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Friday, November 25, 2011

Small Business Saturday and a Handmade Business E-Book!

6:12 PM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

First of all, in honor of small business saturday, cyber monday, etc, etc. I am offering up 25% off in my etsy shop! Head on over and use TAKE25 to take 25% off of ALL items in my etsy shop! As always shipping in the US is FREE! Hope to see ya there!

Now some exciting news! My friend Gina has written an ebook!

From Passion to Profit: A How To for the Handmade World

In the book Gina shares -- how to find your passion, create a product line, branding basics and how to set yourself up to succeed long term, it even deals with the pesky Etsy relevancy issue. Because Gina has given me tons of advice over the past 2 years of my blog and etsy store opening. I know that her secrets work! And now you can get in on them too! I hope you will click over and learn from Gina!

See y'all later this weekend! Hope you got lots of shopping done!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

New Pin Cushion Design!

6:09 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 2 comments

I have played around with pin cushions since starting my etsy shop. I thought I would show off my latest design!!

Yep a mini terra cotta pot painted in gray is the perfect base for your pin cushion...

Then I had this CA-UTE vintage fabric in my stash!! Love the mushrooms!!

See...it really is a little clay pot...

So I made myself a pin cushion plus one for the ol' etsy shop...get it while it lasts! :)

I do have enough of the fabric for maybe one more cushion then these will be a product from the past! Well okay I might make some more but I will have to find another cutesy vintage fabric...cause they would not be the same without that vintage touch! Or find your own mini pots and get glam with your sewing supplies!

For even more etsy goodness check out Shabby Creek Designs! She has a 10% off special going on with coupon code TCCE11! Why not spook up your home this Halloween with one of her Raven pillow covers??

Plus so much more....check out Gina's shop today!

Posted at Get Your Craft On on Today's Creative Blog.

Posted at Take a Look Tuesday on Sugar Bee Craft Edition.

Posted at Tip Me Tuesday on Tip Junkie.

Linking to Tackle it Tuesday on 5 Minutes for Mom.
Posted at Craft of the Week on All Thingz Related.
Posted at Tutorials and Tips on The Stories of A to Z.
~Thanks for stopping by!~
~Angie~

Thrifty Finds -- Sewing Notions and Bingo Cards

8:33 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 3 comments

One of my favorite things to find at thrift stores is sewing notions. It occured to me that I had never blogged about em. I found three items this week for 25 cents each. I pick these up when I see them. Then when I go to do a project, I may very well have the materials I need already in my sewing cabinet! :)

So I always make sure to look through the sewing notions at any thrift store! Also this week I found then GREATEST vintage bingo game!! I have decided there are waaaay too many vintage bingo cards for one girl...so I have put them up in my etsy shop. If y'all are in need of some vintage bingo cards drop me a line!

Did y'all find any treasures this week? Be sure to link em up at Rhodas!!

Showing off my Thrifty Treasures on Southern Hospitality.

Posted on Met Monday on Between Naps on the Porch.

Posted at Your So Very Creative on Me Making Do.
Linking to LWIFF on Vintage Revivals.

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

My Birthday Gift -- TO YOU! :) and something to do for ME!

10:49 AM Angie CountryChicCottage 2 comments

Gina spilled the beans on my birthday...

So I thought I would give all of YOU a gift!

10% off at The Country Chic Cottage etsy store from now until 3/21/2011 (Monday)

Use code:

BIRTHDAY10

My shop already has free shipping in the US -- so there are deals to be had! :)

I can do a custom lot of sheet music or maps with YOUR choices in it! (I have tons not even listed...let me know what you are looking for in paper ephemera!!) Or a custom painted barn wood sign! And yep -- you can get 10% off of those custom orders too!

Drop me a convo and let's get your order ready to ship! How is that for a birthday gift??
Now do you want to give me something?? Here is my plea!! Pretty please drop by Crystal's Craft Spot and vote for my Burlap and Ribbon Pillows!! Pretty please with sugar on top!!

That would make my birthday!! :)
~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Free ad space for the next month on my sidebar...

9:27 AM Angie CountryChicCottage 1 comment

It is that time of the month! For the next month your ad can be on my sidebar for free! I have three slots opening up today!!

The catch? All you have to do is agree to put my ad on your blog for one month for free. That is it...an ad swap. Anyone is eligible. I will send you button and code for my etsy shop. You send me button and code for your shop, store, blog, whatever. We leave them up for one month.

The only requirement -- you can only do it for one month. Sound good to ya? Email me and let's work it out!

thecountrychiccottage@yahoo.com
Want a paid ad up top? Or a larger paid ad? Email me for that too! Rate information available here.

Many thanks!

~Angie~

Etsy Faves 2010

8:24 PM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

Some of my fave shops from 2010! Yes I made some Christmas purchases from some of these shops...however...none of the items pictured are the actual items purchased! :) Y'all enjoy and click over to see the rest of their goodies!!

