Monday, March 29, 2010

BESTeam Weekly Feature: Wired Whimsy

Today our BESTeam feature is Wired Whimsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WiredWhimsy



Wired Whimsy is created by Christy;  a self-professed addict to wire wrapping. She creates jewelry that will enhance your natural beauty and infuse you with confidence. 

Christy uses a mix of materials to create her fabulous line of jewelery; including:
 * Antique Silver Findings
 * Natural Stones
 * Czech Glass Beads


Christy also creates bookmarks, key rings, and purse/cell phone charms.



Christy likes to offer special discounts and giveaways to her TWITTER FOLLOWERS, FACEBOOK FANS, and BLOG READERS!

TWITTER: http://twitter.com/WiredWhimsy
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wired-Whimsy-Shop/297700806872
BLOG: http://www.christyklein.wordpress.com

Wire Whimsy ships all over the world, so you have no excuse not to get one of her fabulous pieces!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Ugly Glass










Now featuring Ugly Glass By Skip Alexander!

Check it out:







FABULOUS!


Monday, March 22, 2010

BESTeam Weekly Feature: Taylor House

Good Monday morning!  Alexander's Designs is now proud members of BESTeam; a special group of etsy sellers who love to promote others!  We will begin featuring weekly as part of our commitment to the BESTeam.


Our featured artist from BESTeam (Boosting Etsy Shops Team) this week is Chaucee of Taylor House.   Chaucee is originally from the east coast and lives somewhere near Philadelphia now. She creates something EVERY day, busy little bee. In addition to her crafting hobbies Chaucee visits vintage shops and posts her finds at Taylor HouseThere are fabulous vintage finds and crocheted items at Taylor House.















Stop everything you are doing and check out Taylor House, Blog @ http://thesearched.blogspot.com, Twitter @ http://twitter.com/chaucee, and Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-House/247108804861?ref=ts


On to other news!  Have you seen this: http://www.sportsmansparadiseonline.com/Live_Owl_Nest_Box_Cam.html, a live owl cam.  You can see what they are up to and right now it is hatching it babies!  My son and I have been keeping a close eye on them as they hatch the babies.


We have added a new show to our list: April 24, 2010
Sat: 9 am to 3 pm @ Piper Spring Craft Show; Piper High School; 4400 North 107th; Kansas City, KS 66109.  We hope you can make it out there!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Peacocky Treasures

I created this treasury featuring a wonderful variety of Peacock inspired handmade items.


Please visit, click on the items to visit their shops, and leave us some comments!

I am also selling the rest of our Gold Vermeil Jewelry Findings: 




More coming, check out our destash shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeaderyDestash

Have a good week!

Jenn
www.alexandersdesigns.com

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Spring!

Spring will official be here soon!  The trees are budding and we lost an hour of sleep!

The Independence Square will have a Spring Open House this Saturday, the 20th, from 10 am to 6 pm.  (read more: http://theindependencesquare.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=3&extmode=view&extid=399).

I will be stocking Scandinavia Place with some fabulous new pieces just for the Open House, please stop by and  ask for my jewelry.

We are looking for some more Spring Craft Shows for the end of March and the months of April and May.  If you have something in mind for us, please send us a message.

I was too sick last week to do my Handmade Features, so I will get back to those now...

SPRING HANDMADE FEATURES:


Spring Purse in Hot Pink and Turquoise Floral Paisley Print with Plastic Pink Handles



















SPRING FLOWER COOKIES.... 30 QTY

By: HolidayCandyLane From: New Jersey



















Wild Rabbit - Original pencil drawing

By: wildsunart From: Brisbane, Australia






































Ball of Sunshine

By: ClassicallySimple From: Kansas City, MO



















Tell them you found their shop on here!

Have a great week!!!

Jenny

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Raspberry Meadows Craft Show

Next Craft Show & Sale:
March 12 & 13, 2010; Friday: 11 am to 7 pm & Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Raspberry Meadows Craft Show @ The Pavilion at John Knox Village
520 NW Murray Road; Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Classically Simple Now Open: