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One Blog Wonder

2011-03-08T12:54:00.000-08:00

I have become a ONE BLOG WONDER.

:0) I no longer update this blog, but please

feel free to join us at our family blog.

Farewell Blog!

2009-09-09T13:53:00.001-07:00

I have enjoyed all of the wonderful
friends I have made in this blogging world!
I will miss my Tuesday morning bloggings.
I still have my family blog,
which I would love for you all
to continue visiting!

In my farewell post, I would like to
ask you to take a little time to learn
about this dear boy. His name is Kade
and he was recently in a terrible accident.
He is a good friend of my daughters.
You can read his story here.

If you would like to make a donation
to his family, please e-mail me and I
can help you make that happen.
sedonajen@msn.com
I thank you for all the visits and
the good times we have shared on this
blog. I started this blog to help other
online sellers, and now I hope it will
help this dear family in their time
of need. Thanks for your time!!!

LargeFormatPosters.com Winners!

2009-09-09T13:39:00.001-07:00

I don't post pictures of myself on here
very often, so I have included a painting
my daughter made of me. I know,
you cannot get over the fact that I am
truly that beautiful! Sorry to make
you feel envious! :0)

The 2 winners of the
Large Format Posters are:
Qwill
and Angela!
Congrats!!!
I think it's funny that Angela won,
especially since I featured her art
in the post. Funny how these things
happen! CONGRATS!!!!

LargeFormatPosters.com Giveaway!

2009-09-02T08:30:00.000-07:00

Can you imagine having a 24”x 24” Wall Graphic

for FREE? It is new product being offered byThe new product is an innovative adhesive fabric
that is called a Wall Graphic. Just imagine a huge
sticker that you can peel and stick on any flat
surface! In addition, these use the same high-quality
printing they use for their poster prints, so you
can print photos, artwork or patterns in great detail.

You choose
a photo, artwork, or anything
your heart desires to be made into
a 24"x24" Wall Graphic!
Upon hearing about this giveaway,
I instantly thought of my blog friend
Angela's artwork. How awesome would
these be in large scale like that!?!
You can find her art at CutNGlue on Etsy.

Not only are they offering one of these
Wall Graphics....but two (2)!!!
Yep, we will have 2 lucky winners!!!
Wow, thanks LargeFormatPosters.com

So, let me tell you how to enter
their awesome giveaway!

1. Tell us what you would have made
into the 24"x24" Wall Graphic
2. Leave me your contact info!
US Residents only, sorry!
3. Winners are responsible for a
$5 processing fee (not bad, right!?!)
4. My kids will pick 2 winners
on Wed. (09/09) morning
5. Good luck and
Thank You,
LargeFormatPosters.com

Uprinting.com Business Card Winners!

2009-09-02T08:21:00.001-07:00

The picture below tells an adorable story!
Click here to see the full story!
The 2 winners of this weeks
uprinting.com giveaway are:
Lynsi
and Nanette!
Congratulations!
Thank you, uprinting!

Uprinting.com Business Card Giveaway!

2009-08-26T17:03:00.000-07:00

Do you have a blog you want to advertise?

What about an Etsy, artfire, or craft
show shop to draw attention to?
Business card sizes are always a hit!

Here's your answer! Uprinting is offering
500 FREE die cut business cards to 2 winners
on my blog! Yep, 2 winners...which means
1,000 FREE BUSINESS CARDS! You get to
choose the size, the paper, you can even have
both sides printed in color! BEAT THAT!!!

Here's how to enter:
1. Tell me what you would use the cards for!
2. Leave me your contact info.
3. This offer is only open to US residents
and the winners pay shipping (not bad).
4. My kids will pick 2 winners
next Tuesday (09/01)morning
5. Good luck and thanks, uprinting!

Digital Room Postcard Printing Winners!

2009-08-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Today was my little man's 1st day
of preschool at a new school. He loved
it. His best friend, Helen, was there to
show him the ropes. They are too cute!
We have two lucky winners of the
Digital Room Postcard Printing.
The winners are:

Deb Carnell
and Altered Beauty!
Congratulations!
Thank you Digital Room!

Digital Room Postcard Printing Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-08-18T12:21:00.000-07:00

Alright, all you business minded people!
Do I have the perfect giveaway for you!!!
Digital Room is offering
200 Custom Postcards
(choose your size: 4x6, 4.25x6, 5x7)
with color printing on BOTH SIDES
to 2 lucky winners!
Yep, 2 winners!!!What would you use these for:
*to advertise your Etsy or Artfire Shop?
*birthday invitations?
*baby announcements?
*advertise a sale?
*the possibilities are endless!!!Use these CUSTOM GREETING CARDS in
any creative way you would like.
CUSTOM POSTCARDS are a great way
to catch your friends attention!!!
Here's how to enter:
1. Tell me how you would use yours
if you were the lucky winner
2. Sorry, this one is only available to US
residents and shipping is the winners
responsibility (that's it...not bad).
3. Leave me your contact info
4. Have a fun week!!! My kids will pick
the winner Tuesday morning (08/25)
5. Thanks, Digital Room!!!

Check out this giveaway!

2009-08-14T10:42:00.001-07:00

I may be taking the week off,
but not everyone is! Head over
here to enter to win this karaoke set!

CelesteandCompany Winner!

2009-08-11T09:11:00.000-07:00

We are taking a week off!
School started today and I am
a bit overwhelmed. I'm calling in
sick to the blogging world this week.
Please feel free to contact me if you
are interested in running a giveaway
on this blog this fall. Thanks!
The winner of the
CelesteandCompany
giveaway is.......

Lisette!
Congratulations!
Didn't win? No worries!!!
Celeste is offering FREE SHIPPING
through Friday if you enter the code
'BLOG GIVEAWAY' in notes to seller!
Thanks, Celeste!!!

CelesteandCompany Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-08-04T23:30:00.000-07:00

The next store I am featuring makes

me smile. Their hair bows for little ones

make me happy to be an aunt. Sadly, my girls

have outgrown sweet little hair bows, but gift

giving is just as rewarding! Let me

introduce you to Celeste & Co.!

1. How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting for about 2 years. I started when my first born was a baby. I bought everything under the sun for a little girl except one thing.....hair accessories. I walked into a consignment store one day and saw these cute little bows. I couldn't believe how expensive one little bow was. So, I decided to make my own and pass over my abundant supplies to other moms. I do it more as a hobby than a business.
2. What brought you to Etsy?
I sold to a couple of boutiques here in the Tampa Bay area and one told me about Etsy. One look and I was addicted. I could never go back. I just LOV to hear about other moms and their babies and how much joy they get from my hair acessories. I recently had another little girl and now specialize in baby snap clips. They hold the finest of hair.
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
I can't just pick one! I love them all. I don't make anything that my own two little girls wouldn't wear.

4. Do you blog? Twitter? Flickr?
No blog just yet. Between crafting and two little ones 2 and under there isn't much time left. I want too, though! Yes, I twitter! Come follow me at celesteandco!!!

5. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop?
There are so many great shops out there that I just can't pick one. There is one that I do love. It is candicenkatiesart.etsy.com She has some great bow holders. The prettiest I've ever seen. My daughter has one.
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I'm your typical mom. I love my kids! I just like to hang out with themm as much as I can and enjoy them while they are little. I really love making hair acessories for little girls and love hearing about how much other mom enjoy them as well. I know how everyone is on a tight budget these days and I hope I can pass some savings onto other moms. You really get great hair accessories at a fraction of the price! I'm having a back to school special right now as well. All items in my shop are BUY 3 GET 1 FREE!

I love all of her designs! I hope you all take

advantage of her awesome deal she is offering

in her shop right now. Celeste has generously

offered one lucky 10oneworld reader

a $20 online gift certificate to her Etsy shop!

Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at her shop

CelesteandCompany.etsy.com

2. Come back here and tell me

your favorite item in comments

3. Leave me your contact info

4. My kids will pick a winner on

Tuesday (08/11) morning

5. Good luck!

Thank you, Celeste!!!

Digital Room Winner!

2009-08-04T09:37:00.000-07:00

We're enjoying ourselves in Southern

California. The weather is beautiful,

the beach house is amazing, and the

food is divine. Jealous yet? Just teasing!

We have a lucky winner of the Digital

Room Giveaway! The winner is....

Kimberly!

Congrats!

Thanks, Digital Room!

Digital Room Giveaway!

2009-07-28T13:20:00.001-07:00

Do you have a favorite photograph that
you have taken? If you frequent my blog,
you will know that this is my favorite photo!
We were in Hawaii on the island of Oahu
and the storms were rolling in. The North
Shore is known for its waves and my kids were
ready to witness it first hand. I love it!!!I was so excited when Digital Room contacted
me and offered a special giveaway for my readers.
You can find them at:

Poster Printing

Custom Poster Printing

They want you to win a free High-gloss or

Semi-gloss 18x24" Digitally Printed Poster!
FOR FREE! All you have to do to enter is:
1. Leave a comment here describing the photo
that you would want made into a poster
2. Leave me your contact info
3. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (08/04) morning
4. Good luck!
Thank you, Digital Room!!!

2009-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

We just enjoyed a nice family reunion
this past weekend. While we were off
playing, one of you lucky 10oneworld
readers got to win another fabulous
giveaway from BitsyGreetings.
The winner is...Swaddle Babies!

Congratulations!!!

Thank you, Joan!

BitsyGreetings Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-07-21T12:27:00.001-07:00

Are you ready for a really sweet shop?!?
Joan over at BitsyGreetings has the most
adorable assortment of goodies! I absolutely
love her whimsical designs. Let me introduce

her to you. You will love her work!!!

1. How long have you been in this line of work?
I've been running BitsyCreations for about 4 years now, although it's evolved over the years. I started out with mostly very handmade greeting cards (hand-stitched/embroidered) and quickly grew into mostly graphic design for small businesses and greeting cards featuring my artwork.
2. How did you find Etsy?
I honestly can't remember how I found Etsy! Can you believe that? I've been a member since 2006--I guess my memory is THAT bad.
3. What is your favorite item that you sell?
I love graphic design--I get so excited when someone talks to me about creating a logo or business cards or a web header. I get to use my creativity and bring their ideas to life and most importantly, we create images for their businesses. It's the first thing potential customers see! In terms of items... I love selling birth announcements. I love chatting with soon-to-be moms who are excited about the new little ones coming into their lives.

4. Where can we find you? Blog? Twitter? .com? Flickr?
You can find me all over the web!
website: http://bitsycreations.com
etsy: http://bitsycreations.etsy.com
etsy 2: http://bitsysgreetings.etsy.com
blog: http://bitsycreations.blogspot.com/
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bitsycreations
twitter: http://twitter.com/BitsyCreations
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
I have so many favorite Etsy sellers. Each time I work with someone new on a graphic design project, I get to know that person & fall in love with the person as well as the items they make! I absolutely adore babythingsbyjessica.etsy.com, though. We LOVE her shoes. She'd been ordering my fabric labels for her shoes for awhile so when my son was born, I couldn't help my curiosity, ordered a pair, and he wore them so often his little toes poked through the ends! So cute & so well-made.
I also love katherineskloset.etsy.com. We have a dress (for my daughter) & a crayon roll she made--we're constantly getting compliments on both! My daughter always asks to wear the dress because she loves it so much! Outstanding quality!
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
Something fun... I love music. I adore music! I'm constantly making up little songs or changing the words to familiar ones just to make my hubby & kids laugh. (My daughter's personal favorite is when we take my son's name & stick it into the Spiderman theme song. No joke! I'm that nuts.) Really, I'd do just about anything for a laugh!

Please check out her other shop, also!
http://bitsycreations.etsy.com
Now, are you ready for it? Joan has offered
one of her adorable customizes stationary sets
as this weeks giveaway! Here are the details:
*Set of 20 flat cards and envelopes
*4.25 x 5.5 inches with A2 envelopes
*heavy 110# cardstock
The winner will choose:
(1) Color
(2) Graphic
(3) Font
(4) Paper: smooth white cardstock
or beige speckled cardstock
(5) Envelopes
How cool is that giveaway!?!
Here's how to enter:

1. Visit BitsyGreetings
2. Come back here and leave
me a comment about your favorite
item in Joan's shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (07/28) morning
5. Good luck!
Thanks, Joan!

Definitions Winner!

2009-07-21T12:18:00.001-07:00

While my oldest daughter and I were
risking our lives repelling, one of you
was winning a fantastic custom top
from Definitions! The lucky winner is.....BeBeCakes!
Congrats!
Thank you, Karla!

Definitions Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-07-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

'Define your style, enjoy your life!'
What a perfect motto! I am in love
with this next designer's shop! Karla
has the shop Definitions on Etsy.
Her pieces are original, elegant,
and of the highest quality!
Let me introduce you!

1. How long have you been creating your items for?
I’ve been sewing clothes for over 20 years, and I recently just started selling them on Etsy in February.
2. How did you find Etsy?
My daughter told me about the Etsy. I instantly fell in love with it after signing up.
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite Item is my turtle neck.
4. Do you blog? Twitter? Flickr?
I haven’t started blogging yet but I hope to start soon. I do have a twitter account www.twitter.com/styledefining
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller (besides yourself)?
I have so many favorites; it's really hard to choose one.
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I love listening to music, and I LOVE to laugh.

Her photos, as you can see, are amazing!
I feel like I am looking through a high
fashion magazine! Now, get this! Karla
has generously offered a top (pictured below)
that she is willing to give away (a $50 value).
Once my kids have picked the winner
we will send her the winners size
and she will make it.
A custom piece!
Does it get any better
than that!?! NOPE!!!

To enter:
1. Visit Definitions
2. Come back here and leave
me a comment about your
favorite item in Karla's shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (07/21) morning
5. Good luck and
Thanks, Karla!

Melalueca Winner!

2009-07-14T10:57:00.001-07:00

Are you ready for an amazing deal?
I have decided to empty shop and all
of my shirts are marked down by at least
50%! Holy Cow, I must have lost my mind!

Now, for the winner of the
Melalueca Giveaway! The winner is....Jessilyn82!
Congrats!!!

Salsa Yumminess!

2009-07-08T14:45:00.000-07:00

Click here for my delicious Salsa Recipe!
You won't regret it!!! I promise!Don't forget to enter the amazing
Melalueca Giveaway one post down!

Melalueca Giveaway!

2009-07-07T10:12:00.001-07:00

I have a good friend who is working with
Melalueca. I wanted to share this company
with you because I am so impressed
by the products I have tried thus far.

We have been using their:
*Shampoo & Conditioner
*Dish Washing Liquid
*Tough & Tender Cleaner
*Sun Shades Lip Balm
(my husband loves the Vanilla Bean)
*Bar Soap
***All of which I am very happy with!***
Melalueca is as green company.
Their line EcoSense is making the
world a better place. Don't believe me?
Here's a word from them:

Safer, More Effective Cleaners
Rather than relying on harsh chemicals to break down dirt through chemical reactions, Melaleuca relies on natural solvents and enzymes to penetrate dirt and stains, and put them into solution (much like water dissolves sugar or salt) so they can be easily rinsed away.

The result? You can keep your fabrics and surfaces clean without the damage caused by caustic cleaners. Melaleuca's EcoSense products are effective, safer, environmentally friendly, and economical.

If you would like to sign up to start
being a Melalueca Client, please e-mail
me at sedonajen@msn.com and I will get
you in touch with the right guy!

I have granite counter tops and I LOVE
the way the Tough & Tender EcoSense Cleaner
makes them look and feel. I'm sold on this
company and their products! I would love for
you to try out one of their products. How
about their Clear Defense Moisturizing Hand
Sanitizer! One lucky winner will win this
along with some other little surprises!
Here's how to enter:

1. Visit Melalueca
2. Come back here and tell
me a product you would
love to try!
3. LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFO!
4. My kids will pick a winner
Tuesday (07/14) morning
5. Good luck!!!

CutNGlue Winner!

2009-07-07T09:46:00.000-07:00

While we were in California playing,
my Square Dance Print arrived from
Angela at CutNGlue. It was even better
than I imagined. Look at the details in
this piece! I JUST LOVE IT!!! The lucky
winner of one of Angela's prints is.....Joan!
Congratulations!
Thank you, Angela!!!

CutNGlue Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-06-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for adorable? I cannot

wait to share this amazing shop with you!

I found Angela at CutNGlue while looking

for a personalized Christmas ornament for

my daughter last Christmas. I am so glad I

found her! She is so talented and I am proud

to own one of her prints and an ornament.

Here, let me introduce you!

1. What gave you the idea to start your collages?

I just sat down one day last summer and made "Main Street." It was fun and I loved the way it turned out. I was hooked after that! My inspiration came from a memory of some Sesame Street books I had as a child. I also hate throwing away boxes and magazines that is what inspired me to use materials I already had. My art is my way of recycling.

2. How did you find Etsy?
I have enjoyed reading Elsie Flannigan's blog for several years now. I first heard about Etsy a couple of years ago through her blog. It wasn't until I finished a few collages that I thought "What in the world am I going to do with all these collages?" I thought about Etsy and opened a shop right away.
3. What is your favorite piece in your shop?
I sold my favorite piece called "Downtown" a couple of months ago. Luckily, I have prints of it. Even though I do miss it, I know it is happily hanging on a wall somewhere in Texas. I love "Main Street" and "Square Dance" almost as much as "Downtown".

4. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
That's a hard one! There is one shop called "SouldierStraps" that makes custom guitar straps and camera straps out of recycled seat belts! I bought a few guitar straps as Christmas gifts and literally squealed with delight when I opened the package! They are so beautiful and so well made! I still want to go back and buy one more guitar strap for my husband and a camera strap for myself.
5. Where can we find you? Blog? Twitter? Flickr?
My blog: picklesonpizza (Warning! It's pretty random!)Twitter: I do have a Twitter but you probably will not find me there because I don't really "get" Twitter. I feel like I am talking to myself when I go there.Flickr: I do have a Flickr. You can find me under angelafholman there.
6. Tell us a fun fact or two about yourself!!!
I'm a giggler but I hate to be tickled. I hate tomatoes but love marinara sauce and salsa. I love chocolate but hate chocolate cake with chocolate icing. I like vintage furniture as much as I like modern. I like ice cream mostly in the winter. I guess I am just a big walking contradiction.

Can you believe how cute she is!?! I

read her blog daily. She is just too fun

and entertaining. Now, for the best part!

Angela has offered one winner a choice

of one of her Giclee Prints for FREE!!!

Here's how to enter:

1. Visit Angela's shop CutNGlue

2. Come back here and leave me a

message with your favorite item

in her adorable shop

3. Leave me your contact info!!!

4. My kids will pick a winner on

Tuesday (07/07) morning

5. Good luck!!!

Thank you, Angela!

SpunkySprout Winner!

2009-06-30T08:48:00.000-07:00

We are in Sunny Southern California enjoying

our summer vacation. My 12 year old daughter

is a surfer girl (this picture was taken when she

was 8). We love the beach!!! We have a lucky

winner for our Spunky Sprout Giveaway!

The winner is..........

krstrpp!

Congratulations!

Thank you, Spunky Sprout!!!

SpunkySprout Giveaway!

2009-06-23T09:10:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled that I have one niece or
nephew on the way right now.
My other sister is trying for her first.
I am so glad the adorable people athave contacted me to run a giveaway this
week. I can start shopping now...along with
all of you. Better yet, they have offered a
discount to ALL OF MY READERS (plus
FREE SHIPPING)!!! Does it get any better?
***Details at bottom of this post***

SPUNKY SPROUT has been featured in the
following media: COOKIE, DWELL, CELEBRITY
BABIES, BUST, BABY COUTURE, and more.

You will love the wide variety of items
they carry. From modern to classic,
every style is covered!

In keeping with my blogs organic theme,
they have offered a $28 bottle of Erbaviva
Sunscreen as this weeks giveaway! The
sunscreen is lightly scented with organic
Lavender and Chamomile essential oils.
Ideal as a sunscreen for adults, particularly
when you are concerned about the products
you put on your skin. Here's how to enter:

1. Visit Spunky Sprout
2. Come back here and tell us what
product that they carry is your fave
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (06/30) morning.
5. Thank you, Spunky Sprout!!!

Oh, yeah...remember how I mentioned
the discount for all my readers?
Here's what you ALL get:
30% off the products in their
Spunky Picks Section!!!

Just enter code ONEWORLD30
at checkout.
Shipping is FREE
right now, too!
Don't let this
deal pass you by!!!

MyrtleBeachOrganics Winner!

2009-06-23T09:06:00.001-07:00

While our summertime is breezing
by (too quickly), you guys are winning
awesome giveaways! The winner of the
MyrtleBeachOrganics.com Giveaway is....Khaski78!
Congratulations!
Thanks, MyrtleBeachOrganics!!!

MyrtleBeachOrganics Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-06-16T10:35:00.000-07:00

As you can probably guess, I am a big
fan of ORGANICS! I was lucky enough
to have this company contact me and
send me some samples of their products.
Now, I would love to introduce you to
MyrtleBeachOrganics!

They sell personal care, home care, and health care products made with USDA certified organic ingredients and no artificial chemicals.

They cover your every need! They have skin care, hair care, cosmetics, aromatherapy, body care, health care, household cleaners, men's products, oral care, and a special baby & mom care section!

I think you will love what you find here!
Now, for the best part! MyrtleBeachOrganics
has generously offered a $25 Online Gift
Certificate to one lucky winner!
Here's what you need to do to enter:

1. Visit MyrtleBeachOrganics
2. Come back here and tell me what
product you would like to try
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner
Tuesday (06/23) morning
5. Good luck and thank you,
MyrtleBeachOrganics

Sugarhouse Ink winner!

2009-06-16T10:21:00.000-07:00

In honor of Father's Day, I took this
picture of my 4 year old son and my
husband. I love the little fat dimples
on my sons knuckles! I hope you all
have a great Father's Day Weekend!
The winner of the SugarhouseInk
Giveaway is.......

Becky Macbeth!
Congratulations!
Thank you,
Sugarhouse Ink!

