CIJ PCFteam scavenger hunt.

For the month of July the PCFteam has put together this fantastic scavenger hunt stuffed to the gills full of prizes. There are 34 fabulous etsy shops that have each donated 2 prizes to the hunt. The rules are simple and easy to follow.

You can find all the details here http://pcfteam.blogspot.ca/2012/07/scavenger-hunt-big-prizes.html

I myself am one of the shops included in this hunt and have donated a few goodies from my shop at valkinthreads.etsy.com . So if you love wining free stuff and love to shop around on etsy come play and join in the hunt.

Whimsical Etsy Shop.

I found this adorable mystical shop while in the fourm on etsy and I just love it.JordanRou.etsy.com is a very unique shop her whimsical dolls are fantastic. They are perfect to go along with the fairy tales you read to your kids of to collect as a set. They would make great Christmas gifts for any age.

I asked JordanRou.etsy.com for a short bio and this is what she said "I make hand-sewn, ooak fantasy art dolls, and do some collage/mixed media work.

I live in NC, and am currently a college student. I have had a love for art and making things since I was very young, and was able to foster this love and really grow as an artist throughout highschool (I was home schooled - yay for free time and independent learning!). I feel like i have really grown as an artist within the past few years. I am a little new to etsy."

 

So if your looking for something unique and fresh while shoping around this holiday season please stop on over and visit this colorful fun shop. JordanRou.etsy.com 

Creative Etsy Shop !

I ran in to this shop in the etsy forums and it is just fantastic. DinosDiedOfBoredom.etsy.com has beautiful water color paintings with a unique variety of art for all taste. One of these beauties will look stunning in any home decor.

I had a chance to get a short bio from DinosDiedOfBoredom.etsy.com and this is what she said

"My etsy shop is called Dinosaurs Died of Boredom. There is a theory, called Paleoweltschmerz, which expresses a possible explanation for the extinction of dinosaurs. It claims that dinosaurs became so disillusioned with their ancient world that they died of boredom.

Creating the art in my shop are some of the things which keep that from happening to me!

I do watercolour / ink drawings of the famous and fictional.

With each painting I sell, I donate to the Kingston Animal Rescue: a volunteer-run, “no-kill” animal rescue group. "

So on top of this being a wonderful shop with awesome art to look at and buy she also donates to charity to make a difference in the world around us. So if you have a chance stop on by DinosDiedOfBoredom.etsy.com and take a look around

Special Etsy Shop Feature!

Hi I just wanted to take a moment to spot light this fantastic etsy shop CourageForKristi.etsy.com  who are doing their best to make a difference in the lives of a family that has battle with great loss.

I asked CourageForKristi.etsy.com  for a short bio about what they do in their shop and what they stand for and here is what she said. "Support Breast Cancer Awareness (October 2010)

Kristi Lowery Lim lost her battle with breast cancer last summer mere months after being diagnosed. Kristi was a dear college friend of my husband and a fellow physical therapist. To honor Kristi, and support her family, my husband has set up college saving funds for her three young daughters. Nothing will replace the loss of their mother, but we hope to help them carry on with positive memories and a successful future.

100% of all sales go to 529 State College Investment funds for Kristi's three young daughters. Items listed in this shop are donated by other generous Etsy sellers.

This is our second year honoring Kristi. Last year we blew our $300 goal out of the water by raising $1,400. Thank you so much for all of your wonderful support and love!

If you are an Etsy Artisan and interested in donating, please send me a convo!"

So please I know we all have our own daily hardships in life but if you could all take a moment and take a look into this shop CourageForKristi.etsy.com  I know there will be three children that will be very greatful for even taking the time out of your day for them. :0)

the smallest splash can cause a tidle wave.

Sweet little etsy shop!

This cute little shop I found on my twitter etsy thread the other day. She has a cute shop. I think here sachets are simply perfect for wedding gifts, baby shower gifts spa day packs for friends the gift giving option for these little beauties are endless. So take a moment and check out cleorosesachets.etsy.com for that unique little something you’ve been looking for.

