Do You Etsy?My online life changed when a Celebrate365 subscriber in Houston suggested that I visit Etsy. She advised that I would find a variety of up and coming artists there. She was right! Many well-known folk artists still maintain shops there. I love Etsy because it’s often a platform for new artists to lauch their lines and refine their ideas and designs. It can take a lot of browsing time, but it’s fun to "discover" talented artists who are just starting out. Like what you see here? Take a look at their Etsy shops for a wider selection. Then, don’t forget to visit our Farewell to Halloween Give Away! The items pictured below are part of the festivities. You only have to leave a comment to participate. That’s easy! |
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| Spider Ornament, Lisa Haxmeier |
Chenille ornaments, Stephanie Baker |
Top Hat Ornament, Kris Hurst |
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Here’s how to enter to win. Each day, check for a new post at: Celebrate365.com Leave a comment and you will be entered to win. Limit ONE comment per site per day. That gives you four entries each day! Not enough chances to win? How about this? Make a purchase from the Celebrate365 store during the contest and earn one (1) entry for each $5 that you spend! AND, all entry oppotunites automatically DOUBLE if you are a Celebrate365 magazine subscriber! The give-away will run from Monday, November 1 through 11:PM Eastern time on Monday, November 8. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, November 9 by random drawing for prizes 1 – 21. Have fun and comment away! Connie |
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Category: Dee Foust
Farewell to Halloween Give-Away!
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| It’s been an incredibly fun and festive Halloween season here at Celebrate365! In fact, we’ve had so much fun we just don’t want to see it draw to a close. So … we have PRIZES!
Artists, designers and advertisers have generously donated a treasure trove of goodies. If you like pieces signed by the artist, you’ll find quite a few offered below! Here’s how to enter to win. Each day, check for a new post at: Leave a comment and you will be entered to win. Limit ONE comment per site per day. That gives you four entries each day! Not enough chances to win? How about this? Make a purchase from the Celebrate365 store during the contest and earn one (1) entry for each $5 that you spend! AND, all entry oppotunites automatically DOUBLE if you are a Celebrate365 magazine subscriber! The give-away will run from Monday, November 1 through 11:PM Eastern time on Monday, November 8. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, November 9 by random drawing for prizes 1 – 21. Have fun and comment away! Connie |
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| Original Spider Ornament, Lisa Haxmeier |
Signed Plaque,
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Signed Celebrate365, Fall 2005 featuring Bruce Elsass |
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| Signed Pin, Dee Foust for Bethany Lowe | Signed Pin, Bethany Lowe | Signed Pin, Teena Flanner for Bethany Lowe |
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| Signed Pin, Vergie Lightfoot for Bethany Lowe | Zippered Tote, Bethany Lowe |
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| Stretch Bracelet 1, | Stretch Bracelet 2, | Signed Celebrate365, Halloween 2010 |
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| Pumpkin Bat Ornament | Chenille ornaments, | Shadowbox Ornament |
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| Ornament Set | Witch Ornament | Witch Bingo |
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| Witch Card Ornaments, Kris Hurst | Top Hat Ornament, Kris Hurst | Ornament Set |
Halloween Issue in the Mail!
| It’s in the mail … the much anticipated Halloween issue of Celebrate365 … featuring ornaments and folk art from these designers: | |
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| Front cover: Scott Smith, Rucus Studio cover photo and design
Back Cover: Surrounding, clockwise from top: Layout: Bev Verbeke, Gohr’s Printing, Erie PA To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here! |
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| Featured in this issue (sources):
Debbee Thibault & Kitty’s Ltd. Debra Schoch, see Bethany Lowe Dee Foust, see Bethany Lowe
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 Kris Hurst Old World Christmas Vergie Lightfoot
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Halloween is on the way!
The Halloween issue of Celebrate365 is off to the printer tomorrow morning. This is was created electronically in its entirety. No proofs printer or sent, all digital images, pdf proofs … There’s definitely a learning curve but we survived the new experience and I think we can continue.
The Halloween issue continues to outsell all the other seasons. This year, Celebrate365 received submissions from 71 different artists, designers and manufacturers. Talking about record-setting participation! This just might be the best issue in our history … well you can tell us!
We anticipate shipping this issue during the last week of September.
Want to order a single copy? No problem. Please CLICK here! You’ll find a quick preview of what you’ll read about in this upcoming issue!
Celebrate365, Spring Issue Arriving Soon
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| Coming soon to a mailbox near you … Celebrate365’s Spring 2010 issue! Cover design: Sheryl Parsons – Mother’s Dream Artworks Celebrate365 is beginning its second decade of reporting holiday, ornament and folk art news. I can hardly believe that it has been 10 years since this little “retirement” pastime began. How technology has changed in those 10 years! Back in October 1999, I used my brand new, top of the line 1.5 megapixel Sony digital camera to take photos for the the Halloween test issue. I must say that my camera and editing skills have improved significantly over that first black and white issue. I’ll be announcing 10th Anniversary celebrations and surprises in the coming days and weeks. Stop back often for updates! To purchase a single copy of this issue, CLICK here. |
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On the Cover Designers: Bethany Lowe Designs Allen Cunningham for BLD Debra Schoch for BLD Johanna Parker (BLD) Bruce Elsass Christina’s World Christopher Radko David Strand Designs Debbee Thibault Elaine Roesle Eric Cortina JingleNog Joy to the World Collectibles Maggie’s Memories Ornaments to Remember Soffieria De Carlini Teena Flanner Thomas Glenn Vaillaincourt Folk Art: Carrie Murtha Elizabeth Howard David Everett Flora Thompson Lori Rudolph Inside the Issue (Easter): Bethany Lowe Designs Greg Guedel Carrie Murtha Christina’s World Christopher Radko David Everett David Strand Designs Debbee Thibault Elizabeth Howard Flora Thompson Folk Art from the Heart Ginny Diezel Greg Guedel JingleNog Laurie Hardin Lori Rudolph Mary Lesniak Nancy Malay Patricia Breen Design Sheryl Parsons Soffieria De Carlini Inside the Issue (Atlanta 2010): Bethany Lowe Allen Cunningham Debra Schoch Dee Foust Johanna Parker Maggie’s Memories Vergie Lightfoot Bruce Elass David Strand Debbee Thibault Christina’s World Christopher Radko Elaine Roesle Eric Cortina Inge-glas JingleNog Joy to the World Klassics by Kurtis Old World Christmas Ornaments to Remember Teena Flanner Soffieria De Carlini Thomas Glenn Vaillancourt Folk Art Shop for Items Illustrated in this Issue: |
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