BESTeam Feature - All About Cats

Linda is the owner of All About Cats Etsy shop where she sells handmade organic catnip toys and items for humans who love cats.  She lives in Vermont and was brought up on a small farm in the town of Stratford, VT.  Where she and her siblings used to go horseback riding, skiing and hiking.  She has a love of nature that was passed on from her mother as well as her creativeness.  Her favorite crafts are sewing and painting.  And she has been enjoying her retirement because it allows her to nurture her creative side.

I am an animal lover and can't help but love some of the things in her shop...as well as somethings my cat (and my ferret) might like!

Petunia The Pink Pig Organic Catnip Cat Toy

 I run a pet sitting business and always looking for something to carry around my business cards...this would be perfect!  And the key fob would be great to separate my cat customer keys from my dog customers.

Cat Print Pouch Mini Wallet or Business Card Holder or Gift Card Holder

Cat Print Wristlet Key Fob

 As a knitter, this looks like a great project bag to take along in my car so that I always have a project to work on.

Cat Print Fleece Knitting Crocheting Craft Bag With Four Large Inside Pockets

Four Reversable Cat Print Fabric Coasters

Valentine's Day Heart Organic Catnip Cat Toy

Henry The Hedgehog Organic Catnip Bell Cat Toy

If you are a cat lover or you know someone who is, you will want to check out Linda's shop! 
To find out more about Linda you can also check out her blog at http://allaboutcatsetsy.blogspot.com/
And she also has a second Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisAndThatInVermont

BESTeam Feature - Alearea

This week's feature BESTeam feature is Alearea's Shop.  Alearea is a single mom of a 3 year old son and using her love of jewelry making to make living for them.  She has been designing and making jewelry for over 10 years.  She has some great unique pieces but you should check them out for your self at Alearea

Here are some of the things that caught my eye....

Endless Sea

Tree Pendant non tarnish silver plated with semi precious stone chips

Pink Charm Bracelet- Reduced Price

Sweet Hearts Locket

Tiger Heart Necklace

To see more of Alearea's items check out her shop at Alearea's Shop or check out her blog at http://alearea.blogspot.com/

BESTeam Feature - Our Home to Yours

Our Home to Yours is a "mother/daughter" team operation. They love to create, and the shop is an outlet where they may make some money doing what they love best!

Debbi (the mom) is a "professional" mother. I have biological kids, foster kids, and a newly adopted kid. Art is her stress reliever and favorite hobby. Her mother was an exceptional artist and Debbi only hopes to be half as good as she was. She is thrilled and proud to be having this shop with her own artist daughter.

Amanda (the daughter) is a stay at home mom of a toddler and life is never dull. She has a Bachelors in Graphic Design and is currently in a Masters program. Fine Art is her background and hopefully she will be able to offer her drawings for sale along with her crafts one day.

I know Christmas is over...but I have been listening to Christmas songs on the radio since Thanksgiving...so it is a little hard to let go of the Christmas season and I just couldn't help noticing the adorable Christmas items left in their shop (which just happen to be 50% off) 

This cowl looks so warm and cozy, you just might have to beat me to their shop!

SALE Holiday Cowl in Red and Gold

 And if I happened to have a little child to buy for these would be mine too!!  So cute!

SALE Child Size Santa Scarf and Mitten Set

Ok....so the holidays are just about over so lets see what else is in this great shop....

As a knitter, I can't help be drawn to fibery goodness...but there are a variety of items in this shop so you need to check it out for yourselves!

Skinny Eternity Scarf in Creamy Beige

limited time only handmade yellow-purple zippered pouch

simple black and white wedding banner

vintage crochet collar

And you can also follow them on their blog at http://www.ourhometoyourscrafts.blogspot.com/

BESTeam Feature - Off the Wall Expressions

Merry Christmas!!

The year has flown by, not to mention December?!?  And it is Christmas once again.  I love this time of year....I have been listening to Christmas music on the radio since Thanksgiving and it always makes me so sad when on the 26th the radio station goes back to regular music.  Anyway...trying to enjoy the last little bits of Christmas...and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year in 2011!

This week I am featuring Off the Wall Expressions.  Off The Wall Expressions is a vinyl lettering and wall art design company. A husband and wife design team specializing in high quality vinyl graphics for the home and business.  Mick has been a designer of signs, graphics, catalogs and everything in between for over 20 years. And Tina is the idea person, blogger, order packer, e-marketeer and corresponder. They even put their kids to work helping out when they aren't busy playing sports, music or video games.

