I am so excited. I finally got a laptop!!! I had some issues with a wireless connection but after trying and failing with an aircard, I opted for a wireless router and I am free to sit on the couch and surf the net.
I am pretty darn proud of myself! I managed to get the router hooked up, password protected and working as I type! I hope that in the next few weeks this will help me keep up with this blog.
I am off to catch up on all my bloggy friends!!
Showing posts with label etsybloggers team. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsybloggers team. Show all posts
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
LisaJHoney is Featured
I was just going through my emails and I opened my daily delivery from CraftGossip.com. To my delight at the very end was a picture that looked very familar...a member of our FFESTy family has been featured!!!
Lisa Johnson is an extremely talented artist. Her felt creations make my mouth water! Here is a sampling of her lovely work...
WE are proud to have Lisa as a member of the Facebook Fans on Etsy Street Team (FFEST) and look forward to seeing more of her faux mouth-watering creations!!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The Little Thread that Could
I am constantly amazed at the power of the internet. On July 20, 2009 I began a thread on the Etsy forum just to get enough fans so that my Facebook fan page could have a simpler URL. Did I even think that over a month later I would still be posting to that thread? Well, of course not! Not only is the thread over 800 posts long, but there are at least a couple of posts on the thread daily.
As the thread became active, I had the bright idea of forming a group on Facebook. Through that group I met some really nice and talented Estians. Then I made the comment about an Etsy Street Team for Facebook Fans. Before I knew the core group came together and we started laying the foundation for our team.
Last week, FFEST (Facebook Fans on Etsy Street Team) became official and we are slowly adding to our membership ranks. There are some awesome members who are planning contests, giveaways, scavenger hunts etc. We have an official FFEST forum, a Blog, a very vibrant banner and avatar, and a twitter account.
When I began the facebook fans thread did I even consider that it would turn into a team? Nope! But I am sure happy it did! Please stop by the thread and fan some pages...and ♥ some shops!
When fanning a fan page on FB, make sure you leave the link to your fan page. That makes it so much easier to fan you back!! If you go through the Etsy thread you will find hundreds of pages to fan! Good luck on reaching the goal of 100 for the vanity URL! And don't forget to stop by the Etsy shops and leave a heart or two...it is just good karma!!
Monday, August 24, 2009
August Etsyblogger - Memories for Life Scrapbooks
I was so excited to hear that Edi from Memories for Life Scrapbooks was chosen as the August Etsyblogger! This gal is talented with a capital T! She makes the cutest scrapbooks. I love all her embellishments! She is an active and supportive member of the Etsybloggers team. She is always the one to post a comment on a friend's blog. Here is a small sample of her creations...
How about this trendy little notebook?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Watch Out ~ There's a New Team In Town!!
Just about a month ago, I started a thread in the Etsy forums to gain my Facebook Fans for my Etsy shop's fan page. Little did I know that 68 pages and 668 posts later the thread would still be alive and well. Please visit the thread if you are looking for people to fan your page. This all lead to a discussion on Facebook about forming a team. One little comment began to snowball until....
I must thank the following wonderful people that went above and beyond the call of duty to see this through!
And there are others I will save for another post. Please stop by these shops!! Also, look for the tag, FFEST, to find other Facebook Fans on Etsy.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Friday Feature ~ Facebook Fan
What first caught my eye was his colorful avatar. I had been given advice once to have a colorful and unique avatar so people will remember your shop...his fits the bill! I browsed his shop and found a number of glass items that I would love to have and that would be perfect for gift giving! Below you will find a few items that I like.
As I browsed I saw that there quilted items available...a man that sews beautifully, who knew?
Goose Droppings Mini Wall Quilt 
So please stop by Glasstastic and browse the wonderful items. Also, visit his Facebook Fan Page and fan him (as I write this he has 38 fans)...if you leave your page link I think he just might fan you back!!
Go and make it an awesome day!!
God bless!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
What's Up Wednesday!!!
Do I have news?! Lots of happenings in my life and online. Blessings are abundant in my life and I am so grateful. Here is a bit of what has been happening...
On Monday, my daughter, Emily, and I auditioned for "My Fair Lady" together. I was keeping my fingers and toes crossed we would both make the show. We got the calls last night and we are in the ensemble together! We did this a couple of years ago at the same theater and it was fun. I can't wait to get started!
