tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28107909282808096202024-03-05T20:45:53.192-05:00Clever's CornerJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-66381884983553631332010-09-15T14:15:00.005-04:002010-09-15T14:22:39.124-04:00BESTeam Feature: OmnipresentsThis week's featured Etsy artist has found a way to combine 2 things that she is very passionate about: jewelry making and her interest in new age healing and crystals! Have a specific sort of healing you could use? I bet you could contact this BESTeam member to find an answer!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZgO_jGyel07gB8AnIYtcaD1o_lGUGuFCOCDKuPgKbzoiAhkKl6f2OuLh9i9t5iVH-TuY-wx7aPtFoMZFy1w-ApHBdpFMI74_NnwgNNsVvuWGfKgYcCoeVH68Ai683kyqxBK3O1FzD0c/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517205759678335874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 380px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZgO_jGyel07gB8AnIYtcaD1o_lGUGuFCOCDKuPgKbzoiAhkKl6f2OuLh9i9t5iVH-TuY-wx7aPtFoMZFy1w-ApHBdpFMI74_NnwgNNsVvuWGfKgYcCoeVH68Ai683kyqxBK3O1FzD0c/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR13WRV6Lx16zn9jnFR8ANJ4BipYq6OooNwbNZlV3zv7R4jcB2CLj4Y7uWzDDXQBt7_gJakDrAqvNYwyRKAzi5jax2X6pO6fv_93rZbBjuBsZ6JNvHExDEhUgLg18SgmM1qZ15aVQzRE/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517205648269735730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGR13WRV6Lx16zn9jnFR8ANJ4BipYq6OooNwbNZlV3zv7R4jcB2CLj4Y7uWzDDXQBt7_gJakDrAqvNYwyRKAzi5jax2X6pO6fv_93rZbBjuBsZ6JNvHExDEhUgLg18SgmM1qZ15aVQzRE/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Blue is my ultimate favorite color. I love the deep blue in this piece!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YlPTPtpi2yzUTTZIqoGi6dfJevExSK0Sm2ZQVCFCJ6JxKnaB5NI96hLB3XUPCjjcZMH9OvBvgLJTmlM9lcZJ0xaBXI2WwERKgIjol55NxvG7r4wHJIi3QmyoxCjsyl4YJ3h2Qs7KEZI/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517205601662332274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9YlPTPtpi2yzUTTZIqoGi6dfJevExSK0Sm2ZQVCFCJ6JxKnaB5NI96hLB3XUPCjjcZMH9OvBvgLJTmlM9lcZJ0xaBXI2WwERKgIjol55NxvG7r4wHJIi3QmyoxCjsyl4YJ3h2Qs7KEZI/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Even if you don't know what healing properties each stone may be associated with, isn't this necklace great for fall?? It reminds me of the many colors you can see in the trees.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGwiQj_3IVaf73UN0tDMJf3D-ymjP7yZi7HWmLPe4XwgjZGU4bsycU-xFp_Qr2VGX46Qa7fUYlhWQC6XcGdBnDBFaV02SWJ7EGnWsMEkagWq75xZ66E3a10RMSAnPr0BSFoECpqKOT8Q/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517205548088580418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGwiQj_3IVaf73UN0tDMJf3D-ymjP7yZi7HWmLPe4XwgjZGU4bsycU-xFp_Qr2VGX46Qa7fUYlhWQC6XcGdBnDBFaV02SWJ7EGnWsMEkagWq75xZ66E3a10RMSAnPr0BSFoECpqKOT8Q/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> How about this Jasper bracelet? "Jasper has healing properties as well. It is known for helping to provide awareness, protection, and insight. Great for healing." Who couldn't use a little protection and insight in this crazy world?</div><div> </div><div>Be sure to swing by the artist's blog as well, <a href="http://omnipresents.blogspot.com/">http://omnipresents.blogspot.com</a>. You'll be able to find new Etsy artists through this blog full of features!<br /><div> </div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-50483153618269918832010-09-07T21:52:00.006-04:002010-09-07T22:26:32.856-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: DiCarlos<div>Please help me to welcome DiCarlos to the Clever's Corner blog! DiCarlos has a great little Etsy shop (<a href="www.dicarlos.etsy.com">www.dicarlos.etsy.com</a>) featuring original artwork, jewelry, and cards!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggs-8XDZYhe6pDe1lRXOZcBhadMnBT1kJ8f1s3-vuUui3JuHV7Ik87lRcqWmH9hcIhAoNPW8X_-5-JvknVeBu7R7SEGL3DhdWxSY4W35x7XDBNpPGios4omgIT9Tudo0pbGZII-F1rT0/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 395px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggs-8XDZYhe6pDe1lRXOZcBhadMnBT1kJ8f1s3-vuUui3JuHV7Ik87lRcqWmH9hcIhAoNPW8X_-5-JvknVeBu7R7SEGL3DhdWxSY4W35x7XDBNpPGios4omgIT9Tudo0pbGZII-F1rT0/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514355206864670946" /></a>I love the modern feel to this small painting, black and silver! And as everyone knows, fingerprints are unique, so I love the theme. Best of all? Only 5 inches, you can even decorate your work cubicle!<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JWlt_XsZoQxsq33_wbK_YZ0RDKZ0pHdHyZkJcyJ9Lzea8cz4zk2AcMN3e81Fg2ra4Q2okh_4y19oFDgXUJzgGc5hNuXzc7mOVPXfhY214wT3tWDwbf6TIszZvkvHrQLTkqcOTue_ToM/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2JWlt_XsZoQxsq33_wbK_YZ0RDKZ0pHdHyZkJcyJ9Lzea8cz4zk2AcMN3e81Fg2ra4Q2okh_4y19oFDgXUJzgGc5hNuXzc7mOVPXfhY214wT3tWDwbf6TIszZvkvHrQLTkqcOTue_ToM/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514355104602014978" /></a>And just like you'll find in quite a few of my blog posts, I LOVE butterflies!! I normally wouldn't have added so many beads to a wire necklace, but I love the colors!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhF7J1LlexIEdgdIkhP0fbAPWzeLp40GMwcose5v85y-uF9PLxvrJrp1vRNNzeKaz76W-jspLrHT2Lyzss3C-fbUcE5Gvjl2bE4s7jm7vOUC81K2BRfZymxEw6xIIJwGhCXcE1D5CT6E/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 383px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZhF7J1LlexIEdgdIkhP0fbAPWzeLp40GMwcose5v85y-uF9PLxvrJrp1vRNNzeKaz76W-jspLrHT2Lyzss3C-fbUcE5Gvjl2bE4s7jm7vOUC81K2BRfZymxEw6xIIJwGhCXcE1D5CT6E/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514355031130225922" /></a>It's a bird, it's a plane, it's... yup, it's a bird!!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFXbbU7WIhtkUwKZ8kfHZ_xNMiJooruCatY10-SnTQcy_mavDEJoRqoN3Ned8vZwdJHCbFX5Pz57Id9yPnc8rF6r-3VibqlFFgx4kFJMDIv-CLH8LzCssfi4_-8hXgs177539DT3IOM0/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFXbbU7WIhtkUwKZ8kfHZ_xNMiJooruCatY10-SnTQcy_mavDEJoRqoN3Ned8vZwdJHCbFX5Pz57Id9yPnc8rF6r-3VibqlFFgx4kFJMDIv-CLH8LzCssfi4_-8hXgs177539DT3IOM0/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514354971606015330" /></a>Isn't this a fun and summery card?? I love the indigos and teals and purples.</div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to swing by the shop for a full inventory of items to choose from! There are more cards, paintings, and jewelry to choose from, all completely unique and colorful! There's also a blog to check out at <a href="http://etsyasyoulikeit.blogspot.com">http://etsyasyoulikeit.blogspot.com </a> for great features!</div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-49499894657712181922010-09-02T07:00:00.000-04:002010-09-02T08:48:14.798-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: Wearable Art By Pixie<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">This week I'm pleased to show you a newer shop, open since only July of this year! At </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wearableartbypixie" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><u><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/wearableartbypixie</span></span></span></u></span></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> ,</span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> you'll find the most original glass tile pendants ever: these pendants are made using the original artwork of the shop owner!! The prize? Any pendant of the winner's choosing! That's my kind of prize... (PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY, SHIPPING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED OUT OF THE COUNTRY. THANKS!!)</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zpBI03CSfLvNYh5tsDJClvUh3dPIhyRrtI9Xg-za6OPYMWfosYe0VmeI9f4_830XTdYOBUI4uDKemzhrQwYZatsCQJp1Kvh8ahSRiZ9_MLsfflZPbEPG3iZwIzzqUseZ9Qusva3XGwI/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122877686811842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 313px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zpBI03CSfLvNYh5tsDJClvUh3dPIhyRrtI9Xg-za6OPYMWfosYe0VmeI9f4_830XTdYOBUI4uDKemzhrQwYZatsCQJp1Kvh8ahSRiZ9_MLsfflZPbEPG3iZwIzzqUseZ9Qusva3XGwI/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here’s what Debra had to say:</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><b>What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</b></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">Asking what is your favorite piece of jewelry is like asking which of your children do you favor. I like them all for different reasons. Each piece is taken directly from a print of one of my original paintings. Each painting has a focal point or two. I’ve taken that focal point and created a Wearable Art pendant or earring. I’m really excited by how well they have been received. The first time I showed them I almost sold out.</span></p><p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I wear, Paisley Damask, Blue Butterfly, Tweet Orange, and Eccentric Ovals the most.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><b>How did you get into your line of crafting?</b></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;">I’ve been an artist all of my life, but my jewelry line Wearable Art by Pixie really got started as a new way to use my art. I had been wanting to learn jewelry making for some time. It all just came together perfectly.</span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">A lot of people ask why “Wearable Art by Pixie?” My nickname as a child was Pixie and the name Wearable Art was all over the place so I added my favorite name.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vbBIOiiJ7KvfBpIRqYVmY9COHcw-RCiT_i5849qepR2AcF1-NduJrJkSYvjbdaHSb_lkmr4KR-V72dkO7oSvEFrQfWG4rdlOQwSE3Mh5B15LoKkDiJyH5CyFnqE1U8wlHSMDq0qf1iQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122798822300210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_vbBIOiiJ7KvfBpIRqYVmY9COHcw-RCiT_i5849qepR2AcF1-NduJrJkSYvjbdaHSb_lkmr4KR-V72dkO7oSvEFrQfWG4rdlOQwSE3Mh5B15LoKkDiJyH5CyFnqE1U8wlHSMDq0qf1iQ/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I belong to Christian Artists Promoting Shops or capsteam and Christian Artists Street Team or castteam. I would really recommend joining some teams. It’s a great way to network and make crafting buddies. People on Etsy have valuable information to be gleaned and shared.</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjACaptVVA9-9WMZMCxZZL91ZUb5j2Jv8A1wRvEwiHKG_xaHMtOjqr7_qkBV5Aiikxi_LkTlYH7uv7J1p2Zz3TdmfmQHDQVgQAjqchKR3nq9frSt9zMQISarjQ4bTaU5Qp6lCgqCN95QA/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122718368858642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjACaptVVA9-9WMZMCxZZL91ZUb5j2Jv8A1wRvEwiHKG_xaHMtOjqr7_qkBV5Aiikxi_LkTlYH7uv7J1p2Zz3TdmfmQHDQVgQAjqchKR3nq9frSt9zMQISarjQ4bTaU5Qp6lCgqCN95QA/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>If you had one super power what would it be?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">To heal people. I’ve seen so much suffering as a Registered Nurse and if we all had physical, emotional and spiritual health life would be so wonderful for us all.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>What’s your guilty pleasure?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Chocolate. My friends and family know if I want something sweet only chocolate will do. I think it has to do with the rush of endorphins. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>If you could be any animal what would it be and why?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">A dolphin. I had the opportunity to swim with them in Hawaii and it was one of the highlights of my life. They are so smart and loving, and sooo cute!</span></span></span></span></span> </p><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdptE7P7Ty_mOvfLTkdGDD97J2rrl7SCTBFyNWm2hdco0cjtcdUD31oHrzxAJpdZS5Kasqu2O6GRbxavjT-_DS9Nuggwfzhv4J-PDyP-Njf1f1QbUwhj5facrcJZmK-7CidFTwEz1qUc/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122574701558002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 357px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpdptE7P7Ty_mOvfLTkdGDD97J2rrl7SCTBFyNWm2hdco0cjtcdUD31oHrzxAJpdZS5Kasqu2O6GRbxavjT-_DS9Nuggwfzhv4J-PDyP-Njf1f1QbUwhj5facrcJZmK-7CidFTwEz1qUc/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Not one but many. Visit my shop and you can see how much I love the artists on Etsy. I’ll name a few, GraeDawn, CleverCrafter, and all the people from capsteam and castteam!</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">My family, a knife and seedlings among would have to be fruit, coco beans and sugar cane. Is that more than three items?</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5J1eSS1l6C1k2O-HZrMwRqSyyBSBSI7eButwLad1zdqnohMlnt5qkFzo23nSvJugDk6567Oc-A1T0xFrA_kiC2C_gGPUXzmaJM95qNdvUJTSuE0uT9LabctG-Yvhy2ilOTDZlKiyAMk/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122512760455666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 387px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5J1eSS1l6C1k2O-HZrMwRqSyyBSBSI7eButwLad1zdqnohMlnt5qkFzo23nSvJugDk6567Oc-A1T0xFrA_kiC2C_gGPUXzmaJM95qNdvUJTSuE0uT9LabctG-Yvhy2ilOTDZlKiyAMk/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I’ve learned that nothing turns out exactly the way you think it will. I’ve learned that most “mistakes” are really happy moments. I’ve learned that patience in the process of learning a new craft always brings me to my happy place and produces a beautiful piece. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?</b><br /><br />List something every day, it keeps you near the front of the category you belong in such as art / watercolor. Heart loads of people, they will usually heart you back. Join some teams to get to know other crafters and help promote each other.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Blog, twitter, facebook links:</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,255)"><u><a href="http://wearableartbypixie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">http://wearableartbypixie.blogspot.com/</span></span></span></span></span></a></u></span></p><p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wearable-Art-by-Pixie/117260118322045?ref=sgm" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wearable-Art-by-Pixie/117260118322045?ref=sgm</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><u> </u></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQerEcx_TKK8z9SNYKI3e069-0U8Z4YYMX6eVHdpPlTVML6c1tU3-tWBGkDS_NgUltEYPjmvTJSpDQj-jDPwyvJSSuviDAqIRpzm5arzyoMGhT5pG8WxW2GmCqMANLCACK9AtYzwZaiHI/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512122441968147186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQerEcx_TKK8z9SNYKI3e069-0U8Z4YYMX6eVHdpPlTVML6c1tU3-tWBGkDS_NgUltEYPjmvTJSpDQj-jDPwyvJSSuviDAqIRpzm5arzyoMGhT5pG8WxW2GmCqMANLCACK9AtYzwZaiHI/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Visit Debra’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">BONUS ENTRIES!!!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow Debra’s Blog. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from Debra’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The giveaway will end on Wednesday, September 8th at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Debra. Thanks for your interest and entries! </p>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-13278834787364552402010-09-01T21:11:00.006-04:002010-09-01T21:23:27.048-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: The Garden Room<div>Welcome to my weekly BESTeam feature! This week's feature brings you great jewelry making talent from The Garden Room. You can find the etsy shop here: <a href="www.thegardenroom.etsy.com">www.thegardenroom.etsy.com</a>.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDpmdaTgrzyKMB0YLYiQtVAz2Q5QdhVosL3gJ0XTFQNw8rxoC0gPjgt3xw_e4Ehs7nszoaezNJF61-bVTeaqZ4PuMMr_kw5I7-s0aJ93FKZ4_02wZg3jco9smN9ZUroziWWfT86H8Zkk/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDpmdaTgrzyKMB0YLYiQtVAz2Q5QdhVosL3gJ0XTFQNw8rxoC0gPjgt3xw_e4Ehs7nszoaezNJF61-bVTeaqZ4PuMMr_kw5I7-s0aJ93FKZ4_02wZg3jco9smN9ZUroziWWfT86H8Zkk/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512118319375551314" /></a>The green in there earrings makes me think of Spring, when the grass first starts to grow and the leaves are finally opening up on the trees... And best of all, the weather is warming up! Don't worry though, you can WEAR green all year round!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3C1LKwCx7othNCkfQdyXxLfLKntI8HusHtZOjhDWQjKqPeOQvpETisELjjpTdXJs_FS4QX0YpvBq1dMJgs719SwMi0fg-QhG9j93gISmeDGLBJBR_R4TSi2fgo2sX6ygF0dxGfMHytAk/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3C1LKwCx7othNCkfQdyXxLfLKntI8HusHtZOjhDWQjKqPeOQvpETisELjjpTdXJs_FS4QX0YpvBq1dMJgs719SwMi0fg-QhG9j93gISmeDGLBJBR_R4TSi2fgo2sX6ygF0dxGfMHytAk/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512118207946790610" /></a>This great bracelet would make for a perfect bridal piece! Or for any special occasion really, white goes with anything!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSLCe_9X3pJM0htVv346WZxUKkZpl_qLvP8iuNRUIIhl8zGm6uJsngkUjScJYswaBLKmUlaJ5hVo650xLTzgCgiUtVHSlxDOYUxAb1Kq09uOgLX2m5YBZ1u7wl9kwPPa6B27nmH_O4R8/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSLCe_9X3pJM0htVv346WZxUKkZpl_qLvP8iuNRUIIhl8zGm6uJsngkUjScJYswaBLKmUlaJ5hVo650xLTzgCgiUtVHSlxDOYUxAb1Kq09uOgLX2m5YBZ1u7wl9kwPPa6B27nmH_O4R8/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512118124356791682" /></a>I'm usually not a girly-girl, but lately I've really become quite taken with pink. So naturally, this great necklace and pendant caught my eye... perfect for spring and summer!