Honor Our Veterans

Pause for a moment today to honor our veterans.

Happy Halloween

Enjoy the day with your family and friends!

Productivity On Rainy Days

I am so productive on rainy days. I don't know why, but I am able to accomplish more projects on days that are not sunny! Today I have gone from task to task quickly and efficiently!

Are you more productive on rainy days too?

Magic 8 Ball Management

Have you ever tried magic 8 ball management? Today I found myself thinking about one of the best managers I ever had. He practiced magic 8 ball management! On his desk he had a magic 8 ball and when there was a small decision to be made we always consulted the magic 8 ball!

Both of us took our jobs very seriously. I mean that sincerely. There were times though when we needed to take a step back, and look at the small decision with a little laughter and levity. It was then that we would consult the magic 8 ball.

It was during this time in my life that I stopped taking myself so seriously. I learned to trust myself and the small decisions that I was making. This important life lesson was learned through magic 8 ball management!

I have added a magic 8 ball widget to my sidebar in memory of this important life lesson!

A Sunny Autumn Day In Minnesota

Today is a sunny autumn day in Minnesota. October has been super cloudy, but today the sun is shining and I'm going outside to enjoy the day!

The Winner Of The $20.00 Gift Certificate From Evie's Tool Emporium Is...

On September 30th I announced that Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus was hosting a $20.00 gift certificate giveaway from Evie's Tool Emporium.

The winner of the $20.00 gift certificate is Katie of LemonJitters!

Thank you to everyone who entered!

AlteredBeauty How To Make A Copper Domed Pendant Necklace Tutuorial Utilizing A Wooden Dapping Block With Punches

On September 27th I announced The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium - Wooden Dapping Block With Punches Winner Is Altered Beauty. Today I am thrilled to share with you the tutorial that Ashley from AlteredBeauty created. Ashley is a very talented artist. Please feel free to check out her AlteredBeauty blog. Thank you Ashley for sharing your talent with us!

I would also like to thank Dotty from dottyral who came up with the idea of The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program. Ashley's tutorial will also be posted on Totally Tutorials along with many other tutorials from The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program.

I enjoyed Ashley's tutorial and hope you will too! Ashley utilized our wooden dapping block with punches to create this wonderful copper domed pendant necklace. Enjoy the tutorial!

Fall Business Women Online Expo - Evie's Tool Emporium Blog Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Reenie! You are the winner of the blog giveaway held during The Fall Business Women Online Expo! Your entry was randomly chosen from all the qualifying entries during the Expo!

Thank you to everyone who entered and I hope you enjoyed the Expo!

Evie's Tool Emporium $20.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Would you like a chance to win a $20.000 Gift Certificate from Evie's Tool Emporium?

Lindsay from shrimpsaladcircus has featured Evie's Tool Emporium on her blog!

Please leave a comment on Shrimp Salad Circus before midnight on Sunday October 11th for a chance to win.

Good luck and thank you for participating!

The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium - Wooden Dapping Block With Punches Winner Is Altered Beauty

On September 16th I announced The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium. Through September 24th I received many wonderful applications from artists who were interested in creating a unique piece and then creating a tutorial utilizing a wooden dapping block with punches. On September 27th I chose an artist to work with.



The artist that was chosen is Ashley from alteredbeauty. To see her fabulous work and previous tutorials please take a moment to look at her alteredbeauty blog!

Please check back here in the next couple of weeks to see the tutorials! The tutorials will also be posted on Totally Tutorials. Thank you to Dotty from dottyral for coordinating the Create A Tutorial Exchange Program!

Fall Business Women Online Expo - Booth #17

Evie's Tool Emporium is very excited to participate in the First Annual Fall Business Women Online Expo!

We're excited to have you stop by our 'virtual booth' and hope that you will take the time to visit the other vendors that are participating. We love to shop and hope you do too!

From midnight on Friday, September 25th through midnight on Sunday, September 27th we will offer free domestic mailing on all purchases over $25.00. Just enter 'Expo' in message to seller at check out and we will adjust your order.

