Bluegrass Etsy Street Team

January Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:23:00 +0000

Julie from Washington was our December winner. We thank you for visiting our blog in 2011 and we know you'll love your beautiful earrings.

Amy from jooniebeads is hosting our first giveaway for 2012. One lucky person will win these lovely
dangling heart earrings

1. Visit the jooniebeads Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from jooniebeads for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on January 31st. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.

December Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 14:18:00 +0000

Our December giveaway is being sponsored by Sarah of TheOoakTree.
She will be giving away these beautiful sterling silver plated snowflake earrings. How can you enter?

1. Visit the TheOoakTree Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop. (one chance to win)

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from TheOoakTree for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on December 31st. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only. The value of the earrings is $10. Good luck to the winner-a great way to start the New Year!

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass

Holiday Sales and Coupons

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:20:00 +0000

Here is the official list of sales, coupon codes and deals from Team Bluegrass for the Holiday season. Keep checking back because we will be adding to and updating the post!

From TNTees:

I'm running free shipping up til and including Thanksgiving Day (code: FreeShippingNov)
Black Friday through Cyber Monday- Free gift with every purchase!

From Whimsybeading:

1. 30% coupon discount all Friday,11-25-11, using coupon code BLACK30
2. If your post-discount total is over $75, your shipping will be refunded by Paypal, so you’ll get free shipping!
3. If you purchase a gift certificate at full price, for use on or after 12-26-11, you will receive a gift certificate with a bonus amount.

$25 gift certificate will get you $35 in shop credit, 40% more.
$50 gift certificate will get you $75 in shop credit, 50% more.

Here’s the fine print:

1. Gift certificates purchased using the BLACK30 coupon code will be issued for their face value ONLY.
2. Gift certificates with bonus amounts will be issued to the email used for your Etsy account, unless you specify otherwise. You will receive instructions on how to redeem the gift certificate when it is sent to you. It is in a printable PDF format. If you need to update your version of Adobe Reader, please go here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
3. Wear the Lilac charity items will not be available for purchase during the sale.
4. Depending on order volume, turnaround time will be 10 – 15 business days. We will make every effort to ship your items to you in time for Christmas delivery, and may upgrade your shipping at our discretion. You will not be charged for the difference in shipping costs.

Please email us if you have questions.

From Glory Be Herbals-20% off Wednesday through Sunday (Nov 23-27) coupon code TURKEY. Now extended through Monday Nov 28th.

From Adellerose- Black Friday sale starts on Thanksgiving -25% off everything in my shop from 11/24 until 11/30. Coupon code HOLIDAYS25.

Cr8something will be offering a coupon for 15% off! Coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS. Starts 11/23-12/15/11.

From Neiro
☆★☆Christmas Event☆★☆
If you purchase at my shop in December, you will get a free crocheted holy leaf clip!!! There is No minimum order for that. Do not miss this chance

November Giveaway Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:59:00 +0000

Serena from Clarkson, KY was our Grande Prize winner and Kristie from Louisville, KY was our First Prize winner. Congratulations ladies! Your packages are being mailed to you today and should arrive on Monday! We thank you for your interest in our team and we are really excited that fellow Kentuckians will be receiving our gifts!

November Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:54:00 +0000

Congratulations to Jill-our September winner and Armada-our October winner.

Our November Giveaway is a collection of items donated by several team members. There will be 2 winners- One Grand prize winner will win the big box and our First prize winner will win a smaller box. These boxes are full of beautiful items suitable for gift giving (to yourself or loved ones) and our artisans have also included discount codes to be used during the holiday season. This giveaway is available to US residents only and all you have to do to enter is leave a comment below. If you scroll down you'll see pictures and descriptions of the items being given away.The drawing will be on the morning of November 18th and the packages will go in the mail on the 19th if we get quick responses from our winners. We want you to have these by Thanksgiving!

Pendant from Whimsybeading.

Necklace and earrings from Adellerose

Felted basket from Needlesandkims

Crochet scarf from Spindlefly

Cold care kit from Glorybeherbals and a bar of soap from JASaromatics in Madagascar Vanilla Orchid.

Crochet necklace from Neiro

Picture from Sixbladesofbluegrass

Our First Prize winning package. A felted brooch from Needlesandkims, a beaded bookmark from Whimsybeading, All purpose salve from Glory Be Herbals, a bar of handcrafted soap by Spindlefly, a bar of soap from JAS aromatics in Madagascar Vanilla Orchid, a crochet clip from Neiro, a pair of earrings from Adellerose, a set of greeting cards from Sixbladesofbluegrass

Shipping provided by Neiro, Sixbladesofbluegrass, Adellerose, Glory Be Herbals and JAS aromatics.

Good Luck!

To find even more awesome gift ideas log onto Etsy and search "teambluegrass"

October Featured Artist

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:51:00 +0000

Our featured artists for October are Kelly and Joey Graves, the husband and wife team behind WhimsyBeading.

