Here comes Peter Cottontail...

I am so excited that March begins this weekend, and that means that Spring is almost here! I long for sunny afternoons in the park, cooking out on the grill, and not having to wear scarves/gloves/two pairs of socks every day! So in my excitement, I decided to offer free US shipping on all items in my Etsy shop this weekend! And I listed my first Easter-themed item as well - those adorable bunny rabbit earrings up there! The lampwork glass bunny heads have beneath them some freshwater pearl "eggs" hidden amidst seed bead glass "grass"! Quite possibly one of the cutest pairs of earrings I have ever made, if I do say so myself!

So hop on over to my Etsy shop this weekend and treat yourself to something! And remember -- keep thinking Spring!

Hello Neglected Blog -- It's Me, Janessa...

So this is the New Year... and I haven't been blogging! I'm so sorry I have neglected you, dear blogspot! I should have made a New Year's resolution to blog more often! But with all the wedding plans (got engaged Christmas morning!), graduation (I FINALLY graduated in January! Magna cum laude!), trying to find a job (don't get me started), and various Kindergarten illnesses (hello, strep throat!) I just haven't found the time to blog. But I am going to try to change that, starting now.

I've also been busy trying to vamp up my Etsy page -- I think my pictures are finally coming along! So far this year I have listed 30 new items, and only re-listed 3! I've got plenty more on the way, too! I am SO ready for spring -- and my stuff is showing it, with lots of bright colors.

On the painting front, I've got 10 canvases primed and ready to go (don't know what I'm waiting for). I recently purchased two large canvases on sale at AC Moore -- no clue what I am going to paint on them! Maybe some more abstract florals or other organics? Maybe a huge owl? Either way -- it's going to be fun!

And finally, I caved in and joined Twitter this year. I figured why not, what's wrong with yet another way to get distracted? Ha! Come follow me! http://twitter.com/lalalajanessa I have been tweeting about new listing, EtsyOwls news, and Handmade in PA news. It's rather fun, I must admit!

So, I leave you now... but not for so long this time, I promise!

<3 lalala

PS: don't forget to visit me on Myspace, and Flickr, and of course Etsy! :)

Giving Thanks and Giving Gifts -- 12 Days til Christmas Deals!

Wow -- where is time going? Only 12 more days left until it's Christmas Eve!

To celebrate the Holidays, I'd like to offer all of my customers from now until December 25th a FREE GIFT with every purchase!

But that's not all!

This weekend -- Friday 12/12 through Monday 12/15 at 11:59 PM EST -- I'd like to offer my US customers the opportunity to get an upgrade to Priority Mail shipping on their purchases of $30.00 or more! So pay my standard shipping prices, but get them faster with Priority Mail! Also, Priority Mail and Express Mail quotes are available for all purchases, simply convo me for the details!

BUT THAT'S STILL NOT ALL! :)

I will be having a SNS -- Saturday Night Sale this weekend (12/13) with details to be released tomorrow! Check my shop announcement around 5PM EST.

My shop will be closed Sunday afternoon for an event from around 11AM to 4PM, so if you see something you like, better snatch it up quick!

From my home to yours -- Happy Holidays! Enjoy the season, and much love to all!

ARE YOU READY FOR ETSYFEST???

THAT'S RIGHT, THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US! Don't fight that awful mall traffic, this year make the pledge to buy HANDMADE AND VINTAGE! Truly unique gifts for the truly unique people in your life! There's something for EVERYONE, and EVERY BUDGET!

And to celebrate, some members of the Etsy community (myself included) are hosting ETSYFEST! Easy, stress-free Holiday shopping for the busiest shopping weekend of the year! Be sure to check out the blog for all of the sellers!

I am offering specials in my shop for the weekend of Black Friday through Cyber Monday (Starts 12 A.M. EST Friday, ends 3:00 A.M. EST Tuesday)!

>>>>>>>>FREE SHIPPING ON ALL U.S. ORDERS ALL WEEKEND!!!<<<<<<<<<<<
NO minimum purchase!
+ PLUS: DISCOUNTED CANADIAN SHIPPING ALL WEEKEND!
>>>>>>>>>>>FREE GIFT with purchase on Friday and Saturday!<<<<<<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>>>>HOOT LA LA SUNDAY: $5.00 off CUSTOM OWL BRACELET ORDERS! Regularly $25.00. <<<<<<<<<<<<<
>>>>>>>>>>>MOTHER OF PEARL MADNESS ON MONDAY!<<<<<<<<<<<<>

So mark your calendars for a stress-free start to the Holiday shopping season!

MOTHER OF PEARL MADNESS!!

STOP BY MY ETSY SHOP FOR MY MOTHER OF PEARL MADNESS SALE! 11/14, 11/15, 11/16

One of my favorite materials to work with is Mother of Pearl. It comes in many shapes, sizes, and beautiful colors. It can be carved, or painted! I love it, and I am so confident that you will too that I'm having this MOP MADNESS SALE this Friday through Sunday (ends 11:59 PM EST).

ALL of my items containing Mother of Pearl (MOP) are Buy one Get one 1/2 OFF!!! Please wait for a revised invoice before paying!

As always, SHIPPING DISCOUNTS are available, and SPECIAL PACKAGING is always included! All of my MOP items are listed in my categories!

COME ON -- GO SHOPPING!

AND, mark your calendars for Black Friday through Cyber Monday... the fine folks on Etsy are reinventing the Holiday shopping experience! More info to come!

HOOray for Boobies -- The Etsy OWLS Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In case you hadn't noticed, October has a new color trumping orange -- Pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so the girls of etsyOWLS decided to create some items and sell them in our team shop to benefit breast cancer research. 100% of the proceeds from these items will go straight to charity! This is a cause that means a lot to us, myself in particular, as my grandmother was a breast cancer survivor, and I have known many women and their families and friends, both directly and indirectly, who have suffered from this disease. We hope we have done the cause justice with our pieces.

And we are not alone! Visit http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=29825 (my current Treasury West) to see more Pink items, or simply do a "Breast Cancer Awareness" search on Etsy for more items!

Thanks for giving a hoot! ;)

lalala Almost Famous at CCD'08

On September 20, 2008, I participated in Coopersburg Community Day, in Coopersburg, PA. Here are the crafters, almost famous, on YouTube! I am the 8th crafter featured.



Also featured are some friends of mine... Jane of Contemporary Concepts Photography
was, basically, behind me. We were able to cut through the cars and keep each other company! She is the 3rd booth featured. And Erica & Nate of Urban Cottage Coalition
are featured booth number 29. It was Erica's first craft show, and she was very nervous, but her tables looked great and it was fun to have her there. Visit Erica & Nate on Etsy!

It's fun to be almost famous! Thanks for watching :)