Sugarhouse Ink Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-06-09T08:45:00.000-07:00

You are all going to love this next giveaway!
We all have special occasions to celebrate and
now you have the perfect way to announce them!
Sugarhouse Ink is the way to go! Their slogan is:Just looking through their gallery
brought a smile to my face. Could
you imagine receiving one of these
adorable announcements in the mail!?!

Graduation, birthdays, births,
pregnancy, save the dates, weddings...
the possibilities are endless!!!

The generous people over at Sugarhouse Ink
are offering a $25 online gift certificate
to one lucky winner.
Here's what you have to do to enter:

You can enter 2 ways (leave separate comments):
1. Visit Sugarhouse Ink and
let me know which card you like the
best (it doesn't have to be the one you win)
2. Tell us what you have to announce
on one of their adorable announcements
(I'm nosey and I want to know) :0)
Leave me your contact info, too!
My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (06/16) morning.
Good luck!
Thanks, Sugarhouse Ink!

EcoStoreUSA Winner!

2009-06-09T08:28:00.000-07:00

We have been enjoying every moment of
our summer vacation! We just returned from
a week in Southern California visiting my
parents. We hope you enjoy your summer
as much as we are! Now, for the winner of the
EcoStoreUSA winner. The lucky winner is....cdziuba!
Congratulations!
Thanks, EcoStoreUSA!

EcoStore USA Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-06-02T09:21:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to tell you about

an amazing company: EcoStore USA!
I was able to review the product of my
choice in order to give you my honest
review of their chemical free products.I chose their Aloe Vera Shampoo and Conditioner.
They also let me try their Vanilla Conditioner.
My hair was SQWEEKY clean after using it!
I used it for one month and the feel of my
hair has changed for the better! I can
tell that it helped remove all the chemical
buildup I've been experiencing with my
expensive salon brand. I highly recommend
all three of these products!

As you can see, their packaging is beautiful!
I would proudly display any of these items
in my guest room and bathrooms!

They have a wide selection of products:
Soaps
Shampoos & Conditioners
Household Cleaners
Baby Products
and many more!
Want to win a $25 online
gift certificate to EcoStore USA?
Here's how:

1. Visit EcoStore USA
2. Come back here and tell me
the product you would most likely
want to try if you win (mandatory)
3. For a second chance to win,
tell me something you learned about
this amazing company while searching their
website: http://ecostoreusa.com
4. Leave me your contact info!!!
5. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (06/09) morning
6. Good luck!
Thanks, EcoStore USA!

InspiredIsabel Winner!

2009-06-02T09:15:00.001-07:00

We have been busy enjoying the beginning
of our summer break. My parents took all
7 granchildren on the Grand Canyon Railway
this past weekend. They all had a great time
while we parents enjoyed a romantic getaway.
We have a winner for the beautiful doll from
InspiredIsabel!
The winner is.....

Mogrill!
Congratulations!
Thanks, Amanda!

InspiredIsabel Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-05-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

If you had told me last year that I would
be making a dear friend online, I would have
laughed. Who knew you could form a strong
bond with someone you have never seen or even
heard their voice? Well, it's all too real! I have
met the most amazing woman that I proudly
call my friend! I would love to introduce you to
Amanda and her beautiful new Etsy shop

InspiredIsabel!

1. When did you start your shirt shop and then turn to dolls?
I started Alayna's Closet in March 2008. I really enjoyed creating new designs and then seeing them come alive in shirts and outfits for kids. Unfortunately, I get bored easily and decided to take a break. I started making these cute dolls a couple of months ago and haven't been able to stop since!
2. How did you find Etsy? Do you sell anywhere else?
I was first an enthusiastic shopper on Etsy (still am!). Currently, I only sell in my home studio and on Etsy.
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
I still have a bunch more to add - but Brooke is really cute!
4. Do you have a blog? twitter? flickr?
alaynascloset.blogspot.com - although it hasn't been updated in quite some time!

4. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop besides your own?
Well my 2 favorite shops are where I spend a ton of time and money! http://bohtieque.etsy.com and http://fabricsupplies.etsy.com
5. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I have learned a new art! Lampwork Beads! My glass studio here at home has just been completed and I can make beads whenever I want!
6. How did you come up with this shops name?
I already used my daughter's first name in Alayna's Closet. So Inspired Isabel is from her middle name. Isabel is also my mom's first name.

Her glass beads are amazing! I'm hoping to
see another shop soon that sells them!
No pressure, Amanda! :0)
Now for the funnest part! Amanda
has generously offered this little beauty
that is pictured below ($25 value) as this
weeks giveaway! Here's how to enter:

1. Visit InspiredIsabel
2. Come back here and leave a comment
with your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (06/02) morning
5. Good luck!
Thank you, Amanda!!!

Uprinting.com Winner!

2009-05-26T09:04:00.000-07:00

In this last week, we have enjoyed
my daughter's voice recital, the last
day of school, and a trip to Las Vegas!

While we've been partying, you guys
were entering the great giveaway from

and the winner is.....
Ken!
Congratulations!
Thanks Uprinting.com!!!

Uprinting.com Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-05-19T08:38:00.001-07:00

I have a new photography shop on Etsy
named Sedona Shots and I am just getting
things up and running. First things first....
I have to advertise. If you ask a successful Etsy
seller their #1 key to success, almost all of
them will say to get your name out there!
What is the best (and easiest) way to do that?
BUSINESS CARDS!The folks over atoffer Business Card services.
http://www.uprinting.com/Business-Cards.html

Create a business card and have yours
printed there today! Better yet, how
about you win 500 of them!?!
Uprinting.com has generously offered
one lucky winner to win 500 FREE
business cards! Here's what you
have to do to enter:

There are 2 ways to enter

1. Leave a comment explaining how you

would creatively use your 500

Business Cards

(This entry is mandatory)!

2. Write a post on your blog linking the giveaway post

and linking back to www.uprinting.com

(leave a separate comment ~this earns

you another entry!!! Not mandatory!!!)

http://www.uprinting.com/Business-Cards.html will ship prizes free only in the US and Canada. All other locations get free product, but must pay shipping.

My kids will pick one lucky winner

who will receive 500 FREE business

cards from uprinting.com on Tuesday

(05/26) morning. Good luck!

Thank you to

for the great giveaway!

ScrappinCorner Winner!

2009-05-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Springtime brings out the lizards,
the flowers, and the babies! We are
loving the beauty that surrounds us
here in Sedona! The lucky winner of
the ScrappinCorner Giveaway is.....

Jeanine! Congratulations
and Thank You, Karen!

ScrappinCorner Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-05-12T09:17:00.000-07:00

I am one of those people who thrives
on the reaction I get from my handmade
crafts. Unfortunately, these days I don't
have enough free time to make my handmade
crafts. That is where Karen comes in! She is so
talented and she has done all the handwork for us.
Let me introduce you to her adorable Etsy shop
ScrappinCorner!

1. How long have you been crafting?
I have been scrapbooking for about 15 years, and I began making cards about 6 years ago.
2. What brought you to Etsy?
I was searching the internet for places to sell crafts and I just stumbled on it! I was so impressed with it, I knew it was a good fit for me.
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?

I love this flower card; http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24606398 because it has flowers and grass that I made from my Cricut machine and I loooove my Cricut machine!

4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
Oh yea: www.twitter.com/scrappincorner
Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scrappincorner/
I love both of these! I am addicted.
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
Oh, that is really hard to say, because there are so many! Here are a few:
www.polkadotpixie.etsy.com
www.sewberrycute.etsy.com
www.sarascrappin.etsy.com
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I have to eat Chocolate everyday and I love to dance around my house with my 15 year old daughter. We are really crazy together!

I, too, have to eat chocolate EVERYDAY!
I got a Cricut last year and it has been my best
friend ever since! I need to learn to use it as
well as Karen does, though! OK, are you ready to be
shocked! Check out this gift pack below! This
weeks giveaway is an assortment of:
Set of 4 Chandelier cards
Set of 2 Birthday Cards
Set of 5 To/From Tags
Set of 6 Matchbook paper Pads
Want them to be yours?
Here's how to enter:

1. Visit ScrappinCorner
2. Come back here and leave me a
comment about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (05/19) morning
5. Good luck and
Thank You, Karen!!!

YouniquelyChic Winner!

2009-05-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

I am really excited that my Fruit Fusion
Prints are ready. Some are listed in my Etsy
Photography Shop. Feel free to check them out!

Now, the winner of the YouniquelyChic
earring giveaway is.........
MonCherie!
Congratulations!!!
Thank you, Tara!

YouniquelyChic Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-05-05T09:40:00.001-07:00

Spring requires BRIGHT, FUN, & INSPIRING
color! That's where Tara comes in! Her shop,
YouniquelyChic has many elegant, colorful
pieces that will please every palette. Here,
let me introduce you to her!

1. How long have you been creating this beautiful jewelry?
I've been making jewelry for about a year and a half, I only started selling it last august when i opened my Ebay shop, I opened my Etsy shop in September 2008.
2. What brought you to Etsy?
My sister in law recommended Etsy to me, I will admit that I was very reluctant to sign up here, I was terrified that someone would consider me "Artsy/Crafty" lol, now I consider it a compliment!
3. Do you have a favorite piece in your shop?
That is a very tough question, I love all of my items... but if I have to choose I would say that this is my favorite piece: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24002654 I just love the modern look at feel of the whole set.

4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
Yep!
Blog: http://youniquelychic.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/YouniquelyChic
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/youniquelychic/
(though I haven't done much flickr)
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller (besides yourself, of course)?
No I don't have a favorite, there are so many talented people on Etsy that it just wouldn't be possible to pick just one!!
6. Tell us something fun about yourself.
hmmm, now why is this the hardest question you've asked so far?? lol well lets see, I guess the funnest thing about me is that I am an extreme animal lover, I love the outdoors and spending time in the mountains, Photography is my second passion next to making jewelry and I am married to the man of my dreams :O)

Isn't she adorable! I agree with her when
she said it is just too hard to pick one favorite
when it comes to Etsy sellers. There are so many
talented sellers with such a wide range of goods.
Now, are you ready to see the giveaway item?
I thought so! Below, you will see them. Here
is Tara's description of these beautiful earrings:
A curved silver bar chain link with a single 10mm Jet Swarovski button attached to the bottom and an 8mm Jet Swarovski octagon dangling from the very bottom... All metal components are Sterling Silver.. This is a very edgy and modern set which is designed to move with you.

The top crystal in the set is actually a sew on crystal, when I found them I just knew I could do something with them in jewelry... I really like this set, it is very elegant yet simple, you could wear these to the office or out on the town, they are very versatile earrings.

Length: 1 3/4 inches
Sterling Silver French Hooks for pierced ears

Here's what you have to do to enter to win:
1. Visit YouniquelyChic
2. Come back here and tell me your
favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!
4. My kids will pick a winner
on Tuesday (05/12) morning
5. Good luck!
Thank you, Tara!!!

RachelLovesPeace Winner!

2009-05-05T09:32:00.001-07:00

It's teacher appreciation week! My daughters
and I made some flowers for their teachers using
some magazine pages. It's cute and it is eco-
friendly! Do something nice for your teachers!
Now, for the winner of the RachelLovesPeace
Giveaway! The winner is...............Megan!
Congratulations!
Thank you for the great
giveaway, Rachel!!!

