SUPER COOL CONTEST! ENTER! ^_^

>>> YOU CAN WIN THIS CLOCK <<<
http://bode22.blogspot.com/2008/07/giveaway.html


Though I'm leaving, I still love to promote other Etsians like BODE22. ^_^ BODE22 makes wonderfully, unique clocks in her shop. You can really BOLD up your life and add some fun to any room with her clocks! Here's some of my favorites from her shop...






"Support this girl people lol she is absolutely amazing!"

>>> HOW TO WIN <<<


~ Just go to... ^_^
http://thedowntownboutique.blogspot.com/2008/07/friday-feature-no-20-featuring-bode22.html
And post a comment, it's really easy so don't be shy ^_~

Thanks for reading! Ciao!

Leaving Etsy

I'm stop being a seller at Etsy pretty soon. I don't want to stop creating, but my family needs my attention. The farmer markets I've been to were lots of fun and I only have like 20 bags left of promos given to me from other Etsians, so the promo spread was a big success ^_^ don't worry. Of course with the exception of one or two Etsians who sent me stacks of promos lol and to them, don't worry I'll keep spreading the word =).

I'm having a HUGE sale at my shops OrigamiCentral and Nenunys and will continue the sale until everything is gone. I still enjoy stopping by Etsy to talk in forums and shop ^_^ so I'll be around.

Thank you everyone who supported me and made my stay as a seller on Etsy so wonderful! Good Luck to you all =).

~Ciao

GRAND OPENING CONTEST AT NENUNY'S

To Promote my new switch over to Nenunys.etsy.com, I'm having a HUGE Grand Opening Contest with great prizes given away every two weeks! You can read all about it at my Nenuny's Blogspot.... Nenunys.Blogspot.com .

You won't be disappointed! So stop by and check it out (\(^_^)/)

~Ciao!

Cutable Featured Me!

Totally awesome! I am featured on Cutable.com today for my adorable Mini Lucky Origami Star Keychain! I'm so happy and cutable.com is a great site. Go check them out. They have a cutest items featured and very unique too. =)

Have a nice Friday everyone!

~Ciao!

Movies in the Park

Summer time has just started and it can seem like there's nothing to do, but there's endless things you can do if you just do a little research online. You can live somewhere most of your life and not know all the unique things going on in your community. But that's the fun of it all, to discover what is in your own backyard waiting for you to join in on the fun.

Whenever I decide to go somewhere or find myself sitting at home with a itching feeling to go outdoors, I go on my labtop and type in "Things to do in _____". Lots of places and events come up that are affordable for the family or basically free to do. For instance, I've discover that alot of community parks around my area have free "Movies in the Park". Now doesn't that sound great for a family night out? Bringing out your own lawn chairs, homemade popcorn, and enjoying the cool summer night while watching classic movies.

If you live around the Santa Rosa, Ca area, Howarth Park is a great place for the family. Check out all the fun things you can do there this summer. Every city has a special place for the family, just do a little research. It's a great thing you can do when you can get your kids or partner off their butt and learn the love of the outdoors.

Well just a bit of thought, I know I'm going to enjoy a movie at the park tonight. Where will you be? ^_^ Go find out where you CAN be.

~Ciaos!

Jazz Festival

Saturday's Jazz Festival was a hit. Great music with tons of people from the community. I couldn't stop dancing to the music from my tent. Everything was very lively and so much fun. I actually even won $250 worth of dog training from the raffle they were having. It was just what I was hoping for. Also, the people loved the promos that were given to me by other Etsians. I put them in nice white bags and gave them out to anyone passing by. Well ok let's not keep you waiting...here are some great pictures of the Festival.

Alright, back to more creating ^_^ Ciao!

