tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54962360159322897282024-02-06T22:23:52.650-08:00MNH DesignsMy little corner of the internet to showcase my creations.MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-80816112353602738522009-03-15T05:39:00.000-07:002009-03-15T05:41:48.620-07:00Pileated Woodpecker<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22309825"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313393641263415970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QchdtfVGXCCiHsH-maCm8j8o8h_IENt7dek6Qkg275Q0oiIgn087OcG-oaFT7GHvkvHjOIWMfpzH6DsEB67kUvwwiNcdvw4uXp5O35D6S0EHxQsIk6vQD_2I-MLxH3hHUuNG504Lqhqd/s320/pileatedwoodpeckerheadcloseupresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-50799162264885240072009-03-12T04:39:00.000-07:002009-03-12T04:45:29.363-07:00Windblown<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22182099"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312265169414659138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuvB9Wgv3GxNfkEqeQn_A-DF055wQUMwTrOO67N403DRPZ6LkNFGyQXKXhyphenhyphenHPHoRBsjnBALMaLNV24Kw-W_JIXo7hHgqJIIl1veQolCry1Ca5UPYhNuxnzS7D_-0cGm1Klxk6qDvc40LF/s320/nuthatchcloseupuncroppedrelsized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-71350906112672609222009-02-24T03:17:00.000-08:002009-02-24T03:23:20.633-08:00Patient<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21450461"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306322710281306706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnNUZwjsaxAf6uOemOKqs5huenjgLULjfD8UvBobsfIa7NhlXhK_cEEVPnMqgfv_JmpMdzfvXT0coo7nNoV023pJVu0ZqKRiQuvI2DN79MxcfogcvK2lRN0SwP_t5ZScZQtmYisgtWErXL/s320/delicatebeautyresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Pussywillows patiently awaiting the arrival of spring.</div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-67094016726295032012009-02-22T05:00:00.000-08:002009-02-22T05:04:01.258-08:00Soft<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21382414"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305606486532505730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIZE3_tAKO8bZcVAO2RixBfzJtDa8dWItcwmI3XxTLiCZ8qrSqQQnR7aLiDjQUmK5f0ztcMIHfr2kuPoJyMv6M1ymx9jcqi2V-VNQfmWAakwbAzDgQvJQTb5SBZYjuIjYniGGY7WbMBED/s320/softresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The delicate beauty of a winter pussy willow.<br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-82105326239409088222009-02-17T03:33:00.000-08:002009-02-17T03:39:44.575-08:00Cold<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21145944"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303729243282331538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 203px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhccpCazcquOnbK-nhW-vEjLr7Mce-m5-WeSkBtmF7RpcyZZ2p3m7bzRIDaPPk1GzTXRxibQWv-2fBn1BOXbLpT9Suzi4WklwVvxlpM0TAoTBhNKp_v1cIStH7ZmheC8l-uWoxVirXzZ379/s320/coldresized.jpg" border="0" /></a> A little chickadee being blown by a strong wind.<br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-35012430158496299352009-02-13T07:56:00.000-08:002009-02-13T08:00:49.782-08:00Nuthatch<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20974477"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302311933826225074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-sWsu7U7iMBi2y3EN3ylSLgAUoNdUlbrs4MB5cdcnnkMs-RNFG2L3lBrgPlKxwJCfK7EWUPDcnFfXpP02Yi3GcCd0FkwYtdTgMzOtvwSVnB_W_oxtelFNST6yKFxOWfAaS6OQvnPvm9Y/s320/nuthatchresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Isn't he just the cutest little guy? He's taking a good look at me while I snap his picture</div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-31347333880403809792009-02-11T13:45:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:52:54.797-08:00From The Back<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20940232"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301659894486067266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0hq7OnmA_Pdsr2YOU0H67PODsFL9RMY5gzL3Qu781EoPqu1satT_xmP-LQdWJ3TUC5CA6q3f4BJVOGE0YiTpcZdumkOsnxcOBW2AKrZCpGPQHQdl1QGY3AHQmNwaYGuM7nWJwFCgucunM/s320/fromthebackresized.jpg" border="0" /></a> A gorgeous blue jay turns his back on my camera. ;)<br /><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-53640144286458152432009-02-09T06:01:00.000-08:002009-02-09T06:11:49.230-08:00Tragedy In Australia. One Way We Can HelpAs I'm sure that everyone is aware, Australia is currently experiencing the worst natural disaster in it's history.