I have asked cleorosesachets.etsy.com to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. ”Years ago I wanted to open a little Bed and bath Boutique with beautiful things...My mother was lending a big helping hand in that direction, when she became ill and passed just 2 months later..I felt at the time I had to find a name for my shop and do this. Not being able to sleep, one early morning it hit me. Cleo Rose. My mother’s name was Rose and It was Cleo. She never liked the name "Cleo" so she did not use it. I was grown with children of my own before I knew this was her name. My aunt slipped, my mother got upset and I laughed and teased her for a long time. In addition, I think it was my mother who one early morning had helped me with this name. I could imagine her saying, “if it is good enough to tease me, then it is good enough to be your shop name". LOl The rest of the Cleo Rose Name for the shop I won't reveal. I was making designer pillows, but it cost a lot. All talent came from my mother and I give her total credit. The sachets came about from a sachet I gave to my mother many yrs ago. I sketched some ideas out. Some are still living just on the sketches for the moment. I tried hard to copy her silk flowers she made but I just did not quite have her talent. I finally, débuted them on Valentine’s Day 2003 and they were an absolute hit. I was busy for the 3 days prior to Valentine’s Day, It was crazy but exciting!!

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I am still working on getting my shop filled and working on new designs as well!!”

Wonderful Etsy Shop

Todays great etsian featured shop is rativs.etsy.com.

She has the most adorable little crochet hats. If your looking for something to keep your little ones head warm this fall than check out her pumpkin hats. They are just the cutest. But that's not all you can get from her shop. She also sells beautiful scarves and crochet blankets as well. So when the temperature drops outside and your looking for ways to stay warm swing on by rativs.etsy.com and stock up for the winter.

I have asked rativs.etsy.com to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. "I am a stay at home mom of two young boys. Have been crocheting most of my life. Love to make hats, scarves and blankets. Currently making lots of pumpkin hats for Halloween."

An Adorable Etsy Shop!

This great etsy artist has such an adorable shop. I love her cute hair accessories and to know that she was inspired by having a daughter makes it even sweeter. Her hair pins match with everything and add a flair to whatever you ware. Thank you so much Pootendatum.etsy.com for sharing your experience with us.

I have asked Pootendatum.etsy.com to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. "I'm a 27 year old stay at home mom to my 7 month old daughter. I started making accessories for her when I couldn't seem to find exactly what I was looking for in stores. And I started my etsy store to share my designs with others who may be in the same boat.

My etsy store consists of accessories for any age. My hair clip designs can be worn by both toddlers and adults alike! I love to combine vibrant colors with some sparkle for that extra *pop*."

Please make sure to visit her shop for more great items being sold in her shop. :0)

An Amazing Etsy Artist

This fellow etsian does something that I have always dreamed of doing but I personally have never been able to achieve this kind of talent. In the last few days I have had the opportunity to chat with her some on the daily thread that I manage I she is a very sweet person. I wish her lots of luck in her adventure on the internet high-speed highway. I know her shop abstractive.etsy.com will do well.

I have asked abstractive.etsy.com to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. “My name is Adi and painting plays an important part in my life. It has been that way for many years. I paint abstract acrylic paintings on canvas, and I also sell their prints.”

You can also find abstractive.etsy.com on face book just follow this link. http://www.facebook.com/Abstractive

I hope that you have enjoyed this etsy shop as much as I have.

Please feel free to leave comments and feedback to let abstractive.etsy.com know how well she is doing.

A must see Etsy Shop thecrochetloft

I found this cute etsy shop while running my forum thread on etsy.

 She sales one of my favorite items in her shop. (Wristlets) I just love arm warmers and her fantastic shop is stocked full of them.

If your like me and hate being cold stop on over at thecrochetloft and stock up for the winter.