Upcoming JAZZ Festival

Next Saturday on June 14, 2008, I'll be attending a Jazz Festival. I'm super excited. There's suppose to be tons of attendees since its going to be in a park. They're going to have a Jazz band and a real dance floor on top of the grass! So awesome. The table costed me $50 for 12-9pm, I hope everything goes well because most of my items are $4-$5, lol so hopefully in 9 hours I'll make up for my table and much much more. Once again, this Thursday I forgot my camera on my rush to the Farmer's market. It was a real bummer. I took some shots with my phone camera, but I can't figure out how to upload them. >_< I'm going to leave my camera in the car to make sure I bring it on Saturday.

On another note, Saturday night will also be a big Pre-Father's Day camp out my boyfriend's church is having. We're definitely going to make some smores and sleep in our tiny tent lol. So it's going to be big day Saturday. But what's better than making money during the day and chilling by the relaxing campfire at night. Then when we all wake up Sunday morning, we're going to have a HUGE BBQ all day. I hope everyone else will have a great day on Father's Day too. Celebrate those wonderful Dads everyone. ^_^

Ok Ciao! Take Cares

Cotati's Farmers Market

Yesterday was my first farmer's market for this summer. It was such a lively event and was so much fun. I wanted to have pictures to post, but I forgot my camera when I was rushing to the market. Next week I'll sure to take some nice photos for everyone to see. ^_^ Alot of people were also happy to receive the promos given to me by other etsians for my markets this summer. I just can't wait to next week. Well I'm off to dinner, ciao eveyone! =)

Daily Life: IRON MAN

Earlier today I went to have a nice lunch with my boyfriend and his siblings at JK Buffet. I usually don't like buffets, but I decided to try today after much insistence of my boyfriend and his siblings. Turns out JK Buffet has some excellent food today and I really enjoyed myself. After lunch, we went to watch Iron Man because of all the rave we heard about the movie being #1 and best selling in the box office. The movie lived up to it's title. It had action, comedy, and romance to the perfect blend. I loved it. I haven't seen that good of a movie for a very, very long time. I extremely recommend it.

Tonight I'll be heading off to LA for a business trip. It's going to be an 8 hour drive >_< Arrrghh. Have you ever driven straight 8 hours before? I have because I was such in a rush on one of my business trips to LA before. It was a numbing feeling like you couldn't tell where you are but knew where you were going lol. Well, hopefully everything will turn out ok this time.

My recent ideas for my shop are under way and also I have been accept at the Cotati Farmers Market so you can count me there every Thursday starting May 29. I'm very excited about this and am stocking up on my items to sale. The promo packets are going well also. It looks like free goodie bags that you just have to have!

Alright, I'm going to go pack up now. Take care everyone!

~Ciao!

And the PROMOS come Pouring In!

Well, I've been a bit busy lately and hadn't had time to post up all the promos I've received since last time, but today I said to myself "No matter what, I have to post up some promo pics!" and so here they are...the fabulous promos I've received from people all over the world. ^_^

FROM: Two Hand Design

Very Impressive and totally cute tags from Two Hand Designs! So bright and pretty, perfect for the Spring time~!

FROM: Merkaba Jewelry

It's a whole Stash of promos from MerkabaJewelry! You got pins, scratchers, bookmarks, and cards! It's a whole variety of promos for everyone!

FROM: AurynDesign

A little sticker, a card, and a coupon and you're set! Wonderful promos from AurynDesigns that show off her fashion talent.

FROM: All About The Buttons

Lots of fun button magnet creations and little notepads from All about the Buttons.

FROM: SatinDoll

Very Hot Pink Business Cards from SatinDoll.

FROM: It Really Adds Something

Look at those handmade, silk flower pins! They are just so beautiful and they really do add a little something something to an outfit.

FROM: Artisticle

Flyers, Postcards, Mini Cards,..tons and tons of them and all handmade, handprinted. Awesome!Love the logo.

FROM: BlinkingMouse

Moooooo Cards from BlinkingMouse to show off all her pretty creations with every little card.

FROM: Estancia Designs

They're just Gorgeous I tell ya! Gorgeous! Estancia Designs really went out of her way to make tons of these gorgeous earrings for her promos. Great job!

