Fuzzy Izmit's First Ever Scavenger Hunt Begins!

Well, just like I promised, I am now releasing the scavenger hunt list today! If you havent read the rules, please do so here! (If you do not follow the rules, you will be disqualified.) Everything in this list has to deal with me in some way. Lets get this party started! Good Luck to everyone!

Find:
1. Something with a popsickle stick
2. Something creepy crawly
3. Something thats just creepy
4. a Snail
5. a Betta fish
6. Bacon
7. Something chemistry related
8. Chocolate
9. a Skull and cross bones
10. Something Hannibal Lector/Silence of the Lambs related
11. Something Sweeny Todd related
12. a Black Cat
13. Something made from a recycled drink container
14. Something black and red
15. Meat
16. a classy kitty
17. Frog
18. Something spiky
19. a Snake
20. Something goth
21. Something steampunk
22. Dice
23. Something Aquarius related
24. Something you would find in a mad scientists lab
25. Something made in Michigan

Thank you!

Fuzzy Izmit’s First Ever Etsy Scavenger Hunt! The Rules!

Welcome to Fuzzy Izmit’s First Ever Etsy Scavenger Hunt!

This idea for a contest actually came to me in the shower, but I hope it isn’t a wash… yeah, I know, that was horrible! But I assure you this contest will be fun! I want to release the rules first so that everyone is on the same page and can ask questions if they need too before I release the clue list. Feel free to ask your questions in the comment section of this blog entry. I am also going to give you an example. I hope to have the list created and published on my blog by next Saturday.

Rules:

This is a scavenger hunt for items on Etsy.com. Only items for sale on Etsy are valid to use. You cannot use items from your own shop if you have a shop. When the list is released, your entry needs to be posted as a comment on that blog entry with contact information (i.e. email address). Each item can only be used once. The first person to give a complete list will win $10.00 off any item(s) from my etsy shop (coupon does not cover shipping charges).

Example List (This is much simpler than the actual list will be):

1. Something Purple
2. Something Green

Example Entry

exampleentry@exampleemail.com

1. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_8&listing_id=12368718

The color of the fabric is purple

2. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_9&listing_id=12388206

A photograph of a green statue

Here are some things to avoid (i.e. they will get you disqualified).

1. Bad or no contact information
2. Links that do not work
3. Incomplete list
4. Missing/Incomplete/Shaky/Offensive/Adult descriptions. Adult themed items are okay to link, but make sure the descriptions are family friendly
5. Using items from your own shop or items that are not on Etsy.com
6. An item can only used once
7. The clue must relate to the item in the listing, not the background, seller etc.

I cant wait to think up the list! Happy hunting!

Memory Wire Bracelet

Lake Shore Memory Wire Bracelet
Originally uploaded by fuzzy_izmit

This is my first attempt at a memory wire style bracelet. I really like it, it isnt my personal colors, but I still love the way the colors play off each other. I am listing it as I write this, so if you like it, take a look in my shop! It is a bit tricky working with this wire... I think my cheapy pliers may snap some day trying to work it... but I will take that chance. Enjoy!

WIP: Flower Hair Accessories

WIP
Originally uploaded by fuzzy_izmit

Pay no attention to the mess in my craft room! I went crazy last night with some fake flowers and hair clips and barrettes! I have to figure out which ones I like enough to keep, but I think I will put a few up in my etsy shop soon. If you see anything that you just have to know more about, just let me know! I had fun going to Joann's yesterday and browsing their 70% off flowers and just having fun mixing and matching. I cant wait until their fall/Halloween stuff goes on sale because those are more my colors. I want to get my hands on the fall leaves and possibly black flowers. Hot glue is a wonderful thing... except all those wispy thread things that get everywhere! I know the pink and while ones will go up... and I dont own any clothing that are either of those colors. I cant believe how large some of these are! Let me know what you think!

I also have been working with a new product; memory wire! I have a couple of things created that I will blog about later... and I hope those will go up in my shop too!

Product Review: William Blake Red Dragon Business Card Holder from Sweetheart Sinner

The environment in my book bag and/or purse can be very dangerous for small paper items like business cards. My pocket book is also so crammed with cards and IDs that I can only put maybe 3-5 business cards at a time, which can leave me without any easy to grab information about my business quick! In steps Sweetheart Sinners and her great metal business card holders! She has over 1000 to choose from, and that is about the only hard thing about picking out a holder. Picking out just one that would be me but still business appropriate was a bit hard. I decided on the one featuring William Blake's Red Dragon because I love anything Hannibal Lector related. The case itself is metal, which I hope will stand up well in the black hole which is my backpack. Both sides can be used for cards etc. which means I can fit about 15-20 cards on each side. I haven't tried it, but the listings also say you can fit an iPod Nano and earbuds in the case instead. The opening mechanism is easy to use and the tabs that keep the cars etc. in place are spring loaded. The image is nice and clear, but I have only been using it for the past couple of days, so I have no idea how it will hold up in the long term... but so far so good!