I have asked thecrochetloft to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. "I came up with the name thecrochetloft when my hubby and I were talking of the title he said how about crochet corner. That did not fit, but with much thought I came up with The Crochet Loft would be broader.

I have been crocheting since I was about 8 years old and loved it ever since. Nowadays there are so many types of yarn I like to experiment.

If you have any more questions contact me http://www.thecrochetloft.etsy.com/"

I have posted some photos of these awesome items please take a look

I hope everyone has enjoyed this feature. As a fellow crochet’er I am happy to have had the chance to get to meet thecrochetloft and find out a little about what goes on behind the scenes in her shop.

Amigurumi Fun

I was planning on blogging today about some of the great Etsy shops that I have found while doing my x-mass shopping, but I started on a new project and got completely lost in it.

I thought I would try my hand at amigurumi's and found that they are a lot of fun to make and they came out so cute. I found a cool blog that has all these free patterns to use. So I went to town on making a few of them.

So here is some photos of my finished products. Hope you all like. I think maybe in the future I might open up another web store just for all of my crocheting. Until then I'm just going to have some fun getting crafty.

Brid rattle                                                                     Hippo

Please check out this other great Etsy store that sells adorable amigurumi's. wigglysee.etsy.com

Digicute's amazing promotion's shop list of the day.

I found this fun Shop while searching the promotions forums on Etsy. This great etsian spends her time helping to promote fellow etsy shops. She manages a thread that consists of a daily list of fantastic Etsy shops. To be added to this list you just have to click here to go to this thread and simply ask for your shop to be added to tomorrow’s list. Then digicute takes care of the rest for you. The only thing digicute asks is for you to help promote the thread during the day to keep the list at the top of the forum pages. It's as simple as that.



digicute starts a new list every day. So if you want to be on it daily than make sure you post on the new list every day. This is today’s list. At the end of the day digicute will close the thread and start a new one. If you go to the last post on the thread you will find a link to the new thread.



I want to spot light digicute's shop today. Her shop is full of fun digital clip art and digital scrapbook paper. So please take the time to check out her amazing shop.


Here is her list of shop's for today 11/11/2009

.•:*¨¨*:•.A list of Wonderful Shops.•:*¨¨*:•.


digicute.etsy.com - digital collage sheets, clip arts, gift tags

katker.etsy.com - OOAK Bloomin' Button Jewelry & OOAK Swarovski Jewelry; she also has a section where everything is 50% off! Check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5166836§ion_id=6073383. Be her 150th sale and get 15% refunded back to you! Also, mention this thread for an additional 20% off anything.

wigglysee.etsy.com - crocheted stuffed toys

justscrapsnthings.etsy.com - tags, cards, die cuts and sports emebellishments out of scrap papers. She has some items on sale for only $1!! Check them out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JustScrapsNThings?section_id=6535613! Also, check out her new blog on crafting tips and ideas: http://justscrapsnthings.blogspot.com/

AnnaBelleArts.etsy.com - Needle felted art dolls, felted one of a kind bags, pincushions, eclectic jewelry and holiday creations; she has some art dolls that would like a new home :) http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaBelleArts?section_id=6211150! Also check out here unique pin cushions: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaBelleArts?section_id=6209198

SewnInspirations.etsy.com - Decorative, children, teen & tooth fairy pillows. Pet stockings and more. Sale! 20% off decorative pillows, sale items and holiday items.

ebruksupplies.etsy.com - unique jewelery specially handmade for you by a dentist and her mom! You can also find supplies mainly gemstones to create your own. FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING All items in her Shop!!! Also check out her blog: http://myblogkiwansdesign.blogspot.com/

Ebruk.etsy.com - this is the mother's shop :)!!! Trendy knitting and crochet! And this is her lovely treasury: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=74869. If you got 3 items in the same day of her shop Free Worldwide Shipping !!!Refunds will be back through Paypal.

