Monday, January 2, 2012

Time for browsing winter blues ! by Pam Todd

Winter is here, although in my part of Indiana, we haven’t seen very cold temperatures yet.  We are expecting 28 and 29 degrees for a couple of daytime lows this week, but no snow yet here.  Winter often keeps us inside more than usual, a perfect time to browse all the wonderful handmade items created by the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team.  Today I did a search for bbest team blue, and here are some of the lovely items I found. 

fantasycreations1

www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com

coloursandtextures

www.coloursandtextures.etsy.com

chris1

www.chris1.etsy.com

natureinpastels 

www.natureinpastels.etsy.com

magdalenejewels

www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com

laroseanglaisesilks 

www.laroseanglaisilks.etsy.com

glitznglass

www.glitznglass.etsy.com

emhgraphics

www.emhgraphics.etsy.com

zudagay

www.zudagay.etsy.com

paintingsbykateladd

www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com

ccvalenzo

www.ccvalenzo.etsy.com

vanfleetstreetdesign

www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com

fehustoneware

www.fehustoneware.etsy.com

bookwraps

www.bookwraps.etsy.com

jnoriginals

www.jnoriginals.etsy.com

peregrinesilk

www.peregrinesilks.etsy.com

thefiligreegarden

www.thefiligreegarden.etsy.com

nonnie60

www.nonnie60.etsy.com 

stitchesbyjulie4kids

www.stitchesbyjulie4kids.etsy.com

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Nineteen Days and Counting……………..by Pam Todd

Tis only 19 days before Christmas,

emhgraphcis

www.emhgraphics.etsy.com

circle in the sand

www.circleinthesand.etsy.com

and through houses of all kinds

sixsisters

www.sixsistersart.etsy.com

No creatures are stirring, not even the cats and dogs

bethpeardonprods

www.bethpeardonprods.etsy.com

scottieacres two

www.scottieacres.etsy.com

fantasycreations

www.fantasycreatins.etsy.com

theslipstitch

www.theslipstitch.etsy.com

The stockings are hung or laid everywhere in hopes that you know who soon will be there

jillstreasurechest

www.jillstreasurechest.etsy.com

When outside the door, oh my, what a clatter

That I leaped from my recliner to see what was the matter

My eyes opened wide at the sight drawing near

What?  A sleigh and a bunch of gorgeous reindeer

mysticsilks

www.mysticsilks.etsy.com

The little old driver, he surely was quick

I knew who he was – it was St. Nick

six sisters

www.sixsistersart.etcy.com

What’s happening, dude, I asked with a grin

You’re really early, but come right on in

He put his finger next to his nose and nodding his head right down my chimney he came

Leaving gifts and more gifts – did I see my name?

artmixter

www.artmixter.etsy.com

yankee girl

www.yankeegirl.etsy.com

Boxes and boxes under the tree

I couldn’t wait to see which ones were for me

chris1

www.chris1.etsy.com

He had places to go and more things to do

His reindeer were waiting, and away they all flew

bigislandrosedesigns

www.bigislandrose.etsy.com

But he left us this message to which we delight

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

paintingsbykateladd

www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com

To everyone everywhere and for whatever reason you celebrate, may your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and love.

thecreatorspalette

www.thecratorspalette.etsy.com

For special handmade gifts, enter bbest team next to handmade on the Etsy home page.  You will find treasures beyond measures for those you know and love.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Choose Handmade! by Pam Todd

I checked out a website where lots and lots of people posted their reasons for why they believe buying handmade items is a good thing. Many had to do with the love and care that goes into creating handmade items.  Others had to do with supporting small businesses and local economies.  Still other reasons included giving or getting unique gifts, helping the environment through recycling, up cycling, and individual production as opposed to mass production in terms of energy expenditure.  Most echoed the theme that when people buy handmade, they are  supporting artists in following their passion to create. One I really liked was that the love that goes into creating handmade items spreads positive energy. 

You can find a myriad of handmade creations among the members of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team (BBest team).  Just enter bbest team and your favorite color, and see what you can find.  I chose orange, and here are some of the wonderful handmade creations found in that search.

jnoriginals scarflette

www.jnoriginals.etsy.com

clinging images 

www.clingingimages.etsy.com

meadowmuffin2010

www.meadowmuffin2010.etsy.com

six sisters painting

www.sixsisters.etsy.com

fantasycreations1

www.fantasycreations1.etsy.com

saromasa

www.saromasa.etsy.com

jstinson

www.jstinson.etsy.com

paintinsbykateladd

www.paintingsbykateladd.etsy.com

turtletreasures

www.turtletreasures.etsy.com

zudagay

www.zudagay.etsy.com

poseypatch

www.poseypatch.etsy.com

vanfleetstreetdesign

www.vanfleetstreetdesign.etsy.com

Do a search and enjoy the many wonderful handmade creations offered by the Bbest Team.