Sunday, May 29, 2011

On The Road Again...

...I just can't wait to get on the road again.  I really don't care much for country music but that song has been stuck in my head all morning.  But on the upside thanks to the repeat on  YouTube videos I was able to change it to Ozzy's "Mama I'm Coming Home."  Much Better!! 



I seriously cannot wait to hit the pavement and on my way home to the sunny part of California.  I truly have missed my palm trees and the sun; 7 days and counting!

Since traveling is on my mind and I know that many of you will be hitting the pavement right now as we speak and during tomorrow's wonderful holiday; here's one for the road.  May all of you and your loved ones have a safe and pleasant journey.

Here's To My Journey Home

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Meet the Members of ETSY's Pacific Postcards Team Part 2 of 2


Continued from part 1....Often I have found postcards that were very difficult find information on. I also have noticed that there is no longer a Postcard Collector's Magazine in publication and very few true informational sites on the internet. In hopes of consolidating the vast ephemera knowledge found on ETSY and to tap into my fellow postcard collector's & designer's enthusiasm I started the Pacific Postcards Team. I would like to use today's post to introduce the current members of the team (including myself) and a small sample of each of their shops.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/magisplace?ref=pr_shop
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74470787/vintage-french-jane-austen-inspired
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69390112/vintage-clapsaddle-patriotic-digital
"Hello. Thank you for visiting. MagisPlace really began 40 years ago when the collector's itch hit. Everything from postcards to primitive furniture, many of which I personally restored.

When the internet became a household word, I fell in love with computer graphics and offered web designs and graphics on a Christian website for 13 years. After retirement, it was a natural transition to combine my love for vintage antiques and creating graphics into an online store offering web designs and restored graphics with great emphasis placed on detail.


We take pride in the commercial quality images created and offered here at MagisPlace. A great deal of time is spent on each individual item with a unique restoration/repainting process that truly produces beautiful images before being endorsed by us. We offer 100% guaranteed satisfaction with all of our...  " 







http://www.etsy.com/shop/chicetchoc?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66261888/vintage-antique-french-postcard-he-loves
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66002599/vintage-french-postcard-le-grand-theatre




About
"Purely French Vintage... French Vintage & Antique Photographs & Ephemera.  ~ Follow us on Twitter too: http://twitter.com/chezchicetchoc  ~ "



http://www.etsy.com/shop/savannahsmiles4u?ref=pr_shop
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74943564/vintage-florida-postcard-alamanda-full?ref=v1_other_2
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74943680/vintage-florida-postcard-miami-beach
"I love collecting and selling Florida postcards and meeting so many different people on Etsy who also share a fondness for Florida.

Vintage postcards can bring back so many fond memories. I remember as a child the many summers my mom, grandmother, brothers and I would visit tourist attractions that are no longer there. Stopping at a Mom and Pop stand along the way for a cool ice cream cone. Then after a long day of sight seeing we would spend the night at one of the old motels along the way. I remember riding through the Orange Groves and smelling the fragrance of so many orange blossoms! So many pleasant and fond memories of a Florida in the 50's and 60's, and even earlier.

I hope you will enjoy browsing through the many postcards I have listed. I hope they will bring back fond memories for you too!"




http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagewarehouse?ref=pr_shop#
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/66691748/antique-cabinet-photo-a-family-of-three

"Welcome to the VINTAGE WAREHOUSE where you will find unusual antique & vintage photographs, linens,pottery,tin,toleware,primitives,old paintings,toys and other unique one of a kind treasures. Come on in and take a look - you're sure to find that special little something that YA JUST GOTTA HAVE! I update EVERY DAY with new items so add me to your favorites to keep updated with my newest treasures and if you purchase more than one item I will be happy to invoice you with combined shipping to save you on postage. --


http://www.etsy.com/listing/74588780/sweet-vintage-baby-photo-a-little


***UPDATE - ALL PHOTOS SHIP USA for $1.50 for your entire order - no matter how many you purchase (unless specified otherwise in listing) - Canada and International are now discounted also - see listings for pricing ***

