Glitter... what a magical thing

I just got through creating four glittery/glam mini witch hats for a custom order and glitter is everywhere.  I see it on the keyboard, a trail through the hall and on me.  I had a blast working with it... even if it is messy.




Just two of the mini-witch hats that are available in my AlteredByGypsyGoods Etsy Shop

Facebook

Long story short...

I had to create another page for my shops on facebook.  After a week of trying to merge the page to the profile without success... I gave up and started over again.  A new beginning so to speak. 

facebook.com/handmade.gypsygoods

Have you been nice?

...if you have, reward yourself with something special from Leta Marie Designs Etsy Shop.   She is offering.......FREE SHIPPING in her shop until DEC. 20, 2011.

Red and Silver Crystal Christmas Double Stretch Bracelet

 

 

Christmas Snowflake Earrings with Red Crystals

Zibbet Blog feature

Zibbet featured zibbeter walkinthewoodsllc

This week we have a treat for you as you will see when you read about Walk In The Woods LLC. Rose has a shop full of spirited gifts inspired by nature.

Her devotion to Mother Nature is clearly evident in her art, notebooks, jewelry, spirit cords, sculpture and botanicals. She is an herbalist, artist, healer, and priestess of the wild, but she’d like you to just call her Rose....... Read the rest of her interview on The Zibbet Blog

Z Box Samplers

ZBOX Sampler Box
An assortment of wonderful samples from over 20 Zibbet Shop owners to give you a premium look at what we can do!!

Treat yourself today!

These boxes also make wonderful gifts, as many of the items are full size. You will find jewelry, cards, candles, tarts, soaps, keychains, ATC's, beauty items, candy, bakery items, vintage items, and more, just all kinds of wonderful and useful items!!
Think of your hairdresser, your friend, your co-worker, your sister, your sister-n-law, your mom, or anyone you want get a lot of something for only $18 SHIPPED in the USA!!
You will receive between 15-18 samples in this box!

Check us out on ZBoxTV:
Http://www.youtube.com/ZBoxTV
Become a subscriber!!

To see more about the Shops in Z Box go here:
Http://www.zibbeters.blogspot.com

You WILL NOT receive one of each sample available, you will get between 15 - 18 random samples in each box ordered. In addition you will also receive coupons from some companies!

You will get a complete list of each Shop that is currently participating in Z Box!

THE BOX PICTURED IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOX YOU WILL GET. IT HAS EVERY ARTIST FEATURED IN IT. YOUR BOX WILL NOT HAVE ALL THE SAMPLES PICTURED. YOUR BOX WILL CONTAIN 15-18 RANDOM SAMPLES IN IT!

Artfire Daily Giveaway ($100)

7/19: AAD-012
7/18: AAC-636 

7/17: AAC-307
7/16: AAB-858
7/15: AAB-116
7/14: AAD-833
7/13: AAD-768
7/12: AAD-292 

Email contests@artfire.com if your code is selected to claim your $100 gift certificate to the Pro studio of your choice. Hurry up, unclaimed codes expire one week from the day they are selected!


Not on this list? Click here to sign up for the Daily Collection email and you’ll get a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate to any ArtFire Pro Studio every day!

Check those numbers!  I would love to win (there are so many great shops on Artfire...It would be hard to choose just one).
 

Thank you Ruthie for hosting the giveaway....

We have a winner for the giveaway.  She has been contacted and given her coupon code.
Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway.

Don't forget to check out Ruthie's Blog Rose Works Jewelry  featuring her  beautiful handmade jewelry and more Giveaways. 

Take a peek at this beauty "Goldberry" LoTR themed bracelet--->
that she has for sale in her
Rose Works Jewelry Etsy Shop. 








<------This gorgeous hand beaded piece is called
Color Explodes Bead Woven Bracelet

Ruthie carries handcrafted one of a kind earrings, bracelets and necklaces in her shops. She can be found on Etsy and Artfire. Treat yourself or someone you love to a beautiful treasure.

Artfire Daily Giveaway....

