Thursday, April 22, 2010

I am completely HOOKED!!

Somebody take me to rehab......

This BNR thing has just got me hooked!

People are having specials and free shipping and gifts and specials and your name get's taken off the list if someone buys from you and you buy back into it by supporting another shop.

I just can't think of anything more fun and supportive to be doing on this EARTH day - If feels great to support all of these wonderful artists!


“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”
 Ryunosuke Satoro quotes


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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

BNR??

I've seen this acronym throughout Etsy, especially in the forums but have never really taken the time to see what it's all about and find a lot of the forums intimidating. Well, my sneak group decided to try one out and I have to say - WHAT FUN!

Here is the link:
BNR
BNR means Buy and Replace! Basically there is a list of shops, you go to the forum, check out each of the shops and if you decide to purchase something your shop replaces the shop you bought from on the list. Hopefully someone will come around and purchase something from your shop. Most of the shops are running specials too so it's like shopping at your favorite store but it's at the outlet mall! Gotta love that!!

Here are some really cool things you can get from this BNR:



Italian Lavender Felted Soap


I LOVE YOU MY LITTLE BUTT SCRATCHER friend spouse humorous greeting card

Hand Knit Hat for Baby, Dog Ears in brown/black - Machine Washable

White Chunky Rustic Reclaimed Fencewood Single LED Candle Holder


And there is even more stuff in tons of great shops!! 
Come play - it's open to everyone



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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Team Tuesday - A little something from each of them

Not only am I a member of fabulous ETSY NJ street team but I am also am a Sneak Attack Supporter and just a few days ago, I was invited to join Etsy Beagles team. Now, since I have a beagle of my own and have been a long time beagle lover, I couldn't resist joining up with this team to. For Team Tuesday this week, (and probably for the rest of the Team Tuesdays) I'd like ETSYNJ to meet Sneak Attack Peeps to meet Beagle Team!! Let the LOVE fest begin........

Meet PurpleLicious from ETSY NJ - she makes cute headbands, belts, keychains and hair accessories like:
Headband - Heidi Grace Floral Butterfly Ladybug Fabric - Girls Size
Meet Catch-a-star Creations a Sneak Attack Supporter and check out her beauties like:


Monarch 3D Butterfly Sundrop Suncatcher



Meet kookyhandbags  from The Etsy Beagles Team - she invited me to come join them and she makes the cutest bags like: 
Mimi bag  (personalised ballerina tote bag)
Hope you had as much fun meeting these people and checking out their fun shops as I did! :)




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Monday, April 19, 2010

Finally...I can show you a project!!

I have been so wonderfully busy and have so many things to show you. When I make invitations for someone I usually wait until after the event to post photos and talk about it. So far this spring I've had ton's of parties and weddings that I've done stuff for and it's been killing me that I haven't been able to share.

This past weekend was the surprise baby shower for one of my repeat customer's sister in law.

This customer usually knows what she wants and has several different photos to share with me of ideas. I try to put an element from each of the designs she likes into the final piece.

This time the theme was butterflies and the colors were peach and orange (but I used a tangerine).

We went through a few rounds of edits (which I do for free!) and finally narrowed the invitation design pool down to the following two:










In the last design I was able to get the butterfly antenna into the final design (they do look kind of funny in these pictures without their antennae) Oh and we also changed the had to has in the wording - I though had sounded weird! 

The last design was the design my customer picked in the end. 

This was such a wonderful spring baby shower design and I truly enjoyed making them!!

The butterfly graphic was done by a wonderful artist on Etsy whom you should all check out:

And hey, if you need baby shower invitations and like the above, I'd be happy to make some for you!!

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

And the winner is.....

Who won this great hat from Stockannette?





Missanthropy was #15!!!

Congrats to you 
Can you send your contact info to 
info @happyhoundcreative.com

The rest of you can purchase a hat here:

Thanks so much to all who attending my party today 
and a special THANK YOU to 
and

Don't forget to check out my website redesign:
www.happyhoundcreative.com
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Party - Blog Giveaway #2

You have from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm today to leave a comment and be entered into the drawing for the following!!!

Let me introduce you to an amazing knitter - Stockannette!!

I purchased a pink hat for my baby girl earlier this year and I can't even begin to express how cute it is, how well made it is and how much I love it!!! 

