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Monthly Archives: June 2015


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Etsomnia™ Volume XLV: Pure Jean-ius

You’ve probably been wondering what it would look like to cut out all the most unflattering parts of a pair of jeans and plaster them onto a suit. Well, my friends, the wait is over! By BURBOKture

You’ve probably been wondering what it would look like to cut out all the most unflattering parts of a pair of jeans and plaster them onto a suit. Well, my friends, the wait is over! 

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Special Etsy Discount for My Readers!

It looks like Rough Rustics has started a trend!

Karen of LionAndLambVintage and SecondLifeBooks has decided to get in on the Etsy love action, and offer a 15% discount on all purchases over $15 for my readers. The sale runs from now until July 6. At checkout, use discount code OBT15OFF!

Many thanks to Karen for her generosity!


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Etsomnia™ Volume XLIV: Etsom-nom-nomnia

For just $45, you can have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are. By HeavenlyBakedGoods

For just $45, you can get a “Happy Birthday Ugly” cake and have your family members depicted as pigs, or donkeys, or whatever those other things are.

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Special Etsy Discount for My Readers!

This is the Mel O Bit Vintage Wood Cheese Box I got from RoughRusticsVintage. Isn't it great?

This is the Mel O Bit Vintage Wood Cheese Box I got from RoughRusticsVintage. Isn’t it great?

Greetings! One of our fellow bloggers, Etsy seller (and friend) Rough Rustics, has offered a special discounts for my readers. How sweet was that?

To use the discount, go to RoughRustics or RoughRusticsVintage, pick out what you like, and include the code DONNASDISCOUNT at checkout for 20% off $10 or more. The discount is good until June 30, 2015! So go get shopping.

Thanks, RR!