Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

Birthday Gift Tags from Nonsense By Nancy

HML Pick of the Week

New Orleans Pecan Pralines from Big Mama's Pralines.

Check out the yummies on Facebook!

HML Pick of the Week

Stethoscope Tag from AbbyLouTwo

Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

OOAK La Birdhouse from GadgetSponge

April Craft a Long Winner is...........

CuteLootnFood2Boot!!! Congrats Brenda and happy Spring everyone!!! Stay tuned for our May Craft a Long!!
Her fridge folder magnet won! I have one and its adorable!

~~Amy

Handmade Louisiana Pick of the Week

from Harmless Color. 

Yummy crystalized ginger!

Black Friday Sales with Handmade Louisiana!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday! This is the time for shopping deals and Handmade Louisiana has some for you!!

Check out these great deals!

Shop Name: Chloe Boutique   
Shop URL: http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildlifer78
Use coupon code "handmadelouisiana" for 15% Off!
Shop Name: Chloe Boutique   
Shop URL: http://www.artfire.com/users/chloeboutique
FREE SHIPPING

Shop name: DebiDeaux Designs

Shop url: http://www.artfire.com/users/debideaux

Coupon: HANDMADELA for 15% off

Flambeaux Design Company
www.flambeaux.etsy.com
Use coupon code "HANDMADELOUISIANA" for a 20% discount.  Offer expires December 31, 2010

Shop Name:: Gypsy Forest
15% off to anything in my shop through December 17th.
Shop URL :: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GypsyForest 

Shop Name: Scrivener's Retreat
Shop URL: http://etsy.com/shop/scrivenerferret
Use coupon code "handmadelouisiana" for 10% Off!

Shop Name: Ditsy Gypsy
Shop URL: http://etsy.com/shop/ditsygypsy
20% off with code HANDMADELA

SLM Chance Art
http://www.etsy.com/shop/slmChance
Coupon: handmadelouisiana for 15% off indefinitely

Store name: Fluente Designs

Store Link: http://www.fluentedesigns.artfire.com

Code: HANDMADELOUISIANA     

Discount: FREE SHIPPING (U.S. & Canada)

Duration: now - Dec. 31, 2010

DustyOak Ornaments

http://www.etsy.com/shop/DustyOakOrnaments 
15% off   

Shop name: HurricanePottery
url: http://HurricanePottery.etsy.com
discount: use code "handmadelouisiana" for 15% off through January 6, 2011
Hurricane Pottery - http://hurricanepottery.etsy.com - will be offering 25% off Black Friday through Cyber Monday, using the code - blackfriday2010 

NoEmpire

http://www.etsy.com/shop/noempire

15% Off

Code "handmadelouisiana"

Shop Name: Tincy's Corner
Shop URL: http://tincyscorner.com
Use coupon code "handmadelouisiana" for 10% Off!
12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. Central Time - only on Friday, November 26.

 

Shop Name: Embellished Bayou
Shop URL: http://www.etsy.com/shop/embellishedbayou 

Use coupon code "handmadelouisiana" for 20% Off!

Vivy's Closet
http://www.etsy.com/shop/vivyscloset
use coupon code "handmadelouisiana" for 15% off

 Shop: Mama's Little Monkeys on Etsy

www.mamaslittlemonkeys.etsy.com

Code: handmadelouisiana
Sale: 15% off any order (ends 12/10/10)

Shop: Badge Reels on Etsy
www.badgereels.etsy.com
Code: handmadelouisiana
Sale: 15% off any order (ends 12/10/10)

Shop: MicroMops on Etsy
www.micromops.etsy.com

Code: handmadelouisiana
Sale: 15% off any order (ends 12/10/10)



BabyDeary: 40% off (now through Friday night)
coupon code= "wintersale" !!!
www.BabyDeary.com 


Shop name: Rainbeauxart
URL: www.etsy.com/shop/rainbeauxart
Special Holiday Sale and New Shop Sales prices on many items!