Please check out Stockannette's shop!!! 

Here are a few of my favorites:

Junior Environmentalist Hand Knit Baby Hat - Machine Washable
Hand Knit Baby Hat - Green with White Flower - Machine Washable

Think Pink Wool Scarflette - Breast Cancer Awareness - Donation

Stockannette is unveiling her newest design right here and I can't even begin to tell you how cute it is!!!

Introducing her new Puppy Love Hat:





This hat is made from 80% acrylic, 20% wool - machine wash cold, tumble dry low

The winner can choose color combinations of Cream/black, black/black and taupe/taupe and can pick the size. Stockannette has made them for preemie, 14 months and more so if you win you  can tell her the size you need!!

Need more incentive to enter?









All you need to do is leave a comment and the winner will be randomly selected at 4:00 pm today!!!!!

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And the winner is.....



Congrats to candicelee for winning the $20 gift certificate to Alonia Creations!!!

Can you email your contact info to me at info@happyhoundcreative.com

At 1:00 PM the next giveaway will be announced and you won't want to miss it!!!

Until then enjoy some cake and beer.....



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Party - Blog Giveaway #1

HI and Welcome to my super duper Blog Party!!

The main reason for this party is to celebrate the launch of my totally redesigned website!! I wanted my website to be a place where I could house photos of all of the custom work that I do and am very proud of the results so far! I am still tweaking it here and there but it's definitely ready to party today - please check it out and give it some love!

www.happyhoundcreative.com

To help with the celebration I am doing 2 giveaways on this here blog today -

First let me introduce you to Alonia Creations!

She makes absolutly adorable dolls, purses and kids clothing!!

Some of my favorites include:

Maggie - All Fabric Doll


Maggie - All Fabric Doll

Hannah Casual - Formal Dress Fun and Girly



Hannah Casual - Formal Dress Fun and Girly


Spring, Blue and Pink Floral-Swirl Purse


Spring, Blue and Pink Floral-Swirl Purse
Alonia Creations has donated a $20 gift certificate to be used in her store!!

What do you have to do to enter in the giveaway??

It's simple - just leave a comment!!!

The giveaway starts at 9 am on Tuesday, April 6th and lasts until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 6th!

 A winner will be randomly selected between 12 - 1.

Stay tuned because I have another special giveaway from 1-4 as well!!!

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Monday, April 5, 2010

Birthdays and Parties!


The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune.
 Pope Paul VI 

Morning Folks - 

Today is my Birthday so I am going to make this short and sweet!! 
Please stop by tomorrow for a Big Blog Party with 2 very special giveaways!!!! 

Enjoy this day - it's a special one! :)


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Friday, April 2, 2010

Fabulous Fun Friday Favorites!!

In honor of the big party next Tuesday my favorites today are all about Parties!


Custom Party Favors For Any Occasion Using Your Photos



Custom Party Favors For Any Occasion Using Your Photos - Set of 4


Bandit Mask in Blue and Black, Handmade Leather Mask



Bandit Mask in Blue and Black, Handmade Leather Mask


Hand-Dyed Bottle Gift Bag



Hand-Dyed Bottle Gift Bag


Cake Topper - Wooden Woodland Fairy


Cake Topper - Wooden  Woodland Fairy

Lemony Raspberry Buttercream Topped Vegan Cupcakes with Confetti Sprinkles


Lemony Raspberry Buttercream Topped Vegan Cupcakes with Confetti Sprinkles


Cupcake With Rainbow Sprinkles Floral Arrangement



Cupcake With Rainbow Sprinkles Floral Arrangement


Felt Life Is Like A Bowl Of Cherries White Cake


Felt Life Is Like A Bowl Of Cherries White Cake


Pink Felt Cupcake Crown -- GREAT FOR BIRTHDAYS


Pink Felt Cupcake Crown -- GREAT FOR BIRTHDAYS


Goodie Bags, Gift Bags, Hostess Bags, Thank You Bags, Set of 4 Handpainted Original


Goodie Bags, Gift Bags, Hostess Bags, Thank You Bags, Set of 4 Handpainted Original

I could go on and on!! Do you have something listed in your shop that would be great for a party??
Show us!!!

Happy Easter Weekend!!

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