Local to Central Ohio?

I'll be at the New Albany Market this Friday from 9-1. It's at the corner of 62 and Market St., across from CVS. I'll have several new sets of coasters never posted online before, fridge clothespin clips, post-it note holders, and more! I'm also working on some hair bows and character card sets/ sketch pads for kids. Great gift ideas for the first day of school!

Crafting Tutorials for the Summer?

There are a few new crafting areas that I'd love to try--jewelry, basic sewing, and creating hair bows and clips for my daughter. Does anyone have any tutorials for these crafts? I'd love to support a blog reader if they have a tutorial or kit for sale for the beginner.

I had high hopes for getting my new sewing machine out before vacation but it hasn't happened yet. It will be out as soon as I get some time!

Friday's Featured Etsy Artist--SocialButterflies!

This week's Friday's Featured Etsy Artist is another Spotted Box team member--Social Butterflies! My daughter has one of her clips and loves it. I love it because it actually stays in her fine hair and looks cute in the process. Want to try some of these clips for your own hair or your child's hair? She's currently running a sale--buy 4 items and get 1 free!! AND.....she's offering a giveaway for my blog readers! More details on the giveaway coming soon!

What is your shop name and URL?
Social Butterflies http://www.socialbutterflies.etsy.com/

-Tell me two (or more!) interesting things about you. (Hobbies, achievements, favorite something-or-other, family situation, jobs, etc)
I’m a former swimwear designer turned footwear marketing executive and mom to a two year old little girl. I have an obsession with accessories and all things sparkly and colorful.

-What do you sell in your Etsy shop?
Gorgeous silk flower hair clips, unique scrabble pendants, and sweet hair clips for infants and toddlers. I will soon be adding feather headbands and a collection of wish necklaces.

-To which Etsy Street Teams do you belong (if any)?
The Spotted Box

-What inspires your creations?
Everything around me. If I find a cool button or piece of ribbon, I immediately think of a dozen things to make with them.

-Tell me a bit about your creative process and/or how you learned to do what you do.
I’m 100% self taught. I’ve always been a crafty person, so my creative mind is always running. I can spend hours in a craft store. My husband likes to refer to them as the Bermuda Triangle, because he never knows when I will return from my weekly trips there. LOL

-What is your favorite item in your shop (currently for sale or previously sold)?
Most definitely my magnolia hair clip.

-Why is it your favorite? (Please provide a link)
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=15827873
I made them for my bridesmaids to wear and guests were wanting to place orders for them at my wedding... from that day Social Butterflies was born.

-What 3 words would you use to describe yourself?
Dedicated, Fashionable and Silly :)

-What do you like about Etsy?
It is a fabulous community of so many wonderfully talented people. I can spend hours every day looking at shops.

-What makes your shop unique?
My goal is offer chic & playful accessories at an affordable price.

-What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
Love what you do and it is reflected in your final product!

-Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations (please include a link)?
N/A

Friday's Featured Seller--Fairycakes and Pixiebows!

I'm so excited to feature another team member from The Spotted Box! Meet Pamela of Fairycakes and Pixiebows. She makes everything from basic hair bows to korker bows to faux cakes and cookies. It's an adorable shop on hyena cart! Please be sure to check it out.

-What is your shop name and URL?
Fairycakes and Pixiebows www.hyenacart.com/fairycakesandpixiebows

-Tell me two (or more!) interesting things about you. (Hobbies, achievements, favorite something-or-other, family situation, jobs, etc)
I am a work at home, homeschooling mom of 2 and love all kinds of crafts

-What do you sell in your Hyena cart shop?
Currently I am selling Faux Pastries and Boutique Hairbows I will be adding crotchet item, tote bags, clothing and tutu sets (tutu bows, magic wand, tutu skirt) soon

-To which Etsy Street Teams do you belong (if any)?
None

-What inspires your creations?
My children

-Tell me a bit about your creative process and/or how you learned to do what you do.
I learned to do what I do by searching on the internet for new and unusual items to create and that's where I start. I love making hairbows to match all of my daughters outfits and that is where I get most of my ideas. The seasons as well usually inspire my creations.

-What is your favorite item in your shop (currently for sale or previously sold)?
My favorite item right now is my standard sized faux cupcakes

-Why is it your favorite? (Please provide a link)
They are my favorite because they look so completely real

-What 3 words would you use to describe yourself?
Crafty, Nurturing, Whimsical

-What do you like about Hyena cart?
I love getting together with fellow crafters

-What makes your shop unique?
I think my products make my shop unique

-What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Hyena Cart?
It is the place to go for handmade WAHM items. I always shop here first

-Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations (please include a link)?
www.hyenacart.com/fairycakesandpixiebows
www.hyenacart.com/theenchantedglen
http://www.thespottedbox.com/