Artisans Gallery Team

I was recently asked to join the newly formed Artisans Gallery Etsy Team, and I can't tell you how honored I am to have been included with some of the most talented artisans and crafters on Etsy!  So what exactly is the Artisans Gallery Team?  Here's a little explanation: 

"We are a juried team of artisans of distinction, vetted by peers for excellence in design, skill, presentation, integrity, and customer service. Our team will offer buyers an online experience akin to shopping in a gallery by creating a marketplace of high quality, exceptionally skilled artisans. We are a network aligned to promote the goals of the Handmade Revolution, to connect and support each other across language and geographic barriers, and to recognize and encourage professional standards and unique artistic voices."

In short?  A freaking fantastic group of highly talented peeps joined together from all over the world who offer high quality, completely fabulous handmade items including accessories, art, bags, bath & beauty, clothing, dolls and fiber art, glass, jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, paper, pottery and more! 

High-Waisted Pencil Skirt by tortillagirl

Signs of the Zodiac - Aquarius by krize

Bold Blossoms and Pomegranate Canvas for Spring on the Mims Classic Convertible Backpack by MimsMaine

Companion Gnome by Humblebea

Svalbard Necklace - Handmade Boro Lampwork Bead with Sterling Silver Hoop by PoleStar

Raven Consultation - Rustic Hand built Stoneware Sculpture Pottery Bowl by OneClayBead

 These were just the tip of the iceburg.  There are so many beautiful items, there's no way I could possibly begin to list them all.  For a full list of members and shops please visit the Artisans Gallery Team Blog! 

Orgasm, anyone?

So, Diann from AuntieDis and I are two peas in a pod.  Or as Forest put it, we're like peas and carrots.  We like the same music, have the same warped sense of humor, and even have pet names for each other.  I won't post them here because they aren't PG-13, but that's beside the point.  The most important thing we have in common is our love for Pink Sugar aka My Precioussssssssss!  Yep.  I said My Precioussssssssss.  I even have a pet name for my favorite scent ever and I can't help it if it's creepy LOTR Gollum-like.  It's true!

Recently, during one of our daily Yahoo IM chatting sessions, the idea of an Etsy collaboration came up.  It went a little bit like this:

Diann:  "What are we doing tonight, Misty?"
Misty:  "Same thing we do every night, Diann.  Try to take over the world!"
Diann:  "With candles, soap and body goodies, oh my?"
Misty:  "And My Precioussssssssssss...."

And so, born from that conversation, our love of Pink Sugar, too much LOTR, and our need to take over the world, is our very first collaboration that is sure make your senses orgasm!

Beyond Wicked Gift Basket in Pink Sugar

Fear not, my little ones...this won't be the last you see of us!  We have more goody baskets in the works!  Do you have a specific scent you'd like?  Let us know!

That Hooker!

Rose over at 2kutekreations is a bone fide hooker.  No, really...she is!  Her craft is crocheting and that girl hooks like nobody's business! 

 
From baby blankets, hats, and booties, to adorable little appliques (great for your crafting projects!), to wash clothes, reusable cotton face scrubbies and soap savers...heck, even cute hats for us grown-ups...she's got what you need in the world of crochet!  My niece sleeps with a 2kute blanky and proudly wears a 2kute hat!

As a soaper, I gotta tell you, her Soap Savers are where it's at!  Stick your whole bar or your soap slivers and scraps in that sucker and use it in place of a wash clothe or bath poof. 

Not only is she a fabulous hooker (does this make me her pimp?!) she is as sweet and sassy as can be!  The woman goes above and beyond in the name of quality and customer service...trust me, I know...I'm a loyal customer!  In fact, some of you may have received some of her cotton face scrubbies in your package if you've ordered from me...and if not, keep an eye out in the future, because they will be included in some of my baskets and sets!

Now lets end this post with a picture of yours truly and my very favorite 2kute item ever.  I wear this bad boy EVERYDAY and LOVE it.  This is a custom order she made for me.  In the same style as her Adult Pink Camo Hat, but in sleek and stylish black.

So if you're still reading, for the love of god, click on one of the links or pictures and get your booty over to her shop!
 

And the winner is....

Apparently her tarts REALLY are tempting!  As if I didn't already know this ;-)  I had 68 entries to win a pack of soy tarts from TheTemptingTart!  As you can see, Diann (the tempting tart, herself) is pretty excited about this giveaway, too!

Our lucky winner is......@ByHandGiveaways!  Congrats, you lucky dog, you!  She gets to choose a 6 pack of tarts in her choice of scent (psst...I recommend the Pink Sugar!).

Thanks to everyone who entered!  Stay tuned for more great giveaways soon!

The Tempting Tart Giveaway!

So, you've all heard me ooohhh'ing and aaahhh'ing over AuntieDi's and her amazing candles...but did you know that saucy vixen has 2 other shops?!  Yes, ma'am, she does.  Auntie's Card Shop and The Tempting Tart.  What a busy little bee, she is!

I am honored to be hosting a giveaway for a 6 pack of her amazing soy tarts in the scent of your choice!  I've already tried the Country Apple and the Luscious Lemon Pound Cake and next on my list is her Red Velvet Cupcake tarts (can you say OMGHELLYES?!)

So here's how it works, boys and girls...you will get 1 entry for each of the following, so be sure leave separate comments for each entry and don't forget to leave your email address in the entries!:

• Go to The Tempting Tart and leave a comment here on my blog letting me know which item you would like to try or have already tried.

• Become a follower of my blog 

• Become a follower of her blog.

• Become a Twitter follower

• Become a Facebook Follower

• Spread the word via your blog, twitter, facebook or other social networking site.

• Make a purchase from the any of her Etsy shops and receive 1 entry for every $10 you spend.

This giveaway will run from Monday, February 8th through Sunday, February 14th and the winner will be chosen via Random.org.  Good luck!

What A Day!

And it's only noon!  I found out about an hour ago that my Love Spell Body Polish is featured not only in the Etsy Finds email and on the Etsy Storque, but also in the Etsy Voter:  Valentine's Gifts for Her!

What a way to start the weekend, no?  I'm so excited, I'm practically vibrating!  There goes any thought of sneaking in a nap...

So anywho, check out the Etsy Voter..and I'd love to have your vote!  The top 5 items will be featured on the front page on Feb. 11th.

Freaking Cold Monday Blahs

It's freaking cold outside today.  I don't mean it's just below freezing....I mean, freeze my bits off, only 9 degrees, I don't wanna know the wind chill cold.  Remind me again why I moved back to Michigan?  Oh yeahhhh...I love my family and missed the snow *snorts*.

Anyway, this post isn't just to whine and moan about my bum getting frostbite.  I've got some exciting news!  AuntieDis, you remember her...Etsy's best candle maker, is hosting a giveaway on her blog for a jar of my Sugar Scrub Cubes!  Best of all...you get to pick the scent you love!  What better way to beat the (freaking cold) Monday blahs?!

Click on the picture above and it will magically transport you to her blog where you can read all the rules and find out how to enter!