A few new things for my blog

I'm trying to add a hit/ view counter, as well as a newsletter sign-up feature to my blog. Now that we're home from vacation, I'll update a little more often. I'm still aiming for at least once a week. :)

Traci

Trades, Price Increase, Etc.

I've had some awesome trades on Etsy this summer that have enabled me to get two fabulous Amy Butler (and others) purses, Dora items for my daughter, travel pillows/ toddler nap blankets, etc. I love trading!! Check out these great shops that welcome trading:

A Window into Whimsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5781759
Posey Patch - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5296427
Sygnetcreations - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5243668
Graciesgifts - http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6051303
2TeensandaToddler - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5331826
SugarCake - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5500316
justusgirlz - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5218460
ThePinkStitching - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5526113
ChamberryCherry - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5263695
sstorm110 - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5979561
CallipitterCreation - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5203858
OleBagLady - http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5127842



****Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I will be increasing my prices slightly on my onesies and blank notecard sets as of September 1st. I've recently started using clear bags with my notecard sets, as well as tags/ mini cards with my onesies, which I feel make them beautiful gifts that are ready to give!

So, if you've had your eye on any Amy Butler blank notecard sets or any cute little onesies, the next 2 weeks is the time to buy before the price increase!

The winner of the free kit is ......

Amanda of QuiltedMemories4U! Please email me and let me know which kit you would prefer. Thanks for all of the great comments! I'm really hoping that there's a niche for this.

New Kit of the Month--travel, back to school, baby/children!

This is for scrapbookers and non-scrapbookers alike and would make a great gift for the new Mom or busy Mom.

I've started my own scrapbooking kit of the month, and August is now available! Love the look of a beautiful scrapbook but don't always have the time to pick out coordinating papers/ embellishments/ etc? Let me do the work for you! I'll send you an entire kit w/ enough materials to do at least 4 pages, as well as sample page ideas for how to quickly put it all together.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13886178

This listing also has the kit list for the next 9 months! New listings will be a 3 month subscription, 6 months or 1 year--the longer you're a member, the more you save!

Let me know what you think in your comments please and someone will win a free kit!

Just some updates

Nothing too interesting here, but I survived my first Christmas in July sale last Saturday. It was a fun way to get some sales while chatting w/ new people on Etsy. I definitely plan to do it again on Black Friday and next year.

I'm currently filling orders, planning items for upcoming fall craft shows, and trying to squeeze in some time to reorganize my scrapping space. It's so much better already!

I'm hoping to get more fall/ Halloween/ Christmas stuff listed soon, as well as some new items. Looking for anything in particular--gift tags, premade pages, holiday cards, etc? I'd love to hear some requests!

One More Week Until the Big Christmas in July SALE!!!

I'm participating in the big Christmas in July sale organized by Kimberley at the Little Black Box. It's huge! She literally emails 8000 customers and has organized a big ad campaign for this year's sale. Here's the list of shops participating:

http://www.thelittleblackboxes.com/christmasinjuly.html

There are soaps, candles, and a little bit of everything in between that would make great Christmas presents and stocking stuffers! There will be door prizes every hour from 12am, Sat. July 26th through midnight on her blog:

http://www.blackboxreviews.blogspot.com

Get ready because it's going to be a big day to go shopping next Saturday!!

Featured on two blogs recently!

Ok, so I get really excited about stuff like this. I'm thrilled that others like my work and want to share it with others. Here are my first two blog features!

http://coolcraftymom.blogspot.com/

http://allaboutetsy.blogspot.com/2008/07/tscrapperetsycom.html