We're almost there! Why not save 25%?

We're still busy putting the finishing touches on the new PunkyJane.com, making sure it's perfect, but we've made a lot of progress over the last couple of weeks.

Two more weeks to save!
To help celebrate the unveiling, we set up a special coupon code...and now it's good through August 15th! Use the code PardonOurDust and save 25% on your purchase.

Had your eye on something you don't see it on our site? 
Please don't hesitate to contact us!

What will you use your discount on?

• Have you seen our Write On Wipe Off Jewelry?

• We just added a new Ready to Ship Section

• How about a Mark Your Calendar Necklace?

Looking forward to hearing what you think! Happy Shopping!

12 Days of Savings!

We are so excited to announce our 12 DAYS of SAVINGS!

There's a new code for each day. Notice how the savings gets a little lower each day? Shop early and be rewarded!

It's starts today...use the code PJ12days25 and save 25%.

Codes good on the specified day only at www.PunkyJane.com and not valid on 14k gold.

Don't forget to check out our holiday ordering deadlines.

'Tis the Season of Savings!

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

• On Etsy: http://Lindab142.Etsy.com
• Follow @lindab142 on Twitter.
• Follow her blog http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com
• "Like" her on facebook 
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• "Like" Punky Jane on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewelry
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Pretty Cheap (in name only!)

Nina, from this week's EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week proves that cool doesn't have to be expensive. Her shop, Pretty Cheap if filled with quality handmade jewelry and accessories at amazingly low prices. Check out a couple of my favs:

 

 

Apricot Oval Stone Slab Ring :: $10

Recycled Guitar String Bangle Bracelets, Teal & Plum :: $15

 

 

From her profile:

Why are my prices so low? A true bargain is something of good quality, right?

Rest assured. The quality and workmanship are all high here. I use good materials (stone, shell, pearl, Swarovski crystals), precious metals (sterling silver and 14K gold filled, and more).

Still, why are the prices so low? Pretty Cheap Jewelry is my creative outlet to to counter-act my technical day job. The joy and satisfaction of designing and selling my work is almost more than enough compensation (ok, ok so I have to earn something for new supplies, right?).

And I love the thrill of the bargain hunt myself! It doesn't need to cost alot to mean alot and be alot of fun.

SPECIAL OFFER THIS WEEK ONLY: For this week only, Nina is offering Free Recycled Guitar String Bracelet with every order (no minimum purchase necessary). While supplies last. Lots of colors and styles, great environmental fashion statement. Just ask for it at checkout. See examples here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prettycheap/4368649814/

Read the original post http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2010/03/shop-of-week-prettycheap.html

• On Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettycheap
• Follow @prettycheap on Twitter. 
• Become her fan on facebook
• Follow @PunkyJane on Twitter.
• Become a fan of Punky Jane on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PunkyJaneJewelry
  
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EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: Yarn Coture

The work of this week's EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week is absolutely amazing. I've had my eye on these gorgeous gloves handmade by YarnCoture for some time, but have decided to go ahead and share them with you.

 RETRO - VICTORIAN KNIT CUFFS
in CHARCOAL GRAY with Vintage OOAK Metal Button Accents
I am simply captivated by these!!

 The Turquoise Fantasy Scarf

 GORGEOUS!

While you are checking out her shop, be sure to take a peak at the Made By My Kids section...so cool!


From her profile:

Yarncoture is run by a stay at home mom of 5. I have been knitting for over 3 years and crocheting since I was a young girl. I have always liked to fashion together the unusual and extraordinary, as past customers have told me, "you should open your own shop!" I love to work with colors and designs that awaken the senses, catch the eye and simply "wow" you! My motto is "never give up your dreams, even if only you see them come true", so I invite you to discover the 'yarncoture' in you!

SPECIAL OFFER:

Free standard worldwide shipping for every item in my shop. This special offer will be available through December. Priority Mail and Express mail services will be available for an additional charge.

Read the original post at http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/2009/11/shop-of-week-yarn-coture.html

• Follow @yarncoture on Twitter.
  
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Featured from the EtsyBloggers Team :: Made by Melissa

By day she's an engineer.

At night she switches off a tiny part of her analytical side and lets her craftiness shine as she becomes 'Super Melissa'!!

Take a look around Made by Melissa's shop and you'll see an eclectic mix of hand crafted jewelry and beautifully crocheted items.

I especially love this Halloween Star Baby Blanket:

And while you browse, keep in mind that Melissa is having a Halloween BOGO Sale! Buy any Halloween item and get a second Halloween item for 50%!! Refunds will be given via PayPal.

What a talented Featured EtsyBlogger!

It's Game Time!Etsy Twitter Team Goes Green!

It’s time for our eco-party!! The Etsy Twitter Team has rounded up our best and brightest eco-friendly handmade items and supplies all for your enjoyment. Step right up and see how you can support handmade and the environment at the same time. Win-win for all involved!!

