Cabin in the Woods

My husband and I spent the week working on the new cabin. Much to my delight the place is looking more like a small log house than a "hunting camp". DH is doing a fantastic job on it and already has bigger plans in the works. What was originally a super small bedroom with room for just a bunk bed and small dresser (for hunters or grandkids) is now roughed in for a bathroom. Along with that he plans on adding a bigger bedroom off the side of the cabin.

What we did this week was put hardwood flooring in the kitchen, tile the back splash and counter top, move the pile of junk wood from a torn down old woodshed, paint the kitchen and livingroom, make coat racks, hang shelves in the 2 main bedrooms, and hook up the kitchen sink drain. We also brought the small couch up with us. I hope to get some more pictures of the inside up soon.



Our son moved the shower to the porch of the old small cabin that will be a sauna someday. We were taking showers out the back door last time but he and his wife were there with another couple and decided to move it for more privacy. It's kind-of cute the way he did it, Petticoat Junction style,. That's DH taking a shower, I took the picture from the driveway. We see a couple cars or atv's go by when we're in it but I doubt they can see us, lol.

Congratulations to the Winner!

Congrats to the winner of my 1,000 sale giveaway! I just listed 15 new items before heading out to spend the week with my folks. My 20% OFF sale is active until I return! Shipping resumes next Monday. Here's a sample of the new items listed this morning.





I'm outta here.........................poof!

Mystery Giveaway!

I decided to do an extra giveaway! I'm a few sales away from hitting the 1,000 mark so I'm going to make the person who purchases and pays for the 1,000th item a mystery gift! And they get to request what colors they want for their gift. The item will about a $20-$25 value, choices are heart, shell, rose, goddess, or a set of 4-5 lentil or nugget beads.

I'm also going to extend my Christmas in July sale until the 20th of July. I'll be spending time with my parents when the sale is suppose to end so I'm extending it till I get back. Mom plays the lap dulcimer and we've gone to the ODPC Funfest together for the last 13 yrs. My folks are in their 80's now and I enjoy the week we spend together more each year. I'll be taking a torch, kiln and oxygen concentrator with me so I can make beads while hanging around the campsite. It's just me and Sadie (my dog) in our little 5th wheel, the rest of the family stays home.

The last day I can ship before leaving is the morning of Monday, the 13th. I'll catch up on the 20th. Not sure if the local library has the net, I forgot to call them today and find out. If so I'll be able to check in and maybe blog a bit.

Christmas in July Sale!

The Etsy Glass Artists are having a Christmas in July Sale from July 8th through July 15th. See each shop's Announcement and the list below for their particular offerings! Please use the code "CIJ" in your notes to buyer upon checking out so you can get the sale price. This is a great time to start Christmas shopping (you know it’s going to be the season before you know it!) or a little treat for yourself.

I'm doing 20% off everything in my shop except the oak bead displays. The 20% off will be refunded from paypal so you can checkout as normal. I'm working on getting pictures taken of new items and will be adding these over the next few days. I'm also going to extend the sale for my shop until the 20th of July. Now is a good time to stock up on beads for your jewelry creations, the fall shows will be here before you know it!
http://www.giapet.etsy.com

This silver bracelet bead will up soon!

Other Participating Members:

MyCabinCreations
http://www.MyCabinCreations.etsy.com
20% off Everything

Jewelry by Natsuko
http://www.jewelrybynatsuko.etsy.com
20% off everything

RWillisglassartist
http://www.rwillisglassartist.etsy.com
20% off glass items only

tekaandzoe
http://www.tekaandzoe.etsy.com
20% off

Paulasstressart
http://www.Paulasstressart.etsy.com
20% off everything

Susan Sheehan
http://www.susansheehan.etsy.com
20% off all glass

Glass Circus
http://www.glasscircus.etsy.com
20% off everything

Color Shoppe Studio
http://www.colorshoppestudio.etsy.com
10% off all Stained Glass Jewelry

Glasscat
http://www.glasscat.etsy.com
20% off fused and dichroic jewelry; 15% off any stained glass items.

41design
http://www.41design.etsy.com
20% off

Congrats Jan T,. You've Won

The winner of July's Drawing is Jan T. of Hawaii. Congrats Jan!
She was quite surprised she had won since she didn't remember entering. However, as a long time subscriber to my newsletter "Glassbits" she was in the drawing automatically. To top it off she says it is the first time she has ever one anything! I love it!

And just because we all love eye candy here's a picture of some recent work. This one's going in the etsy shop soon.