This Weeks Featured Shop Ringaling By Beth

For Next week and the week after I am on Vacation, so This fantastic shop we be the Featured shop for 2 weeks. She is also the host of next months giveaway. Please have a look at all the wonderfully cool things she makes. I really enjoyed looking around her shop.

I started my ring endeavor in the Fall of 2009. I always knew I wanted to do something creative. I had seen an article in a magazine years ago about vintage buttons made into rings. I thought it was the coolest idea,


so I decided to start a business creating rings and hairpins for young and old with buttons, vintage materials, seaglass or anything else that strikes me. I love the idea of repurposing items.

This fascination started with my home. I love to furnish and decorate with things not everyone else would have. I love all things vintage, nostaligic and a little bit different. I feel the same way about my accessories.

It is fun to be unique and since my rings are affordable, it is something that you can buy for yourself and not feel guilty. You can buy a hot pink ring to match that special shirt, even of you are only going to wear it

with that one shirt. I like the fact that there is a story behind each item, that is the whole beauty of handmade items that are also vintage.



The fun part of the business is finding the buttons and vintage materials. My favorite hobby is going to flea markets, which are my greatest source of inspiration. You just never know where you are going to find

your next ring. I have received buttons from friends and family that have been some of my favorite rings......everyone always has a miscellaneous tin of buttons. Out of every 100 buttons I come across, just a

small percentage are actually what I call "ring worthy". Occasionally I make a ring that is not my particular style, but I think someone will love it. That is what is so great, the diversity. Everyobody has different

styles......petite, chunky, silver, gold......there is sure to be something for everyone!



You can find me at:

http://ringalingbybeth.etsy.com/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/ringalingbybeth/270288775138?ref=ts#!/pages/ringalingbybeth/270288775138?ref=ts

or email me at:

ringalingbybeth@yahoo.com

And The Winners Of My Blogaversary Are......

The winner of the 3 digital collages is comment # 1 Yanni Creations, and the winner of the 3 iron on appliques is comment # 16 Laurie!! Congrats Ladies, please get your info to me ASAP so I can get your items to you. Thank you to all of you for participating, I feel special!!! :)

All comments chosen by http://www.random.org/

Last Day To Enter!!

Today is the last day to ener my blogaversary giveaway. Two winners will be chosen tomorrow and annouced here on my blog. 1 winner will recieve 3 appliques of their choice from my store. The other winner will recieve 3 of their choice digital collage sheets from my other shop!! Here is the link get your comments in now!!! http://thatgirlscrafty.blogspot.com/2010/06/its-my-blogaversery-giveaway.html

Giveaway Month Of June Felted Morning Glory Pin

Giveaway madness on That Girls Crafty this month!! Fibrous is giving away an adorable felted morning glory (love these flowers) pin to one lucky winner! Winner will be chosen 1 month from today (date at the top of post) and will be posted. You can enter up to 3 times, and  Rules are the same as always,

1) Visit her shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/fibrous and choose your fave item and post in a comment

2) Become a blog follower and post in another comment

3) retweet this post or blog about it and put that in another comment don't forget the link.

Here is Fibrous' description of her item

This simple wet-felted morning glory is made from merino wool. It's dark purple with red in the middle and radiating out.

It has a fluffy leaf and is attached to a brooch pin.

It would bring a lovely bit of color to a light outfit.
It measures 3" x 3" (7.60 cm)


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Summer Fun Activities For Kids

Summer is almost upon us, and every season calls for new activities to keep our kids busy. We just bought a new trampoline for our girls so that will keep them somewhat occupied. :) Here is a list links of fun avtivities for kids of all ages. I hope you enjoy, and please feel free to comment with your own ideas, I am always up for new ideas, hence the list. :)

1) Free ideas for outdoor fun http://knol.google.com/k/anthony-kane/summer-activities-for-children/ry9a78g8ijx5/12#
2)Art Projects http://www.makeandtakes.com/keeping-the-kids-busy-this-summer
3) More Arts n Crafts http://www.pioneerthinking.com/ara-kidscrafts.html
4)Outdoor Free Fun http://www.keeparticles.com/how-to-keep-your-kids-busy-and-active-this-summer_a8851.htm
5)Summer Themed Crafts http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Category:Kids_Crafts
6)More outdoor activities http://www.helium.com/items/1841999-outdoor-summer-craft-ideas-for-kids

I hope you enjoy the links, and find some fun ideas for the summer, and may you never hear "I'm bored Mommy"

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This Weeks Featured Seller Fibrous

My fibrous leanings began when I was ten, when my great-aunt taught me how to crochet during a short trip to visit her. When I returned home all I could remember what to do was little circles, so I made all my troll dolls little hats and rugs. 20 years later I not only can crochet more than just little circles, but I’ve added knitting, wet felting and needle felting to my fibrous pursuits.

My idea to start an etsy shop came about recently, after my mother requested that I make her a hedgehog after seeing one that I had knitted on my blog. I ended up needle felting one for her. It was so adorable that I decided to make more, and those were the first things I posted on my etsy shop. I love the medium of wool, and my shop contains my creations.

Please be sure to check out all the wonderful items in her shop!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fibrous

Fibrous is also hosting our next giveaway starting next week, be sure to come back to see which item she is offering to one lucky winner.

ITS MY BLOGAVERSERY!!!!! GIVEAWAY!!!!

That Girls Crafty is 1 year old!!! YAY!!! So that Means I will be giving away winners choice of 3 Iron On Appliques from my Shop http://www.bellesmademoiselles.etsy.com/ . I am also giving away winners choice of 3 digital collages from my shop
http://www.simplybannersnads.etsy.com/ . The items pictured are just examples of my newest additions. As stated it's the winners choice, and there will be 2 winners.

You can enter up to 3 times here are the rules:
1) visit EITHER shop and pick your favorite item and put it in your comment.
2) Retweet this post and in another comment say you did.
3) Become a blog follower, and put that in another comment.

This Giveaway will go from today until Mon. June 21st. The winners will be annouced here that day!! Good luck and thank you for participating!!

This Weeks Featured Shop Katie Cat Creations

The perfect gift can be a challenging find. You want it to be personal, thoughtful and something that doesn’t necessarily break the bank. If you've ever been stumped by the gift-giving dilemma, I’ve got a great idea for you! You can create a custom sign using pictures that capture letters from nature, architecture and everyday life. First name, last name, a special saying – it’s up to you.

Katie Cat Creations has an array of letters to choose from … and the best part, they are affordable! It’s an out-of-the-ordinary gift that’s bound to wow that special someone. Your 4x6 prints will be mailed within 24 hours – then all you need to do is find a frame for your custom creation. Big impact + small investment = the perfect gift! Check them out today and let us know what you think.

www.etsy.com/shop/mkmclark

How cool is the picture she made for my blog you def need to check her out!! Her link is above.

Modern Handmade Child

The summer issue of the Etsy Kids magazine is out. It's full of great ideas, fun activites, and downloads, check it out here.

http://modernhandmadechild.com/

A fun You Tube Tutorial

I love those little kawaii clay charms they are so cute, and popular right now. So I decided to look for a tut so I could do some with my daughter. This was one I found easy to follow, so thought I would share it here. Enjoy!!