Summer Blitz - BNS Team WHYB - Round 6 Team Treasury

I have been on Etsy for about 7 months now (give or take lol) and everyday I learn something new. I came across an Etsy team called "We Have Your Back" and let me tell you if you are on Etsy and not on this team you should go there RIGHT NOW and join the team!

Go here: Team We Have Your Back on Etsy

Team We Have Your Back is full of wonderful individuals who dedicate a lot of their time and effort into helping out all team members. I mean, there really is no other team like this one! Coming across this team has been the GREATEST BLESSING EVER! My shop has improved dramatically since I joined them, I have met some wonderful fellow Etsians with HUGE HEARTS!

Well I could go on and on about this team, but what I really want to tell you about is this wonderful treasury curated by our team leader Earl, who runs his shop ThoreauFair

This treasury is composed of gorgeous items and just in time for summer!! So stop on by and do some shopping, if you're a fellow Etsy shop owner, buy something and gain a feature on the next BNS round. Just stop by favorite, promote, shop!

Summer Blitz - BNS Team WYHB - Round 6

Say Vivi from Jenvy Accessories sent you!

Check out the items that are being featured on the team BNS (remember you don't have to buy the items that are featured in the treasury, you can purchase ANYTHING from the FEATURED SHOPS)

Sunset on the Waves 8 x 10 Fine Art Photograph

This breath-taking photograph is work of Earl Branham from ThoreauFair. In his shop you will find many different photographs all, which are available in several different sizes as well. Earl's photographs are printed on archival-quality paper. In his Etsy shop you will also find an array of crafted pieces. So stop on by and do some shopping in this great shop! I can honestly say you will sit there for hours going through all the wonderful items Earl has to offer, best part is the prices are GREAT!

Visit ThoreauFair on Etsy

Pink Satin Flower Headband

Do you have a little girl? Niece? Like hair accessories for yourself? Well then let me tell you about Dana's Etsy shop ButtonTopSugarShop. Just to the right is only a sample of the many beautiful items Dana has to offer! All her hair accessories are beautifully hand crafted and priced at affordable prices. You can't beat getting hair accessories that are both made with love and affordable at the same time!

Visit ButtonTopSugarShop on Etsy

Sun Hat

Summer is almost here, literally a few days away before we can officially say summer is here. So how about a gorgeous Sun Hat?! This hat is absolutely perfect for the summer!! Get some lightweight coverage with this hat, and it is absolutely stylish, handmade, and affordable! Head on over to Joan's shop HahnMade and grab a nice crochet tote while you're at it! She has so many wonderfully crochet items and so many to choose from!!

Visit HahnMade on Etsy

Summer is the perfect time to wear some wonderful arm party. Actually summer is the best time to show off all of your accessories! For a great selection of accessories head on over to my shop Jenvy Accessories. Here you will find earrings, rings, bracelets, hair accessories, necklaces and the best part is that you are not limited to the inventory you find, you can always request custom colors and/or items at great affordable prices.

Stackable Solid Color Stretch Bracelets

Visit  Jenvy Accessories on Etsy

Butterfly Bright - Knitted & Stuffed

Above is a lovely hand knit and stuffed butterfly in purple, blue and pink made by Julieta, Marta's mom from JitterBugCraft. When you go to JitterBugCraft you are able to find so many wonderful little creatures that are just perfect for the little person in your life! You can also find so many beautiful sewn up goodies! You can say this is a win win right?! :) Please stop on by and shop around.

Visit JitterbugCraft on Etsy

Girl's Apron with Ruffled Hem

Do you have a little baker growing up right before your eyes? If so, then Kelleen's shop KelleenKreations is the perfect place for you to get your little baker/chef a gorgeous handmade apron. Who can't fall in love with the above apron, and that's just a little taste of all the items available in Kelleen's shop! The best part is that she has a large inventory of Children's Clothing and Kitchen Accessories!

