Last Friday I was talking on the phone withLolos as usual planning all the activities for our Spanglish team, she mentioned that she's was going to Orlando for shopping on Saturday. And I said wait...where? Orlando? You're going to be so close to me and we are not gonna meet each other? no way... All the plans begins to unfold... yes you read it right... we finally, almost after a year since we met on an Etsy lab... see each other eyes, face to face, cheek to cheek hehe...we laughed a lot that day. I met her husband and daughter, she met my daughters and husband also.
Lolos and Bululu
We spent the afternoon and part of the night chatting, laughing, joking. It was a rainy and stormy day. What a wonderful person she is, I'm very glad that I met her and her family. I believe this is the beginning of a new friendship.
I'm participating in the Frida's Challenge hosted by Spanglish Team and the Etsy Owls Team. We are celebrating the 102th Frida's birthday. It has been a very enjoyable week, working on this organizer. Hope you like it.
If you want to vote for your favorite Frida click here. You can search the tag on Etsy: "frida challenge" to see more wonderful items from my teammates.
Last week my daughters and I were doing a puzzle. It is a habit that I want to create with them. We enjoyed the moment, we use it as a relaxing moment, stress-free; it's a quality time for us.
While my hubby was playing online with his buddies... having a blast. The only thing he did was asked us to get him a glass of water, he was so tired "of running" in his war game... Do you know about "shooting" people, camping, and gimping? that's the only thing I hear him say ...or scream sometimes. Can you believe all that stuff makes him "exhausted"? What's the fun about that? I don't know, you can ask him...please let me know.
Take a peek of what we did.
Ta Da!!
Yesterday we started another puzzle, stay tune for the reveal.
I’m going to take this opportunity to say “Thank you” to those people that has been following me on this blog during this almost two years.
Thank you VERY much!
Why should people support handmade?
I personally buy handmade because that motivates me to sell more and set my goals, is the reward that I allow myself through my efforts. I know new people and establishing new friendships. And I know that behind this product is a human being who performs it with affection.
It helps many families who have lost their jobs and even those who for one reason or another can not go out to work as a disability.
Did you know that mass production is a major cause of global warming and the poisoning of our air, water and soil? Every item you make or purchase from a small-scale independent artist or crafter strikes a small blow to the forces of mass production.
The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one of a kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing.
If you buy online you got the chance to avoid the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. In another hand when you buy at a small business crafts you feel the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly.
Of course at the same time you’re helping local shops and the economy of your community. Provide role models to families whom have low income, so they can develop their own business. Try to buy handmade products that come with little packaging, so you will also cut down on waste production and energy use!
And believe it or not you can buy things that you won't find in any other place. You can get goodies according to your home decor. Photos above are just a few handmade things I have bought online.
This year's sale will be the “2nd Annual Yart Sale on Etsy sponsored byTeam ESST.” It will take place June 10 through June 14, 2009. Everyone with a shop on Etsy is invited to participate!
Bululu Studio is participating in the Awesome Yart Sale Event. Come check out our shop for more details.
My newest treasury...inspired by Folk Art... curated yesterday, I was waiting for more than three hours. But I finally snagged it. Featured some of my teammates from the Eco Etsy teamSpanglishteam, among others. You can click the picture for a larger version.
Several days ago, I was looking for a new birdhouse to add to my collection... and I stumble upon GarageInc shop... Ok one of these days I'll show you my collection.
From his profile:
"GarageInc am a great lover of fútbol (soccer) and sports, I am certified arbitrator by the IRA (International Referee Association), and I am fond of photography and I have a HUGE passion for the cinema in all its genders.
I am single and looking for my soulmate :D"
"what inspires me? Nature, trees, birds, squirrels and global warming. I’m currently working from the garage at my house".
As some of you may know yesterday was my birthday, everything was wonderful I spent the day with my family... it was fun.
Several of the websites in which I participate congratulated me, I took screen shots to share them with you. (click the pictures to see a detailed version)
As you can see, I love to learn new tips and share them with you, someone told me the other day "you are the Queen of Tips", ...you know who you are ;D
I bring you more new tips for this week:
Splinter remover - Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter. Let dry and peel the glue off the skin in the direction of entry.
Vinegar to heal bruises - Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speed up the healing.
Get right of unsightly toenail fungus - by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. This powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for minor burns.
Rainy day cure for dog odor. - Next time your dog/cat comes in from the rain, simply wipe them down with Bounce or any other dryer sheets.
I found this wonderfultutorialmade byLolos it's very well explained, step by step and includes pictures for better understanding. Just click here for details.
For more projects like this, you can check her clever blog
Thanks so much Lolos for sharing this awesome tutorial. Keep up the good work girl!
This week I was watching TV and I found a show dedicated to investigating and exposing the cost of living and how it affects our planet.
But this time it was related to paper napkins, It was shocking and insane!... the production of paper causes many harmful effects to our environment, so I decided to share these videos with you. Let's see what you think, shall we?
3 million of trees are cut each year.
Paper processing companies dump toxic chemical into rivers and to the air.
The higher postconsumer content the better (like 90%), choose non-chlorine napkins (no bleached)
Solutions to the problem: - Use organic cotton or hemp cloth napkins. You will save money and lot of trees. - Buy paper napkins made of post consumer products. The higher post consumer content the better - Write a letter to your local congressman to change the regulation to the paper processing company - Plant trees... lot of trees.
I’m here to make your life and my life colorful, fun, interesting, funky, hip and help you to create a place that brings you pleasure; and that is called Bululu Studio.
What? You want to know about me? I’m an Interior Designer, 30 years old (shh don’t tell anybody). I’m a mom. Married, I have three beautiful girls, a Rock Star husband that he thinks he can fly (He likes Superman) My hubby says I’m like a termite...because I love wood :D. Of course, I’m a crafter since I remember. I remember selling some knotted bracelets made by me and my cousin; I used to sell them at school when I was just 9 years old.
I have two cutie pies named Toto and Po (our guinea pigs) and our red betta fish called Max, you know “Betta Max”…old school ;-)
I have one brother and one sister. I’m the sandwich daughter LOL, they are all amazing persons, very creative.
What inspires me?
Nature inspires me, organic shapes, flowers, birds, owls, leaves, I also enjoy vintage patterns. Clean lines, contemporary designs. Bauhaus. I don’t like busy patterns or antique styles, sorry that’s just me.
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Lolos and Bululu