Visit my other shops on etsy:

popartcafe.etsy.com - my original Folk Art Naive paintings and prints 

*** tweet me on twitter at http://twitter.com/VintageWarehous "




http://www.etsy.com/shop/bullseyecollectibles?ref=pr_shop
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/64448457/vintage-world-war-ii-german-post-card
"I have been collecting various items for years. I started collecting political items in 1964 when I was a few years old and my grandmother went to a national convention. Later I started looking for the Gurley choir candles that were displayed every year at Christmas. After that I started collecting pepsi and other character glasses. Through the years I have expanded all these areas and more. I have hundreds of holiday decorations, several hundred gurley candles, a couple hundred cartoon glasses and many other items. I also love the old childrens books, and have a couple 
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68249995/star100-vintage-flower-postcards-star

hundred of them.

I also collect local and family history. I have written a book on Lantry, SD. The photo you see on my home page is my great grandparents huge sod house. The other photo I use is the original Lantry, SD train depot
..."




http://www.etsy.com/shop/maclancy?ref=pr_shop

About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73835536/1910-sweetest-little-girl-w-collie-dog
"please stop by my second shop with my paintings http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStrangers
I am a mother and grandmother.
I love history and anything in the photographic realm and often have the greatest joy in taking a photo to a higher level such as printing an original image onto watercolor paper or canvas and painting over it. Everything in my store was at one time a photograph but where it ends up can often be a series of experimentation and mixed media. This is because my other love besides photography is painting and I really cannot stop myself from often combining the two arts.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/69684915/little-french-girl-w-her-doll-greeting

Each photograph has a story and I love that mystery! Also my dad was always carrying around a camera with slide film or movie film in it so our large family of 11 couldn't go anywhere without a few photos for the memory. I think I have loved photos of any kind all my life and..."



http://www.etsy.com/shop/LavennzOsy?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/56971093/red-bride-escape-postcard
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53575013/melancholy-love-postcard?ref=v1_other_1
"Hello there, congratulation that you found me and my little art shop in ETSY.

My name is Lavennz Ooi Sin Yee. I am 25 years old and I born in a beautiful island, Penang island of Malaysia. In case you did not know, Malaysia is a country between Thailand and Singapore, where the average daytime temperatures are around 27°C and we have rain drops whole year.

I just finished my bachelor degree of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and planning to work as a full time engineer and a part time artist. I am a part-time self-taught artist, working hard for my dream career, independence artist.


LavennzOsy is my first online art shop, selling my painting, illustration, handicrafts and merchandise. Every creation of in LavennzOsy reflecting the stories of my life and inspiration from everything surrounded... "  



http://www.etsy.com/shop/FrenchKissed?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/25198124/serious-student-victorian-child
About
"My name is Trishia Jacobs. I'm a Deltiologist Francophile, which is a fancy way of saying I love French postcards! I have been to France six times and I dream of getting to live there, even if just for 6 months or a year. I live an hour's drive east of Portland, Oregon, on the Columbia River.




http://www.etsy.com/listing/69605496/red-breasted-birds-under-umbrella-pussy

I have been collecting and selling antique French postcards since 2003. I bought my first batch of 50 postcards from a dealer in Isle sur la Sorgue in southern France in July, 2003. I have been hooked ever since. I haven't counted every single one, but I have close to 10,000 postcards. As the French would say: that's beaucoup de cartes postales! Most of my cards are pre-1914, from the "golden age" of postcards. But I also love the bright colors and designs of the Art Deco 1920s and 1930s postcards. So please look through my shop and check out these "little Van Goghs" -- precious works of.."



http://www.etsy.com/shop/RetroVintageBazaar?section_id=6769619

http://www.etsy.com/listing/70673355/antique-embroidery-on-silk-postcard
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/70661335/antique-birthday-greetings-unused
"Follow is on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/RetroVtgBazaar
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/RetroVintageBazaar
Blog:
http://retrovintagebazaar.blogspot.com

Lover of all things unique. I enjoy going to flea markets, thrift shops, and yard sales. There is nothing like finding something at the bottom of an ugly pile of junk..cleaning it up and finding a wonderful treasure!
Taking old abused, misunderstood, neglected items and turning them into something new and wonderful..