Visit KelleenKreations on Etsy 

Pink Flower Knitted Hair Clip

If you like hand knitted Bags, Purses and Accessories then Kez's shop KezyLou is where you need to go for a great selection of knitted items. If you think that the only things that can be knit are scarves, hats and socks, then you REALLY need to go to Kez's shop! There is a LARGE selection of items. You will find purses, coin purses, hair accessories and so much more!!

Visit KezyLou on Etsy

To me summer = magical! With that said if you are looking for magical original pieces then you need to go to Kate's shop MilkandHoneyBread. In her shop you will find a great inventory of artwork. There is a piece for everyone. If I had a little girl this watercolor right here would be the centerpiece in her room.

Visit MilkandHoneyBread on Etsy 

Castle Tower 12 x 16 Original Watercolor Painting

If you are a photographer, know one, or just have children then you need to stop by Jessi's shop PJsCraftingCorner where you will be able to find all sorts of photo props, children decor or to place a custom order! The items in PJsCraftingCorner are made out of rustic reclaimed wood. Visit Jessi's shop for wonderful decor! I know once I graduate from my Interior Decorator course I will be visiting PJsCraftingCorner often!



Visit PJsCraftingCorner on Etsy

Big Wooden Block 12 x 12 x 12

Pastel Pink and Purple Earrings

These earrings are cute right? Want to know what makes them even cooler? These earrings are made of upcycled paper!! Yes these earrings are made of paper! Made using super thin quilling paper .  For eco-friendly beads and jewelery stop on by Sophie's shop PurpleSmoothie!  I guarantee you will fall in love with all the items in her shop. Each item is beautifully crafted, in great detail.

Visit PurpleSmoothie on Etsy

Pillow Covers in Nautical Coastal Blue

Want to give your home some  life with beautifully handcrafted pillow covers? Then let me tell you about Sharon's shop ShadoBox. When you visit her shop you will be greeted by a cheerful shop full of vibrant colors, you will not be disappointed when visiting ShadoBox. There is something for every palate. Again, this will be one of the shops I will be visiting for Interior Decorating needs. You will fall in love with all her pillow covers!! I know I did.

Visit ShadoBox on Etsy 

Handmade and Decorated Birdhouse

If you are a nature lover then you need to visit Barb's shop SheCre8s. You will find many different handcrafted items inspired by nature! Barb also enjoys repurposing old, vintage, antique items into new wonderful treasures. When you visit SheCre8s you will find a large selection of items.

Visit SheCre8s on Etsy

Hand knit Butterfly Ring Set

If you love handmade yarn items then you need to visit Rachel's shop ToScotland. In her shop you will find many knit/crochet items that will make great gifts for just about any person on your list! So if you enjoy yarn made items and need a nice quality gift then please visit ToScotland!

Visit ToScotland on Etsy

Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Bath Tea

What is the best way to relax after a long summer day? Soaking in the tub of course! If you are in need of some real great bath and body products then you need to visit Sharon's shop TwoOldGoats! You will find all your bath and body needs and for such affordable prices you can't help, but to stock up on their items! The very special parts to her shop is the items are handmade and made out of Goat Milk! They have items for sensitive skin too! Stop on by and say hi!

Visit TwoOldGoats on Etsy

Pink Poly Clay Flower Stretch Bracelet 

Summer is about bright colors, and what better way to show off some bright lively colors than with accessories!? This beautifully crafted stretch bracelet by Cindy from CynHumphrey is a great way to get into the summer spirit and look good too! When you visit her shop you are truly greeted by "A Showcase of Treasures at Affordable Prices"

Visit CynHumphrey on Etsy

Pink Glass and Purple Crystal Silver Chandelier Earrings

Want some awesome accessories? Then you need to visit Roxies shop ForMyMulattos. Here you will find a large inventory of jewelry, hair accessories and what she calls bookish items :) I mean look at those earrings, they're gorgeous!

Visit ForMyMulattos on Etsy

There you have it! A beautiful collection of summer must haves from Etsy team We Have Your Back. All the items are handmade with lots of care and love by each of the shop owners. If you are part of the Etsy community please stop on by and say hi! Visit this great BNS treasury and do some shopping, let's help each other out!