2009-05-01T15:36:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to introduce my new
Sedona Shots Photography Blog! Please
head over and let me know what you think!
Feedback only makes us stronger!!! Thanks!Also, don't forget to enter the great
giveaway one post down!

RachelLovesPeace Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-04-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

This artist is the epitome of the word
'whimsical'! I just love her sweet owl
paintings. Let me introduce you to

Rachel of RachelLovesPeace on Etsy!

1. What did you do this past week in honor of Earth Day?
For earth day I had a happy earth day sale in my etsy shop (you can see a post about that on my blog). I do celebrate earth day everyday but I did get more people at the office I work at to recycle. I keep a bin in my office that they can put things in and I drop it off weekly to a recycle center by my house. I also rescued a kitten, who is now named Dandelion. She looks just like a dandelion- white hair that sticks out, with a little brown, and she has bright blue eyes (I have not seen a dandelion with blue eyes but she is really cute).
2. How long have you been making your sweet wall hanging?
Well I have been painting and making gifts for friends and family since I could hold a crayon, but it was January this year that I made a new years resolution to create more art and to start an Etsy shop. I always loved the reaction of giving something you handmade and put your heart into to someone and I wanted to see if I could make more people happy from my art. The paintings I do are meant to spread peace and love and put a smile on your face. I painted at Open Grass Music and Arts Festival in mid January and after that show I put up some of the paintings I did at the festival on Etsy and kept it up since then.
3. How did you find out about Etsy?
I met Etsy before Christmas time in 2007 and bought some little goodies to go with the presents I made that year (like little lemon earrings, flamingo hairpins, owl earrings, and mini record players). I don't know how I found Etsy but it was magical.

4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
I blog: http://rachellovespeace.blogspot.com I twitter: http://twitter.com/sayhellorachel and I flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rachellovespeace .
5. What is your favorite item in your shop?
Hmm well with out hurting any feelings- I'd have to say the Peace Owl Riding Bike original painting with the bright blue background. I just would always love riding my bike too and this peace owl just looks like he is having the most fun.
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
Me? Well I am a dreamer, a free spirit, a flower child born in 1985. I love to be outdoors, I love the ocean, I love bike rides, I love painting, I love friendly faces, and smiles.

I bet Dandelion is adorable and so happy
to have been rescued by such a wonderful
person! Now, for the giveaway!!! Rachel
has painted a beautiful piece just for us here
at 10oneworld Giveaway Blog! It is pictured
below and it is an original acrylic painting on
an 8x10 canvas with a string attached for hanging!
Here's how to enter to win it:

1. Visit RachelLovesPeace
2. Come back here and tell us what
your favorite item is in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!
4. My kids will pick a winner
Tuesday (05/05) morning
5. Good luck and thank you, Rachel!

suebeads winner!

2009-04-28T09:13:00.000-07:00

This weeks lucky winner of these
gorgeous earrings from suebeads is...I'm Julia!
Congratulations!
Thank you for the great
giveaway, Sue!

I just had to stop and say...

2009-04-22T13:34:00.001-07:00

I'll refund you $5 if you buy a shirt

from my shop 10oneworld today in
honor of Earth Day! Shop on!!!Don't forget to enter the giveaway
for these gorgeous earrings one post down!

suebeads Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-04-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

This next artist makes my eyes happy!
After a cold winter, it is always nice to see
bright, fun colors...and this shop is filled with
them. Sue makes the most beautiful glass beads
and sells them in her Etsy shop suebeads!

Let me introduce you to her.

1. How did you get started in the bead business?
I started making jewelry to sell at my daughter’s holiday bazaar at school, so the girls would have a choice of some inexpensive nice gifts to purchase, instead of the plastic junk table! I fell in love with lampworked beads at that time, and thought I could probably make them myself. I took a workshop at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, and a few years later, here I am! I have had the great fortune to take classes from Mike Mangiafico and Sage and her son Beau, and this summer I am taking an intensive with Barbara Becker Simon.
2. What brought you to Etsy?
I can’t even remember how I heard about it, probably from a blog I read, but decided to give it a try. For the most part, it’s been successful for me, for my beads, but not my finished jewelry. I’m trying to figure that part out!
3. Do you have a favorite item in your shop?
In the bead shop, my favorite is the set of Fall Fantastic Beads, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23057988 I also love the beaded beads I have been making! Make sure to check them out! In my little jewelry store, BellaHannahJane, my favorite item is the Tuscan Sun earrings http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20531495

4. Do you blog? flickr? twitter?
I blog, at www.suebeads.blogspot.com, but I don’t twitter. I have a flickr account but I haven’t done anything with it yet. There just aren’t enough hours in the day.
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop (besides your own)?
I have two! I love Lorelei Eurto’s shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5078936&ga_search_query=lorelei&ga_search_type=seller_usernames), because I love to see all the new things she makes. I also love Rocki Adams’ supplies (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6033823&ga_search_query=rocki&ga_search_type=seller_usernames). She makes some great earring wires and connectors! Of course, there are many others to mention, it’s very hard to narrow it down!
6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I really enjoy traveling – my partner is a professor who gets to attend professional society meetings all over the world, and for the most part, I get to go too! My favorite place right now is Italy, but a close second is Japan! When it was our turn, we planned our meeting in Alaska, and it was wonderful!

I love to travel, too...so I am a bit envious of
your fantastic travel spots, Sue! My parents
are in Europe right now for 3 weeks and it's
killing me. I wish I could have tagged along!
OK...now for the exciting stuff! Sue has
generously offered these beautiful
handmade beads pictured below that
she fashioned into earrings for us!
Here's all you have to do:

1. Visit suebeads
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner
Tuesday (04/28) morning
5. Good luck and
thank you, Sue!!!

Kschulz Winner!

2009-04-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

The weather is changing and I am loving
it! We are blessed with beautiful sunsets
here in Sedona. I took this shot in my front
yard on Saturday. I love the colors.....and this
is straight out of the camera (not editing). OK...
now for the important part! The winner
of the Kschulz giveaway is........Angela! Congratulations!
Thank you for a great giveaway, Kelly!

I've been featured!!!

2009-04-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to have a wonderful blogger
contact me about doing a write up on one
of my organic onesies! What an honor!Please click the button below to head
over there and check out her amazing blog!

Don't forget to enter my fabulous giveaway
one post down! It's a chance at some amazing
FREE art by Kschulz! Don't miss it!!!

Kschulz Giveaway! (closed)

2009-04-14T09:40:00.001-07:00

I am so impressed by this next Etsy artist!
Kelly at Kschulz is so talented! Just browsing
her shop, I am blown away by all the variety
in her repertoire! Charcoal, watercolor, mixed
media...you name it. What's even better is that
each piece is a masterpiece! Here, let me introduce
you to Kelly. I'm sure you will be blown away!

1. How long have you been crafting?
I have been making artwork ever since my mom gave me a box of Crayolas! I have a degree in Art Education and started selling my artwork online last August on etsy. My artwork has really evolved since college. I used to make purely realistic style paintings/drawings and now I love making whimsical/colorful illustrations as well.
2. How did you happen upon Etsy?
I found etsy through reading blogs (through one of the etsy mini's on the sidebars). I am so thankful I did because it is such an inspiring site and a great outlet for us creative types.
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite item is a big canvas painting I made titled "Nine Birds" It just fits in so perfectly in my living room and I think I might be a little sad if it sold :) I love all my bird prints too and have them framed throughout my house.

4.Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
I do not have a favorite seller yet. I am always inspired by the featured sellers on etsy. I also love to browse the gift guides to find new sellers/items.
5. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
Yes I do blog: http://iamjustonepersonbykelly.blogspot.com
I do not twitter or flickr yet but have considered both. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by the internet and have decided to keep it simple for the time being.
6. Make us laugh! Tell us something funny about yourself.
I am extremely clumsy! I have broken my pinky toe by stubbing it at least two times. I also love putting jelly on my grilled cheese sandwiches :)

The jelly on the grilled cheese just grosses
me out. Why did you even attempt that the
first time? (lol) Isn't Kelly adorable! She has been
so generous to offer any (1) 8 x 10 inch print
or any (2) 5 x 7 inch prints from her shop.
Both options are valued at$20.00.

All you have to do to enter is:
1. Visit Kelly's shop Kschulz
2. Come back here and comment about
your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick one winner
Tuesday (04/21) morning
5. Good luck and Thank You, Kelly!

ScentfulIndulgence Winner!

2009-04-14T09:35:00.001-07:00

First things first....I have to give
my husbands business a plug this morning!
KFC has just added a line of Grilled Chicken
to their menu! It is delicious and you have to
give it a try! Now for the winner of the
ScentfulIndulgence Giveaway! The winner is...MACmom! Congrats
and thanks to Tinna!

2009-04-12T14:14:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter from 10oneworld!

My friend sent me the chocolate bunnies in
an e-mail this morning and I couldn't stop
laughing! I just had to share them!!!My family wishes you
a very Happy Easter!Don't forget to enter the great
giveaway one post down! :0)

ScentfulIndulgence Giveaway! (Now Closed)

2009-04-07T09:22:00.001-07:00

This week, I am so excited about this giveaway!
ScentfulIndulgence has the most beautiful shop
with the most amazing products! I would

love to introduce you to Tinna!

1. How did you get started making your items?

I started out about 4 years ago making what was supposed to be a body butter and failed miserably. After a few more attempts I put the idea on hold until I met my friend Jennie who showed me the way about 2 years ago and the rest is history...
2. How did you find Etsy?
Etsy was found by another friend of mine who said that my products rivaled some products that she'd purchased from big retailers that cost alot more money. She is die hard for homemade everything!
3. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
My favorite....thats like asking a Mother which one of her kids she loves more. They all have different personalities but you love them the same. If I had to pick, ummm, my Body Butter. It was my first product.

4. Do you blog? Flickr? Twitter?
Blog....www.scentfulindulgence.blogspot.com
5. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop besides your own?
www.DDurda.etsy.com, her jewelry inspired me to learn to make my own. I love the romantic feel of her pieces. To really appreciate them, you really must see them in person.
6. Do you have any weird pet peeves or habits that we may relate to~ or laugh at :0)?
I hate when you are having a conversation with someone and they continuously cut you off. I just think that is rude and disrespectful. You cannot hold a conversation if everyone is talking at the same time.

Aren't her products beautiful! I would proudly
display these in my guest bathroom! Now for the
best part, Tinna has generously offered one of each
of the pictured items above as her giveaway!
1 ~ 4 ounce body butter
1 ~ 4 ounce sugar scrub
1 ~ 1/2 ounce body oil
Yes, that is three prizes to one lucky winner!
That is a $21 value!!!
Here's what you have to do to enter:

1. Visit ScentfulIndulgence
2. Come back here and leave a
comment about your favorite
item in her shop!
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick one winner
next Tuesday (04/14) morning
5. Good luck and thank you, Tinna!

MadeWithLovingHands Winner!

2009-04-07T09:08:00.000-07:00

Happy 12th Birthday to my daughter Summer
tomorrow! She had a backwards party that
you can check out here if you wish!
As for this weeks giveaway from
MadeWithLovingHands, the winner is....Ally in WA!
Congratulations and thank you
to Cathy for the great giveaway!

