tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29913222677114515372024-03-13T20:35:17.774-07:00Handmade items: Crocheted from the HeartJenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-58020660435904198642010-03-15T15:40:00.001-07:002010-03-15T15:42:51.057-07:00SOTW: Kimwhitecreations<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S563f_stmwI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/IB_-veTp6UI/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448994359467678466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S563f_stmwI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/IB_-veTp6UI/s320/11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This weeks Shop of the Week (SOTW), <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimwhitecreations">kimwhitecreations</a>, is run by the lovely Kim White. Within Kim's shop you will find knit and crochet wearable and usable art. "I like to call my creations, Creative Mentionables! I make <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimwhitecreations?section_id=5927101">Care Shawls </a>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimwhitecreations?section_id=5927095">Lap Wraps </a>which are like a warm hug for a loved one. I also knit Coffee Cozies that are like a warm sweater for your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimwhitecreations?section_id=6119986">coffee cup</a>. I have a Cozy Closet full of Slouches, Caps, Beanies, Scarves, Granny Square Purses and more!"</div><div align="center"><strong><em>This week only Kim is offering our readers:<br />Any Coffee Cozy FREE with a $50 or more purchase before shipping-just let me know your Coffee Cozy selection in message to seller.</em></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">(I will ship internationally if requested.)</span></div><strong><em></em></strong><br /><strong><em><div align="center"><br />To learn more about Kim and her beautiful creations visit her at:<br />TWITTER ADDRESS </em></strong></div><a href="http://twitter.com/kimwcreations"><strong><em>http://twitter.com/kimwcreations</em></strong></a><strong><em><br />FB PAGE </em></strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kim-White-Creations/450797680577?ref=mf"><strong><em>http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kim-White-Creations/450797680577?ref=mf</em></strong></a><strong><em><br />BLOG</em></strong><a href="http://kimwhitecreations.tumblr.com/"><strong><em>http://kimwhitecreations.tumblr.com/</em></strong></a><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br />To read more about my interview with Kim please go to: <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/03/shop-of-week-kimwhitecreations-315-to.html">Etsy twitter team blog</a></div><div align="center"><br />PS-- March marks crochet month ;) Happy crocheting to all!!</div><div> </div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-83742909350679667532010-03-13T16:46:00.000-08:002010-03-13T16:49:28.625-08:00sotw: deejayphtography<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S5wyZ_4BReI/AAAAAAAAAL4/Umgkdv3WLVs/s1600-h/12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448285071435974114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S5wyZ_4BReI/AAAAAAAAAL4/Umgkdv3WLVs/s320/12.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Meet Denise Montville of <a href="http://www.deejayphotography.etsy.com/">DeeJayPhotography</a>, the Etsy Twitter Team’s Shop of the Week. Denise and her son work together to maintain a shop full of lovely photographs. They are available in several formats including bookmarks, cards, ACEOs aand, of course, prints. When asked about her work, Denise says, “The world around me inspires me to create. I love looking at textures, shapes, colors, and nature and I usually regret the days I leave my house without my camera!”</div><div> </div><div>to read more about Denise's shop please visit: <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/">http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/</a> where you can also find out about the SALE she is having.</div><div>cheers</div><div>Jen</div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-63486368316020398022010-03-04T15:08:00.001-08:002010-03-04T15:11:37.956-08:00Etsy Twitter Team Shop of the week: Mikiye Creations<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S5A9jH7fp8I/AAAAAAAAALg/1PVBk5eMhKs/s1600-h/112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444919623124232130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S5A9jH7fp8I/AAAAAAAAALg/1PVBk5eMhKs/s320/112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This week's shop of the week is run by the lovely: Mikiye Narita. In her shop, <a href="http://www.mikiye.etsy.com/">Mikiye</a> Creations, you can find various types of jewelry and Specialize in designing one of a kind customized hair accessories. "I am constantly learning and being inspired by my Brides. They always have me on my toes when it comes to creating their one of a kind pieces, many of which are heirloom quality for their Special Day. It's so fantastic to always be striving to be the best I can be and creating heirloom pieces that they will cherish forever."<br />When interviewing Mikiye she told me a little about herself.<br />"I grew up in a family full of artistic women and was bit by the art bug early in life. I have always loved keeping myself involved with anything that I can express my talents in. I spent 15+ years working as a Professional celebrity Makeup artist in Los Angeles and about 7 years ago began my love affair with making flowers. It wasn't long until my clients and friends were asking me to make them flowers and accessories so it was a natural move to start my own business. I am completely self taught so it's great fun for me to see how far I have come and how much my skills and techniques have improved!"</div><div align="center">Mikiye is offering the ETT readers the following special this week:<br />FREE U.S. SHIPPING on all purchases. Please add SOTW in notes to seller to redeem this. Shipping will be refunded through Paypal.<br />To learn more about this shop please use the handy links below:<br />TWITTER ADDRESS <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mikiyecreations">http://www.twitter.com/mikiyecreations</a></div><div align="center">FB PAGE <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikiyecreations">http://www.facebook.com/mikiyecreations</a></div><div align="center">BLOG <a href="http://www.mikiyecreations.blogspot.com/">http://www.mikiyecreations.blogspot.com/</a> </div><div> </div><div>To read more about the interview I had with Mikiye please visit the: <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/">Etsy Twitter Team's Blog.</a></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-89432346615517287282010-02-24T12:44:00.000-08:002010-02-24T12:51:06.761-08:00Etsy twitter team Shop of the week: Amievoltaire--Giveaway information!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S4WQGd4WOdI/AAAAAAAAAK4/TNbNWpUGaYs/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441914165521693138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S4WQGd4WOdI/AAAAAAAAAK4/TNbNWpUGaYs/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Angela Keller of Amievoltaire <a href="http://www.amievoltaire.etsy.com/">http://www.amievoltaire.etsy.com/</a> has a shop full of colorful handmade classic children’s clothing with a modern flair. Skirts, dresses, aprons, and even doll clothes abound with bright patchwork and all-girl ruffles. She has provided many happy clients with her clothing apparel since she opened her Etsy.</div><div align="center">To celebrate her status as the Etsy Twitter Teams’ Shop of the Week, Angela is offering a special giveaway that ends February 28.<br />Anyone who mentions Etsy Twitter Team will receive 20% off their total purchase. In addition, check out her <a href="http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/">giveaway on her blog </a>at <a href="http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-02-17T10%3A23%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1">http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2010-02-17T10%3A23%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=1</a>.<br />Follow Angela of Amievoltaire on--><br />Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/amievoltaire">http://twitter.com/amievoltaire</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/amievoltaire">http://www.facebook.com/amievoltaire</a></div><div align="center">Blog: <a href="http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/">http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="right">To read more on this shop please read the rest of the article on <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/">Etsy Twitter Team blog </a>.