Design Studio 504

www.designstudio504.etsy.com
25% off thru December 31st with coupon code HandmadeLouisiana

If we missed any members, please add them in our comments!! :)

 ~~amy

 

Feel the Love! Handmade Louisiana mentioned in the TP "Wish" section!

For HL members in the New Orleans, be sure the check out the Times-Picayune's Wish supplement ('the guide to fine local shopping') in the August 6 edition.   Both the Handmade Louisiana blog and Miss Malaprop's blog (http://missmalaprop.com/) were mentioned on page 11 "Online Shopping News."

So what does it say about Handmade Louisiana? 

" This locally focused blog links to dozens of online purveyors of whimsical handcrafted products and craft bloggers, as well as its own group shop on etsy.com, that online bazaar for all things crafty.  Handmade Louisiana's monthly themed "Craft-A-Long" feature encourages lurkers to break out their own hot-glue guns and sewing kids in hopes of winning a free ad on the blog. "

And for HL members in other parts of the state, be sure to share your news with us, either via the portal  (click the tab above) or via email.

Time to Vote in the June Craft a Long!!

PLEASE VOTE by listing your fave in the comments section! You may vote more than once!

This month's theme was "Summer Fun!" Let's see what the Handmade Louisiana members have cooked up this month!

~~~~

1.

Watermelon Ponytails by Mama's Little Monkeys

Enjoy a slice of summer with this set of 2 fabric button ponytail holders in a cute watermelon print! www.mamaslittlemonkeys.com

2.

Tropic Earrings by Etco

Beautiful AAA Deep Butterscotch Yellow Chalcedony Briolettes wire wrapped in Antique Brass. Hang from Antique Brass earwires. http://www.etco.etsy.com

3.

Summer Bees by Chloe Boutique

Cute little antiqued bronze bee charms dangle below faceted citrine rondelle beads accented with Bali silver daisy spacers and Swarovski crystals in topaz. http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildlifer78

4.

Oyster Shell Clock, Beach Treasures from Art on the Half Shell

Hand-crafted wall clock featuring an oyster shell and assorted seashells set like the hours around an ocean hued dinner plate. The center is sanded with real beach sand, accented with tiny shells and sea glass like treasures left by waves and the retreating tide. www.ArtOnTheHalfShell.net

5.

Vacation Memories from Spanish Moss

 6.

Composting Canister by Hurricane Pottery

A good summer activity for parents and kids. While you teach the children how to help get dinner ready, don't forget to teach them how to compost. Save your plant scraps in a canister for composting ; then you'll have some nice rich nutrients to feed your garden plants.

7.

Patriotic Beach Bag by Stitches in Cotton

Show your American spirit sporting this bag at the beach or pool this summer.

8.

Red Baby Shoes, Mary Jane Look a Like by GarSticksandStrings

Those newborn summer dresses are just the cutest and these would make a great accecsory to make any baby girl all the more cuter! Find here: www.garsticksandstring.etsy.com

 9.

On the Beach Chain and Charm Necklace by FunckyWhimsy

A chain and charm necklace

10.

Summer Chenille from Magnolia's Boutique

Cute summer 2 piece sunsuit made from a vintage chenille bedspread.

11. 

Summer Rose Garden Soap by Herbfriend

A very moisturizing soap reminiscent of a summer rose garden. Rose petals, organically grown, were harvested, dried & infused in organic olive oil

 12.

Funky Flamingo Mini Purse by SplendiferousFiber

Pink flamingo goes glam! Beaded and sequined pink flamingo adorns a pink satin bag with bead and ribbon trim. Perfect for those times when you only need a small bag. 4.75 x 7.25 inches with 30 inch handbraided strap. Fully lined. 

 So let's vote gang!! The poll will be on the left sidebar!! :)

~~~Amy

Wordless Wednesday

Padded Gadget Pouch - Save Our Planet by Bags by Colette

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Pink and Green Damask Key Fob- Wristlet by LilasBowtique

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Saints Who Dat Fleur de Lis Pendant Necklace with Onyx and Citrine by Gaudet's Gems

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Sterling Silver Hand Stamped Geaux New Orleans Saints Necklace - Who Dat by Charmiesonline

January Giveaway! Sparkly Awesomeness!

