And the Envelope Please……

Congratulations to Woolly Something, the winner of Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks, 10.14.11. Watch for the interview.

A Bagful of Etsy, Picking Out the Good Ones MissEileen’s Etsy Picks October 28, 2011

Halloween weekend is upon us with the cute little trick or treaters out in their adorable costumes, mom and dad trailing behind. By the time the kids make it back to the house they are all sugared and caffeined up, jabbering about the loot in their bags and the fun they had. I remember going through the candy with my sisters. We would dump the candy in piles on the kitchen table so Mom and Dad could check it out, then pick out our favorites. My favorites were anything chocolate. Anything, just had to be chocolate. That was long before I tragically became allergic to chocolate. I didn’t know other flavors existed. I didn’t understand why Baskin & Robbins had 32 flavors of ice cream; they just needed to make one as far as I was concerned.

Sorry, got carried away. Today is Friday and time for Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks. Like a bagful of Halloween goodies, I’m picking out the good ones and I’m in the mood for my forbidden treat, chocolate. Here’s what I’ve found this week:

      Vanilla and Chocolate Wreath by Charisma Gift

                      Baby booties little loafers cream and  chocolate with gift box by Cath94170

      Coffee Liqueur Chocolate Metallic Gold Circle Necklace by Roe Design

   6 Caramel or Chocolate Covered Apples by Sweets Fairy Bakeshop

                       Friendship Bracelet - Chocolate Brown Leather Woven with Swarovski Turquoise Crystals by Kes T Designs

  Chocolate Brown Knit Fingerless Gloves by Woolmint

       Klimt and Starry Night Gold Pendant by Creative Art Center

    Chocolate Linen Rayon Pleated Jacket by Carey Dion

OK, those are my picks. What do you think? I love the colors in each item. They all look so rich and yummy. Voting starts today and ends next Thursday. Shop with the most votes wins a feature interview with me, Miss Eileen.

Shameless plug…..new fabrics in the GoofingOff shop, new and vintage patterns, too. I found some amazing Pyrex and other fantastic vintage, too. I’ll be listing those in the Miss Eileen shop. Stop by when you get a chance. Coffee’s always on, served in vintage cups, of course.

Congrats to WoollySomething; CRAFTY Pattern Sale

Harvest Pumpkin Knitting Pattern

Congrats to WoollySomething, the winner of last week's MissEileen's Etsy Picks. I am looking forward to her interview.



October 1 started the big 40% off sale at GoofingOff shops on Etsy and Artfire. All toy, decorating, handbag, craft patterns, and kits in the TOYS, BAGS, KITS section are 40% off with the coupon code CRAFTY. Make sure you use the code.

Some of the most unique, totally cool patterns have already left the shop. I don't know if I will ever uncover patterns like those again so if you see something you like, let me know. I can hold it for you. Some patterns, like the junk food and smocked pillow patterns, are pretty rare. They're gone but there's still some pretty cool ones in the shop, like these:




Vintage 1970s Looney Tunes Stuffed Animals



Simplicity 5778 Stuffed Dolphin, Hippos, & Gators



Dog Coat, Hat, Bed, and Toys pattern



Canopy Designs Baby Bassinette



Oh Baby, Mine! Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 10.21.11

Sing along with Bing!
One of the guys at work and his wife are having a baby so I went to a baby shower the other day. Maybe not a momentous day in someone’s life, that is, unless you are the new mom or dad.  Having a baby is such a major occasion in one’s life. Not only is it the start of a new life, it makes a couple a family. A shower gives friends and family the opportunity to share the excitement. Then I remembered seeing a news article about how October 5, my birthday, is the most popular birthday, which made me think September and October are big baby months. What better way to celebrate babies than looking for fabulous handmade baby things on Etsy? So, look what I found!

         

 Baby Clothing Bouquet 6 items Dakota by ChristieCreations

 

 Organic Coffee Heirloom Aran Bunting by BroodBaby

   

Mini Diaper Cakes Centerpieces by BeyondDiaperCakes

 Personalized Owl Burp Cloths and Bib Gift Set by WeeWoolieKnitz

Baby Crib Mobile Owl Family by Hingmade

 

Baby Crib Mobile Rock A bye Baby Elephant by DropsofColorShop

 

Personalized Hooded Towel with Rubber Ducky by Pecanieregirl

 

Cotton & Minky Baby Blanket Green Giraffes by DandelionBabyBlanket

So, what do you think? Any one of these items would make a wonderful baby shower gift but which one is your favorite? Vote for your favorite, or favorites. Winner gets an interview with me, Miss Eileen.

Shameless Plug Time:
There’s a big sale going on at GoofingOff Etsy and GoofingOff Artfire on all toy, decorating, handbag, craft patterns, and kits. A big 40% off with the coupon code CRAFTY.

New Listings in GoofingOff

Here’s some of the patterns and fabrics listed recently in GoofingOff etsy:

Fabrics:

 Skiing Penguins Fat Quarters

 

      Strawberry Shortcake Fat Quarters

      Mah Jong Tiles on Red Fat Quarters

       Alexander Henry Historical Spin Blue and Gold Dreidels on white Fat Quarters

  Chanukkah Dreidels Fat Quarters

   The Wall Fat Quarters

        Ancient City Fat Quarters

Patterns:

Vintage 1941 Sewing Pattern Simplicity 3828 Misses' Robe Bust 38 Complete

Vintage 60s Sewing Pattern Misses' Blouses Butterick 3286 Size 14 Bust 34 Complete

Vintage 1970s Looney Tunes Stuffed Animals Sewing Pattern Butterick 6347

Vintage 1970s Misses' Sundress Sewing Pattern Simplicity 8512 Size 10-12

 Vintage 1950s Sewing Pattern Coat Jacket Vest Straight Skirt Butterick 2849 Size 16 Bust 36

 Vintage 70s Girls' Dress Sewing Pattern Simplicity 8864 Size 4 Breast 23 inches

Don’t forget the big 40% off sale going on now in the GoofingOff Etsy and GoofingOff Artfire shops. Get 40% off all toy, handbag,  and decorating patterns and kits. Just use the coupon code CRAFTY during checkout for the discount.