</div><div align="center"></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-25120296397184903132010-02-02T09:50:00.000-08:002010-02-02T09:51:00.864-08:00SOTW: FoxyGknits<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31594054"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433352144057679970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S2ck_OYqQGI/AAAAAAAAAIA/SSWX-JFtk5A/s320/112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">This weeks shop is from one of our most active members here on etsy twitter team. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxyGknits">FoxyGknits</a>, owned and created by Lois Stifel, is a beautiful shop. Within the shop you can find hand-knit, one-of-a-kind shawls, wraps and scarves that are fashioned by combining diverse yarn textures and color palettes. Designed for today’s woman, all items encompass both style and comfort. You can tell that Lois world is truly inspired from colors and textures in the "everyday world around me". In everything Lois list in her shop you can tell that her "Knitting was my avocation long before it was my vocation, and each item is hand knit with love. I take great pride in my workmanship, and if something isn’t up to my standards, it doesn’t go into my shop. "</div><br /><div align="left">Lois is always on twitter tweeting about many amazing things. Such as her fellow teammates on ETT, her newest items she or her mama Fox has made, Her Art from the Heart feature on her blog, or beautiful quotes/saying about those who are in her life. When asked about her twitter tricks of the trade Lois shared with me the following:</div><div align="left">"I am not sure that this is a “trick of the trade,” but I don’t tweet anything I wouldn’t mind seeing on the front page of the New York Times! On a serious note, I work at building relationships on twitter. I do this by sharing valuable information, retweeting friends’ and colleagues’ sales and promotions and not boring people with what I had for lunch or letting them know when I am leaving for the post office. And I unequivocally never beg for sales, talk about how many followers I have or don’t have or how many shop hearts I have or don’t have."</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20904764"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433354442091828594" style="WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 287px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/S2cnE_OslXI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/MDVkl-laJac/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>From February 1st -7th Lois is offering the following discount in her shop:</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>FREE U.S. SHIPPING on all purchases totaling $40 or more. Put LOVEISINTHEAIR in the Note to Seller. Shipping fees will be refunded via PayPal after<br />payment has been made.em></strong><br /></div></em><div><br />This year FoxyGknit's goal is to make more items that you will all love! She has told me the following about this goal:</div><br /><div>"I would have to say that one of my business resolutions is finding my niche. What I think will sell does not always. And what I think might never sell sells quickly. While I have the demographics on etsy shoppers, I do not yet have a good handle on the demographics on Foxy G. Knits shoppers."<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>To learn more about Lois and her amazing shop please use the links below:</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center">Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/foxygknits">http://twitter.com/foxygknits</a><br />Facebook biz page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/foxygknits">http://www.facebook.com/foxygknits</a><br />Blog: Foxy G’s Den of i-KNIT-quity: <a href="http://foxygknits.com/">http://foxygknits.com/</a></div><br /><div>Thank You Lois for sharing this information with us. We love you, your shop and all the beautiful things you do for the ETT.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Please note that there is only shipping to the United States at this time.*</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Written by: </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Jen</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;">Head of Etsy twitter team</span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.jenco13.etsy.com/">http://www.jenco13.etsy.com/</a></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><em></em>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-71232193217826128232010-01-18T09:10:00.000-08:002010-01-18T10:02:06.477-08:00Etsy twitter team Shop of the week: Sweetwater GiftsIn <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetwaterGifts">Sweetwater Gift's </a>, owner and designer Wendy Hamilton offers her customers distinctive hand-crafted jewelry of exceptional quality and value. Within her shop you can find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38447043">gifts</a> for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetwaterGifts?section_id=6185006">men</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetwaterGifts?section_id=6073497">women</a>,<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetwaterGifts?section_id=6256824"> brides,</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetwaterGifts?section_id=6088717">teens</a>. You can see that in every piece that Wendy makes she takes pride and is very meticulous with her workmanship to ensure a special pieces for each of her customers. Please see her shop for international shipping details and convo her if you need more information.<br /><br />Wendy admits that "I love to work with metal wire (sterling, copper, brass) and love the sparkle and unique qualities found in glass, stone, and semi-precious beads. I choose materials of quality and pride myself on representing my materials and jewelry with integrity. I purchase my materials in small quantities, so I sell limited production or one of a kind pieces."<br />She explained to me that her inspirations really are not much of inspiration as it is an "Addiction. Really, my inspiration is as uncontrived as seeing something new to “play” with, the interplay of color, or the hypnotic affect of sparkly things. Although my husband groans at stepping into a bead or craft store, he has learned to bring his Blackberry for company and is really very patient when my head starts spinning with possibilities."<br /><br />Although Wendy is new to Twitter and Etsy (opened on 1/5/09-Happy one year!!) she would like to share what she has learned on twitter: "I’ve tried to develop a following for my business by tweeting new items in my shop; but I also like the camaraderie of tweeting with other business owners. I think that Twitter and especially the Etsy Twitter Team offer a great way for business owners to connect and help support each other. It’s amazing how a kind tweet or re-tweet has the ability to open each business to a whole new network of people."<br /><br />Since her store just celebrated its first Anniversary on etsy Wendy has taken on the following resolution for 2010: "last year I put a lot of time into learning about e-commerce and developing the software I needed to make my business end run efficiently. This year I am taking courses to hone and expand my metalworking skills and will put more of my time into design development and building my portfolio."<br /><br />Good luck Wendy we look forward to seeing your new metal work and designs in 2010!<br /><br /><em>From January 18th-24th Wendy is offering the following discount in her shop:</em><br /><em></em><br /><strong><em>FREE US SHIPPING on all items in my Etsy shop </em></strong><br /><strong><em>- PLUS a 10% discount on purchases totaling $50 or more* · </em></strong><br /><strong><em>Discount will be refunded to PayPal after payment or you may convo me before payment for a revised invoice. Texas residents - applicable purchase of $50 is calculated before sales tax. International shipping is not included in applicable minimum purchase and discount does not apply to shipping.</em></strong><br /><em></em><br /><br />-Wow! What a great idea to tell our DH and family members to do while we shop for the things we love the most! Thanks for the amazing tips Wendy about your shop and about your how you work on twitter.