APRIL Coupon Codes & Sales

Here are the coupon codes for April!
Check out these amazing shops and get some deals :)



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Valkinthreads
PCFTEAMBLOG10 -is for 10% off your purchase before shipping



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BK Inspired
FREE gift with purchase between April 7th and 21st



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Ceraminic
PCF20 for 20% off



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LadyBugCo
PCFTEAMSALE for 25% off for the month of April



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Twisted Sticks
SPRING20 for 20% off



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Whatshername
With any total purchase, you will receive a FREE fabric flower magnet.
Start Your Mother's Day, teacher's gifts, caregiver's gifts & birthday gifts in April. This is good for the entire month of April.



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TAK Jewelry Designs
WELCOME for 15% off



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SweetMiabelle
SHIP1FREE for free shipping



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Creations By Janet USA
APRILSHOWERS for 15% off your entire purchase before shipping



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Gumpaste Garden
SPRING10 for 10% Off



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Robin Harley
APRIL10 for 10% off



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Cherub's Garden
THANKYOUPCF for 20% Off
April will be buy 2 hair accessories get 1 for $0.20!



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The No Sweat Shop
PCFFRIENDS for 15% off



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ZVineWine
EASTER2012 FOR 10% OFF



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Black Willow Soaps
FIRST10 for 10% off!



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Thursday - TAG YOU'RE IT treasuries

This thread will be new every Thursday.
Will run for one day only.
All treasuries adhering to the rules will be added here.

THEME: What's in Your Easter Basket

RULES:
10 shops from the PCF Team
6 random shops from Etsy.















































Treasuries from:
AccursedDelights
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTUyOTkxMHwyNTkyNjIxODE3/did-somebunny-say-easter

EllieMarieDesigns
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTY5OTE2NzF8MjU5OTIwNDUwMg/my-easter-basket

DesignsInBlooms
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ3OTc1MTN8MjYwNjc5MzQwMA/whats-in-your-easter-basket



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PCF TEAM Spring Promotion Event!

Nichole (CiaraCompanyBowtique) found this amazing event. It will be a wonderful way to promote our shops and the team :)

You can sign up on the PCF TEAM SPRING PRoMOTION EVENT!!!! SIGN UP YOUR SHOP HERE! thread. Better do it quickly -  think it will fill up fast!

The event is going to be called the PCF TEAM'S "2012" Spring Tracks Flip Flop Scavenger Hunt. This event will be a spring/summer themed scavenger hunt, in which people will have to browse through items in the shops (the ones that have signed up and donated for the event), to find a PCF TEAM "Flip Flop" pic. They will start at a certain shop...each shop they finish (meaning they have found the flip flop pic in that shop), when they go to the item description in the item where the pic is located, they will find a link to take them directly to the next shop on the list!

We are doing it this way, so that EVERY SINGLE shop that signs up and donates to this event, will get the same amount of exposure and promotion! When the "hunters" have completed finding the flip flop pic in the very last shop, they will find Nichole's email address in that item description. They will have to email her a list of all the shops where they found flip flop pics, from start to finish, in the correct order, to be entered to win a prize pack! If they have anything wrong, she will email them, and let them know that their entry is not valid, and allow them to try again to complete the event!

Everyone who sends a complete shop list, in the correct order, will receive one entry to win a prize pack. If they "fave" the shops as they go through (they have to fave every single shop), then they get another entry. If they "fave" one item from each shop as they go through (again, they have to fave an item from every single shop), then they will get a third entry. If they share the shops' item (again every one of them) on their facebook or twitter (they must send Nichole the links so she can verify they have done so)...they can gain 1-2 more entries to win a prize pack! If they blog about the team event, and send her a link to it, they get 5 extra entries! So, they have the opportunity to receive a total of 10 entries to win a prize pack in total!

The event will run for 1 week, allowing a lot of people to be able to join in, but yet not making the event run too long. The event will start at noon on Tuesday April 17th, 2012, and will end at midnight on April 24, 2012. All entries must be submitted by midnight on the 17th to be valid! Nichole will send the pic to be used in the scavenger hunt (flip flops), at 8:00 am the morning of the 10th...this ensures that no pics get posted early, and no "hunters" have a chance to get an early start! I made a nice promotion pic to post everywhere though...just convo Nichole or Audrey to get it! :) You can also copy/paste the code found under the button here to add to your blog.



PCF Team


You can also go to the SPRING PROMOTION EVENT Thread to see the prizes being offered. Or check them out on the team FaceBook page.

Weekly Shop Hop

Do you have an online shop?  Love to check out other shops, and would love some free advertising?  This is the place for you! 

Just click the blue button below to add a link to one of your shop items. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name", then add the link to the item you would like featured in the URL box.

The linky will change every Wednesday, so be sure to come back and add your shop.



There will be 5 shops featured each week, chosen from those that joined the previous week.

Here are this weeks featured shops:




DivineLuluCreations


candyamorjewelry



SweetMiabelle



Summertimedesign



Corkycrafts







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Beautiful & Unique Jewelry


Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Rochester, NY. During the nineties I lived in NJ for several years only to return to my hometown to be near my family. All 4 of my grandparents immigrated from Italy in the early 1900’s so I have a large and very close extended family. I 'm proud to say that I raised my 2 children who are now married and have blessed me with 4 precious grandchildren. One of my dreams was to return to school to receive my college education, which I accomplished at the age of 50. I graduated with a double major in Accounting and Business Administration.

How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
My shop name, Creations by Janet, began as a general name over 10 years ago when I was dabbling in many different crafts including quilting, wedding accessories, stuffed animals, hand-beaded Christmas stockings and jewelry. I imagined that I would branch off with the name depending on the craft. As the years went on I decided not to embellish or change my name other than adding the USA when my shop went worldwide thanks to the web.

