Shout Out Thursday: Crimson Hill Soaps & Scents

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service.  With my recent venture into motherhood, I've been a little behind in the blogging world and its time to get back on track.  So today lets chat about: 

Crimson Hill Soaps & Scents, a shop specializing in hand-poured bath and body products.  The owner Angie writes in her profile "I take great pride in creating my handcrafted soaps and select bath and body products by only using the finest and highest quality cosmetic-grade ingredients. I truly enjoy the artistic process that soap making is!"  Her soaps are beautiful!  I recently purchased from the shop a bar of the Moisturizing Milks Soap-Goat, Soy, Buttermilk & Coconut Milks.  The description of this soap explains that it "is made from naturally derived ingredients including glycerin and natural oils and is SLS and Paraben-free! It combines Goat Milk, Soya Milk, Coconut Milk and Buttermilk to provide the ultimate pampering your skin has ever felt!  These FOUR milks will leave your skin wrapped in divine moisture and nourishment while the nutrients and vitamins go to work regenerating skin cells, improving elasticity and restoring softness. This will quickly become your new everyday soap!"  Well, I loved it so much I've ordered 2 more bars!  The soap comes as pictured here, was quickly shipped and is absolutely wonderful!


The shop recently launched a 6 bar sampler pack that is a perfect way to try out a few of their soaps or have convenient 2 oz size bars for traveling or out of town guests.  There are so many wonderful options that will leave you skin nourished and beautiful.  Be sure to check out Crimson Hill Soaps & Scents today!

  

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Shout Out Thursday: Angelas Paper Art

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:

Angelas Paper Art, an ETSY shop specializing in paper beads, cards, paper quilling and keepsake boxes.  The owner and creator of this wonderful and creative shop is none other then....Angela, a native of Chicago with an interior design background and a talent for creating beautiful handmade paper based items.  I recently purchased the gorgeous beads pictured here at the right and they are beautiful!  I'm excited to utilize them in my jewelry designs and am sure you will find something in my store with these soon.  The beads came in a hand constructed envelope made from magazine pages which I thought was awesome.  I appreciate the repurposing and upcycling of items that goes into Angela's work and packaging as it is so important to try to be environmentally friendly today.  I was so impressed with my first purchase that I decided to go back for more....I am waiting for these pretty purple quilled flowers and sand colored beads to show up in my mailbox as I write this.

   

 Here are a few more examples of work found in this amazing shop.....

Keepsake Box

Gift Tags

Quilled Japanese Fan

You can find Angela with the following links: 

AngelasPaperArt Shop

Birthday Bead Club (check it out)
AngelasDesigns (2nd shop with home decor & Art)

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Shout Out Thursday: Recent Treasury Finds!

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service.  This week, instead of the traditional shop review, I decided to share some treasuries I have created over the last couple months of fabulous items from various shops in the ETSY world.  Please be sure to check these items and stores out, make a purchase and come back here to share your own review and finds! 

Thursday Shout Out: Wedding Season is Here...






Origami Bouquet & Pinwheel Boutonniere Set, $74

 Thursdays are usually for a SUPRISE SHOUT OUT to another ETSY shop that I have done business with for product and service review.  This week I decided to break from the usual and give my shop, designs by Leah R. Hood a SHOUT OUT, something I have not done since starting this blog. 

Spring is upon us and with spring comes wedding season, which per the linked CNN article starts Memorial Day weekend and carrys through September.  I have developed a true love for everything wedding; I was a do-it-yourself bride from the invites, programs, veil, to my own fresh floral arrangements, bouquets, & boutonnieres.  Weddings cost most of us a small fortunate, and I like to find unique and clever ways to not only help make these wonderful occasions more cost effective, but also add some unique personal touches.  Over the last year, I have been developing off-beat and alternative bouquets and boutonnieres for my store and today I would like to share some of the items that are currently for sale or that I have recently sold.  These are perfect for a more traditional wedding, destination wedding, pretty much ANY wedding! 





