tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-523030600747947562024-03-05T04:13:46.932-06:00BellaBlu designsChristy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-14387667979802844102010-01-18T11:25:00.003-06:002010-01-18T11:27:09.642-06:00We've moved!We've been gone for quite some time so head on over to our new site to read about all of the changes. I'll be shutting down this blog very soon so please bookmark our new site & blog!<br /><a href="http://www.oliverbludesigns.com">www.Oliverbludesigns.com</a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-44418333434091909472009-10-16T22:40:00.003-05:002009-10-16T22:58:33.900-05:00Fall FavoritesIt's finally starting to cool down here in Austin so to celebrate what I hope is the end of sweltering heat, please enjoy some fall inspired picks from around Etsy:<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32003544"><br />The Wedding Boxwood Wreath</a> by TwoInspireYou ($65):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.94056709.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.94056709.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31155053">Orange Lace Wrap Scarf</a> by Boopie Creations ($55):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.91204127.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 569px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.91204127.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17567329">Windsor Castle and Insect Wing original painting</a> by Art is 3 letters ($40):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.45713610.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 537px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.45713610.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19964094">Daisy Crazy Magnet Set</a> by Block Party Press ($20):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.53682878.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 333px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.53682878.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31825963">Glittered Candy Corn Bunch</a> by Painted White by Alice W. ($4.5):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.93456447.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 286px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.93456447.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31583540">Many Stripes, One Bloom</a> by Mnemosyne ($74):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.92644285.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.92644285.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32021248">Purple and Army Green Cluster Headband</a> by Bean and the Sprout ($30):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94116039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 285px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94116039.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Fiona Doublet by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30646975">Jen Jewelry</a> ($68):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.89504503.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 573px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.89504503.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-50382046888073780782009-10-06T21:04:00.005-05:002009-10-12T19:28:13.279-05:00Christmas Stockings from Moon Garden DesignI know I am a little bit biased but check out these adorable Christmas stockings my mom has uploaded to her Etsy shop - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6540195">Moon Garden Design</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94424107.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 409px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94424107.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I just think these are the cutest darn things and they will make great Christmas gifts or decorations for the home or office. I think she's going to start making them personalized and I am so excited to be partnering with her on a line of dog stockings! Coming soon!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94423994.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 405px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94423994.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>How fun are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32113649">these</a>? I love the fabric choices and I can't wait to see what other designs she has coming to the shop. So fun!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94423627.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 411px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94423627.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-23352712455711023112009-10-05T11:13:00.002-05:002009-10-05T11:19:25.064-05:00Holiday cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94181995.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94181995.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Slowly but surely I'll be uploading holiday cards and gift tags over the coming week. Several breeds are up now in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5163412&section_id=5424399">Holiday section</a> of the shop and more to come this week!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94137211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 328px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94137211.