Last night, I had a night off from theater since we are finished rehearsing the current show I am in, Fiddler on the Roof, and we have only two more shows this weekend. I decided to start getting the crap...oops!....I mean, Craft room back in order. Over this summer it had become a haven for anything that came under the category of "Where should we put it?". The answer always seemed to be the craft room. I did get a great start...there is now a walkway to my craft table, my beading supplies are all in one spot, fabric scraps are together in one basket and my table has been cleared of miscellaneous paperwork! It is still not pretty but it is a much better work environment.
As I was putting things away, I started to look at the tubs of finished items I have...and I have more than I thought I did! I really need to get to posting these items! I have some cloche hats that need just a little embellishment, scarves, more cotton cloths, and other various crocheted items looking for a new home. My goal is to get photos and postings done by September 1. That gives me almost a month so that seems doable. Plus, I can't sell them if I don't post them.
Another thing that has been occupying my time is Facebook. I truly believe that this can be a great networking tool for sellers on Etsy. I began a thread in the Etsy forums on July 20th asking "Do you need Facebook fans?" I am amazed this thread still has life!!! I just wanted to get over 100 fans for my Etsy shop's facebook fan page. I am quickly coming up on 270 and I have began a group on Facebook called Facebook Fans on Etsy. It has already gotten 101 members! That tells me this is a direction that needs to be explored. If you have any tech savy and would like to help, please let me know!! I could definitely learn from you!
That's a bit of catching up for now...next time I will try and post something lovely with pictures! Don't forget to check back on Friday when I feature one of my Facebook Fans!!!
God bless!
~gloria
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday Feature ~ Facebook Fan
This Friday's Featured Facebook Fan is......
Behind this beautiful Etsy shop is Cheryl Patterson! Here is a link to her Facebook Fan Page. She makes a variety of items from felted wool. She is a fellow Hoosier, too!
This is just a peek at her wonderful creations you can find in her Etsy shop...
Blue Flower Basket Handbag with removeable brooch
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Another Opening, Another Show
Some of you might remember that I love community theater. For the past few months I have been rehearsing for another show. Tonight we open to a preview audience. Here is my portrayal of Fruma Sarah in Fiddler on the Roof....
After the show, I hope I get a chance to catch my breath and get some crafting done!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Also Known As
As I was cruising around the internet to all my favorite sites; Facebook, Etsy, Indiana Auditions, Yahoo, Blogger, I realized I have too many identities!! Who am I? I am not quite sure I know. Here are some of my identities.
glorybe1024 ~ I used this for my main email account. You know, the one you don't give out when shopping online. I also used this for my Etsy shop which I signed up for before the birth of Lucky Ladybug Designs. I never thought to open another shop so I will just stick with the one I have.
Gloria Thomas Bray ~ my original identity that I use on my facebook profile. It has been wonderful to connect with friends I haven't seen since high school.
gjbdiva ~ This is my yahoo id. I use this email for offers online that I think will share my email. I have also used it for my shorten FB link www.facebook.com/gjbdiva I don't typically chat on yahoo but I could use it for that.
mamadiva ~ this is my name on indianaauditions.com, a great site for theater peeps in Indiana.
Luckyladybugdesigns ~ my fan page on FB and my fun little etsy shop. I also use Lucky Ladybug on Plurk!
That is all I can think of for now...I am sure there are a few I have forgotten. How about you? How many identities do you have?
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday Feature ~ Facebook Fan
Recently, I have been working on my Facebook Fan page. In order to get a simplified URL, the page needs 100 fans. What better way than posting on the Etsy Promotion forum. The response has been incredible! I am still getting people adding to the thread after 5 days!! I have a total of 167 fans and achieved my goal of shortening my link to http://www.facebook.com/luckyladybugdesigns
Along the way I have visited the pages and etsy shops of many extremely creative crafters. I believe in paying it forward to someone who needs some assistance in getting more fans for their Facebook page. My Friday Feature will be dedicated to one of those pages that needs some love to get to the 100 fan goal. I hope you will take time and visit the facebook page and shop of the featured artist.
Enough explanation...now for the feature....(drumroll please!).....
This Friday's Feature is the Facebook page of......
As of today, this page has a total of 64 fans...and it deserves tons more!!! Please stop by and visit and fan this lovely Etsy artisan! Here is the link to her shop on Etsy!
