My BESTeam Feature

Well, as we all know, some better then most, life constantly changes. Sometimes its for the better, and sometimes its for the worst. Sometimes things just stay the same, which is my favorite time

My point? I have one, and here it is. Due to certain changes in my life, I have decided after thoughtful contemplating, I have decided to leave the BESTeam.

So, for my last feature, my theme is RED!

 My first farewell visit is to the shop of Knitful Dezigns.  Veronica is a good friend of mine, and a very talented woman too.  Right now she is working on a plush doll collection while planning her wedding.  And she takes custom orders.  This Big Bow Headband comes in any color you choose, but I particularly like the red.  You can find Knitful Dezigns on facebook, and twitter, plus she writes her own blog. 

The next stop on my farewell tour is the shop of Creativity Bugs.  This shop is run by 2 sisters, Sandy and Sue.  They have such a cute and funky sense of style, and it shows in all their items, like this Rock Photo Holder.  A perfect stocking stuffer for that teenager on Santa's list. Follow them on facebook for all their latest news, and bookmark their blog for some reading pleasure.

My next stop is at Mossy Creeks Soaps.  I thought to myself, oh no, will she have red soap?  There goes my theme, but then on page 3, here it is... this Red Box Soap Gift Set.  When you purchase this gift set, you have 10 different soaps to choose from, so you can find something for everyone.  Michelle can be found on her own web page, blog, facebook, and twitter.

At my last stop, Redemption Art, I found this really cool Amber Carnation Milk Bottle.  Connie finds these great items on the great island of Hawaii, and she has so many vintage items.  And if vintage is not for you, she has a 2nd shop, Volcano Girl Creations, where you'll find her great handmade items, like jewelry and cat toys.  Connie writes a really cool blog, Island Buzzy. Reading this you'll feel like you've been on the island yourself.  She also has facebook and twitter.
So there you have it, my last BESTeam weekly feature.  If you are looking for an Etsy team where you can get, and give, some extra promotion, you can find it here.

BESTeam Feature

This is the third time I have written this. Somehow I touch something on my laptop, and everything I type goes away. This is so frustrating..........
This well be a very short feature, have to hurry before this goes away as well, big GRRRRRRRS,  ha-ha!
So, this week I will be featuring "Handmade items that remind me of Autumn". Now don't laugh, its a valid excuse being that Friday was the first day of Fall. It really isn't because I like Fall, and its color, I'm fibbing, you know that right?
It is valid though.............
Three Etsy Shops, three BESTeam Member's, six gorgeous Autumn pic's!
My first Shop feature is co-owned by Debbi, Captain of the BESTeam, and her daughter Mandy. 
Their Etsy Shop is named: ourhometoyours.
Two charming Autumn finds:

Handmade Vintage Mink Jacket

Definitely something to keep you warm. Quite frankly, I love this jacket. I always have, ever since I met Debbi and Mandy, and their shop.
My second Autumn pic, easy, take a look at this!

OOAK Blood Red Choker

You could easily sport the necklace and the jacket at the same time, perfect! Find more about this shop on their Blog, and on FaceBook!
Second shop, and enchanting, is Poison Garden.
First Autumn find, is this lovely Sun Catcher!

Garden Fairy Bohemian Victorian Elven Fairy Sun Catcher

I think this Sun Catcher is not only sweet, I certainly love its title!
Second shop find is this splendid jewelry piece:

Victorian Steam-punk Mona Lisa Choker

I have to say I really love the colors of the ribbon, and honestly, Mona Lisa is so classic!
Read more about this shop on their Blog, and follow Poison garden on FaceBook!

Third Shop, final Shop, almost there, phew! ElizabethMDJewelry
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, these earrings!

Cranberry Red Drop Earrings

I haven't seen them before, they were just listed yesterday. I have to say, Cranberry is definitely one of  MY favorite colors, even if it isn't Autumn.
And this necklace should just be a staple in every jewelry collection. What could be more perfect then a leaf? A Silver Leaf!

Sterling Silver Leaf Imprint Necklace

You can also read Elizabeth's Blog and "like" her on FaceBook!

I hope you take a look into each of these shops, whether its browsing or shopping.
All these shops are charming!