This month's giveaway is from Merry at of CheeseandChocolate!

You can win these gorgeous Reflections earrings for yourself or your honey!

These stunning earrings were created from sterling silver and Swarovski crystals. The Clear crystals are diagonally drilled cubes which offer a different look from the norm. The Aurora Borealis finish on the crystals allows them to shimmer in many different colors depending on the light. The length of the earrings is 1 5/16" when measured from the top of the french earwire to the base of the dangle.

HOW TO WIN:

1. Visit Merry's Shop, CheeseandChocolate or WorkingtheStash. Come back and leave a comment on which item is your fave!

2. Visit one of these shops belonging to my fellow members. Come back and leave a comment on which of their items is your fave!

Sweet Olive Soaps

Stitches in Cotton

Metry Chick

You must leave a link to the items and you must complete steps 1 AND 2 to be entered. You MUST leave a URL, email, or contact IN your comment for us to contact you when you win! We have to have some way to contact you, via your shop, blog, whatnot if you don't want to leave your email.

You have until February 4th to get your comments in!

Extra entries:

1. Send an email to merry[at]handmadelouisiana[dot]com with your email address for our future mailing list.

2. Tweet, Facebook, or promote this contest. You MUST provide a URL where you promoted this so we can verify.

3. Join our Facebook Group.Please make sure your Facebook account is set so we can contact you, and include info about yourself (friend, buyer, seller, artist, etc) in your application.

If you would like to join Handmade Louisiana please email Merry at merry[at]handmadelouisiana[dot]com and she'll send you what you need to know! There is never any cost to join HML although we do have membership requirements.

Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday

Wrought Iron - Fine Art Photo by Rue Design

December Craft a Long Winner Is....

Amanda of ChloeBoutique for her Peace Dove Earrings!

Congratulations Amanda!! Thanks to everyone who participated and keep an eye out for our January Craft a Long voting soon!

~~~Amy

Wordless Wednesday

Who Dat, You Dat Yat- Glass Pendant by Hvnlydesigns

December Giveaway Winner is....

Embellished Bayou! You were lucky number 15 chosen by www.Random.org! :) Embellished please drop Bob a line at www.easyshopnames.com or email me amy@handmadelouisiana.com and I'll connect you with Bob for your domain hookup!

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who entered!

Please remember to vote for the December Craft A Long so your favorite wins!

Thanks for helping make Handmade Louisiana the fabulous team it is everyone!!

~~Amy

Wordless Wednesday

Mardi Gras Ribbon Wreath by Merci Beaucoup Designs

December Craft A Long--Time to Vote!!

This month's Craft a Long with our members was on the theme "Winter Wonderland". Now we need your help to find the piece that best fits this theme!! 


Entry One:
Christmas Valentine's Winter Hair Bow by GirlsLoveBows

Entry Two: 

Monkity Flake Sock Monkey by Mama's Little Monkeys

Entry Three:

Welcome Santa Christmas Wreath Soap by 2VirgosDesigns

Entry Four:

Wintry Peace Dove Earrings by ChloeBoutique

"The dove and the olive branch, or a dove carrying an olive branch in its beak, are ancient symbols of peace. And, the occasional flashes of blue, teal and lavender remind me of a cold wintry day"

Entry Five:
Red and Gold Paper Bowl by Etco

Entry Six:

Let it Snow by Cheeseandchocolate

"Opaque sugar cube lampwork beads sit above sterling silver snowflakes. This is one way to get snow in Louisiana!"

Entry Seven:

Waltz of the Snowflakes Mini Bag by Splendiferous Fiber

"Crystal blue satin, sheer ribbon, embroidered snowflake, and bead fringe make this item a wintery delight."

Entry Eight:

Wintry Ice Jewelry Holder by HurricanePottery

SO please help us crown this months' winner by voting in the poll on the sidebar and help spreading the word about this contest! 

Don't let your favorite piece lose!

Thanks!
Amy