Monday, July 30, 2007

Has it been quiet

Not for me!!
I am on the road again

I am embarking on a 12 h0ur drive
for a 2 week show.

BUT never fear
This blogger is near.

It will cost me a penny or two
To keep in touch with you!

So I will be back
On the first

To read my mail and quench MY
Internet thirst.

I am paying the phone company $375 to hook me up online for 2 weeks
So I wont miss a thing!!

Until then...............

Friday, July 27, 2007

10% OFF SALE

On All Of her Digital Scrapbooking Kits This Week!!

PortraitsbyMelissastarr

ROCK N ROLL Kit

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket



Boutique cafe show #67



Oodles of Boutique news on todays show! Lots of discounts, sales and promo codes just for you! Plus we even mentioned a few group launches that we found and an auction pick of the day!!! is it yours??

Daria wants to know what you have been up to with your kids this summer! lets share some fun activity ideas in today's show notes!

Stop by for your cup of couture and so much more!
www.boutiquecafe.com

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Chic*petit


Does an amazing "chic"
Cat in the Hat

She is offering free shipping
when YOU tell her you saw it on
THE MIND

whimsykids

A buyer asks


What would cause
the knit fabric to tear
in this set.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

It seems rare

to meet a person online you can really connect with. Someone you know you can trust, and someone who is sweet , kind and generous. Always the first one there with encouraging words, or a kindness, or just to listen.... I met someone like that a few years ago and she has been one of my best friends... I feel like I have known her all my life, many of you know her and her daughter Donna, Her cute grandaughter Lily as "swirlsandtwirls". Her and Donna are members of the ebay community, a member of ODOD, the granny's, started WDAS with me ......as well as others. She has shared her family with us, especially the birth of her newest Grandson David. David was born with spina bifada, he and his family have faced many obstacles in his short life. David passed away suddenly Saturday night. I am posting a link to his caring bridge page. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Favorite comment

"I'm in a town I've never heard of......"

without knowing what that comment goes to I guess the next part might go something like this
married to a man I have never met, children I have never seen, and pets ....
We've got to be more nimble!


Monday, July 23, 2007

Tired of trying to

Live up to the young starlets in HOllywood....
check this site...Might put you at ease!!
here

Dear X

Maybe you and / or your readers can share some insight on this topic. I can understand spending $200 for an OOAK cool outfit for a special occasion like a birthday, trip to Disney etc. What I do not get is $250 for a BTS outfit... so that they can get paint on it.

I cant imagine a kid being able to have "fun" in school especially PreK and having to worry that Mom may get mad at me for ruining my $250 EBay set.

By the way this is not meant to say that the sellers work is inadequate, just a question I am sure people have thought of. I know we all have our thresholds!

Looks like his answer to end

The war on Irag got
SHUT Down

When it comes to a

CREATIVE disguise
This one is right up there!!
Incognito

Looking for that punkin patch set??


Find it here and YOU will be rewarded with FREE shipping

better get on over there!

DBCB has MOVED OFF EBAY!

Will more follow.??...who likes the new group set up??




They are moving to MSN! Members have been joining in packs all day, and we are SO excited about what the group will offer members! The ebay group will close in about 2-3 weeks, but will have a new home!

Click here

Frogs and Flowers

Has just opened her Etsy Store
and has been STOCKING it full of MANY OOAK items!

With over 50 items listed currently, most READY TO SHIP!
YOU must take a look!!


Anyone who purchases $35 or more will recieve a free accessory in their package!

Oli*Beli


Just listed this divine little set
She is offering FREE shiPPing
to the lucky Blog reader
who is high bidder!!

You can find it here

Sunday, July 22, 2007

haven't heard of cafe press??

Check it out here...

Find or Create Political Merchandise at CafePress


It is a great place to be creative.
Check our sidebar for advertising cafe press stores
I have a shop too!

Friday, July 20, 2007

Agapebebe is having a special sale

This month she is offering 10% off to all customers who order in my store!!! Your coupon code is GO72007. ;-) It expires on August 15th for items purchased on her website.
www.agapebebe.com

Love my graphics? I also have a t-shirt/gift shop with cafepress!!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Sitemeter FRIEND or FOE???

Do you remember where you were the first time your read the words........
"I have tracking software"
YIKES !!!

Sitemeter, Sellathon, Read Notify and the like
Great selling tools BUT in the wrong hands...
these tracking programs have become the devils handiwork.

Tracking software....Friend or Foe?
Have they eroded the boutique community...turning buyers and sellers into amateur sleuths or are we better off
Knowing who forwards our emails, leaves inflammatory messages and stalks our auctions?

P.S note to IP address 71.58.197
I got my eye on you!

molly O designs


Makes the Transition into FALL
Look Effortless...

Don't miss all this seller has to offer!!
find her auctions here

It's all about the Godlfish this season


4 PC Goldfish Applique Custom Set
Size 12 Mo to 14 yrs
Free Shipping
when you tell her you saw it on
THE Mind

A readers Favorite

TURNS TO GOLD

wOw

Dear X

I am curious to know when a seller joins a particular group does that dictate their pricing? I have seen some join a group and viola their prices go up, but the quality or design did not change.