<br />To learn more about Sweetwater Gift's please visit Wendy's shop at:<br /><a href="http://sweetwatergifts.etsy.com/">http://sweetwatergifts.etsy.com/</a><br /><br />and use the links below to follow Sweetwater's latest information:<br />Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/SweetwaterGifts">http://www.twitter.com/SweetwaterGifts</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Inspirations/115542896770">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Inspirations/115542896770</a><br />Blog: There is no blog at this time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><table style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><tbody><tr><td><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="374" width="186" data="http://www.etsy.com/flash/spots/etsy_mini.swf?user_id=" user_name="SweetwaterGifts&item_source=" item_size="thumbnail&rows=" columns="2"></object></td></tr><tr><td><a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 14px; COLOR: #d35701; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><br /><a style="FONT-SIZE: 10px; COLOR: #d35701; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Buy Handmade</a><br /><a style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; COLOR: #0192b5; FONT-FAMILY: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://sweetwatergifts.etsy.com/">SweetwaterGifts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-48295005967409599062009-12-27T06:06:00.000-08:002009-12-27T06:10:27.943-08:00SOTW: NOADI'S ART (ENDS 12/27)<a href="http://noadi.etsy.com/">Sheryl's, from noadi's art,</a> favorite thing about her art? "That I can do it for a living. And working with polymer clay is a joy, too. I love the stuff! Its so versatile." But marine animals and polymer clay aren't her only loves- she has a beautiful llama named Lauren, as well.<br /><br />Noadi ships internationally to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and all of Europe. Visit Noadi's Art at <a href="http://noadi.etsy.com/">http://noadi.etsy.com/</a><br />or find her on:<br />Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/noadi">http://www.twitter.com/noadi</a><br />Blog: <a href="http://noadi.blogspot.com/">http://noadi.blogspot.com/</a><br />Website: <a href="http://www.noadi.net/">http://www.noadi.net/</a><br /><span style="color:#cc0000;">Free stamped octopus cards with every order, no code needed.</span>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-55969553557866559182009-11-19T14:30:00.000-08:002009-11-19T14:33:55.141-08:00SOTW: JourneyofLoveDesigns 11/16-11/22/09Denise Kung, of <a href="http://journeyoflovedesigns.etsy.com/">JourneyofLoveDesigns.etsy.com</a>, is a woman after my own heart. Most of her work is made with fascinating papers, many of them Japanese papers.<br />Denise also has a second Etsy shop called <a href="http://seashellbaby.etsy.com/">SeashellBaby.etsy.com</a>. She lists products made by her mother. Her mother had to retire early due to her poor health. Now she knits and crochets to pass the time. She loves to come up with new products to make. What a nice mother-daughter story!**<br />Follow her on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/journeyoflove">@journeyoflove</a>Read her blog: <a href="http://journeyoflovedesigns.blogspot.com/">http://journeyoflovedesigns.blogspot.com</a>Fan her on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Journey-of-Love-Designs/49528856027">http://www.facebook.com/Journey-of-Love-Designs</a><br />Special for This Week Only:<br />Free set of 6 gift tags with any orderfrom <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://journeyoflovedesigns.etsy.com/">Journey of Love Designs</a>. Free set of 2 scrubbies/coasters with any orderfrom <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://seashellbaby.etsy.com/">Seashell Baby</a>. Use code: "Etsytwitterteam"<br /><br />** to read more on Denise visit: <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/shop-of-week-journey-of-love-designs.html">ETSY TWITTER TEAM </a>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-57408677605592556382009-10-30T19:20:00.000-07:002009-10-30T19:25:18.566-07:00SOTW: Cape Cod Jewels and Things<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Suuf3rLiuAI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/0KC93Z174W0/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398584357166430210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Suuf3rLiuAI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/0KC93Z174W0/s200/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://capecodjewel.etsy.com/">Cape Cod Jewels and Things </a>overflows with shiny, glittery, happy creations.</div><br /><div>As a member of the Etsy Twitter Team as well as Unique Women in Business, Linda shares new creations on Twitter, as well as satisfying her window shopping urge following the links of others.<br />"I just tweet my stuff, re-tweet or reply to interesting tweets... I have fun with it. :) I've gotten to know more about my fellow etsytwitter'ers, and I think they're getting to know more about me... and I LOVE to follow their links and check out their newest creations and finds. I'm a professional window shopper and twitter has been a great outlet for that!" Visit Cape Cod Jewels and Things at <a href="http://capecodjewel.etsy.com/">http://capecodjewel.etsy.com/</a> or follow Linda on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/capecodjewel">www.Twitter.com/capecodjewel</a> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>All Halloween Items at Cape Cod Jewel<br />Are Marked Down to $6.66 This Week!</div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-37597234599045807552009-10-25T05:55:00.000-07:002009-10-25T05:59:20.531-07:00Shop of the week: Threepeats- 10/19-10/23<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SuRLlpxjV8I/AAAAAAAAAHI/BQqcPUdG8dE/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396521363737630658" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SuRLlpxjV8I/AAAAAAAAAHI/BQqcPUdG8dE/s200/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The best thing about the fun and eclectic jewelry at <a href="http://threepeats.etsy.com/">Threepeats</a> is that you can wear it AND feel good about doing something for the planet at the same time! Everything from recycled vintage beads, ribbons and lace to recycled tshirt yarn and felted wool beads find their way into truly unique designs that are easy to wear, comfortable, and one of a kind. </div><br /><div>Suzanne ships internationally and can do custom necklaces for those who want to put their own stamp on Threepeats design.<br />Says Suzanne of her creations, ""My favorite thing about my craft is the pleasure it gives me; first designing the piece, then putting it together and the realization that I have taken broken, unused things and turned them into something people want to wear and admire."<br />visit Threepeats at <a href="http://threepeats.etsy.com/">http://threepeats.etsy.com/</a>, </div><br /><div>follow along at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/threepeats">www.twitter.com/threepeats</a> or get to know the artist behind the designs at <a href="http://threepeats.blogspot.com/">http://threepeats.blogspot.com/</a>.<br /><strong>SHOP OF THE WEEK SPECIAL:<br />20% off all orders (not including S/H) Enter ETT in the “notes to seller” section. Refunds will be sent to buyers’ Paypal accounts.</strong></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-47975084287494909732009-10-15T06:31:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:07:30.673-07:00Shop of the week: Mindyg- 10/12-10/18<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/StclYb1u6zI/AAAAAAAAAHA/blxzN0cDl3M/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392820180519676722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/StclYb1u6zI/AAAAAAAAAHA/blxzN0cDl3M/s200/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Visiting MindyG's Jewelry Boutique is like getting a glimpse into Aladdin's treasure cave! Glowing freshwater pearls, colorful gemstones, gold, and sterling silver are all hallmarks of this shop's exquisitely designed jewelry. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>You can discover Mindy's many treasures in her etsy shop: <a href="http://mindyg.etsy.com/">http://mindyg.etsy.com/</a> or on her <a href="http://mindygjewelry.blogspot.com/">blog</a>. On Twitter, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mindy_g">www.twitter.com/mindy_g</a>.<br />One free “surprise gift with each purchase” 10/12/09-10/18/09. At checkout please type “ETT Gift” in the message to seller notes.</div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-54731709065766373312009-10-05T18:04:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:07:45.329-07:00Shop of the week: PrettyWhimsical<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SsqYzFz2wtI/AAAAAAAAAG4/VPBYMrSy5bM/s1600-h/113.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389287907602645714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SsqYzFz2wtI/AAAAAAAAAG4/VPBYMrSy5bM/s200/113.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>As the holidays come closer the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sotw</span> (shop of the week) are now offering some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">awesome</span> sales.</div><br /><div>This week's shop of the week is <a href="http://prettywhimsical.etsy.com/">PrettyWhimsical.etsy.com</a>. Here you will find some wonderful scrabble pendants.</div><br /><div>Here is the information you should know before <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">going</span> to shop in Stacey's shop: enjoy and happy shopping!!