Mother’s Day Gift Guide + GIVEAWAY

If you are still looking for that perfect gift for mom, why not give her an ETSY gift card?

After you treat her to a delicious meal she can spend her day browsing the beautiful handmade creations that ETSY artisans offer!

To make shopping easier for her, here is a gift guide with some fabulous finds:

1. Katrinreifeiss
2. TamaraGarvey
3. SdVDesigns
4. LifeIsBalance
5. LoellaMedina
6. JqLovesu
7. Katrinreifeiss
8. SdVDesigns
9. JqLovesu
10. KnittingGuru
11. LoellaMedina

Also, this month we have a special Mother’s Day GIVEAWAY!!

Tracey Toole, owner, maker and designer of etsy shop traceytoole is generously giving away this beautiful handmade apron and bandanna scarf. She designs and sews all her products in her Brooklyn studio and specializes in custom aprons for commercial use.

How can you win one of these fabulous traceytoole creations?

It’s simple – all you have to do is “Like” her page on Facebook and write a comment with the hashtag #MayGiveaway and you’ll be entered to win – it’s that easy!

Hurry, contest ends on May 23, 2014, two lucky winners will be selected!

https://www.facebook.com/TraceyTooleDesigns

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Rekha Krishnamurthi  //  DivineNYCo

First Mondays Giveaway!

Congratulations to Jennifer I. from Worcester, MA who won last month's giveaway!

This month, we are offering a handmade (of course!) leather card case in your choice of either black or metallic pink (click on links to see pictures). Lauren, the force behind Lola Falk Designs, is inspired by her love of colorful, shiny things and the desire to create pieces that give their wearer "the right dose of quirky chic"!
This pair of hammered brass earrings by KnockKnock Studio would be beautiful on their own or with another pair if you have double-pierced ears. Their casual elegance make them perfect with jeans or a little black dress. Or little black jeans! Aimee is a multi-talented artisan who creates magic as a knitter, crocheter, and metalsmither!
What a beautiful 4th of July weekend we are having in NYC. I hope you had a wonderful holiday, whether it was jam-packed with activities and people or simply you, a book, and a hammock.


Rules 'n' Stuff
The winner of this giveaway will be announced on Monday August 1 and our new August giveaway will be posted! To enter:
1. Make sure you are a follower of this blog.

2. Your comment is your entry. Only comments received by July 15 will be eligible. Please include a way to contact you!

3. One entry per person, but if you tweet, blog or facebook about this giveaway it gets you additional entries. Post a LINK back to your personal post right here in the comments section.


4. Winner picked at random. Winner must ship to USA address only (sorry!).

5. Items will be shipped individually.

Until next time,

LuCrafts

First Mondays Giveaway!

Welcome to First Mondays Giveaway - Tuesday Edition.

We continue the awesomeness this month with another eclectic collection.

This I love jewelry that goes with either jeans or dress-up and this beautiful pair of gold cube earrings by Brooklynite Kim Last absolutely do just that!

Astor Knot, another Brooklyn crafter, celebrates her borough with this phonetically correct - for Brooklyn - tote.
I guarantee you have never seen a more beautiful day planner than PriaVanda's. And it will be made for you in your choice of colors!

The winner of this giveaway will be announced on Tuesday July 5 and our new July giveaway will be posted! To enter:

The winner of this giveaway will be announced on Monday July and our new July giveaway will be posted! To enter:

1. Make sure you are a follower of this blog.

2. Your comment is your entry. Only comments received by June 15 will be eligible. Please include a way to contact you!

3. One entry per person, but if you tweet, blog or facebook about this giveaway it gets you additional entries. Post a LINK back to your personal post right here in the comments section.

4. Winner picked at random. Winner must ship to USA address only (sorry!).

5. Items will be shipped individually.

Good luck!

LuCrafts

First Mondays Giveaway - Father's Day Edition!

