Christmas Gift Guide; Saturday Shopping Spree Compliments of Christie Cottage

Before we get to the Christmas Gift Guide I would like to say a heartfelt thanks to Jacki of Christie Cottage.  Jacki has donated hours and hours, days and days to helping her fellow artisans and small shops on Artfire and Etsy along with other platforms.  She frequently comes up with new ways to promote our little group and is welcoming to all newcomers. 

I strongly suggest and invite any shops that are interested in promoting themselves and others to join our group.  I have been amazed at the traffic and sales that I get with many of the promotions that Jacki develops.  There are others on the team that also have great promotions and it is a very strong network and great resource.  To see some of these promotions or to be added to Christie Cottage's mailing list go to her wonderful blog at: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2013/12/saturday-shopping-spree-1214.html

Here is her latest promotion:
Saturday Shopping Spree 12/14

Here are our items we are featuring today.

Some are on sale.

Some have free shipping.

All shops have FAST shipping!

Each link will open in a new window

Gifts for all your co-workers Sock Monkey Coasters 40%off http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ChristieCottage/5954619/ @christiecottage #ccfrnds #SALE

 

 Who loves ya baby!?! Wooden Owl Coasters #SALE 40% off http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/ChristieCottage/4830274/ @christiecottage #ccfrnds

Amazing Gingerbread #Christmas Ladies #Watch w Snowman & Candy Canes bluemorningexpressions  http://ow.ly/rJL3F 40% OFF Sale #ccfrnds

Purple Violet Flowers on Round Yellow Beads Handmade Supplies   bluemorningexpressions http://ow.ly/rJLmY All beads 40% OFF #ccfrnds    

 

Pretty copper filigree & pink Swarovski handmade earrings! http://bit.ly/IhpZxX @ShadowDogDesign #freeship #ccfrnds

 

Fun copper trilobite & lampwork handmade earrings! http://bit.ly/154pGjB @ShadowDogDesign #ccfrnds #freeshipping

 

Japanese 10 Yen Coin Pendant Image of Buddist Temple Phoenix Hall #jewelry #CCFRNDS @dianesdangles http://bit.ly/19kcdW6

 

Magnificent #British Coin Pendant, Golden Hind Ship...A thoughtful gift for the numismatist #CCFRNDS @dianesdangles http://bit.ly/1fnqrqz

 

SALE  Cross 14K GF Wire Wrap https://www.etsy.com/listing/90645539/sale-cross-pendant-wire-wrapped-14k-gf?ref=shop_home_active  #CCFRNDS #CROSS

 

Bracelet .925 Sterling Silver Patterned wire wrap https://www.etsy.com/listing/103173206/sale-elegant-patterned-wire-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active  #CCFRNDS #GIFTFORHER

 

Set of 5 vintage Bingo Cards Great for your Mixed Media Art Project http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/8147944 @ButterflysAttic #vintage #PleaseRetweet #ccfrnds

 

Handmade Christmas Gift Tags Handstamped, Upcycled  Embellished http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/8140645 @ButterflysAttic #PleaseRetweet  #ccfrnds

Large Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings @Elunajewelry http://etsy.me/wq3oTt #ccfrnds #ChristmasShopping

 

 

 December Birthstone! Turquoise Pendant in Sterling Silver @Elunajewelry http://etsy.me/16FPTjM #ccfrnds  #Christmas

Like or play Country Western Music? You'll love this #vintage Belt Buckle @TheSnapDragonsLair etsy.me/1aWduPf via @Etsy #ccfrnds

 

Great #gift idea. #Vintage Blue Rockingham Pottery Horse Handle Pitcher @TheSnapDragonsLair http://etsy.me/UXfwgD via @Etsy #ccfrnds

 

New listing #turquoise gemstone birthstone for December  https://www.etsy.com/listing/172562649/turquoise-gemstone-wire-wrapped-necklace? @lindab142 #CCFRNDS 

US Order by Dec 14 to get #Christmas bracelet US ships free  http://meylah.com/linorstorejewelry/christmas-charm-bracelet-set @lindab142 #CCFRNDS

 

Crocheted Christmas Maryjanes &Headband by MagdaleneKnits http://etsy.me/tj9pZI via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Christmas   

 

Crochet Snowman Cocoon w Matching Hat Scarf  by MagdaleneKnits http://etsy.me/sFeOwY via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Christmas  

Count Down to Mother's Day #3 by Blue Morning Expressions

Another great countdown  from Blue Morning Expressions:

Count Down to Mother's Day by Blue Morning Expressions

A heart felt Thanks to Julie and Blu for another great Count Down (below.)  I can't believe that Mother's Day is just around the corner!  So don't wait until the last minute to find some wonderful gifts for Mom.  Whether your mother is an avid postcard collector (hint hint ;) a jewelry lover, or loves to make her own jewelry, you will find that perfect gift for Mother at the Count Down.  Want more? stop by Christie Cottage for more great Gift ideas.

