After the Flood

I didn't realize until after I took this picture

that the bark spelled my initial.

You can see how high the water was -- it washed out this bank

and exposed the rocks and tree roots.

The flood carried huge rocks down the creek,

so there were a lot of new fossils to look at.

And a feather. :)

Check out these Etsy shops!

I've been neglecting my blog because I've been so busy with custom orders for Valentine's Day.  So I thought I would feature the work of some other Etsy sellers.  Enjoy!

MakingPaper

A brand new Etsy shop with cute cards and fantastic prices.

jamieshelman

Another fairly new shop with art that will make you smile.

mystiqueisland

Unique and colorful photographs.

justingeer

An assortment of items, including this CD - 'Songs From a Piano'.

aggieray

Quality handbags with fun fabrics and great prices.

First Impressions

What was your first impression when you saw these photos?

When I first joined Etsy and lurked in the forums, I'd constantly see threads about treasuries. I wasn't sure what the big deal was, and wondered why people called them addicting. My first impression was, wow, that seems like a waste of time.

Well, I also used to think that blogging was a waste of time, but I've found value in it. Regardless of who actually ends up reading it, if anyone.  I've also found value in creating treasuries. Searching through the shops of other artisans and compiling treasuries like the one above actually reminds me to be grateful and appreciate every day that I have. I named the one above "It's all around us."