I have found a new place for my gift baskets.

So, I have finally, hopefully, found a new store for my gift baskets. I was looking around on the Etsy forums and found a post about a place called SilkFair. This is an on line shopping mall, similar to Etsy, but they are not strictly "handmade". Don't get me wrong, I am all for handmade, it's just that some of us are not as talented as others but still have a great product we would like to market. I have been making gift baskets for decades now and I personally feel that it is an art. A lot of people think that it is just a matter of throwing a bunch of store bought items in a basket and sticking a price tag on it. While some may do that, I am not one of those people. I am one of the people that walks thru the store picking up things and arranging them in my cart. I get ideas in the middle of the night and they drive me crazy until I can put them together and actually see them. I have a few baskets in the making right now that I haven't found "the right look" for, so they are still on the work table. I believe that everyone is entittled to their opinion and this is mine. If you like gift baskets, please take a look. If you don't, look around anyway, you might find something you like.

http://meemamagic.silkfair.com

Oregon Favs!

Since I just recently moved to Oregon, I wanted to do a tribute to fellow Oregon Etsians. If you see something you like, scroll to bottom of page and click on the item. By doing this, you will be taken directly to their shop. Happy Shopping!

New item.....

So, since I had to remove my gift baskets, I have been at a loss as to what to make now. I just picked up a bunch of heart shaped wires and was trying to come up with something out of them. So far, this is what I have done:

Let me know what you think. You can see more at http://www.MeemaMagic.etsy.com. You can also see my baskets currently for sale at http://stores.ebay.com/MeemaMagic and see previously made items and backets available for creation at http://www.facebook.com/home.php. Have a GREAT Memorial day weekend and don't forget to support our troops!

Please explain the difference...

The following 2 types of baskets were both listed on Etsy. Now one is still there and the other one had to be removed. Can someone please explain the difference to me because I am not seeing it?



BASKET #1
Home Made Baby Boy Gift Basket Bath Time SALE







Description
This is a home made "Bath Time" baby boy gift basket perfect for that special lil boy! This basket has all brand name items only! Everything is brand new never been used!

1 - 12" Wooden Basket with Blue & White Gingham Ribbon.

1 - Gerber Doggy Blue Hooded Towel with Washcloth.

1 - 14 Count Huggies Diposable Pre-Soaped Wash Cloths Shea-Butter Scent.

1 - 9oz. Bottle Huggies Shea-Butter Baby Wash.

1 - 9oz. Bottle Huggies Shea-Butter Baby Lotion.

1 - Box Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs.

1 - Calvin Klein White Sweet-Pea Sleeper with a Red Calvin Klein Embroidery.

1 - Baby Size White Louffa.

All of this great stuff is wrapped up in the basket with white paper shredding and light yellow toole & a ribbon that says "Welcome Baby"If you have any questions please feel free to ask!All items come from a clean & smoke free home!




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BASKET #2



This is a cute little wicker bushel basket full of all the goodies you would need to fill a diaper bag....just add diapers. The basket is 13" in diameter and 5" tall and would be perfect for a Baby Shower gift or centerpiece.






* 3 colorful plastic fork/spoon sets

* 2 pacifiers

* 1 picture frame

* 1 Anne Geddes miniature photo album

* 1 travel size Johnson's baby powder

* 1 travel size Johnson's baby shampoo

* 1 travel size Johnson's baby oil

* 1 travel size Desitin Clear

* 1 travel size Lysol foaming hand sanitizer

* 2 8oz bottles

* 1 Pampers sensitive baby wipes

* 1 Baby Einstien teething ring

* 1 tan baby blanket




Yes, one of them is mine and I purposely did not disclose the name of the other seller. I just don't understand why I had to remove mine but they are still allowed to sell theirs. Yes, I have written to the powers that be looking for an explanation but have never received a response. I do not have anything against the other seller and wish them all the luck in the world. I just do not think it is fair, we should all be treated equally.

Off to work I go!

So, today is the first day of training at my new job. It doesn't make since to me that I have to train for 7 days for something I have been doing for 30 years. Anyway, here goes. Wish me luck.


While I am at work, go to Etsy and buy something!

No Hole Beads for Sale

You have got to check this out, it is from a fellow Oregon Etsyian and I think it is hilarious:

Check out the listing at http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11859894

MiniBlog :: YOUR shop belongs there.

schOOLLOcker says:
Take a great idea by http://littleputbooks.etsy.com , share it with schoollocker & DottyRal,add a whole bunch of enthusiastic volunteers who want to create a new way to promote ALL the handmade shops on Etsy….And you get: Etsy MiniBloghttp://etsymini.blogspot.com/The concept is simple & beautiful.

1. If you sell handmade goods, you should join us.
2. It’s free & really pretty.
3. Go to MiniBloghttp://etsymini.blogspot.com/
4. Find the category that best describes your shop.
5. In the comment area, type your shop name & shop number.
6. (yes, it’s really that EASY)

Go shopping for a bit, look around the site, get familiar with the TOS.Behind the scenes, one of the volunteers will see your comments on the site & soon your etsy mini gallery will be posted.A link back to your shop is created.For our customers, it’s a whole new way to shop.For sellers, it’s an incredible marketing opportunity.~we've already added hundreds of shops. What are you waiting for? :o)

This is reposted with permission from schOOLLOcker.

Etsy Promo

TheTinyFig says:
Hey Everyone,I know we all have troubles keeping afloat in the promos section so I came up with a new idea on how to promote sales and special deals through my new blog Sweet Figments. http://sweetfigments.blogspot.comWhat's a sweet steal? A "sweet steal" is a list of specials deals and current sales that handmade sellers are offering to the readers of the Sweet Figments blog. This list is updated every week and posted on Fridays.If you think you might be interested in offering a "sweet steal" such as free shipping, freebies with purchase, discount on your first order, free gift wrapping, info on your current sale or anything else that is similar please check out the Sweet Figments Flickr group discussion for more information!http://www.flickr.com/groups/sweetfigments/discuss/72157605112366179/.

