Nfall2rt Prizes

I was cleaning up my work area yesterday and realized I had not blogged about this prize pack from Nfall2rt. Bad blogger, bad.

If you have ever seen Nancy's blog or shop, you know that she creates more than just paper goodies. And goodies they are. Heck, just look at the cute packaging.....

These little striped notecards are great. The color in this photo is not the best, but you can still see the cuteness.

And the mushrooms...gotta love the mushrooms...

September's Etsyblogger of the Month: Designs by Vanessa

The birds may be starting to head down south here, but you can still find some adorable ones over at Vanessa's shop.

And don't forget the jewelry...

...or the cupcakes...


Her blog is awesome. Not only fun to look at - she always has fabulous finds to show off - but there are giveaways and interviews going on all the time. It's a must see. And check out her font - I just love fun fonts! I know, I get excited over the little things - but it gives everything such a fun feel.

This is her blog badge....so fun :)

*not sure how to display the code without it turning into another badge - but if you are interested in displaying it on your blog, she has the code up on her sidebar*

Notes and Thank Yous

I like to put in a little note with every order I send out. I found lots of great (inexpensive) stuff on Vista Print - everything from business cards to pamphlets to banners - but I wanted to add a more personal touch. So I turned to what I know and love the best...handmade. I went to people I "knew" from my Etsyblogger team, Twitter and Plurk.

Edi from Memories for Life is on my Etsyblogger team (she's even our featured blogger this month!)...plus, I have ordered some great albums through her before. She whipped up these great Thank You cards for me the other week to match my business cards. I used one the same day I got them :)



She's Batty is a Plurk buddy who makes wonderfully fun cards - my fave are her Halloween related items. I got a mix of blank cards from her to cover all different occasions. There is even a batch of mini cards.



Love to Stamp is on Plurk and ArtFire. I have run across her stuff many times over. While I was shopping for cards I knew I had to pick up a fabric flower one that has been on my Hotlist forever...along with the bookmark...and mini cards. I am thinking about framing the fabric flower card though, it so rocks!



My last stop on my card tour was at Mercyming. I ran across her shop very early on in my Etsy adventures. I bought 2 special photo cards that I have always loved. Odds are these will be for personal use though...unless I frame them with the fabric flower ☺



So if you happen to buy any bags from me in the near future, expect one of these lovelies to come along for the ride.

Want to Create A Thought?

Woots for another fabulous Featured Etsyblogger...Create A Thought.

I just love this part of her shop announcement "I love writing. I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions."

You can find journals, cards, purses, magnet, frames, prints, and many more items in her shop! You can even request personalized items .

Here are some of my faves:







More places to find her:

• The blog

• Flickr
  

• Myspace

• Facebook page

Etsy Day

Today is Etsy Day. What is that? Well, it's a day for us to celebrate everything Etsy. If you've been here before, you know what Etsy is. If you are new here...hop on over there and check it out. Just click on the cute sun or over on the right where my shop shows. BTW - it's pronounced like Betsy, but without the "B".

Do you love originality? Uniqueness? Craftyness? Handmade goodies? Vintage yummies? Or even supplies for your own crafty endeavors? Then Etsy is the place for you. I have been a seller there since late last summer...and a buyer a bit before that. There are thousands of shops selling everything from bibs to bags to buttons to beds.

Looking for custom wedding items? You can find them there...even the dress...try Exquisite Gowns - beautiful work! Need clutches for the bridesmaids? Well, I can help you there (did you catch that post on my other blog?)...but cake toppers? Try Spirit Mama - they are adorable, customizable & totally fun! Looking for custom invites or Thank You cards? Check out J. Leigh Designz! Lingerie for the honeymoon? Yup, that is there too.

Need jewelry for that special day? or any day? So many great shops to choose from...each one different than the next...casual & quirky to classy & precious to vintage & girly...here's just a few to whet your whistle: Roseworks, Poor Robin, Superior Stones, Beaded Tail, Nature Manipuated, Unique Commodities, Rose Creek Cottage, Stormy Designs, Thyme 2 Dream, Tulips Treasure Box, A Keepers Jackpot, Storybeader, You've Got Maille, 3 Rexes, ...and these are just the ones off the top of my head!

Personally...I think you should just register there...that'd be a fun function..."favoriting" items could work for a wish list to send out for a wedding or baby shower :) I know I use it for birthday & Christmas lists. And to show off pics from that wedding or shower...try Memories For Life Scrapbooks...she does awesome custom work!

Want to see some great finds fast? Hop over to my treasury blog & you will find tons of Etsy goodies.

So, what are you waiting for? Hop hop hop....and shop shop shop...

Check out some picks from these shops below (here and here)

Etsyblogger Jewelry: part 2...and more

More stuff I wrote about on my blog today...