Still more to come! Be sure to order this weekend for free shipping! See my Etsy shop for details.
If you're local, why not come see the goods in person at Glitter Haus this Friday night?
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Showing posts with label gift ideas. Show all posts
11.23.2011
New Items: Winter Woodland Accessories
Now available in the Deeds & Petunia Etsy shop! Fancy feather and flower accessories, nature inspired jewelry and lots more starting at just $8.
Still more to come! Be sure to order this weekend for free shipping! See my Etsy shop for details.
If you're local, why not come see the goods in person at Glitter Haus this Friday night?
Still more to come! Be sure to order this weekend for free shipping! See my Etsy shop for details.
If you're local, why not come see the goods in person at Glitter Haus this Friday night?
10.02.2011
Upcoming Craft Shows!
Here's where to find me this October and November! I'll be selling my signature fascinators along with some new dreamy creations, jewelry like these button earrings, vintage upcycled finds, and a few handmade ornaments!
Hope to see you there!
And of course if you're not local, there will be all sorts of new items for sale in my Etsy shop, just in time for the holidays! Find gifts for $10, $15, $20, $25 - and check back here Thanksgiving weekend for the big SALE!!!
Upcoming Craft Shows & Events
- 10/29, Handmade For The Holidays Bazaar, Vancouver, WA 9-4 PM
- 11/5, Bellevue Club Holiday Bazaar, Bellevue, WA 9-3 PM
- 11/19 Queen Anne Artist Trunk Show, Seattle, WA 11-4 PM
- 11/19 Meeker Holiday Bazaar, Tacoma/Brown's Point, WA 10-4 PM (yes, two in one day!) :)
- 11/25, Glitter Haus, Tacoma, WA 4-8 PM (More info on this soon!)
Hope to see you there!
And of course if you're not local, there will be all sorts of new items for sale in my Etsy shop, just in time for the holidays! Find gifts for $10, $15, $20, $25 - and check back here Thanksgiving weekend for the big SALE!!!
2.08.2011
Tuesday Treasury - Two of Hearts
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| Two of Hearts, curated by Deeds & Petunia |
12.02.2010
Etsy Artist Feature & Crocheted Lariat Giveaway!!! ZayneeDesigns
Meet Jen from Zaynee Designs!
She makes incredible crocheted accessories (including the AMAZING ruffled scarf that I custom ordered earlier this year. I get so many compliments!!!)
Her crocheted goodies would make perfect gifts this holiday season, don't you think? Here are some of her lovely handmade items for sale in her Etsy shop:
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your Etsy shop:
ZAYNEE is the nickname my high-school-sweetheart husband gave me 12 years ago, when we were still just friends.
DESIGNS...well I like to design fun functionals for you and your little ones. In between mommy duties. While I'm watching movies or chatting with friends.
My specialty is making scarves. I started experimenting with making scarves because I wanted something unique to wear on a Valentine's date with my husband. I wanted something ruffly to pop out of the top of my jacket and look like jewelry when I took the jacket off. Although that first item is, um, not that cool, it got me started on a scarf-making quest!
My scarves are not only functional, they wear like jewelry. They are versatile. They can be adjusted, wrapped, or draped to go with anything. They blend practicality with a touch of elegance or fancy. I make the scarf, my customers choose the fit and style!
I try to keep sustainablility in mind, so most of my materials are made from sustainable sources, castoff yarns from used-item stores or friends, or organic. During the warmer seasons, my plan is to expand my kids' clothing section. I always use repurposed linens and fabrics found during yard-sale treasure hunts. Most of the trims are also vintage, reused, or cast-offs from people I know. I also plan to add some crocheted wire jewelry to my design shop this spring, as well as more delicate crocheted items that are lightweight and wear like necklaces. I have a few items like this in my shop now, and I am planning more.
Tell us 3 interesting things about you:
I don't know if these things are REALLY interesting to other people...
1. I home-educate my three children.
2. I once played the violin, er, fiddle, in a celtic-medieval four-piece band.
3. I speak Spanish conversationally FINALLY after 7 years of studying...but I only learned because I lived next door to a Mexican woman who was a very patient teacher.
Tell us 3 uninteresting things about you:
1. I find ironing clothes relaxing.
2. I really love cloth diapering, despite the extra work.
3. My favorite little luxury is an amazing cup of coffee or a well-made cappuccino.
What are your favorite materials?
