I've been featured!

I was recently contacted by Sally of Polka Dot Market about featuring my Halloween Personalized Tile on her blog Polka Dot Mom. I was honored to be asked! Stop by and check out her blog if you have the time, there are lots of adorable polka dot items made by other Etsymoms! Very cute stuff!!!

Update on Mourning Dove, and More

Just wanted to post an update on the little mourning dove. I drove and walked by the neighbors house several times yesterday, and every time I did I saw the mother mourning dove on the ground near the shrubs. So it looks like she was looking after her little one. I have not seen either one today, so I'm just hoping for the best.
More baby animal excitement though - our lab puppy found this little baby squirrel in our yard tonight! She is such a little cutie pie! You can find out more about her on my Artwork by Andrea Blog.
Seems to be our week for baby animal rescues!

Bird Adventures

We had a bit of excitement at our house last night. Driving back into our neighborhood after going out to eat last night I spotted this little fledgling in the middle of the road. I had my husband stop the car to let me out so I could see what the situation was. Although the little one could flutter a bit he/she was not flying yet. Probably a day or two from being properly fledged.
Since the neighbors dogs were out and it was about to storm I decided to take it home and figure out what to do. After getting it home I was able to confirm that it was a mourning dove fledgling. Interesting bit of info - they drink a special milk that their mothers make. After getting some very helpful advice, I realized the best course of action was to get this guy/girl back to his momma!
All the neighbors were helpful putting their cats and dogs in their houses for the evening so the little mourning dove would not get eaten. And luckily the storm had blown past. We tried to put him in a tree where I heard his mother calling but he fluttered right out. I ended up putting him in some shrubs instead. Hopefully he will make it! I've passed by several times today and keep seeing mommy mourning dove near the shrubs, so it looks like she's feeding the little one - hooray!

My kids were so excited by the whole adventure, it was pretty late before they fell asleep last night. Then to top it all off, we had to stop and move a box turtle out of the road today so it would not get hit!
What next?!

Yikes - I've been tagged!!!

Over the past few days I've gotten tagged, not once but twice (by Piglet Love and Signature Sterling ! I didn't even know in blogging terms what being "tagged" means, lol! I had to look it up! So here are the rules:
The Rules: Each player starts this game with 6 weird things about themselves. People who get tagged need to write on their own blog 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave a comment that says you're tagged in their comments and tell them to read your blog.So, without further ado...6 weird things about me:

1. I don't like most fried foods, but I LOVE fried dill pickles and fried green tomatoes. Seriously, I could eat enough to make myself sick.

2. If someone gave me a $100 shopping spree I would spend it on art supplies instead of shoes, clothes, or jewelry. Ok, if you are another artist or crafter you might not think this is weird, but a lot of my friends do.

3. I can wrap both my feet around the back of my head. No, I will NOT post a photo of this you'll just have to take my word for it. ;-)

4. You know how there are jokes and songs at Christmas time about how no one wants to eat the fruitcake. Well, I do - love it! Ok, don't ask me why, it is a little strange looking.

5. I do not like red roses. I know you probably think I am crazy, but I never have. I don't like how they get black around the edges as they die. I would prefer a bouquet of wildflowers over a dozen reds any day! My favorite flower? The lily of the valley - so small and sweet!

6. About 15 months ago I did not even know what blogs or forums were. Now, I have 3 blogs and I am a member of so many forums I could not even tell you how many. And now, I know what it means to be tagged! ;-)

Who I've tagged:
Sarah's Creations , My Babys Funky Junk , Beadiful Things , Ms.Belle , OneGirlieGirl , Such Pretty Colors
Have fun everyone!

Too Early for Christmas???

It seems so strange that most of us have barely begun to think about fall, let alone Christmas, however so many retail stores are already putting out holiday items and decor! I am trying to keep up with it all, and have listed this "Cookies for Santa" plate in my shop which can be personalized with children's names or a family name. I will try to begin listing other holiday items this week including Christmas ornaments and Hanukkah tiles. Might be nice to think about the winter holidays when the weather here is close to 100 degrees!!!
Cookies for Santa Personalized Plate
can be found in my Etsy Shop
(just click on the link :-) )
I have also been BUSY with my THIRD Etsy shop Artistic Creations ! This shop features abstract paintings and pendants, as well as a few other surprises. Please stop by and check it out. :-)