theinbetweenismine

just a girl living the expat life

A wishlist

filed under: Etsy, holidays, lists!

It’s the time of wish lists and gift guides around the blogosphere and I personally enjoy these kinds of post. I know, I know, Christmas is not all about the gifts and I wish I was someone who would completely forego the Christmas shopping madness, but I also have to admit that I love shopping for small gifts for my family and friends around this time of year and I equally enjoy putting a little wish list together for myself.

My biggest wish – as always – would be to spend time with family and friends for Christmas, but since this won’t be in the cards this year (again!), I am going to fill my holiday season with all the holiday cheer I can get my hands on.

Sharing a little wishlist of pretty (and functional) items that I’ve come across is part of that. Those are all really just “would-love-to-have” items. Some of them are totally reasonable and maybe in my future budget, some are just things that caught my eye, but  which I probably won’t get (right now or ever). Some might be a gift inspiration for you. Who knows?

1) These above knuckle rings are so pretty!! I have to figure out what size you wear on this part of your finger though – ha!

2) I haven’t 100% decided yet which way to go in 2017, but I am leaning towards the Inkwell Press Planner again. I’ve had it for the last two years and it really works well for me. I am not that fond of next year’s cover choices, that’s why I haven’t bought one yet, but I think I’ll make a decision soon.

3) I found  this Boho long Tiny Star Necklace while browsing Etsy recently and I just love how versatile it is to wear. If you know me, you know that I love stars (I have a stars necklace and  even wear a tiny star piercing in my ear scapha) and this would be just a lovely addition to all my star-jewelry.

4) It’s that time of the year when you can use an extra layer of warmth. These Leg warmers seem perfect for yoga or just hanging around the house.

5) Yarn! One can never have enough yarn and I’ve become a bit of a yarn snob. I won’t buy just any cheap yarn anymore and prefer the higher end cotton and wool blends. This one is so beautiful (in teal, but also in a bunch of other colors!). What’s your favorite (dk) yarn to work with?

6) I love my current iPhone 5s, but it’s 3 years old now and I think it’ll be soon time to upgrade. Besides the missing headphone jack (not sure how I feel about that yet), the iPhone 7 seems like a really sweet gadget.

7) One of these days, I am going to invest into a Cricut cutting machine. I just hope that I would use it as much as I think I am missing one right now. Who has one and can give me some feedback?

What’s on your wish list?

20: Friday Facts

filed under: Etsy, Friday Facts, NaBloPoMo

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I had an entirely different post planned for today, but sometimes, life gets in the way and things don’t happen… so a “Friday Facts” post it is and it’s not a bad thing because I have some random things I want to share with you.

On Sunday, I’ll be running my first official race, a 10k. I hesitated for a long time to sign up, but when my friend Susi asked me if we wanted to sign up together, I saw an opportunity and jumped on it. I’ve been training for this race for a few months now and I am excited about the experience. Wish me luck!

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Mark your calendars, friends! This is your opportunity to snatch up some lovely handmade items during our Black Friday Sale at our Etsy shop “Four Hands Creations“. The sale will go over the whole Thanksgiving weekend (Friday the 27th  through Monday the 30th) and you’ll get 25% off your order with code “TAKE25”. Maybe you need some handmade cards for the holidays or a lovely banner to decorate your home. We also have some items that would make lovely gifts for some special people. Come on by!

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I have sung the praises of ePantry before and I want to remind you that there is still time to give ePantry a try. If you use my referral link, you’ll get a $10 credit and a free Grove Collaborative soy candle when you place your first order. This is a great incentive to try them out if you were curious about their services. If it’s not for you, there is no obligation and you can cancel at any time. I warn you though, you might fall in love with their products, the hassle-free home delivery (on your own schedule), and great customer service! 
Do you want an example? I ordered  handsoap (among other things) in my last order and they sent me the wrong scent. When I contacted customer service about an exchange for the scent that I ordered, not only did they send me the correct scent immediately at no additional cost, but they also let me keep the other bottle of handsoap. I’ve been a customer for almost a year and I am very happy!

Have a lovely weekend!

Labor Day Sale

filed under: crafts, Etsy

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We’re having a Labor Day Sale over at our little Etsy shop this weekend. I thought I’d share this in case you’re looking for some cute handmade stuff that works great as gifts for family or friends or a treat for yourself. My friend Dina makes beautiful, customized banners and coffee cozies, I’ve been working on personalized cards and knit items.

Come one over and check out our shop!

 

On a little announcement

filed under: crafts, Etsy, excitement, news

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Well, if you follow me on Instagram and/or Facebook, you might have noticed that I posted a little announcement this weekend.

Some of you have asked in the past why I’m not selling my handcrafted notecards on Etsy. I always dismissed the thought thinking that nobody would really want to buy my cards anyway. However, the thought stuck like a nagging little bugger in the back of my head and my old-neighbor-turned-dear-friend and fellow crafter D finally gave me the last little kick in the butt that I needed.

We spent many afternoons sipping coffee/tea and crafting and half-jokingly dreaming up a little Etsy shop of our own. Shortly before D moved away this summer, she decided that we should just ‘do it’ and opened an account for us. She thought it would help us keep connected and motivated.

So, let me introduce you to our collaborative craft adventure Four Hands Creations.

We only have a small stock of items right now. I’ve mainly worked on different notecards (you know, that my go-to style is simple, but lovely) and my friend D is making delightful hand-painted burlap banners. I am hoping to add some other crafted items to the shop in the future, but for now, you can expect some Christmas-themed cards to hit the shelf soon. As you know, I am a big fan of sending personal messages via snail mail (is there anything better than to find a beautiful card between all the bills and junk mail in your mailbox?) and this is the time of year when it is especially lovely to brighten someone’s day with a handwritten note.

