To All of You Talented Crafters...

I am currently lining up the next round of shops for "Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?"

Seeing as how many of you who read Joy De Vivre have colorful, creative shops, I wanted to extend the offer to you to be a part of the feature! If you are interested please send me an email to joydevivredesign@yahoo.com.

On a side note I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was both eventful and restful on different days!

photo courtesy of laffy4k on flickr.com

And Our Winner Is...

Congratulations April! You are the winner this week!

Thank you so much to all who entered this past week! To the new followers, so great to have you!

Special thanks to Benita from Little Bird in a Beehive! It was great to meet you and your lovely shop! :)

Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?

Little Bird in a Beehive came into being on Etsy in January of this year. The creation of Benita from Melbourne, Australia, the shop houses gift tags, cards, handmade paper, accessories, earrings, brooches, and hair clips. Though Benita is now a full time secondary teacher, teaching English to students who speak other languages, she has not forgotten her childhood passion. From an early age she was a crafter, even painting found snail shells, and selling necklaces on her driveway. Now allowing the snails to keep their shells, this entrepreneur uses old book pages, watercolour, sewing and stamps to bring her ideas to life. Asked where she gets her inspiration Benita responded, "All over the place, art blogs I read, a leaf I walk past in the street, a piece of fabric I see, my mum, a bird or plant in the garden, a scrap of conversation I hear in the playground, a market, a gift..I think the more you act on the things that inspire you, the more likely things are to inspire you.. you just have to be open to the inspiration".

Busy Bee Gift Tags

Set of 8

Used as gift tags or even as glass markers and place tags, these busy bee's will add a touch of cuteness anywhere you choose to use them.

Wooden Seasons Keyring Sping

Stamped with an intricate spring image, this maple wood disk is finished with 100% natural linseed oil and a Tasmanian bead.

Bright Mod Flower Gift Card Set-3 Cards

Sending a handmade card to a special person in your life would mean so much more to them than receiving a random email! A blank page inside allows for personalization.

This week if you are the winner of the "Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?" you shall win a set of three hand drawn gift cards: To enter:

1. Check out Little Bird in a Beehive. Come back here and tell us all about your favorite item(s).

2. Be or become a follower of this blog for a second entry.

3. Be or become a fan of this blog on facebook for a third entry.

Entries will be accepted from now until noon next Monday, March 28.

Check back later that night to see who the lucky winner is!!

Good luck!

For more info on Little Bird in a Beehive check out:

littlebirdinabeehive.blogspot.com

www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Bird-in-a-Beehive/178497042182806

Also if you are in the area Benita will be at the North Melbourne Market on June 26 www.northmelbournemarket.com/

And Our Winner Is....

Congratulations! You are the winner this week and will be receiving the handmade wallet from Sarah at Happy Kathy!

Thanks so much to everyone who entered this week! A special thanks goes out to Sarah for being a part of the feature!

Happy Monday

I apologize for the happy Monday wishes at a time when most of you are winding down your busy day. Running to and fro has me just a tad bit behind, but I hope you all had a very productive day!

How have you all been?



image courtery of sakeeb on flickr.com

Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?

One look at Happy Kathy on Etsy might just have you taking a stroll down memory lane. Retro fabrics, Pac Man themed passport covers, adorable bicycle wallets and as if those things weren't enough to send me straight back to my carefree days of the 1980's, all of these designs are created by Sarah from Astoria, Oregon, the setting for The Goonies! Not only has Sarah captured my youth in her designs, she also has modern and floral designs to please all tastes. Wallets, totes, handbags and more can be found at Happy Kathy. Named after her late mother Kathy, Sarah enjoyed seeing her smile and wanted to make that memory live on in her designs. I am sure after you see her shop you will agree with me that smiles are contagious at Happy Kathy!

Passport holder handmade fabric carrying cover for passport

I couldn't resist featuring the ghosties, but Sarah is open to custom items as well. If looking for something in a different fabric feel free to send her a convo. This fits U.S. passports. Dimensions are listed on Happy Kathy.

Large zip pouch perfect for organizing beauty items

This pouch would be perfect for travel and the Little Red Riding Hood print could not be cuter! Featuring a zipper pull items placed inside will neatly stay in place.

Handmade purse shoulder bag owl and bird woodland

Green, pink and aqua...the colors of spring are bound to bring happiness to all. With a bird design on front and an owl hanging out on the back, this bag is perfect to tote magazines, your iPad, all the essentials!

This week if you are the winner of " Have You Seen This Etsy Shop?" you will win this fantastic wallet from Happy Kathy:

How to enter:

1. Check out Happy Kathy. Come back here and tell us your favorite item(s).

2. Be or become a follower of this blog for a second entry.

3. Follow Joy De Vivre on facebook for a third entry.



Entries will be accepted from now until next Tuesday March 22 at noon.

Check back that night to see if you are the lucky winner!

And Our Winner Is...

Congratulations Rita! You are the winner of the prize from Appaloosa Designs!

Thank you so much to all who entered this past week and to Appaloosa Designs for taking part in the feature!