Set of 5 Rustic Steampunk Boutonnieres $40



       

Romantic Pink Origami Bouquet $48

  

To the left and below are pictures of a recent custom bridal party order in Lemon Meringue Pie for a destination wedding in Las Vegas.  The bride has a gorgeous 8 flower origami bouquet with pinwheel accents, and the party each has either a pinwheel bouquet or boutonniere.  I love the color as it will pop in photos, especially against the kelly green dresses of the bridal party!   





Groom's Boutonniere



 

Set of 4 Rustic Fairytale Boutonnieres $36



Last but not least, I decided to share a few jewelry, favor, and accessory items from my shop.  Please be sure to visit my store today for many other great wedding and non-wedding ideas! 

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Shout out Thursday: CSM Artglass Jewelry

 

Misty Pink Swirl Set

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:

CSM Artglass Jewelry, a beautiful ETSY store featuring hand designed fused glass jewelry.  Here you will find gorgeous earring, pendants and sets as well as dichroic glass magnets and a few vintage items.  The owner uses only high quality items in all of her pieces and puts a lot of love into her work.  An art teacher for the last 30 years with a love for creating and painting, this wonderful shop owner was first introduced to the art of glass fusing because of her curious and creative husband who took a weekend class and got his wife first intrigued, then hooked. 

Regarding her work, CMS Artglass Jewelry states, " I hope you enjoy my artful and complex dichroic fused glass earrings and pendants. Each one of a kind piece is carefully designed and crafted with several layers of glass and several firings. Beautiful art takes time, care, and patience! This is why my shop is small--each piece gets alot of individual attention. Jewelry is priced according to size, materials and complexity."

Mystery Grab Bag

I happen to love surprises!  Hence, I was very curious about the mystery grab bag  offerred by CMS Artglass Jewelry for a mere $9.50 including shipping.  I purchased the item and waited, excited, to see what the mail might bring.  My order arrived very quickly and I was thrilled!  Inside was a beautiful pair of fused glass earrings with a pretty opalescent appearance.  I happen to be an October birthday girl, so these suited me perfectly.  The earrings are very similar to the ones pictured here below the grab bag and are a steal at the grab bag price!

CMS Artglass Jewelry not only sells on ETSY, but has her work in a few boutique shops and museum gift shops.  She does craft shows on occasion but regarding selling on ETSY reports it "is a great venue--I don't have to haul around tables and display racks."  What a true statement!  I highly recommend this store, her work (and her grab bag).  It's a perfect place to pick up a gift for mom this Mother's Day, for a friend, and especially for YOU!  Click on the links below and check it out today!

Romantic Firelight Earrings



CMS Artglass Jewelry Store

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Shout Out Thursday: Lou Studio

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:
 


Handmade Mini Card Assortment

Lou Studio, an ETSY hosted store specializing in handmade cards, paper crafts, supplies and gift items.  The owner is based out of Rockford, Illinois and has a beautiful array of paper goods to meet your gift and scrapbooking needs.  There are also great stamp sets for purchase for those inclined to do a little crafting of their own.

The shop features many beautiful handmade cards to choose from; these are not your average Hallmarks and are sure to impress!  I recently purchased a mini card set similar to the one picture here at the right.  The order was quickly shipped and the quality and attention to detail wonderful.  There are many one-of-a-kind cards, notebooks, and other fun surprises. 

In sharing a little about how the passion for creating started, Lou Studio writes "Way back when.....I saw a demonstration of rubber stamping and thermal embossing and I still remember the image. It was a beautiful and very detailed fan and embossed with gold powder.  So began my love of stamping and with that I began to enjoy creating other things like altered books,trinket boxes, cigar box purses,and lots of paper items. I enjoy many different stlyes so you will find my shop has a varied selection."




Friendship Card

So for all you handmade enthusiasts out there and those of you who don't know you are one yet, check out Lou Studio today! 

