Thursday, August 20, 2009

GIFT GUIDE FOR THE NEW ECONOMY













There isn't a female any where that doesn't love jewelery. This is a guide for earrings that are under $20. The styles are a variety of elegant to whimsical. I am sure you will find that special something for that special someone.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

CARRY A PERSONALITY




I have a line of clutches cum pencil cases, that will keep a smile on anyones face. They have their own personality. It will give you a positive outlook on life.

To find these and other goodies visit my shop www.goldcrestbags.etsy.com

Monday, August 17, 2009

REAL ARTISTS







I am constantly amazed with the talented artists I meet in Unique Women In Business (UWIB), Carried Away Bag Team (CABT) and Etsy in general. I decided to focus this feature on artists that use color in a lot in unique ways.

The first artist is Kristen Stein of www.kristensteinfineart.etsy.com. She is a member of UWIB. She is an award winning artist with paintings in both public and private collections. More recently her art work was selected to appear in an upcoming movie and TV show. Kristens' use of colors is quite mesmerizing. She uses them both subtly and with a splash.

The next artist is Marcy of www.studiomarcy.etsy.com. and is also a member of UWIB. Marcy is a glass artist who loves to make people smile through her whimsical beads and sculptures. Aside from creating her original pieces she teaches both private and group lessons. She lists her favorite materials to work with. Along with glass and sterling and other precious metals were chocolate and coconut. Try as hard as I could, I couldn't figure out how they would withstand the heat she uses. I was afraid to write that the chocolate and coconut are what inspires her as she works. I emailed her to ask about it and it turns out I was right.

From the CABT there is a designer who uses color with such a splash that it brings a smile to your face. Her shop is called Vernon Ave www.vernonave.etsy.com. She is a graphic designer by profession. She's been making bags for friends and family and small boutiques for the last few years. She obviously LOVES color as all of her designs are filled with exuberance. The hand stitching on each bag makes them future vintage bags (which is apropos as she adores those as well).

This next designer is also from CABT. She makes really lovely bags with oil cloth which are on display in her shop called www.njoydesigns.etsy.com. I soooo appreciate the loveliness of her creations, because of the mundane character of the oil cloth.
She uses the designs and combinations of prints to create real art and vibrant combinations.
Her styles range from fun to funky and sleek to sophisticated.

1. www.vernonave.etsy.com 2. www.njoydesigns.etsy.com 3. www.studiomarcy.etsy.com
4. www.kristensteinfineart.etsy.com


Thursday, August 13, 2009

GIFT GUIDE FOR THE NEW ECONOMY











This gift guide is focused on items priced from $10. to $20. The selection is a cross section of items that will cover anyone on your gift list. There is something for the man in your life and even for your pet.

The shops are a mix of CABT, UWIB and Etsy in general.

Have fun shopping.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

I FINALLY FIGURED IT OUT

I finally figured out how to make the link from the blog to everyones shops. I'm sorry I'm so slow with the tech stuff, but next time I will be with the program (I really hope so). So, Thanks for you patience.

Monday, August 10, 2009

MOMS TO BE






Being a Mom To Be is such an amazing, wonderful time. Than there is the hard stuff. There are all those big decisions. Which crib? What type of carriage? What color?

Then there are all of the important smaller decisions. What type of Diaper Bag? Should it reflect my personality? Should it be cute? Pink? Blue? Neutral? Should it be a fashion statement? Should it be personalized? Should it be floral? Chic?

I figured I would save all of these Moms To Be the stress of looking. I found such a sparkling assortment of Diaper Bags on Unique Women In Business (UWIB) and Carried Away Bag Team (CABT). Moms get ready for the challenge and have fun!!!

Everyone else, these make great gifts. Check them out.


Thursday, August 6, 2009

GIFT GUIDE FOR THE NEW ECONOMY








I've been thinking about holiday gift giving a lot lately. I've thought about it in the context of the economy. How much or how little money will people have to spend. What should I put in my shop that will meet the needs of people.

I than came up with the idea of putting up a gift guide for Holiday Shopping in August. I found some really nice things in the $10 and under category. The collection includes gifts of all types.
I would like to continue this and other categories, but only if y'all think it would be of interest.

Polished Two on Etsy, rkdsign88 on Etsy, Gold Crest Bags on Etsy, Digitalsoaps on Etsy, Ticklebuttons on Etsy, Love Bug Studios on Etsy, Ticklebean on Etsy, Lil Sprout Knits on Etsy