Orange you glad I shared?

Orange Finds from CIC

Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. 

Orange is said to increase the craving for food. When you or someone you know is having a sluggish kind of day, you can turn the day around by buying this creative & playful Fruit & Veggie Greeting Card from LindaButterfly. This Autumnal greetings is so cheerful. The wonderful color of these unusual raspberries look splendid arranged next to a stunning orange-red pumpkin. (Description From LindaButterfly's Shop) 

Orange also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Much like these stunning Carnelian & Gold Vermeil Earrings by ElektraJewelry. Stunning carnelian stones and gold vermeil balls and discs adorn long graduated chains on this pair of earrings. The ear wires and chain are 14k gold filled and tiny faceted carnelian stones add the wonderful sparkle. This are great for everyday or with a dress for evening. (Description From ElektraJewelry Shop)

 I have been told that if a change of any kind is need in life, just burn an Orange candle for 7 nights. And this Gel Halloween Pumpkin Candle should do the trick by ValerieEssentials. This 100% Prenco Gel Wax Candle is Clear but with a Great Cinnamon Spice Holiday Scent. The Little Hat Really Makes It. (Description From ValerieEssentials Shop)

Also people who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere, much like the creators of these beautiful, enticing, stimulating and fun items.

Enjoy and see more in out Collaborators Etsy Shop.

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This is really an amazing deal!

You get a box (10.5 inches x 7.5 inches x 5 inches)

filled with a bunch of different things from different

 people in my Etsy Team, Collaborators in Cahoots.

You will get things like:
- candles
- soap
- jewelry
- prints
- and much much more!
Check out the Mystery box 

These pastel mini thank you notes are ideal 

for popping into your customer's Etsy order.
They are decorated inside & out and there is 

room for you to write your own thank you

 to your customer.

Embedded glass fish & seaweed with sea shells 

Custom handmade betta fish gel candle for sale. 

in clear gel placed in a ivy glass bowl with all the

 makings of home: sand, wick, & a few shells.

Stunning natural AAA quality pink coin pearls grace 

this lovely floater type necklace.
The glass beads are Murano and all are strung 

on fine sterling silver coated beading wire giving the

 impression that the beads are floating. A delicate 

magnetic sterling silver class completes this lovely piece.

Learn about The Artist behind the Art

Learn more about the Artist behind the Art

My interview on Whohub

LindaButterfly

Portsmouth UK

ART

	What do you do?  How do you define yourself as an artist? Because I love color and texture I regard  myself as an artist; I appreciate the world,  both natural and man made, and I often  capture my feelings about that by creativity.
	Do you upload your work to the web?  If so, where could we see it? I sell my art online on Etsy.  I have two shops; start with  www.lindabutterfly.etsy.com
	How is an idea born? For you, what is inspiration? My mind is always full of ideas; I have too many  to get them all out and onto paper or canvas.
	When and how did you begin to see yourself as  an artist? Since I was around 4 and going against what I  was told to draw in class, and making what I  wanted to make as a response to the feelings  I had inside me.
	Which artists do you admire and how do they  influence your work? I admire anyone who is able to express their  feelings in art; be that photography, film,  acrylics, watercolor etc. I like bold colors, I  like texture; right now I am enjoying Gaugin's  work. I also like collage, and art with a specific  message, like Colin Self's work.
	Is art necessary? Is breathing necessary?

Read more:

 http://www.whohub.com/lindabutterfly##ixzz12210fzIa

Favorites from Cherith- Take a look

 This post was created by Cherith of 

Cherith's Collections

Cherith's Collections: Todays Favorite

 Items:

Todays items are in lovely pastel shades. 

Bright and chunky playful items. Most of he 

items featured can be found in the 

Collaborators in Cahoots Etsy shop. Enjoy.

Handmade mini thank you cards

see them here: 

Pastel Pop up Mini Thank you cards - Pack of 5

SusanNeedleHands- Rainbow Variegated 

Cellphone/iPod/mp3 Player Pouch

SoapyBlessings- Heavenly Rose Soap 

 

Two Winners for the Fall Challenge! Did the one you voted for win?

September Fall Monthly Challenge WINNERS

We have two monthly challenge winners this month....
Linda and Donald both received the same number of votes!
It's a tie!! Hooray!!!

With the holiday season approaching, what could be better than buying handmade cards to send to your loved ones, and buying awesome smelling candles to light...well really whenever you wanted.

Here are some selections from Linda:





Aren't these cards just awesome? If I didn't use my Hello Kitty ones I would definitely buy cards from Linda.
Oh, and she has 2 shops:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindabutterfly
and
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindacaterpillar

Now to Donald. This man has awesome candles. I am always ranting and raving about them. I actually have a few (and I currently have one in my artfire shopping cart).





And the link to Donald's shop is:http://www.artfire.com/users/candleguy821
Happy Fall!

Look at who's in her Local paper in the UK- LindaButterfly

I'm in the local Newspaper.

"Linda predicts the Rainbow Street 

with her painting"

What screams FALL to you

Fall is finally here!

I am so excited because it is my favorite season and because of all the cool things

 that you can get in the fall (especially clothes).

Here are the entries for September: 

Go to Our Team Blog to cast your vote!

Have fun voting guys!

This was such a great Blog I had to Share

Unique Business Cards

Unique business cards are a great way to get the "word" out to your customers. A friend and collaborator of mine,Lindabutterfly uses mini moo cards, a wonderful product which you see here.:

"I use Mini Moo cards as my unique business cards. Moo is a company linked to Flickr.http://uk.moo.com/en/products/

They were European based, but recently set up a USA store. I have my cards, postcards and mini cards printed by them.

Each mini moo card is different and uses my art and photography. There is plenty of room on the back for the free addition of my two shop urls and a 10% discount offer. I think that the mini Moos are better value than the Moo business cards!

When I send a package to a customer, first I take a photo of the package adorned with the business card. The photo is put into several Flickr groups, including one specifically for 'Etsy packaging'. This way, people get to see the business card.

I have, now and then stuck a small piece of sheet magnet on the reverse of the card; makes a good fridge magnet!"

I use Vistaprint.com for my business cards and invitations to shows and have been quite happy with their products. My card reflects the nature of my jewelry and designs which are very much influenced by my Greek background. Blue instead of white for the back gives the card extra pizazz.