Crafty Carnival

Hella Crafty In Nor Cal

 
I started a new etsy team called Hella Crafty.  The purpose is to kind of unite Bay Area and Nor Cal crafters.  I live right in the middle of San Francisco and Sacramento, and I would love to be the host to this new venture where we all meet up in the cyber world to share information on shows, supplies, or ask questions, or just make friends.  If you are a crafter selling on ETSY, and you are based in Northern California or the Bay Area, please join the Hella Crafty Etsy Team here!  (And for those of you who don't know... we use that word a lot here.  LOL!  It's like wicked on the East Coast :)

In other news, I worked very hard through the holidays.  The weather here has been pretty nasty by my standards.  I've decided anything less than 54 degrees is TOO COLD for me to get out of bed... but I do it anyway, I just feel validated in my complaints when I do.  I'm born and raised in CA, and I. hate. winter. (hella.)

 

I made this cute bear for Katy.  She was so sweet to commission her.  Katy sent me the fabric for the paws and ears, and a cute little hand drawing of what she had in mind.  I was super stressed cause I love Katy and her work, and I wanted her to be happy... and she was :)  So I can sleep easy again :)  Thanks Katy!!  xoxo

 

This is one of the dozen or so custom dolls I made over the last few weeks.  There are a lot of little girls in Dixon running around with Crafty Carnival dolls this holiday (yay! :)  This one went to my friend Lisa of Just Fun Designs.  (I got so busy and hurried, I didn't get pictures of the other dolls... which is a bummer, cause some of them were super cute... and a little different :)

 

And this little doll is so ugly she's cute.  She's a little elfy lookin thing that I made a few months back as an expirament... and i've just had her lying around ever since!  She kinda makes me happy in her little nudist kind of way.

I don't know what I'm up to next.  I have one more order to finish, and I'm re-arranging my craft room too.  But the ideas are flowing again, and I'm thankful for that.... if you have an idea or request for a Valentine printable, please share.  I'd love to offer one!  xoxo Missy

Link Love

I know that nobody has time to read blogs right now, and we are all super busy wrapping presents and stressing out!  LOL!  My personal facebook status yesterday was, "A reminder to all of my mom friends: we can sleep when Christmas is over, and to my dad friends: it must b nice to b u."  HAHA! 

But even in all of the bussiness, I still check a few of my favorite sites everyday.  I'm a sucker for Target's deal of the day... I check it EVERY DAY, but I've only bought something from it ONE time.  Can you believe that?  And then there's Woot... which I've never bought anything from.  But I have a new favorite... It's called GroopDealz.com, and it's a daily deal site too... but it's geared toward us crafty gals.  What?!  Did you read that right?!  Yes. you. did.  A daily deal site just for us.  I know.  Thank me later.  xoxo Missy

 

Free Santa Claus Merry Christmas printable coloring page

It's too late to ship, but it's not too late to print!  Here's a free printable Santa Claus coloring page.  You have about 4-ish days to finish your wrapping and shopping... so I'm providing the busy work and possibly buying you a few minutes of peace.  LOL!  I know I'm not ready!

 

This Santa is cute and kinda happy and anime in style.  He's nice and big so little fingers should be able to color him nicely ;)  Click Download Santa Coloring Page crafty carnival to download the page for your little one (or you) to color... and no there's no red frame on the actual printable, so don't worry... I'm not wasting your ink!  :)

Eye Can See Clearly Now

I made my first etsy treasury!  I just figured out a few days ago that they are unlimited now (in the old days, you had to stay up late or get up really early and reserve them ;)  and I never got one.  So now anyone can make one.  It's a nice thing to do to help promote other people's work... and who couldn't use a little of that kind of karma these days!?  So check out my treasury here.  It's called "Eye Can See Clearly Now" b/c it's based on eyeglasses... which are definately a current obsession of mine.  All though I've tricked my 9 year old into thinking she likes them too, so I can buy fake glasses for her, and then wear them when she's not looking!  LOL!

 

Get yer Missy-fied family dolls while they're hot!

Custom "Missy-fied" family portrait dolls now available in the shop here!

 
I want to thank Krystie so much for being my guinea pig family!  Love you!! xoxo  Please check out her blog, Cupcake Martini to see the MOST beeee-utiful card inspiration ever!

In other news... I have a lot of shout outs to give!  There have been some other people who have been very nice to me this week too :)

Rachel at One Pretty Thing for featuring my free printable labels, and Meaghan at Craft Gossip for featuring the same :)  Also Amy at Living Locurto for the blog love.  She also featured my labels about a month ago, and I've been so flattered.  All of these ladies do so much to help us bloggers get the word out and they are all great daily reads for inspiration and happiness!

And here are a few more blogs that have featured my labels and shown the love:  I Share Printables,  Printable Tip Junkie,  and Pink Coupon Cafe.

And finally I was featured in an etsy treasury here (snowed in) and here (super cute kawaii)  Check them out and don't forget to check the shop of the treasury curator!  That's who is sending out the link love!  xoxo

Custom Family Dolls

I want to thank all of my loyal customers!  I've a busy little bee keeping up with all of your orders and am super happy to be back doing this!  THANK YOU!

I have a few dolls I'll be listing on etsy this weekend.  But in the mean time, I'm looking for a volunteer!  I want to start offering "Custom Family Dolls"  I plan on listing a family of 3, 4, or 5 dolls on etsy at a certain price.... BUT first I need to do a set of custom family dolls so I can have pictures to list with the dolls!!  If any of my readers are intrested, I would like to offer you this one time discount on a set of "family dolls."  It will be $65 for 3, or $85 for four.  This is about 30% off or so, of what I will be charging on etsy.  If you would like to participate, please email me directly @ missyballance@aol.com so we can discuss it!  When I'm done with your order, I would like to use your family picture as well as your dolls on my initial listings.  (And bonus:  I can have them to you by Christmas!!  :)

 

The dolls will be 2 adults, and then the big kids, toddlers, and babies will be similar to those in the picture.  The clothes will be in each family members favorite color, and pets can be added to the order for an additional cost. Thank you in advance!  xoxo Missy

Cute tiny rag doll with blonde hair - new in the shop

I just finished this cutie up.  She's only 9 inches.  I can make extra skirts for her (they have elastic waist bands)  I just added her to the shop.  I think she'd make a GREAT stocking stuffer.  If she's already sold, please feel free to email me for custom orders.

 

Also, If I were to release another pattern, and you have a few minutes, please let me know what you'd be intrested in :)  Thanks a million!

I really appreciate all of you coming back to see me after I've been gone for so long.  My stats have been off the charts, and I'm really feeling the <3!!