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN-YwzKMlToGFlUNteBj1X1ox5SwGNdU3WQU0A9Vq6UoxSGnUo4by87teN8y54I6W00IG7rztJ_xiMPbdRFP8CDoMuCvtfnMiDYa0FD0fUxR-OvWt6lTDnfF5hGXbT0RdD_QUD9-jrK8/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYN-YwzKMlToGFlUNteBj1X1ox5SwGNdU3WQU0A9Vq6UoxSGnUo4by87teN8y54I6W00IG7rztJ_xiMPbdRFP8CDoMuCvtfnMiDYa0FD0fUxR-OvWt6lTDnfF5hGXbT0RdD_QUD9-jrK8/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512118051629482674" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><u></u></div><span><span>Part of the reason I don't make fancy jewelry is because I never would have thought to combine the peridot and turquoise that this great necklace uses. But don't they fit together nicely??<br /><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span>Don't forget to check out The Garden Room on Etsy and well as on the blog, <a href="http://patriciasnow.blogspot.com/">http://patriciasnow.blogspot.com/</a></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://patriciasnow.blogspot.com/"></a></div><br /></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-11840528147192731102010-08-24T21:29:00.006-04:002010-08-24T21:41:28.810-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: OwlsomeGifts<div>If you like owls you're going to LOVE this great Etsy shop! <a href="www.owlsomegifts.etsy.com">www.owlsomegifts.etsy.com</a> is FULL of items dedicated to these wise nocturnal creatures. Growing up with a mother that collected owls has trained me to do a double take when I see owl related items, and even though this is my second feature for Owlsome Gifts, I found the jewelry just as intriguing as the first time around! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-m_WUO8ZpArC6mC8AzcyCaEwKaOrv1WCo_jteIWrn3fQgIkFN7rbWGLOYzvZ0aqy6gne8sbvTI4GlxBGP48PFHfVa7hHGM-IBuguW0E_FCGDtmxNAOYirTzGMUwDgSojtvpATsC0DjBU/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-m_WUO8ZpArC6mC8AzcyCaEwKaOrv1WCo_jteIWrn3fQgIkFN7rbWGLOYzvZ0aqy6gne8sbvTI4GlxBGP48PFHfVa7hHGM-IBuguW0E_FCGDtmxNAOYirTzGMUwDgSojtvpATsC0DjBU/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509153780143197122" /></a>The only jewelry I wear is silver or white gold, so I was in love with all of these earrings. I only wish my mom wore earrings that dangle so that she could enjoy them too!!<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjWKIW8x92Y4RWOgq5wB75GVnCSRlKhprrhbdQdhRfrgPgaXKEyE5MNGLSsjv5KE5RhXdNc3O_mmykQK6L6PUSAHgLPtY4BIqSvwu3AyAhDYJC7MokflJF4kcIlspmZtik4teK7v-cXk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 355px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjWKIW8x92Y4RWOgq5wB75GVnCSRlKhprrhbdQdhRfrgPgaXKEyE5MNGLSsjv5KE5RhXdNc3O_mmykQK6L6PUSAHgLPtY4BIqSvwu3AyAhDYJC7MokflJF4kcIlspmZtik4teK7v-cXk/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509153726092647666" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3LKjekjdFb3nDdV6Xl9j9Etw9a57a_US5_tb8CZF0hOk_oqNY9UDT-ABiymPDXBVVA2h7PFwRrA9KSjjPi3L01xr786PvpPEfhZA1qKYJ-uQD9gGDTVlBmH67Rzc0Dprx3nFnacBBkM/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY3LKjekjdFb3nDdV6Xl9j9Etw9a57a_US5_tb8CZF0hOk_oqNY9UDT-ABiymPDXBVVA2h7PFwRrA9KSjjPi3L01xr786PvpPEfhZA1qKYJ-uQD9gGDTVlBmH67Rzc0Dprx3nFnacBBkM/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509153676756023890" /></a>I love these long ear hooks. I have beaded earrings that feature this same ear hook and I love the length! Very lightweight too, so no worries about stretching your ears :)</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpsGFv84JKdAtE003BXBYyNdLNr1zi9ZwAuhaCq29WVhn3JqmqFrhsVjC4Q-eD2vMUKYEa25jCJEmIP-AiMXeRuSbQRfEdoYXshzv2PZxW9qL_kkfpJU-miLMZTPmF-6WRq1i4AlfZ8I/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpsGFv84JKdAtE003BXBYyNdLNr1zi9ZwAuhaCq29WVhn3JqmqFrhsVjC4Q-eD2vMUKYEa25jCJEmIP-AiMXeRuSbQRfEdoYXshzv2PZxW9qL_kkfpJU-miLMZTPmF-6WRq1i4AlfZ8I/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509153577890182322" /></a>Looking for a splash of color?? No problem! Owlsome Gifts has a wide selection of owls in bright colors to coordinate with just about anything you could find in your closet! Stop by the shop today to find great jewelry, some vintage, as well as bookmarks and keychains. Take a peek at the blog too at <a href="http://www.owlsomegifts.blogspot.com">http://www.owlsomegifts.blogspot.com</a> for features and fun!</div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-21682387936513599672010-08-18T22:55:00.010-04:002010-08-19T10:50:00.813-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: SandTCreations<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Happy Thursday and welcome to another focus feature and giveaway! First, let me announce the winner of the UniqueDesignsByMsP giveaway. Using a random number generator from Random.org, the winner is… (drumroll please…) #5, Jasmine1485!!! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch with Paula to collect your prize!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Let me introduce you to a creative duo from Indiana. These beading gals bring amazing talent to their Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.sandtcreations.etsy.com/">http://www.sandtcreations.etsy.com/</a>! You'll find a wide range of color and jewelry types in this shop, with reasonable prices too! You could even start your Christmas shopping, or simply enter to win this great bracelet to wear year round! </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO8T91U5qPgQ0X8wpVFSwIJfQB9CPiTj-C1w7j61C_sHpCpYKtcT9HCX_WQzv3Fo8PUVQIQd7UYM1F3El2gPnd859o-5sVRAqgoDsfRWKsI4jdiagIrk53pL-m2xRE6bBpY-SN-FVs40/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506950051463899618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjO8T91U5qPgQ0X8wpVFSwIJfQB9CPiTj-C1w7j61C_sHpCpYKtcT9HCX_WQzv3Fo8PUVQIQd7UYM1F3El2gPnd859o-5sVRAqgoDsfRWKsI4jdiagIrk53pL-m2xRE6bBpY-SN-FVs40/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Here’s what S and T had to say:</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I think that changes each time we list new items, but right now it's Cherries Jubilee: </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50666338/cherries-jubilee-in-free-shipping" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><u><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/50666338/cherries-jubilee-in-free-shipping</span></span></span></u></span></span></a></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmHgeeQ13NnmQ5MN4oPRvwyNKI8iD3Z6Al5IPPV4LNxSsYUqqOWQHZCfuZbeVr1KukLlHrb3nDpN8J5eH8VxNndzoHRZh_CN2DYNyN8Om1m6a6EPdeVdhzVdrheboAYFtXgs882KJOJI/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949982484553362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmHgeeQ13NnmQ5MN4oPRvwyNKI8iD3Z6Al5IPPV4LNxSsYUqqOWQHZCfuZbeVr1KukLlHrb3nDpN8J5eH8VxNndzoHRZh_CN2DYNyN8Om1m6a6EPdeVdhzVdrheboAYFtXgs882KJOJI/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">How did you get into your line of crafting?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">We were invited to a "beading party" and a small bracelet and earrings cost us over $40. Yes we did use nice stones, but it seemed alot. Saundra said to herself that she could do what they did to make our pieces and bought a small set of tools, beads and findings. She began teaching herself, and then, while I was recovering from surgery, she gave me my birthday present early: a set of beading tools, findings and some basic beads! We beaded together 2 or 3 times while I was off work and then it grew and grew as we learned about stones and components, found sources and, eventually, set up a business.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Yes, right now these 3: AWETeam (Art Walk on Etsy) that promotes the First Friday Art Walk every month, BESTeam (Boosting Etsy Shops Team) and INCrowdteam (Indiana team)</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j9MrAmQhdK4eFi13FRq8k5O7QYNS3W1jFKSIG47rr4DdnY_X3r-q26cK6NmfX5ZdXi3d_vuDBRMLktqCBA9COTZRnJNxdXsLl45fnnfq-evyIOTnrGsGSNjwQseI-dBS8fb-YL_yJ0I/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949940601103266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 370px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9j9MrAmQhdK4eFi13FRq8k5O7QYNS3W1jFKSIG47rr4DdnY_X3r-q26cK6NmfX5ZdXi3d_vuDBRMLktqCBA9COTZRnJNxdXsLl45fnnfq-evyIOTnrGsGSNjwQseI-dBS8fb-YL_yJ0I/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">If you had one super power what would it be?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">To read minds. I'm the most lousy office politician you have ever seen and would love to be able to tell if what they said was really what they meant.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What’s your guilty pleasure?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Ice cream</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOEcf73T2I7VC0pKvG9OZnZzr0kJwyRpZGtWmWsK8xdQBL0bI2dF6U38GeicdSmy0mVJluXrBxcxg2yWJTrcRsPzGfJGbhnHqJi67Zxp3tGvCL4C3qz9eyGkkgsRzQsZe5dIG_612l0Y/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949793652497986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 379px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOEcf73T2I7VC0pKvG9OZnZzr0kJwyRpZGtWmWsK8xdQBL0bI2dF6U38GeicdSmy0mVJluXrBxcxg2yWJTrcRsPzGfJGbhnHqJi67Zxp3tGvCL4C3qz9eyGkkgsRzQsZe5dIG_612l0Y/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; FONT-STYLE: normal; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:+0;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What's your favorite thing about summer?</span></span></b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">I HATE cold, so summer is always better. And I love long summer days of sunlight.</span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:9;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> </span></span></span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aOayhcjmslK0t9eAFeehKovP8rmRm_hbQc17nG2p0dcio9Nu7kE1keuor2Y_1cMThe59k2io2R3MpUs5Uccs3UmwgKxF0LntShNehJLXesAFT2nm2j0sjvEZYv3QRv0_IH1Ik99DOvI/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949744529225890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 386px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2aOayhcjmslK0t9eAFeehKovP8rmRm_hbQc17nG2p0dcio9Nu7kE1keuor2Y_1cMThe59k2io2R3MpUs5Uccs3UmwgKxF0LntShNehJLXesAFT2nm2j0sjvEZYv3QRv0_IH1Ik99DOvI/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I have 3: Beadin Babe, Recycled, and Youniquely, Inc.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Oh my. One of our dogs, my air mattress, and a journal</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQZjaC3TqRekR3MvaHspPVBW7azQgXG1eG4W4fyP1MpgNMxO1mhwSl_Z9iBht742oTQ_KbCjJjDNJ16iT6-9W6TrmdGktFjNiYknLRoFb9vDn6Sn2bdSzan6hzepaKGGKorXbNlb5Oxg/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949698231517346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQZjaC3TqRekR3MvaHspPVBW7azQgXG1eG4W4fyP1MpgNMxO1mhwSl_Z9iBht742oTQ_KbCjJjDNJ16iT6-9W6TrmdGktFjNiYknLRoFb9vDn6Sn2bdSzan6hzepaKGGKorXbNlb5Oxg/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Well, unfortunately, if I'm trying to work on something new: wire-wrapping or silversmithing, once I mess up a time or two, I quit for a long time, so I never get that practice time in so I could do well. But if I'm frustrated with a design, I put it aside and find I can go back in a day or two and finish it up. It's as if, just thinking about it works through whatever problem I was stuck on.</span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJldbYfG6mBgd_Fr-x0qGZphrpv6BnubH4U3GVhXASJvq0gHN2_2aXUtgofKmh0V9bGs4QfpTwOd6PJIlM4FN3wPAhxfTFpeG5yNY_fJ3bC_QMOXm2_C3Slw-WSzuAHJZ5FbNSGfzgwW0/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949594467853058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 340px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJldbYfG6mBgd_Fr-x0qGZphrpv6BnubH4U3GVhXASJvq0gHN2_2aXUtgofKmh0V9bGs4QfpTwOd6PJIlM4FN3wPAhxfTFpeG5yNY_fJ3bC_QMOXm2_C3Slw-WSzuAHJZ5FbNSGfzgwW0/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; FONT-STYLE: normal; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:+0;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /><br />List plenty of items, people can't stay and shop if you only have 3 things to look at. And promote your store and work outside Etsy, draw in customers from facebook, twitter, myspace, a blog, videos, podcasts, stumbleupon, flickr, your own customer email list and whatever else you can think of. Have that website on every printed material you have, not just your business card. </span></span></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi-l2Dh1JiN6luRTRsROcPp0IeGTqsP4yogSmBYPLNO53C4oEUqU7-pOf0X2RpOHLPbl2atyPONy4_1SdvaA9oxJJC-3fTPPbRRuc3ydenlVAGczYEWv5JOLgQvUV5nyQaX24VtOBwok/s1600/8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949412697353490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 395px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi-l2Dh1JiN6luRTRsROcPp0IeGTqsP4yogSmBYPLNO53C4oEUqU7-pOf0X2RpOHLPbl2atyPONy4_1SdvaA9oxJJC-3fTPPbRRuc3ydenlVAGczYEWv5JOLgQvUV5nyQaX24VtOBwok/s400/8.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Blog, twitter, facebook links:</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Blog: </span></span><a href="http://sandtcreations.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://sandtcreations.blogspot.com</span></span></a></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://sandtcreations.blogspot.com/"></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Facebook: </span></span><a href="http://companies.to/sandtcreations"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://companies.to/sandtcreations</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Twitter: </span></span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/Teri_B"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.twitter.com/Teri_B</span></span></a> </span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"></span></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sYql2pUyz_hMcQHv3JGuYSUhypOwjxA4CIaSkxMDcVPgZ-a6yO9my3es2YVaeUD4Pfms7o_G5reS8aijbq9LPKAKGga3ZGjk81UFt-Umhvh9cvOd7gUNghg6_O7Nod5KQMiVmWYMn7A/s1600/9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506949366556159890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 374px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8sYql2pUyz_hMcQHv3JGuYSUhypOwjxA4CIaSkxMDcVPgZ-a6yO9my3es2YVaeUD4Pfms7o_G5reS8aijbq9LPKAKGga3ZGjk81UFt-Umhvh9cvOd7gUNghg6_O7Nod5KQMiVmWYMn7A/s400/9.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Visit sandtcreations’ Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">BONUS ENTRIES!!!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow sandtcreations’ Blog. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from sandtcreations’ Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 25 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning when the next giveaway is posted and prize details will be arranged with sandtcreations. Thanks for your interest and entries!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /></p>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-62040378969822868072010-08-17T07:37:00.006-04:002010-08-17T07:51:51.699-04:00BESTeam feature: DramatiqueDesigns!It's time for your weekly dose of the Etsy BESTeam!! This week I bring you Erin from <a href="http://www.dramatiquedesigns.etsy.com/">www.dramatiquedesigns.etsy.com</a>! Erin's shop is full of great purses, wrislets, cell phone cases, and headbands!<br /><br />Check out my favorite purse, a fun print of I Love Lucy... getting into trouble like always!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwbJt0Hdya65owRVUeuKM1WWUFffQNuW3qCuIzZWcDhVz96ZkUDHb2Bs36RI54Pd2Fl7Nf6C4q3Dgmp8SO5Pt9U6nv4hyxFFjc0SS5w2rfwY6uxaVPuhdLi1yyunStQQHnceY0tESddE/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506341877924764914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwbJt0Hdya65owRVUeuKM1WWUFffQNuW3qCuIzZWcDhVz96ZkUDHb2Bs36RI54Pd2Fl7Nf6C4q3Dgmp8SO5Pt9U6nv4hyxFFjc0SS5w2rfwY6uxaVPuhdLi1yyunStQQHnceY0tESddE/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pink is such a popular color right now, and I'm especially loving this shade!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHTUlbPyl4NGYNE33_rdCO7QUXI-tSVwJ69kG2cmMOgNqUFmcJU1_M-9fy7M83YC_m961scFMfJo9rbT7g2Z3DBHbtbH4-T2R02L33xEOaWPxV0pUDgO-K3sVNXz5c9GZqKQM7Vg8yF0/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506341785052315234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHTUlbPyl4NGYNE33_rdCO7QUXI-tSVwJ69kG2cmMOgNqUFmcJU1_M-9fy7M83YC_m961scFMfJo9rbT7g2Z3DBHbtbH4-T2R02L33xEOaWPxV0pUDgO-K3sVNXz5c9GZqKQM7Vg8yF0/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Looking for traditional black and white? You won't find traditional, but you will find this great black and white print sure to match any outfit!