Etsy Twitter Team's Shop of the Week

Nikky Lee Designs

Some beautiful jewelry. Please take the time to visit Nikky's shop. Read the full blog post on Etsy Twitter Team's blog.

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Etsy Twitter Team Pays It Forward

Etsy Twitter Team Pays It Forward

Raising awareness. What inspiration from the Etsy Twitter team! Please read the blog article to find out how you can help! Painting from Betty Refour click to visit her Etsy store.

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Lucky Ladybug Designs: Watch Out

Lucky Ladybug Designs: Watch Out ~ There's a New Team In Town!!

Facebook Fans on Etsy Street Team! We are official! I am a charter member and so excited to be a part of the team! Check out our team leader's blog for more history and information!

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Treasury Catch Up

I am in a Treasury, have a Treasury West, and missed posting about a Treasury (I had) that is now expired. I am officially a treasury-holic. It is beginning to interfere with my daily activities/responsibilities. Michael came home last night after being away for the day in NC, and I never moved from the computer. The main Treasury was about to become open, so I was glued to the screen. Poor guy. Left as I slept that morning. Got ignored when he came home. This is my blogged apology... Sorry, baby! You are an AMAZING husband! I couldn't ask for more. I am so happy that most days we are together living our art, and that you no longer have to trek back and forth to NC! I love you!

Oh, and by the way, I missed the main Treasury opening... My "old" list wasn't expired, and you can only have one list at a time. I tried to delete it, but not soon enough, apparently. Oh well... Tomorrow...

The Treasury I am in by PunkyJane of Etsy:

The Treasury West I curated and expires 8/17/09 @0511:



The one I never posted:

Wait, no! Don't tell me! I never got a screen shot! Hmmm. Surely I can find it somewhere... Anyone else get a screen shot?

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Studio 618 Blog Feature...

Studio 618

I'd like to take a moment to post a quick thank you to Theresa of Studio 618. She featured a gorgeous maple cutting board that we have for sale in our Etsy shop. Take a look at Theresa's Etsy shop and her blog.

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Angel D'Amico

Meet Angel, artist and illustrator http://www.angeldamico.com/ She is (you've probably guessed it) a fellow Etsian! I was very happy to have the opportunity to work with her and purchase this shirt. She, in turn, got a couple of crochet chokers.

Again, I am impressed by the friendliness and quality of work on Etsy. See Angel's Etsy shop HERE. Pictured is my newest favorite in her shop! I love the wood grain design (in honor of my hubby). And, of course, brown is my favorite color!

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I Am Totally Copying Another Blogger

I came across this blogger (Jessica Marie) who had a great idea. She featured a poem and correlating Etsy products. So, here I go copying her idea! My poem pick:

Nothing Gold Can Stay
Robert Frost
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.

My GOLD Etsy picks:

Being that I copied Jessica, I thought I could at least feature her cute golden bag!



This is a REAL Birch leaf! How cool is that?!? By Laurali Designs



I am a repeat/frequent customer of Crafty Yarn. I love that her products are 100% recycled material!



A previous (and soon repeat) customer of Xenotees as well, I had to feature the "French Pet Lobster Shirt."



Another personal favorite Etsy seller, I bought some of her prints for our loft.



I love Clare Stoker's Handcrafted Jewelry!




And finally, one of Michael's maple cutting boards.

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Blog Award!

We would like to thank Janet of JeByJa's Creations for presenting us with the "One Lovely Blog Award! Janet is a fellow Etsian with a really cool Etsy shop! Some of my favorite creations are her repurposed vinyl record products! So check out her blog and Etsy shop!

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Rustic Rainbow

Don't you just love that shop name? I met Jennifer on Etsy (of course). I fell in love with this listing and had to have it! I know, I know, I have been cursing my big purse, and then get another big purse. I just hate how the keys somehow sink to the bottom of the bag and you can then never find them. Anyway, Jennifer was up for a trade, so I made her a hat. I love re-purposed items. The tie bag is so colorful. Warm colors are on this side with cool colors on the opposite side. I love trading! It enables me to get what I need or want and gets my creations out there. A kind of advertising in a way. I love creating! Crochet for me is so relaxing and rewarding. As Michael and the boys can tell you, I am often in my own little world crocheting and counting stitches. It is so very surreal to think that someone else is wearing something I made. Wow. Please, check out Jennifer's ecclectic Etsy shop. It mostly contains hemp jewelry and polymer clay pieces. She sent me one of her cute wristlets as well. Share the Etsy love!

