Today is Free Shipping Day / December 17th, 2009!!!

Free Shipping Day is Today!

719 participating merchants are offering free shipping with delivery by Christmas Eve

http://www.freeshippingday.com/

FREE SHIPPING / 12.16.09 and 12.17.09 / great last minute gift ideas!

:: ♥FREE SHIPPING on every single order♥ ::

→Offer valid on all domestic (us only) orders received 12/16 and 12/17
→No restrictions on minimum dollar amounts
→You can do one of two things:: You can submit the order and proceed to paypal and I will promptly refund the shipping OR you can submit the order but stop and I will invoice you through paypal for your order minus shipping.

I Heart Monster: Five Bookish Gift Ideas for the Animal Lover

I Heart Monster: Five Bookish Gift Ideas for the Animal Lover

Check out these great animal lover gift ideas!
A big shout out to *I heart monster* for including my zoo animal bookmark set!

Quiltish: Holiday Gift Picks - For Miss Teacher

Quiltish: Holiday Gift Picks - For Miss Teacher

cyber monday:: free shipping palooza!

In any of my family of etsy shops, you will receive FREE shipping,
domestic or international shipping, when you spend $50.00!!!
*woot woot*

On top of the free shipping, also enjoy these holiday sales!
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All of the following holiday kickoff deals are good from 12:00 am on 11.27.09 through 11:59 pm on 11.30.09, est.!

::Holiday Specials::

♥Bookmark Clip Bundle and Save (mix/match)
1 for $3.00 / 5 for $10.00 / 10 for $18.00

♥Buy any 3 button magnet gift sets and get the 4th one free!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 3 fabric rag star 6 inch ornaments for $30.00!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 3 fabric rag 3 inch ball ornaments for only $24.50!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 2 fabric rag bird perch winter scenes and receive a 3rd free!

~Froehliche Weihnachten

black friday / cyber monday / the holiday sale is now on!

All of the following holiday kickoff deals are good from 12:00 am on 11.27.09 through 11:59 pm on 11.30.09, est.!

::Holiday Specials::

♥Bookmark Clip Bundle and Save (mix/match)
1 for $3.00 / 5 for $10.00 / 10 for $18.00

♥Buy any 3 button magnet gift sets and get the 4th one free!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 3 fabric rag star 6 inch ornaments for $30.00!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 3 fabric rag 3 inch ball ornaments for only $24.50!

♥ Choose any (mix/match) 2 fabric rag bird perch winter scenes and receive a 3rd free!

~Froehliche Weihnachten

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mega SALE:: fabric destash appliques::$ days

I'm having a huge sale in my destash shop!
All prices have been marked down on::
fabric destash
japanese fabric
padded appliques
purse handles and straps
grosgrain ribbon
Check it out @ http://bluemanateedestash.etsy.com

magnets::the mega button kitchen magnet

*brand new*
the mega button kitchen magnet
2.5 inches
large button
securely holds 8 pieces of paper--super strong!
gift packaging
$6.00

featured star :: staff picks :: 1000 markets

One of my fabric rag star ornaments was featured in the staff picks section of 1000 markets yesterday!

russian tea::

russian tea

*a culinary masterpiece for the flu*

make the tea mix::
entire bottle of tang
3/4 cup instant tea mix
2 small envelopes of instant lemonade
4 tbsp cinnamon
3 tbsp cloves
1 1/2 cup sugar

mix together in large bowl. Store in air tight container. Add 3 or 4 tbsp to your mug before filling with hot water.

When I am sick, I like my tea strong....I use 4 to 6 tbsp in my mug with hot water.

enjoy!

featured::etsy gift guides::holiday ornaments

My little fabric rag bird perch is being featured in the etsy gift guides::holiday ornaments! Check it out!

dawanda front page:: i just caught myself on it!

My large holiday poinsettia sewing button was just on the front page and I caught it just in time!

etsy treasury:::Do you see what I see?

My large Christmas Star was featured in a fabulous early holiday treasury on etsy today!
source::
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=92228

A big shoutout to bellasboutique2008.etsy.com for including me!

blog feature::: make it perfect.feeling like this

Some of my items have been featured on this fabulous blog:: make it perfect!
http://tonicoward.blogspot.com/2009/11/feeling-like-this.html

2009 USPS Holiday Shipping Cut off Dates

2009 Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates

Want it delivered by December 25?
Find shipping and mailing deadlines for your military and international cards and packages here.

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Domestic Mail (within the United States)

Domestic Mail Class/Product	Cut Off Date
First Class Mail	Dec-21
Priority Mail	Dec-21
Express Mail*	Dec-23
Parcel Post	Dec-16
DBMC Drop Ship	Dec-19
DDU Drop Ship	Dec-23

International Mail (from the United States)

International Mail

International Mail Addressed To	Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG)4***	Express Mail® International (EMS)5*	Priority Mail® International (PMI)6*	First-Class Mail®
Africa	Dec-18	Dec-12	Dec-4	Dec-4
Asia/Pacific Rim	Dec-18	Dec-17	Dec-11	Dec-11
Australia/New Zealand	Dec-18	Dec-17	Dec-11	Dec-11
Canada	Dec-22	Dec-18	Dec-14	Dec-11
Caribbean	Dec-21	Dec-17	Dec-14	Dec-11
Central & South America	Dec-21	Dec-12	Dec-4	Dec-4
Mexico	Dec-22	Dec-17	Dec-11	Dec-11
Europe	Dec-21	Dec-17	Dec-14	Dec-11
Middle East	Dec-18	Dec-17	Dec-14	Dec-11

Source::
http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm?from=home_ftpromo&page=holidaymaildates

CREATE STUDIO: Handmade Christmas

CREATE STUDIO: Handmade Christmas

What an honor to be featured on this fabulous blog!
Check it out!

ho...ho...ho...

ho...ho...ho...An etsy treasury celebrating the holidays!
A huge thanks to roxycreations.etsy.com for including my star ornament in the grouping!

It's that time of year...

It's Halloween night and the unofficial start to the holiday season starts in a few hours, at the stroke of midnight on November 1st. Having said that, I've been playing around with some of my new holiday home decor items. Here is a sneak peek...Enjoy!

http://OchristmasTree.etsy.com
http://OchristmasTree.artfire.com
http://www.1000markets.com/users/heatherknitz
http://en.dawanda.com/shop/OchristmasTree

christmas wreath

Wreaths have been used as a decorative sign of Christmas for hundreds and hundreds of years. Christmas wreaths can adorn any part of your home, inside or out. In many homes, this symbol of growth and everlasting life can be found both inside and out.

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