Today is the 3rd Annual FREE SHIPPING DAY!

Take advantage of "free shipping day" in my shop:
http://maggiesuedesigns.etsy.com


Free Shipping Day is a one day shopping event when participating merchants offer free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve. The third annual event will be held this year on Friday, December 17. For more information, visit http://www.freeshippingday.com.

Cup Cozies are ON SALE

Autumn is here and that means cooler weather, football, pretty leaves, pumpkin pie, and the dreaded onset of the holiday shopping season. I realize that some of you are organized enough to have already made your lists or even started your shopping. Well goody for you.
The rest of us are just starting to think about what to get for those hard-to-buy-for people on our lists like co-workers, piano teachers, Sunday school teachers, hair stylists, and the like. You know, the people you care about enough to want to give a gift but that you don't know well enough to know what they'd like. My solution is simple: Eco Friendly Reusable Cup Cozies for everyone! Just wrap one up with a gift card to a local coffee shop or a package of flavored teas and you're all set. Easy and affordable, thoughtful but not TOO personal.
And to make this great idea even better, the cup cozies in my shop are now on sale: Buy 3 Get 1 Free. There are lots of designs to choose from so have fun shopping! Here are just a few:

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 Fat Tuesday Sales TODAY ONLY

Many members of the CREST team on Etsy are hosting sales today, Tuesday 2/24, in honor of Mardi Gras. Check out these talented artists and take advantage of our sales! Remember, all hair accessories in my shop are 50% off the currently listed prices until 11:59pm Eastern!

SewArtsy.etsy.com
Half price on this pink and brown paisley tote - (regularly $44.95)

Brigabauble.etsy.com
50% off Sterling Silver and Rose Quartz 5-decade Catholic Rosary (regularly $65)


UndefinedVillage.etsy.com
50% OFF all 8x10 photos!


MaryEllenDoran.etsy.com
50% off hand cold forged sterling silver hoop earrings (2-inches long) (regularly $15)


MaggieSueDesigns.etsy.com
All Hair Accessories 50% off the listed price!















Shelbyb.etsy.com
10% off Yarn and FREE SHIPPING!


ArtStudioShanti.etsy.com
All Neckwarmers 50% off Listed price


JellyBugArtworks.etsy.com
25% off all Purple, Green and Yellow items!

LondonGirl99.etsy.com
Free 18-inch leather necklace with purchase of any yellow, purple, or green pendant.

SweetBeadStudio.etsy.com
15% off All Necklaces and Bracelets.

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez

Let the good times roll! In honor of Mardi Gras 2009, I'm offering a SALE today and tomorrow (Fat Tuesday) only. All hair accessories in my Etsy shop are 50% off the currently listed prices! Details can be found in my shop announcement. Visit the shop HERE and check out the hair accessories HERE. Here are just a few examples of what you'll see there:

Get Ready

Cup Cozy Madness!

This is by far my most popular item to date. And now you can take advantage of this great offer:
~~END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL at Maggie Sue Designs~~
Buy three cup cozies and get the fourth one FREE! Please pay as you normally would and I'll refund you via paypal. You can take advantage of this more than once, and can purchase additional cozies as you wish (e.g. buy 6 get 2 free and so on). Offer ends when 2008 ends (Eastern time). ENJOY!

Get FREE SHIPPING with a purchase of $10 or more at Maggie Sue Designs! Offer good on shipping to the US and Canada for purchases made between Friday at 12:01am Eastern time and Monday at 11:59pm Pacific time.

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team (CREST) is holding a Black Friday/Cyber Monday CREST promotion. Particiating stores are listed below, each one has contributed an item for a Gift Box, which will be given away through a random drawing. Several stores are also offering discounts; including my shop, Maggie Sue Designs, where you'll get FREE SHIPPING to the US and Canada on any purchase totalling $10 or more. Offer starts Friday at 12:01am Eastern time and ends Monday at 11:59pm Pacific time. To enter the CREST contest you must post a comment on the CREST blog along with your name and email address. The winner will be announced on the afternoon of Friday, December 5th.
This holiday season, MALL is a four-letter word~ so buy handmade, support your local artists, and give a one-of-a-kind gift!

