Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The $1.00 Blog Challenge For Haiti

Kim from Irish Rose Creations has set up this wonderful donation for the many people of Haiti.  Please, if you can, go and make a donation :)




Like so many, I feel compelled to contribute in some way to the on-going relief efforts in Haiti. My initial impulse was to advertise that a percentage of my Etsy sales would go to charity. But how do I prove to my buyers that this is really where their money is going?? And I also understand not everyone has $20.00 or more to spare. Let's face it, our economy has been strained. But that shouldn't prevent us from uniting together and helping in some small way. I did some research and discovered that I could create my own fundraising web page with UNICEF, one of the most reputable organizations in these efforts, particularly for the welfare of mothers and children. As a mother myself, it has been the images of Haitian children during these last few days that has just tugged at my heart. So my challeng to you is to donate just $1.00 to my UNICEF Fundrasing efforts. This donation goes directly to UNICEF. I set a goal of $500.00 and feel confident that this can easily be met. To donate:





http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/TR?px=2942371&fr_id=1050&pg=personal





And please post about this challenge on your blog and add the button below to link back here:











Where you live, should not decide whether you live or whether you die

~Bono

Monday, January 18, 2010

Free Advertising Space

Yes, we said "FREE" advertising space!



Are you an Artisan that fits into one or more of the following categories?:

* Folk

* Vintage Style

*Primitive

*Cottage Style

Then we have free Ad space for you here on our blog!

Simply, provide us with your shop/blog button and we'll list it here for you...

absolutely free of charge!

125 x125 works as well

http://theprimitivepeddler.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-advertising-space.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email

Simply, click on the above button and fill out the corresponding form and we'll get your ad listed!

(Don't have a button? Let us know and we'll be glad to create one for you at no charge)

And remember to list your Giveaways with us !

Friday, January 15, 2010

All Signs in my Artfire Store are on Sale!!

Happy Friday my blogger friends!!

Just a quick announcment...I am having a 10% off sale on all of my signs in my Artfire Store!  Sale starts today and ends Jan. 22nd.  So, if there is a sign you have been wanting or looking for, go check out my artfire:

http://www.artfire.com/users/irishcorkieprimitives

Also, keep your eyes open!!  OFG is having another giveaway starting soon...details coming!!

Enjoy your Friday everyone and many Blessings!

Amy

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

I have a WINNER for my Giveaway

Good Morning blogger friends,

I just want to say thank you to each and everyone of you that entered and are now following my blog!!  But there can only be one winner, and the winner is:

Kath from The Olde Weeping Cedar!!!  Congrats Kath!!  Please get a hold of me so I can get your info.

Once again, thank you to all who entered, and keep your eyes out...there will be another giveaway soon!!!

Enjoy your Wed. everyone and many blessings,

Amy

Monday, January 11, 2010

OFG Monday's Market Place Featured Artisian

Good Monday Morning Blogger Friends,

Today I am fearturing Lucy Galgano from The Farmer's Attic as my OFG Monday Market Place featured artisian.  She hasn't set up her Etsy Store yet but you can find here her:

http://farmersattic.com/store/Default.asp

Here is a little about Lucy and her items:

The Farmer’s Attic




1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name? lucy43g a.k.a. The Farmer’s Attic. (Need to open a new shop with the name Farmer’s Attic!)



2. How long have you been on Etsy? Since December 20, 2007 but only really started adding items to the shop in October, 2009





3. What type of items do you offer? We have a variety of items from home décor, primitives, vintage, fabric, quilts, pincushions, holiday, seasonal, handbags, heirloom items, etc.



4. How long have you been crafting? I think I have been crafting all of my life. I learned a lot of sewing at a very early age by watching a dear lady sew clothing and curtains while she babysat me over the summer months. I also taught myself to knit in the car after visiting and watching a relative in North Carolina. On the way home to New Jersey, I had two rattail combs and some yarn that she gave me and I learned to knit during the long car ride home. I think I was about 9 or 10 at the time (I’m now 51!)



5. Who or What inspires you? Fabric, fabric, fabric. I love the textures, colors, feel and flow. Also, lots of magazines and books (I’m a book hog!) and now I have the internet!!!!!!!!!





6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why? I love my pincushions. There’s just something about them that make me happy. There is such a variety out there today and I want to have one of everything!!!



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)My webstore went live in September, 2009 and can be found at www.farmersattic.com. I don’t yet have an Ebay store but I do sell under my username: thefarmersattic. I’m also fairly new to the blogging world and I think I’m addicted J You can find me at http://www.farmersattic.blogspot.com/
 
When you go to Lucy's website, make sure you sign up for her newsletter and with every order, you receive a free gift....great deal!!!
 
Here are a few samples of what Lucy has to offer:
 













As you can see, Lucy offers a wide variety of items in website...please go over and see if you can find something for your prim home.

Just a quick rememinder that the drawing for my signs is fast approaching!!  Two more days until we find out who the lucky win is!!

Have a wonderful Monday all my blogger friends!

Blessings,
Amy

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Been crazy busy here!! :)

Good Morning Blogger Friends,

It has been a crazy first week of the New Year...just when I thought I was caught up...more orders...YEAH!! Keep them coming :)

I did have a few moments to add some new listings to my sites and thought I would share a couple of them with you all.





Still have more new signs to make, hopefully I will get to them this weekend.

Now to the BIG news...my second giveaway!!  Here is what one lucky blogger friend will have the chance to win:



All you have to do to enter is:
1: Follow my blog
2: Leave a comment
3: Post on your site (let me know)
4: Refer friends (have them let me know)
5: If you already follow my blog you are automatically entered.

That is 5 chances to win.  Woohoo!!

Drawing will be held for the two signs on Jan. 13th.  Good Luck everyone!!!

Have a great day and many blessings!!

Amy

Monday, January 4, 2010

Monday's Market Place OFG Featured Artist

Welcome to OFG's Monday Market Place!

Today I am featuring Deena Davis of EweNMe Graphics.  She has some wonderful Graphics for your Etsy Shoppe.  Here is a little bit about Deena:

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


I have two etsy shops.

ewenmeprintables - I sell my printables there and

ewenmegraphics - I sell etsy shop and blog banners there



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I started in August, 2007



3. What type of items do you offer?

Digital and printable craft projects. All can be easily downloaded and printed on demand. I also sell etsy shop banners and other graphics.



4. How long have you been crafting?

All my life. I can't remember a time when I wasn't crafting.



5. Who or What inspires you?

Everything!! LOL Sometimes just seeing something while I'm driving my kids around will spark an idea.



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

Probably my printable feedsack logos. They're what I originally started with when I first started making printables.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog).

ewenmeprintables.com

ewenmeprintables.etsy.com

When you get a chance, stop on over  to Deena's two Etsy shoppes and have fun!