This Week's Featured Shop

This week, I'm featuring Rustic Carvings:

Meet Christine, owner of Rustic Carvings:

Hi! (waves) My name is Christine. I’m the one behind the computer, and in the garage, errr...workshop, making the items you see displayed via Rustic Carvings.

I'm happily married to a wonderfully brilliant man, and we have 5 dogs. When we aren't working, we're probably vacuuming. We also have the first addition of our two-legged brood, due this December 22nd. We're pretty excited.

I’m a CPA. I know, weird, right? You wouldn’t expect a CPA making and selling artwork, huh? Well, this is my "day job" now, and I'm happily content with designing, carving, sawing, sanding, and finishing....

To stay updated, you can check me out at:
http://www.facebook.com/RusticCarvings
http://twitter.com/RusticCarvings

If you like the imperfection of the world around you, aren’t troubled by the flaws and knots in wood because you see them as giving a piece character and definition, and are interested in unique, personalized, gifts, then you’ve come to the right place.

All of my designs are made out of reclaimed or FSC regulated wood. What is reclaimed wood, you say? It’s taking wood that has previously been used, or were scraps from another project, and “recycling” them into something desirable. I call it artwork.

Functional artwork. Rustic. Eco-friendly. Handmade. Character. Reclaimed wood. That’s what you’ll find here.

Check this out

So I was just curious about my Etsy listing showing up in the Etsy search so I decided to give it a go.  I clicked on the "Home" button and typed in Giraffe Print Handbag.  Guess what???  There was my Wild Fun bag on the first page and not only that, it was in the 3rd feature spot!  OMG!

WOOHOO!!!

This Week's Featured Shop

This week I am featuring gogogorobot from Etsy.com

Meet Halley Proctor, owner of gogogorobot.

Hi, I am Halley Proctor. I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. Although born a writer, I like to surround myself with the tangible worlds I imagine. I am are inspired by strings folded in curious whimsy or knotted in symmetry searching for order, how easy knees can be skinned and how complicated they are to mend, how an accessory can be subtle or the main attraction, the smell of dusty books and reading non-timestamped notes along the edge, transformative vintage clothing and dancing around to the records the wearer might have.

All of my items are in one way or another environmentally friendly, whether it is the handing down of a vintage item from one hand to another or the yarn that I twirl. They are all thrifted, antiqued, or destash leading to the reduction of the demand of a product and therefor reducing its reason to supply. By reducing the supply of a product, there are less gas emissions used to create and ship as well as the resources used to mass produce. All handmade items are one of a kind (OOAK), although limited variables and geometric standards cause some of my items to be similar to others. Basically, I don't use any patterns. My materials are all second hand. I either pre-design or make as I go.

Week of 7/18 Featured Shop

This week I have chosen SoapSudsBabyDuds to feature:

Meet Christine, owner of SoapSudsBabyDuds:

Hello! I am a stay at home mom of 2 little boys who loves crafting!! I mostly make bath and body products, but I also knit and make various things at my sewing machine. I love what I do and could not imagine doing anything else.  Right now I make soap, sugar scrubs, body butters, and baby ribbon sensory blankets. I hope to have all of these in my shop soon!! Just keep checking back for a variety of new things!

I just started a blog, follow me here to keep up on my new things!!
http://soapsudsbabyduds.blogspot.com

Christmas In July

Come celebrate Christmas In July!

Now through the end of July we are offering 25% off your entire purchase of $20 or more.  Just enter code JULY25 at check out to receive your discount.

As always, we offer FREE shipping via USPS First Class Mail with delivery confirmation on ALL domestic orders. Ask about a shipping upgrade to Priority Mail.

Click here to visit our shop.

Week of 7/11/10 Featured Shop

This week I have chosen seashellsbyseashore.

Meet Lynette, owner of seashellsbyseashore:

I live on beautiful North Padre Island along the coast of Texas. I love spending countless hours on the beach year round- like the post man, you’ll find me out there in all kinds of elements- rain, wind, cold, and heat. I feel a little closer to heaven on the beach and near the sea.  The island life is therapeutic to my spirit, mind, and body. I was diagnosed last year with an autoimmune disease that has been reoccurring undiagnosed for over 10 years. I have turned my illness into my chance to expand my creative side, and create coastal artwork in honor of my love of the sea I hold so dearly. I also am a vintage girl at heart, as I once owned a second hand store for over 4 years, before my illness became too much to handle. I dream of once again owning a quaint, little shop by the sea where I can create, sell, and display my treasures- vintage and coastal inspired decor alike.

I try to use many upcycled and repurposed items in my coastal décor, and do my part to recycle and reuse.  I firmly believe that by using what the world has to offer already, we can make a difference in our children’s futures. I have 3 beautiful, talented children- and they share an eco friendly attitude in all walks of life. They have been leaders in their school and community, teaching others how to practice a spirit of discipleship.

