list here, lovely lady....i love your kind heart.

posted July 14, 2007 10:19 AM         

I don't know why I keep thinking of you when I run across artsy things on the web.....

But here's another one:
http://www.theangelladies.com/angel_ladies_divine_imprin.htm

Have you ever worked with polymer clay?? These are "medallions" or pendants, as you will.....

(note how much they charge for one 1-1/2" diameter pendant!!)

Sculpey is one of the polymer-clay suppliers: http://www.sculpey.com/projects.htm

posted July 14, 2007 10:25 AM         

very elegant.

i've never heard of polymer clay....it's a very cool concept.

thanks for all this creative inspiration Azala....i love all the positive vibes here.

posted November 23, 2007 04:53 PM         

Would you write me?? I have a question for you.....

posted November 28, 2007 04:18 PM         

One of my favorite songs w/ mandolin.

"Saturday Night" by the Eagles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyHYw1G-Cvg

posted November 28, 2007 05:10 PM         

However, you have access to mine: it's at my Profile, and if you click on my name at this forum where it says "Moderated By" that will open a New Message in your email client

posted December 11, 2007 09:27 PM         

anyway, i sent a return email to you on Nov.30 to your email of Nov.28....with a question and my physical residential address.

i have not heard from you since. did you miss that email as well?

what's up? i don't appreciate mind games in my offline life (or online for that matter, lol, but that's the nature of the beast, isn't it?) i trust too easily and am most often burned for doing so. why do this?

posted December 11, 2007 09:55 PM         

I apologize for snafu
Further mails should get thru now that you're in my addressbook.....

Z

posted December 12, 2007 01:15 AM         

hehe.