Tuesday, August 31, 2010

And another one!!! Cynthia! Welcome!

1. Shop Name(s)-Puddin' Pies (www.cynthianodland.etsy.com)
2. First Name--Cynthia Nodland
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? 1 year
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name--Married to Mark
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. 5/27
6. What state/country do you live in? Iowa, USA
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Yes, Rose 5 and Emily 2
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? a little over 1 yr
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? SEW! 
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? I am starting a ministry that will make and ship pillowcase dresses to children in Africa who are homeless and orphaned.
11. How long have you been a Christian? 15 years
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? The Pillowcase Romper
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Open a brick and mortar shop!
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? Pumpkin bars!
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? SWEET!
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? None
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Sit by the pool :)
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? a TV
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Mommy's car
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Some clothing for boys

Newbies! Let's start with Monica!

 1. Shop Name(s) DesignsByMonicaMarie
2. First Name Monica
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? 4 months
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name. Married. His name is Adam
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. October 2
6. What state/country do you live in? Illinois
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? No children
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? About 5 years. I first started this style of painting in college.
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? I love to read and also refinish old furniture
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? 
What type is it? Not presently. In the past I have been in the orchestra and music teams.
11. How long have you been a Christian? I accepted Christ as a child so I would say about 20 years.
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? I would have to say my "Lazy Days" painting. It's exactly what you want to do on a hot summer day.
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? This sounds very simple, but own a hobby farm with my husband.
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? A hamburger nacho cheese dip.
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? Salty!
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? None presently, but in the future hopefully dogs, cats, goats, chickens....you get the picture. :)


17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Definitely hang glide. I don't think I could handle bungee jumping.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? Does my husband count?
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? We haven't found a name that fits her yet...
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? There are other styles of art that I would like to include, but I'm trying to keep it one theme for now.


Say Hi to Lorraine!

1. Shop Name(s): TatusWelle / www.tatuswelle.etsy.com

2. First Name: Lorraine

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?: Joined in May 2009 & finally opened my shop August 2010

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name: Single

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.: Nov. 18

6. What state/country do you live in?: Houston, Texas, USA

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? No

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 6 months

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Listen to Music, Watch TV, Read

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? Yes - Ministry Team

What type is it? Singles' Ministry, Bereavement Team, Outreach & Assimilation

11. How long have you been a Christian? Re-dedicated for the LAST time 2006

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? African Wax Print Hair Flower with Elastic Head Band

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Visit Europe, Go on a Missions Trip, Get Married & have Kids!! : )

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? 

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?

16. What type of pets do you have, if any?

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the 
pool and be waited on hand and foot?: Sit by the Pool : )

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?: My family? Ok maybe pictures of my family.

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? No. 

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? Clothing items like skirts and dresses, tote bags

Welcome Starr!



1. Shop Name(s)-globalpendants
2. First Name-Starr
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?-few months
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name-married,Jeff
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.July 15
6. What state/country do you live in?-Al,U.S.
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?-No kids
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?-12 years
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?-Spend time with my animals
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?No
What type is it?
11. How long have you been a Christian?-My whole life
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?-One of my owls,probably its hard to choose
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?-travel around the u.s.
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?-Cake
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?-Sweet
16. What type of pets do you have, if any?3 dogs
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot?Sit by the pool
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?-Camera
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?-no
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?-No

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ms. Kelly is Official!!!

1. Shop Name(s)Crafts4acause
2. First Name Kelly

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? about one month

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name single - boyfriend is Kevin

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. 03/17

6. What state/country do you live in? NJ, USA

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? none yet

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? since I was in middle school

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? take pictures, exercise

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? no

What type is it?

11. How long have you been a Christian? my whole life

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? breast cancer ribbon pins

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? go to Haiti on a medical missions trip

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? cupcakes

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet and salty

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? none

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? sit by the pool

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? pictures of my family and friends

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? no

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? more headbands, ribbons of different colors signifying different cancers

Say Hi and Welcome to Polly!

