This year I received a package from Jen of Aloquin full of goodies. She sent me some fabric, some yummy chocolates (which didn't even make it into the picture haha) and a handmade journal. I have already started using it as a prayer book.
Angel
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Secret Santa Gift
Being a member of the CASTeam on Etsy has many benefits. One of my favorites is participating in the Secret Santa exchange.
This year I received a package from Jen of Aloquin full of goodies. She sent me some fabric, some yummy chocolates (which didn't even make it into the picture haha) and a handmade journal. I have already started using it as a prayer book.
A big thanks to Jen for my lovely gifts and thanks also to the gals that organized this year.
Angel
This year I received a package from Jen of Aloquin full of goodies. She sent me some fabric, some yummy chocolates (which didn't even make it into the picture haha) and a handmade journal. I have already started using it as a prayer book.
Angel
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
I Heart Handmade Fall 2013 Seller List
I want to thank everyone that came out to the show on Saturday. It was an amazing day. Many of you have asked for a list of sellers so that you could go back and order something you missed. It is my pleasure to supply it for you!
And here they are! The 43 sellers from the I Heart Handmade Market Fall 2013
And here they are! The 43 sellers from the I Heart Handmade Market Fall 2013
Hooked Up Creations
Jamie Morris Paintings
Jamie Morris Paintings
Maku Handbags
Mumu's Card Goodies
Have fun shopping!!!
Thanks again!
Angel
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Show Me Your Photos - Chalkboard Mat and Coffee Sleeve Giveaway
My very happy girls in their beautiful rainbow dresses by Banana Orange Apple
I love to see photos of my awesome customers enjoying their new handmade goods that they have purchased from me. When you take the time to share a photo with me it brightens my day. I always try to share photos of my girls enjoying their new things, like the above beautiful dresses, because I know how much it means to the person that made the item.
So, to encourage you all to share your photos I decided to do a little giveaway! To be entered in for 2 chalkboard mats of your choice AND a coffee sleeve of your choice all you have to do is send me a photo of your loved one with one of my products. It can be a photo of a little one opening their birthday gift of a chalkboard mat, or you enjoying your cup of coffee at the local shop with your coffee sleeve, or your toddler playing with their set of bean bags, or your BFF opening her baby gift set at her baby shower or whatever you can think of!
Just send the photo to me at bamcraftymommas (at) yahoo (dot) com, without the spaces and with the symbols instead of course OR post it to my Facebook Page. Please let me know your state/country when you submit your photo so we can see where on the globe the photo came from. You will then be entered into the drawing for the 2 chalkboard mats and 1 coffee sleeve. You can send your pictures in until Friday July 5th at 8pm EST when I will choose and announce the winner. Please be sure to only send pictures that you are ok with me sharing on my facebook page as they will all be posted there.
Thank you all for sharing a little bit of your lives with me and happy photo sharing :)
Angel
Friday, May 31, 2013
I Heart Handmade Market 2013
The time has finally come where I can release the information and application for the fall show. I am excited to announce the second annual I Heart Handmade Market.
This November 2, 2013 8am-4pm we will be at the Quality Inn on Wayne Avenue.
I am looking for local handcrafters and artisans to feature.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE
All of the details are in the application but please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
I am looking for the quirky, funky, crazy and different so don't be afraid to show me your stuff!
This year is going to be even better than the first and I thank you all for the support you have given throughout this journey.
Thanks so much!
Angel
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Very Jane Deal - Chevron Coffee Sleeves
I am once again offering a deal through Very Jane on my handmade chevron coffee sleeves.
The deal will run January 14-17 and it is a great deal. My normal retail price on these is $8 each but through Very Jane I am selling them at 26% off for $5.99.
I LOVE my coffee sleeves and have several around including in my house, my car and my purse. They are wonderful for hot drinks as they help to keep my coffee/tea/hot chocolate warm while protecting my hand from the heat. I also love to use my cozies on cold drinks. I am sensitive to the cold and condensation and the sleeve holds all of that away from my skin.
You can check out the deal HERE.
These are a fun gift to keep around in your stash for teacher or co worker gifts. When your BFF's birthday pops up throw in a coffee gift card and you are good to go :)
For this deal I am offering 10 shades of chevron and at this point all colors are still available.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Aqua Blue
Navy Blue
Pink
Grey
Brown
Black
Have a happy day!
Angel
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Secret Santa Gift
One of the best perks of being an Etsy seller is joining teams. The one I am most active on is the Christian Artists Street Team. Some of these amazing ladies I have met in person while many remain friends that I will only ever have contact with online. They are some amazing friends and always an encouragement to me.
