Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

I will be taking a little Christmas Break.

I will be back at the keyboard After New Year's day.

I hope that you and yours have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Wait A Minute Mister Postman; Postcard Party 11

Are you ready for your holiday celebrations?  I know I am; I can't wait.  Eggnog, Christmas Carols and the festive lights are all waiting for me back in the Midwest!  Not to mention snow and sub-zero temps but just the same I am excited.  I hope that you have the most blessed holiday filled with love and joy of the season.

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/166597121/vintage-postcard-heres-hoping-that-your?ref=shop_home_active

 

********************************************************************************* Now it is your turn to share your favorites: I would love to have you join my Postcard Lover's Linkup Party! Want to show off your prize postcards? Then Link up below...

There are a few rules before you link up (but not many.) Please help promote since that will make this so much more fun!
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Rules:
Most important: Must be Family Friendly
1. Follow my blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or Network. If you are new please leave a comment so I can follow you back.
2. Grab the button and post it on your blog. Either on your blog or a specific post (if you do not have a blog you are excused from this step.)

<div align="center"> <a href="http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/2013/12/wait-minute-mister-postman-postcard_17.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Postcard Lover's Tuesday" src=" https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4575b8iAQC147-gCz2CpcPymDqk9J1EOYRWURkUCnKechtM9Mwc5_NB2ApYKxfyCVm8vkRYymsPNSMMNCBFstX1IgLuYzOUVOV1hgvVZRmPUWlEfZRZkUJVKAn1HOiYzpu_CvtekRrGY/s1600/Postcard+Link+party+ButterflyInTheAttic+button+1.jpg"/></a>

3. Post from your Blog, Shop, Website, basically anywhere that you can link from.
4. Post your favorite Vintage Postcard, Handmade Postcard, Art made from old Postcards, Digital Art from Postcards... You get the picture ;)5. Limit 3 Post per person per party (usually weekly)
6. Have fun and enjoy the Postcards
STOP BY NEXT WEEK AND SEE WHICH GREAT POSTCARD I CHOSE FROM THE LINKY COLLECTION TO BE THE FEATURED CARD OF THE WEEK. MAYBE IT WILL BE YOUR'S

Inspirational Sunday Party; Laughter Is The Best Medicine 7

From FB Page Not Long Before Christmas at

https://www.facebook.com/NotLongTilChristmas?ref=stream

 



From FB page SlapCaption at

https://www.facebook.com/Slapcaption

 



From FB page Not Long Until Christmas at

https://www.facebook.com/NotLongTilChristmas?ref=stream

Genesis 21:6 And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.

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So now it is your turn. What has tickled your funny bone or inspired you this week?
There is a few rules before you link up (but not many.) Please help promote since that will make this so much more fun!
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Rules:
1. Follow my blog via GFC, Bloglovin, or Network. If you are new please leave a comment so I can follow you back.
2. Grab the button and post it on your blog. Either on your blog or a specific post (if you do not have a blog you are excused from this step.)

<div align="center"> <a href="http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com/2013/12/inspirational-sunday-party-laughter-is_15.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Laughter Is The Best Medicine" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjveRUUqZQ8ah1v_t1rsEP8yORqsdfJHLDY0S-lEjyHBI7l0KVXwsd8B4Uqcl6kwK0SLrioF9fqrwUqTNIwRTL_lOQdPiqLkW9lwOPOLbW2rO0s7zlQBROHDFkcvwzHEG-kcQXI5IRmGfe7/s1600/Laughter+is+the+best+medicine+button.jpg"/></a>

3. Check out at least 2 other posts, follow if they are new to you, comment, etc.
4. Post something that you found Funny or Inspirational this week, it can be from your blog or it can even be a project or even a piece of art you created for your shop. But do not link your main page or shop home page.
5. Limit 1 Blog posts and 1 Shop post
6. Have fun and get inspired

Please Feel Free to Share the Post: get the InLinkz code

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  

Twitter Tree: Christmas Gift Guide 2

 

The Twitter Tree© will is hosted by a different shop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Friday: http://butterflyintheattic.blogspot.com

Instructions:
Only 2 Items per person
Each Tweet must contain the hashtag #CCFRNDS
Only 2 other Hashtag may be used.
Include your Twitter Id, mine is @ButterflysAttic 
Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.
Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is not.)

 Here are Mine 

Do you want to create your own Great #Christmas Gift Tags? DIY w/ Instant Downloads http://etsy.me/1iQMOqC @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS

Do your kids love SpongeBob? Decorate their #Christmas Gifts w/ My Handmade Gift Tags!   http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/8208610 @ButterflysAttic #CCFRNDS

 

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Featured Collection from Artfire

A Time of Giving

Curated By: Umeboshi

ArtFire.com

Handmade Soap

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