A Passion for Vintage

Take a look around the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week, Regal Cottage, and you'll see the passion that owner Regina has for vintage fabrics and style. I just love how she combines old and new fabrics in her creations! The bright colors, wonderful textures, and her obvious attention to detail make Regina's work stand out.

She wants her designs to excite kids – to make clothes they "can't wait to wear. Fun, color, comfort, and style are my priorities when I am designing my products," says Regina.

What baby wouldn't LOVE this colorful Fortune in the Sun Regal Baby Ball?

 

 

And this adorable Matryoshka tank is part of Regina's Buy 2 Get 2 Free sale:

From her profile:

I am a stay-at-home mom of 4 kids. All of the items that you find in my store have been throughly tested by me and my kids. You'll find all of our favorites here. Each item is made one at a time, and can be customized just the way you like it.

Sewing is a big escape for me. I find sewing to be a great stress reliever (and trust me, with 4 kids, I've got plenty of stress)! My kids are very crafty too, and often create things right along side me. We have a lot of fun creating together.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: Buy Any 2 T-shirts, Get 1 Free! RegalCottage special deal this week...free shirt will be refunded via Paypal.

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Featured Etsy Blogger :: Beaded Tail

How wonderful to see someone put their talent to work to make the world a better place. In this case, I'm talking about Beaded Tail. This mom and daughter shop make beaded jewelry and adorable collar covers, and donate ALL sales proceeds to animal awareness causes.

Check out their profile for more details on the causes they donate to.

I want to share one of my favorite pieces from their shop:

Nature's Beauty - Antiqued Brass Leaves and
Orange Swarovski Crystal Earrings

I love their slogan: "We're Making Tails Wag One Bead at a Time!"

What a perfect combination...you get beautiful jewelry AND help the dogs and cats of the world at the same time!

• On Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadedTail
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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: LindaB142

I'm excited to share the work of one of my Etsy Twitter Team buds, Linda Blanchford, otherwise known as LindaB142.

Not only is she a wonderful person and teammate, but she also does beautiful work. Add to that an amazing sale and you'll have to go shopping! I just love these...and they are only $5!!

 

Peace Sign Hippie Lampwork Earrings

[you had me a Peace Sign Hippie!]

From her profile:

I'm passionate about using colors and gemstone characteristics in my unique beaded jewelry designs. I've been beading for about 4-5 years now. I work full-time and find beading to be relaxing and fun.

I love color and what the gemstones and colors symbolize and create one-of-a-kind, unusual designs of handbeaded gemstone and glass pendants, bracelets, earrings, beaded bookmarks, rings, beaded keychains and car mirror jewelry.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: Lindab142 is celebrating her 36th wedding anniversary this week. In celebration, all her shop items are marked down. Also, in June, a portion of sales proceeds will be donated to the Susan G Komen Cancer fund.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/06/shop-of-week-lindab142.html

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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: MindyG

I wanted to share one of my favorite pieces from the EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week, Mindy G. This little Love Spring Copper and Sterling Necklace is feels like Spring, with that little dash of warmth to keep you cozy during the those chilly evenings.

Take a look around her shop. You'll see a huge variety of designs and materials...what an amazing collection! http://www.etsy.com/shop/MindyG

From her profile:

I offer a unique handcrafted jewelry line that has been created by blending beautiful gemstones, freshwater pearls and fabulous findings with vibrant colors and textures.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: MindyG is offering one free surprise gift with each purchase for the Week of June 14. Mention "etsytwitter" in the message to seller box upon checking out.

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/06/shop-of-week-mindyg.html

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Dreams

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” 

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

I love this quote, especially around graduation time. 

We celebrated two special graduations in the last week. My daughter graduated from preschool and is now on her way to Kindergarten. Woo hoo! And my nephew graduated from high school and is now on his way to college.

Two big moments filled with such different emotions.

Watching my daughter graduate from preschool had me tearing up...knowing this was the end of so many things, but the beginning of so many more. Our little girl is growing up so quickly. It was clear as she walked to meet her teacher dressed in her bright blue posterboard cap and plastic gown (made from a garbage bag, I think), that our life was about to change. Routines would change. Attitudes would change. Responsibilities would change. People and places would change.

In those same moments, pure joy came over me as I realized that very soon both of our girls would be in the SAME school on the SAME schedule!

As I watched my nephew graduate from high school, I found myself reminiscing about my own high school graduation years ago. How had I felt at that moment? Did I have as much hope and was I as inspired as so many of these kids sitting in that sea of red mortarboards? Did I feel all grown-up while the adults in my life still thought of me as a "kid." What were my dreams?

Did I walk nervously across the stage to get my diploma, or did I have some flashy move to gain more attention and cheers from the crowd? How many classmates did I truly believe I'd keep in touch with? Did I even know who I was? As I recall, I walked nervously, thought I'd keep in touch with at least a couple dozen friends, and had no clue who I really was.

I remember feeling frustrated that I was staying in my hometown and not jetting off to some great location for a cool summer break and then off to start at some amazing college. In hindsight, I'm thankful I graduated and didn't owe anyone or any institution any money.

I also remember wishing I could focus on volleyball instead of working so much. In hindsight, I'm thankful that by the time I graduated from college I had worked in my field for a couple of years.

So, do I have any advice or wisdom to share? 

For my soon-to-be kindergartner: Don't grow up too fast. And even when you feel like an adult, please don't stop being a kid. Always dream the way you do now...without  worrying about what is possible and what isn't. I love you no matter what, and you will always be my baby.

For my nephew: Don't grow up too fast. And even when you feel like an adult, please don't stop being a kid. Do what you love and love what you do. Don't forget to dream [there's NOT an app for that!]

Look What Punky Found :: I Want to be Her

There are wonderful changes coming to Punkyville. A new studio space that's not just a corner of the one-car garage is the biggest.

I'm dreaming of the chance to pick the wall color (and actually see the walls, I might add!), and decorating for me and only me (I know that sounds selfish, but you parents out there know how important a space of you own is).

I want my studio to feel like the beach...like I take a little vacation every time I'm in there. I know I'll have salvaged snap and click floors that my sweet husband rescued from the dump, and that it's still a relatively small space, but the freedom I feel is enourmous!

When I came across Sarah and the Orca by A Cagey Bee, I was taken away to somewhere happy. She looks dreamy, thoughtful, adventurous, hopeful and whimsical all at the same time. Plus, she's making that long, crazy hair look great in the wind.

I wanted to share her with you and she might just be hanging on my studio wall in a couple of months. Enjoy!