February 28th, 2008

Crafty Lady

Allison Strine is an artist; a true artist who offers her work for sale to everyone to enjoy. In her Etsy store, Allison Strine Designs, she offers jewelry, magnets, and cards all with her personal design. I found Allison from another review, and after discovering her magnets, I bought 5. I couldn’t decide on my favorite design, so I bought a bunch!

My favorite designs include the quotes about “She.” “She” is the every-woman that we all know inside ourselves. “She” is the embodiment of all of us women. “She” is me. And Allison created her for me to wear, put on my fridge, and admire.

One of the most creative ways Allison creates her art is through her license plate art. In her words, “each very individual charm is created with a real and really old license plate snippet, encased in a glass and silver box of beauty.” Not only is she recycling like a good little citizen, but she is creating fanTAStic art to wear.

If you haven’t yet heard of Etsy, RUN CLICK on over now after you enter for the giveaway. Etsy is one of the best sites on the internet, and it is THE best site for finding handmade art sold by the artists themselves.

Own your own art that speaks to you. Ms. Artiste, Allison, is offering a giveaway of a $35 gift certificate to her Etsy store just for Mamas Like readers. Leave a comment here letting Allison know which “She” quote is your favorite to enter in the giveaway. One lucky winner will be chosen on Wed, March 5th, at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be posted here on Mamas Like and on Prizey Winners.

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190 Responses to “Crafty Lady”

  1. abby Said:

    I think I might be the first one to comment—does that get me the prize? And I agree. I (heart) etsy!

  2. Gillien Wright Said:

    I love this stuff, very creative and fun!

  3. Angela Said:

    I love the “she loves being a mom” because I certainly do!

    I blogged you too of course :)
    http://www.prizeatron.com

    Angela’s last blog post..Kid Stuff Review : School Zone Books & Workbooks + Giveaway

  4. Krista Said:

    She love not cooking… AMEN!

    Krista’s last blog post..Hair today, gone tomorrow…

  5. Kari Aceto Said:

    I like the “SHE has FAITH in her boys” because boys are well, boys…. 2 boys so far and one unknown on the way… I have FAITH that if I have more boys I will be ok. :)

  6. Caryn Bailey Said:

    I like all of them!!!!! I can relate to so many of them but I really like She LOVES BEing A MOM OF FOUR BIRDIES..

    Caryn Bailey’s last blog post..Cool Contests of the Week!

  7. Kimberly B. Said:

    I like “She colors WAY outside the lines,” because I always did!

  8. tanyetta Said:

    she loves being a mom! i love this one.

  9. Becky Said:

    What a great variety to choose from! My favorite quote is “She sees life through mom-colored glasses”…so true. ;-)

  10. Adrienne Gordon Said:

    She loves being a Mom is perfect

  11. Kathy Scott Said:

    She has faith in her boys. I am a lonely woman amongst a houseful of boys, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  12. Karyn Said:

    SHE doesn’t pretend to be normal!

    Because, obviously, I’m not!

    Have a great day!

    Karyn’s last blog post..We entertain a lot!

  13. Bree Said:

    I LOVE “she loves being a mom.” Perfect for me!

  14. Tuesday Said:

    I love “she decided she was worth it”!

    Tuesday’s last blog post..Birth Plan

  15. Jennifer Said:

    She is determined to enjoy herself!

  16. sarah owens Said:

    SHE doesn’t pretend to be normal!

    You have no idea lol.

  17. Vicky Boackle Said:

    she loves not cooking is so funny.

  18. beth shepherd Said:

    she colors way outside the lines…thats so me lol. thank you

  19. Laura Said:

    I love the Caffeine one…Caffeine Makes Her More CLEVER, Upbeat and Alert….

    Laura’s last blog post..The way they do things here is annoying….

  20. Jewel Said:

    I like this one the best, “She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES . . . yippee for joy and happiness and sweet children.”

  21. Meaghan F. Said:

    Oh wow. This is amazing! I love the “She Carpes the DIEM” Totally my point of view.

  22. Carolyn Said:

    “She Decided She Was Worth It” ;-) Thanks.

  23. Lisa Fosses Said:

    “She Decided She Was Worth It”

  24. Rachel Said:

    “She Helps Herself To Happiness”

  25. Anita Said:

    I have to admit I have 2 favorites - “She Doesnt Pretend To Be Normal” and “She Loves Being a Mom”. ;)

  26. Cheryl Free Said:

    She Helps Herself To Happiness :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    Cheryl Free’s last blog post..Tricked-Out Mouse

  27. allison strine Said:

    WOW!! I love all these favorites! Thanks so much, girlies - can’t wait to see who wins!!

  28. susan lee wiener Said:

    Please pick me,
    That’d be great.
    Your site’s the one
    I always appreciate!

    Many thx!

  29. Becky Said:

    “she has food issues” is my favorite.

  30. Shannon Said:

    She Puts Her Big Girl Panties On and Deals With It

    Love it!

    Shannon’s last blog post..Friday’s Feast

  31. Monique Rizzo Said:

    She loves being a Mom is the best one!

  32. linda lansford Said:

    SHE doesn’t pretend to be normal!

  33. Jennifer B. Said:

    “She Doesn’t Look Back”… perfect.

  34. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls Said:

    “She loves being a mom of three birdies” - love it! :)

    Adding you to my contests page…

    Deb - Mom of 3 Girls’s last blog post..Aloha Friday #22

  35. Jenny in TX Said:

    She loves her kids to the moon and back.

  36. Erica C. Said:

    “She doesn’t look back.”
    love it :)

  37. Terri D Said:

    She Decided She Was Worth It.

  38. Paige Said:

    I got all mushy over “She loved being a mom”.

  39. Cindi Hoppes Said:

    Hi, I like the “She Dances to the Beat of a Different Guitar!” Please enter me in your wonderful contest! Thanks very much…..Cindi

  40. Ariana Said:

    “She decided she was worth it.” These are all so great!

  41. Patti Said:

    She rocks is nice and simple! Love it!

  42. Amanda Said:

    Oooh! My favs are “She Doesn’t Pretend to be Normal” and “She really is the person her dog thinks she is” and “Every Little DOG She Loves Is Magic”…soo true :) Oh gosh, but now here’s “She May Contain Traces of Nuts” …sigh…

    Amanda’s last blog post..Hi….atus :)

  43. Barbara Fox Said:

    She Puts Her Big Girl Panties On and Deals With It

  44. Marissa Said:

    I really dig the “She colors way outside the lines”. It’s so perfect!
    Thanks,
    Marissa

  45. Jessica Said:

    She decided she was worth it. What a fantastic reminder on the days when life seems hard.

  46. Tara Said:

    I love the “She Uses Her Powers Only for GOOD, Never EVIL” pendant. Great.

    Tara’s last blog post..Aiden’s debut video

  47. susan varney Said:

    great suggestion

  48. Jennifer H. Said:

    There are a lot of the “She” quotes I like, but the one I love is “She really IS the person her DOG thinks she is.” This is just great!!! I’d love to win, so please count me in. Thanks for the chance. Have a great weekend!

    Jennifer :-)
    Jennifer H.’s last blog post..10 Movies

  49. Elaine Rosser Said:

    I like “She is a better mom than she thinks she is”.

  50. Nicole L Said:

    She decided she is worth it - because that is exactly what made DH’s aunt fight through chemo! :) She decided she was worth fighting for :D
    Nicole L’s last blog post..DR! DR!

  51. Kirsten Said:

    She has faith in her little girl!

  52. Sylvia Belle Said:

    She gave it a good fight

  53. Lola Brinegar Said:

    I love “She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES ….”
    I think most MOM’s do!!!

  54. Greg Johnson Said:

    She loves being a mom

  55. Jenn Ryan Said:

    I like “Sometimes She Can Be a Little Witchy” - that’s me ;)

  56. Paige Said:

    “She’s gonna make it after all”. Cute stuff!

