Monday Mentionables

Today's featured shop is GaudetsGems! This lovely shop has jewelry for every occasion, and lots that are perfect for your holiday gift giving.

Need a little stocking stuffer? These little beauties are only $10! And, today only (Monday, Nov. 30th), you can get them free with any $25 purchase!

Or maybe a bit of bling to wear to a Christmas party? This Snowball necklace is sure to draw some envious looks!



Need a casual yet person gift? These initial earrings are just right.



And my personal favorite, my birthstone, Amethyst earrings!




There's more to see in GaudetsGem's shop, so have a seat and browse around!

Need a Unique Gift Idea?

If you are Christmas shopping, and can't seem to find something that everyone else won't have, have a look at these....

For the Twilight fan, a fun Christmas shirt. Comes as a PDF file for you to create an iron on transfer, but can be ordered as a completed shirt ($25) as well. Simply send a message (craftedbydesign (at) gmail dot com) indicating the size needed, and a listing will be set up just for you!

For the hunter or redneck in your life, these unique Christmas lights are sure to bring a smile.








Is someone you know trying to "go green"? Here's a tote made with just such a person in mind...



For more unique and handmade gift ideas, please come and visit us, and maybe take a look around at some of the other many great shops on Etsy while you're there.

Monday Mentionables

This week's featured shop is BenMcfuzzylugs! This shop is full of fantastic creations, and at least 10% of each felted animal sale goes to BACCAS the bowel cancer charity http://www.baccas.org.uk/
Each item is lovingly hand felted, and take many hours to make. You can just see all the love and workmanship in each piece. Take a look at a few of my favorite pieces:







Have a look at the other adorable creations, and maybe find a unique Christmas gift while you're there!



Also, don't forget to enter the Stuffed Stocking Giveaway!

November Giveaway! Win a Stuffed Stocking!

I'm am pleased to be presenting a wonderful giveaway for the month of November! You will have many opportunities to enter to win. Up for grabs is a stocking filled with lovely items from numerous sellers. Giveaway will end at midnight on November 30th, and the winner will be announced on December 1st! Be sure to come back and see who wins!
You could win all of this:



This lovely little washcloth and earrings are from Lilyofthevall77's shop...
Esty shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilyofthevall77
ArtFire shop: http://www.artfire.com/users/lilyofthevall77
Twitter: http://twitter.com/lilyofthevall77

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This beautiful bracelet is brought to you from Deelights....
Website http://deelights-jewellery.co.uk
Twitter http://twitter.com/dee_lights
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blackpool/deelights/135698633310?ref=ts
Blog: http://deelightsblog.blogspot.com/

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Another gorgeous bracelet, this time from AlteredBeauty...
Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/alteredbeauty
Blog: http://alteredbeauty.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/alteredbeauty

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This set of three beaded snowflake ornaments are from BeadingByBawissa. She is also offering 10% off to all my blog readers! Simply put "CBD10" in the message to seller box during checkout. Discount applies to product only and will be refunded through Paypal.
Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeadingByBawissa
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Bawissa
Blog: http://bawissasetsyadvice.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=93319842671#/pages/Beading-By-Bawissa/93319842671

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These adorable, handcrafted soaps are courtesy of A Slice Of Delight - Lather Up and Treat Yourself!.
Etsy Shop - www.asliceofdelight.etsy.com
Twitter- www.twitter.com/asliceofdelight
Facebook - www.facebook.com/asliceofdelight

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From Sheabalina comes this set of 6 hand drawn cards. In the artists own words...
Each of these white note cards has been printed with a peacock feather design. I drew the feather by hand, scanned it into the computer, and then printed it onto the cards in each of the three different colors; blue, purple, and grey. The feather wraps around from the back to the front of the card, and each card also has a single clear rhinestone to add a little sparkle.
the cards are 4 x 5.5 in.
6 cards in all (2 of each color)
envelopes are included
Etsy Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/sheabalina
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These lovely little beauties are brought to you from BurningMoon.
Etsy Shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/BurningMoon
Blog- http://burningmoonproducts.blogspot.com/
Twitter - www.twitter.com/buringmoonprod

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This lovely necklace is provided by AprilQuast. The pendant is from an original drawing, and the necklace itself is hand beaded.
Etsy Shop- http://www.etsy.com/shop/AprilQuast

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And last, but not least, I will be including this 100% cotton teen/adult beanie. The main colors are green and brown, with a small accent of hand dyed orange.
Etsy shop - www.craftedbydesign.etsy.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/craftedbydesign
Twitter - www.twitter.com/craftedbydesign

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There are LOTS of ways to enter, but each entree MUST be submitted in a separate comment. (Combined entries will only count as 1) You must do #1 to be entered into the drawing. All additional entries are optional, but will increase your chances of winning.

#1 - Follow this blog, not anonymously (remember, you must do this for any other entries to count!)
#2 - Follow me on facebook
#3 - Follow me on Twitter
#4 - Make a purchase from any host shop, and come back to tell us what you bought, see shop links above (3 entries)
#5 - Make a purchase from my Etsy shop, and come back to tell us what you bought (3 entries)
#6 - Blog about this giveaway, come back and give us a link
#7 - Tweet this giveaway (be sure to put @craftedbydesign in there!)
#8 - Heart any of the host shops, see links above, or my shop (1 entry per shop heart)
#9 - Tell us your favorite item from my shop and post a link
#10 - Tell us your favorite item from any host shop and post a link, see links above (1 entry per shop)
#11 - Follow a host's blog, Fan a host's Facebook page, or follow a host on Twitter, see links above (1 entry for each one)

Monday Mentionables

Today's featured Etsy shop is a create one for all you crafters out there. She specializes in new, rare, handmade, or custom made, long forgotten or no longer in production craft supplies. She is...By Juliet. If you are looking for something that no one else will be using, this is your shop!

Here are a few items currently for sale:

Buttons:





Ribbon:



Crafting kits:



Gift Boxes:


So stop on in, check out ByJuliet, and tell her CraftedByDesign sent you!