January 13, 2012

Here's your only clue to today's Promotional Frenzy Team Leader Tribute - Mary Tyler Moore was a young, Exuberant, "girl-about-town". Always available to perk up your day, even when hers wasn't going so well, Mary was the epitome of young career women during the 70's. So now forty years later, we have our very own "It Girl", a fashion icon in the making, our very own Magda of MagdaMagdaFashion!

In her own words, "Being a self-taught designer from Romania, I enjoy and try to make the most of my uniquely novel experience in India where I live, love and create at the moment! I love the creative process, to sink deep and go far and get to a surprise destination can bring so much inner satisfaction - so that's my favorite game!
I inherited sewing genes from my grandmothers, so it was just a matter of time till I started sewing. One of my grandmothers taught me how to knit by the age of 4 and that’s also when i started to fervently fill notebooks with dress designs. In primary school I was filling my spare time with a bit of everything – fashion sketches, knitting with brushes (coz my mother used to hide the knitting needles from me – yes, I was the ultimate threat to useful thread, and yes I was that determined!). Also curtains were transformed into skirts, skirts into tops thanks to my voracious and obsessive talent:. I love that I dared work on bags and accessories also and added new flavor and glamor to projects that included recycled materials. It’s hard to pick a favorite out of my blouse designs, its a different experience that leads to each one of them and I’m always looking forward to my next one."

Here's some of the exciting items you can find in Magda's shop



Magda is our team's Information Station - need to know about something, need some pointers on how to get a task accomplished, not sure what that darn button does over there - Check with Magda! A seemingly tireless, plethora of information, she's always willing to lend a helping hand when she can, even when it's the middle of the night in her part of the world!

Here's to a wonderful woman. Don't forget to tell all your friends, "we knew her when...." Thanks, Magda for all you do for the team and your teammies!

January 6, 2012

Okay, so with that fabulous intro, let me tell you about today's Featured Artist. As promised, she is one of the Promotional Frenzy Team leaders. I have read so many wonderful things about this woman from other team members, customers, random Etsy artists. When I first joined the team and was let loose into the threads with reckless abandon, this calm spirit came to my rescue....or maybe it was to the team's rescue...hmmmm.....

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you ~

Sewing Granny

By her own hand, she has this to say about herself and her lovely Etsy shop....

"•*¨)¸.•*¨)... I am a correctional officer and a grandmother. I took up sewing a number of years ago when I started working nights. At first they were given as gifts, then all my family had quilts and it was getting very expensive, so I started selling a few to people at work.

.•*¨)¸.•*¨)... I really like to sew especially hand stitching. I now place some of my items at craft stores here on consignment but really like to sell my items personally.

.•*¨)¸.•*¨)... I make a number of different items - quilts, baby bibs & burp pads, aprons, placemats to name a few."

To name a few is quite an understatement, here are "just a few" items from Sewing's shop.....





To quote a customer, "her stitching is impeccable", "the pictures don't do her work justice", "timely shipping"...the list goes on and on. Stop by Sewing Granny.etsy.com and pick up a few things...you know you want to ^_^.

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!

November 18, 2011

Friday is Talent Round-Up Day!

So let me introduce you to one of the men inside one of my favorite Etsy teams - the Promotional Frenzy Team. I first came across Martin while looking for balloon pictures for a treasury and I found this:

So I was pleasantly surprised when a few weeks later, I saw that Martin was a new member of the PFTeam.

Martin's shop is called GraphMagics. A cool shop full of acrylic and metal necklaces, brooches, pins and earrings in funky shapes, many of which evoke memories from my growing up years.

As a graphic design student Martin started experimenting design with different tools and materials. But he's not a limited artist. Not only does he play the guitar (music is one of his passions), he has been learning contact juggling and uses it to relax in his free time.

Hailing from the beautiful Buenos Aires, Martin has also been learning how to work with epoxy resin and polyester resin in many different ways. According to him, "This became more than a hobby, almost an obsession with shapes, colors, light, perfect roundness of my resin pieces. I dedicated a lot of time to it. I love spending all the afternoon paper-sanding and polishing pieces if they look perfect at night. Currently I am working on metal most of my time in my home studio."

Martin wants to share his creations and hopes people like it and get inspired by them. So I was inspired to put Martin to the ABC test. I asked him to choose several random letters from the alphabet and use them to describe himself (yes, a short version of the The ABCs of Me). Here's what he came up with (in random order):

M - Musician, J - Juggler, I - Independent, G - Graphic Designer, S - Skater,
G - Guitarrist, R - Resin Crafter, A - Artistic, D - Drummer, T - Twenty Three Years Old,
D - Dog Lover, S - Shower Singer, M - Metal Crafter

 He forgot one...F - Fantastic!!

Take a moment and drop by GraphMagics. I think you'll like (read LOVE) what you find there!

