Etsy Bloggers Street Team

Beautiful Blogger Birthdays!

2009-07-10T06:34:00.000-07:00

Say the title three times fast. No you don't have to but what I would really like is for you to leave a comment with birthday wishes for two of our members this week. The birthday greetings go out to Spotted Cow Soaps otherwise known as Ms Moo and Shell Mitchell.

Mini Monday Feature for ChezChani

2009-07-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

ChezChani is Roz & Elayne. Roz does the glass and wirework, daughter Elayne does the beading. Originally from Montreal they have lived in the US for quite a few years. Roz moved to Las Vegas over 12 years ago. Elayne followed five years ago when she wanted a change of life and career. They are pleased to share their passion with you. Elayne does all the computer stuff so please, don't blame Roz.

So goes the introduction to the shop ChezChani. I would say that they both do a great job, one on the glass work and the other on the web presense. This team has a lot of creativity in it and it shows. Take a look at the shop items below to see what I mean.

For even more information about this duo check out the ChezChani blog. When you do say hello and tell them the Etsybloggers sent you.

July 6 Edition of the Etsy Bloggers

2009-07-06T15:55:00.000-07:00

The July 6 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. You can read it HERE on the Fab Miss B's blog.

The topics that our team members had to choose from were:

1) Share your favorite summer recipe!
2) Tell us your top five favorite things about summer- and why, of course!

We had a good mix of both topics. The recipes sound great, be sure to check them out!

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The next blog carnival is in 2 weeks. Info for the next carnival is on the team message board.

Two Weeks of Birthdays

2009-07-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

Time slipped away from me with my grandkids visit. So here are two weeks of active member birthday Etsy minis. We all hope you had a great and happy birthday and of course many, many more!

etsyBLOGGERS Mini Monday June 29th, 2009

2009-06-30T12:18:00.000-07:00

Such a creative shop name!

(Click on banner to visit etsy shop)

★ What does candycrack mean? Simply stated it means... Sweet as candy, addicting as crack. The shorter version would be, Sweet Addiction. It's something I had come up with years and years ago, and has simply stuck with me.

From Metro Detroit Michigan, Stacy is a
24 year old Graphic & Web Designer. My creations are a mix of new and old. I've always had a diverse taste when it comes to jewelry and that is something that is reflected in my shop.

Blog

One of my favorites: Nesting In A Cherry Tree

Take a look around...there is something that will touch each of you in its very own, special way!

Sumiko Shop Mini Monday

2009-06-22T09:01:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to Sumiko shop at etsy...

My name is Evelyn, I’m 28 years old and the mother of a beautiful boy named Brian. I live in a tourist town by sea, in Italy. I spend a lot of time with my son, which is why I can spare the time to create and experiment with new things.
I am crazy about travelling and would gladly travel around the world. I love adventure and unspoiled places…. white beaches …the sun ... my dream would be to live somewhere warm all year round.

I have always had a passion for sewing clothes for myself, but I also loved unique and original accessories, and I found such joy in creating them, or seeing people wear such.
After I became a mother, I used my free time to create jewellery and accessories for myself and my friends. That was also about the time that I discovered Etsy and the world of eShops.

You ask me why an Italian girl, called Sumiko her shop?
I have a passion for Japan and the East in general, I like foreign names, I can not call my son Sumiko, so I called my shop.
I do jewelry, hair accessories, pins and much more ...
I decided to open my store at etsy, so i can sell my creations worldwide.
I love life, beautiful things, colours, and I love laughter. I would love to convey all of these through my creations.
I hope you will like my cute shop!

Visit my blog: sumikocreations.blogspot.com
and add me on myspace:
www.myspace.com/sumiko_shop

♥ I'm a Member of:
Europe Street team
Etsy Twitter Team
Etsy Mom team
Etsy Blogger street team
Crafting in Color Street Team

Thanks for looking enjoy your shopping !!

Today sharing with you Sumiko Shop I am letting her words and pictures speak for themselves. Stop by her shop or blog and say hello and tell her the EtsyBloggers sent you!