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94138442.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.94138442.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94294499.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.94294499.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-72418185975273400672009-10-04T11:43:00.002-05:002009-10-04T11:44:24.873-05:00Coming soon!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX_eIClcH_J-O3djayI6XLmXOfVyYBxVitPlBn8rCpWhr106sbTmuNrHdjFozXYpc-dqoaG6L7wG0pQeLWyg2i51vK142xVmUBKTsqZvweYx9psFYDHnJZzTV-yl6CuyTxVH3QPo-eHA/s1600-h/IMG_4544.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXX_eIClcH_J-O3djayI6XLmXOfVyYBxVitPlBn8rCpWhr106sbTmuNrHdjFozXYpc-dqoaG6L7wG0pQeLWyg2i51vK142xVmUBKTsqZvweYx9psFYDHnJZzTV-yl6CuyTxVH3QPo-eHA/s320/IMG_4544.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388786582190467346" border="0" /></a><br />Holiday cards are on their way!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-11942374200392799972009-09-28T21:39:00.002-05:002009-09-28T21:43:34.164-05:00I've been framed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtckeGW5zu3noYXXrFkE-Qy2-XzdkPgh6XI9Sh1Wl7KUWkwHX-tMeITqbqYWrEclOWq1fJRRsk-xxbtG2NwbTEvspgY5Pp4tu5NlUZZKzMBSQzoeZFcj6zXshGwMfIl8awUzyPukDxuU/s1600-h/IMG_4357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtckeGW5zu3noYXXrFkE-Qy2-XzdkPgh6XI9Sh1Wl7KUWkwHX-tMeITqbqYWrEclOWq1fJRRsk-xxbtG2NwbTEvspgY5Pp4tu5NlUZZKzMBSQzoeZFcj6zXshGwMfIl8awUzyPukDxuU/s320/IMG_4357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386713677187807778" border="0" /></a>I had my <a href="http://www.moderndogmagazine.com/">modern dog</a> magazine article framed at JoAnn's a few weeks ago and it was finally ready for pick-up this evening. I was really happy with the way it turned out and even happier that I managed to get everything level. Only because I was hanging a picture of Martha Stewart did I get out a level and a ruler. Pardon my mess.... I am crafting to serve you better!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-10955568281513182052009-09-28T20:52:00.004-05:002009-09-28T20:55:39.151-05:00Jungle feverOne of my most loyal customers commissioned some thank you notes for her daughter's jungle-themed birthday party this weekend. Check out the giraffe and elephant designs:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpBBAxIT1i34PrO-WYWbJbA8st4-F01ZVBt0_9hW4pkp2IhMxhNnFyf29pE_3JZLJbTWxP3e8A2KdRvuSd4gGOmQQ_iVFHqY4BvYdgRYxaQLwY38QDg_epU1qN7UF6kJ_H0Pa8QS53Fo/s1600-h/IMG_4343.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpBBAxIT1i34PrO-WYWbJbA8st4-F01ZVBt0_9hW4pkp2IhMxhNnFyf29pE_3JZLJbTWxP3e8A2KdRvuSd4gGOmQQ_iVFHqY4BvYdgRYxaQLwY38QDg_epU1qN7UF6kJ_H0Pa8QS53Fo/s320/IMG_4343.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386701509729889074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgRsTl5AafScg_i-MRt6GiIymTMGrlP9Oyxe8mN9lOpxEcGvGPQYqXC1wkkjIAP8ZlePhuJj7ckRF4xtUhZTNTwKiqtPI4NRmBVYN1p4Ke1s22mqN9_rnIfRcl5ccQ3btXZYzvM0kdwI/s1600-h/IMG_4346.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgRsTl5AafScg_i-MRt6GiIymTMGrlP9Oyxe8mN9lOpxEcGvGPQYqXC1wkkjIAP8ZlePhuJj7ckRF4xtUhZTNTwKiqtPI4NRmBVYN1p4Ke1s22mqN9_rnIfRcl5ccQ3btXZYzvM0kdwI/s320/IMG_4346.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386701504493802850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HVM2dOXirIbYvEuk-f0_1m4InwjCnI2gHH54d6W5RCVvBpZYk6BhsLERcyeANAOPrLgfhWlbbhhYsAaiCwNrVt7R-qV55MQCs0WksNE53QNlUCuScBqlysulRmI_SKfbf04z4Qck_Y8/s1600-h/IMG_4354.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HVM2dOXirIbYvEuk-f0_1m4InwjCnI2gHH54d6W5RCVvBpZYk6BhsLERcyeANAOPrLgfhWlbbhhYsAaiCwNrVt7R-qV55MQCs0WksNE53QNlUCuScBqlysulRmI_SKfbf04z4Qck_Y8/s320/IMG_4354.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386701497854561202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOJLgzFAlV1OKZhevya4vV4OKVOSktKCCHf5_37mRX7OIpcAVIFG4FPKG4MF4MPSw-WtjvCSvhK0GtFYQFHYLquoJxNSfO4kpvfwyoLl47FGCJcRQpLeTdP1Y-x5pVi0lzuPrzH1y7Yw/s1600-h/IMG_4349.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOJLgzFAlV1OKZhevya4vV4OKVOSktKCCHf5_37mRX7OIpcAVIFG4FPKG4MF4MPSw-WtjvCSvhK0GtFYQFHYLquoJxNSfO4kpvfwyoLl47FGCJcRQpLeTdP1Y-x5pVi0lzuPrzH1y7Yw/s320/IMG_4349.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386701491448115714" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-50652896775469977172009-09-28T11:11:00.003-05:002009-09-28T11:38:02.839-05:00More Blossom Portraiture Art<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1VuIy1rlLNW2VfZ4RlyU3HohWYwCjBVfyucI_Rs-FfHEYxIZuZ-NwSa5-zxl5csQI8MdwjFk-DiwMrrKGpdMqH11fvtJl98iQibjuhtMoSg4K4oztE7L6mPDK4duKTO49KFVLwL8k68/s1600-h/BPA10-2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1VuIy1rlLNW2VfZ4RlyU3HohWYwCjBVfyucI_Rs-FfHEYxIZuZ-NwSa5-zxl5csQI8MdwjFk-DiwMrrKGpdMqH11fvtJl98iQibjuhtMoSg4K4oztE7L6mPDK4duKTO49KFVLwL8k68/s320/BPA10-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386551908662600482" border="0" /></a>I recently had yet another opportunity to work with the talented Suymey Benson of <a href="http://www.blossomportraitureart.com/">Blossom Portraiture Art</a> and I am thrilled to share the fruits of her labor. I'll be updating my Etsy listings over the next day or so. Thanks to Suymey and her adorable models for this beautiful work!