Cyber Monday Sale Feature #9

It's Cyber Monday and our one-and-only sale!!  After you finish putting us to work with all your orders on candles check out these shops and their deals:

 

All Wired Up Jewelry Designs

http://www.artfire.com/users/ppennee

If you don't see these pictures in the shop I probably bought them because they are my favorite!  But don't worry, she has many many delightful pieces.  I love sterling silver and I can't afford a diamond so a Cubic Zorcina is the next best thing!  She describes her shop as handcrafted metalsmithed and gemstone jewelry for the modern woman. (Hey I think I'm modern lady!)  Another perk is she uses only 100% recycled sterling, fine silver, Argentium or 14k gold-filled.  Take advantage of her Cyber Monday deal today of 10% off the entire shop (except the gift certificate and upgraded shipping), as well as Free Worldwide Shipping.

The Woven Spoke

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWovenSpoke

Handcrafted baskets are woven for using in the home as decor or as useful vessels for the kitchen, bathroom, or any other rooms to hold a multitude of items.  10% off the entire shop through Tuesday (11/30) using coupon BFCMsale.

Tole Treasures

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ToleTreasures

Quality hand-painted home decor and holiday pieces.  10% entire store until midnight tonight. Use coupon code NOV2010 at checkout.

Distorted Earth

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DistortedEarth

Hand crafted wire-wrapped rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Made with sterling silver, silver plated, copper, gemstones, and beads. 10% off the entire order when you use coupon codeblackfriday at check out until November 30th!

Cinnamon Tree

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sabbio

This is another absolute favorite shop I just fell in love with.  A French artist who loves to paint femininity through it's strength, beauty and dreams.  These are absolutely great gifts for all women.  She has original prints and art on items such as jewelry, boxes and journals. I particularly adore the prints on the tea boxes, bookmarks and candle holders (you know I love candle holders!).  Today midnight is the last day to get 20% off the entire store. Use coupon code SABBIOTHWE.

 

Cyber Monday Sale Feature #8

Are you pooped yet?

Sew Legit

http://www.artfire.com/users/SewLegit

Handmade bags and accessories in beautiful patterns.  20% off everything in the shop until Dec 1st!

Unique Scrap Designs

http://www.etsy.com/shop/UniqueScrapDesigns

Custom digital invitations, announcements, cards and party printables.  40% off any purchase in their  shop.  Use coupon code USDBFCM1 at checkout. Sale lasts until Monday, 11/29. (Excludes professional printing.) 

Cyber Monday Sales feature #7

Black Friday is over but that was only the beginning!  Many of these small business shops have sales and discounts through this weekend, to Cyber Monday to even the end of the year!  I have to admit I emptied my holiday club and I'm taking the opportunity to purchase some of these items for myself.  Umm just think of it as a holiday present to myself.  Why don't you do the same.

Tie Dye by Sara

http://www.artfire.com/users/TieDyeBySara

Hand-dyed with love by Sara and her spouse.  Over 400 pieces in stock normally and custom orders always welcome for no extra charge.   For the rest of November, 10% off every item in the shop.
An additional 10% off towards shipping for the first 5 orders with purchases of $8-$60 (please contact merchant for coupon).  Come on by and have yourself a tie dyed Christmas! 

 The Collected Collage

http://www.etsy.com/shop/theCollectedCollage

The Collected Collage specializes in eye-catching, unusual pieces of antique & vintage jewelry, apparel and accessories.  Offering Free U.S. Shipping on all jewelry orders over $50.

 Madden Photography

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maddenphotography

Home Decor that is timeless, inspirational and nature inspired. 20 % Off the section "20 PERCENT OFF MONDAY" (This section only on 11/29).

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales Feature #6

I'm so stuffed I couldn't get up at 4am and stand in the cold on line if I wanted to.  Instead I will go online (see that great play on words? he he he) and browse through the many many sales going on here.  If you didn't know it small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy and represent a great majority of new jobs each year.  If anything, we small business owners ask consumers to buy a portion of their gifts from small businesses and also from hand crafted artisans this year to keep the economy on it's feet.  Now here are the incredible sales I found today:

Mad Moravian

http://www.artfire.com/users/madmoravian

Wonders in wood, glass and wire.  20% off all items from Turkey Day through Cyber Monday.
Coupon code: CYBERBLACK 

 Forget Me Not Treasure

http://www.artfire.com/users/ForgetMeKnotTreasure

A variety of embroidered gifts from housewares, purses, bags, accessories, roses and bouquets. All of their products are custom made so no one piece is alike. Free Shipping on everything in the shop until December 13th.

Sarenzo Beads

http://www.sarenzobeads.com/

Sarenzo Beads ~ an online boutique of custom, beautiful and unique jewelry and natural hair accessories.  Black Friday 12 midnight - 12 noon est - buy one get one 1/2 off.  Use code bogo1/2
12 noon - 12 midnight est 15% off all purchases use code 15%
(Please note that everyone will get free shipping & we will still have $5 Fridays)
Small Business Saturday & Super Sunday - 15% off all purchases use code 15%
everyone will get free shipping
Cyber Monday - 20% off all items all day .  Please note there will be a $10 hairtie section
everyone will get free shipping.

 Boutique Karma

http://www.artfire.com/users/BoutiqueKarma

A wide variety of comfort items such as beautiful eye pillows, coasters, coffee sleeves, mug huggers, bobo packs and crayon roll ups. All handmade with beautifully chosen cotton fabrics.  20% off the entire shop through midnight Monday (11/29).

Belle Blake Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelleBlakeDesigns

Stunning unique gifts of earrings, cigarette and business card cases.  Selected items on sale today!

Ilze Lucero Props & Bridal

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilzesmemories

Isn't this precious?!  This shop makes beautiful baby hats, bridal decor, appliques, bridal hair accessories and so much more to make your memories of that day even more special.  20% off the entire shop!  Use coupon code MYBF2010.

Olives and Pearls
http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivesandpearls

Trendy and eclectic jewelry!  30% off your entire purchase from 6am-12am MST Today!! Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY10 at checkout. 

Tindle Bears

http://www.artfire.com/users/tindlebears

I'm loving these so much I couldn't just pick on picture.  Makers of fine artist teddy bears perfect for the archtophile in your family. All original designs and OOAK personalities.  25% off all artist teddy bears through Tuesday!

3rd Annual Cyber Monday BOGO SALE

Starting Monday (Nov 29)

From 12am Monday until 7:59am
Buy 1 and get 1 free
on almost all items we sell!
(some exceptions)

From 8am Monday until 11:59pm
Buy 1 and get 1 1/2 off
on almost all items we sell! 
(some exceptions)
 

This is the only store-wide sale  we offer - so now's the time to stock up on scented delights from candles, Body Oils and Bath & Body items for all your friends and family.

In addition, we're offering a Doorbuster on the first 5 customers also receives
Free Shipping!

Once the sale is over we will go through orders  and the first five orders the shipping will be refunded!

Terms of Sale

• Buy 1 get 1 Free or 1/2 off of the same item.  While supplies last.
  
• All Candle items are eligible
• Exceptions are: Samples, Gift Sets, packaged discount sets, accessories, reed diffusers and gift certificates.

• Coupons and any other discounts are not accepted during this sale.

• Sales valid ONLY from 12am Monday - 11:59pm Monday.

• All times are EST.

• Sale will not be held over nor backdated for out of stock items.

Thanksgiving & Black Friday/Cyber Monday Feature #5

It's Turkey Day! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I'm giving thanks for those pop-up timer things for the turkey and instant gravy. I think that is the easiest thing on my menu.  Here's hoping nothing is undercooked, burns or I added salt instead of sugar.  Anyway, I've come across so many marvelous mini shops that have hand crafted items on sale I hope to I get to them all. Look-see at these goodies!

 

 Jewelry Song

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelrySong

Jewelry Song specializes in handmade wire wrapped and beaded jewelry. Feminine and fashionable accessories for fabulous women. 15% off the entire store!!  Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY10.  This sale is valid now until Monday, Nov 29th at 8:00pm EST.

Tialys

http://www.artfire.com/users/tialys

Wonderful items made of fabric from tubbies, ornaments, wall art and sachets from France.  Receive a free gift with every purchase now thru Monday.

Baby Nest

http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyNest

Home of handmade ladies crochet fashion and jute baskets.  This is a wonderful shop owner and incredibly she is offering 40%, 60% and even 80% off now through Boxing day (12/26/10).  Prices are already marked for your shopping convenience.

Still Novo Designs

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StilNovoDesign

Unique eco-friendly elegant home decor, custom furniture & 'green' gift ideas are made with solid white oak wood staves reclaimed from French wine barrels. How cool is that!
Black Friday Free Shipping Day! Use coupon ‘BFFREESHIPPING’ at checkout on the 26th.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Feature #4

It's Wednesday and my Turkey is still defrosting so why not do a little early shopping for the holidays online. Many of these small businesses have pre-black Friday sales. Yeah!!

 Designs by Elena Marie

http://www.artfire.com/users/DesignsbyElenaMarie

Delicate, handmade one of a kind earrings, necklaces and bracelets created with semi-precious gemstones, pearls and Swarovski crystals.  The entire store is having a 10% off sale now thru 12/31/10.