Artfire Shoppers Code Giveaway Are you one of the Daily WINNERS??? 4/23: AAB-442  4/22: AAA-131  4/21: AAA-535  4/20: AAB-218 4/19: AAB-043 4/18: AAA-886  4/17: AAA-039  4/16: AAA-951  4/15: AAA-844  4/14: AAA-078
Email contests@artfire.com if your code is selected to claim your $100 gift certificate to the Pro studio of your choice.  Hurry up, unclaimed codes expire one week from the day they are selected! Not signed up???? Sign up to receive the ArtFire Collections Daily Email.   We'll also send you a unique "shopper code," when your code matches the code in the Daily Collection email you can claim a $100 Gift Certificate to spend in any Pro studio on ArtFire!

Walk in the Woods is featured in Artizen Magazine!

If you don't know Rose of Walk in the Woods LLC already...

Read all about her in the March edition of Artizen Magazine ..about gardens, growth and earthy renaissance women

Rose's feature begins on page 28.....But, this is such a beautiful magazine you will want to read every page!  Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter while you are there.

<-----One of her beautiful handmade journals and Essence Sprays (below) that she offers in her Walk in the Woods Artfire Shop. 

 Energetic Essence Spray ~ for scent & vibration ~ one fluid ounce

This spray is holistic blend of pure rosewood essential oil and a handcrafted flower essence of wild rose. This combination merges the many warm and loving energies of the heart

Small Business Saturday........

Here's a way to support people who make handmade.  There are so many wonderful artisans out there, and in this age of poorly made-mass produced goods, giving someone something handmade is so awesome and supports a small home business as well! It really makes the occasion special and unique.   Please take a moment and look at these shops:
AbsintheDragonfly - ArtFire Artisan Studio
HaffinasMinis - ArtFire Artisan Studio
aislinnseroticjewels - ArtFire Artisan Studio
merigreenleaf - ArtFire Artisan Studio
ManyHorsesJewelrySupply - ArtFire Artisan Studio
TheBeadedBranch - ArtFire Artisan Studio
pegasussoaps - ArtFire Artisan Studio
auntifranni - ArtFire Artisan Studio
Nightmaiden - ArtFire Artisan Studio
MzzThang - ArtFire Artisan Studio
MothersLove - ArtFire Artisan Studio
FantasyClay - ArtFire Artisan Studio
EmilyClaireCreations - ArtFire Artisan Studio
ThunderMoonDesigns - ArtFire Artisan Studio
WhisperingWoods - ArtFire Artisan Studio
DsignsofAvalon - ArtFire Artisan Studio
ColtPixy - ArtFire Artisan Studio
Wooleycreek - ArtFire Artisan Studio
CharSpirit - ArtFire Artisan Studio
GypsyGoods - ArtFire Artisan Studio
StudioDTQ - ArtFire Artisan Studio
ShinyAdornments - ArtFire Artisan Studio
DerondaDesigns - ArtFire Artisan Studio
smiss00 - ArtFire Artisan Studio
CatsWire - ArtFire Artisan Studio
SassyClayCreations - ArtFire Artisan Studio
CWinspirations - ArtFire Artisan Studio
intothedawn - ArtFire Artisan Studio
CrysallisCreations - ArtFire Artisan Studio
JewelledTrellis - ArtFire Artisan Studio
SilverRiverJewelry - ArtFire Artisan Studio
WillowWalkerDesigns - ArtFire Artisan Studio
MadelinesWardrobe - ArtFire Artisan Studio
gundowerks - ArtFire Artisan Studio
Sewhappydesigns - ArtFire Artisan Studio
C Newcomb Woodworking - Artfire Artisan Studio 
cymberrain -  Artfire Artisan Studio
ignisfatuus - Artfire Artsan Studio
GlasstasticTreasures - Artfire Artsan Studio
madelineswardrobe - Artfire Artsan Studio

(List borrowed from Michelle and Franni)

Giving Thanks....

http://www.zibbet.com/GypsyGoods/artwork?artworkId=97305

http://www.zibbet.com/pinkdaisystudio/artwork?artworkId=118485

http://www.zibbet.com/Sewlicitations/artwork?artworkId=105112

http://www.zibbet.com/NiftyKnits/artwork?artworkId=97995

Think Pink...........