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RRESZpPgRAJuxmhQXbvYPKCzwratEd0IEapRCmNaG9PVea-9F-ZFMkDiImG7wIkIfyJR8xNLti85acwD37a0732i3N3-HaPw9eR_Bt2wS8usxyJChOK1iLF1xqPfHUegL9QMPNov5JM/s1600-h/BPA8-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RRESZpPgRAJuxmhQXbvYPKCzwratEd0IEapRCmNaG9PVea-9F-ZFMkDiImG7wIkIfyJR8xNLti85acwD37a0732i3N3-HaPw9eR_Bt2wS8usxyJChOK1iLF1xqPfHUegL9QMPNov5JM/s320/BPA8-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386551902996564258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SxNftyGutSCWdedKIxyWRd1ZXAAOm9OurNfGvaPS64iLvyKcV4CIBu-crdsTa8PgAWNotOSW3kf5niBYZWI8gkbKhkiYwWGju64FxgjND5IVYYade7rxyGJayf2ilx6Rng_GP8pOqLA/s1600-h/BPA5-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-SxNftyGutSCWdedKIxyWRd1ZXAAOm9OurNfGvaPS64iLvyKcV4CIBu-crdsTa8PgAWNotOSW3kf5niBYZWI8gkbKhkiYwWGju64FxgjND5IVYYade7rxyGJayf2ilx6Rng_GP8pOqLA/s320/BPA5-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386551894586373986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4toCL49k51KicGARfQPIVJXEqq9wiYv7Njd0vfQBQKcpxs6D0uxKka9JProXECwUxvDnQWKwJzxttAeyNuMd3hyphenhyphenCsa3ZbvbWkZ-_V-8mY4YwuyYMpzf1NS_56_Qc9Y3GvN111Zm1RZQ/s1600-h/BPA4-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4toCL49k51KicGARfQPIVJXEqq9wiYv7Njd0vfQBQKcpxs6D0uxKka9JProXECwUxvDnQWKwJzxttAeyNuMd3hyphenhyphenCsa3ZbvbWkZ-_V-8mY4YwuyYMpzf1NS_56_Qc9Y3GvN111Zm1RZQ/s320/BPA4-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386551884502652130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcjIyKTSD1tNxD7_WhHiOGf62IXI20UrxFyt79vPMwkFepc89owqksNcYOlftfehh4DRGnms8aAptHXn9RLl0H_OUTSSE28OED0A7WAsDB5kJloAGL99XjvCqZxnEkmo-DM_A25ugWNU/s1600-h/BPA1-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcjIyKTSD1tNxD7_WhHiOGf62IXI20UrxFyt79vPMwkFepc89owqksNcYOlftfehh4DRGnms8aAptHXn9RLl0H_OUTSSE28OED0A7WAsDB5kJloAGL99XjvCqZxnEkmo-DM_A25ugWNU/s320/BPA1-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386551879032821842" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-68201740388331720972009-09-27T22:59:00.005-05:002009-09-27T23:04:20.351-05:00The Dressy Drooler<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92877824.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 371px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92877824.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>It's been bib mania around here this weekend. I've had so much fun sewing like crazy on these cute little Dressy Drooler bibs. Check out my shop for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5163412&section_id=5127073">full selection</a> - I've got about 20 more designs that I'll be uploading over the next week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92893188.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92893188.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.92882971.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.92882971.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.92905770.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 369px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.92905770.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92924152.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.92924152.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.92924491.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 335px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.92924491.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-75266533123359959942009-09-20T13:11:00.002-05:002009-09-20T13:16:20.290-05:00Feeding frenzyHappy Sunday! I've been working away on some new bib sets this morning and I've just listed the first set in the shop:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.91517059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.91517059.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><h1 style="margin: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31247349">Baby gift set - Bib and two reusbale wipe cloths in bright turquoise and melon prints</a> ($18)<br /></span></h1><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.91517112.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 303px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.91517112.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I also listed a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31225046">new lab set</a> last night:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.91442705.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.91442705.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>And last but not least, don't forget about the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5163412&section_id=6132475">SAMPLE SALE</a> going on now in my shop! I'll be adding more ready-made items over the course of the next week but the sale won't last long.Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-72318140470283475062009-09-19T17:44:00.004-05:002009-09-19T17:50:00.883-05:00Sample Sale going on now in the Etsy shop!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpyL2Kb2hUTz0cP-pZ1VL9GeWORfmMbPEurr1OUlfx4tc8M2zcSmdtL8Wr54yeZCijeSGGrPZu15AGwybV7yKFSWiZ31puSvOFsQAR4b-Q4ZzqdWPJQ8KqVw5yPabNArgORI9_XO94g14/s1600-h/Banners_Sample_blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 82px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpyL2Kb2hUTz0cP-pZ1VL9GeWORfmMbPEurr1OUlfx4tc8M2zcSmdtL8Wr54yeZCijeSGGrPZu15AGwybV7yKFSWiZ31puSvOFsQAR4b-Q4ZzqdWPJQ8KqVw5yPabNArgORI9_XO94g14/s320/Banners_Sample_blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383313449600958498" border="0" /></a><br />I've been threatening to hold a sample sale for a few weeks now and it's finally happening! In an attempt to clear some of my existing inventory, I'm offering several ready-made items at reduced prices for a limited time. Visit the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5163412&section_id=6132475">SAMPLE SALE</a> section of my Etsy shop and check back over the course of the next week to see what new items I'll be adding. The sale won't last long as I'll soon be clearing out to make room for holiday items.