Etsy HAF Team "Spread the Love" Shops of the Week for August 31-September 6

It's that time again! Time for the Etsy Handmade Artists Forum Team's (HAF Team) "Spread the Love" campaign. A different member shop is randomly picked for each day. Then we try to promote that shop by whatever means possible. I've decided to make a weekly blog post featuring all of the shops for the coming week.
And now, without further adieu, here are my choices from the shops for the week of August 31-September 6.


Shop for Monday, August 31: ”Vintage” Beadlady5…”vintage” beads and more
A wonderful assortment of vintage beads, cabochons, charms, and some findings from the 60's, 70's , and 80's. From Staten Island, NY. Visit her other shop filled with unique, original, and eclectic handcrafted jewelry designs: Beadlady5.

Vintage Blue Glass Beads (6)--




Shop for Tuesday, September 1: AJ’s Designs...all thing mixed media
The art she creates are showdow boxes, collages on canvas, journals, art cards, greeting cards, bookmarks, mandalas, and holiday ornaments. From Tulsa, OK.

Christmas Ornament with Teal and Silver Diamond Topper--




Shop for Wednesday, September 2: Eclectically Chic by Emily Lazo…custom design handbags
Custom designed, one-of-a-kind, handmade handbags and accessories. From Kutztown, PA.

Medium Chocolate Faux Leather--




Shop for Thursday, September 3: Shendoe Ceramics
Ceramic figures and objects with a sense of humor and wit, and often with a sense of beauty. From Concord, CA.

Necklace Red Teal Flower Shapes-—




Shop for Friday, September 4: RioRita
Handmade silver and gold jewelry. From Haifa, Israel.

Lapis Lazuli Rosette Silver Earrings--




Shop for Saturday, September 5: Totally Unique Treasures…the ultimate recyclers
Handmade and vintage goodies for home and humans. Saving the planet, one accessory at a time. From New Waverly, TX.

Swarovski’s Everywhere Off-Center Circles Swarovski Crystals and Bright Silver-tone Chain Long Necklace--




Shop for Sunday, September 6: Tres Chic Designs…have your Tres Chic Jewelry Designs at affordable prices
Jewelry designed with thought to every woman’s taste and affordability. From Katy, TX.

Green Turquoise and Tigerseye Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings--




Check out all of these great shops! Give them an Etsy Heart and browse around--you may just find that special thing you've been searching for.

Watch for seven new shops featured next week!

It's Time to Vote! Summer Memories Challenge

It's time to vote in the HAFTeam Summer Memories challenge:

Voting Page

Vote for your favorite Summer Memory piece. Of course, I would love it if you voted for mine:



Everyone who votes is eligable to win this beautiful pendant from MakintheBestOfIt:



All details are on the voting site.

Thanks for voting!

Etsy HAF Team "Spread the Love" Shops of the Week for August 24-30

It's that time again! Time for the Etsy Handmade Artists Forum Team's (HAF Team) "Spread the Love" campaign. A different member shop is randomly picked for each day. Then we try to promote that shop by whatever means possible. I've decided to make a weekly blog post featuring all of the shops for the coming week.

My little shop was featured on August 23, and I got almost 300 new views of my shop items on that day. No sales, but that's the largest number of views I've ever had in one day (that I can remember).
And now, without further adieu, here are my choices from the shops for the week of August 24-30.


Shop for Monday, August 24: Virginia Nin
Handmade art from Puerto Rico, featuring one of a kind colorful handcrafted resin art pieces.

Sparkling Collection, Set of 3 uneven Stackable Rings. Model No.2--




Shop for Tuesday, August 25: Unkamen Gifts...from an un-common family
Handmade chainmaille, modern, fun jewelry, and Accessories, plus a new steampunk line.

Mini Rhiannon Earrings in Non-Tarnishing Silver-Plate and Czech Crystal Beads in Green and Blue--




Shop for Wednesday, August 26: Sister Jewelry's "The Pirate Chest"
Watches, bracelets, and necklaces made using handmade beads and semi-precious gemstones.

The Nina Crysocolla Swarovski Watch--




Shop for Thursday, August 27: Rose of Sharon Jewelry
Affordable, fun, fab handmade beaded jewelry for extraordinary women of all ages.

Hour Glass, Handmade Silver and Emerald Green Beaded Watch-—




Shop for Friday, August 28: Artsy Crafty
Adorable clothes for infants and toddlers.

Spring Lambs Set--




Shop for Saturday, August 29: Artistic Will
Beautiful sparkling glitter artwork. Hand-painted in stained glass style, shinning and brilliant with reflective radiance

Glitter Rainbow Beta Fish Paper Weight--




Shop for Sunday, August 30: Fiber Felter
Felted art, altered fabric, and wool.

Hand Beaded, Blue Heart, Pin or Brooch--




Check out all of these great shops! Give them an Etsy Heart and browse around--you may just find that special thing you've been searching for.

Watch for seven new shops featured next week!

