EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival for 12/26/2011 - 01/01/2012

Good morning every one! I hope you’ve enjoyed your holiday celebrations with family and friends – and if you haven’t had a chance to celebrate yet, I hope you’ve got some fun things planned!

This time of year is so hectic that we often lose sight of the things that are most important to us. My hope in this edition of the Blog Carnival you’re able to take some time to reflect on what’s important to you, and what traditions you treasure with your friends and family. I hope our team members will take a few minutes out of their schedules to share with us some of their favorite traditions for these winter holidays - answer and post the links in the comment section, right here! There should be plenty of time as this carries us through the new year, so jump right in! :)

Here are the two topics from which to choose:

1) What is one of your favorite memories centered around the holidays? Are there certain traditions in your family (either that you've created for your own family, or that have been passed on throughout the years) that just wouldn't seem like the holidays if you skipped them?

2) Tell us about your New Year's Eve plans! Do you have any special traditions? Do you like to go out, or do you prefer to ring in the New Year at home?

Don't forget to check out the comments section for team members' blog postings! 

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EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival - for 11/14/11 thru 11/27/11

Ah-ho! I bet you all thought we'd forgotten to post the Blog Carnival for this two week period, didn't you? Well you'd be partially correct in that assumption! LOL! I certainly did forget to post it until very late last night, and it's taken me until NOW to finally get here to post! Whew!

But here we are! I've chosen two topics that are close to my heart, and hope that all our team members remember to answer and post their links in the comment section, right here! (I'll do so too!) Here are your choices:

1. November is National Novel Writing Month. As a blogger, have you ever though of crossing over and writing a book? Have you ever tried NaNoWriMo? Win or lose, tell us about your experience!

2. November is also National Diabetes Month. Do you have diabetes or has your life ever been touched by it? Please share any stories you have...

Please be sure to visit the blogs of the other participants too!

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Etsybloggers Carnival, July 5th - Celebrating July 4th

This week Erika hosts the Etsybloggers Blog Carnival and the topics are:
*How do you celebrate July 4th? Any fun traditions or favorite foods?
*What is in your shop that reflects the spirit of independence (literally or figuratively).

We celebrate holidays in the kitchen and the Fourth of July is no exception.

Other members of Etsy Blogger's Team will add links to their posts in the comments section. Enjoy!
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Erika

Reply to LittleAndalucia


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Carnival for June 20, 2011

I'm hosting this week's blog carnival with these two topics to choose from:
1. Father's Day is June 19. Write anything you want pertaining to Father's Day.
2. What is your favorite summer recipe? Please share with us!

I've picked one of my favorite recipes to share:



This is a simple summer salad using tomatoes and cheeses!
Start by slicing fresh tomatoes (home grown are even better) and arrange on individual plates.
I salt and pepper the tomatoes.
Then add a combination of cheese on top. I tend to use: feta, mozzarella,and fresh slithers of Parmesan.
Season with oregano and basil. (Using fresh is also better-just use smaller amounts)
Then top it off with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Quite tasty!

Other members of Etsy Blogger's Team will add links to their posts in the comments section. Enjoy!
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EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival - May 9

Welcome to the early May edition of EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival, hosted by Judy Nolan. Bloggers were invited to blog about one of the following two topics:

1. Spring is a time for new beginnings, when many of us get reorganized and put a fresh face on things. Describe and/or show us what you have done recently in your art space to get more organized.
2. Using words and photos, provide us with a tutorial about a spring-themed item you made recently, or that you are in the process of making.

Please use the link widget below to share your post with everyone. Include the full URL for your blog post. 

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It's Carnival Time, April 11th

Twice a month, the Etsybloggers gather for a Carnival.  We write about one of two topics introduced by our host.  When hosting, I (Storybeader) usually look ahead to see what special events are happened before I pick a date.  With that in mind...

Did you know the first Public Library (in the US) opened on April 9th, 1833 in New Hampshire? 

I knew when I saw that, it had to be the theme for my Carnival.  Last week, I was looking through my calendar, to see what my work week looked like, when something special happened.  The Saturday before this carnival was supposed to be posted on the Etsybloggers team blog, I realized I had signed up to work at the local public library's book sale.  Synchronicity, what a good feeling it is! 

Here are the two Carnival topics we are writing about:
 
1) what fond memories do you have of your public library and reading?

2) Peterborough is the town where the first public library opened.  What's your town known for?  Show us around!

Please link directly to your Carnival URL in the form below, so we can all walk down memory lane with you!  And wouldn't it be a good idea to visit at least 3 links before and after your link and leave a comment?  That's right, everyone who posts a link visit at least 6 other blogs!