<br /><br />{All items in the sample sale are brand new -- never worn or washed and not previously sold. Items are only available in the size indicated in this listing and no customization is available.}Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-46882354440994733172009-09-13T13:25:00.002-05:002009-09-13T13:30:18.604-05:00Hop on over - New stationery!Happy Sunday! It's been a rainy weekend in Austin although I don't think you'll hear too many complaints. After a long, hot drought this summer, the city is busy doing a collective rain dance. I am so glad for the trees and all of our dormant grass.<br /><br />I've been busy catching up on orders, as usual, and hope you will enjoy this latest set of stationery I've just listed in the shop:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.90228816.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.90228816.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30862697">Personalized Leap Frog Notecards - Set of 10</a> ($15):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.90228741.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 313px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.90228741.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-770274113912381342009-09-06T12:54:00.003-05:002009-09-06T13:02:28.571-05:00Labor Day weekendHappy Labor Day weekend! It's been a laborious weekend around here but I feel very accomplished. We finally got to the store to pick out a new mattress and box spring on Friday and it was delivered last night. For two people who love to sleep as much as we do, it's a crying shame we went soooo long before replacing our old set which had to have been<span style="font-style: italic;"> at least</span> 18 years old. It was a hand-me-down about 10 years ago from my Aunt Shelley and it was well past its prime. So we replaced it with a new pillow top set and I am pleased to report it was a great night's sleep. The only down side is that I am going to have to get one of those little doggy ladders for the cats because this one is about 10 inches higher than the old set. Old creeky bones Stitch is having a hard time hurling his 17 pounds over the edge!<br /><br />I am also in the process of doing some serious de-cluttering around here. When I was in Atlanta last month I got lots of new fabrics so I plan to list some new items in the shop - like this new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30460989">bulldog onesie and burpcloth set</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.88883847.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 488px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.88883847.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I also hope to have the start of my (gulp) holiday items up in the shop over the next couple of weeks. I designed my gift tags last night and am going to start on cards today/tomorrow. I can't believe it's still Africa-hot here and I am thinking about Christmas stuff... but if I don't do it now it will never happen. So stay tuned for some fresh, new holiday goodies coming soon! Enjoy the long weekend.Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-82950519638504545162009-08-30T17:10:00.002-05:002009-08-30T17:14:16.908-05:00Happy Halloweener<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.87770212.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.87770212.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I know it's still August but the holidays will be here before we know it. Let's begin with Halloween... Happy Halloweener!<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30129862"> Dachshund greeting card</a> ($2):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.87770400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 390px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.87770400.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>If I don't start now, I'll miss the holiday card season like I did last year. So watch the shop for more holiday goodies coming over the next few weeks. I will once again have gift tags and holiday cards!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-1042151119258206802009-08-30T12:36:00.003-05:002009-08-30T12:51:25.072-05:00TGI Sunday!Good gracious, it's been a busy week! I was so relieved to be nearly caught up heading into this past week but how quickly things changed. I was excited that my episode of Martha re-ran but not exactly prepared for the onslaught orders. I am pleased to report that with the exception of three orders that came in on Friday, everything has been sewn/printed, packaged and shipped!<br /><br />It wasn't all hard work this week. Thursday night Andy and I were finally able to enjoy my birthday gift from June - <a href="http://www.wickedthemusical.com/">Wicked</a>! It's been playing here in Austin for the past two weeks and I was so thrilled to finally get to see it. We've been trying to see it in NYC for a couple of years now but it hasn't worked out. So as I soon as I heard it was coming to the Bass Concert Hall on UT campus, we snatched up tickets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://daddycatchersrealm.