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6B0Nu-dInHyAPHwL3vpu0M4EfAPukreYoHd_KOkjwYfw50H8CH0OjNzMVBMFZ-sh_taJEiCD5hKFCf3dPmHcWe7lV0XaoQpblxwZmzqiupE0_DFjxJM4-3FTaN9OhipgngP7x1ui1qeg/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506341744484229378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6B0Nu-dInHyAPHwL3vpu0M4EfAPukreYoHd_KOkjwYfw50H8CH0OjNzMVBMFZ-sh_taJEiCD5hKFCf3dPmHcWe7lV0XaoQpblxwZmzqiupE0_DFjxJM4-3FTaN9OhipgngP7x1ui1qeg/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> LOVE the bright colors in this wristlet!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JttOmAQSbmxP50tQs0vyZ-WEKr8dc_4h4I4WbRzk5zuDA0-GLkMsAOIh4q3QhLtIQZWRd3694YM1YUu25TvC-DGdecMazXAY9kG1vYtFk9HT-hV-Rhrex9Ry0wv5WhuiwIy0Rf8hJEI/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506341698491705042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JttOmAQSbmxP50tQs0vyZ-WEKr8dc_4h4I4WbRzk5zuDA0-GLkMsAOIh4q3QhLtIQZWRd3694YM1YUu25TvC-DGdecMazXAY9kG1vYtFk9HT-hV-Rhrex9Ry0wv5WhuiwIy0Rf8hJEI/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> A few months ago a new movie came out that had everyone going crazy for... Alice in Wonderland! Now you can get a cell phone case in the theme of Alice!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u8MZlXMYUnEm6V79L_woEUHZiMvecI3QPrVGKjS1ikVdQI0wogcElUxAyhQPzo9_N2jOeZAmbp4Tlozb8coMidSwZztZFJUKfIRd53XVoJTsu2avKi-rNyAk9GTqBmARhUSkyLdK6wU/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506341658778968658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 264px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u8MZlXMYUnEm6V79L_woEUHZiMvecI3QPrVGKjS1ikVdQI0wogcElUxAyhQPzo9_N2jOeZAmbp4Tlozb8coMidSwZztZFJUKfIRd53XVoJTsu2avKi-rNyAk9GTqBmARhUSkyLdK6wU/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a> In addition to Erin's great Etsy shop, be sure to check out her blog at <a href="http://dramatiquedesigns.blogspot.com/">http://dramatiquedesigns.blogspot.com</a>. Erin brings great features your way on a variety of topics and you can really pick up on her great and bubbly personality through her writing. This is someone I would love to meet in person for an afternoon of crafting!</div><div> </div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-81157765931616468312010-08-12T13:40:00.008-04:002010-08-12T13:48:49.590-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: UniqueDesignsByMsPWelcome to another Focus Feature and Giveaway Thursday! First, let’s congratulate our winner of the Julessabjewelry giveaway. Using random.org, the giveaway winner is #11, dhesh! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch to collect your prize!<br /><br />Welcome to another Focus Feature and Giveaway Thursday! This week will be dedicated to Paula at <a href="http://www.uniquedesignsbymsp.etsy.com/">www.UniqueDesignsbyMsP.etsy.com</a>. Paula has some great jewelry to show off and a couple pairs of fingerless gloves that I’m in love with! Be sure to enter the giveaway to win these unique earrings!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn24qK7eGGZXylYfO9eu-Yc1aehi9cvqjHM8L0t1o87TqR86CIYEQaNP51UjMZSmd3Z-jdZEBAOcN0WRXEuv38EkzkRU12Z_Ge3aAUt7gtEDlbBpWikUZhF1iLGJoDyXLShfK1e8ZL88/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580457654238770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYn24qK7eGGZXylYfO9eu-Yc1aehi9cvqjHM8L0t1o87TqR86CIYEQaNP51UjMZSmd3Z-jdZEBAOcN0WRXEuv38EkzkRU12Z_Ge3aAUt7gtEDlbBpWikUZhF1iLGJoDyXLShfK1e8ZL88/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/51505419/reservered-clevercrafter-giveaway-my">http://www.etsy.com/listing/51505419/reservered-clevercrafter-giveaway-my</a><br /><br />Here’s what Paula had to say:<br /><br /><strong>What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</strong><br /><br />I am a rather fickle "Mom". My favorite is usually whatever I am working on at the time. Why? When I am working on a piece, no matter what that piece is, it has my full attention. As the piece comes to life, I think about how I would feel wearing it. If I wouldn't love wearing it, I scrap it and start over. Once it is completed and listed, the piece is forgotten until it is sold.<br /><br /><strong>How did you get into your line of crafting?<br /></strong><br />For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed fabric and fiber; the texture, the color, the drape, and of course the fashion. I remember raiding my Mom's fabric stash for bits of and pieces to make clothes for Barbie; learning how to use a needle and thread to fashion the tiny pieces into fashionable dresses, skirts, tops, and pants. Then I discovered crocheting and that I could create "Barbie Fashions" with yarn. I absolutely love the cozy feeling of hats, scarves and gloves, not to mention sweaters (but I am too impatient to make a lot of them). Then, as a child of the sixties, I fell in love with beading when the Mom of a friend opened her very own bead shop. Adding the sparkle and shine to the color and texture I already loved made jewelry making a natural evolution for me.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh478C4zCXIUenUkSqxqqPslioDFnIx59vK8qUxvkmaswoppeC1tE0WdYNcKokR47ZbMiifgMgklBNBlhnGAVbJkizrfV-mwrcnkabTWrx8XMyVl6IAyvD1Pnu4EfQ8s_IwQ-Y8kN5C-uw/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580325263045106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 372px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh478C4zCXIUenUkSqxqqPslioDFnIx59vK8qUxvkmaswoppeC1tE0WdYNcKokR47ZbMiifgMgklBNBlhnGAVbJkizrfV-mwrcnkabTWrx8XMyVl6IAyvD1Pnu4EfQ8s_IwQ-Y8kN5C-uw/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</strong><br /><br />I belong to 2 groups on Etsy; BESTeam and Sac-Etsy. Both groups are very supportive and great choices for me. BESTeam has connected me with numerous Etsy vendors from all over the United States and some from Canada and Europe. This group has also taught me some great marketing techniques. Sac-Etsy is a local group for me, being a Northern California Girl. The members are great in supporting the local artisans; helping with Etsy and also other local outlets for their creations.<br /><br /><strong>If you had one super power what would it be?</strong><br /><br />I have to choose just one? :) I don't know if this is considered a super power, but for me it would be endless energy. I have so many things that I want to do and not enough energy to get them all done.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RztxwxoZB4sZNaYRHJgdZTmNTl89avmQK-fPCHlFUWszyjbWiFBrPxenI6qDnn9tsF3mP8_hTQfHcYoum-Jl3PnEgsfhGIUhGHxLzToh4SpprIy5EcjS_hWYQh-thM1ySi6_FAwS9Cg/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580290061408818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RztxwxoZB4sZNaYRHJgdZTmNTl89avmQK-fPCHlFUWszyjbWiFBrPxenI6qDnn9tsF3mP8_hTQfHcYoum-Jl3PnEgsfhGIUhGHxLzToh4SpprIy5EcjS_hWYQh-thM1ySi6_FAwS9Cg/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> What’s your guilty pleasure?</strong><br /><br />Again with the choices! :) Let's see, would it be the chocolate bar hiding in the silverware drawer, the lovely fragrance that I sprits on daily that makes me feel sexy, or the time I give myself to read the fantasy novels (at least that's what they are labeled). I believe in extreme self-care, so I indulge on a regularly scheduled basis.<br /><br /><strong>What’s your favorite thing about summer?</strong><br /><br />I am one of those people who is not crazy about the summer season. The best part about the summer months, for me, is the longer daylight hours.<br /><br /><strong>Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</strong><br /><br />Sooo many choices! If you visit my facebook page, you'll find that I have over a hundred "favorites". I try to share the love when looking for gifts and those little luxuries, and I pounce a lot just to experience new artisans. For instance, my hostess for this feature, CleverCrafter, has some wonderful pieces. She uses simple items in an unexpected way to create unique one of a kind jewelry pieces.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAM6ZElunv6CGL9jO_N2Mdr7xyfV9PC-_t2DSh35QFsyq0_sbUUffaRdBTHhR9rbP8seFEmJleEyW8ByI9u8Bjwu2dd5OzGtIPn3o3LBzn2ruRpJdfbQFD0BuR5Am153oRWi7hDd_KW4/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580248114525362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAM6ZElunv6CGL9jO_N2Mdr7xyfV9PC-_t2DSh35QFsyq0_sbUUffaRdBTHhR9rbP8seFEmJleEyW8ByI9u8Bjwu2dd5OzGtIPn3o3LBzn2ruRpJdfbQFD0BuR5Am153oRWi7hDd_KW4/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</strong><br /><br />There are days that this would be a dream come true. Stranded on a deserted island, I would want a pen and paper so that I could write that epic novel I have been telling myself I would write some day; and the third item, hmmmm, maybe my blackberry so that when my novel is complete I would be able to call someone to come pick it up.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNzgs-z3Ul4qfhGYr1SYWG0z2yDKRBCCuvzqDnGsfzzkXDYBCxUPBllKL4s2USwFnQNxOmaN2-bQK0cYLXr3X_Jx1Kxf9xPJMHZ8XQa_umTMEnHytn47hCGYjmFqmn8Le1Mdb9fITbSs/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580212444064546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNzgs-z3Ul4qfhGYr1SYWG0z2yDKRBCCuvzqDnGsfzzkXDYBCxUPBllKL4s2USwFnQNxOmaN2-bQK0cYLXr3X_Jx1Kxf9xPJMHZ8XQa_umTMEnHytn47hCGYjmFqmn8Le1Mdb9fITbSs/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?</strong><br /><br />I have learned that creativity can't be rushed. It can be encouraged, but it takes the time it takes to come into full bloom. Trying to rush it causes more frustration and steals the joy from the project.<br /><br /><strong>What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?<br /></strong><br />Love what you are doing. Do some research. Join at least one great support group. Be patient, this is not a "get rich and famous quick" forum.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQ2n7zrz80YHBapF9_pFrMaDtqIGfEJ75AetJoMusH8lqGc02tdABfjaGuD52RxbAIA7BR7SaiCUCcKxsGaiwLaNUA5oe-VfA5h5xiIiveQB-P4SGR82xC7A8HlNQJLGa8NLy38SNvFA/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580173771976738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 351px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQ2n7zrz80YHBapF9_pFrMaDtqIGfEJ75AetJoMusH8lqGc02tdABfjaGuD52RxbAIA7BR7SaiCUCcKxsGaiwLaNUA5oe-VfA5h5xiIiveQB-P4SGR82xC7A8HlNQJLGa8NLy38SNvFA/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Blog, twitter, facebook links:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.uniquedesignsbymsp.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://www.uniquedesignsbymsp.blogspot.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.twitter.com/myuniquedesigns" target="_blank">http://www.twitter.com/myuniquedesigns</a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/paulasdesgins" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/paulasdesgins</a> (yes, there is a typo here, but I am stuck with it)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8opJcmajtmLSQLt5-Ixt7WTEBbrQauq7IoLneSckXFL3AGrVNFc2fUi_1LUcHGQ-GBU3r6990xPWuiBjc7KsrFJ-XgnWM565lZigEBsGj11ncYNTTZyvBe9ouu4-WDBbCP_6SDh0zsqA/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504580134265192626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 349px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8opJcmajtmLSQLt5-Ixt7WTEBbrQauq7IoLneSckXFL3AGrVNFc2fUi_1LUcHGQ-GBU3r6990xPWuiBjc7KsrFJ-XgnWM565lZigEBsGj11ncYNTTZyvBe9ouu4-WDBbCP_6SDh0zsqA/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit Paula’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow Paula’s Blog. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from Paula’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 18 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Paula. GOOD LUCK!! <br /></div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-77072499070102736282010-08-09T19:47:00.007-04:002010-08-09T19:57:23.551-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: Lightkeeping<div>Happy Monday!!! I hope everyone had a productive weekend like I did... 43 new Button Bracelets and 7 new pairs of Button Earrings made, all set on the display stand and ready for my show on Wednesday! Boy were my hands cramped up!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week I'm pleased to bring you a feature on fellow BESTeam-mate Anastasija from <a href="www.lightkeeping.etsy.com">www.lightkeeping.etsy.com</a>! In her shop you will find the most beautiful lampwork beaded jewelry: bracelets, earrings, and necklaces!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71KhsTASYalbsWWz7qgTk7Fa8r5-plypDpTo39y7HUWgkruWmdIz325CYFSL4BWFN2C50Xg11UcCPevzrTA7SSL8gNYahLxL0VFzliFpDigdMj8DITMK6boRZXnEPkXbW4UIXGSiaeb4/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71KhsTASYalbsWWz7qgTk7Fa8r5-plypDpTo39y7HUWgkruWmdIz325CYFSL4BWFN2C50Xg11UcCPevzrTA7SSL8gNYahLxL0VFzliFpDigdMj8DITMK6boRZXnEPkXbW4UIXGSiaeb4/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503561278647292914" /></a>I love the classy look of the simple red and white. Search the shop, she has a black and white set as well!!<br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjO7Lqa2VUERmk9VmWCnSGOH5svH-lAA1L3HZdVvnJtRKy2a7lsEFjLrhBRYLfBp76hnSpBgp7_NfD5ZP5jZOH3GboP_0EtNzGmbIszKfztOsNM_RTJPhxVokQicvU-fZ8-NNVv4ZVUA/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXjO7Lqa2VUERmk9VmWCnSGOH5svH-lAA1L3HZdVvnJtRKy2a7lsEFjLrhBRYLfBp76hnSpBgp7_NfD5ZP5jZOH3GboP_0EtNzGmbIszKfztOsNM_RTJPhxVokQicvU-fZ8-NNVv4ZVUA/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503561231761037954" /></a>These earrings would look great with your favorite pair of blue jeans...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrd2Q9ex9vLASOvm0aPKwaodJFF-Fs4sakjKORpX9KiYcXoVvK_Ss8T3VGUhYkarhxakwT19HeX8PBxR25IrCXY_ELZRdYH_R7PQCRn8ki7qk5YnzecExpMrP5KK4gN8H-ObsaEI3yHI/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrrd2Q9ex9vLASOvm0aPKwaodJFF-Fs4sakjKORpX9KiYcXoVvK_Ss8T3VGUhYkarhxakwT19HeX8PBxR25IrCXY_ELZRdYH_R7PQCRn8ki7qk5YnzecExpMrP5KK4gN8H-ObsaEI3yHI/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503561184507517570" /></a>And these are just perfect for summer!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CKVNiHlAdUa-B24SjD2cyHJR_ehs5Ls_ELthHAzUv_aJqwg5bRhcDAztMWkip5J-kY9C-8_51KgQmUquhnTYH8a6z7Ni3lGBfM388mqy2kZOQqvdFZnkncFePvBH-Dkd5QWDhg_JfKw/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8CKVNiHlAdUa-B24SjD2cyHJR_ehs5Ls_ELthHAzUv_aJqwg5bRhcDAztMWkip5J-kY9C-8_51KgQmUquhnTYH8a6z7Ni3lGBfM388mqy2kZOQqvdFZnkncFePvBH-Dkd5QWDhg_JfKw/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503561133765040178" /></a>Necklaces more your style? Take a peek at this blue and white piece, you'll get so many compliments!</div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to check out Anastasija's blog as well at <a href="http://lightkeeping.blogspot.com">http://lightkeeping.blogspot.com</a>. You'll find new pieces from her collection as well as artist features, and I loved the colors and music on the blog too. So much fun!</div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-45923994644777858352010-08-05T07:54:00.011-04:002010-08-05T08:05:13.398-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: JulessaBJewelry<span style="font-size:130%;">Welcome to another Focus Feature and Giveaway Thursday! First, let’s congratulate our winner of the Keiglass pendant giveaway! Using random.org, the giveaway winner is #2, Lyudmila! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch to collect your prize!<br /><br />Today I bring you a new giveaway from Julessa of </span><a href="http://www.julessabjewelry.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.julessabjewelry.etsy.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! This shop is full of handmade and uniquely designed jewelry and tutorials to make your own! Julessa will be giving away this amazing set from her shop:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7voQjqTlN0sGwWqM7bLnVCh_sFJ1b5p6S1C2TWwY34RDpFielxPDjIMiXogU3bhQJagBDsz4Oy39dQ312zlABJgMND8-qtBYxf-6yjsCiizA3KF7WVWi6YzYdD6nr-FhCZ8mOkIZZVOo/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893556696931378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7voQjqTlN0sGwWqM7bLnVCh_sFJ1b5p6S1C2TWwY34RDpFielxPDjIMiXogU3bhQJagBDsz4Oy39dQ312zlABJgMND8-qtBYxf-6yjsCiizA3KF7WVWi6YzYdD6nr-FhCZ8mOkIZZVOo/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux5V7j72wfa80_hby9uJpBYoNsFIB3pD6qU0cqFdVzEropawfX7ydR_XZWJi-yJBev7ieAa_nR-17LA6P-eL0IYHMFhv9M3KllDpegl9JuMTcIcaH_cfdQpTicy3YVBjf3x8mqIv7Xgo/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893487830604498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux5V7j72wfa80_hby9uJpBYoNsFIB3pD6qU0cqFdVzEropawfX7ydR_XZWJi-yJBev7ieAa_nR-17LA6P-eL0IYHMFhv9M3KllDpegl9JuMTcIcaH_cfdQpTicy3YVBjf3x8mqIv7Xgo/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">I’m wishing that I could enter to win!<br /><br /><br />Here’s what Julessa had to say:<br /><br /><strong>What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</strong></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My absolute favorite thing in my shop is my latest addition, the Sterling Silver Fringe Bracelet. I've been toying with this idea for awhile and now that it's a reality, I'm planning a whole new line basted on this particular "fringe" idea.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7wz1vhesOdlP9RgfEgTuc7Hodjc23gpkV-gZVAc7vZkeZ_TVMB1oENVnbE8kN13f7-BxaRKDRPvjqRL8AXF4gqn7qRhMTo0ntfk-PYfFomWqPZaDUBs1dY7ffpAxiyXE9oBiZ76cLIk/s1600/22.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893445667632482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7wz1vhesOdlP9RgfEgTuc7Hodjc23gpkV-gZVAc7vZkeZ_TVMB1oENVnbE8kN13f7-BxaRKDRPvjqRL8AXF4gqn7qRhMTo0ntfk-PYfFomWqPZaDUBs1dY7ffpAxiyXE9oBiZ76cLIk/s400/22.