Another Wish List

Well - there are only 24 more shopping days till Christmas!! Are you ready? We got the last of the presents in the mail today (thank goodness for online shopping!)
But of course there were a few things that I wanted and had to look for on Etsy. Seems that I link melting tart thingies. And so I went looking for the best price and with the best shipping to Canada. I found this amazing shop!! Of course I ordered some right away :) Want the house smelling nice for the holidays. I ordered the tarts in Harvest Mix, Vanilla Cream and Pumpkin Spice. Oh I'm sorry - I didn't tell you where to get them? LOL I purchased them from the first shop in my wish list! But please take time to check out all the other shops too - they have such amazing items!!

Christmas Open House

AND THE WINNERS ARE:
#112, #29, #143, #111, #114, #105,
#188, #161, #58, #69, #122, #11, #81, & #47!

I will be contacting the Winner's shortly!
CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome to our Christmas Open House, November 15-30!

Below you will find 14 amazing shops to browse, with 14 wonderful Give Aways, and 14 winners!

Each shop's promo is listed along with the Give Away Prize from that shop. If you are looking for something for yourself, a gift for someone or just looking for some ideas - you will find it here! Each shop is filled with unique one-of-a-kind items sure to please someone on your holiday shipping list.

So grab a cup of your favorite beverage [you might need two:)] and enjoy the Open House.

Thank-you for stopping by & we hope to see you again in the next two weeks. Don't forget to enter the Give Away!!

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy Any 2 Items, Get a 3rd item of Equal or Lesser value FREE!
(shipping not included)
BLOG: A Bespoke Touch

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


Lovely ivory shell bracelet with wax cord,
gold and white accent beads.
Perfect for any sea or shell lover.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy One Item, Get another at 50% off (lower priced item is 1/2 off)
FREE gift with total purchase of $15 or more
(does not include shipping)
BLOG: Heavenly Creations PGH

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


A beautiful red jasper and pearl bracelet perfect for the holidays or anytime! The perfect adornment to accompany your classic pearls with a dash of holiday flair. Sparkling crystal and sterling silver embellish the classic beauty of pearls with a hint of color. Bracelet measures approximately 7 1/2 inches, including clasp.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
FREE Shipping to US & Canada
1/2 Price Shipping Worldwide

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


This is a little sampler ornament is made with white embroidery thread on 32 count Ruby Wine Belfast Linen. It is stretched over a 3" hoop. These little samplers make great wall hangings, and even better Christmas ornaments!

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy One Item, get a Second Equal or Lower Priced item for 50% off.
(shipping not included)
BLOG: While the Cat's Away

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


Two mini gift totes perfect for holiday gift giving, these little quilted gems are the perfect size to hold a few truffles and a gift card, a necklace, earrings, or ring box. And the bags can be reused year after year - the gift that keeps on giving! If you win, you will receive one green bag and one red bag, each fully lined with coordinating fabric and closed with a loop and vintage rhinestone button for a touch of whimsy.










GIVE AWAY PRIZE


Vintage/ Collectible all glass jar with wire closure lid fill with Whispering Willow Natural Laundry Soap. 18 large loads/top load or 36 large loads/HE/front load/ SCOOP INCLUDED!

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy One pair of Earrings get the 2nd Pair at 50% off
Buy One Beaded Christmas Ornament -
Get the 2nd Ornament at 50% off
(not including shipping)

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


Set of 6 different beaded Christmas Ornaments.
Check shop to see the different styles and colors.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy One Painting and Get Another of Equal or Lesser value FREE!
(Does not include shipping)
BLOG: Cappy Sue Creations

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


This was taken during a ice storm and I love the way
you can see the illumination of every branch.
It comes as a 8x10 and while it looks almost black and
white here it is much more sepia toned in real life.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
15% off Everything in the Shop
(not including shipping)

GIVE AWAY PRIZE

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
25% Off Any Item(s) in the Shop with the Code CCS in notes to seller.
(shipping not included)
BLOG: Christie Cottage

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


A hand knit cuff with a beautiful handmade button,
a knit, felted wool coaster/candle mat,
2 matching Christmas cards,
and a set of baby hang tags/ gift tags

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy One Set of Cotton or Tulle Dish Clothes -
and get the 2nd set FREE!
Plus 10% off all Artificial Wreaths.
(shipping not included)
BLOG: Kelley's Crafty Gifts

GIVE AWAY PRIZE

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
Buy 2 Ornaments, Get a 3rd FREE!
FREE shipping on all items!

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


Run run as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread man, or can you!? You can catch this little Gingerbread Girl right here! She is perfect for your tree or wreath, a gift or tag and can be personalized.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
10% Off Your Purchase:
add "AudreysCountryCrafts" in a message to seller at checkout
(not including shipping)
PLUS a Pair of Snowball Earrings with Every Purchase $20 or More.

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


This necklace features a recycled piece of Chinese pottery, set in silver plate and made into mini pottery shard necklace. Focal point is a big bright orange flower in full bloom with accent beads. Necklace is approximately 18 inches in length and securely fastened with a lobster clasp.

