Lovely Christmas Items from Etsy Texas Crafters - all on SALE today only!!

Buy One, Get One free from KatiesScrappinSupplies. I love these mini cards/tags. They are perfect to tag all your gifts - and you get 50! Our dog LOVES his collar from CrazyforCollars. Suzanne has a great selection of Christmas ones. Don't let you doggie miss out on dressing for Christmas! These are 15% off for our 1st Monday SALE.

Cozy slippers for your wine glasses. Who couldn't use these? They will keep people from leaving rings on your tables. From carylscreations and they are 15% off today!

Are you naughty or nice? Besemnaturalscents soap is awesome! Yes, I speak from experience. They are really big bars and they lather up great. These coal soaps are too cute! 20% off today!

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!

Fall/Winter has made it to East Texas

I hate cold weather.

I'm sure I have said that many times before, but I really do.

It has been in the 30's this week, for most of the week and we even had snow flurries on Friday.

The only good part of cold weather is the Christmas holidays. Our neighborhood looks awesome at night with all the lights up on the houses. Many of our neighbors have the holiday spirit, so that makes for a very cheery drive through at night.

I'm sure people in colder areas think I'm a whiny baby about it, but hey, that's why I live in Texas and not Minnesota. You couldn't drag me there in the winter. I much prefer 90 degree weather and wearing shorts to having to "bundle up". Ack! I hate bundling up!

Ok, that's enough of a rant. At least we have some really pretty trees around us. Here are some in our neighborhood.

And this is our still green Bradford Pear tree. For some reason, we always get the ones that hang on to their green leaves as long as possible and then one day, poof, they will all be gone. We can never pick the trees that have the glorious color. Our trees are all dysfunctional. LOL

Stayed tuned for tomorrows December 1st Monday sale info.

I'll be posting it later tonight.

$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.

Apron Labels

Well, I've finally done it. There is no going back now.
I've ordered the fabric labels that I'll need for my new aprons that I will be selling in Handmade Whimzy. I've had the pattern done for a while now and I've ordered some gorgeous fabric. Now all I need to do is start sewing.

I got the labels from mommiemadeit.etsy.com. She makes it very easy to order. If you don't already have a design, you just pick one of hers (which is what I did) and let her know what you want them to say and a few days later, you get them in the mail. Easy Peasy!

I wanted something kind of plain so as not to distract from the aprons. So, I chose a black and white design that makes it very easy to read my shop name.

Despite my health issues of late, I am determined to soldier on and get these made so that I can start listing them. I don't sew super fast, so each one will take me awhile. I hope they will be well received. To see the prototype that I finished this past summer, go {HERE}.

I'm also hoping to have plenty sewed up for the upcoming March Azalea Trails Arts and Crafts show that will be here in Tyler on the weekend of March 21-22. Hopefully, I will be able to participate.

I also, want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Giving thanks is so important - one of the most important things we can do. So many problems are created in families because people don't know how thankful we are for them. Hurt feelings, resentment etc. So tell your loved ones how much they mean to you today and how thankful you are that they are in your life. What would we do without them?

ETC Design Challenge - Gratitude

The ETC design challenge for this month was Gratitude.

Please help us pick a winner. We had 4 wonderful entries (and they will all be getting a prize! YAY).

To see the entries and vote, click HERE.

And to join us on our etsy promo thread and tell us what you are thankful for, click HERE.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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!