Thank you

Thank you to Undefined Village of Frederick, MD for including my Chestnut Hill Tote in this CREST treasury! Stop by her shop to see her fine art photos and prints. If you go NOW you'll find out about her Cyber Monday sale!

Milestones

TODAY:
***I sent out my first email newsletter for Maggie Sue Designs. Now I'll sit back and hope that I don't have many people unsubscribe...
***I crossed the 500 "Hearts" mark on Etsy, 501 people now call my shop a favorite. THANK YOU!
FUTURE:
***I am hoping to have at least 250 sales from my Etsy shop by the end of this year. I'm at 246 right now. I have a lot of great bags made up for the craft show this weekend; if there are any left I'll list them in my shop and maybe that will help me reach my mark.

What milestones have you recently reached? Goals planned for the New Year?

EDITED 11/30 at 9 pm:
As of today I've reached 255 sales. And those numbers include shoppers who may have bought more than one item (Today someone bought 6 different things from the shop).
HOORAY!

Friday Favorites

After an afternoon in the cold air searching for the perfect Christmas tree, we are back at home for some R&R. A cup of hot chocolate would be perfect right now. With whipped cream on top.

But since I'm too worn out to make it, I'll just enjoy these related items instead:

A pair of polka dot mugs from JD Wolfe PotterySome Amaretto Hot Chocolate mix from the Teton Cocoa Company

And this Hot Chocolate Lip Balm from Miapella Organics

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.

I'm Thankful

Wednesday Welcome: Peaceblossom Candles

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 Peaceblossom Candles in Oregon. They are not just candle makers, they are beekeepers as well. Each candle is poured by hand. In the shop you'll find organic pure beeswax candles in tapers, pillars and in many detailed novelty designs. You can even work with them to create a durable, heatproof silicone mold so they can produce custom candles for your business, or you can purchase the mold for your own use.

Here are some of my favorites from their shop:

Not only are they nice to look at, they are healthy to burn. Burning 100% pure beeswax is good for you and your home. No scents have been used in these candles nor are there any chemicals, paper or metals in the wicks. Therefore they are ideal for those with allergies and/or multiple chemical sensitivity.

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.