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>How did you get into your line of crafting?</strong><br /><br />I started crafting when I was very young. My mother, grandmother and great-grandmother were all quilters, painters and artists of some sort so I began at a very young age. Although, I didn't get into jewelry until 2004 to get my mind off my studies in college. I started out beading and when I got impatient with it, I began a few silver-smith classes and instantly found my passion. I love the torch and the silver and making something three dimensional out of wire, sheet and gemstones.<br /><br /><strong>Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</strong><br /><br />Yes, I belong to the Boosting Etsy Shops Team of wonderful artisans and I've met some great friends along the way with Etsy.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_wWwBrjT5h-EZnC7V7Z5i02yAth_M381_8VmgU8NdAkGIsyrp0wWQoKV2655zc9t5bKwX5W_60aLUZowx11wmollWfaq5xZuqOvSTh6LMSfEfSjjpN2c0urq1CRBIVOwDANnspBZK-o/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893387155853986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_wWwBrjT5h-EZnC7V7Z5i02yAth_M381_8VmgU8NdAkGIsyrp0wWQoKV2655zc9t5bKwX5W_60aLUZowx11wmollWfaq5xZuqOvSTh6LMSfEfSjjpN2c0urq1CRBIVOwDANnspBZK-o/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>If you had one super power what would it be?<br /></strong><br />I would say super strength, although all the wire bending is making my forearms look like Popeye the Sailor {smile}.</span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8Zp59LH677bs_R91u0kZhJTjrJRIZ7pTUki7Ju2D_cgjw9hCa1yM4_TE01VXP_qtNfRxTBl2wXqEja9KHe64Uu82-ioLHnB1NIOTn62wmhUpHq6eEyjooWySnilq-24-kEFNxPVJR4Y/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893253342030642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8Zp59LH677bs_R91u0kZhJTjrJRIZ7pTUki7Ju2D_cgjw9hCa1yM4_TE01VXP_qtNfRxTBl2wXqEja9KHe64Uu82-ioLHnB1NIOTn62wmhUpHq6eEyjooWySnilq-24-kEFNxPVJR4Y/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>What’s your guilty pleasure?<br /></strong><br />My guilty pleasure?? Ahhh, great question! I'd have to say my morning pot o'coffee. Yes, I said POT of coffee. I love the smell, the taste and the warmth, especially in the winter.<br /><br /><strong>What’s your favorite thing about summer?</strong><br /><br />My favorite thing about the summer is opening the pool and watching my labs go nuts! Really, my one baby, Bailey, she only gets 30-minutes at a time because she sprains her tail if I let her go too long. She weezes, pants and is thoroughly tired after 30-minutes, but if I don't stop her I have to hear her whine each time she sits, lays down or gets excited and tries to wag her sprained tail. If the vet hadn't clued me in, I would never have known dogs could sprain their tails.<br /></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8NlckkAbyjrIPPlvMo0vXBMKSq35kaXAuH1MJhS8HTiGrJkE9M6CA3oPyZ7i0C5i-MQL093J21lJQ30Lo5lDAswjHM07ZZlP4JEmvavmeMt5Y37lbxyuwawetmeYe0ewvVh1Oa2M8s4/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893213323678946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_8NlckkAbyjrIPPlvMo0vXBMKSq35kaXAuH1MJhS8HTiGrJkE9M6CA3oPyZ7i0C5i-MQL093J21lJQ30Lo5lDAswjHM07ZZlP4JEmvavmeMt5Y37lbxyuwawetmeYe0ewvVh1Oa2M8s4/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</strong><br /><br />I have a brand new favorite jewelry shop it's stickmanjewelry and I just adore these designs. I have a ton of other favorites, but right now Virginia and Edward's shop is just so cute and cuddly, I couldn't go without mentioning it!</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kdQEOVN8XfCKuUdYJYFgaBwug_t_HaqI0OEBLlrVvp1l4_qrb1-zcq6cc1NwfolfL2v0l-It986JaVhMooOxpFkGKmrgJ__9iIQRMDWFI6WXFlOSeEfYV1gRx0KfMj4bEusKBrRZQyo/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893176723259154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0kdQEOVN8XfCKuUdYJYFgaBwug_t_HaqI0OEBLlrVvp1l4_qrb1-zcq6cc1NwfolfL2v0l-It986JaVhMooOxpFkGKmrgJ__9iIQRMDWFI6WXFlOSeEfYV1gRx0KfMj4bEusKBrRZQyo/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">My hubby, because he makes me laugh, all the sterling silver wire in the world and my torch with unlimited oxygen and propane!</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSpGQOZKu1GNLTeAJOR1vNHlaRyDqpMuE9e9HB2fg-gPY6un8khjjxvOSvwXeMFChAEiEpR1ZQIKfhaYuICiPPEkjxRr81ems9wB8UVQe9fXsVp-mgH8jlnMzSlI9nInKLaAURqN6LSw/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893137622931522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSpGQOZKu1GNLTeAJOR1vNHlaRyDqpMuE9e9HB2fg-gPY6un8khjjxvOSvwXeMFChAEiEpR1ZQIKfhaYuICiPPEkjxRr81ems9wB8UVQe9fXsVp-mgH8jlnMzSlI9nInKLaAURqN6LSw/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?<br /></strong><br />Well, I'm not one to sketch a design or really try to work out on "practice" materials and it has had its share of ups and downs because of that... I'm learning that an idea in my head doesn't necessarily constitute a great design. So, now I'm making a better effort to work things out on paper first then try to build it with materials - I still haven't quite decided on the "practice" materials thing, but I'm sure it will come to that someday when my designs get a little more advanced.<br /><br /><strong>What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?</strong><br /><br />My advice to new Etsy shop openers? Well, first find your passion. Make sure you shop reflects who you are as an artisan and don't browse too much at other artists of your type because it can make you a little disheartened at times. I learned that the hard way and found when I just design the things I like and what I think my clients will like, I'm much happier as an artist and a business owner.</span><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AK_K6zRiNFKWtg62zEDyc0_NQVsJkwTw5eDBpi6A2QEvU5KSflDKsngmeRRqB9FzPMSzAEq2NLpEgqjuW186zI5eVSOE9dB32ZEfqDoxNk_4jbHu0T_iLBEpiEZqujpoBvYUfLlMSqw/s1600/8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893094538391938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AK_K6zRiNFKWtg62zEDyc0_NQVsJkwTw5eDBpi6A2QEvU5KSflDKsngmeRRqB9FzPMSzAEq2NLpEgqjuW186zI5eVSOE9dB32ZEfqDoxNk_4jbHu0T_iLBEpiEZqujpoBvYUfLlMSqw/s400/8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Blog, twitter, facebook links:</span></strong></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Blog: </span><a href="http://jujubeejewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://jujubeejewelrydesigns.blogspot.com/</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Facebook: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlotte-NC/JujuBee-Jewelry-Designs/102307866471655?ref=sgm" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlotte-NC/JujuBee-Jewelry-Designs/102307866471655?ref=sgm</span></a></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Twitter: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://twitter.com/jujubeejewelry">http://twitter.com/</span></a>jujubeejewelry</a><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tcl71DY2x5RF9X-SUbTgsoLGcLMy-eJT3ee21h8ePhSwEIAeTuaqI_HU0nShjmTVi4VVGhIMZv45vb8vJtXQOhSguOh2MHWPkG2o8gykDyNvuJ-IFlX7Er7CvMd_5I_yVAntygsN0mg/s1600/9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501893045652869666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tcl71DY2x5RF9X-SUbTgsoLGcLMy-eJT3ee21h8ePhSwEIAeTuaqI_HU0nShjmTVi4VVGhIMZv45vb8vJtXQOhSguOh2MHWPkG2o8gykDyNvuJ-IFlX7Er7CvMd_5I_yVAntygsN0mg/s400/9.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit Nina’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow Julessa’s Blog. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from Julessa’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 11 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Julessa. GOOD LUCK!!<br /></span><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-8849795084487175032010-08-03T08:06:00.012-04:002010-08-03T08:32:29.341-04:00BESTeam feature: VieForColor<span style="font-size:130%;">Happy Tuesday!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">First off, here's your friendly reminder that there is a giveaway going on... Be sure to check out the prize and enter to win!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><a href="http://cleverscorner.blogspot.com/2010/07/focus-feature-and-giveaway-keiglass.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://cleverscorner.blogspot.com/2010/07/focus-feature-and-giveaway-keiglass.html</span></a><br /><br />* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I've also been working on improving my shop and have been playing around with new, and hopefully better, photos. Here's 3 new listings from last night:</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhU5yuzgK1njLflSCdhbOgGDV4xdMcuqPD5o5q-mr0zDelk5CE1KNu0uZqGXgwsA7wjnfV_KY5SVL2tw3PQgVsvVgmThWllDXKR47JAR8Rq-f76_fykRXSi1xdzLkAH8DXWKBM_Y1Cpw/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155355772669602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhU5yuzgK1njLflSCdhbOgGDV4xdMcuqPD5o5q-mr0zDelk5CE1KNu0uZqGXgwsA7wjnfV_KY5SVL2tw3PQgVsvVgmThWllDXKR47JAR8Rq-f76_fykRXSi1xdzLkAH8DXWKBM_Y1Cpw/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a>Pretty in Pink<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i3eg3BiypFJCyN0y6qxjJwb3ZoxJJJ2ivvdb-F99JaiDAoW7c-lTo0vz-je_SdtjqTObWHfIKN9NsST9HiAWLeLFm5XpkwYuibHbX9JnP3m8kYr53btii2acoVT_mdIqw_Nmytt6xPw/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155220655671074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i3eg3BiypFJCyN0y6qxjJwb3ZoxJJJ2ivvdb-F99JaiDAoW7c-lTo0vz-je_SdtjqTObWHfIKN9NsST9HiAWLeLFm5XpkwYuibHbX9JnP3m8kYr53btii2acoVT_mdIqw_Nmytt6xPw/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> Peachy Keen<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCjV9oexf09GC1IrU0dG2lk8ExlTXb8j74JK4KISm1A4S0dT4Sv9Lc6C7uPTcewwTdBJBwrbHXjpozrPz4HeqWWf14v6Cucs1DxDBLvHPG4uaWdDMtxkuVNKsn8NgCYvX_u224McSkdU/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155178922882882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCjV9oexf09GC1IrU0dG2lk8ExlTXb8j74JK4KISm1A4S0dT4Sv9Lc6C7uPTcewwTdBJBwrbHXjpozrPz4HeqWWf14v6Cucs1DxDBLvHPG4uaWdDMtxkuVNKsn8NgCYvX_u224McSkdU/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a> Candy Apple<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Come visit the shop at </span><a href="http://www.clevercrafter.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.clevercrafter.etsy.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> and find your favorite button bracelet! These bracelets are made with high quality materials and are tested for strength so you can rest assured your bracelet will not break!</span></div><div> </div><div>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">And now onto our BESTeam feature!</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">This week brings you a relatively new shop, open on Etsy since May! </span><a href="http://www.vieforcolor.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.VieForColor.etsy.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> has a great collection of hand painted clothes as well as handbags and originals on canvas.</span></div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VHp6k1NCWY4a8TCYDoIADf42RdaPLoV_MhDPAgpxXdvKwwqbkZ_UCxlUqZg0vTaltfr5NVgkU2_785XvRStOk3eczuFCojKkReUBwmMa3wHdTq1Pdd7KlU3hVj-ZgVAnkIA-32gZVkg/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155120382696946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VHp6k1NCWY4a8TCYDoIADf42RdaPLoV_MhDPAgpxXdvKwwqbkZ_UCxlUqZg0vTaltfr5NVgkU2_785XvRStOk3eczuFCojKkReUBwmMa3wHdTq1Pdd7KlU3hVj-ZgVAnkIA-32gZVkg/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Nobody will show up at your next party wearing the same dress as you if you have this one!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaA6oqoFsUPyO253kPNm3b1jIc3EwyPmErldsgt1OlwjmVNWmGx2iFN0P8lKhdKTPQ-7fwT8VipClP0tuyeKMYt0IpN9Lz8kV5jk__ujaysqAf2aNNUsv0lnxlU-SKL7UH7veqgSPBln4/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155085046471026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaA6oqoFsUPyO253kPNm3b1jIc3EwyPmErldsgt1OlwjmVNWmGx2iFN0P8lKhdKTPQ-7fwT8VipClP0tuyeKMYt0IpN9Lz8kV5jk__ujaysqAf2aNNUsv0lnxlU-SKL7UH7veqgSPBln4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Loving that gold shimmer!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFLNaGB1sYSl7VU3K63Q1Unks7VmC4ZBoSK2kiqrwY9Gt7vrxvGKAa9hWYe80vnfFIy7SvlrDj5OUXxRIo4Di5xvhKBNEUVyT9SkhBbDCfxdT1Leh-YBgihamYZZB9UHPPBhwtcEyvm4/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501155028353269362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFLNaGB1sYSl7VU3K63Q1Unks7VmC4ZBoSK2kiqrwY9Gt7vrxvGKAa9hWYe80vnfFIy7SvlrDj5OUXxRIo4Di5xvhKBNEUVyT9SkhBbDCfxdT1Leh-YBgihamYZZB9UHPPBhwtcEyvm4/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a> These bright colors are great for a summer evening out!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNgj113KA1c7FFi8Ue1jZsMvkeKyuGx2-I-BRTEXtvGeXEWpIn7DtGeiCGqX9sT45SaBauJMt10m0RIlNllFueZvJWoARHwZ-Gh9MntOgXbKQfndmaRglS58sDx7cL9zI5QFgRBZTBDQ/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501154984871037474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibNgj113KA1c7FFi8Ue1jZsMvkeKyuGx2-I-BRTEXtvGeXEWpIn7DtGeiCGqX9sT45SaBauJMt10m0RIlNllFueZvJWoARHwZ-Gh9MntOgXbKQfndmaRglS58sDx7cL9zI5QFgRBZTBDQ/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Looking to accessorize? Check out the handbags too!</div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Be sure to check out VieForColor on her blog as well at </span><a href="http://vfcshop.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://vfcshop.wordpress.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> for features and new painted pieces!!</span><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-91796197487271450122010-07-29T07:11:00.002-04:002010-07-29T07:11:00.132-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: Keiglass!<p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;">Happy Thursday and welcome to another focus feature and giveaway! First, let me announce the winner of the youaremysunshine giveaway. Using a random number generator from Random.org, the winner is… (drumroll please…) #25, Melody from <a href="http://www.everybodyelse.etsy.com/">www.EverybodyElse.etsy.com</a>!!! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch with youaremysunshine to collect your prize!</span></span></b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">This week I'm pleased to show you a relatively new shop, open since February of this year. Check out <a href="http://www.keiglass.etsy.com/">http://www.keiglass.etsy.com/</a> to see that she brings you jewelry and other creations in handmade glass work! Almost every piece is named after a city or other place that this unique artist has visited! For this giveaway, keiglass has made a special piece. There's no link to view, but here are 3 photos: </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybg6eQwhmgHZUoBuuxT6TCeaO1fAJSs-iaegFI6Ghpg7WAlEz_YLixhL94El5zwZ4s6LTOBe9tMFJdkoVXlLARPof1ZXbasPXh3cAXK2boHfn0VHHaOR0GyzT6wIvq4T8XX_ZmLn_8M0/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499146123981433314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjybg6eQwhmgHZUoBuuxT6TCeaO1fAJSs-iaegFI6Ghpg7WAlEz_YLixhL94El5zwZ4s6LTOBe9tMFJdkoVXlLARPof1ZXbasPXh3cAXK2boHfn0VHHaOR0GyzT6wIvq4T8XX_ZmLn_8M0/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrsXSmCpxKuUbRaVRVCTjuS23i0nM0jFVUzYbfilo-hIAq4wrEJVAvDf0JTTq8M5KkUoJ7ZMk_mVkoaDA8xAyu6klDtqGbUjP5IBANdAIVhVfJ_c5fBUQElnDSVFfrVgVyaCRgnFJYgU/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499146041216488946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 316px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBrsXSmCpxKuUbRaVRVCTjuS23i0nM0jFVUzYbfilo-hIAq4wrEJVAvDf0JTTq8M5KkUoJ7ZMk_mVkoaDA8xAyu6klDtqGbUjP5IBANdAIVhVfJ_c5fBUQElnDSVFfrVgVyaCRgnFJYgU/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXm-s_zmFlyVzC5X9XHRqTBexcgZpSxh8ZwdFfeaJqJqrXVvNpz9XsXBh0LOy_KkTGOzX_s31MiP8anWdk0bPB9UiXwbLrr6Ppuf9Z14WLiOZ49r4KID1IGZI2JiFOCEDOkPyNIjBVDIo/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145991612646674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 331px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXm-s_zmFlyVzC5X9XHRqTBexcgZpSxh8ZwdFfeaJqJqrXVvNpz9XsXBh0LOy_KkTGOzX_s31MiP8anWdk0bPB9UiXwbLrr6Ppuf9Z14WLiOZ49r4KID1IGZI2JiFOCEDOkPyNIjBVDIo/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Here’s what keiglass had to say:</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Well, i like a lot of my jewelry for their pretty colors and shapes but I believe my favorite item is my Waterfall Wind Chime - </span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/48090400/glass-wind-chime-waterfall" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/48090400/glass-wind-chime-waterfall</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p><p style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-TOP-STYLE: none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-RIGHT-STYLE: none; BORDER-LEFT-STYLE: none; TEXT-ALIGN: left; BORDER-BOTTOM-STYLE: none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The tinkling chime it makes is so cheerful and makes me smile. Plus the colors are some of my favorites, and i just think it's so pretty outside in a tree or on a porch!