gilliauna.etsy.com - Beaded and Gemstone Jewelry and Accessories; free shipping in US and Canada; Discounted WorldWide Shipping

MiasMunchies.etsy.com - handmade dog treats

Chep.etsy.com - cute art paintings

lanakinbuddys.etsy.com - quilt blankets, scarves, purses, and more! She needs 4 more sales to reach her goal by the end of this month. Let's help her out :)! Also, check out her giveaway on her blog: http://pudgypalz.blogspot.com/2009/10/new-moon-twilight-giveaway.html

KittysKorner.etsy.com - lovely knit goods

beadware.etsy.com - Handcrafted gifts and fine beaded jewerly; she just opened her shop about a month ago so let's give her some support!

FabricGreetings.etsy.com - mailable textile art

lisawitmercollection.etsy.com - Vintage and handmade jewelry. $1.00 shipping!

sweetharvey.etsy.com - letterpress greeting cards

TheArtOfJoy.etsy.com - Original paper goodies; if you like her cards, you can vote for her here: http://www.etsy.com/voter_list.php?ref=voter&room_id=78

ajcouturegemstones.etsy.com --LUXE gemstones beads and findings

juliafinucane.etsy.com - art, prints, dolls, paper goods, and free shipping on most items!

amyssoapsnthings.etsy.com - bath and body products and more! Get 20% off on purchases $15 dollars or more during the month of November.

TheAshGrove.etsy.com - earrings; she just started her shop so more items will be coming very soon! Let's give her some support!

obsoleteboutique.etsy.com - Unique and vintage items; she just opened this shop recently so let's give her some support :)!! The next one is her other shop!

EarthenTreasures.etsy.com - handmade jewelry and more; this is her other shop :)!

orlydesign.etsy.com - Handmade ceramic; she just opened her shop a month ago so let's give her some support!

mylittleburritos.etsy.com - dolls, totes, hand puppets, and more! Get 20% off your total purchase (not including shipping). Refund through paypal.

JWsCountryCrafts.etsy.com - cat toys, holiday decor, jewelry, Creative Wall Decor, and more

avendano.etsy.com - eco clothing shop; get 20% off and free shipping from Nov. 10-11

JewelryOfNote.etsy.com - handmade jewelry; check out her first treasury! http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=92797

Pleasurearts’ Great Shops List BNS: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6330870&page=1
Pleasurearts’ Great Shops List is a fairly new BNS thread; many of the regulars of this Shop of the Day thread (including myself :D) is in this BNS. We welcome everyone who is interested :)!! No minimum purchase!
Here is the Pleasurearts’ BNR treasury: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=75085

This is a great way to kick start your holiday shoping. There is such a variety on the list that you will be able to find something for everyone. Enjoy your shopping.

Pleasurearts’ Great Shops List BNS

What is a BNS you might ask?


A BNS is a thread on the Etsy promotions forum. If you are a seller on Etsy you can go to this thread, pick a great shop from the list, buy an item and post your transaction on the thread. Then one of us list managers will add your shop name to the thread where you will remain on the list as long as you check in regularly (once every other day) and help promote the thread. There is no minimum amount that you have to spend to buy on.

Becoming an active member on a forum thread on Etsy is a great way to meet other shop owners and generate business for your shop. I personally have chosen Pleasurearts’ Great Shops List BNS to join and have found that the other shop owners here are wonderful. They do their best to help bring in sales for everyone by promoting one another and making terrific treasuries. This has been a great experience for me and I recommend other shop owners on Etsy to take some time and prowl the forums and try to get to know other sellers. It is worth the time spent.

If you are not a shop owner on Etsy but you are shoping around to find that perfect gift for someone please feel free to take a look at the list of fantastic Etsy shops that I have provided below.
If you would like to join this great BNS I have provided a list of shops below that participate. Once you make a purchase from any of these shops below you can then go to this thread and post your transaction to be added on to the list.

