Etsy Favorites

Etsy Favorites – Valentine’s Day Edition

February 14, 2012
etsy valentine's day

Happy Valentine’s Day!  First of all, I wanted to say a giant THANK YOU to everyone who commented on or shared my post yesterday.  I loved reading your stories and finding out that I’m not alone in what I’m feeling.  I’m sure I will be doing more posts on this topic as my journey continues. [...]

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Etsy Favorites – September Edition

September 1, 2011

Happy September! A couple of really exciting things wrapped up yesterday, and I can’t wait to tell you all about them, but today I thought we could celebrate the first day of September with some pretty handmade and vintage items from Etsy. I hope you have fun browsing through these fall goodies. The last two [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Hope Edition

June 10, 2011
Raising Money for HOPE to HELP find a CURE (Multiple Sclerosis)

Lately I have been reflecting upon the word hope and what it means to me.  When the world seems crazy and scary and unpredictable, I remember that there is hope.  Where do I find it?  I find it in my faith.  I find it in selfless acts of love from friends and family.  I find [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Earth Day Edition

April 21, 2011
OWL SHAPED CRAYONS - Birthday Party Pack of Twenty (20) Children

April 22nd is Earth Day.  To celebrate, I pulled together some upcycled treasures from Etsy.  I hope you enjoy them! Owl Shaped Crayons by ivylanedesigns - made from recycled Crayola crayons Eco-Friendly Hand-Printed Pouch by seaoats - an old curtain is given new life as a beautiful pouch Upcycled Rubber Oakleaf Necklace by Gloomstopper -  made from recycled [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Moving Edition

February 24, 2011
miss you tucson 5x5 ttv photo print - free shipping

On Saturday morning we will pack up the remaining boxes, close the door to our house one last time and drive to our new destination.  There is a mixture of sadness and hopeful anticipation as we move to the next phase of our life as a family.  Sadness to leave our house, the only one [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Feather Edition

February 17, 2011
Feathery Plumes No. 22 watercolor painting

So it’s been a while since my last “Etsy Favorites” post. Too many recipes and nutrition topics to talk about lately. I do however want to keep a spotlight on independent artists and handmade crafts because it is a passion of mine. So with inspiration from Cee-Lo at the Grammy Awards (did you see this?), [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Snowflake Edition

December 17, 2010
Tiny Snowflake IV Mini Blank book Photo album Journal

With a cold front pushing our temps down into the 60s today, I thought I would put together a cold weather collection for you.  Bundle up as you enjoy looking at these beautiful snowflakes. Tiny Snowflake IV Mini Blank book Photo album Journal by KandiceInWonderland - So pretty! Winter Snowflakes Large – Holiday Vinyl Wall Decal [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Upcycled Edition

December 9, 2010
Reinvented, Upcycled Drawer as Jewelry Display

I love the idea of taking something old and making it new again.  That was the idea behind my first Etsy shop.  Taking vintage and many times damaged fabric and giving it new life as a pillow, bag or cuff.  Check out some of the beauty I found on Etsy today while searching for “upcycled” [...]

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Etsy Favorites – Cancer Kicker Edition

November 18, 2010
Angel Wing Heart Locket Sterling Silver

This week I have been putting together the Cancer Kicker Etsy shop where all items are donated and 100% of the proceeds go to fund cancer research.  I have been overwhelmed by the response from so many talented artists who are willing to donate to this shop.  I would say that over 90% of the [...]

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Etsy Favorites – RV Edition

November 12, 2010
Live in the Moment

You may be thinking that an RV edition of Etsy favorites is a bit random, but I think it is perfect for the week when Give Every Day officially begins.  The Sheaffer family of Tucson, Arizona is moving out of their house today to live in an RV with the purpose of giving every day [...]

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