Etsy Treasury - Pantone Fall 2016

With fall just mere days away, I thought we could all use some inspiration from Pantone's Fall 2016 line. Enjoy these finds!

Pantone Fall 2016

Take a peek at the great colors for fall from Pantone! Special features from the Blogging Business Artisans https://www.etsy.com/teams/10615/blogging-business-artisans

Leaf Patterned Earrings with Carnelian AntiquityTravelers $25.00	Blue Button Charm Bracelet / Light Turquoise Navy Dark Blue Jewelry / Simple Fun Piece by randomcreative on Etsy randomcreative $23.00	Gray Loose Knit Slouchy Sweater Hand Knit Sweater Women Knit Top Oversized Grunge Sweater MyAqua $55.90	Autumn Russet Flower Earrings w Copper Swarovski Crystals MagdaleneJewels $28.00
Kitty Cat Wood Silhouette and Fern Green and Gold Swarovski Crystal Niobium Earrings BeadedTail $18.00	Crocheted Scarf Cafe au Lait Turkish Yarn w Copper Threading MagdaleneKnits $32.00	Set of Two Shabby Chic Flower and Big Dot Premium Cotton Dish Towels Dish Cloth Kitchen Towel Rose Floral Pink White Blue Cotton Tea Towels DuniStudio $25.00	Sun & Moon Oil Bag Carrying Case Cotton Celestial Print Cotton Padded Zipper Wide Essential Oil Travel Bag MermaidsWhispers $26.50
Dark Green Scarf, Oversized Scarf, Long Scarf, Fall Scarf, Emerald Green Scarf, Chunky Scarf, Winter Scarf, Wrap, Shawl, Jersey Scarf JannysGirl $32.00	The Charlotte- Brown and Gold Glass Necklace DanaLeBlancDesigns $54.40	Password Book, Password Organizer, Password Journal, Password Notebook, Internet Password Book, Passwork Keeper, Mini, Yellow MisterPenQuin $20.00	Natural Orchid Flower Brooch, Gold Trimmed Spicy Mustard Pin Pendant, Real Flower Jewelry, Preserved Island Sunset Orange Yellow Blossom CobblestonesVintage $39.95
NEW Fall 2016 PANTONE Color Ombre Warm Taupe and Dusty Cedar Tote Bag, Fall Fashion, Style, Fall Colors, F/W 2016, Fall/Winter 2016 AURAbyMJ $30.00	Spicy Mustard Wedding Shawl, Mustard Yellow Chiffon Scarf, Sheer Stole, Mustard Bridal Shawl, Bridesmaids Gift, Evening Shoulder Wrap RosaShawls $22.99	Red Coral Earrings Sterling Silver Grade AA Natural Stone Coral Drop Gemstone Earrings Aurora Red Earrings Medium Red Coral Gift for Her MsBsDesigns $34.00	Wound Hemp Tube Beads - Medium Blue (100) whitefoxbeads $8.00

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After sharing so many great items on Wednesday and with the temperatures dropping quickly, I spent some time searching Etsy for all things warm and cozy. From hats and scarves to warm blankets to snuggle up under, I hope you'll enjoy the selection.

Warm & Cozy

With the temperatures starting to drop, I'm all about staying warm and cozy! Enjoy these items from the Blogging Business Artisans and other wonderful artists. https://www.etsy.com/teams/10615/blogging-business-artisans