This has been forwarded with permission from The Tiny Fig.

Sooo, here is the new purse!

I found all the info I could, here you go.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11857780

More on Charles F Berg

I looked on ebay and didn't find anything like this. I looked on the web for Charles F Berg and could only get info about his clothing store and the fact that he died in 1932.
I was wanting to know if anyone knew more about his clothing line or even Lewis. On the web there are tons of Lewis'.

I have found two article about the man himself and his building but nothing about his bags or clothes. Check out http://wweek.com/___ALL_OLD_HTML/dress022101.html and http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/historical_records/dspDocument.cfm?doc_ID=DB2AEBB7-F1F6-44F4-81EE011425DACFC1 (given to me by fellow Etsian daisidvintjunky).

Help me identify vintage purse

I desperately need help identifying a black purse. This is a cute little black purse, shaper kind of like a mailbox. There is a gold oval sticker tag says "Lewis" with a little crown above it. Below is a cloth tag that says "Charles F Berg, Portland, Oregon" with a rose beside it. I would appreciate any info I can get.

McMenamins

So, went for orientation for my new job today. Sounds like it will be fun working there, I just wish I was starting sooner. I don't start training until Wednesday and it is going to take forever for it to get here.

In the mean time, still trying to come up with new ideals for my Etsy shop.

Aurora borealis han...
beckyrose
$75.00

Amethyst Pendant an...
MarcusBerknerJe...
$26.00

Purple Heart Neckla...
WildChildCreati...
$14.00

Dining Out Travel B...
Odannysgirl
$19.95

Hair Fork Round Top...
canadianwoodcra...
$17.00

Multi Stripe Person...
MargotMadison
$24.00

Paper Lantern Gifta...
pences
$25.00

Log Cabin Quilt
ECarey
$400.00

Cloe
chelynnscreatio...
$10.99

Rayna
chelynnscreatio...
$10.99

Really Just Unreaso...
underroos
$15.00

SIMPLICITY White ...
kashmirstudios
$12.00

Bistro Style Apron ...
terryann
$15.00

Spring Swing Top -...
terryann
$47.00

rockin asparagus ma...
myzoetrope
$8.00

VINTAGE MOD MINI dr...
DuchessVintage
$19.99

Elegant Floral Dama...
OnePunkPosy
$8.00

Shimmer Bronze with...
CafeCarrie
$16.00

Flight
AngelQ
$9.50

Curly Design Copper...
northwestgoods
$18.00

ETSY Bumper Sticker...
EtsyLabs
$5.00

Silver Hearts Boot ...
FantasiesInLeat...
$25.00

Vintage Glass Portl...
PetitPoulailler
$15.00

Vintage McCoy USA P...
PetitPoulailler
$67.00

M/W Tater Baker Bag
embroideryetc
$10.00

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmadeMeemaMagic.etsy.com

Sorry, tried to get pics in here too, but can't figure it out yet! Hope everyone has a great day!

check it out....Etsy

If you haven't yet, you really should visit Etsy.com. If you like recycled, earth friendly, vintage or handmade things, this is the place for you. Look at some of the shops on the right or check out my favorite links to veiw some more. Or, scroll all the way down to the bottom and see some of my favorites. Just about everything you are looking for, you can find on Etsy. Soooo, what are you waiting for? Etsy.com! come on, you know you want to. Etsy.com!

Mother's Day!

So.........

Well, I have a good news/bad news thing going on.!

GOOD news, I fianlly got a job and it was the one I really wanted at McMenamins Grand Lodge! Yeah me. I was so excited when she called today that I forgot all of the important questions. You know the ones, "How much will I get paid?", "How often will I get paid?", those ones. Anyway, so I go for onrientation on Thursday, can't wait.

BAD news, I had to take all of my Gift Baskets off of Etsy. I'm not going to go into all of the details because I still like the site, I just think they need to stick to the original rules.

Anyway, if you are interested in a Gift Basket, you can comment my blog and I will get in touch.

And by the way, did I say I GOT A JOB! Yeah!

Job Hunting update

So, yeah, it still sucks. I have gotten a couple of interviews though and a few more coming up. I swear, if something doesn't happen soon, I don't know what I will do.

I went to a "hiring call" today at a place called McMenamins Grand Lodge.

It was kind of interesting and sounded real promising. I actually had 2 interviews there, one right after the other. I am supposed to hear back by the end of the week.

I also had one at Red Robin, where my nephew just started working.

I should be hearing back from them this week for a second interview.

Meanwhile, I am still working on my Etsy shop, trying to get it going. I need to get some new things in there but can't do that until I get a job.

Everyone wish me luck.


EtsyBuy HandmadeMeemaMagic

So, as most of you know, I moved from Arizona to Oregon about a month ago. We are currently renting a couple of rooms from a woman I found on craigslist and that is working out pretty good. Right now, I am busy job hunting and Tyler is taking GED classes. Unfortunately for me, he is doing better then I am. He just started yesterday and has to take pre-tests to determine where he is and what he knows. Well, he is scoring so high on the pre-tests that the instructor said he should only be in class for a week or two and then he will be ready to take the tests. I, on the other hand, am not having much luck in the job hunting department. I have had a couple of interviews but nothing has panned out yet. I do have a couple of interviews coming up this week tho, so keep your fingers crossed for me.

I miss my grandson, Draven

and his parents.

In the mean time, I am trying to supplement my income with the sale of crafts. Feel free to help out! LOL

Seriously, love and miss everyone. TTYL