</div><br /><div><strong>She is having a month long sale, too! All Halloween pendants are only $5 this month. This week's special: Buy two pendants and get one free. (Note: Do not add free pendant to your cart. Simply add the name of the pendant you would like free in the “Message to Seller” section of your checkout form.) Don’t forget to add your </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31081945"><strong>chain</strong></a><strong> onto your order if you need one!</strong></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-30071057723357369992009-09-30T11:47:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:08:01.737-07:00Shop of the week: AmbientLights<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SsOrIwEeatI/AAAAAAAAAGw/HDMzBuxSQAs/s1600-h/112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387337746096220882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SsOrIwEeatI/AAAAAAAAAGw/HDMzBuxSQAs/s200/112.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hi All! <div><br /></div><div>The <a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> Twitter Team's </a>Shop of the week is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5998738"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">AmbientLights</span></a> .Becki, creates several types of items for home <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fragrance</span> as well as bath and body items. This is a great time to stock up for the holidays now. only 86 more <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">shopping</span> days left (as of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sept</span> 30<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span>!)</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Becki is offering the following sale in her shop this week:</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><strong><em>15% off ALL items OR Purchase three 7.50oz 100% Soy Jar Candles for only $20.00 (regularly priced 8.50 each) (15% off does not apply to the 3 for $20.00 special, it is already more then 20% savings!)</em></strong></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>She ships internationally. All US orders have flat rate shipping no matter how much you purchase. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Special discounts do not apply to shipping. She can send you an invoice reflecting your savings before you make your payment or you can pay for your items and she will refund your savings via <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">PayPal</span>.Most of her items have a quantity of one listed but she has more! Please feel free to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/convo_new.php?to_username=AmbientLights">contact</a> her if you would like additional quantities of any item and she will create a custom listing just for you.</div><div></div><div>Follow her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/AmbientLights">@<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">AmbientLights</span></a></div><br /><div>SALE ENDS: OCT 4TH EST.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">ALL OF HER PICTURES AND PRODUCTS ARE OWNED TO AMBIENT LIGHTS AND CAN NOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT PERMISSION.</span></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-13832234806738750232009-09-20T18:17:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:08:18.396-07:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SrbY4UbGOdI/AAAAAAAAAGg/3SV5B9WBt4k/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383728866634643922" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SrbY4UbGOdI/AAAAAAAAAGg/3SV5B9WBt4k/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My dear friend Sandi Meyers of <a href="http://www.sandists.com/">http://www.sandists.com/</a> is one of the sweetest ladies you will meet through twitter and etsy. This past week she was shop of the week for the Etsy twitter team. I asked her to answer some random questions about herself and her shop. Here are her answers..please enjoy!</div><br /><div><em>- who or what inspires you to do your arts and crafts? to use the colors you use? -</em></div><br /><div>I like to wear shawls and hats and scarves - and pick colors that I know will look good on me - and hope that the same colors will appeal to others. The members of the Etsy Twitter team are an inspiration to me with your talent and pattern ideas!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>-besides the farm stand in the summer and your etsy store what else occupies your time? -</em> haha - sorry didn't mean to laugh - but my website Sandi's T's(<a href="http://www.sandists.com/">http://www.sandists.com/</a>) occupies a large part of my time - because I'm always trying to make it look better, work better, add new products, etc....</div><br /><div>(i love your sense of humor Sandi--you keep me smiling all day long! ;)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>what's your favorite food? -</em> </div><br /><div>since I don't do a lot of cooking other than basics - my DH likes meat and potatoes and in summer sweet corn, I really don't have one favorite food - however, if I had to choose a nationality of food, I would say Mexican - let me go to a Mexican restaurant and I'm in heaven. But none of the really spicy type please!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>what's your</em> <em>favorite book?</em> - </div><br /><div>Again, there is not one favorite book - but I have several favorite authors - one is Jean Auel - waiting for her next book to come out, Diana Gabaldon - with her series Outlander - waiting for the latest book in the series, of course Steven King...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>1-3 things that you would like the world to know about you on my blog that isn't listed above. </em></div><br /><div><em></em></div><br /><div>I was a navy wife and traveled a lot, but I really rather stay at home. I've been here in Virginia since 1976 - came here from Portugal (stationed there) - so it seems kind of strange that I've been here that long. But when I think about relocating (my DH and I are retired and in our 60's) it seems daunting. Of course a change of scenery might not be all that bad! I'd just need to make sure to find a house with a work room large enough to hold all my fabric and yarn!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>on a side note-- Sandi has two shops which carry an amazing collection of both her work and supplies. She is a very approachable seller on etsy/twitter and has a heart of gold. If you don't see what you like in her shop please don't hesitate to ask her.</div><br /><div>Blog: <a href="http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/">http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/</a></div><br /><div>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/SandisTs">http://twitter.com/SandisTs</a></div><br /><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/HandmadeBySandi/123459347500">http://www.facebook.com/pages/HandmadeBySandi/123459347500</a><br /><a href="http://handmadebysandi.etsy.com/">http://handmadebysandi.etsy.com/</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://sandists.etsy.com/">http://sandists.etsy.com/</a></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.sandists.com/">http://www.sandists.com/</a></div><br /><div></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-19364033377415911352009-08-06T06:22:00.000-07:002009-08-06T06:32:21.184-07:00ETT Shop of the week: Uber Art<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Snra44oTXPI/AAAAAAAAAGY/62JhMpjAWTg/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366842576774323442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Snra44oTXPI/AAAAAAAAAGY/62JhMpjAWTg/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SnraxvEua5I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/9GReTFljd4M/s1600-h/111.jpg"></a><br /><br /><div>If you are in the market for a stunning hand-bound journal or guest book, look no further than <a href="http://uberart.etsy.com/">UberArt.etsy.com</a>. Beth’s work is to die for! Any paper lover would agree that her work would be a pleasure to create an art journal with. Your guests will also love to sign their names in her guest books, and these would make a great addition to any event, not just weddings. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a guest book from that backyard BBQ that was so fun last summer? You can have blank pages added to the back of Beth’s guest books for photos and mementos. A book like that would be cherished for years to come!<br />All of Beth’s books are made with tender loving care, with superior workmanship, and great attention to detail. She is a self-professed super-perfectionist and if it doesn't pass her quality control, it doesn't leave her studio!