First Monday Specials from Team Etsy Tx and US

Well it is the First Monday of the Month and Sassy Soaps n Such is once again joining our fellow Texas artists on Etsy by running a First Monday Special in our Etsy Shoppe.We are actually running 2 specials and just in time for Easter. Order Monday and NO SHIPPING COST in the USA on all our DOLLS and Ornies! Not only that we Added 10 NEW Shweet Potato Dolls and 5 New 'Puter Pets. 'Puter Pets are small dolls that are the perfect size to sit a top your monitor and bring a smile to your face. We will be added several more 'Puter Pets tomorrow and also couple more dolls.


You can find our shoppe at
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740



ALSO all our soaps are Buy one get one free. YOUR free soap will be the same soap you order. So you are getting 2 for the price of 1. Our Easter Egg Soaps are perfect for those baskets and hunts.

Now wanted to share with you where you can find all the specials from our Team Etsy Texas!Here is the link to the etsy promo thread for APRIL’s First Monday Sale: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6107580

We'd love to see what you think about our specials.

SPECIAL BLOG DRAWING! REMEMBER IF YOU COMMENT ON OUR BLOG YOU WILL GET YOUR NAME IN THE HAT TO WIN ONE OF OUR FAUX CHOCOLATE BUNNIES. DRAWING IS TUESDAY MORNING!MENTION OUR ETSY SPECIALS ON YOUR BLOG AND LET ME KNOW TO GET YOUR NAME IN THE HAT TWICE.



TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR ETSY SPECIALS AND GET YOUR NAME IN THE HAT FOR EVERY PURCHASE YOU MAKE.... LOTS OF WAYS TO WIN ONE OF OUR BUNNIES!

HAVE a great Monday and we'll see YOU at the Handmade place......Etsy.

Remember look for Sassysoapsnsuch under username or just click on this link and away you gohttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740

New Soaps in my Etsy Shoppe and Country Craft Show

This has been a strange week here in the Ramirez household. Been "patiently" waiting to hear from Texas Women's University if Kassy got in for Fall 09 and we keep getting letters but they just need more info. Of course it doesn't help that mom filled out all the forms and being dyslexic I messed up my own social in the FSFA form. Got that corrected on Monday so praying she hears something soon.

While I am sitting around recovering I decided to whip up some Easter Egg Soaps. These are the perfect size for guest soaps in your bath and would make awesome additions to anyone's Easter Basket or hunt. They can be shrink wrapped so you can hide them when you hid your other eggs Easter morning. You can find them in both my etsy shoppe http://tiny.cc/8W2Zs
and also at the Country Craft Show Online in My Sassy Soaps N Such Booth http://tiny.cc/H0vSO.

NOW if you like the soaps they can come in almost any color and scent NOT just the ones listed. Just ask and if I have the scent I can make them up for you. Mention my blog and get an extra Egg Soap FREE!


I just finished a couple Dolls that I will be listing on eBay this weekend inspired by Carm's graphics. Shweet Potato Designs is an awesome graphic shoppe created by a dear friend of mine named Carm. She has given me permission to use her graphics as inspriration for dolls and patterns. This weekend one of our online communities will be showing off each of our dolls we created from one of her graphics. My little bunny pictured with his basket and eggs is based on one of her graphics and is up for adoption. If you are interested in him just drop me a note sandi_0510@msn.com.

Til tomorrow

T2T Team Bunny Shop Hop

Trinkets 2 Treasures Street Team or T2T Team is a group of etsy artists, designers and sellers who work in shabby/cottage, retro, country and primitive with a vintage flair.
You can find all our listings by typing T2T in the ETSY search box.
Come by and visit with us!

While you are visiting our shops be on the look out for the Bunny Graphic that says “YOU FOUND ME”.
Each product showing a bunny graphic is offering a special. Also all USA buyers are entered into a drawing for a basket.
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=bunny+shop+hop

Sassy Soaps N Such special is free shipping on ALL ORNIES and A free ornie with every Doll Purchased!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740


We’d love to have you come over and check out our Trinkets to Treasure’s Blog… better yet become one of our followers and you will know when we update. One never knows where a freebie will be on the blog.
http://trinkets2treasures.blogspot.com/

Been a Busy Week

Well it sure has been a busy week at my house. We started the week with Kassy's 18th Birthday, Tuesday was a Historical day in America and I stayed glued to the tv all day watching the events. Of course I was sewing while watching. Friday I spent the afternoon in the hospital having all kinds of "fun" tests run. Got some good news and some not so good news. No signs of cancer but I do have an ulcer. Hope to get more news in 2 weeks when the biposy results come in. This week I get to visit a new Neuro doctor so Think about me on Tuesday.