Right now my favorite yarns are the organic cotton yarns that I've discovered. They are buttery soft, so sustainable, and just luxurious. I like bamboo-blends, too. I just love the matte quality of the organic cottons.
What do you like to do when you're not crafting?
I love to read to my children. There are so many wonderful childrens' books, and I enjoy them as much as my kids do. I also like to write childrens' fantasy stories that I write and read aloud to my daughter at the same time. Sometimes she throws in her ideas, and we work it into the story together.
I like to play around on the piano and try to sing along with it (playing chords). I am not a very good singer, and I don't really PLAY piano, but I find it soothing and enjoyable all the same. (I do feel sorry for anyone who might be listening).
In the evenings my husband and I relax sometimes by watching sitcoms that we check out from the library. My current faborite funny show is Monk.
I also enjoy reading the Bible and journaling.
As a family, we try to hike as much as time and weather allow.
What Inspires You?
My inspiration comes from my kids, friends, books, and what is lacking in mass-produced stuff--handmade creativity with social and environmental responsibility. Which is why I am teaching my six-year-old daughter to crochet,sew, cook, and be creative, and why I'll equip my other two children in the same way when they get a bit older. Because lifelong skills like handcrafts can't be overrated. They are what add richness to our lives.
So I bring these made-in-between-and-during-life handcrafts to my customers.
In addition, I am really inspired by a yarn or fabric's texture and colors. Sometimes I just stand in the store and stare at the yarn until an idea comes to mind. I also browse knit and crochet books looking for stitch patterns or styles that inspire me, and I create my own idea based on those images. Functionality is a big inspiration: it has to work easier than the old stuff. I love the versatility that buttons and drawstrings bring to scarves. You can wear them in so many different ways. They are generally more versatile than your average simple scarf. Nature is also an inspiration: flowers, leaves, colors, etc. Also, the colors of different seasons.
Jen is so very generous too! She's doing a GIVEAWAY for one of her fabulous lariats!!!
There are many ways to enter (up to 8!) Please leave a separate comment below for each entry you've completed:
• "Heart" Zaynee Designs on Etsy
• "Like" Zaynee Designs on Facebook
• "Like" Deeds and Petunia on Facebook
• Subscribe to the Deeds and Petunia blog
• Tweet about the giveaway
• Post to your Facebook about the giveaway
• Post to your blog about the giveaway
• Leave a comment below with your favorite Zaynee Designs item
The giveaway will end Monday, December 6th at 9 AM, so get those entries in, and don't forget to leave a separate comment for each entry you've made!
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| Photo by GinaNeal.com |
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| Golden Honey Bamboo Scarflette/Collar, $34 |
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| Sapphire Child's Scarflette, $23 |
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| Silver Sage Bamboo Lariat Necklace, $36 |
ZAYNEE is the nickname my high-school-sweetheart husband gave me 12 years ago, when we were still just friends.
DESIGNS...well I like to design fun functionals for you and your little ones. In between mommy duties. While I'm watching movies or chatting with friends.
My specialty is making scarves. I started experimenting with making scarves because I wanted something unique to wear on a Valentine's date with my husband. I wanted something ruffly to pop out of the top of my jacket and look like jewelry when I took the jacket off. Although that first item is, um, not that cool, it got me started on a scarf-making quest!
My scarves are not only functional, they wear like jewelry. They are versatile. They can be adjusted, wrapped, or draped to go with anything. They blend practicality with a touch of elegance or fancy. I make the scarf, my customers choose the fit and style!
I try to keep sustainablility in mind, so most of my materials are made from sustainable sources, castoff yarns from used-item stores or friends, or organic. During the warmer seasons, my plan is to expand my kids' clothing section. I always use repurposed linens and fabrics found during yard-sale treasure hunts. Most of the trims are also vintage, reused, or cast-offs from people I know. I also plan to add some crocheted wire jewelry to my design shop this spring, as well as more delicate crocheted items that are lightweight and wear like necklaces. I have a few items like this in my shop now, and I am planning more.
Tell us 3 interesting things about you:
I don't know if these things are REALLY interesting to other people...
