New Notecards

Hey Everyone - I just added some notecards to my shop! 

I am so excited to share them with you!

First, I have the Painted Thank You Notecard Collection. For these I took my 

favorite paintings and turned them in to cards!

Next, I have my Make A Wish Notecard Collection. This collection carries cards for all sorts of occasions: birthdays, wedding, get well, graduation and more!

Then, I re-vamped my Thank You (Nature Set) and my 

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? Collection. Enjoy!

Etsy Shop: Thundersales

What is your favorite item in your shop? My favorite item in my shop is from my mens line. Its a Silky black button down dress shirt that I have upcycled and embelished with a really vibrant skull and red rose fabric. It is one of the first that I made and still my fav :)

What will we find in your shop? In my shop you will find a mix of upcycled mens shirts, womens hand bags and purses and an unusual hair wrap./headband that is multi faceted in its use. I use recycled fabrics as often as I can, but I have a great love for colors and textures so I like to shop for unusual and beatiful fabrics too. 

What is your favorite shop? There is so much great shopping here on Etsy so 1 favorite shop is hard to say. But I do dream one day of owning one of the fairie style dream coats from Enlightened Platypus. Meanwhile I'll be shopping as many of my fellow etsy-ans shops as I can :)

How did you come about opening your shop? Now for how I got here..... I joined almost 2 years ago, half heartedly. Then when I lost my job and had to rely on all my resources I started selling the things I used to make just for fun. I started doing craft shows and ended up getting serious about my Etsy shop. I had discovered and remembered who I really am. I'm an artist with visions and a creative nature that has to be heard. Watching my visions materialize is what makes me the happiest.

Etsy Shop: Hayley's Paper Love

What will I find in your shop?I create mini scrapbooks. I like to use “found” or “reclaimed” materials like paperbags, children’s board books, and oversized playing cards. I’m into being as “green” as possible so materials that are destined for the trash I will gladly take them and see if I can create something beautiful out of them. 

How did you come about opening your shop?I have two little boys and I love to scrapbook their memories and I wanted to share my creations with everyone. I always got a lot of positive feedback about the pages I made for my boys so I decided that I could definitely open my own shop on Etsy; a couple of my friends had Etsy shops and I thought that it would be a good place to open shop.

I started out making 12x12 inch premade layouts where you could just place your 
pictures and voila, instant scrapbook! As time wore on my shop evolved into only mini scrapbook albums; although I still do the 12x12 inch pages as custom orders. I love making the mini albums because they can capture one specific moment in time and you can place them anywhere; on an end table, shelf, or on your desk at work. 

What is your favorite item in your shop?I love my Perfectly Peacock Accordion Album. Peacock feathers have been an obsession of mine for a while and when I saw this paper I was so excited to be able make a scrapbook out of it.

What is your favorite Etsy Shop?There are so many, I can’t choose one! I love Chicalookate; she does photography and makes magnets, coasters, notebooks and record album bowls, not-to-mention she’s a fellow Michigander! 
I also love OrangeFuzz; they have the best smelling soap! 

Etsy Shops: Peace Love Polka Dots

What will I find in your shop? Currently, you will find handmade items for your li'l guy or gal. I am fully stocked with all sorts of pacifier clips & hair accessories. But will soon be adding much more of a variety of items for your littles and Mommy, too. 

How did your shop start up? I named my shop, "Peace, Love, & Polka Dots" because the world (my world, at least) wouldn't be complete without those 3 things. My home is on a constant pursuit for peace, love, and polka dots. 

What is your favorite item in your shop? It's hard to decide on my favorite item. Obviously, I love them all, or I wouldn't have created them. But, I must say I love the pinwheels. They are precious, funky, and unique all in one yet suitable for even newborns. I love them because they're adorable and unique. And, because you won't find another girl in Target wearing the same one as your Princess. They can match nearly any outfit! I also love the tiny clippies embellished with felt flowers because they are so simple, yet so pretty sweeping back bangs. 

What is your favorite Etsy Shop? And, it's nearly impossible for me to narrow down my favorite Etsy Shop. I must say though, I love Isamay Designs. She has fabulous ribbons, and has super fast replies and shipping. My first Etsy purchase was from Briar Claire before I began making my own bows, and their site still makes me happy.