♥Pleasurearts’ Great Shops List BNS♥


♥Come and join us!♥

-Buy from any shops on this current list.
-Post your transaction here and your name will be added on to the list.
-Come and post on the thread (check in) to stay on the list.
-Promote your shop, new items, deals, sales, etc.
-Chat, have fun, promote each other!

1. pleasurearts.etsy.com Great price jewelry to support charities!
2. BeadingByBawissa.etsy.com Beaded items: ornaments, pens and jewelry
3. belladonnabeads.etsy.com Fun, bright, unique jewellery!
4. yarndeb.etsy.com Needlecraft
5. wigglysee.etsy.com Crocheted stuffed toys
6. ToBoldlyFold.etsy.com Soft cover leather sketchbooks and journals
7. funnyfuser.etsy.com Fused glass, specializing in barrettes
8. NoStoneTurned.etsy.com Fine art photographs
9. katker.etsy.com OOAK Bloomin' Button Jewelry; OOAK Swarovski Jewelry
10. BabyNest.etsy.com Scarves,Baskets,Coasters,Pin Cushions,Hair Jewelry
11. FirstLightGlass.etsy.com Fused glass jewelry, art and home decor
12. rttinytreasures.etsy.com Paintings in a variety of mediums and prints
13. thefaerieglen.etsy.com A variety of items!
14. themosyscrapper03.etsy.com Jewelry, scrapbook tags, buttons, cards, etc.
15. cowgirlcrysi.etsy.com One of a kind crochet pieces and custom work
16. maddy7.etsy.com Stained Glass Studio featuring nightlights, suncatchers, panels
17. lanakinbuddys.etsy.com Stuffed animals, blankets, purses and scarves
18. StrawberryTopsSpa.etsy.com Beauty and spa products
19. LaughingFridge.etsy.com OOAK fun, funky, whimsical Art Magnets
20. theyellowhobbit.etsy.com Handspun yarn,handpainted yarn and roving
21. YourTime.etsy.com Wire wrapped jewelry, vintage and supplies.
22. Kritterluver.etsy.com Candles and jewelry


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List Managers
pleasurearts.etsy.com
babynest.etsy.com
belladonnabeads.etsy.com

lanakinbuddys.etsy.com

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Treasury
Pleasurearts Buy and Replace
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=91499

Please take a moment to vist each shop and see what great buys they have to offer.

These are just a few of the great items you will find in these shops.

Pleasurearts.etsy.com                                                       babynest.etsy.com

belladonnabeads.etsy.com                                                lanakinbuddys.etsy.com

Why Everyone Should Know Brynnalex.

Who is Brynnalex you ask and why is it so important to me?

I opened my shop on Etsy about 2 months ago and have since been stalking the forums to find a great place to hang out. I have mentioned before in a previous blog about a great thread with awesome people in it, but one Etsy shop in particular caught my eye. (Brynnalex)

Brynnalex (Elaine) is a woman I admire on so many levels; her strength, heart, kindness and perseverance are just a few of her qualities.

Elaine's Etsy shop Brynnalex was not started as a way to make money off of the crafts she has made. It was started in remembrance of her only daughter. Brynn was a bright creative child who was taken too soon.

Brynnalex's Etsy shop is a donation store where other artist and fellow Etsians' have gathered our talents together in memory of Brynn Proctor Suddes and donated items to be sold to raise money for the annual bursary which is given to a student involved and excelling in either Fashion Design, Journalism or the Arts.

Brynn said "Follow your Dreams" and now that she is an angel we can all do are part to help her help others Follow their Dreams.

Please everyone who reads this take the time to visit the Etsy shop and tribute site listed below.

http://www.brynnalex.etsy.com/

http://www.beheartstrings.com/

Sometimes in life we can get lost and feel so small and insignificant in this world and then someone comes along and we are touched and changed forever.

Today you are being given the opportunity to reach out and change someone else’s life forever.

I know that times our tuff but even the smallest ripple can become a huge wave.

