My first Tutorial - Self-Binding Blankets

I just finished writing my first tutorial and am selling it in PDF format on my Etsy website. It is for a Self-Binding Blanket. They have been my favorite item to make ever since I first learned how. I've had several people ask me how to make them and I found it was pretty difficult to explain, so I thought I would do a tutorial so that people can see how they are made. The tutorial has photographs throughout it to show the different steps. It is easy to follow and would be great for a beginner. It was definitely a different experience going from making the blankets to teaching how they are made. I hope it goes over well in my etsy shop.

Etsy-Versary GiveAway!!!!!!

On August 3rd, I will have been in Etsy for 1 year. When I first started, I had a goal of making 5 sales a month. I've had to change that several times as my shop grew and in February I made the goal of 300 items sold at my one year mark. It was pretty out of reach at that point and I didn't think I would make it, but I passed 300 sales just a week ago. It's been a fun year.

To celebrate, I'm running a promotion where you could win a $25 dollar Gift certificate in Bath and Body products from Country Heart Gifts! She's got all kinds of yummy soaps, lotions, bath items, lip balms and more! Check out her shop! For every item you purchase from my shop during August 1st and August 31st, you get entered into a drawing. On September 1st, I'll draw out the winner and post their name. I hope this will be a great month! Thank you to everyone for a wonderful 1st year on Etsy!

Fantastic Day at the Market

I've really not been keeping up with this blog lately. Life has been so hectic - with new carpet and painting the house. Plus, I have been very busy with the business. This months has been the best I've had so far. I've been selling at the Gardener's market and the past few weeks have been fairly dismal. Not awful, but not great. That is, until today. I sold 3 of my more pricier items. It was great. Here are pics of the blankets to leave my store.

I sold a lot of hair clips and hair clip holders and even have a Custom Order for a minky blanket. I'm surprised that my Receiving Blankets haven't done real well at the market. They are my biggest seller online. Oh well. It was nice to have a day like today!

Gardener's Market

Wow, I haven't posted on here for over a month! Yikes! I have been so busy. We've had a lot going on this past month and I have been really busy trying to get ready for the Gardener's Market. It actually started last weekend, but it was my daughter's 3rd birthday, so we chose to play instead. So, tomorrow will be my first time there this year. I'm very excited, but also kind of nervous. I always worry that I've gone to all this work and then no one will buy anything. Anyway, I've been working on all kinds of new things and I hope that they do well. I will try to keep the upper right corner of my blog up to date on when I will be attending the Gardener's Market. It's held every Saturday, but I'll probably only go every other Saturday. I want to spend those nice summer days with my family.
Anyway, come visit me if you are in the area. I hope to see you there!

Featured Seller #4 - CoconutPalmDesigns

In her own words, the owner of Coconut Palm Designs is a Canadian living in Belize, Central America and also a graphic designer. Woodworking and sign design is my newest crafting passion but art has been in my blood since birth.

Sign making has turned into a great outlet for my creative energies and finally I am using my graphic design training for something exciting.

I was excited to stumble upon this Etsy shop because my husband served part of his LDS mission in Honduras and Belize. Anyway, CoconutPalmDesigns has a variety of signs and ACEO art cards available in her shop. Take a look. There are some beautiful water coloring paintings and some fun signs.
Shop: www. CoconutPalmDesigns.etsy.com
Blog: www.coconutpalmdesigns.blogspot.com

Featured Seller #3 - SoandSewCrafty

The owner of SoandSewCrafty, Karen Copeland, states "Sewing in my passion." And if you take a look at her shop, you can see that she means it! Sewing and crafting has been a big part of her life and now that her 4 children are grown, she has been able to turn her hobby into a business. Take a look at her shop for a variety of Baby and Toddler items, Quilts, Stuffed Animals, bags and more. I first came across this shop through Etsybaby, which we are both members of. I really admired her cute stuffed animals. So, visit her shop today!
www.soandsewcrafty.etsy.com
And her blog:
http://soandsewcrafty.blogspot.com/

Featured Seller #2 - Ellebelleonetsy

Elle Belle is the place to find handmade, boutique quality baby items that make being a Mom easier and more fun! That's what it says in their profile and by the look of the shop, there are a lot of great items for baby!Besides the usual needed baby items such as blankets, clothing and diaper wipe cases, you'll also find shopping cart covers. This is such a great idea! I'm sure the shopping carts at the local grocery store never get cleaned and who wants there sweet little baby touching all those germs? You can also find slings. Baby wearing seems to be a really hot trend right now. I've not done it with my two kids, but I wish that I could have tried it. I'll have to get a sling with my next one, whenever that day may come. There are also several items that you can have personalized. That would make a great unique baby gift! Check out this shop. There's lots of fun baby stuff!