The Boosting Etsy Shops Team's goal is to provide marketing support for each others Etsy and Facebook Fan pages to further this goal. Our team also shows support by offering free advertising for each other. We are a very dynamic, active group and we are now accepting new members!
The BESTeam is so much more then writing a feature every week! Its a team of caring and talented crafters on Etsy.
Please click the link above to find out more about this great team, and consider joining this team.

BESTeam Feature ~ Redemption Art, Vintage and Handmade Hawaii

My BESTeam Feature for this week is on a very sweet gal named Connie, who owns and operates, Redemption Art, Vintage and Handmade Hawaii on Etsy.
Connie's shop offers Vintage, and Handmade products, and a few items of Retro, Fabric, Interior Decor, Supplies, and Books!
As I looked around Redemption Art, it was truly hard to find which item was my favorite. I did though limit it down to 3 which I will share with you, my reader <3. My very most favorite item Connie has, is this one, shown below:

Vintage Rose Colored Depression Glass Art Deco Style Set of Three

I know, can you actually believe I picked something I couldn't put on wire or beading wire. I'll tell you it was really easy to pick favorites, what wasn't easy, was limiting them down to three, but somehow I managed. My next favorite, although they rank the same, I LOVE THEM ALL, is this one!

Antique Copper Bucket

Like Connie suggests in her description of this Bucket, it would be great for filling with flowers, some standing tall, like Gerbera Daisy's, one of my favorites, although I can never keep them from dying. Maybe something overflowing over the side like Lobelia. That's always an easy plant to grow, and so colorful when you choose the shade of purple. I can easily visualize this by my front door, with some pretty flowers that I can grow.
What would you plant in the Antique Copper Bucket?

My third and last choice would be this:

Vintage Coco Joe's Tiki Lava Pendant Hawaiian

Since I have never been to Hawaii, and honestly I don't have any future plans of visiting there, I think this would be a perfect souvenir to purchase! This pendant is actually made out of lava composite. CoCo Joe produced many of these pendants during the 60's and 70's. This pendant would simply look perfect on a nice leather cord. And if you chose not to wear this around your neck, well then you can hang it on your rear view mirror.
After all this symbol of a God is thought to be a protector!

After viewing all of Connie's items, because I really did! I can see and understand why she makes this statement:
"I am the queen of redeem! I find complete satisfaction re-cycling, up-cycling and redeeming! Those who know me know my mantra: "it can't be that hard to wash out a can and remove its label!""
And this is something written by Connie also, that I feel the need to show!
My goal is not only to present eclectic, affordable items to my customers, but also to sincerely represent the Aloha spirit in the way that I do business as well as network with customers and fellow etsians...

Connie also has a Blog that she posts often on. I really look forward to her posts, to me, her posts are well worth reading, and I enjoy everyone of them. Yes, occasionally I do read posts on Blogs, haven't so much lately, well because I had the horrible issue of not being able to sign in to comment, I couldn't even comment on my own Blog. But now that's fixed, thanks to Karen, my BESTeam Captain, who always seems to know how to fix my issues with many things! That's just one great thing about being on a team, support, but I will get back to that in a minute.

I really think you should go and check out Connie's Blog, Island Buzzy! And become a "follower" if you haven't yet. I'll tell you its worth reading!
You can "like" Redemption Art on FaceBook
AND Follow her tweets on Twitter.
nd lastly, Connie has recently opened a new shop on Etsy called: volcanogirlcreations
I think you should go and check it out!
You may find a treasure there, to please yourself or someone else!

Redemption Art, Vintage and Handmade Hawaii on Etsy. and I are members of the BESTeam on Etsy.

The Boosting Etsy Shops Team's goal is to provide marketing support for each others' EtsyFacebook Fanpages to further this goal. Our team also shows support by offering free advertising for each other. We are a very dynamic, active group and we are now accepting new members!
The BESTeam is so much more then writing a feature every week! Its a team of caring and talented crafters on Etsy.
Please click the link above to find out more about this great team, and consider joing this team.

BESTeam Feature ~ youaremysunshine

My BESTeam feature for this week is on a delightful designer named Nina.
Nina specializes in handmade fabric flower brooches, fabric flower hair pins, rings, earrings, bracelets and statement necklaces. Her designs are beautifully done in several colors. Here is just one example ( a favorite of mine) of what you will find at her Etsy Shop, youaremysunshine!