Help keep Brynn's wishes going.

Let's change our children’s world for the better.

Great Etsy Shop terrasecrets

I found a great thread on Etsy. With lots of wonderful insightful people all coming together to help each other out. I was very happy to join this online community started by Enyaeire. Who is an upbeat wonderful crafter on Etsy. She opens a new thread in the forum each morning and works with a great team to update and add new shops to the list throughout the day. Even smileymoo who I have bloged about in a previous Great Etsy Shop feature is a list manager. So if you are a shop on Etsy or you just like to shop on Etsy than please take the time and come see what this great thread is all about.


While I was visiting the shops on her list I came across terrasecrets who specialize in spa and beauty items. I poked around in terrasecrets shop for a while and was happy to find a few treats I could purchase.

I decided to buy her peppermint foot soak and a strawberry smoothie lip balm. I am so happy that I did.

When the package arrived it was wrapped in tissue, tied with a thank you note and contained not only my purchase but a sample pack as well. I love the lip balm and foot soak by the way. The scents contained with in the package smelled so great and filled the room.

I am happy to report that if you are looking for spa and beauty gifts then look no further and click on terrasecrets highlighted name anywhere in this post to and pick up one of these fantastic items from her shop. You won’t be disappointed.

Great Etsy Shop MaritimeArts

Here is a fantastic find. This shop is most definitely on my top 10 list. I personally love historical clothing. Being able to become a different character and get lost in a whole other era in time can be such a joy. If you do anything today make sure you add taking a look at MaritimeArts shop to the top of your list. It will be well worth it.

Here is a bio sent to me from MaritimeArts: "MaritimeArts is a shop that sells costuming and clothing for the historical reenactor. I am a reenactor myself and in attending events I noticed a real lack of ingenuity in the clothing people were wearing. And the clothing that did spark an interest in me was so expensive I certainly couldn't afford it.


This is a hobby for most people and people do it because they enjoy it. Believe it or not, dressing up in these beautiful outfits is a lot of fun. So, I decided to take up sewing historical clothing. I have sold at local Rennaissance Faires and SCA events over the years. I then got interested in the Victorian/cowboy era and loved taking on a new era to learn about. I actually do research the outfits and draft my patterns using these historical guidelines I research about. It's important when you are reenacting to promote an accurate image of the time period. But equally as important is affordability. You can use modern sewing techniques and modern fabrics and trims and make them look historically accurate. Yes, the fabric may have a bit of polyester in the blend, that will keep it affordable. But the fabric will "look" like it was something they might have worn and the pattern lines are historically accurate. I love the challenge of looking at a Godey's Fashion Book for the 1800's and trying to find a modern fabric that looks similar to the descriptions.

I decided to open an Etsy store about 1 year ago and try and sell my items online. I was working a 9 to 5 job in a place I absolutely hated. My children were growing up in daycare and I was not spending any time with them. So, that is basically why I decided to open an Etsy shop.

I mostly do custom orders. My pictures are of garments I have made for myself or for other people. I have listed them and in the description I lay out what the sale will provide. This outfit in these colors and this fabric. I find that people can be creative that way and can come up with their "dream outfit"."

The fallowing photos are MaritimeArts favorite picks that are listed in her Etsy shop.

These are just astonishing. I am taken away by the detail in MaritimeArts work

How people can find MaritimeArts:

Etsy: http://maritimearts.etsy.com/

twitter: http://twitter.com/foxtrotcharlie1

blog: http://maritimearts.blogspot.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MaritimeArts/127920703282

Or you can click on the highlighted name of MaritimeArts anywhere in this post and be taken straight to her Etsy shop.

Great Etsy Shop Experience

This featured Etsy shop of the day designs darling jewelry. Experience's pieces are flashy and eye catching. Her jewelry is versatile and can be worn by all ages. My favorite is the star pendant necklace and I love how her tear drop earrings sparkle. Every thing in her shop just pops. Go see Experience's unique design quality for your self.