While I have been sitting here in the apartment I had fun making up some new dolls. One of the dolls is made from a pattern by Patti's Ratties, The little Irish Monkey turned out cute.
Then i decided to make up some of my own so I made a cute little kitty and couple Cupids for Valentine's Day. Last I decided to make a Spring Bunny. You can check them out below...I have not decided where to list them yet...ebay...etsy... Country Fried Primitives...BUT REMEMBER they are for ages 13 and OVER.


I really like Melly and Me patterns so much I ordered 3 more for myself. I made up another of the big 23" monkey. This one is an Irish Monkey but i think he needs a hat... What do you think?


This week I need to work on my FOCD Penny Challenge Doll. This is the first time I have made a doll of this type and I have to do a whole lot of reading before I start on her. MAN she has a whole lot of parts!

Well time for me to go and rest so I better head off to the recliner now. Good thing my wonderful hubby set up my sewing machine close to my recliner. I can relax and sew to my hearts content!

Til tomorrow....
Lots of hugs

Look how close the holidays are!

Congrats to Malissa she is the winner of a Trio Set of Snowmen ornies from Always Crafty 2!

LOOK HOW CLOSE THE HOLIDAYS ARE!!!!!!!!!
If you have not started your holiday shopping best get busy!

We'd love to help you out so.................


If you shoppe on eBay check out our store Always Crafty 2 and More. It is our holiday shoppe so come by and pick out some goodies for your tree or maybe to go UNDER the tree. Most of our ornies and Dolls are free shipping in the USA.
http://stores.ebay.com/Always-Crafty-2-and-More

IF you shop on etsy then we have your covered there too! Our shoppe on etsy is SassySoapsNSuch http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740


From Now Through December 10 one of the street teams I am a member of Trinkets 2 Treasures is having a Secret Santa Shop Hop. You can find all my team members offerings on Etsy by typing in T2T team in the tag box. If you are looking for the specials just type in Santa Shop Hop in the tag search box.
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=santas+shop+hop
Right now there are 172 offerings for our Secret specials come by and check them out.

MY etsy special is FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOLLS AND ORNIES IN MY SHOP.
Now through December 10 if you mention my blog when you make a purchase... you can take advantage of buy one soap get a second same soap free. YEP you buy a soap and I will double it. BUT in order for me to know you get this special you need to mention I read your blog in the comment box.
ALL orders thru December 10 will get a free Lump of Coal Soap scented in Dirt.
(Smells like fresh bag of potting soil).


Come by the Lemon Poppy Seeds Marketplace and check out the folk Art and extreme primitives there.
http://www.lemonpoppyseeds.com/shoppes/psalwayscrafty2/

Also if you like just good ole prim or maybe even country style head over to Country Fried Primitives and check out all the girls have to offer.

http://www.countryfriedprimitives.com/shoppes/cfpalwayscrafty2/

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday season and REMEMBER to SHOP HAND MADE :)

Black Friday Specials

That day has finally arrived! The day after Thanksgiving! I am not one to go out shopping in crowds so I decided to stay home and hold our own BLACK FRIDAY Specials!
So if you visit one of our Craft Show Booths 0r etsy you can get the following specials
Always Crafty 2= FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORNIES AND DOLLS.... (PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY MIDNIGHT THE 28TH)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740
Craft Show Booth
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth189/


Sassy Soaps n Such- BUY ONE SOAP GET SECOND SAME SOAP FREE! (PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY MIDNIGHT THE 28TH)
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740
Sassy's Craft Show Booth
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth404/

If you like to shoppe on eBay check out our new holiday store Always Crafty 2 and More
http://stores.ebay.com/Always-Crafty-2-and-More

And a very special drawing for everyone who comments on my blog today thru Cyber Monday December 1........... I will put all your names in a hat and the lucky winner will receive one set of my newest ornies.......... They are not even listed yet!

(fabric colors may vary)
So let me know what you like about the holidays right here and now
Til later......

Fun things to check out today!

Hi all I have some fun places for you to visit today and if you are starting your holiday shopping a great show opened online so you can shoppe and never leave your home.

