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 by:

 CherubsGarden  
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTg3NDI4NDJ8MjY3MzI0ODAzMA/sunny-yellows

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:

ElegantQuirk 

WintergreenDesign 

rainbowofcrazy 

FlutterbyConnections 

PioneerArtisanworks 

Charity for April & May 2012 is: Fight for Maddie

Charity for April & May 2012 is: Fight for Maddie

We have choosen to help a five year old girl, Maddie, who has a malignant brain tumor.  We are collecting items to send Maddie with the hope that these gifts will bring her some joy and help make her feel like a princess.

We are also sending money to help pay for Maddie's medical expenses.  And we are supporting her mom and dad by sending items in an attempt to help make this time a bit more bearable for them.

Here is a something about Maddie that we have copied from Maddie's Facebook page.

"Many of you know about our precious Maddie, who is five years old,   and was recently diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM), a very aggressive malignant brain tumor. Although this the most common brain tumor in adults, it only accounts for roughly 9% of pediatric brain tumors, translating to affecting only .00036% of all children in America! We are establishing this Facebook page to share information and request your support, prayers, well-wishes and contributions for help in fighting this terrible disease."

Maddie's Gift Wish List:

·         hair accessories (Maddie is losing her hair)

·         toys

·         dolls

·         clothes for Maddie's 15" doll (please make them a bit large as Maddie is having trouble dressing her doll)

·         coloring items

·         craft items

·         stuffed animals

·         jewelry appropriate for a 5 year old

·         decorative kid pillows

·         large hole beads to string on a necklace or ribbon

·         decorative ribbon or necklaces for large hole beads

·         anything a little 5 year old princess might enjoy

·         things to help make it a bit easier for mom

·         larger tote bags for hospital and doctor trips

·         things to help make it a bit easier for dad

All items should be sent to Jenn the owner of Etsy's thenosweatshopis. You can contact her at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/thenosweatshop

Ways to Donate Financially: 

1) maddiescancertreatment.chipin.com/maddies-treatment

or

2) you can also send it directly to the organization at:
Fight for Maddie
P.O. Box 120340
Arlington, Texas 76012

PCF Contact Information:

Jenn at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thenosweatshop is the point person for our April-charity-of-the-month

JewelryByAmyT at http://www.etsy.com/shop/JewelryByAmyT is our over-all charity point person / shop

PCF’s Etsy Team Charity thread: http://www.etsy.com/teams/10036/promoting-creative-friends/discuss/10039836/page/3/?post_id=122005284

PCF’s Facebook Charity Thread:  http://www.facebook.com/pcfteam/app_106878476015645

Arlene's Crafty Creations

*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself...

I am from Long Beach, Calif. I have lived here my hole life. I am a stay at home Grandma. Since my grand daughter was born I have watched her 1 to 2 days a week and she just started a pre K class a few weeks ago and now I am trying to get use to not seeing her so much.

*How did you decide your shop name?

I went through a few ideas but want a name that let me create and list a verity of things because I am always trying new things.

*Why did I start my business?

What really started me thinking of selling my craft was the backpacks and the baby blankets, they are 2 things I make that people love when they get one. Plus a place to list my creations. I had 2 friends that told me about etsy and it took about a year but I finally jumped in and started my shop.

*What are 5 things you want people to think when they see your product?

On my Supplies...Great Deal and Great Quality. 

On my handmade items... Great Craftsmanship, Very useful, Unique and got to have it.

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?

Great Deal on Fabric...or a unique print and patterns.

*What do you do when you’re not being an artist? What activities do you enjoy?

I like going to the movies and spending time with my Grandkids. We go to Disneyland alot as the grandkids the Magic there.

*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?

I love making the Baby Blankets because they are the most useful and the moms really love them. I love it when people get use out of something I make and love the item.

*What keeps you motivated?

The joy people get out of my creations.

*If you could give a piece of advice to a new shop - what would it be?

Something someone told me... Since people can't touch your item you have to have great pictures to get people intrested in your product. Pictures mean the world when running a online shop

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

Not at this time but I do hope to start a blog and a facebook page soon.