The Craftheart/Sweetspice Connection

soooooooooo many yummy looking and yummy smelling combinations that its actually scary! And here's how the story goes:
Sweetspice of www.sweetspice.etsy.com makes the most awesome sugar scrubs with the safest and most natural ingredients, and here I am with my little crochet hook, just looking for things to crochet. So, what do we do? We come together with the brainstorm of crocheting washcloths to match (colors and names) to some of her scrubs. There is lemon passion cake, pink sugar, irish cream, pink lemonade and the list goes on and on!
For blog readers, i am having a little unadvertised sale..................just hit my shop www.craftheart.etsy.com and mention sweetspice's shop and tell me which scent of sugar scrub sounds good to you. I will give you $1 off any washcloth or dishcloth (even sets). Offer good thru July 1st at midnight so hurry!!!

OH BABY!!!!

I got some great news this week. One of my best friends, who is sadly stationed with hubby in Guam right now, has just found out she is pregnant again!!!! She already has a sweet little girl, and i wonder if this one will be a boy! Hopefully they will come back to the states soon.

In honor of her new addition, i have marked down the prices of my baby sets in my etsy shop, so if YOU know anyone who is having a baby, hop in and take a look and see if there is something you can use.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409

My Hockey Son

Just blogging about my son cause i am so proud of him! He plays in an adult hockey league and unfortunately broke his ankle a few weeks ago. Although he wasnt able to participate he still went to the games, even when he was in pain, so that he could be part of the team and cheer them on. they had a playoff game and championship game that he sooooooooooo wanted to play. I thought he would jump right out of his skin! Unfortunately they did not win the championships, and my son is out for at least another 2 months, but then he's getting right back in there!
At first the dr thought he would have to put a plate and screws into his foot so surgery was scheduled and it would have been a much much longer recovery........but once in for surgery, doc realized the ankle was stable enough and just casted it! YAY! As upset as he was over all this, i am just so proud that he still participated and showed what he was made of! Makes a mother cry! GO ICE SHARKS, ESP #55

Buy Handmade

Do you need a special gift? What could be better than buying handmade. Hand crafted items are most usually one of a kind and makes such an extra special gift for someone important in your life.

Etsy is a great "marketplace" for all types of handmade items. This includes anything from clothing to jewelry and crochet/knitted items to woodworking. Also available are greeting cards, tags, scrapbooks, dolls, baby gifts, wedding items, etc etc. The list is endless. You would be so suprised at the variety of different items you can find simply by searching around the site.

Joining is free and easy! You can sign up to be a buyer only, which means you will browse shops, purchase items, and participate in forums. There is a feedback system also featured to help you decide on purchases and see how others rate the item and/or shop you may be interested in.

Its quite easy, as well, to join as a seller. Setting up shop is as easy as ABC. Adding and editing items is a breeze and the cost is affordable. List all types of hand crafted items and promote in the forums and on your blog or myspace for interest and sales.

Why not start by taking a look in my etsy shop. I have, what I call, a miscellaneous shop, which means to me that i offer all types of different crafted items. I'm also happy to do custom work as well.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409

So, please remember etsy! Come visit and surf around. We'd all be glad to have you!!!

WATERMELONS

its almost summer time and the living is free and easy! well thats what they say. What says fresh and summery and fun more than watermelon.? its cool and refreshing and its the most fun summertime treat!!!!! almost better than a dessert. Take a look in my etsy shop and see the few watermelons i have for sale especially for the summer. These coasters are perfect for poolside parties! also available are some seedless watermelon round dishcloths. Take a look, shop around and mention my blog for a 10% discount this weekend!

Flip Flops for Summer

Whether you live here in Florida, like me, Virginia, California, or even Wyoming, I think lots of us like to wear some sort of sandals or flip flops during the summer. They're comfy and they're fun! i've added lots of new flips to my etsy shop. The fun thing about these are that they are all so colorful, fuzzy, furry and fun fun fun! They can also double as bedroom slippers, or for use when you get out of the shower. Very feminine looking. check the shop out, maybe there will be a pair you like!

Mention my blog and receive 15% off any flips, adult or child size till midnight on Tues June 19th.

GREETING CARDS

It may be a cyber/email/e-card kind of world, but there are still many of us who give/send greeting cards and what is better than a handmade card. I have two different sections for cards in my etsy shop. Regular greeting cards for all occasions, including birthday, wedding, baby, etc. I have a notecard section as well. I am really happy to do custom orders as well, so if there is something you'd like, please let me know and i'll be happy to work with you. Mini scrapbooks also available.

SPecial unadvertised etsy special: buy one greeting card or mini scrapbook and get the second one for half off. Please mention "blog bogo 1/2" in note to seller at checkout to receive the sale. i will send a revised invoice to you reflecting the sale price.

So, come and browse around. I'll leave the light on.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=45409