Feel free to follow me on Twitter- Seashellsbyseashore is @LuckySeaBean,
and become a fan on Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/pages/Corpus-Christi-TX/Sea-Shells-by-Sea-Shore/158993574137543

I have a blog in progress at www.seashellsbyseashore.blogspot.com

I am a member of these Great Etsy Teams:

Team Christian Artists and Craftsmen - TeamCAC
http://www.etsy.com/teams/6207/team-christian-artists-and-craftsmen?ref=pr_teams

Christian Artists Promoting Shops - CAPS
http://www.etsy.com/teams/5694/christian-artists-promoting-shops-caps?ref=pr_teams

All Things Coastal
http://www.etsy.com/teams/6571/all-things-coastal

Inspired by Nature- http://www.etsy.com/teams/7155/inspired-by-nature

Week of June 27th Feature Shop

This week, we are featuring richecosmetics from Etsy.com

Meet Andrea:

I am a wife, a mother, a sister, a best friend, a seamstress, a healer of bumps and bruises to my little ones, a cook, a maid, a traditionalist, an adventurist, a believer, a truth teller, a music lover, a fashion googler, and a real person, just like you.

I started this adventure last summer. It's so fun to mix and create new colors. I have such a great time doing it. The most fun I've had is making new friends with fellow Etsians. I've found that I've got a lot in common with other ladies here. It's interesting because even though we might come from a different place, we still have so many things in common.

Week of 6/21/2011 Featured Etsy Shop

I have chosen to feature KMGEMS.



Meet Kathy owner of KMGEMS:

Little about myself. I live Massachusetts, USA and I love to travel to the Cape Cod Beaches in the summer.

I have always enjoyed some form of crafts. Knitting was my favorite craft for many years until I went to a beading class on how to make a wine bottle cover. I have been hooked ever since. I have also taken a wire wrapping class. I am now completely hooked on jewelry making.

I love creating with Swarovski crystals because of the sparkle they have to them.


I have been selling jewelry to friends who requested special items. I have 2 cute grand daughters, who just love for me to make them something special.

I have been a Etsy.com shop owner since September of 2009.  I have a 100% satisfaction guarantee with my jewelry, so you can be confident in your purchases. Most of my items are one of a kind. I make duplicates by request ONLY.  I also offer special discounts each month. Just stop by for a visit in my shop to see this month's specials.

Check this out!

Check this out:
Happy Reversible Hobo Style Handbag



Who wouldn't be happy carrying this lovely hobo style handbag. Bright teal with lime green paisley print on one side and white floral with teal birds and lime green accents on the other. Heavy duty plastic handles with silver tone trim give excellent support for this fun summery bag. This bag is reversible with a flap and button closure featuring a vintage white button on each side. This bag has no pockets.

Dimensions: 21 inches / 53.34 cm across by 12 inches / 30.5 cm deep.
Handles are 12 inches / 30.48 cm
$30.00 (FREE domestic shipping)
For order information, please visit my shop by clicking HERE.

Week of 6/12/11 Featured Etsy Shop

I have chosen to feature GwynndasGems.

Meet Gwynnda Teets, owner of GwynndasGems

I taught myself by copying pieces from the free “How To” at the local arts/crafts stores. In the beginning, my skill level and style had me working with all store bought findings and random beads that looked pretty in the store and I made simple sets for myself. I also gave many away to family and friends. Today, I design and then create original pieces that hold no fabricated/store findings and for me, this is what makes the pieces magical, special and one of a kind.

I am a stay-at-home mom and part-time employee (working with my husband). I have three beautiful daughters and one handsome son. My family and friends are what mean the most to me. My family (and especially my husband!) understands my passion for jewelry. My daughters love what I do and think its awesome because mom can make it or mom can fix it.

It was the people I love most who have encouraged me to try to market my unique jewelry, instead of just giving it away to a select few. And from there, I began to dream of expanding my talent and allowing people from all over to appreciate my special pieces.

I inherited my passion from my grandmother. She loved to make crafts for us and with us when I was a child. My grandmother could take an unpainted porcelain head and turn it into a doll with a little bit of paint, fabric and wire. Because of her, I love hand-made vs. store-bought treasures. I wanted to share this philosophy through my special jewelry with all of you. Etsy is the perfect jumping off place for me and I am making the leap!

This week's Featured Shop

This week, we are featuring Sowers of Hope from Etsy.com

Shalom!
We're an entrepreneurial family of five living in the deep Southeast corner of America. As homeschoolers our family is deeply involved in all that we do at home including our business, Sowers of Hope. From the inspiration of the item to it's shipment to our customers, we attempt to give Yahweh (God) the glory and praise for all of our talents and creations. Our lives are dedicated to serving our Mighty King, and we try to demonstrate it in all we do.

We're on Facebook! Take a moment to like our page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sowers-of-Hope-Headcovering-Boutique/133659983367684 -- Find the link on our blog: sowersofhope.blogspot.com 

Sowers of Hope also has a sister shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChemoHeadcovers