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Cypress Sun Necklace Giveaway

Click HERE to win this beautiful necklace from Cypress Sun. Wear one or both of these strands to create different looks!

Best Wishes For A Happy Thanksgiving

Wednesday Welcome: LulaJeans

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to LulaJeans Beaded Jewelry in Chicago. The intricately designed beaded pieces created by Patty Elliot (Lula and Jean are her grandmothers' names) are sure to become one-of-a-kind treasured keepsakes.
In honor of Thanksgiving, Patty is offering a free shipping sale from Friday, November 27, thru Monday, November 30~ see her shop announcement for details.
Here are just a few of her colorful pieces:

CUP COZY SALE

Why wait until black Friday to start your holiday shopping?! Cup cozies make great gifts for teachers and co-workers. Check the "sold" section or feedback in my shop~ these sold like CRAZY last fall when I first added them to my etsy shop; and here they are on sale just in time for the holiday shopping season to begin.
Just choose a cup cozy to pair up with a gift card to a local coffee shop, a package of coffee beans or a selection of their favorite teas and you're all set. Classy but not TOO personal, great for the workplace. Here are the details:

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Buy 3 cup cozies and get a 4th one FREE! (or buy 6, get 2 free etc., no limit.) I'll refund the cost of your free item(s) via paypal. Shipping costs will be combined and any significant overcharges will be refunded.
Many of the already sold cozies, but not all, can be re-made for you. Check with me for availability of anything you want but don't see;
I have many colors and themes available~ just ask!
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Each cup cozy folds up flat to be carried easily in a backpack, purse, or pocket. Made of 100% cotton fabric and lined with fleece.

CREST's Black Friday thru Cyber Monday Sales

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a team sale -

Black Friday - November 27, 2009 to Cyber Monday - November 30, 2009.

Complete your holiday shopping with CREST . Please visit the following shops for amazing items and special deals. Check each shop announcement for details.

The following shops are offering Free Worldwide Shipping Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free worldwide shipping at bijouxrocks...
bijouxrocks

Free worldwide shipping at aprilmist...
aprilmist

Free worldwide shipping at ardenjewelrydesign...
ardenjewelrydesign

Free worldwide shipping at stitchberry...
stitchberry

Free worldwide shipping at AWEshop...
aweshop

Free worldwide shipping at jetsy...
jetsy

Free worldwide shipping at sweetbeadstudio...
sweetbeadstudio

Free worldwide shipping at at JustinesJewelry...
justinesjewelry

Free worldwide shipping at tarabu...
tarabu

Free worldwide shipping at silverdotjewelry...
silverdotjewelry

Free worldwide shipping at lanyapi...
lanyapi

The following shops are offering Free Worldwide Shipping PLUS other discounts Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at anastassiadesigns...
anastassiadesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 15 % off all items at OceanSea...
OceanSea

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off all items at morewarped...
morewarped

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at moonblossomdesigns...
moonblossomdesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at sewartsy...
sewartsy

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at hitchcockcreative...
hitchcockcreative

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off all items at rainestudios...
rainestudios

Free worldwide shipping plus 15% off all items at bellameidesigns...
bellameidesigns

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on $50 or more, 20% off on $100 or more at erinmapes...
erinmapes

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off excluding clearance items at TashinaFalene...
tashinafalene

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on orders over $20 at sunflowerexpress...
sunflowerexpress

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off and a free "Flower Power Ring" at doyoulovelucy...
doyoulovelucy

Free worldwide shipping plus 20% off on $20 or more at BrigaBauble...
BrigaBauble

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off orders of $20 and up. 20% off orders $75 and up at BigHelmetHead...


Free worldwide shipping plus free gift with purchase over $20 at BelleCouleurJewelry...


Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off all items at GenerationsTieDye...
GenerationsTieDye

Free worldwide shipping plus 10% off on $50 or more at UPHORIA...
UPHORIA

The following shops are offering other Discounts Nov 27 - Nov 30....
Free shipping to US and Canada. $2.00 International shipping. 20% off all items at shellydaly...
shellydaly

Free shipping to US and Canada on purchases over $35 at wildhare...
wildhare

15% Off All Orchid Plants (prices will be adjusted to reflect discount) at sapphirechild...
sapphirechild

Free domestic shipping on orders over $10 plus 10% discount (on Black Friday only) for orders over $50 at theguestroomcloset...
theguestroomcloset

Free Subscription to Modern Handmade Child Magazine

Get a free subscription to Modern Handmade Child magazine by clicking HERE.

Friday Favorites: Stacking Rings

Beautiful sets of stacking rings that I covet:


Earth and Sky Stacking Ring Set From Garnet Girl Designs

Set of Seven Sterling Silver Stacking Rings From M. Levinson Jewelry

Sangria Sterling Silver Stacking Rings From Mia Sophia

Quit It!

Today is the Great American Smokeout; you can learn all about it from the American Cancer Society if you click HERE.
This post was brought to you by a non-smoking former oncology RN.
(me!)

Wednesday Welcome: Visual Punctuation

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Visual Punctuation in New Jersey. This is how Liz describes the craftsmanship of these beautifully detailed cuffs: "This bracelet is made with delica beads on a loom. Delica beads are Japanese seed beads, which are consistent in size and color, making them ideal for loom work. The loom work is then hand stitched around a metal cuff to an ultra-suede backing. The metal base is adjustable, allowing the cuff to fit a multitude of wrist sizes." Sounds like a lot of work with beautiful end results! There are a nice variety of designs in her shop to choose from, here are a few to get you started:

Why is "bra" Singular and "panties" Plural?

If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?

If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?

Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?


Why did you just try singing the two songs above?

If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?

Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?

Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?

How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?

What disease did cured ham actually have?

How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?

Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?

Why does a round pizza come in a square box?

**Thanks to my Uncle Alan for passing on these funny thoughts!

Friday Favorites Plus a Great Recipe

Baking season has officially started. There is flour on the floor and I'm almost out of sugar. But I can say our family is truly enjoying the very yummy Snickerdoodle Cookies that came out of the oven yesterday afternoon. I used this simple recipe from Recipezaar:

Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies:

• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl.
3. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Blend dry ingredients into butter mixture.
5. Chill dough, and chill an un-greased cookie sheet for about 10-15 minutes in the fridge.
6. Meanwhile, mix 3 tablespoons sugar, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. Scoop 1 inch globs of dough into the sugar/ cinnamon mixture.
8. Coat by gently rolling balls of dough in the sugar mixture.
9. Place on chilled un-greased cookie sheet, and bake 10 minutes.
10. Remove from pan immediately.

Makes 24.

If you would rather not bake your own, you can still enjoy snickerdoodles with some of these "sweet" products!

Snickerdoodle Sugar Bubbles by The Soap Seduction (also a fellow CREST member!)


Autumn Leaf Snickerdoodle Soy Candle by Lilac Ave:


Snickerdoodle Biscotti from Bella Biscotti:


A Snickerdoodle Cupcake from Sinners Saints and Sweets:


I wish I could try them all!

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Wednesday Welcome: Kimberleeclark

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to Kimberleeclark. The dogs shown in these works of art were inspired by Kimber's own dog, Wren.
In this shop you can choose from original canvas art and canvas giclee prints that will arrive ready to hang on your wall, or paper giclee prints are which are ready for your choice of matting and framing. Enjoy the colorful adventures of these adorable pups!

Wednesday Welcome: So Lovely Creations

Each week I'm using Etsy's Pounce feature in order to discover new items "from undiscovered shops waiting for their first sale" as the Etsy site states. This week's welcome is extended to So Lovely Creations. Here you'll find personalized wood decor; these would make great gifts! Each wood piece has been hand cut, sanded, primed, painted and embellished. Custom requests are encouraged. Here are a few examples: