Hi Everybody,

Sorry I have not blogged for awhile.  Jim and I are finally doing our landscaping destroyed by Sandy!
It is done and looks great.

So I have a few shops for you today 6/9/13:

First I am featuring AnniebeeBagsnDesigns@etsy.com  She is from Pembroke, Wales U. K.
This shop owner has been perfecting her custom Bags for over 1 1/2 years.  She makes personalized
Bags by using your own physical appearance in styling the Bag.  She hand paints your caricature and then
adds your name or slogan. They are then finished with a waterproofing and will not fade or chip.
Here is a sample of her work:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151146642/medium-size-juco-tote-bag-custom?ref=v1_other_1

Visiting her shop is a very interesting experience!  Do it today.


The next shop for your pleasure is:

www.topdrawerjewelry.com

Loren is from Washington, DC   She creates necklaces, bracelets, earrings, children's jewelry and keep
sake boxes.  Her jewelry features gemstones, semi precious stones, beads and pearls.

Visit her shop today and see this sample of her work:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/151818332/multicolored-necklace-beaded-and-wood?ref=shop_home_active

Checking out for today, hope to get back to you more often now!  Connie :)

Hi Everyone,  So sorry I haven't been here for awhile.  I had a visitor, my sister, from Kansas.  Just sent her back today, :(  Will miss her!

Today I want to feature a member of my Busy Bees' Team, Brandi Mayville of Youngstown, OH.  Her shop
is EyeCandyQuilts@etsy.com.
She is a modern and edgy quilter but also enjoys traditional and contemporary pieces as well.  Her work 
includes handbags, wallets, table runners, lap quilts, baby items, clothing...almost everything!
Stop by her shop, she will also make something custom for you.
Here is a sample of her work:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/127847801/black-and-white-wallet-chevron-wallet?ref=shop_home_active

 Another BB Team member is Debi d Kahn of Sylvania, OH.  Her shop is Smuccitoo@etsy.com
She designs pet beds, artfully and lovingly.  Original graphic designs and photos are used.  COMFORT
for your favorite wee one is tops on her list.
Visit her shop today.
Here is a sample of what you will find in her shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/126560724/small-smucci-dog-bed-or-cat-bed-with?ref=shop_home_active

Thanks to all and have a great day.

Love & Light, Connie, Capt. Busy Bees' Team on Etsy

Hello!  What a beautiful day!  Makes you want to be outside working in the garden.

Today I want to feature a member of my Busy Bee Team.  Her shop is called OnceUponABookshop@etsy.com  From Amherst, OH she loves kid's vintage books and is always searching for them, to be able to share them with you.  Creating a passion for reading is her goal!
Here is a sample of what you will find in her shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/129140096/very-rare-vintage-disney-book-figaro-and?ref=shop_home_active

Stop by and see what else she has in store for you!


My other shop today is graphicdesignbytara@etsy.com  From San Diego, CA, Tara creates image sheets for cards, tags, ACEO, ATC  for personal and commercial use.  You will also find custom templates for business cards.
Right now she is giving a 20% discount on Etsy only.  Use coupon code SPRING20 at check out!
A sample of her work:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105726827/vintage-circus-wallpaper-digital-image?ref=shop_home_active

Visit her shop as she has loads of interesting images for creating all kinds of things, business and personal.


Also today I want you to see an Etsy Treasury I created from all different Etsy shops.  We have such talented artists on board.  If you are looking for art for your home or office I would say, definitely, visit
Etsy!  I always tell everyone who is not familiar with Etsy, "You can find anything there!".
Here's my Treasury:

 https://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTk2MjI2MHwyNzI0Mjk3MDk4/pretty-art-pastels?ref=pr_treasury

Take a look!

Have a great day!  Connie :)

Good Morning!  It's finally spring here.  So nice!

Today I want to feature another member of my Busy Bee's Team.  Their shop is called: SpiritPenny@etsy.com
Tracy comes from British Columbia, Canada.  Her specialty is sewing.  She comes from a crafting family.
Her Dad works with wood and her Mom is an Amazing Folk Artist.  But Tracy settled on sewing.  She makes baby bibs, hats, and also cloth wallets.  Selling at their local outdoor market, in 2012 they joined Etsy.
Here is an example of her work (adorable):
https://www.etsy.com/listing/106900714/baby-hat-newborn-to-3-months-green-blue?ref=shop_home_active
Please visit her shop for that baby gift you may be needing. 