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Etsy Feature Wednesday

I know, I know, I said I would post more Racks by the Tracks pictures today. But I keep forgeting my camera at home, therefore, the photos have still not been downloaded to my laptop. Since I have no photos to share, I'd like to share with you some recent Etsy finds...

I have previously posted about metime, a fellow Etsian who is local and makes handmade soaps, including laundry soap. At the time, I had yet to try the laundry soap. I had requests to post again when I had actually used it. I have finished a bag (32 loads) and am meeting Margaret today to buy more! I just LOVE it! It cleans well, smells good, is affordable, and all the while, I am supporting LOCAL and HANDMADE!!! You can't beat that! So, I highly recommend this laundry soap. I do find that my clothing is softer if I can catch the washer in the rinse cycle and add a bit of white vinegar. I am washing Quinn's clothes in it as well, with no sensitivities noted.

I have been a 4x repeat customer of spoolofplenty. Now, I can't show you what I have bought, because it is for the loft. I want to do a series of blog posts about the finished loft when the time comes... But, in the meantime, please check out Angela's shop. She is amazing! If Quinn wasn't already attached to his blanket, I would buy him one of her rag quilt "loveys." Angela is SUPER to work with on custom orders. Fabulous customer communication and service!

Another Etsian who I have purchased from is Cherry Creek Charms. Unfortunately, I did not get to see the pieces in person, but I have heard from my sister that my niece Emma just loved her soccer charm and necklace that I bought her for her birthday. You can see the sports charms in Heather's shop here. Take the time to browse around there is a lot to see! Her leaf imprint charms are my favorite!

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We Were Featured in a Blog Monday!

A special thanks to Elle Custom Jewelry and Laura for the Home Decor feature! Michael's boards look lovely, and I notice by chance that they coordinate well with the blog's background. Elle Custom Jewelry has a gorgeous Etsy shop! This Romancing Necklace is just one of my favorites...

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Friend on Flickr

Tonya and I go way back, not that we have ever met in person, but we have worked together online for years. Although, we no longer have that online co-worker relationship, I still follow her on Twitter and Flickr. I occasionally visit her web site too. Here are a few {there are so many!} of her pics I just LOVE... Check out her work! You'll be wowed for sure! I also love her digital art/scrapbooking--see last photo below...

Oh, and just click on the photo to go the the Flickr photo page! Enjoy!

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Recent Purchase from a Local Etsy Seller

I purchased some handmade soap on clearance from Metime, but what caught my eye initially, and I bought it too... Was handmade laundry soap. Now, I have yet to use the laundry soap, so I cannot give an honest review, but the bath soap... WOW! I just love it. It seems to last longer than other handmade soaps I've purchased. And the scent, it is DELICIOUS!!! It was pumpkin pie, on clearance, I guess due to the seasonal scent, but I don't mind at all. It is fabulous with a great lather. I just had to tell you all about it! Metime (Margaret) is a local Etsian from a local street team (Tri-Cities/Northeast TN/Southwest VA) I have joined. Check out her Etsy shop!

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BRIGHT

I have got to take a moment to blog about a fellow Etsian that I have been a recent customer of. She follows my blog, I follow hers. And I am always looking for new things to blog about, why not blog about fellow bloggers? Okay, I am rambling...

Caroline is also a fellow Etsian, mother, and the list could go on. From the perspective of a customer, I can say I was/am still completely satisfied with her products. She was GREAT to work with. I loved the items in her shop, but wanted custom colors. I had a lot of fun working with her and am ECSTATIC about the final outcome. The designs are meticulous, unique, fun. I can't say enough GOOD things about her, her communication skills, and the TALENT!

Learn more about Caroline from her blog brightcaroline. And visit her Etsy shop bright. Below are pictures of our Quinn in bright's creations. Needless to say, I will be buying more. I just love my little "q" :)

Oh, and Caroline, the new Blogger/Google widget freaks me out too.

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A Weekly Favorite

We have had the honor of being featured on Jennifer White's blog, Jennifer White's Designs. Please take the time to check it out! I love her tag line, "Handmade happiness."

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Friday

I was at a loss as what to post today... It is getting late in the day, and I still haven't made my Friday run to the grocery store. So, I'm afraid this isn't much of a post at all. I do want to take the time to thank Kim's Crafty Apple for featuring one of our pieces on her blog. Check Kim's blog out here.

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