Holiday Guide #4

Two of my reasons for being thankful this year, my wonderful
cats!

I was brushing my hair last night and noticed how long it really is...wow! Today while I finish shopping I am going to get hair dye to do my hair again....Soon I will cut it and donate it to locks of love, something I have wanted to do forever I'm just not sure when it will happen. With Thanksgiving being tomorrow I sit and remember all the reasons I am thankful, two of those reasons are my cats Char and Totoro. Without them I think my day would lack excitement since they give me many laughs with all their jumping and playing. 

Today I will give you two amazing artists, one a graphic designer and one a graphic designer by day and wire wrapper by night. The graphic designer is my go to gal when I need something done, she does amazing things, she has done my banners for my store and does all the images for my bottle cap necklaces and domino pendants. The other is someone I have blogged about before, I love her wire wrapping and have a lot to learn from her! She has amazing technique and her designs are to die for!

The first, my go to gal, Tara. When I was new to the online selling scene I stumbled across her on Tophatter. I fell in love with her memory wire bracelets, yes she does jewelry too! and I asked her how she got her ends so even,  I still have some that aren't even some days but thanks to Tara I learned fast. She has taught me many things and I have fun talking to her and we vent to each other just like sisters! Now I'm not sure about you but it is good to have someone like her in the business. I have enjoyed taking the things that she sends my way and turning them into my own creations, it is fun. She does banners, clip art and images for domino, bottle caps and scrabble tiles and so much more. If you want to see more of Tara's work check her out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/graphicdesignbytara

Graphic designer by day and wire wrapper by night, Anne's work is is amazing! When I blogged about her last month I raved about her starfish I think, I love starfish and seeing hers made me smile! Her work is get for holiday decoration, jazzing up your house or having that standout accessory at the work party. Not only is she proud of her work but she also helps spread the word about fellow artists any way she can. If you need something out of the ordinary for this holiday season visit her at http://craftcafe.co/shop/flotsamandwhimsy/

Tomorrow I will take the day off since I will be busy with family but look for me again on Friday. Don't forget to visit my store on starting tomorrow for the 50% off sale using code FRIDAYMONDAY during checkout.  Check out the coupons page on Craft Cafe to find all the other stores that are having sales this weekend as well! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Holiday Guide #3

Sorry, I know, I wasn't feeling good and then got depressed but things are looking up, I just have to keep reminding myself that everything happens for a reason! Well I hope you visited the four shops I have posted so far, I have some great ones for you today, some amazing artists and some great friends as well!! The weather here can't make up its mind, it is cold then warm then cold...no wonder people are getting sick! My cat however is better, he is himself again, bouncing all over the place and sleeping in bed like usual and I'm so happy for that!

Right now I have an amazing bead supplier who is in the process of moving, she is having a moving sale. So the less she has to pack the better. If you are in the need of supplies check out her site, she will make sure to take care of you and send things out fast. She has amazing customer service as well which is why I continue to purchase from her! Visit Kathi at Uniquely Yours @ https://www.facebook.com/UniquelyYours12

Want to be the person the family loves for unique Christmas cards or cute tags on presents? Visit Parrie's shop and find all her amazing designs, each one with a wonderful touch of love, class and charm. The cards are beautiful, the tags are heartwarming...your family will think you spent hours on them when you really just did a point and click. Don't let it stop with the holidays either, she has cards and tags for all occasions! To check them out visit her at http://craftcafe.co/shop/apenny4urthoughts/

For the soap lover on your list or just to decorate your bathroom for all the guest that will be stopping in this will be a great shop to visit! Patty has a little of everything, soap, eye shadow  sugar scrum, lip balm, lotion, perfume, and lip gloss. Her soaps are created to appeal to everyone, from children in the shape of crayons to gamers in the shape of game controllers and everything in between. Her cupcake soaps like the snowman featured is so detailed you would link is is an actual cupcake, I actually thought this when I looked at it! Check her out and see what you think at http://craftcafe.co/shop/latherrinseclean/

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday I will be having a 50% off sale in my store, use code 'FRIDAYMONDAY' at checkout. Everything will be half off and if you have an idea in your head that you would like me to work with then please let me know, I welcome custom orders! You can find my shop at http://craftcafe.co/shop/peachiespasttime/

I hope you enjoyed todays post, I will get more shops tomorrow I hope!, and do another post for you. Check out these stores and see what you think. 

