Radical Recrafter

This shop specializes in upcycled and recycled items. Help the environment, and have a green Christmas, when you purchase your gifts from this wonderful shop!

Annrose

What a wonderful shop to start your Christmas shopping!!! Visit Annrose today!!!

And The Winner Is....

This month's lucky "Where's Waldo" contest winner is Jo Ann Blaser. Congratulations, Jo Ann!!!

Thanks to everyone that participated in our guild contest. We hope that you all had a fun time searching for our Waldos!

The "Waldo's" were:

1. VaBeachQuilter ~ Puppies Original Market Bag

2. Jewelry by Fyfe ~ Swarvoski Crystal and Sterling Bracelet

3. Liquidambar ~ Aqua Glass Ceramic Pendant

4. Annrose ~ Survivor

5. MikiCat Designs ~ Ring Drops Bracelet

6. Fiber Cycle ~ Red Rock Canyon Twilight hand spun yarn

"Where's Waldo (With a Cause)" October Contest

This contest is based on "Where's Waldo". Explanation of what a "Waldo" is (for those who aren't familiar with this children's cartoon character) is at the end of the post.

Contest starts today and ends on October 20th. There winner will be determined, randomly, using Random.org.

For October's contest, each participating shop has chosen a cause for the contest.  The items, in each shop's "featured gallery", will have a portion of their proceeds donated to the shop's chosen cause (when sold).  Each shop's charity is listed next to their name/link.
The BEAUTIFUL prize were donated by Amy of Fiber Cycle.  It's an "Icelandic Fall Bowl".  It measures 3 1/2" w x 3" h and was made with Merino and Icelandic felted wools.  A wonderful way to store your jewelry, stash loose change, just about anything that you can think to store in it.  Visit her shop to see more great items by clicking on her badge (in the upper left-hand corner).

Winner will be announced and notified on October 21st. Once I've received their address (to forward to Amy); the prize will be mailed.

Good luck everyone!!!


CONTEST RULES:

Each shop has chosen, one of their items, to be "Waldo". "Waldo" fits the theme for the month. This month's theme is "With a Cause".  Each shop has chosen a charity to sponsor for the contest.  "Waldos" will be charity items posted in each shop's featured gallery.

ANYONE with an internet connection can participate in the contest.

Contestants need to find each shop's "Waldo" item. Contestants will have to read each item's description until they find the one that has the phrase "You've Found Waldo" hidden within.

To make it a little easier for contestants, ALL "Waldos" are listed in the "featured gallery" of each shop.

Once you've found each shop's "Waldo", email me your list with the "Waldo's" listing numbers and/or name.

vabeachquilter@gmail.com

NOTE: Guild members that participate, in the contest, can "play" but can't "win".



Here are the participating shops:

1.  VaBeachQuilter ~ Tourette's Syndrome Association

2.  Jewelry by Fyfe ~ Breast Cancer Research

3.  Liquidambar ~ Carnivore Preservation Trust

4.  Fiber Cycle ~ Down Syndrome Guild of KC

5.  Annrose ~ American Cancer Society

6. MikiCat Designs ~ Susan G. Komen & Domestic Violence Awareness

EXPLANATION OF WHAT A "WALDO" IS...

Waldo is a fictional, cartoon person that has a dozen or so children's books out. Waldo is, almost, always dressed the same and he's "hidden" in a picture filled with hundreds of other things.

Everything's drawn close together and they're extremely BUSY pictures. Children have to "find" Waldo. It's not easy sometimes because the artist tries to make Waldo "blend" in. It's basically a "seek and find" book.

That's the premise of the contest.

Each participating shop has chosen a "Waldo" item. Hidden within the description, of the item, is the phrase "you've found Waldo".

Contestants might have to peruse multiple items, in a shop's "featured" gallery, before they find "Waldo".

The theme for this month's contest is "With a Cause". So, the "Waldo" will be one, of the four, featured gallery items and will have a portion of it's proceeds donated to each shop's chosen charity.

October's "Where's Waldo's" Contest With A Twist

This month's "Where's Waldo" contest begins tomorrow.

Rules, participating shops, and prize will be posted.

The twist for this month's contest is that each shop's "Waldo" will be an item, that will have a portion of its proceeds, going to a cause (of their choice).

Each shop's cause will be listed with their name.

So, get your magnifying glass, pen, and paper and get ready for the hunt!

Fiber Cycle

Amy owns the "Fiber Cycle" wool supply shop on Artfire.  She specializes in hand-dyed wools, yarn, and hand-prepared fibers.

Stunningly beautiful color combinations of wools!!!

Some of the types of wool that Amy offer are:

~ Rare breed wool (Polwarth, Babydoll, and more)
~ Merino and Rambouillet
~ Fleece and Locks
~ Bamboo
~ Hand-spun yarn
~ SW Merino and Seacell

Her wools are popular with hand spinners who turn it into yarn for knitting.  The locks are popular for felting projects and "wool art".

Her wool is some of the best out there.  If you're a knitter, felter, or use wool in any areas you really need to visit Amy's shop.  Her dying/felting talent is simply incredible!

Featured Item of the Day by Liquidambar

Kitty owner of  the "Liquidambar" shop on Artfire has today's featured item. 

Her item is this lovely Black and Blue Oval Ceramic Pendant with necklace.

Her item is described as:

This pendant is made from stoneware ceramic clay. The pendant is from a slab of clay and then glaze is added to the surface. This piece is glazed with black and then has a mottled light blue on half of it, being fired in a kiln twice. It has a zinc bail. The oval measures around 1 5/8" without the bail. An 18" silver colored ball-and-chain, chain is included unless you would like to pick from a blue, black, white, or brown cord, black rubber cord, or a cream ribbon, all finished with silver plated clasps. Just send me a note when you place the order.


Her pendant and necklace will arrive in a cloth bag all ready to give as a gift and/or to store in when it's not being worn.

For today, ONLY, Kitty is offering free shipping on this wonderful piece of jewelry.  Use coupon code:  FREE SHIPPING at time of checkout. 

There is only one available, so get it quick before someone else does!

Il Mare Atelier

Su owns the "Il Mare Atelier" jewelry shop on Artfire.  She creates beautiful hand-crafted jewelry.

She recently listed GORGEOUS earrings and necklaces in her shop.  I just know that you can find something perfect, for that special someone in your life, in her shop!!!  Heck, even treat yourself to a fine piece (or two) of jewelry.

We were fortunate to have Su sponsor our September's "Where's Waldo" contest and a lucky winner received a beautiful pair of earrings!

All of Su's jewelry is packaged in a gift box and wrapped with ribbon. What can be better than getting your gift pre-packaged for you??? (Psst...all of you guys OUT there!)

Braggin' Rights

Tracy owns the wonderful "Braggin' Rights" shop on Arfire.

Her crocheted specialities are: bath items (scrubbies and soap savers); hair clips; and barefoot sandals.

She sells quilted photo albums. The one pictured is a wedding album.

I just LOVE her apron...very retro and chic!!!

I even purchased 3, of of her soap savers, to go with the some wonderful soaps that I purchase for Christmas gifts.

Featured Item of the Day by On Pens and Needles

Jan, owner of the "On Pens and Needles" shop, has chosen this Olympian Elite 2 Acrylic Pen to be her featured item.

For today ONLY, she is offering a special:  10% off of total orders over $15.  At the time of checkout use coupon code:  Saturday Special .

This is such a wonderfully ecletic shop that I just know you'll find something for someone on your Christmas list...what a great deal to get your started on your shopping!