Overall Impression: I like the price and room in this holder, but I have yet to really put it through it's paces.

Auto Show Photos!

Blast Off
Originally uploaded by fuzzy_izmit

This weekend my husband and I went to a little local auto show and I had a great time taking photos! We even got the best tour of the show on a 1905 crank driven car there from a local museum! Come and take a look at all the new greeting card stock I have! If you see anything you like, please let me know! The photos that I included with this blog is one of my favorites, but I have a whole mess more! The colors and reflections were a treat and a pain to photograph. Enjoy!

Product Review (long term): French Butter Dish from K H Phillips

I have been meaning to write a review on this for a long time... so this is actually my very first long term product review. About a year ago my husband and I decided to try and slowly cut out some man made chemicals from our diets, and we started by switching from margarine to butter. The issue with butter is that if you keep it in the fridge, it is too hard to spread, but keeping it at room temperature means it will go bad more quickly. I found French butter pots or dishes on etsy and decided to give them a try. I found a beautiful blue French butter Dish from K. H. Phillips and have been using it for the past 11 months, and in that time I have fallen in love! The thought behind the design of any French butter dish is that you fill the "bell" (or lid) with butter and put a small amount of water in the dish. When you put the lid on the dish, the water creates a seal that is so good that you can keep your butter on your counter at room temperature for up to a month! Well, I can attest that our butter has never gone rancid at any point in time while we have used the French butter dish! I tell everyone I can about it, and I think I have converted my mom and a few others. Our particular dish holds just under two sticks. That is really the only issue I have with it-- since we let the stick butter soften to room temp before we put it in the dish, we always have a little bit left over that just doesnt fit in the bell. The dish is also dishwasher safe, the color is as beautiful today as it was went we bought it and the construction is very sturdy. There are a lot of little details like the spiral design on the lid and the details on of the handles that really add to the overall enjoyment of the dish. Occasionally if there is an air bubble or something, the butter will fall out of the bell at inopportune moments, but that has only happened once or twice.

Overall Impression: I love my French butter dish and recommend it to anyone who has a hard time with hard butter. I really appreciate the large capacity, but would love a little more extra room for the last 1/8 or so for the last part of the second stick.

Product Review: Peppermint Eucalyptus Foot Scrub Bar from Shine Your Hiney Soap

That has to be the longest title for a blog I have ever had! Anyway, this review involves some peppermint eucalyptus foot scrub. Shine Your Hiney Soap offers a wide variety of soaps (including pumpkin scented stuff... mmm!) She is a frequent in the chat rooms on etsy as well, where I have chatted with her on many occasions. Well, not to long ago she solicited some chatter to try her new foot scrub at a reduced price, so I decided to give it a try. She had been using it on herself for a while, but wanted to get other people's opinions on the bar before she started selling it main stream. Her spartanly packaged soap arrived quickly and I couldn't wait to till I took a shower next to try it out!
The scent is very spicy and strong. I love the way, after my shower, I could still smell it lingering in the air. I like spicy scents because some times floral scents are just to sweet and "girly" to me. This particular soap is two sided, one full of exfoliants and the other just soap. I love that this soap is duel purpose. I used to scrubber side not only on my feet, but a few other places that needed some scrubbing. I would not suggest scrubbing sensitive areas like your face etc with the scrubber side. It did take a few passes to work down to the actual scrubbers in the soap since it was so new, but that is to be expected. It is a good job exfoliating my skin, and the other side worked great cleaning all the other places! The shape of the soap also made it easy to hold on to while scrubbing.

Overall Impression: Great duel purpose product with a great lingering scent!

Product Review: Two Pairs of Wrist Warmers from Ariadne's Island

I have a weakness for hand warmers... and I finally indulged myself in two light pairs for the summer from a great and affordable shop on etsy called Ariadne's Island. Her wrist warmers are so cute and come in lots of colors. I stuck with my two favorites, red and black. Ariadne is also open to custom orders. I had been watching the shop even since I had saved up a few extra bucks to see if she had any colors I liked and inquired on a custom order of red and black... but to my luck she was planning on listing those same colors so all I had to do was to wait and pick them up in a few days! I have to say, they came very quickly and in great shape. They are made of t-shirt like material (I am no fabric expert, but I am sure if you really wanted to know you could just ask her!) and are perfect for summer. When I got them, I wore them for about 2 weeks just about every day. I absolutely love them! I have to say, I also love the price too, great deal for an awesome look!

Overall Impression: Great customer service, comfortable and affordable product. I look forward to ordering more items in the future!

The images are used with permission from Ariadne's Island. Mine are full of cat hair... since I have two cats and I wear them so often!