5th April 4GetMeNotTreasures

Today is the turn of our fearless leader, captain 4GetMeNotTreasures to be featured and promoted for the day. Dee has kept the team going, especially when we lost our home in the Etsy forums. In this lovely Etsy shop you will find vintage treasures and heirlooms. I also love the handmade diorama eggs and cross stitch pictures.

Dee says "I’ve always loved collecting things. I’ve been collecting ever since I can remember – and the older I get, the worse the compulsion is. It’s in the genes. My Grandmother & Grand Aunt were both “antiquers” – well…..my aunt collected just about anything. And…my Mom collected anything AND everything & this apple did not fall far from that tree!

Add to the collecting bug that I am an extreme sentimentalist – or as some would say – a pack rat. I save just about everything! I love junk…it almost always turns out to be quite the treasure (at least in my eyes). In my spare time (what little I have) I like to craft (usually using some “junk”), cross stitch & garden (where you’ll see more “junk”). 
Mom and I loved to shop flea markets, second-hand stores, antique stores, garage sales and – auctions (you’ve got the idea!). She had so many plans for us and our collecting frenzies but unfortunately passed on before we could see any of it come to fruition together.

4Get-Me-Not Treasures is in a sense, a tribute to mom. Her favorite flower, combined with the promise that I will forget-her¬-not – nor the promises, dreams, and times we shared. She and I can still work together side-by-side while in different worlds. What more could anyone ask for?"

  

Some awesome treasuries created by the team inspired by Dee. Forget Me Not Treasures by Intenational Glass, Elegance in Black and Gold by LoveNYarn, A Tribute To A Great Captain by GThreads, Forget Me Not by FrogHollowGlass, another Forget Me Not by lisajhoney and Shades Of Green by masterymixedmedia

4th April Mystuff2

Today the featured member in the Daily Listing Club is mystuff2,  a valued member of the team who has rejoined us which i'm so happy about. If you browse her shop you will find some delighful photo images which have been made into bookmarks, mini cards and notecards. My favourite image is Debbie Downer, it brings a smile to my face.

In mystuff2's profile she says "I used to say I was going to learn to watercolor "when I grow up" because I love the medium and have collected prints and cards for years, but sadly, I'm fully grown now (and then some!) and I don't think it's meant to be. So I continue to admire the artistry of others while I focus on photography.

I've been fortunate enough to be able to travel, which provides me with lots of subjects, and to train with award-winning photographers in several states, which has brought me different perspectives and skill sets. I've found that a glance at a photo can take me away to a special time or place, and it's my hope that some of these photos can do that for you, too."

Some of the treasuries made by the team that have been inspired by mystuff2, City of Lights by LoveNYarn, Sunshine Flowers by me, Beautiful Blue by IntentionalGlass and DLC Inspiration by DorsetHillBeads
Here are some of my favourite images:

3rd April Naturepoet

Today the member of the day is  naturepoet I love the selection of goodies on display. You can find  vintage cups and saucers, figurines and shaving mugs. There is also a lovely selection of digital images and custom tile coasters. Naturepoet has been in the daily listing team for a while now and is a great asset always ready to help. Here are some treasuries inspired by this lovely lady, I made a treasury based on a poem about April , pixiebonejewelry based a treasury on one of naturepoets handmade pillows a treasury from LoveNYarn on being prepared for Easter and another Easter themed treasury by Intentional Glass.

2nd April Earthsparksdesign

Today the daily listing club is featuring EarthsparksDesign who says 'I like the play of light and pattern I get by mixing gemstones, crystals, glass, shells, and a variety of metals and other elements.Everything I have made is made with love and honor for the stones and materials I am using, as well as you, my customers. I want you to be as happy wearing and owning my designs as I am in creating them'

Daily Listing Club Anniversary

Its the 2 year anniversary for the daily listing club and we're having a celebration all through April. The team has grown over the 2 years and now not only do we try and list daily if we can and improve our etsy shops we also support each other when good and bad things happen in life

For the month of April we have some fun things planned and also we are featuring/promoting a member each day. the first to be featured is redbirdjewellery the founder of the daily listing club.
Here are some treasuries that have been made by members inspired by our founder. Foundations made by LoveNYarn, Birds of a feather by me, Helping Hands For Etsy Friendships byGThreads, Red Bird In Silver by IntentionalGlass and This Copper Earth by pixiebonejewelry

Here are some items I love from redbirdjewelry's shop

Facebook Giveaway

To celebrate reaching 500 fans on Facebook i'm doing a giveaway

Post on my facebook page what felt food you would like to see me make. I will pick a random answer who can choose an item in my shop worth up to $15 NZ before postage (thats about $12.65 US)

http://www.facebook.com/lisajhoney

Here is my newest item i've made for my shop, lemon meringue pie

Trip To the UK

In July we travelled to the UK for 6 weeks. We had an awesome time visitng family and doing all the 'tourist' things. We spent one week in Hastings, a long weekend in Dublin, 3 weeks in Torquay then back to Hastings for 10 days. The first week we travelled to London and went to The Doctor Who Experience at Olympia. My daughter and I are big Dr Who fans and really enjoyed ourselves. We were hoping to see Much Ado About Nothing with Davis Tennant and Catherine Tate, but they were fully booked.

Dublin was wonderful and we stayed with my cousin and family. In Torquay we spent some quiet time with my mum and brother. We managed to visit Plymouth, Totnes and went on the boat to Brixham. Back in Hastings lots of hectic family gatherings and a visit to London to The National Gallery and Tate Modern. It was the week of the riots and the train to london was very quiet. london was business as usual.

My cousins wife has a, Etsy shop and I helped her to tweak listings etc. I'm hoping she can get some sales. While there she knitted me some gorgeous wrist warmers a new edition to her shop.