Hope to meet some new team members.

HAPPY SALES TEAM!

Designs by Ilai - Giveaway

“I love minimal, dainty jewelry; I make jewelry that I myself would wear everyday.” – Ilaisaane Lindsay

When I came across the shop “DesignsbyIlai” on Etsy, I must admit I was in awe and of course super excited to be able to offer my readers such a great giveaway featuring 2 gorgeous prizes!! When you go to visit Designs by Ilai on Etsy you will see a vast inventory of beautiful handmade pieces. 

What I love most about Ilaisaane’s jewelry is the simplicity of each piece and the fact that the items are made with quality grade materials. Although, the pieces are simple they go a long way. Ilaisaane's personality radiates through each piece. 

Ilaisaane was SUPER kind to offer not just one (1), but two (2) separate prizes!! (How awesome is that?! I know I am excited about it) so in this giveaway we will have 2 winners!! :) How great is that?!

Read on to get to know a little more about Ilaisaane and her Etsy shop Designs by Ilai and for a chance to enter both contests to win one of these amazing prizes!

About Ilaisaane Lindsay and DesignsbyIlai

Q. When did you start getting into crafting, what did you start with?

A. About 12 years old. My mom taught me how to sew clothes.

Q. Do you work outside of your Etsy shop? If so, what is your occupation? How do you find time for both?

A. Yes, I am a LEED Coordinator part-time and enjoy designing jewelry during my spare time.

Q. How did you learn about Etsy?

A. My friend Gina had a friend selling her beautiful jewelry on Etsy!

Q. When did you start your shop?

A. October 2012

Q. How did you come up with your Etsy shop name?

A. I used the first part of my full name Ilaisaane – Designs by Ilai

Q. Where does your inspiration for your items come from?

A. I love minimal, dainty jewelry; I make jewelry that I myself would wear everyday.

Q. What are your favorite materials to work with/favorite mediums?

A. Sterling Silver, Gold Filled, Vermiel Gold and all types of beads.

Q. Any advice for shops just starting?

A. Be patient.

Find Designs by Ilai here:

Visit Designs By Ilai on Etsy

Like Designs by Ilai on Facebook

Follow on Twitter

Follow on Pinterest

Q. Anything else you would like to share with readers?

A. I’m having so much fun designing jewelry pieces and being able to share my creations with the world, thanks to Etsy!

Fun Questions to get to know Ilaisaane

Q. What is the furthest place you have traveled?

A. Honolulu, Hawaii

Q. Do you have any pets?

A. Yes, a Portuguese water dog named Chloe

Q. What is your favorite food?

A. Polynesian Food

Q. What do you enjoy doing on your past time?

A. Reading & making jewelry

[[Prizes]]

**Yes you read that correctly Prizes :) there is more than one item up for grabs by two different lucky winners**

Prize # 1 – A gorgeous Tiny Gold Wishbone Necklace (the wishbone measures 1”), with a gold filled chain, the gold filled chain measures 17”. The wishbone measures 1” and is made of brass covered in gold with a beautiful matte finish; highly tarnish resistant. {Chain components are stamped 14k GF to authenticate high quality materials} – Valued at $21.00 --

Prize # 2 – A beautiful Tiny Silver Crescent Moon Necklace (the little silver moon measures 5mm x 10mm), with a sterling silver chain, the sterling silver chain measures 17”. The tiny silver moon is made of brass covered in silver with a beautiful matte finish; highly tarnish resistant. {Chain components are stamped .925 to authenticate high quality materials} – Valued at $19.00 --

***This giveaway is open to international contestants, please READ below for all the rules and to enter the contest***

1. Because there are two separate pieces and there are two different winners you will see two different rafflecopter widgets, please enter the giveaway accordingly. If you only enter in one that is the only prize your entry will be entered for, if you wish to have the chance to win BOTH prizes you MUST do the entries on both of the rafflecopter widgets.