I grew up around antiques and collectibles. Even as a child I loved old things. Over the years I have collected some amazing things. Many of which..."   





http://www.etsy.com/shop/isabellsumbrella?ref=pr_shop

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58868213/ode-to-nuts-postcard-pack-6-cards
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60508959/postcard-pack-assortment-6-cards

"About Isabell's Umbrella
Isabell's Umbrella grew from an obsession with stationery, writing instruments and design. Ashley Giessing, owner/artist, believes she should have been born in the nineteenth century, when all correspondence was done by hand.

Highlights of her childhood include drawing, making little notes and stationery for her little brother and older sisters, and the monthly letters she would receive from her dear Grandma Sweetie.


It was when Ashley first entered the design field that she that she began dreaming about creating her own line of stationery. Four years later, Ashley took that leap -- opening Isabell's Umbrella in January of 2008. She looks to the future and growth of Isabell’s Umbrella with a plan for success..."







http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFuzzyLobster?ref=pr_shop
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74881407/education-maternelle-la-lecon-de-danse
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74879119/a-game-of-blind-mans-bluff-antique?ref=v1_other_2

"WELCOME TO THE FUZZY LOBSTER'S INLET (the Etsy online store for The Fuzzy Lobster, LLC.)!
I have been collecting various items for the last thirty-eight years or so. As a young child, my parents shared their love of books and music with me and so at an early age, I started collecting books, music, music-related items, ephemera and for a time, comics. My parents also passed on a love of traveling and an interest in other regions, cultures and bygone eras. As I grew older, I moved several times and began to travel a lot and my nomadic lifestyle spurred my own interest in the same, and added a depth and breadth to my collecting that continues to this day.


My interests are extremely varied and it shows in what I collect and what I choose to sell to my customers. It was an easy transition to go from "just collecting," to becoming a seller. With my move to New England in 2008, I decided to... "  



http://www.etsy.com/shop/5DollarFrenchMarche?ref=pr_shop
About
"I am a mom of three beautiful little girls (Rita, Claudia and Natalie) and have a very loving and supportive husband.  I have a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree and have spent many years working in banking and Wall Street. 
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74921997/grand-opening-sale-vintage-inspired
I decided to take the more creative route after my beautiful daughter Rita was born. So I quit corporate America and decided to start creating, which has always been my passion. I also have a paper crafting and scrapbooking website for 9 years now (www.creativedesignboutique.com)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73631044/grand-opening-sale-french-vintage
I love creating vintage art that reminds me of the old Vintage Paris Market.Please check out my other Etsy shop where you will find all handmade treasures for only 5.00. http://www.5dollarfrenchmarche.etsy.com
I spend a lot of time in my craft studio which I call... "  





Meet the Members of ETSY's Pacific Postcards Team Part 1 of 2



Often I have found postcards that were very difficult find information on.  I also have noticed that there is no longer a Postcard Collector's Magazine in publication and very few true informational sites on the internet.  In hopes of consolidating the vast ephemera knowledge found on ETSY and to tap into my fellow postcard collector's & designer's enthusiasm I started the Pacific Postcards Team.  I would like to use today's post to introduce the current members of the team (including myself) and a small sample of each of their shops.
http://www.etsy.com/people/postcardsintheattic?ref=si_pr
Team Captain
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74905871/vintage-postcard-sweethearts-umbrella?ref=pr_shop
About
"Collecting vintage items, specifically postcards, finding beautiful natural works of art, and natural crafts has been a passion of mine for most of my life.

My postcard collection has outgrown Butterfly In The Attic so it now has its own beautiful little store."






http://www.etsy.com/listing/70051056/postcard-heavily-embossed-blue-pansies
Butterfly In The Attic can be found at:
http://www.ButterflyInTheAttic.etsy.com
Also check out our buttons, beautiful sewing finds and jewels at The Butterfly's Buttons
http://www.TheButterflysButtons.etsy.com







http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperSeeker?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74728021/vintage-french-postcard-real-photo-and
About
"My obsession with Collecting began at age seven, when I went with my Father to the local dump, in those days it was an open pit that the community added their refuse and unwanted items to. My first 'Find' was a plastic bag of fabric scraps, to me it was Treasure. I taught myself to sew by hand little doll clothes for my hand me down dolls.

