Here's A New Artfire Guild!!!

Kelly, owner of the Bean's Boutique shop, on Artfire has created a new guild for beaders.  It's called the "Friendly Beaders Guild".

Kelly asks that people interested, in joining the guild, be supportive, friendly, and willing to share ideas.

I'm not a beader but I think it's a great place for beaders to meet and share ideas and to give each other support.  Now's a great time to start experimenting with designs or to get feedback on ideas that you've been toying with and weren't sure if/how they'd work.

The guild is still in the "pending" phase.  Just contact Kelly on Artfire and let her know that you're interested in joining the guild.  Also, spread the word to fellow beaders who are looking for a place to meet artisans of like-mind.

Chrysalis Designs by RM

Gina owns the "Chrysalis Designs by RM" jewelry shop on Etsy.

Gina has some high quality, finely handcrafted jewelry in this shop.  This is the perfect place for men to buy a gift for their sweetheart or for the ladies to treat themselves to a beautiful one-of-a-kind creation.

So, come on by and see the gorgeous jewelery in this shop!  Gina loves to create custom orders, so feel free to contact her for your own one-a-kind designed creation.

It's My Etsy Anniversary!!!

Woohoo!!!  It's my 1 year anniversary on Etsy!  To celebrate, I'm offering 15% off of everything in my Etsy shop.  Put "anniversary" in notes to seller and your money will be refunded through Paypal.  As always, FREE shipping on everything, too!

December's Winner Is....

I'm sorry that I'm a little late in drawing the name for December's prize.  I completely forgot that I had to draw a winner...crazy time with the holidays, New Year's, and surgery on Jan. 4th.

Anyhoo...the winner for December's prize...the wallet shown...is Caty Ann!!!

Caty Ann has a great blog worth reading.  She has an Artfire shop and a Zibbet shop.

You can also follow her on Facebook.

Again, congrats to Caty Ann for being December's blog winner!

Since it's halfway into January, I won't bother posting a prize for this month.  February's prize will be posted in a couple of weeks....so check back.  :o)

My Prizes From Nauli's First Blog Giveaway!!!

I received my prizes, from Nauli's first blog giveaway, yesterday!!!

Oh wow!  I'm always excited to win but this time I wasn't quite sure what I won...so, it was even MORE of a surprise than usual.  Eva, owner of the Nauli  papershop on Etsy, has sent some wonderful goodies:

The first thing that I unwrapped was the cutest red stocking...what a great accent for my Xmas decor.  All of my animals have stockings except my 6 furries (ferrets)...this is now going to be used for them.  :o)

Then I unwrapped the package with a journal and the little striped dolphin.

The dolphin has a...spicy (?), soapy smell...it smells decadent!  Isn't it the cutest thing, too? 

I thought the journal was a writing journal but thought I'd open it and see....WOW!  How surprised was I to find that it's a photo or scrapbooking journal????

Even better than that???  Look at it's nifty design!!!  How cool is that????  This is the greatest idea, and a novel way, to show off photos and to enhance scrapbooking.

Eva has lots of goodies in her shop and you really should stop by to see them all!

Thanks Eva...you've made my day!!!

Customer Satisfied??? What Do You Think?

I guess Anne (Made For Me by Oaklie) liked her recent purchases....what do you think?  LOL  She just couldn't resist taking pics of her purchases, and gift, with her beloved Betty Boop. :o)

Look at All of My Features!!!

I've been fortunate enough to have a number of features, on a variety of sites, this week!!!

1.  The first feature, which runs all week, is on "The Giftshop Handmade".  This is the site where I won the free month of advertising.  Thanks Anne, for the wonderful feature!  Anne makes the most amazing scarves.  Visit her Artfire shop, "Made For Me by Oaklie", to see the beauties in a large range of styles!


2.  The second feature is on the "Artisan Jewlery Designers" site (on ning).  The name is slightly misleading...you do NOT need to be a jewelry seller to join this wonderful site.  This feature will run through December 15th.

3.  The third feature is on the "Artisan Jewelry Designers" blog.  This feature will also run through Dec. 15th.  Thanks Sharon, for both of the fantastic features!  Sharon has a beautiful jewlery shop, "Tres Chic", on Artfire.  Stop by and see for yourself!