<br /><br />Hundreds of people are dead. Entire towns and communities have been destroyed.<br /><br />It's destruction on a scale that most of us can't even begin to imagine.<br /><br />A shop has opened on Etsy.com that is taking donations of items to sell. All proceeds from the sale of these items goes to the Australian Red Cross.<br /><br />If you have an item you can donate, or if you would like to purchase something to help out, go to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6902734">OzBushFireAppeal</a>. Contact Emma if you're interested in donating or do some shopping to help out our Australian friends!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-29478379095948193932009-02-07T10:39:00.000-08:002009-02-07T11:16:59.759-08:00Black Capped Chickadee<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20753144"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300127492834097202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBimuvSG92YNA8SqyDRO5BzgT7jXGc3Fi4g3p_JXjT_I5NWAUIsQ2kqlw3eDXPYo3n1WAr-2rU1Xfee-8jVRKISPBzboMw8zWE-Cf9nJY2gpnYTJxkxf_pu503molzsT-FHdyEFoaMZmi0/s320/chickadee3resized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A little Black Capped Chickadee grabs a quick bite on a snowy day. </div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-60500964431901960372009-02-06T04:22:00.000-08:002009-02-06T04:28:31.174-08:00I'm Having a Sale!All prints in my <a href="http://mnhphotography.etsy.com/">Etsy </a>shop are Buy One Get One Free!!<br /><br />Just check out as usual with both prints and I will refund the second print of equal or lesser value through Paypal.<br /><br />Sale runs through to midnight, Sunday February 8.MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-32231383705893683332009-02-05T06:20:00.000-08:002009-02-05T06:24:11.882-08:00Painted Sky<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20526616"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318614832530690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKqw3YYKgBO3RXEb34OlU1yh9l_CLXKyRcohMlzw2GjWyrWYOrZ56m6f1Inp8GfQ6v7pgnJ9u7k66IBHtx-EeglHzkSaifcsnhBKm1U11TIL6HeU31rGM3Fbd1CDgONZ7AEbtWzblYJgz3/s320/paintedskyrelsized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The morning sky in all it's wonder.MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-8435599340166172682009-02-04T15:14:00.000-08:002009-02-04T15:24:29.947-08:00So Excited!I am so excited right now. I'm featured in three gorgeous treasuries on Etsy right now. <br /><br />Check them out!<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=37617<br />http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=42096<br />http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=42166<br /><br />It's so exciting!!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-50491708670862209962009-02-02T15:01:00.000-08:002009-02-02T15:06:49.362-08:00Wistful<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20506163"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298340113060864242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrsZvL5PI7OHen1bfIs-dVrDqc1TDeG2zm4ajB9TNqe4omyIj8ESra8DwcQlh-_JbHYLMjH9v2d0sjkGTJEk7EwQwi0VZORJlPJXWQN9WgH71cZPPLBCvjzKQhNzoCDRTu1e_ZlIsu78tw/s320/wistfulresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A female Downy Woodpecker gazes wistfully at the suet hanging above her head.</div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-26298391470812577782009-02-01T15:06:00.000-08:002009-02-01T15:12:44.265-08:00Win an 8x10 Photograph Print!It's that time again! I'm offering one lucky winner a Free 8x10 photograph from my Etsy shop. All you have to do is tell me which photograph you would like and why you would like it. That's it!<br /><br />Here are your choices:<br /><br />Dark Eyed Junco<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20140456">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20140456</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20400501"></a><br /><br />Purple Morning<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20113774">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20113774</a><br /><br />Happy Cat<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20118926">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20118926</a><br /><br />Frozen Milkweed<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19391065">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19391065</a><br /><br />The winner will be drawn Sunday February 7, 2009.<br /><br />Have fun!