SHOP PROMO Beginning November 15:
$5 Off Anything in the Shop
(not including shipping)
BLOG: Chatbug Karen at Winding Threads


GIVE AWAY PRIZE


This cute cross stitched ornament would look beautiful on your Christmas Tree this season. It measures 3" x 3" and was made by Karen during one of the off moments she was not making purses and quilts.

SHOP PROMO Beginning on November 25:
*~*~*~*~BOGO - buy one item from the BOGO section and get another item of equal or lesser value from the BOGO section free!
Purchase your first item and pay for it.
Purchase the second item separately, pay with "Other"!
NOV. 25-30!!*~*~*~*

25% off any One Item Priced over $20
(not including shipping)
FREE Gift with Every Purchase.

BLOGS: Audrey's Country Crafts and Audrey's Give Aways

GIVE AWAY PRIZE


4 wooden stocking ornaments: hand painted and stained on the back
and a 10" hand painted metal plate with 1" high feet:
great for holding your Christmas goodies!




THIS GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED!

The draws will take place on: December 1, 2009

There will be 14 Winners!

This is open to EVERYONE Worldwide!

Good Luck Everyone!!

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Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prizes. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

"Book Bags" Really!

I've heard of book bags, but never bags made out of books! A Spoonful of Chocolate Hope has the most amazing purses made from BOOKS! Michelle is actually offering a D.I.Y PDF Tutorial in her shop now - so you can make your own purses from your favorite book. Amazing.

How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
Well, funny story actually... When I first decided to open a business I started with selling Chocolate Spoons. Something I failed to think of however, was that I had no way of shipping the spoons during the hot Arizona summers! I created my business to help my parents out because they are about to loose thier house, so I tried to think of different things I could make. My parents situation is really what motivated me to re-open my shop. I have been proudly sending them 100% of the profits since January of 2009.

How did you come up with the idea to make bags out of books?
I actually found a tutorial on how to make a clutch from a book, and changed it up a bit by adding handles and extra material to make it sturdier. I Love to make them! Each one is so different and just as exciting as the first one to make.

Where do you craft?
I actually have taken over the guest room and the living room. I would send you a picture, but there isn't much to look at. The living room is quite embarrassing actually- I have books scattered around the house. My boyfriend says I need to stop going to the bookstore and get to working on the ones I already have. :) I'm going to invest in a bigger bookshelf tomorrow...

What would you love to add to your crafting space?
I would LOVE to have one large room that has a TV so I can watch while I'm sewing. (The entire reason why all the books are currently scattered around the living room). Somewhere that can hold a big cutting table as well as a bookshelf that wraps around the entire room. Maybe one day... A girl can dream. :)

What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
Books. I go to the store looking for a particular book for a custom order (something I get a lot of) and I'm not kidding you- I come out with about 10 extra books.

Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
Hmm.. that's a hard one. I usually fall in Love with all of them at one point. I would that my favorites are a toss up between this one:
Shakespeare Ten Great Plays Book Handbag
and this one:
Jane Austen Book handbag

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Larkspur, Colorado and moved out to Phoenix after I graduated from the University I went to in Charleston, South Carolina.

Megs Bags

Meg's Bags has been on Etsy since last October. What an amazing shop!! Megan has the most wonderful bags, sandwich/snack bags, goodie bags, kitchen items and much more!! Megan is from Saint Leonard Maryland, its' in Calvert County. She also has a great BLOG that is updated on a regular basis. Please check out Megan's blog and shop!


How did you decide on your shop name?
Me and my mom decided on my shop's name. She wanted to bring my bags to her work to help me sell them and we needed a name. She came up with Megs Bags and it just stuck.

When did you start sewing?
I have been sewing ever since I was a little girl. My Nana taught me to sew when I was very little. While I must admit I wasn't allowed behind a machine until I was around 8 or 9. Most of my skill came from her or my mother... and other skills I just figured out as I went along.

Where do you craft?What would you love to add to your crafting space?
At the moment I have a studio set up in the upstairs of my parents garage. But that will soon have to be moved to my college apartment... I honestly don't know how well that is going to work... So the one thing I would add- Space.

What does your sewing space look like?
Its a mess... I like to have all my material out in front of me so I can see what I have... so it tends to be messy. It really gets on my moms nerves.

Why did you start your business?
I started my business just as a hobby. I just had a google site and sold them to friends and family. Then I realized it could be more. I opened and Etsy shop and created a blog, with higher hopes. I hope to earn money for college thru this. If not enough for tuition at least some for food and books :0)

What or who inspires you?
Anything inspires me. Sometimes I see someone walking around with a cute bag, then I'll go home and try to make my own version. Sometimes I just start making a bag and whatever happens happens.

Do you have a day job?
Nope, no day job... (I planned on getting a summer job but I was away to much and no one would hire me for the month i was home!) Although as soon as I get to school I have to get one.




What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
I like making all my items. But if I had to pick one it would be my tooth fairy pillows. To me they are just adorable! And there fun to make because you can get really creative because they are for children.