EtsyBloggers Team Mini Monday - Joey & Aleethea - Monster Shirts, Monster Jeans, and Monster Dresses!

For goodness sakes, where does one begin to write about our very own team leader?

Sandra, (but everyone calls her "Joey") is the fearless, dynamic, funny, easy-going, talented, endearing team leader of EtsyBloggers. She has a hubby and two adorable younguns that she adores and looks after as a gift and blessing to her fulfilling life.

"We're all about family and fabric, love and laughter, and handmade super coolness. That's how we rock."- Joey & Aleethea™"

Joey & Aleethea™ is the Admin and Team Leader of the EtsyBloggers team. She is also a member of these fab Etsy teams: EtsyBABY, EtsyKids, EtsyMom, SwankyMoms, FAM, EtsyGreek and Loco for Gocco!

Her "Super Cutesie" baby boutique is named "Joey & Aleethea". If you have children and none of them have a Monster Shirt or monster outfit, or a pair of Ankle Biters lounge pants, or a Monster Cupcake dress, then they are just not super cool "yet"! "Joey & Aleethea™ is a super cutesie boutique for baby boys, baby girls and their peeps!"

Ankle Biters

Where does she find the time and energy?

Joey and Aleethea are "We are baby-wearing, breast-feeding, co-sleeping, attachment-parenting parents!" FYI: Those of us with grown up children, well, we do not do this last part anymore.

MONSTER CUPCAKE DRESS

MONSTERLICIOUS SET

Who can resist?

Geeky Argyle with Apples and Pears - Handmade Baby or Toddler Dress

and Bloomers by Joey & Aleethea

Do you have children? Grand or GreatGrand Children? Nieces, Nephews? Need a baby Gift? Please visit her Flickr to see many photographs of her clothing designs. You can also see Joey & Aleethea's gallery of sold items here.

Are you interested in becoming an official member of the EtsyBloggers team?
See Membership Requirements here : http://etsybloggers.com

Happy, Happy This Week

We have two active members with birthdays this week!
Etsy mini shout outs are going to Lost Mitten and Mama's Magic!
Happy birthday to you from all of your friends on the EtsyBloggers Team!

Mini Monday for Storybeader

Newly returned from a trip to Ireland we are featuring the shop of Deb who is known to all the EtsyBloggers as Storybeader. My favorites of her creations are the treasure necklaces. Together with beads and charms each piece tells a story. Each stunning necklace also comes with a poem specifically inspired by the work.

The haiku for the necklace below is -

She walked through the door

With the bright star reflecting

In her deep blue eyes.

- storybeader

To travel with this jewelry artist on her recent journey to Ireland keep an eye on her blog. To find out what treasure is waiting for you in her shop take a look below and don't be afraid to click because clicking on any item will take you to her shop and we know you want to look!

June 8 Edition of the Etsy Bloggers

The June 8 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published at Shell Mitchell's blog. You can read it HERE.

As usual there was a good mix of both topics that our members had to choose from. So grab a cold drink and settle in for some good reading.

Our next carnival will be published in 2 weeks, details are in the team message board.

Mini Monday for Betani's Bureau

If you go to the website of fellow etsyblogger Elise of Betani's Bureau you are greeted with a header that explains the person in her own words better that I certainly could. It says " One girl, a thousand interests, unlimited curiosity, and a singular desire to be helpful." Sounds just like the type of person you want to get to know better and you can at Betani's Bureau.com. You can also take a stroll through her shop and see what all those interests lead to.

BunnyKissd Mini Monday

I am a 30-something graphic artist, scrapper, crafter, writer, sometimes disguised as a substitute teacher, trying to figure out how to reconcile my passions with making a living. I live in the country with my partner and our four still-at-home, unschooled kids, three cats, and a Guinea pig.

Above is the profile quoted from the shop BunnyKissd on Etsy. A charming blend of beads, jewelry and paper. Look below to find the magic for yourself!

As always I encourage you to stop by the BunnyKissd blog to learn more about this artisan and her life. Leave a comment and tell her the EtsyBloggers and Cozy sent you.

Etsy Bloggers May 25 Blog Carnival

The May 25 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. You can read it HERE.
As always there was a good mix of the 2 subjects that the team had to write about. Check it out, it's always a good read.