................EclecticOddities

LOCDesignStudio...................................

 

 ......................PortableGraffiti

I had a Breast Biopsy Tuesday afternoon and spent the day in bed today resting. All the beautiful handmade "Think Pink" creations featured in October (breast awareness month) inspired me to go get my mammogram over with. I had skipped 3 years and had to go back for a detailed scans and return for a Stereotactic (Mammographically Guided) Breast Biopsy. Several small calcifications were removed to be biopsied. So, if you put it off.......Please don't put it off any longer!  Early detection is important!!!

Update: Finally, got the call from the Doctors office (tomorrow will be 2 weeks).  She said the report says the calcifications are benign.  She wants me to go to a breast surgeon just to be on the safe side and mamo at 6 months.

What's my favorite thing about having online shops....???

The opportunity to meet new people through their shops and blogs. A very prominent member of the Zibbet Community is Judy of  Portable Graffiti , Portable Graffiti Graphics , Wild Goose Chase and Proofreader (her 4 Zibbet Shops) was so kind to feature my newest listing on her blog:

portablegraffiti.blogspot.com/go-green-with-gypsy-goods-organic 

As you can tell she is a very busy lady and still makes the time everyday to post and help out in the Zibbet Community.  I know, I really appreciate all the time she takes to help in the forums.  She was one of the first people to greet me in the Zibbet Community.  I have learned so much from her posts and appreciate her kind and warm tone that she gives to the community.  That is what I think sets Zibbet apart from some of the other online places.

Judy has a something for everyone: 
Graphics, collectibles, buttons and proofreading.  Her variety of goods and services in her Zibbet Shops cannot be beat and very reasonable prices, too. 
Portable Graffiti

Over 2,000 Buttons..... Something for Everyone

Portable Graffiti Graphics

Graphic Design - Shop Banners - Web Ads - Brochures - Business Cards

Wild Goose Chase 

Wild Goose Chase - Vintage Goods - Crafts - Cards - Supplies- Oddities

Proofreader

Can't spell? Hate writing?  My proofreading service has low prices and is broken down into categories of the pages on your Zibbet shop.

 

My newest listing on Artfire and Zibbet:

Organic Cotton Coffee Filters

Judy of Portable Graffiti was so very kind to review my new filter on her Blog. 
Please check out her Review of my Gypsygoods Organic Filter

So much to do....

 LAST DAY over on Artfire to sign up for the group rate of 5.95 a month...It goes up tomorrow. 

I love this time of year...

The air turns cooler and we can start taking walks again (We have to stay inside most of the day in the hot Texas summers and I miss walking).   Hubby gets up early and we are in bed early or we would walk at night.

Hubby has tomatoes and green beans in our fall garden and I am super busy with sewing, jewelry and buttons. I will need to live until I am 150 to get it all done!

One of my newest listings on Artfire...My Fall Goddess Bib necklace

I added all of the Artfire Collections to my blog on Artfire...Thank you to those of you that have added one of my items to your collections...I am blessed to have some fantastic people that unselfishly spread the love of handmade goods.

We Heart Handmade

Click here to enter the "We Heart Handmade" (Readymade sweepstakes)

In my daily travels around the web...I found this sweepstakes.  If you love handmade and would love to win $800.

Good Luck to all

I am so proud to show off

GypsyGoods

Handmade Unique Gifts

My new AF Handmade Shop badge

2 of my play toys...

These are part of the photos that I took to send into Artfire for the Certified Handmade.  I had to get rid of some supplies first.  But that was only 2 or 3 listings.  Aren't they cute?

And more creative spaces......Fingers crossed!
Update:
I had my pin backs in the design category first....I should have checked that before I sent in the application.  I corrected them and still on the waiting list.

New handmade large clothespin bags

Large sized Cloth Clothespin Bags
12 inches high x 11 inches wide
Sturdy double layered fused 100% cotton fabric.
Green: Tropical Tropics

Ivory: Cocktail Party