Tell us a little bit about yourselves.

We are a pair of devoted geeks, doggie parents and cat servants who work day jobs, attend college (Joey) and spend a great deal of our time creating beadweaving jewelry and other jewelry items that contain beads of all shapes, sizes and sorts.

We’ve been married for 17 years, all our kids have four feet and fur and we enjoy pina coladas (well, okay) and getting caught in the rain.

How did you first hear about Etsy?

Honestly, I can’t remember when Etsy first appeared on our collective radar. We’ve both been active in various crafting communities for many years, both online and in person, and it seems like we’ve always known about Etsy, we just didn’t take the plunge ourselves until 2009.

How did you get started in your favorite craft?

With so many crafts, it’s hard to pinpoint just one as a favorite! We’ve both been needleworkers for a long time. My sister taught me to embroider and counted cross stitch when I was still in school, and Joey learned crochet from his former sister-in-law. Between the two of us, we’ve either learned or been taught most any needlework craft you care to name including the not-at-all common practice of shuttle tatting, which Joey taught himself from a book.

We got started in beadweaving and jewelry making after a job loss. Joey was working in the auto industry until 2009, when the recession led to cuts at his employer. He started making beaded stitch markers to pass the time at home while job searching, then it moved into making jewelry for me and from there, things just started to snowball, as they so often do! We started out just stringing beads, but our love of needlecrafts won in the end, when Joey taught himself peyote stitch beadweaving, then he taught me. We both really love beadweaving patterns and adapting different techniques for our pieces.

Where do you find inspiration?

Everywhere! I actually have a http://pinterest.com/whimsybeading/beading- set up to store my beading inspirations, so I can find them easily later on. I love Steampunk, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles, and although our work doesn’t always reflect these styles, it’s a big driving force in my color compositions and what appeals to me. Joey is much more free spirited. He can come up with some of the most amazing ideas, and nine times out of ten, make them work.

How long have you been a member of Bluegrass Etsy Street Team and what do you like about being a member of a team?

We have been a member of the Bluegrass Etsy Street Team since June of 2009, and I agreed to take on the Captain position in November 2010. The thing I love best about Etsy teams is the sense of community, and the new friendships that have developed from getting to know my fellow team members.

Do you have any advice for new members?

First and foremost, get rid of the “If you post it on Etsy, they will come” mindset. Very few shops make a sale in their first month, or even their first quarter. Expect that, and don’t let it get you down when the sales won’t come. Every shop, even the high selling “big name” Etsy shops go through this. It doesn’t mean that people don’t want what you’re selling, it could be that they just don’t know you’re selling it yet, and you can work in your shop down time to remedy that.

Always do your homework. Learn about the market for your crafts. Who does it appeal to? What are they looking for? What need is currently going unfilled in the market? How many other shops offering similar items are there on Etsy, and what can you do to set yourself apart? Take some time to mull it over.

Look at other shops similar to yours. You don’t want to play the “they have more sales than I do” comparison game, but look at your competition. You need to know the market you’re competing against, and often times, your competitors can be your biggest boosters and help your shop to succeed. Join a team devoted to your craft and make friends there, get to know other crafters at in-person shows, on Facebook, on Twitter. Your competition doesn’t need to be your enemy, and you shouldn’t look on them as such. They can be the extra push you need to get your work seen.

Value yourself, and value your work. Price accordingly. Don’t write off what you do as “just a hobby” and give into the temptation to underprice yourself, even if a hundred other shops do. You want to build a customer base that appreciates what you make and appreciates your work as an artisan, not just those who are looking for the cheapest deal.

Try to strike a balance between what you want to sell and what sells well. For a long time, I flatly refused to feature any kind of wire wrapped items in our shop because so many other jewelry makers offered similar styles and because we were beadweavers. It made no sense, because my personal preferences in jewelry are often for simple, wire wrapped pendants on a simple chain. So, I created a simple pendant of an iridescent blue oval crystal on a star headpin and sent it to a friend, while making another one for myself. On a whim, I listed it on Etsy and sold four of them in just a few hours, which led to the creation of our “Little Whims" line of jewelry items offered for $20.

Be present online. Not just in your shop or in convos, but on Blogger, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, wherever you are comfortable. Set up a Facebook fan page for your shop. Use Twitter to interact with others in the Etsy community. Talk to them on Twitter and Facebook, don’t talk <b>at</b> them. Constantly tweeting or posting nothing but links to your shop or links to other shops will mean that most people will unfollow you in a hurry. Talk to people, tell corny jokes, talk about your day or what you’re working on. Don’t spam, and don’t be pushy. If Twitter is confusing, look into a Twitter aggregator program like HootSuite, TweetDeck, Echofon or Chromed Bird. It can make your Twitter experiences much more pleasant and easy to follow. A dedicated following on Facebook or Twitter can really add to your success. I freely and fully credit a great deal of our shop’s success to the friendships I have cultivated with bloggers in the beauty blog circles. Each relationship started out as a friendship first, and their support and willingness to promote our work has been invaluable.