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/wicked_logo1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 450px; height: 497px;" src="http://daddycatchersrealm.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/wicked_logo1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I had heard such unanimous praise from everyone who had seen it and I could not WAIT to see what all the hype was about. I can say with enthusiasm that it lived up to every expectation I had and then some. It was fabulous! We both loved it and did not want to see it end. The music, the set design, the costumes, the acting, the singing... it was beyond fabulous. I highly recommend this show if it comes to your market - you will not be disappointed!<br /><br />Sundays are my favorite day of the week because there is no pressure to meet the mail! Today I am finishing up my last few orders of the week and getting a little sewing done on some new reusable wipe cloth sets. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30116114">These sets</a> are a fun way to reduce my fabric stash!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.87723835.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.87723835.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I can't believe we're rounding the corner of Fall and heading into the HOLIDAYS! I've decided to have a sample sale to de-clutter my space of the numerous items I've created over the years but haven't sold. I also have a ton of onesies that were used to decorate the set on my segment of Martha so I'm going to list them all over the coming week in hopes of clearing my work table and several shelves of storage in my closet. So watch the shop for some great deals on ready-made items. Have a great week ahead!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-57914299127143880422009-08-26T14:58:00.003-05:002009-08-26T15:01:30.156-05:00Modern Dog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzs2cUWZq1xkH-njxf01Gh2wOnEB9UiSryqYuuyLUpLwHN9RNuCf6zz4PH2hApJ7jwDVHemFGRGvgqi43i_lYo4Jdp0eDHJPYLmTHOnHmRPZb7_3C51VcH5X-g9U73x0SA9JiudFqC-A/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjzs2cUWZq1xkH-njxf01Gh2wOnEB9UiSryqYuuyLUpLwHN9RNuCf6zz4PH2hApJ7jwDVHemFGRGvgqi43i_lYo4Jdp0eDHJPYLmTHOnHmRPZb7_3C51VcH5X-g9U73x0SA9JiudFqC-A/s320/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374364393800872866" border="0" /></a>Well, I never thought my editorial debut would be in a dog magazine, but I couldn't be more proud to be featured in <a href="http://www.moderndogmagazine.com/">Modern Dog</a>! I haven't picked up the hard copy magazine yet but I just found my Frenchie bodysuit on their home page! Who knows what will be published but this was a joint feature on my products and the new pet area of marthastewart.com. Exciting!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-23391271915153727382009-08-24T15:40:00.003-05:002009-08-24T18:59:59.312-05:00Martha<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-weight: bold;">Update:</span> I've been overwhelmed today by the positive feedback and emails regarding my appearance on Martha. Just a couple of comments for those of you who are new to my site/shop:<br /><br />- I can personalize ANY of the items you see in my shop with any breed. There is no breed too obscure. If it exists, I can capture it in fabric or on stationery.<br /><br />- I will have some adorable dachshund Halloween cards up in the shop by early September.<br /><br />- I will be offering holiday cards and gift tags this year! Check back in late September to order your personalized holiday cards and gift tag with the breed of your choice.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by!<br />-Christy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c9FVgbI0Onb-7HzBby6HHg86LrQUN8kK8Cx6ht-pGMqIMn12BxnTrKUcXv_qx_ROI1yTWm-cPW0HZ-YzGCjQmN434r8yLazPX3nI7miMykjSH7bgzUEk6gqXP8t0VQgxwag7AMQT5WM/s1600-h/Christy+Martha.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-c9FVgbI0Onb-7HzBby6HHg86LrQUN8kK8Cx6ht-pGMqIMn12BxnTrKUcXv_qx_ROI1yTWm-cPW0HZ-YzGCjQmN434r8yLazPX3nI7miMykjSH7bgzUEk6gqXP8t0VQgxwag7AMQT5WM/s320/Christy+Martha.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373683896185718946" border="0" /></a><br />I had no idea my episode of Martha would re-re-run for a third time... so I was pleasantly surprised to learn I was syndicate once again. Seems like only yesterday that I was making my way to the Big Apple for the show.<br /><br />Check out <a href="http://bellabludesigns.blogspot.com/2008/08/im-re-running.html">last year's post</a> from the original re-run.<br /><br />Thanks to all of my great customers who found me from Martha's site. Check back later this fall for more information on an upcoming article featuring the new pet area of marthastewart.com and my dog onesies.Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-74067828082568695822009-08-23T19:32:00.002-05:002009-08-23T19:41:30.800-05:00New dachshund wall panelsI know I was just complaining about having waaay too much fabric but I couldn't help myself when I saw this gorgeous watercolor floral print while out shopping this afternoon. I knew it would make the most beautiful wall panels:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.86563415.