June 22 Edition of the EtsyBloggers

2009-06-22T03:39:00.000-07:00

The June 22 edition of the EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival has been published. You can read it HERE.
There was a great mix of the 2 topics by our members which makes for an interesting read. Check it out!

The details for the next carnival have been posted in the team message board.

Time for Celebrating!

2009-06-19T06:46:00.000-07:00

In the last week two active members of the EtsyBlogger Team have had birthdays. The person behind the Peacox Creations shop had a birthday on the 15th and the shop owner of Kuartzo we hope had a great day on the 17th.
Join me with your comments in wishing them both a happy birthday and many, many more.

EtsyBloggers Team Mini Monday - "Mother Blogger" - Joey & Aleethea

2009-06-15T05:18:00.000-07:00

For goodness sakes, where does one begin to write about our very own Joey the goof? See what I mean...

Joey (whose real name is Sandra, but everyone calls her "Joey") is the fearless, dynamic, funny, easy-going, talented, endearing team leader of EtsyBloggers. She really has a hubby and two adorable younguns that she adores and looks after as a gift and blessing to her fulfilling life.

All of this comes through every time she pays me to speak highly of her! Even without the extra bucks, Joey is the real of the real.

Joey & Aleethea™ is the Admin and Team Leader of the EtsyBloggers street team. She/they are also members of these fab Etsy teams: EtsyBABY, EtsyKids, EtsyMom, SwankyMoms, FAM, EtsyGreek and Loco for Gocco!

In her "Super Cutesie" baby boutique named "Joey & Aleethea", the childlike part of her being speaks for itself. If you have children and none of them have a Monster outfit, or a pair of Ankle Biters lounge pants, or a Monster Cupcake dress, then they are just not super cool "yet"!

Ankle Biters

Where does she find the time and energy? Secret: She never sleeps...

"Joey & Aleethea™ is a super cutesie boutique for baby boys, baby girls and their peeps!" We're all about family and fabric, love and laughter, and handmade super coolness. That's how we rock."- Joey & Aleethea™" "We are baby-wearing, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment-parenting parents!" FYI: Those of us with grown up children, well, we do not do this last part anymore.

MONSTER CUPCAKE DRESS

MONSTERLICIOUS SET

Who can resist?

Geeky Argyle with Apples and Pears - Handmade Baby or Toddler Dress

and Bloomers by Joey & Aleethea

Do you have children? Grand or GreatGrand Children? Nieces, Nephews? Need a baby Gift? Please visit her Flickr to see many photographs of her clothing designs, family, fun, and friends!

Are you interested in becoming an official member of the EtsyBloggers team? See Membership Information here : http://etsybloggers.com

Happy, Happy This Week

2009-06-12T06:34:00.000-07:00

We have two active members with birthdays this week!
Etsy mini shout outs are going to Lost Mitten and Mama's Magic!
Happy birthday to you from all of your friends on the EtsyBloggers Team!

Mini Monday for Storybeader

2009-06-08T15:59:00.000-07:00

Newly returned from a trip to Ireland we are featuring the shop of Deb who is known to all the EtsyBloggers as Storybeader. My favorites of her creations are the treasure necklaces. Together with beads and charms each piece tells a story. Each stunning necklace also comes with a poem specifically inspired by the work.

The haiku for the necklace below is -

She walked through the door

With the bright star reflecting

In her deep blue eyes.

- storybeader

To travel with this jewelry artist on her recent journey to Ireland keep an eye on her blog. To find out what treasure is waiting for you in her shop take a look below and don't be afraid to click because clicking on any item will take you to her shop and we know you want to look!

June 8 Edition of the Etsy Bloggers

2009-06-08T09:21:00.000-07:00

The June 8 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published at Shell Mitchell's blog. You can read it HERE.

As usual there was a good mix of both topics that our members had to choose from. So grab a cold drink and settle in for some good reading.

Our next carnival will be published in 2 weeks, details are in the team message board.

