EtsyMom New Year Sale

~*~EtsyMom New Year Sale~*~

December 31, 2009 through January 3, 2010

Visit www.etsy.com and search for "etsymomnewyear" to find participating shops or look through the comments on the post for links to participating shops and what sales they are offering.

The EtsyMom Team wishes you all a safe and happy 2010!!!

Etsymom Finds - Sterling!

Start off the new year with something shinny! Here are a few items in sterling silver listed by our Etsymoms:

Timeandsand has beautiful jewelry that are fun, whimsy and elegance! This one featured is one of her "It's Twisted Ring" serie. I love how the wires are interlocking and bend to become this lovely ring. Many of her items are on sale so do take advantage of that!

CBDesignstudio has jewelry to celebrate every mood, every event and every person in your life. Beside the regular jewery items, you will also find key charms, wine charms and even guitar pick at her shop! I picked this item to showcase because it is simple, cute and great for our next big holiday - Valentine's Day.

The "Pea in a Pod" Serie in Onenonly caught my eyes because my friend just had twin girls last month. Each neclace comes with a tag that can be personalized with names. I also like that she has a variety of colors for the peas so you can customize it to your liking. This is a wonderful gift to any expected mom, grandmom, twins or yourself.

Finally, the last item I am featuring is from Jmargot. This Thai Zodiac and birthstone necklace would be wonderful for anyone! She also has some really beautiful long drop earrings made with georgeous rhinestones and lovely designs.

Isn't it time for you to buy something for youself after buying for everyone else last week? Happy new year to you and your family!

Attention EtsyMoms - Sale Time!!!

EtsyMom New Year Sale

December 31, 2009 through January 3, 2010

If you’re an EtsyMom Team Member and would like to participate in the “EtsyMom New Year Sale” then here’s what you need to do:

-Tag at least one item in your shop with the word “etsymomnewyear” (feel free to tag them all if you want).
-Somewhere in your shop announcement, description, etc. you need to explain what your sale is. It can be whatever you want. After all, it’s YOUR shop and YOUR sale! A few ideas are: buy one get one free, buy one get one half off, free shipping, % off, $ off, etc.
-Then, Thursday, December 31st go to the EtsyMom Team blog and leave a comment on the post titled “Etsymom New Year Sale” (it will automatically post at midnite on the 31st). In the comment, make sure you leave a link to your shop along with what type of sale you are offering.

It’s as simple as that!

Also, feel free to blog about the sale, tweet about it, facebook it, myspace it, promote in the Etsy forums. Whatever!

Let people know to search “etsymomnewyear” to find all participating shops or to visit the blog and read through the comments.

The Good Enough Mother

A good enough mother:

-loves her child but not all of his behavior.
-isn't always available to her child whenever he wants her.
-can't possibly prevent all her child's frustrations and moods.
-has needs of her own which may conflict with those of her child.
-loses it sometimes.
-is human and makes mistakes.
-learns from her mistakes.
-uses her own best judgment.

To read the full article...go HERE

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Today is Christmas Eve and Santa has probably left his cozy North Pole home to start delivering toys around the world. What's more appropriate than to feature Santa items from our Etsymom team? Here are a few that I picked.

I found this very cute Santa night light at Paulasstressart shop. Your kids will love this night light in their rooms but this is also great for bathroom or even kitchen! While you are looking at this item, check out the rest of her store for over 300 items made out of glass in her home studio.

The second Santa item is from Butterflygem by Alicia. This adorable Santa bracelet is extra special with a touch of Leopard gem. The Santa in the middle is made with Polymer clay and the rest of the bracelet is made with lots of crystals to make it shimmer and sparkle! Alicia's store has many more jewelries to choose from and they can all be made for children or adults.

Every year when I decorate my christmas tree I always want to put on some new ornaments. This next item from Melaniescrafts is just too cute for any christmas tree! Melanie has many more items at her store, from polymer clay ornaments to magnets, pendants and beads. They are all so adorable. I can't stop browsing her store to look at each and every item!

Finally if you like to make your own embroidery, you should stop by DBembroideryDesigns too see her huge selection of various designs. Her I Love Santa Applique Design as pictured is very easy to make. Instructions are included.  She is also having a special for free design with purchase.

I know each of you deserve a visit from Santa for being a wonderful mom and a hardworking artist! Enjoy your time with your family! Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to all of our Etsymoms!

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Seeing Red

With Christmas around the corner I wanted to do this Friday's finds with Christmas inspired items, specifically red.

The first featured mom is http://www.fategoddess.etsy.com/. I loved the idea of these so much I purchased a pair for my little one. I already have a set of these that we use for arm warmers and they work out great. For me she is in a dance classs that she has to wear tights. Sorry, but tights just aren't warm enough in 20 degree weather. Also keep in mind that she has free shipping until the beginning of the year.

My second featured mom is http://www.zozobugbaby.etsy.com/. I love this dress, but I also adore the model. I think this dress is super cute, and I especially love the little bird in the bottom corner. Check out her shop for lots of great dresses and accessories.

And last I am featuring something warm and fuzzy for us adults. The shop is http://www.seahorsedesigns.etsy.com/. She is also a fellow member of my EtsyNJ group. I love fingerless gloves. I have tried a few patterns myself and have not made a pair to my liking. These look great! They are red (first and foremost), and made from a soft acrylic yarn. She too is running this item at no shipping so you can't beat the deal.

Thanks everyone for taking the time to view the blog. I haven't heard from anyone with any ideas for a giveaway, so I guess no one is up for it. Oh well, maybe next year I will give more notice than a week before Christmas :)