Spring Bling

Daisy Ring - Clear Crystal and Peridot Crystal from TheQueensEnvy

Beaded Zipper Earrings from FabTabulous

Rosemary Mint Candle from AJsCountryCottage

3" Moss Green Stained Glass Cross Necklace from PurpleBears

Fall is Here

Curated by BrieDeneeJewelry.

Turquoise Rhinestone Earrings by thebeadedlizard

Upcycled Coffee Bean Bag Tote by iamthemandy
Upholstered Bench by slgeorge

Copper & Verdigris Blue Beaded Bracelet by NuggetsOfGoodness
English Ivy Candle by ajscountrycottage
Organic Cotton Robins Egg Blue Scoop Neck T by greengoat

Kansas City BLUES

Kansas City is famous for its Jazz, but it is gaining great a claim for it's arts as well. This treasury features local Kansas City artists work that is helping build KC's reputation for the beautifully handcrafted.


Kansas City BLUES was curated by tinystitches.

S'mores

It was a great weekend for toasting marshmallows over a fire and making a camping favorite ... s'mores!

S'mores wallet/card holder by DumbKidDesigns
Contemporary Swirl lampwork earrings by LyspiredJewelry
Bradford Pear Votive Holder by Twinwoodcarving
Frosted Graham Crackers candle by ajscountrycottage

Buttercups and Honeysuckle

Custom Name with Billy Button Flowers by shawnanonna
Pair of Honey Blossom handmade Lampwork Beads by HoneyBearBeads
Big Yellow Flowers Wallet/Cardholder by DumbKidDesigns
Honeysuckle Jasmine Candle by ajscountrycottage

The Apple of My Eye

Red Fairy Elven Triad Necklace by Thyme2dream

Red Apple Gourd by trellisgourds
Scales in red, art giclee print by AprilMarieMai
Jerusalem Day, Original Painting by lbolter
Red Candy Bracelet by itsvann
Celebration Stained Glass Panel by PurpleBear
Red Parasol Porcelain Necklace by sweetmud
Black Cherry Candle by ajscountrycottage
autism awareness key fob by anitanks

Sweet Clementine

Clockwise starting in the top right corner:

GRIDLOCK hand-dyed silk wall hanging by StirAtHome.
Thank You Cards by shawnanonna
Jupiter bracelet by itsvann
Orange Plaid wallet by DumbKidDesigns
Orange Creamsicle Candle by ajscountrycottage

Need a Little Christmas?

We have lots to share:

Top left - Old Fashioned Santa Ornament by Jennifer Goode
Top Middle - Toe Classy Chalkboard Stocking by South House Boutique
Top Right - Cinnamon Red Hot Soy Candle by ajs country cottage
Lower Top Right - Altered Christmas Mini Gift bags by Collage Contessa
Bottom Left - Pillowcase, Santa's Reindeer by Tiny Stitches
Bottom Right - Christmas Candy Canes Bracelet by Lynspired Jewelry

Dinner Party

Mod-dots Party Invitation from PaperMillDesigns.
Chalkboard Stocking from SouthHouseBoutique.
Vintage Homer Laughlin Serving Bowls from Jennifer Goode.
Gingerbread Spice Soy Candle from AJsCountryCottage.

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: KCEtsy Team's Great Giveaway! WEEK 1: WIN A FREE BAR OF SOAP from AJ's Country Cottage!

KCETSY TEAM is proud and excited to feature COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS - 18 weeks of wonderful blog giveaways from now until December! Don't miss your chance to win some fabulous free items from this very talented team! For our first week's giveaway, I, AJ from AJ's Country Cottage will be giving away a free bar of handmade soap of the winner's choice! Choose from any in-stock soap in my Etsy shop!

I just adore the creativity involved in making my own soap from scratch, because I know exactly what's going into my recipe and exactly what's NOT. Several years ago, I became challenged to try this wonderful union of art and science. When I finally took the plunge and made my very first batch, I knew there was no going back to commercially-produced soap for me and my family! What a rush it was to cut into that first batch, then lather up with my very own deliciously-scented creation!

I am inspired by nature; the scent of a lovely flower or the colors of a gorgeous sunset will stimulate me to try and recreate those memories. My family's skincare needs inspire me as well; one has oily skin, another dry skin, and a third sensitive. So I was challenged to create special soaps for them. It's so rewarding to be able to help with people's special needs.

