Etsy Shop Feature - KnittingNY

A super huge thank you to Stacy of KnittyNY for contacting us to make a donation! Please take a moment to learn more about her shop and her lovely creations!

How long have you been crafting?I've been crafting for for about 20 years; I started out cross-stitching and then switched to knitting about 3 years ago. It's a lot of fun, I love to create and have fun with different patterns!

When did you turn your hobby into a business?I started my Etsy shop in June, this is my first try at doing my hobby as a business. :*)

What is your favorite Etsy shop?

It's difficult to choose just one Etsy shop as my favorite but I can narrow it down to two - The first one is VillaCollezione, which is a vintage shop that I love to browse since she's always got very funky, unique things for sale. My second one is HandicraftsByKaren which is a crochet shop and the seller just happens to be my mom. ;*)

How has Breast Cancer affected your life?
I work part-time in a small local pharmacy (it's like one of those old 'mom & pop' type pharmacies) and I've met so many brave, wonderful customers who currently have or they've battled breast cancer. This is a small town so I know my customers well and it does affect me when I hear their sad news and listen to their struggles. But the best part of my job is when these same women come in strong and healthy and tell me that, after struggling with chemo and everything else, they are free and clear of the cancer. I love to see their smiles when they tell me the good news.

HUGS!
Julie
http://www.blogger.com/www.CourageforKristi.etsy.com

Etsy Shop Feature - MedBling

I am so excited to feature the wonderful shop MedBling!!! Sarah contacted me to donate one of her gorgeous breast cancer ribbon badge reels to Courage for Kristi...and it sold today! Thank you Sarah!
Let's meet Sarah of MedBling:
How long have you been crafting? I've been crafting for as long as I can remember. I probably started trying to see my creations around 3rd grade. I had painted faces onto rocks and thought they were the greatest things ever. God bless my neighbors that politely purchased them :)

When did you turn your hobby into a business? I've been making badge reels and stethoscope IDs for family and friends for about two years now, but only decided to bring them to Etsy a few moths ago. It's been fun and exciting to have people purchase my items and I didn't even have to smile and beg :)

What is your favorite Etsy shop? Oh gosh, I have dozens and dozens on my favorites between my original user (where I used to spend all my time buying!) and my selling account. If I had to pick just one, I'd say that right now I spend most of my time oogling over the wreaths created by Posh Therapie (www.etsy.com/shop/lesrab1?ref=pr_shop) I recently ordered one for my mom for her birthday!!

How has Breast Cancer affected your life? My Nannie, her mom and sisters all battled breast cancer. I was just 11 years old when my Nannie was first diagnosed. I can remember watch my mom cry and yet my grandmother was strong and had absolute faith in her cure. She just celebrate her 19th year in remission :) My family has a happy ending, but I know so many others that don't and it breaks my heart. I wear pink for those I love who have battled this awful disease.

Thank you Sarah for your generous donation!
Hugs,
Julie

www.CourageforKristi.etsy.com

Etsy Shop Feature - MegsCrochetJewels

Thank you to Meghan of MegsCrochetJewels for donating to Courage for Kristi for the second year in a row! Please check out her gorgeous creations and learn a little more about her below:

How long have you been crafting?

I have been crocheting since before i can remember! I actually don't even remember learning it's just always been a part of me:) I started crocheting wire about 5 years ago when I became interested in wire and bead art. I translated it over to crocheting and was HOOKED! Pun intended:)

When did you turn your hobby into a business?

I always crocheted baby blankets and scarves for gifts but when I started on the jewelry I always had it in my mind that I wanted to make it a business. At first it was just selling at little craft fairs and to family and friends. When I first started my Etsy shop I didn't know a lot and I just opened it and left it alone. About a year passed before I found a wonderful Etsy group and they put me on the right road.

What is your favorite Etsy shop?

You mean besides the Courage for Kristi shop right!;) Wow! That's a really hard question! It has evolved over time and I think now every month I have a new obsession! The last thing that I Favorited was a trio of spiders from www.etsy.com/shop/thedustyraven. This shop is really neat and I just love the Rusted Metal!

How has Breast Cancer effected your life? (if you are comfortable answering this question)

I have been fortunate in that I don't know anyone or have lost anyone to Breast Cancer. I do however have that fear in the back of my mind just because it is so prevalent. I do my monthly breast exams religiously and always try to remind others to do them as well. I also think it is important for women to know the risks of things like birth control that can increase your risks for the cancer.