2. Please make sure that you fill out the information correctly, all the entries will be verified to make sure you have done so.

3. Winner will be chosen once the contest is over. The winner will be contacted and will have 48 hours to get back to me in order to claim your prize, failure to do so will forfeit and another winner will be chosen.

Good Luck!

This is Prize 1, The Golden Wishbone Necklace valued at $21.00

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This is Prize 2 - Silver Crescent Moon Necklace valued at $19.00

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Free Shipping Offer - Mother's Day offer!

With Mother's Day literally right around the corner I'm sure I am not the only one scrambling around completing orders and getting together some presents for the important mother's in my life. This year Mother's Day honestly took me by surprise; it just came around super fast! I didn't even see it coming. With that said I have decided to offer my U.S. Customers free shipping when they purchase $10.00 or more from my shop. And just for being a follower/reader of my blog I will also add and extra 10% off discount!

Don't forget I am available to make custom items!

Use this coupon code for Free Shipping (U.S. Addresses ONLY)

***Use code 10WIN in order to receive 10% the entire purchase (remember if the order total is below $10.00 after the coupon you WILL NOT receive Free Shipping)***

[[DON'T FORGET TO ENTER A WONDERING DAWN KEY TO HEART NECKLACE GIVEAWAY, FOLLOW THIS LINK AND ENTER: A WONDERING DAWN GIVEAWAY ]]

A Wondering Dawn - A Key to Heart Necklace Giveaway

"Believe in magic. It's the simplest phrase in the world, yet it means so much. Miracles are created everyday. Wishes come true - trust me, I've seen them. And I think if the entire world began to believe that something absolutely beautiful was happening - something absolutely beautiful would happen." - Dawn (Esty shop owner of A Wondering Dawn) 

I just love the simplicity of the necklace and how it adds just that perfect touch to my outfit.

 

What isn't there to love about meeting someone new and learning about the way they live? Often we find ourselves so consumed in our own world we forget to notice the small things; we forget not everyone lives the same. As you read about Dawn, you will understand what I mean. What a beautiful soul.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Dawn, the Etsy shop owner of A Wondering Dawn. In her shop you will find many unique pieces made out of fur as well as a selection of necklaces. She was kind enough to send me one of her necklaces called "Key to an Antique Collector's Heart."

It is a very simple necklace, and as you will learn through the interview I had with her, it is a special necklace. (To find out more about this unique and gorgeous necklace please read on) 

About Dawn's Shop/Craft:

Q. When did you start getting into crafting, what did you start with?

A. I guess I was always a crafter. I just really enjoyed taking things and making them into other things. I would collect buttons, coins, yarn and all sorts of things from yard sales. My family didn't have a lot of money, so I grew to love crafting simply by making crafts out of everything!

Q. Do you work outside of your Etsy shop? If so, what is your occupation? How do you find time for both?

A. My darling and I buy fur from 21 Alaskan Native villages in the winter. And in the summer we commercial fish salmon on the Yukon River. I also write articles for a variety of magazines. And I think Etsy is more of my  hobby rather than my job. Unlike the other things, that involve work, I consider Etsy to be purely fun. It's what I do when I'm not doing everything else!

Q. How did you learn about Etsy?

A. One day, a close friend stopped by my cabin for a visit and saw my overflowing collection of crafts (piling up in corners and overtaking the dinner table). When she asked what I intended to do with them I replied that I hoped to someday sell them. That's why she so generously introduced me to the perfect place to do so.

Q. When did you start your shop?

A. I've had 2 Etsy shops. My last one, entitled 'Lone Alaskan Gypsy' was started in 2011 as a collaboration with a friend. Eventually, I handed it off to her and started my own in 2013 entitled 'A Wondering Dawn.'

Q. How did you come up with your Etsy shop name?

A. My name is Dawn and I love to wonder (as in think, vividly and imaginatively). It's the nickname my darling gave me after he realized I spent much too much time in our backyard preconsumed with thought.