The images today were found at http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/ A wonderful crafting site that
generously shares there art with crafters to use in their creations. 

 I do want to also take time today to thank Jacki from Christie Cottage who is always looking for great ways to promote our little group.  She currently has a wonderful promotion called The Tree House.  The Tree House is where she has collected all of our twitter posts from over the course of the previous week and added pictures to give them some snap.  You can view this wonderful collection at: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/2013/02/welcome-to-our-tree-house_23.html 

The images today were found at http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/ A wonderful crafting site that
generously shares there art with crafters to use in their creations.

If you would like to have your shop featured, join us on the Twitter Tree throughout the week.  The first Twitter Tree host is Christie Cottage on Monday, Eluna Jewelry on Wednesday and right here on Fridays.  It is a great (and friendly) group of people who are dedicated to promoting each other and themselves.  Every day that I am able to participate I see my shop stats jump and since it is free you have nothing to lose, so give the Twitter Tree a try.


Don't let Mother's Day creep up on you (who wants to shop under stress?)  Start early and find the great and personable gift for mom.


The images today were found at http://www.vintageimagecraft.com/ A wonderful crafting site that
generously shares there art with crafters to use in their creations.

Without further ado here is Blu {ha! just like to rhyme :P





Saturday's Promotions - Helping a Friend - Christie Cottage

A dear Christian friend of mine, Jacki, has two lovely shops; one on Etsy and one on Artfire.  She is struggling with sales and could really use a little TLC.  It is a shame when people have hardships during this beautiful time of year especially when they are a very giving person themselves. 

Jacki has dedicated hours to promoting others and helping their businesses grow.  I know that her promotions has significantly help me expand my network and increased my sales.  She has such wonderful creativity and I just know that you will love her selection of handmade arts and crafts.  Here are some of her items and links; please visit her sweet shops and show her some love.
Thank you

ChristieCottage - ArtFire Seller Shop

Chirstie Cottage - Etsy Shop
https://www.etsy.com/shop/christiecottage

'Help a Friend in Need.......' by watercolorsNmore

This dear Christian lady has some difficult circumstances. God knows. If you can help while purchasing some of her items you would certainly bless her.

Bohemian Necklace Bib - Croc... ChristieCottag... $22.00	Green Gemstone Brooch set i... ChristieCottag... $8.50	Bohemian Necklace - Red - Bi... ChristieCottag... $20.00	Puppy Bath Set Bath Mitt and... ChristieCottag... $9.00
Red Hat Sock Monkey Cell Pho... ChristieCottag... $12.00	Bohemian Necklace - Bib Neck... ChristieCottag... $20.00	Marble Cross Pendant with Gl... ChristieCottag... $10.00	Knit Neck Warmer, Cowl. Scar... ChristieCottag... $18.00
Comfort Cross, Wood Cross, C... ChristieCottag... $10.00	Adorable Frog Cell Phone Ga... ChristieCottag... $12.00	Brown Brecciated Jasper - St... ChristieCottag... $8.00	Owl Earrings, Wood, Gun Meta... ChristieCottag... $2.00
Turtle Bath Mitt Crochet Pat... ChristieCottag... $3.00	Necklace - Vintage Lace Neck... ChristieCottag... $30.00	Kitty Cat Children's Bat... ChristieCottag... $9.00	Headbands, Set of 7, Infant ... ChristieCottag... $5.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Announcing the Winner of Butterfly's Fall Pin-It-To-Win-It

Announcing the winner of Butterfly's Fall Pin-It-To-Win-It contest, but first here is what they've won!

Icy Beauty with Earrings in Winter Blue Flower Dangle Polymer Clay Chain and Swarovski Silver

 from BlueMorningExpressions on ArtFire at

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/bluemorningexpressions

A $7.00 Value

A lovely upcycled ring (one size fits most) designed to be wonderfully feminine with a little bit of a dark side

from ButterflyInTheAttic at

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyInTheAttic

Value of $9.95

 



 

A set of 5 handmade Halloween Cards 

Using a combination of FineArt Photography and Paper Craft

from PostcardsInTheAttic at

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PostcardsInTheAttic 

A value of $29.95

A wonderfully spooktacular Candy Corn Cocoon and Earflap Hat Crochet Pattern PDF

from Sandy's Cape Cod Originals

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandyscapecodorig

A Value of $4.95

Lucite Brooch. Amber Lucite flower with a glass orange and gold swirl bead and faux pearl center.  Measures 2" deep X 2 1/2" wide

From Christie Cottage at

https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/ChristieCottage

A Value of $15.00

The Winner Is.......

WalkInTheWoods

Please contact me with your mailing address and information at ButterflyInTheAttic at yahoo dot com.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in the fun!

Here is the actual random drawing: