It's Craft Show Season!

With the onset on spring craft show season I know I have been busy getting my stock ready, revamping my table display and spreading the word like crazy! Whether you are a seasoned craft show vet or a newbie to the scene here is a great article from Etsy on How to Get Ready for Spring Craft Shows.

Any of your own tips to share? What are you looking forward to this spring season? Here's a list of where to find Kawartha Beads in the next couple of months.

Spring Specials at Ashley Tough Photography

Spring has sprung and to celebrate Ashley Tough Photography is offering some fantastic limited time specials! Be sure to book your space while they are still available!

• For everyone expecting a baby in 2013- Book your Maternity Session with Ashley, and receive 50% off of a Newborn Portrait session- Offer Valid until March 31st, 2013 at 9 pm. 

• Any Wedding Package booked with Ashley (with deposit), will receive 50% off engagement portraits- Offer Valid until April 30th, 2013 at 9 pm. 

• Any session booked in studio will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 portrait and $10 off their session (excluding Mini Sessions)- Offer Valid until April 30th, 2013 

To book your space or if you have any questions you can contact Ashley via her Facebook page, by email toughphotography@hotmail.com or by phone 705-878-2634

Have you thought beyond your Etsy shop?

I have actually been thinking alot lately about my shop beyond Etsy. I guess I'm not the only one! This article popped up in my inbox today and I thought it was an interesting read. Enjoy!

10 Reasons Why Etsy is a Starting Point (but only a starting point)

Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas at Farm Girl Creations

Hard to believe that Mother's Day is right around the corner! If you are looking for that special something for a gift this year why not stop by Farm Girl Creations! With an assortment of handmade items to choose from there is something for every budget and the quality and care she takes with each piece is sure to be appreciated by any mom. There are also several gift sets to choose from (the above is my favourite colour combo!) and this one in particular features 2~ Facecloths,2 ~ Flower Face scrubbies,1 ~ Hand Sanitizer Cozy with Hand Sanitizer, 1 ~ Bar of Soap from Little Bitty Bath Boutique.

Start your Farm Girl Creations shopping now!

Piper Rose Hair Accessories NOW OPEN!

I'm thrilled to announce that my super talented sister has just opened her own Etsy shop, Piper Rose Hair Accessories, featuring an assortment of beautiful hair accessories. Her pieces are made with extra care, with each metal piece being soldered on as opposed to simply glued for extra durability! She offers a variety of styles and price points and is happy to create a custom piece for you if you don't find a fav. already in her shop.

If you are local be sure to stop by the Kawartha Beads booth at the Lindsay Mom2Mom Sale on March 30th at the Armouries in Lindsay where I will have a small sampling of these wonderful hair accessories available.