Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize, “uh, like, oh my gosh, it’s been at least a week since I’ve had any chocolate. HOLD UP!” (I almost wrote month, but I knew it would never fly)

Well, that’s kind of the case with our SWEET Gallery. It’s great, and I love it, and I cannot believe how long it’s been since we added more wonderful shops. Well we fixed that today.

New Additions on the SWEET Page!

Make sure you check out some of these great shops. Etsy people, like, totally rock!

Sweet.

~Kim

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Just a quick note to announce that a new group of nine awesome Etsy shops has been added to the Sweet Gallery!

We’ve got another group coming soon! The plan was to do one group a week, but, well you know…

Check out the newest group of Sweet Etsy finds at the Sweet Gallery!

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Isn’t this little handmade book beautiful? I love it!

Here’s a peek at a couple of the newest additions to our Simply Wonderful Everything Etsy Team!

These shops are full of great handmade things that I’m sure you’re going to want…or need!

We’ve met so many new Etsy sellers lately, and it made it so hard to choose. The talent on Etsy is simply amazing!

You can visit the SWEET page anytime by clicking on the cute little SWEET button at the top of the page.

Let me know what you think!

There’s a great giveaway going on over at Remodeling Guy {also known as Tim, my sweet husband}! A $100 gift certificate is up for grabs…and it’s for something totally cool and handmade!

ARTware creates custom painted hardware to match any decor! You get to pick your design and colors!

Isn’t that awesome?

Enjoy browsing the SWEET shops, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

~Kim

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Have you been wondering what the plan was for that “sweet” button?

We just opened our Sweet Gallery where we’ll be featuring beautiful finds and wonderful friends!

You can always see what’s new in the gallery by clicking on the “sweet” button at the top of the page! I’m so excited about this!

Here’s a peek…

We love Etsy and thought this would be a fun way to help promote the wonderful shops we come across. Our Simply Wonderful Everything Etsy Team will be growing on a regular basis, so check back often to discover more beautiful handmade treasures!

Now….go check it out!

~Kim

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Brighten up with this beautiful bracelet that’s on SALE!

Jane’s heart has the handmade bracelet on sale for $18.00 with FREE SHIPPING! It’s loaded with old and new buttons, a cute dragonfly, a lampwork fish bead, and pretty charms and crystals.

She is having a big sale, so head on over there as fast as you can!

Georgikids is having a summer clearance with a HALF OFF SALE! Isn’t this a cute little outfit…love it! This set is $13.00! Now that’s a bargain!

Shana’s Shop has these 6 small glass magnets on sale for only $4.00! What a fun way to add a little color to your kitchen or office.

Just type “Sale” in the search box and you are on your way to finding some great summer deals! And if you have a shop, don’t forget to add “Sale” to your listing so people can find your specials easier.

If you are having a sale in your shop, just leave a link in the comments. Shopping sales is a hobby of mine.

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Cupcakes in a Jar is an Etsy shop full of sweet treats!

It has been one of my favorite Etsy shops since I tried the Chocolate Covered Marshmallow last Christmas. They were so amazing that I ordered boxes and boxes for gifts.

Here are a few other goodies from Cupcakes in a Jar…try not to drool on your keyboard.

She uses Ghiradelli chocolate to make these Chocolate Bliss Brownies. Yum! I wouldn’t mind opening the mailbox to find these!

These are Too Chai Chai Vanilla Caramels! They are made with real butter, heavy cream, Madagascar vanilla and infused with lots of spicy chai tea. Wow!

Deliciously sweet…This is an addictive Italian nougat confection made with almonds, honey and vanilla. It is out of this world!

Cupcakes in a jar, of course…25 flavors to choose from! This one is for all you chocolate lovers out there.

I’ve had my share of these amazing Vanilla Cinnamon Sugar Marshmallows. The marshmallows are divine! Homemade is the way to go on these…you’ll never go back to store bought ones.

Cupcakes in a Jar has been kind enough to offer you a chance to try a dozen of these Extra large marshmallows for yourself!

Just visit Cupcakes in a Jar, find your favorite treat and leave a comment about it here for a chance to win!

If you are a subscriber, leave a second comment for another chance.

And if you spread the word by Twitter, Facebook, or posting on your blog, leave a third comment.

The winner will be picked on July 10th.

Good luck!

***Congratulations Ashley at Sweet Baby Cake Designs!  She is our lucky winner.  Check out her wonderful baby goodies on her blog…very cute stuff!

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Have you seen these wonderful terrariums from Dew Garden Crafts? The thought of growing a little garden has always been interesting to me. I remember getting a terrarium kit with a plastic container when I was little. Things have changed! Look at these amazing gardens…

This is a vintage silver plated carafe with a garden of pillow moss tucked inside. What an easy garden to care for that’s sure to brighten up your morning. Wouldn’t this be great in your kitchen?

How about a terrarium to go?

 There’s no need to water these.  It’s dried moss tucked into a repurposed watch. Amy added beautiful ribbon for these one-of-a-kind creations. They’re fun, and a great gift for that friend that has everything!

This apothecary jar terrarium would be wonderful on a desk.  It has a beautiful handmade owl perched on a piece of driftwood. 

Each terrarium only needs a spritz of water every few weeks! That’s really neat, don’t you think?

How would you like to win a terrarium of your own?