First let me tell you about a dear friend of mine and a wonderful give-away on her blog.
Her name is Wolfie and she is the proud owner of Cherish Yesterday. Check out Wolfie's blog to find out how YOU can be the proud winner of this prim baby....
http://wolfiesdenandbeyond.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway.html


Check out Wolfie's Shoppe too! I love her rag rug items!
http://www.cherishyesterday.com/index.php

Now if you are in the mood to shoppe you need to come by the Country Craft Show Online and shoppe the Come Home for The Holidays Show!
http://www.theneverendingcraftshow.com/
Lots of shoppe to visit and games to play. Prizes are there to be won.
We have 2 booths and specials at the Show Always Crafty 2
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth189/
Special is FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORNIES IN THE USA! And buy one of these guys and get a second one FREE!

They are on page 3!

And if you are looking for fun and inexpensive gifts for family, friends, teachers or just for yourself check out our Sassy Soaps N Such booth...
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth404/
Our craft show special is buy one set of 4 Chocolate Bon Bon Soaps and get 2 extra soaps FREE! Yes you get 6 Bon Bon Soaps For the Price of 4!
(These soaps are on page 2)


NOW is the time to start your shopping! We love to have you visit all our shoppe and remember to head over to Wolfie's blog and sign up to be in the running to win that awesome DOLL!
Til later ..............

New Goodies from Sassy Soaps N Such

The holidays are right around the corner and NOW is the time to get your orders in for FUN and YUMMY soaps from Sassy Soaps N Such.
Do you know someone who has been a little naughty this year? Need a great gag gift or white elephant gift for the holidays....
We have the perfect gift for you. For the past couple holidays we have been playing around with different soaps and molds to create the best gag gift for that special someone on your list.
We are very proud to say we have finally developed the perfect Lump of Coal!
Yes....... it even comes in it;s own little pouch.
Each soap is made from glycerin soap with a touch of shea butter for added moisture. The soaps are made from a mold that we adjusted to make it look just like the coal Santa might bring. The lumps weight in at 2-3 oz and will arrive in their own hand sewn bag. The bags are made from black and white ticking.

http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth404/

Couple new soaps we just finished this morning will be added to the Country Craft Show as well as a our website are Chocolate Mint Bars and Choclolate Soldier Soaps.
Here is a little peek
Chocolate Mint Bon Bon Soaps you will get 4/$5.00


Chocolate Tin Soldier Soaps- 6/$5.00


They will each be shrink wraped and ready to add to a stocking or make great teacher gifts! Check our shoppes later for these goodies.
Til later

History in the making

SO happy so many folks decided to vote. Whether you are red or blue THANKS for taking the time to cast your vote!
My sister who is also deaf and I are texting back and forth tonight and are very proud to say we are OBAMA MAMMA's. Yes we Voted for Change and look forward to 4 better years.
This election was the first one my Keelee could vote in and Kassy, my 17 year old said she sure wish she could have.
One thing we are praying for is a safe return of our all our brave men and women and that when they leave Iraq it will be better for us being there. We look upward to a better USA. It will take a while for us to get out of this hole we are in but I truly believe we will as a country be better and stronger.

I am so proud to be a member of many many online communities. Because of the internet I have been able to build freindships and business ties with folks all over the world. This holiday season go back to your roots. Back to the time when handcrafted meant something. We invite you to shoppe online and shoppe handmade.
You can find many marketplaces and communities that handmade...Crafted to the best.
Here are a few we would love to invite you to visit.
Neverending Craft Show
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/
Etsy Handmade, Vintage and Supplies
http://www.etsy.com/
My Etsy Shoppe:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740
eBay... There are so many wonderful talented artists on eBay
Click on the links below to find my communites
AB4B
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=ab4b&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Primtive Country Crafters and Friends PCCF
http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=pccf&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=ab4b&_osacat=0

Lemon Poppy Seeds LPSX
http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_dmptZFolkQ5fArt?_nkw=lpsx&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=pccf&_osacat=0

There are many many more and i will be try to showcase a new place for you to visit every few days.

Happy Holidays and Remember FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORNIES in my shoppes!


Til tomorrow a new day in USA History!

Time to get ready for Thanksgiving

HARD to believe that Halloween is next week...Soon it will be time for Thanksgiving then opening gifts!

Sassy Soaps N Such has been working hard at creating new and fun soaps for the Fall and Winter season. We recently added Pumpkin Pie Turkey Soaps to our line and will be adding Grubby Pumpkin Pie Soaps Balls tonight.


