Big Moving Sale

I love crafting but I have discovered that not everything I like to make is a big seller on etsy. I originally opened my Pink Pear Designs shop because I wanted to go in a different direction with my jewelry. I wanted to make vintage inspired romantic pieces. Unfortunately, the jewelry category on etsy is packed full, thus making it hard to get noticed.

So, in order to simplify my life, I've decided to close Pink Pear Designs and just have everything in one shop - Handmade Whimzy. But I'm also going to par down my offerings to just the things that sell the best.

In my Pink Pear Designs shop, I now have a Spring SALE/CLEARANCE section. I'm going to be adding all my necklaces, bracelets and rings to this section and they will all be marked down from 10-50%. The only thing that I will be moving to Handmade Whimzy are the earrings and hair accessories. Anything that doesn't sell before the listing expires, will be taken apart and I will either reuse the supplies or list them in my Whimzy Supplies shop.

This is a little sad for me as I had high hopes for Pink Pear Designs originally. But I don't feel that I can devote the time needed to both shops and it's just easier to have everything in one place.

So check out Pink Pear Designs for some great deals on really sweet, romantic jewelry!

Blue Rose VIntage Inspired Necklace - WAS $26 - NOW $20.80

Marked down 20% off!

Big Sale at Pink Pear Designs and One Apron listed!

Pink Pear Designs is having a big 50% off sale! I've set up a special section and I've already marked the prices down. I have earrings and necklaces on sale. These are one of a kind pieces that won't be remade. Get yourself something pretty and sparkly for 50% off!

Also, I've finally listed my first apron at Handmade Whimzy. I spent over an hour writing the description. Ugg! My fingers are crossed that they are received well. I'm really enjoying sewing and I've ordered a ton a fabric this week.

This first one is made with Amy Butler's French Wallpaper fabric in Orange from the "Belle" series. The coordinating fabric for the waist and pockets is Seeds Duck Egg also from "Belle". The ribbon ties are white grosgrain. I think it's adorable. I've been wearing the prototype apron that I finished last summer and it looks really cute on. It's really functional and washes well (and it's cute!).

Let me know what you think. I'd love to hear some feedback.

20% off All items!

Monday, December 7th is Etsy Texas Crafters 1st Monday SALE! We have 107 shops participating this month.

I am having 20% off all items in Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs.

It's not too late to get a great deal on some cool handmade Christmas items like this Candy Cane bracelet from Handmade Whimzy:

Or these Candy Cane earrings from Pink Pear Designs:

Or, check out these adorable things from some of my team members:

Like this adorable Snowman door hanger from Sassysoapsnsuch.

Or this Candy Cane Christmas stocking from Bailiesbagsbaubles.

Or this infants Elf hat from 2muchstuff2day.
For the complete list of 107 sales, please click {HERE}.

Happy Holidays from Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs!

$5 5th Monday SALE!!

Monday, Nov. 30th is the Etsy Texas Crafters $5 5th Monday SALE!!

I've made a special $5 section in all 3 of my etsy shops. Some items have been marked down MORE THAN 50%!!

Check them out here:
Handmade Whimzy
Pink Pear Designs
Whimzy Supplies

To see all the participating team shops, click {HERE}.

Just in time for Cyber Monday! and to buy Stocking Stuffers, Hannukah gifts, teacher's presents, etc.

Christmas Bazaar

This coming Saturday, November the 14th, Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs will be at the First Christian Church Christmas Bazaar. It is located on the corner of Broadway and Loop 323 in Tyler, Texas. If you're in the area, come on out. They are taking a $1 donation to get in the door.

This bazaar has been going on for many years so hopefully, there will be lots of folks out shopping for handmade items for Christmas and the upcoming holidays. (fingers crossed!)

My shops will go on vacation mode sometime tomorrow as I get everything packed up. Wish me luck!

Aura Treasury by MyLittleAura

My earrings -I'm So Blue - from my Pink Pear Designs shop has found their way into a treasury by MyLittleAura.

Such an sweet, calming treasury. Thanks so much MyLittle Aura for including my earrings. Your treasury is beautiful.

On a side note, today is the last voting day for the Etsy Texas Crafters Design Challenge for October. The challenge was to make a handmade item representing the Day of the Dead or El Dia de los Muertos.

There were 15 awesome entries. Please help us pick a winner!

Go here:

http://etsytx.ning.com/page/october-design-challenge-day

You can click the link and see all the awesome entries and then click the voting link at the bottom to go vote for one. It only takes 5 seconds to vote and anyone can do it - you do not have to be a team member.

Voting ends at midnight tonight!

ETC's 1st Monday Sale for October!

