I made a new batch of bottlecap ornaments and listed a few in my etsy store.

This adorable little messenger birdie

and for those who like things in threes, this set of snowflake ornaments.

I'm pretty much all packed up and ready for the DIY Trunk Show this weekend. I thought I had myself all centered and together, but I think I was wrong because I got a migraine today. Thankfully, after just 2 hours of wishing someone would chop my head off to stop the trobbing pain, it lessened to a mild pulsing pain, and now it is gone. I've been thinking a lot about how I'm going to set up my booth, I'm worried about the small spaces that are available at these upcoming indoor shows. I have a big 10'x10' space to work with at the Farmer's Market all summer and it is hard to condense that to a single 6' x 2.5' table. When I actually type it out and reread it, it sounds pretty trivial. Ah, the stressful life of EKRA. Whatever will she do? Come see the thrilling conclusion at one of my four upcoming shows!

Here's one of the frames I grouted last week. I just listed it in my etsy store.

Today I took a break from my insane crafting to clean up the even more insane mess I've made all over the house. Now I feel calmer and can actually see the projects that just need a little bit more work to be finished up. Also, I have enough room to spread out everything and pack it up for the show Saturday.

Yup, that's right. I've been making purses this past week! I forgot how much fun they are to crochet! And even more fun to embellish with appliques! These are not the best pictures, I just held them out at arm's length and snapped a picture.

Here's one with a squirrel...

and one with an owl...

and one with lots of colors...

and one with a bird I love so much I'm seriously considering keeping it for myself!

First of four holiday craft shows this Saturday. I'm excited and ready to go! If you are in the Chicago area, come say hi to me at the DIY Trunkshow!

Here is one of the first necklaces I made from my latest ebay vintage card score. The cards have several birds including this cutest little bird:

I'm cutting fabric today and it's not looking good for pictures of mosaics, so hopefully the bird picture will hold you until later!