Handmade Shabby Roses Fabric Floral Necklace Azure Blue

While growing up, Nina attended an “all girls” Catholic School until collage. In collage she studied to be a Vet, because her parents wanted to have a “Scientist” in the family. She says that this is a “very common cultural value in the Philippines”.
Today, Nina works at home on her business, she is actively involved in her children’s lives and assists her husband on his business. She says that she is spending much more time on her business now then ever. This is easily shown in all of the listings in her shop, and often postings on her Blog. To me, this shows that Nina is very dedicated to everything she does. Her designs and craftsmanship certainly reflect her dedication.

Fabric Shabby Roses Painted Glass Button Necklace

Necklace Ethereal Fabric Flower with Vintage Rhinestone Brooch

Nina has always been interested in interior design, the arts, designing.
In her younger years she would decorate and redecorate whatever living area she was in!
Then and even today, she feels that if she could live in a cardboard box, it would be the most appealing and comfy cardboard box. These items below that Nina has designed would make lovely addition's too any type of living space!

Vintage Button Bouquest No. 1

Lavender Sachets Mint Green In The Garden No. 1

I have shown only a few lovely items that Nina carries in her Etsy Shop, youaremysunshine
So, be sure to take a peek because, I am sure that you will find many things that are eye pleasing, and maybe even something you'd like to purchase :)
You can also visit Nina's other Shop on Etsy that carries Vintage Finds at:  mysunshinevintage

Other places to keep in touch with Nina are on her Blog and Twitter

Have a nice day everyone!

The Boosting Etsy Shops Team's goal is to provide marketing support for each others' Etsy shops by writing WEEKLY features on our blogs. For those that have them, we encourage use of Twitter Accounts and Facebook Fanpages to further this goal. Our team also shows support by offering free advertising for each other. We are a very dynamic, active group and we are now accepting new members!

BESTeam Feature ~ Moonangelnay



Twilight Pink 8x12 or 8x10 Inch Fine Art Photo

 I really love being on the BESTeam. Each week members of the BESTeam are assigned an Etsy Shop to write a Blog Feature on. And although I still struggle with writing and setting up the feature itself, overall I have met very nice, and creative fellow Etesian’s.

This week I get the privilege of featuring Moonangelnay!
Naomi is a Photographer, who lives in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her Etsy Shop is Moonangelnay.
Naomi’s photography can be stated as being: inspired by nature, exclusive, innovated and altered photography.

Old Bird 5x5 Inch Fine Art Photo

Energized by human formation, philosophy, the outdoors, free will, and color. Naomi’s style tends to be abstract, although she says that is always changing.


Tender Heart - Purple Geranium Heart Shaped Petal


Her objective in each of her photographs is to be more then home décor. Naomi wants one to be involved with the photo as well, she hopes that the photo gives you something to think about. Maybe something that you can relate too. I could certainly let my mind wander in this photo. Where would your mind wander in this photo?

A Restful Place 8x12 or 8x10 Inch Fine Art Photo

Besides taking and editing beautiful photo's, Naomi’s other interests include baking, crafts, reading, knitting and crocheting.

She also has a baby accessory store at Etsy, called babamoon!
This shop is filled with the most adorable Handmade Crochet Newborn Hats, Baby Beanies & Headbands. This shop is certainly a must see!

These are only just a few splendid products, Naomi has listed in her Etsy Shop, Moonangelnay. She has many other beautiful photo's, and in all different sizes. I will have to warn you though, you'll have a tough time in choosing. So, its best to get a comfy seat and your favorite drink, because you'll be there awhile!

Keep in touch with Moonangelnay by following her on Twitter, and her Blog.
You'll be glad you are!

BESTeam Feature - From Our Home to Yours

My BESTeam Feature for this week is a mother and daughter team who run a shop on Etsy called Our Home to Yours.

Debbi, who is the mom of this shop is a professional mother!
She has had biological children, foster children, and has recently adopted a child. She finds that not only is art a stress reliever, but it is also her favorite hobby!
Debbi is also very proud to have her daughter be a part of her Etsy venture.