Finally, a word or two (or more!) on local handcraft shows. Always, always, ALWAYS walk a show you’re thinking about selling at first. Yes, you’ll lose on that year’s show, but it could save you a lot of money, time and frustration in the long run. Is the show limited to just handmade goods, or will they allow anyone to purchase booth space? How is the show organized? How long has it been going on? What’s the turnout like? What is the show’s reputation? You may not be able to look up these things online. An afternoon of your time walking the show and a year’s time to consider it are small prices to pay.

October Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:49:00 +0000

This month's giveaway is sponsored by Jessica who is the owner of the Buckeye210 shop on Etsy. One winner will win this fabulous shirt-you'll have to supply your own fabulous shoes to with it!

This one ends on the 20th so hurry!

1. Visit the Buckeye210 Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from Buckeye210 for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on October 20th so our winner will have time to enjoy their shirt for the Halloween season. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass

September Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Elena from Belarus for winning our August giveaway.
Stefania from Flowears is our sponsor for September. S he will be giving away one of her fabric flower brooches- and they are really beautiful! Here's how to enter:

1. Visit the Flowears Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from Flowears for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on September 30th. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into

August Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Our July winner is Giovanna from Dublin, Ireland. The whole team congratulates you and we hope you enjoy your produce bags.

Susan of Sweeterlemon is our sponsor for the August giveaway. She is giving away a handcrafted coffee sleeve AND a set of pushpins-total retail value. Many of us on the Bluegrass Etsy Street Team have purchased items from her and we LOVE them!

Her giveaway is open worldwide and ends on August 31st. Here's how to enter.........

1. Visit the sweeterlemon etsy shop and tell us which items you like or would like to see. Comment counts as one entry.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from  sweeterlemon for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass"

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweeterLemon?ref=pr_shop

July Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:34:00 +0000

Congratulations to Florentina of Chicago for winning our June giveaway!

Our giveaway for July is sponsored by Jenelle of TNTees. This month she is giving away a set of 2 eco-friendly reuseable produce bags. These bags are made from recycled T-shirts and allow your produce to breath, unlike the plastic bags you get at the grocery store. You can machine wash them and reuse them for years and they are made of cotton so will not pollute the environment. She is offering this contest worldwide so follow the rules below to enter. The contest ends July 31st!

1. Visit TNTees Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop. Or tell us something you would like to see Jenelle create.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from TNTees for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

June Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:56:00 +0000

Our June giveaway is sponsored by Cory and Kelly of hotoffthethelathe. This is a one of a kind handmade bottle stopper. Made from a beautiful piece of laminated hardwood. Sanded through eight grits for a durable, shiny finish. Makes a wonderful gift.

This giveaway is open to US residents only and the contest ends at midnight on June 30th. Here's how to enter:

1. Visit the hotoffthelathe etsy shop and tell us which items you like or would like to see. Comment counts as one entry.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from hotoffthelathe for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass

May Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:45:00 +0000

The winner of the May giveaway from Skyeblue85 is Katherine from Georgia. Congratulations and happy shopping!

Our June giveaway is being sponsored by hotoffthelathe and will be announced this weekend.

Wedding Presents, TeamBluegrass Style

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:07:00 +0000

This past weekend, a dear friend of mine married her best friend, and she very graciously invited us to attend, which we did. Which means presents! What better way to celebrate her time in KY (she'll be moving out of state soon to go to Grad School) than items made right here, by our own TeamBluegrass?

Marriage means a lot of things, and one of those things is sharing a home. That means sharing house keys. Both the bride and groom love all things aquatic, so this Octopus Key Rack from Knob Creek Metal Arts was perfect.

Sharing a life with your beloved also means sharing the bathroom. To help in that respect, this bubbly stoneware soap dish from Tea Horse Studio fit in with the natural, aquatic theme and it just looks really cool.

Of course, like any bride, I was sure my friend would want somewhere to show off her wedding ring when she can't wear it, so I was also able to tuck in a small ceramic mandala dish from Starry Road Studio, as a ring holder.

And finally, I couldn't do all that shopping without getting myself a little something too, so after falling hopelessly in love with the Strange Woodlands bowl from Lori Phillips Ceramics, nothing would do but that I snag it, so I did.

It was so much fun going through all the goodies on offer by the talented artisans of TeamBluegrass and finding the perfect gifts to give on my friend's wedding day. I know she will treasure her gifts for years to come.

April Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:50:00 +0000

Our April winner is Cynthia R. from Arizona. Congratulations!

May Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:25:00 +0000

Our April winner will be announced shortly. For our May giveaway Natashia of Skyeblue85 is giving away a $30 credit for her store. She is an artist and her shop feature painted canvases, glassware, etc. You may even find the perfect gift for Dad! Remember Father's Day is coming up soon......

1. Visit the SkyeBlue85 etsy shop and tell her what items you would like to buy with a store credit.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from SkyeBlue85 for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

7. Like the Facebook fan page for SkyeBlue85 for an additional chance to win.

This contest will end at midnight on Tuesday, May 31. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.
To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass".

Team Coupon

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:07:00 +0000

Teambluegrass has decided to offer a team coupon code on Etsy. When you purchase from one of the participating shops just enter coupon code BLUEGRASS10 to receive 10% off your order. This code is valid until June 30th. There will be new codes quarterly and the shops that participate will change so check the blog often for updated codes and shop links. Here is the current list with links to shops using the coupon.

Don't forget that we have Mother's Day and Father's Day during this cycle! There is a huge variety of items to choose from for Mom and Dad!

March Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:52:00 +0000

Kari from Colorado is our March winner. Congratulations and we know you will LOVE your jewelry!

April Earring Giveaway from CreativeEyeStudio

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:55:00 +0000

Our Bluegrass Etsy April giveaway is sponsored by Kim Ries of Creative Eye Studio. This month you can pick your own prize!

Knowing that everyone has their own preferences, I decided to let the winner
choose their favorite pair of earrings from the Creative Eye Studio shop.

So tell me which you will choose if you win! What is your favorite?

Prize: One pair of earrings of your choice

Value: Up to $19

How to win:

1. Visit the CreativeEyeStudio Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items in the shop. Or tell us which pair you would pick if you are the winner.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from CreativeEyeStudio for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on April 30th. The giveaway for this month is open Worldwide.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into Etsy and search "teambluegrass."

Kentucky Wild Weeds-Bloodroot

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 22:27:00 +0000

My flower feel apart from the cold weather so I borrowed a picture from the internet. I wanted to talk about bloodroot because it's one of the earliest blooming plants and much of the supply of this herb comes from eastern Kentucky. It's unusual because the flower appears before the leaf. It likes moist rich soil and grows easily in areas like the Daniel Boone National Forest where there is rich leaf litter to nourish it.

Bloodroot is a low dose medicinal and is used as an expectorant in cold formulas. It's caustic to the skin and can actually kill skin cells. This makes it useful in treating skin cancer and is a common ingredient in black salves. Fresh root juice, which is blood red, can be applied directly to skin tags and warts. I have even had luck applying the extract to a freshly forming skin tag. The skin tag dried up and fell off in a few hours. Bloodroot extract is also included in some commercial toothpastes because it prevents tartar from forming on the teeth.

Happy Spring!

Be Back Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:44:00 +0000

My roots are starting to sprout up so I will be posting soon! Pictured above is Blue Cohosh. When it comes up all the way it will have a cluster of green leaves and will make a flower and then blue berries. Right now it's just blue.

This is my bloodroot which is making a flower for the first time in four years. I think that will be my first post after the flower opens up all the way. Be back with you soon!

Jackie (Glory Be Herbals)

TeamBluegrass Blog Badge!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:01:00 +0000

If you're a team member and you have a blog, be sure to add the TeamBluegrass Blog Badge to your blog and support TeamBluegrass!

Daffodils and Irises Team Treasury

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Yellow and purple--what fabulous spring colors!

Daffodils and Irises

March Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:05:00 +0000

Verdant Spiral Necklace and Earrings Set from Whimsy Beading

Value: $50

Wear your green in style with this Verdant Spiral Necklace and Earrings Set by Whimsy Beading! Bright, springtime greens in Chyrsolite, Peridot, Fern Green and Jet 2X AB Swarovski bicones twirl in harmony with forest green AB 11/0 and 15/0 Miyuki seed beads, a bright sterling silver chain and sterling silver findings.

Necklace measures 18", Ear wires are French Hook style Argentium Silver.

Terms:

1. Visit the Whimsy Beading Etsy Shop and leave a comment here about any of the items the shop. Or tell us something you would like to see Kelly and Joey create.

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from Whimsy Beading for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.

This contest will end at midnight on Thursday, March 31. The giveaway for this month is open to US residents only.

To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass".

Our February Winner is Announced!

noreply@blogger.com (KimberlyRies) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:40:00 +0000

Congratulations to Mary Lee of St. Augustine, FL! Mary is our winner of the beautiful pink mosaic frame created by DoMosaics. Thanks to all who entered, and special thanks to DoMosaics for sponsoring the month of February.

Stay tuned for our giveaway for the month of March!

Fresh Beauties Team Treasury

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:11:00 +0000

Fresh Beauties Treasury from TeamBluegrass