Thursday, April 30, 2009

March Madness Sale

I am part of one of the most amazing Etsy team. All of us live in Alberta, and I am just in awe of the talent represented in this group. Starting next week I will be starting a new feature called "Team Tuesday." Every Tuesday I'll feature one member of the Alberta Street Team, because I just have to share their talents with you.

But starting today, a good number of shops represented in our team have decided to host a sale!! So please take some time and check out the following:

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The Etsy Alberta Street Team is having their "May Madness Sale" featuring extremely talented artisans who would love nothing more than to assist you in finding the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.

With this many artists at your fingertips (39 shops in all), you are virtually guaranteed to find something that you simply can no longer live without.

The sale begins May 1st at 12:01 sharp to May 7th at midnight. Links to the all the participating shops are listed below for your convenience. As each shop is offering different special deals for you; please see their announcements for more detailed information, and check our blog for any updates: http://etsyalberta.blogspot.com/

Have a great first week of May! Let the madness take you away!


A Second Time - 10% off plus free shipping to US and Canada

Baloo 2662 - 10% off everything plus an extra 5% off on May 2nd (International Scrapbook Day)

Barefoot Creations - 20% off everything

Belissima Designs - 20% off everything

Body Delights - BOGO on everything

Bouncing Off The Walls- 20% off everything

Charlie Baby - 15% off everything

CindyLou Who 2 - 15% off everything

Crafted By Lindy - 10% off everything plus free matching gift tags

Crowsnest Mountain - free shipping to US and Canada

Dearange - 20% off all jewelry

Frog Princess Designs - 20% off everything

Glass Circus - 20% off all glass

HDawn Parratt - 10% off everything and a free gift tag

Impedimenta - 15% off everything

JSanderso - 15% off everything

Jewelled Trellis - Pendant sale plus free shipping

Jewelry By Irene - 20% off any jewelry item

Kennedy Ink - Art Tile sale, and free shipping on 3 or more items

Leanne Designs - visit the “May Sale” section in my shop

Lilies By Lisa - 20% off all custom orders

Little Jumping Beans - 20% off everything

Loopdiloops - 15% off custom orders

Lori Jaclyns Jewels - 20% off everything

Maceme - 20% off everything

Mailled - 20% off everything

Metaling Mind - 15% off everything

My 3 Little Monkeys - 20% off everything

Mistical AcScents - 10% off and free shipping on 3 or more items

My Grandpas Pen - 25% of everything

Nana Browns - 20% off everything

Off The Hooks - Free Shipping to US and Canada

Paint 1 Chris.etsy.com - 15% off everything

Rozzie - 15% off everything

Splurge - free pair of earrings with every order

Stamp 'n Stuff - free shipping US and Canada – International orders free shipping on 3 or more cards

Taibossigai - 20% off everything plus free shipping

Two Stray Cats - 20% off everything plus free shipping everywhere

Wild Rose Jewels - 15% off everything

Monday, April 27, 2009

Dolls are Addictive

This last week I made a couple dolls (and convinced my mom to make one) using Bit Of Whimsy's patterns:

Nutmeg Gnome

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Doodle Girls:

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I had previously made this doodle girl for my daughter:

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I have also cut out the fabric for a few more dolls:

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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Saturday Slice - Purses

This weeks slice is a favorite of mine. Purses! I have a weakness... but am really good at resisting. Here's a few that I'm just drooling over (I have dozens more.... but I had to cut myself off ;) )

The Sweet Dee by Little Ellie



Handbag by SherryBags:



Shell Bag by Lireca:



NIGELLA BEAUTY by Purseona:



Tutorials/ Free Patterns:
Pleated Purse Tutorial by My Spare Time:


Bamboo Handle Purse by Little Birdie Secrets:


Reversible Purse by Martha Stewart:


Margaret Sling Bag by Oh Fransson:

Friday, April 24, 2009

Etsy Day!




It's Etsy Day! Have you got your Etsy on yet?

Today is the first Etsy day! It's been put together by shop owners, in order to raise Etsy awareness! You will hopefully see some Etsy car signs, t-shirts and the like today where you live! Keep your eye out for people dressed in orange!

Take some time and explore Etsy a little. Even if you just browse, you will have a better idea of what else is available there. Maybe that next baby/wedding shower gift.

Take some time to explore Etsy today!

www.ETSY.com

My favorite way to explore is the POUNCE feature. You can pounce Just Sold listing... or Undiscovered shops. :)

Monday, April 20, 2009

Newly Listed

I just listed this bold and beautiful flower hair clip and crochet headband set. Very cute!

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I love this type of headband for infants (and little girls). The headband sits nicely on any size child's head, and does not cause the dreaded dent on an infants soft head. This bold orange flower is fun and colourful, and will complete any summery outfit of your young child's.

Flower is securely fastened to a ribbon covered alligator clip (ribbon ends have been melted to prevent fraying). This flower clip can be worn on the headband, or alone. The clip alone looks fantastic at the base of a pony tail.

Please check it out in my Etsy store.