May 11 Edition of the Etsy Bloggers

The May 11 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. The host for this edition is pumpkinhaus. The team had two subjects to choose from to write about, Art vs. Craft or to tell of their favorite fairytale.
Check out what our members had to say, read this edition HERE.

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The next edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival will be in 2 weeks, info is on the team message board in the blog carnival folder.

Mini Monday for We are Wedges

Cheese is good and stuffed toys are good right? Let the shop owner of We are Wedges tell you more about this in her Etsy profile-

THE STORY OF WEDGES

Wedges are called wedges because they are wedge shaped…like cheese.

There are person wedges and animal wedges. Some of the animal wedges are more devious than others.

Wedges like to live in silos, but more than anything, they enjoy going on adventures together.

Wedges are handmade and created with love by Benita Hsueh in her Toronto, Canada based studio.

Well…Will Baker also helps, but he is a boy.

Some of Benita’s favourite things are:
- Squares
- Circles
- Various combinations of squares and circles
- Cheese
- Plush Toys

Thus, it is only logical to combine these things, and while eating a wedge of cheese one night, the Wedges concept was born. After all, cheese is good, and cheese is wedge shaped. Plush toys are also good, so why not?*

That’s our story. THE END. OK. BYE!

* Please note that, unlike cheese, wedges should not be eaten. That would be wedgicide. Or wedgibalism?

So remember when you order yours, don't eat it!

etsyBloggers Mini Monday May 4, 2009

Quirky Dolls joined the etsyBloggers Team September 2008

She can introduce herself best: "I am a Pediatric Nurse, artist, and Mom of three great kids. They are a Handful sometimes but a Heartful all the time!" Two at home, one who leaves and returns and leaves and returns. I can't blame her....it's a tough world out there.

I Love sewing, painting, redecorating and hunting garage sales for interesting products to upcycle.

I Love to recycle fabrics, trims, beads and trinkets into my doll crafts. My glue gun and I are the best of friends, even when she burns me! Ahhhh the pain of creativity.....

All products assembled in a smoke free home. Three cats and a dog reside with me - I couldn't live without my fur babies."

Her Craft Blog
Her Craft Room
* Simple crafts for tweens and Moms in tutorials and videos.
* Random info about my crafty life.
* Links and info about Fun things I stumble on and want to share

YouTube

AND Flickr.com
Search,"candeecrafter" in people.

And, she teaches girl scout programs too! See >>>>

We lurves ya Quirky Woman!

Happy, Happy!

Forgive me for being late with the birthday greetings. I was in California visiting with a brother I don't see often on the regular day which is Friday for such posts. Saturday was a travel day and Sunday I spent reconnecting with Jim. I am back home now and ready for a routine that is more usual.
On to the celebrations!

First of all we have the dear leader of our EtsyBloggers group, Joey & Aleethea. She can't have a mini for her birthday because her shop is temporarily closed. It has something to do with 2 children, a dog, a job change and a move to a new state and new home. You can stop by her blog to wish her happy birthday though. Just go right here.

Other birthday wishes go out to the shop Motley Boutique.

Happy birthday from all of us to you both!

Etsy Bloggers April 27 Edition

The April 27 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published.
You can read it at Athena Workman's blog HERE.

The topics the members were to write about were:

1. Now that spring has sprung, it's planting time. If you're into gardening, what would your dream garden look like? What flowers/bulbs/herbs would you plant? What about garden doodads or statues?
2. Your Own Space: describe your dream studio (or if you already have one, give details!). Decorating, supplies you wish you had, size, etc.

Head on over there and check out what our members had to say.

Etsy Day 2009!!

Etsy Sellers Unite for Etsy Day — Join in!

Read What Etsy Admin will be highlighting today:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6126990

Read the complete Storque post here:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/events/etsy-sellers-unite-for-etsy-day-join-in-3821/


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Thank you SpottedCowSoaps for this text! :)

Mini Monday - Tilt Creations

Today I would like to show you Tilt Creations. This is a busy mom from Oak Park Michigan.
To introduce herself in her Etsy Profile she tell us this-

I am a stay at home mom of a 13 and 3 year old boy. It makes life rather interesting! I sew and create whenever possible. I have been sewing and crafting for years and now enjoy sharing them with others. My creations are all made by me, by hand. Please take your time and browse around.

