Monday October 19, 2009

Good morning to everyone, it is a beautiful autumn day in Michigan.  The weather is going to warm up this week,  a great time to finish up some fall chores before winter gets here.  Before I head outside I would love for you to visit three shops on Etsy.  They are all from the Old Farmhouse Gathering.  So get something great to drink and take a look.  I have added some Christmas music to help with the Christmas shopping we all have.  The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team has many many great artist that have something to off for everyone on your list.  So please check out the great shops.  The first is Vintage Keepsake Truck, Joan offer many one of kind items.


1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


www.vintagekeepsaketrunk.etsy.com

I chose this name because I like the idea of searching and finding an old trunk in the attic and opening it to find vintage time-worn treasures from the olden days.



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Since March 2009



3. What type of items do you offer?

Primitive Folk Art handmade soft-sculpture offerings featuring Art Dolls, Home Decor, Holiday and Seasonal Decorations and Collectibles, all created with that time-worn look.



4. How long have you been crafting?

35 years

5. Who or What inspires you?

I was inspired as a youth by my Great Aunt and Grandmother that taught me to sew on an old Singer Sewing machine. My crafting really took off when I was injured back in my 30's in an accident and was left in chronic pain and forced to change to a sedentary life style. Creating is Therapy for me and helps me to forget the pain and I thoroughly enjoy it!



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

Probably my Art Dolls. I love to dress them in vintage baby clothes from the 1920's and each of them comes out different with their own personality.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

PLACES TO FIND ME.....

Home of Vintage Keepsake Trunk.....

http://www.vintagekeepsaketrunk.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7050167

http://vintagekeepsaketrunk.blogspot.com/

http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/vintagekeepsaketrunk

http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=32731

http://wsoapp-vintagekeepsaketrunk.blogspot.com/

http://vintagekeepsaketrunk-soatp.blogspot.com/

http://www.123websiteservices.com/~craftsho/craftbooth588/index.php?x=99&y=37


The second shop for you to check out is Painted Kreations, with hand painted gingerbread men and more.


1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


Painted Kreations........chosen because I paint. The K in Kreations because of my name starting with a K and I wanted to be original.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Since February of 2008

3. What type of items do you offer?

I have hand painted items on a variety of surfaces. I paint in different styles, and also create and paint my own gingerbread designs.

4. How long have you been crafting?

Probably 25 years, more so in the last 10 years, being involved in craft shows and such.

5. Who or What inspires you? I use painting as a stress release, inspired by designers such as Terrye French, Maxine Thomas, Monika Brint, Renee Mullins, etc.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

The angel tub with bath items.........love the soft colors and lavender scents

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

http://paintedkreations4u.blogspot.com, http://paintedkreationsbykris.blogspot.com, http://paintedkreations.artfire.com, http://myworld.ebay.com/

For the third shop I would love to look at is SugarMountainMercantile.  Debbie has some more one of kind items.  Each item made by hand! 

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


The name of my shop is Sugar Mountain Mercantile, which I named for the mountain in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee on which I am blessed to have a beautiful log home getaway. I called it a "Mercantile" because I just knew I'd be offering up a wide variety of items, kind of like a general store.



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Just over a year.



3. What type of items do you offer?

Well, it depends on how the mood strikes me! Nearly everything is holiday- themed, as I adore each and every holiday. I do machine and hand-embroidery, crochet, make primitive soaps, and I may list a few vintage items here and there. I haven’t yet filled my shop with what I really intend to sell. I also have plans to open a second shop in the near future, selling strictly baby items.



4. How long have you been crafting?

Gosh, ever since high school…I started out as a ceramics instructor in an after-school program for grade-schoolers..made me decide really quickly I did NOT want to be a teacher when I “grew up”!



5.Who or What inspires you?

Honestly, I am inspired and rejuvenated each and every time we go down to the cabin. It’s so peaceful and beautiful there, it would be hard not to be inspired. Every season has something to offer..the beautiful Fall colors, the snow-covered mountains in Winter, seeing the Spring flowers begin to bloom..and the beauty in Summer is just amazing!



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I always like listing glass-blocks, because each one has a personality of its own, depending on the graphics I use, and how I choose to decorate it. Plus they seem to sell well!



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

I don’t yet have a blog, but can be found on the following:

http://twitter.com.SugarMtnMercant http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1639453199&ref=profile


Please as you visit each shop leave a heart, and you can mark you favorite items with a heart also.  Makes going back to find them easier.  I hope you enjoy some music and some more great shops.  The Old Farmhouse Gathering is getting the Holiday Basket ready, so stop by for updates on when you can enter the give away.  Enjoy your day today  it is present, tomorrow is a gift, and yesterday is in the past.  Remember all the good times, and forget the bad ones. 

Just another quick note, with all of us trying to get the most from our money, and making it stretch further and further.  You can also shop by dollar amounts.  Have a great and happy Monday!