    Paige’s last blog post..What a dress!

  57. Danielle S Said:

    Shes Gonna Make It After All

  58. Bunny B Said:

    “She is the QUEEN of PURRSIA”!

  59. Jenny M Said:

    She loves being a mom!! After five years of being on the road to parenthood, it was such a blessing to finally be parents=)

  60. Lillian D Said:

    She loves being a mom and I do!

  61. BarbJ Said:

    I have to pick one favorite? REALLY? But I love so many of them…

    She has food issues
    She sees life through mom colored glasses
    She has faith in her boys
    She puts on her big girl panties and deals with it

    I can’t pick one!!

  62. hil Said:

    She decided she was worth it…

  63. Jenna Said:

    “She sees life through mom-colored glasses” is very cool. :)
    Jenna’s last blog post..We are Communicating

  64. denise Said:

    Every little boy SHE loves is magic!
    I have 3 little boys I LOVE!!
    Thanks!

  65. Stephanie Said:

    I loved reading all the SHE quotes, they were great!!! I loved the one “SHE loves not cooking” Love them!

  66. donna pavcik Said:

    a good mom

  67. Stephanie V Said:

    Fave she quote = Sometimes She WENT The Whole Day Without PUTTING on A BRA

  68. Heidi Herb Said:

    Triple love this stuff!!!

  69. Tonya Keener Said:

    She overcame. When my daughter was five my parents took custody of her because I was a very bad gutter alcoholic. I moved near my daughter last year the day she turned 19, with 10 1/2 years sobriety, my car payed off and 10,000.00 saved up after working 2 and 3 jobs for years to save this. Now living five minutes from my daughter ,who still lives with my angel parents, I will no longer miss anything that happens in her life including her graduating from Gulf Coast College in may and going on to FSU .

  70. tally Said:

    She loves being a mom of three birdies.

  71. Mary Said:

    I like ’she has faith in her little girl.’

    Mary’s last blog post..ENTER MY WEEKLY GIVEAWAY!!!

  72. Jennifer Barr Said:

    she loves being a mom

  73. Jamie G Said:

    Wow. Hard to choose…
    “She sees life through colored glasses” or “She carpes the diem”

  74. Kristen M. Said:

    So many good “she” sayings. I like, “She leaves the rest to God” and “She has some food issues”.

  75. Naomi Said:

    She Uses Her Powers Only for GOOD, Never EVIL!

    Naomi’s last blog post..I’m going to Disneyland!

  76. Susan Chester Said:

    I really like her site. My favorite quote is It is Good to be a love bird.

  77. david basile Said:

    She sees life through mom-colored glasses

  78. veronica sandberg Said:

    She colors WAY outside the lines,”

  79. Ellie Said:

    Etsy rocks!

    “She sees life through mom colored glasses” how sweet is that!

  80. Jason Carroll Said:

    She doesn’t pretend to be normal.

  81. Suzanne Bastien Said:

    I love these! I was going through them trying to find what friends I would give each one to.

    I love the one that says… “Her favorite miracles are the little ones”

    This is great! Lovely giveaway!

  82. Rachel Said:

    So fun! I love the one that says Every little boy she loves is magic. I’ve got two little boys that would think that was quite special.

  83. Marci Said:

    “She Has Faith In Her Little GIRLS” so fitting for my girls!

  84. erica Said:

    she colors WAY outside the lines!!!

    very cute!

  85. Christi Said:

    I LOVE the one that says,”She doesn’t pretend to be normal!” That is SOOO me! Thanks for sharing!

    Christi’s last blog post..February Pay It Forward Giveaway Winner!

  86. Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~ Said:

    OK, I’m a HUGE dork and totally started to cry when I read the “She loves being a mom” — lol I so want that one!! :)

    ~melody~

    Melody from ~Pennies In My Pocket~’s last blog post..~*~GIVEAWAY~*~ YEAR Supply of dropps Laundry Detergent!!

  87. Susanne Said:

    I suppose this could sound cheezy, but I do love “She loves being a mom” the best!! Thanks so much!!

  88. Carica Said:

    I love several, but “She is a better mom than she thinks she is” hit home…

  89. Julianna Said:

    “She’s gonna make it after all” is the perfect inspiration for me as I venture off into a career change (going back to school to pursue my dream of medicine) after just having a baby!

  90. Meg Said:

    “She loves her kids to the moon and back” is my absolute fav. Thank you!!

    Meg’s last blog post..TasteBook - Review & Giveaway!

  91. Julie Mead Said:

    “She has food issues” is the best.

  92. JenO Said:

    She has faith in her little girl is my fave! (altho to the moon and back is great, too!)

    nifferjeno at gmail dot com

  93. Heather Said:

    Oh my, those are just darling and really wonderful. I am drawn to She LOVES BEing A MOM OF FOUR BIRDIES

  94. Sharon Jones Said:

    she loves being a mom :)

  95. Linda Ellis Said:

    “She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES . . . yippee for joy and happiness and sweet children.”

  96. Doreen Said:

    Ohhhhh these ARE precious!! I so want one!! :) Love ‘She leaves the rest to God’!

    Doreen’s last blog post..Win a box of books!

  97. Michelle Said:

    Oh my Gosh…I’m just getting into etsy…for me..have been into it for my daughter.
    I can’t decide….if i love the witch one….or the she loves being a mom….hard decision;)

    Michelle’s last blog post..Happy March

  98. Mox Said:

    “she decided she was worth it”

    aren’t we all?

  99. Babalu Said:

    She colors outside the lines. I like those who cross the line. :)

  100. stacey moore Said:

    she loves being a mom!! thanks

    stacey moore’s last blog post..Our January Bloggy Wins!!!

  101. Blessed Said:

    I love the “She sees the world through Mom Colored Glasses” and a whole bunch of the other “She” quotes.

    Blessed’s last blog post..Follow-Up on the Rude Conservation Department Employee

  102. Laurie H Said:

    i love the “she’s finally having her happy childhood”. so perfect.

    Laurie H’s last blog post..VHS Tapes

  103. V. Savage Said:

    “She loves being a Mom.” Because I really do!

  104. Summer Said:

    Ohh, I love finding new (to me) shops. I love too many things over there, I might be in trouble now. Hope I win! LOL

    Summer’s last blog post..Best of February

  105. Meredith Peters Said:

    “She started living her fabulous life”

  106. Tamara Leonard Merritt Said:

    Mine would be She Has FOOD Issues :-( Yup, that’s me. *SIGH*

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  107. Jessica Said:

    “She sees life through Mom colored glasses”..it reminds me so much of my own mom and her positive spirit.

  108. Judith Rachmani Said:

    My favorite quote is: “She Has Some Food Issues”.

  109. Annette Taylor Said:

    Sometimes She Can Be a Little Witchy

  110. Tisa Said:

    My favorite is “she loves being a mom”! ~ :) Thanks!

  111. Jennifer Said:

    She loves being a mom is my favorite - I like the one with one little birdie :)

  112. laura Said:

    She has faith in her little girls… says it all!!

  113. Carol Drury Said:

    “she decided she was worth it”!

  114. Holly Henderson Said:

    She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass! Rock on!

    Holly Henderson’s last blog post..crying

  115. Lisa O Said:

    She loves her kids to the moon and back…I say that to my daughter all the time…

    Thanks for the chance!

    Lisa O’s last blog post..Thankful Thursday

  116. Sweetpeas Said:

    She sees life through mom colored glasses! I love that!

    Sweetpeas’s last blog post..Working with Daddy

  117. Anjanette Said:

    I love all of her stuff….but the “Her house was clean yesterday” totally describes me!!! Also, the license plate key chains and charms are beautiful!

    Anjanette’s last blog post..Springtime is coming! Springtime is coming!

  118. Sandral Said:

    “she started living”-awesome…I love it…we all must start living and enjoying our existence, no matter what our circumstances. Let your hair down and dance.

  119. BlondeBlogger Said:

    “She colors way outside the lines”

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9734519

    These are adorable!