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Social Media Thursday

These awesome images are from my Pinterest "Breathless" board.

What makes you speechless...takes the breath from you simply because it's beautiful, fantastical, inspiring....What makes your mouth drop open and your eyes open wide, like you did when you were a small child seeing holiday lights for the first time.....What makes you reach out, unconsciously, and hold his/her hand, so that you know someone special is sharing a special moment with you....What makes you....Breathless?

Pinterest is a great place to indulge your ultimate wish list. Go shopping, find a new book, read a blog, try something new, find a recipe...whatever. It's all there waiting to be pinned!

November 10, 2011

51 Stops on a Treasure Map – Can you find all 51 Treasure Icons?

1. Trinkets N Whatnots – www.galla15.etsy.com
Handmade Button, Crystal and Pearl Jewelry

2. Sewinggranny – www.etsy.com/shop/sewinggranny
Sewn items – baby, kitchen, home decor, holiday

3. CalliopeAZCreations – www.calliopeazcreations.etsy.com
Handmade Jewelry, Medicine Stones, Decorated Feathers

4. jQ jewelry designs – www.jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com
Gemstone Jewelry that is Classic … with an Edge

5. KrystalsJewelry – www.krystalsjewelry.etsy.com
Intricate Handmade Jewelry of all styles for all tastes

6. Rooee – www.rooee.etsy.com
Quilts & quilted things, cloth dolls, fabric postcards

7. Painted Memories By Ros -  PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com
Fine Art Note Cards and Prints

8. Peelirohini – Peelirohini.etsy.com
Colorful and Unique Sterling silver , Gold fill Jewelry with Genuine Gemstones and/or Polymer Clay

9.  Sunny Crystals -  www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyCrystals
Crystal Tumblestones, Natural Gemtone Jewellery & Decoupage Cards plus a bit of Vintage Jewellery

10. Symbolic Imports – www.SymbolicImports.etsy.com
Handmade Bath & Body – Lip balms, Sugar Scrubs, Handmade Soaps, Perfumes & more!

11. Beautifulswagstore – www.etsy.com/shop/beautifulswagstore
hair accessories, dog toys, baby gift sets, home decor, gift wrapping

12. Bijibijoux- www.etsy.com/shop/bijibijoux
Handmade jewelry/ beads/ supplies -

13. Newcreationz – www.etsy.com/shop/NewCreatioNZ
Fine art and photography craft

14. BountyOfBeads – www.etsy.com/shop/bountyofbeads
Handmade Bead Dangle Drop Charm Sets and Trinity Brass Findings
Jewelry Making Supplies

15. Fair Lady Boutique – www.etsy.com/shop/fairladyboutique
A Beading Boutique with vintage beads + components, Czech glass, gemstones, and custom made bead mixes

16. HollysFollyGlass – www.etsy.com/shop/HollysFollyGlass
Fine and fun Lampwork Glass Beads by artist Holly Dare.

17. Glitterbird Glass – www.etsy.com/shop/GlitterbirdGlass
Home decor and jewelry made from beautiful fused glass.

18. CrochetedbyCharlene – www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetedbyCharlene
Beautiful crocheted afghans, accessories, and much more.

19. Camillescloset- www.etsy.com/shop/Camillescloset
Handmade jewelery items.

20. Prittify – www.etsy.com/shop/Prittyfy
Handmade Jewelry, Modern, Altered Art, Steampunk

21. Crystalphotography – www.etsy.com/shop/crystalphotography
Fine Art Photography Prints and Greeting Cards

22. iaFlowerPower – www.etsy.com/shop/iaFlowerPower
Whimsical Crocheted and Knitted Baby Hats and more

23. Gabby’s Quilts – www.etsy.com/shop/GabbysQuilts
Handcrafted Quilts, Tablerunners, Wallhangings and Embroidered Gifts

24. CNJ Ceramics – www.etsy.com/shop/CNJCeramics
Contemporary Clay Jewelry and Home Decor

25. LostLemonade – www.etsy.com/shop/LostLemonade
Body Care Products made to cleanse, moisturize and soothe

26. RomanticThoughts – RomanticThoughts.etsy.com
Handcrafted Jewelry, PreMade Scrapbook Pages, Vintage Items and More

27. Ooh Leela! – isabelafelix.etsy.com
Handmade dish towels and trendy accessories

28. KatersAcres – katersacres.etsy.com
Polymer Clay Creations, Trinkets, & Treasures with a Whimsical Feel

29. Magda – magdamagdaFashion.etsy.com
custom clothing, accessories and supplies

30. Ugly Duckling Beads – www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads
Handmade glass beads, digital collage sheets, tutorials, and jewelry

31. BellaTheBead – www.bellathebead.etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and supplies with vintage soul