1. I home-educate my three children.
2. I once played the violin, er, fiddle, in a celtic-medieval four-piece band.
3. I speak Spanish conversationally FINALLY after 7 years of studying...but I only learned because I lived next door to a Mexican woman who was a very patient teacher.
Tell us 3 uninteresting things about you:
1. I find ironing clothes relaxing.
2. I really love cloth diapering, despite the extra work.
3. My favorite little luxury is an amazing cup of coffee or a well-made cappuccino.
What are your favorite materials?
Right now my favorite yarns are the organic cotton yarns that I've discovered. They are buttery soft, so sustainable, and just luxurious. I like bamboo-blends, too. I just love the matte quality of the organic cottons.
What do you like to do when you're not crafting?
I love to read to my children. There are so many wonderful childrens' books, and I enjoy them as much as my kids do. I also like to write childrens' fantasy stories that I write and read aloud to my daughter at the same time. Sometimes she throws in her ideas, and we work it into the story together.
I like to play around on the piano and try to sing along with it (playing chords). I am not a very good singer, and I don't really PLAY piano, but I find it soothing and enjoyable all the same. (I do feel sorry for anyone who might be listening).
In the evenings my husband and I relax sometimes by watching sitcoms that we check out from the library. My current faborite funny show is Monk.
I also enjoy reading the Bible and journaling.
As a family, we try to hike as much as time and weather allow.
What Inspires You?
My inspiration comes from my kids, friends, books, and what is lacking in mass-produced stuff--handmade creativity with social and environmental responsibility. Which is why I am teaching my six-year-old daughter to crochet,sew, cook, and be creative, and why I'll equip my other two children in the same way when they get a bit older. Because lifelong skills like handcrafts can't be overrated. They are what add richness to our lives.
So I bring these made-in-between-and-during-life handcrafts to my customers.
In addition, I am really inspired by a yarn or fabric's texture and colors. Sometimes I just stand in the store and stare at the yarn until an idea comes to mind. I also browse knit and crochet books looking for stitch patterns or styles that inspire me, and I create my own idea based on those images. Functionality is a big inspiration: it has to work easier than the old stuff. I love the versatility that buttons and drawstrings bring to scarves. You can wear them in so many different ways. They are generally more versatile than your average simple scarf. Nature is also an inspiration: flowers, leaves, colors, etc. Also, the colors of different seasons.
Jen is so very generous too! She's doing a GIVEAWAY for one of her fabulous lariats!!!
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| Bamboo Blossom Lariat Scarf |
• "Heart" Zaynee Designs on Etsy
• "Like" Zaynee Designs on Facebook
• "Like" Deeds and Petunia on Facebook
• Subscribe to the Deeds and Petunia blog
• Tweet about the giveaway
• Post to your Facebook about the giveaway
• Post to your blog about the giveaway
• Leave a comment below with your favorite Zaynee Designs item
The giveaway will end Monday, December 6th at 9 AM, so get those entries in, and don't forget to leave a separate comment for each entry you've made!
11.29.2010
Cyber Monday Shopping Guide
Ahh. Shopping online. I love not having to leave the comfort of my home and deal with the frustrations of traffic, grumpy shoppers and stores that suffer from a huge lack of interesting items. It's funny, I didn't even know what "Cyber Monday" was until a few months ago. I knew Thanksgiving weekend was a big deal for shoppers and retailers alike, but didn't realize it continued online into the start of the week! (I guess you learn these things once you start an online business...)
There are so so so many great items for sale today on Etsy - an online marketplace for sellers of handmade items, vintage goods and craft supplies. Here is a shopping guide, hand-picked by moi, full of ideas of unique and beautiful gifts you can buy, categorized under $25, under $50 and under $100. These are items you can feel good about giving. They're handmade with artistry and craftsmanship, or totally unique, quality one-of-a-kind vintage. Happy shopping!
Hmm... this feels almost like a shopping guide designed JUST for me. Guess I should take my own advice and get started. A couple months ago I took the Handmade Pledge to buy only handmade and second-hand goods whenever possible. Thank goodness for Etsy, otherwise I don't know what I'd do!!! :)
But yay! Etsy is here to save the day!
