White Wonderland collection

White Wonderland.... by antiquorama

White Wonderland....

Curated By: antiquorama

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karnivalofkrafts: The winner

Thank you very much to all that entered to Kim's giveaway for the Crocheted Spa Set!

And the winner is.......

Stephanie said... #16

My favorite item, http://www.etsy.com/listing/92323258/green-spa-set-spa-bath-set-crochet-spa

Congrats Stephanie!!! Please get in touch with Kim in the next 72 hours to claim your prize :)

Randomness Saturday: Personal post

It's been a while since I've done a personal post from my "Randomness Saturday" series and I thought to bring it back, what do you all think?
Let's see what I can come up with this time....

♥ Gabriel started a new school 2 months ago: even tho I loath the whole situation around his school placement, I'm happy to report that his doing quite well, better that we ever expected. The teacher is very good and he's working very hard....spring forward to June to see if we can win the battle with the school district and have him in the school I want!

♥ Michelle is doing quite well too: her last meeting with the school teacher went very well and she's almost ready to start first grade (yes, she's in the school I want!). She's going to have a recital as a flower and we worked on her dress today: I will make sure to post pictures.

♥ I was a busy lady since Holiday season: literally didn't stop crocheting one day! Thank you all for the support and the patience while I got around your orders.

♥ I no longer have a part time job outside the house: my client passed away before Valentine's day and the agency hasn't been able to find me another person to watch in my available hours. So, here I'm, a stay-at-home-crafter-mom again and I don't mind it!

♥ I'm trying to get my products into local boutique for wholesale or consignment. Easier said that done, but I'm trying. Was already able to have a table to a local event the past weekend where I sold a cupcake pillow.

♥ I found a very awesome site to improve my picture quality: fotofuze. Seriously, you gotta try it! I'm slowly fixing all my pictures.....see a difference already?

♥ Don't forget to show my friend Kim some love and enter her giveaway!

karnivalofkrafts: The giveaway

First: let me thank all of you for the warm welcome you gave to Kim, the owner of karnivalofkrafts, after I poster her feature HERE

I noticed every facebook post, pinterest pin and tweet and it's the best, most amazing feeling ever!!!!

So, how can me and Kim thank you properly??? But with a giveaway of course!

Prizes Details:
1 lucky winner will receive Crocheted Yellow Spa set from karnivalofkrafts


How to enter:
Please leave a separate comment for every entry for increase your chance of winning!!

1) You MUST go through karnivalofkrafts shop and comment back here with a link of your favorite item with your name and contact information.
2) Follow this blog and gain ONE extra entry.
3) Blog about this giveaway and receive ONE extra entry! Just come back here and leave a separate comment with your blog link.
4) Tweet this giveaway for ONE extra entry. It's very easy, just push the "tweet" button on the top of this post.
5) Like karnivalofkrafts on facebook to gain ONE extra entry.
6) Purchase anything between now and March, 19th and claim 10 EXTRA ENTRIES.

This giveaway will last for 2 weeks and will end March, 19th.

Winner will be announced on March, 20th, at which time I will contact the winner to get shipping information for delivery.
If the winner does not contact me within three days, I will appoint another winner through another random number drawing.

Good luck!

Featuring karnivalofkrafts

How long it's been since I posted a random feature? Or a giveaway? OMGosh, too long I'd say.
So let me fix that today and introduce you to Kim and her wonderful creations at karnivalofkrafts on etsy.....tada!!

Macrame Bookmark with Butterfly Charm, $2.75 by karnivalofkrafts

I love her many skills that bleed through the many things available in her shop like baby items, spa and kitchen crocheted goodies and paper goods just no name a few.

And I'm sure you can find something to love and use in her Clearance or the Destash sections.

Crochet Fingerless Gloves in Coffee Brown, $23 by karnivalofkrafts

Now, few words from the artist:

"Hi and Welcome!

My name is Kim.

All my life, I have enjoyed making beautiful things in a variety of crafts. I sew, knit, macrame, scrapbook, and my passion is crochet. Lately, I have discovered a passion for creating paper crafts like tags and cards. With such a variety of creating, I think you can see how my shop got its name.

Please feel free to stay and browse a while and I hope you will find something you just can't live without!"


Crocheted Round Coasters in Purple and White, $7 by karnivalofkrafts

I know what you all are thinking, You want to know more about karnivalofkrafts and I showed you enough to leave you drooling on your keyboards while staring at the monitors.

Not to worry, stay tuned for an amazing giveaway from by karnivalofkrafts

Newsletter #23

Gearing up for Halloween!

Lots of new products coming on for Halloween!!!

here for you a small taste......







......and the chance to get an awesome deal!

Receive free shipping on All Items

Use Coupon Code:

HALLOWEEN2011

during checkout.

Handmade Wedding

It's not over yet!!!

For every purchase made in my Spa section, you will receive a soap sample from Sea Breeze.

What a better way to start the holiday shopping???



Until next time.....

Crocheted Little Things Newsletter #8

Happy Earth day and Mother's day!!