1. Shop Name(s) Polly Anne Designs

2. First Name Polly

3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? November 2009

4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Going through a divorce now...

5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. 10/07

6. What state/country do you live in? Missouri, USA

7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Violet is 3 and a half, Mason is will be 2 next month! :D

8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? Since 1998

9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? What is free time???? If I had any, I'd be riding my horse or playing my flute. LOL

10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?

What type is it? We've been re-vamping everything as we just got a new pastor. Hoping to be on the worship team soon!

11. How long have you been a Christian? Since birth. Baptized as an infant, took the plunge on my own accord in 2000 at college.

12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? http://www.etsy.com/listing/54389203/sunset-and-flowers-hand-painted-silk

13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? Travel to Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, and Greece.

14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? My Angel Food cake. My recipe is over 75 years old, and has won multiple grand champion ribbons at fairs!

15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?

16. What type of pets do you have, if any? 3 cats

17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? Honestly? I would be totally selfish and sit down for a while

18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? My contacts so I could see!

19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? No name.

20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? I'd love to have more time to put in baby slings and hand made greeting cards!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Yay!! Joe has made it! He is official!! So are a few more!


1. Shop Name(s) baghdadbum.etsy.com
2. First Name Joe
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community? 10 months
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name Married, Jennifer
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year. April 30th
6. What state/country do you live in? Huntsville AL
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age? Ashlynn 15 months
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy? 11 months
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do? Play with daughter and write
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry? No
What type is it?
11. How long have you been a Christian? 5 years
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now? My bath teas
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet? deep sea fish
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing? tea
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks? sweet
16. What type of pets do you have, if any? 3 cats and 2 dogs
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot? bungee jump
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have? food
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it? Shirley
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop? yes many items. Mostly bath and beauty

Welcome Brittany and Kevin!!

1. Shop Name(s): zosai
2. First Name: Brittany and Kevin
3. How long have you been a member of the Etsy Community?: Since September 2008
4. Married/Single? Spouse's name: Married (Brittany and Kevin)
5. Birthday Month/Day... we don't need the year.: December
6. What state/country do you live in?: Kansas, USA
7. Do you have any children? Will you tell us their lst name and age?: 1 girl and another on the way!
8. How long have you been crafting what you sell on Etsy?: Since September 2008.
9. When you have free time, what do you like to do?: Free time? What is that? :)
10. Are you on a ministry team at your church or do you have your own ministry?
What type is it?: We work in the nursery at our church.
11. How long have you been a Christian?: I was very blessed to be raised in a Christian family, so there's not a date or specific conversion "story"; I have always known God is God!
12. What is your favorite item in your shop right now?: Our Make a Joyful Noise organic women's tees with Hebrew (see photo).
13. What would you like to do that you have not done yet?: Successfully birth our second child :)
14. If we were having a team party, what would you be bringing?: Chocolate 
15. Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks?: Chocolate
16. What type of pets do you have, if any?: None
17. Which of these three would you prefer to do? Hang glide, bungee jump, or sit by the pool and be waited on hand and foot?: Hmm, maybe hang glide??? If I weren't afraid of heights, of course.
18. If you were on a rocket to the moon, what is one thing you would want to have?: An experienced astronaut with me.
19. Does your vehicle have a name, if so, what is it?: Nope
20. Is there anything other type of items that you would like to add to your current shop?: We're always trying to think of more words and designs that people would be interested in wearing, so if you have any suggestions, please let me know!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Monday Morning's Featured Seller!

Happy Monday!
Our Featured Seller today no longer has an Etsy shoppe so in order to honor their two click rule, I am posting it here in order to honor her!
So check it out and come back here to post your favorite!
http://www.artfire.com/users/luvncrafts

If you post your favorite in the team thread, there is a chance that the thread can be shut down, so please don't do that!

Thanks so much!
Don't forget to say a prayer for her!