I come from Humble Beginnings, so Thrift Stores and Garage Sales provided me with every item I needed. For the last thirty years or so I have never left the Treasure Hunt.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74689606/vintage-postcardcouple-in-canoe-romantic
My 'Collections' have varied throughout the years, some have been offered for sale on PaperSeeker. I only obtain what I love, guess my thought is that you will Love It Too. I hope you enjoy the Listings, Enjoy the Purchases and I will always be happy to 'Seek' for you as well, all you have to do is Convo me with your desires..."    




http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheOldBarnDoor
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65237571/vintage-postcard-montreal-carnival-of?ref=v1_other_1

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73431953/victorian-trade-card-w-r-bennett-co-tea
About
"I am a full-time organic farmer so my day starts early and ends late. My time is spent with my animals and large market garden of heirloom vegetables. Hard, but rewarding work and I wouldn't have it any differently. I do however find time to collect goodies and divest myself of extra items from my collection. I have a large collection of vintage postcards, Victorian Trade cards, stamps, covers and postal stationary as well as books and from time to time craft related material. I hope you will enjoy my offerings.I am a proud member of The EtsyVintageTeam, an organization of Etsy sellers who are passionate about vintage and antiques, as well as items that are handmade with vintage components... "   



http://www.etsy.com/shop/muymono?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65525563/1933-antique-illustration-card-of-young
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65523986/circa-1922-antique-tinted-photo-card-of?ref=v1_other_1
"Born collector and vintage enthusiast!
Since my student days in vibrant Glasgow, I developed a passion for the vintage and the antique and for the worn and the wretched items of yesteryear.

I visited more vintage shops than classrooms but graduated with a Masters in History of Art. Currently a freelance designer, I have recently decided to move abroad and have to part with a large part of my treasured collection, there is simply no container big enough to transport my decades of antique and vintage finds!

I source my items from vintage fairs, estate sales, markets and elder relatives and their buddies. I have carefully chosen contacts in France and Germany that provide me with authentic vintage lace, millinery and other special items..."   







http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhilipRhysMatthews?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73205282/postcard-of-tiptoe-from-the-thumbelina
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73204843/postcard-the-turquoise-shoot
About
"Philip Rhys Matthews is an Artist, Illustrator and Photographer. He graduated from Falmouth in 2009 with a degree in Illustration and has worked freelance ever since. He is currently studying for a Masters in Fashion Photography at The 
                                                 London College of Fashion."


http://www.etsy.com/shop/calicocollage?ref=pr_shop

http://www.etsy.com/listing/17256901/butterflies-and-fairies-digital-collage
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67489752/sassy-smokers-digital-collage-sheet?ref=v1_other_1
About
"My name is Ella. I have been doing graphic design & 3d Art for over 9 years and still going!


I am a mother of 2 sons & a proud Army wife of 10 years.



Find me here:
Website: http://www.calicocollage.com
Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/calicocollage

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/calicocollage  "   









http://www.etsy.com/shop/TravelBackVintage?ref=pr_shop
About
"If you are interested in my nature and landscape prints, please check out my other shop on Etsy, www.12step.etsy.com "   
http://www.etsy.com/listing/41778692/seven-vintage-post-cards-from-nassau

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42021069/three-vintage-post-cards-from-the-smokey


http://www.etsy.com/shop/OldPostCards?ref=pr_shop
About
"Picture is of my 3 Oldest Grandchildren with 4th just few months Old. All girls. The Swing was paid with ETSY sales. Thanks Dan........
http://www.etsy.com/listing/36399235/main-street-at-military-in-fremont


http://www.etsy.com/listing/36372059/hotel-pathfinder-in-fremont-nebraska?ref=v1_other_2
Hand Crafted Items - Music - Post Cards - Old Books, just a Click away.