Congratulations to Gina R of Smithtown, NY, the winner of last month's Mother's Day Giveaway giveaway, which included a necklace, a set of stationery and a pillow! This month, we have an amazing collection of items geared more towards the testosterone-producing types of humans. See below for rules and good luck! For the outdoorsman, a category that includes those grueling trips to the post office, an ear-warming handmade helmet hat by Projects by Carm. The genius of this little guy is that it can be worn as is or under a bike helmet. Carm specializes in knitting, crocheting and felting and uses these techniques to make all sorts of functional and adorable items. Click here for one of my favorites! Have you seen this show on Animal Planet called "Must Love Cats"? This cute guy travels the country to report on all things feline and even sings original songs about the cats he meets. I love this show. And if you feel the guy in your life "must love cats" then this print by Deborah Julian is just the ticket! Cats are definitely Deborah's muse - take a look at her reinterpretations of famous paintings that are made vastly improved - as is everything - by the addition of cats! To round up this month's Father's Day offerings, Letters That Wow has contributed a framed, personalized sports-themed artwork! You choose any 3-8 letter name and any theme in LTW's shop. What a great addition to an office or den! The winner of this giveaway will be announced on Monday, May 2 and our new June giveaway will be posted! To enter: 1. Make sure you are a follower of this blog. 2. Your comment is your entry. Only comments received by April 15 will be eligible. 3. One entry per person, but if you tweet, blog or facebook about this giveaway it gets you additional entries. Post a LINK back to your personal post right here in the comments section. 4. Winner picked at random. Winner must ship to USA address only (sorry!). 5. Items will be shipped individually. Best wishes. LuCrafts

LAST CALL Comment to Win The {NewNew} Giveaway by March 15th

Don't forget to comment and enter The {NewNew} First Monday Giveaway by MARCH 15th.   


This month our fantastic prize package includes an Amethyst Pendant from Loella Medina, two sets of beautiful stationery from KBatty  and a wonderful pillow from RosieRouge.  
Head on over to The {NewNew} First Monday Giveaway post now to enter!

Looking forward to hearing from you

Holly / EllisDesign

Why We Love Craft Fairs

Thank you for all your submissions to the Crafts in Chelsea Giveaway. The random number generator picked a winner: 

Janice of The Way The Cookie Crumbles is the lucky winner of this fall's Crafts in Chelsea giveaway. She loves craft fairs because "There's always something for everyone and you never know what you will find."

I had a wonderful time reading all your comments. Joanna really summarized it for most of you when she said:

What I love most about craft fairs is all the creative energy in the air, the festive atmosphere with so much visual eye candy around me. It is like heaven on earth! It is so fun to walk around and gaze at all the unique and inspiring works of art, whether large or small, and having the exposure to so many mixed medias all at one time in one place is the ultimate in an art culture experience. I love striking up conversations with the artists and gaining some insight to their point of view about the works of art they have created. It makes for a euphoric day!

I also love to purchase unique beautiful gifts for my family members and friends so they can enjoy beholding something they may not typically have the chance to ever own. The gift of art never disappoints!

And to all you vendors, the efforts and creative ideas you invest in your displays are truly appreciated as One and Doll stated:

I love how things are "marketed" at craft fairs-- how do you make earrings look cool, how to get people to look at your things...it's not just the creativity of the designs, its a step beyond that..

And in conclusion, MommyTrenches pulled it all together with this statement:

I love that craft fairs are basically etsy, but in person.

Thank you all for participating in this giveaway and for supporting handmade and thank you to all the vendors who contributed to the giveaway:

Clockwise from left to right 1. The Janice Headband from MollyMade, 2. Copper Bangles from Nemesis Jewelry, 3. Crystal Flower Earrings from Haru Creations, 4. Felt and Silver Ring from Digs by Diaz Studio, 5. Reversible Flannel and Polar Fleece Cloche from Ellis Design, 6. Pillow from Elements 4 Inspired Living, 7. I-Phone Case from D.S. Lookin, 8. Amigurumi Keychain with Trinket Box from AmiTown Creatures, 9. Pillowcase Tunic from BShorr Handmade Designs, 10. Silver Earrings from Irene C. Studio, 11. Magnet and Bookmark Set from LuCrafts, 12. Copper Lace Earrings from SdVDesigns, 13. Silver and Suede Tag Bracelet from Charms of Faith, 14. Set of Pinup Coasters from Cards in Stitches, 15. Pink Cupcake Amigurumi Bear from Amigurumi Kingdom       

Simone
groundsel.etsy.com