Come & Join the KnK 2 Challenge

Here is how it works~

1) Join Kaboodle.com~ Look me up or the styleboard (http://www.kaboodle.com/member/valerieessentials/styleboards/kit-kaboodle-shopping-challenge-2)

2) If you BUY from one of these shops Post the transaction # or e-mail me- kapaula1@bellsouth.net So I can remove the shop you bought from and REPLACE the space with an item in YOUR shop (if you are on Kaboodle)!


3) IF you do not have a shop let me know as well and I will advertise your Kaboodle page (or Blog) in the shop you bought from... There are still little kinks to work out but I would like to run these K&K's weekly.


4) IF you would like in on this please leave a post with your shops link or e-mail me... I have a list of shops written down!


5) Please enjoy & join in on the Challenge!


~Valerie (With the CIC Team)

Today's Kit & Kaboodle Shopping Challenge Board 2 Features:

*All Are Kaboodler's*:

AnnappleBonanza (Featuring Love Gel Clings Cards)
ArtisanGoodsByGayle (Featuring Wired Hoop Earrings with Gemstones)

BParkerHouse (Featuring Green dangle pierced earring)

ButterflyBabiesBoutique (Featuring Baby's Onesie)

 A Few CIC Team Members

CandleGuy821 (Featuring Grandma's Palm Wax Pillar Candle)
ElektraJewelry (Featuring Pearl Dangle Earrings)
Kelsilove (Featuring a Disc Necklace)
LindaButterfly (Featuring Flower Refrigerator Magnets)
NanasNikNaks (Featuring Magnetic Necklace by ValerieEssentials)

Learn more about Kelsilove by Candleguy821

KelsiLove

by Donald T. MacKinnon

What kind of a store is KelsiLove? Now that is a very good question, and one not easily answered. Do you ever find yourself in a quandary over buying a gift for someone who has everything? I have a solution to propose: set aside some time and look at this environment friendly, unique, collection of useful gifts all reasonably priced just waiting for you to click on BUY. Kelsi, a very talented fashion designer, photographer, and ecologically conscious entrepreneur, is constantly adding items that are bound to satisfy and raise the question, how did she come up with that idea? How about a pair of these for starters; made from something Mother Nature cast off.

Maybe a thought provoking photograph; prints quality made from the originals make wonderful gifts. I find the photograph most interesting because it represents a moment in time. Time, a relentless predator that stalks us all, forever held fixed for our enjoyment.

Oh, wait, I have to show you these cowls worn about the neck to keep you warm. Let us give this some thought for a moment. On a cold and windy day, you decide to take a short walk and find yourself chilled and uncomfortable. Try one of these handmade cowls out for size. Immediately you might say, "It is too small, that will not work." With your neck exposed to the elements, you will get cold sooner because the blood going to the brain is chilled, causing your brain to get cold, and the rest of you will soon follow. These heavy, well-knit cowls worn around the neck will hold your body heat in and keep the cold out. The result is a comfortable walk on a cold and windy day.

Below are the white and blue fuzzy yarn cowl and the deep red cowl.

Now lets look at something more elegant for the ladies called a scarflette.

I have discussed earrings, cowls and photography; we are just getting started. Pillows are next. Yes, throw pillows, something you never have enough of. Here are two of her handmade throw pillows and both follow the trend with respect to this store. They are fun and machine washable.

There is more in the jewelry department. These next items made from some things we throw away, bottle caps. Unique is and understatement, and they are fun. Why throw these caps away just because the liquid they held captive is gone. Kelsi reuses the caps as well made broaches; think of the selection possibilities available.

Shown here is a pair of Filipino soda bottle cap broaches, and one from a cider bottle cap.

Try one of Kelsi's custom-made cup cozies when you to carry a hot (or even cold) drink without feeling bad about all those little cardboard cup holders destroying the world. This cute cup cozy fits Starbucks cups and stretch to fit other cups. Go ahead buy and use them the next time you get a cup of coffee. Mother Nature and Kelsi will thank you for it.

Kelsi likes to make jewelry from anything and everything. All joking aside her jewelry is elegant, pretty, unique and affordable. Here are some examples of necklaces all handmade by Kelsi.

Here are some examples of Kelsi made earrings, and all unique, affordable and fun.

Do you burn incense, of coarse you do. These hand made incense stick holders are attractive and functional.

KelsiLove is a store that has everything, a cornucopia of solutions for the shopper looking to find unique, eco-friendly, affordable gifts. For the vintage item seeker KelsiLove lists some very interesting items and all value priced. Please visit KelsiLove and see for yourself the vast assortment of affordably priced items available.