</span></span></span></span></span></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_gQrCtHBrWv96lc3tzToj7HFJzOLzXFx_etvKv1_wE84polQIv_0lLvGB4atPHziA_Xn78zPPVETRuO13VRubjGztNFiHXzaWZPK0BhjNZgcRhKjmGzxQ5FCyAudeS0kYINbPwPR0ho/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145756865089346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_gQrCtHBrWv96lc3tzToj7HFJzOLzXFx_etvKv1_wE84polQIv_0lLvGB4atPHziA_Xn78zPPVETRuO13VRubjGztNFiHXzaWZPK0BhjNZgcRhKjmGzxQ5FCyAudeS0kYINbPwPR0ho/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>How did you get into your line of crafting?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Just before moving back to Colorado and getting married, my at-the-time fiance's second mom invited me over to make some glass pendants as presents for my wedding party. She also started up her torch and let me make some beads. It was so amazing. i had no idea you could do this at home and i became totally hooked!</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I belong to two groups: The BESTeam (Boosting Etsy Shops Team) and the LAWST Team (Loud and Wacky Street Team). Both teams are about support between fellow etsy artists and are full of fun, great people!</span></span></p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvhsAO7MD1zwz_csvYNtrupfn09FnNYKHPSlNZ_uONBtp8lzsHngOqCkPE3eVNwCufA5cLFa-1Lfc2AlSGlPrut2wh5bhzyrYlEWEd7rtwhUisroyaUDZck6Q-64M2c0J0x1sa8y8h4s/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145714773421250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 307px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvhsAO7MD1zwz_csvYNtrupfn09FnNYKHPSlNZ_uONBtp8lzsHngOqCkPE3eVNwCufA5cLFa-1Lfc2AlSGlPrut2wh5bhzyrYlEWEd7rtwhUisroyaUDZck6Q-64M2c0J0x1sa8y8h4s/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>If you had one super power what would it be?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Oh this is a tough one... I think it would be fun to be a sponge- like Peter Petrelli in Heroes- because you get to try out all the different powers. If i had to just choose one though i'd have to go with flying.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12;"><br /></span></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwuexzNKBUh2MFOBRL0nE0gRG2cxDv95OKGkOoVOvSEoZockryHwlgCUrtje1idyxJdUQdjnb0NTC_lSxFXbCzVTwvuxy3KeNR_6cTAH1Tu3MFRsKww79XTanmovpct59Mm1gDNJp0I0/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145672959199186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 337px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnwuexzNKBUh2MFOBRL0nE0gRG2cxDv95OKGkOoVOvSEoZockryHwlgCUrtje1idyxJdUQdjnb0NTC_lSxFXbCzVTwvuxy3KeNR_6cTAH1Tu3MFRsKww79XTanmovpct59Mm1gDNJp0I0/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>What’s your guilty pleasure?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Mint Oreos dipped in Marshmellow fluff. YUM and Addicting.</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your favorite thing about summer?</b></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">NOT the heat- this current nationwide heat wave is Killing me. I'd have to say outdoor swimming pools and picnics.</span></span></span></span></span></span> </p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoOd-0X2-urVhTqZG3yjZJ_YEj3_Lj44wg9EKnC555WiWlobP01Fo1GP_v1iONqSi9Tf9O3sHKaUVrkU4VQ_pKa2D70mu20N1UwMWTQrDgkAsr1X3LGGjcTPFOrz9w_rF7ry367dRZtk/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145619418371138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 355px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoOd-0X2-urVhTqZG3yjZJ_YEj3_Lj44wg9EKnC555WiWlobP01Fo1GP_v1iONqSi9Tf9O3sHKaUVrkU4VQ_pKa2D70mu20N1UwMWTQrDgkAsr1X3LGGjcTPFOrz9w_rF7ry367dRZtk/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There are so many amazing shops with talented artists so i couldn't choose just one! Here's a link to my Favorites, but it's definitely not a fully inclusive list- there's just so much great stuff on here!</span></span></p><p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/keiglass/favorites" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0192b5;"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="font-size:+0;"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.etsy.com/people/keiglass/favorites</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a> </p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdMj5vIJRhDL1I7E3F3HGOdc8L-gdKWH3ZFvkKR535HJIZ1QYM6OrKK3TLAibG3DFP3V52eKooXEo7-RZ5S3KoV5isCwSoXc9yDAh8f6o6E_wB5eB9FIRLpo8e3Q-f6BJlm18iWMMcDI/s1600/8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145475150915826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSdMj5vIJRhDL1I7E3F3HGOdc8L-gdKWH3ZFvkKR535HJIZ1QYM6OrKK3TLAibG3DFP3V52eKooXEo7-RZ5S3KoV5isCwSoXc9yDAh8f6o6E_wB5eB9FIRLpo8e3Q-f6BJlm18iWMMcDI/s400/8.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Husband, Dogs, and sunscreen. I would love to add some books but how do you just choose one?!</span></span></p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPIJy2ZTqdXYYwdDwkeQq5-zn96LJUzDJ-A-ZRxnDuvF4K_Fy14Sfsr0V997EKvjKrlSkH4w7O0CGOn1Cg2-qq_Q3P_fe2aEWie31EMWTrl0d3PDiUIGyrqoLCL9y5ZRhp2zZ-6KSJ5I/s1600/9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145427855853010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 346px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPIJy2ZTqdXYYwdDwkeQq5-zn96LJUzDJ-A-ZRxnDuvF4K_Fy14Sfsr0V997EKvjKrlSkH4w7O0CGOn1Cg2-qq_Q3P_fe2aEWie31EMWTrl0d3PDiUIGyrqoLCL9y5ZRhp2zZ-6KSJ5I/s400/9.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Slow down. I often move ahead with a fun idea without having fully thought about the steps needed for the final project. It makes it sloppy and lacking. Taking a little extra time is the most important thing for me!</span></span></p><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghittEiuX1yPucQ_OlYgYv5fHCCa8VCrtSilwUqo3I4_Ex8Z2lt-kxFtW4b44f5cuUE0ZfZuckq-BDUoIRfqCg2sWjQlm6Nwy3BW4k5hF_RjefJgXfhpV-Cblk3_1-OH0tebNXeN9Z64M/s1600/10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145379036265906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 397px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghittEiuX1yPucQ_OlYgYv5fHCCa8VCrtSilwUqo3I4_Ex8Z2lt-kxFtW4b44f5cuUE0ZfZuckq-BDUoIRfqCg2sWjQlm6Nwy3BW4k5hF_RjefJgXfhpV-Cblk3_1-OH0tebNXeN9Z64M/s400/10.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><b>Blog, twitter, facebook links:</b></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><a href="http://www.keiglass.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.keiglass.com</span></span></span></a></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.keiglass.com/" target="_blank"></a></span></span></span></span></span><u><a href="http://www.facebook.com/keiglass" target="_blank"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">http://www.facebook.com/keiglass</span></span></span></span></a></u></p><p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: medium none; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; widows: 2; orphans: 2" align="left"><a href="https://twitter.com/keiglass" target="_blank"><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: none"><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">https://twitter.com/keiglass</span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="color:#0000ff;"><u> </u></span></p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><br /></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk8d9a58o3V_IuomkDC8JLmEqKh3i7z-xWJIbLY8B7cXWgQ-0S2ct-CY4GyJ_Kn-DKz1O5vxKOoW2dHu44ilQ-lYUQ1dFN2iztHa555lqaJMtVJVtjioq5y8KuJ9dRLZ8g6uqh7i0fVY/s1600/11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499145330576244610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmk8d9a58o3V_IuomkDC8JLmEqKh3i7z-xWJIbLY8B7cXWgQ-0S2ct-CY4GyJ_Kn-DKz1O5vxKOoW2dHu44ilQ-lYUQ1dFN2iztHa555lqaJMtVJVtjioq5y8KuJ9dRLZ8g6uqh7i0fVY/s400/11.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Visit keiglass’ Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">BONUS ENTRIES!!!</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Follow keiglass’ Blog. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from keiglass’ Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)</p><p style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 4 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning when the next giveaway is posted and prize details will be arranged with keiglass. Thanks for your interest and entries! </p>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-48099055859997265402010-07-28T08:27:00.009-04:002010-07-28T08:45:17.947-04:00BESTeam Feature: GilliaunaGood Morning and welcome to another BESTeam feature! This week I'm happy to bring you a beautiful collection from the craft team at <a href="http://www.gilliauna.etsy.com/">www.gilliauna.etsy.com</a>! All of these jewelry items are rich in color and texture, and you're bound to find something in just about any price range. <br /><br />I'm in love with this emerald green...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnAUuQQ0hrFgalPGOmoD9u4qUTBDAaweHshpvanAv09u92fbAYH3g17_Hj-sEg18UJkL0BXVxh9PS0Qr3Cu0q0Hvy-uVSmm6j53_8k_umOt2t_Px4Zkku7aANey5uuGma0B9cWLAa4Vw/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498933287680472450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnAUuQQ0hrFgalPGOmoD9u4qUTBDAaweHshpvanAv09u92fbAYH3g17_Hj-sEg18UJkL0BXVxh9PS0Qr3Cu0q0Hvy-uVSmm6j53_8k_umOt2t_Px4Zkku7aANey5uuGma0B9cWLAa4Vw/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a> And these soft shades combine so well!!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5893irnEVUe-U4Ug-EncWUYxyDBUwJUQDI9esNsAyth0LXzfH74exCo8cFUtXMQDcjCGmZJmFfqjEmSsvR3GGbXf1tHtJtEx47X5HHQ9vHUHYGD_OG-fvBUJGWxEB9JE5llggjOEzXwc/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498933229059814834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5893irnEVUe-U4Ug-EncWUYxyDBUwJUQDI9esNsAyth0LXzfH74exCo8cFUtXMQDcjCGmZJmFfqjEmSsvR3GGbXf1tHtJtEx47X5HHQ9vHUHYGD_OG-fvBUJGWxEB9JE5llggjOEzXwc/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a>I'm not a fan of yellow gold myself, but with so many great pieces in their shop, I had to include a little gold for everyone out there.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlB-pYVAMEB4dyZ2s0PeALxbWJiM91N7-X489Sx3dkPlWQqb1PHEexnkmhwqQRnDld9W6d10dWJPwuN83NWIZY0f-ki3rE71g4BbPg_y0G7jYd40ghH_rZBQq-rWf6BxPW7AuB8o5kHs/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498933173203811250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvlB-pYVAMEB4dyZ2s0PeALxbWJiM91N7-X489Sx3dkPlWQqb1PHEexnkmhwqQRnDld9W6d10dWJPwuN83NWIZY0f-ki3rE71g4BbPg_y0G7jYd40ghH_rZBQq-rWf6BxPW7AuB8o5kHs/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Looking for a truly unique gift?? Check out the selection of handmade rosaries! Bracelets or full length, these rosaries are the best for First Communion, Confirmation, Graduation, Weddings... any of those important times to remind someone of their faith!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0ddkROZk8seSWxBMS_5oHtocC3EdaShz9M2lSQRPFo-Et5CyAJPTcN8TCRFX5IZ2R4nnVXpLRP1Ev8v3rBGnqaTUum48WT_cf-NQAXEhdSs2Oj1XoD8HvsLFV4RkZ_XzId6oJjEP5YY/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498933108661716930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge0ddkROZk8seSWxBMS_5oHtocC3EdaShz9M2lSQRPFo-Et5CyAJPTcN8TCRFX5IZ2R4nnVXpLRP1Ev8v3rBGnqaTUum48WT_cf-NQAXEhdSs2Oj1XoD8HvsLFV4RkZ_XzId6oJjEP5YY/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLdlhBruFE_3lZxnA2BCiR17nWfodBhFjZQvXILGUFGZpgiDFImszdjqHUdUxqfZatW3lGmY4v5XvZun-BaAhiAFxA9ftymA1EoaaY8UDZK9Uqk3cvVdOZvA_e26VWt166KBsR2RdgO0/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498932989444840050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdLdlhBruFE_3lZxnA2BCiR17nWfodBhFjZQvXILGUFGZpgiDFImszdjqHUdUxqfZatW3lGmY4v5XvZun-BaAhiAFxA9ftymA1EoaaY8UDZK9Uqk3cvVdOZvA_e26VWt166KBsR2RdgO0/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a> Don't forget to check out the blog at <a href="http://www.colorfulartisanjewelry.com/">http://www.colorfulartisanjewelry.com</a> as well to find great features, giveaways, and more jewelry of course! This will be one of your new favortie shops! <div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-91488012084013706882010-07-28T08:25:00.005-04:002010-07-28T08:27:31.969-04:00Hump Day Humor<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOob0sWj4jejT9YviDp0N9_XjlfPlOlyEFe-d1HhJLxKLX90iWJPn-IQF1nB8yWmclFkcThGpKOqYs3_u6BYTQTnAJw64u6dAc5AEB-Pymspyoj7VAkBsww70FB_Mr1WGH7S9ohRoXr5U/s1600/cat16.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498932576657508002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOob0sWj4jejT9YviDp0N9_XjlfPlOlyEFe-d1HhJLxKLX90iWJPn-IQF1nB8yWmclFkcThGpKOqYs3_u6BYTQTnAJw64u6dAc5AEB-Pymspyoj7VAkBsww70FB_Mr1WGH7S9ohRoXr5U/s400/cat16.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsifhqgB1GaK6yw4zDAC6xj7a7eotoThcsZNZjsR0-Z2XlRZvRWPMFV_pRqwePBuqpVjEJLAwOeYp6B2iCKwttf07w5QLKocjrsLXfT4mRj27H9dHrQgElMYUqzak0ZL1snWHg_9cdt7s/s1600/cat11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498932460637883890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsifhqgB1GaK6yw4zDAC6xj7a7eotoThcsZNZjsR0-Z2XlRZvRWPMFV_pRqwePBuqpVjEJLAwOeYp6B2iCKwttf07w5QLKocjrsLXfT4mRj27H9dHrQgElMYUqzak0ZL1snWHg_9cdt7s/s400/cat11.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3npWogeVCEnXCIXA1c1woI5E0h1WcSOdOVuX0fqZPqFvbU5fMM7ET6WgGN9xpaBvHtg0-rDDARr6mwkDnb_1t2jUXj_3_3dBwnvoW2uym7ABR9Vuw9IeWuRoj4z5G-3AzKa4sb-5I4gA/s1600/cat8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498932362663950370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3npWogeVCEnXCIXA1c1woI5E0h1WcSOdOVuX0fqZPqFvbU5fMM7ET6WgGN9xpaBvHtg0-rDDARr6mwkDnb_1t2jUXj_3_3dBwnvoW2uym7ABR9Vuw9IeWuRoj4z5G-3AzKa4sb-5I4gA/s400/cat8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6W1bnCd7IWdA5PwyMMADJpgHSN_SfOt0Ip5TCowzBaueIVIKEq6G_se3nqYF2a3T6MrAcniyOikQerx6dFEgtL2AiE-eIqxbOwHtwmZeJTmHGoXhG2aWzbT0j4qFzaHUlfMZPVjUCTQ/s1600/cat3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498932242580824370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6W1bnCd7IWdA5PwyMMADJpgHSN_SfOt0Ip5TCowzBaueIVIKEq6G_se3nqYF2a3T6MrAcniyOikQerx6dFEgtL2AiE-eIqxbOwHtwmZeJTmHGoXhG2aWzbT0j4qFzaHUlfMZPVjUCTQ/s400/cat3.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-79974756369844696512010-07-22T13:49:00.010-04:002010-07-22T13:56:56.527-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: youaremysunshine<span style="font-size:130%;">Welcome to another Focus Feature and Giveaway Thursday! First, let’s congratulate our winner of the MissPrettyPerfect handbag giveaway! Using random.org, the giveaway winner is #7, LaughingFridge! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch to collect your prize!<br /><br />This week will be dedicated to the lovely and talented Nina and her Etsy shop chock full of items featuring fabric flowers! Check them out at </span><a href="http://www.youaremysunshine.etsy.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.youaremysunshine.etsy.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">! Nina will be giving away a $20.00 gift certificate for you to spend in her Etsy shop, so start looking for your favorites!!<br /></span><br /><br /><br />Here’s what Nina had to say:<br /><br /><strong>What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/31178796/necklace-like-a-monet-painting-in-blue" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/listing/31178796/necklace-like-a-monet-painting-in-blue</a><br />I love this necklace because of its sunshine colors. It always makes me smile. I think it epitomizes my shop.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVqCdWz63hyKbUIDFULIvRLfMo28gvpmD0QGiONz8YP_2fmoOrglyG-_G1GWMO0kQSHFlkU531zqfZVlfrdx9w9qNfvYA5_ZyLCCqkC7f0c-HrolpTWXan1yf0KKJjlN7-R54UQzmaKU/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789672197528322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVqCdWz63hyKbUIDFULIvRLfMo28gvpmD0QGiONz8YP_2fmoOrglyG-_G1GWMO0kQSHFlkU531zqfZVlfrdx9w9qNfvYA5_ZyLCCqkC7f0c-HrolpTWXan1yf0KKJjlN7-R54UQzmaKU/s400/1.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>How did you get into your line of crafting?</strong><br /><br />I have always created something since I was very young. Jewelry making I started about 7 years ago as a hobby and a stress reliever from a demanding sales job.<br /><br /><strong>Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?</strong><br /><br />Yes, I belong to my local group, North Florida Craft Revolution, Busy Moms of Etsy and Boosting Etsy Shops Team.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5Jmubi65yU2Jd0vGf1hCZ5_yrGRsn56H6oFqPMjpBs6FCbDUCRjupSasi0YDxws-YuBhdOn4rYQhvRN3Ke9zzVkh_ko23AxpXVA93BLlGW3XJ-vscoFrGQEULqPIzmHEa8kLRDRtTnc/s1600/2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789554399014946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ5Jmubi65yU2Jd0vGf1hCZ5_yrGRsn56H6oFqPMjpBs6FCbDUCRjupSasi0YDxws-YuBhdOn4rYQhvRN3Ke9zzVkh_ko23AxpXVA93BLlGW3XJ-vscoFrGQEULqPIzmHEa8kLRDRtTnc/s400/2.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>If you had one super power what would it be?</strong><br /><br />Understanding children. especially a teenager. I have a 13 year old and it seems my husband and I both need super powers to understand him.