TWO DAY SALE NOVEMBER 22 & 23!

As part of the NFest team sale event on November 22 and 23 I will be reducing my already reduced prices in my shop an additional 25% for those two days only. I hope you can find the time to stop in my shop (ardene.etsy.com) and have a look see. I'm wishing all of you in advance a very Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. I know I can't wait. I'm taking my mother up to my Aunt Lydian's in the mountains of NC for a special day. I hope this Thanksgiving is special to all of you.

THE ARTISAN'S CHALLENGE

I've just been advised that my needlefelted fairy, Ayala, will be in this week's challenge on The Artisan's Challenge. Voting starts around Noon today, November 10, 2008, and is open for one week. I would appreciate anyone who would support me in this challenge and cast their vote for Ayala my fairy. Just go to artisanschallenge.blogspot.com and scroll down until you get to this week's challenge. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

I'M IN MY FIRST TREASURY ON ETSY!

Yesterday my Ayala the Fairy appeared in a Treasury on Etsy, my first. I was so happy when I found out. I've actually been noticed. All of the fairies in the Treasury were absolutely beautiful and wonderfully creative. If you get a chance click the link below and take a peek see at the Treasury while it is running.


http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=18763

CHEYENNE IS FINISHED

I finally finished Cheyenne,
my needlefelted doll sculpture
I just listed on Etsy.

She's photographed here with
my earlier work, The Ghost.

I named her Cheyenne after my cousin Johnnie's little girl.


Cheyenne is the only person that The Ghost will let come near. He must sense that she won't hurt him. I hope you like her.

Here's some other pics:

I just love needlefelting.

It takes me away to a different place.

You can see more of my works at flickr.com/photos/felted.

ARTISAN'S CHALLENGE WEEK OF 10/20-10/27

I came in second place in The Aritsans Challenge at artisanschallenge.blogspot.com! I big thank you goes out to all of my friends who voted for me. I held a strong lead most of the week but lost my lead yesterday to a beautiful necklace that I would have voted for myself if I weren't running against it. It was great fun and I feel blessed that so many people came out and voted for me. I had alot of fun.

THE ARTISAN'S CHALLENGE

I put my needlefelted horse "The Ghost" in the Artisan's Challenge this week and held the lead all week UNTL NOW. I'm about 13 votes behind and voting ends tomorrow morning at 9:30 I believe. Anyone who could go to theartisans.challenge.blogspot.com and cast a vote for my needlefelted horse "The Ghost" would be greatly appreciated so I can regain my lead.

WHY NOT TRY ETSY FOR CHRISTMAS?

Why buy on Etsy? Have you visited etsy.com? It will only take one trip to find thousands of items for sale. I personally list all my cloth dolls (my Simply Dimples line) there. Each doll has it's own little treasure held tightly in its arms as well as a little blanket hand crocheted by me. They're child friendly and cute as could be for your little sweety. I've also listed my needlefelted dolls/sculpture there. They're one of a kinds. They are not mass produced. They are made by hand with love. Here's a picture of "Joaquin" named after my grandson:

You can't go into any major store and buy as many beautiful hand made dolls, toys, jewlery, paintings, T's, miniatures, hand-made stationery, hand-made soaps, etc. It's endless. Even better there are aritsans from around the world on Etsy. You can find some of the most unique gifts in the world and you won't find that in a department store. I feel why support BIG business when you can support THE LITTLE GUY who is a talented artist making their wares with love of their trade. We're the JOE THE PLUMBERS that need YOUR support. If you get a chance, take a trip on the internet to etsy.com. My site is ardene.etsy.com. Let me know what you think. Here's a picture of Deenie Dimples.


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