The 1st “We Luv Etsy” Swap

There's a Swap going on over at Etsy.  All Etsy Sellers are Invited to participate.  The details are below.  Come join in the fun! 

Welcome to the 1^st We Luv Etsy Swap. The swap goes like this:

It’s a Secret Swap. No Limit to the number of Participants. This is not Required but Please Consider Sending out of the USA. Sign-ups are June 24, 2006 – July 1, 2006. Required Swap Send-out is July 17^th, 2006

You will not know your Partner and they will not know you. The only information you will have about them are the answers they provide you on a short questionnaire. I will randomly match up partners. You must decide if you will ship out of the USA.

You will want to Craft something for your partner that will best represent your Etsy Shop. This Swap is also an advertising tool and will be a great way to get your Shop and yourself out there. So including Business Cards in your swap package is Highly recommended.

The Swap Item limit is $15. You may Craft something with a value of more than $15 but please , your item should not be less than $15 in value. Delivery Confirmation is required for USA packages and for anything out of the USA; you must keep your postal receipt in case it is needed to prove you sent your item.

Please email me to let me know you received your swap item. I will be keeping a Spreadsheet and this is the way I can keep track of everyone and make sure no one gets flaked.

Please provide a link to a picture of your Swap Item. Please give Kudos to your Swap Partner. We want to see what you got and hear about how you love your item! What a Great way to Advertise!

Required send out is July 17^th 2006 and please put forth all efforts to meet this deadline. Your Swap Partner is counting on you. If for some reason you are having trouble meeting the deadline or if something beyond your control as come up, please email me and we can work it out.

I am putting out a call for “Swap Angels”. An Angel would Craft something following the Swap Guidelines for a Partner that has lost their original partner for some unforeseen reason.

So, to wrap it up:

1). Email: weluvetsyswap@gmail.com to join in the fun! In the Subject Line please put: Etsy Secret Swap. Please provide your Real Name, Real Address, Etsy Shop Name and address and your Email address.2). Once you get your Partner’s Info, start creating your swap item. The questionnaire will be sent out immediately after the sign-up period has closed.

3). Don’t miss the Deadline to send out.

4). If you don’t want to Swap but would like to be on stand by as a “Swap Angel” please email: weluvetsyswap@gmail.com and let me know if you would like to be an Angel.

5). Please keep in contact with the Organizer – Me; especially if there are any problems.

6). And last but not least – Have Fun and Let’s Get Swapping!

A Snowflake in June

It has been so Hot here in Florida lately and we have not had much rain so everything is parched. I was thinking about the Fall and Winter up North. So I thought I would create a little snow down in Florida, in my Studio. I made this Fused Art Glass Pendant with bits of Dichroic Glass to represent a Snowflake; a snowflake in June. It is currently being offered in my Etsy Shop and it's Snow Cool!

Link to Pendant:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=266562

Stop By the Shop sometime!
~Donna

A Special Butterfly

I Finished it!

My Butterfly Kisses Stained Glass Suncatcher. I am so pleased although next project I will strive to do even better. I am still leary of trying a bigger piece with more intricate pieces so I have decided not to rush anything and take my time, enjoy the craft and make some more Suncatchers. In this picture you don't see the antennae I added this morning. A co-worker purchased this from me as a Birthday Gift for another co-worker and I had overlooked the antennae when I took this picture. I rushed out to the Studio this morning at 5 am..LOL..and added the antennae, polished it up again, wrapped it up and took it to work. It was a hit and now I have been commissioned to do 4 more Suncatchers; a Mouse, 2 Angels and 1 Sea Shell. I am so pleased!

I have taken my Art to new heights and I am very excited taking this journey.

I plan to offer Stained Glass pieces in the very near future in my Etsy Shop: http://divinitydesigns.etsy.com  Please watch for them…Coming Soon!

*wink*
~Donna

Item of the Day June 19 2006

This is my "Todays Special Value".  This bracelet is On Sale today for 15% off.  Please visit my Etsy shop for tis Value and other great items:

Link to Bracelet:  http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=74245 

Happy Birthday to You!

Today is Etsy.com's Birthday. It has been a year since the Handcrafted Selling Venue started and gave us all a Great Place to Shop for and Showcase Handcrafted Items. I don't remember how I found Etsy but I am so glad I did! So Happy Birthday Etsy! Wishing you (and us) many more happy years to come!