My favorite recipe ingredients are olive oil, shea butter, milks, and essential oils. I love variety, so my favorite soap varies by season. In winter when my skin tends to be drier, I love my Creamy Shea Butter soap. In the fall I adore vanillas and spicy scents. Summertime means I'll go for some fruity or minty soaps, which make me feel so refreshed! Right now I've got a bar of Ginger Lime in my shower.

TO ENTER THIS CONTEST AND WIN A FREE BAR OF SOAP, simply visit my Etsy shop, ajscountrycottage.etsy.com and choose your favorite item in the shop (doesn't have to be soap!), then post a comment about your favorite item here. BE SURE TO INCLUDE contact information (your e-mail) in your post, so we can notify you if you win. Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on Sunday, Aug. 16. Monday Aug. 17, a winner will be randomly drawn from eligible entrants and notified by e-mail, and the winner's name will also be posted here. Winner has one week to contact me to claim his/her prize, and it will be sent free of charge - shipping's on me too! Contest open to U.S. residents. Keep checking here for our weekly drawings!

Update 8/17/09: THE WINNER OF THIS DRAWING for a FREE BAR OF SOAP IS JERSEYGIRL137! Congratulations!

The Candle Makers of KCEtsy

Kansas City's Etsy Street Team has four local candle makers who provide a variety of different styles in a wide range of fragrances. When you are looking for a luxuriously, inexpensive (these featured candles cost between $6-12) way to pamper yourself with a handmade product that can influence your day to day living, by "making your little corner of the world a sweeter-smelling place," look to these talented arts shop's for the perfect product.

AJ from AJs Country Cottage, has been handcrafting artisan candles since 2003, and actively selling them on Etsy since October of 2007. She carries a wide variety of candles and scents for you to choose from will make your entire home smell incredible. Featured candle (1) - Dream Weaver Soy Candle.

Nina of Dream My Pleasures, handcrafts exclusively candles and wax melts, made from domestically grown, environmentally friendly soybeans in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and fragrances. Featured candle (2) - Soy Wax Pillar Candle.

Sarah from Craftasaurus, is new to candle making but not to crafting! Her beautiful 15-hour votives are perfect for those not wanting to commit to a long term candle relationship. Featured candle (3) - Watermelon Votives.

Amanda of The Rustic Owl, is a candle maker who has been selling her artisan candles on etsy since the summer of 2007, and makes exclusively soy candles. Amanda offers 33 different scents for buyers to pick from. Featured candle (4) - Layered Oatmeal, Milk & Honey, Lemon & Spring Rain Soy Candle.

Spring Cleaning means Big Savings

Many of our team members are having some amazing sales right now in an effort to make room for new pieces. Take advantage for these reduced prices to pick up beautifully handcrafted items for Mother's Day, Birthday's, Hostess gifts, end of the year Teacher gifts, or just because you love it.

Ni-Chern Designs, handmade handbags and accessories

JewlLi - Silver. Gemstones. Sea Glass. Extraordinary pieces of handcrafted jewelry

AJs Country Cottage - Soy Candles, Tarts, Artisan Candles

The Social Seam - Special occasion bags

The Gaudy Goddess - Divine offerings for you and your home

Friday's Autumn Inspiration

1. Note cards Set of 6 cards with envelopes, by bbesigns
2. Autumn Leaves Soy Candle, by ajscountrycottage
3. Fallen Leaves Kitchen Towel, by StirAtHome
4. Autumn Flame Amethyst and Copper Tiara Circlet Crown, by Thyme2dream
5. Big Bold Marigold Earrings, by JewlLi

The Sweet Smell of KCEtsy

Who doesn't love a great smelling candle, or a fantastic bar of luxury soap or stepping into a soothing, hot bubble bath and then, covering your skin a light, sweet smelling lotion. Handmade bath and body products are the ultimate in self pampering. And these KCEtsy artists pride themselves in providing a top quality product - better than anything you can purchase in the stores - that is affordable AND organic - meaning is great for your skin and body as well as the enviornment. Can you get better than that?

thegaudygoddess' ophelias Apoth.e.cary bath and body products •
therusticowl's Vegan Soy Candles •
ajscountrycottage's Luxury Artisan Soaps •
lafngirl's fragrance bead sachet