Another of my BB members is:  JunkGypsee@etsy.com  Her name is Ann and comes from Branson, MO.
She sells Vintage jewelry, religious medals, coins, purses, art, Tibetan antiques and anything that catches her
eye.  She also helps people by selling the handiwork of others who need a helping hand.
Here is an example of one of her beautiful items:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/125963223/majolica-teapot-with-turkish-design?ref=shop_home_active
Visit her shop, you never know what you will find! 

My Spring Pastels Treasury:

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTk2MjI2MHwyNzI0MTIxMzM0/spring-pastels?index=4 

Take a look, it's very pretty!  Connie :)

Hi,  Sorry I misspelled one of my team members shop name. :(  Donna Marie's shop is DESIGNSBYDME@etsy.com

Connie, :)

Good Morning Everyone,

Sorry I have not checked in for awhile.

Today I am featuring a very talented member of my Busy Bee Team.  Her name is Donna Marie and is from Cleveland, OH.  Her shop is called: DESIGNSBYDME@etsy.com
She is a floral arranger.  I feel honored to have her on our team as she has studied floral design under many great designers around the world.  She teaches floral design and has won various awards and her work has been displayed in several magazines.
Here is an example of a beautiful wedding bouquet she has done:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/110349795/wedding-bouquet-of-hydrangea-and-berries?ref=shop_home_active

I picked it because I love hydrangeas! LOL  Visit her shop since wedding season is coming up.


My other Busy Bee Team member for today is Loca tonik.  She is a clothing designer from Copenhagen, Denmark.  Her shop is called:  Locatonik@etsy.com
She designs and makes clothing.  But...not just ordinary clothing.  She believes in unique, comfortable, colorful, and exaggerated shapes; preferably at odds with the norms.
Here is an example of her work:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/99595560/transparent-light-open-fluttering?ref=shop_home_active

Please visit her today for a new spring outfit!

Thanks for visiting my blog!  Connie, Capt. Busy Bee Team on Etsy

Etsy Treasury, Blue Skies

These are all shops from my Busy Bee's Team.  Please take a look.  Thanks!  Connie :)


https://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTk2MjI2MHwyNzI0MTg5NzMw/blue-skies?ref=pr_treasury

Hi Everybody,  Sorry I've been MIA!  Flew to Houston for my nephew Sean's wedding to a pretty blonde name Evan.  They make a very lovely couple.  Then I came back to two weddings back to back, Fri. & Sat.
I was really tired after all that traveling.

I'm here today to mention a Busy Bee member: PetrinaBlakely@etsy.com  She is from Princeville, Kauai in Hawaii.  Creating wearable art she says she enjoys her work, participates in local craft shows and is inspired by "living in paradise".  She uses soft fabrics, tropical art, colors of Kauai, mermaids, dragons, turtles, chicks, flowers, whimsical and wearable art pieces.

Visit her shop and receive FREE SHIPPING!  Use coupon code: SP2013 when checking out.

My next shop is pnljewelrydesigns@etsy.com   Lisa lives in Grants Pass, OR  She always enjoyed making handmade gifts for family and friends.  So...she turned to Etsy to sell her work.  Her jewelry includes, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings, bridal jewelry, and makes bookmarks and suncatchers.  She will also make you something special if you ask.

Shop now and get 10% off your purchases.  Use coupon code: SPRING10 at checkout until March 31.

Well, have to get back to my busy day.  The sun is shining in NJ.  Yea!  We need it.

Love & Light, Connie, Capt. of Busy Bee's Team on Etsy.com
P.S.  You can visit my shop: qbeeds@etsy.com

Hi,  Sorry I haven't been on for awhile.  Busy with my business, LOL!

I'm featuring a member of my Busy Bees Team today.  Her name is Meryen and she is from Izmir in Turkey.
Her shop name is maryhair@etsy.com.  This is something new; she sells wigs.  Check it out if you're having
a bad hair day! Here is a sample:   https://www.etsy.com/listing/120670961/blunt-model

My next member is April from Nevada City, CA.  She creates soaps and candles.  Her shop is called:
thegreenbeesoaps@etsy.com  A percentage of her sales goes to expanding her bee hives, planting bee
beneficial gardens and providing education to the community about the value of healthy choices.  Here is a sample of her work:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/100273660/pure-beeswax-star-with-roses?

I'm flying to Houston, TX on Thursday to attend my nephew Sean's wedding.  He is marrying a young lady named Evangeline (they call her Evan).  But the funny thing is Evangeline was my Mom's middle name.  I'm
staying at The Woodlands Resort where the ceremony and reception will take place.  My sister's are flying
in from Kansas City so I will get to hang out with them.  Really looking forward to going.

Have a great day!

Hi,  It's going to be a sunny day here in New Jersey!  Thank you God!  I'm more than ready for spring.
Today I am featuring CrinklesandCurls@etsy.com  From Enterprise, AL, this Busy Bee Team member makes baby products, such as, changing mats, baby blankets, as well as, adult and child blankets.  She is planning on adding more products to her shop soon.  Here is an example of her work:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/123450044/cupcake-minky-baby-blanket  Please stop by her shop!  Thanks.                    

Another of my members is anafili@etsy.com  Ana is from Miami, FL.  She makes unique,  handmade jewelry.  Her favorite pieces are crosses.  She uses all kinds of beads, sterling silver, silver and gold plated items and semi-precious stones.  Some of her pieces come directly from Turkey.  Here is an example of her work: http://www.etsy.com/listing/124924404/silver-beaded-cross-or-hand-on-a-long  Please go to her shop and see her beautiful things.

Have a great day everybody!  Love & Light, Connie, Capt. Busy Bee's Team on Etsy

Hi Everyone,  It's getting closer to spring, YEA!  I see the robins poking around in the yard and the temps. are getting higher.  Love SPRING!

Today I am featuring one of my Busy Bee Team members.  Her name is Jill and she hails from Danville, CA
Where they don't have to worry about the freezing temperatures.  Her shop is called jilllmccp@etsy.com.
She has been designing and creating since she was 7 yrs. old.  She makes jewelry out of aluminum cans!  So, therefore, she is into recycling.  Look at this pretty rainbow necklace she made.  You can wear it with this springs bright colors:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/93640537/5-rainbow-rose-statement-necklace-bold  Visit her shop today!

Another Team member is Lesya from Russia.  Her shop is called GerberaHandmade@etsy.com.  She crochets and makes beautiful baby gifts, including blankets, booties, hats and teething necklaces.  Also she makes coasters and offers pattern tutorials, so you can try making things on your own.
Here is a sample of some darling baby booties: http://www.etsy.com/listing/107983239/crochet-baby-boy-booties-with-flower  Stop by her shop and see all her beautiful handmade items!

Have a beautiful day everyone!

Good "Monday" Morning,  It's a nice rainy, not so cold, Monday morning at the Jersey Shore.  Hard to wake up on a day like today.  Having my coffee and trying to get going.

I want to feature a few of my Busy Bee members today. 

First is MSweetboutique@etsy.com.  She makes unique handcrafted crocheted appliques, flower motifs and accessories.  These items are used for scrap booking, wedding invites, stickers, magnets, jewelry, web design, business cards, party tags, cake toppers, tole painting, T-shirt and button designs; loads of things.  The possibilities are endless!  Here is an example of her work: http://www.etsy.com/listing/100378613/valntines-day-crochet-hearts-appliques  Stop by her shop!


Another shop I would like you to visit is: AlwaysArtisticDreams@etsy.com  Her name is Barbara and she lives in Crystal River, FL.  She makes jewelry, earrings and bracelets.  Also she has a passion for vintage and sells them, for us to enjoy, on Etsy.  Here is a pair of earrings she has created: http://www.etsy.com/listing/113760067/sterling-silver-earringsmarble-blue  Visit her shop and see her creations!

