BESTeam Feature March 30: Spring Theme!

One of the things I love about the Etsy shop Empty on the Inside is that Annie is always updating her inventory! There are always new and seasonal cards ready to go. She currently has 14 different cards featuring some kind of flower. The very first one that caught my eye today is this lovely one featuring daffodils. Don't think there's nothing for you, though, if you don't like flowers! Annie already has cards ready for Mother's and Father's day, and she always has birthday and thank you cards. If you'd like to learn more about what Annie does, check out her blog!




And speaking of things all outdoors, look at Isobel of Coldham Cuddlies' absolutely adorable little bunnies! Don't they look like they're ready for Easter? Or maybe a spring reading of Peter Rabbit? These bunnies are all handmade and ready to find a forever home. One of the things I love about this shop is that it isn't just teddies, although the ones she has are cute! There are also hedgehogs and coyotes and pandas, oh, my! Some of these animals also come as puppets - a perfect way for kids to show off their imaginations! Isobel also has a blog I encourage you to check out.



Irith at Rio Rita also getting into the spring spirit! This gold and labradorite necklace is hand crafted in the shape of a daisy. It reminds me a little bit of a sunflower, also, and although I know it's still a little too early in the season for either flower around here, it's nice to encourage the growing season by wearing the appropriate jewelry! Don't forget to look at Irith's blog, also!



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BESTeam Feature

Here's a brand new shop to Etsy! Creativity Bugs is hardly three months old, but already going strong. Look at this neat 2x2 base for a picture holder! The top part that holds the picture is a wire spiral.
Keeping it pink, here's something lovely and pink from Stitch Princess! While this apron is too cute and too handy for all the cooking you might be doing soon, Stitch Princess also makes a lot of beautiful custom dresses, both formal and casual.
This wreath from Angels N Everlastings reminds me of a relaxing beach cottage. I think the pink is soothing, and the seashells are just enough and not too much. This shop also has a lot of other neat wall hangings, and I noticed a beautiful angel Christmas tree topper!
I know I've posted something from Empty On The Inside before, but I just have to share this nostalgic card, just waiting for your own message. I call the shoes Keds, some go with Converse, and some with Chuck Taylors, but however you want to say it, I just want to say once upon a time, I had pink shoes just like these.

A Different Kind of Feature

Instead of writing one post on one shop, I'd like to share a little bit about several.

First up is Chicky D's on Etsy. It was created by Danielle, and she makes the most adorable hair bows! I absolutely love hair accessories, and when I don't have to dress up for work and look professional, I am not above wearing bows in my hair. Check out one of my favorites at Chicky D's. These pretty, mini, green bows have the cutest lady bugs on them :) There are literally three pages of different hair bows at Chicky D's, so be sure to check them out.


Next on my list is Empty on the Inside, also at Etsy. Find her on Facebook and in the world of blogging. Empty on the Inside is run by Annie, and she creates fun cards on the outside so you can say what you want to on the inside. As I was looking through Annie's cards, this one caught my eye. It's pink and green camo on the outside. The town I live in has recently had our National Guardsmen deploy for at least a year, and I think it's so important to give and receive mail from loved ones. While email is great, it's hard to carry in your pocket to take out and reread whenever there's a spare moment.

Last, but not least, of course, is GMaellen, run by Ellen on Etsy. Her shop is filled with crocheted treasures, many of which I aspire to create some day. Until that day (many years in the future), I will content myself with buying other people's handcrafted treasures, like this lovely rag rug. It measure approximately 3x3 feet. I think the colors just blend together perfectly to work in a variety of rooms.

I hope you've enjoyed reading about these new shops as much I have enjoyed writing about them!