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*Lou Studio on ETSY
*Contact Lou Studio
*Lou Studio on Twitter 

Shout out Thursday: LITTLE PEEPS



As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:

Therapeutic Eye Pillow by Little Peeps

LITTLE PEEPS, another unique store on ETSY that I recently had the pleasure of doing business with.  The owner, Beckie, sells beautiful and useful handmade eye pillows, therapeutic heating pads, neck wraps, boo boo packs, mobiles and chandeliers.  She even throws in a few vintage items here and there.  The pillows, wraps and pads come scented or plain and can be used either hot or cold.  They are filled with flax seed, which
"is an herbal flower seed, rather than a food product. This eliminates the 'food' smell you get with other fillers.  When heated, a Flax Seed wrap or pillow retains heat for up to 45 minutes, providing a moist heat & promoting healing." 


On a personal level, Beckie writes regarding herself, "I'm a mom to five kids, all living at home... two teens & three little peeps and a wife to my very hard-working husband. I love fabric, paper, birds and anything vintage. I am a long time fan and consumer of Etsy. I love finding unique, hand-made items, whether for myself or for gifting. I create at home so I can stay at home & be a mom."

I recently purchased from the Little Peeps shop the eye pillow shown above.  The pillow was shipped quickly, the presentation beautiful with the coordinating bow, and the instruction card included informative and much appreciated.  I was very impressed with Beckie's attention to detail and the quality of her work.  Additionally, there was a cute thank you card with a "little peep" attached...I'll leave just what that is to you to discover at your next purchase at the Little Peeps store.  The Little Peeps product line makes for perfect gifts for others and for yourself!  Check it out today!

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LITTLE PEEPS STORE
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Shout out Thursday: Nena Faye



"Little Bit Purse" by nenafaye

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:


nenafaye, an ETSY shop specializing in handmade "clutches, wallets, coin purses, scarves, bracelets and more!"  I came in contact with this wonderful shop and owner last year when I spotted her "little bit purse" while designing a treasury (a member curated shopping gallery) .  Not only did I include the purse in the treasury, I couldn't help but buy it!  It was the one pictured here with this post.  The "little bit" is her own design and there is a great variety to choose from in the store along with other wonderful bright and beautifully made items.  The owner stands by her work, reporting of her items in her store that "I love creating, and I love a bargain, therefore, you will find items that are unique, well made and yet affordable."

All items are made in a smoke free environment and are guaranteed, barring the post office not cooperating, to be shipped by the next day, if not the same day!  Buyers are also promised a free gift with every purchase. 

Looking for a unique, creative and useful gift?  Check out the nenafaye shop today!

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NENAFAYE ETSY STORE
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Shout out Thursday: Chocolate Dog Studio

Embellishment Flowers

As part of my blog, Thursdays are for a SURPRISE "Shout Out" to another ETSY store for product information and a review, by me. These stores are ones that I have personally done business with and have been impressed with both their product and service. Today, lets chat about:

Chocolate Dog Studio, a unique ETSY shop featuring handmade cup cozies, paper goods, cards, jewelry, pin cushions and more!  The owner writes "The cozies are handmade, useful and eco-friendly. I hand make all of the gift tags, cards, and journals. Almost all of the flowers are made from upcycled or recycled paper, junk mail, magazines, packaging from gifts, old gift bags etc.  All jewelry items are made or found by my daughter! They are all listed under K's Jewelry."  This is a shop you can feel good about as the owner creatively tries to help to keep our Earth a little greener while providing you with items of beauty!  I placed a custom order recently for some cute scalloped scrapbook embellishments.  The order was quickly filled, shipped, and the tags adorable! 

The shop owner, Karen, not only has a great store but an awesome blog that gives you more insight into her work and who she is.  And in my opinion, you can't go wrong doing business with someone who names her business after a beloved companion, and a chocolate one to top it off!  Take a peek at my own chocolate dog and faithful companion who's picture can be found at the bottom of this blog.

Check out the store, blog, or contact the owner by clicking on the links below:

CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO ON ETSY
CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO BLOG
CONTACT CHOCOLATE DOG STUDIO