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.