Etsy Canada Group Sale May 18th - 24th!!

I've teamed up with 25 independent artists and crafters from across Canada to offer a limited, one week Etsy Spring Sale beginning Monday, May 18th. Etsy is one of the largest artist and crafter communities on the web and I've been a member since May, 2007.

HOW TO ENTER OUR 25 ITEM GIVEAWAY CONTEST

1. You can enter once without a purchase by leaving a comment on this blog post.

2. You will get an extra entry with each purchase from a participating shop (ie. 5 items equals 5 entries.) A list of participating shops is shown below.

3. If you blog about our sale and leave a valid link you will get another entry.

4. You can visit each shop involved in the sale, pick a favourite listing from that shop, and then post the link in the comments section on this blog post.

This means you can leave 25 links from 25 different shops in the sale and you will get 25 entries into the draw.

***There will be 5 giveaways of 5 items each!!!*** GOOD LUCK!!

15% OFF, PLUS FREE SHIPPING, IN MY SHOP!

I'm offering 15% off, PLUS free shipping, on all jewellery purchases in my shop from May 18th until May 24th!! (Finished jewellery only, not lampwork beads) Refund will be given by Paypal.

MY GIVEAWAY!

My contribution to the giveaway will be a beautiful pair of genuine garnet and sterling silver earrings, valued at $10.00.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS & CRAFTERS

acageybee.etsy.com
akane.etsy.com
asecondtime.etsy.com
barefoottams.etsy.com
beadcrazed.etsy.com
bedtimebeads.etsy.com
brynnalex.etsy.com
bylynnkrestel.etsy.com
carolforsyth.etsy.com
cocosjewelry.etsy.com
deandymentstudios.etsy.com
debrasdesigns.etsy.com
elseetee.etsy.com
ficklefaerie.etsy.com
gillianbeads.etsy.com
groovyglassgirl.etsy.com
jansonpottery.etsy.com
luckytroll.etsy.com
luludesign.etsy.com
owlandpussycat.etsy.com
prettybetty.etsy.com
radclothing.etsy.com
sleepymoondesign.etsy.com
squareware.etsy.com
whiterabbit21.etsy.com

Here's the link to the Etsy Canada Blog site where you can see the giveaways and read more about how to enter!!

Spring is the time for Apple Blossoms

...and there are Apple Blossom festivals all over North America!

The 77th Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom festival in Nova Scotia takes place from May 27th - June 1st, and their theme is:

"Applelicious Valley: a celebration of everything apple"

I love the sight and scent of apple blossoms, so today I decided to make an apple blossom lampwork bead...I only wish I could add scent to it, then it would be perfect!

My Garden Is Blooming!

Oh, I do love springtime...the garden is greening up, birds are arriving at the feeders, a time of hope and promise for us all!

I've taken all this inspiration and made two pretty lampwork bracelets using floral themes.

Both are available in my Ruby Lane shop, with lots more closeup pictures.

Can you smell the roses???