Experience has sent me a bio of her self to feature here on my blog. Take a look into this talented artisan’s life. "My name is Whitney and I live in Athens, Georgia with my boyfriend, two roommates, and two awesome cats, Milo and Luna. I'm currently a college student on hiatus... I'm just not sure what I want to pursue. I know that I would like to be able to make a living with my art. It's a hard road, but perhaps I can make it through. Currently I pay my rent by working at a daycare. Between work and rest I try to get as much art done as possible, and my Etsy shop is probably where you can best see the results of my hard work. I've been making jewelry for about 3-4 years on and off now; I started working with resin about a year ago and it was so enjoyable that I continued with it and it became my most-used medium for jewelry. However, in the very near future, I will be releasing several brand new designs, so keep your eyes peeled"

Hmm her cat’s names remind me of one of my husband’s favorite video games Lunar. I love the choice in names :).

These are some of Experience's favorite picks up for sale in her shop.

Starry Night Necklace

Pink n' Black Earrings

Lime Sparkle Studs

You can find Experience on the web at

http://www.experience.etsy.com/ - Etsy Shop

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Experience-Designs/18731892409?ref=ts - Facebook Fan Page

http://www.experiencedesigns.blogspot.com/ - Blog

Or you can click on Experience's highlighted name throughout this post to be taken straight to her Etsy shop.

Great Etsy Shop ParamiPanda

Today’s Etsy shop is ParamiPanda. I absolutely love (did I say love) I mean love her little crochet animals. I'm not sure if she works off patterns or if she comes up with her own, but her little animals are adorable. Once you take a look at her shop your going to want one of every item she has.




I have asked ParamiPanda to send me a small bio about her and this is what she had to say. “My name is Alix and I am in the process of surrounding myself with bunnies and pandas and sheep of varying shapes and sizes. My dream is to own a miniature schnauzer, a standard schnauzer and a giant schnauzer all at the same time, and my life goal is to breed dogs that look like baby pandas (I have a plan!). I have been crafty all my life, making little creatures out of old clothes and buttons starting when I was about seven. When I discovered crochet about a year and half ago, my need to bring kawaii plushies into the world resurfaced, and Parami Panda was born. I am currently in the process of creating a line of 100% organic/eco-friendly/naturally dyed critters, and I am also dabbling a little bit in doll making. You can read about what's going on with Parami Panda and my crazy life at http://paramipanda.blogspot.com/"

Featured below are ParamiPanda's favorite items that she has listed for sell right now in her Etsy shop.

Halloween Vampire Bunny

Green Crochet Octopus

Rocky the Baby Crochet Bunny

Blue Heart Panda Bear

Baby Winter Bunny

These little guys would make perfect stocking stuffers for the holidays. So get ahead start on your check list for people to buy for and drop in to this great Etsy shop.

If you click on the highlighted ParamiPanda anywhere in this post you will be taken directly to her Etsy shop.

Great Etsy Shop MarketingandMore

Have you prepared yourself and your business for the frantic Holiday season? Well get on it and travel over to MarketingandMore. This Etsy shop is full of fantastic finds for your busy holiday season. MarketingandMore has the cutest designs for labels, thank you cards and much more. It is an incredible find and I am pleased to present this diamond in the rough to you.


This is a bio sent to me from MarketingandMore so you could learn a little about her shop and what she does.

"Tiffany Designs & Prints started with the ideas of having anything printable made available, but with the added touch of custom design work. It became so hugely popular that we spun off a specialty division, Neoteric Expressions. Neoteric Expressions is a new element to the graphic design industry with a twist on classy and elegant designs. We love to help people create that perfect piece of art that they would be proud to show off. We realize the industry right now is inundated with graphic designers who want to make a quick buck - we're here to design for those who want something that looks so awesome, they will want to share with their friends and family. We're here to stay.