To thank you for stopping by this weekend, and leaving a comment here, your name will be entered into a drawing for a special gift from Evie's Tool Emporium. Please be sure to let us know what tool from our store you would love and what you would create with the tool! All entries must be in no later than midnight on Wednesday, September 30th. Winner will be announced on Thursday.

Thank you and have fun shopping!

First Annual Fall Business Women Online Expo

Have you heard about the First Annual Fall Business Women Online Expo? It will be held on Saturday, September 26th. Evie's Tool Emporium is excited to particpate!

The expo will introduce you to many great female businesses and get you in the mood for holiday shopping. Not only will you learn about what great female businesses are available to shop from this holiday, but there will be prizes, specials and giveaway's going on all weekend across the blogosphere! This expo isn't about the big retailers, it's about the female entrepreneur's of the world.

You'll be able to create a gift list early and favorite some shops and blogs you'll want to make purchases from this holiday. You'll also be able to see plenty of awesome artisans and learn about their business and craft. This is an awesome opportunity to network, building your online following and make new friends and learn first hand what Girls Night Out is all about!

Come to Girls Night Out starting at midnight, September 26th. leave a comment on Girls Night out, and let us know you were there, then visit the list of vendor booths on the right hand side all weekend, leaving comments and entering contests as you go and most of all have great fun! They have built their own little following there at GNO, but they want to spread the love around the blogosphere this weekend...so join us in the First Business Women Online Expo this weekend!!

Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium - Wooden Dapping Block With Punches

Have you heard about the Create A Tutorial Exchange Program?

If you an artist, here is an opportunity for you to receive a free wooden dapping block with punches as well as drive traffic to your online website and your blog! I am offering this dapping block to an artist who would like to create a unique piece utilizing the dapping block. Then show us all how it was done by posting a tutorial on your blog. The dapping block will be free to the artist who is chosen to create the tutorial. All artists in the world are welcome to apply! If you have already purchased a dapping block from us and you are chosen you will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to Evie's Tool Emporium.

I will link your tutorial on Evie's Tool Emporium and here on the Evie's Tool Emporium blog. In return you will link your online website and your blog to me. The tutorial will also appear on the Totally Tutorials blog who is facilitating the Create A Tutorial Exchange Program. For further details please check out Totally Tutorials.

If you are interested in creating a unique piece with the wooden dapping block with punches please post a comment here with your URL. Otherwise please feel free to convo me at Evie's Tool Emporium. The ideal candidate will be an artist comfortable working with the medium of your choice. The ideal candidate will also have a blog and have the ability to take nice photos. Then I will randomly choose an artist from those candidates.

Applications will be accepted through Thursday September 24th at midnight. I will contact the artist chosen for this tutorial on Saturday September 26th.

A Beautiful Blue Jay On A Beautiful September Day In Minnesota

Today I saw a beautiful blue bird on a beautiful September day!

I have always loved being outside. I love living in Minnesota where we get to experience the beauty of every season. The past couple of years I haven't been outside very much in the fall. This year I am making a real effort to change that pattern.

This year I feel that Minnesota has been blessed with a wonderful September. It has been sunny and in the 70's and 80's every single day. I have been outside a lot this fall riding my bike, walking and gardening!

I feel so alive and grateful to be able to enjoy a beautiful blue jay on a beautiful September day!

The Sounds Of Late Summer

Lately I have been listening to the sounds of late summer. I have turned off my stereo and my television. I am amazed at the sounds of late summer. In the morning the birds are active and communicating among themselves. The squirrels are busy with black walnuts. I can hear a few black walnuts falling from the tree in my backyard right now! The leaves on the trees are just starting to change color. It is amazing how different the leaves sound in the late summer. In the evening the sound of crickets fill my neighborhood!

I'm so glad I can hear all the sounds of late summer!

The Winner Of The 3 Step Wire Loop Pliers And Flush Cutters Giveaway Is...

