Over the years I have built some amazing relationships with other artists in my business. One of those artists is my friend Cheryl at Serendipity Hill. For years Cheryl and I worked together. Her with crazy, creative ideas and me helping her ideas come to life by supplying her with the letters, shapes and odd bits that challenged me often! She made some amazing products that she successfully sold for a number of years.

Many of you will remember her name plaques as they were her top item.

Cheryl has made some big changes in her life and business over the past year or so - you can read about that on her page and she no longer makes the name signs that everyone grew to know and love but she is still creating and you must check out her art. It's amazing! Follow her! Follow her page, follow her Instagram, follow her shop. You will not be disappointed!

You may see some signs similar to ones that Cheryl did popping up in my feed now. Have no fear, I am not stealing Cheryl's ideas! We have had some great discussions and for now if you are looking for a sign similar to what Cheryl was making I can help you out. It won't be the same. We each have our own unique artistic touches. That's what you want from true, hand crafted pieces. Now go check out her art!

May Madness Sale!

Over 70 shops from the Etsy Alberta Street Team are participating in a team May Madness sale from Saturday May 1 - Friday May 7, 2010. Below you'll find a list of shops by category!

Don't miss out on some amazing deals from some fantastic shops. It's a great time to pick up an item for a loved one, a friend or even yourself.

Accessories
www.aosta.etsy.com 30% off everything.
www.asecondtime.etsy.com 10% plus free worldwide shipping.
www.appleblossom21.etsy.com 25% off everything.
www.baloo.etsy.com Free shipping to US and Canada for all accessories.
www.belladolceboutique.etsy.com 20% off everything excluding shipping.
www.DollfaceDeVille.etsy.com 10% off everything excluding shipping.
www.FootprintDesigns.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.maceme.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders, and gift certificates.
www.silversistersstudio.etsy.com 40% off all hair accessories. Free shipping on everything else.
www.thefrenchmouse.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Art
www.bellissimadesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything. Excludes shipping.
www.bluefuze.etsy.com 20% off everything (excluding shipping).
www.calzephyr.etsy.com Your choice of free magnet with order.
http://www.taibossigai.etsy.com/ 25% off all paintings in my shop.

Bags And Purses
www.impedimenta.etsy.com 15% off everything plus free shipping on jewelry.
www.MookieDesigns.etsy.com Buy any item, get a second at half off - no limits.
www.nanabrowns.etsy.com 15% off (custom orders excluded).

Bath & Body
www.carvelcountrysoaps.etsy.com 15% off storewide.
www.MisticalAcScents.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Candles
www.solascandles.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Children
www.Barefootclips.etsy.com Free shipping worldwide.
www.Barefoottams.etsy.com Free shipping worldwide.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.GollyGeeBaby.etsy.com Free shipping to Canada & USA.
www.GentleHug.etsy.com 10% of all ready to ship items.
www.kidsloveletters.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.littlejumpingbeans.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.Mamaswoodshop.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.myhappyhome.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.nanabrowns.etsy.com 15% off (custom orders excluded).
www.strandeddesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.twostraycats.etsy.com 20% off (excluding custom orders, gift certificates and EFA creations).

Clothing
www.luckylucystyle.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Crochet
http://www.amandafenniak.etsy.com/ 10% off everything.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.happylittletreasures.etsy.com Free custom headband with purchase.
www.maybubbles26.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders, gift certificates, items already on sale.

Glass
www.glasscircus.etsy.com 15% off everything – excluding shipping.

Holiday
www.snowmancollector.etsy.com 10% off everything.

Housewares
www.sybillinart.etsy.com 10% off everything + some items with free shipping.
www.GentleHug.etsy.com 10% of all ready to ship items.
www.juliechristie.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.myhappyhome.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.twostraycats.etsy.com 20% off (excludes custom orders, gift certificates, EFA creations)

Jewelry
www.AWillowsNest.etsy.com $20 gift certificate with purchase.
www.cindylouwho2.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.dearange.etsy.com 15% off all jewelry.
www.frogprincessdesigns.etsy.com 15% off everything before shipping.
www.GenuineArticle.etsy.com 25% off everything excluding shipping
www.HappyBead.etsy.com 20% off on select items.
www.impedimenta.etsy.com 15% off everything plus free shipping on jewelry.
www.jewelledtrellis.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.jewelrybyirene.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.juliechristie.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.kabukikreations.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.MookieDesigns.etsy.com Buy any item, get a second at half off - no limits.
www.prairiedustinc.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.sandijagt.etsy.com 20% off everything
www.sheids.etsy.com 10% off storewide before shipping.
www.sixbabygirls.etsy.com 20% off everything
www.splurge.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.SunsetBeads106.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.theblackstarboutique.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.themegshop.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Knitting
www.blockheaters.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.offthehooks.etsy.com 10% off- excludes custom orders and gift certificates.
www.knittymaxx.etsy.com 10% off.
www.maybubbles26.etsy.com 20% off everything.

Paper Goods
www.craftedbylindy.etsy.com 10% off everything excluding shipping.
www.craftrx.etsy.com Buy 4 cards get 1 free.
www.FPWear.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.hannahcherie.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.HornCatCreations.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.MoLStationery.etsy.com 20% off everything.
www.mygrandpaspen.etsy.com 20% off item price.
www.sushipapercraft.etsy.com 15% off everything.

Pets
www.furrypawsboutique.etsy.com Buy two collars get one free.

Supplies
www.42things.etsy.com 10% off everything.
www.baloo.etsy.com 30% off all fleeces and fiber.
www.claychicks.etsy.com Free shipping.
www.squirrelstock.etsy.com 15% off everything.
www.tooaquarius.etsy.com Free shipping.

Vintage
http://www.bontonvintage.etsy.com/ 15% off everything.
http://www.mychildhooddolls.etsy.com%20sale/Sale section in shop.
www.tumbleweedcottage.etsy.com Sale section in shop.

Weddings
http://www.thefrenchmouse.etsy.com/ 10% off everything.

Spring Time at Etsy!

With the remnants of last night's APRIL snow storm still all around me I thought I'd take a proactive approach and bring some spring to me! I've recently entered into the wonderful world of Etsy. No, it's not a foreign word! Etsy is an online market place for beautiful hand made goods! I strongly urge you to check it out if you haven't already! There are some unbelievably talented artisans out there with gorgeous items waiting to be discovered!

These items are perfect to brighten any child's room on a gloomy, winter day!

This beautiful Custom Chelsea Blue Lampshade with spring flowers is made by Fat Cat Designs!

This Garden Party Pillow is hand crafted by Alberta's own Two Stray Cats!

LOVE this Owl Pegboard by Maple Shade Kids!

And what would spring be without ladybugs? This beautiful hand painted picture frame is by Precious Designs Boutique.


This is just a very small sampling of the wonderful work that is available on Etsy! Check it out!