FROM: Shannon's Room

Cards and Earrings! Awesome! Those teens are sure to love these promos. It's like going to your sister's room and raiding her jewerly box.

FROM: SweetBeadedGoodness

Great Phone charms from Sweet Beaded Goodness. A very well thought out promo that I'm sure plenty of people will be using. Everytime they call, they got to think of SweetBeadedGoodness.

FROM: BabyAnneQuilts

Lots of Beautiful Handmade bookmarks from BabyAnneQuilts. They're all the way from Germany!

FROM: MysticMoonOnline

Nice Flyers with good information on MysticMoons' creations.

FROM: QuirkyArtShop

Tons of "Quirky" bottlecap magnets and cards from QuirkyArtShop that are really unique. Their promos will surely stand out.

PAST POSTS ON EVENT & INCOMING PROMOS:
http://origamicentral.blogspot.com/2008/04/spreading-word-up-north.html
http://origamicentral.blogspot.com/2008/04/promos-are-coming-promos-are-coming.html


Hope you enjoyed looking at all the great promos! You can join in too, just convo me on Etsy! ^_^


~Ciao!

New Logo, New Banner, NEW IMAGE!

Yay! I'm so happy! It's 12:45 am PST and I just finished making my business cards, my new banner and avatar. All thanks to MissJenna who created me such a great new logo. I absolutely love me new logo and all of it's cuteness, so awesome. Even though I have new look, I will still provide the same top quality service as always, but with an even bigger smile. Thanks to all that have supported me so far, you guys are my livelihood. ^_^

~Ciao!

100th HEARTS SALE!

Today I got my 100th heart for my shop! It's so awesome! =) SOOO...to celebrate I'm having a 30% oFF my ENTIRE SHOP sale!! Prices are already marked, so you can just go in a purchase my items right away. It's an awesome deal because since I'll be busy making items for the markets this summer I won't be able to post many new items, so buy them now at a great price before they're gone! ^_^

Sale Event: NOW 'til Sunday 11:59pm PST

ORIGAMICENTRAL.ETSY.COM


~Ciao

The PROMOS are Coming! The PROMOS are Coming!

I just received two more packages filled with wonderful promos today! I'm so excited to start making packets for my Sonoma County's markets this summer. I'm receiving promos from fellow Estians because of my previous post... "Spreading the word up North" . In short, I'll be traveling to farmer's markets all over Sonoma County this summer and want to spread the word about ETSY and fellow Estians's work. So if you want to join in on the fun, just contact me through Etsy or email, OrigamiCentral@yahoo.com.

Ok, today I want to post up some pictures of the promos I received so far...

>> FROM: HANDCRANKED <<<

Gorgeous doubled-sided cards with a 10% off coupon. Plus the cards are made from recycled paper and vegetable-based ink! Awesome, promoting and saving the planet lol

>>FROM: LEAFPEOPLE <<

Very CUTE card! Leafpeople's cards have such an adorable picture on it that no one can bear to throw it away. It really makes your wallet look fun and happy.

>> FROM: ENTICE101 << Beautiful Limited Edition ACEOS cards from Entice101. There's only 200 of them, so if you're in the area of my next market stop by before they're all gone lol

>>FROM: SANDRITOCAT <<

Pretty flyers and cards with appetizing mints attached. You can shop and keep your breath smelling good lol

>> FROM: SHANNON75 <<

Very neat cards with dazzling pictures of Shannon's jewelry work.

>> FROM: LITTLE PINK PLUM <<Unique magnets from Little pink plum. Very nice promos and very handy too.

>> FROM: CLAYFUL DATES <<

Colorful Flyers and Cards. Clayful dates makes Acid Free clay products from embellishment that are oh-so-cute!

>> FROM: VIXEN AND VENUS <<

Great smelling lotion from Vixen & Venus. The flavor is strawberry and champagne. YUM! I could smell the fragrance before I even open the bag and was like "mmm...what's that great smell!"