I do think it is all about the groups sometimes..BUT lets not overlook the exceptions and celebrate them!

Groupless and making money on ebay...gives us a shout out!

hannah's*hangers

Brings you
The ultimate Collection
For Fall

Clever marketing
Great Fall Palate
find them here

From now....

Until the end of the MONTH
All auctions at
Bridget and Co
Start at $1.

Take a gander here

Dad makes prom dress...OUT OF....


Condoms?? I don't know, what do they look like to you?

Favorite comment of the DAY

"We've got to be More nimble"

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Walmart brings Religion


To the toy Isle
What does that mean??

Back to school


with sam*and*allie
Check out this great set for fall

This seller lists with theChicks

and is offering FREE shIpping

Monday, July 16, 2007

Havent seen yet

BUT have to check out
Polkadot*door*boutique

she has some great customs, bags, car seat covers
and a few SURPRISES!!
and as always
FREE shiPPing to our READeRS

Check out cielo.blu


Very unique eclectric jewelry

comes from this seller!!!
She is offering FREE shiPPing
all you have to do is tell her you saw it ON
THE MIND

Don't miss it!

couple so wrapped up

Thursday, July 12, 2007

This seller is

I am stopping in!

I am checking in from the Casino, I have a room here. We are at the Moondance Jam selling our "Ugly cheap purses" ( as they were reffered to LOL.) I have a 10 x 20 booth Directly in front of the stage. We were there yesterday at 11 am and sold our last purse at 1:30 am. DEF LEPPARD was amazing!!!! There at least 30,000 people in the crowd and this was weird 50% over the age of 40. I dont know why that surprises me. Loverboy was awesome... Def Leppard took the stage at 11 pm, the crowd by the stage had been carrying these large beer mugs
and they all lit up when the Band came on.

Of course their encore, Rock of ages..really rocked the crowd..It is really alot of hard work, but lots of fun!! My niece and nephew were camped next to our booth my sister and her guy arrived today. My son said last night how surreal, to smell all the campfires (this place has 8000 camping spots) Be in our booth selling and Def Leppard on the stage...
So far so good!!!! I am going to check emails and get anything up if I get more computer time..
PS
There are 2 tattoo booths here I am tempted to get
"The Mind" tattoo'ed on my forehead.!!!

Monday, July 09, 2007

I have become

Comfortably Numb
by Pink Floyd
There is no pain, you are receding.
A distant ships smoke on the horizon.
You are only coming through in waves.
Your lips move but I cant hear what you're sayin.
When I was a child I had a fever.
My hands felt just like two balloons.
Now I got that feeling once again.
I cant explain, you would not understand.
This is not how I am.
I have become comfortably numb.

Today I feel Like a million bucks

You know when you get clarity, and you get to see the big picture. My blog has once again spawned a hate blog. I was there once to read the comments directed to me. I was just there again. I was able to read the comments as an outsider and it seems to be all mean spirited bickering and it dawned on me. This is what I have had to moderate everyday for the last year or so. I have become numb to it. I read all the hateful things people said about me and nothing, I felt nothing.
I didn't care and it didn't hurt me. The shoe didn't get put on the other foot. I just read it like I was reading my horoscope. Numb. I am just numb to it all. All the anonymous posters day in and day out, no names, no faces.
When I moderated. I really got to the point where I think I just scanned for names in the comments and whatever else was there, got published. Like an emotionally challenged robot.

I started this blog to have fun, to be fun. But mainly to showcase all the newcomers, and the new groups as well as the better known. AND gossip FUN gossip.

Have you ever heard when you lay with dogs, you'll get fleas, or they will eat you alive. A person can't help but be influenced by the company you keep. The Bickerson's have been my constant companion. Someone said I have become one of them. Huh. I need to make a point of not becoming one of anybody... I guess it takes a Boutique shrink's dime store psychology to finally drive that point home.


Note: I am not part of the Boutique shrink and do not know who it is. Still don't know who Evileena was, don't want to know anymore and am just starting to reaquaint myself with me.
I always look for the silk purse and pass the open windows.

Sunday, July 08, 2007

Winners and participants

send me your email address's to
so we can get you your prizes!!!!

And for all of you who participated but didn't win send me your mailing address
by Thursday!
..ALL participants get a coupon for free IceCream!!!
This is for all the MIND listings Including the first ones that listed.!!
Thanks for participating and Congratulations to the Winners!!

And the Winner of the DM launch is


Tie*Dye*Diva*Designs
$100

Pretty in Pink Floyd
It's all in the details..
The flying pig,
postcard "wish you were here"

The ruffles made from brick wall fabric
The Dark side of the Moon...Just really
enjoyed the effort and the details.

Second Place
$50.00
was Princesstomato
Her depiction of the song Stand in photos By REM, her painting and
embellishments.






Third Place
$50.00
goes to Mimikattini
For "people are people"
by depechemode
The fabric says it all.