Debbi’s daughter name is Amanda, who is a stay at home mom with a toddler.
Amanda has a Masters Degree in Graphic Designing and is currently looking for a job in that area. In the near future Amanda hopes to offer some of her drawings along with her crafts in their Etsy shop.

This shop has a variety of products for children, fashion accessories, vintage, handbags, items for weddings, hats and scarf’s, and recently they have added handmade jewelry to their shop!

As I browsed their shop, it was easy for me to find items I liked!

I love this vintage crocheted collar! It would look really nice with a cowl neck sweater or you could dress up a button up blouse! And even though it is nearing Spring, there still will be plenty of chilly days ahead!

vintage crochet collar



 I think this would be a very unique gift for a wedding. You certainly wouldnt find this at your Target or Macys store. This would be very special to the wedding couple because of its personalization.

bridal shadow box special orders

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am so partial to scarfs! I would love to have scarfs for every day of the month. And this scarf not only looks comfy, it also looks stylish!

Skinny Eternity Scarf in Creamy Beige

These are just a few of their products I have shown. There is so much more listed in their shop!
I hope you will visit their Etsy Shop, and check out all the wonderful handmade items they have.

You can find Debbie and Amanda here also!
http://www.ourhometoyourscrafts.blogspot.com/


Follow them on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/ourhometoyours

Check out their Status on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ourhometoyours


And check them out on the Hive!
http://www.creatingthehive.com/ourhometoyours

Please take the time to post a comment, and tell me what you think!
I would love to hear from you :)

BESTeam Feature - CookalasHouseOfCards

This week I am honored and proud to feature Eileen, of Cookalas House of Cards.
Eileen proclaims herself to be pretty much a self-taught artist, having taught herself in mixed media, making jewelry, and photography.

Eileen also writes poetry! This is something I could only dream about, being that I find it difficult to put my feelings into words sometimes. In fact, Eileen has a Blog named: Cheesecloth Moon. This site offers poetry, art, photography, and what she claims to be: “occasional ranting”!
I spent lots of time on this site, it was easy to do!
I enjoyed reading everything she had written. I found myself smiling, relating, and even chuckling to myself. And her photo’s, are spectacular. Yes, Eileen’s photo’s are so picture perfect, its like your right there, and that the object itself is only a few inches from your eyes.
So, overall starting my Monday morning this way was a splendid way to start!
Why not try it out for yourself along with your favorite cup of coffee.
I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I have.
You can do that by clicking on the link below:
http://cheeseclothmoon.wordpress.com

As I virtually wandered over to Eileen’s Etsy Shop, CookalasHouseOfCards, upon arrival, I immediately saw this stunning necklace that instantly became my favorite number one jewelry piece!









Another jewelry piece that I really like is this captivating Steam punk Necklace!


In fact all of her work is really very stunning and vibrant!
And it is very noticeable that Eileen puts her time and effort into every jewelry piece she makes.
As she writes: “All my altered artwork is original, one-of-a-kind, and signed by me.
put my heart and soul into everything I design and make. If its not to my satisfaction, I won't sell it. I want all my customers to be happy with their purchase whether they are buying for themselves or someone special in their lives“.

This Shop is certainly worth looking into whether your purchasing for yourself or purchasing jewelry for a gift. Eileen has created many jewelry pieces that use Pandora, Swarovski Crystals, Lamp Work and Czech Glass Beads, Semi Precious Stones, Freshwater Pearls and handmade Polymer Clay Beads, and those are just to name a few!
Her style’s of jewelry, and these are just a few also, include: Viking Knit , Vintage, and Pandora Styles.
In addition to designing these pieces, Eileen uses only high quality materials.

I am sure that you will find a jewelry piece that catches your eye!
And now would be the perfect time to purchase because through the 18th of February 2011, CookalasHouseOfCards is having an enormous SALE!

To "Like" Eileen on FaceBook, click the link Below!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000361941007

To read Poetry and view beautiful and sharp Photography, click on the link below:
http://cheeseclothmoon.wordpress.com/

To visit Eileen's other Blog: Cookalas House of Cards on Etsy.com, visit her here!
This Blog has "Whats happening on Etsy!", in regards to Etsy Shop, Blog Features, and SALES!
http://cookalasprettythings.wordpress.com/

and for all you Twitter loving Fans, you can tweet Eileen here!
http://twitter.com/egrobeck#