>> FROM: PAYNES GREY <<

Super cool bookmarks! Very beautiful drawing. Paynes Grey took one of her wonderful oil paintings and made it to bookmarks for everyone to admire! Awesome.

Well there we have it, all the great promos I got so far. Keep them coming people =) and make them great! Check back for more upcoming promos.

~Ciao!

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

It's time to celebrate with saving the earth the most we can today in even the littlest way and also to save some money! I'm having a HUGE SALE today and only today and only my readers will know about it. lol Lucky you! Today sale will be....

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!

That's right! You get another item equal or lesser value free! Just add both items to your checkout and do not complete payment with paypal. I will send you a revised invoice, so make sure you check your e-mail. =) I usually don't do a sale like this because my items are already affordable, but today I feel generous and want my readers to get special "dips" for reading my blog. ^_^ Thank You!

To make sure you get this special deal just put in note to seller the words "Earth Day", so I know you've read my blog. Ok, go check out my great items!

My Shop ---> http://www.origamicentral.etsy.com/

~Ciao!

A Extra Tribute to Earth Day

The closer Earth Day gets, the more I feel inspired to help out as much as I can. Today, I was lucky enough to get a treasury in the West Treasury. I dedicated it to Earth Day and filled it with inspiring pieces and works of arts. Maybe it'll still get front page so that even more people can feel the inspiration to save our earth in anyway they can...

My Earth Treasury... http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=7536


~Ciao!

EARTH DAY- Let's Save What We Can!

So, I knew something was going on when I walked through department stores today and realize all the Earth-Friendly items everywhere. I thought, "Is it me, or did more people in this world suddenly decide to be more Eco-Friendly?" I knew I was missing out on something... Then I discovered, while surfing ETSY, that Earth Day was approaching. OH MY GOD! I totally forgot because of how busy I've been lately. So, to add my "two-cents" in saving the environment more than usual I bought a 100% Recycled Cotton shirt, a recycle paper maker, and will be having a HUGE SALE this APRIL 22, 2008. Go EARTH! lol so check back at my shop in the next few days to catch some new recycle paper packs I'll be making and for my HUGE SALE!

~Ciao

Spreading the Word Up North

Available at EnchantingKeepsakes.ETSY.com $15.00

This summer I plan to attend several farmer's markets around Sonoma County, CA. I want to spread the word about Etsy, my shop (of course), and about all the talent of other Etsians. My goal is reach several audiences around Sonoma County from attending the High Profile markets to the lower profile markets, reaching people with all kinds of income. This will show that no matter how deep your pocket is, there is always something on Etsy that can fit your needs. I plan to attend a different market every week or two. I will post about my experiences here and share any tips I've learned. I also plan to have a nice basket in front of my table, hopefully filled with other Etsian's promos to give to customers and passer-bys.

Since I will be attending different profile markets I would love to have promos from the higher-end Etsians and the "Won't-break-you-piggy-bank" Etsians like myself, just to show how diverse Etsy really is. I will also be posting about which shops contributed and the fabulously promos they gave. I hope that by the end of the summer I will accomplish two things, One, introduce the world of Etsy to a bunch of new people who in turn will become new buyers; and Two, discover the best markets in Sonoma County to promote Etsians even more in the future! So, if you would like to send me some promos from your shop, just convo me or email me at OrigamiCentral@yahoo.com . I would like to have some promo packets ready by May, but you can send me your promos throughout the summer until July. Thanks everyone!

~Ciao!

***UPDATE ON POST LINK BELOW***
http://origamicentral.blogspot.com/2008/04/promos-are-coming-promos-are-coming.html

New Line of Miniatures

Check out my latest line of miniature origami star bottles. They are super cute and only for $4! Origami Lucky Stars brings luck to the beholder and also can make wonderfully, unique gifts and fashion accessories. If you don't see a color you like, there are plenty more coming and you can always request a custom order. =)

My Shop.... OrigamiCentral

~Ciao!

