Etsy Treasuries: Playing with Type

I created two new treasuries this weekend on the theme of letters and typography. the first was inspired by finding fluxglass via my suggested shops. After seeing the Ampersand mirror, I couldn't resist finding out what other great ampersand items there might be on etsy, and a treasury was born:

But then this is what Chuck thought I was doing, spelling out my name. 4 letters across, four spaces in each treasury row. After he pointed that out I couldn't resist!:

Just a little etsy treasury/typography fun this weekend as a quick distraction from preparations for Crafty Wonderland!

Pittock Mansion Deal

If you're in Portland, and you read my blog, you might be interested in today's deal from LivingSocial. Back in February we climbed up to the mansion but didn't go for a tour. Ever since I've been wanting to go back! I signed up for Living Social a few months ago when they had a deal on Amazon gift certificates, and I haven't really seen anything I'm interested in for a while, but today was an exception. And they have a referal program, so if three people use my link (by clicking on the photo above) to buy the deal, I guess I get it free! The deal  expires soon, so don't put it off if this appeals to you! It's a good deal free or not, and I can't wait to see the mansion's interiors. 

Family Photos

My Grandma recently sent me a bunch of old photos of myself. Chuck scanned them and adjusted the faded colors somewhat and I just thought I'd share a few:

 

That's me on the tire swing. I like my hot pink corduroys. Can you buy those now, haven't they come back in style? I will totally buy a pair if I see them. And then that's me and my grandpa ("papaw") on a beach.

 

Me in a hat (strikes me as a little clockwork orange looking, but I didn't see that until I was much older.) And my Mom in some neat purple and white big sunglasses.

Work In Progess: Clowder of Cats

Apparently I have choices for how I refer to a group of cats: clowder, cludder, clutter, kendle or kindle of cats. All very cute. Anyway, I thought since I have Kat in my shop name, it was finally time to try to get some cats made for selling. So today we went to pick up some yarn for this (and other) purpose(s). I've finished my first larger cat in gray, well except for the face and other finishing. I'm hoping I can make up a few more larger kitties and some smaller kitties the size of my previous triangle cats. Okay, enough blogging, off to furiously knit up a kindle of cats and a bunch of kindle cozies!

Also note, in anticipation of the show my shop has had some of my usual selection deactivated for the month. It will be back to normal some time after the show! (Mid to late May, or early June? We shall see how it goes!)