Mini Monday for Betani's Bureau

2009-06-01T21:32:00.000-07:00

If you go to the website of fellow etsyblogger Elise of Betani's Bureau you are greeted with a header that explains the person in her own words better that I certainly could. It says " One girl, a thousand interests, unlimited curiosity, and a singular desire to be helpful." Sounds just like the type of person you want to get to know better and you can at Betani's Bureau.com. You can also take a stroll through her shop and see what all those interests lead to.

BunnyKissd Mini Monday

2009-05-25T16:04:00.000-07:00

I am a 30-something graphic artist, scrapper, crafter, writer, sometimes disguised as a substitute teacher, trying to figure out how to reconcile my passions with making a living. I live in the country with my partner and our four still-at-home, unschooled kids, three cats, and a Guinea pig.

Above is the profile quoted from the shop BunnyKissd on Etsy. A charming blend of beads, jewelry and paper. Look below to find the magic for yourself!

As always I encourage you to stop by the BunnyKissd blog to learn more about this artisan and her life. Leave a comment and tell her the EtsyBloggers and Cozy sent you.

Etsy Bloggers May 25 Blog Carnival

2009-05-25T12:14:00.000-07:00

The May 25 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. You can read it HERE.
As always there was a good mix of the 2 subjects that the team had to write about. Check it out, it's always a good read.

May 11 Edition of the Etsy Bloggers

2009-05-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

The May 11 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. The host for this edition is pumpkinhaus. The team had two subjects to choose from to write about, Art vs. Craft or to tell of their favorite fairytale.
Check out what our members had to say, read this edition HERE.

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The next edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival will be in 2 weeks, info is on the team message board in the blog carnival folder.

Mini Monday for We are Wedges

2009-05-11T07:13:00.000-07:00

Cheese is good and stuffed toys are good right? Let the shop owner of We are Wedges tell you more about this in her Etsy profile-

THE STORY OF WEDGES

Wedges are called wedges because they are wedge shaped…like cheese.

There are person wedges and animal wedges. Some of the animal wedges are more devious than others.

Wedges like to live in silos, but more than anything, they enjoy going on adventures together.

Wedges are handmade and created with love by Benita Hsueh in her Toronto, Canada based studio.

Well…Will Baker also helps, but he is a boy.

Some of Benita’s favourite things are:
- Squares
- Circles
- Various combinations of squares and circles
- Cheese
- Plush Toys

Thus, it is only logical to combine these things, and while eating a wedge of cheese one night, the Wedges concept was born. After all, cheese is good, and cheese is wedge shaped. Plush toys are also good, so why not?*

That’s our story. THE END. OK. BYE!

* Please note that, unlike cheese, wedges should not be eaten. That would be wedgicide. Or wedgibalism?

So remember when you order yours, don't eat it!

etsyBloggers Mini Monday May 4, 2009

2009-05-04T07:14:00.001-07:00

Quirky Dolls joined the etsyBloggers Team September 2008

She can introduce herself best: "I am a Pediatric Nurse, artist, and Mom of three great kids. They are a Handful sometimes but a Heartful all the time!" Two at home, one who leaves and returns and leaves and returns. I can't blame her....it's a tough world out there.

I Love sewing, painting, redecorating and hunting garage sales for interesting products to upcycle.

I Love to recycle fabrics, trims, beads and trinkets into my doll crafts. My glue gun and I are the best of friends, even when she burns me! Ahhhh the pain of creativity.....

All products assembled in a smoke free home. Three cats and a dog reside with me - I couldn't live without my fur babies."

Her Craft Blog
Her Craft Room
* Simple crafts for tweens and Moms in tutorials and videos.
* Random info about my crafty life.
* Links and info about Fun things I stumble on and want to share

YouTube

AND Flickr.com
Search,"candeecrafter" in people.

And, she teaches girl scout programs too! See >>>>

We lurves ya Quirky Woman!

Happy, Happy!

2009-04-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

Forgive me for being late with the birthday greetings. I was in California visiting with a brother I don't see often on the regular day which is Friday for such posts. Saturday was a travel day and Sunday I spent reconnecting with Jim. I am back home now and ready for a routine that is more usual.
On to the celebrations!