These soaps make great soaps for your bath this fall season. They would also be great Hostess gifts for the cook this Thanksgiving.
If you like or create primitive soaps you need to head over to Primitive Ponderings
and get hooked up with this brand new Primitive Scented Marketplace opening soon. Check them out at http://www.primitiveponderings.com/


http://www.sassysoapsnsuch.com/sassynew.html

We hope you will come by for a visit....
Til tomorrow

So excited I have a new Pattern for YOU

A HUGE Thanks to Becky with Mulberry Memories for helping me convert my paper patterns into PDFs or e-patterns! You can check out Becky's Goodies on her website
http://www.mulberrymemories.com/
If you hurry you might even catch one of her dolls that are on eBay right now.
This witch doll greeter is awesome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200263412022&ih=010&category=158655&_trksid=p1742.m153.l1262

My newest pattern was just added to my website in both e-pattern and paper pattern form.
Loopy The Turkey is an original Always Crafty 2 doll that I created a few years back and was named by my Brooke and Jacob. I decided it was time to share Loopy with all of you.
The pattern is 15 pages long and you has instructions for making both styles shown.

You can find our patterns at Always Crafty2
http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/patterns.html

Now off to work on my newest Doll and pattern ....
Til tomorrow

Artsefest Another Place For YOU to Shoppe

Come by and check out all the artists at Artsefest!
Artsefest is a creative works showcase, where unique handmade artse & crafts are sold! They feature vendors from all over the United States, selling a variety of distinctive gift items for yourself or that special someone. You can purchase or sell handmade crafts from the comfort of your home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Artsefest is where we started out and I have lots of friends who sell there.
We are in the process of updating our listings there so come on by and visit!

http://www.artsefest.com/home.php


We are adding new patterns this week to Always Crafty 2 ...just in time for Thanksgiving..Loopy the Turkey.


Til tomorrow...

Check out our NEW Doll Pattern!

I am so excited to announce that Always Crafty 2 has started creating Patterns!
I love Carm with Shweet Potato Designs graphics and she has allowed me to create dolls and now patterns using her graphics as inspiration. Check out her graphics:
http://www.shweetpotatodesigns.com/

I just added both an E-pattern and paper pattern for Pudgy and Pumpkin a Shweet Potato Doll by Always Crafty 2. This 13" tall is just the cutest thing.

I am a self taught sewer so I write patterns the way I think and talk. I like to add tips and hints that I have learned from friends here on the web.

Come by and check her out!
http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/patterns.html



More patterns to come...
Til tomorrow

Online Craft Shows are the way to GO

MAN OH MAN I love online craft shows. They are so much fun to stock and even more fun to shop!
You can find a couple craft shows online right now.
One that I love is Country Craft Show Online
It is open 24/7 every single day of the year. Never closes. Everlasting.
Come by and check out all the goodies and play the games too.
http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/

Another show some of friends are part of is EZCraft Show
http://www.ezcraftshow.com/shoppe/?sid=PrimitivePunkinPatchAndFriends
It's going on right now and is open different times of the year.
There's alot of goodies in Diana's Shoppe....come by and visit. Get your holiday shopping done early. I know I am ordering me some holiday room sprays! They are awesome and the scents are long lasting.

Another online craft show going on right now is Painted Daisy Craft Show. But scheduled to end on OCT 8 ... if you have time hope over before they close and check out the candles!
IT is small and intimate but packed full of goodies.
Ami has outdone herself setting up this show!
http://www.painteddaisycraftshow.com/

We'll time to grab my water and go shopping...IT sure is nice shopping in my PJs... Til tomorrow...

Hey everyone YOU have to check out this awesome Treasury West on ETSY...YOU know the mostly all handmade site...(you can find supplies and vintage there too.)
T2T or Trinkets 2 Treasures etsy street team is made up of a wonderful assortment of talented artists. This treasury showcases some of our artwork. I am so proud they included my Santa Ornies in Some Great Ideas from T2T Team. Come over and check us out and make sure to leave a comment.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=28377


Come by and visit Always Crafty 2 and check out our FREEBIE section. We added a tutorial today. FREE!!!
http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/
We also update out Home Scent Section with lots of nice and fun soaps from Sassy Kassy.
Stop by and check them out!
Til tomorrow...........

NCCC Charity Auction ending soon on eBay

The first NCCC Charity Auction will be ending later today so there is still time for you to hope over to ebay and get your bid in. There are wonderful beautiful angels and seasonal goodies up for winning. The best thing is all money raised from this auction will go to NCCC...



The NCCC charity is an IRS-approved charitable organization, and one which is very near and dear to our hearts. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC) founded in 1996, is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV disease.