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Etsy Blogger's blog carnival for March

I'm hosting this month's blog carnival for the wonderful group I belong to: Etsy Blogger's. Here's the choices I picked for topics.
1. April birthstone: diamond- write about it's history, gem info, whether or not you like them, or if this is your birthstone!
2. April Fool's Day: Do you participate? Tell us about a joke you played on someone, or if one has been played on you. What do you think about this "day"?
3. What is your favorite gemstone and why?
I've picked number 3.
My favorite gemstone is tourmaline. Watermelon is number one, green tourmaline comes in second.
watermelon tourmaline


green tourmaline

Tourmaline is a mineral in the aluminum silicate family. They are said to have great electric and magnetic properties. You may have seen tourmaline listed as an ingredient to cosmetics and beauty products.
They are listed as semi-precious gemstones and are found is a variety of colors: green, pink, red, blue, brown, and black. On the Mohs scale, it is rated for hardness at 7.0-7.5

On the metaphysical side, tourmaline is used for its magnetic properties. It can be used to attract energy, (green) tourmaline can calm and balance the brain. Pink tourmaline has been used to stimulate love or new friends.

I'm not sure what originally attracted me to this gem, but I must say that the colors would be the first thing. I guess I like learning about its properties also.
And if you like meditation and holistic living; tourmaline is associated with the heart chakra. Another reason I like this gem!

Members will be posting their links in the comments here. Check back frequently to read more!
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A Touch of Spring Fever - An Etsybloggers Blog Carnival

Welcome to the March 14, 2011 edition of the Etsybloggers Blog Carnival!

What a busy time this is! Daylight Savings Time began for many of us, St Paddy's Day is just a couple of days away, and Spring will be making its debut in one short week! We like to keep the topics fresh and timely, but allow our members just a little bit of a choice in what to write about, so as the hostess of this carnival, I chose the following two topics:

1) The first day of spring is just around the corner. What one sure "first sign of spring" tells you that winter is finally over and the cycle of life is ready to begin anew?


2) Do you have a new Spring "look" planned? Are you going to change your hairstyle or makeup look? Try out a new fashion trend? Or have you simply started window shopping for some favorites? Share some before and afters, or tell us about something you'd love to try that's new!

My teammates will be joining me by posting the links to their blog carnival posts as comments to this post, so if you would, please make the rounds, enjoy the posts, and if anything touches your heart or puts a little spring in your step, be sure to leave a comment on their blog!  (You KNOW we live for those comments!)

In the words of the immortal Robin Williams -

"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!""

Enjoy!



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Being Green with the EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival

As the host of this EtsyBloggers' blog carnival the theme ideas were all mine  It obviously wasn't a real difficult assignment considering the time of year, but the potential for inspiring posts as well as heart... uh or should I say shamrock filled posts is awesome! 

We always include two topics so that if one doesn't fit something a team member wants to write about, hopefully the other one will.  As we say goodbye to February and move in to the transitional month of March consider these two topics:

1. St. Patrick's Day will be our next holiday. Write about any St. Patrick's Day traditions you have or memories... crafts.... food...
2. Thinking Green... write about what you're doing to make this a greener planet. This could be about your art or just around the house or at work.

Participating EtsyBloggers will be commenting below on this post with links to their Green blog post.  Visit as many as you like and comment on their blog post if something strikes a chord.  We all love it when we do make that connection. 

Wishing you a rainbow
For sunlight after showers—
Miles and miles of Irish smiles
For golden happy hours—
Shamrocks at your doorway
For luck and laughter too,
And a host of friends that never ends
Each day your whole life through!

Now off you go to visit friends and possibly meet new ones!

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Romance . . . or not.

One of the Etsyblogger's February Carnivals is posted on member, Linda Pruitt's Blog, just in time for Valentines Day! Good reading about what members think of romance (or the second choice---winter experiences). Visit as many of the entries as possible, OK?

Happy Valentines Day!


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January 31st Blog Carnival: EtsyBloggers are Seeing Red!

I am delighted to be hosting this edition of the EtsyBloggers Carnival! Team members had an opportunity to blog about one of the following topics:
•Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 4, 2011, and together we can make a difference. As knowledge is power, can you "spread the red?"
•Valentines Day is fast approaching, and love is in the air. Using "love" as your theme, be as creative as you can be!

You can read all the blog posts at Foxy G’s Foxy G’s Den of i-KNIT-quity. Thank you to all who participated, and I know that you will enjoy reading them!

Lois
Foxy G. Knits

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January 17th Blog Carnival

Hey guys! I hosted the January 17th Blog Carnival. The topics were:

1) It's that time of year again! What's your New Years Resolution? Do you
think it's a realistic one (will you accomplish your goal)?

2) Now that it's the beginning of a new year, what goal do you have for your
business that you hope to achieve in 2011?

