Monday, June 09, 2008

Yay for new stuff! :)

Of course, the new stuff is made better by the fact that I also traded away old stuff in getting the new stuff. :)

Sunday was our first Inter-EtsyRain Swap and Shop, which meant that a bunch of us brought stacks of our crafts, supplies, and whatever else we had lying around, and had a mini-craft show. So I unloaded some supplies that I knew were just taking up space, and also traded a few of my finished things for some more supplies and other stuff.

All of my scores were really wonderful, but I think my favorite trade was for a Star Wars purse that Kayce had made. She had decided not to list it because of the Star Wars logo, and I have to say that I was happy that I found it on her table. I asked if she'd be willing to trade, and she said she'd send Robbie (her son) to look at what I had brought for the trade. So I showed him what I had to offer, and he decided that he wanted a yellow fish, and that was all. I suggested that maybe Lyssie (his sister) might like a fish too, so he picked a pink one for her. I figured less fights if they each had a fish. :) (Yes, I do come from a family with multiple children... however did you guess? :) )

I also had a partial trade with Meghan for a needle felting kit, which I have determined is WAY too much fun for me. You mean I get to stab something repeatedly and I'm MAKING something while I do it? Rock on. Thus far (*knock on wood*) there has been no stabbing of myself, and I call that a victory. Of course, I haven't really made much yet. I'm mostly just experimenting and seeing what I can make. Then I'll think about calling it something. :)

And I made one outright purchase, finally picking up some of Marlo's Totes 2 Go, which are seriously the most clever things ever. I got a set with a dark blue background and lots of brightly colored planets, which was the best compromise I could think of between stuff that Jerome and I would both like. He said he felt like a dork carrying one of them from the car to the apartment, but we got all of our groceries into those 2 totes and a big bag that was made for me a while ago, brought home no plastic bags, AND saved 15 cents for bringing our own bags. Yeah, I know that 15 cents really isn't much, but it's something. Over the course of a year, it'll add up. And we don't have more stupid plastic bags.

Aside from the felting kit, the only other supplies I got were all things that are destined for specific projects. Cream colored yarn for crocheted roses, baby colored yarn for the next baby afghan I need to make, and some more fabric that will go into my amazing gypsy patchwork skirt. That thing is going to be crazy when I get it done. :)

3 comments:

Anandi said...

And you know it's not just about the 15c you'll save, but the smug satisfaction that you're saving the planet ;)

I love using my reusable bags at Trader Joe's. And I do hate the plastic grocery bags. A lot.

I'm sorry I missed the event. I actually had some stuff for the Free table, but just couldn't bring myself to drive all the way over to the Westside. I'm so lame.

' said...

So glad you like the Star Wars bag... I was glad it went to someone who would appreciate it (which is why I brought it). I'm also secretly happy to own two fishies... although I am reminded that they aren't really mine :)

Also - shop at Trader Joes with your new Totes and you get entered into a drawing for free groceries!

Dawn said...

Sadly, I'm a big slacker and still haven't found the Trader Joes. I know there is one. I think it's in the U District, based on where I see people on the bus with their Trader Joes bags full of numminess. I'm also not sure how much stuff at Trader Joes Jerome will eat. :)