Some of these pretties have no bids and this is for a good cause...Please come by and see if you need one or more of these angels for you home.



Check them outhttp://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=NCCC+Charity&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Back to School Contest Winner is...........

[SIZE="5"]Special thanks to the websites who worked together on this fun Contest.Each of the following shoppes gave away a $10.00 gift certificate good in their online stores


[/SIZE][SIZE="4"][B]Angie’s Raggedy Patch[/B] http://www.angiesraggedypatch.com/

[B]Always Crafty 2[/B] http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/

[B]JD Digi Designs[/B] http://www.jddigidesigns.com/

[B]Prim Wishes and Dreams[/B] http://www.diyminishoppes.com/shoppes/primwishes/index.html

[B]Kathy’s Kandles and Krafts[/B] http://www.kathyskandlesandkrafts.com/[B]Country Crow Stitches[/B] http://www.countrycrowstitches.com/

[B]Sassy Soaps N Such[/B] http://www.sassysoapsnsuch.com/[/SIZE]


[B][SIZE="6"]The lucky winner of $70.00 worth of Gift Certificates is.......

DONNA R from Milton, FL [/SIZE][/B]

WOW I got a BLOG AWARD

I am so amazed! Someone likes my blog and granted me an award! Thanks Amanda with Amanda's Crafty Creations! http://amandascrafts.blogspot.com/2008/09/my-first-blog-award.html This really means alot!

Here are some rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog;
2. Add a link to the person who awarded it to you;
3. Nominate 7 (minimum 5) other blogs;
4. Add links to them on your blog;
5. Leave a message for your nominee on their blogs.



My choices and favorite blogs are :

1. Angie's Raggedy Patch http://angiesraggedypatch.blogspot.com/. Angie creates dolls and ornies in a lot of styles from cute primitive to extreme prims. She is a real sweetheart too!

2. Craft From my Heart.... http://craftfrommyheart.blogspot.com/ Liz is the most amazing artist. If it stays still she will paint on it and her work is amazing. Her blog is fun and informative and right now she has a Halloween Contest going on.

3. Sue with Rabbit Hollow Prims http://rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/ is one amazing and inspiring Doll Artist. Sue's creations take on lives on their own and her blog is so much fun to read. She offers contests, advise and right now is taking pre-orders for her Jake the Turkey. She also creates her own line of patterns.

4. Norma is an inspiring soap maker and she has created a blog that is a giving blog. If you sell on etsy you can get listed on her blog. She calls it Norma's Shopping Links http://www.normasshoppinglinks.blogspot.com/. While you are there take a peek at her soaps...no you can't eat them but they do look yummy!

5. Etsy Dallas http://etsydallas.blogspot.com/ is the place to come if you want to find tons of artists in one spot. Etsy Dallas is a group of Dallas area artist who sell on etsy and also meet and insprire each other in person. They hold craft shows and crafting circles. They work to promote Handcrafted in Dallas.

6. A Primitive Piece if Mine is not only a wonderful blog to read she has the most amazing pictures too. http://a-primitivepieceofmine.blogspot.com/ Cathryn has such a giving heart. She designed and created a set of Angle ornies for a charity auction being held on Sept 26 that are not only beautiful they also will touch your heart. She's a new blogger but you sure can't tell from her writings!

Come by and visit these bloggers and THANKS Amanda for the Award!

Oh in need of my camera

Today was SOAP DAY! Had to make up some soaps for a client and so decided it was time to create some new fun soaps for Fall!

OH I had so much fun. Made some Vanilla Smootie Glycerin leaves and pumpkins with silk leaves inside them. I made some chocolate Turkey Soaps. And there it was, all nicely displayed in a basket and BAM.... I realized my camera is on an airplane somewhere between Green Bay and Dallas. Yep! The lucky hubby was in Green Bay last night to watch the Cowboys win and he took the camera so I could see what I missed! So now I have to wait to show you what I made today.

So I'm thinking I can show you some soaps I did NOT make today but I do have them for sale in my etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5155740 and also our website Sassy Soaps N Such http://www.sassysoapsnsuch.com

These the kids would love

While you are at our website make sure to play our BACK TO SCHOOL CONTEST! Rules are on the home page along with banners to take you to each shoppe. If you check out the Seasonal section in Sassy Soaps N Such you will be surprised.
If you visit our Doll Shoppe...Always Crafty 2 http://www.alwayscrafty2.com/seasonal.html
you can find fun bats to decorate for Fall.


Remember to play our BACK to SCHOOL contest!