Holiday Guide #2

Yesterday was stressful...my cat has been sick off and on since October 29th and I took him to the vet because he had pretty much stopped eating, they told me he had 'fever of unknown origin' and an infection that they couldn't pinpoint but filled him full of fluids and put him on some antibiotics and he seems to be doing better already. I am starting to relax a bit but he still is not eating much....maybe once the fever is gone completely and hes hydrated again, he will eat normally, it don't help that he is part Siamese! 

So, our shops yesterday were two amazing artists, each day I will give you at least two depending on if I miss the day before but I am hoping I am able to keep on track! Today I am going to give you an amazing clay worker, her and her daughter are able to make just about anything you can think of and my go to soap gal!

The Soothing Soul, that just sounds relaxing!, has soap for the whole family. Helene makes soap for the husband-which we have tried and my man loves, the wife-which I love and have several of, the kids-which are so cute and if I had little ones I know I would have some of, and the furbabies-I haven't tried these yet but I'm sure I will! One of my favorite things about shopping at The Soothing Soul is if you want oats added to a bar extra coffee in the Coffee Peppermint soap she will do that, Helene enjoys having happy customers! Stop by and check out her amazing soaps and wonderful line of Christmas soaps at http://craftcafe.co/shop/thesoothingsoul/

 

H.M's Pretty Little Jewels makes wonderful things out of clay. The cupcakes that you have seen in my creations before came from their store and I have a few more that I still have that need to be put to use. This is a mother/daughter duo of Haley and Pammy create necklaces, bracelets, charms and hair bows out of clay. They will also take custom orders, as long as it is not to outrageous and is within their reach-seeing as they make everything with their hands, they will be glad to make your wishes come true. Visit them and their amazing creations at https://www.facebook.com/HmsPrettyLittleJewels  or http://www.etsy.com/shop/HMPrettyLittleJewels

I hope you enjoyed today and visit these to amazing artist. Stay tuned for two more great artists tomorrow!!

Holiday Guides!

Well, the weather can't make up its mind, I don't like writing English papers and the holidays are upon us! Not sure what to be most excited about!! Last night I got a new banner for my Craft Cafe shop from the lovely and talented Tara, I have had her do all my work so far and have not been disappointed yet, she does my banners, business cards and graphics for all my pendants that I create....If you are interested in her work and want to get set up with her send me a message and I will connect you with her!

With Thanksgiving drawing closer and Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping inevitable one has to wonder if  finding handmade sellers will be easy. With my holiday guide it will be a piece of cake! Each day until Christmas I will feature sellers, where you can find them and a few must have items from their shop!

 Aphrodites Attique has a wonderful selection of everything, jewelry, suncatchers, scarves, and hats....whatever is on your families wishlist you are sure to find here. If you like what you see but have an idea that for that special someone just send Michele a message, she is happy to make your idea come to life so that you can make your family happy! You can find her at http://craftcafe.co/shop/aphroditesattique/

I have seen very unique pendants before but these have to be at the top of the list. Liss hand paints each one and adds any special gems that you may find on them. If you are looking for something unique and different then visit her store, you will find a wide range from holiday to wire wrapped. If you like her work but want something you don't see send her a message and let her know, she loves custom orders! You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/pendantparadise



I hope you visit the stores today and check out the amazing work that these artist have done. I will give you two more artist tomorrow so stay tuned!! 

Its cold and I'm slack!

It has been several days! I have been busy with school, I started an English class last week and it has been awhile since I have been in one of those...lol, I am after all a math major! I am very glad to be hearing from more and more from friends in NY and NJ each day, Sandy did a lot of damage and had a lot of us worried. 

There are 2 great things going on today, Craft Cafe's second shop giveaway with Lisa Boland Jewelry Designs, you can find it @ https://www.facebook.com/CraftCafeLove/app_209569249055691 and a new On Fire For Handmade 'Shop til you Drop Great Finds' voting has opened @ http://ht.ly/eY06d

I have posted several things for the girls on your list this year but how about that guy on your list? I recently stumbled across a great 'man cave' picture creator and bought one for my boyfriends dad. He hung it up as soon as we gave it to him and talks about how much he loves it! I won't keep you waiting, I am talking about 

Picture This @ http://craftcafe.co/shop/picturethis/
they only do wall art and have so many amazing things! If you need something for that guy on your list of are just looking for something to spice up your wall check them out!! I love their work.







I hope you enjoyed todays post and will check out Picture This, see you next time!