Thank you Meghan!

Don't forget to shop for a cause at www.CourageforKristi.etsy.com

Etsy Shop Feature - Sallie Bear

I would like to introduce a wonderful Etsy shop SallieBear and generous crafter behind the shop - Diane. As soon as I sent out a call for help to support Courage for Kristi, Diane was quick to respond. Here is a little about her and your lovely crochet shop:



Fuschia Hand Knit Hat by SallieBear

SallieBear on Etsy

1. How long have you been crafting?

I've been crafting (knit, crochet, sew, etc) since junior high school.

2. When did you turn your hobby into a business?

After my own two children got older, I began looking for ways to use my skills to benefit others. I have a website dedicated to charity crafting - www.yarngarden.webs.com. I also am the chapter coordinator for Bronx HeadHuggers - you can read the announcement on the yarngarde site. My Etsy shop allows me to support my yarn habit and make all the items I can then give away.

3. What is your favorite Etsy shop?

I certainly cannot pick out just one (or even ten) favorite Etsy shops. Everyone one is so talented and just about every shop has something I would love to purchase.

4. How has breast cancer affected your life?

As for Breast Cancer, my mother is a 24 year survivor.




Water Bottle Cozy donated to CourageforKristi.etsy.com



Please visit Diane's beautiful shop SallieBear on Etsy and check out her lovely donations on CourageForKristy.etsy.com

Thank you Diane!
HUGS

Julie

Thank you Art Beyond Eye Candy!

Thank you to Connie for blogging about our Breast Cancer Charity. You can read her wonderful posting here:

Art Beyond Eye Candy

HUGS!
Julie

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is right around the corner and I have been brainstorming trying to come up with a new design for the Courage For Kristi shop. Since pink earrings were the focus for the last two years (I am partial to earrings), I decided to try something new.

What do you think?

Courage Bracelet

Believe Bracelet

Thank you for all of your support. Please pass on the word!

Hugs,

Julie

By Your Side Blog has Featured Us!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Thank you so much to Michele at By Your Side blogspot for the kind feature of our charity shop Courage for Kristi. Please check it out.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Please Support

Another wonderful feature of Courage for Kristi on Designing Impression's Blog!

http://designingimpressions.blogspot.com/2010/09/october-is-breast-cancer-awareness.html

Courage for Kristi - Featured

My lovely Dteam friend Sassybellewares featured my charity shop Courage for Kristi in her wonderful blog.

Please take a moment to look:

http://sassybellesspotlight.blogspot.com/2010/09/courage-for-kristi.html

Featured Etsy Seller 10/22 - Breast Cancer Awareness

The Ruffle Me Ribbon! The original ruffled ribbon in support of the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation by alwaysinspire! 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Featured Etsy Seller 10/21 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Etsy's shop CraftsforaCure donates all proceeds of sales to the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for a Cure. Free shipping on all items, all the time!

Featured Etsy Seller 10/20 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GraceDesignCo's entire shop is dedicated to helping women who are suffering from breast cancer. Take a look at this pillow made to be used under the arm to help relieve some of the pressure that comes with surgeries such as masectomies and lymph node removal. Please check them all out!!!

Featured Etsy Seller 10/19 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

All proceeds of cancer awareness items are donated to breast cancer research from ForrestConcepts shop. Please support by buying a personalized hand stamped pendant.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Please Support

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To show support, many Etsy sellers are donating some (or all) of their proceeds from sales to supporting the fight against breast cancer. Please check out shops that are supporting the cause. Pictured above: HowardAvenue (Custom Breast Cancer Awareness Camera Strap - Free Shippng! 100% of profits donated to S.G. Komen) and HeadFullofFeathers ($10 donation from the sale of this fascinator goes to Breakthrough - breast cancer charity - www.breakthrough.org.uk ).

My shop is supporting a cause near and dear to our heart. My husband's college friend Kristi lost her life to breast cancer this summer mere months after being diagnosed. She leaves behind three very young little girls (6, 3, and 11 months). Nothing will replace the loss of their mother, but we hope to help them carry on with positive memories and a successful future. ALL proceeds for earring sales go to college funds for Kristi's three young daughters. Julie Ellyn Designs and family will cover all costs of materials and shipping.

Please show your support.

Love,

Julie