::elements of scribble::

a visual feast

that is how I would describe this weekend.  I really explored my creative side and started and FINISHED several new projects.  Let's see...

jenypenny.etsy.com is finally branded!  New logo, business cards, and other goodies.

I am working on new projects for my etsy shop and beyond.  A few weeks ago, my mom gave me a bunch of my grandmothers old jewelry.  I have spent this weekend shopping around several jewelry stores, Fandangle being my MOST FAVORITE.  Then putting all my new findings to good use. I am having a blast re-fashioning these vintage pieces.
 

be well.
*jeny*,

and the winner is....

Thank you so much to the 69 people that stopped by my blog to participate.  I am excited about the new blogs I have now added to my daily reading and the beautiful etsy shops I have found. 

The winner by randomly picked number is: 9

What a lovely heart. Count me in and come visit my blog for my giveaway if you haven't already.

Cheers,
Sophie in Montreal, Canada

Posted by: MissKoolAid | February 11, 2008 at 12:40 AM

Congrats Sophie.  Please send me an email to give me your mailing address.  Thanks again, I can't wait until next year...or perhaps we organize a swap??

Happy Valentines Day!

Cheers
*jeny*

simply awesome

i am so excited to have made so many connections through the one world, one heart project.  The world is truly such a small place.  I think that the best part about one world, one heart is the amazing and different art that I have seen.  I am such a creature of habit.  I visit the same blogs everyday...sometimes I will wonder off through a link to a new one, but mostly I just view the same ones.  I scrapbook & art journal & sell on etsy.com so most of my blog reading tends to follow this trend.  Can I just say that tonight I was so inspired by all the different forms of art I have seen.  I can't wait for the drawing tomorrow.

Most notably, I so enjoyed this blog.  I love that poetry can reach in and make you nod your head and say, I experienced this.  "This Girl Remembers" is a journey I encourage you to take.  It is real.

I also am so delighted that I made a connection with Sherry from Esprit *d'Art.  She also has a shop on  Etsy and creates sassy pieces like this one, which I am in total love with.  Her blog is also full of eye candy and she currently has a great meme. Thank you Sherry for the great journal prompt.

meme
Tell 5 unusual things about yourself that people might not know.

1. I have a healthy fear of trains because Hobo's may or may not be on them.
2. I stockpile Crystal Light to go packets (I have over 150 at any given time) because I fear they will stop making it.
3. Waterworld is my most favorite movie (and yes, I get slack for this.)
4. I read magazines back to front.
5. I once had to out run an alligator at a wild life preserve.

I would like to tag anyone reading this...leave me a comment and let me know if you used this meme too. 
Until tomorrow.  Be happy, just be.
*jeny*

just the way things work

I woke up one morning last week and I said, "enough, enough already."  I have lived in Richmond for two months (today) and I need to start considering this home.  So I have worked all week and into the weekend reminding myself to LIVE IN THE MOMENT.

Ahhh, yes living in the moment.  Something I can never get right.  This weekend though I embraced my surroundings and put myself in uncomfortable situations in order to meet new people, make connections, and hopefully start finding some local friends.

I love etsy.com and I am especially excited to be a member of  Richmond Etsy Street Team (REST.)  This group of amazing, SPUNKY, and talented artist have already inspired me.

Also, the Blog world brought me to this site tonight and I am glad I visited.  What a really beautiful idea...
"One World, One Heart" is a yearly project that brings bloggers and people from all over the world together by the giving and sharing of hearts.   Below is my giveaway and with it my sincere hope that I meet at least one friend. 

be happy, just be.

*jeny*

New & exciting...

So much to get down because there are things I want to remind myself to write on in the next few days.  I am going to have to revert to using a list...kinda like I have done on past post.

1. I will find out on Friday if I am getting a girl or boy Yorkie-Poo.  I am very excited to add this new addition to my life.  Losing Triplee so suddenly July 1st has left a tremendous void in my heart.  I know that I will never replace her sweet little face, attitude, and grace, but I know in my heart I am ready to love another little personality.  I will tell the new pup all about his or her wonderful older sister.
2. In 4 days I am turning 31.  I am so pleased with this.  Unlike last year and dreading the big 30...I am so grateful for all that I have learned, loved, & lost in the past 365 days.  I wouldn't change the experiences that I have had because I finally know who I am.  *I want to do a 31 reasons why I am glad to be turning 31.
3. I am heading to the beach on Saturday morning to start my birthday weekend off at my most favorite place (the ocean) with one of my favorite people (John.)  I am so blessed.
4. I participated in a really cool swap with the girls from Red Velvet.  It was "my three favorite things" swap and I was paired with a very talented artist from Maine, Heather Wilson.  She has a very cool shop on Etsy.  Lots of fabulous eye candy like this & this. 

This is my swap package from Heather.  I loved the star magnet (stars are my weakness) and the really yummy fabric.  Thanks Heather for the new inspiration!  Ohh...and the lip balm is FANTASTIC!

My package to her just went out today.  Below is a sneak pick of my favorite things...Tea, Stars, PaperSource, Ink, a few other things and a new painting from my etsy shop ::Scribbles Inc:: I really hope she enjoys my package.  See photo below.

Thanks for stopping by..it is fun to read comments so if you have a moment say hi.

xoxo *jeny*

post #2...

So cool.  The past three months (well two.5) I have been really into learning about myself.  I love finding these cool personality quizzes.  If you are into color, take this test!  See you tomorrow...with photos! ::jeny m:: Congratulations. You are YELLOW. YELLOWS are motivated by FUN. They are inviting and embrace life as a party that they're hosting. They love playful interaction and can be extremely sociable. They are highly persuasive and seek instant gratification. YELLOWS need to be adored and praised. While YELLOWS are carefree, they are sensitive and highly alert to others' agendas to control them. YELLOWS typically carry within themselves the gift of a good heart.

YELLOWS need to look good socially, and friendships command a high priority in their lives. YELLOWS are happy, articulate, engaging of others and crave adventure. Easily distracted, they can never sit still for long. They embrace each day in the "present tense" and choose people who, like themselves, enjoy a curious nature. YELLOWS are charismatic, spontaneous, and positive; but can also be irresponsible, obnoxious, and forgetful. When others interact with you, as a YELLOW you respond to them best if they take a positive, upbeat approach and promote light-hearted, creative, and fun interactions with you.

Understand that no two YELLOWS are exactly alike. Although you share the same core motivation as many others, your personality is still unique to you alone.