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Monday, April 22, 2013

The DDH Mother's Day Gift Guide 2013 - SleepingFoxStitchery!

 
we are so happy to be kicking off our Mother's Day Gift Guide with a sweet interview with Cathy from SleepingFoxStitchery!  sit back and enjoy - then shop with the exclusive discount code in Cathy's shop!

Are you a mom? If so, what is your favorite "mom" memory?

Not in the traditional sense, but I am a "mom" to two kitties and a chinchilla.

If you aren’t, what is your favorite memory of your own mom?

My own mom passed away when I was 11, so I always make an effort to remember her and what a wonderful woman she was, though my memories are limited. It’s not a specific memory, but my favorite thing to remember about my mom is that she was such a strong and exemplary woman who did wonderful things for the people around her. She was a teacher, and she started a program for young girls in her district who would have otherwise dropped out of high school due to their pregnancies. She fought hard for her girls, to make sure they got the education they needed to make sure their lives and their children’s lives would be better. Her girls were fiercely loyal to her – they looked up to her and stayed in contact with her long after they had their children and finished high school. In my adult life, I can only hope that I live up to the wonderful example that my mom set for me. When I remember my mom, I am so proud to be her daughter, and I can only hope that many other daughters feel the same way and appreciate their moms just as much as I appreciate mine.

What is your best selling item?

My best selling item is my custom couples’ card – I’ve loved making these for so many happy couples!



What is your favorite design from your shop?

My favorite design may not be a surprise – it’s my sleeping fox, which was one of my earliest designs and the inspiration for my shop name.

If you were to receive a bouquet...what type of flowers must be included?

Given that I am a "mom" to two cats, I have to keep in mind that a lot of common flowers are poisonous to my kitties. Thus, I’d have to go with the traditional an lovely (de-thorned) roses.

What would be your perfect Mother’s Day gift?

I think breakfast in bed and a day of being waited on hand and foot is the best gift for any mom!



Any words of wisdom for the other moms out there?

Love your family and the people around you, fight hard for what you know is right, and set a wonderful example for your kids to follow!

Thank you so much, Cathy!  And now DDH subscribers can enjoy 10% off with coupon code DAILYDOSE in Cathy's shop! 

Monday, April 1, 2013

SHOP FEATURE - Monday, April 1st, 2013 - Helen Kilsby Studios

 
we are delighted to feature the beautiful nature-inspired works of Helen Kilsby to kick off April!  so sit back and read our interview with Helen then enjoy her exclusive Daily Dose of Handmade discount code to use in her etsy shop!
 
 
What made you decide to start your shop?
I had a back injury a few years ago and found art and craft shows too hard to continue. Then




 
a friend told me about Etsy and it seemed like a great way to keep making and selling my artwork.

What type of products do you sell?

I sell nature inspired, abstract floral paintings, prints and art cards.

What is your favorite shop accomplishment so far?

My first sale was by far the most exciting accomplishment for me. Every subsequent sale I feel honoured that my art is in someone’s home and is being enjoyed on a daily basis.

What is your biggest challenge as an Etsy/online seller?

The technical side is a whole new world for me. I am learning a lot finding out what’s helpful in regards to getting my work seen by the world. Before this, I had never even heard of SEO's and Adwords!


What is the top selling item in your shop?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/119832487/original-abstract-artwork-abstract? This image is my most popular and in demand. It is available in print or card form, which I think appeals to a lot of people.

Do you have a tip for others selling in the handmade community?

Join an Etsy street team! I find them very helpful in showing a newbie the way things work, and the support is wonderful.

What are you currently working on/newest design or project?

I am in what I call the "brewing stage". I have just finished some original floral paintings - now I feel landscape coming next! I’m not sure what kind of landscape or in what media it will take form in, which is kind of exciting. I find that in my creative world, things take their time to bubble up to the surface and take shape.

thank you so much, Helen, for sharing your thoughts and your amazing artwork with us and the DDH world!  now you can enjoy Helen's work in your own home by using the exclusive DDH code "20DDH" for a whopping 20% off her entire shop - but only until April 30th, 2013!
 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Day 7 of the DDH Valentine's Week of Giveaways - BonitaBellita!

we are so thrilled to have Steph from BonitaBellita hosting today's giveaway - day 7 and the LAST giveaway of our Valentine's week extravaganza!!!  you could win the beautiful pair of earrings as seen above!  check out her etsy shop HERE and enter our giveaway!!!  (US/Canada/International entrants welcome!)