Visit my booth at Cafe Handmade

Suzie’s Armoire: filled with charms

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Vote for me! Thanks in advance. :-)

Etsy HAF Team "Spread the Love" Shops of the Week for August 17-23

The Etsy Handmade Artists Forum Team (HAF Team) recently started a "Spread the Love" campaign. A different member shop is randomly picked for each day. Then we try to promote that shop by whatever means possible. I've decided to make a weekly blog post featuring all of the shops for the coming week. So without further adieu, here are my choices from the shops for the week of August 17-23.


Shop for Monday, August 17: Mylingy’s Purr-fect Candles
The home of "uniquely" exquisite, highly scented home-made, hand-poured candles, votives, tarts, and tealights.

Japanese Cherry Blossom Votives--




Shop for Tuesday, August 18: Yuko Designs
Pretty and feminine handmade jewelry from Japan, using Sterling Silver,14K Gold-filled, and Antique Brass metals, with Gemstone beads.

Apatite flower, moonstone oxidized silver chain necklace--




Shop for Wednesday, August 19: Victorian Fantasy
Bringing the fantasy of Victorian romance, femininity, and elegance to reality.

Lovely Lilies, Romantic Offset Necklace made with Vintage Bellflowers--




Shop for Thursday, August 20: MakintheBestOfIt Chainmaille
Chainmaille for everyday, using stainless steel, copper, sterling silver, or bronze.

Sterling Daisy Chain Necklace—




Shop for Friday, August 21: Christine’s Jewel Box
Fun, funky unique jewelry for stylish women, using beads, metals and gemstones from Germany, Israel, Italy, Spain, cities in the US.

Yummy, Candy Earrings--




Shop for Saturday, August 22: Shabby Rose Boutique
Specializing in her origional dog clothes designs, handmade with loving care for your pampered pooch.

Fluffy purple tutu, dog clothes costume dress ballet--




Shop for Sunday, August 23: Suzie’s Armoire
(Yes, yours truly.) Unique beaded bookmarks, charms, jewelry, quilts, and more. (How am I suppose to pick a favorite from my own shop, lol! I LOVE them ALL!)

Beaded bookmark in blue, white, and silver, with a flip-flop charm--




Check out all of these great shops! Give them an Etsy Heart and browse around--you may just find that special thing you've been searching for.

Watch for seven new shops featured next week!

Alina Necklace = Pretty One

Finally have my entry ready for the HAFteam's Summer Memories challenge! I saw this pendant in KanYoFuse's Etsy shop, and decided it would be the centerpiece of my Summer Challenge project.
For me, this summer has meant spending time at the local pool with my kids--while they swim, and I relax, LOL! This summer my 5yo daughter taught herself how to swim. Which left me to sit back, and read, and create. I actaully made this piece AT the pool on Friday (8/14). I started with square white shell beads, and round blue shell beads, and tiny pearls. I then added in glass beads in the colors of the water, bright and shimmering, to pick up the blues of the pendant. I finished it off with off-white and sandy shades of small glass beads.
Since I give all of my necklaces names, I'm calling this one Alina (pretty one), in honor of my DD since her favorite color is now blue, and her swimming was the inspiration for the piece.





Watch for details on the upcoming challenge voting contest, and find out how you can vote for my entry (or another favorite). We will be giving away a prize to one lucky voter!

Etsy HAF Team "Spread the Love" Shops of the Week for August 10-16

The Etsy Handmade Artists Forum Team (HAF Team) recently started a "Spread the Love" campaign. A different member shop is randomly picked for each day. Then we try to promote that shop by whatever means possible. I've decided to make a weekly blog post featuring all of the shops for the coming week. So without further adieu, here are my choices from the shops for the week of August 10-16.


Monday's Shop: CrazyButCute
Everything here is 100% hand-sketched, hand-cut, hand-stitched, and made for YOU.

Embroidered Paper Lantern Trio in Hoops--




Tuesday's Shop: CraftyPantsCarol
She uses recycled materials from around her home, vintage and used materials from estates and garage sales, and new things that add interest.

Fused Plastic Evening Bag/Clutch Purse, Patchwork Design--




Wednesday's Shop: BitsyCreations
BitsyCreations offers custom graphic design: logos, business cards, web headers, web banners.

Fabric Labels, Iron-On or Sew-In--




Thursday's Shop: WhiteRavenArts
All the art and prints are handmade, hand-printed, and hand bound (unless otherwise noted in the descriptions) as one-of-a-kind pieces or in very small editions.

Aeryn Daring Airship Jules Verne Letterpress Postcard Print--




Friday's Shop: Foret
Artisan jewelry and accessories with a luxe sophisticated ethnic flare and a healing touch.

Turquoise and Black Jade Bracelet--




Saturday's Shop: SeedlingsBits
Handforged jewelry findings, earwires, supplies and destash beads.

Bopeep with Sturdy Swirl, Handforged Argentium Sterling Silver Earwires--




Sunday's Shop: ATouchofGlassJewelry
Handpainted fused glass pendants and jewelry.

Handpainted Fused Glass Steampunk Bracelet--




Check out all of these great shops! Give them an Etsy Heart and browse around--you may just find that special thing you've been searching for.

Watch for seven new shops featured next week!