Happy New Year From Expressions By Devin

I just want to wish everyone a wonderful and safe New Year.I want to thank all of my blog readers and everyone who has supported Expressions by Devin this past year.It has been a wonderful experience.I am looking forward to another wonderful experience in 2009.

New Craft Desk!!!

Yesterday Joseph and I decided to go out yesterday and spend or gift cards and use some of our Christmas money.I have had my old desk for about 3 years,it been though alot. It was a cheap made desk.That i got on on sale really really cheap.It was time for a upgrade.I went to Joann's Fabric and crafts Store.I Love that store.It has tons of different craft items that hobby lobby and Micheal's don't.Joann's had this really awesome Craft table, that would help me get really organized.So I got it.I am so excited about it.Here is picture of our adventure trying to put it together and what it looks like finished:

Sunday Feature on Faded But Desired Treasures!!!

1)How did you first hear about Lollishops: I frequent blogs and shabby chic sites.. I do not remember who's blog or site i found a lollishops link on, but i clicked on it that day and have visited often.. When Sadie said she was going to open the Lollishops site to all of us that wanted to sell on it , i was so excited.

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!: I love to try all kinds of things. I am into Vintage at this time, and do not do a very big amount of crafting so to speak. I personally love to work with with wood.. Take old things and make something different from it. I have not been doing to much of that lately as i have been having a shoulder problem i am working to get healed.

3)How did you get started as a designer?: Well I have no degree to say i am "A Designer" but, I have crafted and scrapbooked for many years.. I love to just let the creativity flow and see what happens.

4)What inspires you to create?: Feelings mostly.. It always depends on the mood i am in as to what i do create.

5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Lollishops?: Send emails, blog, exchange links and word of mouth.

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?: Just always let your design lead you . Most of the time it falls into place even when you sit down with an idea, it will change.
Check out her lovely shop: www.lollishops.com/faded-but-desired-treasures

Valentine's Item in shop today

I just posted a couple new Valentine items in my shop today:


I am hoping to have more valetnine's items and gifts up this week so keep checking back.
I also posted a new baby girl card today also:

Keep checking back for new items daily!!!
www.devinprather.etsy.com

Christmas Recap

This Christmas was one of the best Christmas I have ever had.My husband Joseph always has to work holidays,But not this year.He was off on Christmas eve and day.I was super excited.I was so glad that I didn't have to go to all the places by myself.I got tons of craft stuff and some other things I wanted,But most of all I got to spend a wonderful Christmas with my Husband, all of my family and close friends.It was the best Christmas Yet!!!

P.S.Our Camera batteries died so no Pictures this year!!!

Feature blog on secondsister!!!!

1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:I don't even remember how I stumbled onto Etsy. I must have been clicking around the internet as I so love to do.

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:Well, I am first and foremost just a stay-at-home mom to one small boy. We live very near the ocean and we spend a lot of time in the sand. We are adopting a daughter from China. I have a small studio where I work as a silver smith and overall tinkerer.

3)How did you get started as a designer?:I started making jewelery when I was only 12. I have never stopped.

4)What inspires you to create?:I find inspiration everywhere I go. I love different cultures and I find the jewelry and fashion of Asia to be very interesting. I also love to listen to music in my studio. It brings out my creativity.

5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:I have a blog which brings in a fair amount of traffic. When I first joined Etsy, I spent a lot of time on the forums getting to know other artists.

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?: Don't spend a ton of money taking instructional classes. A book from the library or a phone call to an established artisan can be just as beneficial.

Check out her etsy shop: www.secondsister.etsy.com

A day trip to Brown County Indiana

Yesterday my Parents , my husband and I took a trip to Brown county Indiana.We go 2 or 3 times a year.We have never went there during Christmas time.Brown county has tons of really great shops and eating places.Of course I took pictures of our adventure.


My mom and I

The best shop at Brown county !!Its awesome. I get alot of my unique stamps from there.They have so many different kinds of stamps and card making stuff that you cant find any where else.I bought a awesome set of vintage looking stamps .

Some really pretty decorations they had set up

The Brown county train all decorated for Christmas and blasting holiday music.Very festive!!!



My husband and I

Some of the pretty Christmas lights at night!!
We had a wonderful time,spending time with my parents and getting in to the Christmas spirit!!!