The Fourth place
$50.00
goes to Tonihamel
for "SweetEscape"
The set she created was as fun as the inspiration (song)






Honorable Mention goes to Brenda of SwirlsandTwirls for her
Peter Max/Beatles /yellow submarine
Her set for the launch not only depicted the Beatles, their music But the artistic style of Peter Max and the 60's

Swirlsandtwirls was both co judge and sponsor
so did not compete....................

A sellers group with alot going on....

Is IvyLane
Be sure to check out their charity auctions.
..look for the key word Jennylove.

You cup of couture is ready.....

Show #64 - Fashion forward Friday "UPTIGHT" challenge!

Fashion Forward FridayIt's time for another Fashion Forward Friday Challenge and this week Amelia encourages us all to embrace the Updo! That's right - Ponytails are the focus of our Challenge. Fashion Forward FridayTo participate please link back to this podcast url and blog your reply to the Challenge. All comments may be placed in the shownotes, please be sure to add the link to your blog.
Megan shares some great Boutique News including: Sew Mama Sew Blog, Charm St, Winipoo Jewelry, Wisteria Lane, So Sweet Boutique. Daria shares about her family vacation and summer mommy motivation. Click here to view the BC Auction of the day >>. Podsafe Music by Sophia Ramos "Say You Will".


Blog and MORE: http://creativeoutletdesigns.blogspot.com/

*mimisgirls*


is brings you this perfect knit
Back to school knit ensemble

Seller says this knit is so super soft!

FREE shipping when you tell her
YOU found it here!!!

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Issey Miyake
This is soo Cool!!
let it load up

having fun with photoshop...

Friday, July 06, 2007

Lemonade anyone??


If you are thirsty for a cool
summer set for your little lemon/lime

check out this set

Comes with
FREE shiPPIng for MIND readers


click here

They call it the Trailor trash workout

Just listed


AWE this is JUST too cute!!!
For those about to BID
we salute YOU!!
check out the cute details here
Tell her you saw it on
THE MIND and get free shipping

Free Shipping
when you mention the BLOG between now and 7/10 on any
Kori's Closet instock items
or customs in my Hyena Cart.
click here

Thursday, July 05, 2007

okay...okay

I removed the picture of Paris Hilton.....
It was just there to make a point

I seriously wonder what in the world??


Ebay is taking on

PLEASE be careful at the pool

A 6 year old girl was disemboweled this week at the swimming pool. The drain cap was knocked off , as she became stuck on the drain. Something you just don't think about happening... How tragic for her and her family. Read more details here

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

I have noticed

REALLY want to get someone's GOAT
Mock their spelling, seems to be a growing trend.


Happy Birthday America!!!!

An American Girl


"Highly Recommended - ...Petty's always had a real ear for the cultural charms of new-Americana--its freeway overpasses, tattoos, and taco shops--which he brilliantly mythologized..."
Latest photo of "OUR American Girl" enjoying freedom


Well she was an American girl
Raised on promises
She couldn't help thinkin'
That there was a little more to life somewhere else
After all it was a great big world
With lots of places to run to
And if she had to die tryin'
She had one little promise she was gonna keep

Oh yeah, all right
Take it easy, baby
Make it last all night
She was an American girl

Well it was kinda cold that night
She stood alone on her balcony
Yeah, she could hear the cars roll by
Out on 441 like waves crashin' on the beach
And for one desperate moment
There he crept back in her memory
God it's so painful when something that's so close
Is still so far out of reach

Oh yeah, all right
Take it easy, baby
Make it last all night
She was an American girl

Last set of the summer for


Sam*and*Allie

Be there or Be square!!!

click here

Winner of DM launch

Being announced Sunday NIGHT!!!!!!

can't pass up a sale!!!

Pirates are Hot!!!


So is this set BY
FULLCIRCLEDESIGNS

this is a must see auction
there are so many
fun pieces to this set
here

Captain Jack!!


*blowin*bubbles*boutique*
wow!!

what an awesome likeness

Listing with
Wisteria Lane
check out this great pirate tee.

find it here

shiver me timbers

Preppy Kid Cool

Back to School
With Henry Westonkids
FREE shiPPIng
when you mention the BLOG

I love fall colors
here

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

This seller


Has lots to offer
in the way of overflow fabrics
going
going gone!!
check her out you might find a great deal!!

Monday, July 02, 2007

Puppy Love



from Trendy*Babies*Boutique

FREE shipping on this
adorable set

When You tell her
YOU saw IT on
THE MIND

Jaybird Designs has a QUESTION for you!!!


Are You feeling LUCKY??

You have until 7am (MST) on
Saturday, July 7, 2007 to sign up for my mailing list to win a fabulous prize!



I will draw one name from my
existing members and new readers.....you will get a questionnaire to complete
and I will create

SEVEN

fabulous gifts for my lucky
winner!


You can sign up for my mailing
list on my ME page.

It's custom BOUTIQUE....made by DesigningMINDS
NO fluff, NO interviews, NO ADS...JUST the Facts...the way it was intended............