Dusting Off the Cobwebs!!

Dusting off the cobwebs is appropriate for this time of year. I have not blogged in ages! As you can see from my last post, I was involved in show. Then, once it closes, it is time to catch up on everything I couldn't do during the run. I now finally feel rested and caught up and ready to once again start posting.

It is time to get ready for the season of holidays that begins with Halloween...

by IMCreations

and ends at New Year's Day...

by Letterhappy

In the middle of all that is Thanksgiving...

by Holiday Designs

and Hanukkah...

by Tamerhammer

and of course, Christmas!

by Studio JK

Three months of celebrations!!! I hope you are ready...there are only 73 shopping days until Christmas!

Green the Color of Money

Wow ~ another FFEST Treasury! Check it out and make a comment! Thank you AngelqueCreations for including my Pretty Pincushion!!

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!!

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...

FAMILY album for Christmas giving

Aren't these Flip Flop albums darling?

This is picture perfect for the pet lover!

How about this trendy little notebook?

Edi's items are reasonably priced and very well-made. I hope you will stop by her shop and leave a heart or two.

Friday Feature ~ Facebook Fan

Each Friday I am featuring a fan of my Facebook fan page. Today's Featured Facebook Fan is...

Matt of Glasstastic!!!

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.

Stained Glass Business Card Holder

Celtic Knot Suncatcher - it actually looks like it was woven!

Old World Santa/St. Nick Suncather

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!!

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

Merlot Stripes Cat

Purple Poppy Felted Brooch

Flower Garden Felted Wool Pillow

Cheryl ~ thank you for becoming a fan of Lucky Ladybug Designs! I hope this feature brings more fans to your page and your shop!

Lucky Ladybug Turns 2!!!

My little homespun business turns 2 today!!! It was on 7-7-07 that I officially named my shop Lucky Ladybug Designs! Here are some Etsy ladybugs I found today.

6 Ladybug Tags by deejann

Here is a Knitting Needle Organizer from knitonebeadtwo

Ladybug crayons by lilbooandco

StickyGraffiti has one that is a fav...vinyl wall art

There are tons of ladybug items on etsy...just seek and you will find them!!

God bless!!!

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 is a set of Ponytail ties for only $5

I have been crocheting tons of cotton cloths...you can find sets of 2 or three.

I love the bright colors of this set.

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!

Tuesday's Treasures ~ Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!! In honor of this holiday here are the treasures I found on Etsy today!

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Margarita Zipper Pouch

by Novelty Creations

Happy Hour Margarita Fused Glass Ornament by glassworksnorthwest

FlossieBlossoms created this clever Condiment Wallet

I have to say this one is my favorite...created by DreamsCreationArt

God bless and Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

Tuesday's Treasures

In honor of my daughter's new found crafting abilities, today's treasures from the talented Etsybloggers Team are made in her favorite color ~ YELLOW!! I hope it brings a spot of sunshine to your day!!

Here is the Juicy Lemons Oven Mitt from HBIC

Spotted Cow Soaps whipped up some Lemon Drop Cookies Whipped Soap

At Tulip's Treasure Box you can find this bright Sunflower Cuff Beadwoven Bracelet

Happy Birthday Says the Turtle greeting card by Naturemanipulated includes another favorite of my daughter...turtles =)

I hope my finds add some brightness to your day!! Go and visit this creative crafters...God bless!!

Tuesday's Treasures

I went on my Tuesday Treasure hunt for items that would evoke thoughts of Spring. It has been cold, grey and rainy here the last few days, but I know when the sun comes out to warm us, there will be the promise of many different colors! Here are a few I found...

This Tree Green Felt Brooch at Sumikoshop

brings to mind the crisp green of a freshly mowed lawn.

The Simplicity of Spring Flowers Quilted Table Runner at Downthestreet

would be a beautiful year round garden on any table.

The Rainbow Sherbet Bracelet at MadebyMelissa

reminds me of jelly beans and cotton candy
The Pansy Button - Handmade Lampwork Beads by DorsetHillBeads
brought back the memory of watching wispy clouds create pictures in the springtime sky.

It may still be raining but the promise of a world coming back to life in beautiful colors is there...I just can't wait!!

God bless!!!

Etsy Blogger of the Month - Two Zany Zebras

I must confess that I didn't know much about Two Zany Zebras before she was named this month featured Etsyblogger. I began by going to her blog to see what she was all about. What a fun blog!! She has such a great sense of humor and I laughed out loud as I read more than one post. I am now one of her followers. Some of her observations seem like they came from my life!!

She has fun and colorful items for kids in her shop on Etsy. The home of the Zarkles! I challenge you NOT to smile as you look through her items. Here is a sampling of what makes her shop so special!

A group of very colorful Zarkles!
Zany Pocket Blankie with Ginger Zarkle

Zany Karate Kid Cuddle Blanie and Onsie

All Eyes On You Super Zany Blankie

This talented etsyblogger has a knack for bright and colorful items. She has been on Etsy for one year and I would like to wish her many more successful years doing the zany thing that she does!!

God bless!

Tuesday Treasury is Back

I had started doing a Tuesday Treasury with the hopes I would make it a regular feature on my blog. I am sorry to say it went away for awhile but now I have revived the practice. My keyword for searching today was Easter in addition to etsybloggers team. Here are some of the beautiful items created by that talented group!!

The first is the Spring Goddess Needle Felted Doll by Faerie Rebecca

The Spring Chick Easter Towels by LazyTcrochet
Skip, Hop, Jump baby booties by Nico Designs
The EtsyBloggers Team featured member this month, TwoZanyZebras, has this Pink Bunny Onsie in her shop

Stormydesigns has created this OOAK Easter Egg Bracelet

I hope you have enjoyed this treasury as much as I have in creating it! Kudos to the talented estians ~ keep up the good work!!

God bless you and your family during this Easter season!