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Etsy…Monday?
A very dear friend of mine took the plunge/tied the knot/entered into the holy state of matrimony over the weekend and celebrations were called for. Two days’ worth. And they were the kind of amazing-spectacular-happytastic celebrations that make you forget what day it is.
And sometimes, you forget that it’s Sunday. As in, Etsy Sunday. So, (just this once) it’s Etsy Monday.
Don’t think of it as “one day late.” Think of it as “only six days until the next one.”
This week, I was inspired by an e-mail I got from Sarah, with a link to a “crochet dino” on Etsy - something, she insisted, that was so stupendously awesome that I just could not miss it. As soon as I read this missive (sent from Ireland, no less!) - I knew I would love it, and that it must be shared with all of you. Sadly - the link was in error.
Happily, though - there are plenty of things fitting this description that are a mere Etsy search away. Such as…
And - seriously, this is so awesome, I just might faint. A magical Liopleurodon. (Sorry about the massive size…I can’t figure out how to change it! Help, Sarah!)
And - a dinosaur costume (sadly, not life size.)
And, as always with Etsy - so much more. Happy crafting!
Brace Yourselves
What happens when you take “a newfangled fair that brings together science, art, craft and engineering plus green, food and music” and put it in everyone’s favorite hippie town?
Complete and utter awesomeness. That’s what.
Brace yourselves. Maker Faire is coming to Austin.
The super-sweet offspring of CRAFT and MAKE magazines, Maker Faire is DIY paradise - a place to get your craft on, in pretty much whatever way you can think of, and then show it off.
They’ve got workshops on “puppets who wish not to die.” They’ve got vintage flower looms. They’ve got blinky bugs, mystery phones and a group called “The Devil-ettes.” And it’s all going down in Austin - the small-town city that does weird better than just about anywhere else. Still not convinced?
So, where will you be Oct. 18 - 19? 
Moehr Pictures!
Sadly, I don’t have any photos of the Cliffs of Moehr because my camera died before we left Dublin. But I do have some cool ones of us goofing around!
Kiss me, I’m Irish
In honor of Sarah’s adventures on the Emerald Isle, check out this video. It shows us how to etch glass - putting the message “Kiss Me, I’m Irish,” on a beer mug.
Because really, what else would you want to say?
If glass etching’s not your thing, try your hand at making a Shillelagh (challenge to Sarah: discover how to pronounce this word!) a walking stick of the type common in Ireland before about 800 A.D. More interested in crafting in Ireland today? Gotcha covered.
The Sea and the Castle
As we wind our way through the beautiful Irish countryside, I am beaming with pride in my heritage. The Irish people have had a rough go in history, but have always maintained their humor, spirit and hospitality. I love this place!
On Sunday we stayed at the beach - a beautiful hotel overlooking the Atlantic with a wonderful dining room and plenty of Queen Latifah on cable. Last night we stayed at the place I have always dreamed of - a castle! On that Brad Pitt stayed in to boot!
More photos are coming soon - stay tuned!