PS...You can click on each picture to go to that item!
~Thanks for stopping by!~
~Angie~

Christmas SALE

2:43 PM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

Time is running out to get your items before Christmas!! Order from my shop by tomorrow night to get your items in time!! I have slashed all of my prices in my Christmas Goodies section!

Get it while you can!! Head on over to my etsy shop for your Christmas shopping!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Black Friday Sale!! 10% off at The Country Chic Cottage

11:53 AM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

Black Friday Sale in my etsy shop Thanksgiving all the way through Cyber Monday! All items will be marked 10% off and I offer FREE US SHIPPING everyday!!

Everything in the shop will be marked down!

Yes even maps and paper ephemera!

Convo me quick for any custom orders and let's take 10% off of those too!

Visit Etsymom Team Sale for even more participating shops!

Remember to buy handmade this holiday!!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Free Advertising Anyone?

5:44 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 1 comment

Want your ad in my sidebar for free for a month?? See here for all the details! The rules for the free ad?

Have a 125x125 button
Have a blog where you will post my button
You must not have done this with me before -- limit of one free month per person please

Don't meet these criteria but still want an ad?? Check out my rates here and send me an email! :) Paid advertisers will get top spots and a shop feature post on my blog during the first paid month. :)

New ads will start on Monday so email me soon!

thecountrychiccottage@yahoo.com

No post can be without a picture and I am in love with this vintage Dr. Seuss!! I have been one busy bee adding items to my etsy shop! :)

Don't worry 12 days of handmade Christmas continues...I just had to stick this post in cause it is almost the middle of the month!
Linking up my vintage book to Southern Lady Vintage.

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Day 1 -- Handmade Gift-o-Rama Shop -- Country Chic Cottage

11:20 AM Angie CountryChicCottage 1 comment

Yea well my shop has to go first too! If you don't have time to make your handmade gifts this holiday season, why not buy handmade? Head on over to my etsy shop and check out some of the gifts you can get for someone you love!

Framed Skeleton Keys

Skeleton keys make my heart go pitter patter!

Burlap and Ribbon Pillows

I have one listed right now but I can do these in any size, pattern, etc. Let me know what you are looking for!

Fabric Gift Tags

Gotta love that extra special touch on an extra special gift!

Shabby Rose Pillow

There are even more shabby goodies in my etsy shop! Gotta love all things shabby!

Of course I always have many different styles of paper ephemera! Plus many more things are in my etsy shop with more being listed daily! Stop by and see me! See what you are looking for but want to wait for a sale? Check me out on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. I am joining the etsymoms for a huge sale celebration!

Be sure to follow me so you will not miss any of the Handmade Gift-o-Rama -- twelve days of handmade gift fun!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Maptastic Etsy Finds

6:05 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 3 comments

Looking for more map inspiration? Go no further than etsy! See my treasury for lots of map fun!

Amazing ideas!!

Bring your ideas here on Friday November 5th for the Maptastic Party!

Hope to see even more amazing ideas then!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Ad Swap Anyone? FREE Advertising!

6:32 PM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

It is that time of the month! For the next month your ad can be on my sidebar for free!

The only requirement -- if you did it last month, you cannot do it again this month. Sound good to ya? Email me and let's work it out!

thecountrychiccottage@yahoo.com

Many thanks!

~Angie~

Angie's Etsy Finds

4:23 PM Angie CountryChicCottage No comments

I decided to bore y'all with more etsy finds. K...I can't get enough of etsy and I am addicted...etsyholics anonymous here I come.

Travelling by Truck Picture

Lovin' this -- found it today!!

Sea Star for your Hair

K this idea rocks!

Stamped Books

This one sold already -- but what a fab idea!!

Toile Coasters

Fabulously pink!!

Orange/Black Cupcake Liners

This whole shop rocks for your party needs!

Vintage maps anyone?

And since I seem to do good selling vintage paper ephemera...my shop is full of different maps, sheet music, earth images, etc. LMK what you are looking for I probably have it or can find it...
Once again, none of these etsy artisans know I am doing this. These are my picks of things I have found that I adore on etsy. No compensation or anything...just etsy love!

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Angie's Etsy Finds

7:32 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 2 comments

Opening my etsy store opened up a whole new etsy world to me. There are such talented people on etsy! I decided to share with y'all some of my etsy finds every now and again.

Felted Acorns

Rural Ride Photograph

Hope y'all enjoy! As a disclaimer, none of these etsy artisans know I am doing this. These are my picks of things I have found that I adore on etsy.

~Thanks for stopping by!~

~Angie~

Want your ad in my sidebar for free?

4:10 PM Angie CountryChicCottage 4 comments

I saw a great idea on Seven Thirty Three today! She swaps ad space with other bloggers for a month at a time! She said I could steal her idea....so over in the side bar there is a button...

Want your ad there? For free? All you have to do is agree to put my ad on your blog for one month for free. That is it...an ad swap. Anyone is eligible. I will send you button and code for my etsy shop. You send me button and code for your shop, store, blog, whatever. We leave them up for one month.