SHOP 1 - (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaineMooseToys )
SHOP 2 - (
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MusicOldGoodies )
SHOP 3 - ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldPostCards )
SHOP 4 - ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldBooks )
Thank You,Danny and 3 Grandchildren
   "  


http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageWithHeart?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/69672811/vintage-postcard-snowdon-north-wales
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74778802/vintage-postcard-salzburg-1969
"Hi, I'm Rachael. Nice to meet you :)
So here's a little bit about me:
I went to school in Bridlington and took my gcse's and as-levels in art and film subjects. I then went on to art college where I got my Diploma in Fine Art. After that I went to University and finally got my BA (Hons) degree in Animation. Since then I have been travelling (alot!) and working as a self employed and freelance animator. I now live in Bridlington with my boyfriend and rabbit :)
My hobbies are photography, listening to music, travelling, playing piano and playing sims!


I have lived in or around Bridlington all of my life. Although I get itchy feet alot and love to travel I do like to come home to Brid. It is a beautiful seaside town and many people I care about live here. It is not a place that is central to anything but I find that having the internet makes everthing... "  



http://www.etsy.com/shop/LandofEnchantment?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73441601/antique-postcard-collection-set-of-6
About
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67869328/vintage-fairy-girl-digital-download-scan
"♥a little about me♥ As a full time collage artist, I know first hand that image quality is of the utmost importance and that is what I strive to bring you in each of my uniquely designed digital collage sheets. Starting with legally obtained images, I enhance, hand-color and/or lovingly digitally restore each of them until I reach a final design that I would use in my own artwork!






Take a peek at my art here:www.earthangelstoys.com

follow my blog and sign up for my
newsletter here:
www.whimsicalworldoffairies.blogspot.com

Wishing each of you an *iMaGiNaTioN* filled day!

♥Debrina Pratt"   




http://www.etsy.com/shop/5dollarfrenchmarket?ref=pr_shop

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73952494/new-item-sachet-alice-in-wonderland-100
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61086083/journal-marie-antoinette-pink-handmade
About
"Thank you for visiting $5 Dollar French Market! We are the proud shopkeepers of this shop, as well as our other shop French Market! We are very happy and grateful to have joined the etsy community! We feel very blessed to have found
                                                    such a wonderful place,
                                                    and to be able to share our
                                                    creativity with the world."
´¨)¸.•´¸.•*´¨) ¸.•*´¨)
(¸.•´ (¸.•´* j&L *
French Market
http://www.frenchmarket.etsy.com
The $5 Dollar French Markethttp://www.5dollarfrenchmarket.etsy.com
{ Facebook / Twitter }
www.facebook.com/shopfrenchmarket
www.twitter.com/frenchmarket


http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettygirlpostcards?ref=pr_shop
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71617598/what-are-you-doing-after-the-revolution
About
"Visit our new Blog! http://prettygirlpostcards.blogspot.com/

A new post every day featuring Marie & Friends."




http://www.etsy.com/listing/71617947/grande-half-decaf-nonfat-no-foam-whipped?ref=v1_other_1

Check out our RAVE REVIEWS!
Hilarious! -- my husband
ROFLOL! -- my sister
I like it, but I don't get it... -- my other sister
I live next to this crazy person! -- my neighbor
I positively lost my head over these cards!
-- Marie Antoinette



http://www.etsy.com/shop/smoothseas?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/listing/74822045/vintage-minnesota-postcard-u-s
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74822293/vintage-minnesota-postcard-greetings



 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageParisMarket?ref=pr_shop
About
"I am a mom of three beautiful little girls (Rita, Claudia and Natalie) and have a very loving and supportive husband. I have a Masters in Business degree and have spent many years working in banking and Wall Street. I decided to take the more creative route after my beautiful daughter Rita was born. So I quit corporate America and decided to start creating, which has always been my passion. I also have a paper crafting and scrapbooking website for 8 years now (www.creativedesignboutique.com)

I love creating vintage art that reminds me of the old Vintage Paris Market.

I spend a lot of time in my craft studio which I call my happy place. ... "   
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63873735/vintage-paris-roses-gift-tags-paris?ref=v1_other_2
http://www.etsy.com/listing/60998768/salon-the-petit-trianon-versailles-marie


Please Go To Part 2 To Meet Our Other Members
Thank You