Easter is Coming!

Easter is coming up quickly and I've been working on Easter-y things lately. I want to remember that Easter is not all about Bunnies and eggs, it's about Jesus who rose from the dead on the third day. He is my savior and my everything. I praise God that He did this for me, and for everyone on the earth who was and is. I love you Jesus!

AUTISM AWARENESS TREASURY

My Treasury, "For Noah, an Autism Treasury" was made to bring awareness to autism. It seems that my intent is being fulfilled! It is currently #1 on the hot list of treasuries (Meaning it is very popular!) and lots of people have commented. It's even featured on these 2 blogs:
http://theperfecttrio.blogspot.com/ and
http://www.suziesarmoire.com/
I don't personally know either of these lovely people who chose to feature my treasury on their blogs, so I was so very touched that they did!
Thanks to http://Hamptonhouse.etsy.com for all her help promoting this treasury!

Featuring itsthelittlethings4u

Stasi of http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6460961 is the featured artist today. She is a wonderful person and artist. Her shop offers a variety of things from crocheted socks and goodies to paper cards and bookmarks. There are many choices in her shop, take a look! Stasi is a member of CAST street team (Christian Artists Street Team). Her other shop is http://www.sisterthreads.etsy.com/. There you can find beautiful quilts, cloth books and more.

Here is part of her profile on Etsy:

It really is the little things that make the world go 'round. An unexpected card, a nice phone call, a small gift at just the right time, a new purse.So, without further ado, the girls from http://www.sisterthreads.etsy.com/ proudly present our new shop full of the little things in life.Most of these items can be custom made in multiple quantities. Feel free to contact us with special requests.:)We also offer international shipping!Proud members of CAST team, too.

I made my 200th sale!

Yesterday I hit my 200th sale milestone! The buyer received a percentage off her purchase and also will receive a couple of free gifts in her order. I'm so excited to have made it this far in just over a year selling on Etsy! Thanks to everyone who has purchased from me, and I hope you'll come look at my shop.

DISCOUNT AND FREE GIFT TO MY 200TH SALE

I am amazed that I'm almost at 200 sales. I'm at 198 right now and my 200th sale will receive 20% off (not including shipping) and a FREE GIFT too! Come check out my shop and get this great deal for yourself, or buy for someone else.

http://mattscraftywife.etsy.com

Featuring Mummumscrafts

Lucy of http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6549470 (mummumscrafts) has amazing mineral makeups, goats milk lotion, handmade soaps, and lipbalm. Soon she'll be adding handmade deodorant too! She's fairly new to Etsy (joined Dec 2008) and has done very well having 50 sales already and 100% positive feedback. As if she's not busy enough with this shop, she has another great shop where she sells beaded jewelry: http://mummumsbeadedjewelry.etsy.com/ What wonderful talent this lady has!

"I love making things, all sorts of things! Quilts, crochet things, soaps, jewelry, clothes, paintings, drawings, you name it I have probably tried making it at least once. I am a happily married mother of two. I home-school my kids and working from home allows me to do so. I have two websites; www.mummumscrafts.com and www.mummumsbeadedjewelry.com"

Why does she make the things she does? Check out this part of her profile to see why.

"So, why did I start making all these soaps and makeup? I was looking for something to help me and my family with our super sensitive skin! I started with soaps first. My son and my husband both have very dry sensitive skin, so I did some research and learned the awesome qualities of cold process soaps! I started making them for my family, along with lotions and other bath products. I could not keep this good stuff to myself, people started noticing how great our skin looked. Pretty soon I was selling locally, then started selling online too! The soaps and lotions were great, but I still couldn't wear makeup! I am allergic to EVERYTHING, and all store bought makeup would make my eyes water and breakout my skin. I didn't wear makeup for years! So I did more research! I found out about the awesomeness of mineral makeup, but also found out that many of these companies add harmful ingredients and they charge a small fortune for their products. With more research and loads of experiments, I developed my own mineral makeup line. I love it! I can wear makeup again and it is truly the best I have ever tried. My skin has improved from using it too!! I just have to share this great stuff with you!"

She is a proud member of the CAST team (Christian Artists Street Team) and the SHE team (Schooling at Home Etsians)!

Check out her shops and see for yourself the wonderful items she makes and the great person that she is. I've so enjoyed chatting with her on CAST! She's so sweet and fun to get to know.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6549470

Featuring CarolsGlassCreations

FEATURING CAROLSGLASSCREATIONS!

This post is in honor of my friend Carol (AKA Firebug) of CarolsGlassCreations. We met on CAST team and I am truly glad to call her my friend. She is very talented, making the most intricate and beautiful glass beads. She has such a big heart, and a kind soul.

Here is part of her profile on Etsy:

I am a happily married Christian woman and mother of 4 children (adults now). I started melting glass in 2004 when my sweet husband bought me a beadmaking kit for Mother's Day. I thank God every day for this and many other crafts I have had the privilege of learning throughout my life.I've loved arts & crafts since I was a young girl.I love painting, knitting, crocheting, quilting, lampworking, woodworking and using my lampwork beads to design jewelry. I am now a proud member of the CAST team here on etsy. I am also a member of SRA (Self-Representing Artists) and my number is #C-80. I have a membership in the forums at Lampworketc., Wet Canvas, and ISGB.

Please visit my friend Carol's shop!

http://carolsglasscreations.etsy.com/