Java Jackets! You Won't Burn Your Hands Holding Coffee Any More!

Birchtreestudio is a wonderful Etsy shop that creates a variety of knit and crochet items from purses to booties for the baby, and my favorite item the Java Jacket! The shop's creator is a wonderful person full of crafting passion and a great spirit! Each time I have chatted with her, I walk away from chat feeling revitalized! I hope that you will stop by her amazing shop to see what she has to offer!

Don't forget to visit her blog too! http://studiobirchtree.blogspot.com/

Lucky Dog Treat Company – Your Pet’s Dream Shop!

I was in chat one day on Etsy, and came across this wonderful company selling a variety of treats from honey hydrants to low fat chicken treats. I was quite impressed by the variety of treats this shop was offering to its Canine friends… Let’s just say that if you could buy a dog’s love, this would be the gateway to their heart! You should all try to stop by LuckyDogTreatCompany and see all they have to offer for your best friend!

Suebee's Sensory Blankets

I love finding the useful items on Etsy, those items that work to make the lives of others better in their greatest time of need. The Etsy Shop Suebeebuzz has reached out to the Etsy public in just that way in creating Obies - sensory enhancing blankets that are perfect for soothing babies, helping children explore the world of colors, and for comforting those close to us with Alzheimer’s. Suebee's Obies are indeed the product that can reach so many people! I hope that you will all stop by her shop to check out all of her great products!

You Have to Stop by CrochetRUS on ETSY!

CrochetRUS, a shop on Etsy, has been making these adorable Double Ruffles Hats for children that I just had to share with you all! This set of young gals works hard to create a business that is warm and welcoming! You should all stop by their shop! I doubt you will be disappointed!

A New Craft Tool Available from radrb8vicki!

In the wonderful world of Etsy, I have had the opportunity to meet a number of wonderful people, but radrb8vicki has been a great source of inspiration and awe! She makes paper beads and items out of them like purses, which in their own right are magnificent. But what is most amazing is the new tool that she has created! Radrb8vicki has made a new craft tool for making those beautiful beads that we all adore in her shop! Radrb8vicki hopes that teachers will soon adopt her tool into their classrooms so that art can reach the lives of more students, more kids who could just use a little relaxation. Radrb8vicki has melted my heart and I hope that you stop by to see the wonderful paper bead maker!

The Unexpected

Hello everyone! I hope your week has been a good one!

Well the unexpected just keeps popping up in my life these days. From a computer virus that put a damper on my business (ArtWhims) as I was unable to list new items or check email for 5 days to school and life in general, it has been a year of one thing after the other. These experiences have definitely made me a stronger person, and I have learned much from them! I cannot wait to enter the new year a little wiser and a little more prepared for these unexpected events!

Have a great day everyone!

AnneE - An Etsy Shop You Do Not Want to Miss!

Perhaps one of the kindest Etsy business members you will ever work with is AnneE! Her artwork is color rich and awe inspiring! I met AnneE in a chat on Etsy and have grown to love her artwork more and more! You should definately consider visiting her site!

An Etsy Find You Have To See!

Bluepandemonium is one of my newest Etsy favorites. The seller is super nice and has a great sense of fun in her shop, and the style is new! I love seeing new creations! From original artworks to stickers, this may just be an Etsy one stop shop! You should check this shop out… you won’t be disappointed!