It has been a long and busy Summer. It has been mighty hot, too hot if you ask me! I am more of a home body then a beach bum. Don't get me wrong I adore the beach! I love collecting seashells splashing in the surf, and building sand castles. I don't however like to sweat. Most people are amazed how pale I am considering my Italian heritage.

So what do I do with all that time spent indoors...I think of crazy and whimsical things to sew and make silly!

This Summer I have introduced some new items to the shop, but before the holidays there will be much more! I have been doodling like crazy in my notebook (I have tons of notebooks scattered around my house filled with doodles!) and can't wait to start creating! I really can't imagine not making things. Its kind of like breathing for me. Not all my creations work, but I learn from everything I do. It is amazing how much one person will learn over a years time.

Whats next? Why loads of fun, cute and geekey items headed your way!

Hello my sweets!

Even though I am super busy as of late, I hope to be popping in more to update the blog.
I wanted to share all the little snippets that having been brewing. My B&M shop is up and running. We are on our 2nd full week of being open and I could not ask for a better 2 wks. Things have been busy and weeks fell like whirlwinds! Soon we should have a website for the B&M, which will feature all my favorite artist available at the shop and some itybitybags. I will post more when things are up and running. I have also been working on some new things for the itybity shop. It is hard finding the time to sew, but I am managing. With the holidays sneaking closer and closer I know I have to get moving on updating the shop and adding some surprises.

This idea as been swirling around in my head for a while. Believe it or not I think I made the first grumpy bear tissue cozy (yes, I said grumpy bear) like 3 months ago. Finally grumpy bear will be making his appearance for the fall season! He is beyond happy to be showing his pearly whites to the world!

So keep an eye on the shop for new surprises and watch here for soon to be holiday recipes, crafts and more!

I hope everyone has a cozy day, because I am freezing my buns off!

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This week is a special DIY project, an itybity exclusive of sorts.

I am proud to announce "Pretty little cozies" by Lark books! This book is filled with awesome cozy tutorials from some of your favorite crafty peeps and even a tutorial from my little itybity self :) The book is not released for sale until May5th , so mark your calenders.

So to celebrate I decided to give my itybity readers first dibs on this easy and fun DIY project!

Instructions to make your very own "Sunny side up Pan handle cozy"!

I am so excited about this! The book is filled, filled to the brim with awesome cozies! So please go check it out on May 5th! Now get sewing!

(These are the instructions directly from the book. Please be kind, these instructions(patterns) are only for personal use. If you have any questions please email me.)

Cheers!

xoxoxo

Hi all! I know it has been a while since I last updated, I am sorry!

I am really going to try and keep on my toes and make sure things get back to normal. It has been slow in the shop, which gave me some much needed time to catch up on my B&M accounts. There is some news here on the home front.

Me and the DH have been house hunting for some time now.

I think it has finally happened! If everything goes well me and all

the ity bags will be moving to a new town. This will all not take

place until February and I will keep everyone updated!

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Above is a new ity-bity Bag that I have not yet posted!Little boombox should make an appearance some time today! I am so excited about some new items that will slowly be peeking into the shop this spring!

Like my new Card sets! This set is the "three of a kind" cherries card set.

My first in the series of blank note cards and other

paper goods to make their way to ityland!

There are some ideas rolling around in my head that I wish

I had more time and money to do the all!

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Well I guess I should be off promoting, sewing and taking care of

the little ity that is patiently watching Pinky Dinky do, but really wants to play puzzles with Mama ity!
Have a lovely Monday everyone!

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Hope you brought in the new year with lots

of bubbles and laughs!

I am so excited about the year to come! Today is my first big

shop update for 2008!! Lots of new goodies awaiting their grand entrance!

The update will be at 2pm est.

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Burrr it is chilly here in ityland!

We got some snow last night, not a lot but enough to freeze

my little toes!

Hope everyone is happy and healthy and ready to bring

in the New Year!!!!

Thanks to everyone who supported my shop and made this year

so exciting and lovely!

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Please remember to stop in and check out my first shop update for 2008!

Wow, it has been a crazy month!

Thanks to all the wonderful ity fans for all your support! It was a fun

and busy season, but I am glad I got to share it with everyone! I hope all

of you had a wonderful holiday. I got so many great gifts from Santa, I thought I

would share a couple with you!

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Santa stashed in my stocking this oh so lovely Dot Dot Ring by Brooke Medlin of Gemmafactrix.

I have been visiting it for some time and am so please to now own it!

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This painting "Emma and the Hornet god" by Opticwaste I have been swooning over!!!

I was so excited to find it snuggled under the tree! I can not wait to hang it somewhere special!! What a glorious Christmas!!!