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don't forget to enter our other giveaways too - there is still time!




Monday, February 11, 2013

Day 6 of the DDH Valentine's Week of Giveaways - ESSEJewels


not only is the fantastic Sherry from EsseJewels giving away this amazing necklace, but she is also offering a discount exclusively for all DDH subscribers!  use Code DAILYDOSE10 for an extra 10% on anything in her shop, including SALE merchandise!  click HERE to check out her shop full of pretties, then enter our giveaway!!!!  (open to US& Canada entrants!)

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Day 2 of the DDH Valentine's WEEK of Giveaways - ChocolateDogStudios


today's giveaway is sponsored by the lovely Karen from ChocolateDogStudio!  she is showing her love by offering the winner their choice of any coffee cup sleeve from her etsy shop!  so go ahead - don't be shy!  check out Karen's shop HERE and then enter by clicking on the link below!

thank you Karen for sponsoring this giveaway!  (US residents ONLY.)

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Day 1 of the DDH Valentine Giveaway - cJoyOriginals




it's all about the LOVE for our DDH subscribers this week!  today we kick off a full week of VALENTINE'S fun - every day we are featuring a giveaway from one of our amazing team shops!  day 1 highlights the romantically inclined creations made by Carol at cJoyOriginals - and she's giving away this gorgeously inspired scroll heart pendant to one lucky winner!  all you need to do is enter below via our rafflecopter widget!  yay for love!  and yay for giveaways! (US entrants only, please!) Carol's giveaway will end on february 13th, so get your entries in!

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she is also offering a huge 20% discount store wide to DDH subscribers to celebrate this giveaway - use the coupon code DAILYDOSE20 at check out!


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #2 - Whimsy Frills and Wake Up The Angel


In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them  a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

WhimsyFrills

What is your favorite holiday food?
My favorite holiday food is definitely stuffing! I don't care if there is anything else there, as long as there is stuffing (although if someone makes a cherry pie, I'm in heaven!)

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?


Of course I love to give special things I've made at the holidays, but I also like to get people things that they'd love, but wouldn't buy for themselves -- too much money to spend on something they don't really "need" it (but love it), etc. It's supposed to be fun!

What is the current best seller in your shop?
My current best sellers seem to go in phases! There are so many images in the store, that one can go dormant for a while and suddenly everyone is interested in it again! A current favorite is "Le Chat Noir," the Lautrec vintage ad, and another is a crown wearing Basset Hound. There are suddenly TONS of orders for him, although he's been around a while!



SHOP DISCOUNT: DAILYDOSE for 20% off

Wake Up The Angel


What is your favorite holiday food?
Turkey with apple and sausage stuffing.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
Something handmade appropriate for the person recieving the gift. 

What is the current best seller in your shop?

The Classic Roman Knot ring because (like most of my rings) I can make it custom ring size. Most of my listings are one offs so few are 'repeats'.

SHOP DISCOUNT: 10LILACS for 10% off (Expires 12/15/2012)




Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Holiday Gift Guide #2 DISCOUNT CODES:
Esse Jewels - DailyHandmade20 for 20% off (Expires 12/24/2012)
Candie Ink - BIG35 for 35% off (Expires 12/5/2010)
Whimsy Frills - DailyDose for 20% off
Lu Designs Creations - BlackFriday2013 for free shipping (Expires 12/2/2012)
Sew Knot Expected - SKEDAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/8/2012)
Wake Up The Angel - 10LILACS for 10% off (Expires 12/15/2012)
Eclectic Nesting - 30% off, no coupon needed thru 12/15/2012
CJoyOriginals - DailyDose20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)
WFBNH - Holiday20 for 20% off (Expires 12/30/2012)

Friday, November 16, 2012

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1 - Very Pretty Things and Frozen Water Designs

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

Very Pretty Things
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
My favorite holiday tradition...is the day when out family spends the afternoon making mulled apple cider and baking together. Then in the evening we let the all the youngsters decorate the tree. Most of our ornaments are all handmade. I think there are 3 generations of decorations. 

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
My favorite gift to give over the holidays is my time. Christmas to me is about spending time with family and friends and not about gift giving.
 