</div><br /><br /><div>“My customers inspire me to create books that both of us love. Making something beautiful that will be cherished and loved is very rewarding for me. I love working with paper, collecting paper, coordinating papers, touching paper... and so on! Selling my books gives me an excuse to buy more paper!” says Beth about her work.Beth has an undergraduate degree in studio art and a Masters in Art Therapy. She has studied everything from paper arts to jewelry design, collage and pottery. She is a self-taught book artist and has been making books since around 2003.Recently she worked with the Grammy Award winning rock band, The Fray, to create a <a href="http://uberartshop.blogspot.com/2009/06/backstage-guest-book.html">backstage guest book</a> for their 2009 summer tour. You can view her portfolio at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/uberart/">flickr.com/photos/uberart. </a>She ships internationally and is running a sale for this week: Mention "EtsyTwitter" in the Notes to Seller section for 10% off any item in her shop (expires Sunday 8/9/09).</div><br /><br /><div>Follow her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/UberArt">@UberArt</a></div><br /><br /><div>Read her blog: <a href="http://uberartshop.blogspot.com/">uberartshop.blogspot.com</a></div></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-6516040043531850472009-07-31T08:57:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:08:34.592-07:00shop of the week-ETT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SnMUsfaBYMI/AAAAAAAAAGI/xCZGP5JjQ7k/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364654335705833666" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SnMUsfaBYMI/AAAAAAAAAGI/xCZGP5JjQ7k/s200/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Kimberley Williams, of <a href="http://glitzyevents.etsy.com/">Glitzy Events</a> has one mission: to provide high quality products and personalized service to her clients. Whether working with brides-to-be, or those planning graduation, anniversary or other celebrations, Glitzy Events is a one-stop source for everything from gorgeous, fully customized invitations to products such as unity & memorial candles, place cards, menus, programs, etc.<br /><div>Born out of Kimberley's frustrations while planning her own wedding, Glitzy Events is happy to design something unique for a customer. "We can take any design in our shop and customize it completely for our clients. If a client loves our work but wants something a little different we will work with them until we can come up with a design that they love. We don’t charge any additional design fees as we feel that this is part of the custom process." Located in New York, the shop currently ships to the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK and is always happy to provide shipping quotes for other International customers. </div><div></div><div>With a full service website as well as an Etsy location, Kim's always looking for ways to save time and has found Twitter to be very useful in reaching new clients. </div><div>"<a href="http://twitterfeed.com/">Twitterfeed.com</a> has been an extremely helpful tool. As I list new items they are posted to my twitter account automatically within 30 minutes which then results in immediate views for my products. Using this tool saves me a lot of time and allows my products to be seen by hundreds of people almost instantly. This has helped me to connect with other professionals within and outside of my industry. These connections lead to referrals which lead to sales."</div><br /><br />Glitzy Events is offering two specials this week: Become a Fan of their Facebook Page (<a href="http://facebook.com/GlitzyEvents">http://facebook.com/GlitzyEvents</a>), leave a comment on their Wall, and receive 5% off your full </div><div>invitation order </div><div>AND</div><div>Order 2 or more INVITATION samples and get free shipping...refund to be issued via Paypal. </div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-19858735611255322152009-07-29T06:57:00.000-07:002009-07-29T06:59:16.549-07:00I was Featured on Etsy Twitter team as a guest blogger<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SnBVlHM23lI/AAAAAAAAAGA/il5RUvEVnT0/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SnBVlHM23lI/AAAAAAAAAGA/il5RUvEVnT0/s320/111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363881252274757202" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">This was posted on<br /><a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/">http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/</a><br />for the Go Green event please enjoy:<br /><br />Guest Blogger:<br />Jen from </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://jenco13.etsy.com/">Jenco13.etsy.com</a><br /></div><br />Think about how many places or times today you heard something about Going Green? Was it at the office, the grocery store, your child or a friend who spoke of it? In my house we talk about recycling everyday and I try as hard as I can to clean and recycle everything I can.<br /><br />With school starting right around the corner the art rooms are in need of supplies. What can you send in or call your local school to donate? Well, lets see… at breakfast you may eat eggs. That egg carton could be used in classrooms to help students learn how to sort items or make a wonderful art project. At lunchtime you may have had a yogurt. Did you know that the schools use these in many different places? In the classrooms they use it for water, paints, and glue so they don’t spill. Other schools have a local charity that may give the school 2 - 5 cents for each (cleaned) container they receive (check your local schools newsletters or websites). Then comes dinner… You’re in a rush and you take that Healthy Choice out of the freezer and pop it into the microwave. Then into the garbage afterward, right?? Wrong. Wash it set it aside and give it to a school!! They are used for science projects or painting. All of these plastics may have the number 7 on it, but we could make a difference in our daily world instead of allowing the schools to go out and buy unnecessary supplies. You can be supporting the arts as well! Don’t want to contact the school… not a problem! Contact a friend you know who does art!<br /><br />One of the books I have in my house is all about recycling. I haven’t gotten a chance to read all of it yet, but there are some really good steps about becoming green in this book that the Etsy Twitter Team has already done. Check it out!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper</span><br /><br />With the amount of paper that is wasted on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that we are losing our forest and fresh air bit by bit. <a href="http://acageybee.etsy.com/">ACageyBee.etsy.com</a> makes these adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6041034&section_id=5723191">cards</a> with paintings of girls on them. The envelopes that come with her cards are 100% recycled material. What a great way to write to a friend about an amazing book you have been reading about! Pick a card that looks like you or your friend to send to him or her. It will show your friends how much you’re thinking of them!!<br /><br />Or how about a handmade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27275166">Christmas tree ornament</a> for that very special person from <a href="http://salondarte.etsy.com/">SalonDArte.etsy.com</a> –Hey, it’s never to early to start your holiday shopping and help the earth at the same time!<br /><br />Want to start a journal or a sketchbook? What about a list of things to do? In <a href="http://prettycheap.etsy.com/">Pretty Cheap</a>’s shop I’m sure you will find <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=32915&section_id=5113152">her journals</a> to be perfect along with the fact that they are upcycled!!<br /><br />Love beautiful flowers and real pictures on your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6140061&section_id=5599262">cards</a>? Check out <a href="http://deejayphotography.etsy.com/">DeeJayPhotography.etsy.com</a>. They use 100% recycled cards with 100% recycled envelopes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jewelry</span><br /><br />I don’t know about you, but some of the best jewelry I ever have received was handmade by someone. Many of our team’s shops recycle something that we see every day such as milk caps or dominoes. You also see them taking antique pieces of jewelry and making their own creations or upcycling vintage plastic beads and chains.<br /><br />Here are some of my favorite shops:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://threepeats.etsy.com/">threepeats.etsy.com</a> - vintage<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://thatsheadley.etsy.com/">ThatsHeadley.etsy.com</a> - recycles tins into fabulous jewelry<br /></div><a href="http://punkyjane.etsy.com/">PunkyJane.etsy.com</a> - metal clay silver jewelry that is recycled silver<br /><a href="http://wellspringcreations.etsy.com/">WellspringCreations.etsy.com</a> - all natural stone jewelry<br /><a href="http://prettywhimsical.etsy.com/">PrettyWhimsical.etsy.com</a> - recycled pendants<br /><a href="http://novascotiabeachglass.etsy.com/">NovaScotiaBeachGlass.etsy.com</a> - a day at the beach jewelry!