Come check out what everyone wrote about on my blog! Sykin's One Stop Etsy Shopping Guide



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December 3rd Blog Carnival

I hosted the December 3rd blog carnival.  The topics were:

1) Share a holiday item that you created and tell us a little bit about it.
It can be something that you created for the 2010 holidays or for a past holiday season.

2) Create a holiday Etsy wish list and share it on your blog. What do you really want from Etsy this year? 

You can read all of the responses here:
http://www.randomcreativeart.com/2010/12/better-late-than-never-dec-3-blog.html


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Etsybloggers Carnival - November 5, 2010

Yes, we did have a carnival, and here where you can find it.  The topics?

The first week of November is
1) "Give Wildlife a Brake" week. How are you celebrating?
2) time to get ready for holiday sales. We need some good working tips!

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May 10 Blog Carnival

The May 10 Blog Carnival has been published at Made By Melissa!

Happy Mother's Day!

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March 15 EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival

The March 15 EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival is published over at Made By Melissa's blog!


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Blog Carnival - Take a trip!

I am so excited. I am the host of last weeks Blog Carnival - in honor of my vacation to Jamaica. I asked the members of the Etsybloggers Street Team to write about their favorite vacation, or where they would like to go on vacation.

Wow, what a great bunch of bloggers we have. Check out the list of posts, on my blog - fascinating reading.

http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/2010/03/for-this-blog-carnival-im-the-host/

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February 15th EtsyBloggers Carnival is Up and Running and Ready to Read!

Welcome to the February 15th, 2010 Edition of the EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival. Team members had the opportunity to blog about one of the following topics:

1) February 14th is Valentine’s Day. What is your best childhood memory of Valentine’s Day, or what childhood tradition do you now carry out with your children?
2) February is Heart Health Month. What is your best heart healthy recipe? What do you do to stay heart healthy? How do you promote heart health?

Following are the links to the EtsyBloggers’ posts on one of these topics, along with the links to their fabulous blogs.

Lois presents GO RED for Women! posted at Foxy G’s Den of i-KNIT-quity.

Sarah Buckingham “Finding Charm” presents EtsyBloggers: February 12th Carnival posted at Finding Charm.

gilliauna presents Heart Healthy… with Chocolate? – A Rare Post By Leal posted at The Meandering Musings of a Consummate Shopper.

MagdaleneJewels presents Carnival Blog: Valentine’s Day Wish posted at MagdaleneJewels’s Blogs.

Patti presents F………ebruary Heart Health (and update) posted at peacoxcreations.

cindy devine presents How many ways can you prepare a chicken breast? posted at Devine Designs Jewelry.

theashgrove presents Monday Motivator: Heart Health posted at Notes from the Ash Grove.

BunnyKissd presents Diary of a Crazy Rabbit Lady, Too: Valentine’s Day Traditions posted at Diary of a Crazy Rabbit Lady, Too.

storybeader presents Etsybloggers Carnival – Feb 12, 2010 posted at Stroll Through Storyland.

Linda B presents Valentine’s Day – Blog Carnival posted at Linda B’s Blog.

Jen presents Valentines posted at Mama’s Magic.

veryverdant presents Valentines Day Traditions posted at Very Verdant.

Elizabeth presents Valentine’s Day from a Teacher’s Perspective posted at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord.

Antonella presents A new Valentine’s tradition posted at Zucchero Filato.

CREATEaTHOUGHT presents Valentines Carnival posted at CREATEaTHOUGHT.

UberArt presents Be My Valentine! posted at UberArt Shop.

Mary presents Heart Health Month Recipe: Tuna and Red Onion Spiedini posted at Misobel: Handmade Hooligan with a Mystic Touch.

Two Zany Zebras presents It’s all about the card… posted at Two Zany Zebras.

Trina Baker presents Etsy Blog Carnival » gallery32 posted at gallery32.

Melissa Sinisgalli presents Think About Your Heart posted at Made By Melissa.

Cathy Dean presents Etsy Carnival posted at Candles & Caffeine, saying, “I hope I did this right! ”

Alicia Mae presents Heart Healthy – An EtsyBlogger Carnival posted at Crafts and Cooking.

HomeMadeOriginals presents Valentine’s Memories posted at Home Made Originals.

A Keeper’s Jackpot presents Heart ? Health posted at A Keeper’s Jackpot.

Enjoy!

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Feb 1 Blog Carnival!

The Feb 1 EtsyBloggers blog carnival on snow, snowflakes, and winter fun is up at my blog Crafts and Cooking! Click here to read it!

To all my fellow EtsyBloggers...you rock! :)


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January 18th EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival!

I am hosting my very first EtsyBloggers blog carnival! YAY! Of course the awesome EtsyBloggers came up with some wonderful submissions and you can read them all here on my blog!

Thank you to all who participated and I hope everyone enjoys reading them!
Sharla
BeadedTail

EtsyBloggers ROCK!!!!


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