4.  This Friday, December 5th, Diane Miller, will be featuring me on her blog, "My Handmade Site".  Diane has an amazing  photography shop, on Artfire, "The Shutterbug Eye"!  So many beautiful photographs to choose from...animals, insects, ACEOS, and so much more.  Thanks for the feature, Diane!

Stop by and visit all of these features when you get the chance.  I strongly recommend that you look at all of

these amazing shops while doing your holiday shopping!

Hugs and Thanks To All!!!

I want to give my thanks and send hugs, to everyone that voted for me, in this month's "Giftshop Handmade" contest.  As you can see by the numbers (posted below); it was a hard fought race until the end!!!

Va Beach Quilter(177) 37%

Laura4ca(2)

Braggin' Rights(28) 6%

Fairies by Nuria(1)

Mineral Love(1)

Lottie's Trinkets(2)

Chrysalis Designs(1)

Kizz Designs(10) 2%

Nubian Sensations(168) 35%

Wimzee(0)

Over the Top Aprons(6) 1%

Dee's DeeZigns(0)

Shabby Bags(4) 1%

Recupe Fashion(0)

Laura's Lace(2)

KP Designs(82) 17%

Beauty Recycled(0)

484 total votes since 11/30/09

Poll ended: 11/30/09

Congrats, to "Nubian Sensations" and all of the other participating shops.

For this contest, I won a month of free advertising for one of my shops!  Woohoo!

On Sunday, December 6th, I'm going to have a one day sale in all of my shops... 20% off all orders over $15 (excluding gift certificates and shipping upgrades)!  Coupon: WOOHOO

Remember, I always offer FREE shipping (continental US).  International orders, contact me for shipping rates so that I can give you a quote and set a private listing for you.

If you wish to purchase gift certificates and/or the shipping upgrade, please do so as a SEPARATE order!

Browse my shops:  Artfire, Zibbet, and Etsy and get ready for my "Thank You" Sale.

All orders will be shipped, by USPS First Class Mail, no later than Tuesday, December 8th.

NOTE:  November's blog winner has been announced.  Name is pictured under last month's prize.  This month's prize is also pictured.  Just leave a comment, anywhere WITHIN the blog, to be entered into this month's contest.  Winner will be announced January 1st.

My Helping Hands

Anne owner of the "My Helping Hands" shop on Artfire made my new banner (above), , avatar,

and this current ad that I have on my Artfire shop home page:

The banner costs: $10; avatar $5; and animated ad $10.  Contact Anne for specific prices (for your shop) and to see other options that she has available (i.e. ads with 3 or more pics, etc.).

Thanks Anne for the amazing work!!!  I love them all!!!

Black Friday Sale!!!

Black Friday through Cyber Monday Sale in ALL of my shops!!!  From midnight through 11:55 pm Monday.

15% off of everything!!! Excluding gift certificates and shipping upgrade.

With every $25 purchase, receive a free gift/business card case.  Put your first two choices, in notes to seller, at time of checkout.  First available will be included with  your order.  If  a choice is noted, one will be picked for you.

As always, FREE shipping on everything (continental U.S.).  International orders contact me for shipping prices before ordering.

NOTE:  If you wish to purchase a gift certificate or shipping upgrade, do so as a separate purchase.

VaBeachQuilter on Artfire, Etsy, and Zibbet

Sale runs from midnight through 11:55 pm Monday.

I Won Again!

Look what I won for "tieing" in last week's "Great Finds" contest!

I won a $10 gift certificate to Lise's, Lottie's Trinkets, Artfire shop!

I picked these birthstone earrings...aquamarine for my March birthday. I'm so excited, I can't wait for them to arrive!!!

Lise has some of the most exquisite jewelry around. Stop by her shop and get started on your Xmas shopping!

Thanks, Lise!!!

Cher Chic

I recently came across one of the CUTEST shops I've ever seen!!!

Claudia is owner of the Cher Chic shops on Artfire, Etsy, and Zibbet.








She has the cutest handcrafted items around.  I picked a couple of my favorites to share with you.  "Clormeys"; Rooster Pot Holders; Fabric Pumpkins, eye glass cases; and so much more!!! 