Baby Boy Hat PUPPY LUV Newborn Baby Boy Crochet Doggy Hat and Paws Booties Dog Hat Slippers JerribeccaHats2 $12.99	Chunky Crochet Blanket / Purple Throw Blanket / Chunky Throw / Purple Blanket / Crochet Blanket ThePrairieBoutique $170.00	Boot cuff set with infinity scarf - Oatmeal GrindleHillFineGoods $29.00	CHRISTMAS, HOLIDAY GIFT, Cat Gloves, Cats, Birds, Pet Lovers, Grey Gloves, Xmas Gift Idea, Winter Gift, Gift For Her, Animals, Cat Lovers talkingloves $36.00
Ruby Red Crochet Fingerless Gloves with Flower, Red Texting Gloves, Cranberry Red Wristwarmers, GL114-01 JNOriginals $20.00	Autumn Potholder SET (2) - scarecrow and pumpkins PruittCreations $9.00	Greyhound/Galgo Santa Hat Crafting4Greyhounds £13.00	Reserved - Russian shawl, Russian scarf, autumn winter, babushka, white ponk blue, floral throw, lace print, tasselled challis, warm shawl MulberryWhisper $60.00
Coffee Cosy SavannaStitch $20.67	Fingerless Gloves, Handmade Wrist Warmers, Adjustable Length Arm Warmers, Mitts, Weave Hand Warmers in Fleece by Grey Matter GreyMatterCollection $28.00	Spring Flower Hat LoopinWithLove $25.00	Two Peas in a Pod Crochet Vegetable Amigurumi Play Pretend Food, Crochet Stuffed Food Play Kitchen Toy, Toddler Play Set with Storage Bag MagnoliaSurprise $12.00
EXTRA CHUNKY Infinity Scarf with leather cuff, high street fashion infinity scarf, cozy SNOOD Zojanka $30.90	Floral Pajama Pants. Size Small. Romantic Rose Print in red. pink. white PeriDotbyDuni $31.00	Personalized Baby Girl Blanket or Lovey - Custom Made - Fuchsia Chevron front you Choose back Minky Color - Gray, Pink ModernMommaHandmade $22.00	KNOTTED HAT for baby, Rainbow Tie Dye soft cotton jersey knit, hand dyed- infant and toddler sizes SplendidLittleStars $10.00

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Back to School - BBA Challenge

This month it's my turn to host the Blogging Business Artisans Challenge. My topic...Back to School.

"With the little ones headed back to school this time of year, create a fun back to school project. It could be something fun to do with the kids, something for them to give their teacher or just one last fun thing to do with them before they return to school.
Don't have kids, tell us what this time of year means for you. Do you still love to play with school supplies? Do you love that the local spots won't be so crowded with tourists?
Tell us all about it in a blog post."

I have to admit that I still peruse the school supplies every year, even though I haven't been in school for several years now. There is just something about fresh new supplies!

 

But instead of buying this year, I made one of the supplies myself! I always have tons of paper left over after making guest books. And I have tons of chipboard left over after making name albums. So I put the 2 together and made myself a nice little notebook. I always take tons of notes during the holiday season to keep orders straight, so this will be coming in handy very soon!

BBA Challenge - Goals or Hopes for the New Year!

To start off the year, our first BBA Challenge is brought to us by Beaded Tail. She writes:

"What do you hope to accomplish this year? What are you looking forward to doing in 2015? Do you have plans to travel some place exciting, move to a new home/city or how about get a kitten? Will you be taking your shop in new directions? Let us know or give us a hint of your year to come! "

 

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I didn't have any traditional goals for 2014. And 2015 is much the same. I'm really in a happy place both personally and professionally. But that doesn't mean I don't still have plans for the new year.

As I also mentioned in an earlier post, I'm planning to buy a second laser this year! This is a really big deal for my small business! It's a very large investment that I've put a lot of thought into. I must say that my first laser was the best investment I ever made for my business and I hope this one is equally rewarding. The machine will be larger and allow me to cut thicker material and engrave taller items.

I go to see a demo machine on February 19th!!! And as soon as I can get my taxes finished up, I'll be placing my order!

Another thing I would like to accomplish for my business is to finally start a business Facebook page. I've been asked numerous times if I have a page and I feel it would be a good place to branch out and meet new potential customers. I very rarely post my work on my personal page as I don't want to spam my friends. A business page will allow me to snap pictures of my daily work and just write a comment or two.

As most of you know, I don't do much with social media. My blog is really the only form I currently have. So I am proof that you don't have to participate in every form of social media out there to run a successful business. But I do feel adding a FB page will help me grow my business without taking up too much time.

 

What are your plans for 2015?

Wooden Graduation Card - May BBA Challenge

Chalk one up for my awesome customers again! I have several wooden cards in my shop, but nothing for graduation. And this custom request fit perfectly with the May BBA Challenge brought to us by Paige of Little Nostalgia. Paige says "This is the time of year for graduations and starting a new professional track. Create something related to working and/or graduating--whether it's a congratulations card, a new organizational item for your studio, or maybe just reflect on all the ways you want to kick your business into high gear for the second half of 2014. Resolutions don't just have to start in January!"

