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"SPRING FEVER SALE" GOING ON NOW in the Etsy Shop....Here's how it works: If a title or description has the word "SPRING," or "FLOWER," or "GARDEN," in it, that item is available for a LIMITED time at 15% OFF! Just put your items in your cart, proceed to checkout, and put "SPRING FEVER" in the "NOTES TO SELLER" and then WAIT for a revised invoice (or pay immediately and I will refund the discount to you through PayPal). One discount code per purchase.
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I can't TELL you the last time I was able to "snag" a treasury on Etsy, but today, thanks to the wonders of Facebook "psst, hey, buddy...," Marcy gave me the "heads up" that they were about to open up, I happened to have some time, and wandered over -- didn't have anything planned but with "almost-spring" sunshine streaming in the window, the song "Mellow Yellow" suddenly came singing into my head, LOL! 
Yep, it's my very own copy of Alphabet City by Stephanie Chisholm - the "Chiz" - that I raved about in last week's Friday Favorites!!
From Shop3pm on Etsy, what could be cuter than this traditional sock monkey doll - oh, it does take me back!!
And from one of my favorite Etsy artisan friends, how could I resist this special one! Marcy - you've done it again!! :-) Check out her work at StudioMarcy!!
Sometimes I like to window shop, and yes, even buy occasionally when I can, jewelry instead of making my own (I know, it's shocking, isn't it!)....if I could, these babies would be in my cart today! Maybe tomorrow (if you don't beat me to them!) ~ from one of my favorite artisans and a great pal, too...AbeleesHandcrafted on 1000Markets:
So, I do wish you a very wonderful Valentine's Day ~ may you be surrounded by all those who love you and filled with love yourself ~ blah, blah, blah! ;-) Peace...First, just to clarify, the adorable puppy in "Wordless Wednesday" is not mine - she is Andrew's "Tusker" who keeps him company over in Tanzania (and also has a penchant for chewing things -- I think perhaps she may be telepathic with our Scout...hmmm...but, she is adorable, isn't she!). Here is our "sweet" pup (not really a pup, shhh! he thinks he is!).
Had a great "Mimi" day with Sarah today ~ although must say when I picked her up, her first words were, "Don't panic, but I was sick most of the night and had contractions for a while this morning, but it's ok, they've stopped and I just HAVE to go to the mall to get this stuff, so if you don't take me, I'll go by myself." EEK! Like I really had a choice then, huh?! All is quiet now in "high-alert" baby world, but I was watching her like a "Mimi-hawk" all day! :-) She picked out some wonderful new mommy sleepwear (a gift from me -- and very appropriate as one of the sets' brands was "Mimi") and got an adorable outfit for baby "Rachel" (not the little one's real name - family joke since we're being kept in the dark and that's what we all guessed!) to come home from the hospital in....we "topped off" our day by "finishing off" our feet with much deserved pedicures ~ well, at least she certainly deserved hers :-).
REMINDER....this weekend will be the FINAL days of the Valentine's Sale in the Etsy shop (sale ends at Sunday, midnight) -- if you haven't checked out these specials, be sure to stop by and do so this weekend. Other Artisan Beaders also are offering specials and you can see their shops at this link. Now's the time to get that special Valentine a treat....or treat yourself!
Finally, want to share this very cool link with you and encourage you visit it daily - to "exercise" your brain AND help with world hunger (can't argue with that, can you?). It's sponsored by the United Nations World Food Program. From the "FreeRice" site:Do I really make a difference by playing FreeRice?
The rice you donate makes a huge difference to the person who receives it. According to the United Nations, about 25,000 people die each day from hunger or hunger-related causes, most of them children. Though 10 grains of rice may seem like a small amount, it is important to remember that while you are playing, so are thousands of other people at the same time. It is everyone together that makes the difference. Thanks to you, FreeRice has generated enough rice to feed more than two million people since it started in October 2007.
TGIF, everyone!
And after all the "hard work of that decision-making," why not take a leisurely browse through the shops of the Artisan Beaders Street Team to see what many of them are offering right now, including SignatureSterling, for the "Chocolate, Flowers, and Lace" special Valentine's Sale?! You are sure to find some absolutely wonderful gems, designs, and luscious temptations -- all at special discounts....and here's a thought, the first person you might remember :-) is yourself - in order to more fully love others! So, why not treat yourself this February 14th!!
Chocolate, Flowers, and Lace....of course! Well, then the Artisan Beaders have a GREAT sale ready for you now, just in time for ♥ Valentine's Day ♥.
Brrr!,baby, it's COLD outside, but the DEALS are HOT inside the shop TONIGHT! Stop by and check out these great savings JUST for TONIGHT'S SNS (Saturday Night's Specials):
Oh, these look so YUM-O from Whimsy&Spice!
Ok...so I LOVE blueberries and I LOVE dark chocolate ~ I'm SO guessing that THIS would be INCREDIBLE from Seth Ellis Chocolatier ~ oh, my!
Decisions, decisions....new creations finally photographed and ready for listing, but now the big decision! In which venue to place them! LOL!
Well, at least for tonight they can preview here and on Flickr until I make the final placement tomorrow...stay tuned or check out Etsy, ArtFire, and 1000Markets to see where these end up! :-)
Yes, 2009 brings SignatureSterling opening new doors! You'll continue to find us, as usual, at Etsy, our original home, but as of today, we are also, slowly building a shop at ArtFire, a wonderful new venue for artisan creators of all "muses." Hope you'll stop by and check out the new "digs" soon ~ and if your creative juices have been flowing and have been looking for a place to "land," consider ArtFire....it's a wonderful place to be for sellers. Feel free to ask me if you have any questions about my experience there so far. AND, if you do become a "neighbor," don't forget to let them know you heard about ArtFire from me when you sign up! Thanks!! :-)
It's Monday...must be ABSTEAM's Giveaway time again and yes, it's another beauty! This week's "gem" is from Jael of JaelsJewels - this gorgeous, cheery pendant to brighten even your grayest wintry day!
OR....even better ~ get it FREE in this terrific SignatureSterling "Black Friday/Saturday" Giveaway! These HOLIDAY PEARLS Earrings were one of the biggest hits "in the shop" during the holidays last year ~ and now, you've got the chance to get a pair of your own!
BMW (Buckeye Michigan Week!) fun continues with another special 20% discount offer for TODAY ONLY on..."SCARLET AND GRAY ELEGANCE Earrings". List price is $18.00, but until midnight tonight ONLY, you can order these gemstone earrings for $14.40 (plus shipping ~ and remember, local friends of SignatureSterling always receive FREE shipping). 