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I also got this sweet pair of delicate blue flower earrings from my favorite

earring designer jeweledMonkey .

I love all of her vintage inspired flavor that appears in every pair! So, I have to say I had a wonderful Christmas! It was lovely and quiet and stuffed full of yummy treats!

Happy Tuesday Ity friends!

It is pretty rainy and dark here on the home front. I don't mind the rain, but I hate when everything is dark and gray. Well this week has been picking up speed at the shop. I think once everyone gets turkey off the brain Etsy sellers are going to get swamped! I am pleased that many of my Christmas gifts will be from Etsy this year!

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I think I am in love..............

With ohmycavalier!

I swoon over everything in this shop! The entire idea of it all is so beautiful! The colors chosen, the whimsical etchings, and now the felted animals! I wish I could fill my house with all the lovelies spilling from this shop!

This little golden girl holding a golden fox reminds me of little red riding hood!

A copy of her now resides in my home, just waiting to be framed!

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Oh and don't get me started on this mouse!

I love him so! Maybe Santa will bring him to come live with me!

He is so life like I am just waiting for him to scamper away!

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Two Brown Birds print reminds me of the wind in the willows

or a Jan Svankmajer film. I love the beautiful yet uneasy feeling from

many of the work found in this shop!

Oh how I'd liked to dream in the images of ohmycavalier!

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Well I guess that is enough dreaming for today! Off I go to finish my morning chores on this rainy Tuesday!

Happy snowy Monday everyone!

Today we had the first snow fall of the season! It was beautiful watching those big fluffy flakes fall from the sky. Every year whenever I see snow fall for the first time..I still get that giddy little girl feeling!

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I have some sweet little critter gals now available in my shop! This is a completely new edition to Ity-bity Bags. I have always made dolls and stuffed critters but I could never part with them. So with out further adieu I introduce Sophie and Alice! They are nestled in my shop right now! So go and take a peek!

*Sophie the blue bird

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*Alice the owl

♥ Happy Friday♥

Thanks goodness Friday is finally here! This weeks has been so busy and full of fuss! Many orders to fill and chores to fulfill before the holidays arrive. This week in the shop I have added some new little lovely pouches for someone sweet! Above is the two little birds pouch. I love this pouch! It reminds me of the decorations that adorn the Amish barns.

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I also made and will probably list today this cute little

kitten pouch! I usually don't make a lot of kitty bags, so this is a special addition. I love how he is so simple compared to some of my more funky pouches.
I think I can hear him purrring!

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Oh I almost forgot! I added to the shop yesterday this ity-bity nest brooch! It was quite hard to make but it all came together in the end. I almost kept it for my very self, but new it should go to a new home to hatch!

Have a wonderful Friday my little acorns!

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Good morning everyone! I am feeling much better today but the sky seems rather sad. It has been raining here all day! I thought this may be a good time to talk some cooking! Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and various other holidays as well! Many days to give thanks and much eating to do! So here are some yummy recipes for you to make and enjoy!

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Maple Glazed Turkey

1 turkey

stuffing of your choice

2TBS of butter

Salt

Pepper

1/3 cp Maple syrup

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preheat oven to 350 degrees

stuff turkey w/stuffing

rub all sides of turkey with butter

season with salt & pepper

put turkey into roasting pan with 3cps of water,cover with foil

roast for 1 hour.

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Baste turkey every 30 mins with pan liquids until turkey reaches 125 degrees

2-3 hours.

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remove foil turn oven up to 400, and cook for 50-60 more mins until turkey reaches 175 degrees.

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Butternut Squash

squash

salt & pepper

Canola oil

brown sugar

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Cut squash in halves or quarters

gut, and wash squash.

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spray or brush pan with canola oil

(I would use a ceramic pan)

place squash with skin side down on pan.

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butter inside cavity of squash

sprinkle with salt & pepper & brown sugar

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cook at 375 degrees for 1 hour 15mins

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Hope this makes your holiday's yummy!

Happy Thursday!

Hello out there in Ity world! Sorry I did not update yesterday, but it has been a busy couple of days. The shop had many orders to fulfill, but now I think finally there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Today I am feeling a bit under the weather ...so my post will be kind of short.

I am so excited that Thanksgiving is only a week away!!! As a family tradition we have Thanksgiving at the Grandparents house every year. I am in charge of making the pies (apple & pumpkin) and the roasted butternut squash! I can't wait to stuff myself silly and visit with family.

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My head today is stuffed with unhappy sniffles..so I have decided to List a couple of great movies I just recently viewed!

Sunset Blvd

Eyes without a face

All about Eve

Harold and Maude

Happy Wednesday!