Neoteric Expressions and Tiffany Designs & Prints have a lot to offer, and just by taking a look at our designs, you'll get a feel for where we're going."

Below are some of MarketingandMore's favorite items listed in her Etsy shop.

(MarketingandMore)"This season, we're starting off with some awesome thank you cards so you can show appreciation to your customers and clients in the spirit of Fall. These come in a variety of colors, as shown, but of course you can request any color you like! We're always happy to oblige to ensure they're perfect for you. "

(MarketingandMore) "Next, we have our inspirational fall themed birth announcements. These are personally crafted in the art of making sure your newborn is welcomed into the world by the friends and family who love him/her."

(MarketingandMore) "We are also ramping up our Christmas line up early! Right now, we offer address labels in various styles and quantities, with extremely cute designs so everyone can take advantage and still be personable and unique."

Green, Red, Black:

Blue, Aqua, Cream:

(MarketingandMore) "We're pretty flexible. We also run specials and sales often on our most popular items, which will always be posted on our welcome page as well as on our fan page and blog. As you can see, we are gearing up to take off with classic yet modern themed element to suit a variety of needs. No request goes ignored. We invite your fans to share in our excitement of being the #1 place to go for personally crafted items."
Please stop by MarketingandMore's new etsy shop for a sneek peak at their new wedding design line. http://neotericexpressions.etsy.com/
You can MarketingandMore at:


on Etsy: http://marketingandmore.etsy.com/ and http://neotericexpressions.etsy.com/

on Blog: http://tiffanydesignsandprints.blogspot.com/ and http://neotericexpressions.blogspot.com/

on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Neoteric-Expressions/138717392054

on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NeotericArt

on the WWW:http://www.tiffanydesignsandprints.com/
 If you click on any of these links above you will be connected to one of MarketingandMore's various web sites. I have also highlighted MarketingandMore's name through out this post and if you click on the highlighted name you will be taken directly to the Etsy shop.

Great Etsy Shop SmileyMoo

This fellow Etsian is known on the internet by many different names like Piparis or Piparue but at Etsy she is known as SmileyMoo. I can see why she chose that name. When you read her bio and visit her shop you can see that she has a big heart and cares deeply about her loved ones. ( That is cause to make anyone smile.) SmileyMoo is crafty and being a mother she has found a way to take thrifty to an upscale level. ( I have my eye on her Natural Peppermint Lipbalm. ) :0)  I love Peppermint!

This is a bio from SmileyMoo that was forwarded to me so I could post it on my blog so everyone can get to know a little bit of what drives her creativity.

"I am the wife and mother to a wonderful husband and 4 beautiful children. I live a very frugal lifestyle. With 4 children and being a stay at home mother...I HAVE TO! Creating and making things or my family is my one and true inspiration. It all started with me learning to sew so that I could make cloth diapers for my little one. Then I learned to make soap, shampoo, body wash and laundry detergent so that I could save my family money. From there I've branched off into a variety of crafts and crafting so that our family is pretty self sufficient! That is the reason my Etsy shop is a Variety Shop! :)


For the month of October I am running a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. 50% of the proceeds from items in the "For the Cure" section pf my shop will go towards the Susan G. Komen Race for the cure. My goal is to raise $60 for my family to participate in the walk with a dear friend recovering from breast cancer. Additional funds will go towards a donation.


Below are some photos of SmileyMoo's favorits listed for sale in her Etsy shop.

(SmileyMoo) "I have been a longtime JRR Tolkien fan and these remind me of something you'd see in Lord of the Rings."

(SmileyMoo) "I also really love these placemats :) I use these in my own home. They're very heavy duty and reversible. They hold up very well with daily use and washing :)"

SmileyMoo's jewelry reminds me to belive that magic is held in the most simplest things.  Take the time to shop through her store. There are great finds on every page.

To get to SmileyMoo's etsy shop just click on the highlighted SmileyMoo anywhere in this post and there is a link that will take you straight there.