Some of my favorites from her shop are:
I can't help but smile at The Knitting Sheep 
I hope you have enjoyed exploring the world of MadeWithClayandLove. Become a fan and don't forget to heart her shop!!! I am sure she will return the favor!Thank you for reading my blog. May you enjoy many blessings today and always!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Polka Dot Eggs - Blog Carnival 7-17
I have been considering what to write about hot dogs since it is National Hot Dog month and the theme for this installment of the Etsybloggers Team blog carnival. I thought and thought and then remember something from when my children were young. I was a single mom with two small kids and a very limited budget. At one point, we were on food stamps. I made a game out of it. I tried to shop for things so that at the end of the month I would have something left over...then we could enjoy some sort of treat! I came up with my special recipe to help stretch the grocery budget and give my children a decent meal. I created "Polka Dot Eggs"! They really aren't that difficult. Just slice up two or three hotdogs and warm them in a frying pan. Beat some eggs and add them to the pan. Cook them until done and serve with some toast with jelly. This was a quick dinner and the kids love it! Of course, Polka Dot Eggs sounded much better than scrambled eggs with hot dogs!
God bless!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
A Thought for Thursday
Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second rate version of someone else ~ Judy Garland
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stocking the Shop
I spent today gathering up all the items I have been working on for the last few weeks and finally put them up in my shop at Lucky Ladybug Designs on etsy.
This has to be my favorite new item...the Lil Ditty Bag with yo-yo embellishment.
Stop by and see all my new items! Remember that Christmas is only six months away...now is the time to start your shopping.
God bless!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Summer Recipe for Creamed Cucumbers - July 3 Blog Carnival
I have three foods that I love especially when they are fresh picked in the summertime: corn on the cob, tomatoes and cucumbers!
Here is my husband's recipe for creamed cucumbers. I love the tart apple cider vinegar with the smooth cream. This gets devoured in our house every summer.
2 or 3 cucumbers sliced
apple cider vinegar
whipping cream
place the sliced cucumber in a bowl. Pour in apple cider vineger enough to cover all the cucumbers. Cover bowl and place in fridge for 3 to 4 hours (overnight if you like the vinegar taste).
Pour cucumbers into a sieve to drain. Put the drained cucumbers back in the bowl and pour in whipping cream until covered. Place covered bowl in fridge until time to serve.
We are starting to pick cucumbers from our garden so I will be making a batch in the near future!
God bless!!
Here is my husband's recipe for creamed cucumbers. I love the tart apple cider vinegar with the smooth cream. This gets devoured in our house every summer.
2 or 3 cucumbers sliced
apple cider vinegar
whipping cream
place the sliced cucumber in a bowl. Pour in apple cider vineger enough to cover all the cucumbers. Cover bowl and place in fridge for 3 to 4 hours (overnight if you like the vinegar taste).
Pour cucumbers into a sieve to drain. Put the drained cucumbers back in the bowl and pour in whipping cream until covered. Place covered bowl in fridge until time to serve.
We are starting to pick cucumbers from our garden so I will be making a batch in the near future!
God bless!!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
LazyTcrochet - June's Etsyblogger of the Month!
What can I say about LazyTcrochet! I think she is so talented and offers some of the most beautiful items on Etsy. Here is one example of her incredible work.
This is another beautiful creation...the Terra Cotta Capelet
Tricia ~ Keep on crocheting!! I love your items!
Hail No ~ Not Again!
On May 30th last year a tornado ripped through our neighborhood. We suffered a hole in the side of our house, a flatten privacy fence and damage to our roof. We recovered nicely from this and my thoughts as the anniversary rolled around was "it won't happen again". Well...we had a different type of small disaster...a hail storm. Here is what we saw.
My husband had to use a snow shovel to clear off the front porch.
The front walk...my poor flowers!
Hail, hail everywhere!!
This is how the back deck looked.
Here's a handful of hail.
Hubby had to clean out the gutters...they were stuffed with the stuff.
Thankfully, no damage other than some sad flowers that have since recovered. I hope that May 30, 2010 is uneventful!!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
My Newest Creations!
The newest Mini Key Fobs
Recycled Decoupaged Jar
Pretty Pincushions that are my original design!
I hope I get a sale or two!
God bless!!
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