Browsing is certainly easy in a shop filled with purses, totes and keyrings. These are just the kind of accessories we need and use everyday and while we are at it they should be beautiful too. Take a look-


After shopping or even before, you will want to stop by the blog Crafts, Kids, Home and Life. The title says it all. The blog generously shares the work of other artists, Etsy and other venues, the groups she is involved with, and all that being a mom and running a household involves.
Go ahead check it all out and tell her the EtsyBloggers sent you!

Celebrating this week

The EtsyBloggers are sending best wishes to My Aphrodite this week. We don't tell ages around here but we do wish everyone a happy birthday!

Etsy Bloggers April 13 Edition

The April 13 edition of the Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival has been published. Our host is Lil Bees of My Lil Etsy Shops blog. Here's the topics she chose for the team to blog about:

Since April 22 is Earth Day... Let's Go Green!

1) What is green in your shop? (this can be something literally green in color, or something eco-friendly)
-OR-
2) What do you do (or what can you do!) to make your etsy business or home a little bit greener?

You can read this edition HERE.

We had a good mix of both topics. Check out what out team members had to say!

etsyBloggers Mini Monday featuring ...

"I'm Jenni B (Bee) and I have been sewing professionally since 1999. I started to get so many custom orders that I decided to open up shop! I enjoy designing as much as creating, so I rarely create two of the same thing."
Established: May 2007

"We are two sisters (L Black in WA and J Brighton in AK)"
Established: April 2008

Click on banners above to visit her shops...

Member of:
♥ MDC Team ♥ search 'mdc' ♥ http://mdcmoms.blogspot.com
♥ EtsyBloggers Team ♥ search 'etsybloggers' September 2008
♥ Cloth Diaper Team ♥ http://etsyclothdiapers.blogspot.com
♥ Team EcoEtsy ♥ search 'teamecoetsy'

Wow! This peep gets things done! All while awaiting the arrival of a new little one...Congrats!!!

Oh, did I mention Jenni also has an awesome blog? Guess living in Alaska has it perks!

Jenni says, "I ♥ custom orders and trades!"

Jenni, I will trade vacations...Me to Alaska, You to Florida...whatcha say? I see the temperature you have posted on your blog. It was 89 here yesterday, we went fishing/catching - 8 keeper sea trout. Dinner was yum, yummy... hehehehehe

Happy Easter!!

Come
shop EtsyBloggers while you wait for family and friends to arrive for Easter!!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

Two members with birthday greetings coming their way from the EtsyBloggers!

Mini Monday for Lost Mitten

Meet Lauren. She is one of our fabulous EtsyBloggers from Canada.

In her own words from her website lost mitten.org this busy gamer, knitter, musician, vegetarian and crafter lets you know who she is.

My name is Lauren and I create everything at Lost Mitten out of my home in Ontario, Canada. I love crafting and creating new items for myself, my fiance, Paul, and for my online shop. I am a huge video game addict; I have loved games ever since my family got our very first computer when I was four years old, and our first Nintendo Entertainment System when I was six. In my creations, I have combined this love for video games and crafting in many of the items that I make, including my pixelated Perler Bead Nintendo crafts.

I also love to knit - knitting is my favorite way to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. I like to knit all sorts of things for myself and Paul, including sweaters, bags, hats, socks, and gloves. You will find some of my knitware up for sale in my shop. I also love to make things out of Japanese Chiyogami paper and any kind of kawaii (cute) note paper or fabric from Japan that I can get my hands on!

Aside from crafting, I love music - I have played the piano since I was four years old. I also play the guitar, bass, and the clarinet. I have been a vegetarian all of my life, I love animals (especially cats!), and I am an advocate for animal rights. I love to travel as much as possible - even though I have only travelled throughout Canada, the U.S., and many parts of the Caribbean, I hope to travel all over the world someday! I also love to work out at the gym, especially participating in the yoga classes.

To keep more up to date with the happenings of one of Etsy's top sellers follow along with her writings in the Lost Mitten Blog.

Need a peek at the shop? Take a look at what is current in the Etsy mini below.