Participating Stores
Athena's Olive Tree Gift Box Contribution:Layered Candy Cane Soap Bar. Discount Offer: I've placed 42 items on sale and will be giving away a free item to a random person who purchased from my shop in the month of November... and I'll be giving 5% off any order placed ON black friday! Ends Midnight EST.
babus Gift Box Contribution: I am offering up one of my wet-felted wool scrap yarn balls. Multicolored ball about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Discount Offer: I am offering free shipping on all items.
Bella Tote Gift Box Contribution: an attractive reusable tote!
Bette's Bags Gift Box Contribution: Small fabric wallet or credit card holder. Discount Offer: Free Shipping
DearSophie Gift Box Contribution: I am offering up a pair of new jade and sterling silver earrings. Valued at $8. Discount Offer: free gift wrapping on all items, free shipping on orders over $30. Early bird special: Make it a gift set! Limited number of free earrings with the purchase of a necklace.
Designs by Erin Gift Box Contribution: 2 knitted bangle bracelets: 1 light green & white cotton yarn, and 1 baby blue acrylic and blue Lion's Brand Homespun yarn.
Elizabethan Creations Gift Box Contribution: Set of 4 yo-yo coasters in blue. Discount Offer: 20% of everything in shop.
French Roast Gift Box Contribution: a pendant (value $15) Discount Offer: free shipping to the US (discounts overseas)
Generations Tie Dye Gift Box Contribution: A 12"x60" hand-dyed blue and gray silk scarf.
herban lifestyle™ Gift Box Contribution: organic holiday cookie sugar scrub. Discount Offer: 20% off all items in my store.
Jellybug Artworks Gift Box Contribution: a fused glass pendant. Discount Offer: $5 off on every $25 spent at my shop with free shipping on orders of $50 or more.
jetsy Gift Box Contribution: a small redecorated spice tin ("Warm Fuzzies") that the recipient can fill with glitter, bath salts, powder, or tea, spices, etc.
Katie's Kritters Gift Box Contribution: a duo of Christmas pins, Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Mishutka Design Studio Gift Box Contribution: Victorian Pink Rose Tags (Set of 6) Delicate roses and lovely pink ribbons are perfect together in these Victorian style gift tags. Delightful vintage tags to decorate your gifts! Or use them for scrapbooking and as bookmarks.
mloartwear Gift Box Contribution: Original upcycled bookmark and an original watercolor Christmas theme card. Discount Offer: Free shipping.
oblinaknit Gift Box Contribution: On The Go Pouch - A cute little japanese fabric pouch to stash you stuff! Discount Offer: 15% all items in my shop.
Silver Dot Jewelry Designs Gift Box Contribution: Crystal Rose Necklace A faceted rock crystal quartz briolette is accented with a lovely rose gold vermeil charm and suspended from sterling silver chain. Necklace length will be made to customer specifications. Necklace retails for $33.50 Discount Offer: BOGO Sale - Buy One item and get lower priced or equal value item at 50% off.
Shelby B's Designs Sale: 10% off all sales, and a free stitch marker to match your yarn purchase! Gift box: Skein of worsted weight yarn, in colors of the winners choice!
Undefined Village Sale: Buy one get one 1/2 off all prints 8x10 or larger. Gift Box: 5x7 photographic print, matted and signed.
Wild Honeysuckle Creations Gift Box Contribution: A pendant or ornament.

Wednesday Welcome: Crazy Daizy Fiber Arts

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 Crazy Daizy Fiber Arts in Maryland. This shop carries a variety of wool items made using needle felting and wet felting. The artist uses found objects such as shells and beads in her work which adds even more interest to each unique piece.

If I were a choker-wearing kind of person, I'd choose this Sage Green choker:

This next piece, called "Breathe", is meant to be framed and/or hung up:

Or maybe you'd prefer this violet necklace:

Whatever you choose, get your shopping list ready! This shop is offering a FREE GIFT with purchase this weekend (November 22nd and 23rd). See the shop announcement for details.

ETSY FINDS found me!

MaryMary of Etsy admin wrote an article for the Storque today that mentioned some of the many Etsy weekend sales~ and one of my zipper pouches was pictured! Here is the link to that article:
Etsy Finds: Weekend Deals November 1st and 2nd, 2008

I'm also sending a "thank you" out to Erzuli Mojo for including one of my bags in a CREST treasury list! This is the one she chose:

I also have a CREST treasury list right now:

Meet CREST

The Capital Region Etsy Street Team, CREST, is holding its first group sale this week, starting today, Monday, October 27, 2008. All of us live and create in the Washington, DC area. We have many talented artists and crafters offering you special deals to get your holiday shopping started right.

Please visit the following etsy shops and read their shop announcements for further sale details. You can also run a search on etsy for the tag "etsycrestsale" to view just some of the items being offered.

If you have any questions, please contact the individual shops.

Happy shopping!

AlmondWorks
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items in my shop and a Thank you gift will be sent with each order. Attn Buyer: please mention "Crest" or "EtsyCrestSale" in "note to seller" and please wait for a revised invoice.


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anaramon
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Most items will reflect 20-50% discounts!
Free pair of hair pins on orders over $25 when you write "CREST" in the notes to seller section!


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AngiesOthers
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all week, wait for invoice.


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atelierdesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all Holiday Cards, Tags, and Stickers


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babus
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off all items


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bodil0331
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items. Sale prices are already marked in each listing.


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BrigaBauble
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off select items. Free shipping on two or more items.


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DebbyAremDesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
In honor of my 1st year anniversary in DebbyAremDesigns (October 30th) I'll be giving away 1 free bookmark for all orders $15 and above (one offer only per customer).
10% off total sale -not including shipping.
Please leave "etsycrestsale" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice as prices in shop do not reflect the discount.