    BlondeBlogger’s last blog post..Remembering “Mark”

  120. Heather Said:

    My favorite one is the one you feature at the top of the page–She has faith in her little girl. I didn’t see it on the Etsy site, but I love it.

  121. jeanette malan Said:

    “loves being a mom” me to

  122. Ruth Said:

    She colors WAY outside the lines

  123. Jodene Gildea Said:

    She has faith in her little girl - perfect for me and my daughter!

  124. Shelly Said:

    She Carpes the DIEM - a reminder I need!

  125. Vicki Wurgler Said:

    I liked - Shes Gonna Make It After ALL

  126. Elliemae Said:

    She’s gonna make it afterall!

  127. Anthony Hedden Said:

    She colors WAY outside the lines

  128. Jessica Harrison Said:

    really cute stuff! I will probably buy something anyway…but a gift certificate would be great!

  129. jody Said:

    She Puts Her Big Girl Panties On and Deals With It

    So funny…

  130. sarah Said:

    She Carpes the DIEM!

  131. Becca Said:

    “She puts her big girl panties on and deals with it” is my absolute favorite. I’d love to send this card to a friend of mine who has been extra whiny about life lately…but I won’t.

  132. Joanna Smith Said:

    These are so whimsical! The “She” sayings can all describe me on certain days, depending on where my “head” is at! But I’d love to think I live life to the fullest so “She Carpes the Diem” is something I try to do all the time, life is too short to not seize the day or moment!

  133. Viva Said:

    What a creative site…I love “She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES.” Thanks!

  134. Hesper Fry Said:

    She loves being a mom!

  135. Dina Said:

    I like them all!!!

  136. crystal Said:

    She (got her a** off the couch and) started living her fabulous life.

    Too many ppl take their blessed lives for granted, this is my fave

  137. Michelle Rosborough Said:

    She Has Thirteen POUNDS of CREATIVITY

  138. christopher h Said:

    i love She colors WAY outside the lines cause i did too

  139. Kim D. Said:

    Omgosh, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this sort of stuff! I heart you guys!

  140. Leigh Nichols Said:

    She Carpes the Diem :)

  141. Nanette Olson Said:

    I love “She colors out of the lines” because that describes the story of my life.

  142. Sandy M Said:

    I like “She Decided she was worth it”, because that explains ‘me’.

    Sandy M’s last blog post..WIN this Happy Birthday Plate!!

  143. Angela Harris Said:

    She loves being a mom

  144. Bobbye F Said:

    “She decided she was worth it”!

  145. Julianne Said:

    I am confused…is it any “she” saying or one of her “she” sayings only. Because my favorite “she” saying is from Lord Byron “She walk in beauty, like the night.” I have loved that poem since I was a teen.

  146. reeva Said:

    I like “She is a better mom than she thinks she is” best :)

  147. Tricia Said:

    “She loves being a mom”
    How sweet!!

  148. Ed Nemmers Said:

    She loved being a Mom.

  149. Sand Said:

    My favorite is “She Helps Herself To Happiness.”

  150. Sarah C. Said:

    She Highly Recommends Shopping. For shoes, not groceries

    She LOVES etsy!

  151. Elizabeth Mays Said:

    She doesn’t pretend to be normal!

  152. Brenda Park Said:

    I love the “She carpes the diem” ‘She’ saying…and thanks for the great contest!

  153. kiyana Said:

    She loves being a mom

  154. Samantha Pruitt Said:

    “She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass” would be great for my mom!

  155. brandy Said:

    “She Decided She was Worth It!”

  156. Sylvia Porter Said:

    She colors WAY outside the lines, would definitely suit my daughter, haha

  157. Renee Weinberg Said:

    “She Has FAITH In Her Little BOY.”
    I have two that are Mommies little bonuses.

