Pirate's Booty

Are looking for some fun and a great game to play ? Go to http:// etsy.com and then click on community. Find this thread which I have copied for you below. Have fun and good luck!

PromoPixie says:

COME TREASURE HUNTING! WIN SOME LOOT! Win ye some LOOT from Collaborartors In CAHOOTS! THERE BE TREASURES HERE!!! Aaaarrrgh.... In each of the shops listed below, ye will find TREASURE, well hid ya know.... For no treasure worth its weight in gold Is easily plundered and pillaged I'm told! So search these shops well, leave no stone unturned Or ye will miss finding that which ye long yurn It may be loose coin or full treasure chest Hark lad! Look closely..tis your best bet ;-) Take note of thee findings, make thee a full list Then convo it ONLY to yer host, me Pix!! DO NOT Post your findings within this live thread Or Pirates will find ye, and that ye would dread! "Whats in it for me?" You stand there and ask? Just wait and see...The Prizes be VAST! Does EVERYONE win?? Nay, I reget Here be the rules, in stone they are set! RULES: 1- search all shops on the list to find the 'hidden treasure' icons-they are all different, so keep a sharp eye! 2- compile a list containing the page links of where you've found the treasures (I suggest using the notepad feature or word) 3- convo ONE FULL LIST ONLY (all 21 treasures) to PromoPixe.etsy.com DO NOT send seperate convoes for each finding or your contest entry WILL NOT be considered. 4- Game will run until JUly 6th 5- At game end, all CORRECT/COMPLETE entries will be placed in a random drawing to win great prizes!! THERE ARE 12 PRIZES TO BE WON! (viewed here: www.pixienook.blogspot.com) 6- One entry per complete/correct list ----------------------------------------------------- HIDDEN TREASURE LOCATIONS: 1. PromoPixie.etsy.com 2. LindaCaterpillar.etsy.com 3. AprilsOriginals.etsy.com 4. Ginabee.etsy.com 5. ValerieEssentials.etsy.com 6. WhatsHerName.etsy.com 7. RachaelsGarden.etsy.com 8. CapeCodConsignments.etsy.com 9. ShadesOfVictoria.etsy.com 10. GoodeGear.etsy.com 11. MarysMaids.etsy.com 12. Tinkerick.etsy.com 13. CandleGuy821.etsy.com 14. Krishenka.etsy.com 15. OneHeartJewelry.etsy.com 16. 2Kute.etsy.com 17. AdornYourself.etsy.com 18. ElektraJewelry.etsy.com 19. BijouxBoutique.etsy.com 20. KawaiiBuddies.etsy.com 21. Tias.etsy.com --------------------------------------------------- *~*GRAND PRIZE!!!*~* WIN ALL 4 Bonus Treasures found in DAVEY JONES' LOCKER!!! Make any purchases from any of these 21 shops during your hunt, include your transaction link(s) to your complete list and get BONUS ENTRIES for the Grand Prize of Davey Jones' Locker! ( Seen here www.pixienook.blogspot.com ) EVERY PURCHASE from any of these shops will each count as seperate entries! EX: purchase 1 item from "shop A" and 2 items from "Shop B" = Get THREE seperate entries into the Grand Drawing!

The Ultimate Gift Part2

I have finally found the time to write part 2 of this post. Holiday time is just soooo crazy and stressful. I have one more holiday boutique to do this week and perhaps when it's over I can relax a little. In my last post, I mentioned two people who are kind enough to share their wealth of knowledge, give tutorials and business advice to those of us trying to promote our businesses on the Internet.

This evening I would like to mention a lovely lady whose work I featured in this post. I contacted her about featuring her work for my holiday shopping guide and wrote the feature including photos of her beautiful jewelry pieces. I have done this for many artisans and usually, but not always, receive a thank you and a nice comment on my blog. Maureen of Cosmosmoon went one step further. She made a ring just for me, which I now wear everyday . How special to receive a gift from a person I have never met just for writing a feature about her work. This act of kindness made my day wonderful and is what makes the holiday season special.

A Home for Your Feathered Friends

I found the perfect items for the bird lovers on your holiday list. The etsy shop of http://birdhouseaccents.etsy.com/ carries the most charming birdhouses I have seen. These handmade homes come in many different styles, shapes and colors. The two birdhouses shown here caught my eye because of all the little detail work and great colors. The camper would make a great conversation piece and look adorable in your yard or on your deck. Any bird would be proud to call one of these dellightful creations home! Take a look at all my HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE suggestions and get your shopping done early.