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| Handmade Antique Men's Shaving Mirror from the 1800's by CGScarves18, $55 |
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| Wee Little Squares Set of 4 Tiny Plates by RedHotPottery, $32 |
Gifts Under $25
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| For The Eternal Romantic: Absinthe Bath Salt by ForStrangeWomen, $13 |
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| For Santa's Little Cookie Baker: Cherries Apron by SadieKayBoutique, $18 |
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| For The Unicorn Obsessed: Unicorn Butterfly Tee, Hand-dyed Pink and Screen Printed in Silver Ink by Crowsmack, $16 |
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| For Mom: SALE Women's Blue, Deep Red and White Wool Mittens by MJOriginalsLLC, $25 plus FREE shipping! |
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| For the kid in all of us... Vintage Peanuts Glasses Lucy's Lemonade Stand by TheEdgeOfNowhere, $7 |
Gift Under $50
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| For the Poker Player: Vintage Pla-Wood Products Poker Chip Caddy by Retroburgh, $32.99 |
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| For the Art Collector: The Herders Print, 8.5" x 11" by PoopingRabbit, $30 |
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| For the Craftster who is always busy making crafts for everyone else: Woodland Fox Handmade Yarn Wreath by KnockKnocking, $45 |
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| For the Impossible To Shop For: Vintage Glass Cloche Dome Bell Jar by LittleByrdVintage, $28 |
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| Because you need a gift that's truly original: Vintage White Ceramic Horse Head Stapler by DomestiKate, $50 (I think this might be my new favorite shop. Check out the 357 Magnum Hair Dryer for $235 as well.) |
Gift ideas under $100
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| For the Uber Crafter: Love Is Words Cross Stitch Tapestry Kit by GrannyKnit, $98 |
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| For the (True) Music Lover: Vintage Emerson Portable Record Player by Whippoorwheel, $65 |
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| For the Booze Lovers: His and Hers Letterpress Flask Set by ManEatingFlower, $65 |
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| For The Girl That Doesn't Like Diamonds: Belle Lace Cuff Leather In Turquoise by MoxieandOliver, $75 |
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| For the Newly Arrived! So adorable: Ice Cream Newborn Cocoon and Hat by SweetPeaToadTots, $70 |
Hmm... this feels almost like a shopping guide designed JUST for me. Guess I should take my own advice and get started. A couple months ago I took the Handmade Pledge to buy only handmade and second-hand goods whenever possible. Thank goodness for Etsy, otherwise I don't know what I'd do!!! :)
11.23.2010
Big Sale In My Etsy Shop This Weekend! And I mean BIG!!!
Mark your calendars folks!!! Deeds and Petunia will be having a big sale Thanksgiving weekend! We have tons of new stock (many won't be listed until Thursday!) and big markdowns on many items! Enjoy FREE shipping on orders placed from 12 AM PST, Friday the 26th of November through 11:59 PM PST Monday, November 29th. Check back here at the blog or at my Facebook fan page tomorrow morning for an EXTRA special coupon to use all orders all weekend!
We are also cleaning out the closets! All sewing notions and buttons in the "Destash" section are $1.00! All vintage trims are $1.00 a yard!
In case you're wondering what we're all about...
And this is just a sneak peek! :)
Deeds and Petunia creates artful hair decor, bridal fascinators and vintage inspired birdcage veils. All pieces are handcrafted with care and attention to detail, many include handmade flowers and one of a kind vintage embellishments.
Also, check out our "Miscellany" section where we list specialty items from time to time.
Follow my blog for tutorials, DIY wedding projects, giveaways, coupons, product reviews, and to see what's new! www.deedsandpetunia.blogspot.
Become a Facebook fan for more frequent updates and special deals!
Happy Holidays!
We are also cleaning out the closets! All sewing notions and buttons in the "Destash" section are $1.00! All vintage trims are $1.00 a yard!
In case you're wondering what we're all about...
Deeds and Petunia creates artful hair decor, bridal fascinators and vintage inspired birdcage veils. All pieces are handcrafted with care and attention to detail, many include handmade flowers and one of a kind vintage embellishments.
Also, check out our "Miscellany" section where we list specialty items from time to time.
Follow my blog for tutorials, DIY wedding projects, giveaways, coupons, product reviews, and to see what's new! www.deedsandpetunia.blogspot.
Become a Facebook fan for more frequent updates and special deals!
Happy Holidays!
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