TT Treasury Challenge #28

It's that time again! we've got a new inspo item and theme for this week!

Thank you all for participating in the treasury challenge for last week.

This week's theme and inspiration was chosen by: Bea at Foldi


The theme for this week is: Butterfly of the Spring

TAGS - TT team challenge28 (space between TT, team, challenge28), spring butterfly, spring 2012 MUST be included in treasury tags.

Post all entries in this thread - you can promote your treasury in any other thread throughout any team - however entries must be posted in this thread to be counted.

Please read the following guidelines B

Featured Seller on our TT Blog

Please welcome Maria from VintageOoakDesigns

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am married stay at home mom to 3 rambunctious boys all under the age of 4yrs. As a family we love to go to the beach, hiking, camping, and do everything outside & adventurous!


What do you make? My shop features unique handmade jewelry,mostly made using fabric. Since the age of 12 I have always made my own jewelry, it hasn't been until recently that I have incorporated my love of fabric into my jewelry designs. Most items are OOAK ( one of a kind ) because they are made out of love & creativity and those items are always difficult to re-produce.


How long have you made your product(s)? Unofficially, since I was 12 years old.


Your favorite thing to make & why? I don't really have a favorite thing that I make. The way it goes is I imagine a new design in my head (usually before I drift off to sleep) and I think of how I am going to make it work. Then as soon as I wake up or get a " free moment" I begin to craft my design. I will make several different items but in different color combos. Then my mind begins to start churning and a new idea evolves and I am off to start another project!

Anything else you would like to add? I am very thankful for Esty and being able to use it as an avenue to show my designs to the world. Please join me in celebrating my shops 1yr. Anniversary on Thurs, April 12th. I will be having special giveaways, sale pricing , and 20% off your entire order from 8:00am - midnight. Join my facebook for even more surprises!

Where can we find you?

http://www.etsy.com/people/VintageOoakDesigns
www.facebook.com/VintageOoakDesigns
ooakdesigns@hotmail.com

Thank you Maria for taking the time to answer some questions with us!!

Do you want to be Featured on our Blog? All you need to do is
1. Follow us
2. Post your favorite item from our Featured Seller on our Etsy Thread
3. Favorite her shop.

A new seller will be drawn randomly and I will contact you get all your information.

Winner of the Challenge27

Congratulations to http://www.etsy.com/shop/foldi for winning the treasury challenge for this week. http://www.etsy.com/shop/foldi will be choosing the theme and inspiration item which will be announced tomorrow.

Winning treasury: Oh so Blue!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTIwODc1OTN8MjYxMzExMDA3Mg/oh-so-blue?index=1

Stay tuned tomorrow for the new theme

TT Blog's Feature Seller

Please welcome Kathy from SerendipityCandle
Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am married to a wonderful man.We are such soul mates and it feels like the first day together everyday! I spend my days in my Etsy shop, making orders, working on my other websites I have and helping to take care of my Dad.

What do you make? I make Soy Tart Melts in 1 oz and 2 oz cups, Aroma Bead Sachets, Aroma Supreme Beads , Corn Cob Sachets, Soy Clamshell Tart Melts and Wreaths.

How long have you made your product(s)? I have been making wreaths for 12 years. My soy tart melts and aroma beads I have been making for about 3 years and the corn cob sachets are a new addition.


How did you get started? I have always loved candles and have them in my home everywhere. I decided to start making my own to use, then started selling them. I then decided to add tart melts and they were so fun to make. The tart melts were selling like crazy so I decided to concentrate on the tart melts and add a few more products. So here I am today loving what I do and doing what I love! My home always smells good!

Your favorite thing to make & why? My favorite thing to make is my white tart melts. I just love adding the special things on the tops to make them look so pretty. I love packaging them as well in their gift bags and ribbons. I just want to put a smile on folks faces when they open their package.

Anything else you would like to add? I am very passionate in what I do and love it very much. It is fun and it is so fulfilling to make a scent that I know will be in someone's home making it smell wonderful. Making customers happy puts a smile in my heart and I hope a smile in their heart as well. My customers are very important to me.

Where can we find you?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SerendipityCandle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/SerendipityCandleShoppe
Twitter: twitter.com/#!/SerCandleShoppe
Pinterest: pinterest.com/serendipycandle/
Blogspot: serendipitycandleshoppe.blogspot.com/
SellersArena: www.sellersarena.com/index.php?action=classifieds;cat=260

TT Team Treasury Challenge #27

It's that time again! we've got a new inspo item and theme for this week!

Thank you all for participating in the treasury challenge for last week.

This week's theme and inspiration was chosen by: Robin from raelwear

The theme for this week is: Modern Mother's Day Gift Guide

TAGS - TT team challenge27 (space between TT, team, challenge27), mothers day, gift guide MUST be included in treasury tags.

Post all entries in this thread - you can promote your treasury in any other thread throughout any team - however entries must be posted in this thread to be counted.

Please read the following guidelines BEFORE submitting your entry:
http://toptreasuryteam.blogspot.com/search/label/Challenge%20guidelines%20and%20FAQs

Submission deadline will be Wednesday 4/4 midnight EST. (Tuesday night).
Winner will be announced Thursday 4/5!!

Let the challenge begin!!

Winner of the Challenge26

Congratulations to Robin at http://www.etsy.com/shop/raelwear for winning the treasury challenge for this week! Robin will be choosing the theme and inspiration item which will be announced tomorrow.

Winning treasury: Swing into Spring

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTcwNjM2OTF8MjU0NzQ2NTAwMg/swing-into-spring?index=47

TT Blog's Feature Seller

Hi everyone, welcome Lisa DiSciascio from Starlight Woods as our next Featured Seller!


A little about yourself? I am a mother of two girls, 10 and 16. I work full time at a 9-5 job and full time on my Etsy shop- How do I do that you ask? Well, I get up 2 hours before my girls get up for school, and go to bed late! Sometimes I even come up with ideas in the middle of the night and drag my butt to my kitchen table and start creating, lol!

What do you make? I make all of my creations out of fallen tree branches. I make rings, earrings, necklaces, key chains, wine charms and ornaments at Christmas time. I am thinking about adding cuff links to broaden my horizons into menswear....


How long have you made your product(s)? I started making these products in the summer of 2011, after so many crazy storms and many many downed trees and branches fell to the ground. I am a very innovative person and love to make use of what i have, at that time i had many branches, and still do!


How did you get started? I got started by making just key chains, my girls and I sat at the kitchen table and painted and laughed for hours. After that, we moved on to Christmas ornaments. Over time, we started thinking of so many other things to make and that's when things really started to take off.

Your favorite thing to make & why? My favorite thing to make are my rings and earrings. I love my rings because they make me smile, they brighten up any outfit and they are super durable, resin coated on both the front and back, which is great for me as I work in the garden, dig in the dirt, over all just not to delicate with my jewelry and these are made to last. As for the earrings- I just got my ears pierced now at 34 years old, just so that I can wear them!


Anything else you want to tell us? I put my heart and soul into my business and truly love what I do and want to make sure everyone that receives any of my creations loves them too!


Where can we find you?
www.starlightwoods.etsy.com,
twitter.com/starlightwoods
facebook.com/starlightwoods
and my new website which is still a work in progress: www.starlightwoods.com

Have a question for Lisa, ask it here!

Want to be a featured seller on our blog, here is how: 1. Follow us here 2. Post your favorite item from our Featured Seller on our Etsy Thread 3. Favorite Amy's shop at Etsy. A new seller will be drawn randomly and I will contact you get all your information.

Thanks Lisa for taking the time to answer some questions for us!