MadeWithLovingHands Giveaway! (Now Closed)

2009-03-31T09:23:00.001-07:00

Do you love bright colors? Let me tell you...
this next shop is a rainbow of colors! Cathy
at MadeWithLovingHands has the gift of color!
Take a look and you'll see exactly what I mean!

1. How long have you been making your scarves?
I joined a guild for my weaving a few years back and found a great group of fiber fanatics. One person always hosted a "dye day" in June. I could not go until 2007. I was introduced to dying silks at that time and fell in love. So I have been doing this for just shy of 2 years.
2. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?
Most of the time I am just playing with color and seeing what happens. In this case I had a plan in mind and was thrilled with the results: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21416296
3. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop besides your own?
This is like asking me my favorite song. I simply have many that I love for various reasons. This week I added a new pottery place to the list. My favorite items on ETSY are fudge, bath and beauty, and anything glass. I also love the check out the fabrics and such on bags, though I don't keep a collection for myself.
4. Do you blog? flickr? twitter?
I started a blog but did not keep it up. I Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/madewithlovinghands/ and Stylehive most days.
5. How did you find Etsy?
I was looking for prices of silk scarves as I was selling in a local spot for seniors and discovered ETSY. I then decided to pull everything out of the local spot (no sales and they were hiding my work) and move here. Alas budget cuts have closed that local spot but ETSY is still here.
6. Tell us something about yourself that will make us laugh!
Since there is so much laughter at my voice lessons, I thought I would share some of the exercises and such which bring it on. It may only be that we think this is funny but I hope you do too.
I've had a very contrary tongue. It seems to get in the way quite a bit. One key exercise for it was to stick it out, like way out. I used to do this in the car on the way to recitals and my lessons. My coach lives across from a school and the kids must have been impressed.
Then there are the tight facial muscles. A new exercise for those is to blow out the cheeks to expand them. I have to puff out the cheeks from under the eyes and also the upper lip. I look like a puffer fish. I cannot imagine what the other drivers think (and don't really care). I must look funny as my coach does when she demos.
My poor little dog has no idea what to think when I scream "ouch" during my practice. Well not a total scream but loud. That is a word she knows well and she must wonder why I keep doing something that hurts. Of course she has no idea it is opening the back up for the voice to soar high into the head.
It is amazing what fun this can be. There is always something bringing on the laughter, even if it is only a jaw that goes crooked!

I wish we could hear her sing! I bet it would
be fun to watch Cathy warm up! :0P
She has been so generous to offer one
winner the chance to pick a scarf from
her shop (up to $16). I think her scarves
would be beautiful anytime of year, but
especially now in the spring!
Here's how you enter:

1. Visit MadeWithLovingHands
2. Come back here and tell us your
favorite item in her shop (any item...
you get to pick your prize later)
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (4/7) morning
5. Good luck and thank you Cathy!

MeaCulpaBodyandBath Winner!

2009-03-31T09:12:00.001-07:00

While we were out enjoying the
beauty that surrounds us here in Sedona,
one lucky lady was winning our latest giveaway
from MeaCulpaBodyandBath. The winner is....Nelsby! Congratulations!
Thanks to Yasmina!

Let's talk VACATION!!!

2009-03-27T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello my blogging friends! Who here
is in need of an awesome vacation? My
little sister and her husband have just
started offering their home as a vacation
rental in South Orange County, California!

3 miles from the beach, community pool,
2 bed 3 1/2 bath, a large loft, nearby tennis courts,
what else count you want? They are offering
it anytime this summer for $1250 a week!
Seriously, you can't beat that price for an
immaculate home to house you and your family!
If you want more info....click here!

It's worth taking a look at! Thanks for supporting
my sister. Don't forget to enter
the great giveaway one post down!!!

MeaCulpaBodyandBath Giveaway! (NOW CLOSED)

2009-03-24T12:45:00.001-07:00

I have to admit I have an obsession!
I am obsessed with the smell of Pineapple!
This next shop has every scent you can dream
of, but most importantly......PINEAPPLE!!!
Let me introduce you to Yasmina

of MeaCulpaBodyandBath!

1. How did you come up with your shop name?
Well...first I wanted something different and weird, in any other language than english so I can be unique. First I thought of Zenhila Mea, which means My Angel and my husband thought that nobody would be able to even pronounce it in their head - let alone aloud! Sooo....that Mea stuck with me and I thought of Enigmas song that I have always liked - Mea Culpa and there it was!
2. What is your favorite scent of all those you offer?
Ahhhh....you too? I have more...can I have a lot of favorite scents? Lolita and Angelica are my first choices because they are just sooooo feminine and sensual!!! Ginger peach! The only fruit scent that I like because its so perfumy. At night I clean my face with witch hazel and grapefruit and then apply a cream with that scent...do you know what ends up happening? First, my husband thinks that I am married to the cotton ball of facial cleanser because I love the scent of grapefruit and then....lol....then the jar with the cream under my nose the whole time I watch TV :-)
3. How did you find Etsy?
I was blog hopping and stumbled upon one that was an Etsy seller. I left via her widget, looked at the site to see if it looks busy enough and legit and here I am! I didn't like Ebay as a venue so I was very happy when I found Etsy.

4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
Of course....I first felt uncomfortable blogging, because I felt as if I am talking to myself and it was just weird all around...but eventually I got used it. Here is my blog:
http://mea-culpa-aromatherapycreations.blogspot.com
My twitter:
http://twitter.com/MeaCulpaBB
My Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30829177@N04/
5. Other than your own, what is your favorite Etsy shop?
Well....I love NativeBeads work - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6133611 she always makes me some good tribal jewelery...I have some more favorite sellers too LeatherFromAbyss - making me some good custom leather cuffs and KeeyshasCreations - she has a LOT of good bracelets :-)
6. Tell us something crazy/funny about yourself. We need a good laugh!
You really wanna know? lol Well, in the days when I thought I can make liquid soap from mixing Melt and Pour Soap and water.....I put on the stove a big pot and warmed up M&P soap and water and according to the directions, I was suppose to blend it...well, my ignorant self didn't blend it with a hand mixer - but put it in the blender, placed the lid over and turned it on! Imagine what happened!!! A volcano explosion! Warm soap all over my cabinets and kitchen...lol

You're about to enter a heavenly place.
Yasmina's photos are beautiful and the
scents sound delicious! They make
my mouth water! :0) Now, for the best part:
Yasmina has generously offered two (yes, 2)
4 oz. sizes of her lotion in a mesh gift bag.
You pick your scent! Great deal, right!
Here's what you have to do:

1. Visit MeaCulpaBodyandBath
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner next
Tuesday (03/31) morning
5. Good luck and
Thank You, Yasmina!!!

LoveMeKnotCreations Winner!

2009-03-24T12:29:00.001-07:00

We just returned from our fabulous
Spring Break trip to Disneyland and
California Adventure for my little guy's
4th birthday! We had so much fun! Since we left the happiest place on earth,
I want to make one person the
Happiest Person on Earth!
The winner of the
LoveMeKnotCreations
giveaway is..........
Tanya Wilson!
Congratulations!!!

LoveMeKnotCreations Giveaway!

2009-03-17T09:22:00.000-07:00

Does this economy have you down?
Is there any stress in your life? If you
have stress, this shop has the answers!
Lindsey of LoveMeKnotCreations has
Handmade Muscle Relief Wheat Bags

and Eye Pillows! Come meet her!

1. How long have you been 'crafting'?
I've been making things (doodling, sketching, etc) for awhile, but actually started sewing about 4-5 years ago. My first real project was sewing a ring bearer's pillow for my sister's weddings.
2. How did you learn of Etsy?
A few Christmases ago I wanted to try to make matching aprons for my sister and her daughter for gifts, and I was searching tutorials online and somehow came across Etsy and fell in love with the wide variety of items on there. I haven't left since :)
3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite item in my Etsy shop right now would be the Orange-scented muscle relief bag with the Green Floral print, http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22055483. It smells and looks like Spring to me and has me longing for warm weather here in the NorthWest.

4. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop?
I have a few! I love finding shops that have truly unique products. I especially love my produce/bulk bags I bought from goodkarma, I use them at our local food coop and always feel so special using them instead of the plastic bags in their bulk seciton!
goodkarma http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=13726
ohkayk http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=75148
princedesignUK http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5842216
steeltoestudio http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6144293
5. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
I try haha! I never realized all this social networking and marketing stuff would take up so much time :)
I have a blog:
http://lovemeknotcreations.blogspot.com
I have a Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/lovemeknot
And I have a flickr also:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lovemeknotcreations/
6. Make us laugh. Tell us something unusual about yourself!
Oh man, I have an insane addiction to coffee. Perhaps it's in the blood of Seattleites? But it's to the point of addiction where I've even named my cat Kona, after Kona coffee. I'm even contemplating a caffeine molecule tattoo. Now that's dedication.

While Lindsey enjoys her coffee, how would
you like a chance to win this cute Green Grape
Lavender Scented Muscle Relief Bag (pictured
below)? It's easy! Just follow these steps:

1. Visit LoveMeKnotCreations
2. Come back here and leave me a
comment about your favorite
item in her adorable shop
3. LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFO!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner next
Tuesday (03/24) morning
5. Good luck and
Thank You, Lindsey!!!

FleurDeIrk Winner!

2009-03-17T09:07:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
We are leaving for Disneyland today!
We will be celebrating my babies 4th
birthday there. Think green today
and every day!!!
Pendant by SquaresOfFlair!The winner of this beautiful necklace
by FleurDeIrk is............

Jasmine! Congratulations!
I sent you an e-mail!
Thank you, Ira!

Kreativ Blogger Award!

2009-03-13T09:41:00.001-07:00

Miki over at Farm Fresh Blossoms
kindly gave me the:

I am supposed to tell you 7 things

I love then pick 7 bloggers to award.
Here are my 7 loves:Here are my numbers 1,2,3 &4!

#5 would be my love of travelling, especially
to the beach! I am so lucky to have my parents
in Southern California...
so I get a free beach house!

Don't laugh, but I have to award
Cadbury Eggs 2 point (#6 & 7)
because they are THAT GOOD!!!
Now for my 7 bloggers....
Paprikas Perch
My Charmed Life
Pickles on Pizza
Say It On a Sign
J. Leigh Design
U Create
Skip To My Lou

OK, now don't forget to
enter the giveaway one post down to
win this amazing necklace!!!

FleurDeIrk Giveaway!

2009-03-10T09:38:00.000-07:00

I cannot wait to introduce you to Ira
of FleurDeIrk on Etsy! Not only is her
shop amazing, but she is pretty amazing
herself! She lives in Jerusalem and speaks
Hebrew, Russian, and English! Wow, I can
barely master one language myself, let alone 3!
Here, see for yourself! You'll love her and her
beautiful store FleurDeIrk!