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-42061147041480169492009-02-01T05:11:00.000-08:002009-02-01T05:17:12.864-08:00Taking Off<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20460794"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297816591383080802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqf9x8kGr_lu-hMeS2CX0otl_PVl7FQmN8_qwXR4P9wH4ZXlLbvqlKrYhus06e1qMX3ru62_jJd-U_cbeWB1nw7ZHFV2i7P-BVhLTMhsjiwFoO0z-SUswO3Sv6FT9evRM5ce50Ybtq5jNA/s320/takingoffresized.jpg" border="0" /></a> A Black Capped Chickadee is just about to take flight off the chain holding a birdfeeder<br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-762861988932907742009-01-31T05:51:00.000-08:002009-01-31T06:00:11.755-08:00Dreamy<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20380143"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297457090397319698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprowOpOU1Ev5xlvn9nFOXgjodryPMYWJOOsyieR9XR2wdrM9MJzTBZ93Uy0jzfADfL1EqDlHyY6WRel1sWB2qtOp2JVohDYMNWGSNUNQiSpHpFO7PE5En3_9CmHigQ7CfVfgTpUOnl3IV/s320/softfinchresized.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have to wonder what this little finch is dreaming of, hanging off a chain, getting covered in snow.<br /><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-47993391361869218202009-01-30T07:05:00.000-08:002009-01-30T08:12:33.980-08:00Weekend Sales!<div align="center">I've decided to a weekly feature on Fridays to promote sales on Etsy and Artfire. I've asked on both forums for shops that are having sales, picked 5 from each venue and am posting them here for you to shop from and enjoy!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338708">Shades Jewelry</a> </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297106852866076482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 158px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisftUoUcu9bcUDQPr0xRx-YYrjcwq6NM4x5Ox6H9o0PS5xp4dsw8Q12m6N_P8ZQWXoWGqaSQruj1btXhOUaNZSHu9CZf8B21rKDg3llR1KytJ75v_dlQrlyz0UyMwT_b-zTvcsHYPC0B5Z/s200/shadesbracelet.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />30% off your entire purchase, plus free US and Canada shipping. Offer good from 1/30-2/1<br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6046227">Blessed Mommy of 1</a> </p><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18860625"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297108497085183234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDl-sz8L7nIa3vZsMufNZPDuLA8LvZgLM6WJ4XenFc8UvlWEsZ7frPesvBuOKDcEAzHtMSqNMkOlTXMZyfCzWYukvXBoR15fSLDClvh5AZaQ48CQpppOV02Tyfep_11h19hBZtXNzWWNWS/s200/blessedmommybows.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><p align="center">25% off the entire store, due to the new CPSIA law </p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5089393">Adorn You</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16551272"></p><p align="center"></a></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297115342418803202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLGv3oaue5nHEi9r2V2-s4cwTNhAvJ0OomRm6lZTWlcucVLh6TdShhzQRpVTWAQLOvauvCzTxK7W7uONimbP0ny2iDqMTCEmM-IX4yIWIXAUBg84r3N1GxzJHpqSmWIlUa_B0JeaQqYxPg/s200/adornyouearrings.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">10% off everything in the Valentines Section<br /><br /></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6178650">All Over Art</a></p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20067758"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297116345377230946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjLbsJNM6BS-e9iX4DuA6OTaeMaBup_UQD296F9FMKVf4sKgPSb9U3_SmVxNDvBQiEq1_89h2ZOebPl28SxK_ZOZa099jIMFnnuYM7zDbNamwxy7e6BfRp6S7T8hgXh298P3MUeqGbGvv/s200/alloverartring.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">FREE SHIPPING on all wearable art orders $40 and under.</div><div align="center">FREE SHIPPING and 10% OFF all wearable art orders over $40.</div><div align="center">Sale ends Feb 14.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6112367">Yarnlovertn</a></div><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17242517"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297118024638153026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKt-CRVBUuJXxPKspOQYuVikw5M5C2NBihMvLOnBh7IvdjPtXsw8gKw73APp31tCgeoO45yK9Pim6IAx0q0rF4QSrbjWwUPWvwtwk3ipmvxaySU6Up1sa5FTg8ENUP66q5UMY6Y7xWJfH/s200/yarnloverscarf.jpg" border="0" /></a> 20% off until Feb 10. Convo before purchase to have listing price changed</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">Happy shopping everyone!!