<br /><a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">LindaB142.etsy.com</a> - love the bottle cap earrings!!<br /><a href="http://inmyheadstudios.etsy.com/">InMyHeadStudios.etsy.com</a> - upcycled domino and Scrabble tile pendants<br /><a href="http://firebirdhouse.etsy.com/">FirebirdHouse.etsy.com</a> - antique jewelry pieces made new again<br /><a href="http://echodamour.etsy.com/">EchodAmour.etsy.com</a> - custom item jewelry with recycled metals<br /><a href="http://beadsofglass.etsy.com/">BeadsofGlass.etsy.com</a> - uses metal clay that contains recycled silver (99.9% silver)<br /></div><br />According to my book, it’s a great way to go for a vintage item such as necklaces, wedding rings, etc. instead of buying something new. Why? Because metal is not being melted down to make new items. What do you need to melt down metal? Fuel. Energy. These things are becoming precious in our world. Buying vintage really helps to save the world in the long run!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Home Decor</span><br /><br />Decorating your home can be really hard these days. Too many choices if you ask me! Plus you want everyone to walk into your home and say, “Oooooh, that’s so nice! Where did you find that?” You can make your home one-of-a-kind by checking out these handmade goodies!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://kimwhitecreations.etsy.com/">KimWhiteCreations.etsy.com</a> – tic tack toe pillows<br /><a href="http://firebirdhouse.etsy.com/">FirebirdHouse.etsy.com</a> – recycled sweater felted pillows that hide your journals<br /><a href="http://geekdetails.etsy.com/">GeekDetails.etsy.com</a> – uses some upcycled materials in her work<br /><a href="http://curiousmess.etsy.com/">CuriousMess.etsy.com</a> – recycled embroidered olive oil bottles<br /></div><br />Now go enjoy a “Go Green” party and show off your green items!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Go Green Bags</span><br /><br />Reuse your grocery bags!! When my great grandmother was around she used to take all of the plastic bags and twist, turn, and knot them until they became a door mat. Yes, a door mat! They lasted a lot longer than you would think and they cleaned her son’s boots off from the farm. (That’s what my grandmother tells me.) Grandma would be proud of me because even though I may not know how to make these amazing door mats, I use a recyclable bag every time I go to the grocery store, the mall, or even that big warehouse I love so much. Here are a few stores on our team that sell these bags!<br /><br /><a href="http://pinswithfury.etsy.com/">PinsWithFury.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://jaybirddesigns.etsy.com/">JaybirdDesigns.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://handmadebysandi.etsy.com/">HandmadeBySandi.etsy.com</a><br /><br />Did you know you would also be helping animals not eat these plastics in the sea or fill our landfills? How about helping the super markets save money on plastic bags? Ask their front desk to see if they give a you discount for every reusable bag you use. It could range from 5 to 25 cents each!!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Back to School Must Haves</span><br /><br />The last bit of shopping I want to share with you are back to school items… there will be hats, shawls, back packs, cup cozies, and sweaters that are needed for fall fashion. Jump start that fashion with some of our shops:<br /><a href="http://knittingguru.etsy.com/"><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://knittingguru.etsy.com/">KnittingGuru.etsy.com</a> - uses eco-friendly yarn<br /><a href="http://jusshar.etsy.com/">JusShar.etsy.com</a> - shawls and the coolest skirts (with bags to match)<br /><a href="http://jenco13.etsy.com/">Jenco13.etsy.com</a> - scarves and cup cozies<br /><a href="http://huayruroperu.etsy.com/">HuayruroPeru.etsy.com</a> – eco-friendly jewelry<br /><a href="http://herbanlifestyle.etsy.com/">HerbanLifestyle.etsy.com</a> - organic teas and bath items to help you unwind from that long day at school or work<br /><a href="http://greenbubble.etsy.com/">GreenBubble.etsy.com</a> - organic and natural bath items<br /><a href="http://aquarianbath.etsy.com/">AquarianBath.etsy.com</a> - no chemical fragrants<br /><a href="http://amievoltaire.etsy.com/">AmieVoltaire.etsy.com</a> – adorable eco-friendly back to school outfits for children<br /></div><br /><br />I hope you check out some of these amazing shops because becoming a “Go Green” person is easier than you think when you start shopping with the Etsy Twitter Team.<br /><br />If you would like to know where to buy a certain Go Green item, please post your questions here and we will point you in the right direction!<br /><br />Happy shopping!<br /><br />- JenJenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-84954303399001550512009-07-21T05:42:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:07:17.508-07:00shop of the week july 20- GEEKDETAILS<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SmW4OhLmtUI/AAAAAAAAAF4/cOxUxK0EUKQ/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360893491019167042" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SmW4OhLmtUI/AAAAAAAAAF4/cOxUxK0EUKQ/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Amanda Roberts, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6183139">GeekDetails.etsy.com</a>, is a very creative artist. She makes a variety of handmade items that are all geeky in nature. She has everything from pinback buttons to handpainted dishware to specimens from her favorite books. She is constantly rolling out new products based on her favorite geeky past times. Her store inventory is a reflection of what she’s into at the moment. And it’s all wonderful geeky goodness!! But you don’t have to be a geek to enjoy her work. It’s all very fun and sometimes whimsical. Her buttons are quite witty!!<br /><br />“I want my customers to know the attention to detail that goes into my products. I don’t make things I wouldn’t be happy with receiving myself. I love making custom orders and just because an item isn’t listed doesn’t mean I’m not willing to make it. Some of my favorite items stem from a customer contacting me about an idea they had.<br /><br />“What inspires me: I can look at a shell shaped dish and figure out something to do with it or overhear a conversation during a party and run upstairs with a new idea for the store. Some of my best ideas for my store happen over a couple drinks with geeky male friends while discussing the finer points of Arathi Basin or heckling the zombie lore of a movie.”<br /><br /><br />Monday, July 20, 2009<br />Shop of the Week: Geek Details<br /><br /><br /><br />Amanda Roberts, of GeekDetails.etsy.com, is a very creative artist. She makes a variety of handmade items that are all geeky in nature. She has everything from pinback buttons to handpainted dishware to specimens from her favorite books. She is constantly rolling out new products based on her favorite geeky past times. Her store inventory is a reflection of what she’s into at the moment. And it’s all wonderful geeky goodness!! But you don’t have to be a geek to enjoy her work. It’s all very fun and sometimes whimsical. Her buttons are quite witty!!<br /><br />“I want my customers to know the attention to detail that goes into my products. I don’t make things I wouldn’t be happy with receiving myself. I love making custom orders and just because an item isn’t listed doesn’t mean I’m not willing to make it. Some of my favorite items stem from a customer contacting me about an idea they had.<br /><br />“What inspires me: I can look at a shell shaped dish and figure out something to do with it or overhear a conversation during a party and run upstairs with a new idea for the store. Some of my best ideas for my store happen over a couple drinks with geeky male friends while discussing the finer points of Arathi Basin or heckling the zombie lore of a movie.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Twitter tricks of the trade: “I have a widget on my blog now that posts to my Twitter account every time I post a new entry on the blog. It also does a Twitter feed in a sidebar of my blog for me. I’ve found this to be helpful in directing traffic to my blog or my Twitter and it also makes the Twitter account a bit easier to update.”