TallGiraffe Giveaway!

I love this next shop. Kim of TallGiraffe on Etsy
has something for every budget! She has adorable
business card holders, aprons, skirts, you name it!
I would love for you to get to know her!

1. When did you start crafting? Why?
I can't actually remember a specific starting time. I think it's just something I've always liked and picked up from the art projects we did at school. I actually think that's a big part of why I decided to become an elementary teacher, my job is to create... (create ways to get students to learn, to behave, to respect each other, etc.) I really started to teach myself to sew when I was in college, so at about the age of 21 or so. I just kept trying new things although I still don't consider myself very advanced. I've dabbled in lots of different things like carving stamps and lampworking that I've learned from my boyfriend but the sewing seems to be the one that stuck.

2. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
I love making the vinyl pouches because picking out paper prints is just as fun as picking out fabric prints. I run in phases but those are my favorite right now.

3. What is your favorite Etsy shop, besides your own?
That's really tough. I helped my boyfriend set up his lampworking shop Inedibleglass but my favorite new shop to purchase from is probably this soap shop RachelRene because the bars are huge and smell awesome! I just found her but I'm sure to go back for more soap!
4. What is the best Etsy purchase you have ever made?
I just bought a coat for my Great Dane from CozyHorse. I haven't gotten it yet but I'm super excited because my poor dog just doesn't have enough fur, even for California winters. I purchased this wallet from Tinymeat over two years ago though and it's still running strong! Love this thing! http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=129598

5. Tell us something fun about yourself. Anything!!!
I'm sorta in the process (a long and slow one) of restoring a 1962 Volvo 122s. They look like derby hats! I can't wait till I become known as the teacher with the weird old car!

Kim has graciously agreed to offer this
beautiful scarf as this weeks giveaway!

It has cotton panels and is backed with soft fleece.
59" long and 7" wide. It has 5 prints, each one
included twice for a total of 10 panels.

Perfect for gift giving or keeping for yourself!
Here's what you have to do to enter:
1. Visit TallGiraffe
2. Come back here and tell us your
favorite item in her shop
3. Leave us your contact info in your comment
4. Win! We will pick a winner next Tuesday
(Dec. 9th) morning. Best of luck!

Thank you to Kim for
offering this giveaway and
best of luck to all of you!

Soapdeli Winner!

I wish I was eligible for this giveaway
since we got nice and dirty on the 4-wheelers!
The real winner of the 3 bars of soap
from Soapdeli is..............Kathleen!
Congrats! Enjoy your yummy soaps!

Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen Giveaway!

I am so excited to offer this next giveaway!
Soapdeli has made it's mark on Etsy. Nearing
2,000 sales, Soapdeli has a loyal customer base.
I would love for you to get to know Rebecca

& see why her shop is so popular!
Enjoy the interview!1. When did you start making your soaps and why?

I started making soaps in 2001. I was buying so much handmade soap as commercial soap wreaks havoc on my skin it just seemed like the next natural step to me.

2. What has been your most popular item?
My Falling for You Soap for Dry Skin. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17680277

3. Do you have a blog and/or website?
I have a blog at http://www.soapdelinews.com

4. What has been your favorite purchase on Etsy?
My ultra warm, cozy merino wool socks from http://cherryblossoms.etsy.com

5. What is your favorite part of the holidays?
Definitely the food.

Now for the funnest part! Rebecca has kindly
offered one bar of each of the above soaps
(Strawberry Champagne, Lavender Mint,
and Hot Apple Pie) to one lucky winner!
All you have to do to enter is:
1. Go visit Soapdeli
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me a way to contact you if you
happen to be the lucky winner
4. One winner will be picked on 12/02

That's all...easy and fun! Her soaps make great
Christmas gifts, so remember her while doing your
holiday shopping on Etsy! Thanks, Rebecca!
Good luck everyone!

Caramel Jubilee Winner!

The winner of the 1/2 lb. vanilla
caramels from Caramel Jubilee is........Stephanie! Congrats! I commented on your
blog with the contact info for your prize!

Mine Arrived!!!

WooHoo! It came in the mail today!!!
I got my order of caramels from
Caramel Jubilee! They are to die for!Here's what we vote for as our favorites
out of Pumpkin Pie, Vanilla, and Pomegranate:
Jason=vanilla
Jen (me)=vanilla
Summer (pictured)=Pumpkin Pie
Sydney=Pomegranate
Ty=Pumpkin Pie

Don't forget to scroll down 2 posts and enter
for your chance to win a FREE 1/2 lb.
order of her vanilla caramels!

I made the FRONT PAGE!!!

OK...I cannot control my excitement!

I made the front page!!! Check out the
center picture on the bottom row. That's
my son wearing our newest long sleeve
boys shirt! Thanks to JDWolfePottery
for sending me this screen shot!I got a sale of a different shirt while it was up!
THE FRONT PAGE OF ETSY SELLS!!!
Don't forget to enter our delicious
Caramel Jubilee Giveaway one post down!

Caramel Jubilee Giveaway!

Caramel Jubliee
Giveaway!

I have to start off this feature by apologizing!
I am so sorry that these delicious caramels are
going to make your mouth water and your stomach
yearn for some of these delicious caramels. That said,
let me introduce you to Rachelle of Caramel Jubilee.

1. Where did you learn to make your (now famous) caramels?
I am a self-taught caramel maker. My grandma is absolutely famous for her fudge, but no one (including me) can make it like she does. I decided that I needed something of my own to be famous for. I love caramels so that was my first choice. I started out by experimenting with lots of different instructions and recipes and finally made up my own based off of those. A short time later--my etsy shop was created!

2. What is your favorite aspect of being an Etsy seller?
My favorite aspect of being an etsy seller is that is an incredibly flexible part-time job for me. I can do business-related things in little blips of time while I'm at school, I can ship packages any time of the day or night, etc. I have a crazy schedule right now, and etsy just fits well.

3. What is the best Etsy purchase you have ever made?
Picking my best etsy purchase is like picking a favorite child! I adore my etsy things! However, if you insist, I would go with this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=8156088 . That bag is the most perfect thing I've ever owned. I take it everywhere with me!
4. What is your favorite seasons and why?
Autumn is definitely my favorite. It's cool enough to wear a sweater but you can get away without one. The mountains near my home are beautiful to hike and drive through when all the leaves are changing. Autumn is home-y, beautiful, and calm.

5. Tell us something fun and funky about yourself.
I don't know if this counts as fun and funky--but I absolutely hate it when my food touches each other on my plate and I only eat one food at a time. On my plate there has to be a little space between each item so that they don't touch, and I completely finish one food before starting another. I know--it's odd. And you probably think I'm obsessive. I'm only crazy when it comes to food! :o)

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Rachelle has kindly provided a

1/2 pound of vanilla caramel
to offer as this weeks giveaway.
All you have to do is go visit her
shop Caramel Jubilee, then come back
here and tell us your favorite thing in
her shop. On Tuesday, Nov. 25th at nnon,
we will pick a reandom winner. Remember to
leave us a way to contact you if you are lucky
enough to win! Good luck and thank you to Rachelle!