Joyfully Sewn Designs

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyfullySewnDesigns

Isn't she cute!  Carefully handmade, feminine dresses, jumpers, tops, skirts and more.  Free Shipping!  Also use coupon code THANKS10 for an additional 10% off!!

Farnum Ink Studio

http://www.etsy.com/shop/FarnumInkStudio

Stunning original paintings, fine art prints and photographs and note cards.  An amazing 50% off any item in the shop until 12/2/10.  Use coupon code THANKS2010

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Feature #3

So I heard on the news a few days ago a couple has already started camping out at a store for their black Friday sale.  Don't they know they can get better quality items here online?!  Okay well I guess us handmade people don't make 50" plasmas for $200.  But for so many other gift ideas take a look at these sales going on:

A Vintage Bride

http://www.etsy.com/shop/avintagebride

Unique One Of A Kind Re-Styled, Recycled, Re-Used, Vintage Bridal sprinkled with New England vintage treasures. Feather your nest with unique one-of-a-kind keepsakes, charming handmade vintage heirlooms.  Free Shipping until December 8th. This shop is closing so grab these beautiful eclectic items before they go.

Linda Sudimak, Artisan

http://www.artfire.com/users/LindaSudimack

Hand crafted jewelry, using sterling silver, copper, brass, gold some with gemstones and/or pearls. This is a very eclectic collection with the majority of the item being one-of-a-kind.  She is offering 20% off everything in her shop until 12/31/10.  Use coupon code "Happy Holidays"

Art by Sunfire

http://www.artfire.com/users/artbysunfire

Beautifully made index card binders, index card journals, shabby chic jewelry boxes, recipe boxes, thank you note cards, HUGS note cards and much more.  Check out her blog on "10 tips to use index card organizer."  Offering Free Shipping for Black Friday & Cyber Monday.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Feature #2

It's day two of the several Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales of online handmade shops.  Buy early as these items are so great I know they will be busy through December.

The Singing Beader

(http://www.artfire.com/users/Thesingingbeader)

Handmade gemstone necklaces, chain necklaces, pendants, chokers, bracelets, earrings, rings, macrame. A variety of styles at affordable prices. 25% off all items Black Friday through Cyber Monday. use coupon code BFCM25.

Artwork by Richard Derwitsch

http://www.artfire.com/users/rickderwitsch

Originals and Fine art by Richard Derwitsch  are lovely!  He is offering Free Shipping on everything in his shop in the U.S and Canada for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Cherrywood Spinster

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherrywoodSpinster

Hand-knit mittens, stockings and hats.  Free Shipping on all items in the shop from Nov 25th - 28th.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale Feature #1

I found many small shops with fantastic Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales.  You won't have to stand in line for these deals!!  Just a click of the button!   If I were you I would bookmark these wonderfully talented shops, sit on your couch and click "buy" starting Friday morning!

 Budding Creations

http://www.etsy.com/shop/buddingcreations

Budding Creations makes a selection of quality handmade french beaded flowers, plants, wedding bouquets, hair accessories, animals and more! Everything for Black Friday (11/26) and Cyber Monday (11/29) will be 35% off when used with promo code chat35.

Just Color

(http://www.artfire.com/users/JustColor)

Just Color makes handmade knitted and crochet hats, bags,scarves,fingerless gloves and crochet handmade jewelry such as necklaces, chokers, cuffs and bracelets. Just Color will be having a 15% off sale her entire shop until the end of the month!

Mouse Pants

(http://www.etsy.com/shop/MousePants)

Mouse Pants makes felted friend, artsy amimalia and handmade whimsies.  25% off anything in the shop with the coupon Code TURKEY. Also check out her Facebook page for insider sales and new items as well as new coupon codes!

What's in your backyard?

I use to live in a quaint beach community popular with manhattan-nites during the summer.  Every time I tell people I was raised four blocks from the beach and boardwalk most say "you probably went to the beach everyday."  Like most people I didn't take advantage of much of the splendor that was right in my backyard as I got older and life got busier. 

I'm afraid to admit it but I think like many New Yorkers,  I haven't even been to the Statue of Liberty which is only 20 miles from me.

Now I live next to a park literally in my backyard.   I walked out this morning for a brisk walk, to find some pine cones and take in the beauty of fall.  Although I didn't find not one pine tree and I kept tripping because I was falling in love with the sights surrounding me.   I used to think scenic pics were a waste of film if a person wasn't in it.  How wrong was I!  Taking pics of vacation spots are always nice but I come to appreciate what I have right in my backyard.

What's in your backyard?