<br /><br /><strong>What’s your guilty pleasure?</strong><br /><br />Tobleron, gummy bears, potato chips, whipped cream.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDke1hgxVY5MiKzxr6bOfjCNCc9_5nSjqmZSXzmWXhESQ_DikflccK-d-q8-DJLBsSEN8Hs5jf0hgP59sMlKh-ulmuh_rFq4J0Z80CNlve15VTYTheekMyjs-ZeUMrEGKbjCHG1NNgHEE/s1600/3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789513218833570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDke1hgxVY5MiKzxr6bOfjCNCc9_5nSjqmZSXzmWXhESQ_DikflccK-d-q8-DJLBsSEN8Hs5jf0hgP59sMlKh-ulmuh_rFq4J0Z80CNlve15VTYTheekMyjs-ZeUMrEGKbjCHG1NNgHEE/s400/3.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>What’s your favorite thing about summer?</strong><br /><br />The beach. We live very close to the beach here in Florida and we take the kids at least once a week.<br /><br /><strong>Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?</strong><br /><br />I have many many favorite shops! Just about any beads supplies shop is my favorite. I also love the purse shops, the graphics shops, the stamps shops, the vintage shops.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAgTJL-ek6aG0S7FZw-IoyVMSQwZmeCx0u2trcEHn1cggX_Bvbr4U6tYZ0UyKAgX1IZ20pc4v54VSR-PxQuT_tt20F9uhqVcadFjgLoFRO9yv_RDQP-iM2DEo-t0sUj_YGxqwrSbGBDw/s1600/4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789476799540274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAgTJL-ek6aG0S7FZw-IoyVMSQwZmeCx0u2trcEHn1cggX_Bvbr4U6tYZ0UyKAgX1IZ20pc4v54VSR-PxQuT_tt20F9uhqVcadFjgLoFRO9yv_RDQP-iM2DEo-t0sUj_YGxqwrSbGBDw/s400/4.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?</strong><br /><br />I would take my husband and my 2 sons. It would be very hard to live without them.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OEUj7XkVariEIoCXt9PDUPdvVix9lW-HSEFvmDwbSrGvZDZnIjVCzyutjwOnxUTkCeHzjBGp4VYrwmtUr1H9i_nuIAV9miJmz8FtoFA7haZyKzWM1W3lTPYBR64s-PzzIOGSLjxdP4I/s1600/5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789352268528034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9OEUj7XkVariEIoCXt9PDUPdvVix9lW-HSEFvmDwbSrGvZDZnIjVCzyutjwOnxUTkCeHzjBGp4VYrwmtUr1H9i_nuIAV9miJmz8FtoFA7haZyKzWM1W3lTPYBR64s-PzzIOGSLjxdP4I/s400/5.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?</strong><br /><br />I see many Etsy shops that are very successful, far more than my shop. I get very tempted to lower my prices, my shipping, etc. I think I should create less expensive items. I have learned that crafting for me is primarily a creative process, not a business process. If I am not creating what I love, I am not happy with my business.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ri20DRI3Gi9MtCBGsijLD-5cBXw4iYdzCX6trAJSKrc9wnfnXrS5AtqYbqAD5I4CZ0FT7rlwmD8LurvD7o3Z33BpHfDQMif1z21PGUdM1BeiLRbrQ76cdx5IBWP4kKpM9TW2UggLJvk/s1600/6.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789301176988882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ri20DRI3Gi9MtCBGsijLD-5cBXw4iYdzCX6trAJSKrc9wnfnXrS5AtqYbqAD5I4CZ0FT7rlwmD8LurvD7o3Z33BpHfDQMif1z21PGUdM1BeiLRbrQ76cdx5IBWP4kKpM9TW2UggLJvk/s400/6.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?</strong><br /><br />Take good pictures. Join a team. Read the forums.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wbheqqvyfn4_nR6sgh67t6i6fP7UwREEPU74uHNdKJ2hjak7XbL194EBmpppFKkuBVPMDz3_uoWams5IK54Urpzq65J6sD3hmJBcPkWui3_f_tSIFkQe8u-zIz9RBZd_W7XxDo_0aKE/s1600/7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789248431995426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wbheqqvyfn4_nR6sgh67t6i6fP7UwREEPU74uHNdKJ2hjak7XbL194EBmpppFKkuBVPMDz3_uoWams5IK54Urpzq65J6sD3hmJBcPkWui3_f_tSIFkQe8u-zIz9RBZd_W7XxDo_0aKE/s400/7.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>Blog, twitter, facebook links:</strong></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://ninas-day.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://ninas-day.blogspot.com</a></div><div><a href="http://twitter.com/mysunshine4etsy" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/mysunshine4etsy</a></div><div><a href="http://youaremysunshine.facebook.com/" target="_blank">http://youaremysunshine.facebook.com</a></div><div><a href="http://youaremysunshine-etsy.flickr.com/" target="_blank">http://youaremysunshine-etsy.flickr.com</a></div><div><a href="http://mysunshinevintage.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://mysunshinevintage.etsy.com</a><br /></div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rJf_aRYK0DYUof-pwqNnG0fBFOdne07N04VsuUGe1GJqQZXlGeYlICxkhmYoU0fvzuC0wQpQpEnEZkpKQxCgPmfxYAVPyQQZfUu2y8Bpi1SaBHduluH5PAJU3rgCWBF9gOMCG0KQb7Y/s1600/8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496789201024160130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rJf_aRYK0DYUof-pwqNnG0fBFOdne07N04VsuUGe1GJqQZXlGeYlICxkhmYoU0fvzuC0wQpQpEnEZkpKQxCgPmfxYAVPyQQZfUu2y8Bpi1SaBHduluH5PAJU3rgCWBF9gOMCG0KQb7Y/s400/8.jpg" border="0" /></a> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit Nina’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow Nina’s Blog. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from Nina’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, July 28 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Nina. GOOD LUCK!! <div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-27678314914972326252010-07-20T07:17:00.002-04:002010-07-20T07:36:09.925-04:00Tuesday's Top 10: RED!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">It's been a while, but now that I'm moved and starting to get settled it's time to get back to my daily features! This week's Tuesday's Top 10 is bringing you <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">RED</span> in honor of Etsy Christmas in July!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">Personally, I am offering 20% off all button bracelets in my Etsy shop (</span></span><a href="http://www.clevercrafter.etsy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">http://www.clevercrafter.etsy.com</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">) until July 25th! Get your Christmas shopping started early with great deals from fellow teammates of mine from the CAPSteam too! You can find links to sales and PRIZES too by checking us out here: </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6575123"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6575123</span></span></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">And as always, be sure to check out these 10 featured Etsy artists to see more of their great work!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUGGiAe1fao6L8MfCJNI2mN3sJvLnLyhuk78-2bNsqPcrtOsueMxLtH3JX7wKfUNPksOuokGinjlRGPM_tt1mn72-PtGQ5GxfmbnEUTUHBfjZzG-TASuU9gZ0Q7SSX8nYspXQ3bjENO7U/s1600/1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495807481551190626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMTlamY4GlUK5470ZPFNucNb7qL5oww5qnO7LN8MP26MK1UnoQ9ZiycP-SoKo28lUCTgzBo3a3uXXTpwv2cqmLexJLkku69LHjjb47IqhckvC2kmNARF4f954le_UDlrDyQCJ8ZTmETpg/s400/9.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchesByKryss?ref=seller_info">http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchesByKryss?ref=seller_info</a></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSCSgjOyfZWqJRC5X3ffxpaKf4rgcmhJyplbZchXYsy9FcGgkfQJ5zVlRpd-zVev13kW1LfDjG77kZHaGueisy05RCm0yUhlIox7pvNGP8xPusDG7hyr5p99TA2ubHNiJG-MVhIeJY-M/s1600/10.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495806902950101458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 399px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSCSgjOyfZWqJRC5X3ffxpaKf4rgcmhJyplbZchXYsy9FcGgkfQJ5zVlRpd-zVev13kW1LfDjG77kZHaGueisy05RCm0yUhlIox7pvNGP8xPusDG7hyr5p99TA2ubHNiJG-MVhIeJY-M/s400/10.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Designsbyjesy?ref=seller_info">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Designsbyjesy?ref=seller_info</a></div>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-51230216356223746162010-07-19T18:39:00.003-04:002010-07-19T18:48:01.283-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: WaterwaifFor those of you that are familiar with my blog, I'm sure you remember the focus feature and giveaway that I did not too long ago on Waterwaif. She had more entries for the giveaway than any other giveaway I've done! And for good reason: She was giving away her gorgeous jewelry creations!<br /><br />Now I'd like to introduce her to you as a part of the BESTeam. And I've got good news... She's been busy bringing you new pieces to drool over!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwU2hjBpzuwDfT0DNadjBHHR99eL202fApKxzyLGNG1FEC0NAqts4eOIniiEjCM775OFxJdMLqsm5L5SKBGqrY5Cf6iB2ctjPWePQN06vDAXI0mdeZZWtkz1-ip2-kqmoewzkKAmKcTw/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCwU2hjBpzuwDfT0DNadjBHHR99eL202fApKxzyLGNG1FEC0NAqts4eOIniiEjCM775OFxJdMLqsm5L5SKBGqrY5Cf6iB2ctjPWePQN06vDAXI0mdeZZWtkz1-ip2-kqmoewzkKAmKcTw/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495751023293654898" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zwNobFgll0LWqdq6WF3bKig1ocHLlopuYY05nxr1ejVL_XaDTITZkD9zBlkFdyJpyxTykFSBnzat7BCJjbp85aMUdCZzCKOsk6A-ct2keYxugmmK7uiBZUs9qC5Hy5oySoBGK_RVX30/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0zwNobFgll0LWqdq6WF3bKig1ocHLlopuYY05nxr1ejVL_XaDTITZkD9zBlkFdyJpyxTykFSBnzat7BCJjbp85aMUdCZzCKOsk6A-ct2keYxugmmK7uiBZUs9qC5Hy5oySoBGK_RVX30/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495750933133749122" /></a><br /><br />The green in these earrings is one of my favorite colors, so deep and vivid!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoEogdaW_8TJHOQAsAmScc_5ab5CCjuohCd5bd_tl4wEOcuPgdvgue2yFT8J4Ee9Ocir4TANEw2Dx1MZ2LvLt2eu3fS9r3rRSAhfezsuGjzOLj0fSDa6TVj0oeaLpYUtDNz6yZZ6rjNk/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoEogdaW_8TJHOQAsAmScc_5ab5CCjuohCd5bd_tl4wEOcuPgdvgue2yFT8J4Ee9Ocir4TANEw2Dx1MZ2LvLt2eu3fS9r3rRSAhfezsuGjzOLj0fSDa6TVj0oeaLpYUtDNz6yZZ6rjNk/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495750848347450978" /></a><br /><br />I'll be going up north next weekend for a 2 mile open water swim, so I've had beach on the brain. These earrings are perfect to wear by the sea! (or lake I suppose!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSAiXU79vNmx386wWQONavm-4zZdMFux3MPWFiNa72TJ1d8o5CzTVnquXxvqjuTPRTN84vY1OF-b2lPv7_VHDf-HCCgioB5lPKEPqtLOgW8uHKDa8tBJcMXN44HI2-Ldy2xF3IzpzI2Y/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSAiXU79vNmx386wWQONavm-4zZdMFux3MPWFiNa72TJ1d8o5CzTVnquXxvqjuTPRTN84vY1OF-b2lPv7_VHDf-HCCgioB5lPKEPqtLOgW8uHKDa8tBJcMXN44HI2-Ldy2xF3IzpzI2Y/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495750772414849762" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to visit Waterwaif's shop on Etsy at <a href="www.waterwaif.etsy.com">www.waterwaif.etsy.com</a> and read her blog for more features on Etsy artists and new creations at <a href="http://waterwaif.blogspot.com">http://waterwaif.blogspot.com</a>.Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-42126192245731958882010-07-15T10:47:00.006-04:002010-07-15T11:13:55.080-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway: MissPrettyPerfect!Welcome to another Focus Feature and Giveaway Thursday! This week will be dedicated to MissPrettyPerfect and her amazing handbags. Check them out out <a href="www.missprettyperfect.etsy.com">www.missprettyperfect.etsy.com</a>! Be sure to enter the giveaway below to win this great wristlet!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjGzjKkwwXTXb7SRl8vjo74nVgtvmTGW6Y9oQqap68dcsAYvAEcmEZop51t0F_UX2vqBEDnvHGwZrQ_n9UNiZOJ0_xERXfjUV-E740ftKHBgKrRI0PzgJcsRO_PBM0hmIpLWVLdtMppw/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjGzjKkwwXTXb7SRl8vjo74nVgtvmTGW6Y9oQqap68dcsAYvAEcmEZop51t0F_UX2vqBEDnvHGwZrQ_n9UNiZOJ0_xERXfjUV-E740ftKHBgKrRI0PzgJcsRO_PBM0hmIpLWVLdtMppw/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494151371890569682" /></a><br /><br />Here’s what MissPrettyPerfect had to say:<br /><br />What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?<br /><br />They're all my favorite. It's just a certain joy that I get from the entire handmade process, from beginning to end. The adrenaline I get from the fabric selection process, the sewing, and to the photography sessions, are all heartfelt. Anything created by me are All my babies.<br /><br />How did you get into your line of crafting?<br /><br />My mother taught me to sew at the age of 5. I grew to love it and then hate it while I was in school for Fashion Design. But it just so happened that after graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York City, I landed a job as a seamstress for a private label handbag designer. Ellen Eichel, the owner, taught me about handbag production and leather sewing. She told me many times that I really had a 'gift' but I didn't see it. After moving back home to North Carolina, I started to develop a line of my own handbags. My label, MissPrettyPerfect, was born in Fall of 2007.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeA8Kc9my80ypec0zkuRH2BEeqVkqE9sn1d-nKX9NLSUcmMFRiN-yJ7kVh8A7GAvQ6AdndNXvYQKruchJfBMZrLx7dtYXtZTlZWSX0c12QfCrLbL20u7yOuzcp85x9kNcA2t8_krvlAs/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeA8Kc9my80ypec0zkuRH2BEeqVkqE9sn1d-nKX9NLSUcmMFRiN-yJ7kVh8A7GAvQ6AdndNXvYQKruchJfBMZrLx7dtYXtZTlZWSX0c12QfCrLbL20u7yOuzcp85x9kNcA2t8_krvlAs/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494145361360019714" /></a><br /><br />Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?<br /><br />I am a member and proud Group Leader of the BESTeam! Boosting Etsy Shops Team is a group of Social Networkers who utilize our Blogs, Facebook and/or Twitter accounts to promote fellow BESTeam members each week. For more information about this awesome network of Etsy Shop owners, please visit our BESTeam Blog at <a href="http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com">http://boostingetsyshopsteam.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vU0V6WAQZcHUYL3J04BKtfz6MEhk0SuZGpag8L67iREnY6YvmpPB2gnxxtAPLERA_D_QzEzSi7b4i4efmneZZT7dSSuyaQgnBwv6hLFp53HTi674f3Mnaw6gYE8VEsB4CirxY2g4hV8/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vU0V6WAQZcHUYL3J04BKtfz6MEhk0SuZGpag8L67iREnY6YvmpPB2gnxxtAPLERA_D_QzEzSi7b4i4efmneZZT7dSSuyaQgnBwv6hLFp53HTi674f3Mnaw6gYE8VEsB4CirxY2g4hV8/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494145289191006258" /></a><br /><br />If you had one super power what would it be?<br /><br />My super power would be to create whatever I imagine! I'd forever be a Millionaire, a million times over.<br /><br />What’s your guilty pleasure?<br /><br />oooh.. Chocolate Chip Cookies. Yummy!<br /><br />What’s your favorite thing about summer?<br /><br />I love the freedom that Summer brings. You have the freedom to wear free, flowy dresses. You have the perfect excuse to take a long vacation. And time with family is great in the summertime with outdoor family bar-b-que! It's such a care-free season in life.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyuvsVPW7XNBbPkgy7_6O_MYXZwX2AxKrCcgNufpiqDEVL94510wKEVSUuzl0Gv8jjZ84svDZL8H_PWYEB6OedebEtflKKonPosnicMo55Jq_CFlVf7aInglHHJyDYOGomdPKirjXdv4/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicyuvsVPW7XNBbPkgy7_6O_MYXZwX2AxKrCcgNufpiqDEVL94510wKEVSUuzl0Gv8jjZ84svDZL8H_PWYEB6OedebEtflKKonPosnicMo55Jq_CFlVf7aInglHHJyDYOGomdPKirjXdv4/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494145150653718930" /></a><br /><br />Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?<br /><br />I admire everyone who has a passion to make handmade items and the guts to sell them. I Love Etsy, so therefore I love all of Etsy's Shops!<br /><br />If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?<br /><br />I would have to have a Solar Powered Wireless Laptop Computer with a built in camera, a pair of Titanium Scissors and an Assistant who can hand-sew like nobody's business! I'll make this deserted island a Vacation Spot in no time :D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoTmgB1citNZenazHi48rJBz0J64Lx52Kue2QlbuxzO5OhPUzOIjcjr5buTslh4s60qnyb4bshdKmPY93qvWoQhp2YzVNx6WxlsDm9fACxRJ1Bh4sWFUTROLwmBBzHtq4KMpyVj83uag/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoTmgB1citNZenazHi48rJBz0J64Lx52Kue2QlbuxzO5OhPUzOIjcjr5buTslh4s60qnyb4bshdKmPY93qvWoQhp2YzVNx6WxlsDm9fACxRJ1Bh4sWFUTROLwmBBzHtq4KMpyVj83uag/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494145087823757858" /></a><br /><br />From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?<br /><br />In my experience, the most frustrating projects have turned out to be the Best finished product. It usually works this way in life anyways.. Let no thing keep you from The Prize, is what I say.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLDMobFVvTp6zS06JZojA6K4r6WfS-LS_JEbsg_CBC5n-JYCCsLLGlpWI_vIl5m9VlCEarHlm1aPbNesg6iBCJ_8xsUMSVmACycm7jp_o2m9ivgiHhnNGQnbckt8tCQdLj8cNCIzoAKE/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 390px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfLDMobFVvTp6zS06JZojA6K4r6WfS-LS_JEbsg_CBC5n-JYCCsLLGlpWI_vIl5m9VlCEarHlm1aPbNesg6iBCJ_8xsUMSVmACycm7jp_o2m9ivgiHhnNGQnbckt8tCQdLj8cNCIzoAKE/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494145030350418754" /></a><br /><br />What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?