</p><p></p><p></p>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-71412366222007359982009-01-29T04:12:00.000-08:002009-01-29T04:17:20.236-08:00Winter Tree in Sunrise<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20085246"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296688463550314210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSQMkxT2bTMgBnnl5R6qnd7NdqyFdc_K8984NXkO0wM-un6BwnhkZsY3JileoWaURnDmrfxXw9wLp7x77P7NPoMVx19LKtxld-crBBMdciNibseYvHtEXPFa6m1SeUCso-CbS-iYHEOUW/s320/sunrisetreeresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A spectacular sunrise glows behind the bare branches of a tree in winter.<br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-52502745725513096422009-01-28T04:06:00.000-08:002009-01-28T04:11:47.586-08:00Dark Eyed Junco<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20140456"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296315899963664514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 218px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVbROR8hgh0d2MX4GF2PBy_5P1M1qFV4ZbgCr8eGGnujmuc_H-nexOqnWid0KjAkPMR0RnvFvKCw0YDBosn9_hn8PUvrEpbpuCPFMdNB6HCWV2nJdTjwNxvjf0SPrOWUaY_Hn5rGHnclv/s320/juncocroppedresize.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A gorgeous Dark Eyed Junco sitting just outside my kitchen window. He's been an elusive one! I've been trying to get a photo of him for a very long time. </div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-54971690200557229542009-01-26T06:50:00.001-08:002009-01-26T07:04:56.043-08:00It's Time To Get Off The Fence, EtsyIt's time to take a stand Etsy. You're running out of time.<br /><br />On February 10, a law will come into effect in the U.S. forcing anyone who makes anything geared for a child under the age of 12 to test their product for lead content. It's a sweeping law that is too broad and is forcing small business out.<br /><br />You can read more about the new CPSIA law on the Etsy forums if you're interested. Or go <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/cpsia-deadline-for-changeorg-vote-cnn-article-3247/">here</a> for more information on the law.<br /><br />I've yet to see a direct stance from Etsy in support of their sellers. Time after time they come into the forums and say yes, we hear you, yes we support you. But time after time I see those same sellers left to hang in defending actions that are supposedly approved by Etsy Admin.<br /><br />One example being hypothetical pricing. Basically what some sellers have done is take an item in their shop and list it, with an explanation, at the price it will be after testing is done according to the new regulation. You can see an example of this type of listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_18&listing_id=19132270">here</a>.<br /><br />These listings have caused all kinds of wailing and gnashing of teeth on the forums. Some are for some are against them.<br /><br />Admin, in one thread stated that the listings had to be taken down and then just a few pages later said leave them up until we have a meeting.<br /><br />The meeting was held and apparently the shops were told they could keep said listings up until Jan 30.<br /><br />No one else was told about this. So, people continue to wail and gnash their teeth, flag the item and so on.<br /><br />All Etsy had to do was make an announcement that they were supportive of these listings until the time stated. That's it. That would have solved all sorts of heartache for everyone.<br /><br />But no, they let their sellers hang over the weekend while they enjoyed themselves and worked up a Storque article that not everyone will read.<br /><br />Seriously, Etsy Admin, it's time to stand up and state your position. Are you for or against it? This is tearing our beloved community apart. The poor sellers are left to fight this battle on their own with no public support from you.<br /><br />Either you are for or against this Etsy. Which is it? We'd all love to know!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-64398338643419622792009-01-26T03:40:00.000-08:002009-01-26T03:47:15.837-08:00And The Winner Is.....Glamorosi!!<br /><br />Congratulations! You will win a free 8x10 print of your choice "Alone".<br /><br />Thanks to all who voted. As a thank you to everyone who took the time to vote on a winner, I am going to offer you free shipping should you decide to purchase your choice in either my <a href="http://mnhphotography.