1. How did you come up with your shop name?
I invented it when I started a Livejournal blog. The idea was to incorporate all pretty associations that go into the image of fleur-de-lis with my name. The “Irk” is kind of short from Irena.
2. How did you find Etsy?
A fellow artist asked me what I think about it. I looked and liked what I saw, but it took me about a year to finally open the shop.
3. Do you have a favorite Etsy seller, beside yourself, of course?
Yes, many:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5120242
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5815849
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6174004
and more…
4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
I have a blog on Livejournal http://fleur-de-irk.livejournal.com/ (in Russian), my Flickr is http://flickr.com/photos/fleur-de-irk/ and I also have a DiviantArt gallery http://fleur-de-irk.deviantart.com/
The fullest collection of jewelry currently for sale is on my personal site http://www.fleur-de-irk.com/
5. What is your favorite item in your own shop?
It is hard question. I like many of them, but probably this one in the favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18043838
6. Do you have any bad habits?
O, yes, I am MADE of bad habits! I like to work at night and sleep till 2 p.m., I smoke 2 packs a day, drink strong coffee all day long, I hate exercise and love to watch a movie in the early hours of the morning – laying on the sofa with a full platter of fries. LOL. The only thing I can tell to defend myself is I am quite tolerant of other peoples’ bad habits.

I told you she is adorable! Bad habits and all! :0)
Now, are you ready for her incredible giveaway?
The photo below shows this beautiful piece. It is

an out of circulation Israeli coin surrounded
by seed beads on a vintage chain with a
spring clasp. It is valued at $22!

I love that the coin is worth 10...
after all, this is 10oneworld! :0)
Want it to be yours?
Here's what you have to do:
1. Visit FluerDeIrk
2. Come back here and comment
on your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!
4. My kids will pick a winner on
Tuesday (03/17) morning
5. Good luck and
thank you, Ira!

ceejaybags winner

2009-03-10T09:31:00.001-07:00

I am so excited that the trees
have started blooming here in Sedona
and it is just beautiful! On another happy
note, we have a winner for our ceejaybags
giveaway! The winner is..............Miki! Congratulations!
Thank you, ceejay!

ceejaybags giveaway!

2009-03-03T09:04:00.000-08:00

I have a bit of a handbag obsession,
so this next shop is right up my alley!
Let me introduce you to ceejay of

ceejaybags!

1. When did you start creating your beautiful bags?

I've been creating handbags since about 2006. I started as most bag designers do, unhappy with the retail offerings and looking for a unique alternative. I've been sewing most of my life, so creating my own was the logical solution.Then a tiny seed of an idea formed. I'd started making purses and totes for myself and got so many comments and compliments, I thought I would try to sell them. I polled friends and family, asking for and receiving feedback about the idea. One thing led to another, and the idea took flight! On a whim, I asked my friends for their help once again...I needed a name for my dream business. And once again they came through! So I have to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to my girls (and you know who you are!) for coming up with ceejaybags. I couldn't have done this without the support and encouragement of the wonderful people in my life, and I cherish them all, every day.
2. How did you find Etsy?
I had heard through the grapevine about Etsy, first as a buyer of handcrafted goods. When I went to check it out, I was hooked and almost immediately decided to open up a shop.
3. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
My blog address is www.ceejaybags.blogspot.com I did start with twitter, but found it very impersonal and so I took a step back from it. I LOVE my Facebook business page, and have found that it has brought me lots of shop traffic and several sales, as well as a request to do consignment in my hometown. My facebook business page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/ceejaybags-Handmade-Handbags/55317006001

4. What has been your favorite Etsy purchase?
My absolute all time MOST favorite Etsy purchase is my banner/avatar created by the VERY VERY talented Annette of Huckleberry Arts. She's a fabulous artisan, as well as a very dear friend. Her shop address is www.huckleberryarts.etsy.com, and her website is www.huckleberryarts.com
5. Do you have a favorite item in your shop?
Yes, I would have to say it is the brown, green and turquoise clutch (listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20175034 ) made of amazing, gorgeous hand-stamped linen from Philadelphia textile artists Galbraith and Paul. I had the incredible opportunity to visit their studio in Manayunk, and it was such a great experience. Their fabrics have inspired my entire Spring 2009 collection.
6. Do you have any funny stories that you would like to share?
Not so much. But I do have something that I'd like to share. I would like to thank each and every person who takes the time to stop by my shop or blog, for helping me to believe in myself as an artist. Every person who has something positive to say inspires me to continue doing what I love to do, and to strive to do it to the best of my ability. I love to share my creativity with others.

As you can see, ceejay is adorable,
as are her creations! Trust me, you
won't be disappointed in this shop!

She has generously offered this adorable
Spring Striped Wristlet as this weeks giveaway!
This is the perfect bag for carrying just the essentials
for a night on the town, or to carry your camera
when you're traveling. A Great Grab-and-Go bag!
Beautiful Wristlet made of Medium Weight cotton fabric
in a fun springy multi-colored stripe, with matching handle.
Coordinated yellow and white polka dot lining is 100% cotton.
Matching yellow zipper. Fully lined and interfaced with
batting for a soft and durable structure.

Want it to be yours? Here's what you do:
1. Visit ceejaybags
2. Come back here and comment
on your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
4. My kids will pick one lucky winner
Tuesday morning (03/10)
5. Good luck!
Thank you, ceejay!!!

SquaresOfFlair Winner!

2009-03-03T08:51:00.000-08:00

We are back from our fabulous trip
to Washington DC! If you want to
see more pictures of my adorable
family in DC, click here.
I'm really humble, aren't I!?!
As for the winner of this beautiful
tile pendant by SquaresOfFlair, the winner is...shellydelight.etsy.com!
Congrats and thanks to Emily!

I Love Faces!

2009-03-02T09:02:00.001-08:00

If you have never seen this blog:

I suggest running over there!!!

I recently found this picture of my
almost 4 year old son in my photo
archives. How cute is he!?! The
theme this week is messy and boy,
is he ever messy in this one!!!

Don't forget to enter the giveaway one
post down! A new one starts tomorrow!

SquaresOfFlair Giveaway!

2009-02-17T08:44:00.001-08:00

Get ready! We have another awesome

featured seller! Emily at SquaresOfFlair
has the most adorable shop. She truly
has an amazing assortment of items. I
picked this first one to display because
my sister just announced she is having
another baby in September....obviously
we don't know if it is a boy or girl....but
wouldn't this be a cute way to announce it!

Here, let me introduce you to Emily!1. How long have you been making these?
Last summer I had made myself a Scrabble tile pendant with my kids' picture and all my friends just loved it and suggested I start selling them. Little did I know that 3,000,000 others would start selling them on Etsy as well! Fortunately I've got my niche with custom photo pendants and bookmarks that are fairly unique.
2. How did you find Etsy?
I found Etsy about a year ago and fell in love with all of the beautiful handcrafted items.
3. Do you blog? Twitter? Flickr?
Yes, you can find me at http://www.twitter.com/squaresofflair
http://www.flickr.com/photos/squaresofflair/
and I Facebook, too, and offer special discounts to my Fans
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/squaresofflairetsycom/44499147447

4. What is your favorite item in your shop?
I just adore the new rings that I made this week. I really wanted to wear one of them today. I'll just have to make some more for myself! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20654796
5. What has been your favorite purchase on Etsy?
I bought some gorgeous scarves from HauteHookedDesigns. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5287835 I just love her stuff!
6. Make us laugh! Tell us something funny about yourself.
This is a hard one. My husband and I lived two doors down from one another sophomore year in college yet we never met! We didn't meet until two years later when a friend introduced us. We've been together now for 18 years.

I am so glad you were finally introduced
to the man of your dreams, Emily! Cute
story! OK, now for the best part!!!

Emily has generously offered this beautiful
pendant to one lucky winner. All you have
to do is follow the rules below. Now, there is
a slight change this week. I am taking a family
vacation, so we will be leaving this giveaway
up for 2 weeks, rather than the normal one week.
I am also including a way for you to earn a second
entry! Add my blog button to your blog and you
get 2 chances to win this beautiful pendant.
OK, here are those rules:
1. Visit SquaresOfFlair
2. Come back here and comment
about your favorite item in Emily's shop
3. For an extra entry, (make
it another comment)
add this button to your blog:

The code to insert this button onto your site...

4. LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFO!!!
5. My kids will pick one
winner on Tues., March 3rd
6. Good luck and have fun!
Thanks, Emily!!!

Boysenberrylane Winner!

2009-02-17T08:38:00.001-08:00

We have a winner!!! The lucky
winner of these adorable wrist
warmers from Boysenberrylane is...Ingrid! CONGRATS!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-12T15:36:00.000-08:00

I don't know about you, but
I will jump at any opportunity
to bake and be crafty! I am so
grateful for the blogging world
and all the fun ideas you clever
people share. Here are my
attempts to follow your lead.These cupcake sized cookies are delicious!

My little guy took these to
preschool for the Valentine exchange.

Sydney had a no food rule at school,
so we had to get creative. These are
giant paper clips with fabric covered
buttons that make perfect bookmarks!

My oldest, who is reading the Twilight
books for the second time, stuck with
conversation hearts for her Jr. High
friends. We added a little Twilight flair!

Thanks for the fun ideas my
blogging friends! LOVE THEM!!!
Now, don't forget to enter the awesome
giveaway we have going on one post down!

Boysenberrylane Giveaway!

2009-02-10T07:57:00.000-08:00

How appropriate! Most of the U.S.
is covered in snow right now, so why
not have a wrist warmer giveaway!
You are going to love the work of
Tammy at Boysenberry Lane!

1. How long have you been making your adorable wrist warmers?
I started making then about 18 months ago for myself, my kids and as gifts and started selling them officially on etsy in October 2008.
2. What brought you to Etsy?
I found etsy on a 'work at home mom' website and opened a shop there in March 2007 where I sold and still sell my handmade fabric Cat Collars. Because I'd had success on etsy already, it made sense to open a new shop for my wrist warmers.
3. What is your favorite pair in your shop?
My favorite pair is probably the Aubergine sweater gloves. I have a pair of my own that I wear and they are SO comfy. I am addicted to them! I like the way they curl at the top and bottom too.
4. What has been your favorite Etsy purchase?
For Christmas 2007 I got an awesome set of earrings for my 2 girls. They each got several pairs and they were just adorable and the girls loved them. Oh! I also got two 8x10 photos of the english countryside off Etsy - they are just gorgeous.
5. Do you blog? twitter? flickr? I have tried blogging but could never think of anything interesting to say! I do twitter at http://twitter.com/boysenberrylane and I flickr too at http://www.flickr.com/photos/boysenberrylane/
6. Tell us something funny about yourself. We need a good laugh!
I talk to my 2 cats in the silliest, goofiest baby voices. I just can't help myself. The cats don't seem to mind and my family hasn't had me committed for insanity yet so that's a good thing.

So, you agree then! Tammy has an adorable shop!
I love that there are so many choices for adults
and for children! Something for everyone!

Tammy has generously offered this pair
of Soft Charcoal (inside out) Fingerless
Gloves as this weeks giveaway!
Here's what you have to do to enter:
1. Visit Boysenberry Lane
2. Come back here and leave a
comment about your favorite
item in her shop.
3. PLEASE leave me a way
to contact you if you happen
to be the lucky winner!!!
4. My kids will pick a winner next
Tuesday (02/17) morning
5. GOOD LUCK!
Thank you, Tammy!

