Christmas Smiles

If you have a lady to buy for this Holiday season then you have got to check out this Gift Guide on the Southeastern US Team Shops blog!

Amber Leilani who is a fabulous jewelry artists herself, has picked five outstanding pieces from fellow Etsy artists in the Southeastern United States. If you like shopping local, but don't like the mall, Etsy is the place to find simply amazing handmade items. You can even search for items from local artists. Etsy has everything you can imagine! You can even find items from the Southeastern US Team right from their blog.

Amber's jewelry picks are outstanding! I'll say it again, I couldn't pick just one!

Visit the SEUS Shops Jewelry Gift Guide

We'll be doing a Gift Guide :D

The SEUS Street Team has decided to organize a little gift guide project to post on our team shops blog. This should be lots of fun. I love window shopping! Who doesn't? Well, I guess that would have to be my husband, for one. ;)

I'll keep you all updated on our progress with getting this set up. It will be great to see the collections of Southeastern Etsy talent that our members dig up! So Stay Tuned!

Southeastern US Etsy Street Team
SEUS Team Shops Blog

Newest Networking opportunity for Indie Artists in the Southeast U.S.

The economy has been so unstable lately that it seems like we are all suffering. So I decided to start this Ning network to help get a few more eyes on our handmade items. Because I don't know an Indie artist who doesn't like to buy handmade. Do you?

Come join the newest Ning network for Southeastern U.S. Indie artists. This is a great place to meet sellers and buyers of handmade goods in the Southeastern United States! Come network with people from Etsy, SilkFair, and others. Southeast sellers with their own online shops are also welcome and encouraged to come out and join us.

View my page on Southeast U.S. Indie

Everyone is Going Pink!

I got a message today from one of my fellow SEUS Etsy Team members, ClaireeyeDesign, saying she added my Pink Peony photo card to her newest Etsy Treasury. So, here it is. It's all Pink and oh so pretty!!!


This fits right in with our October promotion. Visit the SEUS teams shop blog and check it out.

Handmade for the Cure

The SEUS Etsy Street Team is promoting Breast Cancer awareness month in October. Until the end of the month, select shops will have a special section designated for this charitable cause. The shops will donate a percentage of each sale from this section to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, to help promote breast cancer education and research.

Visit our SEUS Team Shops blog for a list of participating Etsy shops. Please go out to the shops and have a look around and help us support this great cause!

Favorite Schmavorite - All Under $10!!

Ok, I couldn't believe it when I saw the subtitle of this SEUS Team treasury! All these items are under 10 bucks!!! And they are so cute! Check out the treasury and the shops. If you don't, you might miss out on some great deals. Maybe even a Christmas gift or two.

Favorite Schmavorite - All under $10!!

3 Little Monkeys

No, I'm not posting about monkeys today. Actually, 3 Little Monkeys is the name of an Etsy shop belonging to one of my SEUS teammates, LilSouthernGirl, or Michelle. She has the cutest kids items. Bows, bibs and tutus, and so much more!

Michelle is the Mom of three. That is where her shop name came from. Her nickname for them, her 3 little monkeys. She loves to make kids items. Her love of making children's items came in handy when she wanted to bring in income to help her family and also be able to stay at home with her children, who have special needs. LilSouthernGirl's 3 Little Monkeys shop has been open on Etsy for about five months. And Michelle does craft fairs and flea market sales around MS. Just recently she was in Tupelo.

Here are a few of my favorites from her shop.

Of course, what girl wouldn't love a tutu dress!?


The little piggies were calling out to me. Oink, oink!

My most recent favorites are these cute flannel bibs. The cupcakes look yummy too. Oh, and she will also monogram it for you.

She has so many adorable items that I could go on. But why don't you visit LilSouthernGirl's 3 Little Monkey's shop on Etsy and see for yourself. She has a weekly special and frequently has other promotions and sales. This week her special is her very popular "add-a-bow" nylon band. They look comfy!

It really is a Monster!

I ordered a custom dog bed from StylinPupPillows, one of my fellow SEUS Street Team Leaders. I wanted it so our 5 doggies could get on our bed and watch TV with us. I just couldn't seem to get them to stay off our bed. So, Emma was wonderful enough to make the dog bed to my size specifications exactly. I wanted it to be about the width of a regular dog bed, but the length to go all of the way across the foot of our king size bed.