For Christmas we do a Secret Santa exchange and I wanted to share my awesome gifts.
My Secret Santa was my dear friend Felicia of Ever Sew Sweet. I have purchased from her before and her work is lovely, she is a very talented seamstress.
Felicia sent me several gifts. First of all, the chocolate was so yummy that it didn't even make it into the photo, haha. I ate it all pretty quickly ;)
There is a purple knit infinity scarf, it is so soft and comfy and super cute. She also made me two cute zippered bags. There is also a cute little tissue holder for my purse.
In that little package is a bone turner. I had mentioned to Felicia months ago how I wish I could find one since I turn fabric all the time and the corners are a challenge. The fact that she remembered and took the time to find me one just made me melt.
Thank you so much Felicia for my thoughtful, beautiful and lovingly made gifts :)
I look forward to doing this again next year.
Angel
For Christmas we do a Secret Santa exchange and I wanted to share my awesome gifts.
My Secret Santa was my dear friend Felicia of Ever Sew Sweet. I have purchased from her before and her work is lovely, she is a very talented seamstress.
Felicia sent me several gifts. First of all, the chocolate was so yummy that it didn't even make it into the photo, haha. I ate it all pretty quickly ;)
There is a purple knit infinity scarf, it is so soft and comfy and super cute. She also made me two cute zippered bags. There is also a cute little tissue holder for my purse.
In that little package is a bone turner. I had mentioned to Felicia months ago how I wish I could find one since I turn fabric all the time and the corners are a challenge. The fact that she remembered and took the time to find me one just made me melt.
Thank you so much Felicia for my thoughtful, beautiful and lovingly made gifts :)
I look forward to doing this again next year.
Angel
Thursday, December 6, 2012
A Craft Show Testimony
This is the story of a journey. That started with an idea and ended with God fulfilling a promise.
Early this year I was thinking about organizing a craft show. I really wanted a place where artisans like me could be featured. Folks that pour their life and soul into their work selling their handmade goods. I knew that it would be a ton of work and I had no idea what I was doing. I asked God if this was something I should pursue and He clearly confirmed for me that I should do it. I felt peace that He would be with me the whole way.
The researching and planning was overwhelming. I never knew how much would be involved in promoting a show. Several times I would cry out that I couldn't do it. He would call back, "no you can't, but I can, go forward and I will be with you." And I would keep going.
God showed His care and goodness so many times. I remember praying one day "Lord, I don't have the skills to design a flyer, how am I going to do this?" A few minutes later I had a message from a graphic designer friend offering her services for free. I was blown away by that immediate answer to prayer.
I had also done research that had told me to put out a press release but I could not figure out how. I was trying to collect contacts to send the information out to but kept coming up with nothing. Then one day on a visit to a friend's shop he brought up the subject of press releases. When I told him I didn't know how to go about it he offered to help me put it together and to send it out to his list of contacts. That was a huge answer to prayer! His help is what got the attention of the Public Opinion which got us a great article written up.
At one point God gave me a vision for how successful the show was going to be. I pushed it back in my mind saying "that is only wishful thinking, keep your head out of the clouds Angel." Then a great friend told me to make sure that I was trusting God to do what He has promised He would do. That stopped me in my tracks. I knew God was leading me in this process and I knew He was going to do something great.
The day before the show once the room had been set up for us, a friend and I spent some time alone in the room. We prayed. We walked around that room laying our hands on each table and praying. We prayed for each vendor individually. We prayed for favor, positive attitudes, safety in travels, salvation for those who may not know the Lord. Mostly, we begged God for His presence.
I could barely sleep the night before and was up and at the hotel by 5am. As I watched the vendors arrive and set up my stomach was in knots. I wanted so badly for them all to have a great day and all I could do at that point was wait.
Just before the show started we pulled all the vendors together for a group photo. One vendor told me later that this meant a lot to her as it created a sense of camaraderie instead of competition that can be felt at other shows. Then, we all gathered for a short prayer.
At 8am when the doors opened and shoppers started to arrive my heart stopped. I ran over to my booth and looked up. What I saw took my breath away. My vision was real. By 8:10am there was a line of shoppers waiting to come in. I could barely stand but I somehow held myself together for the day.
God's presence was in the room. It was evident in so many ways. When it got hot because of all the people no one complained or got nasty. When the aisles were crowded and folks had to wait to get through they didn't get impatient or rude. They waited with a smile. It was amazing.
At the end of the day around 900 shoppers had come through and all 26 vendors reported having a great sale day.
This show in an amazing testimony and I feel so blessed that God used me in this way. What a testament that God cares about us and everything we do. Even about a craft show! The day was an amazing success and to God alone is the glory.
Angel
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