Take a "Glantz" at this!

In lieu of spending time here today, I would like to introduce you to my SIL's blog, Crazy Mom of 3. She's new to the blogosphere, and I'm so excited that she chose this as her outlet to record the hilarious stories of my beautiful nieces and nephew. Welcome to this fun and supportive community, Crazy Mom. Happy blogging!

Hope everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend.

WordFUL Wednesday: The Etsy Edition

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Ever since I asked you guys about your expectations as a blog reader, I've been thinking about the reason I blog (more on that later), which led me to think about the reasons I do other things: write, scrapbook, list things on Etsy.

This is the Etsy post.

Growing up, I watched my dad make all kinds of things with his hands, from models to jewelry. I remember watching him as he wrapped wire around gemstones, wondering where he drew both the patience and inspiration. Though the hobby fascinated me, and I thought one day I might like to try turning the pretty beads our local craft store had to offer into something cool, my time and money was always spent scrapbooking.

It was when I was brainstorming what to make for my mother-in-law for our (semi-)handmade holiday that I first started dabbling in bead work. All it took was making a few wine charms, and I was hooked. The problem is that you can only make so many gifts for your friends. In my mind, I needed a reason to justify my supply purchases; I needed a reason to litter my craft studio with beaded drink markers and keychains and bookmarks (oh my!). So I started an Etsy shop.

I really don't make much money on it. In fact, at this point, I'm far from breaking even. This is partly because I'm terrible at self-promotion. While I have the means with my many social media outlets, I feel guilty pimping product to my friends. I also, quite honestly, need to work on taking better pictures to adequately capture the colors and detail of each piece.

The bottom line is I have the best time making this stuff (I don't think playing with Twilight, True Blood, and Florida Gators supplies will ever get old), and attempting "to Etsy" (if Google is a verb, why can't Etsy be one?) gives me permission to keep playing.

Etsy Buy Handmade SecondGlantz

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Disclaimer: the rest of this post is one of those self-promoting, shamefully shameless (how's that for an oxymoron?) plugs that I hate so much.

Through May 2, I'm running a Mother's Day special: any "Gifts for Her" purchase includes complimentary gift wrap and a handmade card.

You can follow Second Glantz Crafts on Twitter for the latest listings, sales, and promotions.

And end shameless plug.

A new venture

Warning: this is a shameless plug.

This month, I'm starting to write for 24Savvy, a fun website that offers savvy tips for fashion/beauty (don't panic; I promise not to write any of those articles), home, and lifestyle.

You can find my first article here. If you want to go read it and leave me comment love, I won't stop you.  ;)