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.86563415.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29772398">Dachshund wall hanging - Set of two 8 x 10 panels</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.86563623.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 308px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.86563623.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The print reminds me of artist <a href="http://www.kimparker.tv/">Kim Parker</a>'s work, and I have always been a huge fan of her paintings and textiles. No wonder I was drawn to this fabric.Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-90484019940935029162009-08-23T16:59:00.003-05:002009-08-23T17:04:41.443-05:00Wipe outI have more fabric than I will ever know what to do with so I am trying to come up with some imaginative ways to clear out some of my stash.<br /><br />Idea #1: These cute little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29763758">reusable wipes</a>. Measuring about 8.5" square, these are the perfect wipe-all for just about any surface. They'd be great in the diaper bag or used as a stylish wash cloth. Since I don't have kids I plan on using them for dust rags (I mean, hey - if I have to clean I might as well do it in style!).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.86533826.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 340px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.86533826.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Set of 3, $12 in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29763758">Etsy shop</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.86534389.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 339px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.86534389.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>More to come as I clear out my stash!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-39424287221148286682009-08-16T16:04:00.004-05:002009-08-16T16:13:19.768-05:00New week, new goodsIt's been a busy weekend around here! I had a nice lunch at Pei Wei with my friend Kristin and her adorable baby Grant this afternoon. I also managed to get my virtual booth set up at the new <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/">Poppytalk handmade market</a> which opens tomorrow. Don't forget to check it out!<br /><br />I've listed several new things in the shop including:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29401830">Pug bodysuit and pant set in flourish medallion print</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85320156.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 440px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85320156.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29390607">Burp cloth set in cherry and lime polka dot prints</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85281148.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 420px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.85281148.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29389344">Just hatched birth announcement</a> in light blue and white polka dots:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.85276521.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.85276521.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29357165">Just hatched birth announcement</a> in pink and white polka dots:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.85167795.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.85167795.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29400840">Pug bodysuit and burp cloth set</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.85316833.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.85316833.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I still have so many new fabrics and can't wait to get more goodies listed in the shop over the next week or so.Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-70934891158353445262009-08-15T13:59:00.003-05:002009-08-15T14:02:10.943-05:00New fabricsLong time, no blog! I had a great trip to Atlanta last weekend where I surprised my dear friend Shane at her baby shower. It was a lovely jungle-themed shower and it was so great to catch up with old friends on such a festive occasion. While I was in Atlanta my mom took me to the most amazing fabric store ever and I can't wait to get started adding new things to the shop. Here is a new <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29354448">pug bodysuit</a> - isn't the fabric delicious?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.85158835.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 585px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.85158835.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />More to come!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-25778479888691823952009-08-01T15:42:00.002-05:002009-08-01T15:46:42.229-05:00New Bunny Hop invitationsI've been hard at work on some new invitation designs -- check 'em! So far I've listed the bunny hop invites in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28672632">chocolate</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28671851">tropical green</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28671314">aqua</a>. More to come!