32.IdeasBloom – www.ideasbloom.etsy.com
Handcrafted decorative wreaths

33. Greenhouse Glassworks – www.greenhouseglassworks.etsy.com
Fused Glass Jewelry, Stained Glass Home Decor, and Handmade Cards and Tags

34. Five Supplies – Five0101.etsy.com
All the supplies you need to create

35. TheMayFlower Fashions – themayflower.etsy.com
Fun & Stylish Fashion Designs for Women

36. Something Wyrd- www.SomethingWyrd.Etsy.com
Handcrafted jewelry and beaded charms

37. iluvmarin – iluvmarin.etsy.com
Greeting cards, scrapbooks, cupcake toppers, & festive banners

38. Lexilouflowers – www.etsy.com/shop/LexiLouFlowers?ref=si_shop
Hair Accessories, Feather headbands, and Hair ties

39. Mt Baldy Glassworks - www.mtbaldyglass.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry and home decore

40. LexiekinPrints – www.etsy.com/shop/LexiekinPrints
Personalized, customized and Printable Invitations, tags, cards and more!

41. Turtlexiii - www.turtlexiii.etsy.com
Sterling Silver Jewelry with Swarovski Crystals and Pearls, Gemstones & more.

42. IsabellesAttic- www.isabellesattic.etsy.com
aprons, accessories, baby items and more

43. AshlynDesign – www.ashlyndesign.etsy.com
Artisan handmade lampwork beads, metal charms, and finished jewelry

44. eveyinorbitshop – www.eveyinorbitshop.etsy.com
Mixed media art, original aceo and zines.

45. Suzie Tenzer – www.susietenzer.etsy.com
Original fine art paintings and prints

46. LindaB – www.lindab142.etsy.com
Artisan crafted beaded and wire wrapped jewelry, Jewish jewelry and accessories, wire beaded kippot

47. DellCoveSpices – dellcovespices.etsy.com
hand mixed spices, magnetic spice kits, cocktail sugars & margarita salts, organic popcorn, popcorn toppings & other treats

48. OverTheMoonGifts – overthemoongifts.etsy.com
personalized gifts, accessories, and home decor

49. craftycreations81 – www.etsy.com/shop/craftycreations81
Peacock feather items, wedding items and items for newborns/children

50. nan gates designs – www.nangatesdesigns.etsy.com
Fabric handbags, totes and accessories

51. ProdigyCrafts – www.prodigycrafts.etsy.com
Crocheted Clothing, Accessories and Gifts

November 7, 2011

Announcing  ...

The Promotional Frenzy November TREASURE HUNT❣

 

Click on banner to visit the Pomotional Frenzy Blog ... get the scoop on our TREASURE HUNT

 

The promotional Frenzy Team on Etsy has put together a fantastic Event that lasts the entire month of November ... just in time for the Holiday Season❣

Many of the shops on our team will be putting this picture into ONE listing in their shops:

 

All you have to do is search through their shop and find the “treasured” item. It won't be the main photograph, so you will need to click on the item to find the special picture. But that's the fun ... getting to see some of the wonderful items that our talented team members have to offer! 

Each shop will have the details in their Shop Announcement as to what special they're offering ... Free gifts, Free shipping, BOGO’s, Coupon Codes, and you can be sure they're all offering AMAZING deals for holiday shopping!  So read each shop announcement carefully.

October 26, 2011

What’s Happening

With

Promotional Frenzy Team

So here's the current promotions and new listings at the PFT!

Mega Sale for Beautiful Swag Store! 75% off the ENTIRE store!

Help BeautifulSwagStore clear out their summer and fall inventory! Many items are less than a dollar now. With prices this low, you can mark off your holiday shopping before the rush . This fabulous sale ends November 15, 2011. Use the Coupon Code: AFTERSHOWSALE  at www.beautifulswagstore.etsy.com  to receive your savings. As an additional bonus - if you have a handmade shop and help promote our shop during the sale, Beautiful Swag Store will post your button on the BSS blog store for one year of free advertising your shop. (This bonus is only available for family friendly shops!)

 

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This is Over the Moon Gifts first blog giveaway. One lucky reader a Personalized Bistro Mug from Over The Moon Gifts.

This large bistro mug is one of her newest products and makes a GREAT teachers gift. It retails for $6 and is personalized with the initial of your choice. You can choose the color of your initial. The mug fits perfectly in a Keurig.


For entry details, click otmgifts.blogspot.com/2011/10/give-away.html .

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KATIE'S ACRES

announces

a new series of CHUBBIES! Release date: October 26, 2011

These adorable Chubby Turkeys are just in time for the holidays!

Thanksgiving Chubby Turkey - Limited

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Please check out her new clearance section for items that have been reduced 30-40% off. 

Time to clear out for new merchandise coming this winter. 

Donut Pendant

Dishcloth Britches

 

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Ugly Duckling Beads

is offering an awesome special on her Digital Collage Sheets! 