One of the reasons I began my business was because my love of crafting was overtaking my living space. You can only give away so much before the idea of selling pops into your mind, especially when your friends keep telling you you should be selling the items! At first, I sold my stuffed animals, quilts, and Christmas stockings at church bazaars. I moved on to local fairs and craft shows with my jewelry. Now I also offer home parties and sell online in my Etsy shop as well as on my website.

What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
When people see my jewelry, I want them to think beauty. It may be a simple design or something more elaborate and elegant. Beauty is after all in the eye of the beholder, and that is why I create many different styles. Many times, I have been told that I have a very eclectic collection with something for everyone. It's not uncommon for a mother and daughter to be at my booth at a craft show, each of them leaving with a completely different item in totally different styles.

After that, I want them to think quality, craftsmanship, uniqueness and "MORE"!

What’s your supply addiction, is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
A browse through my collection will show a love of the color purple and the amethyst gemstone. I absolutely cannot ignore anything purple. It speaks to me! I also have a thing for hearts. You will see many styles of hearts in my designs, from the timeless and elegant to the youthful and funky.

Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
Much of my artistic enjoyment comes from learning something new. My most recent creative adventure has been twisting wire. Creating a beautiful item, such as your own name in a pendant, from a spool of wire is exciting and extremely satisfying for me.
I have always enjoyed working with my hands. I admire & have taken after my father, who became a jewelry artist in his retirement years. I cherish the pieces that he made for me, especially since he passed away last year.

What keeps you motivated?
More than anything I believe my age and the love of beautiful art keeps me motivated. We never know how much time we will have on this earth, and I want to leave behind an imprint of my inner soul for people to enjoy. I love knowing that a piece that I created can trigger a warm memory for somebody or become a cherished heirloom after I am gone.

If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop, what would it be?
A new shop should take the time to read, understand and develop their shop carefully before opening. First impressions are extremely important. I wasn’t educated and prepared enough so it took my shop several months to gain momentum. I will be celebrating my 1 year anniversary this April, and I am very pleased with my progress during this period of time. Also, getting involved in teams and finding yourself a mentor can be extremely helpful for being resources of knowledge and experience. I have given small bits of advice to others starting out that I know would have been extremely helpful to me when I was a new shop. Also, learn about photography. The pictures you portray of each item is the most powerful way to draw buyers into your shop. I am still working toward that goal of having a more professional look to my shop.

Are there other places on the net we can find you?









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Weekly Shop Hop

Do you have an online shop?  Love to check out other shops, and would love some free advertising?  This is the place for you! 

Just click the blue button below to add a link to one of your shop items. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name", then add the link to the item you would like featured in the URL box.

The linky will change every Wednesday, so be sure to come back and add your shop.



There will be 5 shops featured each week, chosen from those that joined the previous week.




KimberlyTurnbullArt



loveineverything



JewelryByScotti



NeedleCraftNook



ConstantlyUnfolding






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Sewing Happiness

Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am from Sellersville, PA. I am a single lady with 2 sons in college. I love to sew and create, and I have had my Etsy store for almost 2 years now. It helps me relax and destress from the "real" job!



How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
My shop name "Greenlioness" is derived from my love of "green" products/lifestyle and my 22-year-old son's love of lions. Thought that those 2 things made a cute "handle." I started my shop to make reusable snack, sandwich, lunch, and shopping bags because I wanted to help the green efforts and to help children learn about the benefits of reusable products.

What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?
Five things people should think when they see my products: That I am a happy old hippie lady who loves fabric, loves sewing, and can create a product that is both fun, usable, and long lasting. Oh, I also like machine washable!!

What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I am a fabric addict, big time. I used to have a linen closet by my bathroom; now I have a fabric closet!

What do you do when you’re not being an artist? What activities do you enjoy?
I am a certified medical transcriptionist. I have been in this field of work for 31 years now. I would love to retire and just sew, but as I mentioned I have 2 kids in college!


Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
I recently started making plush, baby/child safe stuffed animals, and I am really enjoying that. As you put on the faces, they seem to come alive and get a personality. Then when they sell, it is kinda hard to part with them!

What keeps you motivated?
Bills keep me motivated. Rent, college tuition, electric, phone, vet bills, need I go on?

If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?
My piece of advice to a new shop would be to join a team. Find a good, active team and jump in head first. It is the best way to make friends, see what others are doing to stoke your own creative mind, and become more involved in what Etsy has to offer us as store owners!


Are there other places on the net we can find you?
I have a FB page. Please stop by and Like me.
My Greenlioness FB page is:
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/greenlionessetsycom/150577771712047

My personal FB page is:
www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000116354526





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Thursday - TAG YOU'RE IT treasuries

This thread will be new every Thursday.
Will run for one day only.
All treasuries adhering to the rules will be added here today!

THEME: Easter

RULES:
10 shops from the PCF Team
6 random shops from Etsy.


































Treasury by:
CherubsGarden
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTg3NDI4NDJ8MjQ1NDQzMzA2Mw/easter-on-etsy




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Weekly Shop Hop

Do you have an online shop?  Love to check out other shops, and would love some free advertising?  This is the place for you! 

Just click the blue button below to add a link to one of your shop items. Type your SHOP NAME in the box that says "name", then add the link to the item you would like featured in the URL box.

The linky will change every Wednesday, so be sure to come back and add your shop.



There will be 5 shops featured each week, chosen from those that joined the previous week.



ridgetopcottage


RainbowLollies


ThisArtOfMine


AnaDoraArt


HollyHomemadeGoodies







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