<br /><br /><strong>Follow her @geekdetails<br />Read her blog at geekdetails.com/blog<br /><br /><br />Special Deal for the Week: One FREE button for every $10 in merchandise purchased (shipping not included). Include the names of the buttons you’d like in the notes to seller. She will also have a listing up for a value pack of buttons that will be up for one week. </strong></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-24361787486038333292009-07-14T18:28:00.000-07:002009-07-14T18:32:07.050-07:00Etsy Twitter Team<a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 295px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358492988456748258" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Sl0w-4RixOI/AAAAAAAAAFw/o1Ij4qJ34kc/s320/GGETT_Globe1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Twitter Team</a>: "Tuesday, July 14, 2009<br />Go Green with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Twitter Team is Coming!<br />Graphic created by Susan Brown of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">SalonDArte</span><br /><br /><br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Twitter Team is throwing an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">eco</span>-party, and everyone is invited!<br /><br /><br />From July 21st to July 27<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>, the authority on Twitter for all things handmade will be offering a summer feast of cool <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">eco</span>-friendly tips, suggestions, awesome handcrafted genius and a scavenger hunt with lots of “green” prizes for the winners.<br /><br />Our team, which uses Twitter to expand its reach to a global audience, thinks that “Going Green” is far more than just a sales pitch. We really want to dispel the myth that items that are “green” have to be expensive or time-consuming to find, and encourage people to think of ways they can conserve the most valuable resource we have, which is the Earth itself. This is one way to really turn people on to the idea of buying responsibly and learning how to find items, which support, rather than harm, our natural resources.<br /><br />We feel that supporting green initiatives are part of meeting the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> Twitter Team's mission to become the authority on Twitter for all things handmade. The handmade lifestyle is an important piece of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">eco</span>-puzzle and we want to be sure and share that with the rest of the world, on Twitter and off.<br /><br />Beginning on Tuesday, July 21st, our blog will have a list of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">participating</span> shops that feature <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">eco</span>-friendly handmade items and more details about the fun scavenger hunt. See you there!!"</div><div> </div><div>If you would like more information or a Press Release on this event please contact me through twitter @<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">jenco</span>13 with your email address.</div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-2085758350223044652009-07-06T06:10:00.000-07:002009-07-06T06:25:12.826-07:00One on One with ThatsHeadley!<span style="color:#000099;">Starting this month I am going to be interviewing artist one on one about the little things we don't hear about. This week I interviewed Ginny from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25865"><span style="color:#000099;">ThatsHeadley! </span></a><span style="color:#000099;">She is a fellow member of the Etsytwitter Team on Ets</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SlH45FanedI/AAAAAAAAAFg/N4xYzzloA9M/s1600-h/112.jpg"><span style="color:#000099;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355335091510278610" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SlH45FanedI/AAAAAAAAAFg/N4xYzzloA9M/s200/112.jpg" /></span></a><span style="color:#000099;">y.<br /><br /><br /></span><p align="left"><span style="color:#000099;">1. What inspires you to make your items/craft?<br /><br />I am inspired by all the wonders and colors of nature, and the pretty stones and shiny silver I love to work with. I think I have a bit of the magpie in me!<br /><br />2. Do you have a special place in your home that you work in?<br /><br />Yes, I have a jewelry bench set up in my home office (more on that later), but I can take small wire-wrapping projects anywhere. But I like my bench the best.<br /><br />3. What else do you do besides the crafts?<br /><br />I am a full-time consultant in public health - which is why I have a home office, because I do a lot of writing and data analysis - but I also travel all around Texas for projects that I work on in infectious disease control and prevention, and in emergency preparedness. I also am a wife and mom - I love all four of my jobs!<br /><br />4. If you could go any place in the world where would you go?<br /><br />Oh, this is a hard one for me. I want to see so many places! But the next on one my list is Paris next spring with my daughter. We're going in March, and I can hardly wait!<br /><br />5. What is your favorite item to make in your shop? and why?<br /><br />My favorite item to make are my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25865&section_id=5214305"><span style="color:#000099;">Whirled Peas!</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> The Peas in a Pod Earrings are so light and beautiful, and proceeds from every sale go to help out the Fisher Houses, one of my favorite charities. These Houses are like "Ronald McDonald" houses, except they are for families of veterans who have to travel to receive medical care. I think it is so important for us to give back to those who sacrifice all for our country, and even though it's a small contribution, it means a lot to me to be able to help even just a little bit. </span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#000099;"></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#000099;">to learn more about Ginny and her amazing shop please visit her blog at </span><a href="http://thatsheadley.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#000099;">http://thatsheadley.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> </span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#000099;">follow her on twitter at : http://twitter.com/thatsheadley<br />or visit her shop on </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25865"><span style="color:#000099;">ETSY</span></a><br /></p>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-91500494525424860582009-07-01T06:40:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:09:19.084-07:00ETT Shop of the week : SumikoShop 6/29-7/5<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SkuYL-kk91I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DVZU74tBVHs/s1600-h/111a.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353539913602365266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 319px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SkuYL-kk91I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/DVZU74tBVHs/s320/111a.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Evelyn Palazzin, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5938259">sumikoshop </a>creates gorgeous jewelry and accessories for women. Whats very unique about <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.SumikoShop.etsy.com">Evelyn's</a> shop is that she is from Italy. Her colors and old world charm make each piece stand out from the next. Picture here is the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27176492">SunFlower Ring </a>which is part of her floral collection.<br /><br />Follow her on Twitter: @SumikoShop<br />Read her blog: SumikoCreations.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br />Special Offer for the Week: Free shipping worldwide. Mention “Etsy Twitter” in Message to Seller and shipping will be refunded.Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-62348410073603359572009-06-23T19:30:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:09:41.778-07:00ETT Shop of the week: Rockis Supplies June 22-28<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SkGQqCA_iSI/AAAAAAAAAFA/_dQcr8_twYM/s1600-h/111.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350716884062800162" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 75px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/SkGQqCA_iSI/AAAAAAAAAFA/_dQcr8_twYM/s320/111.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><div>Deb "Rocki" Adams, of <a href="http://rockissupplies.etsy.com/">RockisSupplies.etsy.com</a>, creates “handcrafted metalwork findings & jewelry in a variety of finishes using Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, 14k Gold Filled & now Copper”. Her signature pieces are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26347306">Elfin Ear wires</a> and they are stunning. “A couple years ago, when I was selling in my old <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop, I made my own ear wires for my jewelry and started getting requests for my Signature Elfins. So, I started selling them in that shop and it took off from there.” What a nice way to get a start in selling handmade supplies!