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> or my <a href="http://mnhphotography.artfire.com/">Artfire</a> shops. Just put Giveaway in the message to seller, and I'll refund the difference through Paypal.<br /><br />If you would like to be kept updated on future giveaways, be sure to sign up for my newsletter using the signup box on the right hand column. You'll also receive special discounts and sales for being a subscriber!<br /><br />Thanks again and have a wonderful day everyone!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-38600585145416647302009-01-22T04:51:00.000-08:002009-01-22T05:12:07.583-08:00Giveaway #2!Last week's giveaway was such a grand success, I've decided to host another one this weekend.<br /><br />Same rules as last time apply. Choose one print listed below and leave a comment telling which one you would like and why. I will choose the winner of a free 8x10 print Monday morning and let you know who it is. Easy!<br /><br />Here are your choices this week:<br /><br />Forgotten<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=60537">http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=60537</a><br /><br />Alone<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=60349">http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=60349</a><br /><br />Frozen<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=63246">http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=63246</a><br /><br />Winter Stream<br /><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=50946">http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=50946</a><br /><br />Have fun!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-34389742945905205262009-01-20T12:36:00.000-08:002009-01-20T12:41:38.539-08:00Frozen<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19986588"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293478449550637810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwBo80SlcOGukm9CS83ZMBB33Q4Oov-l_Ml-Ud62kqmps1Hdls36Tm0EhUmU8wZ_LiNg2gM__14CrFVsWiKzGawdWua6twZm5ZxSHBpnS72jXIjMrqWFUeLVlqndIYfalv6EJE9C0MCAvl/s320/frozenresized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A cold night, a frosty morning and a sunrise all worked together to give us a spectacular morning, filled with icy sparkles.<br /><div></div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-21132926406713114552009-01-19T07:45:00.000-08:002009-01-19T07:52:54.466-08:00Icy Jewel<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19908310"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293032739208813618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cjocSAnMovsF3AD6Ty94hSuKTXOAJ243nOryAxnehuJKOWzvUsBDVVEKU0txJ3yXD0cpUR3LxnXblJwdW8JESba5dDw7LRouaTseIuN5pmtWSaHdcGC2zh1vtHcj0NECaZhu2Ep1IUDi/s320/icyjewelresize.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>A tiny jewel of ice clinging to the branch of an evergreen tree.</div>MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496236015932289728.post-44525147504531876782009-01-19T04:00:00.000-08:002009-01-19T04:09:32.412-08:00And The Winner Is.....Drumroll please......<br /><br /><br /><br />The winner of my very first giveaway is......<br /><br /><br /><br />NiftyKnits!!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Congratulations NiftyKnits, you have won an 8x10 of Morning Glow! I will have it in the mail for you today.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaGWDdJvbXQJIPSHdImKkjA94Any1iQTrSpkELIMrF7cGACikfUVUPvmig72ASDvU5vNjcr-GWkgrwUemQ8HnFgxoaBYmemRLEs3wWRmhcwrTS_ha81RE1WFUECvA6V1ZHaHM7HUM6j7B/s1600-h/morningglow2resized.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292975604900925122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaGWDdJvbXQJIPSHdImKkjA94Any1iQTrSpkELIMrF7cGACikfUVUPvmig72ASDvU5vNjcr-GWkgrwUemQ8HnFgxoaBYmemRLEs3wWRmhcwrTS_ha81RE1WFUECvA6V1ZHaHM7HUM6j7B/s320/morningglow2resized.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks so much to all that entered. And thank you very much for all the kind and wonderful words about my photography. Those meant so much to me. ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />Because of the rousing success of this giveaway, I have decided to do more. I will be having a giveaway every two weeks. If you would like to be kept updated on when the giveaways will be, sign up for the newsletter in the signup box in the right hand column. It's super easy to do and I have special sales for subscribers too!MNHDesignshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06734340148249033891noreply@blogger.com3