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82871740.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82871740.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.82868926.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.82868926.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82867812.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.82867812.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-10713289158871374522009-07-26T14:15:00.004-05:002009-07-26T14:30:11.953-05:00Bunny hop stationeryHappy Sunday! It's been a productive weekend around here - hot, but productive. Yesterday I visited the <a href="http://www.austinfarmersmarket.org/">Austin Farmer's Market</a> with my friend Meredith and her adorable 2-year old son Silas. I can't believe I've lived here 7 years and have never been! It was a warm July morning but we had a great time perusing the stalls of local farmers and vendors. We also checked out the baby store <a href="http://www.shopwee.com/">Wee</a> in Austin's Second Street District - Really cute stuff and I scored some neat baby gifts for my friend Shane's upcoming shower in Atlanta.<br /><br />Today I am finally getting around to listing some new stationery I've had in the works for a couple of weeks. Check out this new set of ten <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28376957">personalized gingham bunny notecards</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.81881487.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.81881487.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.81881392.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 430px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.81881392.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.81882030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 311px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.81882030.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I've set them up so you can pick the color for your ink/envelopes. They're so cute!<br /><br />I'm so excited to once again be featured in the <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/">Poppytalk Handmade market!</a> My "virtual booth" will be up mid-August through January 2010. It will rotate with each new monthly theme. Jan & Earl, the Poppytalk editors, are so fabulous to work with and I feel honored to be included. More to come when I am all set up in the next market...Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-73068425526483829592009-07-21T19:16:00.003-05:002009-07-21T19:25:10.076-05:00bambino goodies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/images/logo/bgmini.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 90px;" src="http://www.bambinogoodies.co.uk/wp-content/themes/arthemia-premium/images/logo/bgmini.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />After the long and stressful day I had trying to decide how to rename my <span class="fullpost"><strike>onesies</strike></span> one-piece bodysuits, I was delighted to receive a note from Lucy at <a href="http://www.bambinogoodies.co.uk/hot-trend-dachshunds/">bambino goodies</a>. She featured my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23410428">wiener dog one-piece body suit</a> in her collection of hot trends: dachshunds. She's got some great wiener dog items so check the adorable site (it's the biggest blog/site of its kind in the UK and in the top 50 of baby sites visited in the UK!).<br /><br />I've also got somethign cooking with another dog magazine but I'll save that tidbit til I know it's a done-deal. I'd better get to work as the editor needs updated photos by the morning... yikes!Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52303060074794756.post-34621565530543691632009-07-21T19:09:00.003-05:002009-07-22T09:47:56.695-05:00What's in a name? A lot.Quick update... I will now be selling baby "one-pieces," "bodysuits," "rompers," and similar such pseudonyms. But not <span id="dnn_ctr499_ProductPage_lstProducts_ctl00_lbllistDescription" class="CATProductListItem">Onesies®, </span>which I was informed this morning is a name that belongs exclusively to Gerber (and they don't want to share). So sorry for the confusion and think twice next time you call that thing you blow your nose with a "Kleenex<span id="dnn_ctr499_ProductPage_lstProducts_ctl00_lbllistDescription" class="CATProductListItem">®</span>" -- it's probably safer to call it a facial tissue ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Quick update:</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"> Etsy has now removed the "</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" id="dnn_ctr499_ProductPage_lstProducts_ctl00_lbllistDescription" class="CATProductListItem">Onesies®" sub category from their Children/Baby section. So if you're shopping for babies (and I don't know why you would want to go further than my shop ;) you can now find all </span><span id="dnn_ctr499_ProductPage_lstProducts_ctl00_lbllistDescription" class="CATProductListItem"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Onesies®-inspired items under the </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://www.etsy.com/category/children/baby/bodysuit">Bodysuit section</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">. </span><br /></span>Christy Hodgsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537926690355227194noreply@blogger.com0