What is the current best selling item in your shop?
The best selling items are the handcrafted glass charms.

Very Pretty Things is offering 20% off with discount code DailyDose20



Frozen Water Designs

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
We don't celebrate a religious holiday, but we extend our celebration to be a full month of gifts and get togethers!

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?

I love to give food gifts, and of course, anything handmade!

What is the current best selling item in your shop?
The current best seller is the build your own brickmen soaps.



Frozen Water Designs is offering 10% off with discount code allyourbase

Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)
Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)
Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)
Schalrausch DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)
Twiggy and Opal * DAILYDOSE10 for 10% off
BonitaBellita * Holiday2012 for 20% off
TheLovelySmith * DDholidays25 for 25% off
ChocolateDogStudio * Mug20 for 20% off coffee cozies

Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off 
Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13)

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1 - The Lovely Smith and Chocolate Dog Studio

In effort to help readers get to know our Gift Guide Shops better, we asked them a few Holiday related questions. Please tell us some of your favorite traditions!

The Lovely Smith
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Our usual small family potluck gathering is my favorite tradition! and now that most of my sisters have kids, it's even more fun!

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
I love giving handmade jewelry for gifts. most of the time, the gifts i choose are one of a kind and just gorgeous - even my most fashion savvy sister is happy!

What is the current best selling item in your shop?
Right now, my open hoop earrings are the best sellers, with my stacking rings a close second. It thrills me to think that people consider giving my designs as gifts!

The Lovely Smith is offering 25% off with discount code DDholidays25

Chocolate Dog Studio

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
We try to always have cheese and crackers dinner with family on Christmas eve.

What is your favorite gift to give at the holidays?
There are so many different personalities in our family that there isn't one favorite gift. I do prefer to give something handmade. Some handmade gifts that I have given in the past were jams and jellies, hand knit scarves, and handmade tote bags.

What is the current best selling item in your shop?
The current best seller in my shop would have to be the cup cozies. I have so many different styles and colors that there is something for everyone and the price makes it a great deal!

Chocolate Dog Studio is offering 20% off cup cozies with discount code Mug20

Remember, our shop features will continue all week...do not forget these other wonderful discounts:

Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off 
Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13
Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)
Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)
Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)
Schalrausch DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)
Twiggy and Opal * DAILYDOSE10 for 10% off
BonitaBellita * Holiday2012 for 20% off

Sunday, November 11, 2012

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1

The holidays are fast approaching!!!  To help our devoted DDH readers get a head start on holiday shopping we will be bringing you Holiday Gift Guides featuring some of our favorite shops!!!  Get to know the lovely artisans better through daily interviews AND enjoy shop discounts!  Please read on!

DDH Holiday Gift Guide #1




Peppermint Twist Rosett...
$10.00

Black Friday Sale Blood...
$17.99

Wire Art Seahorse Sculp...
$30.00

Black and Red Linen Sca...
$29.50

Simply Monolithic Squar...
$40.00

Coffee Cup Sleeve, Coff...
$8.00

Baby Blanket, Modern Ba...
$42.00

Batik Handmade Quilt
$299.00

Carol Girl -- (ARTIST D...
$14.00

of the essence - a cloc...
$25.00

Black Friday Sale On Sa...
$17.09

Red Hydrangea Flower ha...
$11.00

Upcycled Navy and Red ...
$21.50

Fabric Flags, Fabric Ba...
$3.25

Christmas ornaments, fe...
$5.50

Old World Vintage Santa...
$12.00

Now for the deals for DDH readers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Twiggy and Opal * dailydose10 for 10% off
Grandma Said Sew *HOLIDAY for 15% off (Expires 1/30/13
Bonita Bellita * HOLIDAY2012 for 20% off
The Lovely Smith *DDholidays25 for 25% off (Expires 12/15/2012)
Frozen Water Designs * allyourbase for 10% (no expiration)
Very Pretty Things * DAILYDOSE20 20% (Expires 11/25/2015)
Chocolate Dog Studios * Mug20 for 20% off any cup cozy (Expires 11/17/2012)
Uniquely Mary L * Seahorse12 for 25% off (Expires 12/10/2012)
Schalrausch * DAILY10 for 10% off (Expires 12/31/2012)
Whimsy Bags * HOLIDAY25 for 25% off