This terrarium is decorated with a collection of moss and a handmade castle. The top is a vintage ruffle edge pyrex custard cup. Amy does a wonderful job of finding special vintage glass to use with each terrarium. Then she grows them for months to ensure they are well established before she sells them in her Etsy shop. They are definitely made with loving care!

This little garden could be yours…

You can get up to three chances to win this beautiful terrarium:

1. Just take a look around Dew Garden Crafts and leave a comment here about your favorite garden!
2. To get your name in the hat a second time, subscribe to Everything Etsy {or tell us you already did!}
3. If you really want to win this little garden, spread the word for us…either on your blog, Twitter, skywriter…whatever.

Just leave a separate comment for each one {up to 3} of the things you did and we’ll pick a winner on June 26th!

**This giveaway is closed…the winner is Mollie!  Congratulations!

**The winner of the Photo Jewelry Making $25 gift certificate is Meredith from The Rockin’ L’s!  Congratulations!

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Happy Memorial Day!  Hopefully you’ve got some great plans lined-up and I’ve got a little something to add to the fun. Today, we have a great giveaway from Kimba, who blogs at A Soft Place to Land and has an Etsy shop at www.KimbaMade.etsy.com .

Kimba’s shop tag-line is “real pretty stuff” and that’s exactly what she makes! I just love her beautiful flower brooches! Take a look:

Kimba makes these wonderful brooches out of wool felt, and it’s obvious that she puts a ton of loving work into each one. And like so many of the creative hearts and souls on Etsy, she does it while she takes care of her family and writes posts for her very popular blog.

We’re going to have two winners in this giveway and each one will be able to pick a brooch of their choice from Kimba’s shop. As always, I wish I wasn’t disqualified!

These brooches are just so pretty. I love the colors. Take a look at this beautiful yellow flower on a bag Kimba monogrammed!`

Her newest line of brooches features the prettiest bird buttons ever!

 I know you are going to find more than one brooch you have to have when you browse through her shop.  The Big Betty Cotton Candy Brooch is out of this world, just go see for yourself! 

You can get up to three chances to win:

1. Just take a look around Kimba Made and leave a comment here about your favorite item!
2. To get your name in the hat a second time, subscribe to Everything Etsy {or tell us you already did!}
3. If you really want a beautiful brooch of your own, spread the word for us…either on your blog, Twitter, skywriter…whatever

Just leave a separate comment for each one of the things you did and we’ll pick TWO WINNERS on May 29th!

Good luck!

**This giveaway is closed.

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Did you know that Etsy is an incredible resource for vintage items?  People are often surprised to find that the Etsy community includes thousands of sellers who find rather than make! 

And that means you can find too.  Look at some of the great home decor vintage items I found!

Black linen and toile pillow with Fleur-de-Lis in vintage buttons by Letter Perfect Designs. 

This could give your couch that finishing touch! 

Beautiful plates in the Blue Nordic or Onion pattern by J&G Meakin.

Violets and Grace can send these right to your home today!  Display them in a cabinet, serve cookies on them, or hang them all on the wall.

 These hearts are made from ceiling tiles salvaged from a late 1880s building.  Cottage In The Sun has so many fun designs to decorate with inside or out!

Using vintage items in various way can add something special to your home decor.  Take a look around Etsy and you’ll find something just right for you!

Come back tomorrow for a special guest!

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Isn’t this pretty fabric?

There are wonderful suppliers on Etsy that you might not hear about all that often. I’ve seen many featured sellers, but what about the suppliers?

We are going to have a “Supplier Spotlight” here at Everything Etsy.  I’d love to hear about your favorite supplier on Etsy.  You know, the one that has great customer service or selection. 

Here’s one of my favorites…

Down Shadow Lane is a wonderful fabric supplier on Etsy! If you use any fabric at all, you need to take a look at here extensive collection. It’s easy to spend quite a bit of time looking through Jen’s shop!

Here’s a little about Jen…in her own words.

I am a stay at home mom to 3 kiddos (12, 10, and 6).
I love to make cards (new at this), make jewelry, knit, crochet, sew and cross stitch. This is pretty much what started me selling on Etsy. I would make tons of stuff and give it away and finally my taxes were due and we had to go through our check books and mark items (I had so much money go into my craft supplies I was a little shocked). So I found Etsy and I have been in love with the site ever since! It is such a great way to stay home and be able to bring in some extra money (which all goes to my hobbies). I have met so many great people on Etsy and I love the fact that I can communicate with so many people who love crafts as much as I do. I really have awesome customers too!

Buying supplies from other Etsy sellers is great for everyone.  Support each other!  

Down Shadow Lane carries a wide variety of fabrics; vintage, retro, reproduction, quilting, and children’s prints.  She has over 100 items in her clearance section right now!    

 This is a new Wildwood collection of fabric by Erin McMorris.   

One lucky winner will get this whole bundle of fabric to enjoy!

Here’s all you need to do to enter…

1.  Visit Down Shadow Lane and leave a comment about your favorite fabric.

2.  Subscribe to Everything Etsy, or leave a comment if you are already a subscriber.

3.  Spread the word by Twitter, Facebook, posting on your blog…whatever.  

You can leave up to three comments and increase your chances of winning!

Have fun looking through Down Shadow Lane and Good luck!  This giveaway ends May 17th.

**Rachel at One Day at a Time is the winner of the great Paper & Cake Giveaway!  Congratulations!

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