Here are just a few of the ones that I liked from their shop....course there are so many it is hard to choose...you definitely need to check it out for yourselves!!

With Christmas right around the corner I couldn't help but pick this one....

Welcome to the North Pole vinyl decal holiday sticker

Vinyl Wall Mural Large Blowing Cherry Blossom Tree

Whippy Birds, vinyl decals

Fairy Tales vinyl decal

Cherry Blossom Branch Tiles, vinyl wall decals

 Check out their shop to see more of these great vinyl decals!!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/OffTheWallExpression

Or follow their blog at http://offthewallexpressions.blogspot.com/

BESTeam Feature - You Are My Sunshine

This week I am featuring You Are My Sunshine which specializes in handmade fabric flower brooches, fabric flower hair pins, rings, earrings, bracelets and statement necklaces in a rainbow of colors to bring sunshine to your day!


Nina was born and raised in the Philippines and now lives in Florida with her husband and 2 boys.


Here are a few things that caught my eye in her shop...

Fabric Rose Flower Ring, You Are My Sunshine

Wild Flower Brooch, Deep Blue Sea

Frayed Roses Fabric Flower Necklace in Ivory and Gold

Lavender Sachets Mint Green In The Garden No. 1

Pretty Mums Bobby Pins in Vibrant Magenta

To see more of her great items in her shop please visit her at http://www.etsy.com/shop/youaremysunshine
And to learn more about her you can check out her blog at http://www.ninainflorida.com/

BESTeam Feature - Mystic Wynd

This week I get the pleasure of featuring our group (BESTeam)  leader, Karen, Mystic Wynd.  Hopefully I will do her shop justice :-)

Karen was born and raised in the Windy City (Chicago, IL), and was fortunate to have grown up in a culturally diverse, ethnically rich, "neighborhood" where everyone knew everyone else.  Where they were able to keep their doors unlocked, girls actually couldn't wait until their Moms or Grandma or Aunt Sally taught them to crochet or knit or do any of the other handcrafts that used to be passed on from one generation to the next.

Times have changed...and Karen now lives in Arizona - and is a mom to 3 great kids, 3 great stepkids and 6 adorable grandkids and she still loves to do all those crafts she learned as a child.  Jewelry is her current passion, and she hopes that people enjoy her designs. And since she does like variety, you will see her adding other items as well in the not-too-distant future!

Here are some items that caught my eye!  To see more of Mystic Wynd's creations check out her shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysticwynd or check out her blog at http://mysticwynd.blogspot.com/

Faux Pearl, Crystal, Red Rose Necklace - Scarlett O Hara

Bookmark with Bird Charm in Silver and Blue - Let Your Dreams Soar

With the holidays upon us, I couldn't help but check out some of her holiday items. 

Christmas Tradition Ornament Earrings in Red/Green/Gold

Littlest Christmas Tree Crystal Earrings in Silver

Snow Buddies Glass Pearl Earrings 

BESTeam Feature - Little Peach Fuzz

Little Peach Fuzz is the creation of Rachel, who is a newly wed (married less than a year...still counts!) and a fairly new crafter.  She has drawn for many years and is currently teaching herself to knit (as a self taught knitter myself, I love hearing about other knitting adventures!).  She also started making jewelry because of her little sister, who seems to love the idea of having Rachel at her disposal :-)  With that being said, Rachel actually really enjoys making jewelry and it has become one of the calming things in her life at the moment.

With the holidays upon us I couldn't help but pick out some festive holiday items from her shop.

Felt Flower Hair Clip - Red Green White Christmas Festive

Button Dangle Earrings - Baby Blue Pink Shiny Metallic

Felt Christmas Pinwheel Hair Pin - Red Green Holidays Festive

And here a just some other things that caught my eye.

Nesting Bird Necklace - Metal Charm Glass Bead Red Orange

Crocheted Beaded Necklace - Green Peacock Colored

Felt Flower Headband - Bright Pink Blue Dark Purple Fascinator

To see more of Little Peach Fuzz's great items check out her shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittlePeachFuzz

Or check out her blog at http://littlepeachfuzz.blogspot.com/