Safari Shopping Spree

Okay - time for some fun! Virtual shopping time courtesy the BEST Team (Boosting Etsy Shops Team). I am new to the team and jumped at the chance to host this week's Shopping Safari. I debated on picking a theme. Possibly room by room or clothing style by style or even color. But I chose to just dive in & just "get" what I have had my eye on for a while now.

Let's start with some newer goodies I found when I joined the team and checked out the roster. Commence wallet opening....we start with $1000...let's see how far we get...

Handmade Organic Bracelet, Enchanted Forest by Kanelstrand (BEST member)
$28
Down to $972

Handmade Glass Apothecary Bottles by Indigo Objects (BEST member)
$175

Down to $797

Brass Cuff, All Who Wander Are Not Lost by Zen25 (BEST member)

$18
Down to $779

Jumbo Heart Rainbow Crayons by Art2 the Extreme (BEST member)
$7

Down to $772

Ms Fox Pillow Cover by Maureen Cracknell (BEST member)
$36
Down to $736

Lil Green Soap Invaders by Crazy K Bath and Body (BEST member)
$6
Down to $730

Black Agate Flower Necklace by Jewelry by Jaynemarie (BEST member)
$110
Down to $620

Emmaline Art Doll by Miss Millificent

$120
Down to $500...halfway there...pretty good haul so far I must say :)

Biker Chick by Kelly Annie

$30
Down to $470

The Tardis by The House of Mouse

$75
Down to $395...I have wanted that Tardis for quite some time now...score!!

Steampunk Cuff Bracelet, Silver Watch Movement by Catherinette Rings

$150
Down to $245...been wanting something from there since I first saw Etsy!

42 Belt Buckle by Vintage Retrospect
$25
Down to $220

Custom Made 1950' s Black Dress with Red Cherry Print by Modela 2z
$99
Down to $121

Brain in a Jar by Organ Grinder
$26
Down to $95....I've been needing a spare brain for quite some time now :P

Fuchsia, Pink and Purple Butterflies Bracelet by si:ca designs
$50
Down to $45

And in case I decide to give any of these as gifts...

Yellow Butterfly Gift Tags by Upcycle Recycle Reuse (BEST member)
$3.75
Down to $41.25

I am sure I could bring it down to zero...but who likes an empty wallet?

Go see what you would do with a virtual $1000...you just might find something that is real-life-wallet worthy :)


note: This post (with minor alterations is also posted on the BEST blog...so if you visit there, don't worry, you aren't losing your mind - you have seen this before :)

BEST Feature: Off the Wall Expressions

As many of you know, I had my home redone last summer. New floors, new kitchen, newly painted walls. I still have not hung anything permanent on them. And after seeing this shop...I could keep the walls hole-less AND still have them decorated.

I give you Off the Wall Expressions, a vinyl wall art and lettering company run by Tina and Mick, a husband and wife team. No wonder you can find so much humor in their shop LOL! Okay, so there are more sweet and serious designs too, but snark & quirk win me over every time.

This Boy design would be a great entryway into my youngest's room.

And my oldest, well, he is a carnivore. With bacon being at the top of his pyramid. When he heads off to college in a couple years, I could so see this decorating his dorm...

Now, as much as I love the funny, this one would rock my sewing area. I could jot notes right there on the wall without putting a single hole in the wall. And chalk - always fun :)

Be sure to check out their blog to learn even more and see what's new.

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(This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.)

BEST Feature: Gilliauna

Using plenty of vintage bits and pieces to create unique jewelry items, Gilliauna's shop is a must stop for any jewelry lover. Bits and Beads is chock full of color, beauty and some sprinkling of good 'ol fun...20 pages of it as a matter of fact. So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and enjoy. But not before I give you a preview.

Color...

Teardrop Wire Wrapped Earrings

Beauty...

Handmade charm bracelet, Bound in Love

Fun...

Blue Eyeball Charm

And if you love the beads and want to create something of your own - be sure to check out her destash shop, The Beadery and Destash Shop.

Want some more Gilliauna?

Website
Facebook
Blog
Twitter
Flickr
deviantArt
Tumblr
The Meandering Musings Blog

Aunt Billie's homepage

[This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.]

BEST Feature: Sandy's Soaps and Things

Meet Sandy. She is a self taught crafter who is always telling herself, "I think can make that". So she does. Although this New Englander does tend to enjoy soaps, knitting and jewelry making the most. ANd her animals too of course...along with all the little furries that she sits during the day. Animals and crafters...does it get much better than that???

So let's get to the goodies...

I just love soaps. Vanilla and sugar scrubs are my faves - and this Brown Sugar Scrub fits the bill to a T...

This one may look appetizing...but don't eat the soap...

And just in time for Next month's premiere...in a lovely shade of blue and scent of a fresh, clean ocean...Ravenclaw House Soap.

She has another shop on Etsy, Monster Love Madness, where her little monsters reside. I was quite taken with Penelope here....

And don't stop at her shops...pop on over to her blog for a further look into all things Sandy.

[This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.]

BEST Feature: Danizabeth

Today's BEST shop is Danizabeth.

"With a passion for the look of all things retro and nostalgic... This is my little collection of the images of yesteryear frozen in present day. I hope my photos can take you back to a beloved memory and escape the hustle and bustle of life."

She has a career in graphic design, but as you will see, she has a definite flair with the camera. She shows us the beauty in the old and the rundown. Here are a

couple of my favorites:

One Headlight

Packin' Up

Don't forget to check out her blog. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

[This blog post is a "BESTeam Feature" for the Boosting Etsy Shops Team. The BESTeam is dedicated to helping its members promote their shops and assisting each other in marketing, advertising and sharing the tips and tricks of running an online business. If you are a seller on Etsy and are interested in becoming a member of the BESTeam, the team is accepting new members and you can find more information about the team as well as apply to become a member HERE.]