<br /><br />Trial and Error is how I learned. Stay current on your Etsy shop no matter what. There is always something to work on. Your images, profile, shop announcement, and overall promotion needs to be tweaked, consistently. Also, devote time to the Etsy Forums. You can learn a lot of great tips there, from seasoned sellers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTHVwXR-zmdMnWxfJlfk7iugsl4e2RFloTpZ_Ar55p7IdnwCq5-iQF007HXZdFpl772E-YJOpCrJimjHCbW8VH6MWSXE90HrW4uAZnnyg-jLXsuhfQVwhln2DNIpP1st7Nkg5jSzrOP4/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTHVwXR-zmdMnWxfJlfk7iugsl4e2RFloTpZ_Ar55p7IdnwCq5-iQF007HXZdFpl772E-YJOpCrJimjHCbW8VH6MWSXE90HrW4uAZnnyg-jLXsuhfQVwhln2DNIpP1st7Nkg5jSzrOP4/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494144972989066562" /></a><br /><br />Blog, twitter, facebook links:<br /><br />MissPrettyPerfect Blog: <a href="http://missprettyperfect.blogspot.com">http://missprettyperfect.blogspot.com</a><br />MissPrettyPerfect Etsy: <a href="http://www.missprettyperfect.etsy.com">http://www.missprettyperfect.etsy.com</a><br />MissPrettyPerfect FanPage: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/missprettyperfect">http://www.facebook.com/missprettyperfect</a><br />MissPrettyPerfect Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/toiyah">http://www.twitter.com/toiyah</a><br />MissPrettyPerfect Online: <a href="http://www.missprettyperfect.com">http://www.missprettyperfect.com</a><br /><br />And if you're ever in the New York City area, you can check out MissPrettyPerfect Handbags at Urban Alchemist, located at 343 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtlVMKq550EPiiXNI4QlG_zyrDBHkMQi2t14YEHD09NsINLUSwoRdibkYVG19JtjqxiOo0N6jhw_zN7n8pdf-ZUbjuvrKVgRSWBrA80aRZ27qgjQDOPIC9NcDmSDZ6ExKBU5Im_Bo-cI/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVtlVMKq550EPiiXNI4QlG_zyrDBHkMQi2t14YEHD09NsINLUSwoRdibkYVG19JtjqxiOo0N6jhw_zN7n8pdf-ZUbjuvrKVgRSWBrA80aRZ27qgjQDOPIC9NcDmSDZ6ExKBU5Im_Bo-cI/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494144907961599346" /></a><br /><br />* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit MissPrettyPerfect’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow MissPrettyPerfect’s Blog. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from MissPrettyPerfect’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, July 21 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with MissPrettyPerfect. GOOD LUCK!!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-90892351429837520602010-07-14T18:13:00.005-04:002010-07-14T18:16:59.721-04:00Hump Day HumorWelcome to another Hump Day Humor! I try to check out these LOL cats daily just to make it through my day with a smile. Hope these humorous kitties make you smile too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7oQGB8IOMhxNFf1xUeoDuWbfKI9eNX4bf_4GlSCWZ45TWfG1NZ70Z2_BK9k80xzZaS1Qz3_hXIVMr7f5b7bifzmlvpg4D3AYaLFZKhgyYzDHythR3hG7T3a8LKgK-dkyOkVHcgYqVLc/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 341px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7oQGB8IOMhxNFf1xUeoDuWbfKI9eNX4bf_4GlSCWZ45TWfG1NZ70Z2_BK9k80xzZaS1Qz3_hXIVMr7f5b7bifzmlvpg4D3AYaLFZKhgyYzDHythR3hG7T3a8LKgK-dkyOkVHcgYqVLc/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493888893988091746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNmjRGVCWVet6QPXl4QRXiICEea8tFWUstcekZrCmtyAFi_934-ZiUji8gVH0jBX-gWCO1hbvh7jMAzTb1q4ouLCxrLONVZiJPGwdT24Ivmum5xWAf1-KJ2VLTlm0Wr4DtTmnkBXVyTM/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNmjRGVCWVet6QPXl4QRXiICEea8tFWUstcekZrCmtyAFi_934-ZiUji8gVH0jBX-gWCO1hbvh7jMAzTb1q4ouLCxrLONVZiJPGwdT24Ivmum5xWAf1-KJ2VLTlm0Wr4DtTmnkBXVyTM/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493888769547118114" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz58EgdjIMho50A3l0twjbm98TnvCFYYjehe51yZdu-Bb5GD8iFlXdn2eDLsNh5aw2y9CYx42KdmLuMql5CF7f68mnZWP1NTm9i12RkB68kKqAqTySs4I9O9yKCB6SVz_ykC-pKYZjYs/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZz58EgdjIMho50A3l0twjbm98TnvCFYYjehe51yZdu-Bb5GD8iFlXdn2eDLsNh5aw2y9CYx42KdmLuMql5CF7f68mnZWP1NTm9i12RkB68kKqAqTySs4I9O9yKCB6SVz_ykC-pKYZjYs/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493888690114128850" /></a>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-5072824645288810812010-07-12T21:46:00.002-04:002010-07-12T21:55:41.781-04:00BESTeam weekly feature: Leo and JunieJoin me in welcoming Christine from <a href="www.leoandjunie.etsy.com">www.leoandjunie.etsy.com</a>! This super cute Etsy shop has only been open since January but already carries 33 sales under her belt and I can guarantee more to come! Christine's jewelry is all cheerful and well made, as you can see in these great pictures below!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAKOtVf-G61DeF2rqG8VjgA6HtcSwXrmavpglqjgaZFgmXn6h5Yt8Ay5ZbFXfHBSPZL2TfVAUAS65TCJLW7ipLxBLQo28kesSN-1VXjQ7aKvQOvg6E66davJncrB1RgE9cpGJrRUELTo/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkAKOtVf-G61DeF2rqG8VjgA6HtcSwXrmavpglqjgaZFgmXn6h5Yt8Ay5ZbFXfHBSPZL2TfVAUAS65TCJLW7ipLxBLQo28kesSN-1VXjQ7aKvQOvg6E66davJncrB1RgE9cpGJrRUELTo/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493201728665920674" /></a><br /><br />I'm in love with these earrings and have wanted to get them for so long! Can't wait til I have money to spend on myself!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63InP9xJ6TuHU7M5u37Sp399uw4JKEbQqlDvL0melksdl1zVKJiofIusp0zLz1R3x_eCWPtF38WwhepaXf4RhT3gq_gWtJcF8VzZOuyjx_JiWszZ9FzWsb3rL-oyOFjMdKWobyFZ0zW4/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63InP9xJ6TuHU7M5u37Sp399uw4JKEbQqlDvL0melksdl1zVKJiofIusp0zLz1R3x_eCWPtF38WwhepaXf4RhT3gq_gWtJcF8VzZOuyjx_JiWszZ9FzWsb3rL-oyOFjMdKWobyFZ0zW4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493201528628280594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRv0B4EVwMqP5HJOZ942n43S_9ZPIHbkpTXNMVwy5G5_TIOwaRhEScHmldB-m5skRi0FiLS36jsV-4Z1p0OoQRrES004-t6D606RlkShcpX7wMHnV4hKDu2ue2FUc-f2OFPZjjt0wWLc/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRv0B4EVwMqP5HJOZ942n43S_9ZPIHbkpTXNMVwy5G5_TIOwaRhEScHmldB-m5skRi0FiLS36jsV-4Z1p0OoQRrES004-t6D606RlkShcpX7wMHnV4hKDu2ue2FUc-f2OFPZjjt0wWLc/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493201454335266978" /></a><br /><br />Aren't these lilac flowers just the cutest??<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWpB53lhjPL9_N0agughKQZmwwSfbx3rsHPAoAjThqYPlpLsFZ3YmdpgoxKU2F4KCIAaI535Kl_7ujQE8Hd3wgt6NrKugmNtoEx5PfHbCeWYGxSRw2NiPAc7HJukXp923bD59zQQXlJc/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWpB53lhjPL9_N0agughKQZmwwSfbx3rsHPAoAjThqYPlpLsFZ3YmdpgoxKU2F4KCIAaI535Kl_7ujQE8Hd3wgt6NrKugmNtoEx5PfHbCeWYGxSRw2NiPAc7HJukXp923bD59zQQXlJc/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493201304193236514" /></a><br /><br />Stop by Christine's shop to find great vintage inspired jewelry in any color you're looking for! And don't forget to stop by the blog too at <a href="http://leoandjunie.blogspot.com">http://leoandjunie.blogspot.com</a> for great features on our other BESTeam members and so much more!!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-90110809634632549042010-07-07T22:04:00.006-04:002010-07-07T22:20:03.020-04:00BESTeam feature: ComeShopPinkLemonade!Welcome to another BESTeam intro!<br /><br />This week I bring you Paige from <a href="comeshoppinklemonade.etsy.com">comeshoppinklemonade.etsy.com</a>! Paige's shop is full of trendy tops with fabric rosettes adorning the shoulders. What a great way to recycle!! Here's a couple of my favorites:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF2hh6OvgfY2sfqtTBkzKHwoFK-cH3mhLVD2EDJ2bTw98o87thg8FERh6anba9LDqgCl1y4TMKk5T9I2dQYgqS9oClJim8-J01RGLwOWkWmBOlfGznEU-aTfgyAY901sTTJ5dz_dTSNs/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbF2hh6OvgfY2sfqtTBkzKHwoFK-cH3mhLVD2EDJ2bTw98o87thg8FERh6anba9LDqgCl1y4TMKk5T9I2dQYgqS9oClJim8-J01RGLwOWkWmBOlfGznEU-aTfgyAY901sTTJ5dz_dTSNs/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352550522607426" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ll3FufQ_pco15ygldGrpvCNpO8TELBrE9t0W9zWtIXoGhjxE5pQ0EO-YXg0-SaHpx8STenQStByfS1_9rvVBCS1a0TczWVroC0d7uUOLMA0OqTZ24jVL-F6imjq7zVxqj3gUIVzPoG4/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ll3FufQ_pco15ygldGrpvCNpO8TELBrE9t0W9zWtIXoGhjxE5pQ0EO-YXg0-SaHpx8STenQStByfS1_9rvVBCS1a0TczWVroC0d7uUOLMA0OqTZ24jVL-F6imjq7zVxqj3gUIVzPoG4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491352058844670066" /></a><br /><br />In addition to these great tops, Paige offers great accessories and jewelry for every outfit! These scarves are another great upcycled creation in Paige's shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiOb6srtR9Rr9kfXoN5USQATwfw095Kg-wco3hxp1osBZMsgOS0mzqQBOBvoxMuNwOF3pWF0tWZ4qFkjP4UrvVFUHOh0WyVTxS2HmwFWGi1IaaY-sEu7Qyi9LmW4eiBLv3enUXa0TG0I/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFiOb6srtR9Rr9kfXoN5USQATwfw095Kg-wco3hxp1osBZMsgOS0mzqQBOBvoxMuNwOF3pWF0tWZ4qFkjP4UrvVFUHOh0WyVTxS2HmwFWGi1IaaY-sEu7Qyi9LmW4eiBLv3enUXa0TG0I/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491351982501514626" /></a><br /><br />And I love these chunky necklaces! I usually don't go for big jewelry, but the colors really draw me in.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQ5YQI_7CpB4-WmNkjHDvqs8zVN8RiHN9NSvAPoEMKJQK8DZzzDCut7k4ObyHNxKZibI4iEa174a_qMGO2QXif-mVyPcEvPI83oD9monc-ZVeJplBX50UsCVa5FwC2L7RVmXzsbkqECk/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQ5YQI_7CpB4-WmNkjHDvqs8zVN8RiHN9NSvAPoEMKJQK8DZzzDCut7k4ObyHNxKZibI4iEa174a_qMGO2QXif-mVyPcEvPI83oD9monc-ZVeJplBX50UsCVa5FwC2L7RVmXzsbkqECk/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491351893233544802" /></a><br /><br />And don't forget to check out her blog at <a href="www.simplyhandmadebypaige.blogspot.com">www.simplyhandmadebypaige.blogspot.com</a>!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-21027435710602772042010-07-02T08:08:00.007-04:002010-07-02T09:01:25.382-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway!Just like any other Thursday, it’s time to start the day with a huge CONGRATS to the winner of the waterwaif giveaway! So without further adieu, CONGRATS to entry #41, Very Married! I’ll put you in touch with waterwaif for your gift certificate!<br /><br />Welcome to Blue Forest Jewellery! This Etsy shop features bold and colorful jewelry made from the greatest glass beads and other stones! The giveaway from this shop will be these great earrings you see below (open worldwide) so start searching for the perfect outfit to wear them with! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMeJkIUufEHflRUBLNL-oir8AL6WTLFINm8w-lrQHO7w6yBGIKQoGWIFjPEXVb4_0wURYMqvyww3p52r4tQ1m_h5LwUyRAENyaTtHfCqHGRSy2WZ_fS0vUmpQkUeiKhDjoUKHcVNsOig/s1600/1"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMeJkIUufEHflRUBLNL-oir8AL6WTLFINm8w-lrQHO7w6yBGIKQoGWIFjPEXVb4_0wURYMqvyww3p52r4tQ1m_h5LwUyRAENyaTtHfCqHGRSy2WZ_fS0vUmpQkUeiKhDjoUKHcVNsOig/s400/1" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489290009091976690" /></a><br /><br />Here’s what Alison from Blue Forest Jewellery had to say:<br /><br />What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?<br /><br />It's hard to pick one when you love all the colours, but I do favour this 'Picasso' bead necklace because it's so different and it has almost every colour of the rainbow in it<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39275682/handmade-red-picasso-glass-bead-necklace">http://www.etsy.com/listing/39275682/handmade-red-picasso-glass-bead-necklace</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K3qfb8_3amxzPgqjUWvIrVhALsBwv4cpfT_MPYSC8LjymHzXOdvmXixn2xocf79LktrX17ToyUSMBPwSkw4vY6ks8KykDSEyYvf2Kb_jVtJ1bZGL9lejfkTSnAIgU3OZpWTl1zNBWMk/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6K3qfb8_3amxzPgqjUWvIrVhALsBwv4cpfT_MPYSC8LjymHzXOdvmXixn2xocf79LktrX17ToyUSMBPwSkw4vY6ks8KykDSEyYvf2Kb_jVtJ1bZGL9lejfkTSnAIgU3OZpWTl1zNBWMk/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288859551298066" /></a><br /><br />How did you get into your line of crafting?<br /><br />I've done lots and lots of types of craft throughout my life including dressmaking, tapestry, lacemaking, cardmaking and so on. For a while I was a primary school teacher and did loads of art and craft in the day as well. But just at the moment, it's mostly jewellery that I'm focussed on - I'm such a magpie!<br /><br />Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?<br /><br />Yes! The BESTeam and the Lonely Jewelers on Etsy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKJsHtWS3jWUAK2MPyxBUGVu2aPrL6-fI2WgoalzenA_hQ6qyIkDW-bbkZgvdqBIQVRGm0TEmVoNnMrj_zFVcTIqKuHU9dtc5sBAQ6pSKYwtXm0pSKpRtor8iCMJs0ScZRdwYTQbAaS8/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKJsHtWS3jWUAK2MPyxBUGVu2aPrL6-fI2WgoalzenA_hQ6qyIkDW-bbkZgvdqBIQVRGm0TEmVoNnMrj_zFVcTIqKuHU9dtc5sBAQ6pSKYwtXm0pSKpRtor8iCMJs0ScZRdwYTQbAaS8/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288732836243138" /></a><br /><br />If you had one super power what would it be?<br /><br />I'd like to be able to make more hours in the day - mostly for crafting, but also for being with the OH and the pooch. Family time is so precious, isn't it?<br /><br />What’s your guilty pleasure?<br /><br />Chocolate definately. It goes straight to my hips, but I can't resist it. I'm learning to live with my hips and enjoy the chocolate now after years of battling with both of them!<br /><br />If you could be any animal what would it be and why?<br /><br />I would be my chocolate labrador because he has the best life we can give him - walks, food, sleeps, play, meeting other dogs and people - and he loves every experience that comes his way. And he lives in the moment, not worrying about the past or the future - which is a lesson we could all learn from.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1BnsL3OAzmE9PxApc6jh_z_XCy7d_FgMMKSwyd9VsyH8T1nwskp8e8Jp_RRBf1TIfcNxrgJlt62Lg1weKbdfTZTXyhvPUozaR_3VU5yHPqL6K7-hK1jxtRFOskbL8bQy5frAqzJ0vFM/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1BnsL3OAzmE9PxApc6jh_z_XCy7d_FgMMKSwyd9VsyH8T1nwskp8e8Jp_RRBf1TIfcNxrgJlt62Lg1weKbdfTZTXyhvPUozaR_3VU5yHPqL6K7-hK1jxtRFOskbL8bQy5frAqzJ0vFM/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288564623568322" /></a><br /><br />Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?<br /><br />The mix of art and jewellery in this shop<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dollydaydream456">http://www.etsy.com/shop/dollydaydream456</a><br /><br />is really beautiful. I love art and the Frida Kahlo influence here and the folksy style are my kind of thing. And of course, like Blue Forest Jewellery, the shop is all about colour!<br /><br />There are about another 200 shops on Etsy I also love...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLtK4arAaTW8WIownzXbtdfZlt5Iq9qke1t0WK8i-qWU2P_Vl3XgUDJKYJ6e11mzmD4iijOZRBNigJoh0seMRVruC1kZTOBemKygq0mzTYa8EQicUE016d6kYJTjz3YTbA7k1xGz-V9k/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLtK4arAaTW8WIownzXbtdfZlt5Iq9qke1t0WK8i-qWU2P_Vl3XgUDJKYJ6e11mzmD4iijOZRBNigJoh0seMRVruC1kZTOBemKygq0mzTYa8EQicUE016d6kYJTjz3YTbA7k1xGz-V9k/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288482668585458" /></a><br /><br />If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?<br /><br />Husband, dog and pliers ;-) But if I'm not allowed people and pets, I'd choose my kindle (stocked up with lots of novels), a big tapestry projects and my pliers!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5eOPLZWrT94sDMrmQiNpmgLMJCElgLM6RA0pu8btIKjAnxlJ_8298G4TPOxjaglbthdep0tuuSPVU2UCAIFWfDBcrvjZg0LolcEQpYszB5hmXWci7c6SIp_vR2YFh1CRUaH6WGbdQBc/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5eOPLZWrT94sDMrmQiNpmgLMJCElgLM6RA0pu8btIKjAnxlJ_8298G4TPOxjaglbthdep0tuuSPVU2UCAIFWfDBcrvjZg0LolcEQpYszB5hmXWci7c6SIp_vR2YFh1CRUaH6WGbdQBc/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288422662122098" /></a><br /><br />From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?<br /><br />If something's not working, move on from it. That's what I love about making jewellery because you don't have to get bored and frustrated with a piece that is giving you difficulties, and there's no one hassling you to get it finished, so you can just try something else. It's great to have somewhere where you can try out new things and there's no risk!<br /><br />What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?<br /><br />Enjoy your crafting, work on your shop but don't get obsessed with it, and don't expect too much too soon. 'Keep calm and carry on' is my favourite motto.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGqMtCOo536fQwxxvPax3cdigP2iEMTYRparJfX8BtiHUiiHVQsNdfSXB4kv-3VffAzNVgP8dJ61Z00DhOZd9XeJxk6pKr9JHTn4Iqkc1H2M96RttWSQevXsa3_G42ov7Xl3SPA70FAE/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiGqMtCOo536fQwxxvPax3cdigP2iEMTYRparJfX8BtiHUiiHVQsNdfSXB4kv-3VffAzNVgP8dJ61Z00DhOZd9XeJxk6pKr9JHTn4Iqkc1H2M96RttWSQevXsa3_G42ov7Xl3SPA70FAE/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288350584779266" /></a><br /><br />Blog, twitter, facebook links:<br /><br /><a href="http://blueforestjewellery.blogspot.com/">http://blueforestjewellery.