Rosalora Winner!

2009-02-10T07:52:00.001-08:00

Please, don't laugh at the pathetically

unprepared Sedona residents, but
WE HAVE A SNOW DAY!!! 5 inches
of snow shuts down the entire town.
My daughters were so excited to get
to stay home on this 'blustery' day! :0)
My son is in snow ball heaven!!!
They have picked a winner for the Rosalora
giveaway and the winner is......................
Kelly! I sent you an e-mail!
Congrats & thank you, Rosalora!!!

My Friends Shop

2009-02-05T07:31:00.001-08:00

My friend Jeanna just opened up
an Etsy shop in December. It is
called BeansThings and I would
love it if you would check out
her amazing selection!
She is so talented!!!One rule, though, you aren't
allowed to buy this Family Frame!
I have dibs on it!!! :0)

Her work is amazing & the
quality cannot be beat!

Please go check her out. BeansThings
is going to be the next big thing!

Don't forget to enter
the giveaway one
post down! Thanks!!!

Rosalora Giveaway!

2009-02-03T11:20:00.001-08:00

I cannot wait to introduce you to this wonderful shop!

Rosalora has beautifully made items that will suit

everyone's taste. Let me introduce you!

1. How did you learn about Etsy?

I made a post in my local Livejournal community asking where I could sell the clothing that I make. (Rosa Lora will have clothing, eventually!) They directed me to Etsy, and it was love at first sight.
2. What has been your favorite item in your shop (listed or sold)?
Right now it's a tie between The Ladylove (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20557860) and Sundrop (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20558395). One for how ornate it is, and the other for its simplicity.
3. What has been your favorite purchase on Etsy?
I got an Obama refrigerator magnet from NOWVEMBER and it gets laughs all the time! "You Barack My World" -- choice!

4. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
Yes! I do. I blog for my art (elora.tumblr.com); I Twitter for everything (twitter.com/_lora) and my Flickr is a combo. My SN on there is eloraaa, I believe! Friend me, follow me, whatever -- I'd love to internet-meet you!
5. Tell us about your mailing list and how to sign up!
You just shoot an email to rosalora.etsy [!at] gmail.com. I am working on an easier point-and-click way to do this, but for now, it's email!
6. Make us laugh! Tell us something funny about yourself.
I am fearless about snakes, bugs, and all other creepy-crawlies -- but as soon as a cockroach turns over on its back and does that leg-wiggly thing, I dissolve into a stomping, cursing, shaking freaked-out mess. This is usually the time when my BF will take me into another room and insist that I scream until I feel better. (This was a really hard question.)

Isn't she adorable! I hate cockroaches, too
(and all other wiggly things). I'll have to
introduce all of you to my daughters
pet snake one of these days. :0{

Now, for the giveaway! Rosalora has kindly agreed
to offer this beautiful pair of earrings to one
lucky winner. All you have to do is:
1. Visit Rosalora
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info (PLEASE)
4. My kids will pick a winner the
morning ofTuesday, Feb. 10th
5. Have fun & good luck!!!
Thank you, Rosalora!

Silvermooncrafts Winner!

2009-02-03T11:17:00.000-08:00

My son picked this weeks lucky winner of this
beautiful pair of earrings from silvermooncrafts.
The winner is.....................Kathy!
Congratulations! I sent you an e-mail!

Silvermooncrafts Giveaway!

2009-01-27T11:22:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Valentine's Day,
I have a beautiful giveaway for you!
Let me introduce you to the designer
of this beautiful jewelry. Here is
Theresia of Silvermooncrafts!

1. How did you get started on Etsy?
I was first introduced to Etsy by a fellow crafter I met at a craft show. She was selling here and I came to check out her shop. I also bought several tutorials from fellow jewelry artists I met on forums. I finally decided to open a shop in May 2008 and give it a go.
2. What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite jewelry piece in my shop would have to be the sterling and green amethyst earrings. The stones are amazing. I can't seem to capture how pretty they are in photos. I also love the weave technique. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16479044
3. Do you blog? flickr? twitter?
I started setting up a blog but I never got over the fact that I felt like I was talking to myself, LOL! I do have a Flicker and Twitter account and an account on Myspace that I'm neglectful about updating. flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/silvermooncrafts/ myspace: http://www.myspace.com/silvermooncrafts twitter: http://twitter.com/silvermooncraft
4. What has been your favorite Etsy purchase?
My favorite Etsy purchase has to be the personalized ornament I bought for my daughter for Christmas. She collects butterfly ornaments and I found a gorgeous hand painted ornament by SarEi that I had her personalize. http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=11183663
5. What advice do you have for Etsy sellers?
Well from my sales you'd think I wasn't in any position to give advice, but I've got to say believe in yourself and your art. Eventually your day in the sun will come when everyone will realize how beautiful your work is.
6. Tell us something funny about yourself!
I can read upside down! Yep, and I've been known to sneak a peek but I'm not telling at what!

I think Theresia has the most amazing
assortment of jewelry and even art.

She has generously offered this beautiful pair
of earrings that have sterling wires with a sterling
link and blue chalcedony. They are the most beautiful
shade of blue! Want to make them yours? Here's how:
1. Visit Silvermooncrafts
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info
4. My kids will pick 1 random winner
next Tuesday (02/03) morning.
5. Good luck!
Thank you, Theresia!

Missficklemedia Winner!

2009-01-27T11:19:00.001-08:00

We have a winner! The lucky
new owner of this lovely
'Bird on a Wire' Pendant from
Missficklemedia is........Julie from Knitsational!
Congratulations!

Recipe Time!

2009-01-25T17:11:00.001-08:00

OK, you can't get mad at me when
you have gained 5 lbs. after falling in love
with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups!

You can blame sisterlylovecards on Etsy!
I found this recipe on their blog:
Crafting in Laymon's Terms

It is an easy recipe (with ingredients you
probably have on hand, as I did). My
husband and kids have rated these
a 10++++! Yummy and well worth it!
Don't forget about the
giveaway 2 posts down!!!
Here is another great
giveaway to enter, too!

2009-01-23T13:55:00.000-08:00

My latest obsession!
Ferras
Aliens & RainbowsIf you are an i-tunes type, like me,
I highly recommend these songs
from Ferras (in order of appeal):
RUSH (my favorite)
Liberation Day
Aliens & Rainbows
Hollywood's Not America

Don't forget to enter the
giveaway 1 post down!

Missficklemedia Giveaway!

2009-01-20T08:18:00.000-08:00

Let's talk about Etsy success, shall we!?!
MissFicklemedia will hit 4,000 sales this week!
Jealous much? I am a bit! Just teasing! Let's
learn more about this awesome seller
and her route to success on Etsy!

1. How did you find Etsy?
Etsy was an amazing discovery in 2006 when I first heard one of my favorite artists, L.K.Ludwig, mention it on her blog. I have been immersed in all it's glory ever since!
2. How long have you been 'crafting'?
I have been crafting all my life, altering goodwill finds to suit my color tastes in home decor, clothing, jewelry and other knick-knacks. When a friend gave me a beaded necklace in 1989 I began my life long love affair with beads.
3. Do you blog? twitter? facebook?
My blog is a wonderful way for me to personalize my work and I have made friends with some fantastic women through it. Twitter was originally supposed to be a way to increase traffic to my online shop, but has evolved into something with more meaning. When you post on twitter, you get immediate responses to whatever it is you have to say.
Gift certificates available here;
http://www.missficklemediacom.blogspot.com
Follow my updates on twitter!
http://twitter.com/missficklemedia

4. What is your favorite item in your own shop?
The favorite item in my shop is the Creating Polymer Clay Bezels tutorial;
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19900861
I really stretched myself during this project, but I was passionate about sharing this technique with other artists. It has since led to a book deal!
5. What has been your favorite Etsy purchase?
It is impossible to pick a favorite purchase from etsy so I have narrowed it down to 3;
Embroidered Bird Ornaments from Apple and Eve
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5043112
Temoku Gold Glazed Mortar and Pestle from Mud Stuffing
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5109726
and the Strawberry Cake Roll Felt Play Food by Lovely Candy
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=56844
I could go on......
6. Make us laugh! Tell us something funny about yourself!
I have never been a very entertaining person and I tend to freeze up when someone asks me to make them laugh.

Shannon, you don't need to make us laugh!
We are all in awe of your fabulous jewelry
and your number of sales (especially since I
have all of 40)! :-) You are an example to us all!

Shannon has sweetly agreed to offer this
lovely "Bird on a Wire" pendant as this weeks
giveaway! All you have to do to enter is:
1. Visit Missficklemedia
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info so I can
send you this amazing necklace!
4. My kids will pick one random winner
next Tuesday (01/27) morning!
5. Good luck!!!

Ladadajo Winner!

2009-01-20T08:11:00.000-08:00

We have our lucky winner!
The proud owner of this beautiful
scarf from Ladadajo is..............Jolene!

Congratulations!!!

The New Bedding Arrived!

2009-01-15T16:05:00.001-08:00

My daughters bedding just arrived and we
wanted to show you how cute it looks next
to the polka dots from LewasDesigns on Etsy.
What a fun way to add a punch of color to a room.

Let's continue to support our fellow handmade sellers.
Don't forget to enter the giveaway one post down!

Ladadajo Giveaway!

2009-01-13T08:12:00.000-08:00

You are not going to believe this,
but our next seller is only 13 years old!
Her work is amazing and she is so professional!

Let me introduce you to Dagmar of Ladadajo.

1. Where did you learn your craft?

My craft is knitting and crocheting, and I learned crocheting from my Nana. She taught me the basic stitch when I was 6, and I continued learning from books and online manuals. I also like looking at magazines. Knitting, I learned this at my schools knitting club. I showed up, crochet stuff in hand, and quickly learned how to knit. I found my love of novelty yarns there, and also my insane addiction to creating.

2. How did you find Etsy?
My mom told me about Etsy over the summer, and I just loved the idea. I started my shop quickly, but not knowing what to expect I added one item and went very slowly, until over my thanksgiving and christmas breaks, when I sped up my creating a lot, and now have over 35 items in my shop!

3. What is your favorite item in your shop?
Just one? Darn. Well, I especially like the style of my huge fuzzy scarves http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19164012 . I make them as tall as me (5,9) and the fringe makes them top 6 feet. But I have had a great response to one of my first scarves, Crazy Funky Rainbow Scarf Numero Uno http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14427168. Almost everyone likes this scarf.4. What's the best Etsy purchase you have ever made?
I am a relatively new buyer/seller on Etsy, so I have made but one purchase on Etsy, although I plan on making many more in the future. I bought a beautiful spindle from AnnieMay and some purple fiber, which I spun some yarn from, and I love it. I made a super skinny scarf from it, and still have some left over.

5. Do you blog? twitter? flickr?
I blog a little bit, haven't in a while, should start up again. It's at http://designs-by-ladadajo.blogspot.com/ I also twitter, but haven't in a while (wow, I should get back to these things) and it's at http://twitter.com/Dragomeira

6. Tell us something fun about yourself!
Eeerr, let's see, well, I'm only thirteen, I'm a twin, Virgo, love the color purple, and have a friend I call Upside-Down Carrot, because she wears a bright green jacket and has orange hair. There ya go!