</div><div></div><div>One of the items I love in her store is in the picture above. Its title is "Gold Organic Hammered Heart Clasp with Jump Ring - Artisan 14k Gold Filled - 18 gauge". Its such a unique clasp. I encourage any who loves to creat jewlery to vist her store.<br /></div><div>Follow her on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/RockisMetalwork">@RockisMetalwork</a></div><br /><br /><div>Read more on her blog: <a href="http://www.rockisrocknbeads.blogspot.com/">RockisRocknBeads.blogspot.com</a></div></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-40621307072424368352009-06-18T04:47:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:06:58.080-07:006/15-6/21 ETT shop of the week: RoseBush Designs'Beth Wietrzykowski is the guiding light ( and hand! ) behind RoseBush Designs' <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5822147">beautiful cards</a>, gift bags, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5822147">journals </a>and accessories. Beth's designs ship internationally as well as in the US, and offer the beauty and individuality of a hand-crafted card for any occasion, something many of us wish for when confronted by racks of mass-produced cards."All of what I make is something I would give to someone myself. I cut, stamp, color and put all these together by hand. I do not have any kind of printing machine or mass produce cards (wouldn't it be nice though!). All of my products are available in multiples and I'm happy to do custom orders or change colors if desired. "A stay-at-home mom to two boys, Beth finds creating an outlet for her inner girl."Most of the time, we are playing outside getting sweaty and dirty so being able to play with ribbons and glitter is a nice treat for me.My inspirations come from anywhere! I get ideas from nature, magazines, friends, anywhere really. I'm still learning every day about new techniques, ways to make my product better, ways to photograph and edit my pictures as well as new crafting products. It's a never ending lesson for me and I think that is what keeps me going and excited about my craft. "Beth also has great tips for using Twitter as a means of promoting your work:"I try to engage. I see it as a big room full of people who want to chat. When I see something that is funny, sad, inspirational, odd or whatever, I comment on it. I try to be fun and lighthearted. I don't see twitter as a forum to air my, or anyone else's, dirty laundry. I promote items that I buy, items I want, my fellow twits on the team and my own items. "Follow Beth on Twitter @RoseBushDesignsRead More on her Blog: <a href="http://rosebushdesigns.blogspot.com/">http://rosebushdesigns.blogspot.com/</a>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-86978735989022592142009-06-09T18:11:00.000-07:002009-10-25T06:06:30.154-07:00ETT SHOP OF THE WEEK: NDN CHICK 6/8-6/14<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Si8IrCqHLYI/AAAAAAAAAEw/adnTDbrnFAY/s1600-h/112.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345500818252967298" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_A-cgvO1ewAw/Si8IrCqHLYI/AAAAAAAAAEw/adnTDbrnFAY/s200/112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2009/06/shop-of-week-ndn-chick.html">Shop of the Week: NDN Chick</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25683126"></a><br />Leanna Pierre, of <a href="http://ndnchick.etsy.com/">NDNChick.etsy.com</a>, has been beading her whole life! She’s a member of the Colville Tribe in Cusick, Washington. Her work also includes <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=13064&section_id=5615066">greeting cards</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=13064&section_id=5665956">bookmarks</a>. Her bead work is intricate and the color choices are well designed. Some of her work is also <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11446457">very playful</a>.“I bead pretty much what ever I can get my hands on. I have made everything from hair barrettes to a beaded whistle. When I need to give my wrist and fingers a break from all the bead weaving and tacking I also make greeting cards.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25112192"></a>When I make an item it's not just an item to me. A piece of myself goes into it while I am creating it. If I am feeling sad or mad I don't create anything, I don't want those feelings transferred to the new owner. Each item I create is special to me and sometimes it's hard for me to let it go.”I asked Leanna how she got her start in bead weaving: “A lot of my inspiration comes from my mom. She's the one who taught me how to bead and she has stuck by me through everything. When I go through a crafting slump she's there to help me up and give me inspiration to continue making stuff. She's always there offering creative criticism and ideas. (Thanks, Mom!) My crafting dream is to become a great bead artist like her.”Follow Leanna on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/ndnchick">@ndnchick</a>Read more on her blog at <a href="http://ndn-chick.blogspot.com/">ndn-chick.blogspot.com</a>Special Offer This Week: Free shipping on all orders including international all week. The shipping prices are already changed so no need to wait for a refund or invoice.</div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2991322267711451537.post-30298383093468313202009-06-04T07:12:00.001-07:002009-06-04T07:37:03.857-07:00What I'm working on now...<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqf0PnxMhKoYR720spligQ-9drLxk3g2JX2gjRziLjhW3LTG_AjJDz4EjQldgr5-PMbRf6ieTYjWh__0a7pWTjNMLLDN3hyphenhyphenWYt2lWGPgokzc8RPeYEKIBQvEiDfkc9q0Zvu9lP2P9ADf1/s1600-h/P2220002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343475904379822834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqf0PnxMhKoYR720spligQ-9drLxk3g2JX2gjRziLjhW3LTG_AjJDz4EjQldgr5-PMbRf6ieTYjWh__0a7pWTjNMLLDN3hyphenhyphenWYt2lWGPgokzc8RPeYEKIBQvEiDfkc9q0Zvu9lP2P9ADf1/s320/P2220002.JPG" border="0" /></a> Every week I say I'm going to write up a letter stating what I have been working on. However, I rather be doing fun things outside the house now a days. It's too nice out even this morning to be sitting in front of the computer. I plan on taking a nice walk later with the hubby. </div><br /><div>So what have I been up too?? well... I planted all of my garden for the summer. I have lettuce, tomatoes (3 types), spinach, cilantro, parsley, rosemarry (if and when it decides to come up), yellow and red peppers. I need one more pot of soil to replant the cherry tomatoes I have. Now all of this was grown from seed this year and its nice to walk outside and see how much they have grown over night. Plus it helps me help the environment. Let face it we are only going to get more clean air in the world if we start by doing something ourselves. </div><br /><div>I have also been very very busy with work. I am very sad to see the end of the school year come to a close. I'm going to miss the smiles from the kids when they see that they have a sub for the day.</div><br /><div>At night I come home and look at emails which on a daily basis I have about 100-200 from just that day. After about an hour on the web I normally help make dinner, go for a walk or enjoy some quality time talking with the hubby.</div><br /><div>When dusk falls its time for crocheting, Yankee games (on the TV), or reading a book/magazine or studying. My night normally ends about 10/11 pm. I truly do not know where the day goes.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>**The picture above is my make shift studio. I normally use it to sort my yarn out for new projects, sew up large blankets, or lay out the up coming projects I would like to do. In this picture I have my Blue and Green heirloom quality blanket. It has taken me awhile to do this blanket because I keep saying it should be bigger. I now am going to make it queen sized. You can see I have a long way to go. Each box is 10x10 inches. I first make each box and then lay it out and sew them up once I have at least a row to make. You can also see the mountain dew that I need to keep my energy going late at night. </div><br /><div>I also have been working on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5555413&section_id=6138142">cup cozies</a>--currently working on a bunch for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5555413&section_id=6177464">FATHER'S DAY.</a></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343480976986056306" style="WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TH7nJsXs_1G1duFQPh0a3HchtbxQShigq7QIkI3zFS0pTVPbJUi8xBAtsYjlZ5GLOwluqMTFD5SLLA_QPjNdAmp0Xt99d7IV4_McmAr52L2aorfeHx1qZ39gdgVUlCDT9ImQFQMR1ccc/s320/P4300011.JPG" border="0" />Always looking for a new item to make for others as well--so please if you see something but not in the color you like let me know--Have a great June all!!<br /></div><br /><div></div>Jenco13http://www.blogger.com/profile/01732569676483795329noreply@blogger.com2