Home for the Holidays

I love being in my home for the holidays. It's warm and cozy by the fireplace, delicious food is readily available and wonderful aromas fill the air. My home is comfortable and decorated with art that I enjoy seeing every day. Many years ago my brother brought me a painting done on plaster which he found on a trip to Greece. It looked as though it had come straight from the walls of an ancient dwelling. That painting was one of my favorite gifts and still is to this very day. A gift of art can be very special and become an item that adds to the beauty and warmth of a home. The shop of Lupe at http://artgarden.etsy.com/ carries beautiful prints and paintings that would make a lovely addition to a home. The print she calls Visions of Home is the one that first caught my eye . The girl you see through the door could be me coming in from my garden. It inspired such a feeling of warmth and tranquility in me that I had to add this artist to my HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE.

Sterling Silver Wirework

My extensive hours of reading blogs and looking at artisan's etsy shops have really paid off! I was fortunate enough to find the amazing blog of Contrariwise Ramblings at http://akacontrariwise.blogspot.com/ and subscribed to it immediately. First of all this blog makes me smile. The author has a great sense of humor and writes with a very personal tone that makes you feel like you have known her for years. Secondly, she has some great tips and tutorials on her blog. In other words, in my humble opinion, it is everything a blog should be !

Besides having a wonderful blog, this artistic lady does some amazing things with wire work sterling silver jewelry as you can clearly see. Take a look at her wonderful work at http://contrariwise.etsy.com/.

Origami Art

The etymology of the word origami comes from "oru" meaning folding and "kami" which means paper. This amazing art form originated early in Japan's history with Samurai warriors exchanging folded paper gifts to express good wishes and with origami butterflies that were used in wedding celebrations to represent the bride and groom. The etsy shop of http://meekiyua.etsy.com/ has adorable origami people called "meekiyua" that the artist uses to adorn tags, door hangers, stationary,dolls, and totes. I chose a couple of my favorites to show you, but please visit this delightful shop to read about "meekiyua" and the history behind these wonderful little people.

Substitute Teachers

I am currently a substitute teacher and let me tell you this is not an easy thing to do. Having taught my own classroom for many years and then becoming a teaching assistant, I have had over 25 years experience in the classroom. Although I have taught almost every grade level from kindergarten through grade 8, nothing is quite like subbing. As soon as the kids see you walk into the room, their mischievous eyes light up with glee. They all have the same goal . What can we do to make this woman's life miserable? Of course , I let them know right away that they are messing with the wrong lady, but at times it can be quite a challenge.

Today while browsing through this delightful etsy shop, http://urbanbasement.etsy.com/ I found the perfect journal , entitled Substitute Teacher and laughed out loud when I looked at the teacher's face. I can relate! This shop has some wonderful prints, postcards and journals which would make wonderful gift items. If you know a substitute teacher, make her day and buy this wonderful handmade journal. I am sure she/he will love it.

A Special Gift

Watching a person's face as he/she opens that special gift has always been one of my favorite delights. When my children were little, I would spend hours wrapping their birthday and Christmas gifts with special tags, papers and cards knowing that the beautiful wrappings would be gleefully attacked to get to the gift inside. There is something very fulfilling about adding something special to my gifts to make them beautiful and unique. Plum Stars at http://plumstars.etsy.com/ provides unique gift tags and cards in her delightful etsy shop. Here you can find something special to add to your gifts that will bring delight and big smiles.

Just Peachy!

I just had the pleasure of visiting the charming etsy shop of http://peachypendants.etsy.com/. If you need a little brightness in your day visit this shop and see the bright and colorful pendants offered by Jennifer. Here is her profile.

"Hello and thanks for visiting!My name is Jennifer. I have been creating jewelry for the past four years. I just love these Scrabble Tile Pendants! So many options and so versatile to wear! I also love to do custom orders, so please don't be shy - just ask!If you live in the Boston, MA area, I love to do jewelry parties! You can have a Traditional Party where I bring the pendants for your guests to purchase. Or you can host a Pendant Making Party where I bring all the supplies and your guests can create their own charming pendants. Great for a child's birthday party, a Girl Scout's craft, or a Women's get-together. Convo me for more info.Thanks for stopping by!"

Here are a few of my favorites!

I've been to England to Visit to the Queen

Today I was fortunate enough to visit the lovely shop of http://lovethatjewellery.etsy.com/ who welcomes you to her etsy shop with these words.

"Welcome to the world of The Queens's Royal Rocks! Here you will find glamorous glitz, pearls from the sea, stones from the earth and vintage pieces from times gone by. Mix all these up and you have found what I am all about.I hope that you will find something that your adore but if not then it would be my absolute pleasure to create something for you. Nothing is too much trouble, I scour the many antique fairs we have here in Kent and try to find beautiful unusual components to make each piece of jewellery unique to YOU! You will never find another lke it in the whole wide world, that's worth having don't you think?Please do contact me, I am a very friendly person, and love to chat, so what are you waiting for? xxx"

Here some items that are truly fit for a queen.