Why is buying handmade and environmentally friendly an important thing to do? The two go hand in hand. Buying handmade items supports small local businesses that do not have a huge impact on the environment like major corporations do. The accumulative effects of mass production contribute to global warming and pollution. You have not used up gas to go to the store to buy a gift and that gift is handmade and one-of-a-kind. Buying handmade helps us to reconnect with actual people in ways we don’t when we buy at “big-box” stores. That connection fosters community and community fosters care and concern for the world around us. So help us support our artists and our Earth!

Many of these shops have created items just for this event. Most are offering great sales like 10% off or free shipping. Take a look through the list and check them out!

Scavenger Hunt! Win fabulous prizes!!
Along with this event we are hosting a scavenger hunt. Hidden in shops on this list is the graphic you see above. It’s hidden in one of their shop listings. Find them and email the URL to etsytwitterteam@gmail.com. If you blog about this event or tweet it on Twitter leave a comment on this post for extra entries into the contest - one per blog post and one per tweet. I will choose 5 winners at random for eco-friendly prizes at the end of the week. Contest ends at midnight July 27th. Watch the blog tomorrow for photos of the prizes! They’re really neat!

Now go on and shop till your green self drops!!

Check out the full list of EtsyTwitter Team shops participating in this event.

Come by tomorrow for a look at the 5 fabulous prizes we are awarding at random to the scavenger hunt winners!! Plus all week we will be talking about going green! See you back here tomorrow!

Follow us @EtsyTwitrTeam on Twitter for all the Earth-loving updates! See the whole team's tweets here.

Follow @PunkyJane on Twitter.

Be sure to check out all of my new designs made with Precious Metal Clay (it's recycled!) in my Etsy Goes Green section.

FREE SHIPPING IN MY SHOP NOW THRU JULY 27TH!! Shop away!

EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week :: LMCreation

A few of my favs from this wonderful EtsyTwitter Team Shop of the Week ::

I love these colors...

I bet I could find my iPhone in my purse
if it was in this adorable little case...

This would make even my
bargain sunglasses feel happy...

REPOSTED WITH PERMISSION FROM http://etsytwitter.blogspot.com/

Lisa Murdin is the creative genius behind the rainbow array of wristlets, pouches, purses and more at LMCreation. Whether from fabric, vinyl, or occasionally leather, the store's creations add a splash of whimsy and color to anything you wear.

Lisa's aim is to make "the best quality piece that I can in my own style and with fabrics that really appeal to me. I also aim to provide the best customer service that I can, the same kind of service that I would like to receive as a customer." Inspired by the beautiful variety of fabrics available, Lisa, like many textile artists, often feels that the fabric "tells me what to do, so when I see the right fabric I just know that it will make a special bag or wristlet or whatever."

Special Deal Offered : 10% discount offered to Twitter customers until July 12. Use code "EtsyTwitter" in the Message to Seller and 10% of purchase price will be refunded.

Who doesn’t love foamie soap?

We are all looking for ways to save money, and there are a gazillion lists out there filled with little ways to do it. Let's make it a gazillion plus one! Here are a few of my favorites that save a little cash, and in some cases, amaze the kids at the same time.

Make your own foamie soap. Save your foamie soap dispenser. Therein lies the magic. As far as the recipe, most websites recommend 1 tablespoon of liquid soap topped off with warm water for a normal size bottle. I must admit that this morning in a bit of a mad rush, I simply squirted 6 or 7 squirts directly from my kitchen liquid soap bottle, added water and ran back to the girls' bathroom. Success. Obviously, it's not a science! By using a clear soap to start with, you can eliminate all of those colorful stains from the back splash and sink. My 7-year-old thinks I’m magic.

Fake Mochas. Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate made with coffee. Side benefit: fewer calories and with most of the packets, 30% of your daily calcium intake. Extra bonus: No attitude from a Venti Peddling Barista.

Free Marinade and Rubs at Bel Air (or Raley's). Buy meat from Bel Air and have the butcher add a marinade or rub free of charge. They have at least 20 different choices, and then your meat is ready to hit the grill even on the busiest of weeknights. And while you are there, have them sharpen your knives, also free.

Google search: rice pudding with leftover rice I found this recipe after accidentally making too much rice. Now I sometimes cook too much on purpose! 2 cups leftover cooked white rice 3 cups milk (any kind) 1/2 cup sugar small pinch salt 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional pinch nutmeg, optional Combine cooked rice, milk, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer and stir in the vanilla and raisins. Cook until just about all of the milk is absorbed (30-45 minutes, depending on how absorbent your rice is). Stir in cinnamon and/or nutmeg, if using. Divide rice pudding into individual serving dishes serve warm or chilled. Makes 4-6 servings. [NOTE: I doubled the rice but not the sugar and it was delish. And I skipped the individual cups. More dishes is a no-no!]

Fill the bubble machine for pennies. One part dish soap to ten parts water. Done. Some bubble experts prefer Dawn or Joy. I use what I have. If you add 1/4 part of Karo's Corn Syrup, the bubbles are stronger and their colors are more intense. Here’s to saving! More to come...