Winner WINNER Winner!

And we have a winner...

Today, I randomly choose a winner from my contest blog that I had written on April 4, 2008 under Tri-Peace Crane Collection. The winner name is Linda! Linda will be receiving a set of 10 Spring Blossom Clothespins. Congrats Linda! I hope you enjoy them very much. Linda is also a seller on ETSY.com. She owns 2 shops on ETSY and sells fabulous accessories including purses, necklaces, and headbands. She is having a 50% OFF sell at her store Punkinpatchcreations and her other shop Purses by Linda has very unique, everyday purses. Stop by her shop and get in on her sales ^_~. Also Thank you to everyone who had participated in my blog contest! Come back soon for more fun contests, surprises, and inside scope on upcoming sales!

~Ciao!

Idol Gives Back Charity

I have just joined a charity called "Idol Gives Back". This charity foundation is to aid in ending world hunger. Many other etsians have joined the cause and you can purchase items from their shop to help aid in ending world hunger. Just go to http://www.etsy.com/ and in the search bar type in "IdolGivesBack". Sellers who are participating in this charity will appear and the items they are donating. You can also read about the foundation here http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback/ . Let's all do our best to help others. Every once in a while everyone should donate and help each other.

~Ciao!

A "Drop Everything" Moment

On Friday, I received a phone call from my sister telling me that my mom was in the hospital. She had fell and fractured her hip. I live in Santa Rosa, CA and the minute I heard the news I drop everything I was doing and headed off to Orange County which was an 8 hour drive. I never felt the way I felt that day; scared, nervous, anxious. My mom was heading into surgery around the 6th hour of my drive. I kept praying that she would be ok. I finally reached her hospital around noon. She was alright, Thank God, but she was still in much pain. I had brought her one of my Tri-Peace Crane to brighten up her hospital room, she was very happy. I spent 2 nights in Orange County before I had to head back up north today to go to work tommorow. During my time there I felt like my family was whole again and we were all together wishing my mom better health. She's doing better, but the doctor said she would have to walk with a stick for 3 months and then come back to see if everything has healed and even after that every 5 years she would have to come in again for surgery to replace the 3 screws the put in her. It's such a scary event for everyone, having to know you have to go into surgery again and again. It's just so dramatic. Now all I'm thinking is that I have to succeed in my career and make a living that can allow my mom to live comfortably. I love crafting and I'm interested in anything that deals with real estate. One day, I want to open a store that is filled with cute hand-made items from around the world and each crafter would be recognized in my store. Someday soon I hope I can put together the two things I love doing the most and make a good living from it, someday...

Tri-Peace Crane Collection

Today I started on listing my new collection of Tri-Peace Cranes. I had made them for a while now, but could hardly ever get a good picture of them, but today I was successful! Yay! I chose to make the ornaments with 3 peace cranes because the universal peace symbol has 3 lines, so 3 cranes. They turned out pretty great and I can't wait to sell them at my next Farmer's Market. Everyone should have a peace crane or something in their home that symbolizes peace to bring them happiness and a calm feeling. I stress alot with my way of living, but everytime I look at my ornaments I feel more calm and I let my stress slip right off me. They bring smiles to my face and I want to share them with the world. Right now, I have only one listing but I'll list up more soon. I'm very excited, so you know what? I'm going to start a CONTEST right now! lol Alright, here's the rules: Just stop by my shop and look around. Comment here and tell me what item you like the most and why, like a real reason, not just it's cute or something lol. Then on Friday, April 11, 2008, I'll randomly choose a winner and give them the item they like the most for free! You must leave a way for me to contact you though, like email or blogpost OR you can just E-Mail me with you info.

My email is.... OrigamiCentral@yahoo.com

My Shop site is ... OrigamiCentral.ETSY.com OR http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5515057

Thanks for reading! ^_^ And Good Luck!

~Ciao