We have 113 shops participating in this month's 1st Monday sale!

The sale starts at midnight Texas time (1 am Etsy time)!

Here are my sales for 1st Monday (all day on Monday, Oct. 5th)
Handmade Whimzy is having Buy 1, Get 1 50% off - including clearance items!

Pink Pear Designs is having Buy 1, Get 1 50% off!

Whimzy Supplies is having a 15% off sale on all Handmade Pillow Boxes including custom orders!

For the complete list of participating shops, click here:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6306388

Raven Raven Red and Gray

ShannaMichele, a One of a Kind jewelry designer on etsy, has included my Vintage Black Rose necklace from Pink Pear Designs in her treasury entitled, "Raven Raven Red and Gray".
Her treasury is eerily striking and timely too - just in time for Halloween. To view ShannaMichelle's awesome treasury, go HERE.

Halloween always makes me think of Edgar Allen Poe.

ShannaMichele, your shop is lovely - I LOVE this piece:

I love the citrine and it's perfect for autumn.

Thanks ShannaMichele!

Divalicious Sample Boxes are on sale now!

The Divalicious sample boxes are on sale now! Get them before they're all gone.

Click here to buy your very own Divalicious box.

Thanks again Robin and Penny for this opportunity! You will receive a pair of Little Pumpkin earrings from Pink Pear Designs with your sample box.

Click here to see the details.

Happy shopping!

Delightful Divas in Business

A few weeks ago, I was contacted through my Pink Pear Designs shop by the Delightful Divas in Business - an online community that promotes, connects, and inspires independent business women. They asked if I might be interested in contributing to their Divalicious Sample Box for September. I was honored to be asked and am very excited to be participating.

Their Divalicious sample box will go on sale September 15th at 8 am. I'm so excited! Go buy it!!

You can click here to see all the great participants for September - and there are some really good ones. They are still receiving shipments from participants and will add more banners as they arrive.

My "sample" for the box was actually full size earrings. I called them "Little Pumpkins". They are either faceted orange glass beads or orange cat's eye beads with antiqued brass bead caps and olivine Swarovski crystal bead "leaves". They hang from handmade antiqued brass earwires. I wrapped them in tissue and my handmade pillow boxes with a business card attached that has a description of the earrings and a coupon for 20% off a purchase at Pink Pear Designs attached with a ribbon.

Thanks so much Robin and Penny! I hope it sells out fast.

ETC's September 1st Monday SALE

All day Monday, September 7th is the Etsy Texas Crafters First Monday Sale!

30% off all items in Handmade Whimzy - all day!

25% off all items in Pink Pear Designs - all day!

For more great ETC shop sales, click here.

It's not to early to shop for Christmas - or just for yourself :)

Buy 1 Get 1 50% off SALE!!

August's Etsy Texas Crafters 1st Monday SALE!! is August 3rd!

I am having Buy 1, Get 1 50% off at both Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs. (50% off item is item of equal or lesser value)

To view the complete list of 100 shops who are participating, click here.

I will honor my sale from NOW until midnight on Monday, August 3rd.

Now is the perfect time to shop for back to school and early Christmas shopping!

Summer Blush

Flirtbags, who makes lovely bags by the way, has included my Blushing Bride ring from Pink Pear Designs in her Summer Blush treasury on etsy. Her treasury is filled with lovely items in the blush pink color. So pretty and refreshing.

Very peaceful. It makes you go AHHHH. LOL

So take a look at flirtbags treasury and be sure to leave a nice comment.

Thanks so much Flirtbags!! I'm honored to be included in your lovely treasury!

Buy One, Get One 50% OFF!!

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It's time for Etsy Texas Crafters JULY 1st Monday SALE!!

All items in both of my shops - Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs - are BUY 1, GET 1 50% off (off equal or lesser value) - this includes Clearance items!

The sale is good from midnight on Sunday until midnight on Monday - Texas time (1 am to 1 am etsy time).

For more great sales from ETCers, visit this promo thread: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6208880
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New shop lines and ETC's $5 SALE!

I've been ruminating about, and working on, new lines for both my Pink Pear Designs and Handmade Whimzy Etsy shops for several months now. I think I'm finally ready to talk about them and also, start listing items in both shops.

Since I started back sewing several months ago, not only have I made myself several really cute skirts, but I've also allowed my love of fabric to blossom. I think sewing was the first actual craft that I ever did (outside of school crafts where you just do what the teacher says). My mother has always been a seamstress and she made a lot of our clothes when we (my sister and I) were little bitty. Although, thinking back, I'm not sure she ever enjoyed sewing. I think it was just something she did out of necessity.