What I love most about this card is the quote. It may be a card, but it doubles as dorm decor too! A little reminder on those tough days at college.

I realize I'm a little late to the game getting these added to my Etsy shop, but considering graduations happen a few times a year, I thought it was a good addition to the shop :)

  We've already attended 2 graduation parties and have 3 more to go! Thanks to my awesome customers, I know exactly what I'm giving to the new graduates :)

Secret Santa Exchange

As many of my readers know, the Blogging Business Artisans is my favorite team on Etsy. I love interacting with such a great group of Etsians and getting to know each one. Our team is very active and social and we like to have fun. One fun event we planned this year (and last) was a Secret Santa Exchange. Sharla of Beaded Tail always does a great job organizing the event.

This year I was lucky enough to have Natasha of Stalking The Wild Snark as my Secret Santa. Natasha knows that two of my favorite colors are purple and teal, so she created a special pair of earrings just for me! The colors are perfect and I love how light weight these are! Thanks Natasha :)

 

This year I got to be Santa for Ayla of Eyelah. I know Ayla loves jewelry, but doesn't wear earrings, so I sent her a fun chevron necklace and matching ring.

Want to join this great team? Stop by our team page and checkout the requirements...we'd love to have you!

Holiday Sales from the Blogging Business Artisans

It's that time of year again! It's time for the holidays!!! And the Blogging Business Artisans have some great deals for you! Stop by each of these shops for holidays sales!

Memories for Life

Use Code 20Off2013 for 20% off your entire purchase

Good Saturday, November 30th in honor of Small Business Saturday

 Stalking the Wild Snark

Use code 20Saturday2013 for 20% off on 11/30 for Small Business Saturday

LindaB142 - LinorStore Jewelry

Thanksgiving/Black Friday Specials 11/25 - 11/30 Free US shipping ($3 value) Use Code FREEUSSHIP. (If you purchase a kippah, I'll apply part of the coupon code to the priority mail amount.) 

Use Code THANKS25 for 25% off of $15 purchase on 12/2 Cyber Monday

 MisterPenQuin - Handmade books, journals and clipboards
Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off All Items
No coupon code necessary - discount applied during checkout

JNOriginals - Crocheted and felted wearable accessories
Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off Everything
No coupon code necessary - discount applied during checkout
PLUS
CLEARANCE (scarves, felted bowls & more) – prices reflects 50% discount

 Storybeader - Handmade journals and paper goods for the art lover
Black Friday (11/29) through the middle of December (12/15)
20% off all items
Contact Deb and I'll make your purchase a special order.

 PruittCreations - Free Coffee Cozy ($6 value) with any purchase over $5 on Small Business Saturday Nov. 30th. List color preference in the notes to the seller. I will try to accommodate.

abigailJayneART - Free shipping on any purchase on Small Business Saturday. Use coupon code ShippingZero.

Eyelah
Use code HOLIDAY30 for 30% off
Open between 11/22-12/22

Fall Wedding Season

I've already blogged a couple times about outdoor/fall weddings and how great they are. I couldn't resist putting together this beautiful Fall Wedding Season Treasury. This treasury features items from the Blogging Business Artisans and the Wed Eclectic Team.

This treasury is also part of the Wed Eclectic Team's monthly treasury challenge. Please stop by and vote for my treasury HERE.

Secret Santa Reveal

My wonderful teammates at the Blogging Business Artisans hosted a Secret Santa Exchange this year and I couldn't be happier with my gift!!!

I was paired with Cynthia of Antuquity Travelers and I received the most beautiful pair of earrings! Cynthia knows I love the color purple, so she created these with amethyst onion cut stones and silver findings. Just look how pretty they are!

I've already worn them several times as I wear purple quite a bit. I love the dainty size as I can wear them day or night and with any outfit!

Thank you so much Cynthia!

I was also paired with Judy of JNOriginals as my gift recipient. I know that Judy loves journals and that she also owns a Bind-It-All, so I knew the perfect gift to make for her! I made her a personalized journal with wooden covers. And since she has the binding machine, she can add pages and refill the book when needed so it can be used for a long time to come!

Judy also mentioned that she likes hazelnut and chocolate, so I sent her a couple goodies along with her journal :)

Interested in joining this awesome team of artisans? See our team page HERE!