I just knew you would love her! Now, check out
this amazing scarf she is offering as this weeks
giveaway! One lucky winner will get to keep
warm in it this winter. Here's how to enter:

1. Visit Dagmar's shop, Ladadajo
2. Come back here and leave a
comment about your favorite
item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!
You can't win if we don't know
how to get it to you!!!
4. Good luck! My kids will pick
a random winner next Tuesday (01/20)

Thank you, Dagmar!

sugarskull7 winner

2009-01-13T07:51:00.000-08:00

I have to share this awesome find with you!
We are in the process of re-doing my 9 year
old daughters room, and I found these awesome
polka dots in the Etsy shop LewasDesigns.
Aren't they adorable!?! I ended up buying 3
things from her shop and they are all
wonderful! Please check her out!Now for the winner of this weeks giveaway!
The winner of the stamp of your choice in
sugarskull7 is....................
autielady! Congrats!!!

sugarskull7 giveaway!

2009-01-06T08:12:00.000-08:00

Time for another giveaway! Yippee!
Sugarskull7 is the shop of my dreams!
My mom was a 'stamper' while I was
growing up and I still have a passion for it.
See for yourself how adorable these hand-
carved stamps are! Let me introduce

you to Kim of Sugarskull7!

1. How did you find Etsy?

I was actually told about it by a reader of my personal blog. I'd posted pictures of some of my paintings and she left a comment telling me to check out Etsy! So I began by posting a few paintings, it didn't occur to me to sell my stamps til last June!
2. What has been your favorite item you have made to sell on Etsy?
Really, all of my stamps are my favorite things to make. Lately I really enjoy carving the Virgin of Guadalupe stamp, it's fun and challenging.
3. Do you blog? flickr? twitter?
Yes, yes and yes! Myblog is http://sugarskullzblog.blogspot.com, flickr is: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugarskull7/ and twitter is: http://twitter.com/sugarskull7

4. What has been your favorite Etsy purchase?
A gorgeous Frida Kahlo wrist bag from TerraMaya.
5. Tell us something fun about yourself!
I can write forward with my right hand and backward with my left hand simultaneously. And I have double-jointed feet. TMI?

Are you as excited as I am about this giveaway?

Kim has generously offered a choice of any one of
her stamps to one lucky winner! There are so many
cute choices! Good luck picking just one!!!
(up to an $18 value)To enter:
1. Visit sugarskull7
2. Come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her shop
3. Leave me your contact info!!!
You can't win if I can't find you!!!
4. Good luck! My kids will pick a winner
Tuesday morning (01/13)
Thank you, Kim!!!

An awesome new shop!

2009-01-04T14:43:00.001-08:00

I have a friend who owns a glass recycling

business. I casually mentioned Etsy to him

one day and he decided to give it a try. Less

than one month in, he's had 9 sales and is loving

the Etsy experience. Please pop in and check out

his awesome shop. YAVAglass is awesome! If you

buy something, let him know that Jen sent you.

He would get a kick out of it! Happy Shopping!!!

Jewelstreet Winner!

2008-12-30T10:57:00.000-08:00

We have a winner for this weeks giveaway,

and I have to admit I am very jealous!!!
The winner is.........
Ashley H.!
Congrats!
I have to apologize for not having a giveaway
this week, but I am on vacation in Southern
California and I will be back to posting giveaways
the first week of January! Happy New Year!!!

Jewelstreet Giveaway!

2008-12-23T09:04:00.000-08:00

I love rings! This next shop has the most incredible
selection of rings, bangles, earrings, & necklaces!
What is even more amazing are the prices! Beautiful,
custom jewelry for a very reasonable price! Please,

let me introduce you to Aimee of Jewelstreet!

1. What is your favorite item in your shop?

I really do love everything in my shop. They are all my favorites, and some of my all time favorites have sold. Currently, I would say my another world ruby ring is my favorite- http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9862405
2. How did you find Etsy?
I found Etsy through a former supplier/friend. She knew I had never sold on the internet before and told me to check it out.
3. Do you blog? Flickr? Twitter?
I do all three. My blog is http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com. My flickr is www.flickr.com/photos/jewelstreetdesigns and I can be found on Twitter at twitter.com/jewelstreet

4. What was your favorite Etsy purchase?
My favorite Etsy purchase is probably this angel I bought last year http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=6525126 It was made just for me by an Etsy friend. I'm thinking of getting another in red and green.
5. Tell us something funny about yourself!
Hmmm. Something funny about myself. My food can't touch, and I eat one dish at a time.

OK, now! Hold on to your hats! Aimee
is offering both, yes, BOTH of these items for
this weeks giveaway! They are a pair of weathered
copper earrings and a beautiful honeycomb bangle.

To win both of these beauties, all you have to do is:
1. Visit Aimee's shop Jewelstreet
2. Come back here and comment about
your favorite item in her shop
3. My kids will pick a winner next
Tuesday morning 12/30
4. Good luck!!!

Sockcrazyme winner!

2008-12-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas from the Stewarts
and 10oneworld! The winner of
the sock monkey giveaway is.....Celeste! Congratulations! It is
an adorable prize and we just know
you will love it! Thanks for the
great giveaway, Jilly!

Sockcrazyme Giveaway!

2008-12-16T07:43:00.000-08:00

Do you love bright and fun sock monkeys?
Then this is the shop for you! Sockcrazyme
has adorable sock monkeys, as well as dolls,
neck warmers, and little sock bags!

Here, let me introduce you to Jilly!

How did you find Etsy?

I found Etsy by accident. I was searching for a UK Handmade site to link to my web site for Sock monkeys. After looking at many sites I was impressed with how cheap and easy Etsy was to set up a shop. I started with Yarncrazy me and recently opened Sockcrazyme for all my Sock Monkeys and Sockies.

Why Sock Monkeys?
I read an article about the original Rockford Sock monkeys of the 1900's. Women made toy monkeys for their children from their husbands old work socks. This idea appealed to me so I played around with an old pair of wool socks ( washed of course ) and was thrilled with the result. That was three years ago, now all Monkeygang Sock monkeys are handmade from new bright modern cotton socks. My daughter built me web site which is very successful and I have a shop on Etsy and three good retail outlets. I have handmade and sold hundreds of Sock Monkeys around the world. Each one has an individual character which comes to light as you add the features. They are fun to make and fun to receive long may they continue.

What has been your favorite purchase on Etsy?
My shop name is Sockcrazyme for a reason, I am crazy about socks especially bright hand knitted ones. My favourite buy is a pair of spotty fleece ones by cherryblossom.

Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?
I come from a large close family, my two sisters and I started a tradition about 6 years ago. Every other Christmas we hire a large house or castle in the country and all gather for a weeks holiday. We have a wonderful time catching up and even the men pitch in and help with cooking. There are now 21 of us. I am the eldest and the youngest is 1 year old.
Tell us something funny about myself! I cannot think of anything funny about myself except that in my retirement I am surrounded by all these Super Funky Sockmonkeys. They are such fun to make and I am loving every minute of it. My husband is very supportive, he is chief pompom maker!
Where can we find you?
www.sockcrazyme.etsy.com
www.yarncrazyme.etsy.com
www.monkeygang.co.uk

Jilly has offered up this adorable Sock Monkey
as this weeks giveaway! One lucky winner will
get this little cutie. All you have to do is visit her
shop Sockcrazyme and leave a comment here about
your favorite item in her shop. Next Tuesday (12/23)
my kids will pick one random winner. Good luck!
Thanks for the giveaway, Jilly!

Sybaritic Winner!

2008-12-16T07:39:00.000-08:00

My baby girl turned 9 yesterday!
She helped pick the winner of this
weeks giveaway. The beautiful
earring from Sybaritic go to......Storm, The Psychotic Housewife!
Congratulations and enjoy!

Christmas time!

2008-12-11T12:14:00.001-08:00

I wanted to wish you all a
Very Merry Christmas!Here is a small glimpse into
the Stewart home this holiday
season. My favorite part of the
holidays is the baking!!!

I wish I could give you all a
gift this time of year, but since
that is impossible, I will do the next
best thing. I will continue doing awesome
giveaways (like the one 1 post down), and
offer my blog readers free shipping in my
shop through December 17th. Just enter
code 'BLOGCHRISTMAS' in notes to seller
and I will refund you the shipping costs.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM 10oneworld!

Sybaritic Giveaway!

2008-12-09T08:55:00.000-08:00

I am loving this next shop! The colors are
fun...and so is the seller! You will love the

selection and the prices in Sybaritic!1. You mentioned you just finished some finals. Where do you go to school and for what?

I attend the Architecture School of the University of Puerto Rico. Yesterday (Monday, Dec 8th) I wrapped up my Design class, which is a five credit, twelve hour a week affair. It's the most important class, and it's basically my (and any architecture student's) whole life. And I don't have to think about it until January!

2. What got you started on Etsy?
Not quite fascinating: I was thinking about selling my jewelry and went for it...
Very fascinating: I got into jewelry-making because I like sorting large amounts of tiny things and looking at small, shiny things in pretty colors.

3. What has your favorite purchase been on Etsy?
I can't say.
Really, I can't say, it's a gift not yet gifted.
Although... I generally enjoy the supplies I buy for myself more than the gifts I get for other people ;)
4. Do you have a blog? Website? Flickr?
Blog: http://www.elenjul.com/violeta
I'm trying to discipline myself into posting the things I make to it regularly, if for no other reason that my memory is... uh... unreliable and it's nice to have a sort of little archive-thingamajig.

5. Tell us something about yourself that will make us laugh.
I once went a whole summer eating nothing but french fries and ice cream, mint-flavored when I could get it.
It's slightly disturbing, but very funny.

Isn't she adorable! She was sweet enough to offer
the beautiful earrings pictured above as this weeks
giveaway!!! All you have to do to enter is:
1. Go to her shop

Sybaritic

2. Come back here and comment
about your favorite item in her shop.
3. Leave me your contact info so I
can contact you if you are the lucky winner!
4. Good luck! One winner will be drawn
next Tuesday (12/16) morning.

Thanks to Sybaritic for the great giveaway!

TallGiraffe Winner!

2008-12-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

I have an addiction to Christmas music
and I just found myself a new favorite!
My daughters and I have loved Kristin
Chenoweth ever since she starred in
Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch. She has
an amazing voice and the songs on
this album are just beautiful.
I highly recommend buying it!OK, now for the moment you have been waiting for:
The winner of the TallGiraffe scarf giveaway is......
ModFarmgirl! Congrats!!!

TallGiraffe Giveaway!

2008-12-02T11:24:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-12-02T11:17:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-25T11:38:00.001-08:00

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!!!

2008-11-22T13:33:00.001-08:00

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!!!

2008-11-22T07:12:00.000-08:00

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!

2008-11-18T11:17:00.000-08:00

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!

One World T-Shirt Winner!

2008-11-18T11:12:00.000-08:00

The winner of the
One World Organic Shirt is...Seahorselady!!!
Congratulations! If you
entered and didn't win,
remember you are still
eligible for the free shipping
offer one post down!