Friday, February 27, 2009

Carnival Time!


I've participated in several of the Etsybloggers Blog Carnivals and they're always fun. I enjoy the challenge of the suggested topics but sometimes I find I'm distracted by other things as the deadline approaches and don't get my submission in on time. Not this time!

The topic for this one is about why you opened a shop on Etsy and what you like about being an Etsy seller.

I blame my daughter for all of it. She's The Pink Samurai on Etsy and you really ought to take a minute to check out her shop and her blog. She's grown up watching me work as a freelance photographer and dabble with other artsy stuff. She's been a great tester of my child-safe plush toys like my teddy bears and puzzle balls, too. She started an Etsy shop and soon encouraged me to do the same. Together we learned the ropes about running an Etsy shop and we still compare notes.

One of my favorite things about running an Etsy shop is all the wonderful people I've met. Many of my customers have become my friends, returning for repeat orders. I've gotten to know a great group of other moms through the Etsymom and CafeMom Street Teams. I'm learning more about the arts in my area of the country through the EtsyCREST Street Team. And, of course, the Etsyblogger teams has helped me learn the ins and outs of blogging and kept me writing.

This month I've been the Featured Etsyblogger and the Etsybloggers have really outdone themselves. I've been so encouraged by all of these bloggers that I decided to share them all with you. Go see what they've been saying about me:


scribblenation.typepad.com


bunnykissd.blogspot.com

twozanyzebras.blogspot.com

purrprints.blogspot.com


beadedtail.blogspot.com


jleighdesignz.blogspot.com

offthepeg.blogspot.com

winemakerssister.blogspot.com

maryeb-blog.blogspot.com

designsbynico.blogspot.com

designsbyvanessa.blogspot.com

patti-peacox.blogspot.com


dorothywyn.blogspot.com

rosebud101-fortheloveofbeads.blogspot.com


jaimesews.blogspot.com

aboutangiescrafts.blogspot.com


youvegotmaille.blogspot.com

liletsyshop.blogspot.com

madebymelissa.blogspot.com

homemadeoriginals.blogspot.com

thefabmissb.blogspot.com

shellmitchell.blogspot.com

wearewedges.blogspot.com


lunasbaublebilities.blogspot.com

devinedesignsjewelry.blogspot.com

lostmittenblog.blogspot.com

fiveoclocksomewherejewelry.blogspot.com


heatherknitzdesigns.blogspot.com


heatherscustomsewing.blogspot.com

storybeader.blogspot.com


akeepersjackpot.blogspot.com

http://www.curiousmess.com/2009/02/february-etsyblogger.html

panopticamx.blogspot.com

beadedtail.blogspot.com

macaroniandglue.blogspot.com

morningskyjewelry.blogspot.com

magdalenejewelsblogs.blogspot.com


thecoppercauldron.blogspot.com

memoriesforlifescrapbooks.blogspot.com

greyeyedesigns.blogspot.com


aliciamae280.blogspot.com


pinkzinnias.typepad.com

ishyscreations.blogspot.com


stormydesigns.blogspot.com

http://www.xanga.com/aliciamae_8/693342493/february-featured-etsyblogger/

roseworksjewelry.blogspot.com

candycrackcreations.blogspot.com

chezchani.blogspot.com

mamasmagic.blogspot.com

3rexes.blogspot.com


downthestreetcreations.blogspot.com

cozyetsy.blogspot.com


cozystitches.blogspot.com

cardsbyjenna.blogspot.com

lazytcrochet.blogspot.com

jenniferhayessketchbook.blogspot.com

miesmama.blogspot.com

http://www.jrosebud.com/designs/catalog/blog/?p=602

julieantinucci.blogspot.com

sewingmachinegun.blogspot.com

rockababyclothingco.blogspot.com

sumikocreations.blogspot.com

dodadidit.blogspot.com


createathoughtetsy.blogspot.com

magicmarkingsart.blogspot.com

http://alittlemousesaid.typepad.com/a_little_mouse_said/2009/02/featured-etsy-seller-donna-pool.html

Thursday, February 26, 2009

A Bear With Spirit




Now this custom teddy bear has team spirit!

A friend of mine sent me an old sweatshirt to recycle, complete with team logo. I cut out the pieces for the bear so that the team logo will appear on the left side of the bear's chest. I haven't put it all together yet because I still need to embroider her nephew's initials on the bear's backside in thread that matches the logo. But that's on my agenda for today. I'll post pictures of the bear when I get it all finished in a couple of days...I hope!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

All Done

When I'm working on a sewing project I'm spending less time on the computer, which means less blogging. That's why it's been so long between posts. I've been working on a new custom teddy bear, this one in pink flannel, and it's finally finished.







Thursday, February 12, 2009

Must Read for Parents Whose Kids Have Ipods

I've got a friend with a new blog and if you've got a kid with an ipod...heck, even if you don't...you really ought to read this:

http://madstepmother.blogspot.com/2009/02/ipods-are-not-essential-for-life-unless.html

For you it may be a Nintendo DS or a another electronic device of some sort, but I'm sure every parent knows how this feels!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

CPSIA...What Now?

So much is at stake with the passage of the CPSIA and confusion runs rampant. Here's an excellent way to try to sort out how it effects me and so many crafters like me. Just read this:

http://www.etsy.com/storque/craftivism/cpsia-its-february-10th-so-now-what-3413/


Then click on this for more helpful information:

Save Handmade! BuyHandmade.org