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/blueforestjewel">http://twitter.com/blueforestjewel</a><br /><a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/BlueForestJewellery">http://www.folksy.com/shops/BlueForestJewellery</a><br /><a href="http://www.dreamaid.com/store/BlueForest">http://www.dreamaid.com/store/BlueForest</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj998nE4A-Rws8ZA5izslYmkwE4SvEL48rmiVanlwM-BYXbgQQrkzgXczNWSmbGhwhDJky4JsmRAvo45BT9QlRtL-UybFUgLVBQTyiRd_-55L89TSC0QbqUn7TF8rBXhojfW2juAmKdd_k/s1600/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj998nE4A-Rws8ZA5izslYmkwE4SvEL48rmiVanlwM-BYXbgQQrkzgXczNWSmbGhwhDJky4JsmRAvo45BT9QlRtL-UybFUgLVBQTyiRd_-55L89TSC0QbqUn7TF8rBXhojfW2juAmKdd_k/s400/8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489288250555076962" /></a><br /><br />* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit BlueForestJewellery’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow BlueForestJewellery’s Blog, where there are many great giveaways available! (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from BlueForestJewellery’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, July 7 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Alison at BlueForestJewellery. GOOD LUCK!!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-16770357915722748942010-06-30T21:12:00.003-04:002010-06-30T21:24:28.510-04:00Brought to you by BESTeam!WHEW!! What a week!! I usually run my BESTeam features on Mondays, but this week I have spent so much time moving that I couldn't even get to the internet until today!<br /><br />That being said, I'm pleased to introduce you to CROCHETIZE! This fun Etsy shop (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetize">http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetize</a>) is brought to you all the way from Europe and showcases the most intricate and beautiful crocheted lace gloves! Styles range from fingerless to fingertips and come in an assortment of colors. Think wedding:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJE6EI1LKlGd0g1vOO5bjyiKdL66A15ZEvikK6KCUZuwPVRRw5zsexpxBGIGmlD9JvLkvpdfYAHII5_xd90fOBkaibVNKtrr0IJmREJj3Hlvj6poR3K_0m-KS6iC23g3PzP3YhVH3QgU/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMJE6EI1LKlGd0g1vOO5bjyiKdL66A15ZEvikK6KCUZuwPVRRw5zsexpxBGIGmlD9JvLkvpdfYAHII5_xd90fOBkaibVNKtrr0IJmREJj3Hlvj6poR3K_0m-KS6iC23g3PzP3YhVH3QgU/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488740976493902850" /></a><br /><br />Or opera:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispgZO7JoDsuZa1oWh1EeaHyt61FOcMj2eB6BDlZyzSFlBN3fCKt7566eEOrdtf8MTF-K7sk-xYvYfuzGw8_OVFu891DClfwxa_5_l3AmJqVmrO0YyXXsB8CBnd3vhAid0WrO7rXakBf8/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispgZO7JoDsuZa1oWh1EeaHyt61FOcMj2eB6BDlZyzSFlBN3fCKt7566eEOrdtf8MTF-K7sk-xYvYfuzGw8_OVFu891DClfwxa_5_l3AmJqVmrO0YyXXsB8CBnd3vhAid0WrO7rXakBf8/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488740817458034482" /></a><br /><br />Or even just for fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TzgVsgIHFFLsFGFl2dcOWdIDNRj0qewyRe0qtPyXVxUNaddVQCHsdMAejdEOcdWPVpnUo88DlLgN5XW_kfgPXxq-ivYHdI1BBMYwTh-Bh9qp3Vdl03zDa3RP2SNnFI4n629apOKNbfc/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TzgVsgIHFFLsFGFl2dcOWdIDNRj0qewyRe0qtPyXVxUNaddVQCHsdMAejdEOcdWPVpnUo88DlLgN5XW_kfgPXxq-ivYHdI1BBMYwTh-Bh9qp3Vdl03zDa3RP2SNnFI4n629apOKNbfc/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488740716477668018" /></a><br /><br />Not only does this talented chick crochet great gloves, but be sure to check out the accessories too! I love long necklaces that I can double up or wear as a single strand.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhDyX8a4AQeWE_lefVO01jXg3OMOeiw3gKoqE2xn2OccL8Or5C3yuJpm6C9gqURDYWDq6q8EKmHEdznWdtycuMPT20bAseU4AJxbwvBJiCWlLcuw3JAr_frE0VrTM79lJ7FnDl11BrhQ/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhDyX8a4AQeWE_lefVO01jXg3OMOeiw3gKoqE2xn2OccL8Or5C3yuJpm6C9gqURDYWDq6q8EKmHEdznWdtycuMPT20bAseU4AJxbwvBJiCWlLcuw3JAr_frE0VrTM79lJ7FnDl11BrhQ/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488740578903969970" /></a><br /><br /><br />You can check out the blog as well at <a href="http://crochetize.blogspot.com">http://crochetize.blogspot.com</a>. Be sure to swing by crochetize, and maybe leave a note that we want to see more!!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-87231824438102146072010-06-25T09:27:00.003-04:002010-06-25T09:40:55.186-04:00Lily Loves...Good Morning!!<br /><br />Before we get to our Friday Feature, I have to first congratulate reneek as the winner of the ConstantGalore giveaway! Thanks for entering, and I have let the twins know, they'll be in touch!!<br /><br />Now, this week Lily was a little extra playful, and her favorite toy is a homemade one... a simple toy made with 2 strands of yarn and a glittery pom pom tied to the end! Paw picked this week is 7 different hand dyed yarns from 7 different Etsy shops! Be sure to check out their other great color choices!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozzrv9yxFITE4Udr-k54V306-ohRYw5ePl6affgUGj4Jh8VlzT967xEPnBvFbfisitxWDMy4yVDcXzqBGi21X3PZpuMgpaiPNmRiIh8QMdSjY00baf-PEbY4Fx4pTwqHqigQ39dSRkKY/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozzrv9yxFITE4Udr-k54V306-ohRYw5ePl6affgUGj4Jh8VlzT967xEPnBvFbfisitxWDMy4yVDcXzqBGi21X3PZpuMgpaiPNmRiIh8QMdSjY00baf-PEbY4Fx4pTwqHqigQ39dSRkKY/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486703203241088146" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamfiber">http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamfiber</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE7N0QzSnjgMYAkhWHyWUMzwRvrtqq6Yj3Np9jT_REkjM4spv0EvBYNwr6Po6jIwoAjTOzfVI0aIdILGBZYCmAv15RTLf3Zv7nhconhK_iAce8x5lIzLg5kUQsreWibtTdk5PjnsJ9yI/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE7N0QzSnjgMYAkhWHyWUMzwRvrtqq6Yj3Np9jT_REkjM4spv0EvBYNwr6Po6jIwoAjTOzfVI0aIdILGBZYCmAv15RTLf3Zv7nhconhK_iAce8x5lIzLg5kUQsreWibtTdk5PjnsJ9yI/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486703051842709906" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OnTheRound">http://www.etsy.com/shop/OnTheRound</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq3wQFdYink3iqsG4mg_qYnBsIHV5kRR8bGYWj6zTZb9Qn-WdbYVt4eGaYpGNQPDkwdYh7mkIdGYPGtZS5ThjWWxRHcx6dRX7Sj7UvLuD6bnMKLDJNQf6mWRTkzZrzxX7xkvpc9BL1Og/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCq3wQFdYink3iqsG4mg_qYnBsIHV5kRR8bGYWj6zTZb9Qn-WdbYVt4eGaYpGNQPDkwdYh7mkIdGYPGtZS5ThjWWxRHcx6dRX7Sj7UvLuD6bnMKLDJNQf6mWRTkzZrzxX7xkvpc9BL1Og/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486702996783390578" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laughingrat">http://www.etsy.com/shop/laughingrat</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSbeM_Fg7T5eesdvFPV4mX7LM0PxktKlaGj9mkVZ47H0_w7srjFtH8PIwb_6zMk455CsXL1Ng9VJhwjEw3c_cgDBsG1gCVlnHBHlIkhjx2KdIXY6aULtEdT6dka7gZgcLRqTxpl4O478/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSbeM_Fg7T5eesdvFPV4mX7LM0PxktKlaGj9mkVZ47H0_w7srjFtH8PIwb_6zMk455CsXL1Ng9VJhwjEw3c_cgDBsG1gCVlnHBHlIkhjx2KdIXY6aULtEdT6dka7gZgcLRqTxpl4O478/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486702942397341682" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cantrix">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Cantrix</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebpRl97F79U084PhNrK77_noKD7tjPg3ur4s134pjFQQwiv-F3LXGVezprnd_e9YQE_p6iRa0fNVdjKSUhBHEUO6hw3tywwvoIOuewxAQ0m9btzar9zjn6D6M7oZDAX6QccpWh9TiXHE/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgebpRl97F79U084PhNrK77_noKD7tjPg3ur4s134pjFQQwiv-F3LXGVezprnd_e9YQE_p6iRa0fNVdjKSUhBHEUO6hw3tywwvoIOuewxAQ0m9btzar9zjn6D6M7oZDAX6QccpWh9TiXHE/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486702881398986130" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpinSpanSpun">http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpinSpanSpun</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDSG98P93jhkDIXtDJiqphcNZtDC3j2I0tOHoFCjEoryLzWe8FAmMpMz9xTJP23iPDa_fwbO2qFZacp7Jap1R99CiCqwlSthLp3Nv3Fvr_2A6JA8oV-fqfEAy37EcaNJN9XsWXKBQhbw/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigDSG98P93jhkDIXtDJiqphcNZtDC3j2I0tOHoFCjEoryLzWe8FAmMpMz9xTJP23iPDa_fwbO2qFZacp7Jap1R99CiCqwlSthLp3Nv3Fvr_2A6JA8oV-fqfEAy37EcaNJN9XsWXKBQhbw/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486702827408565394" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitpurlgurl">http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitpurlgurl</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxz02kCYPD92cCSUmOEsoDTt28HlmrtwiV1gFDy75Spjp6ru5HHm4t1SXsAHAc9r6QN1e2MP3a50twxDo_DTpsY-lBme-1JnU7Na3oYJd9j2Edn492TPwnKxiLmevNBd-oxvcrbAJjh_w/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxz02kCYPD92cCSUmOEsoDTt28HlmrtwiV1gFDy75Spjp6ru5HHm4t1SXsAHAc9r6QN1e2MP3a50twxDo_DTpsY-lBme-1JnU7Na3oYJd9j2Edn492TPwnKxiLmevNBd-oxvcrbAJjh_w/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486702759522119058" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/purewool">http://www.etsy.com/shop/purewool</a>Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2810790928280809620.post-18519576668918230012010-06-24T10:45:00.005-04:002010-06-24T11:02:41.909-04:00Focus Feature and Giveaway!Just like any other Thursday, it’s time to start the day with a huge CONGRATS to the winner of the ourhometoyours giveaway! So without further adieu, CONGRATS to ChristieCottage! I’ll put you in touch with ourhometoyours and that amazing quilled cross will be on its way to you!<br /><br />Welcome to Waterwaif! This Etsy shop (<a href="www.waterwaif.etsy.com">www.waterwaif.etsy.com</a>) features the most gorgeous jewelry at the most reasonable prices! The giveaway from this shop will be a $20 gift certificate (open worldwide) to use on any item, so start the search for your favorite now, be prepared when you win! <br /><br />This giveaway is not just for the winner though!! For the week that this giveaway is running on my blog, Waterwaif is offering 10% off everything in her shop for readers of the Clever’s Corner Blog!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwD08nom6A4VJ1WKAJHlVPEORMnasXCy20MPfXXT6_7Y3i1yL4gQkxry4qu6F1yjIfqeTh-XnafaJTONR6LPgoB2J58B9jmWnmwQo8bsvnyepJ6iChuE0iwTczCykyY2QDVJhXtLmJEzQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwD08nom6A4VJ1WKAJHlVPEORMnasXCy20MPfXXT6_7Y3i1yL4gQkxry4qu6F1yjIfqeTh-XnafaJTONR6LPgoB2J58B9jmWnmwQo8bsvnyepJ6iChuE0iwTczCykyY2QDVJhXtLmJEzQ/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353871172253826" /></a><br /><br />Here’s what Waterwaif had to say:<br /><br />What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?<br /><br />I don't necessarily have a specific item that's my favorite at the moment. In the past when an item was my favorite, I'd have to make extras and keep one for myself until I realized how much money it was costing me. Oops! I really like the sea glass necklaces I have listed right now but I couldn't pick a favorite. Maybe the one with the sand dollar!<br /><br />How did you get into your line of crafting?<br /><br />I've always been a big fan of finding, owning, and wearing jewelry but for so many years I've had the hardest time finding pieces that I just *had* to have. There was always a reason a piece wouldn't work for me or I'd find myself saying "If only it looked like this... then it'd be perfect." I've been wanting to make my own jewelry for years but always put it off to do other, more immediate things like family and home. I finally said "Enough!" and just DID IT.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHq0pJXxFREcbv9SvNYRHoyEIzYSWyAHu7TU3enfWjnirQ-3-3N66jNSuMNdUBfDoYJ24okTaoUeXb55dUwuSbZC3hd20XTZTwdRLZfNdQELPn3no2sJeGatE8mSQbGnlw62QEw0uNM4/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTHq0pJXxFREcbv9SvNYRHoyEIzYSWyAHu7TU3enfWjnirQ-3-3N66jNSuMNdUBfDoYJ24okTaoUeXb55dUwuSbZC3hd20XTZTwdRLZfNdQELPn3no2sJeGatE8mSQbGnlw62QEw0uNM4/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353780741167890" /></a><br /><br />Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?<br /><br />The only team I'm a member of right now is the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. I participate in a few other Etsy-themed groups but BEST is the only one actually sanctioned by Etsy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5CQuTrAtNI3Kxub20HA2WI6jdWEP9xf3o4SAsh1qolgGE_yz0LG4qPN34Zf_uCKT7IFSMS2GaBhE821tx332iNRiqqFmixMSMLFO8wiwFWRA7UF-tcFil6YLUS67g9BxYZGs3zk1YHg/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5CQuTrAtNI3Kxub20HA2WI6jdWEP9xf3o4SAsh1qolgGE_yz0LG4qPN34Zf_uCKT7IFSMS2GaBhE821tx332iNRiqqFmixMSMLFO8wiwFWRA7UF-tcFil6YLUS67g9BxYZGs3zk1YHg/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353703976860898" /></a><br /><br />If you had one super power what would it be?<br /><br />The power to heal. There is so much pain and suffering in the world, both humans and animals. I wish I could just hold someone or something and make it all better.<br /><br />What’s your guilty pleasure?<br /><br />Laying in the sun. I shouldn't do it as often as I do but I just can't help it. There's something so healing and fulfilling about a sunny day at the beach.<br /><br />If you could be any animal what would it be and why?<br /><br />My first instinct is to say an owl and my second is to say a tiger but then when I stop to think about having to hunt and rip apart my meals, and I realize I'd rather be a sea turtle. They're such gentle, peaceful giants who enjoy the beach as much as I do.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxfCMpZIbQ-tvplNHorPKz00oaIK-uxv4Xi6lLayQynt7ciP9cxCOs5t5eVQlA9cQR-e3aGO8bWRSruIbdqVt0xshjeQHtZ7SNOUHJTa4FqUV1s6Bv0Kokg6ggdw0zHvBc8-qRdjgSm4/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxfCMpZIbQ-tvplNHorPKz00oaIK-uxv4Xi6lLayQynt7ciP9cxCOs5t5eVQlA9cQR-e3aGO8bWRSruIbdqVt0xshjeQHtZ7SNOUHJTa4FqUV1s6Bv0Kokg6ggdw0zHvBc8-qRdjgSm4/s400/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353616314523330" /></a><br /><br />Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?<br /><br />I have way too many favorite Etsy shops to even begin listing them! My favorites list is a mile long. A good hint to what my favorites are in any given week is to check out my Tempt Me Tuesday blog posts. I list 4 or 5 favorite items each week from other sellers.<br /><br />If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?<br /><br />Hmm, can I say my husband and my two children? That's three! If I had to choose things and not people, I'd choose my floppy straw hat, a bikini, and a favorite book that I wouldn't mind reading over and over again.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTAqj2BrPks7jfv1Q4-oZibMjFt5poetX8gFfnffg5bLv3dx_vnoe7AETHumxVFfjXSYrrw2qOKbx8ZHJSdRMP_S74BhHgFVwJGyIpdPuz1D87sVQiwyH4GGCCepLxZQhypUS1a42qXc/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTAqj2BrPks7jfv1Q4-oZibMjFt5poetX8gFfnffg5bLv3dx_vnoe7AETHumxVFfjXSYrrw2qOKbx8ZHJSdRMP_S74BhHgFVwJGyIpdPuz1D87sVQiwyH4GGCCepLxZQhypUS1a42qXc/s400/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353514432709218" /></a><br /><br />From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?<br /><br />Nothing. I don't learn from my frustrations except that sometimes I just have to walk away. A fresh pair of eyes sees everything totally differently.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgcXcsGGwV7ymYWns6wkpXZOvGyWi-kCG278RXkjNZ_NNfD3ZELqrPoGMfRO6eloz1pOpexZc1fI2Xbk1bCjvxBsUohkAVp-Ws555SmvrEkBzsTqXwEp0ghklIoJtu1qFibiqGUpiP5g/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUgcXcsGGwV7ymYWns6wkpXZOvGyWi-kCG278RXkjNZ_NNfD3ZELqrPoGMfRO6eloz1pOpexZc1fI2Xbk1bCjvxBsUohkAVp-Ws555SmvrEkBzsTqXwEp0ghklIoJtu1qFibiqGUpiP5g/s400/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353449549769026" /></a><br /><br />What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?<br /><br />I wrote a blog post about this very thing!<br /><a href="http://waterwaif.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-just-hit-25-sales.html">http://waterwaif.blogspot.com/2010/03/i-just-hit-25-sales.html</a><br /><br />Blog, twitter, facebook links:<br /><br />Blog: <a href="http://waterwaif.blogspot.com">http://waterwaif.blogspot.com</a><br />Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/waterwaif">http://www.facebook.com/waterwaif</a><br />Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thewaterwaif">http://twitter.com/thewaterwaif</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vrnhtSDCVukW9u0gL-ocMsuDF4hYNbTqaVDYJH6WfnJAEp1Dxv_FWnu_-AQhYLRt4EN3KMn3I2Axa571zMr1xzQrXmWG3Qr2xYyC8_e6dWFDQZ_SfnSZq9QdXyfmeoMqcWGNfVsZBYs/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vrnhtSDCVukW9u0gL-ocMsuDF4hYNbTqaVDYJH6WfnJAEp1Dxv_FWnu_-AQhYLRt4EN3KMn3I2Axa571zMr1xzQrXmWG3Qr2xYyC8_e6dWFDQZ_SfnSZq9QdXyfmeoMqcWGNfVsZBYs/s400/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486353372226326498" /></a><br /><br />* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *<br /><br />Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!<br /><br />There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:<br /><br />Visit Waterwaif’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)<br /><br />BONUS ENTRIES!!!<br /><br />Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)<br /><br />Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)<br /><br />Follow Waterwaif’s Blog, where there are many great giveaways available! (1 entry)<br /><br />Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)<br /><br />Make a purchase from Waterwaif’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)<br /><br />The giveaway will end on Wednesday, June 30 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Waterwaif. GOOD LUCK!!Jennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16028841718537910815noreply@blogger.com137