I’d love it if you checked out the shop and gave us some feedback. I am open to any suggestions and custom orders for personalized cards are totally possible.

Don’t worry, I won’t completely spam this blog (or my private Instagram and Twitter account) with shop related updates, but I will most likely mention it every once in a while if there is some news to share. You’re very welcome to follow us on Facebook, on Instragram (fourhandscreations) and Twitter (@4handscreations) if you’d like to stay up to date.

Phew. Secret’s out. And I am a tiny bit excited.

Giveaway Time with Chrissy from Whimsical Poppysmic

filed under: crafts, Etsy, giveaway

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Hi, I am Chrissy and I blog over @ Whimsical Poppysmic about my life after moving to Chicago from Germany with my family 2,5 years ago, my crafts and whatever’s on my mind.

I have always had a passion for knitting and felt and I love sewing and embroidery, so last December I opened my very own Etsy shop Whimsical Poppysmic! It is so much fun creating new items and coming up with new ideas for designs and it is awesome to be part of such a great community like Etsy!

I love tweeting, so why don’t you come and tweet with me over here !


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My sweet friend Chrissy offered to give away not one, but two of her awesome items from her Etsy shop Whimsical Poppysmic to my lovely readers! One lucky winner will win this supercute cellphone cozy and a beautiful hoop embroidery.

 

Mandatory entries:  

– follow Whimsical Poppysmic via GFC
– follow theinbetweenismine via GFC


Extra entries: 

– follow me on Twitter
– follow Chrissy on Twitter
– tweet about this giveaway mentioning @chrissyza and @san_in_ca

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
The giveaway will end on Saturday, June 18th, 2011 at 12 p.m. PST.

Meet Alissa

filed under: blog stuff, crafts, Etsy, friends

Today I’d like to introduce you to Alissa from Rags to Stitches, a momma, blogger and creative soul :) We’ve been blog button swap buddies this month and I always love to meet and introduce new people!

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Hi, my name is Alissa and I blog over at Rags to Stitches Boutique. I’m a WAHM Mom of 2 small children and wife to an awesome man, who sees me in ways I one day hope to see myself. I love Jesus and love serving in many capacities at my church.

My blog is filled with quips about life, love and all things crafty. I also love to post about my family and our crazy life. In 2009 I taught myself how to sew and from that Rags to Stitches Boutique was born.

I am a Mommy & Baby boutique and my shoppe is filled with products to spruce up the life of the mommy on the go. I hope you’ll stop by and check out my shoppe and blog!

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Meet Ashley

filed under: blog stuff, crafts, Etsy, friends

Aaaand… here’s one more crafty lady that I’d like to introduce this month. Ashley and I did a little button swap in April to I am happy to showcase her on my blog today.

Name: Ashley
Blog Name/Link: After Nine To Five
Describe your blog in five words: Laughter. Food. Design. Photography. Crafts.
Describe your personality in three words: Risky. Compassionate. Creative.
Tell me something – anything!: I could spend all day and night on the beach by the ocean if I could.

I’m Ashley, owner of After Nine To Five – a blog about life, love, design, and food. I love to take risks and take on too much at once. I like to live life to the fullest and hope to die with no regrets. April is a HUGE month for me – I’m getting married and going out of the country for the first time! I’m excited to come back and share all of the photos we take kayaking, snorkeling, and hanging out on the beach.

My shop After Nine To Five Designs is filled with everything for the person that loves to travel. Jewelry, cards, headbands, and more. Coming in May 2011, After Nine To Five Designs will expand to cover more hobbies and interests that most people do outside of the daily nine to five grind.

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Etsy Love: Featuring even more creative blog friends

filed under: crafts, Etsy, NaBloPoMo

Hey guys, do you need more inspiration for your Christmas gift shopping? I found some more little treasures browsing the Etsy shops of some lovely bloggers that I read on a regular basis.
Make sure to check them out!!

Aqua Hat by Holly Crawford (HollyKnitlightly).

The Secret’s in the Telling Necklace by (very new Etsian) And Paper Hearts (Kate from Suburban Sweetheart).

Mini Wave by AisletoAloha Studio (Lindsay from From the Aisle to Aloha)

Ampersand in Lawn by OhHi Shop (by LauraBelle).

I hope you find something in their shops that you like!

Etsy Love: Stamps

filed under: about me, crafts, Etsy, NaBloPoMo

If you know me a little bit at all, you know that I LOVE rubber stamps. I am a total sucker for the $1-stamp-bin at Michaels, but I also splurge on more expensive stamps every now and then.

A couple of weeks ago, I was perusing the virtual isles on Etsy and found a ton of awesome stamps. I started putting together a little Etsy treasury that I wanted to share with you today.

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They’re all so lovely, I wish I could buy them all (and more!).

Etsy Love: Featuring some (more) creative blog friends

filed under: crafts, Etsy, love, NaBloPoMo, photography

It’s Friday again and time to share some more Etsy finds with you.
Here are some more handmade gifts from some fabulous girls that I know in real life (Hi Sanna – I think your jewelry is beautiful! :)) or who I met on the blogosphere.

Golden Honey Harvest Drops by Sannipanni.

Red Purple and Grey Pattern Washi Tape Pegs by HeartHandmadeUK.

Love in a jar Notecard Set by YourWishcake (blog).

Yummy Cupcakes Button Magnets by SweeterLemon (blog).

I hope you’re enjoying those Etsy finds as much as I do! There will be more next week!

Happy Friday!