  158. C Duran Said:

    I like “She doesn’t pretend to be normal”

    C Duran’s last blog post..Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods

  159. april Said:

    Phew, can I put all I like on a charm bracelet????? All are awesome, some of my favorites…”She Rocks” “she loves being a mom” “she is sugar and spice and everything kickass” and “she is playing in the dirt again”

    april’s last blog post..Complain and you will be rewarded

  160. Kristen Hendricks Said:

    My favorite “She” quote is Shes Gonna Make It After All. I like that quote and can totally relate to it. It is inspirational to me and picks me up because some days I’m not sure if I am going to make it in this hectic world.

  161. Lucille Said:

    Hmmm so many to chose from. I’d have to go with my first one - gut reaction - she loves being a mom!

    I think this artist is incredibe! THANKS for finding her!

    Lucille’s last blog post..I’d like to thank the academy (and Kellan!)

  162. Joy Venters Said:

    She colors way outside the lines

  163. Michelle H. Said:

    “She Loves Being A Mom” and also “She Decided She Was Worth It”.

  164. Donna Kozar Said:

    she loves being a mom

  165. Rebecca Furlong Said:

    I like “She loves being a mom” but I would like to see: “She doesn’t play well with others”, or more strong woman ones. I am in a VERY male-dominated field (auto mechanics), and am a supervisor/managor of dozens of men; needless to say, I have to be a strong woman to keep control and respect high for myself.

  166. Jo Black Said:

    I love the PRINT of the LadyBird Collage entitled . . . She Colors WAY Outside the Lines. What a find- I love her Etsy store (yes, etsy is the best!)

    Jo x

    Jo Black’s last blog post..Happy Mother’s Day

  167. sally wess Said:

    I like “She colors WAY outside the lines,” because it is the only way for a free thinker.

  168. Jeanine Price Said:

    I love the “She loves being a Mom” because I do!!

  169. Amy Said:

    I love She colors WAY outside the lines because I want my kids to know it is okay to do your own thing.

  170. Veronica Garrett Said:

    She doesn’t look back.

  171. kathy pease Said:

    she loves not cooking :)

  172. Carissa Davis Said:

    She Colors WAY Outside the Lines.

  173. MandaLynn Said:

    I love “Sometimes She can be a little Witchy”

  174. Judy Said:

    She Loves Being a Mom is my fav…soo true

  175. dorothy Said:

    i love she colors way outside the lines

  176. Katie Said:

    She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass

  177. Lisa G. Said:

    She Is Perfectly Imperfect - It is a Divine Art (-:!

  178. Timothy Sternberg Said:

    I (heart) etsy!

  179. Julie B Said:

    She is a good egg! These are fabulous!!

  180. Susanne Troop Said:

    She Loves Being a MOM of TWO BIRDIES!

  181. Rosanne Morrison Said:

    She Loves Being a Mom-as do I

  182. sara woods Said:

    Love she sees life through colored glasses. Many thanks and bes of luck to all who enter

  183. Liz Said:

    Too many to choose from. I love most of the ones with the little birdies on them.

  184. MonCherie Said:

    She Puts Her Big Girl Panties On and Deals With It- oh soooo trye especially when raising a daughter.

  185. Charlene Said:

    I like “She Has Some Food Issues”.They are all too cute.
    Thanks for the giveaway

  186. Carol Rene' Brown Said:

    Super talented Artist with a capital T!!!! Love to win!!!!
    Just Adore looking at all her darling, stupendous, delicious, endearing, whimicals and so much more creations!! Love so many!! Going to tell all my friends & loved ones about Allison Strine!!!PERFECT ETSY Aritst for gifts to touch to soul!!!!!!
    Favorites!! “She is FINALLY Having Her Happy CHILDHOOD “, “She Colors WAY Outside the Lines” . . .”Shes Gonna Make It After ALL”!!

  187. Alecia Gibson Said:

    She helps herself to happiness.

  188. Grace Said:

    She is a good egg.

  189. Shama-Lama Mama Said:

    Those are so fun! I like “Her creative slip is showing”!

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

    Shama-Lama Mama’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Ready For My Closeup!

  190. Lily Kwan Said:

    My favorite quote is “She who carpes the diem.”