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May Monthly Challenge!

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Hello everyone! 
Happy I'm on time this month? Hahaha! 
Before I get to the May Challenge, I am going to talk a bit about the new changes to the challenge. 
We have decided to try out something different that, hopefully, will increase team participation. For this challenge, I am happy to say, that we had a lot of participation and I hope that with the change we get even more! So, what is the new change that will get more people involved? We are now combining 2 months into one challenge; the Bimonthly Challenge. June and July both have the same theme (Weddings and Romance) and the due date for the entries is July 31st. 

Now onto this month's challenge! 

 

 

 

Vote Here~>  http://collaboratorsincahoots.blogspot.com/2010/06/may-monthly-challenge.html

Thank You all so much for taking time out for my Blogs and polls! It does mean a lot!

~Valerie

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I've been featured by a wonderful person with an Awesome shop! http://ButterflyBabiesBoutique.com !

Butterfly Babies Boutique

Butterfly Babies Boutique is an online store offering adorable Kids Halloween Costumes, beautiful Dance Costumes and absolutely gorgeous Special Occasion Dresses. We carry a wide variety of Easter, Christmas, Independence Day, Valentine's Day and Birthday clothing, costumes and gifts. We offer Christening and Baptism clothes for boy’s and girl’s. Our children’s clothing starts with preemies and goes through size 16. Also find bibs, blankets, hooded towels, hair bows, head bands, and more.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Valerie's Essentials

These are items that my friend Valerie has on her etsy site.

Check them out! Hope you love them.

Want A Cool Candle To Strike Up Conversations?

Get A Strawberry Short Cake That Smells And Looks REAL!

**This needs to be a pick up order. If shipped, I'm not responsible for the post office turning it upside down or mishandleing it.**

 

Long Stem Candle Roses

Need More Than One Rose? You Can Get 3 for $5.

All Of These Are Apple Cinnamon Scent. I Can Special Order Different Colors And Scents (Vanilla- Cream, No Scent- White or Red, and more)

A Perfect Golf Candle For That Die Hard Golfer.

First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage, Then Comes Baby in a Baby Carriage

These finds were so much fun that it took me awhile to pick just 3! So, I picked 3 for here and made notes for myself on more!

First Comes Love- by VickiDianeDesigns

I Drink To Us My Love

These dark burgundy earrings really caught my eye! I love round dangles and these would be perfect for anyone to give to their sweetie! or for yourself :o)

Cupid On Target

With Cupids arrow, moon and stars how could this miss filling love in ones heart! I really love the design and colors here!

Stoned In Love

Wow check out this wonderful bracelet! Just look at the beautiful colors and the different stones and arrangement of the circles! Yes that is a pair of earrings to match!

Yes this shop has it all! VickiDianeDesigns has the color, texture and unique gifts covered! Anyone would feel special and Loved after receiving anything from this shop!

You may also know this gifted crafter from Face Book or Twitter

Then Comes Marriage- By Kelsilove 

(a wonderful CIC Team Member)

Pearl Dangle Earrings

These earring are perfect for the Bride with her hair pulled up showing off her long beautiful neck and her perfect wedding dress. Or a perfect gift for the brides maids!

And We'll Walk Through Our Future Together

What a perfect gift for the newly married couple! This picture says it all. Two becoming one... Forever and Ever... Amen (ok a little Randy Travis there-lol I love that song)

Coffee Cup Lovers Deep Red

What is better than you and your new love spending time together by the fire or sitting on the swing on the deck with a warm cup of coffee, hot chocolate or cider.

Kelsilove had many great and unique gifts for that special couple or for you and your love!

Want to know more about this shop? Check out Kelsilove on her Blog, Twitter or Face Book and of course Collaborators2 etsy shop

Then Comes Baby in a Baby Carriage- by ButterflyBabiesBoutique

Little Prince Plush Blue Musical Horse

This is one of the most precious little things I found for a new addition to a family. Yes there are others and pink ones too! Just look at the price too- Great deal!

Flower Power Fancy Pants

These are so cute... Little ones do not grow out of these as they do outer clothing. SO they can were these for a while and wouldn't they look too cute doing it! Awww. There are many to choose from also.

Brand Spanking New Creeper

This little onesie says it all! But there are different sizes and sayings also. I just really took a liking to this one since I will have a new nephew in mid June. I thought one would be too cute in this!

If you don't know this shop... Find her here- ButterflyBabiesBoutique or here on Kaboodle

I hope you enjoyed my Finds for today... Tomorrow look for the Kaboodle Fun Polls!

Thanks for stopping by and reading!