"Buy Three, Get One Free" bundles! 

Collage sheet images can be used for jewelry cards, ATC, hang tags, scrapbooking, labels, gift tags, greeting cards, paperweight, ATCs, ACEOs, magnets and more. Their use is only limited by your imagination!

The Way We Were 2

Digital Collage Sheets Best Deal

Stop by on Friday for more shopping fun!

October 24, 2011

by sewZinki.etsy.com

I wasn't sure what I was going to blog about today (like you haven't heard that one before, lol), but then inspiration struck!

Today's Topic: Do You Remember When?

from Zalavintage.etsy.com

I know I'm not the only one out there who gets stuck in a rut trying to figure out what's the next move to make? Should I follow the latest trend? For that matter, WHAT is the latest trend? I admit it...I'm older than you thought I was. But it's okay, I forgive you. Yesterday, I had a full length discussion with one of my students on the latest trend. She insisted that her new "designer" jeans were all the rage (my words, not hers) right now! "Urban Legend", "MooMoo PooPoo", "FlyByNight", I don't know who she said the designer was, all I know is, I took one look at the stitching on those back pockets and was immediately thrown back to the early eighties and Sasson and Jordache jeans.

from SoftDew.etsy.com

She refused to believe it! She thinks SteamPunk is new stuff, doesn't understand the concept of Vintage at all. Her mom and I started reminiscing about all the stuff we thought was cute and cool "back in the day"

Let's see how old you are! It's okay, nobody can see those grey hairs but me and you!

from MimisMenagerie.etsy.com

How about these oldies but goodies?







What about these?

from OliiveJuice.etsy.com

from DancinglyDenise.etsy.com

         

from SugarCookieLady.etsy.com

from CarnivalOfTheManiac.etsy.com

from LittleBirdandChick.etsy.com

If you remember any of these things, and you know you do, you are officially VINTAGE! Enjoy - you're trendy!

Slide your trendy self over to the Art Commons page and see another Trendy Artist to Know!
lostlemonade101.blogspot.com/p/art-commons.html

October 17, 2011

You’re Invited!!

Where: Baby BNR Bash!

Click the link below tomorrow for the link

www.crystalgaylephotography.blogspot.com

When: October 18, 2011

       10:00am to 10:00pm (etsy time)

Occasion: 
         CrystalPhotography  is having TWINS!

Here’s how it works:

With each minimum purchase buy in of $5, you receive a ticket to be entered for some great prizes.

Each ticket entitles you to guess the

• ·         Delivery date
• ·         weight
• ·         length
• ·         gender

The closest guess will win a prize pack.  There will be up to 4 prize packs awarded.

Don't want to buy in, but still want some tickets?  You can win tickets for referring people as well (remind them to post who sent them when they stop in).  More details will be posted in the opening thread.

The prizes are AWESOME! Over 30 shops have donated almost $700.00 worth of great prizes!!!!!

Come on by, stay for awhile – and when you do, tell ‘em  LostLemonade sent you.

New on the Art Commons!

Week of October 3 -9, 2011

Wow, I can't believe I missed a week on this page. Not to worry, the artist of the week is worth the wait.

 

  Kathleen Robinson-Young

introduces

Digital Tapestry

I found my calling as an artist mid-life. Always described as a creative person, I was reluctant to think of myself as an artist. But with a strong need to do something creative with jewelry left by my grandmother, and determined not to dispose of all the colorful pieces except within my family, I purchased a beading book, a set of basic tools, and went to work. I had no idea the journey I was about to embark on...

I try to keep my beads and jewelry fresh by constantly pushing the envelope. I want my beads to "inspire" the designer, my jewelry to "lift up" and encourage the wearer, and both to make an impact.

Digital Art is is fairly new to me, but I enjoy the challenge it presents. Feel free to let me know what you would like to see available (sizes and concepts/styles).

Lady Bliss

Ladies of Art Nouveau

Background Design Boards

Angels 1

Visit Digital Tapestry and Ugly Duckling Beads by clicking on the links.

September 21, 2011

It's not that easy being green...or so the song says. Unless of course, you're a member of the Etsy Promo Frenzy Team! This week's treasury collection was inspired by the song "Scarborough Fair" by Simon and Garfunkel. When I was younger, I just liked the song and had no idea what "parsley, sage, rosemary and time" had to do with going to the fair and true loves. I now know that Scarborough used to be a major trading town in days of olde, and so the call of the spices is reminescent of tradesmen (and women) harking their wares. I also found out as I got older that it wasn't TIME, but instead THYME, a spice I cook with quite frequently now and has found it's way into some of my holiday products.

Okay, so no more chitchat -

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Time

 

And, now, of course, Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel

If you've never seen "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman, this is sure to peak your interest in seeing the whole film.