Hi there to all, this is Lu. Here it is newsletter #8. Sorry for the delay for this month newsletter, I battling a fight my my wisdom teeth and I'm preparing for a little surgery this Friday. Nothing to worry about, I'm sure I will be back up and running by Monday!

I'm starting with greeting you with an little giveaway sponsored by me!

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Crocheted Little Things giveaway (Click here to go to the contest page)

• Prize; Prize Value: Cupcake pincushion, $10


• How Many Winners: 1


• End Date: 05/05


• Can Be Won: Worldwide


• Prize From: Crocheted Little Things

The sponsor's description of the giveaway rules: Many entries available, see blog for details. Plus a little coupon for everyone that enter.

Visit Crochetedlittlethings's Studio

Receive a free gift with All Items

Use Coupon Code:

GIVEAWAY

during checkout.

Crochet

Click Here to go to the contest page!

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What happened?

I'm taking a little break from my Etsy shop: I will still keep selling there, but I'm gonna try to focus on other venues for few months to explore new possibility. In this prospective, I applied for opening a store on 1000markets and guess what??? They accepted me!! Look for your self:

I will upload more of my inventory soon! In the mean while, enjoy FREE SHIPPING on any item that is already listed. Also, talking of special sales: my dear friend Sweet Irie is offering 10% off!!! Don't miss out!



What's coming up?

I will take it easy for the next week, but as soon as I start to feel better I will be creating new items. For now I leave you with a little taste if you want to pamper yourself!

Not much to say

Not much to say tonight. I'm studying for my test that I'm gonna give tomorrow and getting ready to send Gabriel to school.
First day of kindergarten, wow he's getting bigger and bigger, still can't believe it :)

Featuring Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

It's time for a new feature and a new crocheted: Debbie at Girls Just Wanna HaveFun

Spa Wash Cloths - Set of Three, $9

Let's know this sweet sweet girl a little better:

I am a married working mom with two great children. I learned to crochet in Girl Scouts when I was twelve years old and to knit in college. I love to crochet, am out of control really. It's a good thing!

Fingerless Bath Mitt, $7

I am also involved in two different church ministries:
BBPC Prayer Shawl Group: we make and distribute shawls to the terminally ill, the sick, a new mom, for the bride to be, or just for friends who may need to be wrapped in prayer. I have been involved with this group for over two years and have made and donated five shawls.I wish it were more but I need 48 hrs in a day to do all I want to get done. We meet once a month to bless the shawls. It's very rewarding. At the time I found the group I was looking for something, a way to give back and be a good example to my daughters. I want them to give freely of their time and to help others in need, and they do. They have become more compassionate to the elderly, sick, and people in general. I also belong to Saving Stiches which I joined a short time after.

Cabbage Rose Bookmark, $5

I have made scarves, hats, blankets and baby booties to name a few items, which are then distributed to organizations around the world. I have met great friends thru both these groups.
We are trying to live a good life and crocheting and crafts is just part of it.

Blueberry Passion Spa Set, $7

Debbie is trying her hand at blogging and you can read her attempts at Obsessed with Crochet.
Her shop banner and avatar, as well as her blog design are the amazing work of my very best friend Michele, the owner of Sweet Irie. I think she did an amazing job, what do you all think???

Featured on Shop Indie Online

Today I want to present to my readers an amazing web site that I had the luck to come across in my year on etsy. It's called Shop Indie Online and like the name says inform people about new findings inside the handmade world.
The blog owner is Chris, also owner of a cute jewelry shop on etsy.

Heart to Heart - Jungle Love Heart Pendant

I exchanged several messages with Chris and she's very kind and patient and I truly admire the job that she's doing on her blog. I had the honor to be featured several time with some of my creations and this time you can find a small interview that I had with Chris.


If you'd like to be interviewed too, it's really easy, just send an email to Chris and she will hook you up.
Also I'd like to show to the many indie sellers out there a wonderful opportunity to advertise their business through this site.
Chris is collecting money for a good cause in exchange to feature items in her gift guides. Go take a peek and for $1 you can donate money to the charity and have you ad displayed.
It's also possible to buy ad spaces for $5/month of the the side bar of the site and have you shop added to their directory or submit your giveaway hosted elsewhere for FREE.
I'm telling you, this site is a good source of traffic and good karma, the best thing in the word!

Sweet Deals!!!

Looking to treat yourself or buy a Easter gift??? Take a pic of these deals and find something you love!!!

sweetirie - 10% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE (Ends 4/05)

CreasolMosaic - boxes, coasters and some other items are 20%-30% off

caliklein - Recession Sale (Help her have her first sale on Etsy and gain FREE sterling silver and semiprecious stone earrings)

BlissfulBloomsPaper - Free shipping on Easter Items

ptdrummajor - Free shipping

DycheDesigns - 20-30% Off

Gingeroni1 - Buy 3 Get 1 Free of equal or lesser value In section "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" Mix or Match

Crocheted Little things - Free shipping worldwide (Ends 4/05) ans Spring Cleaning Sale