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donnapool
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
25% off all puzzle balls and photographs in my shop. Buyer's should wait for a revised invoice before paying.


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dottyral
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off Cotton Emery Pincushions and Pincushion Rings.
Sale prices are not marked. Please put "CREST" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice.


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DragonRags
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off everything. Refund or wait for adjusted invoice.


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erzulimojo
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off plus free shipping for two or more items.


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EurekaEureka
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off total sale -not including shipping.
Please leave "etsycrestsale" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice as prices in shop do not reflect the discount.


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frenchroast
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off items in a special Sale section.


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generationsmomnbaby
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off everything.


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GenerationsTieDye
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off everything.


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GlowNGlass
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
In addition to a 15% discount for purchases over $20, I will throw in a set of "wine glass jewelry" for any purchase over $50.00. The wine glass tags are a set of fused-glass baubles to help your guests keep track of their wine stem at your party.
Please put "CREST" in note to seller and wait for a revised invoice.


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herbanlifestyle
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off everything


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JellybugArtworks
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all week. Revised invoices will be sent.


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katiejean
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all items. Please leave "crestsale" in note to seller.
Items are not discounted, please wait for an updated invoice.


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laurenmc18
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off all purchases for the entire week! To redeem the discount, just add your LMNOProducts purchase(s) to your cart, begin the checkout process, and choose "Other" as your payment method. In the Buyer's Note box, mention that you would like to take advantage of the EtsyCREST Sale discount. I will then send a revised PayPal invoice reflecting the 15% discount.


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LincolnParkStudio
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
During the sale period, FREE additional painting! With every custom painting order receive an additional painting at no additional charge ($90 value)


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maggiesuedesigns
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
25% off all items.
Type "CREST" in the message to seller section and wait for a revised invoice.


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MagpieCollections
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
20% off all items(free shipping on purchase of more than $50)!!!
Please leave note to seller on message box.


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maryellendoran
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Enjoy 20% off my entire collection of hand crafted sterling silver chain and gemstone jewelry.


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NovemberAir
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off sale on everything.
Prices will be adjusted in the listings, so there will be no waiting.


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Organidog
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Purchase any variety our our organic dog treats through our Etsy shop and receive a dozen Fleas Navidad treats free. Just mention "CREST" in the "message to seller" section.


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OhSewUnique
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off select items. Free shipping on two or more items.


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penelopedesign
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off all items. Prices already adjusted in the listings, so no need to wait for a revised invoice.


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sararosetutus
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off of most items. Items will be tagged EtsycrestSale. The item prices reflect the sale prices for the duration of the sale. Sale items labeled EtsyCrest Sale.


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SudsNSuch
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% off. Wait for a revised invoice.


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tarabu
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10% any purchase and free shipping on two or more items, including custom orders.


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undefinedvillage
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
15% off entire inventory. ATC free gift with the purchase of a photographic print.


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UnusualFelineObjects
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
Along with 20% off everything, I offer the following to those who mention etsycrestsale in notes to seller:
- Above the $10 level, *International customers* will be given an additional 5% off. Please wait for a revised invoice and request shipping to your location before you pay and I will revise the listing for you.
- *U.S. customers* will be offered a choice of free items from my shop starting at the $10 level.
- Above the $20 level my U.S. vintage buyers will be given free insurance and delivery confirmation to go with my actual shipping. Overages will be refunded.


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WildHoneysuckle
Monday, October 27th through Monday, November 3rd
10-15% off of most items. Items will be tagged EtsycrestSale. The item prices refelct the sale prices for the duration of the sale. Item descriptions also indicate price reduction.


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It All Starts Tomorrow

Get Ready, It All Starts Tomorrow

Yes, the CREST sale will run from 10/27 through 11/3. Each participating shop is offering their own sale, so be sure to go to Etsy.com and search for the term "etsycrestsale" to find all of the goodies we have on sale. My shop special will be listed in the morning~ c'mon back and check it out!!


In the meantime, here is my latest treasury list for your enjoyment:

BIG SALE

On Etsy, I'm a member of two "street teams", one of which is EtsyKids.
I want to let you know about a big sale the team is having today and tomorrow. Here is a blurb taken from the Storque:

The EtsyKids Team is one of Etsy's largest teams, with about 500 members! The EtsyKids Team is having a BOGO (Buy One Get One) sale, which will be Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, 2008. With over 175 EtsyKids shops participating, there's sure to be tons of great deals! For a list of all participating shops, see the EtsyKids blog. Each participating shop will have its own BOGO offer, so be sure to check individual shop announcements for the details. Check it out!

FYI, I'm not participating in the EtsyKids sale, but do watch for the CREST (Capital Region Etsy Street Team) sale starting on the 27th of October. I'll have a BIG SALE along with many other street team members that week.
Now go buy you kid some stuff!