Pom Pom Flowers Tutorial by Domestifluff

I love Dandelions.  They’re probably the daintiest weed sprouting on your lawn and just the thought of them reminds me of my childhood–I honestly believed that if you made a wish on them it would come true.  But, I like many humans suffer from allergies, so it’s not always fun to play with them.  You can still get the look and it’ll last longer with this project from Domestifluff.com.  (By the way, how cute is the name of that website?)  These can make some great home decor accents, gift toppers, and much more!  Best part, no allergies.  Unless you’re allergic to yarn, wire, or creativity.

Yay!  About 2 weeks into this blog and we have our first bit of recognition.  (At least what I know of.  Maybe I should google myself.)  The awesome, awesome blog, One Pretty Thing has featured my pattern of our favorite cat–Ramses.  And the coolest part–maybe tied with the fact that we’ve been featured–is that my very good friend, Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, project got featured as well!  Well, she wrote the project for a blog swap she did with Somewhat Simple.  Phew!  That was a lot of links for one post!

Thanks again One Pretty Thing!  And make sure to check out the other links.  But make sure you have time because you can get lost in all the great projects and posts in these blogs.  I ♥ crafting.

I need to get this off my chest.  THE ETSY CHATROOM IS THE BEST.  

Because:

1. No perverts present.  Well, there might be, but it's all in good spirits.  No one attempting to virtually graze your buttock or anything like that.
2. Creative minds.  Everyone there is so creative, and the way the chatroom is set up (there's a feature that allows you to check other people's stores and feature IN the chat which items you like) you really start to see what other great talents are out there.
3. Everyone is down to Earth.  Sometimes, I am intimidated when the thought runs across my mind that I should probably call myself an artist.  I panic thinking about all the murmurs floating around about what a "poser" I am.  But here, everyone is so supportive!  If you ask for help, you'll get more than one person volunteering.  And I mean that in every aspect.  Once, a girl had problems with her boyfriend, and there were over 15 "etsians" rushing by her side to lend a shoulder to cry on and offer some optimistic points of view. 
4. Small town vibe.  Everyone in Etsy-ville seems like the weather is a consistent and comfy 75 degrees F and there are rainbows projected on their bright blue skies.  You enter a chatroom, and it's like walking into Cheers.  You're always welcome in conversation and you usually end up leaving with a new friend.  And, if you're really on a roll, maybe a new sale or trade (which, if done right, will appear as a sale in your Etsy store).