But since I've started back sewing, I've really enjoyed it. Of course, that doesn't mean I don't say a few choice words every time I have to rip out a seam. LOL

So, my plan is to add fabric items to my Handmade Whimzy shop. My long term plan at this time, is to offer fabric items and my bookmark line at Handmade Whimzy and slowly eliminate the jewelry line. I've been working on aromatherapy sachets, eye masks, and pillows. I'm happy to say that I have some ready to list. YAY! Here is a sneak peak:

And I have plans for many more things!

For Pink Pear Designs, I've been working on a new line of hair accessories. Sweet little hair pins made with some of the adorable cabochons that I also use in my jewelry. I've also started making fabric flowers that I've turned into hairpins and plan to also use in my jewelry.

I'm very excited about my new items and have my fingers crossed that they will be a big success! I'm planning a future blog give away so stay tuned for more details!

ALSO, tomorrow (Monday, June 29th) is Etsy Texas Crafters 1st ever $5 5th Monday SALE EVENT! Check out the $5 sale sections in both Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs. Some items are marked MORE THAN 50% off in both shops!

To view items for all team members, click on the big TEX button on my sidebar.

Inspire - Control by divine influence

My Serene Cameo Necklace from Pink Pear Designs has been chosen by ktmotif for her Inspire treasury. I'm honored to have made a piece of jewelry that inspired someone else.

Everything that she chose for her treasury is gorgeous. I love the Urban Flock by mariterecr and the cherries in the Only You Can Tell Me Apart print by tinateaspoon. All the images she chose are so vivid. Very inspiring.

Thanks so much KTMotif! Check out Kt's shop for custom scrapbook sets and pages. She has some really cute pages just waiting for your photographs.

ETC Promo Swap

My etsy team, ETC - Etsy Texas Crafters, is having a promotional swap. Everyone participating sends promos to Lori of ThePaperElephant, who is our excellent Promo swap coordinator. She puts packets together with promos from all participating shops and mails them back to us.

There were 27 people participating this time, some who have multiple shops.

I decided to participate with Handmade Whimzy and Pink Pear Designs. My promos include a business card which lists both shops info, and a little cardstock bookmark with a coupon on the back. Some coupons are for Handmade Whimzy and some are for Pink Pear Designs. I made 130! That's enough for each participating person to have 5.

When I get my packet from Lori, I will sort the promos into goody bags which I will give out at the next Arts and Crafts show that I do (coming up in July). Some will also be mailed out in sale orders. This is a great way to get our shops names out into the public and hopefully, make some sales!

Thanks so much for coordinating this promo swap for our team, Lori!

What we did for Mother's Day weekend

Every year on Mother's Day weekend, here in Tyler, they have the Susan Komen Race for the Cure. It's always the Saturday before Mother's Day.

This is the second time my whole small family (my hubby, me and our son) has done the 5k together. I tell my son all the time that men can get breast cancer just like women, they just have less of a chance. Most men don't realize that they have breast tissue too. They think of breast cancer as a women's disease.

So here is a pic of me and my son after the race (we walked instead of running). DH is taking the picture. It really makes you feel like you've accomplished something to finish. I wonder how the people who do the 3 day race feel? Pretty good I'll bet.

When you look at this pic, remember that the camera adds 10 lbs. Plus, there's the other 10 that I'm trying to lose (I gained it this winter). So I'm really 20 lbs lighter than it looks in the picture. LOL

I'm glad that you can't see the red Gatorade that both me and my son spilled down the front of our race shirts. Isn't that sad? Neither one of us can walk and drink Gatorade at the same time.

I also want to give a shout out to Andrea of SmallMuse for featuring my Pink Pear Designs shop on her Cre8tiveJuice blog. Thanks so much for your nice compliments, Andrea!!

ETC April First Monday SALE!!

It's time again for the Etsy Texas Crafters First Monday Sale!!!
YAY!!

All items in both my Pink Pear Designs and Handmade Whimzy shops are buy one item, get 50% off the second item (of equal or lesser value)!!

Now is the time to buy for Mother's day!!

For more great sales from other ETCers, visit this etsy forum thread:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6107580

♥I will honor my sale all day today - April 6th and until about 8am tomorrow, April 7th as that is when I will take down the sale announcement from my shops.♥

I will survive with....Love

Katie from Ktmotif included my Bleeding Heart Earrings from Pink Pear Designs in her "I will survive with Love" Treasury.

Katie's etsy shop sells custom scrapbook pages and really cute gift tags. I like this one:

Her scrapbooking pages are very creative. They have alot of detail and really great designs. And she does custom work!

Thanks so much Katie, for featuring my earrings in your beautiful treasury!