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Good morning all my little Ity's! I hope your weekend was filled with crackling fires and hot cocoa! The family and I took a trip to the mall this weekend...beyond crazy! It was packed with people shopping like crazed wolves. I could not believe it was already so packed with Christmas shoppers! My Husband and I walked around the mall twice and left with nothing. This is usually the case because we really only go to window shop and get out of the house.

I did get in some much needed sewing this weekend! I had many orders to fill and at first seemed overwhelmed with all that needed to be done. But I managed to get most of it finished and even fit in some play time. I will be adding some of my new creations through out the week to my shop.

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Because this is the time for gift giving and to be thinking of others. I have decided to list some great organizations that are perfect to help out this holiday season!

Kiva

The Sleeping Bag Project

Heifer

Have a wonderful Monday my friends!

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled for November 28, 2007 from 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m

How Exciting! Today the tree arrived safe and sound in front of Rockefeller center on the back of a flat bed truck from Connecticut!

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Today I have decided to list a couple of my toys picks for all the Moms out there! I myself being a Mom am finding it very hard this year trying to decide what to buy for my son. With all the Toy recalls and the just plain ridiculous toys ( I have seen a couple) I have now more than ever started to lean towards handmade toys and or small company toy makers. So here are a couple of my favorites this year!

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Coloring Book Caddy By Cajun BagLady!

Baby Isabelle bed bundle By TiddlyWinks!

Wonder Kid Cape By BabyPop!

Wooden Airplane toy By Stump Pound Wood works!

Good morning Everyone!

Today is rather chilly and the smell of Winter is in the air! We got quite a bit of frost last night, and I don't think the plats enjoyed it. As I drank my cup of coffee and bid the hubby goodbye, I sat and watch out poor tree drop leaf after leaf. By the time I had finished some morning chores and remembered the tree...all the leaves had fallen. How sad for the little cold tree looking all helpless and naked!

So have you thought about Christmas / Holiday cards yet ? I hope so, because it is fast approaching that time of year! I love Christmas cards or any holiday card for that matter. I am very specific when it comes to picking which cards I will send. I tend to go with the more traditional card with a modern spin.

These cards are from Etsy seller EnfinLaVoila. I am so in love with all the cards in here shop! She demonstrates that perfect balance of modern and traditional card design. The price for these beauties is extremely reasonable and you would be supporting a handmade artist! And if you haven't notice I am favorable to reindeer this year!!

Happy Thursday♥

Yeah its the Wed! It already has been a long week and I can't wait until it is over! My son is finally better today, which gave me some much needed time in the studio. I have been sewing non-stop since Sunday and am finally feeling a little caught up.

I updated my shop today with some fresh items. Here is my new little Jelly friend, ready to keep your head warm and toasty! I think he is so sweet and full of color.

Also new in the shop are the Ity-Bity Gift Packs! I put together a few cute items that I think would make a great gift! These will only be available for a limited time. I don't plan on making bunches of these.
Well off I go to do some much needed house chores. Now that I think of it maybe I will bake a coffee cake too! Yum! Nothing is as good as fresh baked coffee cake and hot coffee! Have a wonderful Wednesday♥

Today is so cold and rainy! My son has a head cold and in all we are feeling pretty yucky! I wish I had a fireplace to sit in front of and have a nice hot cup of coffee and some cake!

Speaking of cake, I absolutely love Dancing Deers delectable cakes! Right now I am drooling over this Brandy soaked Harvest cake!!! I am definitely ordering some of these for Christmas gifts!! Soooo Yummy!

* Picture of wrapping available at Tilly Bloom

So it is getting to that time of year when shop owners

and gift givers are stumped on wrapping. With all the people as crafty as Martha Stewart it is hard to just wrap in news print with out feeling guilty. So I have decided to help a fellow out! I have search high and low and have compiled a list of some excellent sources of wrapping paraphernalia just for Ity-bity Pals.

The Paper Source

Creative Gift Wrapping

Eco Art-Ware

School Locker

The Paper Princess

Moth to a Flame

Whimsy Press

Happy Wrapping!

Oh and I almost forgot Mr.Snowman! What a charmer he is!

Made by Vintage By Crystal. I love all her magical little critters!

Hello all my Ity friends! Well it is Sunday and I am pooped! I have been sewing no stop all day long and am very tired. The good news is I have made some adorable creations that I can't wait to share with you!

I already starting to feel the holiday excitement! The hussle and bustle of shoppers at the local stores and the crisp air in the morning. It is a tradition in our family to put up the Christmas decorations the weekend after Thanksgiving... I can hardly wait! I do have to admit I am a bit of a Christmas decoration addict. So in honor of my addiction I thought I might show you some adorable items I am dying to poses!

*Santa is from BayBerrycove

* Banner By Storia Home