I have finished this Freedom Heart Mosaic and have listed it For Sale in my Etsy Shop. I thought it would be nice to offer something Patriotic since the 4th of July is fast approaching. It is a nice 8×8 Mosaic and it can be viewed here: http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=263228

Thanks so much and till next time,

Take it easy!

~Donna

Organized Swaps

Here are my 10 Craft Swap Items for the SweatShoppe Swap 2 on Craftster.org

This is suppose to be a surprise but for those on Craftster that read my blog well….the surprise has been blown..HeHe…I just couldn't resist any longer. I had to post a picture of the Pendants.

All Fused Glass with various designs and color combinations. My Swap Recipients will be surprised…no one knows exactly which one they are getting. I love swapping, it's great fun and a way to Advertise my Etsy Shop. Contact me if you have some cool Crafts and want to Swap.

I also sell Pendants like these in my Etsy Shop. They are Afforable and totally Handcrafted by Me. I take Custom Orders and would be happy to create something Unique and Totally OOAK for You!

Visit: http://divinitydesigns.etsy.com

*Wink*
~Donna

Rainy Days and Mondays

always get me down….well not really but it's a catchy Song for a day like today in usually Sunny Florida. We got a Hurricane a'brewin! While we are enjoying the rain we don't want a Hurricane so Alberto…take it easy on us!

So in light of a gloomy day and probably rest of the week, I wanted to present to you this Brightly colored Pendant made with Paradise Lime Green and Black Fused Glass. It was a wonderful surprise this weekend and is newly listed in my Etsy Shop.

$15 and it's yours and it includes the chain. I will ship Overseas so visit the following link or contact me if your interested in purchasing.

Link to Pendant: http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=251170

Thanks so much!

~Crafty Diva Donna 

Butterfly Kisses

  

Ok, got the glass cut for my next project…A butterfly suncatcher measuring approx. 9×9″. I’ve got some grinding to do but I am so happy that I went ahead and prepared the pattern and cut the glass. I am ahead of the game..this week I can work on it a little at a time and hopefully by this weekend I should have it completed.

I’m using Orange, Purple, Yellow, Blue and a Green Glass Gem. I’m not really happy with the yellow now that it’s down on the pattern. I have a more deeper yellow that I may use. I just don’t know. This yellow is really pretty in the sun but so is the other one. What do you think? Please leave me a comment – Do you like the yellow or should I go with a totally different color?

Till Next Time,
~Donna

Unfinished Business

I usually have at least 3 unfinished projects at any given time. It just seems to happen that way. Thats the way I work I suppose. This weekend I want to get organized and prepare for some upcoming Events so I went out into the Studio to "straighten up".

I cleared off my work bench that has a couple of projects laying there needing my attention, like this Mosaic Candle Tray I started. It is 90% complete. The back of the piece needs some finishing and then it will be all set. I have the American Dream Mosaic to finish up and a Stained Glass Project to finish. Those are getting the attention they deserve this weekend.

I also need to start some product for the Bead Shop; some more of my pendants have sold and Alison at the Beadery asked for more..Yeah! I am setting up at the Flea Market July 1 and need more product for the table. I need to whip up some more earrings and such for the ladies at work; they have been asking. This weekend is dedicated to creating and lots of studio time.

You know what, I haven't planned any time for all the Laundry and cleaning I need to do. Oh well, I guess it's throw a load in tonight and sweep the floors real quick because I need some Studio Time!

Take Care!
~Donna

It’s Stained Glass Tuesday

Tuesday Nights around the house have become known as Stained Glass Tuesdays. This is the night of the week that I go to Stained Glass Class. Last week I completed the Beginners Class and was promoted to Intermediate. Everyone knows that they are "on their own" tonight. I usually won't fix the supper they are accustomed to. Before going to class I like to come home from work and rest, watch a little TV, order a Pizza, etc.

Tonight I decided to surprise them. I am cooking supper. The menu tonight is Pork Patties seasoned with Italian Breadcrumbs, Parmesan/Herb Rigatoni and Green Beans. My son just stepped in and asked "What smells so Good"? He wants to know if I am going to class. "Yep, I'm going and I made you all something to eat before I take off. " He replies "Cool, I'm hungry. Dad will be happy we aren't having Pizza." LOL…I bet he will be.

I've probably started something here but I just wanted to do something special for them since they do special things for me. And they understand It's Stained Glass Tuesday!

The picture above is a new addition to my Etsy Shop. In celebration of all the understanding families who live with our Crafty Habits I am offering this pendant for $12 Free Shipping and the 18" Ball Chain is included. http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=242058

Time to Eat and then off to Class!

~Donna