6" Stainless 3 Step Concave Wire Loop Pliers

5" Blue Flush Cutters

On August 31st I announced that Pearl from The Beading Gem's Journal was hosting a giveaway of tools from Evie's Tool Emporium.

The winner of the 3 step wire loop pliers and flush cutters is JaMean! Congratulations JaMean!

Thank you to everyone who entered!

ArtMind How To Make A Polymer Clay Gift Tag Tutorial

On August 2nd I announced The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium Winners Are Artmind And Liv'nGood Jewelry. Today I am thrilled to share with you the tutorial that Mitsy from ArtMind created. Mitsy is a very talented artist. Please feel free to check out her ArtMind blog. Thank you Mitsy for sharing your talent with us!

I would also like to thank Dotty from dottyral who came up with the idea of The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program. Mitsy's tutorial will also be posted on Totally Tutorials along with many other tutorials from The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program.

I enjoyed Mitsy's tutorial and hope you will too! Mitsy utilized our 1.5 mm metal letter and number stamping set to create these wonderful polymer clay gift tags. Enjoy the tutorial!

Liv'nGood Jewelry How To Make A Copper Mantra Bracelet Tutorial

On August 2nd I announced The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium Winners Are Artmind And Liv'nGood Jewelry. Today I am thrilled to share with you the tutorial that Jill from Liv'nGood Jewelry created. Jill is a very talented artist. Please feel free to check out her Liv'nGood Jewelry blog. Thank you Jill for sharing your talent with us!

I would also like to thank Dotty from dottyral who came up with the idea of The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program. Jill's tutorial will also be posted on Totally Tutorials along with many other tutorials from The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program.

I enjoyed Jill's tutorial and hope you will too! Jill utilized our 1.5 mm metal letter and number stamping set to create this beautiful bracelet. Enjoy the tutorial!

3 Step Wire Loop Pliers And Flush Cutters Giveaway

6" Stainless 3 Step Concave Wire Loop Pliers

5" Blue Flush Cutters

Would you like to win a pair of 3 step wire loop pliers and flush cutters from Evie's Tool Emporium?

Pearl from The Beading Gem's Journal offered to host a giveaway of our tools!

Please leave a comment on The Beading Gem's Journal before 7:30 p.m. on Sunday September 6th for a chance to win.

Good luck and thank you for participating!

Uptown Art Fair August 7th-9th 2009

This year the Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis, MN will be held August 7th-9th, 2009! The Uptown Art Fair is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours with friends exploring all the great artists who share their works of art. The Uptown Art Fair is juried and features 355 artists from 42 states and 3 countries. Words can not express the wonderful work these artists share! You have to see the event to believe it.

The Uptown Art Fair is held at the intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue and “The Mall” in Southwest Minneapolis. Please be sure to plan a trip there over the weekend! You will thoroughly enjoy yourself!

The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium Winners Are Artmind And Liv'nGood Jewelry

On July 22nd I announced The Create A Tutorial Exchange Program With Evie's Tool Emporium. Through July 30th I received many wonderful applications from artists who were interested in creating a unique piece and then creating a tutorial utilizing a 1.5 mm metal letter and number stamping set. On August 2nd I chose 2 artists. The artists work in different mediums and I'm looking forward to their tutorials!



The first artist that was chosen is Mitsy from ArtMind. To see her fabulous work please take a moment to look at her Artmind blog!



The second artist that was chosen is Jill from Liv'nGood Jewelry. To see her fabulous work please take a moment to look at her Liv'nGood blog!

Please check back here in the next couple of weeks to see the tutorials! The tutorials will also be posted on Totally Tutorials. Thank you to Dotty from dottyral for coordinating the Create A Tutorial Exchange Program!

2009 Fall Colors

I have been looking at the Pantone 2009 Fall Color Report! The colors include Honey Yellow, Burnt Sienna, Warm Olive and Rapture Rose! Gorgeous colors to look forward to! I can't wait!