I even bought a couple of her "Clormeys" for myself.  I couldn't resist them!

Stop by and see more of Claudia's goodies and get a jump on your Xmas shopping!!!

Can You Believe That I Won THIS???

I was the lucky winner of the weekly Great Finds contest!

I won this GORGEOUS hand-crafted bracelet made by Gina, owner of the "Chrysalis Designs" jewelry shop on Artfire.

I'm so excited and can't wait for it to arrive!

Gina has so many beautiful pieces in her shop....this is a great place to start your holiday shopping!

Great Items for Fall and Thanksgiving!

These are some beautiful ways to decorate your house for the Fall season and for Thanksgiving.
 
I have FREE shipping (continental US) on everything in my shop!
 
Want something specific?  Special orders always welcomed!

Look at My Newest Quilt!!!

I picked up my newest quit, from my long-armer, late last week.  Today was the first day of nice sunlight (and a dry fence), so I was finally able to take pics of it.

What do you think?  It's a king-sized (100" x 100").  It's a "spider web" pattern.  There are hundreds of strips of fabric in this quilt.  There are8 triangles in each quilt block.  There are 25 blocks on the top.

I had 4 left-over blocks. so I decided to piece the back of the quilt using the extra blocks.

The acorns and leaves were the quilted pattern.  It has not been bound yet (which is why you see the "white" around the edges; that's the batting that will be trimmed away once I've added the binding.)

I had so much fun making this quilt, that I'm going to have to make a smaller version (after the new year) and offer it for sale.

Wow! I can't Believe I Won...

I received word, yesterday, that I was the winner for last week's "Great Finds" contest.  This is a free, weekly, contest that anyone can enter...there are only 2 conditions to enter the contest:

1.  Join the free networking site:  "On Fire For Handmade".  Join the group "Great Finds" and sign-up for each weekly themed contest.

2.  You must have a handmade shop...doesn't matter if it's a personal website or one of the many popular online selling sites.

Anyway, back to my AMAZING prize:  a $15 gift certificate to the Mineral Love vegan make-up shop.  Tricia, owner, has shops on Etsy and Made It Myself.

I have heard nothing but positive things about the make-up from this wonderful artisan.  I chose the "Ready Set Go: Vegan Finishing Powder".

I wanted to show off a few of her other items that are available in her shops.  She has more listings in her Made it Myself shop.  Tricia will make a private listing if you wish to purchase, on Etsy, something that isn't already listed there.

I can't believe how reasonable her prices and shipping costs are!!!  You really need to go by both of her shops and see these amazing things for yourself.

October's Blog Winner Is...

The winner of my October blog contest is "The Rag Rug Closet".

Congrats, RRC!!!  Enjoy your cute fall mini quilted centerpiece mat.

She has a great blog with some wonderful Xmas deals that you go by and take a look.

The Rag Rug Closet Blog

November's prize is now posted.  Remember, just comment, on any post, and you're entered for each comment.  Winner will be announced December 1st.

Hall-O-Scream Sale

Hall-O-Scream sale!!!  ALL Halloween 20% off with FREE shipping!  Coupon:  SCREAM

VaBeachQuilter on Artfire




Sale ends at 11:59 pm Halloween night.  There will not be an after Halloween sale.

Sister Jewelry

Bev owns the "Sister Jewelry" shop,  on Artfire, your one-stop shop for beautifully crafted watches, bracelets, and necklaces!  I just love everything in this shop...especially the watches!




The shop specializes in jewelry made with a variety of  gemstones, lampwork glass beads, and Swarovski crystal beads.  Her jewelry is beautiful, unique, and (MOST importantly) affordable!!!

Free Worldwide shipping is offered.
Custom orders are always welcomed.  Sizing is free.  At any time Gold or Sterling Silver can be substituted.  Please inquire about difference in prices.

A and R Design Studio

The "A and R Design Studio" paper shop, on Etsy, is a wonderful shop to buy your cards, notebooks, die cuts, and more!



They were kind enough to offer my readers a wonderful deal:  15% off of any item in their shop!  Put the coupon code: VaBeachQuilter in "message to seller" at time of checkout.  Your money will be refunded through Paypal.

Sale will end next Sunday, November 1st.

A great time to start buying your holiday cards and gifts!!!