She decided it was better to ship it to me and let me stuff it since it was going to be rather large. I thought that would be great since I've had a couple bags of poly-fil lying around forever. Whew! Did I ever underestimate the size of this thing! So, this is what I had to get to stuff the bugger.

Yes, it is 10 lbs. of Poly-fil!

And this is what happened when I opened the bag.
It just kept growing!

It took me about an hour to stuff this thing.

And it is perfect!!


Except the dogs wont lay on it! They stay on the floor now... :\

Seasonal Nice

This treasury was created by a nice EtsyFriends Team member, Reesa (ReesasFavorites). Sounds like she had some trouble when Etsy was freakin' out yesterday.

Thanks for including me Reesa!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=8043

Bam! There it is!

Actually, here it is! My latest Treasury West on Etsy, featuring the SEUS Street Team.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=24981

Because I Said So!

Another treasury west snagged on another late night! I need to stop worrying so much and get to sleep earlier! :\

Ok, on a happier note, I have had an obsession lately with Fall colors! Guess it is because I don't tolerate the heat very well. Can't wait for the cooler weather to get here in Alabama. Unfortunately, I think it will be quite awhile coming.:( But, I'm getting my Fall fix on Etsy. Hope you enjoy these SEUS finds!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=24524

Telephone Everyone You Know

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=24330

TC Supply N Vintage

I have just opened a new Etsy shop as a supply outlet and to offer my vintage finds. I will be listing jewelry and beading supplies, yarn, patterns, and vintage items. Please check often for updates.

http://TCSupplyNVintage.etsy.com

My Black Beaded Necklace included in treasury

ReesasFavorites compiled this lovely "Basic Black Beaded" treasury and included my black and hematite beaded necklace. The necklace is sold in a set, with a pair of matching earrings. You can see the beaded necklace and earring set in my Etsy shop, TopCat Creations. Also, you can view this entire lovely treasury at http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=3557 .

Thanks again Reesa!

New Southeastern US Team Treasuries

The SEUS snagged 4 great treasuries this week. Along with a little help from an Etsy server glitch. ;)

Visit the team blog and check them out.
http://southeasternusetsy.blogspot.com/2008/08/treasuries-treasuries-and-more.html

all about TopCat Creations: Promote your blog or website and register for a monthly prize drawing!

all about TopCat Creations: Promote your blog or website and register for a monthly prize drawing!

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Well, school is back in for most of us here is Alabama. And I was wondering if anyone is having fun yet? I know a great way to have some back to school fun! Stop by my Etsy shop for free shipping. I'm offering it until the end of the month for back to school. So, when you get a chance, stop on by and pick up a few things and you wont pay shipping through August 31st.

Indiepublic Photo Album

Find more photos like this on Indiepublic

Working with Yarn...and having some Crocheting Fun

Here are my latest projects. I'm making scarves. I thought since school is in and winter is coming, this would be a good time to get started.

My first two scarves are children's. They are loopy, fluffy and fun. I call them confetti scarves. The first is a combination of pinks and reds. Now I'm working on the same scarf in a larger version in traditional camouflage green. I guess it will be more like a pre-teen version.

These are the next fun colors I get to work with. I love the blues and browns together. The other is a very nice neutral. It has a sort of nutty texture. I haven't decided what I will do with these. :)

Photos Exposed

I have always loved taking pictures. Over the years, my love for photography has grown from just snapshots of family and friends to still life. I love finding new angles. So, I have listed some of my photographs in my Etsy shop, TheTopCat. I am offering them on note cards. Go by and take a look. Then come back and tell me what you think.

I also love photographing my pets. 100% of the proceeds from the "Molly" note card will go to the Shelby Humane Society. Molly was a resident there for 3 1/2 months before we adopted her. She has now been with us for 5 months. She is such a joy and a very sweet silly girl. As you will see.

Thanks for your support!

If you are an animal lover like me, go by and check out the Etsy for Animals shop. 100% of the proceed from sales go to animal charities. What a great excuse to go shopping! http://etsyforanimals.com

Check out the new Etsy Team for the Southeast U.S., Southeastern U.S. Etsy. If you have an Etsy shop and want to join our group of Southern Etsians, check out SoutheasternUS.etsy.com for more details.

Visit the Etsy for Charity shop! Again, another great excuse to go shopping!!!