Have a beautiful day!  Love & Light, Connie :) xoxo

Hi Everybody,  Getting ready for the Superbowl?  I'm not a fan and my husband is going out to watch it so I have the large screen TV all to myself.  So I will watch a movie and my Sunday evening shows.

Today I want to feature one of my Busy Bee members.  Her shop is called VonBons@etsy.com.  Her name is Yvonne and she lives in Wichita, KS.  She is just getting started with Etsy.  In her shop you will find covers for bathroom articles and beautiful crocheted items such as this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/117994977/beautiful-hand-crocheted-ruffle-scarf?ref=v1_other_2  Visit her shop!

Another shop I would like to feature is GreekMythos@etsy.com  The owners name is Steven and he is from Santorini, Thira.  It is a beautiful island located in the Aegean Sea and known to be a beautiful place to visit with a shore 70km long.  Steven has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering and is trained in silversmith and casting techniques.  He designs and creates one of a kind or a limited number, museum quality Greek handicrafts.  Here is one of his beautiful pieces:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/106949206/bronze-statue-greek-discus-thrower  Please visit his shop and see all his beautiful pieces.

Thanks, Love & Light, Connie :) xoxo

Hi,  I received a special request from Tasha, one of my Busy Bee members to be featured on my blog.  This busy Mom has 3 Etsy shops, Gvega@etsy.com where she sells ceramics made by artists Guillermo and Mike, ToriArt@etsy.com where she also sells various ceramics pieces made by artist Tori.  In her spare time she has her shop HunnyBeeds@etsy.com where she sells bracelets and wine glass charms and manages her own shop.  Here is one of her bracelets: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120448023/celtic-knot-mens-leather-bracelet-unisex  It seems she may be branching out to party wear, day and evening wear, and accessories soon.  Visit her shop and see what she may be showing next!

Hi, Wanted to show you the little tiara I said I made.  It's made from the base of a broken soap dish, soft
picture framing wire, crystals, an old pin (in middle), jewels and an old pearl necklace.  It's really pretty.
Can't wait to make another one.  Good night, Connie :)

Hi,  Sorry I have been MIA.  Been busy making jewelry and tried my hand at a little tiara, that I am keeping for myself.  It's so pretty.  I'm using it on a little girl statue I have by my fireplace.
Today I am featuring alchemievintage@etsy.com  A member of my Busy Bee's team, of course.  They are from San Francisco, CA.  In their shop you will find vintage necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, handbags, belts, shoes & other vintage clothing and finds.  Visit their shop and see what you can "find"!  Here is an antique Afghan cuff bracelet they are selling: http://www.etsy.com/listing/110259187/antique-afghan-bracelet-of-kuchi-pashto

Another of my members is ShabbyHomeFurniture@etsy.com  She is from Riceville, TN.  From a very interesting farm background, she thinks her love of "redoing & refurbishing", comes from having to use and reuse everything on the farm.  Take a look in her shop at this interesting vintage chair:http://www.etsy.com/listing/116333179/furniture-sale-antique-french-walnut

Have a great day!  And stay warm.  Love & Light, Connie :) xoxo

Hi,  We are getting some sunny weather here in NJ, still kinda cold though down by the water where I live.

Today I want to feature one of my Busy Bee Team Members at +LibraDesignsNYC@etsy.com  Her name is Margaret and she lives in Staten Island, NY.  Sure hope she was OK during Hurricane Sandy!
She takes pride in creating items that are different than what is current or "faddish".  Take a peek into her shop.  Here is one of her pretty bracelets: http://www.etsy.com/listing/92650401/sexy-black-lace-cuff-crocheted-a

I also want to tell you about another member. Her name is Anita, therefore her shop name +AnitaSperoDesign@etsy.com  She lives in Oswego, IL and is a hard working artist, creating one of a kind home decor.  She takes damaged items and turns them into works of art.  She loves the color green and by rescuing items that need repair, also makes a "green" statement.  Here is one of my favorites: http://www.etsy.com/listing/118179041/ornate-crown-art-piece-handmade-salvaged?ga_search_query=crowns
I know this would look great on my little statue I have standing along side my fireplace.  I just may have to buy it!

Have a great day!  Love & Light, Connie :) xoxo