Q. Where does your inspiration for your items come from?

A. The scraps I find. I mostly work with fur and bones because they are bi-products of the food that sustains my family. And as with most Native American traditional beliefs, we believe to use every part of the animal. But I also love working with oddities I find at rummage sales and sometimes along the road.

Q.  What are your favorite materials to work with/favorite mediums?

A. Anything natural: grass, bones, ivory, fur, feathers, wood, wool, cotton, hemp - anything that was taken from the Earth and can return to the Earth without harming it.

Q. Is there any item in your shop with a story behind it?

A. All of my fur items have very beautiful stories behind them. All of the fur I use was trapped or hunted by Alaskan natives and each animal has their very own tale to tell; just as each trapper does.

Q. Any advice for any shops just starting?

A. Get involved with other people. When I first joined Etsy, I did so with a friend. It gave us each the opportunity to sell our items, but we only did half the work when it came to shipping/customer service/advertising/ etc. It saved us both the hassle of busying our already busy lives.

Find Dawn online:

ETSY

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

PINTEREST

LISTOGRAPHY

BLOG

Q. Anything else you would like to share with the readers?

A. Believe in magic. It's the simplest phrase in the world, yet it means so much. Miracles are created every day. Wishes come true - trust me, I've seen them. And I think if the entire world began to believe that something absolutely beautiful was happening - something absolutely beautiful would happen.

Getting to know Dawn:

Q. What is the furthest place you have traveled?

A. Well I live in a tiny itty bitty very remote Alaskan cabin and from here I have ventured across the US and Mexico. I hope to someday explore all of Europe.

Q. Do you have pets?

A. A collection of rotten little sled-dogs that I love with every bit of my heart. They are spoiled and loveable and undeniably the hardest working little pups you've ever seen. Unlike most sled-dogs, who reside outside and only run, ours are a part of our family. They live inside (but prefer to be outside) and are most certainly our children.

Q. If you could get back a lost item from your past, what would it be? why?

A. I don't believe I've ever lost an item. I've given many up, but only to people who needed them. I don't regret letting a single thing go. Most of my childhood toys were given to kids who would love them as dearly as I did. Everything else is still with me.

Q. What is your favorite food?

A. Dry fish dipped in seal oil. Dry fish is sun dried salmon, and seal oil is fermented seal fat. It's a native food and you have to get acquainted to the taste, but over time it has become my favorite snack.

Q. What do you enjoy doing on your past time?

A. Gardening, writing, playing with children and animals, reading, exploring and getting lost (either in thought or in nature).

Q. What would people be most surprised to know about you?

A. I think people are most surprised by my age. I am twenty-one (21), but certainly don't live the lifestyle of most young women. I live substantially off the land and have never attended a 'party.' I think my unconventional lifestyle has made me a bit more mature than most my age, but I feel it's a blessing.

Such a versatile piece!! (Wear as a bracelet, necklace or ankle bracelet)

Prize

Dawn has kindly set aside one of the items from her store so that one lucky winner may have the chance to have one of her very special pieces. The winner will win a "Key to a Victorian Heart's Necklace (a $15.00 value!!) - "A long aged key takes center stage in this gorgeous victorian/bohemian accessory. Although this skeleton key is worn in appearance, it radiates a gorgeous victorian aura. It is adorned with a small silk white rose - the perfect subtle addition to this beautiful necklace."

Key-To-Heart necklaces are made to predict future romance. Each key is connected to handmade wool string, which can then be tied around the wearers neck, ankle or wrist. Once the knot has been tied, that key tunes into the heartbeat of the wearer. When the knot is broken and the key falls to the ground it foretells a new romance (or true love). Symbolically, the key leaves the heart of the wearer, but still holds the beat of their pulse - which means that the wearer's heart has gone elsewhere. When that love fades the necklace can be retied, which means the key can fall again - to predict romance once more.

****International Giveaway, Winner will be chosen and contacted when the contest is over. The winner MUST answer within 48hrs of being contacted, failure to do so will forfeit the prize and another winner will be chosen****

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