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Etsy Shop: DM Designs

What will I find in your shop? My shop features a fairly wide assortment of items including magnets, drink trinkets, baby blocks, and paintings. I love creating custom and personalized work and am always up for new projects. To date, my largest request has been for personalized artwork for nurseries. Simply let me know the theme or bedding, and I will create a painting with the child's name to match! They make excellent baby shower gifts! 

How did you come about opening your shop? I actually toyed with the idea for quite a long time before finally opening my shop in January 2011. I have been creating work for clients since 1998, but finally decided I'd love to reach a larger online market.
I already had a blog (danimariedesigns.blogspot.com) and had recently started a Facebook page (facebook.com/fb.dm.designs), so I knew Etsy would be a great addition. I especially love that each site can interconnect with the other. I currently work full time and am taking classes for my Masters in Art Education (bust, busy) so... when those slow down, I know I'll be able to offer an EVEN LARGER variety of items in my shop! I've been VERY pleased with the results so far though! In my first month, with only about 25 items listed, I've already sold 8 items on Etsy. 

What is your favorite item in your shop? Currently, my favorite item is my ""Peas in a Pod" Painting, and it actually seems to be my most popular item so far too (featured in 9 or 10 treasuries!). 

What is your favorite Etsy Shop? Oooo ~ choosing a favorite is so difficult. There are tons of unique shops out there, but I must say I am loving the style and color palette of CORID's shop right now (very spring-feeling)! 

Etsy Shop: Dazzling Adornments

What will you find in this shop?: In Dazzling Adornments you will find mostly earrings, I can't help making them! There are also necklaces, bracelets and new wine glass charms. I'm currently working on a new line of earrings for non-pierced ears. This will include magnets, cuffs and screw back earring posts.
How did your etsy shop come about?: I have been making jewelry for 2 years, but I think I have learned the most about it since I opened my shop in Feb. I just got married last May and bought a house that needed some work so I decided to be a stay at home wife and get some of those projects done. Then I started having more and more time to myself as tasks got completed. When I was working I made jewelry for some craft shows just for fun, so a friend of mine on Etsy gave me the motivation to get back to jewelry making and to open a shop. I can't thank that friend enough, so far I LOVE IT!
What is your favorite item in your shop?: My favorite item changes daily, everyday I try to take new pictures and post new items and that newest item I always feel is my best because I have learned so much from each design I do. So right now my favorite item are my Colorful Ear Cuffs.


What is your favorite etsy shop?: As for my favorite Etsy shop there are so many! But I absolutely love the designs this bead shop comes up with: Powers Art Glass. Favorite item of hers: www.etsy.com/listing/68946376/lampwork-focal-bead-jewel-flower-iv.

Etsy Shop: Tickle Bugz Garden

What will I find in your shop? The collection of things in my shop is always evolving! I started out just making cute little baby girl hair accessories and dresses, but then I figured why not something for us Momma's too? I use a lot of materials that I've collected over the years, cottons, satin, felt, beads, etc. I'm so inspired by the beautiful creations I see other lovely ladies making!

How did you come about opening your shop? I am a graduate student getting my PhD in Microbiology. As you can imagine, it's a pretty technical field and I've always needed a creative outlet. I love to do things with my hands and I really enjoy figuring out how to make something new. I've always made gifts for friends, from baby quilts to purses to bows. This Christmas was the "year of the Hair accessory"! I got a ton of encouragement from my friends and family to open my own shop and support my "habit"! So, I took a leap of faith and launch my shop this past February. It's been a little slow to start. I have a nearly one-year old baby girl who consumes nearly all of my "free time", so in between loads of cloth diapers and making dinner, I try and squeeze in time to make new pretty things for my shop.

What is your favorite item in your shop? Right now, with spring on the horizon, I'm loving color schemes with light grey! I've been using a couple of prints from the Patty Young Sanctuary line and I have a few hair pieces in the shop using that fabric. However, I made a new pillowcase dress that I absolutely love, www.etsy.com/listing/68972119/pillowcase-dress. I loved it so much, I'm making another one for my daughter to wear for Easter!

What is your favorite Etsy Shop? Like I said, I am sooo inspired by what I see others making and selling on Etsy! If I had to pick one, I love TheMonkeyMoos! Her accessories are so beautiful and so intricate! I'll admit, I've spent tons of time just trying to figure out how she makes them!