First of all we have the dear leader of our EtsyBloggers group, Joey & Aleethea. She can't have a mini for her birthday because her shop is temporarily closed. It has something to do with 2 children, a dog, a job change and a move to a new state and new home. You can stop by her blog to wish her happy birthday though. Just go right here.

Other birthday wishes go out to the shop Motley Boutique.

Happy birthday from all of us to you both!

Etsy Bloggers April 27 Edition

2009-04-27T05:03:00.000-07:00

The April 27 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published.
You can read it at Athena Workman's blog HERE.

The topics the members were to write about were:

1. Now that spring has sprung, it's planting time. If you're into gardening, what would your dream garden look like? What flowers/bulbs/herbs would you plant? What about garden doodads or statues?
2. Your Own Space: describe your dream studio (or if you already have one, give details!). Decorating, supplies you wish you had, size, etc.

Head on over there and check out what our members had to say.

Etsy Day 2009!!

2009-04-24T11:12:00.000-07:00

Etsy Sellers Unite for Etsy Day — Join in!

Read What Etsy Admin will be highlighting today:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6126990

Read the complete Storque post here:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/etsy-sellers-unite-for-etsy-day-join-in-3821/

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Thank you SpottedCowSoaps for this text! :)

Mini Monday - Tilt Creations

2009-04-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to show you Tilt Creations. This is a busy mom from Oak Park Michigan.
To introduce herself in her Etsy Profile she tell us this-

I am a stay at home mom of a 13 and 3 year old boy. It makes life rather interesting! I sew and create whenever possible. I have been sewing and crafting for years and now enjoy sharing them with others. My creations are all made by me, by hand. Please take your time and browse around.

Browsing is certainly easy in a shop filled with purses, totes and keyrings. These are just the kind of accessories we need and use everyday and while we are at it they should be beautiful too. Take a look-

After shopping or even before, you will want to stop by the blog Crafts, Kids, Home and Life. The title says it all. The blog generously shares the work of other artists, Etsy and other venues, the groups she is involved with, and all that being a mom and running a household involves.
Go ahead check it all out and tell her the EtsyBloggers sent you!

Celebrating this week

2009-04-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

The EtsyBloggers are sending best wishes to My Aphrodite this week. We don't tell ages around here but we do wish everyone a happy birthday!

Etsy Bloggers April 13 Edition

2009-04-13T18:05:00.000-07:00

The April 13 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. Our host is Lil Bees of My Lil Etsy Shops blog. Here's the topics she chose for the team to blog about:

Since April 22 is Earth Day... Let's Go Green!

1) What is green in your shop? (this can be something literally green in color, or something eco-friendly)
-OR-
2) What do you do (or what can you do!) to make your etsy business or home a little bit greener?

You can read this edition HERE.

We had a good mix of both topics. Check out what out team members had to say!

etsyBloggers Mini Monday featuring ...

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"I'm Jenni B (Bee) and I have been sewing professionally since 1999. I started to get so many custom orders that I decided to open up shop! I enjoy designing as much as creating, so I rarely create two of the same thing."
Established: May 2007

"We are two sisters (L Black in WA and J Brighton in AK)"
Established: April 2008

Click on banners above to visit her shops...

Member of:
♥ MDC Team ♥ search 'mdc' ♥ http://mdcmoms.blogspot.com
♥ EtsyBloggers Team ♥ search 'etsybloggers' September 2008
♥ Cloth Diaper Team ♥ http://etsyclothdiapers.blogspot.com
♥ Team EcoEtsy ♥ search 'teamecoetsy'

Wow! This peep gets things done! All while awaiting the arrival of a new little one...Congrats!!!

Oh, did I mention Jenni also has an awesome blog? Guess living in Alaska has it perks!

Jenni says, "I ♥ custom orders and trades!"

Jenni, I will trade vacations...Me to Alaska, You to Florida...whatcha say? I see the temperature you have posted on your blog. It was 89 here yesterday, we went fishing/catching - 8 keeper sea trout. Dinner was yum, yummy... hehehehehe