Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Our Drop in the Bucket...Relief Efforts for Haiti - Jan. 21st



Kirsten and Jordan of Kojo Design's have put together what they are calling "Our Drop in the Bucket," a way of contributing to the much needed relief efforts in Haiti. They contacted me and asked if I would like to be a part of the efforts...and of course I was interested in doing my small part! In fact several shops have joined in the effort. We are all running promotions on Thursday Jan. 21st, to raise funds for Haiti (Eye Give a Hoot's promotion is running for the next couple of weeks).


Kojo Designs's - 100% of the earnings from the sales of their stationary and valentines on that day will be donated to organizations helping in Haiti.

Objects Of Affection (Me) - 100% of all sales in my shop will be donated to the relief efforts in Haiti.

Creative Dressmaking - 100% of the profits from all vintage items in her Etsy store will go to Haiti earthquake relief efforts.

Eye Give a Hoot - Jan-Feb. 14th she will be donating 50% of all sales to Compassion International's Haiti Relief Fund!

**DON'T FORGET TO DO YOUR SHOPPING TOMORROW IN ANY OF THESE SHOPS AND BE A PART OF THE RELIEF EFFORT!!**

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Valentine's Day Banners - New!

Are you gonna pop the big question on Valentine's Day...Will You Marry Me? If so...why not do it with this banner, on sale now in my etsy shop Objects Of Affection.


Or if you just want to remind someone that you love them...this is the perfect banner for you! This banner will be listed very soon...so keep watching my shop!



Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Wish List Wednesday - Calendars



First Row Left to Right:
Wall Calendar w/ Spiral $23.20 - www.behappynow.etsy.com
Desk Calendar $18 - www.Cabin.etsy.com
Screen Printed Calendar $15 - www.curiousdoodles.etsy.com
Illustrated Art Calendar $28 - www.leahduncan.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
The Birds $37 - www.bomobob.etsy.com
4X6 Desktop Calendar $20 - www.gracehesterdesigns.etsy.com
Printable Matchbox Calendar $5 - www.govango.etsy.com
Through the Seasons $20 - www.stationeryboutique.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Polaroids Calendar $22 - www.AliciaBock.etsy.com
Large 8.5X14 Illustrations $19 - www.rethinkink.etsy.com
Limited Edition Calendar $18 - www.InkspotWorkshop.etsy.com
Teeny Tiny Calendar w/ Easel $10 - www.kittyrogers.etsy.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

He Is No Dummy - Vintage Ventriloquist Dummy - Looking For New Home

Just listed in my etsy shop Lani's Vintage.







Imagine my surprise to answer the door and find this dashing young man. There he stood all 24" of him! He told me he was tired of living in a dusty closet and had heard of the land of Etsy, where vintage treasures could find a new home! So, he set off to find the good queen Lani (me), who he had heard, could help him find this wonderful land called Etsy.

Queen Lani said she would be glad to help him find a wonderful new home, but first she would have to press his clothes. So she went about pressing his red jacket, white dickey with black bow tie (which she noticed had a slight stain), tan pants and his plaid jacket. Queen Lani also notice that he was wearing the cutest little red and black felt cowboy boots; however, one was missing the white horse felt applique. In no time his clothes were pressed and he was looking like a million bucks.

Next she had to examine him and take some photos. He was a bit shy when she told him first she would have to photograph him without his clothing, but he was willing if that was what it took to find a new home. Queen Lani did notice that he had a few seams coming undone, the two seams under his arms and a seam on his left leg. She also noticed that he was having trouble talking, as his jaw needed some repairing. He seemed worried that no one would want him with the defects that he had, but Queen Lani reassured him that there was someone who would still be willing to give him a new home.

Now that he was cleaned and photographed Queen Lani posted his information on Etsy and told him it would be no time at all and he would be meeting his new family. At this news he smiled ear to ear!

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Here is some information I found on this dummy~

http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com/ventriloquism-tribute/ventriloquist-toys/index.htm

Jerry Mahoney (Dark Hair) - There are Jerry figures that with dark hair. These are usually the 24" Jerry (#2) and the 32" semi-pro version (#3). Why they have dark hair instead of orange involves several explanations/theories. One explanation given is that Juro used whatever paint they had to finish spraying figures before reloading the sprayer with red. Another possibility is that with the end of the contract with Winchell, Juro had 24" heads left over as well. The hair of these were painted black and they were sold, usually with the red jacket and tan pants that Little Ricky wore. Due to the similarity in clothing, most of the dark haired 24" Jerrys were probably sold around the time of release of Little Ricky (1967), and after the Jerry contract ended.

Monday, January 11, 2010

More...Custom Shadow Boxes

A few more custom shadow boxes that i created this holiday season! These five shadow boxes were made for a dear friend, each is of one of her daughters. I was thrilled to hear that they each loved their gift...YAY! If you would like a custom shadow box made please contact me and i can let you know a price objectsofaffection@yahoo.com.